58 Years Later, Marvelene Bickerstaff, Cedars-Sinai’s Longest Serving Employee is Kevin Hart’s `Life Lessons’ largely come Set to Retire (See page A-3) from his youth (See page D-1)

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 VOL.VOL. LXXVV, LXXXI NO. NO.2349 • $1.00 $1.00 + CA. +CA Sales. Sales Tax Tax“For Over “For Eighty Over Eighty Years YearsThe Voice The Voice of Our of CommunityOur Community Speaking Speaking for for Itself Itself” THURSDAY THURSDAY,, DECEMBER JUNE 12 -8, 18, 2017 2013

POOL PHOTO Comedian Bill Cosby walks to the courthouse for the first day of his sexual assault trial, escorted by Keshia Knight-Pulliam, who starred as Rudy on the seminal sitcom “The Cosby Show.”

Cosby Trial Day 1: idence against him, includ- Constand Called Cosby 53 ing his acknowledgment Times after Alleged Assault that he used Quaaludes to have sex with women. By Stacy M. Brown “These three friends NNPA Newswire will help you relax,” Feden quoted Cosby as saying to Andrea Constand. (Warning: Pointing to Cosby— contains some graphic even walking over to the Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas descriptions) defense table only inches away from the fallen en- COURTESY PHOTO On the first day of tertainer—Feden referred Dr. Elaine Batchlor, CEO of Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, engages with U.S. Senator Kamala the Bill Cosby sexual as- to him as “this man” while Harris and 2nd District Supervisor Mark Ridley -Thomas during a tour of the facility lead by Dr. Mark Ghaley, sault trial, Kristen Feden, describing his alleged ac- Deputy Director for Community Health for the LA County Dept. of Health Services a Montgomery County, tions with Constand, a Pa., assistant district attor- former Temple University No modern president millionaires alone would By Niele Anderson most anticipated Senate ney, said that Cosby’s own employee; Feden said that has proposed cuts as huge receive tax cuts that could Contributing Writer Intelligence hearings, the words, taken from police Cosby gave Constand pills, to programs for struggling total more than $2 trillion testimony of Former FBI statements and a deposi- then assaulted her. families as Trump. We’re over the next decade. – Before heading back Director James Comey; tion, would be powerful ev- talking $2.5 trillion in the Senator Kamala Harris to Washington, D.C. to {See COSBY A-8} next decade. Meanwhile, participate in one of the {See HARRIS A-8}

VALERIE GOODLOE PHOTO staff and wire report

Compton residents can continue to call Aja Brown their mayor, since on Tuesday, June 6, she beat out former Compton Mayor Omar Bradley in a runoff. Brown won by a landslide, garnering 60 percent of the vote, includ- AP ing votes by mail. Now, she said, she will continue the work of moving the city forward. “I’m humbled and COURTESY OF NHS LOS ANGELES grateful that Compton City officials, developers, residents, and activists break ground on new Jordan residents have put their Downs housing development in Watts. trust in me to serve as their mayor for another term,” By Charlene Muhammad developers, residents, and The 700-unit complex, said Brown via a state- Contributing Writer activists broke ground on infamous for gang violence ment on election night. the new Jordan Downs pub- that has declined drastically “I’m looking forward FILE PHOTO Under the theme, “Watts lic housing development on Compton Mayor Aja Brown {See BROWN A-8} is Worth It,” city officials, Monday. {See WATTS A-14} Sentinel Apologized

Sentinel News Service as Vice President of Busi- ness Development. In the June 1, 2017 Galvan, Councilwoman Current President and Edition of The Los Ange- Janna Zurita and Council- CEO, Ronald V. Burns, Sr. les Sentinel we featured woman Emma Shariff in will transition to CEO and an editorial story titled their positions as elected Chairman of the Board of “Why Mayor Aja Brown officials and we have no Directors. Burns, Sr., QCS Deserves Our Vote”. In reason to waiver on our Logistics founder, has this editorial the writer support in anyway. grown the company into made certain allegations The Sentinel wants to one of the largest courier about the Mayor’s op- acknowledge that while companies in Louisiana ponent former Compton FILE PHOTO former Mayor Bradley and an Inc. 5000 “Fastest Mayor Omar Bradley and Omar Bradley has had his challenges, Growing Private Com- his family that were factu- for many years, he was a pany for the past three ally incorrect and did not should have never been a part fine and dedicated public years.” Today, QCS Lo- meet the Sentinels his- of our story. servant. gistics has a staff of 25 torical standard of excel- Furthermore, we want to The Sentinel does not COURTESY PHOTO and more than 75 drivers, lence and was just simply make a special apology to the authorize, the re-print or Jason Burns manages two warehouses, wrong. The truth is Omar entire Compton City Council distribution of the inac- and completes more than Bradley nor any of his who have all worked tire- curate information in the 1,000 deliveries a day. family members were ever lessly to serve the city and its June 1, 2017 editorial in QCS Logistics, one of Warmoth G. Guillau- charged with any crimes residents. Yes, the Los An- any form . See the Los the region’s premier courier me, who serves as Vice related to the solid waste geles Sentinel does support Angeles Sentinel next and logistics companies, has President and General scandal and trying to link Mayor Aja Brown, but we week (6/15/2017) for named Jason G. Burns, Sr. Manager, will assume the Mr. Bradley or any of his also endorsed and continue to more information and up- as its new president. Jason family members to this support Councilwoman Tana dates. www.lasentinel.net joined the company in 2007 {See QCS A-8} crime is just unfair and McCoy, Councilman Isaac A-2A-6 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYTHURSDAY, JUNE 8, 9, 2017 2014 Perkins Retires After 40-year LAUSD Career Top administrator rose from teacher to second-in-command ated initiatives to support of California. By Cora Jackson-Fossett Looking back on his schools in creating a safe Also, he is active with Staff Writer long career, Perkins said, and caring environment that Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, “One of my biggest focuses ensures learning. the Association of Califor- When Dr. Earl Perkins has always been the safety “Earl has been an in- nia State Administrators. (courtesy photo) began teaching in the early of students. That has been valuable contributor to the As a member of Brookins- 1970s, his main goal was my major concern for the District for many years and Kirkland Community AME helping students. Start- last 40 years. I wanted to in many capacities. He has Church for more than 30 ing as a teacher on the east make sure students were possessed an unimpeach- years, he participates in the coast, he joined the Los treated fairly and equita- able integrity, commit- Music Ministry, the Men’s Angeles Unified School bly.” ment to his job and service Ministry and the Young District (LAUSD) in 1977 His dedication to stu- to children and families People’s Division. and throughout his tenure; dents was apparent as he and the protection of our Moving into the next his commitment to that phi- successfully managed a schools,” said Dr. George phase of his life, Perkins losophy as well as the pro- number of high-profile McKenna of the LAUSD aims to approach it with the fession has never wavered. LAUSD projects such as Board of Education. same values that brought Perkins served the Dis- the District-Wide imple- “All of his work has him thus far. “As long as I trict in several positions mentation of Restorative been outstanding, the sac- know God is always watch- including teacher, coor- Justice practices, the devel- rifices have been numerous, ing over me, I can always dinator, principal and as- opment of an efficient Safe and he leaves a place that do the things He wants me sistant superintendent. In School Plan system that led most of us find impossible to do,” he said. every assignment, his mis- to a state-of-the-art Emer- to replace. I have admired Giving credit to his sion was to help all students gency Operations Center him for many years and family, Perkins added, “My achieve. (EOC), and the restructur- COURTESY PHOTO consider him a colleague wife, Joel; my children and Even as he prepares to ing of the Interscholastic Dr. Earl Perkins and a friend.” my grandkids have always retire from LAUSD as the Athletics Department. Despite a demanding ca- been very supportive. Also, associate superintendent of “This work resulted friendly, character-build- of Special Projects where reer, Perkins shares his time my grandchildren appreci- Division of District Opera- in L.A. Unified chang- ing athletic department he developed strategies to and talents with many com- ate seeing their grandfa- tions, Perkins will not aban- ing its discipline policies that offers opportunities improve 17 of the lowest munity and professional ther helping others become don that mission. In fact, he by utilizing alternatives to for students to participate performing high schools organizations. He serves more aware of situations will be relocating to Baton school suspensions, estab- in sports,” said Perkins. and 10 middle schools in on a number of committees and to make good deci- Rouge, Louisiana to work lishing a coordinated EOC He received more ac- the District. As assistant established by the Office of sions. They like what I do on educational policy with to respond rapidly to any claim while serving as superintendent of School L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, because it helps people.” the mayor. emergency and a student- assistant superintendent Operations, Perkins cre- L.A. County and the State

ter, health clinic, healthy Fernando Valley and South living café, job training Bay areas. for youth and adults, an or- “The city of L.A. we’ll ganic garden, public safety see, there certainly can be and enforcement drop in centers of this type in two site, senior and after school or three places in L.A. but programs, a small business it is always a question of center and incubator, and a resources and what people vision clinic and 3D class- are willing to invest and room. contribute to make it hap- Some of the major proj- pen,” said Gay. ect donors include City Na- The CSC is officially tional Bank, Major Prop- open to the public for tours. erties and Pacific Western To schedule a tour, volun- Bank. teer at the center or partici- Currently, Gay is mak- pate in a workshop, please ing plans to open another visit http://www.nhslacoun- resource center in the San ty.org/

COURTESY OF NHS LOS ANGELES President and CEO of NHS Los Angeles Lori Gay (center) with guests during the grand opening of the Center for Sustainable Communities.

COURTESY OF NHS LOS ANGELES President and CEO of NHS Lori Gay and Compton Mayor Aja Brown are joined by the NHS board and partners during the unveiling of the Center For Sustainable Com- munities. (courtesy of NHS Los Angeles

By Kimberlee Buck small business, economic urday May 27 to kick off Staff Writer development and conser- the grand opening celebra- vation,” said President and tion. The events included, In late May, the Neigh- CEO of NHS Los Angeles a Compton Neighborhood borhood Housing Services Lori Gay. Pride Day, Home Mat- (NHS) of Los Angeles Gay’s vision is what she ters workshop, community County unveiled its Center likes to call “a community leader’s breakfast, NHS for Sustainable Commu- development pie.” corporate luncheon, and a nities (CSC) in the heart “My concept was com- community barbeque and of the city of Compton. ing up with a way in a single ribbon cutting ceremony. The center was built with facility, we could tie those “What we intended to recycled materials, LED things together so that peo- do was have a series of lighting, and low water ple came in, got the basics events that would include use toilets. The building of what they need and learn some of everybody. We had is surrounded by drought a good deal of information, community leaders, resi- tolerant landscaping and because those are the things dents, and volunteerism. 21 raised plant beds for that make communities de- The center is here as a com- gardening workshops and velop, thrive and prosper,” munity facility and to serve health education. said Gay. certain needs in the com- “The vision of the center NHS along with part- munity,” said Gay. was a simple one, I asked ners Metro Community The CSC, which is lo- the question what makes Development Corporation cated at 1051 West Rose- neighborhoods thrive, what and Pacific Coast Regional crans Avenue, will include makes a community ex- Small Business Develop- a Community Conserva- ceptional and then I started ment Corporation held a tion Center, Community filling in the blanks, faith, series of events from Sat- Technology Center, Finan- health, transit, housing, urday, May 20 through Sat- cial Empowerment Cen- THURSDAY, JANUARYJUNE 8, 2017 9, 2014 NEWSNEWS LOS ANGELES LASENTINEL SENTINEL.NET A-3A-7

In 2010, Cedars-Sinai Black woman, she is the first became a smoke-free cam- point of contact in the Com- pus. While she feels this munity Relations Depart- was clearly a change for the ment. For her, it suggests better, there are still several what she thinks should be areas that she believes could true in all areas of the hospi- use significant improve- tal, that there is diversity in ment, some of which have staffing just as in the com- persisted throughout her ca- munity that Cedars-Sinai reer. serves. “I see about the same “It’s a responsible posi- amount of Black doctors tion and she has done it so now as when I started,” said long, you don’t have to think Mrs. Bickerstaff. “It’s im- about the job being done portant to have Black doc- right,” said Scottini. “You tors because you have Black never know what you’re patients.” going to get with someone Perhaps a simple con- new taking over the position cept, but she says she of- when she retires.” ten hears from patients that As retirement is ever there is a certain level of closer, Mrs. Bickerstaff re- comfort and understanding flects that she is looking for- that comes from having a ward to it as it will allow her doctor who looks like you. to do the three things that One of the things Mrs. she loves aside from work- Bickerstaff likes about her ing: going to church, shop- current position is that as a ping and going to casinos.

COURTESY PHOTO Marvelene Bickerstaff

performance in 2001, one for the Community Rela- job Mrs. Bickerstaff By Lauren A. Jones of the highest honors be- tions Department, where wishes she could check Contributing Writer stowed upon exemplary she answers phones and off the list. employees at Cedars-Sinai. greets people as they enter. “I always wished I After 58 years of ser- Within monthly department “What would [the de- was a nurse because I vice, a monumental change meetings, she has been des- partment] be without Mar- like helping people,” is set to occur at the end of ignated to provide the final velene at the front door,” said Mrs. Bickerstaff. 2017 for both Cedars-Sinai comments each meeting in said Mrs. Bickerstaff’s for- She says that money and Medical Center and Mar- recognition of her ability to mer boss Barbara Scottini, time were the main rea- velene Bickerstaff, their heighten staff morale. Cedars-Sinai’s Associate sons she was never able longest serving employee. Now, each night she Director of Community Re- to accomplish this goal. At age 80, after 58 years lays out her outfit for the lations. Despite her short list of working at the hospital, next day to prepare for her As one can imagine, af- of regrets, she says she Mrs. Bickerstaff has de- 6 a.m. commute, where she ter being at Cedars-Sinai for is grateful for her time, cided it is finally time to is picked up and driven to 58 years, Mrs. Bickerstaff as it has enabled her to retire. She is perhaps one Cedars-Sinai each day. has become “part of the fur- support her family and extreme example of those “I still like to match,” niture” as Scottini put it. It bear witness to the evo- who have been the steady Mrs. Bickerstaff joked all started when Mrs. Bick- lution of the hospital. backbone of this country dressed in her coordinated erstaff, her husband and “I remember when I and her family. two-piece silver floral suit their two young children would go out to lunch “I’m either stable or with snakeskin pumps to journeyed from her home- and doctors would be boring,” said Mrs. Bicker- match. town of Cleveland, Ohio smoking on the bridge,” staff who has been a mem- For the last 20 years, to Los Angeles. She had said Mrs. Bickerstaff. ber of St. Andrew Mission- Mrs. Bickerstaff has worked at a local hospital “Doctors would even ary Baptist Church for 50 worked as the receptionist in the nursery in Cleveland. smoke in the hospitals.” Marvelene Bickerstaff COURTESY PHOTO

years. She has been mar- ried to her husband, Ernest Bickerstaff, for 62 years. She is the mother of three children who have all gone on to have successful careers as a result of their mother’s work ethic. In discussing her extended time, Mrs. Bickerstaff ex- plained that she stayed in order to support her three children through school and she enjoyed her work. “[One] reason I worked for so long is so I could put my youngest through pharmacy school,” Mrs. Bickerstaff said proudly. There have been count- less changes in the work- place since Mrs. Bicker- It was one of the first times Bickerstaff in explaining staff began as a nurse’s that she viewed prejudice the reason the aides were aide at Cedars-Sinai 58 on an institutional level. called green girls. “We years ago. At that time, “At that time the Black had to do [my belt] twice typewriters were used to babies were on one side around because I was so type doctor’s resumes ap- and the white babies on skinny.” plying to be instated to the another,” Mrs. Bickerstaff The “green girls” were hospital and rotary phones remembered. responsible for patient care were used to answer pa- When she moved to including insuring patients tients’ inquiries. Los Angeles, she decided had water, taking their “I feel fulfilled be- to continue in the medi- temperature and changing cause I’ve solved a lot of cal field. Cedars-Sinai was bedpans. people’s problems,” re- called Cedars of Lebanon. “I just needed a job, no marked Mrs. Bickerstaff. Mrs. Bickerstaff says it was way I thought I’d be here “If you’re a patient here, the first hospital to give her this long,” said Mrs. Bick- sometimes you just want a call back. In 1959, she erstaff smiling. to be heard, so I let them joined the staff as a nurse’s In 1976, a merger be- talk.” aide or as they were called tween Cedars of Lebanon It is this attitude that then, “green girls.” with Mount Sinai birthed has made her a prized “I probably weighed Cedars-Sinai, Mrs. Bicker- employee among her col- about 98 pounds and we staff moved with the hospi- leagues earning her the wore these green dress- tal. While she has worked President’s Award for es with the belts around in various capacities over outstanding quality work them,” recalled Mrs. the years, there is still one A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017

Dilanyan, presented her 2017 line in the fashion show portion of the lun- cheon, featuring various models from Ladylike, kids from the community, as well as professional models in an electrifying runway show. One of the highlights of the event was a sur- prise appearance from Sean “P-Diddy” Combs, who stunned Pump and the audience with a $100,000 donation to PHOTOS E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS help support the foun- Leah Pump, president and CEO of the Ladylike Foundation, can’t hold her excite- dation in impacting the ment as Sean “P-Diddy” Combs donates $100,000 to help support of mentoring girls. “I thought I was inner-city girls, at the 9th Annual Ladylike Scholarship Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton PHOTOS E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS just coming to my daugh- Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. on June 3, 2017 Congresswoman Maxine Waters presents the Lady- ter’s fashion show, but to like Women of Excellence Award to Linda Johnson Rice see the miracle that’s go- By E. Mesiyah McGinnis into young womanhood. ing on, it just truly moved Contributing Writer Through a mentoring vil- Ladylike honored powerful The event opened with president Barack Obama and me.” said Combs. He lage of supporting wom- and influential women who Oscar Award-winning ac- former first lady, Michelle then focused his words The Ladylike Founda- en, Ladylike supports the demonstrate an outstand- tor Jamie Foxx, who ignited Obama, and an encased au- on Ladylike participants, tion held it’s 9th Annual member’s college pur- ing legacy of business and the International Ball Room tographed baseball of leg- “You are beautiful, you Women of Excellence suits and provides schol- causes of goodwill. & Foyer with dancing and endary Jackie Robinson and are intelligent, you are Scholarship Luncheon, at arship money to current Pump values the char- comedic interaction with 10 baseball hall of famers, powerful, you are strong, the Beverly Hilton Hotel, standout university stu- acter and contributions of the more than 700 attendees. a bat and glove. “The auc- you are truly Black mag- in Beverly Hills, CA. on dents who maintain GPAs the women. “This year’s The Mistress of Ceremony tion items are very valuable ic; anything you want to June 3. The event high- ranging from 3.7 to 4.6, Women of Excellence Award was award-winning actress, to my family and me for their have come true, you can lights the efforts of Leah while attending some of recipients are truly phe- talk show host, autism ac- civil and historical value; make it happen. You are Pump, president and CEO the most elite colleges in nomenal: Linda Rice, Tina tivist and philanthropist, knowing I’m supporting the our future,” he said. of Ladylike Foundation, the nation. The scholar- Knowles Lawson, Manu- Holly Robinson Peete, who wonderful works of Lady- Pump was moved and an organization founded ship recipients were also ela Testolini, and Adrienne balanced the event with her like and such up-and-coming emotional about the event to mentor girls in inner- recognized for their hu- Houston. They are truly heartfelt and humorous an- leaders, makes it even more in seeing the fruits of her city Los Angeles. manitarian works from Women of Excellence in tidotes. meaningful,” said Patricia labor. “Throughout these The foundation fo- growing tress to develop- their various fields of busi- The luncheon included Weston, winner of the two nine years, we have seen cuses on helping nurture ing support mechanisms ness, television, entrepre- an auction of items such prized items. Ladylike Foundation the girls, assisting them for those in need. In ad- neurship, and philanthropy,” as an autographed Times Creator and head design- grow beyond my wildest through life’s challenges, dition to recognizing the pump stated in the program. Magazine cover of former er of Isabella Couture, Liliya dreams,” Pump stated in and inspiring their growth student’s achievements, the program.

Network founder, Areva ity TV star Tami Roman, tism Therapies Honorable Martin, Esq. celebrity fitness trainer Co- Mark Ridley-Thomas of Attendees included phi- rey Calliet. the Los Angeles County lanthropist Tina Knowles, This year’s Pink Pump Board of Supervisors, and actor Richard Lawson, gala was sponsored by Los Angeles City Council- Grammy award- winning Wells Fargo, Farmers, man Curren Price, Jr. singer Keyshia Cole, real- Walmart, Behavioral Au-

COURTESY PHOTO (L-R) Areva Martin, Vanessa A. Williams, Kim Whitley and Mari Morrow

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Community leaders, celebrities, corporate and political supporters and fashionistas gathered Sun- day, May 21 at The Four Seasons Los Angeles Hotel in Beverly Hills for the 9th Annual Pink Pump High Tea and Fashion Show to raise money for the only free autism summer camp in Southern California. Hosted by Special Needs (L-R) Sheryl Lee Ralph, Areva D. Martin and Pat Network, Los Angeles’ Harvey leading nonprofit organi- zation for children with autism and other special needs and gala chairs U.S. Senator Kamala Harris and Actress and Comedienne Kym Whitley, the event celebrated the diversity of women making a differ- ence in Hollywood, the workplace and beyond. Themed The Power of Women, this year’s Pink Pump’s 2017 honorees are: actress Jamie Brewer of the award-winning FX Special Needs Network and Pink Pump founder, drama series “American Areva D. Martin, Esq. Horror Story”, Beauty en- trepreneur Rea Ann Silva; sive brand for Saks Fifth it gives Special Needs creator and CEO of Beauty Avenue, Single Plus is a Network an opportunity to Blender, the Honorable new collection that rein- raise awareness of autism Betty Yee; California State terprets the contemporary while celebrating amazing Controller and Dr. Roslyn style of Single for curvy women who are supporting Blake; Founder of MB El- silhouettes. TV Personality children with special needs. lison, Inc., a leading health- and Model Rosie Mercado There is nothing more care insurance agency. Pat best known for her star- powerful than 275 women Harvey, CBS News Emmy- ring role in “Curvy Girls” coming together for a fun Award winning news an- on NuvoTV lead a cadre of afternoon to raise money to chor served as the event’s curvy models who walked send over 300 kids on the emcee. the runway and partici- autism spectrum and their Attendees at the event pated in an exclusive pre- siblings to a safe, nurtur- were treated to a one-of-a event panel on the chang- ing and enriching summer kind fashion show by Sin- ing role of beauty. camp,” Says CNN Legal gle Plus by Galina Sobolev. “I love hosting this Analyst, The Doctors co- What started as an exclu- event every year because host and Special Needs

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President Trump, Ed. Sec. DeVos Make False Claims about Education Policies

By Freddie Allen es those prohibitions on the gage in timely and mean- NNPA Newswire secretary (neither of those ingful consultation with possibilities appears at all stakeholders in developing President Donald likely right now), their its consolidated state plan. Trump and Education Sec- hands are tied.” And it added that these retary Betsy DeVos con- Politifact also debunked ‘stakeholders’ must ‘reflect tinue to make misleading the myth that ESSA elimi- the geographic diversity of statements about Common nated Common Core stan- the state,’” Education Week Core State Standards, mud- dards, back in 2016, when reported. “The Trump tem- dying the waters for school Senator John McCain (R- plate, on the other hand, districts working to imple- Ariz.) made similar claims. says merely that states can ment the Every Student “[The Every Student describe their outreach to Succeeds Act (ESSA). Succeeds Act] prevents the these groups if they want President Barack federal government from to, but it’s not a must. To be Obama signed ESSA into mandating what a state de- sure, educators and advo- law on December 10, 2015, cides to do with its specific cates never had veto power reauthorizing the landmark education policies, such as over a state’s plan. Still, a Elementary and Second- requiring Common Core,” state will no longer be re- ary Education Act (ESEA). Politifact reported. “The quired to involve their local According to the U.S. De- government did not, how- community in crafting their partment of Education, ever, require states to adopt plan.” ESSA includes provisions Common Core before this According to Education designed to advance equity law.” Week, Laura Bay, the presi- in education by uphold- While some education dent of the National Parent ing critical protections for writers like Strauss try to Teacher Association, said America’s disadvantaged decipher what DeVos might that she’s worried that the and high-need students; have meant and conserva- states won’t place a prior- requires that all students tive columnists simply dis- ity on reaching out to key in America be to high aca- miss journalists who take groups, including parents, demic standards that will GAGE SKIDMORE/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS the president’s vows and now that it’s no longer re- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said that ESSA does away with the notion of Com- prepare them to succeed in campaign promises, “liter- quired. mon Core. That’s not true. In this photo, DeVos speaks at the 2017 Conservative Politi- college and careers; helps ally, but not seriously,” the In a statement about the cal Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. to support and grow local fact remains that limiting revised template, Senator innovations—including proposed getting rid of the munity stakeholders devel- common core—the fed- the role of the federal gov- Patty Murray (D-Wash.), evidence-based and place- Education Department al- oped those standards. eral government doesn’t ernment in how states de- ranking member of the based interventions devel- together, according to Bre- Writing for The Wash- get to choose for them. signed their own education Senate Health, Educa- oped by local leaders and itbart.com. During an inter- ington Post’s “Answer Washington also didn’t policies, received biparti- tion, Labor, and Pensions educators; ensures that vi- view with Sean Hannity on Sheet” blog, Valerie write the common core. san support under ESSA. (HELP) Committee, and tal information is provided Fox News, Trump said that Strauss called the Com- There was intense debate Yet, the Republican- Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.), to educators, families, stu- the Department of Educa- mon Core State Standards, during President Barack controlled Congress has ranking member of the dents, and communities tion “can be largely elimi- “among the most contro- Obama’s administration taken votes weakening House Committee on Edu- through annual statewide nated.” versial topics in education about whether Washington ESSA’s accountability cation and the Workforce assessments that measure Education Week re- for years,” noting that, “It improperly coerced states standards, further reducing said that they were “disap- students’ progress toward ported that DeVos told a started as a bipartisan ef- into adopting the common the federal government’s pointed that Secretary De- those high standards; and Michigan radio host that fort to create a set of math core through programs like influence over the states to Vos is casting aside input sustains and expands this ESSA “effectively does and English language- Race to the Top grants. But close the achievement gap from teachers, parents and administration’s historic away ‘with the notion of arts standards for students regardless of that debate, between Black and White stakeholders and is refus- investments in increasing the Common Core.’” She across the country to use, the president by himself students and to ensure ing to implement the Every access to high-quality pre- later went on Fox News and but it became an educa- doesn’t have the author- equal education standards Student Succeeds Act as school. made the same false claim. tional and political mess.” ity to scrap the standards for all students. Congress intended.” The law does not, how- “There isn’t really any Strauss wrote, “Most with the stroke of a pen.” While making mislead- The statement contin- ever, eliminate CCSS. Common Core any more,” states adopted and imple- Ujifusa continued: ing statements about na- ued: “Without the strong The Los Angeles Times said DeVos on Fox News. mented the standards early “What about Congress? tional educational policies, federal guardrails ESSA reported, that President “Each state is able to set in the Obama administra- The Every Student Suc- the Trump Administration puts in place—including Trump said that he wanted the standards for their state. tion—but failed to give ceeds Act explicitly bars also issued a new tem- requirements for stake- to get rid of Common Core, They may elect to adopt teachers sufficient time to the education secretary plate for state education holder consultation and a during a recent town hall very high standards for learn it, and critics from from influencing states’ de- plans that “appears to place common state plan—deci- with business leaders. their students to aspire to every part of the political cisions about standards. So fewer requirements around sion making becomes less “Common Core to me, and to work toward. And spectrum found fault with right now, neither Trump how a state explains its out- transparent and puts our we have to end it,” said that will be up to each some part of the initiative.” nor DeVos can bar states reach to various groups in most vulnerable children at Trump. “We have to bring state.” In a blog for Educa- from using the common the state for their feedback risk of falling through the education local.” Neither Trump nor De- tion Week, posted back in core. Absent a change to and ideas,” according to cracks.” Last year, as the Repub- Vos can make any changes February, Andrew Ujifusa federal education law that Education Week. To learn more about lican presidential nominee, to CCSS, because states, wrote that, “states adopt bans the common core out- “The Obama tem- the Every Student Succeeds the reality TV star even local officials and com- content standards like the right or in some way relax- plate says states must en- Act, visit nnpa.org/essa. A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARYTHURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 16, 2017 • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY

Despite added focus Nationally, an abun- Bill Cosby castigated “dis- Black men are increasingly Black male high-school rable priority. on Black males in recent dance of research on Black more disconnected from dropouts in their 20’s were What is actually be- years, fundamentally, their youth, in particular, gathers mainstream America than jobless; by 2004, the share ing done to reverse the plight is unchanged and dust. (Hopefully, president comparable whites or La- had grown to 72% com- downward spiral of Black they remain largely a rhe- Obama’s Boys and Men tinos. As troubling, how- pared with 34% of whites. males? Very little, Black torical priority. Seemingly of Color Initiative will ever, is the indifference Overall, most Black men in leadership, elected offi- endless research and pub- prove sustainable-but in among Blacks themselves their 20’s were jobless with cials, in particular, must licly proclaimed concern, the Trump era, don’t hold to the crippling phenom- incarceration rates at his- come together and rally the few, if any, sustainable pro- your breath.) In Los An- enon of Black male disen- toric highs. Also in 2004, community to create sus- grams specifically intended geles, follow-up on Black franchisement that affects 21% of Black men in their tained pressure necessary and/or designed to benefit male projects has been the Black community first 20’s were incarcerated, and for change. The mindset Black males exist. They re- lacking. This includes the and foremost. since that time, the rate has of Black people themselves main a minor public policy 21st Century Foundation’s Confirming what most increased precipitously. also must change so that consideration and are best Black Men and Boys Ini- Blacks know all too well, Poverty, failing schools, they no longer remain si- described as a rhetorical tiative and the California graceful” young Black studies show that Black non-participating parents, lent while Black youth is priority. Poor young Black Endowment Foundation’s males whose “egregious males not finishing high a decline in blue-collar regularly annihilated by males, in particular, are Boys and Men of Color behavior” included sag- school has become the jobs and a sub-culture that systemic negligence. The talked about and researched project. (When, in addition ging pants. Sadly, many norm, not the exception, puts swagger over work, all rhetoric of accountability ad nauseam, but little sus- to Blacks, others “of color” Blacks shared Cosby’s especially in the nation’s contribute to the deepening rings very hollow as young tainable has been done to are included in a policy, or predilection and maintain inner cities. There, decent plight of Black youth. Black males sink ignomin- help them. The reasons for program, Blacks tend to a safe distance, literally jobs are harder than ever to By their mid-thirties, iously into oblivion while this are embedded in the be accorded lesser priority and figuratively, from the find and incarceration rates 30% of Black men with no many of us mutter eulogies pre-eminence of America’s than the others, especially despised and disrespect- for Blacks often surpass more than a high school from a distance. racism. Latinos, these days. Un- ful “gangsters.” (Middle- high school graduation education, have served Black people must be- Arguably, more than apologetic focus on Blacks, class Blacks skirt the self- rates. (Ironically, even in time in prison, as have 60% come sufficiently dissatis- any other sub-group of and their specific needs, is condemning implications the best labor market years, of dropouts. Almost half of fied to do something other Americans, Blacks and indispensable for gaining of abandoning their “un- Black males statistics are all Black men in their late than complain about con- Black youth, in particular, policy support and resourc- deserving” poorer Black unchanged.) 20’s and early 30’s who did ditions and the behavior reflect the challenges of in- es commensurate with their brethren.) Some programs de- not go to college are non- of our youth. There are no clusion and empowerment needs. (In some cases, even The statistics are scary; signed to better equip custodial fathers; the kind revelations in the massive since the civil rights era. this isn’t sufficient, e.g., the even cynical pundits oc- Black youth for gainful of work most of them find stockpile of research on the However, in contrast to the 21st Century Foundation’s casionally express concern employment are placing does not lead to advance- plight of these young men. centrality of Blacks to the Initiative in Los Angeles: over the worsening condi- as much importance on ment or provide adequate Therefore, we must no lon- fabric of this country, their Following an auspicious tion of young Black males teaching skills such as par- insurance or security for ger remain silent and insist voices and concerns are kick-off there was very in America. The economic enting, conflict resolution them or their families. This that Black leaders head the generally absent, not only little follow-up with initial meltdown, notwithstand- and character-building, as country has spent billions fight to address the specific from public policy con- invitees who were told they ing, the federal government job skills. This is laud- of dollars in start-up efforts needs of Black men and versations, but even more would be kept informed continued to help other able, although the share of that even included the start boys. important, from actual sus- about the project on an on- groups, but rarely Black young Black men without of a turnaround for Black [email protected] tainable solutions to their going basis.) men. Virtually every study jobs continues to climb. women, but has yet to ac- “intractable” problems. From his elitist perch, shows that poorly educated (In 2000, 65% of young cord Black males compa- • DR. MAULANA KARENGA • ment on a world scale, and culture. Indeed, it was his fights.” Even in his days as because we found common contention that only a free the most prominent Black ground on many points of and united socialist Africa Power leader, he defined philosophy and struggle. can protect its people and Black Power in terms of It was also because of the resources from imperialist community, culture and mutually respectful and exploitation, provide for self-determination. He said, It is our moral obliga- Ture. So, in the month of their righteous pursuit of principled position he took the needs and well-being “It’s a call for Black people tion, our foremother, Mrs. June we pay special hom- liberation, justice and pow- toward us, recognizing the of our people, promote de- to unite, to recognize their Fannie Lou Hamer, tells age to Kwame Ture (June er over their destiny and importance of our contri- mocracy, and offer the basis heritage, to build a sense of us, “never to forget where 29, 1941—November 15, daily lives; and honored bution and role in the Black for a mutually-beneficial re- community. It is a call for we came from and always 1998), tall and unwavering and all-seasons revolution- Liberation Movement lationship between Africans Black people to define their praise the bridges that car- tree in the revered forest ary whose permanent pos- and rejecting the charac- on the Continent and in the own goals, to lead their own ried us over”. And such of Pan-Africanist freedom ture and signature saying Diaspora. organizations.” He noted a sturdy and unbreakable fighters; tireless unifying was always “ready for the Central also to Kwame’s that “a lot of people have bridge was/is Kwame organizer of our people in revolution.” pan-Africanism was a deep fought against their oppres- We know him especial- and enduring commitment sors yet maintained the cul- ly as the audacious leader to African people them- ture of the oppressor” and the Los Angeles Sentinel and ever-engaged orga- selves, a revolutionary love thus simply changed per- nizer who raised the battle of the people expressed in sonnel. Therefore, he said, cry of “Black Power” and concrete ways of work and we must remember “if one was central to making it an struggle for and with them. is fighting for a revolution, internationally recognized He called for us to have “an one is talking about more DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. and respected liberation undying love for our peo- than just changing govern- Executive Publisher / CEO initiative within the over- ple” and thus for ourselves ments and power and that JENNIFER J. THOMAS arching and ongoing Black and each other as a part of is changing the value sys- Publisher Freedom Movement. But ter assassination against what it means to be Afri- tem.” KENNETH R. THOMAS Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) we also know him as an us from within the Move- can, human and ultimately Finally, Kwame Ture RUTH WASHINGTON exemplary pan-Africanist ment which had come from revolutionary. His call for saw and organized his pan- Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) who spent decades until his some of the same sources this revolutionary love was African initiative through COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. death working for the unity, which had directed simi- at the same time a call to the All-African People’s Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) common struggle and lib- lar character assassination struggle to clear free space Revolutionary Party as a PAMELA A. BAKEWELL eration of the continent of against him. He had right- and empower ourselves to world-encompassing proj- Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. Africa and the world Afri- fully warned that they were do so. Therefore, he says, ect that put Africans first, Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff can community. “dividing Black revolu- “The society we seek to but found common ground BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL Kwame and I met in tionaries and causing di- build among Black people, with other Third World Executive Assistant to the Publisher the fall of 1966, in Watts, visions within the Black then, is not a capitalist one, peoples and other progres- Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) where I lived and worked community which can only but a society in which the sive, oppressed and strug- and which had become a benefit our enemy.” spirit of community and hu- gling peoples of the world. BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor fundamental point of refer- Kwame Ture’s life and manistic love prevail.” But Like the great African lead- Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising ence and pilgrimage for the work was defined and driv- he cautions, “We can build ers before him, he saw us ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ northern thrust of the Black en first and foremost by a community of love only in world-encompassing Circulation/Distribution Liberation Movement as his profound commitment where we have the ability and world historical ways, CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production a result of the August Re- to a world-encompassing and power to do so among posing our task, as Mary Designer/Staff Writer volt of ‘65. A coalition of pan-Africanism grounded Blacks.” McLeod Bethune and Mal- groups, including our or- in several fundamental be- In our love of the peo- colm X, as a struggle not AMANDA SCURLCOK, Staff Writer/Sports Writer ganization Us, had invited liefs and principles. The ple, Kwame maintained, we only to free ourselves, but Kwame to speak and Us first principle is unity— are compelled to be revolu- also help remake the world JENNIFER BIHM, Staff Writer had provided security for unity of the Continent, of tionary and struggle for to- in radical people-serving BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer him. the Diaspora and between tal liberation on every level. ways. And he always kept KIMBERLEE BUCK, Staff Writer We met many times the Continent and Dias- And this can only be done our interests at the heart SHONASSEE SHAVER, Staff Writer afterward as brothers-in- pora. “Pan-Africanism is by organizing them around and center of such a project. CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising struggle and spoke to- grounded in the belief that their own emancipatory in- Thus, he said, “Our fight gether in the community Africa is one,” he stated, terests. Thus, he says, “the today is a fight for human- BERNARD LLOYD, Advertising and on campus at Black and “that all African peo- job of the revolutionary ity. It is not just a fight to DIANA PINKNEY, Subscriptions Power gatherings and con- ples wherever we may be is, of course, to overthrow change systems; it is a fight IRIS STANDFORD, Classified ferences, including at UC are one, and as Dr. Nk- unjust systems and replace for our very humanity, our

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Passageway Between 7th St/Metro Center and By Jennifer Bihm ney, Caree Harper, it isn’t by the video and recom- work, pending a disciplin- The Bloc Now Open Staff Writer enough to erase the trauma mended the district attor- ary hearing. Metro, in partnership with The Bloc, recently he experienced on October ney file criminal charges. “It is Mr. Alford’s de- opened the 7th St/Metro Center Passageway – a The Los Angeles 16 two years ago. However, Los Angeles sire to have his civil rights portal to downtown LA’s new mixed-use urban City Council approved a “My client feels that County District Attorney case used as an example center. This public-private partnership gives $500,000 settlement last there is no amount that will Jackie Lacey defended for the pressing need for Metro riders access directly into a lively plaza week for Los Angeles resi- compensate him for being the plea deal, saying pros- independent prosecutors in >lled with restaurants, shopping and other dent Clinton Alford, who SPAT on and beaten by a ecutors generally look at the county of Los Angeles, businesses. Plan your trip at metro.net. was repeatedly kicked and peace officer sworn to up- a range of information in- a prosecutor who is not punched and at one point hold the law,” said Harper. cluding the seriousness bound by some hidden alle- U-Pass Program Aimed at College Students Metro has a program that upgrades an existing spat on by an LAPD officer “He hopes Chief Beck of the victim’s injuries, giance to go lightly on offi- student’s college ID into a transit pass through during a 2014 arrest. will not allow Garcia back whether the defendant has cers who violate the trust of a special sticker with smart-chip technology. Officer Richard Garcia on the force.” a prior record and the cred- the community with the use U-Pass is a safe, speedy and secure way to travel was charged with felony Officers involved in the ibility of the witnesses. of excessive force,” said to and from school with unlimited rides on all assault last year and plead- incident said they pursued “I understand how in Harper, possibly alluding Metro Rail and bus lines. To >nd out if your ed no contest, but never Alford because he fit the looking at the final result, to Lacey’s decision. college is participating, visit metro.net/college or served actual jail time due description of a robbery someone may think that “He and his family were contact your school’s transit administrator. to a plea agreement with suspect. A nearby surveil- it wasn’t a just sentence,” never given a moment’s prosecutors, compelling lance camera captured the Lacey told reporters. peace the minute after he him to community service incident, which involved “But they simply don’t was beaten by this offi- and a $500 donation to (an Alford initially running, have all the information cer. They were relentlessly unspecified) charity. The but then surrendering and that we did when we made harassed, surveilled and felony assault charge was subsequently being re- the final decision.” threatened by LAPD. lacmta © 2017 reduced to a misdemeanor strained by officers while Garcia is still employed “This tactic is more and metro.net in May. Garcia battered him. by the LAPD according more common on a vic- @metrolosangeles

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By Charlene Muhammad You’ve got to be ready say. According to a release rehousing for the newly implemented. We can’t help solve other problems Contributing Writer to fight to end homeless- issued by his office, Mea- homeless; enhancing the allow working people in and needs there, but that ness in the county of Los sure H is “expected to raise emergency shelter system, our community to become was voted down in an elec- Homelessness in Los Angeles,” Ridley-Thomas $355 million annually for including for those leav- homeless as rent increases tion last month. Angeles increased by 23 stated during a recent press services to the homeless ings jails and hospitals; and explode,” Harris-Dawson According to Paige, percent over the last year, conference organized by countywide. strengthening the network stated. Skid Row was subjected and city officials, activists the Los Angeles Homeless It creates an unprec- of community nonprofits General Jeff Paige, to votes from the entire and non-profit organiza- Services Authority. edented funding stream already serving homeless Skid Row activist, said Downtown L.A. area and tions are working to solve In the city of Los An- expected to move 45,000 single adults, families and reports of increased home- lost by 60 votes. the crisis. geles, 34,189 people ex- homeless men, women and youth. lessness in L.A. is nothing Paige stated the Neigh- According to the 2017 borhood Council would Greater Los Angeles have given Skid Row its Homeless Count, mandat- own governing body and ed by the U.S. Department “a direct connection to the of Housing and Urban city’s resources, so that Development, the home- we can help get our lost less population rose from brothers and sisters off the 46,874 in 2016 to 57,794 streets and get them the this year. perience homelessness on children into stable housing “This planning effort new. services and create the so- Every year, during the a given night, according to within the next five years, has not been done in haste,” “The 2017 Homeless lutions that we know will last 10 days of January, the 2017 Homeless Count. and provide them with the Ridley-Thomas said. “It Count, all it does is confirm work for them, as opposed volunteers hit the streets That represents a 20 per- high-quality, multi-dimen- is a reflection of years of what we already know and to what the system is try- to count individuals and cent increase from 28,464 sional supportive services work, principally by the what we’ve been hollering ing to say will work for families in sheltered and in 2016. they need to succeed in the City of Los Angeles and and crying about for many them.” unsheltered public and pri- Ridley-Thomas said long run.” the County of Los Angeles years now, saying this was Meanwhile, elected of- vate spaces. voters’ passage of Measure “We have no excuse not with the input of thousands coming. This was coming! ficials and national hous- Homelessness in the H in March and Proposi- to do our very best because of stakeholders, to develop This was coming,” Paige ing advocates were plan- Antelope Valley (AV) and tion HHH in November we are now equipped,” plans to deal with home- emphasized. ning to host a press call on East L.A. County went up has afforded L.A. an op- Ridley-Thomas said. lessness in a collaborative “This confirms it, and June 8 to address the na- 50 percent. The San Ga- portunity to step forward At press time, the way,” he continued. we’re not shocked! We’re tionwide study of the gap briel Valley went up 31 with imagination, compas- Board of Supervisors was Councilman Mar- highly disappointed and between renters’ wages percent, while Metro L.A. sion, and resources to con- preparing for a June 13 queece Harris-Dawson we’re highly frustrated, and the cost of housing. saw a 30 percent jump. front the issue facing L.A. hearing on the final report (8th District), who also because this is more of a “Out of Reach 2017: South L.A. rose 24 per- County. of a planning group that attended the press confer- reactionary system. The High Cost of Hous- cent, West L.A. 18 percent, “I am not at all discour- is developing funding rec- ence, said the increase in “They react once the ing” documents the mis- and South Bay and the San aged by this (Homeless ommendations for the first homelessness is alarming problem happens, and match between renters’ Fernando Valley both went Count),” Ridley-Thomas three years of Measure H, and disheartening. don’t do enough to prevent wages and the cost of up four percent. added. according to Ridley-Thom- “After housing nearly it from happening,” Paige rental housing, according “We have business to “Many of us sensed as’ staff. 10,000 individuals, we still stated. to organizers. Speakers in- do,” said Mark Ridley- that there was an uptick, They informed that face an increase of home- Homelessness will clude U.S. Representative Thomas, chairman of the and these numbers validate core strategies earmarked lessness. Our housing continue to explode at an Keith Ellison (D-MN), Di- L.A. County Board of Su- that. The good news is that for July 1 implementa- crisis is feeding the home- alarming rate by the next ane Yentel, president and pervisors. we have the capacity, for tion include outreach to less problem even faster 10-15 years, Paige pre- CEO, National Low In- “No hand-wringing, no the first time, to stand up to the homeless through en- than we can house people. dicted. come Housing Coalition, fretting, no ‘woe is me’ - it,” he said. gagement teams; provid- We need to fully fund our Skid Row residents at- and Andrew Aurand, vice it’s just simply time to roll A key solution is Mea- ing permanent housing affordable housing while tempted to create the Skid president for Research, up our sleeves and do what sure H 1/4-cent sales tax, with healthcare and other at the same time making Row Neighborhood Coun- National Low Income we know needs to be done. Ridley-Thomas and others services; expanding rapid sure HHH is aggressively cil to address the issue and Housing Coalition.

City News Service charged incidents comes and staff recommended a age supervisors to approve vate” partnership for three like a left of center organi- at a time when the Orange $252,000 annual contract. the contract. If they do not decades that has raised zation, but all you have to Hate crimes and in- County Board of Supervi- But in April, Orange County receive the funding, the about $30 million for the look at for just 10 seconds cidents spiked following sors is considering scrap- Board Chair Michelle Steel commission faces eviction commission’s efforts to are the 800 kids who come the election of President ping funding for OC Human and Supervisor Andrew from its offices on Grand promote racial harmony. to a program on how to talk Donald Trump in Novem- Relations, the nonprofit Do has the proposed fund- Avenue in Santa Ana. “I don’t know what oth- to each other. You can see ber, according to figures that funds the commission. ing taken off the board’s Rabbi Richard Stein- er people’s agendas are,” the amazing work of the in a staff report of the Orange County officials agenda for consideration. berg of Shir-Ha-Ma’alot Steinberg said of critics `In My Shoes Program.’ Orange County Human asked for bids to run the Backers of OC Human synagogue in Irvine said of the commission. “All I It’s anything but politi- Relations Commission re- commission, but OC Hu- Relations were girding the commission’s relation- know is our agenda. On the cal. It’s teaching people to leased Thursday June 1. man Relations was the only for battle at last Tuesday’s ship with the nonprofit has face of it the commission talk to each other and be The rise in racially organization that responded board meeting to encour- been a “perfect public pri- and nonprofit might look {See REPORT - A11} A-8THURSDAY, LOS JUNE ANGELES 8, 2017 SENTINEL OPINIONNEWS THURSDAY,LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26,A-8 2013

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COURTESY PHOTO Calif. Sen. Kamala Harris visits the Naval Base Coronado, the Naval Special Warfare Training Center and receives a briefing on capabilities and operations of the Navy SEALs. The Senator also met with a Special Reconnaissance Team. She also toured the USS Theodore Roosevelt and received a briefing on the Third Fleet with a focus on U.S. operations in the Pacific

Senator Harris makes an assess- invested $284 million to build the word improvement is in the support to U.S. Department of pabilities and operations of the ment of her district. the hospital and provided another dictionary. Let’s take a look at Transportation Secretary Elaine Navy SEALs and met with a Spe- One of the Senators stops was $171 million in startup funding prescription drug cost… there are Chao, for America’s Global cial Reconnaissance Team. She Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital in before handing off responsibility things we can do, but getting rid Freight Gateway: Southern Cali- also toured the USS Theodore South L.A., where federal budget for day-to-day operations to the of it is not going to improve the fornia Rail Project to secure a Roosevelt and received a briefing cuts could be damaging. Harris private nonprofit Martin Luther health community who has come grant under the Department of on the Third Fleet with a focus on listened and spoke with patients King Jr. Los Angeles Healthcare to rely upon it. The Affordable Transportation’s Fostering Ad- U.S. operations in the Pacific. and doctors, many of whom are Corporation. In 2015 then Attor- Care Act has allowed institutions vancements in Shipping and The Sentinel’s last question covered by Medicaid. The GOP ney General Kamala Harris was like MLK to meet the needs of its Transportation for the Long-term for the Senator was as a member healthcare bill cuts Medicaid by present for the ribbon cutting cer- community.” Achievement of National Effi- of the Intelligence Committee more than $800 billion and would emony of the new Martin Luther Other stops for the Senator ciencies (FASTLANE) program. would she or the committee be result in 14 million Americans King Jr Hospital. included Ports of Los Angeles This project will remove freight looking into the Department of losing healthcare coverage next The Sentinel asked the US and Naval Base Coronado. It is bottlenecks to the Ports of Los Defense, and revoking security year. Senator her thoughts regard- predicted that President’s budget Angeles and Long Beach, which clearances for Jared Kushner and Harris was greeted by 2nd ing the Republicans Repeal and will devastate municipal trans- are the first and second busiest Jeff Sessions in the wake of the District Supervisor Mark Ridley Replace plans, and she stated, portation and urban development, container ports in the nation. latest Russia Collusion findings? Thomas who continues to de- “there are things that we can do hitting California especially hard. At the Naval Base Coronado, Her response, “as far as I’m con- liver his promise for a new era in to improve the Affordable Care As a member of the Senate Com- Senator Harris visited the Naval cerned, everything is on the table, healthcare at Martin Luther King Act, but we do not have to get mittee on Environment and Pub- Special Warfare Training Center everything.” Jr. Hospital. Los Angeles County rid of it. There’s a reason why lic Works, Harris sent a letter of and received a briefing on - ca

Development Analyst for and economic development home buyers, as well as Brown {continued from Pg. A-1} the city of Gardena. She initiatives. Brown also programs to attract exper- graduated in 2004 with a created and implemented tise in land use and trans- to finishing the work that progress of the bachelor’s degree in public Compton’s Apprentice Pro- portation. we’ve started. It’s been an city,” she said to policy, urban planning and gram designed to create “No matter who you incredible journey and I’m reporters earlier development. A year later jobs for local residents on voted for today, thank you extremely honored to be in her mayoral in 2005, she earned a mas- city-funded or assisted cap- for doing your part by vot- able serve the great city of career. ter’s degree in urban plan- ital improvement projects. ing,” Brown wrote in a Compton for another term.” In 2014, ning with a concentration In 2011, Brown co- statement posted on her so- In April, Brown had not Brown began in economic development. founded the Urban Vision cial media. quite captured 50 percent reaching out to She moved on to the Community Development “Compton belongs to of the vote, what she would Compton Bloods city of Inglewood as an ur- Corporation, a non-profit us--the residents--and it’s have needed to avoid the and Crips gang ban planner but left after a organization in Compton important that we exercise runoff. Bradley meanwhile, leaders through year for Pasadena to serve dedicated to community our right to vote to ensure had been preparing for the former mem- as that city’s planning com- economic and youth de- that we move our city for- runoff and had threatened FILE PHOTO bers to negotiate missioner. Brown arrived velopment. She also de- ward. A special thank you to “run [Brown] back to peace. She uses in Compton in 2009 to veloped several re-brand- to all of the volunteers, Pasadena where she be- Compton Mayor Aja Brown conflict mitigation take part in the city’s Re- ing programs that have supporters and voters who longs.” instead of heavy development Agency, fo- achieved success in various chose to finish the work But apparently Comp- ing problems on multiple policing. Since the gangs cusing on revitalization. cities, and she was awarded and helped us get across ton disagrees and wants fronts, including youth de- started regular meetings, She was responsible for the “Best 2012 Communi- the finish line. None of this to give Brown a chance to velopment, infrastructure, violent activity was re- creating community ben- cator Design Award” for would have been possible finish her work. That work working with educational duced by about 65 percent efits legislation, initiating her “Yes!” campaign for without you. Thank you!” includes a “12-Point Plan” coalitions and economic compared to the all-time community-led downtown the City of Compton. She At age 35, Brown is the designed to strategically development. Brown has high some 25 years ago. revitalization action com- has been instrumental in youngest mayor in the his- advance the city of Comp- also made the plan “ac- Brown began her politi- mittees, and overseeing the marketing Compton’s buy- tory of the city. ton. So far, she has made cessible for the residents cal career while still attend- Agency’s urban planning er’s program for first-time it a point to address exist- to follow along with the ing USC as an Economic

the case, McMonagle cited a citizen.” she had lotion on her hand three, second-degree felony {continued from Pg. A1} telephone records that show Kelly Johnson, a for- and Cosby made her touch counts of aggravated inde- Cosby 72 calls between Cosby and mer William and Morris his penis, she said. cent assault, which carry a Feden said that Con- “Let’s Do It Again” actor Constand after the alleged Agency employee whose “My dress was pulled up penalty of up to 10 years in stand viewed Cosby as a was innocent. January 2004 incident. A late boss worked for Cosby, from the bottom,” she said, prison. trusted mentor and said that “They saw there was staggering 53 of those calls was the only witness called “and it was pulled down “Cosby Show” co-star the case would be defined no evidence to bring a came from Constand, not to testify on the first day of from the top.” Keshia Knight-Pulliam ar- by, “trust, betrayal and the prosecution then,” said Cosby, McMonagle said. the trial. However, on a dra- rived with the comedian to inability to consent.” McMonagle, referring to “Yet, she told police initial- Johnson testified that matic cross-examination, court on the first day. The assistant district at- the Montgomery County ly that she had not tried to Cosby first wooed her and McMonagle highlighted Knight-Pulliam smiled torney also warned jurors District Attorney’s office, contact him. The conversa- her parents—including her various inconsistencies in slightly and, at times, shared not to be “distracted” by run by Bruce Castor, who tions lasted 20 minutes, 30 stepfather, a former Los Johnson’s statements and, light moments with Cosby Cosby’s celebrity as she decided, in 2005, that there minutes, or more.” Angeles Police Detective— for many of the defense’s and his assistant. Knight- pointed and jabbed fingers wasn’t enough, “credible McMonagle continued: then drugged and sexually questions, Johnson cited a Pulliam starred as fan-fa- at the comedian and told and admissible evidence,” “You see a comedian who assaulted her. lack of memory, despite the vorite Rudy Huxtable, the the jurors that the man, to file any charges made us smile; somebody In a bungalow at a hotel similarity in the questions youngest daughter on “The once known as “America’s “So, why are we here?” may see a flawed husband in Beverly Hills, Johnson that she had just answered Cosby Show.” Dad,” was a rapist. McMonagle asked. whose infidelities made said that Cosby forced her for the prosecution. “Truth happens here,” When Cosby’s lead at- McMonagle hammered him vulnerable to these to take a white pill after After she was excused, Knight-Pulliam said with torney Brian McMonagle, home points about Con- accusations. Some of you telling her that she needed prosecutors sought to call resolve in her voice, as she presented jurors with his stand’s inconsistent state- will look over there and to relax. Johnson said that Johnson’s mother to bolster addressed reporters. “I am opening statement, he not- ments and her relationship see a man and see someone she felt like she was under her testimony. The defense here, because true family ed that he once was a pros- with Cosby, before and af- who has seen greatness and water and woke up on Cos- objected leading to a hear- supports even when things ecutor and that he was glad ter the alleged incident. someone who has suffered by’s bed to find him behind ing after the court session aren’t going so good. to represent Cosby, because Then, in what proved unendurable personal trag- her and making grunting ended. he’s seen both sides and the to be the first bombshell of edy. I hope you will see just sounds. Johnson said that Cosby is charged with

leading trade association, looking vision at a time said. “Throughout QCS ana. He also was selected to {continued from Pg. A-1} and serves as Treasurer of dynamic changes in the Logistics’ 33-year history, participate in the nationally QCS and chairs its Membership logistics industry. We are our core values of integ- recognized Goldman Sachs Committee. He was recent- excited about the future and rity, excellent service and 10,000 Small Businesses role of Chief Operating element of that growth and ly re-elected as an execu- confident in the strength of community involvement program, the Ortique Lead- Officer. Guillaume joined the company’s success.” tive board member during QCS Logistics’ leadership have enabled us to become ership Institute, the inaugu- QCS Logistics, as a part- David Domingue will the organization’s annual team.” one of the leading last-mile ral class of Xavier Univer- ner in 2004, having worked be promoted to the posi- conference. Jason Burns, who joined providers in the region. My sity’s Norman C. Francis 26 years at United Parcel tion of General Manager, “Jason has done an out- the Customized Logistics vision is to work together Leadership Institute, and Services. He will be re- having served as Opera- standing job of guiding our & Delivery Association’s with our management team the 2013 Aspen Institute sponsible for oversight of tions Manager since 2012. company through a remark- Board of Directors in 2011, and dedicated employees to Action Forum. the company’s operational In his new capacity, he will able growth period and has said he is excited and proud build upon this proud his- Jason graduated with a plans, policies, and initia- assume management of helped drive QCS Logis- to take on the mantle as tory by creating innovative Bachelor of Arts in Com- tives. Guillaume is excited the company’s day-to-day tics’ adoption of innovative QCS Logistics President. and value-added logistics munication Studies from about the new direction in operations, including its technology and expansion “I am truly honored and solutions for our evolving Vanderbilt University in leadership, stating, “I am warehouse operations. into different vertical mar- humbled to be entrusted as customer base.” Nashville, TN., where he confident that we will con- Jason G. Burns, Sr. kets and service offerings,” President of QCS Logistics. In addition to his leader- was a three-year letterman tinue to expand our foot- serves as treasurer of the Chairman Burns said. “Ja- This has been a dream of ship role with the CLDA, as a wide receiver on the print within the region with Customized Logistics son brings an innovative mine since I made my first Jason Burns serves as a cur- varsity football team and our dedicated and experi- & Delivery Association approach, national industry delivery as a five-year-old rent board member for the the recipient of the 2006 enced employees as a key (CLDA), the industry’s leadership and a forward- alongside my father,” he Urban League of Louisi- Dedication Award. THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9

Sentinel News Services used multiple criteria to screen and prioritize metal South Coast Air Qual- processing facilities across ity Management District its four-county jurisdiction Chairman William A. that could pose a health Burke, Ed.D. and Board risk due to emissions of Member Judith Mitchell hexavalent chromium. The hosted a town hall meet- chemical is a potent human ing in Compton last week carcinogen associated with to announce the agency’s lung cancer when inhaled plans to conduct special over long periods of time, air monitoring near eight typically years to decades. metal-finishing facilities in Criteria for evaluating the Compton area. facilities included proxim- “During our meeting, I ity to residences, schools was truly impressed with and hospitals, clustering the level of interest and of multiple chrome plating concern expressed by com- and anodizing plants and munity members on this is- facility maintenance and sue,” Burke said. “We are housekeeping practices. committed to the use of The Compton area was special monitoring to better selected for the toxics ini- protect public health across tiative because there are Southern California, par- several potential chrome- ticularly in environmental emitting facilities in the justice communities such COURTESY PHOTO community in close prox- as Compton.” Many community members participated in the SCAQMD Town Hall held last week in Compton. imity to each other and to Approximately 140 res- schools, homes, hospitals idents attended the meeting health. U.S. Rep. Nanette Sharif and Compton Uni- SCAQMD staff started • Bowman Plating Co. and senior centers. and several spoke to ask Diaz Barragán, Compton fied School District Board installing air sampling Inc. at 2631 E. 126th St. in SCAQMD’s air moni- questions or express their Mayor Aja Brown, Mayor of Trustees Vice President devices today near two unincorporated Los Ange- toring in the Compton concerns about air pol- Pro Tem Janna Zurita, Micah Ali also spoke at the chrome-plating and anod- les County; area marks the launch of lution and their personal Councilmember Emma meeting. izing facilities: • S & K Plating Co. at its planned community air EME Inc. at 431 E. 2727 N. Compton Ave. in toxics initiative to assess Oaks St. in unincorporated Compton; and toxic emissions associated Los Angeles County; and • Triumph Processing with hundreds of metal- Morrell’s Electro Plat- Inc. at 2605 Industry Way processing facilities across ing Inc. at 432 E. Eu- in Lynwood. the region. It grew out of the clid Ave. in Compton. While these facili- agency’s intensive air mon- Later this year, SCAQMD ties are not known to be itoring and enforcement will expand its monitor- emitting high levels of activities in Paramount. ing to measure hexavalent hexavalent chromium, air “We will use the les- chrome near these chrome- monitoring using the lat- sons from Paramount to plating and anodizing fa- est technology will confirm determine whether there cilities: whether or not there is a are any high emitters in • AAA Plating & In- significant health risk to Compton, and if so require spection, Inc., at 410 & 424 the community. The moni- them to rapidly reduce their

JAMILA VEASLEY Dixon St. in Compton; toring is expected to take emissions,” Burke said. Ronald Copeland, MD, Kaiser Permanente Senior Vice President/Chief Diversity and • Alloy Processing months. The SCAQMD is the Inclusion Officer (far left), and Eugene Cho, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Chief at 1900 W. Walnut St. in SCAQMD will post re- air pollution control agen- Operating Officer (far right), pose with students from Wright and Audubon middle Compton; sults of its air monitoring cy for Orange County and schools who completed a job shadow program at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles. • Barken’s Hard in Compton to its website major portions of Los An- Chrome at 239 E. Green- at www.aqmd.gov. geles, San Bernardino and leaf Blvd. in Compton; SCAQMD officials Riverside counties. A rate

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Sentinel News Service rybook character, “Potter have come from language- the Otter.” First 5 Califor- rich, positive, and engaging The First 5 California nia also provided a free environments have much Reading Tour visited the book to every child, parent, larger vocabularies and a Inglewood Library last and teacher who attended significant advantage over week to host dozens of pre- the event, and First 5 LA children who have not. schoolers at a special event offered free resources for “Through our First 5 filled with stories, songs, the community. California Reading Tour, and puppet shows. During the event, we’re thrilled to join the The tour, which em- Mayor Butts presented a community of Inglewood phasizes the importance commendation recogniz- in celebrating the impor- of talking, reading, and ing First 5 California for tance of everyday read- singing with children be- investing in comprehen- ing,” stated Camille Ma- ginning at birth, is an im- sive programs designed to ben, Executive Director of portant grassroots compo- make children’s health and First 5 California. nent of First 5 California’s education a top priority. “We thank Mayor Butts statewide public education First 5 California also was for his special commen- and outreach campaign, commended for the devel- dation, and gratefully ac- Talk. Read. Sing. It chang- opment of its Talk. Read. COURTESY PHOTO knowledge the entire staff es everything®. City of Sing.® campaign. First 5 California receives a special commendation from Inglewood May- behind Inglewood City Inglewood Mayor James This statewide effort or James T. Butts, Jr. for its comprehensive program designed to -make chil Parks, Recreation and Li- T. Butts, Jr. joined as the educates parents, caregiv- dren’s health and education top priority, especially in the earliest years ofde- brary Services for their event’s special guest, where ers, and other loved ones velopment. From left are Frances Tracht, Librarian; Teresa Estrada, Recreation support in our Talk. Read. he read a story to a full of our youngest children Superintendent; Sabrina Barnes, Director, Inglewood City Parks, Recreation and Sing.® effort.” house of children from sev- about the importance of Library Services; Renee Fraser, President, Fraser Communications; and Gwendo- Last week’s First 5 Cal- eral local early education the brain development that lyn Young, President Young Communications Group. Storybook character “ - Pot ifornia Reading Tour cel- centers including Rogers takes place in the earliest ter the Otter” was one of the special surprise entertainers for the children. ebration at the Inglewood Park Preschool, Siminski days, months, and years of Library was the first of two Preschool, and Lockhaven a child’s life through regu- local Talk. Read. Sing.® Community Center. lar, ongoing language in- events that will be held in The children enjoyed teraction and engagement Inglewood in conjunction hearing the mayor read with caring adults. with the Inglewood Parks “Today is Monday” by Eric These engaging activi- and Recreation Depart- Carle and enthusiastically ties result in billions of neu- ment. The next First 5 Cal- engaged in dialogue during ral connections that form in ifornia event, “Sing-Along the story. the brain – in tandem with and a Splash of Magic,” To the parents and care- foundational parent-child will be held on Friday, June givers in the room, Mayor bonding – during these ear- 23, from noon to 2 p.m. at Butts shared and reinforced ly months and years. the Inglewood Public Li- First 5 California’s mes- By the time they turn brary in the Storyteller sage about the importance four, those young children Theatre. of incorporating reading who are talked with and This free family event into children’s everyday read to regularly will have will feature a sing-along routines, referencing his heard a staggering 30 mil- led by recording artist own early reading experi- lion words more than those Sheree Brown, a special ences with his father as a children who were not magic performance by Mi- young child. regularly spoken with, read chael Ellington, and other In addition to the may- to, or engaged with during exciting surprises for chil- or’s special reading, the those early years. COURTESY PHOTO dren, parents, and caregiv- children received a surprise This means that when First 5 California special guest, Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, Jr., captivates pre- ers alike. visit from a life-sized sto- they start school, those who schoolers as he reads a book during the story time event at the Inglewood Public Library.

By Niele Anderson Shootings Investigation uty Sheriffs’ Association. Contributing Writer Team to investigate shoot- The bill’s opposition ings where officers are in- falls in line with U.S. Attor- The legislation of volved. Upon request of ney General Jeff Sessions’ Assembly Bill 284 was a local law enforcement recent roll back of police prompted by the high-pro- agency or district attorney, reform. In April, Sessions file police killings of Mi- the team will investigate, sent out a memo which chael Brown in Ferguson, gather facts and provide a highlighted for review col- Mo., Eric Garner in New recommendation to the en- laborative investigations York City and the 2016 tity requesting the review. and prosecutions, law en- summer police shooting of The bill has some op- forcement grants, training, Joseph Mann, a mentally position, mainly law en- compliance reviews, and ill homeless man, in Sac- forcement organizations more. Advocates and le- ramento, according to Mc- including California State gal experts are increasingly Carty’s office. In all three Sheriffs’ Association, Cali- concerned that the new ad- cases, local prosecutors de- fornia Statewide Law En- ministration is hoping to clined to charge the officers. forcement Association, unravel past agreements In more detail, the bill Fraternal Order of Police, and make new police ac- requires the Department Long Beach Police Of- countability investigations of Justice to create an in- ficers Association, Peace more difficult to launch. dependent review unit Officers Research Associa- Bill AB 284 is support- which will be known as the tion of California and the- ed by National Action Net- Statewide Officer-Involved Sacramento County Dep- work, NAACP and SCLC.

Sentinel News Service their untimely deaths. event to share their con- “We must support our cerns about Marquintan “My heart goes out to police officers who protect and Kisha’s deaths. Con- the families of Marquintan and serve, but we must also gresswoman Maxine Wa- Sandlin and Kisha Michael acknowledge when there ters addressed the protes- for their unbearable loss. I are problems. There is no tors during her speech and believe the families and the public report on the police committed to setting up a public at large have a right investigation. City spokes- meeting with Mayor Butts, to know what happened woman Jasmyne Cannick Inglewood Police Depart- to Marquintan and Kisha said the five officers were ment and the concerned and I am confident that ‘separated from service.’ Black Lives Matter pro- through the District Attor- Everyone must be held ac- testors at her office to ef- ney’s investigation we will countable for their actions. fectively address the issue. find some resolution for No one is above the law! “I support Congress- the family and community. “More importantly, the woman Waters and Black “It is extremely trou- tight-lipped approach to Lives Matter and their bling, and almost coinci- this case undermines the efforts to increase trans- dental, that there is trans- progress Inglewood PD has parency ‎at every police parency with regard to made toward re-building department in the state. the victim’s blood alcohol trust within the community. That’s why I’m author- levels but no information “When I attended City ing SB 345 which will offered on the results of of Inglewood’s 69th Me- require law enforcement the police investigation morial Day Service, there agencies to post their train- and what factors were in- were Black Lives Matter ing policies and proce- volved that resulted in protesters who attended the dures on their websites.” THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11

Associated Press shortfall with little support from a state Legislature that A 30-year employee of favored state universities St. Petersburg College rode this year. She also takes her an overwhelming tide of place among the region’s public support to be named institutional heavyweights, the school’s first female overseeing a school with and first black president. some 40,000 students and The Tampa Bay Times nearly a dozen campuses reports that 53-year-old and centers. Tonjua Williams was SPC, the state’s first named recently as the two-year college, has school’s new leader. grown into a school with Williams will take the more than 100 career-fo- reins amid faculty discon- cused programs, including tent and financial unease, bachelor’s degree tracks far facing down a projected cheaper than those of state AP PHOTO $6 million to $10 million universities. Tonjua Williams

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The Los Angeles Board of Public Works and HNTB Corporation culminated a produc- Sentinel News Service has worn lapel pins while tive school year partner- hosting News One Now ship with the Los Angeles Roland S. Martin, host to highlight giving in sup- Unified School District’s and managing editor of TV port of Harris-Stowe State first all-girls middle/high One’s News One Now, has University in St. Louis, school, the Girls Academ- created the fundraising ini- Missouri, Grambling State ic Leadership Academy. tiative, #HBCUGivingDay, University in Grambling, Student teams in the a national call to action in Louisiana, Virginia State SPARK LA program support of raising funds for University in Petersburg, presented original park historically black colleges Virginia, and Spelman designs to the Board of and universities (HBCUs). College in Atlanta, Geor- Public Works commis-

Recently, Martin represent- gia. According to the Pew sioners at a recent board COURTESY PHOTO ed a different historically Research Center, there are meeting and also received From left are students Vivien Black, Zaniah Lewis and Mehrin Ashraf. At back is Steve black college and univer- more than 100 historically certificates of completion. Greene of - HNTB. sity by wearing a lapel pin black colleges and univer- “I was so impressed and then posting the photo sities in the United States. by the creativity and the signed airports, learned shared career information “The results of this col- on social media using the In 2016, it was reported thought that went into about transit, and explored helped small teams of stu- laboration have exceeded hashtag, #HBCUGiving- that several HBCU’s saw each of the unique pocket engineering and design dents develop the year-end our expectations,” said Day. an uptick in freshman class park designs that were challenges alongside in- parks projects to incorpo- Laura Mohr, PE, HNTB On May 25, Martin in- enrollment, including Dil- presented and encourage dustry professionals. The rate their learning from vice presidentand SPARK terviewed Lt. Col. Gregory lard University, Tuskegee the girls to share them team of practitioners who the 16 weekly sessions. LA program leader. L. Clark, president of the University, and Shaw Uni- with their local coun- Florida A&M University versity, which nearly dou- cil representatives,” said National Alumni Associa- bled. Public Works Commis- tion (FAMUNAA), about During a recent inter- sioner Heather Repenning. the importance of donating view with The Breakfast “Overall, this has been money to support scholar- Club, Martin challenged an incredibly innovative ships and research at insti- everyone to adopt an and beneficial program that tutions geared toward the HBCU, whether they at- actively engages middle- education of minorities tended one or not. He ex- school students in hands- and first generation stu- plained that too often peo- on activities with industry dents. Around 70 percent ple get overwhelmed by the practitioners to generate of all HBCU students rely size of the gift and forget excitement and interest to on federal grants and work that multiple small gifts pursue STEM careers in study programs to finance can be just as impactful. the design, construction their education. “We can’t rely on public and engineering of public “We have an obligation dollars to save our institu- infrastructure projects.” to give. HBCU’s take us in, tions. When the foundation The collaborative give us an education and says, ‘What’s the giving of SPARK LA partnership send us out into the world,” your graduates?’ and they between the City of Los said Clark, who reported say ‘Only 3 percent of our Angeles and HNTB sup- that the association is work- graduates give.’ A founda- plements the new school’s ing to increase FAMU’s 5 tion goes, ‘You’re asking focus on a STEM cur- percent alumni giving rate. me to give you $10 million riculum – science, tech- “The giving rates have got but only 3 percent of your nology, engineering and to be up...that’s going to graduates are giving?’ math – to attract more fe- help us drive in those cor- “That means 97 percent male students to pursue porate dollars and it’s go- [of graduates] are not even degrees and professions ing to show the corpora- sending a dollar back,” said where females tradition- tions that we do care about Martin. ally are underrepresented. our institutions.” “For me, we have to be The park design mod- The next day, Martin about saving our institu- ule was the final of 16 in- declared on Twitter, “I’m tions, building our institu- teractive weekly sessions not interested any longer in tions, and strengthening related to infrastructure. saying why we don’t give our institutions, whether Other sessions included to HBCUs. Just do it,” and it’s our civil rights groups, rail planning and design, started using the hashtag whether it’s our HBCUs, or aviation, tunneling, cost #HBCUGivingDay. whether it’s our economic and schedule, water and Since that day, Martin groups.” bridges. Students de-

The so-called “hate in- Hate crimes against Report cidents” saw the most eye- Latinos doubled from two {Continued from A-7} popping increase. Those in 2015 to four last year. good citizens and fight are defined as racially There was an increase from for the underdog and op- charged incidents that don’t three to four in hate crimes pressed. This is good stuff necessarily rise the level of against Asians. that brings people togeth- a crime. Anti-Semitic hate er.” Last year, there were 72 crimes dropped from seven The commission has reported hate incidents, up in 2015 to four last year. come under fire from crit- from 43 the prior year. Christians were victims of ics who have complained Blacks are the most fre- three hate crimes. of Brown Act violations, quent target of hate crimes, The most common among other things. Do despite only making up targets of hate incidents told City News Service in 2.1 percent of the county’s were Latinos and Muslims. April that there has been population. Fourteen per- Muslims accounted for 35 too much of a “blurring” cent of the county’s report- percent of the incidents of the lines between the ed hate crimes involved and Latinos were victims nonprofit and the county black residents, according 18 percent of the time. agency. to the commission. Most of the hate inci- “We have absolutely no The second most tar- dents occurred in public oversight in what they’re geted group was lesbian, -- about 33 percent of the doing” Do said, adding he gay, bisexual and trans- time -- with schools being supports the concept of a gender residents, who second most frequent arena human relations agency. accounted for 10 per- for racially charged con- There were 50 reported cent of the hate crimes flicts at 24 percent, accord- hate crimes last year in There was a drop in ing to the commission. Orange County. That’s up hate crimes against LGBT The commission’s sta- from 44 in 2015, accord- individuals from 11 in tistics will be published ing to the commission. 2015 to five last year. soon in an annual report. A-6THURSDAY, LOS JUNE ANGELES 8, 2017 SENTINEL NEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-12 9, 2014

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By Lauren Victoria effort. Multi Service and Child Burke Last month, the U.S. Su- Development Center in NNPA Newswire preme Court refused to take Watts where he direct- Contributor up the state’s case against ed with wife Pat for 24 the Fourth Circuit Court of years. Noble was an ac- During a recent Repub- Appeal’s ruling on HB 589, complished author of six lican convention in North a restrictive voting mea- novels. Carolina, former Gover- sure that Reverend William Preceding him in death nor Pat McCrory (R-N.C.) Barber III, the leader of the are his wife Pat, daughter said that he knew for a fact “Moral Mondays” move- Nina and brother Rudy. that “a lot of noncitizens” ment, often called the “mon- Surviving Noble are his were voting in the state’s ster” voter suppression law. loving daughters Adri- elections, according to Former North Carolina The Fourth Circuit Court enne Rene’, Jana Flowers “The News & Observer,” a Governor Pat McCrory of Appeals decided to block (Chris), Dion Smother- regional newspaper based (R-N.C.) is still pushing the law, due to its intent to land (Joe), Lisa White, in Raleigh. for voter ID laws in his restrict African American Thea Larsen (David), “Ladies and gentle- state. This photo of Mc- voters “with almost surgical Erin Landry, two sisters men, voter ID would have Crory was taken at the precision.” Vernona Blair (Floyd) stopped it,” said McCrory. Cary Innovation Center in The Supreme Court’s de- and Joy Shepherd (Beris- “Keep it a clean bill, stay July 2012. (Hal Goodtree/ cision effectively, kills the ford), grandchildren, great with a voter ID law and get Wikimedia Commons) law that focused specifically grandchildren, nieces and that passed.” on all the types of voting nephews. The News & Observer patterns disproportionately reported that, “A recent McCrory lost his re- used by African Americans. Born October 17, 1928 ler, an MA from Cal State Services were on Weds. audit by the State Board election bid to Demo- After the Supreme in Indianapolis, IN to Northridge. He taught June 7. Contributions in of Elections found 41 non- cratic challenger Roy Court’s decision was an- Matthias and Anna Marie English at Fremont HS his name can be made citizens who cast ballots. Cooper, late last year, nounced, Kristen Clarke, Nolcox, died in Los An- and Los Angeles Com- to Faith Works Church, They were legal residents after raising the specter the president of the Law- geles May 23, 2017 at the munity College. Noble’s 16401 S. Western Gardena who had successfully reg- of voter fraud; McCrory yers’ Committee for Civil age of 88. He attained BS legacy is the creation of CA 90247. istered to vote. An ID re- failed to produce any evi- and MS degrees from But- the South Central L.A. quirement likely wouldn’t dence of wrongdoing dur- have stopped them.” ing a month-long recount Continued on page A-14 THURSDAY,A-6 LOS JUNE ANGELES 8, 2017 SENTINEL CLASSIFIEDNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYLASENTINEL.NET A-13 9, 2014

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citación y papeles legales Professions code that the to transact business under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a Business Name Statement para presentar una respuesta registrant knows to be false the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the CIVIL por escrito en esta corte y is guilty of a misdemeanor or names listed above on File No. 2017126543 in violation of the rights of Affidavit of Identity form. hacer que se entregue una punishable by a fine not to 05/2017 The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, The filing of this statement copia al demandante. Una exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section does not of itself authorize carta o una llamada telefónica ($1,000)). in this statement is true and Black and Educated, 14411 et seq., Business and the use in this state of a ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE no lo protegen. Su respuesta S/ Lyresh Magee, Partner correct. (A registrant who 415 N. Exton Ave., Apt 3, Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name FOR CHANGE OF NAME por escrito tiene que estar This statement was filed declares as true any material Inglewood, CA 90302, Original in violation of the rights of Case No. ES021623 en formato legal correcto with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section County of LA 5/25, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/17 another under Federal, State, Superior Court of California, si desea que procesen su Angeles on May 30, 2017 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): CNS-3013827# or common law (See Section County of Los Angeles caso en la corte. Es posible NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the Crystal Juanita Adams, 415 N. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and Petition of: Bertha Rosa que haya un formulario que Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false Exton Ave., Apt 3, Inglewood, Professions Code). Warren for Change of Name usted pueda usar para su 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90302 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Original TO ALL INTERESTED respuesta. Puede encontrar Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15/17 PERSONS: estos formularios de la corte y at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars by: an Individual File No. 2017120371 CNS-3013820# Petitioner Bertha Rosa más información en el Centro the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). The registrant commenced to The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Warren filed a petition de Ayuda de las Cortes de in the office of the County S/ Terrell Marquinn Jones, transact business under the (are) doing business as: with this court for a decree California (www.sucorte. Clerk, except, as provided General Partner fictitious business name or CC Lavish, 333 E 80th St FICTITIOUS BUSINESS changing names as follows: ca.gov), en la biblioteca de in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed names listed above on an Apt 1, Los Angeles, CA NAME STATEMENT Bertha Rosa Warren to leyes de su condado o en 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los Individual 90003, County of LA File No. 2017118992 Rachel Shoshana Unger la corte que le quede más 40 days after any change Angeles on May 23, 2017 I declare that all information Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is The Court orders that all cerca. Si no puede pagar in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Charita Walker, 333 E 80th St (are) doing business as: persons interested in this la cuota de presentación, statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who Apt 1, Los Angeles, CA 90003 Cell It Best, 4022 Hillcrest matter appear before this pida al secretario de la corte 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material This business is conducted Drive #D, Los Angeles, CA court at the hearing indicated que le dé un formulario de in the residence address of Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section by: An Individual 90008, County of LA below to show cause, if any, exención de pago de cuotas. a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced Registered owner(s): why the petition for change of Si no presenta su respuesta Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Professions code that the to transact business under Tammie Campbell, 4022 name should not be granted. a tiempo, puede perder el Statement must be filed in the office of the County registrant knows to be false the fictitious business name Hillcrest Drive #D, Los Any person objecting to the caso por incumplimiento y before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor or names listed above on Angeles, CA 90008; CA name changes described la corte le podrá quitar su January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to 05/2017 This business is conducted above must file a written sueldo, dinero y bienes sin Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information by: an individual objection that includes the más advertencia. must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change ($1,000)). in this statement is true and The registrant commenced reasons for the objection at Hay otros requisitos legales. Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the S/ Crystal Juanita Adams, correct. 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If no written objection puede pagar a un abogado, another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who is timely filed, the court may es posible que cumpla con or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material grant the petition without a los requisitos para obtener 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section hearing. servicios legales gratuitos Professions Code). Business Name Statement at the end of five years from ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and Notice of Hearing: de un programa de servicios Original must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed S/ Charita Walker, Owner Professions code that the Date: 7/14/17, Time: 8:30 legales sin fines de lucro. 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/17 Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County This statement was filed registrant knows to be false a.m., Dept.: B Puede encontrar estos CNS-3018706# The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor The address of the court is grupos sin fines de lucro LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on May 10, 2017 punishable by a fine not to Los Angeles Superior Court, en el sitio web de California the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars 300 East Olive Avenue, Legal Services, (www. 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A new in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with the date set for hearing on colegio de abogados locales. W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, Original Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section the petition in the following AVISO: Por ley, la corte CA 90019, County of LA 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/17 Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name newspaper of general tiene derecho a reclamar las Registered owner(s): CNS-3016149# before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires circulation, printed in this cuotas y los costos exentos Artea Kirkland, 5504 W. Pico LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change at the end of five years from county: Los Angeles Sentinel por imponer un gravamen Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019 Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed Date: May 25, 2017 sobre cualquier recuperación This business is conducted must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County DARRELL MAVIS de $10,000 ó más de valor by: an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided Judge of the Superior Court recibida mediante un acuerdo The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/17 o una concesión de arbitraje to transact business under File No. 2017132531 does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires CNS-3018629# en un caso de derecho civil. the fictitious business name The following person(s) is the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Tiene que pagar el gravamen or names listed above on (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the de la corte antes de que la 05/2017 Professional Hood in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE corte pueda desechar el caso. I declare that all information Entertainment, 3052 Stocker another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change FOR CHANGE OF NAME The name and address of the in this statement is true and St. Apt #1, Los Angeles, CA or common law (See Section Business Name Statement in the residence address of Case No. SS029028 court is (El nombre y dirección correct. (A registrant who 90008, County of LA 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new Superior Court of California, de la corte es): LOS ANGELES declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name County of Los Angeles SUPERIOR COURT, Stanley matter pursuant to Section Bryan T. Bostic, 3052 Stocker Original The filing of this statement Statement must be filed Petition of: John Wan & Mosk Courthouse, 111 North 17913 of the Business and St. Apt #1, Los Angeles, CA 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/17 does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective Luning Chen for Change of Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA Professions code that the 90008 CNS-3014818# the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Name 90012 registrant knows to be false This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement TO ALL INTERESTED The name, address, is guilty of a misdemeanor by: An Individual in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the PERSONS: and telephone number punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. Petitioner John Wan & Luning of plaintiff’s attorney, or exceed one thousand dollars to transact business under NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section The filing of this statement Chen filed a petition with this plaintiff without an attorney, ($1,000)). the fictitious business name File No. 2017124414 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize court for a decree changing is (El nombre, la dirección S/ Artea Kirkland, Owner or names listed above on The following person(s) is Professions Code). the use in this state of a names as follows: This statement was filed 05/2006 (are) doing business as: Original Fictitious Business Name y el número de teléfono del 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15/17 Delong Wan to Dylan Delong abogado del demandante, with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information Sweet Auntie, 5318 E 2nd in violation of the rights of Wan Angeles on May 31, 2017 in this statement is true and Street #344, Long Beach, CNS-3013824# another under Federal, State, o del demandante que no LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Defang Wan to Daisy Defang tiene abogado, es): Elise R. NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who CA 90803, County of LA or common law (See Section Wan Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and Sanguinetti, Sanguinetti Law, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Court orders that all 1970 Broadway, Suite 700, 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section RR Technology and Professions Code). persons interested in this Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and Production, LLC, 5318 E 2nd NAME STATEMENT Original Oakland, CA 94612, (510) File No. 2017117213 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/17 matter appear before this 629-4877 at the end of five years from Professions code that the Street #344, Long Beach, CA court at the hearing indicated the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false 90803 The following person(s) is CNS-3011519# DATE (Fecha): Aug 22 2014 (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL below to show cause, if any, SHERRI R. CARTER, Clerk in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted why the petition for change of Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to by: a Limited Liability Artsyindeed, 2021 South (Secretario), by Judi Lara, Victoria Ave., Los Angeles, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS name should not be granted. Deputy (Adjunto) in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars Company Any person objecting to the 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). The registrant commenced to CA 90016, County of LA NAME STATEMENT (SEAL) Registered owner(s): File No. 2017109945 name changes described STATEMENT OF DAMAGES 40 days after any change S/ Bryan T. Bostic, Owner transact business under the above must file a written in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed fictitious business name or Michelle Bell, 2021 So. The following person(s) is (Personal Injury or Victoria Ave, Los Angeles, CA (are) doing business as: objection that includes the Wrongful Death) statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los names listed above on N/A reasons for the objection at 17913 other than a change Angeles on May 23, 2017 I declare that all information 90016 Kayleon’s Creative Child To: Bao Tran This business is conducted Care, 1316 West 89th Street, least two court days before Plaintiff: Arlene Lim seeks in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and the matter is scheduled to a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who by: An Individual Los Angeles, CA 90044, damages in the above-entitled The registrant commenced County of LA be heard and must appear action, as follows: Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material at the hearing to show cause Statement must be filed Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section to transact business under Registered owner(s): 1. General damages the fictitious business name Latanda Lania Guy, 1316 why the petition should not be AMOUNT before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and granted. If no written objection January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed Professions code that the or names listed above on West 89th Street, Los Pain, suffering, and 05/2017 Angeles, CA 90044 is timely filed, the court may inconvenience...$20,000.00 Business Name Statement in the office of the County registrant knows to be false grant the petition without a must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information This business is conducted Emotional in this statement is true and by: an individual hearing. distress....$9,815.00 Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to Notice of Hearing: The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced to 2. Special damages declares as true any material transact business under the Date: 8/11/17, Time: 8:30 AM, Medical expenses...$185.00 does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change ($1,000)). Dept.: WEK, Room: 203-A the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the S/ Natalie Reed, Owner matter pursuant to Section fictitious business name or Date: March 2, 2017 17913 of the Business and names listed above on N/A The address of the court Elise R Sanguinetti Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section RR Technology and is 1725 Main Street, Santa in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change Production, LLC Professions code that the I declare that all information 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/17 registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and Monica, CA 90401 CNS-3018216# another under Federal, State, in the residence address of This statement was filed A copy of this Order to Show LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who Cause shall be published at 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Angeles on May 15, 2017 punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material least once each week for four ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Professions Code). Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section successive weeks prior to FOR CHANGE OF NAME Original before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and the date set for hearing on Case No. BS169622 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/17 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ Michelle Bell, Owner Professions code that the the petition in the following Superior Court of California, CNS-3018701# Business Name Statement Statement generally expires This statement was filed registrant knows to be false newspaper of general County of Los Angeles LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor circulation, printed in this Petition of: Teddy Tsinming Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed Angeles on May 8, 2017 punishable by a fine not to county: Los Angeles Sentinel Yen for Change of Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars Date: May 23 2017 TO ALL INTERESTED NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). GERALD ROSENBERG PERSONS: File No. 2017123338 the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ Latanda Lania Guy, Owner Judge of the Superior Court Petitioner Teddy Tsinming Yen The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires This statement was filed 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/17 filed a petition with this court (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los CNS-3018624# for a decree changing names 1. Eve’s Apple, 2. Eve’s another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed Angeles on May 1, 2017 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL as follows: Apple Chokers, 4219 or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with Teddy Tsinming Yen to Ted Leimert Blvd #1, Los 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section SUMMONS T. Yen Angeles, CA 90008, County Professions Code). in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name (CITACION JUDICIAL) The Court orders that all of LA Original a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires CASE NUMBER (Número del persons interested in this Registered owner(s): 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/17 Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change at the end of five years from Caso): matter appear before this Jade’Ashley Crisp, 4219 CNS-3016140# Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed BC555645 court at the hearing indicated Leimert Blvd Apt 1, Los LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County NOTICE TO DEFENDANT below to show cause, if any, Angeles, CA 90008 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): why the petition for change of This business is conducted Business Name Statement in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section BAO TRAN and DOES 1-50 name should not be granted. by: An Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires inclusive, Any person objecting to the The registrant commenced to NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change YOU ARE BEING SUED name changes described transact business under the File No. 2017131118 The filing of this statement Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ above must file a written fictitious business name or The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section DEMANDANDO EL objection that includes the names listed above on N/A (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change DEMANDANTE): ARLENE reasons for the objection at I declare that all information 1. PJ’S Classic Homemade Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement in the residence address of LIM least two court days before in this statement is true and Ice Cream, 2. PJ’s Classic in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new NOTICE! You have been the matter is scheduled to correct. (A registrant who Homemade Ice Cream & another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name sued. The court may decide be heard and must appear declares as true any material Bon Bons, 3946 Fairway or common law (See Section The filing of this statement Statement must be filed against you without your at the hearing to show cause matter pursuant to Section Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective being heard unless you why the petition should not be 17913 of the Business and 90043, County of LA Professions Code). the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious respond within 30 days. Read granted. If no written objection Professions code that the Registered owner(s): Original Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement the information below. is timely filed, the court may registrant knows to be false Michelle L Forbes, 3946 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/17 in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the You have 30 CALENDAR grant the petition without a is guilty of a misdemeanor Fairway Blvd., Los Angeles, CNS-3014817# another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. DAYS after this summons and hearing. punishable by a fine not to CA 90043 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section The filing of this statement legal papers are served on Notice of Hearing: exceed one thousand dollars Danielle M Forbes, 3946 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize you to file a written response Date: September 12, 2017, ($1,000)). Fairway Blvd., Los Angeles, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions Code). the use in this state of a at this court and have a copy S/ Jade’Ashley Crisp, Owner CA 90043 NAME STATEMENT Original Fictitious Business Name Time: 10 AM, Dept.: 44, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15/17 served on the plaintiff. A letter Room: 418 This statement was filed This business is conducted File No. 2017124030 in violation of the rights of or phone call will not protect with the County Clerk of Los by: a General Partnership The following person(s) is CNS-3013822# another under Federal, State, The address of the court is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL you. Your written response 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles on May 12, 2017 The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section must be in proper legal form Angeles, CA 90012 NOTICE-In accordance with to transact business under Blessed One Jewelry, 19216 14411 et seq., Business and if you want the court to hear Subdivision (a) of Section the fictitious business name Tajauta, Carson, CA 90746, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions Code). A copy of this Order to Show NAME STATEMENT your case. There may be Cause shall be published at 17920, a Fictitious Name or names listed above on County of LA Original a court form that you can Statement generally expires 04/2011 Registered owner(s): File No. 2017129408 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/17 least once each week for four The following person(s) is CNS-3011514# use for your response. You successive weeks prior to at the end of five years from I declare that all information Richard Mull, 19216 Tajauta, can find these court forms the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and Carson, CA 90746 (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the date set for hearing on Big Dad D. W.F. Backyard and more information at the the petition in the following in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who Linda Mull, 19216 Tajauta, California Courts Online Self- Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material Carson, CA 90746 Bar B Cue, 814 East 87th FICTITIOUS BUSINESS newspaper of general Place, Los Angeles, CA NAME STATEMENT Help Center (www.courtinfo. circulation, printed in this in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted ca.gov/selfhelp), your county 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and by: a Married Couple 90002, County of LA File No. 2017116332 county: Los Angeles Sentinel Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is law library, or the courthouse Date: May 10, 2017 40 days after any change Professions code that the The registrant commenced nearest you. If you cannot pay in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false to transact business under Steven La Rue Davis, 814 (are) doing business as: Edward B. Moreton Jr. East 87th Place, Los Angeles, Sweetpea Enterprises, the filing fee, ask the court Judge of the Superior Court statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name clerk for a fee waiver form. If 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on CA 90002 21440 Vera St, Carson, CA 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/17 This business is conducted 90745, County of LA you do not file your response CNS-3011332# in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars 04/2017 on time, you may lose the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). I declare that all information by: An Individual Registered owner(s): case by default, and your Fictitious Business Name S/ Danielle M Forbes, Partner in this statement is true and The registrant commenced to Barbara Latrease Clark, wages, money, and property Statement must be filed This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who transact business under the 21440 Vera St, Carson, CA may be taken without further before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material fictitious business name or 90745 warning from the court. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Angeles on May 22, 2017 matter pursuant to Section names listed above on N/A This business is conducted There are other legal FICTITIOUS Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and I declare that all information by: An Individual requirements. You may must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the in this statement is true and The registrant commenced want to call an attorney right BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false correct. (A registrant who to transact business under away. If you do not know an NAMES The filing of this statement Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor declares as true any material the fictitious business name attorney, you may want to call does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to matter pursuant to Section or names listed above on an attorney referral service. If the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars 17913 of the Business and 01/2014 you cannot afford an attorney, Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County ($1,000)). Professions code that the I declare that all information you may be eligible for free in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided S/ Richard Mull, Husband registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who legal services from a nonprofit NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed legal services program. You File No. 2017138590 or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material can locate these nonprofit The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change Angeles on May 15, 2017 exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section groups at the California (are) doing business as: Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and S/ Steven La Rue Davis, Professions code that the Legal Services Web site Braids in the Bahamas, Original statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29/17 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Owner registrant knows to be false 3183 Wilshire Blvd., #196-E- This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor the California Courts Online 47, Los Angeles, CA 90010, CNS-3018695# in the residence address of Statement generally expires Self-Help Center (www. County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los punishable by a fine not to courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Angeles on May 18, 2017 exceed one thousand dollars by contacting your local court Lyresh Magee, 1725 Ocean Statement must be filed in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). or county bar association. Front Walk 330, SA, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section S/ Barbara Latrease Clark, NOTE: The court has a 90401 NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Owner statutory lien for waived fees Tiponi G Magi, 1725 Ocean File No. 2017132484 Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires This statement was filed and costs on any settlement Front Walk 330, SA, CA The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los or arbitration award of 90401 (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed Angeles on May 5, 2017 $10,000 or more in a civil This business is conducted Walker & Jones Arms, 5438 The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with case. The court’s lien must by: a General Partnership 1/2 S. Victoria Ave, Los does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section be paid before the court will The registrant commenced Angeles, CA 90043, County the use in this state of a in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name dismiss the case. to transact business under of LA Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change at the end of five years from Si no responde dentro de 30 or names listed above on Terrell Marquinn Jones, 9432 another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed días, la corte puede decidir 05/2017 S Manhattan Pl, Los Angeles, or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County en su contra sin escuchar su I declare that all information CA 90047 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided versión. Lea la información a in this statement is true and Brian Lee Walker, 5438 S Professions Code). Business Name Statement in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section continuación. correct. (A registrant who Victoria, Los Angeles, CA Original must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires Tiene 30 DÍAS DE declares as true any material 90043 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/17 Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change CALENDARIO después matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted CNS-3014819# The filing of this statement Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the de que le entreguen esta 17913 of the Business and by: A General Partnership LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section The registrant commenced January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change THURSDAY, JANUARYJUNE 8, 2017 9, 2014 NEWS /NEWS CLASSIFIED LOS ANGELESLASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-14A-7

{continued from Pg. A-1} Watts vice since the 1992 Watts Gang president of BRIDGE Hous- Peace Treaty, is being trans- ing, emceed the program, formed into a mixed-use, which began with prayers mixed-income urban vil- by Jesus Vela, pastor of St. lage, replete with 1,400 new Lawrence Brindisi, and El- affordable housing units, der Michael Cummings of COURTESY OF NHS LOS ANGELES nine acres of open space, We Care Outreach Minis- Mayor Eric Garcetti during ground breaking ceremo- a supermarket, parks, and tries. ny for new Jordan Downs development in Watts community center. Conscientious restau- velopment’s success. COURTESY OF NHS LOS ANGELES Phase 1A will consist of rant Locol’s food truck was “Today, it’s a beautiful sentiments that the project 115 affordable rental apart- on hand, as well as various thing, really. I might not will bring hope back into the ments in 12 buildings on vendor booths, which pro- have thought that much Watts community. 3.15 acres. The master de- vided diapers, healthcare about it before it started, “They put their vision in veloper team of BRIDGE resources, and children’s because I was wondering Jordan Downs. I want to say COURTESY PHOTO Housing and the Michaels activities, including a color- where the people were go- thank you. I’m very grate- Organization anticipate the ing station, photo booth, and ing to go, and how they ful. May God bless you all, Staff and Wire report vides the City into 11 completion of 250 units game section. were going to work this,” and please, never, ever take zones that will be served over the next two years. Performances by the she said. your vision from Jordan Los Angeles Sanita- exclusively by a single “This is what history Florence Griffith Joyner El- While Day feels there’s Downs,” said Valle, who tion and the city of Los service provider, meaning feels like,” said Mayor Eric ementary Jr. Mariachi Band still much work, she noted spoke through a translator. Angeles on Monday cel- fewer trucks congesting Garcetti, as he thanked all and the David Starr Jordan things look good and feels The Renewed Watts will ebrated the launch of the neighborhoods and less who helped bring the proj- High School Drum Line they will work out as the have more youth programs, new business and multi- wear and tear on streets. ect to fruition. percussion bookended spe- start of something good. better policing, an expand- family waste collection “It will also ensure He said L.A. is in a hous- cial remarks. “I think we all need to ed counseling and learning program, “recycLA” at strong customer services, ing crisis, with a 20 percent Speakers also included pitch in and try, because center, and will attract more the Broadway Village predictable and protected increase of people living on Doug Guthrie, president and they’re doing a good job, internationally-acclaimed apartments. The program rates, and much needed the streets. He further stated CEO of the L.A. Housing and we have to give it architects and designers, provides waste and recy- infrastructure and equip- Watts still experiences dou- Authority, Cynthia Park- to Housing and whoever L.A. City Councilman Joe cling services to 80,000 ment improvements,” ac- ble-digit unemployment and er, president and CEO of else it is…They’re really Buscaino remarked. commercial and multi- cording to a spokesperson under employment, despite BRIDGE Housing, Kecia making progress, and the “It really does take a vil- family buildings in Los for the program. a 20 percent reduction in Boulware, vice president of people will be living better lage, and after many years Angeles, many of which “Clean fuel burning joblessness across the coun- Development for The Mi- than what they were living. of hard work by our partners have not had the opportu- trucks and less waste go- try. chael Organization, Raul The place will be cleaned and team, we are thrilled nity to recycle under the ing to landfills will result Construction of the new Anaya, president, Greater up, different. People will to start construction,” said current system. in better air quality and development will help in Los Angeles Bank of Amer- think about them different, Parker. ``Our landfills are too less greenhouse gas emis- the long run, and provide ica, Alice Carr, senior vice and this will give them a “Large-scale public full. Our streets are too sions, in keeping with the economic growth for Blacks president, JP Morgan Chase, chance to work at some- housing revitalization dem- trashed. Our air is too City’s strong commitment and Latinos because it man- and Amada Valle, president, thing,” she said. onstrates how we can en- thick,” said Los Angeles to mitigating the impact dates that Watts residents Jordan Downs Resident Ad- Day is especially con- rich the fabric of communi- Councilman Curren Price. of climate change. Los are 30 percent of all new visory Council. cerned about the jobs as- ties, make wise use of land, “By expanding city Angeles continues to po- hires, Garcetti said. Guthrie and others pect and the fact residents and pair stable homes with recycling opportunities to sition itself as a leader on Another key point is Jor- hailed Watts residents and will have decent places to the services people need all commercial and multi- environmental issues that dan Downs residents could activists, such as Betty Day, live, she said. to thrive and grow. We are family buildings, we are impact not only Los An- move in without worries of president of the Watts Gang “It’s been a long time excited to bring new oppor- going to tackle those chal- geles residents, but on a not having a home, he con- Task Force, for their great coming, but it’s here,” she tunities to Jordan Downs lenges and more.” national and a global level tinued. efforts to uplift the commu- added. residents and to Watts,” she The new system di- as well.” Kim McKay, executive nity and ensure the new de- Valle echoed recurring continued in a press release.

McCrorycontinued from Pg. A-12} may hinder their politi- polls” and Sunday voting than 2.8 million votes. She reaching a record-high 66.6 cal participation.” HB589 were also targeted by the lost the states of Wisconsin, percent in 2012.” Rights Under Law, tweet- on crafting laws that would would have: law. Pennsylvania and Michigan Many of the Republi- ed, “SCOTUS move today make it harder for Blacks • required certain North Carolina remains by less than two percent of can-controlled state legis- now renders NC’s #voter- and the poor to vote. photo IDs to vote; a battleground state in pres- the vote. latures moved to pass laws suppression measure null The Fourth Circuit • shortened the ear- idential elections, but cur- The 2016 election was that would make it harder and void. This is also a Court concluded that the ly voting period from 17 to rently has two Republican the first without the pro- for Blacks and the poor to reminder of need for Con- law had discriminatory in- 10 days; U.S. Senators. The state is tections of the Section 5 vote, after the election of gress to restore the #VRA.” tent to “eliminate or restrict • ended pre-regis- clearly, closely divided po- of the Voting Rights Act in the first Black President of Republicans in North these voting mechanisms tration for 16- and 17-year- litically; President Barack 50 years. African American the United States, Barack Carolina have been relent- used disproportionately by old voters who turn 18 Obama won North Caro- voting decreased in 2016 Obama. less in their efforts to cur- African Americans, and years of age on Election lina in 2008, but lost the and many attribute the drop In May, President tail the power of the Afri- require IDs that African Day; state in 2012. to voter suppression efforts. Trump signed an executive can American vote in the Americans disproportion- • eliminated same- Democratic presidential According to a study by order to establish a com- state. As the demographics ately lacked.” day voter registration; and, nominee Hillary Clinton the Pew Research Center, mission on “voter integri- in America change and vot- In their ruling, the • ended out-of-pre- lost the 2016 presidential “the Black voter turnout ty” that many in the voting er registration efforts have Fourth Circuit panel added cinct voting. election in the Electoral rate declined for the first rights community view as a become more successful, that Black voters “were College (304-237). Clinton time in 20 years in a presi- sham and another effort to Republican state legislators more likely to experience Organized efforts in the won the popular vote over dential election, falling to make it harder for Blacks have focused their energy socioeconomic factors that South such as “souls to the Donald Trump by more 59.6 percent in 2016 after and the poor to vote.

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in the residence address of in violation of the rights of 11th Avenue, Los Angeles www.build-laccd.org a) ADAAG Path of travel Applicant / Proposer assumes to take many actions without a registered owner. A new another under Federal, State, CA 90043, County of LA under “Contracting and campus requirements full and sole responsibility for obtaining court approval. Fictitious Business Name or common law (See Section Registered owner(s): Bidding Site” then click b) Gender neutral restrooms timely receipt of its SOQP. Before taking certain very Statement must be filed 14411 et seq., Business and Omarya E. Givhan, 4714 “Construction Look- c) ADA requirements for labs, important actions, however, before the expiration. Effective Professions Code). 11th Avenue, Los Angeles CA Ahead”: stages, fitness facilities and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Original 90043 mechanical repair shops Bidding Documents including the personal representative Business Name Statement 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/17 This business is conducted d) District Wide transition Instruction to Bidders and will be required to give notice must be accompanied by the CNS-3011274# by: an individual College: District Wide plans other documents, if any, will to interested persons unless Affidavit of Identity form. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The registrant commenced to Project Name: Assessment e) Prioritization of barriers be available to Bidders on they have waived notice or The filing of this statement transact business under the and Development of LACCD and after May 26, 2017, at the consented to the proposed does not of itself authorize FICTITIOUS BUSINESS fictitious business name or Standards Consultant following locations: NAME STATEMENT action.) The independent the use in this state of a names listed above on N/A Services Energy Efficiency administration authority will be Fictitious Business Name File No. 2017118868 I declare that all information RFQ Number: DW-13-17- 1.1.1.4. Areas that may be in violation of the rights of The following person(s) is in this statement is true and RFQ requested for assessment granted unless an interested (are) doing business as: To view online and download another under Federal, State, correct. (A registrant who and/or Standards the documents: http://build- person files an objection to or common law (See Section Headstart Training, 3772 W declares as true any material development are, but not laccd.org/, PlanetBids Banner, the petition and shows good 14411 et seq., Business and 54th St., Los Angeles CA matter pursuant to Section NOTICE IS HEREBY limited to: PlanetBids link, Los Angeles cause why the court should Professions Code). 90043, County of LA 17913 of the Business and a) Energy modeling (Return Registered owner(s): GIVEN that the Los Angeles Community College District not grant the authority. Amended (New) Filing Professions code that the Community College District on Investment on green Vendor Portal A HEARING on the petition 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/17 Terrence Whitehead, 3774 registrant knows to be false technology) W 54th St., Los Angeles CA (“District”) invites sealed will be held in this court as CNS-3011482# is guilty of a misdemeanor statement of qualifications and b) Zero Net Energy Buildings LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 90043 follows: 07/24/17 at 8:30AM punishable by a fine not to proposals for the following: c) Campus Wide Energy To view in person: Build This business is conducted exceed one thousand dollars management systems in Dept. 99 located at 111 by: an individual LACCD, 1055 Corporate FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ($1,000)). d) Standards for electrical th N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, NAME STATEMENT The registrant commenced to Center Drive, 5 Floor, S/ Omarya E. Givhan, Owner In response to each future vehicles charging stations– Monterey Park, California CA 90012 File No. 2017123244 transact business under the This statement was filed (i.e. Tesla) The following person(s) is fictitious business name or RFTOP, Contracted Firms 91754, 323-981-7221 IF YOU OBJECT to the with the County Clerk of Los may be required to provide e) HVAC Systems There will be a Pre-Bid granting of the petition, you (are) doing business as: names listed above on 5/2017 Angeles on May 9, 2017 f) Lighting and Controls Ironman Concrete Pumping I declare that all information Assessment and Development Conference June1, 2017 2:00 should appear at the hearing NOTICE-In accordance with of LACCD Standards g) Emerging Technologies- PM Local Time Information for LLC, 3589 Brandon St, in this statement is true and Subdivision (a) of Section Fuel Cell and Combined and state your objections or Pasadena CA 91107, County correct. (A registrant who Consultant Services including the conference is available at 17920, a Fictitious Name but not limited to the following: Heating Power the Online Vendor Portal. file written objections with the of LA declares as true any material Statement generally expires h) Renewable energy-Solar court before the hearing. Your Registered owner(s): matter pursuant to Section at the end of five years from i) Battery Energy Storage appearance may be in person Ironman Concrete Pumping 17913 of the Business and the date on which it was filed For each category listed Questions shall be directed or by your attorney. LLC, 3589 Brandon St, Professions code that the in the office of the County Pasadena CA 91107; CA registrant knows to be false below, consultant may be to: IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR Clerk, except, as provided requested to assess current Storm Water Requirements/ or a contingent creditor of This business is conducted is guilty of a misdemeanor in Subdivision (b) of Section by: a limited liability company punishable by a fine not to Standards and provide Conservation the decedent, you must file 17920, where it expires recommended improvements/ 1.1.1.5. Areas that may be Michael Loller The registrant commenced to exceed one thousand dollars 40 days after any change your claim with the court and transact business under the ($1,000)). updates or develop new requested for assessment Sustainable Building Program in the facts set forth in the Standards. and/or Standards Managers mail a copy to the personal fictitious business name or S/ Terrence Whitehead, statement pursuant to Section representative appointed by names listed above on 2/1997 Owner development are, but not michael.loller@build-laccd. 17913 other than a change limited to: org or via Phone: (323) 981- the court within the later of I declare that all information This statement was filed in the residence address of in this statement is true and with the County Clerk of Los Underground Infrastructure a) Rainwater and/or grey 7221 either (1) four months from a registered owner. A new 1.1.1.1. Areas that may be water harvesting 6/8/17 the date of first issuance of correct. (A registrant who Angeles on May 9, 2017 Fictitious Business Name declares as true any material NOTICE-In accordance with requested for assessment b) Recycled water for irrigation CNS-3016794# letters to a general personal Statement must be filed and/or Standards (purple pipe systems) LOS ANGELES SENTINEL matter pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section before the expiration. Effective representative, as defined in 17913 of the Business and 17920, a Fictitious Name development are, but not c) Campus wide storm water January 1, 2014, the Fictitious limited to: management section 58(b) of the California Professions code that the Statement generally expires Business Name Statement Probate Code, or (2) 60 days registrant knows to be false at the end of five years from a) Upgrade aging underground d) Storm Water retention or must be accompanied by the utilities Bio-filtration from the date of mailing or is guilty of a misdemeanor the date on which it was filed Affidavit of Identity form. PROBATE punishable by a fine not to in the office of the County b) Marking, identification e) Post construction personal delivery to you of a The filing of this statement and graphic presentation on requirements notice under section 9052 of exceed one thousand dollars Clerk, except, as provided does not of itself authorize ($1,000)). in Subdivision (b) of Section drawings and site Deliverables, as specified the California Probate Code. the use in this state of a in each RFTOP, will be S/ Shirley Stevenson, 17920, where it expires c) Trenching, backfill, conduit NOTICE OF PETITION Other California statutes and Fictitious Business Name spacing and protections prepared in accordance Manager 40 days after any change in violation of the rights of TO ADMINISTER legal authority may affect Ironman Concrete Pumping in the facts set forth in the d) Low voltage cabling with the applicable codes another under Federal, State, installations and regulations and District ESTATE OF: your rights as a creditor. You LLC statement pursuant to Section or common law (See Section This statement was filed 17913 other than a change e) Duct Banks standards. Proposer will be FATIMA LEVERETTE may want to consult with an 14411 et seq., Business and f) GIS expected to respond to the CASE NO. attorney knowledgeable in with the County Clerk of Los in the residence address of Professions Code). Angeles on May 12, 2017 a registered owner. A new RFTOP specific requirements 16STPB02652 California law. Original including but not limited to NOTICE-In accordance with Fictitious Business Name 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/17 To all heirs, beneficiaries, YOU MAY EXAMINE the file Subdivision (a) of Section Statement must be filed Real Property Related/ their proposed approach to CNS-3011271# the assessment process and creditors, contingent creditors, kept by the court. If you are 17920, a Fictitious Name before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Income Generating and persons who may a person interested in the 1.1.1.2. Areas that may be timeline for completion. Statement generally expires January 1, 2014, the Fictitious otherwise be interested in the estate, you may file with the at the end of five years from Business Name Statement requested for assessment Each Fee Proposal response the date on which it was filed must be accompanied by the and/or Standards to a future RFTOP issued WILL or estate, or both of court a Request for Special in the office of the County Affidavit of Identity form. development are, but not under the MATOC will include FATIMA LEVERETTE. Notice (form DE-154) of the Clerk, except, as provided The filing of this statement GOVERNMENT limited to: the position description(s) A PETITION FOR PROBATE filing of an inventory and in Subdivision (b) of Section does not of itself authorize a) Value Capture Strategies and the fully burdened hourly has been filed by ROBINETTE appraisal of estate assets 17920, where it expires the use in this state of a b) Public Private Partnerships compensation rate associated with the particular position LEVERETTE in the Superior or of any petition or account 40 days after any change Fictitious Business Name c) Student Housing Court of California, County of as provided in Probate Code Bidding Opportunity with d) Real Property Acquisitions and a detailed staffing plan. in the facts set forth in the in violation of the rights of LOS ANGELES. section 1250. A Request statement pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, LACCD e) Lease Acquisitions 17913 other than a change or common law (See Section f) Business Plan Development THE PETITION FOR for Special Notice form is in the residence address of 14411 et seq., Business and g) Concessions Statements of Qualifications PROBATE requests that available from the court clerk. a registered owner. A new Professions Code). The Los Angeles h) Lease vs. Purchase (SOQ) shall be prepared in ROBINETTE LEVERETTE In Pro Per Petitioner Fictitious Business Name Original Community Colleges have analysis conformance with the RFQ be appointed as personal ROBINETTE LEVERETTE Statement must be filed 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/17 embarked on an extensive i) Financial using the forms included in the RFQ Documents. All representative to administer 1590 E. 41ST STREET before the expiration. Effective CNS-3011272# building program funded j) Market Analysis the estate of the decedent. LOS ANGELES CA 90011 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL by Proposition A/AA to SOQs must be received January 1, 2014, the Fictitious THE PETITION requests 6/1, 6/8, 6/15/17 Business Name Statement address much-needed at Build LACCD, 1055 CNS-3016051# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS campus improvements for Corporate Center Drive, authority to administer the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the Accessibility th Affidavit of Identity form. NAME STATEMENT educational and support 1.1.1.3. Areas that may be 5 Floor, Monterey Park, estate under the Independent The filing of this statement File No. 2017119247 facilities for its nine requested for assessment California 91754, by either Administration of Estates Act does not of itself authorize The following person(s) is community colleges. For and/or Standards hand delivery or mail, no . (This authority will allow (are) doing business as: later than the use in this state of a future bidding opportunities development are, but not June 15, 2017 @ the personal representative Fictitious Business Name Icontrol Brow Balm, 4714 please visit the website limited to: 2:00 PM Local Time. The THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL B-1 The L.A. Watts Summer Games Return After Four-Year Absence with a New Name and Expanded Mission Games Are Now Called the USA City Games To Be Showcased at L.A. Memorial Coliseum, June 17

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USA City Games is bringing the Summer Games back! The one-day kickoff celebration and competitions will take place at the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coli- seum on Saturday, June 17. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s event is a celebratory pre-cursor to the 50th anniversary of the USA City Games, a project strate our similarities instead erful difference in our com- challenges, the pre-50th L.A. City Council Member inviting the Los Angeles of The Giving Back Fund, of our differences—and munities.” Jones has been an anniversary celebration will Curren Price as well as for- community to come out and in 2018 and marks the return these games are a perfect avid health and fitness pro- feature a mini fan festival, mer L.A. City Council Mem- celebrate these athletes and of the Games for the first vehicle. My business part- fessional for over 20 years surprise entertainment, and ber Tom LaBonge. help us to proclaim June 17th time since 2013. Exhibition ner, Don Janklow, and I and she firmly believes that a an Opening Ceremonies pro- Over 300,000 alumni as the day the Games came games to be showcased at decided to remount the focus on youth health & gram that will feature city have taken part in the L.A. back—and we’d like them to this year’s kickoff include 7- games because we felt our wellness, mind, body and officials, Olympians, celebri- Watts Summer Games continue for another 50 years on-7 football, basketball, backgrounds in sports, positive spirit is the key to a ty athletes and special guests. including such notables as and beyond.” volleyball, lacrosse, soccer media, advertising and mar- brighter, healthier and more The event will be hosted by John Elway (NFL), Lisa The tentative schedule and track & field. Up to keting could renew interest rewarding future of achieve- KTLA sports anchor, Derrin Leslie (Olympian and for day is as follows: 1,000 youth athletes are from sponsors and collabo- ment and the pursuit of Horton. WNBA) and Byron Scott 9:00 am: Track & Field expected to participate. rating partners. The USA excellence among our youth. Los Angeles Unified and Michael Cooper (NBA), – 40 and 100 yard dash, “Every young person in City Games will always pay In addition to the name School District (LAUSD), among the many alumni. Soccer, Basketball and Vol- change, the organizers are California Interscholastic Concludes Janklow, leyball also planning several first- Federation (CIF) and the President of the USA City 11:00 am: Opening Cer- time initiatives for the L.A. City Mayoral Offices Games, “This event is about emonies with state, county Games. One is a year-long have been a part of the changing lives. And, they and city officials, Olymp- educational program in Games since its inception. mean so much to the city of ians, celebrity athletes and LAUSD schools, The This year’s games partners Los Angeles. Competing at surprise guests Olympian Inner-City School include Los Angeles City the Los Angeles Memorial 12:00 noon: Track & Sports Activity program, Recreation and Parks and the Coliseum, home to two Field – Long Jump, Basket- headed by VP of Youth Los Angeles County Metro- Olympiads, USC football ball, Volleyball and Soccer Development and four-time politan Transit System. The and NFL clubs, will give 1:00 pm: Football Olympian, Rod Dixon. Sec- USA City Games will be these youth a sense of 2:15 pm: Lacrosse ond, for the first time in its held in association with the encouragement and pride. For free registration or history, athletes from Los L.A. Memorial Coliseum. We appreciate the support more information on the Angeles City Recreation and Supporters of the Games from our partners, business USA City Games, please Parks have also been includ- include L.A. County Super- and civic leaders, mentors, visit www.usacitygames.org. ed in the games, adding an visor Mark Ridley-Thomas, coaches and athletes. We are age category of 12-15 year- Los Angeles deserves the homage to the L.A. Watts old competitors to the opportunity to excel, to know Summer Games and contin- already established 15-18 16th Annual ‘Honor Thy the thrill of competition, and ue that legacy, not only in year-olds. And third, for the to build values of equality, Los Angeles, but also nation- first time in the Games’ 49- teamwork and fair play that ally as youth sports programs year history, Frank and Jan- Father Awards Dinner’ will serve them well through- are a great vehicle to bring klow have recruited re- out their lives,” said Los together communities nowned Olympians to men- SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE the lives of not only family members, but Angeles Mayor Eric Gar- through healthy competition tor the youth athletes. neighbors, and community members as cetti. “The USA City Games and sportsmanship.” A stellar team of coaches On Father’ Day, June 18, Estelle for well. are a celebration of those val- Carla Jones, Executive and chairs have been assem- Humanity will be presenting the 16th “These are our real men”, said Denise ues and their return is good Director for USA City bled for the games. In addi- Annual “Honor Thy Father Awards Din- Estelle, Founder/CEO of the “Honor Thy news for everyone in our Games, shares her feelings tion to Dixon, Tracy Sund- ner” to honor the men that are making a Father Awards”. She further states, “All city.” The Mayor’s Office about The Games and why lun, who has been an difference in the lives of their family and too often, sagging pants, disrespect, will deliver a proclamation she has been so deeply com- Olympic coach and manager their community. drugs, and crime are the words most for the Games at the event. mitted to and involved in the multiple years since 1976, The Father’s Day event will be held commonly used in association with the “We’re really excited to project. She says, “This is a will chair the Track and Field at the newly-renovated Proud Bird men in the Black community. The air- bring the games back,” says cause that is near and dear to events, joined by four-time Restaurant, 11022 Aviation Boulevard, waves and newspapers continue on a reg- Billy Frank, Executive my heart; and, USA City track and field Olympian Los Angeles, CA 90045. The Red Carpet ular basis to show that Black men have Chairman of USA City Games leadership shares my Martha Watkins. Nick starts at 2:30 p.m., and the Dinner pro- no allegiance to their family or commu- Games. “The original L.A. values of honor, integrity and Davidson, who formerly gram starts at 3:00 p.m. nity. Estelle for Humanity sheds light on Watts Summer Games were fair play.” She goes on to chaired the L.A. Watts Sum- This is a community call to action. a little known fact that a large number of conceived to bridge racial say, “Billy Frank and Don mer Games, serves as the With all of the negative projections African American men are there and barriers after the 1965 L.A. Janklow have a brilliant USA City Games’ co-chair, directed towards Black men Estelle for standing strong for their families with its Watts Rebellion. Because of vision which I believe will along with Hall of Fame Humanity sheds a powerful light on the annual “Honor Thy Father Awards Din- the divide that America is touch thousands of lives lacrosse coach, Ryland many men that are fathers, husbands, and ner”. [email protected], facing today, it’s even more across the country and make Huyghue. mentors that are making a difference in www.honorthyfatherawards.com. important that we demon- a very meaningful and pow- In addition to the sports

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AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Donald Penn Dominique Penn (right) poses with cheer instructors.

BY AMANDA SCURLOCK It was a day of learning what I’m doing is right.” last September. took time to encourage those Sports Writer for all youth involved. Foot- The young cheerleaders Parents were excited to who needed extra help dur- ball camp goers learned the performed their routines in see local athletes come back ing drills and routines. They Oakland Raiders offen- fundamentals of footwork, front of the football camp for a day. Morrie Zachory, a also showed great enthusi- sive tackle Donald Penn and tackling, catching, and run- and the parents of the partic- his wife, Dominique, hosted ning. Cheer camp partici- ipants in the football stadium their annual football and pants learned cheers and a of the junior college football cheer camp Saturday at El dance routine. The older players concluded the day Camino College, in Tor- cheer camp members with 7-on-7 competitions rance. This marked the sixth learned proper techniques and sprint races. year for the football camp for stunts and all participants “I was with the defen- and the third year for the watched a tumbling show by sive backs, so we were cheer camp. the cheer instructors. going over some back ped- This event is a dream Dominique noted how aling, some breaks, how to come true for Penn, a former the camp’s impact attracted tackle the proper way,” said St. Bernard High School youth from cities beyond Raiders defensive back AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL football and basketball Cheerleaders learned cheers, Los Angeles and California. Keith McGill. standout. a dance routine and stunt “People are driving from Penn was not the only “It’s always something I fundamentals. Tijuana … we have people Los Angeles native pro ath- AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL wanted to do, I’m finally driving from Hemet, four lete at the camp, he invited Members of the SoCal Junior Raiders attended the Foot- actually doing [the camp],” be in a position to give back hour drives just to come and back invited fellow Raider ball and Cheer Camp. Penn said. “I’m just happy to those kids because kids bring their kids,” she said. cornerback Sean Smith and to give back, I’m happy to are innocent.” “That just lets me know that invited Dorsey alum wide facility manager of the asm when seeing the dance receiver Jaydon Mickens for group home called ‘boy’s moves of the cheerleaders, the first time. home’, has a 12-year-old as well as watching the “I love it,” Mickens said son, Damorrie. Zachory, young athletes complete College Grad Helps Prep about being involved in the noted how seeing the L.A. passes in the 7-on-7’s. camp. “Football is what I native pros should empower “Anytimewegeta was made for but giving students. chance to give back to the Athletes Field College Offers back is something that “To me, it helps the kids kids, come out and have fun makes me.” realize that someone from with them, sign some auto- BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Mickens finished his the area that they’re from graphs, take some pictures, Sports Writer first season with the Raiders make it,” Zachory said. play a little football with in 2016, gaining playing Children were broken up them,” said Denver Broncos In high school, Francis time for four games. He by age and position, taking cornerback Aqib Talib. “We Kanneh had problems earn- made three catches for 43 the advice from pro players know they enjoy it, but at ing a college scholarship for yards when Oakland lost 21- while requesting autographs the same time we enjoy it his skills at the quarterback 23 to the Seattle Seahawks and selfies. The athletes too.” position. College recruiting was not frequently practiced in his native Minnesota, Wallace to become 1st black according to Kanneh. “For me, coming from COURTESY PHOTO Minnesota it’s not like Cali- Francis Kanneh fornia or Texas or Florida, driver in Cup race since 2006 where there’s a lot of recruit- Recruiters can search ath- uated from Minnesota State ing going on.” he said. “I had letes by state, city, or GPA. University, Mankato with a BY JENNA FRYER Roush Fenway Racing,” team to really learn the process on Athletes can set up pro- Bachelor’s degree in Mar- AP Auto Racing Writer President Steve Newmark my own and I didn’t know files and add videos for keting. He started Under said. “We believe that Bubba the GPA requirements, I did- recruiters to see. “Under- Recruited Preps as a sopho- Darrell Wallace Jr. will has tremendous potential and n’t know when to start.” Recruited Preps” grew a more and created a website become the first black driver will continue to excel in Kanneh ultimately earn- tremendous presence on on his own. to race at NASCAR's top NASCAR’s top series. He has ed an offer at Southern Uni- social media with 69.2 thou- “I started in my dorm level since 2006 when he been a great representative of versity, but he wanted to help sand Twitter followers. It has room,” Kanneh said. “I start- replaces injured Aric our organization both on and other athletes who were 3,212 followers on Face- ed it by just teaching myself Almirola this weekend at off the track and we’ve enduring the same problems. book, which is a fragment to how to do web design and Pocono Raceway. enjoyed being part of his Kanneh created the website its 16.3 thousand Instagram how to code.” Richard Petty Motor- growth as a driver.” “UnderRecruited Preps” to followers. The profits earned were sports said Wallace, more Almirola fractured a ver- expose the talents of his prep Recent tweets show high invested back into the busi- commonly referred to by his tebra during a fiery wreck clients to Division I, II, III, school athletes gaining ness. Kanneh upgraded his nickname “Bubba,” will be last month at Kansas Speed- AP PHOTO and NAIA schools through- offers from universities such site, sending his website the replacement in the No. way and is out indefinitely. Darrell Walace Jr. out the country. as Wagner College and St. design ideas for another 43 until Almirola returns. Almirola and Wallace both “I played quarterback Cloud State University. company to make the web- “Driving the famed 43 become the first black driver drive Fords. and it really helped me as far The company offers site. car is an unbelievable oppor- to win at a national Wallace has five years of as being a leader,” Kanneh three packages to athletes, Kanneh writes the blog tunity for any race car driv- NASCAR series event since experience in the Xfinity and said. “I think I carry that into one of them being free of for “UnderRecruited Preps”, er,” said Wallace. “With all Wendell Scott earned a Cup Camping World Truck the business world.” charge. All users who sign he gives advice on division that Richard Petty has con- victory on December 1, Series, and has five wins and Student athletes can also up get access to NCAA and II schools, the importance of tributed to the sport, I'm hon- 1963. 20 top-five finishes. garner the attention of junior NAIA resources. Other researching universities and ored to start my first (race) Wallace raced in the “We are excited for college conferences includ- packages offer access to the SATs along with other with this team.” Xfinity Series for Roush, but Bubba to get this opportuni- ing the Northwest Athletic schools from all three divi- topics. Students should be Wallace, 23, is only the the team announced that he ty,” said Dave Pericak, glob- Conference and the Califor- sions and junior college pro- preparing for college by their fourth black driver in one of will transition from its Xfin- al director for Ford Perform- nia Community College grams. freshmen year, according to NASCAR's top national series. ity car to RPM. Without ance. “We couldn’t be happi- Athletic Association. The Kanneh mentioned how Kanneh. Wendell Scott raced from Wallace, Roush Fenway will er with the progress of Aric company prides itself in its his prices are much lower “I always advise people 1961-73 in Cup, Willy T. Ribbs suspend the No. 6 Xfinity Almirola’s recovery and ability to display athletes to than other recruiting sites. to start earlier,” he said. “It’s did three Cup races in 1986 team at Pocono. can’t wait to get him back. In over 50,000 coaches. “As a person from the about learning the process and Bill Lester raced sporad- The team and Wallace the meantime, this is a great UnderRecruited Preps inner-city, I understand how and picking the right school ically from 1999 until 2007 at will evaluate opportunities opportunity for Bubba to serves athletes from a wide hard it is, not just for inner- and the right fit for the partic- all three national levels. for him to run other Xfinity show what he can do at the variety of sports including city kids, but for anybody to ular student athlete because Wallace won the Truck races this season. top level of the sport, and we rowing, baseball, hockey, pay.” Kanneh said. it’s not a four-year decision, Series race at Martinsville “We are very proud of are committed to helping football, and cross country. This year, Kanneh grad- it’s a 40-year decision.” Speedway in 2013 to Bubba and his development at RPM win races.” C-1 LASENTINEL.NET CALENDAR THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 calendarof events june ~july calendar Free Math Tutoring SCLC of Southern California and Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship (CCCF) are offering free tutoring in Algebra 1 and 2; Geometry, Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus to Southern California students in grades 6 through 12. Ten openings are available. The classes are held Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at CCCF, 2085 S. Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles. Trinity Moore, a junior at Maranatha High School in Pasadena, will tutor the students under the su- pervision of an adult. Apply online at www.tinyurl.com/ sclc-sctutoring or call (213) 400-3489. Now-Dec Support Group PSA Support Group meeting for families of -mur dered victims every 2nd Monday of the Month at 77th Street Police Station Community Room, from 6:30pm-8:30pm: April 10, May 08, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 09, November 13 and December 11. The 77th Street Police Station Jun. 25 Community Room is located at 7600 S. Broadway, Art & Jazz In the Rose Gardens Los Angeles, CA. For more info call, www.jfmc.org, Dysonna City Art Gallery is excited to announce an upcoming exhibition entitled, “Art 310-547-5362 or email [email protected] & Jazz In The Rose Gardens”, which will feature an array of artists, jazz music, vendors and this year a garden fashion show. This event will be held at the beautiful, Exposition Now-Jun. 10 Nearly Gone Gal: The Rescued Archives of Nellie Lutcher “Nearly Gone Gal: The Rescued Archives of Nellie Lutcher”, March 11-June 10, will exhibit archival recordings, newspaper articles, per- sonal letters, original photographs, and significant archives related to jazz and pop singer, songwriter and pianist Nellie Lutcher. This year, the Center has the unprecedented opportunity to exhibit and high- light the life and work of jazz pianist and vocalist Nellie Lutcher. We will feature the personal and dis- carded archives of the artist credited as an influence on Nina Simone and the sound of Jazz and Pop in the 50’s and 60’s. Nellie Lutcher once made her home in the West Adams community where she was a long- time resident, living on Van Ness and Washington. Local historian and community activist, Billie Green rescued her discarded archives from Washington and Hobart. The William Grant Still Arts Center is located at 2520 S. West View St in Los Angeles, CA 90016. You can also visit their website at https://wgsac.wordpress.com/

Jun 10 Foster or Foster-Adopt a Child! Adoption is a meaningful way for individuals and couples to fulfill their dream of parenting. There are approximately 64,000 children in foster care in California. Los An- geles County’s foster care population exceeds Rose Park Gardens, located at 70 East State Drive, Los Angeles, 90037. “Art & Jazz In 21,000 children with The Art Gardens” will be held on June 25th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and will be filled with 500 foster children wait- many activities for the whole family to enjoy. The event will be featuring art, Fashion ing to be connected to modeling, live music, poetry reading, storytelling and more. We also encourage you to a family who will adopt. come out in your best summer hat to celebrate our show! Bring your own, or purchase Children’s Bureau of- one from one of our featured vendors. For more info, please visit www.artintheartgar- fers a comprehensive den.com; www.dysonnacityartgallery.com or call (323)857-0030 foster care and adop- tion program that brings families together for a lifetime. The agency is in need of resource families for children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or to provide legal permanency by adoption. A CB resource parent advises potential resource parents “to come into it with an open mind and an open heart. Be prepared to care beyond anything you could have ever imagined.” Watch Children’s Bureau resource families share their foster-adoption experiences here (https://youtu.be/9HYsV-VO2Rk). Discover if you have the willingness, ability and resources to take on the challenge of helping a child in need. A monthly information meeting is being held Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 10:00 AM to Noon at Children’s Bureau’s Carson office, 460 East Carson Plaza Drive, Suite 102, Carson 90746. To R.S.V.P. or for more information, please call 213-342-0162 or Toll Free 800- 730-3933 or email us at [email protected].. An information packet or applica- tion may also be requested by filling out a request form on the website at www.all4kids. org/program/foster-care/.

Jun 18 16th Annual Honor Thy Father Awards The 16th Annual Honor Thy Father Awards is now accepting registration for the 2017 honorees. This annual awards dinner takes place on this Fathers Day, Sunday, June 18, 2017. You and your fam- ily can participate in this event. most of the Father’s, Husband, and Mentors are being honored for the very first time. Estelle for Humanity can be reached at (310) 927.8339

Jun. 24-25 Relay For Life Relay For Life Baldwin Hills, the 24-hour cancer awareness event is back to promote education, health and awareness June 24-25, from 9am-9am at the Yvonne B. Burke Athletic Complex (Base- ball Field). The event will once again come to- gether to continue their life-changing 24-hour event. Yvonne B. Burke Athletic Field is located at 5401 S. Fairfax in Los Angeles, CA. Sign up or donate at www.relayfor- life.org/baldwinhillsca. For more info you can contact: event lead: Kre Reneau (323) 317-5870/ [email protected]; event co-lead: Madeline Wilson (213) 407-1640/ madeline4493@gmail. com; community champion: Troy Green (323) 353-6635/[email protected] C-2THURSDAY, LOS JANUARY ANGELES 9, 2014SENTINEL NEWS LOS ANGELES THURSDAY, SENTINEL JUNE A-10 8,A-7 2017 calendarof events june ~july Place your community events in our weekly online and print Calendar Don’t miss the chance to promote your local events such as wedding announcements, birthday’s, reunions, education events, community town halls, social gatherings, corporate seminars, concerts, theatre listings, comedy showcases and many more! Rate$ for word count: $50 up to 100 words- $75 up to 125 words - $100 up to 150 words - $125 up to 200 words - $150 up to 225 words - $175 up to 250 words $200 up to 300 words

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Jun. 25-27 Jul . 4 BET Experience Fifth Annual Grand Park + The Music Center’s 4th Of July Block Party BET NETWORKS and AEG announced the first wave of star-studded talent that will For the fifth year, Grand Park and The Music Center will present downtown’s largest take the stage at the 5th annual BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola®. July 4th party with Grand Park + The Music Center’s 4th of July Block Party on Tuesday, This year’s lineup of concerts at STAPLES Center will feature some of today’s hottest art- July 4, 2017, from ists including Snoop Dogg ,Wiz Khalifa, Migos, A$AP Rocky, ScHoolboy Q, Bryson Tiller, 2:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Kid Cudi, Gu- Angelenos will enjoy cci Mane, entertainment that Jhené Aiko, highlights the sounds Rae Srem- of America featuring murd, Jiden- Jazz, Funk, Blues and na, Young Classical artists with Thug, Desii- DJ sets inspired by gner, Keyshia these musical genres. Cole, Pusha The day’s festivities T, THEY., include a kids’ play H.E.R., Play- area; live music per- boi Carti and formances; L.A.’s best Khalid. Ad- food trucks; a mobile ditional STA- vendor and activity PLES Center area; and a fireworks performers as well as the lineup of concerts at The Novo presented by Microsoft will show, which will be shot from the roof of The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, be announced soon. The four-day event will showcase the best in music and entertain- set to Pop and Classic hits along with patriotic music, and visible throughout Downtown ment. Interactive activations and ticketed shows including a celebrity basketball game L.A. and the surrounding neighborhoods. L.A.’s favorite July 4th block party will cover will also take place at the BET Fan Fest on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 at more than five city blocks from Spring Street to Grand Avenue and from Temple Street the Los Angeles Convention Center. General tickets for the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE to 2nd Street. For more info, please visit www.musiccenter.org or call (213) 972-7211 presented by Coca-Cola® will go on sale March 23rd, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (PST). Tickets will be available at http://www.axs.com/betexperience. Follow the BET Experience on Jul 15, 16 Twitter @betexperience for the latest and greatest and join the hottest conversation The Bill Pickett Rodeo and by using #BETEXPERIENCE. Feel free to also check us out online at http://www. At the Bill Pickett Rodeo, watch African American cowboys, cowgirls and youngsters betexperience.com. will choke dust as fans and novice spectators cheer for hard riding competitors as they battle to be Jun. 27 named the best after a season “United In Anger: A History Of Act Up” of competition July 15 at 6:30pm On June 27, 7:30-9:30 PM Hammer Museum: Los Angeles presents “United In An- and July 16 at 3:30 pm. Spectators ger: A History Of Act Up”. cheer for their favorite competi- This documentary follows tors during thrilling Calf Ropin’, a small group that came exhilarating Bareback Ridin’, Bull together across race, class, Doggin, Ladies Barrel Racin’, Ju- and gender lines to change nior Barrel Racin’, Ladies Steer the world and save one Undecoratin’, and gripping Bull another’s lives. Archival Ridin.’ Come on out at enjoy the footage and insightful in- festivities at @Industry Hills Expo Center located at 16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, terviews provide an on- CA 91744 the-ground perspective of ACT UP (the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) and its incredibly effective actions, which forced the US gov- ernment and mainstream media to face the AIDS crisis. (2012, dir. Jim Hubbard, 93 min.) This program is part Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Supervisor of People Power, a film series that explores successful grassroots political movements Mark Ridley Thomas Presents: around the world. The Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Blvd in Los An- geles CA 90024. This event is free; For more information, please call (310) 443-7000 or COMMUNITY CLEAN UP & visit https://hammer.ucla.edu/ Free Waste Drop Off Event Hosted at the Crenshaw Christian Center in Jun. 30 WHAT TO BRING Fashion with a Cause partnership with the Vermont Village CDC Presented by the California Market Center (CMC) and non-profit kids mentorship (RECYCLING) organization Red Eye, “Fashion with a Cause” comes to The Pavilion on 10B at the CMC MEDICATIONS in Downtown Los An- geles on June 30th TH FUELS/MOTOR OIL from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHEN: JUNE 24 LUBRICANTS for a charity shopping ANTIFREEZE event benefiting lo- - All-purpose Waste Drop-Off Drive Thru: cal community youth 9:00am-3:00pm TIRES programs. Check out PAINTS a curated selection of - Community Clean Up- 8:30am-12pm contemporary brands Paper Shredding: 9:00am-12:30pm ONLY GLUE/ADHESIVE at sample-sale prices FLOURESCENTS LIGHTS for women, men, - (2) 33 Gallon Trash Bags per Customer and kids, or enjoy Community Clean Up: MERCURY THERMOMETERS delicious treats and FIRE EXTINGGUISHERS drinks from some of - Food Provided COMPRESSED GAS & PROPANE L.A.’s local vendors. Questions, please call Council District 8: TANKS There will also be a free fun portrait hub, complimentary refreshments, fun creative - 213-485-7616 activities for the kids, and more. Admission is $5 at the door and benefits Red Eye. This ELECTRONICS event is open to all ages, and kids under 12 years old are free. 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THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 www.lasentinel.net D-1 African American Cinema and Diversity Speaks Series for The Los Angeles Film Festival Film Festival takes place June 14— 22 When a man’s wife flakes on a last-ditch effort BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL • Reclaiming Gay for ings from ancestral spirits to save their marriage, his Contributor Writer Pay: What It Means to be and her family’s dis- overeager brother-in-law ‘Out’ in Hollywood. approval. joins him on a trip to a hip- The storyteller has the • State of Emergency: 25 “Living On Soul,” dir- ster resort in Nicaragua, power to restore imagina- Years After the L.A. Riots ected, written and produced where they meet a free-spir- tion, instill hope and live Below is a list of films to by Jeff Broadway and Cory ited American ex-pat and inside hearts forever. The check out at the festival: Bailey. This hy-brid music their friendship takes an 2017 Los Angeles Film Fes- “Liyana,” directed by documentary/concert film unexpected turn. tival—produced by Film Amanda Kopp and Aaron features Sharon Jones, “Serpent,” written and COURTESY PHOTO Inde-pendent, the non-profit Kopp. Charles Bradley and the rest directed by Amanda Evans. “Living on Soul” arts organization that also The epic tale of a young of the Daptone Records A young couple take a produces the Film Inde-pen- Swazi girl on a dangerous family and was filmed dur- getaway aimed at reviving borhood. Arie Esiri and Chuko Esiri dent Spirit Awards—cele- quest to save her twin broth- ing their three-night sold-out their romance, but find Shorts: A single father who is an brates the power of the sto- ers is brought to life with revue at the famed Apollo themselves trapped in a tent “American Paradise,” amateur fighter on the verge ryteller with films from captivating animation from Theater. with a venomous snake and directed by Joe Talbot of going pro discovers his Trinidad & Tobago, Haiti, the imaginations of five tal- “Whitney: Can I Be a backlog of secrets, and Inspired by true events, a forgetfulness may be a South Africa, Ethiopia, ented orphan children in Me,” directed by Nick realize that only one of them desperate man in Trump’s symptom of something Mexico, and the United Swaziland. Broomfield and Rudi can make it out alive. (South America tries to shift his worse. (Nigeria) States of America. High- “Two Four Six,” direct- Dolezal Africa) luck by committing the per- “Hairat,” directed by lights include “Black Amer- ed by Leyla Nedorosleva Whitney Houston was a “Mighty Ground,” fect crime. Jessica Beshir ica Again” directed by Brad- directed by Delila Vallot “Black America Again,” A man journeys nightly ford Young and inspired by A gifted singer who is directed by Bradford Young. into the outskirts of the Common’s Black America struggling with addiction on Inspired by Common’s walled city of Harar to bond Again and “Liyana,” ex- the streets of Skid Row sets Black America Again, this with his beloved hyenas in ecutive produced by out on a journey to trans- portrait is a celebration of this meditation on a symbi- Thandie Newton, that fol- form his life. the beauty, strength, perse- otic relationship between lows the story of a young “My America To Put verance and spirit of the man and wild beast. Swazi girl who embarks on Your Life on the Line,” Black community in these “New Neighbors,” dir- a journey to rescue five directed by Anna Jones and troubling times. ected by E.G. Bailey orphaned children in Swazi- Asaad Kelada. Lu-cian, a “Dear Mr. Shake- A mother and her two land with animation by black artist and ride share speare,” directed by Shola sons go door-to-door in their Nigerian artist Shofela driver, and Carmine, a Amoo new neighborhood.

Coker. COURTESY PHOTO retired police officer, experi- This exploration of “Night Shift.” directed Returning this year, the “Living on Soul” ence the polarized political William Shakespeare's in- by Marshall Tyler Diversity Speaks series — climate in the weeks leading tentions when writing Oth- A night in the life of a Saturday, June 17 and Sun- These kids are not stars. luminescent beauty with a up to the 2016 presidential ello examines the play's Los Angeles nightclub bath- day, June 18— which will Not yet; for these extremely transcendent voice, until election from opposing per- racial themes in historical room attendant. feature five in-depth panel tall Haitian teenagers, the personal demons got the spectives. and contemporary settings, “Redmond Hand, Pri- discussions aimed at stakes involved in coming to best of her in a very public “People Of...Episode 1,” while drawing wider paral- vate Dick,” directed by Todd expanding the definition of the United States for a bas- way. Los Angeles Premiere directed by lamia Alami. lels with immigration in the Selby diversity and act as a call-to- ketball scholarship are high- “Built to Fail,” directed Society of Ambiance- UK today. On her quest to find a action. The Diversity er than the possibility of a by Bobby Kim, Alexis Spra- Makers & Elegant People beautiful woman's missing Speaks key-note will spot- slim shot at the pros. ic, and Scott Weintrob. (SAPE) member Farel cactus, LA’s most notorious light Lena Waithe (Netflix’s “Catching Feelings,” The co-founder of The Baleketa, “Barack Obama detective gets caught up in “Master of None”) sitting from South Africa, directed Hundreds sets out to define of difficult colors,” is some crazy shit and then down for a keynote conver- and written by Kagiso Ledi- and document one of the redefining Parisian male dies. sation with Elvis Mitchell to ga. The lives of a once-cele- most elusive fashion phe- fashion and he doesn’t mind “There Goes the Neigh- discuss her life and career as brated writer and his beauti- nomena of our times: if you want to take a photo borhood,” by Angelique a queer woman of color ful wife are turned upside streetwear. with him. Molina COURTESY PHOTO Two Sentence Horror A black extended family working in Hollywood. All down when they allow a “Roller Dreams,” direct- “Moko Jumbie” Diversity Speaks panels are self-indulgent famous ed by Kate Hickey. Stories “Guilt Trip,” direct- in View Park, California free of charge. author to reside with them It’s 1984 and Venice ed by J.D. Dillard. “Dreaming of Balti- experience demographic Additional panels will temporarily. Beach is the epicenter of A white woman wit- more,” directed by Lola changes and re-flect on their include: “Moko Jumbie,” written roller-dancing, a pop culture nesses a black man being Quivoron shifting community. • Cis in a Trans World: and directed by Vashti sensation that draws mas- mistreated by the police and Freedom means only “While I Was Gone,” Transgender Visibility. Anderson. sive crowds and influences offers him a ride. one thing for a young man: directed by Daniel Pfeffer • Whitewashing: Asian A young woman visiting Hollywood, until gentrifica- BKPI “Episode One,” riding his dirtbike in the Suspicious that his and Asian-American Repre- her family’s coconut planta- tion sets in. International directed by Hye Yun Park. street with his front wheel brother is stealing from him, sentation in Film and TV. tion in Trinidad falls for a premier. Three badass women of aimed at the sky. Then one a man searches a town in an • The Other: Document- fisherman despite political “Village People,” direct- color form a crime fighting night, the bike’s engine fails. attempt to confront the prob- ing Marginalized Stories. turmoil, mysterious haunt- ed by Paul Briganti. unit in their Brooklyn neigh- “Goose,” directed by lem. D-2 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 Kevin Hart’s

‘Life Lessons’ largely Compiled by Shonassee Shaver Staff Writer James Earl Jones to be honored with the 2017 ‘Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in The Theatre’ come from his youth Two-time Tony Award winner and icon of stage and screen James Earl Jones will be this year’s recipient of the “Special BY SAMANTHA CRITCHELL Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.” In 1957, Associated Press James Earl Jones made his Broadway debut. Since that time he has performed on stage, television, and in films and continues to Kevin Hart’s rags-to- receive accolades from every corner of the entertainment indus- riches life story, told can- try. In addition to having won two Tony Awards for his work on didly in his new autobiog- Broadway in “The Great White Hope” and “Fences,” Jones has raphy, “I Can’t Make This garnered much praise for more recent stage roles including those he performed in the Up: Life Lessons,” makes a Broadway productions of “On Golden Pond,” “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” “Driving Miss convincing case for simple Daisy,” “The Best Man,” “You Can’t Take It With You” and “The Gin Game.” Among values that seem much his numerous and distinguished awards, Jones has received the National Medal of Arts, more closely connected to The John F. Kennedy Center Honor and most recently in 2011, The Board of Governors his roots in North Philadel- of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented him with an honorary phia than his success in Oscar. James Earl Jones’ voice is known by people of all ages and walks of life, from Star Hollywood. He gives full Wars fans who have long recognized him as the voice of Darth Vader, to children for credit to persistence, hu- whom he is Mufasa from Disney’s “The Lion King.” “James Earl Jones has given us a manity and a conscience — lifetime of unforgettable performances on the stage, and his voice resonates through gen- mixed with a generally lik- erations. His legacy is unmatched and his work has had an impact not only on Broadway able demeanor — as the but across the entire galaxy!” states Heather Hitchens, president of the American Theatre cornerstones of his success. Wing, and Charlotte St. Martin, president of The Broadway League, said. The American He devotes many very Theatre Wing’s 71st Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Tony and Academy Award-winning personal chapters to his actor Kevin Spacey, will air live from Radio City Music Hall on the CBS Television Net- childhood and gives thor- work on Sunday, June 11, 2017 8:00-11:00 pm. ough introductions to all of Common stars in biographical drama ‘Megan Leavey’ his family members and Rapper, turned Common stars in military film, “Megan friends. Clearly memories Leavey.” Inspired by true story, the film follows the young from his youth were Marine corporal, Megan Leavey, played by Kate Mara whose impactful, as he can unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog saved recount those stories — many lives during their deployment in Iraq. Common who maybe too many? — down stars alongside Edie Falco, Ramón Rodríguez and Bradley to the last detail and put Whitford plays Gunny Martin, a no-nonsense sergeant who them into the context of mentors the trouble marine. “I feel you owe it to the people those aforementioned life that lived that life…if I’m playing an individual, even if I don’t lessons. irresponsible and, probably I struck gold,” Hart writes. meet him, I must depict him as a full-fledged human being, and Notthathealways worst of all, he wasn’t That epiphany got him give him the honor and respect he deserves,” he told modern- practiced what he now is funny. the laughs that first got the luxury.com. “I wanted to be a part of the movie because I felt preaching. Rising above that turn- attention of Damon Dash, it had a heart to it. As I read it, I gained a new connection to But the moments when ed Hart into one of the who founded Roc-A-Fella what it is for people to love their animals the way they do, dogs in particular. I love get- he lied to his mom about world’s highest-paid come- Records with Jay Z, and ting to step into these types of characters, like someone who is in the Marines. I gained reading the Bible, crashing dians. The way he did it Hart's big break. Since then a new respect for people who are Marines. I just thought it was a really good story about his then-girlfriend’s car, was to stop telling jokes he's told his stories on col- how this woman had some issues of her own, but through the relationship of her dog, ruining her mother’s good and to show the vulnerabil- lege campuses, sold-out taught her how to settle down and how to love really,” Common explains to movie- credit and allowing anger ity that comes from his own comedy clubs and a fair times.net. Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, “Megan Leavey” opens in theaters this to bubble up to the point story, punctuated with share of blockbusters. Friday, June 9th. when police had to break quick punch lines. He carries the truth-is- Jordan Peel’s Record-Breaking Social Thriller ‘Get Out’ available on Digital up domestic disputes serve “My humor was in my funnier-than-fiction style HD with “never-been-seen” alternative ending as a reminder about the uniqueness, my personality over into this book, al- A speculative thriller from Blumhouse Productions and the mind of Jordan Peele, the man he never wants to be — not the way I saw life, though the poignant first African-American writer/director to cross $100 million at the again. That guy was poor. but the way I did life. That moments outweigh the box office with his debut film, “Get Out” starring Daniel Kaluuya He could be a jerk, he was was the payoff; that’s where humorous ones here. and Allison Williams is available on Digital HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Known as the best reviewed movie of 2017 on Rotten Tomatoes to date, the dark and unsettling break-out hit is deeply relevant to modern day topics, captivating audiences with thrilling conflicts and danger at every turn. Fans can now own the film and be the first to see the chilling alternate ending that flips the script, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, plus much more! The Blu-ray Combo Pack includes a Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet. Blu-Ray and DVD bonus features include deleted scenes with commentary by Peele, Q&A discussion with the writer/director and the cast hosted by Chance the Rapper and feature commen- tary with Peele.

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R&B’s 90’s Girl Group, Xscape to Reunite for First Live Show at the 2017 Essence Festival R&B quartet Xscape will kick off its comeback tour at the Essence Fesval, for the group’s first full live show in over 15 years. The group is slated to perform on Sun- day, July 2nd – a night headlined by fesval first-mer Chance the Rapper, along with iconic rapper / producer Master P, vocalist Solange and more at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA. “We couldn’t think of a beer way to celebrate the return of Xscape than in New Orleans with our fans at the world famous, Essence Fesval,” the group said in a statement. “Essence Fest is so much more than a music fesval, it’s a celebraon of culture, music and entertainment. We are excited and honored to be included in an incredible line up of arsts and performers, including the living legend, Diana Ross!” Xscape, who recently announced the reunion of all four original members Kandi Burruss, LaTocha Sco, Tamika Sco and Tameka “Tiny” Harris, will perform a full set from their chart-topping porolio of classic R&B staples in one of the fesval’s four inmate Superlounges. For more informaon about cket sales and accommodaons and for the lat- est news about the ESSENCE Fesval®, visit www.essencefesval.com, join the fesval com- munity by following us on Twier @essencefest #EssenceFest, and become a fan of 2017 ESSENCE Fesval® on Facebook. New Music: Missy Elliott collaborates with fellow rap legends Eve, Lil’ Kim and Trina for ‘I’m Better (Remix)’ Missy "Misdemeanors" Elliot returns to the music scene with a trap- infused club banger “I’m Beer remix” with a dream collaboraon with Lil Kim, Eve and Trina. Missy, known for many iconic collabora- ons, teamed up with fellow iconic female rappers to remix her sin- gle “I’m Beer” that dropped earlier this year featuring producer and songwriter Lamb. Elliot who was featured on the remix of Lil Kim’s “Not Tonight” single in 1997 with Angie Marnez, Lisa "Le Eye" Lopes, and Da Brat created another iconic moment with women in hip-hop. YG releases 4 Hunnid Clothing Spring/Summer ’17 Collection Mul-Planum rap star and budding fashion influencer, YG, expands his porolio yet again with the release of his 4 Hunnid Clothing Spring/Summer ’17 Collecon. S/S ’17 is an extended connuaon of UNIVERSALPICTURESPRESENTS YG’s Spring l Collecon, a line that features a mixture of caps, sweat- IN ASSOCIATION WITH PERFECT WORLD PICTURES ASECRET HIDEOUT/CONSPIRACY FACTORY/SEANDANIELCOMPANY PRODUCTION shirts, hoodies and embroidered tees, all designed in the style of YG’s TOM CRUISE “THE MUMMY” ANNABELLE WALLIS SOFIA BOUTELLA JAKE JOHNSON COURTNEY B. VANCE edgy Compton streetwear inspired aesthec. YG and 4Hunnid Cloth- MUSIC EXECUTIVE PRODUCED ing Creave Director, Gavin “Mizzle” Mathieu, told WWD.com that MARWAN KENZARI ANDRUSSELL CROWE BYBRIAN TYLER PRODUCERSJEB BRODY ROBERTO ORCI BY ALEXKURTZMAN p.g.a. SCREEN STORY the full collecon will be available to shop beginning June 1st on www.4Hunnid.com. “Peo- CHRIS MORGAN SEANDANIEL p.g.a. SARAH BRADSHAW BYJON SPAIHTS ANDALEXKURTZMAN &JENNY LUMET SCREENPLAY DIRECTED ple always thought of 4 Hunnid as merch, so we want to present it in a different way for BYDAVID KOEPP AND CHRISTOPHER MCQUARRIEAND DYLAN KUSSMAN BYALEXKURTZMAN people to perceive it differently,” said Mathieu. “We really want to create a fashion brand.” SOUNDTRACKONBACKLOTMUSIC AUNIVERSALPICTURE © 2016 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS The 4Hunnid Clothing Collecon launched in February of 2016. In conjuncon with the IMAX® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF IMAX CORPORATION. release, the brand iniated a test order with street and skate wear with powerhouse retail- er, Zumiez. Zumiez states the 4Hunnid Clothing Collecon was the fastest selling test order CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR in Zumiez history, and are proceeding to expand its purchase of the collecon which will STARTS FRIDAY, JUNE 9 THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES now be available in over 400 stores naonwide. THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 www.lasentinel.net E-1

COURTESY PHOTO GAZETTES.COM BHSCLASS67.BLOGSPOT.COM NBA.COM CORCHURCH.COM SPORTSWORLDCARDS.COM Pastor Mark Whitlock, Jr. Reginald Berry Ralph Botting Keyon Dooling Gary Matthews, Jr. Mel Rogers

By Cora Jackson-Fossett camp will be held at Ma- from ages 8-to-18 to par- breakfast and lunch will be Emerson. improve the self-esteem of Religion Editor ter Dei High School, 1201 ticipate.” The donation to served. Whitlock added that the participants as well as West Idinger Ave., in Santa attend is $25 per day. Facilitators include the Amateur Athletic aid them in making deci- Christ Our Redeemer Ana. The curriculum fea- Reginald Berry and Mel Union and Daryl Carter, sions based on Christian AME Church in Irvine of- “God gave us a vision tures ministers who will Rogers, formerly with the CEO of Avanath Capital principles. We are almost fers children and youth a to have a Christian Sports teach about Christian dis- NFL’s San Diego (now Management, are co-spon- exploring ways to continue unique experience at its Camp, which is the first cipleship, retired profes- L.A.) Chargers; Keyon soring the camp, which the process by affiliating Christian Sports Camp. black faith-based sports sional athletes outlining Dooling, formerly with will include a competition with local baseball and The two-day event camp in the history of Or- the basic skills of basket- the NBA’s L.A. Clippers; component and an awards football leagues in Orange starts Friday, July 14, ange County,” said Pas- ball, baseball, football and Ralph Botting and Gary dinner. County,” said Whitlock. from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., tor Mark E. Whitlock, Jr. track and field and instruct- Matthews, Jr., formerly “Our motto for the To register or learn through Saturday, July 15, “We have 30 open spots ing outdoor practice ses- with baseball’s L.A. An- camp is “Victory After the more, call (949) 955-0014 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The and invite girls and boys sions in each sport. Also, gels; and track star Arlise Game” and our goal is to or visit corchurch.org.

By Cora Jackson-Fossett Philadelphia AME Church. Religion Editor “Everyone seeking to By Cora Jackson-Fossett award categories and es- revitalize their relationship Religion Editor say length are kindergar- The Rev. Rosalynn K. with the Lord should attend ten - 2nd grade, 25 to 75 Brookins will be among the these services and hear Save Our Sons Prison/ words; 3rd - 5th grade, 200 featured preachers at the powerful, Christ-centered Justice Ministry will host a words; 6th -8th grade, 300 Summer Revival sponsored messages by three anoint- Father’s Day Family Cel- words; 9th - 12th grade, by Price Chapel AME ed ministers of God,” said CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL ebration and Youth Essay 500 words. Church, 4000 West Slauson Price Chapel Pastor Benja- Rev. Rosalynn K. Brookins Contest on Sunday, June Essays may be submit- Ave., in Los Angeles. min Hollins. 18, at 2:30 p.m., at Cren- ted to Crenshaw UMC in The worship services Accepting her call is pursuing a doctorate de- shaw United Methodist person, via U.S Mail, or will take place on Wednes- to the ministry in 2000, gree at Payne Theological Church, 3740 Don Felipe emailed to crenshwum- day, June 14, through Fri- Brookins was appointed to Seminary. Drive in Los Angeles. [email protected]. The dead- day, June 16, at 7 p.m. The Walker Temple in 2013. As An author and motiva- Pastor Royce Porter line is Thursday, June 15, at theme is “A Revival of the wife of the late Bishop tional speaker, Brookins is announced that Terrance COURTESY PHOTO 4 p.m. Hope: Spiritual Renewal in H.H. Brookins, the assign- also an adjunct professor Stewart, M.Ed., who re- Terrance Stewart “We invite mothers, the Valley of Dry Bones” ment made her the first at the Southern California ceived the 2017 National fathers, children and resi- based on Ezekiel 37:1-14. AME episcopal supervisor School of Ministry. In ad- Father of the Year from free banquet and prizes for dents of group homes to Brookins, the pastor to serve as a pastor. dition, she is the recipient the National Fathers and the essay winners who at- come out and enjoy the of Walker Temple AME Her education includes of awards for outstanding Families Coalition, and tend the event. day,” said Porter. Church, will preach on a B.A. degree from Philan- service from the Women’s James “Dat Yoga Dude” Young people are en- June 16. The other reviv- der Smith College, a Mas- Missionary Society and Woods, MFTI, will be the couraged to submit essays To learn more, call alists are the Rev. Joyce ter’s Degree from National Top Ladies of Distinction. guest speakers. The pro- on the theme, “What a Fa- Crenshaw United Method- Kitchen, pastor of Em- University and a Master’s gram will also include a ther Means to Me.” The ist Church (323) 292-0141. manuel H.M. Turner AME of Divinity degree from To learn more about the Church, and the Rev. Dar- San Francisco Theological revival, call Price Chapel ryl Walker, pastor of New Seminary. Currently, she at (323) 296-2406.

COURTESY PHOTO Members of St. Bernadette Catholic Church are celebrating their 70th anniversary.

By Cora Jackson-Fossett events throughout the year. become a landmark in the Religion Editor Originally, St. Ber- southwest section of the nadette held Mass in the city. The facade features The thriving Baldwin clubhouse of the Sunset a magnificent Italian mo- Hills’ church known as St. Fields Golf Course. In saic mural of our Lady of Bernadette Parish is cel- 1948, the church relo- Lourdes and St. Bernadette, ebrating its 70th anniversa- cated to 3701 Stocker bearing the inscription Ad ry. Established in 1947, the St. The current edifice at Jesum Per Mariam (“To church has ministered to 3825 Don Felipe Drive Jesus Through Mary”).” South L.A. African Ameri- was completed in 1960. Carper, who invited the can families for decades. Describing the build- public to visit St. Berna- In acknowledgement ing’s exterior, Carper said, dette, added, “Please plan to of reaching this mile- “From its exceptional site, join us as we celebrate our stone, Deacon Jim Carper, it commands a magnifi- beautiful church communi- the Parish Life Direc- cent vista of Los Angeles. ty during this special time.” tor, and the congrega- With its tall, latticed tower For information, call the tion will host quarterly and red-tiled roof, it has church at (323) 293-4877. E-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017

By Rev. Mark Whitlock, Jr., The first step is start- grounded in God’s Word. A FBO may donate its By Cora Jackson-Fossett to Los Angeles where she MSSE, ing a 501c3. A 501(c) or- An FBO is formed for surplus revenues to fund Religion Editor was employed by Veteran’s Executive Director, Cecil ganization is a tax-exempt the purpose of serving the new programs, develop a Administration Hospital, a Murray Center nonprofit organization in “felt needs” of the com- reserve fund, pay rent to Luerena Williams, a position she held until her Pastor, Christ Our Redeemer the United States. Section munity where people live, the church, and supple- longtime member of the retirement. AME Church, Irvine 501(c) of the United States work and worship. The ment church staff income. AME Church, passed Luerena show- Internal Revenue Code. FBO is separate from the A FBO must govern the away on May 20 at the ered love and af- The basic purpose of This code means a corpora- church, but may or may nonprofit according to laws age of 92. fection upon her this paper is to share ideas, tion is exempt from some not be governed by church of land. A FBO conducts She served 20 family, especial- insights, and the process federal income taxes. Most leadership. FBO governed business for the benefit of years as a mis- ly her nieces of raising funds in a faith- donors would prefer a non- by church leadership must the general public without sionary at and nephews. based setting beyond the profit corporation separate be aware of the legal limits shareholders and without a Brookins (now According usual offering plate meth- from the church’s religious of any corporation, board profit motive. Brookins- to her niece, od. corporation. members duties and obliga- If the income of a non- Kirkland) Mary Over- The task of raising Faith-based organiza- tions, and the management profit inures to the personal Commu- ton, “Auntie funds from government, tions (FBO) are very differ- of public and private grant benefit of any individual, nity AME never forgot foundations, and wealthy ent from secular nonprofits. funds. the corporation is consid- Church and any birth- donors is a daunting chal- FBOs serve the commu- A FBO may be dedi- ered to be profit-driven. 21 years as days or holi- lenge, but doable. God has nity from cradle-to-grave. cated to civic engagement, The Internal Revenue Ser- a stewardess and deaconess days and she was always resources on a thousand Secular nonprofits tend to community development, vice must approve the tax- at Second AME Church as available anytime help was hills. have a narrower focus than public housing develop- exempt status of all non- well as president of their needed.” There are resources many FBOs. The FBO has ment, commercial real profits organizations except Golden Glory Senior Club. Luerena was a commu- available to accomplish the been the lighthouse in dark estate development, en- churches. Research to de- Her homegoing service nity advocate as well and vision and mission without troubling times. vironmental protection, termine if the non-profit is was held May 27. The Rev. headed up her West Ad- depending solely on the The FBO is often the transportation, and small in compliance with Federal Dr. Edna Stafford delivered ams area block club. Her offering plate. It requires first responders to natural business development. and State filing regulations, the eulogy. neighbor, David E. Fos- having the right corporate and human-made disasters. The FBO may apply for taxes obligations, and other A native of Texas, Lu- sett, recalled, “Mrs. Wil- structure, program, and The FBO is there to help grants from HHS, HUD, issues preventing use. erena was born on March liams worked with the city pitch. Let’s talk about the victims of earthquakes, and other federal and local For more information 11, 1925 to Jeff and Lo- departments to keep our corporate structure. fires, hurricanes, and wind government agencies. Most call me at (949) 955-0014 rene (Washington) Wil- streets safe and she even storms. The FBO is called foundations and wealthy or email mewhitlo@usc. liams. She attended nurs- watched out for my home on to help families in a donors provide grant guide- edu. ing school in Chicago, and my cat, Blue. She will financial crises, lack of lines for applicants. Apply- The Church in low- Illinois and later relocated definitely be missed.” rent money, free clothing, ing for funding requires the to-moderate income com- telephone and utility bills, ability to respond to the munities is often the so- provider. Church staff and more important. There school tuition, and food for grant guidelines accurately cial service agency, health volunteers need training are grants and social ser- hungry children. FBOs are and competitively. clinic, and mental health on fund raising is never vice contracts available to faith-based institutions. This requires the Experienced Musician Wanted Church to train clergy and If you are an experienced Musician who is spirit- lay to source grants, write filled and ministry minded, versatile in your proposals, make pitches, ability to play instruments and teach choirs, and implement programs, and looking for a stable full-time position in a spirit- evaluate programs. The filled and family oriented atmosphere, please Church must spend more time focusing on raising submit your resume to Holy Chapel M. B.C., resources beyond its four at [email protected] or mail to 1016 walls. East Rosecrans Avenue, Compton, CA 90220.

New Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church 9537 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044 Worship Services..... 8:00am & 11:00am Sunday School ...... 9:30am Prayer Meeting (Wed) ...... 6:30pm Bible Study (Wed) ...... 7:00pm The Church Where “It Pays to be Nice” CHURCH OFFICE: (323) 755-1130 & (323) 755-1139 Fax: (323) 755-8961 Rev. Melvin Hill, Pastor THURSDAY JUNE 8, 2017 www.lasentinel.net F-1

Oasis and Kaiser partner-up for the highly anticipated healthcare and wellness of Crenshaw residents ages 50 and over

COURTESY PHOTO Medical Director and Chief of Staff at Kaiser Permanente West L.A., Dr. How- ard J. Fullman centered next to Dr. Earnestine Thomas-Robertson with Congress- woman Diane E. Watson with Tim Petlin far right, Mayor of Gardena Tasha Cerda far left, and attendees at the The Inaugural Luncheon for the Pacific Region Oasis. Graduating nurses from Los Angeles Southwest College COURTESY PHOTO

By Shonassee Shaver Kayretha Hale-Willis, and geles County is the largest According to Dr. Rob- Robertson. from Los Angeles South- Staff Writer Lyndsey Reichardt attend- county in the United States ertson, Pacific Region Oa- He announced that the west College along with a ed the special fundraising and is home to an increas- sis is key because Oasis is physician in charge of the mentor/professor, Dr. Eliz- Pacific Region Oasis event in celebration of Kai- ingly diverse population. two blocks away from the new Kaiser Permanente abeth Wider. Two newly Lifelong Adventure Los ser Permanente. In California, Los Ange- new Kaiser facility and of- Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw graduated medical doctors Angeles office held their The Crenshaw District les County has the high- fers some great programs Medical Offices is Dr. - Er from Charles Drew Univer- Inaugural Luncheon on continues its growth with est number of adults over that are in sync with Kai- ique Emel. Dr. Fullman sity of Medicine and Sci- Wednesday, May 24th at a soon-to-be new medical age 65, a population that ser. “Oasis offers classes was presented with a cer- ence were chosen to train the Doubletree by Hilton facility in the neighbor- is expected to grow 43% and programs that empha- tificate for his outstanding and do their residency with hotel in Culver City. Com- hood. Kaiser Permanente in between 2015 and 2020. size health as wealth, pre- work in healthcare from the Kaiser Permanente as a re- munity members and medi- located at Marlton Avenue Given 80% of older adults vention, evidence-based office of the Honorable Au- sult of the Match Program cal staff from PROLA and and Santa Rosalia Drive in have at least one chronic programs, and managing tum Burke, along with the were recognized. Kaiser Permanente attend- Baldwin Hills will provide condition in the United wellness to keep adults out Oasis Lifelong Adventure The partnership be- ed and spoke on the behalf medical services and pro- States, healthcare provid- of emergency rooms. We plaque by Dr. Robertson. tween Pacific Region Oa- of the anticipation of the grams for the community. ers and community-based believe the two entities em- Dr. Eaton was honored sis and Kaiser brings great opening of Kaiser Medical “One of the reasons for organizations, like Oasis, brace the same philosophy at the inaugural luncheon value to the community. facility in Baldwin Hills. the Inaugural Luncheon are called to collaborate, about wellness and each for her advocacy in pro- The collaboration between PROLA Board of Di- was to raise the visibility of creating healthy communi- serve the same purpose, moting and investing in them not only affects the rectors: Dr. Earnestine Pacific Region Oasis. More ties and reducing costs re- though in different ways. healthcare and wellness in wellbeing of those in the Thomas-Robertson, Dr. people need to enjoy the lated to the management of Oasis can serve Individuals the Crenshaw community. neighborhood, but influ- Marie Louise Johnson, Tim benefits from the classes conditions such as diabetes, who need specific health She has a background in ences businesses, economy, Petlin, Marcia Kerz, Lois and programs offered at heart disease and arthritis,” education best served Gerontology and is a retired jobs and the overall climate King, Ronald C. Banks, our organization. “Los An- Dr. Robertson states. through evidence-based Department Chair and pro- of the community. health programs like “A fessor from Whittier Col- “The primary objective Matter of Balance,” “Stan- lege. Dr. Eaton has served is healthcare and wellness,” ford University Chronic on the Board of Directors states Dr. Robertson. “The Disease, “Diabetes Self- for over the course of seven Kaiser medical offices will Management Programs” years and remains an advi- serve and estimated 50,000 and others,” she said. sor to the organization. She area patients who will not The Inaugural Lun- was Chief of Staff for the have to drive or seek trans- cheon for the Pacific Re- late State Senator Theresa portation to go 15 to 25 gion Oasis honored those Hughes, and campaigned miles and back for care. advocating for healthcare for the Kaiser Medical Fa- This is a great opportunity and wellness and informed cility in Baldwin Hills 20 for us to coalesce. This the residents of what’s to years ago. Dr. Eaton was also speaks to jobs across come from both medical presented with a scroll from the healthcare continuum. operations. the office of the Honorable Jobs, housing, real estate Dr. Howard J. Fullman, Mark Ridley-Thomas, Su- means economic develop- Area Medical Director and pervisor of the 2nd District ment, input from the em- Chief of Staff at Kaiser Per- and Tim Petlin. powerment congress and manente, West Los Angeles Mrs. Marcia Kerz, chambers of commerce in- was the keynote speaker for National President of the creases community sustain- ASK DR. JEANETTE ! the luncheon. He addressed Oasis Institute based in ability.” staff and the community St. Louis, Missouri, who Vice President/COO on Kaiser’s goals to assist- has forged the direction of Pamela Bakewell of the ing the Crenshaw District Oasis around the country Bakewell Company and with medical services. “Dr. for several years and just Managing Editor Bran- Fullman talked about the retired was presented with don I. Brooks for the Los The Uninhabited Void capability of doctor-patient the Oasis Lifelong Ad- Angeles Sentinel and L.A. consultation in “real time venture plaque by retired Watts Times attended the Can you account for treme as others. If we can That requires more mental virtual consultation using Chief of the Inglewood Po- luncheon. your time? Are you a pro- avoid life upsets [and some organization. Jones Loflin, technology driven appli- lice Department and Oasis “In the coming months crastinator? Do you like to are avoidable], we are a time management expert cations, where the doctor Board Member, Mr. Ronald we expect to demonstrate get things done or waste aware to be alert and not shares these tips: *Recog- could potentially be in the Banks and the general man- the title found on the Na- time and don’t know you fall into problems which nizing the false sense of office and the patient could ager of the City of Los An- tional Oasis Institute’s an- are wasting time? Are you may be preventable. Don’t security that comes from potentially be at home; geles Department of Aging, nual report: “The Best Is the kind of person who bring trouble on yourself. trying to get it ALL done and the time when perhaps Ms. Laura Trejo. Yet To Come,” concluded can be held accountable Using wisdom and well *Taking more conscious there will be no wait time In attendance were Dr. Robertson. for your own life? Do you thought out decisions can control of your time and for office visits, said Dr. eleven graduating nurses sit, stand or lie down talk- help to avoid making the energy *Developing a ing on the phone for hours same mistake over and daily schedule and routine and hours, gossiping and over. Some individuals that proactively addresses talking about insignificant think if they make the your highest priorities things? Are you a worka- same choice over and over *Managing the deluge of holic? If you move forward and have the same nega- distractions and interrup- in your life and years later tive results, things will tions that are constantly discover that you have change; not recognizing trying to derail your pro- just wasted a big chunk of the need to approach the ductivity *Working more your life by wasting time. problem from a different efficiently with others People who prosper in life angle. Consider how im- toward a common goal don’t waste time. Every portant it is to contemplate *Improving your reserves minute counts 24/7. Their choices before making of physical, mental, and lives run on a time table. them. It’s a waste of time emotional energy to meet Sure, there will be dis- to make bad decisions re- the daily demands being tractions, some of which peatedly. One should learn placed on you profession- are major. There could be from not so good choices ally and personally. You family or job disturbances and use the outcome as a can do it! [Jeanette Grattan and other things that hap- stepping stone to improve Parker is Superintendent- pen. In extreme cases there life. On the point of wast- Founder of Today’s Fresh are cosmic disturbances, ing time, use those un- Start Charter School 4514 like earthquakes, torna- scheduled times to accom- Crenshaw Boulevard, LA does, floods and other cat- plish small tasks that are 90043 323-293-9826 “Ask astrophic occurrences. The important and necessary. Dr. Jeanette” drjgparker@ wonderful thing about life Use time wisely. Time is aol.com drjeanette.succes- is that we can be resilient. space occupation and or- [email protected] We’re tough and “come ganization. Disorganized Writings are copyright back.” Realistically, most people waste time. Clean “Inquiring Minds Want To everybody has some kind up behind yourself rather Know” “Will You Marry of negative circumstance. than waiting until things Me?” author, artist, mar- Fortunately, some persons pile up. It takes more time riage expert (50years+) situations are not as ex- to straighten out a mess. educator. Loving it THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 A-10F-2 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSOPINION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013

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