1 Million Fund Created for Victims of Explosion

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After five years, Reshanda Gray finds WNBA home New documentary illuminates ~ Page 8 Bill T. Jones’ landmark work Vol 104 • No. 29 The Largest Black Newspaper In The West ~ Page 9 Angeles Mesa News • Tribune News Southwest Topics Wave • Central News Wave • Inglewood/Hawthorne Wave • Southside Journal $1 million fund created for victims of explosion Councilman launches Commission July 20 that the de- Street Beat “It should never have happened in the first partment did so. an emergency fund “I’ve said it before and I’ll for victims of blast place and it is clear that the city is at fault in say it again, my office was not ‘Should the U.S. notified of the detonation of this this explosion.” dangerous explosive, and had track athlete By Margaret Shuttleworth — City Councilman Curren Price we been notified we would have Contributing Writer said no, said hell no, you can’t do that out here, not like that,” have been OUTH LOS ANGELES tached grants to 25 households Price said. (CNS) — City Council- hospitals, destroyed a bomb that have been pre-identified as Members of Black Lives suspended from man Curren Price an- squad truck and damaged 22 S residences, 13 businesses and being severely impacted. Matter-Los Angeles and several nounced a $1 million emergen- “I want to make sure that other people who phoned in to cy fund has been established 37 vehicles. Since the explo- the Olympics?’ we’re doing all we can, as the Police Commission meeting to help residents impacted by a sion, victims forced to evacuate quickly as we can, to restore called for Moore to be fired and destructive fireworks explosion their homes have been provided Curren Price these families to some sense for the city to pay reparations to set off by an LAPD bomb squad with access to housing, funds of normalcy,” Price said. “Our residents. June 30. needed to satisfy their basic pened in the first place and it is families need help now. Not “There’s no reason, there’s Price said the money will needs, along with three meals a clear that the city is at fault in two weeks from now, not two no excuse, there’s no rationale,” come from his office’s Environ- day. this explosion,” Price said at a months from now, not two years Black Lives Matter’s Paula Mi- mental Equity and Reimagining The councilman said his press conference July 21. “But from now, but now.” nor said. “You do not detonate Public Safety dollars, and will fund will give displaced resi- the damage and destruction has Price said the Los Angeles explosives in a neighborhood, provide long-term housing, re- dents “first-class quality long- been done, and it is now time to Police Department did not no- and we believe, as so many pairs and financial assistance term housing,” help them with restore our family and rebuild tify his office before detonating believe, that if this had been to residents whose homes were home repairs — including bro- our community.” the explosives, contradicting another neighborhood, not a damaged by the blast. ken windows, plumbing and Mona S. The detonation sent 17 res- LAPD Chief Michel Moore, working class Black and brown “It should never have hap- structural repairs — as well as Los Angeles idents and first responders to provide $10,000 no-strings-at- who told the Los Angeles Police See EXPLOSION, Page 10 “At this time, with the political climate, a year after George Floyd, something smells fishy to me. It seems like some sort of retaliation.” Meth addict ‘felt death’ A star is born after partying with Ed Buck

By Fred Shuster Contributing Writer

Marie R. LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Los Angeles A self-described crystal meth- amphetamine addict told a Los “I think the suspension was Angeles federal jury July 20 that motivated by malice. She’s a very flamboyant individual and the he “felt death” creeping up on powers that be said ‘no, we’re going him after Ed Buck injected him give her a chance to reevaluate the repeatedly with way she presents herself.’” the drug during “party and play” sessions for which the for- mer West Hol- lywood-based political donor paid him $250 for each of four Buck encounters. Jermaine Terrell Gagnon, 31, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Lisa T. who also lived for a time in Los Los Angeles Angeles, testified that he met Buck through a gay dating app “As terrible as her situation was with losing her mom, knowing that she in March 2018 — and was paid was about to go and do the tryouts, $250 for an initial nine-hour ses- the choice to take the substance sion involving “tina” — a street probably wasn’t good.” name for methamphetamine — Actress and singer Marla Gibbs received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during ceremonies July 20. Gibbs is best known for her role as the sassy and sex play. maid Florence Johnston on ‘The Jeffersons’ from 1975 to 1985. See story on Page 9. Gagnon said he went to Buck’s Photo by Ian Foxx apartment three additional times, See BUCK, Page 10 Waters calls for federal probe of sheriff ‘gangs’ casions that he has cracked down identified two deputies involved Elbert Thompson Staff and Wire Reports on deputy gangs. in the death of 18-year-old Gar- Waters wrote that a deputy dena resident Andres Guardado Los Angeles WASHINGTON — U.S. acting as a whistleblower provid- in June 2020 as members of the Rep. Maxine Waters is calling “I believe she should have been ed sworn testimony identifying “Executioners.” disqualified. At the same time, the for a federal probe into the re- more than a dozen deputies with The shooting of Dijon Kizzee education should have been ‘You ported existence of an alleged matching tattoos to symbolize in South Los Angeles in August shouldn’t be smoking marijuana, gang of Los Angeles sheriff’s period.’” their association with the alleged 2020 was also described by Wa- deputies at the Compton Sher- gang. ters as an “example of the de- iff’s Station who call themselves “Deputies at the … Compton partment’s excessive and brutal the “Executioners.” Compiled by Cynthia Gibson in Station reportedly ‘chase ink,’ tactics in the Los Angeles com- Marina del Rey. In a letter to Attorney Gener- a slang term for a deputy who munity.” al Merrick Garland July 21, Wa- attempts to win favor with the The sheriff’s department has This Week in ters, D-Los Angeles, requested ‘Executioners’ by committing said Guardado was reaching for action from the U.S. Justice De- violent acts in hopes of receiving the gun when he was shot while Black History partment. the group tattoo denoting gang working as what has been de- “I write to ask that the Unit- membership,” Waters wrote. scribed as an informal security July 23, 1962 ed States Department of Justice “The gang allegedly sets ille- guard for a nearby auto body take immediate action to address gal arrest quotas, threatens and shop. Guardado’s family has eorgia native Jackie the reported existence of a rogue, Robinson, the first harasses fellow deputies, and filed a lawsuit against the county violent gang of law enforcement holds parties after shootings, alleging wrongful death and civil Gblack player to play officials, who call themselves Major League Baseball in called ‘998 parties,’ which are in rights violations. the modern the ‘Executioners,’ operating part a celebration that a new dep- Kizzee, 29, was killed after era, becomes within the Los Angeles Sheriff’s uty will be inked by the gang,” sheriff’s deputies allegedly tried the first black Department, specifically the … Waters said. “The tattoos worn to stop him for riding a bicycle person to be Compton station,” she wrote. by the police gang reportedly in the wrong direction. The sher- inducted into A sheriff’s spokeswoman A vigil for Andres Guardado of Gardena, who was killed by sheriff’s dep- uties in June 2020 was held last month, marking the anniversary of his feature Nazi imagery in disturb- iff’s department contends Kizzee baseball’s Hall told City News Service that a ing evidence of the violence per- was fatally shot after he picked statement from Sheriff Alex Vil- death. Guardado’s death was mentioned by U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters in of Fame. her request for a federal investigation into sheriff’s department ‘gangs.’ petrated against the Los Angeles up a handgun he had dropped lanueva would be forthcoming. community by the … gang.” during a struggle with one of the – For more information on black history, He has insisted on multiple oc- Photo by Lorenzo Gomez arts and culture, visit www.caamuseum.org The whistleblower reportedly deputies.

OVER 100 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY • 1912-2021 2 Thursday, July 22, 2021 Inglewood/Hawthorne/Gardena/Lawndale Wave • Southwest Wave/Southwest Topics/Angeles Mesa & Tribune • Central News/Southside Journal/Compton/Carson/Wilmington Wave Water conservation stressed as drought worsens Newsom, Garcetti call Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San do River Compact, a 1922 agree- for 15% reduction Diego, San Bernardino, Imperial, ment between states, native tribes Ventura and San Francisco. and jurisdictions in the Southwest in water consumption Although Southern California that govern the allocation of Col- is excluded from the proclama- orado River water rights. The tion, the general manager of the agreement hasn’t been updated Staff and Wire Reports region’s water wholesaler said in nearly a century, but a drought LOS ANGELES — Mayor residents need to do their part in contingency plan was put into Eric Garcetti is urging Angelenos reducing water use. place in 2019 by seven Colorado to reduce water usage by 15%, “Southern California must River Basin states, local water as first requested by Gov. Gavin be part of the statewide move- agencies, non-governmental or- Newsom, amid a severe drought ment to address the significant ganizations, Mexico and the U.S. in California and throughout the water supply challenges created Department of the Interior in an western United States. by drought and climate change,” effort to protect the river. Speaking July 16 from Owens Adel Hagekhalil, general man- “Given the enormity of the Valley, which has provided wa- ager of the Metropolitan Water alarming drought crisis across ter to the Los Angeles Aqueduct District (MWD) of Southern Cal- the Southwest, we need to do since 1913, Garcetti said, “In Los ifornia, said in a statement. “We everything we can sooner rather Angeles, conservation is a way of are one when it comes to water, than later to protect the future of life, because we know that living and our state’s river ecosystems our great city,” Koretz said. “We with limited water resources isn’t and snowpack-reliant supplies are are at a critical juncture with new just a phase — it’s the new nor- under greater and greater stress. leadership at MWD, the Colorado mal.” “The governor’s call for the River Drought Contingency Plan “Angelenos have always public to voluntarily cut back in place and rapidly worsening stepped up when asked to lower water use by 15% demonstrates climate breakdown occurring all their water use, and today, I’m the seriousness of this growing around us. asking them to do their part again Mayor Eric Garcetti, left, looks out over the Owens Valley last week during a visit to the area that supplies much of the drought yet preserves the flex- “Now we must work collabo- water Los Angeles imports through the Los Angeles Aqueduct. The mayor is asking Angelenos to reduce their water ibility local managers need,” ratively with our partners across to meet this new statewide goal. consumption by 15%. [The Los Angeles Department of Hagekhalil said. “Southern Cal- the Southwest toward a healthy, ifornians have done a great job resilient tomorrow.” Water and Power] has made it Photo courtesy of the Mayor’s Office easier than ever before for Ange- maintaining lower water use since “Los Angeles is leading the lenos to save water, and we’re in the last drought, yet this drought way on sustainability and en- a better position today because of ed water by 50% by 2025. systems,” the governor said. “The million households with water for demands that we all re-exam- vironmental initiatives, and we it,” he said. Newsom called on Califor- entire state is in a drought today, a year, according to Newsom’s ine and renew our water-saving must lead the way on addressing Garcetti highlighted drought nians on July 8 to voluntarily and to meet this urgent challenge office. habits and do everything we can our worsening drought condi- resiliency efforts by the DWP and reduce water use by 15% to pro- we must all pull together and do Newsom drought-emergen- to use this precious resource as tions,” O’Farrell added. the city’s pledge that by 2035 it tect the state’s water reserves and our part to reduce water use as cy proclamation July 8 added wisely as possible.” Angelenos who want help will: reduce per capita water con- maintain water flow for fish and California continues to build a nine more counties to the list of Two members of the Los An- conserving water can take advan- sumption by 25%, source 70% of wildlife. more climate resilient water sys- counties considered to be effect- geles City Council have called for tage of the city’s financial incen- the city’s water locally, recycle “The realities of climate tem to safeguard the future of our ed by water shortages, meaning the DWP and MWD to develop tive program, including rebates 100% of the city’s wastewater by change are nowhere more ap- state.” that 50 of the state’s 58 counties water resilience strategies during for high-efficiency clothes wash- 2035 for potable use and capture parent than in the increasingly Scaling back urban water con- are covered by the proclamation, the drought. ers and turf replacements. The 150,000 acre-feet of stormwater frequent and severe drought chal- sumption by 15% would save as accounting for 42% of the overall Councilmen Paul Koretz and city also provides free efficient per year by 2035. lenges we face in the West and much as 850,000 acre-feet of wa- population. Mitch O’Farrell introduced a mo- faucet aerators and shower heads. The city also pledges to re- their devastating impacts on our ter over the next year, which is The only counties not cov- tion last month that a review on More information is available at duce DWP’s purchase of import- communities, businesses and eco- enough to supply more than 1.7 ered by the proclamation are Los the pending update to the Colora- https://bit.ly/3eshDW9. Delta variant continues to fuel rise in COVID cases of new case numbers topping weekend. The mandate means custom- From City News Service 1,000. The new cases brought the ers are again required to mask up when entering any indoor public LOS ANGELES — Los An- The county Department of county’s cumulative total from geles County’s COVID-19 hos- Public Health announced 1,233 throughout the pandemic to establishment, including retail pitalization numbers and testing new COVID infections July 19, 1,269,090. Two more fatalities shops, grocery stores, restaurants positivity rate continued their a number that is likely artificially were also reported, lifting the and workplaces. Indoor dining steady climbs, as the county low due to traditional delays in county’s death toll to 24,585. remains open, but customers marked its 11th consecutive day reporting of test results from the According to state figures, must remain masked while they are not eating or drinking. “The spread of the more in- fectious Delta variant through intermingling of unmasked indi- viduals where vaccination status is unknown has caused a rapid spread of COVID-19 that is re- sulting in a significant increase in cases and hospitalizations,” county Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said in a state- ment. “By wearing masks indoors at public places and worksites, we can get back to slowing the spread of the virus. Many busi- nesses and worksites are doing their part by posting signs and asking employees and customers to mask up while indoors. Please do your part and cooperate. “If you are not yet vaccinat- ed, please know that we need you to take extra precautions,” she said. “Since vaccines remain the most powerful tool for reduc- A man is vaccinated against COVID-19 at Magic Johnson Park in South Los ing spread, now is the time to get Angeles last month. County health officials are encouraging people to get vaccinated because the Delta variant has created another surge in corona- your vaccine. We need to bring virus cases. down transmission rates so that when schools open next month, Courtesy photo there is much less risk.” The most recent figures from the county show that 69% of there were 544 people hospi- to blame the current surge in residents age 16 and over have talized in the county due to infections to the highly conta- received at least one dose of vac- COVID-19, with 121 people in gious “Delta” variant of the virus cine, while 61% are fully vacci- intensive care units. The hos- through the unvaccinated popu- nated. Black and Latino residents pitalization numbers have been lation. There are nearly 4 million continue to lag behind the rest of slowly but steadily climbing for county residents who have not the population when it comes to several weeks. been vaccinated, including 1.3 vaccinations, particularly among The numbers are still well million children who are ineligi- younger residents. below the roughly 8,000 peo- ble for the shots. In hopes of encouraging more ple who were hospitalized due Rising case numbers prompt- people to get vaccinated, the to COVID-19 during the winter ed the county to re-institute a county is continuing to offer in- surge of cases. The current num- requirement that everyone wear centives. Through July 22, any- ber, however, is double the 218 masks in indoor public settings, one who gets vaccinated at sites hospitalizations reported on June regardless of vaccination status. operated by the county, the city 15, when COVID restrictions Previously, only unvaccinated of Los Angeles or St. John’s Well were largely lifted statewide. people were required to wear Child and Family Center will be The average daily rate of peo- masks indoors, however, since entered for a chance to win one ple testing positive for the virus compliance was based solely on of seven concert ticket packages, also continued rising, reach- the honor system, officials said with tickets to see the Harlem ing 4.1% as of July 19 and well many unvaccinated people were Globetrotters, Disney on Ice and above the 0.4% rate on June 15. likely failing to comply with the the Gold Over America Tour with Health officials continue rule. Simone Biles at Staples Center. 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Inglewood Park Cemetery, along to address the incoming influx of Thompson previously held a with some other establishments cars related to SoFi Stadium and position with the Forum, as the li- around the city, the Hollywood other entertainment venues. aison to the Inglewood Police De- Park Casino and local schools,” The department began the pro- partment, to schedule deployment said Rick Miller, CEO of Ingle- cess in April 2020, asking the City for law enforcement staffing. wood Park Cemetery. Council to consider an ordinance Parking in the city is an ongo- The city continues to face amending Chapter 3 of the city’s ing issue, and some residents wel- challenges as there aren’t enough municipal code to implement the come the new permit system as it parking spaces for the city’s resi- program, which would exempt will ensure there is ample parking dents, let alone the estimated tens residents in Council District 2. for the residents. of thousands expected when the The city will implement the “I am glad we are finally get- NFL season begins next month. program citywide although one ting something that is going to “We are becoming hostages area will not be activated imme- help with the parking crisis in the to the city because of the stadium diately. The city of Inglewood has created a citywide permit parking district program to address the incoming influx of cars area,” said D. Doe, who didn’t and we were constantly told this The staff report detailed that want to be fully identified. “I’m would be at no cost to the resi- District 2 was the “furthest from related to SoFi Stadium and other entertainment venues. Permits will be required for any vehicle parked on city streets for more than two hours. tired of cars being left for days, dents,” said Earl Anderson, who SoFi Stadium and the Los Ange- people parking that don’t live in lives in District 4. “First Metro les Sports Entertainment District Photo by 2 Urban Girls the neighborhood and people with makes us pay to drive in the car- and because of single-family type way too many cars that aren’t even pool lanes, now I have to pay to residents and lower density” those According to Public Works Di- sit Facility, near the stadium. The “Utility bill or proof of residence registered and I am looking for- park in front of my house, and my residents would experience less ward to being able to park in front rent is scheduled to increase soon. non-residential parking intrusion. rector Luis Atwell, residents will trip will typically take 30 minutes works.” be allowed to register as many ve- or less. The city is requiring that ad- of my own home.” This is ridiculous.” The city will still implement Parking became a sore subject Mayor Butts is adamant the parking restrictions, but would hicles as they wish, although only The IPark&Go program is op- dresses on vehicle registration two of those cars will be allowed erated by LAZ Parking. must match the resident’s address. during the onset of the coronavi- citywide permit parking is neces- only activate them in Council Dis- rus pandemic, with the city forced sary to ensure the residents aren’t trict 2 if necessary. on the street during enforcement. Some residents questioned Thompson previously worked The city is launching an “IP- what they considered excessive in the Inglewood Police Depart- to allow residents to park in city- overrun by venue attendees trying Permits will be required for owned lots along Arbor Vitae and to avoid paying to park. any vehicle parked beyond two ark&Go” remote parking and amounts of documentation to de- ment, where he reportedly was a shuttle program for visitors to the termine residency, voicing con- former partner of Butts. city parking structures, due to the “This program is to ensure that hours, but from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., lack of parking during the stay- when the time comes, and when no permit is necessary. The ini- stadium, which has limited on- cerns about addresses on driver’s Butts was previously inves- site parking. The program offers licenses not matching home ad- tigated for allegations of award- home mandate. the arenas open, on event days tiative aims to preserve quality of The city also caught the ire of we will be able to protect neigh- life for residents and prevent in- more than 4,000 parking spaces dresses. ing contracts to companies based throughout Inglewood and sur- Bill Thompson, a representa- on their hiring of his family and residents in 2017, when the Ingle- borhood parking from people creased traffic. The program will wood Park Cemetery doubled as who chose to disobey the signs be enforced with fines and towing rounding areas for people to park tive for LAZ Parking who admin- friends, after a complaint was filed before attending SoFi Stadium. isters the Inglewood program, said with the district attorney’s office an overflow parking lot for events and directions and attempt to park and signs will be installed to warn at the Forum, at the city’s request. for free in neighborhoods,” Butts motorists. Visitors can then catch shuttles that wouldn’t be an issue. by a former member of the City to the Inglewood Intermodal Tran- “ID doesn’t matter,” he said. Council. “It is just wrong, at the base, at said. Valley real estate agent enters 2022 race for mayor “The L.A. I grew up with a Food 4 Less store to highlight cover from the COVID-19 pan- secession bid went before voters He also served on the Busi- From City News Service doesn’t exist anymore. I can his work getting the Van Nuys demic and grow “smart transit and in the Nov. 5, 2002, election, and ness Tax Advisory Commission change that. I believe I can bring Boulevard center built 35 years affordable housing corridors.” failed. and the Small Business Advisory LOS ANGELES — Real people together — people from ago and address the area’s need According to his website, Wil- Along with serving on the Los Commission, as well as president estate agent and former MTA the private sector, the public sec- for grocery stores, calling the area son also wants to eliminate the Angeles County Transportation of the United Chamber of Com- board member Mel Wilson has tor, the nonprofit and the faith a former “food desert.” city’s gross tax on businesses. Metropolitan Transportation Au- merce of San Fernando Valley. announced that he is running for communities — all working to- Similar to the priorities of oth- The Cal State Northridge thority Board of Directors from Wilson joins several already mayor in 2022. gether to make a better L.A.” er Los Angeles elected officials graduate moved to the San Fer- 1993-97 and 2010-13 — he was announced candidates in the Nov. “I’m a servant leader,” Wilson Wilson — who would be the and mayoral candidates, Wilson nando Valley from Alabama when appointed by former Los Angeles 8, 2022, mayoral election. The said in a campaign video. “I’m second Black mayor of Los Ange- said at his campaign launch that he was 10 years old and years lat- mayors Antonio Villaraigosa and two most prominent contenders willing to put my hand in there les, after Mayor Tom Bradley — his priorities are to move un- er was active in a movement to Richard Riordan — Wilson spent thus far are Councilman Joe Bus- and get them dirty to get the job launched his campaign at a Paco- housed residents into housing,T:11.625" have the Valley become indepen- four years on the Los Angeles caino and City Attorney Mike done. ima shopping center anchored by help small businesses as they re- dent of the city Los Angeles. The Fire Commission. Feuer.

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By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer en Martinet, the president and CEO of Catholic Big Broth- Kers Big Sisters of Los Angeles County, was honored recently for his 26 years of service to the organization. Martinet said he’s “loved every min- ute of it.” “Being of service and working with tem. About 70% are Latino, and 20% The bulk of the program’s services an organization like this is in my DNA,” are African American. The organization are done in the community and not at said Martinet, a married father of three. added Big Sisters in 2004 and is now schools. “My parents were very inspiring. My 50% boys and girls. “We used to do mentoring at schools, mother was a Latina and my father was Martinet noted that the organization but not anymore,” Martinet said. “To- Creole from New Orleans. It was in- doesn’t just serve Catholics. day, the mentor picks children up at stilled in me from an early age to help “We were started by a Catholic,” he home and they go to the park, the library, people have a chance in life. said. “We work with everyone including a game, a show, or out to eat in the com- “I learned about social justice. That people who don’t have a religion.” munity. was a big aspect of my education. I al- The organization, which recently “We do stringent background checks ways wanted to turn all of that into an received its eighth quality award in a on volunteers.” he added. “Social work- opportunity to pay it forward,” Martinet row from the National Federation of Big ers are in contact with them constantly. added. Brothers Big Sisters, certifying that it is We have some matches who have stayed Martinet, who turns 80 in August, among the top 1 or 2% in the quality of together for almost five years.” has had several careers, but calls his cur- the program, offers various programs. Martinet is the biggest cheerleader rent role “The most fulfilling.” Each child is paired with a mentor/ for the organization. He considers what “The real attraction is to give back volunteer. The organization hopes to the organization does as an investment and pay it forward,” he said. “I have a bring on more. They also hope to bring in both the children and the community. “For every dollar invested in mento- great staff, some of whom have been Ken Martinet, president and CEO of Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles, was on more children. The need is so great, here longer than me. We’ve had thou- honored recently for 26 years of service to the organization. He calls his years of service there are still children waiting to be ring there is a return of $10 to the com- sands of kids we’ve helped and matched ‘fulfilling.’ paired. munity, calculated on the reduction in with volunteers. Having a mentor in Specific activities are determined violence, mental health and risky behav- a child’s life is an important thing for Courtesy photo by each mentoring pair and typically ior,” he said. Martinet, whose great uncle was them while they are trying to navigate who meet one-on-one from four to eight the Depression and recessions,” Marti- include museums, movies, help with Louis A Martinet, the first Afri- into adult life.” hours per month (at least two times per net said. “We have been working with homework, Dodger games, sports, play- can-American graduate of Straight Founded in 1925, the vision of Cath- month) during the course of a minimum bringing equity to our community ever ing in the park, hiking, outings for ice University Law School, now Dillard, olic Big Brothers Big Sisters is to create one-year period. since we started. We were started by cream, help with chores and more. said the Big Brother Big Sister model a lasting, positive impact on youth by “They can do more, but we don’t Community Chest, which is now United “Sometimes it’s their first time going of mentoring has worked because of the empowering them through mentoring to want it to be overwhelming,” Martinet Way. Back then it was for boys who had to a park, the beach or a ballgame,” Mar- “ human connection. help them succeed in school and in life. said. “We are very watchful about not been incarcerated or were from broken tinet said. Thousands of children have “Where else can you get a person in Its mission is to bring equity to getting too intimate. We don’t want any families. We have, of course, since ex- gone through the program with a 100% a child’s life — a kind of coach, teacher, low-income, underserved youth of all competition with their family life.” panded.” high school graduation rate. Some go to medical watchdog, friend all wrapped beliefs, backgrounds and identities, by Martinet said the organization, which Martinet said most of the children college. That is a sense of achievement up into one person?” he asked. “The providing strong, enduring, and pro- operates on a $1 million annual budget who participate in the Big Brothers Big for us, knowing the child has a chance mentor provides a good shoulder to cry fessionally supported one-to-one men- through foundations, government grants Sister program come from disadvan- for a better life.” on, if needed. That’s what we do when toring relationships with caring adult and fundraisers, and is part of the Big taged, underserved neighborhoods. There is also a workplace mentoring we ask for a volunteer. We want them mentor volunteers that inspire youth Brothers Big Sister Federation and has a “All of the children come from not- program, where young people are con- to really be involved because we want potential. The organization believes ev- long history of working with youth fac- so-good zip codes, underserved and un- nected to opportunities to learn about these children to know someone cares. ery child is born with potential and with ing adversity. der-resourced communities like Central various professions and trades. At the We want them to know they are import- a mentor they achieve milestones and It serves between 700 and 800 kids and South Los Angeles, the San Gabriel same time, generous executives and ant and that there are opportunities for reach long-term success. annually. Each year approximately 300 Valley, and more, areas where opportu- business people can cultivate a culture them out there. The volunteers that work with the to 400 young people have one-on-one nities to get in trouble is prevalent,” he of corporate service by opening up their “There is a saying, ‘you can’t be it program are called bigs and the children mentoring matches. said. “Most of our children come from worksite offices and staff to the children unless you see it.’” they work with are called littles. The organization assesses another single-parent homes, mostly with wom- they serve. The bigs, are matched with littles 400 children and their families for ser- en as the head of household. The children go to the worksite once “Making a Difference” is a weekly vices (and other social service referrals), “We want the children to have a a month to meet with their mentors to feature profiling organizations that are and screens and trains 500 adults as good education. There is very little equi- learn about the organization and partici- serving their communities. To propose Darlene Donloe is a freelance re- potential mentors or skilled volunteers. ty in the system and not enough funding. pate in a curriculum that encourages ac- a “Making a Difference” profile, send porter for Wave Newspapers who Some of the services include providing These children need someone in their ademic achievement, life skills and pro- an email to newsroom@wavepublica- covers South Los Angeles. She can health information, food, and rent sup- life. That’s what we do.” fessional development. Bigs and littles tion.com. be reached at [email protected]. plements. Some of the children that participate then meet one-on-one with each other “The organization survived through in the program are in the foster care sys- for follow-up discussions. Community colleges play vital role in minority communities

sociate dean of health sciences at nurse at Captain James A. Lovell state’s African-American popula- By Janice Hayes Kyser Santa Monica College, says that Federal Health Care Center, 35 tion touting the opportunities and Contributing Writer while he agrees with the study’s miles north of his hometown of support available at community findings, it’s time to move from Chicago. “I am reaching back colleges throughout California. LOS ANGELES — A recent research to redesigning the sys- and trying to encourage others to According to Chavez, last June study conducted by the Los Ange- tem. Currently, Williams says de- explore the health care field and the Chancellor’s Office released a les Economic Development Com- spite the diversity of L.A. and the that is what we all have to do. We plan to actively strategize and take mission (LAEDC) examining the nation, 85% of the nurses in the have to reach out early, often and action against structural racism disparities in education and career country are white. He says diver- engage business and academia to throughout the system through a opportunities for people of color sifying the health care workforce make sure we have health care six-point Call to Action that in- in the Los Angeles region con- will improve the health and well- professionals who look like the cluded conducting audits about cludes that community colleges being of people of color and the population they are serving.” the climate on campus and in the can and must play a vital role in country as a whole. Williams says Santa Monica classroom. closing the educational attainment “There is so much power in College’s Health Science division The report urged colleges and opportunity gap by partnering giving students the opportunity to continues to work with a number to engage and support on- and with local industry and creating work with people and learn from of local entities including the VA off-campus programs, organi- mentorships for people of color by people who look like them and Greater Los Angeles Healthcare zations and individuals to help people of color. who are saying to them yes you System, churches and local school cultivate an environment of in- “We sit on a ton of data that can, you can stand next to me, not districts to expose more Black and clusion for students so they can confirms the inequities and the behind me,” Williams said. brown candidates to careers in succeed. For years, Chavez says question is how do we employ Williams knows that power health care. the Chancellor’s Office has col- that data to make a difference, firsthand. As one of nine children Jamecca Marshall, director of laborated with local institutions “said Jessica Ku Kim, vice pres- of a single mother growing up programs for the Los Angeles Ur- to help raise awareness about ident of economic and work- in New Orleans, he has lived the ban League, applauds Williams’ the community colleges through force development and leader of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti kicks off the Los Angeles College Promise challenges many people of color efforts, saying that mentoring community-based outreach and LAEDC’s Center for a Competi- program in September 2020. The program allows many Los Angeles com- face. students of color and formulat- partnerships with community and tive Workforce, which conducted munity college to get two years of tuition-free college at Los Angeles’ nine community colleges. The immediate past president ing partnerships with community faith-based organizations through- the study. of the National Black Nurses organizations should be standard out the state. “One important way to close Courtesy photo Association says he wouldn’t be operating procedure. While the Urban League’s the gap is to meet people where where he is today without the sup- “There are a lot of things that Marshall commends the efforts, they are by exposing them to peo- videos, storytelling, an extensive of the region’s economic offer- port of mentors who look like him. are happening, we are all work- she says a mandate, not a recom- ple who look like them, sound like digital library of informational ings. For example, according to He also has mentored many ing harder, but we need to work mendation is what will make a them and understand their story. interviews, as well as data-driv- the report, people of color are woe- Black and brown individuals along smarter,” Marshall said. “We can’t meaningful difference for Black Our outreach has to be real and en, personalized education and fully underrepresented in some of the way. One of the recipients of keep doing things one off. It has and brown residents of Los An- representative. If people don’t see resource recommendations to fa- the fastest growing segments of his knowledge and experience is to be systemized, organized and geles. themselves, the message is not go- cilitate the dissemination of all the the economy such as construction, Michael Simmons, a nurse Wil- intentional.” “One thing is clear,” Marshall ing to resonate. They need relat- kinds of knowledge Ku Kim says business services and health care liams met through the college’s One strategy Marshall would said. “If we really want to close able role models.” is crucial for successful career de- and when they are represented, partnership with the VA Greater like to see community colleges the gap, we have to work together Ku Kim points to Gladeo.org, velopment. they are often paid less. Los Angeles Healthcare System. employ is to set up satellite re- and we have to get creative. We an online resource that features Although the region that en- Part of the solution, the study Simmons says the insights, con- cruiting stations in Black and can’t keep doing things the way culturally relevant information compasses Los Angeles and Or- concluded, is stronger alliances tacts and support he received from brown communities. we have been.” and real and relatable stories with ange counties is home to an ex- between business and community Williams helped him to expand Rafael Chavez, spokesperson For more information or to the goal of creating a more inclu- tremely diverse employment base, colleges to provide opportunities his goals and reach higher. for the Chancellor’s Office of read the full LAEDC report visit sive, equitable and prepared work- the report found that persistent that will create a strong pipeline “He showed me that there was the Community Colleges of Cal- the webpage at: https://competi- force. inequality hinders the ability for into these sectors of the economy. no limit to my potential,” said ifornia, said last week the office tiveworkforce.la/race-and-ethnic- The Gladeo platform uses every worker to take advantage Eric J. Williams, interim as- Simmons, who is now the chief began a targeted outreach to the ity/. Job fair results in 200 new jobs for South L.A. residents tween City Councilman Mar- Job seekers who attended the nership with Council District 8, “The successful job fair that Harris-Dawson said the coro- Wave Staff Report queece Harris-Dawson’s office, fair applied and interviewed for which allowed us to host a suc- resulted in the hiring of 233 An- navirus pandemic has devastated Legends, Contemporary Ser- thousands of open positions in cessful job fair and bring ample gelenos for various positions the economy, resulting in strug- CRENSHAW — A job fair vices Corporation, the Baldwin retail, culinary, concessions and opportunities to our local com- with Contemporary Services gling businesses and high un- designed to match up residents of Hills Crenshaw Plaza and the security. munity,” said Quintin E. Primo Corporation and to work at the employment rates. Now that the South Los Angeles with employ- West Adams Worksource Center. Many were encouraged prior III, chairman and chief execu- SoFi Stadium is a testament to state has fully reopened, the need ers affiliated with SoFi Stadium “I know how difficult it can to the fair to register in advance tive of Capri Investment Group, our strong partnership,” said to access stable employment re- in Inglewood resulted in more be to find a job during this cri- for specific interview slots. which operates the mall. “As Mike Watanabe, president and mains high. than 200 people getting hired sis,” Harris-Dawson said. “I Many of those were hired on the we begin our return to a normal CEO of the Asian American Drug He said it is his top to bring earlier this month. wanted to create an opportunity spot, Harris-Dawson said. More life — post-COVID — we hope Abuse Program that operates the economic stability to South Los The fair, held July 10 at the for a win for job seekers, through than 200 job seekers received of- events like this will help resi- West Adams WorkSource Center. Angeles and to continue to cre- Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, an event where they can apply fer letters at the fair. dents hardest hit by the pandemic “I look forward to similar collab- ate partnerships and bring quality was a collaborative effort be- and be hired the same day.” “We’re grateful for our part- get back on their feet.” orative efforts in the future.” jobs to the community. Inglewood/Hawthorne/Gardena/Lawndale Wave • Southwest Wave/Southwest Topics/Angeles Mesa & Tribune • Central News/Southside Journal/Compton/Carson/Wilmington Wave WAVE PUBLICATIONS Thursday, July 22, 2021 5 Smiley returns to broadcasting with KBLA Talk 1580 cal commentator DL Hughley, “Los Angeles is the flagship By Shirley Hawkins whose “The DL Hughley After- station,” he said, adding there Contributing Writer noon Show” is heard around the are a number of Black populated country and can now be heard in cities that lack a Black talk show SOUTH LOS ANGELES Los Angeles on KBLA Talk 1580 radio station. — It’s only been on the air for from 2 to 4 p.m. “The plan is to buy and lease a month, but already the buzz is Other shows airing on KBLA other networks across the country building for KBLA Talk 1580, 1580 include “Middays With Dan- that will take our programming,” the Los Angeles radio station that ny Morrison” Monday through Smiley said. “We have already made its debut on Juneteenth, Friday from noon to 2 p.m., “Let’s talked to investors and calls to launched by media personality, Get Intimate with Dr. Jeshana syndicate KBLA 1580 are already author and philanthropist Tavis Johnson” Monday through Friday pouring in.” Smiley. from 7 to 9 p.m., and “Don Am- Smiley, who said he was good After almost four years off iche vs. Everybody with Crysta friends with the late musician the air, Smiley is back on the and Kiara” Monday through Fri- Prince, said that the artist passed airwaves with the only 24-hour, day from 9 p.m. to midnight. on some lifelong valuable advice. seven-days-a-week Black-owned “The Best of KBLA Talk “Remember when Prince and operated talk radio station in 1580” runs each night from mid- scrawled the word ‘slave’ across Southern California. night to 6 a.m. Weekends are an- his face?” Smiley asked. “That’s “We have never had talk radio chored by Black Lives Matters’ because Prince didn’t own any of that is Black-owned in Los Ange- “This Is Not A Drill,” featuring the masters of his own music. He les,” Smiley said. “The line in talk co-founder Melina Abdullah said to me, ‘Ownership is every- radio has always been all day, all along with “The Best of State of thing. Make sure you own all the night, all white.” the Black Union,” heard exclu- copyrights to your work.’ Smiley held a media luncheon sively on KBLA. “I took that to heart and I have July 15 to brief those in atten- “There’s nothing like word of made certain that I own all of my dance about updates on the sta- mouth,” said Smiley, who added material,” Smiley said. tion, which he said is already be- Tavis Smiley addresses the local media July 15. The owner of radio station KBLA 1580, Smiley has introduced a 24- that local listeners have been tun- Smiley said that being off the coming a powerhouse after being hour talk radio station geared toward the Black community. ing in to the station at a rapid rate air for four years due to allega- on the air for a month. while listeners across the country tions of sexual misconduct that The former PBS host, who Courtesy photo have been tuning into the station resulted in PBS taking his show calls his new station “unapolo- by downloading the KBLA Talk off the air was one of the tough- getically progressive,” said the 1580 app. est periods in his life. During his station carries 50,000 watts of of talented radio hosts, he said he a.m. Monday through Friday. want to congratulate my pal Tavis Smiley is optimistic about the four-year absence, Smiley said he broadcasting power with a reach hoped listeners will be captivated Some were surprised when Smiley.’ There’s no competition station’s chances and said that he went into a period of introspection of 12 million people in its cover- by the round-the-clock stimulat- DiPrima joined KBLA after 16 between me and Stevie. There is is in it for the long run. and was angered and appalled age area. The station will not only ing talk. years at 102.3 KJLH-FM. But room for two radio stations.” “What makes the venture to hear about the rash of police cover local news, but national and Award-winning radio host Smiley said there are no hard DiPrima is followed by Smi- unique is that it is not about me, shootings that were killing Black international news as well. Dominique DiPrima, who after 16 feelings with KJLH’s owner Ste- ley, whose “Tavis Smiley” show it’s not a Tavis Smiley project men across the country. And with a provocative lineup years at radio free 102.3 KJLH- vie Wonder, adding that KJLH is airs from 9 a.m. to noon. because I have a great team on “They’re covering us now FM, is now the host of KBLA’s primarily a music station while Comedian Alonzo Bodden board carrying the load,” he said. because we are in the streets, but morning drive time show “First KBLA 1580 is 24-hour talk radio. brings his commentary to KBLA “It’s about the community having what happens when we’re not Shirley Hawkins is a free- Things First. DiPrima made histo- “Stevie and I have been Talk 1580 with his own show, lance reporter for Wave News- a platform and we’re definitely off in the streets anymore and folks ry by becoming the only African friends for years,” Smiley said. “I “Alonzo Bodden: Who’s Paying to a good start.” supporting us have dissipated?” papers. She can be reached at American woman in Los Angeles felt our friendship would be over Attention?” [email protected]. Smiley has plans to expand Smiley reflected. “[Cops] are not to host her own commercial talk once DiPrima joined KBLA, but Listeners also can call in KBLA to other cities as well. going to stop killing us.” radio show, which airs from 6 to 9 Stevie got on the air and said, ‘I to chat with comic and politi- Local teens accepted into prestigious golf caddie academy “The ultimate reward is a tance of a genuine human con- 2012. “I would absolutely recom- golf course.” By 2UrbanGirls chance to earn a full housing and nection and being an out-going The ladies give the program mend other students to join the Caddie Academy participants Contributing Writer tuition Evans Scholarship to col- person,” Harris said. “Being from high remarks and encourage oth- Caddie Academy because of the are chosen during their freshman lege,” he added. L.A. and coming so far to Chica- er girls to consider applying. things they would learn, the ex- year of high school, based on ac- INGLEWOOD — The West- Among the summer partici- go, I have learned how important “I would definitely recom- perience they would have during ademics, demonstrated financial ern Golf Association’s Caddie pants are three students from St. it is to make yourself known and mend the WGA Caddie Academy the summer, and the idea of be- need and promising leadership Academy is returning for its 10th Mary’s Academy, in Inglewood. to not hesitate under pressure. to other students because it gives ing out of their comfort zone,” and character. summer, providing a select group London Harris, Angelina Her- “While caddying, I learned someone the opportunity to con- said Sanchez, 16. “It is a way to The Caddie Academy is fund- of under-resourced students from nandez and Idaly Sanchez are so much about a golfer during nect with others nationwide while strengthen your own character as ed by the Souder family. Pro- across the nation the opportunity joining other teens at this year’s a short period of time. That is earning money,” Harris said. “It a person and a way to gain expe- ceeds from the women’s invita- to caddie at golf clubs along Chi- academy and they are excited to something truly amazing because is also a great opportunity for col- rience in a whole new environ- tional golf event also benefit the cago’s North Shore. be participating in person this I could not experience that any- lege and beyond.” ment within the dorms and on the program. High school students will cad- summer. where else. This is attributed to die daily for seven weeks at one “I joined the program during the fact that I caddie every day.” of 13 participating clubs, while summer 2020 and my first year Through the Caddie Acade- living at Woodlands Academy of was online, but this year I get to my, students have the chance to the Sacred Heart in Lake Forest, experience caddying firsthand at earn money, meet role models Illinois. In addition, 27 female Conway Farms in Lake Forest, and learn valuable life lessons on students will participate in the Illinois,” said Hernandez, 16. “I the golf course. After successful- summer program virtually. like the program because it gives ly completing three summers of “The Caddie Academy pro- me an opportunity to meet other the program, they become eligi- vides a unique opportunity for girls my age that I never would ble to apply for the Evans Schol- hard-working young women and never have the chance of meet- arship, a full tuition and housing men to be introduced to the game ing. I also gain job experience college scholarship. Participants of golf through caddying,” said and understand the value of hard come from economically un- WGA Chairman Kevin Buggy. work.” der-resourced backgrounds, and “Along the way, they learn plenty The participants are not only more than 90% are minorities. of important life lessons, includ- excited about earning money To date, more than 90 gradu- ing perseverance, dedication and during the summer, but also enjoy ates of the Caddie Academy have communication and money man- learning much needed life skills. been awarded the Evans Scholar- agement skills. “I have learned the impor- ships since the program began in

Angelina Hernandez Idaly Sanchez London Harris Foster Farms workers threaten strike

Oscar Ruiz, the union repre- Lou Villalvazo, secretary-trea- From City News Service sentative for the Compton facil- surer of Local 630. “It is outra- ity, told City News Service that COMPTON — Nearly 250 geous how the Foster family is negotiations are continuing, and employees at the Foster Farms’ treating its frontline employees. the union will re-evaluate wheth- Many of them are women of col- poultry plant here are preparing er to go on strike based on what for a possible strike after reject- or with families and young chil- happens over the next couple of dren who have loyally worked ing the company’s latest contract days. proposal, union officials said there for 20 or 30 years. Ruiz said the main issue is It’s also unconscionable that July 20. medical costs. The union says The workers, represented Foster Farms is trying to force production, sanitation, ware- workers to accept a health care by Teamsters Local 630, voted house and maintenance workers plan that could easily bankrupt overwhelmingly against the offer — approximately 70% of whom their families. These are our July 18. According to the union, are Latina and Black women the workers’ contract with one of — voted “nearly unanimously neighbors and community mem- the largest poultry producers on against a contract proposal that bers who came to work through- the West Coast expired June 14, would shift thousands of dollars out the pandemic to keep Cali- 2020, and they are working un- of health care costs onto them.” fornians fed.” der an extension agreement that Attempts to reach Foster Foster Farms is headquar- can be terminated with seven Farms for comment were not im- tered in Livingston, California, days notice by either party. mediately successful. but has facilities throughout the The sides have met 18 times “Foster Farms makes billions West Coast and some on the East since then, mostly via Zoom but every year; it is the hard work of Coast. in person for the three most re- our members that makes the Fos- Its Compton plant is located cent sessions. ter family very wealthy,’’ said at 1805 N. Santa Fe Ave. 6 Thursday, July 22, 2021 Inglewood/Hawthorne/Gardena/Lawndale Wave • Southwest Wave/Southwest Topics/Angeles Mesa & Tribune • Central News/Southside Journal/Compton/Carson/Wilmington Wave LOS ANGELES WAVE OPINION More Blacks needed THE HUTCHINSON REPORT on school boards urging them to “take over” the By Julianne Malveaux schools by running for school Guest Columnist boards around the country. Rich Lowry, the National Re- Critical race theory asserts that view editor, wrote a piece, “The racism is woven into the very fab- Point of the Anti-CRT Fight ric of our nation’s institutions. This Should Be To Take Over the is not new information for those Schools.” What he means is to who have take over young people’s brains. studied how Lowry is smart enough to race affects know that the historical white- our economy, wash conservatives are attempting politics, edu- cannot withstand historical scru- cation, health tiny. So he and his conservative care and minions would instead inject their more. ideology into our schools, using Critical low-turnout, low-budget races to race theory is grab power. not an attempt Roland S. Martin deserves Malveaux to “blame” credit for lifting this. He has been white Ameri- looking at the damage school ca for its origins as much as it is boards do for years. He says, and a pedagogical approach to reality. Lowry echoes, the power school Through critical race theory, we boards have to choose book ven- can see the many ways that the un- dors, to shape the curriculum and even application of laws allowed to select teachers and trainers. envious white people to destroy The anti-critical race theory Tulsa’s Black Wall Street, colo- crowd would shut this down. But nizers to gentrify Black neighbor- President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris share a laugh at the White House. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson says the Republicans continue to we also shut ourselves down when attack Harris because they feel she could be the Democratic presidential nominee in 2024, should Biden not seek a second term. hoods, doctors to experiment on we get stuck at the top of the bal- Black people and more. lot. It is essential to choose a pres- Courtesy photo Critical race theory helps us ident and vice president, a senator understand how California stole and congressional representative, parts of Mexico, Chinese peo- and it is equally important to se- ple were imported here (without lect a zoning commissioner or a wives or families) to build rail- school board member. The GOP watchword on Harris is attack roads, and how our Constitution Lowry’s piece makes it clear one aim. That’s to take back the The GOP will exaggerate a significant number of voters say defined black folks as fractions of By Earl Ofari Hutchinson White House in 2024. and magnify Harris’s vulnerabil- they have reservations about a and makes it plain. He says that Contributing Columnist people. “education is too important to be The first reason Harris is a ities at every turn no matter how woman president. Attorney and professor Der- left to educators.” He wants rabid prime target is Biden. He’s a tough small, trivial and just downright Donald Trump exploited that t started almost the instant that nut for the Republicans to crack. silly they are. Republicans, for sentiment to the hilt. He was the rick Bell (1930-2011) wrote about (he didn’t say white, but I will) Democratic presidential can- the many ways our racist gendered He’s white, male, a very mature instance, made much about her biggest sexist, misogynist, female parents to run for school boards Ididate Joe Biden announced adult, from a border state, and has not touring the border and then abuser that ever sat in the White patriarch systematically oppressed and to use their passion to lock that California Sen. Kamala Har- a lot of Republican friends in the when she did go, beat up on her House. But he was still seen as Black people and others at the pe- knowledge out. ris was his pick for vice president riphery. He used both legal theory Senate from his long tenure there. for supposedly not doing anything brash, tough, and outspoken. So this is my plea to woke, in 2020. The So far, he hasn’t said or done to solve the problem. For many women, that seemed and fiction to amplify his points. progressive Black folk. Please run “it” was the much that will give the GOP at- Some dredge up the old to mark him as having the right Critical race theory has been for school board. There are tens of sniping, ru- tack squad much to flail at him charge that her presidential bid in stuff to be president. More than taught in our nation’s colleges thousands of Black women who mor monger- with. The attackers would have 2020 was largely a flop, that she 73 million voters still thought that and universities, and especially have retired from education. ing, and flat loads of ammunition to fire at was a poor campaigner and a can- about him in his losing bid for re- in our law schools, for decades. Would you please run for the out attacks on him if he had moved to dump the didate who had limited appeal to election. Millions of those voters Now white legislators are passing school board? There are young Harris. filibuster or to plop more liberal the general voting public. were women. laws in several states to outlaw its people of color who understand The Democratic friendly judges on the The comparison is oft made So far, Republican shots at teaching because it hits too close the flaws in the education that was knock on Supreme Court. to Barack Obama. Harris, unlike Harris haven’t done much harm. to home. delivered to them. her was that Biden has pretty much closed Obama, supposedly did not stir One June poll shows that her fa- she was the Much of this legislation Please run for school board. the door on either of these pos- any excitement among Black vorability rating is still high. perennial demonstrates how ignorant some There are entrepreneurs who de- sibilities. He’s generally gotten voters. The criticism from some But in the months ahead she of these legislators are. It also il- “angry Black high poll marks and his likability Blacks that during her stint as will have the hard, uphill task of cry the inadequate education that Hutchinson woman.” lustrates how heated the battle for generally remains high. Barring California attorney general she assuring millions in the gener- so many young people bring when This ancient fact and knowledge is. they apply for new jobs. any earth-shattering controversy, was too law and order, pro-police al voting public that she has the stereotype types Black women as the politically cautious image of comfy is cited. Her admirable re- experience and political savvy to Some think the South won the Please run for school board. bossy, loud, outspoken, domineer- Civil War, which they describe as Many of these posts can be won Biden is likely to remain intact. form record in office is ignored. handle the wheel of governing. ing and emotionally high strung. Harris is a far different story. Harris certainly broke barriers The GOP isn’t taking any the war of “northern aggression.” with a few hundred votes and a A parade of Republican offi- Though the statues are coming few thousand dollars. That points to the second reason in being the first female of Afri- chances on 2024. The vice presi- cials and candidates have snatched for targeting her. The speculation can American and Indian ancestry dent who could well be the Dem- down, there are still those who The right wing has its march- at that hit tag on Harris since she on the possibility that Biden may to bag the vice presidency. How- ocrat’s candidate for president in believe those statues were erect- ing orders. We need to have ours, assumed office. The latest is Ala- not be the Democrat’s presidential ever, the vice presidency is still 2024 will be under its harshest ed for heroism, not resistance to too. We can serve our communi- bama senatorial candidate Jessica candidate in 2024 continues non- largely viewed as a ceremonial, glare. The watchword on Harris equality. ties and our nation by standing Taylor, who vented her spleen on stop. take the back seat to power post, will be attack and attack hard now And every time you see a up for knowledge. Please run for Harris in a series of campaign ads. His age and questions about to the president. The other Har- just in case it’s her and not Biden Confederate flag flying, you must school board. The hit job on Harris is more possible health challenges fuel the ris vulnerability is the same one in 2024. know that those stars and bars than simply a case of Republicans talk about 2024. Biden has repeat- the GOP played on to tar Hillary Earl Ofari Hutchinson is were only added to state flags af- Julianne Malveaux is an playing the subtle gender and edly made clear that he intends Clinton. an author and political analyst. ter Brown V. Board of Education economist, author and dean of race card to pick at her. Though a to seek reelection and intends to Strong, tough, decisive, and, His latest book is “Bring Back became law, and white southern- the College of Ethnic Studies at strong dose of both underlays the serve two full terms. yes, aggressive, are the exact the Poll Tax! — The GOP War ers wanted to communicate their Cal State Los Angeles. She also attacks. This hasn’t stopped the spec- qualities that voters and millions on Voting Rights” (Middle Pas- allegiance to racism. is president of PUSH Excel, the No, Harris will be the Re- ulation about his running again. of Americans want and expect sage Press). He is the host of the The legislators who oppose education arm of the Rainbow publicans perennial whipping And more importantly for the in their leaders. For many, that weekly Hutchinson Report on critical race theory also oppose PUSH Coalition. 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Critical race theory has been taught in our nation’s Voter suppression is attack on democracy colleges and universities, and especially in our law schools, for decades. We urged President Biden to By Marc H. Morial put the full moral prestige and Guest Columnist The courts are used to undercut the Voting Rights the power of the presidency be- hind voting rights, to help frame “The 21st century Jim Crow Act, all to subvert the democratic process and the debate for the American peo- assault is real. It’s unrelenting, overturn the will of the people. ple. As a candidate, he talked and we’re going to challenge it about the soul of the nation. No vigorously. While this broad as- 3731 Wilshire Blvd., Suite #840 - Los Angeles, CA 90010 issue cuts to the soul of the na- sault against voting rights is not sues of racial justice. Hewitt, president and executive tion more than voting rights. Phone (323) 602-5720 unprecedented, it’s taking on a A few days later, President director of the Lawyers’ Com- I was glad to hear President new and, literally, pernicious Biden delivered one of the most mittee for Civil Rights Under Advertising Sales (323) 602-5720 Biden and Vice President Harris forms. It’s no longer just about impassioned speeches of his Law; Sherrilyn Ifill, president reconfirm their determination to President & Publisher Pluria Marshall, Jr. who gets to vote or making it eas- presidency, echoing many of and director-counsel of the push for passage of the For the Vice President / Content & Audience Gregory J. Huskisson ier for eligible voters to vote. It’s the themes we discussed in our NAACP Legal Defense Fund; Managing Editor Don Wanlass People Act and the John Lewis about who gets to count the vote meeting. He alluded to our meet- Derrick Johnson, president and Production Manager Jorge Infante Voting Rights Advancement Act -- who gets to count whether or ing, reminding Americans of our CEO of the NAACP; and Rev. Circulation Director Feras Shamuon — two vital bills that would pro- not your vote counted at all. … commitment to “stay vigilant and Al Sharpton, president of the IT Director Johnathon Woods tect voting rights and the integri- It’s the most challenge these odious laws in National Action Network. Contributing Writers Earl Ofari Hutchinson ty of the elections process. dangerous the courts.” I was grateful for the op- Marissa Wells We also discussed the frus- John W. Davis threat to vot- I was proud that we pushed portunity to impress upon the trating delay in securing passage ing and the the president to address the is- president and vice president the sue, and we intend to continue urgency of confronting the wave of the George Floyd Justice in integrity of Policing Act, which is currently free and fair pushing. of anti-voter legislation that is Wave West Edition being negotiated in the Senate. Serving Baldwin Hills, Carson, Central Los Angeles, Compton, Crenshaw, elections in The National Urban League surging through state legisla- Days after the meeting, Sen. Tim Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, South Los Angeles, and Watts our history.” helped lead the meeting between tures. When we look at what is Scott of South Carolina, who is Vol. 86 • No. ?? — Pres- the White House and a group of happening in this nation, we Vol. 104 • No. 29 leading the negotiations for Sen- ident Joe leaders from eight legacy Black see an effort to impose a system ate Republicans, said he hopes Subscription by mail in the state of California, $106 per year. Biden civil rights organizations. of American apartheid on our Member of the California Publishers Association, California Free Press Association, Joining me were Melanie grand and glorious multicultural a police reform package is ap- National Association of Hispanic Publications, National Publishers Association. Last proved by the end of this month. Wave Publications reserves the right to approve or reject any and all copy and assumes week, I had Campbell, president and CEO of nation. no responsibility for errors not of its own making. For errors of its own making or any Morial We look forward to continu- the opportu- the National Coalition on Black State laws are used to sup- loss or losses sustained thereby, Wave Publications will not be responsible beyond the Civic Participation; Johnnetta press the vote, the filibuster ing the discussion and holding value of the actual space occupied by the item appearing in error. The Wave is not nity to meet with President Joe the president and vice president responsible for the return of unsolicited news releases or photographs. Biden and Vice President Kama- Cole, national chair and pres- process is used to obstruct con- ident of the National Council gressional oversight. The courts to their commitments. Copyright 2021, Wave Community, Inc. la Harris to discuss the appalling attack on democracy that is on- of Negro Women; Wade Hen- are used to undercut the Voting Marc H. Morial is the presi- going in state legislatures across derson, interim president of the Rights Act, all to subvert the dent and chief executive officer the country, as well as other is- Leadership Conference on Civ- democratic process and overturn il and Human Rights; Damon the will of the people. of the National Urban League. Inglewood/Hawthorne/Gardena/Lawndale Wave • Southwest Wave/Southwest Topics/Angeles Mesa & Tribune • Central News/Southside Journal/Compton/Carson/Wilmington Wave WAVE PUBLICATIONS Thursday, July 22, 2021 7 LOS ANGELES WAVE VOICES Stirring up ‘good and necessary trouble’ in Texas People Act, which would reverse By Ben Jealous many new voting restrictions and Guest Columnist includes a number of priorities specifically outlined by John Lew- ne year after the death of is during his lifetime, and the John the great civil rights icon Lewis Voting Rights Act, which OJohn Lewis, a group of would help prevent future voter Texas Democratic lawmakers is suppression efforts from taking ef- following Lewis’s lifelong call fect. Both are essential to protect for people to make “good trouble” democracy and voting rights. and “necessary trouble” to secure But right now Senate Repub- equality and justice for all. licans are using the filibuster to Congressional Democrats block the For the People Act, and should bring they could do the same to the Lew- the same lev- is Voting Rights Act. el of com- President Joe Biden has just mitment to made a strong speech in defense of resisting and voting rights. He denounced new overturning a voter suppression efforts. And he new wave of called for the Senate to pass the voting restric- For the People Act and the John tions that vot- Lewis Voting Rights Act. ing rights ac- I am grateful that President tivist Stacey Biden has called attention to the Abrams has urgent need for congressional Jealous labeled “Jim action. Now we need him to use Crow 2.0.” his leadership to get voting rights Here’s legislation through the Senate. why dozens of Texas lawmakers And if Republicans continue to were in Washington, D.C. last block it using a filibuster, he must week. work with Senate leaders to break Texas is the latest Republi- through that obstruction. can-run state where legislators and John Lewis nearly died in the the governor are trying to impose struggle to pass the national Vot- new voting restrictions — ban- ing Rights Act. He dedicated his ning drive-through and 24-hour career in Congress to defending it. early voting, restricting distribu- I am steeling myself for the tion of absentee ballots, imposing disgust I will feel when Repub- new voter identification provi- lican officials praise him on the sions — that they hope will make anniversary of his death at the it harder for Democrats to win U.S. Rep John Lewis, who died a year ago, was a legend of the civil rights movement, particularly when it came to voting rights. The U.S. Senate is currently debating the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, which would restore many of the provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that have been overturned by U.S. Su- same time they are undermining future elections. Their voter sup- preme Court decisions. the cause to which he devoted his pression laws are aimed at Black life. and brown voters and others more Courtesy photo Texas Democrats are honoring likely to support Democratic can- In Texas, Republicans control members present to conduct offi- voting restrictions into law, more That’s why the Texas legis- John Lewis by making good and didates. necessary trouble. It is time for the state House and Senate. And cial business, Democratic legisla- than 50 Democratic legislators left lators came to Washington, D.C. Republican officials are also Democrats in Washington, and trying to make former President hard-right Gov. Gregg Abbott is tors stopped the bill from passing the state. They brought an urgent message any Republicans committed more Donald Trump happy by giving eager to do Trump’s bidding. by walking out of the chamber. Gov. Abbott and Republi- to members of Congress: the only to country than party, to do the credibility to his false claims that Back in May, Texas Repub- But Gov. Abbott is so set on can Senate leaders have threat- way to protect voters from voter same. the 2020 election was stolen from licans tried to push their election getting his new voting law that he ened lawmakers with arrest to try suppression at the state level is to him. They’re using his lies about bill through the House just before ordered legislators to come back to force them to attend the session. pass national voting rights legisla- Ben Jealous serves as presi- “election fraud” and “election in- the close of the legislative ses- into session this month to push And he has said he will keep call- tion. dent of People For the American tegrity” to justify new restrictive sion. Because the Texas House is it through. To prevent the state’s ing special sessions until he gets The House of Representatives Way. He is a former president voting rules. required to have two-thirds of its Republicans from forcing new his way. has previously passed the For the and CEO of the NAACP. John Lewis, a founding father of American democracy John Lewis, with his quiet courage dented outpouring of protests for black By Jesse Jackson Sr. and his forceful moral vision, pulled lives, is so important. Guest Columnist Lewis was a leader, but he was more workhorse than people with him. Elected to Congress, Lewis has left us, but millions have he put Congress on his shoulders and picked up the baton that he once car- When John Lewis died July 17, show horse. Show horses preen to win the blue ribbon. tried by example and by organizing to ried, focused now on equal justice un- 2020, editorials and columns paid trib- make it better. der the law, and on ending the structur- ute to his leadership, his courage, his … Workhorses pull the wagon — and get the job done. He never stopped. He took joy in al racism that makes racial inequality moral example. The praise was well how far we had come. a pre-existing condition. May his ex- deserved. the Constitution. rights were expanded. Full American There was a direct line from that ample — his courage, his devotion of A broader con- Yet, in 1965, blacks still had no democracy was born. horrible Bloody Sunday in Selma to nonviolence and to a lifetime of mak- text helps under- right to vote. Their efforts to register John Lewis was a true hero, but he the election of an African American ing “good trouble” — help inform that stand his true con- and vote were routinely suppressed, of- did not act alone. As he would always president. Yet he knew we still have a struggle as it goes forward. tribution. ten violently throughout the South. The teach, he found his place in the civil long way to go. The democracy of 1787, where John Lewis was same was true for Latinos and Asian rights movement that had been build- No longer do we face separate and only white male landowners could born one of 10 chil- Americans. Young people could serve ing when he was a young child. unequal public facilities. Our right to vote, referencing blacks as three-fifths dren of a sharecrop- in the military but had no right to vote. Thurgood Marshall spearheaded vote is clear, even if efforts to suppress human, without regard for working per in Troy, Ala- At Selma, John Lewis walked with the legal strategy that ended with the it continue. But the final chapter of the class whites and women, was very in- bama. He should be amazing courage into mounted police Brown decision in the Supreme Court. civil rights movement — the effort to complete — it has no export value in remembered now as blocking the way. He was beaten badly Rosa Parks sat on that bus in Mont- achieve economic justice — has been the world today. one of the founding in the police riot that followed, fearing gomery, Alabama, and was arrested for frustrated. But the democracy of 1965, where fathers of American for his very life. That scene outraged ignoring white-only rules. Her cour- Today economic inequality is as blacks can vote, white women can vote Jackson democracy. a nation. age and sacrifice drew the Rev. Martin great as it was 60 years ago. We witness and serve on juries, Latinos and native When he led that Two weeks later, President Lyndon Luther King to the struggle in Mont- the structural racism that ends with Americans, 18 year olds, can vote on famous march across the Edmund Pet- Johnson pledged that “We shall over- gomery. King’s organizing drew the at- African Americans three times more college campuses, that Selma democ- tus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, in 1965, come” and introduced what became the tention of a young John Lewis in Troy, likely than whites to be infected by the racy is the envy of the world. America was not yet a full democracy. Voting Rights Act of 1965 into Con- Alabama. pandemic and two times more likely Let us cherish it. Yes, a brutal Civil War had been fought gress. That act outlawed discrimination Lewis was a leader, but he was more to die. We witness the entrenched dis- to end the scourge of slavery. Nearly a in the right to vote by race, color, or workhorse than show horse. Show crimination that ends in the police kill- The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is century later, the Supreme Court ruled language minority status. horses preen to win the blue ribbon and ing of George Floyd and many others. founder and president of the Rainbow in Brown v. Board that segregation — After that act, young people re- the applause of the crowd. Workhorses That’s why the Black Lives Matter Push Coalition. This piece was origi- legal apartheid — was a violation of ceived the right to vote. Women’s pull the wagon — and get the job done. movement, the extraordinary, unprece- nally published July 23, 2020. The lives of Black women and children also matter No other women have to en- We’ve concluded that it’s time to By E. Faye Williams dure being bombarded and bru- stop talking about it and move to Guest Columnist The United States was hypocritically established under a set of talized with such filthy language the next step. We must move to in their music. It’s long past the action that takes the profit out of While in the midst of pro- principles and laws …worthy, but impractical to implement. time to change that. those who pay to make that kind claiming Black Lives Matter, Bob Law, esteemed radio per- of music possible. (and I agree) I want to make it sonality and leader of the Nation- If you’re a parent, you must clear that all Black Lives Matter, the privacy of their consciences. 10 point program parallels the to really matter, we must re-ex- al Black Leadership Alliance, listen to the words used in what including Black women and chil- The real challenge for those safety and physical concerns for amine how we think of each oth- Kwabena Rasuli of Clear the your children are listening to. dren. It shouldn’t be necessary to of us dedicated to broadening the Black community of today’s er and how we treat each other. Airwaves and I have made every Identify the companies advertis- say that, but it is. the understanding of Black Lives movement. If Black lives are to really appeal possible to radio stations ing on the stations playing the To mat- Matter is changing the concept In the early 1990s, Dr. C. De- matter and we are to rise above that play the offending music, to offensive music and stop do- ter is to have from a slogan to a way of life. In Lores Tucker, founder of the Na- the common discord we see in the corporate thugs that finance radio ing business with them. Money value. There’s so doing, we develop the ethic of tional Congress of Black Women, daily intrigues of our nation, we stations playing the pornographic speaks louder than words. little doubt embracing actions and ideas that broadened those concerns with a must recalibrate how we value language that glorifies drugs, vi- We‘re in a period where that Black encourage and stimulate positive campaign against “gangsta rap,” each other and regard each other olent behavior, rape, murder, that we’re working hard to rescue our Lives Matter. growth in our communities. a campaign that addressed the with the respect we demand for disrespects Black women and children and heal the wounds of Thousands It means rejecting those ac- psychological destruction of our ourselves. have no regard for children. circumstance. All of us have a have demon- tions and ideas that produce no youth and persons unduly influ- It’s time for Black women to This garbage is pumped duty to cleanse and clear our air- strated their tangible positive outcomes in the enced by the media. bring back our complaint about into the minds of Black youth waves. support of lives of Black people — especial- Tucker understood that the being constantly bombarded with throughout the day. Many who that belief in ly Black women and children. information we feed our minds unspeakable terms in what some pay to keep the filth on the radio E. Faye Williams is national Williams streets across It could be said that in the is intrinsically linked to how our call music. Gangsta rap, when it in Black neighborhoods are in the president of the National Con- the nation 1960s, the Black Panther Par- reality is shaped and the conduct comes from Black men or Black fast-food industry that helps to gress of Black Women. This col- and, for unnumbered reasons, ty was a precursor to the Black we can be expected to exhibit in women, has no regard for Black damage the psyche of our youth, umn was originally published many more support that belief in Lives Matter movement. Their our daily lives. If Black lives are women or children. as well as damage their health. July 16, 2020. 8 Thursday, July 22, 2021 Inglewood/Hawthorne/Gardena/Lawndale Wave • Southwest Wave/Southwest Topics/Angeles Mesa & Tribune • Central News/Southside Journal/Compton/Carson/Wilmington Wave LOSSPORTS ANGELES WAVE After five years, Reshanda Gray finds WNBA home in Italy, two in Korea and one roster. By Sue Favor in Hungary. Besides earning a “You always know what Contributing Writer living as a professional athlete, you’re going to get with her,” Gray also worked diligently to veteran guard Sami Whitcomb ormer Washington High improve her game, taking advan- said. “It’s really hard to come to School standout Reshanda tage of any time back in L.A. to … a team where you don’t know Gray seems to have final- F work with a trainer. everyone personality-wise, and ly found a pro basketball home, Her work paid off two years bring positive energy and just get after several seasons of uncer- ago, as she played in every game along with everybody is a mas- tainty. for the Liberty, starting 10, and sive reflection of her.” The South L.A. native was averaging 5.2 points and 5.2 re- “On court, the word I think of signed by the WNBA’s New bounds per game. But in May when I think of her is toughness,” York Liberty July 1 for the rest 2020, as the WNBA’s season was Whitcomb added. “In every facet, of the season, after a couple of on hold due to the COVID pan- whether it’s rebounding, whether one-week stints on the roster as demic, the Liberty inexplicably it’s defense, whether it’s offense, a replacement player. She returns cut Gray — a move that she said she catches everything we throw to a franchise where she played threw her into a funk for a while. at her that’s in her vicinity. And the entire 2019 season. “I was big on my support sys- she just brings a toughness that, “It’s always great to feel tem and who I was around,” she honestly, I think we were missing wanted and I definitely feel said. “I had people who believed from top to bottom, and it’s real- wanted,” Gray said. “It’s a great in me so if I was down, someone ly contagious. It was really great group. I’ve always said ‘stay could pick me back up.” to get her back. The whole com- ready so you don’t have to get The Sparks came calling, ing in and coming out was diffi- ready.’ I think I did a great job of and Gray played in the WNBA’s cult, but she didn’t skip a beat, staying ready.” “bubble” in Florida. But she saw and that’s really special.” Gray didn’t receive any in- action in just 10 games, and aver- As a Washington General in vitation to training camps last aged 1.4 points and 2.8 rebounds high school, Gray was a City spring, despite playing for the per contest. Player of the Year, a McDonald’s L.A. Sparks during the 2020 sea- Seeing a place for herself in All-American, and she led the son. She signed a hardship con- the league this year required her team to a Marine League cham- tract with the Liberty prior to the to “dig deep” within herself. pionship as a junior. Her former season opener May 14, and im- “Faith played a big part — coach, Ricky Blackmon, said pressed in the two games that fol- what is meant for me won’t be Gray’s relentlessness as a pro is lowed with her defense, her paint missed by me,” Gray said. “I par for the course. presence and her energy. continued to workout, get treat- “I’m never surprised at her re- She was brought back three ment and act as if was in the siliency, because that’s who she’s weeks later and capped off three league, so when the opportunity been,” Blackmon said. “She has game appearances — which in- came, it would be a smooth tran- a tenacity about her that’s always cluded a trip to L.A. to play in sition for me.” been there. She’s never looked front of friends and family — Still, having to twice leave a as a setback as an ending. It’s al- with a 17-point outburst in a loss. New York team that she says is ways been in her to keep fighting Liberty general manager Jona- special was difficult. and moving forward.” than Kolb then cut a player the “Being in and out was play- Gray said she is working dai- franchise had for five years and ing with my emotions, and theirs ly to improve for the Liberty, signed Gray. She said she hadn’t too, because they felt comfort- because “there’s always another expected that. Reshanda Gray of the New York Liberty gets off a jump shot in a recent game. Gray, who attended Washington Pre- able with me,” Gray said. “Now level.” “Jonathan’s and my relation- paratory High School in South Los Angeles, is averaging 17.5 minutes a game for the Liberty this season, the most in they can have me for the rest of “I brought to the table what ship is always honest. Whether her five-year WNBA career. the season, which is great be- they asked of me,” Gray said. good or bad, it’s always honest,” Courtesy photo cause I love this team. They’re “And I feel like there’s another Gray said. “When I got the call a group of dope individuals, and door that I haven’t unlocked in from him telling me to come fornia, where she set several sin- Midway through her first sea- a training contract in 2018, and I’m excited.” myself, and I’m still looking for back, I felt like I’d worked so gle-game scoring records, helped son, she was traded to the Atlanta she was one of the last to be cut So far this season, Gray is the key to open that door.” hard for it.” guide the team to the Final Four Dream, where she also played the prior to the season. averaging 7.9 points and 4.2 The WNBA schedule is Gray’s successful fight to in her second year and was following year. In January 2017, During the winter, Gray did rebounds per game, while aver- paused for the Olympics, and get back into the WNBA, which named Pac-12 player of the year Gray was traded to the Connecti- what most players in the league aging 17.5 minutes. But just as will resume Aug. 15. only has 144 slots for players, as a senior, Gray was drafted by cut Sun and was cut in training do: She played overseas. important, her teammates say You can bet Gray will be is a testament to her resilience. the Minnesota Lynx in 2015. camp. The Liberty signed her to She suited up for two years she has added intangibles to the ready when the season resumes. After a successful career at Cali- Community organizations to receive Super Bowl legacy grants with job training and employ- the community as part of the Su- Wave Staff Report ment opportunities. per Bowl LVI Legacy Program. “We are so proud to be recog- “Thanks to our ChampionLA INGLEWOOD — The com- nized for the work PVJOBS has donors, the NFL Foundation, the mittee that will stage next Feb- done in connecting at-risk youth LA84 Foundation and the Play ruary’s Super Bowl with the and adults with new careers in Equity Fund, we were able to National Football league has the construction industry,” said identify the organizations that recognized 56 community and Mary Taylor, executive direc- will most benefit from this grant nonprofits organizations as part tor of PVJOBS. “Our partici- award and the exposure from of the official Super Bowl LVI pants literally helped build SoFi Super Bowl LVI, to further their Legacy Program. Stadium while rebuilding their missions.” Los Angeles Super Bowl own lives and we are incredibly “Each season, the NFL Foun- Host Committee hosted repre- thankful for partnerships like this dation looks to leave a lasting sentatives of the 56 organiza- that will enable us to amplify legacy in our Super Bowl host tions at SoFi Stadium where it our message and help even more city through the Super Bowl was announced that the organi- people in Los Angeles break the Legacy Grant program,” said zations would receive a $10,000 cycle of gangs, drugs and pover- Alexia Gallagher, NFL vice pres- grant, a professionally produced ty.” ident of philanthropy and execu- vignette-style video spotlighting Representatives of 56 Los Angeles County nonprofit community organizations gathered with officials from the Los “Major events like the Super tive director of NFL Foundation. the organization and public rec- Angeles Rams and the NFL for the announcement of the recipients of the Super Bowl LVI Legacy Program this year. Bowl leave a lasting legacy on “This season being no exception, ognition in the lead-up to the Su- Each organization will receive a $10,000 grant as part of the program. our communities through phil- we’re proud to partner with the per Bowl. anthropic programs that are fo- Los Angeles Super Bowl Host “The organizations recog- Courtesy photo cused on giving back to the host Committee to identify 56 deserv- nized here today embody the city,” said Kathryn Schloessman, ing nonprofits and provide them very best of what our city has her and Wasserman’s pitch to Stafford understands the im- part of this community.” president and CEO of the Los with funding, knowing that their to offer,” committee Chairman NFL owners five years ago on portance of using his visibili- One of the 56 organizations Angeles Sports & Entertainment great work and impact will be Casey Wasserman said during L.A. hosting Super Bowl LVI ty to set an example for others, honored was PVJOBS, an or- Commission. “We are proud to felt in the Los Angeles commu- the event. “And we’re thrilled to being about not only hosting a knowing that if people see him ganization that seeks to provide select these 56 organizations that nity long after Super Bowl LVI see them benefit from the Super game, “but the boundless possi- doing something positive out in at-risk youth, adults and veterans are doing tremendous work in is played.” Bowl’s far-reaching economic bilities that is Los Angeles,” as the community, it might inspire and philanthropic legacy.” well as the power of sport and them to do the same. Six of the 56 organizations Selected nonprofit organizations major sporting events “to make “I think the biggest thing for will receive a total grant award of our city better, one kid and one [my wife] Kelly and myself, The 56 organizations, listed, in alphabetical order, are: Kids in the Spotlight, Inc $50,000 to make an even bigger community at a time.” when we were trying to figure 2nd Call LA Conservation Corps impact in their community. The “Through the Champions out what we wanted to do in 40 Love Foundation Las Fotos Project additional grant awards will be Live Here Legacy Program, the Detroit, is we wanted to be pas- A New Way of Life Reentry Project Legacy LA Youth Development Corporation announced later this year. Los Angeles Sports and Enter- sionate about it,” Stafford said. Alliance for Children’s Rights Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice Each of the 56 organiza- tainment Commission and the “I feel like when you’re passion- Angel City Sports Los Angeles Walks tions were chosen by the Super Los Angeles Super Bowl Host ate about something, that’s when Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles Loving Hands Community Care, Inc. Bowl LVI Legacy Program from Committee is harnessing the tre- you do the best job. Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective Mar Vista Family Center throughout Los Angeles County mendous spotlight of the Super “It’s the easiest way to affect Black Cooperative Investment Fund Mental Health Advocacy Services by a public nomination process Bowl to recognize and elevate change when you really believe Brothers, Sons, Selves Coalition Miry’s List which called on Angelenos to the spirit of access and opportu- in what you’re doing. We’ll Business of Student Success Operation Progress LA nominate “the changemakers, in- CASA of Los Angeles nity that these 56 unsung hero or- search high and low to figure out Our Own Non Profit Inc. spiration leaders and those who Challenged Athletes Foundation ganizations bring to the families what we want to dive into, make Playa Vista Job Opportunities and Business Services embody the diversity of our re- College Match and the communities they serve,” sure we make an impact here.” PLUS ME Project gion.” Community Build Inc. Simril said. McVay said he recognizes the Project Blue Some of the 56 are focused Covenant House California Representatives from each importance of community from Project KnuckleHead on specific neighborhoods and Destination Crenshaw organization walked out onto his partnership with the LA84 Pukuu Cultural Community Services communities within the region, East Side Riders Bike Club the field as they were introduced Foundation and Play Equity Reading to Kids including South Los Angeles, Esperanza Community Housing Corporation by “Entertainment Tonight” co- Fund that began last August. Safe Place for Youth Inc Boyle Heights, Crenshaw, Ma- Food Forward host Kevin Frazier, who emceed “When you pour into people, School on Wheels rina Del Rey, Hollywood, In- Girls Inc. of Greater Los Angeles the event. After they took their it always comes back to you, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans glewood, Long Beach, Burbank, Harvest Home seats along the west sideline, but you always feel better about Hollenbeck Police Activities League Sisters of Watts Venice, Watts and Compton. Frazier welcomed Rams quarter- yourself,” McVay said. “Because Homeboy Industries Teen Line According to Renata Simril, back Matthew Stafford and head what a blessing it is to be able to I Have A Dream Foundation - Los Angeles The RightWay Foundation president and CEO of the LA84 coach Sean McVay to the stage to do what we do, and when you use InsideOUT Writers Urban Peace Institute Foundation, the selected orga- offer congratulations, discuss the it for the right reasons, just good Jenesse Center, Inc. Urban Scholar Academy nizations were drawn from than importance of community and feelings all around, and that’s Jovenes URBAN TXT: Teens Exploring Technology 400 nominees. talk about the upcoming season. what’s so special about being a Kedren Health Village for Vets Simril said she remembered Inglewood/Hawthorne/Gardena/Lawndale Wave • Southwest Wave/Southwest Topics/Angeles Mesa & Tribune • Central News/Southside Journal/Compton/Carson/Wilmington Wave WAVE PUBLICATIONS Thursday, July 22, 2021 9 ENTERTAINMENTLOS ANGELES WAVE New doc illuminates Bill T. Jones’ landmark work on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix and Eric By Bill Vaughan Clapton. 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Jones is the subject of a new documentary opening July 23 in theaters nationwide. ‘Can You Bring It: Bill T. en get tropical to look for love – only Tasty Jones and D-Man in the Waters’ looks into the creative process that went into his tour de force ballet in 1989 at the height of the AIDS epidemic. they have to pick from 24 men – half of which are “Nice Guys” with the oth- Courtesy photo ers conniving for money. “Jellystone!” Clips (HBO Max): Yogi Bear, Boo Boo, Magil- la Gorilla and an ensemble cast of Han- sky July 25 for The House Music Boat about an American football coach bring- “This piece was created when we na-Barbera characters return in this all Party. Joining him is Soulnic co-founder ing his positive outlook to a British soccer were dealing with a lot of death,” he said. new, reimagined take on these characters. and resident DJ Derrick Wize. Tickets team returns for a second season. “Secret “Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and “So creating this work was for us a way “Resort To Love” (Netflix): are at WavesandFrequencies.eventbrite. Celebrity Renovation” (CBS): NBA All- Alicia Keys D-Man in the Waters” brings to life the of dealing with grief, by finding the joy in produced this romantic comedy movie com … Star Chris Paul surprises his “Granny creative process of the renowned cho- the music this 16-year-old boy created.” starring as an aspiring Simultaneously, four-time Grammy and Pops” with a transformation of the Christina Milian reographer-dancer-director (“Fela!,” BRIGHT LIGHTS: The Black The- singer on a journey to find herself in par- winning country bluesman Keb’ Mo’ and Winston-Salem, North Carolina home “Spring Awakening”) in creating his tour atre Network, the nation’s premiere or- adise -- but what she actually finds is her ganization of artists, scholars, educators, The Brother Brothers perform at San they have lived in for 50 years. “Classic de force ballet which in 1989 gave phys- ex-fiance (Jay Pharoah), his new bride practitioners, students and theater lovers, Juan Capistrano’s The Coach House … Albums” (PBS): Tonight’s episode ex- ical manifestation to the fear, anger, grief (Christiani Pitts) and a hunky fling (Sin- BET+ and CBC series “The Porter” plores the story behind the fourth Queen and hope for salvation that the emerging announced its 35th annual conference, ). “The Boy Behind The Door” has landed Alfre Woodard (“See”) as album “A Night At The Opera.” qua Walls Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company (both “Access Granted: About Us, By Us, For (Shudder): A night of unimaginable ter- a cast member and executive produc- July 24 – “The Chi” (Showtime): partners at the time) felt as they were em- Us, Near Us,” July 28-Aug. 1. ror awaits twelve-year-old Bobby ( er. She’ll play a powerful 1920s brothel After a sliding season, last week’s “Love Lon- battled by the AIDS epidemic. The free virtual conference will offer of “This Is Us”) and his best owner in the “Harlem of the North” called Jones” episode marked a return to the nie Chavis As a group of young dancers in the an eclectic mix of performances, panels friend when they are abducted on their Black settlement in St. Antoine, Montreal heartstrings that made the show in the present re-interpret the work, they deepen and conversations, including marquee way home from school. … first place. “Gordon Ramsay: Unchart- their understanding of its power — ex- events featuring actor, director, play- “I can remember In Jason Momoa news, the “Aqua- ed” (NGC): “Michigan’s Yooper Cuisine” IN MEMORIUM: ploring what is at stake in their own lives wright and Tony Award winner Ruben so many times trying to beat box like you man” star has started filming the sequel July 27 – “The Haves And The Have in order to commit and perform it suc- Santiago-Hudson, poet/playwright and until my lips was sore& whenever we saw and will dye his hair blond for more syn- Nots” (OWN): Egypt Sherrod (HGTV’s cessfully. Black Arts Movement luminary Sonia each other your energy was always so full ergy with the hero’s original comics look. “Flipping Virgins” and “Property Vir- Through an extraordinary collage of Sanchez, acclaimed stage and screen di- of Life/Love/& Good Vibes Your impact He also just got an eight-episode order gins”) hosts this two-part “Final Cast interviews, archival material and unique- rector Charles Randolph-Wright, and in the culture Is 4EVER & you will NEV- BTN’s inaugural Student Monologue from HBO Max for a rock-climbing com- Reunion.” “In Their Own Words” (PBS): ly powerful cinematography, this lyrical ER be Forgotten Rest king.” – MISSY Competition. petition series to be called “The Climb” Take a riveting ride on the Chuck Ber- movie uses the story of this iconic dance ELLIOTT about BIZ MARKIE to illustrate the power of art and the tri- For more information, visit www. … ry train exploring the life, the legend, the Childish Gambino, aka Donald music, and the man who is regularly cred- umph of the human spirit. blacktheatrenetwork.org. As featured in the Los Angeles Wave Glover, Little Dragon, Michael Kiwa- ited as the father of rock and roll, through “[Directors Rosalynde LeBlanc and CLIPPETTES: The amazing Ledi- and Independent, Tasty Clips is one of nuka, Earthgang and Georgia Anne his family, fellow players and stars who Tom Hurwitz] succeeded in telescoping si Sings Nina Simone at the Hollywood the leading entertainment columns in Muldrow are among the artists covering were inspired. “American Masters” the story of ‘D-Man in the Waters’ into Bowl on July 24. She will perform the the nation, serving nearly one million Brittany Howard songs on the album (PBS): “Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the future,” Jones said. “I look forward to songbook from her PBS tribute special weekly readers. Bill Vaughan may be from the same stage where Simone her- “Jaime Reimagined,” out now. The Blues Away” dives into the career of the journey of this film. Because this film reached at [email protected], via TASTY QUIP: “It doesn’t make the famed guitarist, a pioneer of Chica- should not let people forget — you’re self sang so many times … Twitter @tastyclips, or Instagram @ sense to me why the folks at that particu- go’s West Side sound and major influence lucky in your life if you have one moment Also that evening Chance The Rap- tasty_clips. where you’re at once strong enough, per, Justin Bieber, Jaden Smith, Tori lar network — which I think we all know brave enough and resourceful enough to Amos, Chandler Moore and Kari Jobe who we mean — would want to kill their throw down and make something like unite for The Freedom Experience at the own viewers. Their viewers are older. ‘D-Man in the Waters’ come into being. brand new SoFi Stadium. Get the details Their viewers are more susceptible to “This work is not about anybody’s ep- at 1DayLA.com … COVID and I don’t understand what the Marla Gibbs receives idemic. It is about the dark spirit of what Meanwhile, Operation Comedy with point is of killing them.” – MSNBC host is happening in the world and how you Bill Burr, John Mayer, Bob Saget, Jeff JOY REID about anti-vaccination mes- push back against it.” Ross and more is at The Wiltern … saging from certain Fox News anchors to star on Walk of Fame Felix Mendelssohn’s soaring “Octet PBS’ landmark civil rights docuseries Stephen Colbert on “The Late Show” for Strings” propels the non-stop momen- “Eyes On The Prize” is now streaming TC ON TV: July 23 – “Olympic Sum- tum, sending the dancers hurling across on HBO Max with a new special “Eyes mer Games” (NBC): Watch the Daytime From City News Service the stage in a whirlwind of leaps, rolls On The Prize: Hallowed Ground” to pre- Opening Ceremony live. “Jolt” (Ama- and slides. miere in August from Oscar-nominated zon): Kate Beckinsale stars in this action HOLLYWOOD — Five-time Em- Jones has said that the fact that Men- filmmaker Sophia Nahil Allison … revenge drama with Laverne Cox, Susan my-nominated actress Marla Gibbs, best delssohn was just 16 years old when he Comic actor Deon Cole (“black-ish”) Sarandon, Stanley Tucci and Bobby known for portraying sassy maid Flor- composed the work resonated strongly brings his Disco Sunday Fellowship to Cannavale. “Ted Lasso” (AppleTV+): ence Johnston on “The Jeffersons,” re- with him. the decks in L.A. under the Long Beach The breakout Jason Sudeikis hit comedy ceived a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame July 20 in a ceremony that was ab- breviated when Gibbs appeared to suffer BOOK CORNER a bout of heat exhaustion. After about 15 minutes, Gibbs recov- ered and sat on a chair behind her new star as it was officially unveiled. She then New book chronicles family’s remained seated as she posed for photo- graphs with family and other celebrity guests. Legendary television producer Nor- road to success in Hollywood man Lear, who developed “The Jeffer- sons” as a spinoff from “All in the Fam- “I wanted to capture Boer said. ily,” and Tisha Campbell were among By Marissa Wells this experience and give “Until Tomorrow, Little those who spoke at the ceremony outside Contributing Writer our kids a written record of People” is intended for a the El Capitan Entertainment Centre Marla Gibbs their time in L.A. chasing universal audience and will on Hollywood Boulevard. Gibbs guest fter being bitten their dreams,” DeBoer said. provide laughter and enter- starred as a tough new housekeeper in a Following the cancellation of “The by the acting bug 1995 episode of the Fox comedy “Mar- Jeffersons,” Gibbs starred in the 1985-90 during a brush with “I figured it would be a tainment. A thought here and there, but “I just want readers to tin,” whose cast included Campbell. NBC comedy “227,” portraying a sharp- fame during a vacation, a it turned into a daily ritual.” laugh,” DeBoer said. “I Gibbs’ grandchildren and great-grand- tongued housewife living in an apartment family of four makes the de- building in northeast Washington, D.C. Inside the book, DeBoer want to be the reason they children witnessed the star being made cision to leave behind their and assisted on it, Hollywood Walk of Gibbs’ other television credits include invites readers into the lives escape their everyday world home in North Carolina for Fame producer Ana Martinez told City recurring roles on the NBC daytime dra- Los Angeles in pursuit of of his family as he shares and live in mine for a little News Service. ma “Passions” and the 1998 ABC/UPN the Hollywood dream. some of the obstacles they while, so they realize they Born Margaret Theresa Bradley in comedy “The Hughleys” and guest-star- That’s the basis for “Un- faced during their journey, are not the only crazy per- Chicago on June 14, 1931, Gibbs was a ring roles on “NCIS,” “The King of til To- including leaving the safety son or family out there.” divorced mother of three children who Queens” and “Touched by an Angel.” morrow, and security of their life in It’s the author’s hope was working as a reservations clerk for This year, Gibbs has appeared on the Little North Carolina, downsizing that after reading his book, and a consultant in the food United Airlines in Detroit when she was CBS comedy “Young Sheldon” and the People,” and more. Taking chances readers are inspired to “find industry. DeBoer and his transferred to Southern California in the Disney+ girls’ high school basketball se- by Matt and facing one’s dreams is the funny in their own family are based in Los An- early 1970s and decided to pursue an act- ries “Big Shot.” Gibbs’ other film credits include “The DeBoer. also highlighted. lives.” geles and North Carolina. ing career. She initially studied at the Watts- Visit,” “El Camino” and “Stanley’s Gig.” De- Writing a book has been “My whole perspec- For more information about a lifelong dream for the au- tive on life changed when based Mafundi Institute and Watts Writ- Gibbs sang and co-wrote the theme scribed the author, visit untiltomor- thor. I stopped being annoyed ers Workshop and appeared in several songs for “227” and “Checking In,” “The as a rowlp.com. “modern “I knew in the back and looked at events as plays in the Los Angeles area, including Jeffersons” spinoff that ran for four epi- sodes in 1981 in which Johnston was the Beverly of my mind that time was something I can turn into a “Medea,” “The Amen Corner” and “The Matt DeBoer executive housekeeper at a New York Hillbil- ticking to accomplish this funny story,” DeBoer said. “Until Tomorrow, Lit- Gingerbread Lady.” After minor roles in the films “Sweet City hotel. Gibbs released the CD “It’s lies meets goal and when we took this “It helped me deal with the tle People” is available for $14.99 via Amazon, Barnes Jesus, Preacherman” and “Black Belt Never Too Late” in 2006. Modern Family,” DeBoer’s trip, my creative juices just idiotic happenings of every- Gibbs also operated a jazz supper club and Noble, Goodreads, and Jones,” she was cast for “The Jeffersons,” book was birthed from De- flowed for some reason and day life.” which ran on CBS from 1975-85 and in South Los Angeles, Marla’s Mem- Boer and his family’s pur- writing became something In addition to being an other online bookselling brought her five consecutive best sup- ory Lane, in the 1980s and 1990s and suit of acting. I had to do every day,” De- author, DeBoer is an actor outlets. porting actress in a comedy series Emmy co-founded the Crossroads Theater and nominations from 1981-85. Acting school with her daughter Angela. 10 Thursday, July 22, 2021 Inglewood/Hawthorne/Gardena/Lawndale Wave • Southwest Wave/Southwest Topics/Angeles Mesa & Tribune • Central News/Southside Journal/Compton/Carson/Wilmington Wave Bomb squad personnel misjudged weight of explosives EXPLOSION from Page 1 Price said he was “infuriated” 28th St. It will serve as the desig- neighborhood in South L.A., by the findings that the bomb nated location where victims can they would not have detonated squad likely overloaded the truck connect with a wide range of ser- those explosives. with explosives. He called the vices, including opportunities to “We stand up, we are insis- error “by far one of the LAPD’s file a claim, obtain mental health tent, we say over and over: Chief largest blunders in recent history, and wellness referrals, as well as Moore must go.” which has further betrayed the other supportive services. The According to Moore, a pre- trust of our South L.A. commu- office is open weekdays from 3 liminary investigation by the nity.” to 6 p.m. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Moore insisted that bomb The Bureau of Alcohol, To- and Firearms and Explosives’ squad technicians were “operat- bacco and Firearms and Explo- National Response Team found ing with the best intentions” in a sives’ National Response Team that the bomb squad significant- stressful situation. But he said if responded to the scene on July ly underestimated, based on a mistakes were made in estimat- 2 and conducted a week-long visual assessment, the weight of ing the weight of explosive ma- investigation. It will formalize a explosive material that was being terial placed in the truck, “I will “cause and origin report” based loaded into the truck for detona- hold the appropriate individuals on its field work, 40 interviews tion. accountable.” with witnesses and personnel, The truck — which had been He said the bomb squad has forensic tests and evaluation of used 41 previous times over the already begun implementing damage and surveillance foot- last decade, including for three new procedures as a result of the age. The report will be sent to detonations in June — can safely explosion, including the required the National Center for Explo- contain the detonation of up to 15 presence of a commanding of- sive Training and Research for pounds of explosive materials for ficer during future detonations. review, and the LAPD expects to repeated use or up to 25 pounds The department will seek best have it in 30 days. for one-time use that would ren- practices from other departments Authorities have said about der the truck out-of-service in the to evaluate what other changes 32,000 pounds of fireworks were future. should be made, according to being stored at a home on East Bomb technicians followed Moore. 27th Street, where they were be- department protocols to limit City Attorney Mike Feuer ing sold. The home’s resident, handling of the explosive devices said July 20 that his office has re- Arturo Ceja III, 27, was charged and estimated the total amount of ceived 56 claims filed against the with illegally transporting tons explosive material being loaded city related to the explosion, and of explosives. He is set to be ar- into the truck at 16 1/2 pounds, The wreckage of a Los Angeles Police Department bomb squad truck after an estimated 42 pounds of explosives is addressing them within a day raigned Aug. 2. Moore said. The National Re- were detonated June 30 in a South Los Angeles neighborhood. Police Chief Michel Moore said July 19 that the bomb of their filing. Prosecutors said Ceja pur- squad significantly underestimated the weight of explosive material that was loaded into the truck for detonation. sponse Team’s physical weighing The city opened a resource chased most of the explosives of the materials found that the ac- Courtesy photo center July 19 to assist affected from a dealer in Pahrump, Ne- tual amount was 42 pounds. residents at the YMCA at 1006 E. vada. Prosecution expected to conclude case in Buck trial

BUCK from Page 1 July 2017 and Dean in January 2019. If heart beating rapidly. Gagnon admitted that he received case is proceeding first. including once when Buck paid for him convicted, each of the two charges carry “My head felt like it was going to $500 from the British tabloid for an in- According to Assistant U.S. Attor- to fly to Los Angeles from Iowa, and then 20-year mandatory minimum sentences. pop off,” he told the jury, adding that terview and expected to be paid a total ney Chelsea Norell, Buck’s alleged “rit- later for a plane ticket to Florida. Buck is additionally charged with he “felt death” coming upon him, but of $5,000 by the film company. ual” involved injecting men “over and Buck’s profile on the dating site not- knowingly enticing Moore to travel to “something in my head said get up.” Darden told the panel during open- over” with methamphetamine. ed he was “generous” and liked men’s Los Angeles to engage in prostitution. The witness said he left the apart- ing statements last week that his client She alleged in her opening statement “bulges,” Gagnon said, explaining that He also faces a second count of en- ment and went to a nearby store, where was unfairly “selected” for prosecution that even after Moore died, Buck “con- generous meant willing to pay for sex. ticing a different man to travel with the he purchased two knives and a Taser for unexplained reasons. Party and play, tinued to insist that his dates get as high “I liked drugs and needed money,” same intent; one count of knowingly electroshock weapon “for protection.” the attorney told the jury, is “conduct as possible,” and called Gagnon to the Gagnon told the jury. “He had the drugs and intentionally distributing meth- Asked by Buck’s attorney, Chris millions of people engage in.” stand to back up the allegation. already.” amphetamine; and one count of using Darden, why he went back to Buck’s The defense is also expected to Best known for being part of the Gagnon said he didn’t know at the his West Hollywood apartment for the apartment after the initial visit where he put forth evidence that both Dean and prosecution team in the murder trial time that a 26-year-old man, Gemmel purpose of distributing narcotics such was injected with meth, Gagnon said, Moore had underlying health problems of O.J. Simpson, Darden previous- Moore, had died of a drug overdose at as methamphetamine and the sedatives “I’m a drug addict. I needed the drugs that caused their deaths, not the drugs ly described Buck as an advocate for Buck’s apartment eight months earlier. A gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) and and the money. That’s why I went back.” they may have ingested in Buck’s pres- LGBTQ and Black civil rights, animal second man, 55-year-old Timothy Dean, clonazepam. Darden tried to suggest to the jury ence. rights and a supporter of Hillary Clinton would be found dead in the apartment Gagnon, testifying on the fifth day that Gagnon was a con man with a crim- Prosecutors contend Buck had a and Barack Obama. 10 months after Gagnon’s first visit. of Buck’s trial, told the jury that he had inal record who, after learning that Buck “fetish” for paying Black men he met Buck has been in custody at a down- Buck faces nine felony counts, in- never injected methamphetamine before was linked to the two deaths, “sold his online to smoke and shoot methamphet- town federal lockup since his arrest. cluding two counts of distribution of Buck insisted he try it. At one point, story” to the Daily Mail and a film pro- amine, sometimes to the point of uncon- The defense case is expected to be- controlled substances resulting in death, during his fourth visit to Buck’s apart- duction company which is making a sciousness. He also faces state charges gin July 22 and closing arguments could stemming from the deaths of Moore in ment, he said he lay down and felt his documentary on the Buck case. of running a drug den, but the federal take place July 23. Supervisors express frustration with homeless numbers

By Elizabeth Marcellino Contributing Writer “This crisis was decades in the making, and every year we are LOS ANGELES (CNS) — committed to making more progress in building the system that will The county Board of Supervi- sors expressed frustration over solve it.” the rising numbers of people — County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl living on the street while ap- proving $527.1 million in fund- ing for strategies to battle home- became available in July 2017, half-billion dollars in spending helped developers and service lessness in fiscal year 2021-22. the county’s homeless services approved include: providers leverage state and Despite the massive inflow system has placed nearly 67,000 • $150 million for 5,441 in- federal resources to create more of cash from Measure H and people in permanent housing terim housing beds, including than 120,000 affordable homes, dozens of carefully crafted ini- and nearly 90,000 people in in- emergency shelter beds as well a 4% increase from 2019 inven- tiatives that make up the coun- terim housing, though there is as various types of bridge hous- tory levels. Yet the same report ty’s Homeless Initiative, visible some double-counting of peo- ing with services geared toward concluded that the county needs encampments continue to grow ple who move from interim to specific needs. to add approximately 499,430 and the situation on the street permanent housing. • $132 million for permanent affordable homes to meet the remains dire. Project Roomkey and Proj- supportive housing, which lifts current demand among renter Supervisor Kathryn Barger ect Homekey, which placed people out of chronic homeless- households at or below 50% of highlighted one sobering sta- Supervisor Sheila Kuehl unhoused individuals in hotel ness and provides them with a the area median income. tistic, noting that 739 home- rooms with supportive services, rental subsidy and intensive “Homelessness is a deep- less people died in Los Angeles draw the whole city from the sor Hilda Solis abstained from showed the county’s ability to case management services. ly rooted and complex socie- County in the first six months of joint powers agreement of (the the vote, with Supervisor Shei- move at speed. • $89 million for rapid re- tal problem that was decades 2021. Los Angeles Homeless Services la Kuehl, Mitchell’s co-author, However, the board’s dis- housing, which enables clients in the making and cannot be That number, generated in Authority). Judge (David) Car- providing the only other vote in cussion highlighted a high lev- to quickly exit homelessness by fixed overnight, but Los Ange- response to Public Record Act ter is questioning our response favor. el of frustration as the county helping them pay rent and pro- les County is pulling out all the requests from a KNX Newsra- to Skid Row. Our own sheriff Barger said the proposal did rolls out program after program, vides them with supportive ser- stops to alleviate the crisis on dio reporter, amounts to a 20% is threatening to clear encamp- not go far enough and called for builds interim housing and cre- vices for a limited period. our streets,” said Cheri Todo- increase over 2020 deaths. ments,’’ she said. “The longer a complete overhaul. ates new supportive services • $39 million for street out- roff, interim executive director “This is a life-or-death situa- we take to solve this problem “I believe [the homeless au- capacity without being able to reach teams that aim to connect of the Homeless Initiative. tion, and it should encourage us humanely and compassionately, thority] is broken, and I believe stem the tide of homelessness. people living on the street with Hahn said she wanted to to act with urgency and a new the more likely people are to ... we need to seriously reconsid- An average of 207 people housing, health care, mental see a detailed reevaluation of sense of direction,” Barger said. turn to inhumane strategies.” er the structure of this agency,” exit homelessness every day in health treatment and other sup- what’s working and what isn’t. Efforts to count the home- Supervisor Holly Mitchell Barger said. “Putting a Band- Los Angeles County, but 227 portive services. That analysis, already in the less have been stymied by the had offered a motion seeking to Aid on something that needs more people fall into homeless- • $23 million for homeless works, is likely to come before pandemic and lockdown orders, establish a group of Los Ange- major surgery is a disservice.” ness during the same period, ac- prevention services, like rent the board in November, accord- but residents are growing in- les city and county officials to Barger said input from all cording to numbers tracked by subsidies, to help rent-bur- ing to Todoroff. creasingly vocal about massive rethink the structure of the Los 88 cities in Los Angeles Coun- the Homeless Initiative. dened, low-income families and More than 85% of the mon- encampments encroaching on Angeles Homeless Services Au- ty and the local Councils of “Every year, over the last individuals resolve crises that ey to fight homelessness comes public spaces countywide. thority, which manages funding Government was necessary to four years, we have dramati- would otherwise cause them to from Measure H, a quarter-cent Supervisor Janice Hahn said for nearly 100 service providers make a real difference, though cally scaled up the housing and lose their housing. sales tax approved by voters she was worried about residents countywide. Mitchell’s proposal did call services necessary to re-house A new program designed in 2017, and is supplemented and other jurisdictions losing Though the board agreed for a mechanism to engage the those who are experiencing to rapidly increase affordable by federal stimulus dollars and patience. more than a year ago to look councils of government. homelessness, and to end the in- housing incentivizes owners state grants, among other sourc- “I am particularly concerned at how the authority might be Kuehl pushed back against flow into homelessness caused of multifamily buildings to es. that more and more cities are more effectively structured and the idea that the increase in by skyrocketing rents and evic- rent out their entire properties Todoroff said making sure moving to enforce their an- a motion similar to Mitchell’s homelessness is the homeless tions,” Kuehl said. “This crisis to people experiencing home- current dollars are being used ti-camping laws, and there are was proposed to the Los Ange- authority’s fault and said more was decades in the making, and lessness and provides property effectively is critical, but said more calls to criminalize our les City Council by Councilman focus should be placed on what every year we are committed to management services. the county would need addition- homeless,” Hahn told her col- Mark Ridley-Thomas, Mitchell she sees as the root cause of making more progress in build- The California Housing al support from the federal and leagues. failed to garner the support of new homelessness — a lack of ing the system that will solve Partnership reports that by the state government to effectively “We have an L.A. City Coun- her colleagues. affordable housing. it.” end of 2020, L.A. County and meet the challenges posed by cil member that’s trying to with- Barger, Hahn and Supervi- Since Measure H revenue Highlights of the nearly local partner jurisdictions had homelessness in L.A. County. Inglewood/Hawthorne/Gardena/Lawndale Wave • Southwest Wave/Southwest Topics/Angeles Mesa & Tribune • Central News/Southside Journal/Compton/Carson/Wilmington Wave WAVE PUBLICATIONS Thursday, July 22, 2021 11 CLASSIFIEDLOS ANGELES WAVE To Place and Ad Call: L.A. Office (323) 602-5720

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WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER – HYDRAULIC & HYDROLOGIC MODELING LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES (LOS ANGELES) Job avail. for Water Resources Engineer – Hydraulic & Hydrologic Modeling (Los Angeles) w/ de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar of Identity form. August 9th, 2021 by 2:00 PM. Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. located in Los Angeles, CA. Responsible for performing hydrologic & a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los The filing of this statement does not of itself hydraulic analyses w/ variety of surface water modeling programs & tools, incl. custom program- requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The Applicant assumes full and sole responsibility ming & scripting, for public & private clients. Must have Master’s degree in Env., Civil, or Chem. de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de Business Name in violation of the rights of another for timely receipt of its SOQ and any other CIVIL lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de under Federal, State, or common law (See Section documents required to be submitted with the Eng. or related field; 1 yr. exp. as Env. or Civil Eng., Env. or Civil Eng. Research, or Teaching Asst. lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). SOQ, by the District. The District will have no for Env. or Civil Eng. students; 6 mos. exp. w/ statistical data analysis & visualization for water (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Original Filing responsibility for SOQ’s not submitted in a timely resources projects or research; 6 mos. exp. w/ programming languages incl. Python, incl. exp. w/ Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22/21 manner, no matter the reason. open-source data analysis & visualization libraries; 6 mos. exp. w/ mapping software & GIS ap- AMENDED SUMMONS ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o WWA-3486043# plications applicable to water resources projects or research; 6 mos. exp. w/ retrieving, analyzing (CITACION JUDICIAL) el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, INGLEWOOD/HAWTHORNE WAVE RFQ Documents, including instructions to & applying monitoring & remote sensing data to hydrologic modeling at watershed-scale; demon- CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los Applicants, will be available to Applicants No Later strated knowledge of hydrologic & hydraulic modeling tools incl. HEC-RAS & HEC-HMS; demon- 20STLC07794 costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre Than July 15th, 2021, at the: strated knowledge of numerical & computational methods incl. techniques for solving differential NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor equations; & demonstrated knowledge of applying systems modeling software (e.g. GoldSim). Alt. DEMANDADO): BRENT HOGAN, an individual, recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de Online Vendor Portal http://www.planetbids.com/ reqmts: Bachelor’s degree in Env., Civil, or Chem. Eng. or related field & 5 yrs’ of exp. as Env. or aka Brent Madden Hogan; and Does 1 through 10 arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=21372. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la Civil Eng., Env. or Civil Eng. Research, or Teaching Asst. for Env. or Civil Eng. students, plus same corte pueda desechar el caso. GOVERNMENT or special reqmts. listed above. Apply w/ resume by mail to: M. Krueger, Geosyntec Consultants, 900 ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE OF THE The name and address of the court is (El nombre Broken Sound Pkwy., Ste. 200, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Ref Job Code #101. No Recruiters AUTOMOBILE CLUB, an insurance exchange y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of (http://www.build-laccd.org/, Click on “register with NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may California, County of Los Angeles, 111 North Hill PlanetBids” link) decide against you without your being heard Street, Los Angeles, California 90012 LOS ANGELES COUNTY unless you respond within 30 days. Read the The name, address, and telephone number of METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION Non-Mandatory Pre SOQ Zoom Video information below. plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is AUTHORITY (LACMTA) Conference will be held on July 21st, 2021 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Todd F. Haines, Esq. (El nombre, la dirección y el INVITATION FOR BID at 10:00 AM access information included at the summons and legal papers are served on you número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, Online Vendor Portal. to file a written response at this court and have a o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): LACMTA will receive Bids/Proposals for MA77279 copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call Law Offices of Todd F. Haines, 30495 Canwood - 3-POINT BELT DRIVER SEAT ASSEMBLIES at Questions shall be directed to the Online Vendor will not protect you. Your written response must Street, Ste 100, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 818-597- the 9th Floor Receptionist Desk, Vendor/Contract Portal. be in proper legal form if you want the court to 2240 (420-977) Management Department, One Gateway Plaza, 7/22/21 hear your case. There may be a court form that DATE (Fecha): 05/25/2021 Los Angeles, CA 90012. WWA-3492572# you can use for your response. You can find these Sherri R. Carter Executive Officer/ Clerk of Court, SOUTHWEST WAVE court forms and more information at the California Clerk (Secretario), by D. Diaz, Deputy (Adjunto) A Pre-Bid conference will not be held. All Bids Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. (SEAL) must be submitted to LACMTA, and be filed at the ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29/21 reception desk, 9th floor, V/CM Department, on LOS ANGELES COUNTY courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the WWA-3488943# or before 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. SOUTHWEST WAVE August 12, 2021, at which time bids will be AUTHORITY (LACMTA) If you do not file your response on time, you may opened and publicly read. Bids received after the REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL lose the case by default, and your wages, money, above date and time may be rejected and returned and property may be taken without further warning unopened. Each Bid must be sealed and marked LACMTA will receive proposals for PS77608 - from the court. Bid No. MA77279. Joint Development On-Call Financial Advisor There are other legal requirements. You may want at the 9th Floor Receptionist Desk, Vendor/ to call an attorney right away. If you do not know For a copy of the Proposal/Bid specification Contract Management Department, One Gateway an attorney, you may want to call an attorney FICTITIOUS BUSINESS visit our Solicitation Page on our Vendor Portal Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012. referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, at https://business.metro.net or for further you may be eligible for free legal services from a NAMES information email Tanya Allen at allentm@metro. This project is a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) nonprofit legal services program. You can locate net. Set-Aside contract. To participate in this RFP, these nonprofit groups at the California Legal 7/22/21 proposers must be SBE certified with LACMTA Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), WWA-3493876# prior to proposal due date. For information on the the California Courts Online Self-Help Center FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT SOUTHWEST WAVE Set-Aside Program, visit: https://business.metro. (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting File No. 2021136116 net/VendorPortal/faces/home1/certifications. your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Place your All proposals must be submitted to LACMTA in The court has a statutory lien for waived fees THE BREAKFAST RUN CLUB, 116 WEST ELLIS Pre-Qualification Opportunity with LACCD and costs on any settlement or arbitration award AVENUE UNIT #3, INGLEWOOD, CA 90302 one of two ways, either (1) sealed envelopes by of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s County of LOS ANGELES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Los Angeles lien must be paid before the court will dismiss Registered owner(s): Community College District (“District”) invites mail or hand delivered to the address below, or the case. SHANDA SHEREE BARROW, 116 WEST ELLIS Constructability Review and Cost Estimating (2) electronically via email to [email protected]. All ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde AVENUE UNIT #3, INGLEWOOD, CA 90302; Firms to submit Statements of Qualification (SOQ) proposals must be received on or before 2:00 p.m. dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su State of Incorporation: CA for the following: Pacific Time on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. ad here contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información This business is conducted by an Individual Proposals received later than the above date and a continuación. The registrant(s) started doing business on N/A. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for District time will be rejected and returned to the proposer Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de I declare that all information in this statement Wide, Constructability Review and Cost unopened. Additionally, it is recommended that que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales is true and correct. (A registrant who declares Estimating Services, Multiple Award Task proposer’s email(s) are sent with a Delivery and para presentar una respuesta por escrito en as true any material matter pursuant to Section Order Contract (MATOC). Read receipt for their records. Lastly, proposers esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al 17913 of the Business and Professions code should send a verification email to the named demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a This procurement process will take place in two Contract Administrator of the RFP after the email no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed steps: the instant Request for Qualifications step submission(s) of proposal to [email protected]. The que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que one thousand dollars ($1,000)). (“RFQ”) (i.e., pre-qualification); and a subsequent verification email should indicate that a proposal procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que S/ SHANDA SHEREE BARROW, Owner Request for Task Order Proposal step (“RFTOP”). has been submitted by Vendor Name for RFP# on haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Upon receipt and evaluation of the Statements of X number of emails. respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de Los Angeles County on 06/17/2021. Qualifications (“SOQ’s”) submitted in response to la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of this RFQ, the SOQ’s will be scored and evaluated A Virtual Pre-Proposal conference will be held at de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement using the District’s Uniform System of Rating, 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Refer to en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la generally expires at the end of five years from and the Qualified Applicants will be identified. A solicitation for details. corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar the date on which it was filed in the office of the qualified firm will enter into Multiple Award Task la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision Order Contract. Thereafter, the District will publish For a copy of the Proposal/Bid specification corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days and issue a Request for Proposal only to the visit our Solicitation Page on our Vendor Portal de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, after any change in the facts set forth in the Firms who have pre-qualified. Only Pre-Qualified at https://business.metro.net or for further puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than Firms will be permitted to submit a proposal. information email Ni Paul at [email protected]. le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más a change in the residence address of a registered advertencia. owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement All Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/21 Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable must be filed before the expiration. Effective uploaded to the LACCD Planetbids vendor portal WWA-3489684# que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name by: SOUTHWEST WAVE conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit 12 Thursday, July 22, 2021 Inglewood/Hawthorne/Gardena/Lawndale Wave • Southwest Wave/Southwest Topics/Angeles Mesa & Tribune • Central News/Southside Journal/Compton/Carson/Wilmington Wave

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