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City and county elected officials, plus hundreds of Angelenos gathered at Los Angeles Southwest Col- lege on May 19 as Senator Kamala Harris continued her presidential campaign kickoff here in the south- land. Harris was joined by her local political sup- porters, including Council President Herb Wesson, assembly members Holly Mitchell, Steve Bradford, Councilman Curren Price, and California Secretary of State, Alex Padilla. Har- ris is billing herself as a “fearless” candidate who is for the people, and she said as president she will continue to fight for things like equal pay for women, environmental safety, liv- ing wages, better educa- tion and criminal justice reform.

“Today in America, ROBERT TORRENCE / SENTINEL women [who do the same 2020 U.S. presidential hopeful, Senator Kamala Harris work as men] make 80 cents on the dollar, Black gap as one of her priorities. ties,” she said. many teachers I’ve met the law,” someone shouted posing a federal invest- women make 61 cents, La- On Monday, Harris an- Education would also be who have to work two and from the crowd. ment in education. She tinas make 53 cents … and nounced her plan to hold a priority, Harris said. three jobs… how many Harris continued, also proposed changing this has got to end,” Har- corporations accountable “We are a society that who have to come out of “There are two people rais- the tax code in the U.S. ris told the cheering crowd for transparency. Corpora- pretends to care about edu- their own pocket to provide ing our children, parents “I’m proposing for during the rally, where she tions failing to help close cation.” school supplies.” and our teachers.” announced closing the pay the pay gap will face penal- “I cannot tell you how “That should be against Harris talked about pro- {See PRESIDENTIAL A-10}

speaker, made the an- looks from faculty and stu- nouncement while ad- dents alike. Then the grad- dressing nearly 400 uates broke into the big- graduating seniors of gest cheers of the morning the all-male historically and stood up, applauding. Black college in Atlanta. Morehouse said it is the Smith, who is Black, is the single largest gift to the founder and CEO of Vista college. Equity Partners, a private Though college of- equity firm that invests in ficials could not provide software, data, and tech- an estimate of the exact nology-driven companies. amount owed by the cur- “On behalf of the eight rent graduating class, stu-

STEVE SCHAEFER/ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION VIA AP generations of my fam- dents graduate with an Billionaire technology investor and philanthropist says ily that have been in this average debt of $30,000 he will provide grants to wipe out the student debt of the country, we’re gonna put to $40,000, said Terrance entire graduating class at Morehouse College -- anesti a little fuel in your bus,” L. Dixon, vice president of mated $40 million. the investor and philan- enrollment management. thropist told graduates in Smith, who received an By errin haineS whack nounced at their commence- his morning address. “This honorary doctorate from The Associated Press ment Sunday that he would is my class, 2019. And my Morehouse during the

pay off their student loans, family is making a grant ceremony, had already an- MODERN ROMANCE PHOTOGRAPHY A billionaire technology estimated at up to $40 mil- to eliminate their student nounced a $1.5 million gift investor stunned the entire lion. loans.” to the school. Gov. Newsom joins Ridley-Thomas, graduating class at More- Robert F. Smith, this The announcement im- Burke, and Mitchell at South L.A. rally house College when he an- year’s commencement mediately drew stunned {See SMITH A-8} (See FULL STORY A-7)

By Sentinel newS Service Lawsuit alleges Wal- sister Psykyssyanna Hart. greens put profits -over cus “We are alleging that tomer safety by selectively Walgreens, the largest phar- choosing stores that serve maceutical retailer in the Black and Latino custom- world, is responsible for the ers to place armed security tragic death of 21-year-old guards. Jonathan Hart,” said attor- During a Tuesday morn- ney Carl Douglas. “They ing press conference in are responsible even though Los Angeles, attorneys it’s clear that Donald Ciota representing the family of fired the fatal shot, striking Jonathan Hart announced a Jonathan once in the back Photos are courtesy of Douglas Hicks Law. wrongful death civil rights of the neck. Walgreens is Jonathan Hart lawsuit had been filed in Los responsible ,even though Angeles County Superior Donald Ciota was hired made to place profits over Court against Walgreens, Photos are courtesy of Douglas Hicks Law. by American Protection safety. Walgreens owns American Protection Group, The family of Jonathan Hart announces that a Group, which was hired by and operates more than S.E.B. Security Services, wrongful death civil rights lawsuit against Walgreens S.E.B. Security Services. 9,500 retail stores in the and Donald Vincent Ciota and others. Walgreens is responsible United States. Over 640 II of Covina for the Dec. for the death of Jonathan retails stores in Califor- www.lasentinel.net 2, 2018 shooting death of was filed by Douglas Hicks rardi Keese on behalf of Hart because of the de- {See WALGREENS A-8} 21-year-old Hart. The suit Law with co-counsel, Gi- Hart’s estate and his twin spicable choices that they THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019

space - in my case, bira- a society.” Elaborating on the because he wanted us to cial space - and also be- Illustrating the sub-title “Brilliance” chapter, she know that there was no ing very aware of White- of “Affirmed,” Turner’s said, “I named it that be- room we could not be in, ness versus Blackness,” book contains a series of cause it was really impor- no situation we could not said Turner. lessons illuminated by tant for me to message that equally be in or deal with. The third dynamic in- episodes from her life as a the models of brilliance in I was affirmed very early fluencing Turner was the biracial person. Sections my life were Black, un- to know that I could be in trending media portrayal such as “Intention” out- apologetically, and it was the world and that carried of biracial people as navi- line her African American my father who gave that me throughout the world.” gating life without a care and Caucasian ancestry to me. The way that he did As for her goal for in the world – a portrait along with the racially dis- that is kind of unique and “”Affirmed,” Turner said, that Turner described as criminatory laws in place he made a lesson out of it.” “I wanted to write some- “unnerving.” to prevent unions like her Considering the book’s thing about my experience range of topics, Gladney and how we really could, inquired about the type of as a society, get to a place, person who would benefit not just healing in regards from “Affirmed.” Turn- to race and culture, but to er’s response was that any transformation and how adult would gain insight our differences, culturally about racial healing from and racially, could make reading her words. us better and transform us “There’s a lot that they as a society.” can learn from it whoever “Affirmed: Life Les- they are,” said Turner. sons in Racial Healing and

SABRA MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY “My White grandfather Transformation” is avail- Author, Sheli Turner and Sentinel Executive Editor, was very intentional about able at Amazon.com and Danny Bakewell, Jr. bringing my brother and other online bookstores. me everywhere with him By Cora JaCkson-Fossett dy Gladney, who moderated Staff Writer the gathering, opened by ask- ing Turner how “Affirmed” Being biracial isn’t the will help with improving great fun commercials and racial tensions, especially in ads portray. But, it’s not light of the increasing num- doom and gloom either. ber of multi-cultural fami- Rather it’s a journey filled lies. Turner replied that three with learning, loving and factors inspired her to write.

unique experiences as a child “First, there really is a SABRA MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY of a White mother and Black lens that biracial people Author, Sheli Turner and Wendy Gladney. father, growing up in the have, but it’s not exactly 1960s and 70s, emerging as spoken about. I think that “So, now we become parents had. an accomplished woman, all has to be more because our a marketing tool and I Chapters entitled “Iden- while traversing the world as narrative is just really not out think, in so many ways, tity” and “Awareness” not a mixed race person. there as much as it should be it’s so disrespectful to the only reveal her growing Such is the life that au- or could be yet. So in that person that actually has realization of the demands thor Sheli Turner recounts in respect, I put my story out to grow and survive these that a mixed marriage has “Affirmed: Life Lessons in there,” she explained. families,” insisted Turner. on family life, but also Racial Healing and Transfor- “The second reason is “I wanted to write some- highlight her father’s dili- mation.” As a book signing that you also don’t hear thing about my experi- gence in instilling Black hosted by the L.A. Sentinel many women’s perspec- ence and how we really pride in his children. The on May 15, Turner shared tive about race and culture could, as a society, get book continues with sev- some of her life experiences and the intersection of those to a place, not just heal- eral other lessons includ- she wrote about in hopes of things in terms of how, just ing in regards to race and ing “Compassion,” Forti- inspiring others to join her in being a woman of color, bi- culture, but to transfor- tude” and “Forgiveness,” healing the world “by eradi- racial or not, you have to mation and how our dif- which detail Turner’s de-

cating racism one person at a roll into your own agency ferences, culturally and termination to overcome SABRA MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY time.” and make decisions knowing racially, could make us race-based obstacles and Author, Sheli Turner and Urban League Noted entrepreneur Wen- that you have to navigate this better and transform us as succeed on her own merits. CEO, Michael Lawson

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BY STACY M. BROWN ports African American NNPA Newswire Men by providing need- Correspondent based scholarships to obtain undergraduate A social media post rec- degrees primarily from ognizing African American HBCUs. scholars has gone viral and It provides access to it’s all because of a Hip Hop career and persona mentor- legend. ing and increased cultural Joshua Williams posted education and social his status as a co-valedicto- responsibility by giving rian at historically Black you examples of how your Dillard University to Insta- lives should be lived. gram, saying that the Scholars also have achievement was thanks to included Justin Matthews the $50,000 scholarship he of Georgia; Deven Berry of received from the Hip Hop Las Vegas; and John Law- Sisters Network that son of Louisiana. “Hip Hop allowed him to jump-start Sisters Foundation has his college education and impacted my life tremen- gain a foothold into a suc- dously … not many are cessful career in journalism. COURTESY HIP HOP SISTERS NETWORK afforded the opportunities “College was nothing MC Lyte stands with scholarship recipients. that I have and I’m forever short of a red-carpet experi- grateful,” said Lawson, a ence for me,” Williams said. passion would later turn four years while maintain- a freelance photographer Price, Faith Evans and mass communications “Four years ago, I never into a profession that has ing a 4.0 GPA,” he said. has been featured in Bill- NNPA president and CEO major with a concentration imagined an undergraduate allowed me to photograph Since matriculating at board Magazine and he’s Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. in public relations. experience in which my 150-plus celebrities within Dillard, Williams’ work as received credentials to – the Hip Hop Sisters Net- “It is not only a scholar- cover such major events work is a non-profit foun- ship, but also a mentoring like the BET Awards and dation that promotes posi- program and they’re help- the Essence Music Festival. tive images of women of ing me every step of the IT’S YOUR BABY. “Each accomplishment ethnic diversity, bringing way to achieve my goals,” is generally hard to obtain leaders from the world of said Lawson, who minors AND YOUR as a freelance photographer hip-hop, the entertainment in Film and was a 2017 EXPERIENCE. – and even more so as a industry, and the corporate Summer Institute for full-time student,” world. Emerging Managers and Williams said. The foundation offers Leaders attendee at the “However, once I national and international University of California- received the MC Lyte support to women, men and Riverside. #EducateOURMen Schol- youth around the globe on “The first verse of MC arship to Dillard, I knew the topics of cultural issues, Lyte’s song ‘Dear John,’ that I was destined to have financial empowerment, provokes the thought of not a fulfilling college experi- health and wellness, men- being afraid to take the first ence that was beyond my torship and educational step to get where you want wildest dreams and I can- opportunities. to go,” said Berry, a com- not thank MC Lyte, Lynn MC Lyte said her vision puter science major. When you have a baby at Martin Luther King, Jr. Richardson and the Hip includes providing re- “I have to be fearless Community Hospital (MLKCH) you get a private Hop Sisters Foundation sources to support commu- when I approach a task that room and a family-friendly environment. enough for investing in me nity-based and grass roots I want to complete. Going and being one of my organizations that further to college is a big step that You also get an obstetrician/gynecologist strongest support systems,” the advancement of the I plan to take and it will (OB/GYN), an anesthesia team, and midwives he said. missions and goals set forth take a lot of strength for me who are at the hospital every day, 24 hours a to move beyond my com- day. Having a round-the-clock team makes it Founded by legendary by the organization. fort zone to do bigger and easier for us to understand your needs and hip hop pioneer MC Lyte The #EducateOurMen to make sure that you have the experience and a leadership team, is the signature Initiative of better things with my life,” you want. board of directors and the Hip Hop Sisters Foun- he said. advisory board that dation that supports and For more about the Log on to MLKCH.org to register for one includes Felicia Shaw, Dis- develops African American scholars and the Hip Hop of our monthly maternity tours. eree Clay, Alesha Renee, Men. Sisters Foundation, visit Jada Pinkett Smith, Kelly #EducateOurMen sup- http://hiphopsisters.org/ THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 16, 2017 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA • Homage to you Seba cussed the fundamental Limbiko Tembo, be- principles of a Kawaida loved sister and sacred educational practice. friend, esteemed and That is to say, the caring, honored teacher of the committed and compre- good, the right and the hensive teaching of the possible, on this your children in our school, the birthday, May 3, 6259. and the good you and all and beauty of just be- Limbiko Tembo School We pay homage and our other ancestors have together and reasoning ing together and sharing of African American pour libation to you, done shall never perish together and in this case, thoughts, hopes, memo- Culture: knowledge of Limbiko, saying the or pass away. to do this in celebration, ries and aspirations for the world; knowledge of Zulu praise poem of roy- This year in celebra- honor and pursuit of an our future, our people themselves in the world; al greeting. For you are tion of your life and expanded knowledge and the world. knowledge of how to royal in your righteous work, we held again our and understanding and We talked about you successfully engage the and loving service to our Annual Limbiko Tembo a rightful and effective in teaching and Thabiti world; and knowledge of people. And so, we say, Majadiliano on Educa- assertion in the interest in nursing, linking your how to direct their lives “Bayede, Nkosazana, tion. It is a continuing of human good and the lives and work as Afri- toward good and expan- homage to you royal one. conversation on educa- well-being of the world. cans, African women, sive ends. Bayede, wena omnyama tion as a life project and Always, we have a nurturers of our children, And we talked too about omuhle, homage to you, practice, on teaching our kikoa, our communal servants of our people, the Kawaida principles of you beautiful Black one. children in caring, cul- meal, with the majadilia- advocates of Kawaida nursing with which Thabiti Wena waphakati, you of turally rich, rewarding DR. MAULANA KARENGA no. For the sharing of and of Us, sisters of the did her work: respect for the center – in the cen- and excellent ways, and food in the context of Senut society, and your the dignity and rights of ter of your people and on defining, reaffirm- to you and called ma- celebration or simply coming into being on the persons and patients; be- in the center of our lives ing and expanding the jadiliano reflects notin the midst of com- same date, May 3. Also, neficent caring and avoid- and love. Wena woh- conception and criteria only our aim of a depth- ing together to share in we talked about each of ance of harm; responsibil- langa, you descendent of a Kawaida education. ful, comprehensive and various other ways is an your work in the context ity as responsiveness and of the original ones, the This year we celebrated engaging conversation, enjoyable, binding and of your patron ancestors accountability; personal awesome ancestors that Thabiti Ambata’s birth- but also the communi- relation-building prac- – Dr. Mary McLeod Bet- and professional integrity; brought us into being. day with yours and in our tarian shared values we tice. Indeed, it’s never hune for you and Nurse and active advocacy in the Bayede, Limbiko, righ- conversations, we linked seek always to practice just the sharing of food, Mary Eliza Mahoney, interest of the patients, the teous and royal one. Ol- your lives and work. The as African persons. The but also fostering an in- the first African- Americommunity and the profes- ungileyo akaqedwa, the theme was “Nurturing word majadiliano comes creased unity, coopera- can professional nurse. sion. Also, we presented good and righteous one Young Hearts, Minds from the verb jadiliana, tion and commitment to And we linked you to- a joint PowerPoint devel- cannot be defeated or and Bodies: Linking the which by its ending each other, to our values gether thru your embrace oped by Tiamoyo and me to undone, even by death.” Lives of Work of Lim- “ana” stresses reciprocal and always to the life we of some of the essential serve as a focal point of our It has now been ten biko Tembo and Thabiti action of giving and re- live, the work we do and values they modelled images and outline for our years Limbiko since you Ambata.” And we called ceiving, of doing things the struggle we wage in their lives and work, conversation. And teachers made transition, rose our gathering together: together in shared inter- as African people. In a i.e., caring, commitment, from the School presented up in radiance in the A Birthday Celebration, est and mutual benefit. word, it is a sharing of knowledge, self-deter- examples of your lesson heavens and assumed Conversation and Kikoa. Thus, majadiliano means good that nourishes, not mination and righteous plans and other the School an honored place in the Now, as you know and discussing together, in- only thru food, but also struggle. {See KARENGA A-15} sacred circle of our an- remember, our Kawaida quiring and questioning thru the joy, pleasure Likewise, we dis- cestors. And as the an- celebration always con- cestors taught, even as tains and requires lifting •MARK T. HARRIS• you are “a glorious spirit up lessons from the lives in heaven,” you are also and work of those we “a continuing powerful celebrate. For what bet- presence on earth,” in ter way can we celebrate what we do, think and their lives than by lifting feel and hold sacred, up and living the life les- dear and indispensable. sons they left us. Indeed, Indeed, in the tradition our ancestors and those Special to california child, who stands four feet police department. of the ancestors, let it of exemplary service Black Media Partners ten inches tall and weighs Let me say this. Our be said countless times, among us are each and fewer than one hundred police chief is “blue” and we continue to love and together a light to be con- “Lettin’ the cat outta pounds, was inappropriate- not Black. In addition, it miss you and will never stantly lifted up to show the bag is a whole lot ly constrained by police of- appears to many of us that get used to your absence a rightful and righteous easier n’ puttin’ it back ficers and had a bag placed when you have as many or find ourselves among way forward. And they in.”—-Will Rogers over his head to “shut him incidents of questionable the short-memory peo- are a mirror to measure up,” according to witnesses police conduct directed to- ple whose memory or ourselves by the best of Shocking. Shameful. on the scene during the in- wards one singular demo- love diminishes or dies our history and culture; Unconscionable. Intol- cident. At the time this oc- graphic group, within an with the cremation or and a life-map suggest- erable. These are just a curred, the child was plead- entire community, the “cat burying of the body. As ing routes and roads we few of the terms used ing for officers to “call (his) needs to it is written, experienced must travel in continu- by those in reaction to mom” and telling officers be let out of the bag.” and lived, you remain ously advancing upward word that a 12-year-old that he “could not breathe!” The Sacramento police a powerful presence and onward in the world. child was restrained by The young victim was born department appears to be among us; your name The annual forum Sacramento police of- MARK T. HARRIS with significant upper - re representative of a “bad or- endures as a monument; on education dedicated ficers who then placed a spiratory complications chard” as opposed to mere- white plastic bag over his officers and throwing a and according to his mother ly comprised of a few “bad the los aNgeles seNtiNel head and shoulders. Let’s plastic water bottle at them and grandmother, suffered apples.” review recent events in prior to his being gunned from breathing difficulties Let there be no mistake. the city of Sacramento, down on the streets of Sac- particularly when anxious. Shooting and killing an un- who many are now re- ramento. Following that It did not help the child’s armed Black woman, who ferring to as “SacraSel- ,was an unarmed Mr. Nandi respiratory condition that professed to be pregnant DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. Executive Publisher / CEO ma” in reference to the Cain, Jr. who was beaten by officers grasped his neck;in Houston, Texas or “bag- JENNIFER J. THOMAS civil rights struggles that a Sacramento police officer placed him on the ground; ging” a small in stature, 12 Publisher emanated from Selma, for ostensibly “jaywalking” handcuffed him with his year-old in Sacramento, KENNETH R. THOMAS Alabama during the civil when it turned out Mr. Cain hands behind his back; must be called out for what Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) rights battles of the turbu- appropriately crossed the placed a knee in his back it is. These actions are more RUTH WASHINGTON Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) lent 1960’s. street from one corner to and forced his face into the reflective of the practices of COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. First, Sacramento po- another. Finally, and most asphalt. “slave catchers” and “Jim Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) lice mysteriously appre- dramatically came the as- Many Sacramento resi- Crow” era law enforcers PAMELA A. BAKEWELL hended an unarmed Mr. sassination of Mr. Stephon dents are wondering when than of proper urban polic- Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. Daizon Flenaugh, who Clark, who was the victim this madness is going to ing techniques focused on Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff was detained without any of a barrage of Sacramento end. We were told that our de-escalation and by gov- BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL legal basis. He wound up police gunfire while being “new” AfricanAmerican ernments truly committed Executive Assistant to the Publisher dead within 30 minutes guilty of nothing more than Chief of Police would be to empower police officers Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) of being detained by sac- entering his grandmother’s the one to put an end to the to “protect and to serve” BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor ramento police officers. home with a cellphone in oppressive and at times, our entire community. Next, was the late Mr. his hands. deadly behavior patterns Mark T. Harris is a ten- Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising Joseph Mann, who was Now Sacramento resi- of what we were told were ured lecturer and Direc of ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ guilty of nothing more dents are dismayed by merely a few rogue “bad See HARRIS A-14 Circulation/Distribution { } than screaming at police word that a 12-year-old apples” in an otherwise fine CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production Designer/Staff Writer

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CARTER RESERVE LA, a new 20- tional and positive message Branded Arts announced Contributing Writer acre creative campus in to kids ranging from 9th to a special collaboration with Playa Vista, housing 12th grade. Murals were Dr. Maya Angelou High Recently, Branded Arts Microsoft, Sony PlayStation painted throughout the week School, NASA Jet Propul- celebrated the Maya and TMZ.” with the school gymnasium sion Laboratory, and Daniel Angelou Mural Festival, as An L.A. native, Brand transformed into a gallery Arsham Studio. Through a part of the Los Angeles attended community college exhibition space featuring combining scientific revelry, Unified School District at Santa Monica and studied work from over 50 artists, as creative curiosity, and com- PHOTO CREDIT SETH SPECTOR (LAUSD) mural festival art history. He states that art well as artwork from the stu- munity spirit, Branded Arts Shepard Fairey’s Maya Angelou mural at Dr. Maya series. Dr. Maya Angelou has been a central part of his dents. will host a special poster Angelou Community High School in South Los Angeles. Community High School in life. For the Maya Angelou contest that invites students South Los Angeles was vis- “I'm an art collector and to transform school campus- JPL, LACMA, Artsy, Self ited by over two-dozen local started curating popup art es into artistic canvases, Help Graphics, Eddie and international artists galleries in 2009,” said which began in 2016 with a Huang, Darryl McDaniels commissioned to paint a Brand. “We were doing mural festival at Robert F. of Run-DMC, and many series of murals throughout murals to promote the Kennedy Community more. The mural series cul- the school May 13 – 18. popup galleries that would School in Koreatown. minated Saturday, May 18, Branded Arts founder, War- support different charities. “The Maya Angelou with a grand reception fea- ren Brand, spoke to the Sen- “We realized the murals Mural Festival has been in turing a conversation and tinel about the mural festival were becoming more the planning stages for two performance with Grammy series. impactful than the popup years, alongside Branded award-winning singer and “Branded Arts is dedi- galleries were, and started Arts, a consortium of artists songwriter, Miguel, and a cated to make a positive focusing more and more on spearheaded by Warren preliminary talk from Torri social impact in communi- those. Brand,” said Martinez. “The Shack of Tangible Move- ties everywhere we can,” “People started reaching purpose of the festival is to ment. said Brand. “Over the last 8 out, asking us to produce bring the visual arts to South “This is a community years, we've produced over projects for them, and it Los Angeles and ensure that enrichment project for PHOTO CREDIT SETH SPECTOR 350 public and private mural really blossomed from Projects were aimed to send an inspirational and positive our students and community South L.A.,” said Brand. projects around the world.” there.” message to kids ranging from 9th to 12th grade. members recognize the “This is the second mural power of art as the medium festival we've done at a Mural Festival, Branded to create artwork that both of expression and identity school in Los Angeles in Arts brought in talent from informs and educates. Stu- not only for individuals but partnership with LAUSD, both the local and interna- dents participating in this for a society, a city. and there will be more to tional art community. L.A.- special contest will have a Martinez continued, come.” based artists such as the all- chance to win a signed book “We also wanted to ensure Sponsors and partners female art collective, Ni by Daniel Arsham and spe- that the woman, Maya for the event included Santas, Raul Gonzalez, Vic- cial NASA gear. Angelou, whom our school LACMA, BEHR Paint, toria Cassinova, Enk One, “I hope this will inspire is named after, continues to Ironlak, NASA JPL, KITH, Rob Hill, Brushwork, and kids and show them they live through her words and Adidas Originals, Mosaic more, created murals along- can actually have a career in images. Her struggles and Art Foundation, Creative side legends like Shepard the creative economy if they triumphs embody the spirit Constellations, Thinkspace Fairey, Faith 47, Hugeart, want one,” said Brand. of hope, perseverance and Gallery, Newmark Knight

PHOTO CREDIT SETH SPECTOR and Rabi of Cyrcle, to name The project was a col- accomplishment, that which Frank, Officecreated.com, Students work on murals during the week-long mural fes- a few. Participating artists in laboration with LAUSD we want our students to live Represent Global, The May- tival series at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School. the festival were challenged local district central staff by for the rest of their lives.” fair Hotel, HyperX and to create murals that fit with- under Superintendent Throughout the week, Hello Stranger Creative. He continued, “Branded In a desire to promote in the cultural landscape of Roberto Antonio Martinez. the school hosted an aca- For more on Branded Arts recently completed a arts in school, these projects the community and the This is the second in a series demic symposium, featuring Arts, please visit group of murals at THE also aim to send an inspira- ideals of Dr. Maya Angelou. of mural festivals designed programming by NASA https://brandedarts.com Local Elected Officials Unite to End Child Poverty Gov. Newsom joins Ridley-Thomas, Burke and Mitchell at South L.A. rally

BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT college entrance rates, sig- ‘how’ business – the practi- it’s just a down payment. We Staff Writer nificant increase in adult cal application of our collec- need to do so much more. workforce participation and tive ideals, implementing We’re got to build a sustain- Political heavyweights higher lifetime earnings,” this plan in a strategic and able mindset, being on a united on May 17 to tackle a she said. nuanced way, tripling the journey together with our serious topic – eliminating Mitchell, long known amount of money for chil- ideals. Let’s make not only poverty among youth and for her work in support of dren under the age of six in this state proud, let’s make families in California. children and women, urged EITC – taking the budget America proud,” Newsom Officially called the End the crowd to make a person- from $400 million to $4.2 said. Child Poverty Bus Tour, the MODERN ROMANCE PHOTOGRAPHY al commitment to ending billion in a calendar year,” To learn more about the elected officials joined with Senator Holly Mitchell was among the speakers at the End child poverty. “We are now said the governor. End Child Poverty Plan, community members to Child Poverty Bus Tour. At right are Assemblymember poised with a governor who “We also recognize that visit endchildpovertyca.org. encourage state legislators Autumn Burke, L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley- is going to tap into our to implement a comprehen- Thomas and Gov. Gavin Newsom, who all delivered resources to create services remarks during the event held at St. John’s Well Child and sive plan to remove nearly and resources that are Family Center on May 17. two million of California’s important to you. But we children from extremely dwellings, he added, “We eral poverty line (deep have to make this quest, this poor living conditions. need to fight homelessness poverty), expansion of the fight, very personal because St. John’s Well Child at every juncture. That is our California Earned Income that’s the only way we win,” and Family Center hosted challenge, that is our charge Tax Credit, guaranteed she insisted. the rally at its facility near and we cannot back away access to early care and edu- “I challenge everyone to 58th St. and Vermont Ave. in from it. The children are cation for impoverished determine when you decid- South L.A. More than 300 ours and we are here to pro- youth up to age 8, and vol- ed that children shouldn’t people were on hand to wel- tect them. We need to lift our untary home visiting pro- get do-overs. We have a come Governor Gavin New- hearts to end child poverty!” grams to support families unique opportunity. We have som, Sen. Holly Mitchell, Burke was also adamant with young children. a governor, a healthy gener- Assemblymember Autumn about the importance of end- “California families liv- al fund and elected leaders Burke and L.A. County ing child poverty and ing in deep poverty have to who are all poised to end Supervisor Mark Ridley- recalled her legislative make sacrifices on even the child poverty.” Thomas, who all expressed efforts to highlight the criti- basic necessities and these Vowing to make that their support for the cam- cal issue. Her bill, AB 1520 are working families - mission a reality, Newsom paign. or the Lifting Children and mothers and fathers that are said that California now has Citing the alarming sta- Families Out of Poverty Act, working two and three jobs an opportunity to improve tistics, Ridley-Thomas said, called for the state legisla- and still struggling,” said the future for the state’s chil- “Child poverty is a fiscal ture to commit to reducing Burke. dren who live below or near and moral crisis that chal- child poverty by 50 percent “I am so thankful that the poverty rate. His revised lenges the values, the ideals, over 20 years. the governor has committed budget includes record and the ethos of this very To reach that goal, AB to expand the California investments to address deep nation. California has the 1520 offered a range of rec- Earned Income Tax Credit, child poverty. Also, several highest child poverty rate in ommendations such as a tar- part of the $3.4 billion pieces of legislation and the nation and nearly 20 per- geted child tax credit to sup- investment to end deep child budget proposals have been cent of the 7.5 million resi- port the basic necessities of poverty, and that the budget introduced to carry out the dents of this state who suffer daily living, a Cal WORKS has been revised. Cash infu- End Child Poverty Plan. from poverty are children.” safety net grant to bring sion for children would have “We finally have a plan. Noting that many poor families receiving Cal long term benefits like better We have a framework and children lack permanent WORKS to 50% of the fed- high school graduation and now we’re debating the A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER MAY 26,23, 20132019

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THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 In Charter School Fight, Urban League and National Action Network Ask NAACP: ‘Did You See the Numbers?’ BY TANU HENRY they would also significantly Black Media. hear this week. schools will lead to the reseg- ciation (CTA), one of the California Black Media restrict the operations and roll “Seven out of eight Other sponsors of the regation of America’s public largest unions in the state, is back some legal rights the African-American public charter school bills are schools and holding a rally in Sacramento Black civil rights groups taxpayer-funded independent school students are enrolled in Assemblymembers Patrick “The California NAACP on the steps of the State Capi- in California are knuckled up public schools currently have. district run schools,” the letter O’Donnell (D-Los Angeles) and other community-based tol in support of the bills. in a battle of principles as the “I ask my friends at the to the governor continued. and Christy Smith (D-Santa activists have called upon They say, the event is being state Assembly and Senate NAACP, ‘did you see the “Many African-American Clarita). education reforms to refocus held “to fix the broken laws prepare to vote on a set of numbers?’” Dr. Tecoy Porter, parents respond to this failure Sen. Maria Elena Durazo on inequities rather than pri- that govern charter schools.” three charter school bills this president of the Sacramento by choosing to send their kids (D-Los Angeles) sponsored vatization and private control But NAN and the NUL week. chapter of the NAN, told Cal- to public charter schools.” the Senate bill. of education,” he says. disagree with the NAACP The state chapters of the ifornia Black Media. This week, local leaders O’Donnell, who is chair Porter says he under- and the CTA. Porter says National Urban League (NUL) For both the NUL and the of both the NAN and the of the Assembly Education stands that the NAACP stated many Black families who live and the National Action Net- NAN, they say, their differ- NULare requesting a meeting committee, shelved another its opposition to charter in communities where tradi- work (NAN) have teamed up ence of opinion with the with Gov. Newsom to share billAssemblymember Shirley schools long before these bills tional public schools have to oppose the bills. They say NAACP boils down to one their concerns about the bills. Weber (D-San Diego), chair became an issue in California. failed their children for the proposals amount to a “step fact: Black students across In California, about 80 of the CLBC, introduced. But the arguments they are decades don’t have the means backward” for African Ameri- California are failing in the percent of Black students That bill would have desig- using to support their stance, to get up and move to a better can charter school parents and state’s district public schools score below the state standard nated lowest performing sub- have not evolved and are school district or enroll their their children. at rates that should cause in math and 68 percent fail to group students a high risk cat- mostly out-of-touch with the kids in private schools. While the California national concern. meet the English Language egory under California’s needs of the majority of Porter says he is thankful chapter of the NAACP has Advocates say many of Arts requirement. African Local Control Funding For- African American families that he had a choice. His son, publicly expressed its support the schools on the frontline American children are also mula. across the state. who attended a mix of pri- for all three pieces of legisla- that have begun to help Black next to the lowest performing “Historically,the NAACP “How are they promoting vate, public charter and tradi- tion; two of them in the students improve their litera- sub-group in the state, scoring has been in strong support of segregation when they make tional public schools is gradu- Assembly - AB 1505 and AB cy, score higher on state stan- only above students with dis- public education and has up less than five percent of all ating from high school this 1506 - and one in the Senate, dardized tests, and prepare for abilities. denounced movements public schools in the state?” year. He has accepted a full SB 756. college and jobs, are charter Last week, the Assembly toward privatization,” the Asked Porter. “Also, by law, ride to Harvey Mudd college Members of the Califor- schools. passed another charter school California chapter of the charter schools have to be in Claremont. nia chapter of the NAACP, “African American chil- bill, AB 1507. It required NAACP wrote in that state- judged on their performance “I had a choice. I want all the nation’s oldest civil rights dren are not doing well in Cal- charter schools to be physical- ment. “Considering this, we every five years. District-run parents in California to have organization, came to the ifornia public schools. There ly located in the boundaries of are concerned that charter public schools can go on fail- choices of where they can State Capitol Monday to is a severe and persistent the school district that licens- schools in California are ing forever.” send their children to school lobby the legislature on sever- Black achievement gap es it. Assemblymember increasingly causing the He said since Gov. New- for the best education for al issues, including the charter throughout the state of Cali- Kevin McCarty (D-Sacra- underfunding of neighbor- som signed SB 126 earlier them,” he says. “I know there school bills. fornia in both English Lan- mento), who isAfricanAmer- hood schools.” this year, the state now are some bad apples who If passed, the laws would guage arts and math,” the ican and a member of the Cal- Julian Heilig-Vasquez, requires charter schools to be have abused the charter put a moratorium on authoriz- NAN and the NUL wrote in ifornia Legislative Black Education Chair of the Cali- more accountable and trans- school system, but its Black ing any new charter schools in an open letter to Gov. Gavin Caucus (CLBC), sponsored fornia NAACP, argues that parent in their operations. and Brown kids that end up the state for the next five Newsom, which the organiza- that bill, along with the other increased independent and On Wednesday, May 22, getting the short end of the years. Critics of the law say tions shared with California two bills his colleagues will private control of charter the California Teachers Asso- stick. They deserve better.” Man Indicted for Nipsey Hussle Killing BY CITY NEWS SERVICE along with the allegations withdrawal of Chris Dard- ment right to counsel of his returned with a handgun. that he personally and en — a former prosecutor choice. Or why defending Hussle was shot in the A 29-year-old man intentionally discharged a best known for his work in such a man should invite head and body and died at a pleaded not guilty today to firearm and caused great the O.J. Simpson murder threats not only against me hospital, according to a grand jury indictment bodily injury and death. trial — as his attorney. but against my children too police and the coroner's charging him with the The indictment — Darden penned a ... Just as they were in office. March 31 killing of Nipsey which was handed up May lengthy Facebook post that 1995. Cowards never The police chief Hussle and the wounding 9 and remained under seal day in which he discussed change. These days these declined to discuss the of two other men in front of until Holder's arraignment - being the target of threats cowards don’t send letters nature of the disagreement the rapper's clothing store - includes two new assault for taking the case. instead they sit anony- between Holder and Hussle in South Los Angeles. charges involving the same “I only know that as a mously behind keyboards but stressed the shooting COURTESY PHOTO The indictment charges victims named in the lawyer it is my duty to pro- threatening a man’s mother appeared to be a result of Nipsey Hussle Eric Ronald Holder Jr. with attempted murder counts. tect the rights of my clients and children. And some that dispute, not any type of one count each of murder At a court hearing May even in the face of threats folks think that's funny. It gang rivalry or feud. He could face a maximum and possession of a firearm 10, a judge appointed the or angry mobs ... I cannot isn’t and I won't ever for- “We believe this to be a of life in prison if convict- by a felon and two counts Los Angeles County Public understand why in 2019 get it.” dispute between Mr. Hussle ed as charged, according to each of attempted murder Defender's Office to repre- some people would deny a Holder is accused of and Mr. Holder,” Moore the District Attorney's and assault with a firearm, sent Holder following the Black man his 6th Amend- fatally shooting Hussle — said. “I'm not going to go Office. whose real name is Ermias into the conversations, but Hussle transformed Joseph Asghedom — at it appears to be a personal himself from a South Los #JusticeForPamelaShantayTurner Trending After about 3:20 p.m. March 31 matter between the two of Angeles gang member to a in front of The Marathon them.” rap musician and entrepre- Clothing store the 33-year- Holder was arrested by neur who channeled his 44-Year-old Shot Five Times by Police Officer old rapper owned in the Los Angeles County sher- success into efforts to help BY STACY M. BROWN kill someone. Community 3400 block of West Slau- iff's deputies about 1 p.m. others stay out of gangs. He NNPA Newswire members have the right to son Avenue in Hyde Park. April 2 in the 9000 block of bought shoes for students, Correspondent monitor, discuss, and ulti- Two other men also were Artesia Boulevard in Bell- re-paved basketball courts mately control the way we wounded in the attack, flower after a witness and provided jobs and shel- The hashtag #JusticeFor- are policed,” he said. though only one of them called authorities to report ter for the homeless. PamelaShantayTurner is James Edison, a neigh- was hospitalized. seeing a person believed to Hussle helped renovate trending. bor of Turner’s said police Los Angeles police be Holder. a Mid-City roller rink and Unfortunately, the reason should have used more dis- Chief Michel Moore said The aspiring rapper is redeveloped the strip mall behind the popularity of the cretion. Holder got into a personal being held in lieu of $6.53 that housed his clothing latest social media slogan is “If you know she has dispute with Hussle outside million bail while awaiting shop, where he was fatally all-too familiar. mental illness, why not ask the store, then left and a June 18 pretrial hearing. wounded. Turner, 44, was fatally PHOTO: YOUTUBE for backup first before you shot by a Bayton, Texas, Turner, 44, was fatally shot try and detain her?” Edison police officer at an apart- by a Bayton, Texas, police told KPRC, via the Heavy. ment complex. Her family officer at an apartment “He got up and she was complex. Her family said said she has a history of barely getting up off the she has a history of mental ground and he shot her like mental illness. illness. In a video of the incident, a dog. That’s wrong. And Turner, an African American turned it on the officer, Tas- he needs to pay for it,” Edi- woman, yells out that she’s ing the officer, which forced son said. pregnant but that didn’t stop the officer to draw his duty Turner’s family told a White police officer from weapon and fire multiple local KPRC-TV that she had firing five shots into her rounds at the female, striking complained about the officer body and killing her. her at least once.” who shot her “harassing” her “The ACLU of Texas Turner was pronounced in the past. calls for an independent dead at the scene. Police confirmed that the investigation into the tragedy The shooting happened officer recognized Turner in Baytown and the immedi- about 10:40 p.m. Monday, from previous interactions, ate release of the officer’s May 13, at The Brixton but they did not provide body camera footage,” The Apartments on Garth Road in details about those incidents. ACLU of Texas Legal Baytown, according to police. It is not clear if she had Director Andre Segura, said The city of about 76,000 ever filed a formal complaint in a statement. is located in Harris County, against the officer. “The escalation seen on Texas, near Houston. “They must’ve had a bystander video from a sim- Segura and others couple of words. Things ple stop to the use of brutal expressed outraged that went a whole different way, deadly force is shocking and authorities called the release and he shot her, and I really raises serious concerns. of the video of the incident feel for the family and I hope There are too many ques- on social media “disrespect- they get some type of justice. tions about this tragic loss of ful.” I just pray for them honestly life, and the public deserves “The Baytown Police because life is short nowa- transparency,” Segura said. Department has stated that it days.” Turner’s neighbor, Baytown Police said the was ‘disrespectful’ for Taylin Inniss, told NBC shooting occurred during a bystander video of the shoot- News. struggle over the unnamed ing to be posted online – that Another neighbor, officer’s Taser. is wrong,” Segura said. Jonathan Little, told KPRC- Lt. Steve Dorris said in a “There is nothing disre- TV, “She would walk her Facebook post, “It appears spectful or inappropriate dog. That’s all she did was that as the officer was then about documenting or shar- walk her dog and pick up attempting to handcuff the ing video of the way the trash. She didn’t mess with female she was able to gain police act in our communi- anybody. It was just her and control of his Taser and ties, especially when they her dog.” A-8 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 A-10THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOS ANGELES THURSDAY, SENTINEL MAY 23, 2019A-9

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families who make less than she would also address cli- leader. Elected in 2016, $100,000 a year, receive mate change and environ- she is the second African a tax cut of up to $6000 mental safety. American woman in histo- per year. That’s $500 per “Let’s speak the truth, ry to be elected to the U.S. month.” climate change is real,” she Senate, and the first African To pay for it, she said said. American and first woman she would propose repeal- “Isn’t it kind of sad I to serve as Attorney General ing the most recent tax cut, have to say that. I was at of the state of California. which Democrats believe a committee hearing two But not everyone at the only benefit the wealthy. years ago, where there was rally was enchanted with Criminal Justice reform a debate about whether sci- Harris. is also on her agenda, Har- ence should be the basis Said one Trump support- ris said. of public policy. This, on er who stood outside the ral- Presidential Candidate and U.S. Senator Kamala Harris of California (Robert Torrence/L.A. Sentinel) “Let’s speak the truth,” a subject which represents ly, “she’s okay with illegals she said. an existential threat to who coming into our country. “On any given night in we are as a species, yet our We have people here living America, a family is sitting leaders are pushing science on the streets and nothing’s down to dinner and having fiction instead of science being done to help them. the ‘talk’ with their chil- fact to our collective peril.” I think her campaign for dren about why there are But with leaders leading, Medicare for all is wrong. I mass shootings in schools she said, we can effectively think any benefits should be because Congress is afraid address all of the issues af- going to American citizens. to take action. As president, fecting the country today. “[The Dems] want to I am prepared to take ex- “One last truth,” said give them free medical, free ecutive action if Congress Harris. education, free everything. doesn’t get it together and “The vast majority of us That is socialism. Capital- address gun control.” have so much more in com- ism is what makes America Harris also talked about mon than what separates great. If you want to live in the racial aspects of crimi- us.” a socialism country, go to nal justice. Meanwhile, Harris is a lifelong pub- Venezuela. It’s not good for Community members listen to U.S. Senator and Presidential candidate, Kamala Harris said, as president, lic safety and civil rights those people over there.” Harris at Southwest College on May 19, 2019. (Robert Torrence/L.A. Sentinel)

Assemblymember Autumn Burke (Robert Torrence/L.A. Sentinel) L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson (Robert Torrence/L.A. Sentinel)

Calif. State Senator Holly Mitchell (Robert Torrence/L.A. Sentinel) L.A. City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson (Robert Torrence/L.A. Sentinel)

Calif. State Senator Steve Bradford (Robert Torrence/L.A. Sentinel) Pastor J. Edgar Boyd (Robert Torrence/L.A. Sentinel)

Metrolink CEO Stephanie Wiggins and L.A. Metro Local youth perform for presidential hopeful Kamala Harris(Robert Torrence/L.A. Sentinel) Board Member Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker

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The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars does not of itself authorize in the residence address of 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new 40 days after any change S/ Celecia Johnson, Owner Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed for Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective 17913 other than a change Angeles on May 6, 2019 or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with The Sanitation Districts Of Los Angeles County Invite Bids 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section For The Construction Of: Professions Code). must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. Statement must be filed Statement generally expires 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13/19 The filing of this statement before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from CNS-3257055# does not of itself authorize January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed Joint Water Pollution Control Plant Biogas Pipeline LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a Business Name Statement in the office of the County at Figueroa Street Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section (Bid Opening July 2, 2019 - Estimate NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires File No. 2019124530 or common law (See Section does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change $1,800,000 - $2,800,000) The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section OPTIMAL BARBER SHOP, Original Filing in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change Contracting And Supply Opportunities Include: 13304 INGLEWOOD AVE, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19 another under Federal, State, in the residence address of Pumps Supplier; Piping Installation Work; Electrical Work; HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 CNS-3254605# or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new County of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name AC; Masonry and Concrete Supplier; Fencing; Hot Taps/ Registered owner(s): Professions Code). Statement must be filed FRANCISCO REYES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Original Filing before the expiration. Effective Line Stops Work OCHOA , 417 W. ARBOR NAME STATEMENT 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious VITAE ST., INGLEWOOD, CA File No. 2019119779 CNS-3253938# Business Name Statement The Sanitation Districts encourage participation of 90301; State of Incorporation: The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the CA (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. minority, women, disadvantaged, disabled veterans, This business is conducted by RUBY RUNNERS, 4982 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement and small business enterprises. an Individual VALLEY RIDGE AVE, LOS NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize The registrant(s) started doing ANGELES, CA 90043 County File No. 2019123520 the use in this state of a business on N/A. of LOS ANGELES The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name 3ODQVDQG6SHFL¿FDWLRQVPD\EHREWDLQHG I declare that all information Registered owner(s): (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of at the Sanitation Districts’ Engineering Counter in this statement is true and EDWIN NELSON , 4982 A1MT, 8901 CALDEN AVE another under Federal, State, 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 correct. (A registrant who VALLEY RIDGE AVE, LOS APT. 317, SOUTH GATE, or common law (See Section declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 90043 CA 90280 County of LOS 14411 et seq., Business and (562) 908-4288, Ext. 1205 matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by ANGELES Professions Code). Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” 17913 of the Business and an Individual Registered owner(s): Original and click on “New Construction Projects” Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing JESSIE MAY III, 8901 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19 CNS-3256593# registrant knows to be false business on N/A. CALDEN AVE APT.317, CNS-3252450# is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information SOUTH GATE, CA 90280 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the date set for hearing on 10:30 AM, Dept.: 44, Room: punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and JESSICA MAY, 4554 the petition in the following 418 exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who CALIFORNIA AVE, LONG FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CIVIL newspaper of general The address of the court ($1,000)). declares as true any material BEACH, CA 90807 NAME STATEMENT circulation, printed in this is 111 N. Hill Street, Los S/FRANCISCO REYES matter pursuant to Section JAYVON MAY, 11116 EVERS File No. 2019113618 county: Los Angeles Sentinel Angeles, CA 90012 OCHOA, Owner 17913 of the Business and AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA The following person(s) is Date: April 25, 2019 A copy of this Order to Show This statement was filed Professions code that the 90059 (are) doing business as: with the County Clerk of registrant knows to be false JOHNIKA MAY, 11116 EVERS Tea Dinner Tea Belizean ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Edward B. Moreton, Jr. Cause shall be published at Judge of the Superior Court least once each week for four Los Angeles County on is guilty of a misdemeanor AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA Cuisine, 1419 West 79th FOR CHANGE OF NAME 05/13/2019. punishable by a fine not to 90059 Street, Los Angeles, CA Case No. 19NWCP00179 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19 successive weeks prior to CNS-3253971# the date set for hearing on NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by 90047, County of LA Superior Court of California, Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). a General Partnership Registered owner(s): County of Los Angeles LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the petition in the following newspaper of general 17920, a Fictitious Name S/EDWIN NELSON, Owner The registrant(s) started doing Shannon Linares, 1419 West Petition of: Jose Luis Obeso Statement generally expires This statement was filed business on 05/2019. 79th Street, Los Angeles, CA Lopez for Change of Name ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE circulation, printed in this FOR CHANGE OF NAME county: Los Angeles Sentinel at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of I declare that all information 90047 TO ALL INTERESTED Case No. 19CHCP00123 the date on which it was filed Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and Krishaun Waite, 1419 West PERSONS: Date: April 15, 2019 Superior Court of California, Edward B. Moreton, Jr. in the office of the County 05/07/2019. correct. (A registrant who 79th Street, Los Angeles, CA Petitioner Jose Luis Obeso County of Los Angeles Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material 90047 Lopez filed a petition with this Judge of the Superior Court Petition of: Jason Alejandro 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted court for a decree changing Wan León for Change of 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and by: a general partnership names as follows: CNS-3247545# Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change Statement generally expires Professions code that the The registrant commenced to Jose Luis Obeso Lopez to TO ALL INTERESTED in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false transact business under the Jose Luis Obeso PERSONS: statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor fictitious business name or The Court orders that all Petitioner Jason A. Wan León 17913 other than a change in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to names listed above on N/A persons interested in this filed a petition with this court in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information matter appear before this for a decree changing names FICTITIOUS a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). in this statement is true and court at the hearing indicated as follows: BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires S/JESSIE MAY III, General correct. (A registrant who below to show cause, if any, Jason Alejandro Wan León to Statement must be filed 40 days after any change Partner declares as true any material why the petition for change of Jason Alejandro Razo Wan NAMES before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section name should not be granted. The Court orders that all January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and Any person objecting to the persons interested in this Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on Professions code that the name changes described matter appear before this must be accompanied by the in the residence address of 05/10/2019. registrant knows to be false above must file a written court at the hearing indicated FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor objection that includes the below to show cause, if any, The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to reasons for the objection at NAME STATEMENT why the petition for change of File No. 2019126051 does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars least two court days before name should not be granted. the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires ($1,000)). the matter is scheduled to The following person(s) is Any person objecting to the (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from S/ Shannon Linares, Owner be heard and must appear name changes described in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed This statement was filed at the hearing to show cause FAITH STREET, 2202 S above must file a written FIGUEROA ST. #742, LOS another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los why the petition should not be objection that includes the or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on April 30, 2019 granted. If no written objection ANGELES, CA 90007 County reasons for the objection at of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with is timely filed, the court may least two court days before Professions Code). does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section grant the petition without a Registered owner(s): the matter is scheduled to NINA WELLINGTON , 4125 Original Filing the use in this state of a 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name hearing. be heard and must appear 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13/19 Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires Notice of Hearing: S. FIGUEROA ST #412, LOS at the hearing to show cause ANGELES, CA 90037; State CNS-3257049# in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from Date: 7-24-19, Time: 1:30 why the petition should not be LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed p.m., Dept.: C, Room: 312 of Incorporation: CA granted. If no written objection This business is conducted by or common law (See Section in the residence address of in the office of the County The address of the court is timely filed, the court may FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided is 12720 Norwalk Blvd., an Individual grant the petition without a The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section Norwalk, CA 90650 hearing. File No. 2019125286 Original Filing Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires A copy of this Order to Show business on N/A. The following person(s) is Notice of Hearing: I declare that all information 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19 before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change Cause shall be published at Date: 06/18/2019, Time: 8:30 (are) doing business as: CNS-3254599# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the least once each week for four in this statement is true and AM, Dept.: F49 correct. (A registrant who Relentless or Nothing LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section successive weeks prior to The address of the court Institute (R.O.N.), 6735 must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change the date set for hearing on declares as true any material is 9425 Penfield Avenue, matter pursuant to Section Radlock Ave., Los Angeles, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of the petition in the following Chatsworth, CA 91311 CA 90056, County of LA; NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new newspaper of general 17913 of the Business and Mailing Address: 6735 File No. 2019120399 A copy of this Order to Show Professions code that the does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name circulation, printed in this Cause shall be published at Radlock Ave., Los Angeles, The following person(s) is the use in this state of a Statement must be filed county: Los Angeles Sentinel registrant knows to be false CA 90056 (are) doing business as: least once each week for four is guilty of a misdemeanor Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective Date: May 13, 2019 successive weeks prior to Registered owner(s): TOUCHED 2 THE T, 3713 in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Margaret M. Bernal punishable by a fine not to Myles Thomas, 6735 Radlock E. DUMA ST, COMPTON, the date set for hearing on exceed one thousand dollars another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement Judge of the Superior Court the petition in the following Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90056; CA 90221 County of LOS or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13/19 ($1,000)). CA ANGELES CNS-3257079# newspaper of general S/NINA WELLINGTON, 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. circulation, printed in this This business is conducted Registered owner(s): Professions Code). The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Owner by: an Individual TIFFANI RASHON EARLEY county: Los Angeles Sentinel This statement was filed Original Filing does not of itself authorize Date: April 23, 2019 The registrant commenced to , 3713 E. DUMA ST, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19 the use in this state of a ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE with the County Clerk of transact business under the COMPTON, CA 90221 FOR CHANGE OF NAME David B. Gelfound Los Angeles County on CNS-3253915# Fictitious Business Name Judge of the Superior Court fictitious business name or This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of Case No. 19NWCP00178 05/14/2019. names listed above on N/A an Individual 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 NOTICE-In accordance with another under Federal, State, Superior Court of California, I declare that all information The registrant(s) started doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County of Los Angeles CNS-3247571# Subdivision (a) of Section or common law (See Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in this statement is true and business on N/A. NAME STATEMENT Petition of: Maria De Jesus 17920, a Fictitious Name 14411 et seq., Business and correct. (A registrant who I declare that all information File No. 2019123482 Professions Code). Obesa for Change of Name Statement generally expires declares as true any material in this statement is true and The following person(s) is TO ALL INTERESTED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE at the end of five years from Original FOR CHANGE OF NAME matter pursuant to Section correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 PERSONS: the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and declares as true any material KONCRETE RHOSE, 4554 Case No. 19STCP00564 in the office of the County CNS-3251782# Petitioner Maria De Jesus Professions code that the matter pursuant to Section CALIFORNIA AVE, LONG LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Superior Court of California, Clerk, except, as provided Obesa filed a petition with this County of Los Angeles registrant knows to be false 17913 of the Business and BEACH, CA 90807 County of court for a decree changing in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions code that the LOS ANGELES Petition of: Eliseo Emmanuel 17920, where it expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS names as follows: Amaya for Change of Name punishable by a fine not to registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Maria De Jesus Obesa to 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars is guilty of a misdemeanor JESSICA S. MAY, 4554 File No. 2019 112392 TO ALL INTERESTED in the facts set forth in the Maria De Jesus Obeso PERSONS: ($1,000)). punishable by a fine not to CALIFORNIA AVE, LONG The following person(s) is The Court orders that all statement pursuant to Section S/ Myles Thomas, Owner exceed one thousand dollars BEACH, CA 90807 (are) doing business as: Petitioner Eliseo Emmanuel 17913 other than a change persons interested in this Amaya filed a petition with this This statement was filed ($1,000)). This business is conducted by (1) LA Luxe Styles, (2) matter appear before this in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los S/TIFFANI RASHON an Individual court for a decree changing a registered owner. A new Skinny Feet, (3) Smart Start court at the hearing indicated names as follows: Angeles on May 13, 2019 EARLEY, Owner The registrant(s) started doing Plus+, (4) South Bay Auto below to show cause, if any, Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with This statement was filed business on 01/2019. Eliseo Emmanuel Amaya to Statement must be filed Resourcing, 22330 Meyler why the petition for change of Hector Estuardo Garcia Subdivision (a) of Section with the County Clerk of I declare that all information St., Unit 11, Torrance, CA name should not be granted. before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and , County of LA The Court orders that all January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 90502 Any person objecting to the persons interested in this Statement generally expires 05/08/2019. correct. (A registrant who Mailing Address: PO Box 163, name changes described Business Name Statement at the end of five years from NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material Torrance, CA 90507 matter appear before this must be accompanied by the above must file a written court at the hearing indicated the date on which it was filed Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Articles of Incorporation or objection that includes the Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and Organization Number: AI below to show cause, if any, The filing of this statement reasons for the objection at why the petition for change of Clerk, except, as provided Statement generally expires Professions code that the #ON: 4243737 least two court days before does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): name should not be granted. the use in this state of a the matter is scheduled to Any person objecting to the 17920, where it expires the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor 3rd Gen, 22330 Meyler St., be heard and must appear Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to Unit 11, Torrance, CA 90502; name changes described in violation of the rights of at the hearing to show cause above must file a written in the facts set forth in the Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars CA why the petition should not be another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). This business is conducted objection that includes the or common law (See Section granted. If no written objection reasons for the objection at 17913 other than a change 17920, where it expires S/JESSICA S. MAY, Owner by: a Corporation is timely filed, the court may 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of 40 days after any change This statement was filed The registrant commenced least two court days before Professions Code). grant the petition without a the matter is scheduled to a registered owner. A new in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of to transact business under hearing. Original Filing be heard and must appear 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13/19 Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on the fictitious business name Notice of Hearing: at the hearing to show cause Statement must be filed 17913 other than a change 05/10/2019. or names listed above on Date: 7-24-19, Time: 1:30, CNS-3257059# why the petition should not be LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with 05/2019 Dept.: C, Room: 312 granted. If no written objection January 1, 2014, the Fictitious a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section I declare that all information The address of the court is is timely filed, the court may FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name in this statement is true and 12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, grant the petition without a must be accompanied by the Statement must be filed Statement generally expires correct. (A registrant who CA 90650 NAME STATEMENT hearing. File No. 2019126168 Affidavit of Identity form. before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from declares as true any material A copy of this Order to Show Notice of Hearing: The filing of this statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed matter pursuant to Section Cause shall be published at The following person(s) is Date: June 11, 2019, Time: (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize Business Name Statement in the office of the County 17913 of the Business and least once each week for four 10:30 AM, Dept.: 44, Room: the use in this state of a must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided Professions code that the successive weeks prior to SUPERHERO JULIAN 418 FOUNDATION, 3832 Fictitious Business Name Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section registrant knows to be false the date set for hearing on The address of the court is in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires is guilty of a misdemeanor the petition in the following 1/2 WEST 107TH ST, 111 North Hill Street, Los INGLEWOOD, CA 90303 another under Federal, State, does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change punishable by a fine not to newspaper of general Angeles, CA 90012 or common law (See Section the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the exceed one thousand dollars circulation, printed in this County of LOS ANGELES A copy of this Order to Show Articles of Incorporation or 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section ($1,000)). county: Los Angeles Sentinel Cause shall be published at Professions Code). in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change S/ Michelle King CFO Date: May 13, 2019 Organization Number: LLC/AI least once each week for four No 4218271 Original another under Federal, State, in the residence address of 3rd Gen Margaret M. Bernal successive weeks prior to 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19 or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new This statement was filed Judge of the Superior Court Registered owner(s): the date set for hearing on SUPERHERO JULIAN, INC., CNS-3254629# 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13/19 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CNS-3257070# the petition in the following 3832 1/2 WEST 107TH ST, Professions Code). Statement must be filed Angeles on April 29, 2019 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL newspaper of general INGLEWOOD, CA 90303; Original Filing before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with circulation, printed in this State of Incorporation: CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section county: Los Angeles Sentinel This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT CNS-3253946# Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE File No. 2019121189 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL FOR CHANGE OF NAME Date: April 23, 2019 a Corporation must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires Edward B. Moreton, Jr. The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from Case No. 19STCP01515 The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: Judge of the Superior Court business on N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed Superior Court of California, SIMPLY UNIQUE, 6602 NAME STATEMENT County of Los Angeles 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 I declare that all information does not of itself authorize in the office of the County CNS-3247551# S. HOOVER ST, LOS File No. 2019113630 the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided Petition of: Jo Ann Miller for in this statement is true and ANGELES, CA 90044 County The following person(s) is Change of Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL correct. (A registrant who Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section of LOS ANGELES (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires TO ALL INTERESTED declares as true any material Registered owner(s): FAMILY OVA EVERYTHING PERSONS: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE matter pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change FOR CHANGE OF NAME CHRISTINA MOORE , 14400 THE LABEL “FOE”, or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the Petitioner Jo Ann Miller filed 17913 of the Business and VALERIO ST UNIT 205, VAN 16642 CHICAGO AVE, Case No. 19STCP01287 Professions code that the 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section a petition with this court for Superior Court of California, NUYS, CA 91405 BELLFLOWER, CA 90706 a decree changing names as registrant knows to be false Professions Code). 17913 other than a change County of Los Angeles This business is conducted by County of LOS ANGELES Renewal Filing in the residence address of follows: is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual Registered owner(s): Petition of: Jeannette Dishon punishable by a fine not to 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/19 a registered owner. A new Jo Ann Miller to JoAnn Miller Zellis for Change of Name The registrant(s) started doing KYRAN THOMAS MARTIN The Court orders that all exceed one thousand dollars CNS-3253906# Fictitious Business Name TO ALL INTERESTED business on N/A. , 16642 CHICAGO AVE, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL persons interested in this ($1,000)). Statement must be filed PERSONS: I declare that all information BELLFLOWER, CA 90706 before the expiration. Effective matter appear before this SUPERHERO JULIAN, INC. in this statement is true and This business is conducted by Petitioner Jeannette Dishon S/ GERALD ANDERSON, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious court at the hearing indicated Zellis filed a petition with this correct. (A registrant who an Individual NAME STATEMENT below to show cause, if any, Secretary Business Name Statement court for a decree changing declares as true any material The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2019118652 must be accompanied by the why the petition for change of This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section business on 04/2019. The following person(s) is names as follows: with the County Clerk of Affidavit of Identity form. name should not be granted. Jeannette Dishon Zellis to 17913 of the Business and I declare that all information (are) doing business as: Any person objecting to the Los Angeles County on The filing of this statement Jeannette Michon Baldwin Professions code that the in this statement is true and The Magic Hands, 3668 does not of itself authorize name changes described 05/14/2019. registrant knows to be false correct. (A registrant who Zellis NOTICE-In accordance with Stocker St., Apt. 5, Los the use in this state of a above must file a written The Court orders that all is guilty of a misdemeanor declares as true any material Angeles, CA 90006, County objection that includes the Subdivision (a) of Section Fictitious Business Name persons interested in this punishable by a fine not to matter pursuant to Section of LA in violation of the rights of reasons for the objection at 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): matter appear before this Statement generally expires another under Federal, State, least two court days before court at the hearing indicated ($1,000)). Professions code that the Celecia Johnson, 3668 the matter is scheduled to at the end of five years from or common law (See Section below to show cause, if any, S/CHRISTINA MOORE, registrant knows to be false Stocker St., Apt. 5, Los 14411 et seq., Business and be heard and must appear the date on which it was filed Owner is guilty of a misdemeanor Angeles, CA 90006 why the petition for change of in the office of the County Professions Code). at the hearing to show cause name should not be granted. This statement was filed punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted why the petition should not be Clerk, except, as provided Original Any person objecting to the with the County Clerk of exceed one thousand dollars by: an Individual 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 granted. If no written objection in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on ($1,000)). The registrant commenced name changes described 17920, where it expires CNS-3251771# is timely filed, the court may 05/08/2019. S/KYRAN THOMAS MARTIN, to transact business under LOS ANGELES SENTINEL above must file a written 40 days after any change grant the petition without a objection that includes the NOTICE-In accordance with Owner the fictitious business name hearing. in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section This statement was filed or names listed above on reasons for the objection at statement pursuant to Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Notice of Hearing: least two court days before 17920, a Fictitious Name with the County Clerk of 04/20/2019 NAME STATEMENT Date: June 25, 2019, Time: 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires Los Angeles County on I declare that all information File No. 2019112456 the matter is scheduled to in the residence address of 10:30 a.m., Dept.: 44, Room: be heard and must appear at the end of five years from 04/30/2019. in this statement is true and The following person(s) is 418 a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: at the hearing to show cause Fictitious Business Name The address of the court why the petition should not be in the office of the County Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material JC Martinezconstruction, is 111 N. Hill Street, Los Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section granted. If no written objection before the expiration. Effective 3113 W. 74 St, Los Angeles, Angeles, CA 90012 is timely filed, the court may in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and CA 90043, County of LA A copy of this Order to Show January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires at the end of five years from Professions code that the Registered owner(s): grant the petition without a Business Name Statement Cause shall be published at hearing. 40 days after any change the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false Julio Cesar Martinez, 3113 W least once each week for four must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor 74 St, Los Angeles, CA 90043 Notice of Hearing: Affidavit of Identity form. successive weeks prior to Date: June 18, 2019, Time: statement pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY MAY 23, 9,2019 2014 NEWSNEWS LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-13A-7

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by: An Individual NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material 90045, County of LA The registrant commenced File No. 2019105730 The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): to transact business under The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize in the office of the County S/ Foxxy Davis, Owner 17913 of the Business and Kimani Norrington-Sands, the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed Professions code that the 8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd., or names listed above on SHELIA’S COZY PLACE, Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false Suite 110 #322, Los Angeles, 04/2019 3649 S. MUIRFIELD ROAD, in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires Angeles on May 2, 2019 is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90045 I declare that all information LOS ANGELES, CA 90016 another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted in this statement is true and County of LOS ANGELES or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars by: an Individual correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). The registrant commenced declares as true any material PERSON TOUCH Professions Code). 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires S/ Ossiola A. Cantrell, CEO to transact business under matter pursuant to Section OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Original in the residence address of at the end of five years from Invictus Venture Group LLC the fictitious business name 17913 of the Business and LLC, 6820 LA TIJERA BLVD., 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed This statement was filed or names listed above on Professions code that the STE 208, LOS ANGELES, CA CNS-3251705# Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los 03/2019 registrant knows to be false 90045; State of Incorporation: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on April 29, 2019 I declare that all information is guilty of a misdemeanor CA before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who exceed one thousand dollars a limited liability company NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2019113462 must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section S/ Julio Cesar Martinez, business on 02/2019. The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and Owner I declare that all information (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed Professions code that the This statement was filed in this statement is true and Hype Booth LA, 2126 W. does not of itself authorize in the residence address of in the office of the County registrant knows to be false with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who 92nd Street, Los Angeles, the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor Angeles on April 29, 2019 declares as true any material CA 90047, County of LA Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and William Robert Washington, another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change ($1,000)). 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the 2126 W. 92nd Street, Los or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the S/ Kimani Norrington-Sands, Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false Angeles, CA 90047 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section Owner at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor Daniella Mattie Washington, Professions Code). must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change This statement was filed the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to 2126 W. 92nd Street, Los Filing with Changes Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars Angeles, CA 90047 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Angeles on April 24, 2019 Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). This business is conducted CNS-3251567# does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with in Subdivision (b) of Section PERSON TOUCH by: A Married Couple LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, where it expires OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY The registrant commenced to Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name 40 days after any change LLC transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires in the facts set forth in the S/ SHARON PICKFORD, fictitious business name or NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement at the end of five years from statement pursuant to Section Owner names listed above on N/A File No. 2019114855 or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed 17913 other than a change This statement was filed I declare that all information The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County in the residence address of with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: Professions Code). The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided a registered owner. A new Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who Frekwent Beauty, 1540 W. Original does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section Fictitious Business Name 04/22/2019. declares as true any material 104th St., Los Angeles, CA 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section 90047, County of LA CNS-3251552# Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the Dominique Allen, 1540 W. another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section Business Name Statement Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false 104th St., Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor 90047 NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted File No. 2019111177 Professions Code). a registered owner. A new The filing of this statement in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars by: An Individual The following person(s) is Original Fictitious Business Name does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). The registrant commenced to (are) doing business as: 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 Statement must be filed the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ William Robert Washington, transact business under the Kapsule, 3731 Grayburn CNS-3249420# before the expiration. Effective Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Husband fictitious business name or Ave, Los Angeles, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change This statement was filed names listed above on N/A 90018, County of LA; Mailing Business Name Statement another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information Address: P.O. Box 561206, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section Angeles on April 30, 2019 in this statement is true and Los Angeles, CA 90056 NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): File No. 2019108675 The filing of this statement Professions Code). in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material Kiara Hatcher, 3731 Grayburn The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize Original a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018 (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted Dubailuxuryfashion, Fictitious Business Name CNS-3251765# Statement must be filed at the end of five years from Professions code that the by: An Individual 7722 Reseda Blvd. Apt. in violation of the rights of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced to 59, Reseda, CA 91335- another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor transact business under the 2859, County of LA; Mailing or common law (See Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to fictitious business name or Address: 1862 W Avenue H-4, 14411 et seq., Business and NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars names listed above on N/A Lancaster, CA 93534 Professions Code). File No. 2019112148 Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). I declare that all information Registered owner(s): Original The following person(s) is The filing of this statement 40 days after any change S/ Dominique Allen, Owner in this statement is true and Darkeisha Gigi Edwards, 1862 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who W Avenue H-4, Lancaster, CA CNS-3249413# Zion’s Den, 1040 W 220th the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material 93534 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL St., Torrance, CA 90502, Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change Angeles on May 1, 2019 matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted County of LA in violation of the rights of in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and by: an individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the The registrant commenced to NAME STATEMENT Sharion Matthews, 1040 W or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false transact business under the File No. 2019106494 220th St., Torrance, CA 90502 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor fictitious business name or The following person(s) is This business is conducted Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to names listed above on N/A (are) doing business as: by: an individual Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Brighter Future Soaring The registrant commenced to 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 Business Name Statement in the office of the County ($1,000)). in this statement is true and Outreach Ministries, 1501 transact business under the CNS-3251728# must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided S/ Kiara Hatcher, Owner correct. (A registrant who West 19th Street, Long fictitious business name or LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed declares as true any material Beach, CA 90810, County names listed above on N/A The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section of LA I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change Angeles on April 26, 2019 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the Oleria Debose, 1501 West correct. (A registrant who File No. 2019111780 Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false 19th Street, Long Beach, CA declares as true any material The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor 90810 matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, in the residence address of Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted 17913 of the Business and Health & Wellness Med, CLI, or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars by: an Individual Professions code that the 5500 S. Western Ave Unit 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). The registrant commenced registrant knows to be false 2, Los Angeles, CA 90062, Professions Code). Statement must be filed in the office of the County S/ Darkeisha Gigi Edwards, to transact business under is guilty of a misdemeanor County of Los Angeles Original before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided Owner the fictitious business name punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed or names listed above on exceed one thousand dollars Salmon Paul Daniels, 5500 CNS-3251696# Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los 04/2013 ($1,000)). S. Western Ave Unit 2, Los LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change Angeles on April 24, 2019 I declare that all information S/ Sharion Matthews, Owner Angeles, CA 90062 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and This statement was filed This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who with the County Clerk of Los by: An Individual NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Angeles on April 29, 2019 The registrant commenced File No. 2019114870 the use in this state of a in the residence address of Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with to transact business under The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and Subdivision (a) of Section the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Professions code that the 17920, a Fictitious Name or names listed above on Celebrity Media, 9190 West another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed in the office of the County registrant knows to be false Statement generally expires 04/2015 Olympic Blvd. Suite #127, or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor at the end of five years from I declare that all information Beverly Hills, CA 90212, 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and County of LA Professions Code). Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): Original must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change ($1,000)). Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material Donna Dymally, 9190 West 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the S/ Oleria Debose, Owner in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section Olympic Blvd. Suite #127, CNS-3251559# The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and Beverly Hills, CA 90212; CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los 40 days after any change Professions code that the This business is conducted the use in this state of a in the residence address of Angeles on April 22, 2019 in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false by: An Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to transact business under the File No. 2019116024 another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or The following person(s) is or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). names listed above on N/A (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from Fictitious Business Name S/ Salmon Paul Daniels, I declare that all information Krush Coalition, 2025 N. Professions Code). Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Statement must be filed Owner in this statement is true and Keene Ave., Los Angeles, Original must be accompanied by the in the office of the County before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who CA 90059, County of LA 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided January 1, 2014, the Fictitious with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material Registered owner(s): CNS-3249599# The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Business Name Statement Angeles on April 29, 2019 matter pursuant to Section Josiah A. Lewis III, 2025 N. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and Keene Ave., Los Angeles, CA the use in this state of a 40 days after any change Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the 90059 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false Virgie Joyce Woolfolk, 2025 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor N. Keene Ave., Los Angeles, File No. 2019101576 another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change the use in this state of a at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to CA 90059 The following person(s) is or common law (See Section in the residence address of Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new in violation of the rights of in the office of the County ($1,000)). by: an Unincorporated FRESH DRIP DETAILING, Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided S/ Donna Dymally, Owner Association other than a 3019 RODEO RD, LOS Original Statement must be filed or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed Partnership ANGELES, CA 90018 County 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 before the expiration. Effective 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los The registrant commenced of LOS ANGELES CNS-3249419# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Professions Code). 40 days after any change Angeles on May 1, 2019 to transact business under Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement Original in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with the fictitious business name ADAM BURTON III , 3019 must be accompanied by the 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section or names listed above on RODEO RD, LOS ANGELES, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. CNS-3251757# 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name 04/2019 CA 90018 NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of Statement generally expires I declare that all information This business is conducted by File No. 2019111372 does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from in this statement is true and an Individual The following person(s) is the use in this state of a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed in the office of the County declares as true any material business on N/A. Start To Finish Employment in violation of the rights of File No. 2019105697 before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section I declare that all information Services LLC, 9146 Haas another under Federal, State, The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and in this statement is true and Ave., Los Angeles, CA or common law (See Section (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Professions code that the correct. (A registrant who 90047, County of LA 14411 et seq., Business and 1. PERSONAL TOUCH must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Professions Code). OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor matter pursuant to Section Start to Finish Employment Original LLC, 2. PERSONAL TOUCH The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to 17913 of the Business and Services, LLC, 9146 Haas 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 CHIROPRACTIC, 6820 LA does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars Professions code that the Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047; CNS-3249408# TIJERA BLVD STE 208, LOS the use in this state of a in the residence address of ($1,000)). registrant knows to be false CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ANGELES, CA 90045 County Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new S/ Josiah A Lewis III, General is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by: of LOS ANGELES in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Partner punishable by a fine not to a Limited Liability Company FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed This statement was filed exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT PERSONAL TOUCH or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of Los ($1,000)). to transact business under File No. 2019102417 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Angeles on May 2, 2019 S/ADAM BURTON III, Owner the fictitious business name The following person(s) is LLC, 6820 LA TIJERA BLVD., Professions Code). Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with This statement was filed or names listed above on (are) doing business as: STE 208, LOS ANGELES, CA Amended Filing must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section with the County Clerk of 04/2019 MAINTENANCE PLUS, 5409 90045 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name Los Angeles County on I declare that all information 9TH AVE, LOS ANGELES, This business is conducted by CNS-3251710# The filing of this statement Statement generally expires 04/17/2019. in this statement is true and CA 90043 County of LOS a limited liability company LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who ANGELES The registrant(s) started doing the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material Registered owner(s): business on 06/2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section JOYCE VERRETTE , 5409 I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and 9TH AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA in this statement is true and File No. 2019114420 another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section at the end of five years from Professions code that the 90043 correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by declares as true any material (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual matter pursuant to Section CDA Ministries Int’l, 1758 Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing 17913 of the Business and West 51st Street, Los Original statement pursuant to Section in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars business on 04/2019. Professions code that the Angeles, CA 90062, County 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 17913 other than a change 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). I declare that all information registrant knows to be false of LA; Mailing Address: CNS-3251681# in the residence address of 40 days after any change S/ Tiffany Weaver, CEO in this statement is true and is guilty of a misdemeanor 1758 West 51st Street, Los LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new in the facts set forth in the Start to Finish Employment correct. (A registrant who punishable by a fine not to Angeles, CA 90062 Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section Services, LLC declares as true any material exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed 17913 other than a change This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section ($1,000)). Carl D. Anderson, 1758 West NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and PERSONAL TOUCH 51st Street, Los Angeles, CA File No. 2019105284 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious a registered owner. A new Angeles on April 26, 2019 Professions code that the OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 90062 The following person(s) is Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false LLC This business is conducted (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor S/ SHARON PICKFORD, by: An Individual 1. REBRAND LOS ANGELES, Affidavit of Identity form. before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to Owner The registrant commenced to 2. THE RE BRAND The filing of this statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars This statement was filed transact business under the CLOTHING COMPANY, 3. does not of itself authorize Business Name Statement at the end of five years from ($1,000)). with the County Clerk of fictitious business name or RE BRAND WATTS, 4. THE the use in this state of a must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed S/JOYCE VERRETTE, Owner Los Angeles County on names listed above on N/A RE BRAND CLOTHING Fictitious Business Name Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County This statement was filed 04/22/2019. I declare that all information COMPANY LLC, 1148 in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and EAST 87TH PLACE, LOS another under Federal, State, does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who ANGELES, CA 90002 County or common law (See Section the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires 04/17/2019. 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section Mailing Address: P.O. BOX Professions Code). in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and 72230, LOS ANGELES, CA Original another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name the date on which it was filed Professions code that the 90002 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires in the office of the County registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): CNS-3251553# 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of at the end of five years from Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor ROGER J. SCOTT JR., LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions Code). a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to 693 STANLEY AVE, LONG Original Filing Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars BEACH, CA 90814 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided 40 days after any change ($1,000)). This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT CNS-3249422# before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section in the facts set forth in the S/ Carl D. Anderson, Owner a limited liability company File No. 2019116576 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is Business Name Statement 40 days after any change 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los business on 03/2017. (are) doing business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the in the residence address of Angeles on May 1, 2019 I declare that all information Soap Serenity, 11914 NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Belhaven Street, Los File No. 2019111797 The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who Angeles, CA 90059, County The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material of LA (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): Onefore International, Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and Foxxy Davis, 11914 Belhaven 22736 Vanowen Street, West in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Professions code that the Street, Los Angeles, CA Hills, CA 91307, County of LA another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective must be accompanied by the in the office of the County registrant knows to be false 90059 Articles of Incorporation or or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted Organization Number: AI 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to by: an Individual #ON: 201523610188 Professions Code). must be accompanied by the does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced to Registered owner(s): Original Affidavit of Identity form. the use in this state of a 40 days after any change ($1,000)). transact business under the Invictus Venture Group LLC, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the THE RE BRAND CLOTHING fictitious business name or 22736 Vanowen Street, West CNS-3249416# does not of itself authorize in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section COMPANY LLC names listed above on n/a Hills, CA 91307; CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change S/ ROGER J SCOTT JR, I declare that all information This business is conducted by: Fictitious Business Name or common law (See Section in the residence address of Managing Member in this statement is true and a Limited Liability Company FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of declares as true any material to transact business under File No. 2019108743 or common law (See Section Filing with Changes Statement must be filed Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section the fictitious business name The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30/19 before the expiration. Effective 04/19/2019. 17913 of the Business and or names listed above on (are) doing business as: Professions Code). CNS-3251749# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the 01/2019 Lifting As We Climb Original Filing LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false I declare that all information Consulting, 8939 S. 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and Sepulveda Blvd., Suite CNS-3249404# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who 110 #322, Los Angeles, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-6A-14 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS/OPINIONNEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY MAY 23, 2019 9, 2014

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pre-law studies at the Uni- of Ben Crump Law and his versity California, Merced. specialty is civil rights law. By Surreal lewiS is no “first Memorial Day”. Additionally, Professor Professor Harris can The concept of decorating Harris heads the Sacramen- be reached at: mark@ben- a fallen soldier’s grave to and Central Valley office crump.com Memorial Day is a day I sing songs, leave flowers is older than our country associate with the smell of at graves, and hear ser- itself, and following the barbecue and sounds of mu- mons delivered by Black Civil War, Americans had Sacramento PD offi- sic in backyards. It’s a day preachers. But despite a lot of graves to decorate. cer restrains young man celebrated by people in this the truth that there was a Towns across a war torn from a still shot from country of all backgrounds, ceremony held by freed United States had dozens the video captured by a and therefore, it’s a holiday slaves on May 1, the first of their own first Memorial bystander that has been whose own background has widely recognized holi- Days. That being said, the seen on the Sacramen- been disputed. Some people day didn’t come about celebration held by freed to Black Lives Matter’s trace Memorial Day back to until three years later, slaves in May of 1865 was Facebook page. former Union soldiers, a few when Major General John one of the earliest recorded people even trace it back to A. Logan of the Grand versions of what our Me- families of Confederate sol- Army of the Republic de- Surreal Lewis morial Day looks like to- diers, but the most popular clared May 5th, 1868, the day, and one of the largest and widely debated theory first “Decoration Day.” as Memorial Day, and in a of its time. At this point, is that the first MemorialOn that day, a U.S. Army few states, a Confederate with the facts we have, we Day was celebrated by freed General gave a speech at Memorial Day is still of- choose how to recognize Karenga continued from Pg A-6} slaves. Arlington National Cem- ficially observed on either Memorial Day for our- School presented exam- freshness. There are still Some historians consider etery, and thousands of Confederacy President Jef- selves. That speech given ples of your lesson plans clouds remaining from yes- the first celebration of- Me attendees proceeded to ferson Davis’s birthday, or in Arlington Cemetery and other work, including terday’s rain and I look up morial Day to have taken adorn the graves of fallen on Robert E. Lee’s birth- may be widely recognized Chimbuko, Thanayi, Jan, to see if I can find your face place in Charleston, South soldiers with flowers and day, which painfully and as the first Memorial Day, Tulivu and Tambuzi. It was and form in them. And in Carolina, on May 1, 1865. flags. ironically falls on Martin but that doesn’t mean I a good and beautiful expe- my mind’s eye and eager On that day, a group of freed That is the day the US Luther King, Jr. Day. In can’t personally recognize rience and exchange and imagination, you are there, slaves gathered at a former Department of Veteran addition to Confederate the work of freed slaves in we all left uplifted, reaf- holding your signature Confederate prison, where Affairs recognizes as the Memorial Day, there are Charleston instead. firmed and recommitted. arc of kente cloth in your hundreds of union soldiers first celebration of- Me many towns in both the Surreal Lewis is a stu- I began to write the last hand, writing rainbows of died, and they dug up a mass morial Day, but it’s not North and South that claim dent who lives Windsor part of this letter and report remembrance and promise grave of Union soldiers to the day all Americans to be the home of the first Hills. He’s currently in his in the early morning before in the sky. The sunlight of give them proper burials in acknowledge. For gen- Memorial Day, including first year at Columbia Uni- dawn, and now the day is your smile falls softly on individual graves. The buri- erations, many Southern Richmond, VA and Water- versity in New York City. coming forth, distinguish- my face. And I say to my- als were followed by the states refused to recog- loo, NY. surreallewis22@gmail. ing itself from the night. It self, as I’ve said since the gathering of townspeople to nize either of these days The truth is, there really com is a beautiful day outside. Sixties, “It’s a good day The sun has risen and the to struggle.” For an essen- struggle. And in good con- Dr. Maulana Karenga, African American Cultural Culture and Introduction to morning mist has lifted and tial understanding of our science I can do less in the Professor and Chair of Center (Us); Creator of Black Studies, 4th Edition, melted away. And I walk ancestral legacy is one of life I live, the work I do and Africana Studies, Califor- Kwanzaa; and author of www.OfficialKwanzaaWeb- out on the patio to feel and a life well-lived, rooted in the struggle I wage. nia State University-Long Kwanzaa: A Celebration site.org; www.MaulanaK- breathe the early morning self-giving love, work and Beach; Executive Director, of Family, Community and arenga.org.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with (2) award of a Multiple Award participating lenders when preceding three years, except AKA WINIFRED O. NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section Task Order Contract for they apply for financing from for qualified homebuyers MCCLOUD AKA WINNIE File No. 2019107257 Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name Construction Services; and the lender for the purchase. purchasing homes in federally MCCLOUD AND W. O. The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires then (3) a project specific An MCC cannot be issued in designated targeted areas (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from Task Order Request for Bids connection with a mortgage or certain veterans, who are MCCLOUD Rebel Nation, 19200 The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed (TORFB) to the pre-qualified loan that refinances or pays exempt from this requirement. CASE NO. Midtown Ave., Carson, CA does not of itself authorize in the office of the County firms. off an existing mortgage or 19STPB02024 90746, County of LA the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided land contract (except for To all heirs, beneficiaries, Articles of Incorporation or Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section certain construction period 3. No more than 15% of the creditors, contingent creditors, Organization Number: AI in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires Upon receipt and evaluation and temporary loans) or with residence being purchased and persons who may #ON: 201910110653 another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change of the Statements of a mortgage loan provided can be used in a trade or otherwise be interested in the Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the from proceeds of tax-exempt Qualifications (“SOQ’s”) business used in accordance WILL or estate, or both of CJW Enterprise LLC, 19200 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section submitted in response to bonds. with the Code. Midtown Ave., Carson, CA Professions Code). 17913 other than a change this RFQ, the SOQ’s will be WINIFRED MCCLOUD AKA 90746; CA Original in the residence address of scored and evaluated using WINIFRED O. MCCLOUD This business is conducted by: 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 a registered owner. A new the District’s Uniform System The amount of the credit The total credit election AKA WINNIE MCCLOUD a Limited Liability Company CNS-3249396# Fictitious Business Name of Rating Applicants, and the will be 20% of the yearly amount of the 2019 MCC AND W. O. MCCLOUD. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The registrant commenced to Statement must be filed pre-qualified Applicants will interest paid or accrued on Program is $70,000,000. A PETITION FOR PROBATE transact business under the before the expiration. Effective be identified and awarded a a qualified mortgage. If the Purchasers may obtain an has been filed by ADELINA fictitious business name or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Multiple Award Task Order credit allowable under the MCC in connection with MCCLOUD in the Superior names listed above on N/A NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement Contract for Construction 2019 MCC Program for any financing from any approved I declare that all information File No. 2019103911 must be accompanied by the Services. Thereafter, the taxable year exceeds the Court of California, County of The following person(s) is lender, including banks, in this statement is true and Affidavit of Identity form. District will issue a Request qualified homebuyer’s tax savings and loan associations, LOS ANGELES. correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement for Task Order Bid(s) to the liability for such taxable year, THE PETITION FOR GRIME SOLUTIONS, 3712 mortgage banking firms declares as true any material does not of itself authorize Pre-Qualified Contractors. then such excess credit may and credit unions. MCC PROBATE requests that matter pursuant to Section CARMONA AVE. UNIT 3, LOS the use in this state of a Award of the Task Order be carried over to each of ANGELES, CA 90016 County applications will be accepted ADELINA MCCLOUD be 17913 of the Business and Fictitious Business Name will be made to the lowest the three succeeding taxable on a first-come, first-served appointed as personal Professions code that the of LOS ANGELES in violation of the rights of responsive and responsible years and, subject to certain basis. The application representative to administer registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, bidder. The award of the limitations, may be added to LUTHER MILES, 3712 must be made through a is guilty of a misdemeanor or common law (See Section Multiple Award Task Order the credit allowable under participating lender. A current the estate of the decedent. punishable by a fine not to CARMONA AVE UNIT 3, LOS 14411 et seq., Business and Contract(s) and subsequent the 2019 MCC Program for THE PETITION requests the ANGELES, CA 90016 list of participating lenders is exceed one thousand dollars Professions Code). Task Order will be made that succeeding year. The available to the public from decedent’s WILL and codicils, ($1,000)). ANNISHA AUBRY, 3712 Filing with Changes pursuant to, without limitation, qualified homebuyer may CARMONA AVE UNIT 3, LOS the undersigned. There is no if any, be admitted to probate. S/ Galynn Collins, Managing 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/23/19 the authority provided to the reduce the amount of monthly allocation of MCCs by lender; The WILL and any codicils are ANGELES, CA 90016 CNS-3242097# Member District under Public Contract federal income tax withheld however, for the first year of available for examination in CJW Enterprise LLC This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Code section 20651, and by filing a revised IRS W-4 the 2019 MCC Program, 20% the file kept by the court. This statement was filed a General Partnership other applicable law(s). Employee’s Withholding The registrant(s) started doing will be set aside for mortgage with the County Clerk of Los Allowance Certificate in order loans in targeted areas. THE PETITION requests Angeles on April 23, 2019 business on N/A. to have more disposable authority to administer the NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information income with which to make estate under the Independent in this statement is true and GOVERNMENT If your firm is currently Subdivision (a) of Section under a PQSP MATOC with loan payments. Use of Homebuyers must be qualified Administration of Estates Act 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who the credit will reduce the declares as true any material the District, disregard this for an MCC pursuant to the . (This authority will allow Statement generally expires solicitation and continue deduction for home mortgage Code and the guidelines, the personal representative at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section interest on the homebuyer’s 17913 of the Business and LOS ANGELES COUNTY under your current Contract. rulings and interpretations to take many actions without the date on which it was filed METROPOLITAN federal income tax return. issued by the Internal in the office of the County Professions code that the obtaining court approval. registrant knows to be false TRANSPORTATION Revenue Service which shall Clerk, except, as provided AUTHORITY (LACMTA) SOQ Due Date and Request control in the event of a conflict Before taking certain very in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor important actions, however, punishable by a fine not to REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL for Qualification Documents, Current federal tax law with other requirements. 17920, where it expires including instructions to may require a payment to The homebuyer must meet the personal representative 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Applicants, will be available the federal government the credit and underwriting will be required to give notice in the facts set forth in the LACMTA will receive to Applicants at the Online of a “recapture” tax if the criteria established by the to interested persons unless statement pursuant to Section S/LUTHER MILES, General Partner Proposals for PS62262 - Vendor Portal at Build- homebuyer sells or otherwise participating lender who they have waived notice or 17913 other than a change transfers his or her home This statement was filed Service Contract - Eaton LACCD.org, Contractors provides the mortgage loan. consented to the proposed in the residence address of and Bidders Tab, click on to someone else within The County does not originate with the County Clerk of Uninterruptible Power action.) The independent a registered owner. A new Supply at the 9th Floor PlanetBids logo and follow nine years after the MCC is mortgage loans in connection Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on administration authority will be 04/18/2019. Receptionist Desk, Vendor/ registration instructions. issued. The MCC is issued with MCCs. The applicant Statement must be filed Contract Management at the time of the closing of a must sign all documents and granted unless an interested before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section Department, One Gateway mortgage loan. The recapture affidavits which are needed to person files an objection to January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Plaza, Los Angeles, CA A non-Mandatory Pre-SOQ tax represents a portion of demonstrate the homebuyer’s the petition and shows good Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires 90012. Conference will be held the “federally subsidized eligibility for an MCC. cause why the court should must be accompanied by the amount” of the mortgage loan, at the end of five years from at Build-LACCD Program not grant the authority. Affidavit of Identity form. Management Office, on calculated in accordance with the date on which it was filed A HEARING on the petition The filing of this statement A Pre-Proposal conference June, 5, 2019 @ 10:00 AM federal tax law. The recapture Banks, savings and loan does not of itself authorize in the office of the County will be held in this court as Clerk, except, as provided will be held on Wednesday, at 1055 Corporate Center tax may not exceed 50% of associations, credit union, the use in this state of a May 29, 2019, 10:00 a.m., Drive, 5th Floor, Monterey the gain realized on the sale mortgage companies and follows: 06/03/19 at 8:30AM in Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires at One Gateway Plaza, Los Park, CA 91754. Parking is or transfer of the home, and other financing institutions Dept. 79, ROOM 610 located in violation of the rights of Angeles, CA 90012, Wilshire: free. it would become a part of are invited to participate as at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the Room 09-36. All Proposals the homebuyer’s tax liability lenders. Each participating ANGELES, CA 90012 or common law (See Section for the year that the home statement pursuant to Section must be submitted to lender will be required to sign IF YOU OBJECT to the 14411 et seq., Business and LACMTA, and be filed at the Applicants must be is sold or transferred. The a Participation Agreement, Professions Code). 17913 other than a change granting of the petition, you in the residence address of reception desk, 9th floor, V/ registered on the Portal in homebuyer may not have to which outlines the lender’s Original order to prequalify. The pay part or all of the recapture loan review and reporting should appear at the hearing 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 a registered owner. A new CM Department, on or before Fictitious Business Name 1:00 pm Pacific Time on June Applicant assumes full and amount if his or her income, at responsibilities, and pay to and state your objections or CNS-3249398# the time of the sale or transfer, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed 24 ,2019. Proposals received sole responsibility for timely the Issuer such fee or fees file written objections with the before the expiration. Effective after the above date and time receipt of its SOQ and any is less than a prescribed as the Issuer may require. court before the hearing. Your January 1, 2014, the Fictitious may be rejected and returned other documents required to amount at the time of sale or The Issuer will make a list of appearance may be in person FICTITIOUS BUSINESS transfer. NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement unopened. Each proposal be submitted with the SOQ, participating lenders available or by your attorney. by the District. The District to the public upon request. File No. 2019107384 must be accompanied by the must be sealed and marked IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR Proposal No. PS62262. will have no responsibility The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. or a contingent creditor of (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement for SOQ’s not submitted in a To be eligible for an MCC, the decedent, you must file Low Bottoms Boutique, does not of itself authorize timely manner, no matter the the homebuyer’s gross For more information on the 1851 1/2 West Florence the use in this state of a For a copy of the Proposal/ reason. annual household income 2019 MCC Program or for your claim with the court and Ave., Los Angeles, CA Fictitious Business Name Bid specification visit our may not exceed the limits a copy of the participating mail a copy to the personal 90047, County of LA; Mailing in violation of the rights of Solicitation Page on our set forth below. Gross annual list of lenders, contact Los representative appointed by Address: 300 East 51St, Apt another under Federal, State, Vendor Portal at https:// Questions shall be directed to household income is the total Angeles County Development the court within the later of of all income, from whatever Authority, 700 West Main #105, Los Angeles, CA 90011 or common law (See Section business.metro.net or for the Online Vendor Portal. All either (1) four months from further information email questions shall be directed to source, for all borrowers Street, Alhambra, California Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and the date of first issuance of Yvette Green, 300 East 51St, Professions Code). Lorretta Norris at norrisl@ the Online Vendor Portal. who intend to reside in the 91801 or call (626) 586-1838 Apt #105, Los Angeles, CA Original Filing metro.net. residence. The maximum or (626) 586-1837. letters to a general personal 90047 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 5/23/19 incomes for all borrowers, as 5/23/19 representative, as defined in CNS-3249392# CNS-3255465# For future bidding established by the County, CNS-3250395# section 58(b) of the California This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LOS ANGELES SENTINEL by: an individual LOS ANGELES SENTINEL opportunities please visit currently is $125,280 for one- Probate Code, or (2) 60 days or two-person families, and The registrant commenced the Online Vendor Portal REQUEST FOR from the date of mailing or to transact business under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS GENERAL CONTRACTOR which can be accessed by $146,160 for three-or-more- NAME STATEMENT PRE-QUALIFICATION person families. Income and PROPOSALS personal delivery to you of a the fictitious business name visiting the website www. Notice is given that proposals notice under section 9052 of or names listed above on File No. 2019086238 OPPORTUNITY WITH build-laccd.org under eligibility standards must be The following person(s) is LACCD reviewed at least annually for On-Call Pump Pulling and the California Probate Code. 01/2019 “Contractors and Bidders” Machine Repair Services for I declare that all information (are) doing business as: then clicking the PlanetBids and may be revised by the Other California statutes and 1. THE POETRY SOCIETY County at any time. Limits Stormwater Maintenance legal authority may affect in this statement is true and link. (BRC0000047) will be correct. (A registrant who OF LOS ANGELES, NOTICE IS HEREBY 5/16, 5/23/19 on income will in no event your rights as a creditor. You 2. TYPEWRITERS GIVEN that the Los Angeles CNS-3252987# exceed the maximum levels, if received by Los Angeles declares as true any material County Public Works, Cashier may want to consult with an matter pursuant to Section ANONYMOUS, 407 E PICO Community College District LOS ANGELES SENTINEL any, permitted by the Internal BLVD. #707, LOS ANGELES, (“District”) invites Licensed Revenue Code of 1986, as Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., attorney knowledgeable in 17913 of the Business and Alhambra, CA 91803 until 5:30 California law. Professions code that the CA 90015 County of LOS General Contractors to submit PUBLIC NOTICE TO amended, and the regulations ANGELES Statements of Qualification QUALIFIED HOMEBUYERS promulgated thereunder (the p.m., Mon., June 10, 2019. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file registrant knows to be false There will be no proposers’ is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): (SOQ) for the following COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES “Code”). kept by the court. If you are PHILLIP THOMAS NAILS , procurement: 2019 MORTGAGE CREDIT conference for this solicitation. a person interested in the punishable by a fine not to Estimated contract amount is exceed one thousand dollars 407 E PICO BLVD. #707, LOS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM estate, you may file with the ANGELES, CA 90015 The maximum purchase prices $1 million annually. An RFP ($1,000)). may be obtained by accessing court a Request for Special S/ Yvette Green, Owner This business is conducted by Prequalification of General for homes, as established by an Individual Construction Contractors Los Angeles County the County, currently range the link at http://pw.lacounty. Notice (form DE-154) of the This statement was filed gov/brcd/servicecontracts/ or filing of an inventory and with the County Clerk of Los The registrant(s) started doing for projects under $5MM Development Authority from $653,883 in Non-Target business on N/A. (“County”) is proposing to Areas to $799,190 in Target at the Cashier Office or will be appraisal of estate assets Angeles on April 23, 2019 mailed to you upon request by NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information implement a program for Areas. Homebuyers also must or of any petition or account in this statement is true and Projects may include Mortgage Credit Certificates meet the following eligibility calling (626) 458-4169 or TDD as provided in Probate Code Subdivision (a) of Section at (626) 282-7829. 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who demolition of existing buildings (“MCCs”) in the County requirements: section 1250. A Request declares as true any material (the “2019 MCC Program”). 5/16, 5/23/19 Statement generally expires and hardscape, removal and 1. Qualified homebuyers must CNS-3248294# for Special Notice form is at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section repair of existing barriers, MCCs are a form of federal occupy the residence as their LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 of the Business and building renovations, storm income tax credits to qualified principal residence within 60 available from the court clerk. the date on which it was filed In Pro Per Petitioner in the office of the County Professions code that the water mitigation, weather homebuyers. No sooner than days after it is financed by a Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false proofing, site utility work and 90 days following this Notice, participating lender. The MCC ADELINA MCCLOUD in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor new construction. The project the County will issue MCCs will expire on the date that PROBATE 2125 SANTA ANA S 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to scopes will require A or B to qualified homebuyers in the residence ceases to be LOS ANGELES CA 90059 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars licensed general contractors. the County according to the the principal residence of the 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/19 ($1,000)). guidelines noted below. qualified homebuyer. CNS-3249630# in the facts set forth in the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section S/PHILLIP THOMAS NAILS, 17913 other than a change Owner The overall procurement NOTICE OF PETITION in the residence address of This statement was filed process will take place in three Purchasers of a new or 2. Qualified homebuyers TO ADMINISTER a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of steps: (1) The instant Request existing single-family home must not have had an Los Angeles County on located in the County may ESTATE OF: Fictitious Business Name for Qualifications step (“RFQ”) ownership interest in a WINIFRED MCCLOUD Statement must be filed 04/01/2019. (i.e., pre-qualification); then apply for an MCC through principal residence within the THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 www.lasentinel.net B-1 Student Athlete of the Week: Maxi Duncan BY AMANDA SCURLOCK USTA National Hard Court we’ll train until the next She played against the same Sports Writer Championship in Girls 14 tournament,” Duncan said. opponent prior to the cham- Doubles. “After I play in that, we’ll pionship match and lost. Maxi Duncan has spent At age 16, Duncan is a talk about it and we’ll try to “When we started the half of her life playing ten- blue chip player, who is find what I did wrong and match, I decided to play her nis full time. After finishing ranked 12th in the world. As what I’ll do better in the differently and I worked the second grade, her father a pro player in the Interna- next match.” out,” Duncan said. “But decided that homeschool tional Tennis Federation Duncan maintained a then the second set, she would be the best option, so (ITF), she is ranked 717 in 4.0 GPA during the first started playing a lot better Duncan can focus more on doubles. semester this school year. and I started to struggle and tennis. “Being able to play ten- Her favorite subjects are ended up losing that set.” Since then, she has com- nis full time is a great privi- English and World History. Duncan defeated her peted on tennis courts lege,” Duncan said. “Being “An interesting fact that opponent in the tiebreaker, throughout the world and able to do my studies and be I learned, probably was winning the Costa Mesa acquiring accolades for it. able to do it well and have World War I and World War championship title. In 2012, Duncan won four that balance, I’m really II and how they occurred Top universities such as championship titles, includ- grateful.” and what was the causes,” USC, UCLA, Washington, ing the 110th Annual South- Recently, Duncan has she said. “And also, the lit- and Stanford have taken ern Cal Junior Sectionals traveled to Costa Rica, tle I get to learn about Black notice of her talent. Duncan Girls 10 Championship and Columbia, and Ecuador in a history, which isn’t much.” aspires to attend college and the Little Mo’s Sectional span of three weeks where One of her most chal- go pro. COURTESY PHOTO Championship. she competed in both sin- Tennis player Maxi Duncan has traveled to Columbia, lenging matches was the “It definitely feels nice In 2014, Duncan gles and doubles tourna- Mexico, and Costa Rica to compete in tennis tourna- championship round of the that when I do go to college, became a finalist for the ments for the ITF. For most ments. 2018 Costa Mesa Women’s that I will get a scholar- USTA National Clay Court of March, Duncan was in singles tournament. ship,” she said. “That my Championship in the girls Mexico competing in the eling and competition, Dun- countries she has visited. Throughout the match, parents don’t have to worry 12 doubles. Two years later, Cancun Pro 15k tourna- can continues to train and “We train while we’re at Duncan battled despite about paying for it with she won the title for the ment. Through all the trav- sometimes sightsee in the the tournament. So, if I Iose, being nervous and stressed. loans.” New Players Compliment Sparks’ Vets for 2019 BY AMANDA SCURLOCK “Alana Beard is one of Sports Writer my idols. I watch her game; I try to emulate her game The Los Angeles and play like her as a Sparks will have their defensive player,” Ruffin- home opener on May 31 at Pratt said. “I was kinda like 7:30P.M. as they battle the shocked just hearing from Connecticut Sun at the Sta- her.” ples Center. While the core Forward, Ashley Walk- of the team has been con- er returned to the WNBA stant for several seasons, after five seasons. She the team underwent several came from a dominate per- changes in the offseason. formance overseas with “We’ll be able to do 16.4 points and 8.3 what is best for the team rebounds per game in the AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Chiney (left) and Nneka Ogwumike are former WNBA and that’s really what every Turkish League. Tierra Ruffin-Pratt (left) poses with Alana Beard Rookies of the Year. decision will kinda be As Los Angeles wel- based on,” said Sparks own right. Her and Nneka record, defeating the Sparks comes new talent, they part players to become familiar Phoenix Mercury and head coach, Derek Fisher. Ogwumike are the only in the WNBA Finals. Jones ways with key contributors. with Fisher. The Sparks defeating the Storm at “The great part about the siblings besides Eli and played in five post season Essence Carson now plays players noted him being Pasadena City College. women on this roster is that Peyton Manning that go games that year. for the Phoenix Mercury, welcoming and open-mind- WNBA icon Candace Park- they’re committed to that.” No. 1,” said Sparks vice Ruffin-Pratt helped Odyssey Sims was traded ed. er sustained a hamstring One of their biggest president and general man- carry the Washington Mys- to the Lynx and former “He’s very much a injury during the Mercury moves was the acquiring of ager, Penny Toler. “I think tics to the Finals last sea- Sixth Woman of the Year, player’s coach and that’s game and is predicted to former Connecticut Sun she’s gonna be a great addi- son, making a collective 16 Jantel Lavender was sent to something that I have real- return in 2-4 weeks. Rook- star and sports analyst, tion to the team.” points and five steals the Chicago Sky. Both Car- ly not experienced in my ie, Marina Mabrey con- Chiney Ogwumike. The WNBA champion, against the Seattle Storm in son and Lavender were career,” said forward, tributed 11 points against 2014 Rookie of the Year Alexis Jones and former the title series. Reigning instrumental to the Sparks Ogwumike. “He approach- the Mercury along with brings to the Sparks 14.1 Washington Mystics stand- Defensive Player of the championship-winning es a lot of what we learn in nine points and five assists points and 7.5 rebounds per out, Tierra Ruffin-Pratt will Year, Alana Beard contact- season in 2016. practice from a more against the Storm. game; she dished out 12 also be competing for Los ed Ruffin-Pratt while she For the first time in a humane perspective not The Sparks starts their points and five rebounds in Angeles this year. Jones was playing for the Mac- number of seasons, the just a basketball player’s season with an away game their preseason win against was a rookie when the Min- cabi Ramat Hen in Israel to majority of the roster has perspective.” against the Las Vegas Aces the Seattle Storm. nesota Lynx bested the convince her to play in been in attendance for The Sparks went 1-1 in on May 26, at 5:00P.M. and “She’s dynamic in her league with a 27-7 overall L.A. training camp, allowing the the preseason, losing to the can be watched on Twitter. LAFC Face FC Dallas Twice In Three Days

ALAN BRAXTON nearly found their second chance to put the Black and Staff Writer passing the ball around at Gold up 3-0 on a break- the top of the box before away in the 89th minute, LAFC and FC Dallas eventually finding Diego but opted to attempt and both had interesting sched- Rossi at the top of the box, chip the keeper to no avail. ules this week. The two whose shot was parried Three days later on teams played against one away by the FC Dallas Sunday, LAFC travelled to another on Thursday, May keeper. Texas to take on FC Dallas 16 at Banc of California In the second half, once again. Stadium and met just three super sub, Adama In the 29th minute, days later on Sunday, May Diomande came on for LAFC went down 1-0 19, to play FC Dallas yet Christian Ramirez to pro- when Brian Hollingshead again, this time in Texas. vide some new life into rolled the ball past Tyler The first matchup at LAFC’s attack. Miller after the defense had Banc of California proved In the 67th minute, been dissected apart. to be the more successful Diomande nearly had his In the 35th minute, of the two matchups as goal when Carlos Vela set LAFC won a free kick LAFC took advantage of up a beautiful ball by Latif about 30 yards out from the home field and crowd. Blessing in the box, but goal, but a nice save from Nearly 10 minutes into Diomande missed just wide. FC Dallas’ keeper, Jesse the match, LAFC almost In the 83rd minute, Gonzalez kept Carlos Vela found the opening with a Diomande stole the ball from being on the score- Carlos Vela free kick that from an FC Dallas defend- board in the first half. rattled the top right side of er near the edge of the box Vela had another oppor- the post. and then passed it to a sup- tunity to put LAFC on the It wouldn’t be until porting Rossi who put the board in the first half when Carlos Vela (10) scored in both contests and has now tallied 14 goals (matching his total almost halftime, in the 39th ball away. he won a penalty for being tally from 2018) and five assists for a Major League Soccer best through the first 14 minute, for LAFC to break Initially an offside had taken down in the box, but matches of the season. the deadlock. A perfect been called on the play, but his attempt was saved once pass from LAFC midfield- after reviewing the goal again by the FC Dallas shown a red card, leaving penalty of the match, after LAFC remain the team er, Eduard Atuesta found through VAR, the goal was keeper, Gonzalez. FC Dallas to finish nearly the ball hit the hand of an to beat in all of Major Carlos Vela in the box and deemed legitimate and Just four minutes into the entirety of the second FC Dallas defender in the League Soccer with a with a perfect first touch to LAFC had their two goal the start of the second half, half down to 10 men. box. Carlos Vela was once league topping 31 points on control the ball, Vela curled cushion with only a few a streaking Carlos Vela was In the 80th minute, again given the opportunity the season. the ball past the keeper to minutes of the match brought down hastily by LAFC constant pressure and did not fail this time to They host the Montreal give LAFC the lead. remaining. FC Dallas defender Matt finally paid off as they put the Black and Gold Impact at home on Friday, Minutes later, LAFC Carlos Vela had a Hedges, who was instantly were awarded their second level at 1-1. May 24. B-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 Anne-Marie Johnson: A Champion For Minorities In Front & Behind The Camera

predominantly musical the- actor in the SAG union. and exclusion as black peo- said Johnson. ater. That was my training. This all started when Black ple. My father was very According to Johnson, Doing comedy was second rights were threatened by active in the Silver Lake Silver Lake was a safe nature. So, to transition legislation. community. Now, its quite haven for minorities. Those into doing heavy drama “Back in 1995, there sad what’s happening in minorities have since wasn’t difficult. I don’t was a California proposi- Silver Lake.” moved out. know why. I just enjoyed tion to do away with affir- The actress is an active “If you look up gentrifi- both types of entertain- mative action. I was asked community member in Sil- cation in the dictionary, ment,” said Johnson. to speak against the initia- ver Lake. In 2017, Con- you will find Silver Lake. It That enjoyment for tive. That caught the atten- gressman Adam Schiff was once welcoming to entertainment has led her tion from SAG. I was then honored her with the Silver minorities. Now, you’re into roles such as “Grey’s asked to join a committee. Lake Woman of the Year seeing a complete transi- Anatomy,” “NCIS,” and That’s where I found my award. Recently, Coun- tion of this community. “Girlfriends.” The actress voice,” said Johnson. cilmember David Ryu rec- Latino families and older will star in an upcoming “I spent 17 years of my ognized her as one of the LGBT residents are being episode of the new NBC life dedicated to bringing 2019 Wonder Women of forced out especially the COURTESY PHOTO TV drama “The InBe- more attention to the the 4th District. ones who didn’t buy Anne-Marie Johnson was the first Black SAG Vice-Presi- tween” on Wednesday May scarcity of quality roles for “This is where I was homes. We saw this happen dent. 29. protected groups.” born and still reside. I call with Compton, East L.A., But her advocacy Johnson continued to myself the unicorn because and other cities decades behind the camera has highlight the disparities there are very few Black ago. It’s the collateral dam- BY SHAQUILLE WOODS Johnson told the Los Ange- sparked conversation between performers of people in Silver Lake right age of institutionalized Contributing Writer les Sentinel Newspaper regarding the entertainment color and their white coun- now. Even the public racism and sexism,” said over the phone. industry’s sluggish move- terparts. The actress thanks schools are predominately Johnson. Anne-Marie Johnson The actress has been ment for change. her upbringing as the White. I’m disappointed to Today, you will still isn’t mincing words when busy balancing her career Johnson was the first source for her activism. see the attitudes regarding find Johnson fighting for it comes to Hollywood’s while still advocating for Black person to become “My father at the time the transition. It’s one thing change. She doesn’t plan treatment of diverse voices. the rights of the less fortu- the Screen Actors Guild was an LAPD officer and to move into a community on slowing down anytime “Hollywood gets an F. nate. Johnson, known for (SAG) Vice-President World War II veteran. Both because you desire to be in soon. You still see the messages her role in “In Living between 1997 and 2013. him and my mother raised that community. It’s anoth- The actress shared, “I of the White male point of Color,” has always enjoyed She was also presented me in Silver Lake. They er thing to move into a always knew that I need to view as opposed to a playing both comedic and with the Ralph Morgan both experienced every community and push out give back. It’s just a natural diverse point of view. We dramatic roles. Award in 2016, which is aspect of discrimination the cultural significance,” process.” have a long way to go,” “In grade school it was the highest award for an Byron Allen Expands Empire with Purchase of Fox Regional Sports Networks

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA Newswire Correspondent

One year ago, Byron Allen made a historic pur- chase of The Weather Channel for $300 million along with The Weather Channel’s streaming serv- ice, Local Now. However, the business- man, comedian, and execu- tive, was just getting start- ed. A week ago, it was “I’ve always thought of business as a contact sport. I’m announced that Allen not going to play just in the Negro Leagues. I’m always joined the Sinclair Broad- going to play in the global leagues,” said Byron Allen. cast Group as a minority investor in its purchase of statement. and he has done a phenom- 21 Fox regional sports net- “While consumer view- enal job of assembling a works from Walt Disney ing habits have shifted, the strong management team to Company. tradition of watching live operate these network affil- “With that purchase sports and news remains iate stations,” Allen said. [The Weather Channel], we ingrained in our culture,” “This is another mile- were able to break the color Ripley said. stone for our company, as barrier as the first general To acquire the sports we have now agreed to pur- market cable network ever networks, Sinclair report- chase our very first broad- owned by an African Amer- edly formed an indirect cast television stations and ican,” Allen said in a recent subsidiary called Diamond continue to look for other interview published in Sports Group L.L.C. with opportunities to grow our Black Enterprise Maga- Allen, who will operate as global media company zine. an equity and content part- through strategic acquisi- As a result of the $10.6 ner in Diamond. tions,” he said. billion acquisition deal, The deal is expected to Allen’s new purchase Allen’s company, Enter- be completed by February marks an expansion for tainment Studios, an- 2020. Entertainment Studios, nounced that it will buy The Sinclair Broadcast which already operates four local stations from Group Inc. reportedly out- nine cable channels and Bayou City Broadcasting bid a collection of other serves nearly 160 million for $165 million, according high-profile bidders, subscribers. to Variety. including O’Shea “Ice The company has a film Black Enterprise re- Cube” Jackson Sr. who production and distribution ported that the acquisition tried to buy the RSNs arm as well. gives Allen ownership of through his 3-on-3 basket- “I’ve always thought of CBS affiliate station ball league, Big3, with the business as a contact sport. WEVV, NBC affiliate backing of Magic Johnson, I’m not going to play just in KLAF, and Fox affiliates LL Cool J, and Serena the Negro Leagues. I’m WEEV and KADN. Williams. always going to play in the “This is a very exciting In a statement, Allen global leagues,” Allen said. transaction for Sinclair to praised Bayou City owner “And I want kids who be able to acquire highly DuJuan McCoy in an- look like me to not put complementary assets,” nouncing the new deal. themselves in a box. I want said Chris Ripley, president “DuJuan McCoy is an them to see what I do as a and CEO of Sinclair, in the outstanding broadcaster beacon,” he said. THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 www.lasentinel.net C-1

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett and careers. Religion Editor “Our children are our hearts and we try to make Faith, love and laugh- sure that we build in time ter are the foundation of for fun things with the “Funny Married Stuff,” kids. We also take time for a web series created and ourselves with date nights produced by Peyton and with the goal of not talking Lony’e Perrine. about the kids, at least we The show’s storylines, try. Also, every year, we said L.A.-area couple, are take a nice vacation with based on random, humor- the kids and the following ous interactions that they, year it’s just us,” Peyton along with many other said. marriages encounter dur- “I’m thankful for the ing the course of the union. journey we’re on together Their hope is that and now our kids are in- people will strive to stay volved in the industry so together and try to work it’s become a family affair. situations out, instead of I’m very grateful,” shared choosing to part. Lony’e. “As crazy as marriage To others who may can be sometimes, you’ve consider launching a web got to work at it,” said series, Peyton advised, Peyton. “The goal for the “Don’t be afraid of what show is to give a little bit of you think you can’t do, medicine and some laugh- COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO just do it because you can ter and some suggestions The FMS poster features the show’s diverse cast. Lony’e and Peyton Perrine have fun with their children. do anything you put your on how a real scenario mind to.” And he’s put his could play out with com- damages some relation- Faith is another under- tuning in for “Funny Mar- career, which has led to mind on developing future munication and listening.” ships beyond repair, but the pinning of “Funny Married ried Stuff” and the program roles on TV shows such as projects for the web and “We hope that by Perrines believe their show Stuff,” which connects to is drawing attention across “Criminal Minds,” “Rose- television. watching the show, people will help couples find solu- the Perrines strong rela- the nation. wood” and “Castle.” Lony’e guiding princi- will improve their life. tions. tionship with Christ. As The show won the “After Peyton started ple is, “When things don’t That’s the main goal. Mar- “We don’t have all of members of Hope’s House Award of Merit at the In- writing the show, I got go as I expected, I say to riage is hard and tough, but the answers, so we wanted Church in Granada Hills, die Fest Film Awards, was cold feet about it,” recalled myself, ‘That wasn’t for you don’t run to divorce our show to spark con- they have learned to trust featured at the Pan Afri- Lony’e. me. God has something just because you had an versation and discussion God in all areas of their can Film Festival and will “But, I could hear the better.’ argument. You’ve got to around what do you do life, including the pro- be screened at the Miami Lord telling me, ‘You have “I always believe that if communicate. You learn when your wife is shop- gram’s storylines. Web Fest and the Phila- to do this project. It’s im- the situation doesn’t go my how to become a tighter- ping to much and you’re “We are believers. We delphia Independent Film portant to get this message way, God has something knit unit to work this thing trying to save money for a didn’t want the message to Awards. out there.’ So, we’re believ- better. He’s never let me out,” added Lony’e. house or what do you do beat people over the head, Although its popu- ers and when the Lord tells down yet. I know the Lord “Funny Married Stuff,” when you’re dealing with but we did want it to be larity is on the rise, the you to do something, you has some amazing things in now in its second season, the topic of erectile dys- there,” Peyton said. Perrines admitted to a step out on faith and do it.” store for us!” offers an amusing slant on function - real things that “We got Christ at the few doubts after initially Following God’s direc- View episodes of both innocent and touchy couples go through,” noted center of our marriage and deciding that Peyton, a tion has paid off for the Per- “Funny Married Stuff” at topics that lead to big ar- Lony’e. we’ve been married for a technology project man- rines, who are also the par- funnymarriedstuff.com or guments between spouses. “So, we wanted to have while, so, our faith definite- ager, would write the ents of two young children. facebook.com/pg/Funny- Opposing stances on meal a community to figure it ly plays into how we want scripted series. In the in- They apply their faith, love MarriedStuff/videos. Learn choices, finances or even all out together to help our to deliver our message.” terim, Lony’e would fo- and lots of laughter to bal- more about the Perrines at home decorations can marriages.” Viewers are steadily cus on her full-time acting ance their marriage, family lonyeperrine.com

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett nightly workshops at 6 Religion Editor p.m., followed by worship at 7:15 p.m. The speakers Bishop Richard Sand- include Pastor Donell Giv- ers of Mount Pilgrim Bap- ens, Pastor Isaac Thomp- tist Church will be one of son, Pastor Lonnie Hogan powerful preachers at the of Sunset Baptist Church. Living Word Conference and Pastor LaSharee Knox hosted by Love Peace and of Greater New Light Bap- Happiness Family Chris- tist Church. tian Fellowship Church. Evangelist Audrey The annual symposium Williams will preach on begins on Monday, June COURTESY PHOTO Sunday, June 9, at 8 a.m., 3, and continues through Bishop Richard Sanders and Evangelist John Black Sunday, June 9, at the will deliver the sermon at church’s campus located spiritual refreshing to bring the 11 a.m. worship. Dr. at 4951 S. Figueroa St., in about a change in your Arthur Wooten of Friend- Los Angeles, said Bishop life,” said Martin. Come ship Christian Fellowship Leon Martin. The theme is and be blessed by the dy- Church of God in Christ “Nothing is Impossible.” namic teaching of anointed in Riverside will bring the “We invite you to join men and women of God.” message at the closing ser- us for five great days of The agenda features {See Sanders D-2}

staFF and Wire report According to Earl “Skip” Cooper II, BBA The Black Business As- president/CEO, acknowl- sociation (BBA) will rec- edging the genre is part of ognize gospel music leg- the organization’s annual ends at its Salute to Black commemoration of Black Music Awards Dinner on Music Month. In the past, Tuesday, June 18, at 7 p.m., the nonprofit has paid trib- at the California African ute to industry icons such American Museum. as Clarence Avant, Berry Vicki Mack Lataillade, Gordy, Janet Jackson and co-founder of GospoCen- Siedah Garrett. COURTESY PHOTO tric Records will receive Regarding this year’s Lisa Collins the Lifetime Achievement event, Cooper said, “The Award; Lisa Collins, pub- Black Business Associa- vided spiritual sunshine on lisher of L.A. Focus will tion honors gospel music as the darkest of days.” be the Outstanding Gospel few events in history have Honoree Collins noted Publication Award recipi- been more compelling, that gospel music has en- ent and Byron J. Smith, convincing, or persuasive dured throughout the de- president of National As- than gospel music. Some cades and maintains its sociation Negro Musi- of the most beautiful music popularity in contempo- cians, will be honored with of all times was born out of rary times. the Outstanding Artistic intense grief and suffering “Gospel will be for- Vision Award. and gospel music has pro- {See BBA D-2} C-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 Words of the Week - Love in Spite of Failure

By pastor James k. mCknight cessful. Failure is real. around and behave just like to care for the flock. Congregational Church of Yet, here’s the good the worst of sinners. Aren’t What can we learn about Christian Fellowship news about God - failure you glad that God’s grace is the love of Jesus from this by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor doesn’t have the last word! amazing? Me, too! wonderful story? Certain- Scripture: John 21:15-22 Some of you know what it What we have here in ly, we can learn that Jesus’ Two weeks ago, there is like for God to meet you John 21 is a story of Jesus love involves confronta- Grace United Methodist Church was a story in the news that at your point of misery be- stopping in on the disciples tion. Notice Jesus’ actions plans a “Karaoke Fundraiser” on May 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 garnered a lot of attention. cause of a failure and let and his words. Many will p.m., at 4112 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor after the crucifixion, the Cedric Bridgeforth. The program, open to all ages, will Rodeo Road was renamed you know, “I’m not through resurrection and before the conclude that the verbal feature Stan the Prayed-Up Man, music, line dancing, games Barack Obama Boulevard. with you yet!” ascension. Get the picture exchange between Jesus and refreshments. The donation is $10 for adults and $5 for Certainly, President Many remember Peter, in your mind. The disciples and Peter that Jesus wants youth. On June 29, the “Back-to-Church Comedy Show” Obama deserves every the primary player in this have just eaten and Jesus Peter to deal with his mess. takes place at 5 p.m. Lester Barrie and Friends will perform honor that we, as Ameri- passage of scripture. He decides to have a one-on- Peter doesn’t sweep his sin along with professional comedians. All ages are welcome. The donation is $20. To learn more about both events, call cans, can give him, for he is evidence that God loves one conversation with Pe- under the rug and neither (323) 294-6653 or visit graceumcla.com. pressed past the winds of us in spite of failure. Early ter, the one who had failed should we. See, the love of bigotry and ugly resistance on, Peter spoke so boldly him. Jesus flows to you after you Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church and distinguished himself and beautifully. Can’t you Try to put yourself in confront your sin and ex- observes Annual Lay Day on May 26, at 9 a.m., at 3719 W. as a great leader and a role hear him, “I am with you, the story. Simon Peter perience the refreshing that Slauson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The model. Jesus. Others may fall off knows what he has done. follows (Acts 3:19). BKCAME Lay Organization will participate as worship leaders. Lay President Tamika Jones will be the speaker. To learn We know all about and falter but not me.” He has disappointed the Jesus’ love also in- more, call (323) 296-5610. President Obama’s suc- Then, when the heat Lord. I can just imagine volves restoration. Con- cesses, yet we scarcely turned up and the disciples’ that Peter says, “Oh no, I’m sider Peter’s failings, yet Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church know about his failures. In lives were at risk, Peter in trouble now.” But no- Jesus’ actions restore Peter. celebrates the 3rd Pastoral Anniversary of the Rev. Dr. T. 1999, Mr. Obama failed in lied, cried and denied the Sometimes when we fail, Delbert and First Lady Jasmine Robinson May 26, at 5 p.m., tice the first thing out of the at 7016 S. Compton Ave., in Los Angeles. The theme is “A his quest to become elected Lord three times. Peter, mouth of Jesus. “Simon, we feel that our punish- Church Connected to its Covering” based on 2 Samuel 5:1 to the U.S. House of Repre- however, is like most of us. son of John, do you love ment will be severe and and 1 Chronicles 11:1. Bishop Milton M. White, pastor of sentatives. I use President We are great big bundles of me more than these?’ that God’s blessings and fa- Victory Full Gospel Baptist Church in Pasadena, will be the Obama as an example be- contradictions. You know the story. vor will no longer flow our guest preacher. Elder Evelyn Worline and Brother Jerol Crawford are the anniversary co-chairs. To learn more, call cause I need to remind you We can be wonderful Three times Jesus inquires way. No! Restoration is a (323) 581-7672. that failure is a part of life one moment and absolutely about Peter’s love and wonderful aspect of God’s for all of us. Things don’t woeful the next. We can be three times Peter responds unique love for us. Oh how Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation always go your way even outstanding in our service affirming his love. Three Jesus loves us in spite of it and the County of Los Angeles present Contracting/ when you have been suc- for the Lord and then turn times Jesus implores Peter all! Hallelujah! Procurement Workshop on May 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4708 W. out the conference along anointed and glorious time spirit-filled occasion that is Washington Blvd., in Los Angeles. Representatives from the Sanders with the Love, Peace and of fellowship as the spirit guaranteed to revive your county’s Internal Services and Public Works Departments {Continued from D-1} Happiness Mass Choir. - spirit.” will discuss how to register businesses, become a certified of God flows and rejuve vendor, contracting opportunities and strategies to win bids. vice at 3:30 p.m. “This conference will nate the body of Christ,” To RSVP, call Erika Jackson at (323) 753-2335. Also, Lady Rose Neale be like none other, as it will explained Martin. “An in- For more information, will be one of the musical not be a traditional confer- vitation is extended to ev- call (800) 757-6552 or visit The Company International guests performing through- ence. Rather, it will be an eryone to be a part of this lphfamily.org. sponsors the 8th Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference on May 30 to June 1, at the Doubletree Hilton BBA preference of style. It also board. For the past two tracts 1,000+ women and South Bay in Torrance. Apostle Beverly “Bam” Crawford, provides a way for people decades, she has published 90 churches together for TCI founder/president and pastor of Bible Enrichment {Continued from D-1} Fellowship International in Inglewood, and Gabrianna ever relevant, no matter the to praise the Lord in their the “The Gospel Music In- an afternoon of inspiration Crawford, TCI vice president, will host the event. The theme times or changes in music own unique voices,” she dustry Roundup,” which and praise. is “Accelerate…Change Your World.” presenters. They include style. People always want said. is often referred to as the For tickets or sponsor- Dr. Jeshana Avent-Johnson, Deborah Ann Smith Pegues, Dr. to be encouraged, uplifted, Before founding L.A. “bible of the gospel music ship information for the Kristi Funk, actress Cynthia Pope, nutritionist Jayme Sachii, Focus newspaper, Collins industry.” In 1998, Col- awards dinner, call (323) recording artist Lady Tee, and author Dorinda Walker. For emotionally stirred and registration and more information, call (310) 330-4700 or redeemed. Gospel music worked 14 years as the lins established the First 291-9334 or visit bbala. visit thecompanyinternational.com. does that whatever your gospel columnist for Bill- Ladies High Tea, which at- org.

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CHURCH OFFICE: (323) 755-1130 & (323) 755-1139 Fax: (323) 755-8961 Rev. Melvin Hill, Pastor FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 www.lasentinel.net C-3 Black Youth Matter: A Message for Mental Health Month BY DR.AMIR WHITAKER over 80 school districts in Policy Attorney L.A. county alone, and our students are significantly With suicide rates on less likely to see a coun- the rise among Black selor or social worker than youth, the Congressional most students across the Black Caucus recently con- country. vened a long-overdue Task It’s Mental Health Force on Black Youth Sui- Month 2019, and our cide. It was sparked by the African ancestors came to tragic loss of Mckenzie the United States in chains Adams, a nine-year-old exactly 400 years ago in who died by suicide last 1619. We’ve endured cen- year. The child ended her turies of oppression, and own life after being merci- students like Mckenzie are lessly bullied by class- still being subjected to mates—for, among other racism and discrimination. reasons, being Black. Black children all over the Another Black student nation are suffering, in need named Nigel Shelby took COURTESY PHOTO of resources that are not his own life last month Students of color are more likely to attend school with fewer resources for critical staff like counselors and school psychologists. readily available in schools after being repeatedly bul- and communities. How we lied for being gay. Nigel turies, Black people have schools across the country, Our report also found: year teachers in Los Ange- prepare for and respond to was just 15-years-old. unique needs. Despite these and especially in Califor- • 1.7 million students in les, Oakland, and Sacra- children in need of support Schools are supposed to needs, Black people are nia. The student-to- a school with a police offi- mento went on strike for the are choices, and research is be places of hope, support, seven times more likely to counselor ratio was 444:1 cer but no counselor; first time in decades. They clear that providing more and community. For stu- live in high-poverty neigh- nationwide. This suggests • Three million students are demanding SBMH mental health professionals dents like Nigel and borhoods with limited counselors are seriously in a school with police but providers and supports for is the best approach. But Mckenzie, schools can access to mental health overworked, with student no nurses; their students because they the lack of counselors, become places of humilia- resources. Students of color caseloads 78 percent • Six million students in are prerequisites for a suc- social workers, nurses, and tion, fear, and trauma. are more likely to attend greater than what is recom- a school with police but no cessful school. The LA psychologists, coupled with Their stories illustrate the school with fewer mended by experts (2501- psychologist; County Board of Supervi- the rise in school police, has critical need for mental resources for critical staff to-1). California had the • 10 million students in sors made steps in the right created a school environ- health resources for our like counselors and school third highest ratio in the a school with police but no direction by providing ment that neglects our stu- children, especially those psychologists. This is a country with just one coun- social workers; LAUSD 9.7 million dollars dents’ needs. Student wel- who are marginalized and travesty because studies selor for every 682 stu- • 14 million students in to support mental health in fare has to be taken more have intersectional identi- have found 70 to 80 per- dents; there are schools in a school with a police offi- schools. We know there are seriously. Black minds mat- ties. Their stories point to cent of youth receive their Los Angeles where a single cer but no counselor, nurse, hundreds of millions more ter. Schools, not prisons. the nationwide failure of mental health services in counselor is responsible for psychologist or social available to counties to For additional informa- schools to provide ade- schools. serving nearly 1,000 stu- worker. invest into communities tion, please contact Dr. quate mental health servic- We recently published a dents. Meanwhile, schools This deficit in support through initiatives like the Amir Whitaker; Email: es to students. Because of report at ACLU that found have continued to divert staff is appalling, and stu- Mental Health Services [email protected]; the historic oppression and severe shortages of school- funds that could provide dents and teachers alike are Act, and we need to see Twitter: @DrKnuckyEsq; trauma perpetrated against based mental health these critical services to feeling the effects of the more of it flowing to com- Instagram: @Dr.Knuckle- our community for cen- (SBMH) providers in hire police officers. missing resources. Just this munities in crisis. There are Head_Esq 11th annual Special Needs Network Pink Pump Gala Tea and Fashion Show SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

On Sunday, May 19 over 450 powerful women and a few good men came togeth- er for the 11th annual Spe- cial Needs Network Pink Pump Gala tea and fashion show. This year’s Women of Distinction honorees, actress Vanessa Bell-Cal- loway, autism self advocate Spencer Harte and TV Per- sonality Robin McGraw, dazzled the audience with heart-filled acceptance COURTESY PHOTO speeches. Attendees dressed Vivica Fox, Tina Knowles Lawson, Areva Martin, Robin McGraw and Holly Robinson Peete in pink to symbolize the power of women philanthro- py and to acknowledge the boldness of their collective COURTESY PHOTO efforts of supporting chil- Women of Distinction Honorees, Vanessa Bell-Calloway dren and families. A “Desti- and ROBIN McGraw with Special Needs Network founder nation Vacation” fashion and president, Areva Martin show was presented by Gali- na Sobolev and her designer year’s event was simply by CBS2 anchor Pat Harvey. brand, Single LA. incredible. I was over- Celebrity and special guests This celebration of whelmed by the tremendous included Kym Whitley, who women is held annually to support for the work that served as the auctioneer, raise money for Special Special Needs Network Vivica Fox, Lela Rochon, Needs Network‘s famed does and Camp JPAC. With Tina Knowles Lawson, camp Joe Patton Academy more than 1-in-59 children Anna Marie Horsford, Holly Camp (JPAC). Camp JPAC being diagnosed with Robinson Peete, Cookie is the only autism inclusion autism, the need for the Johnson, Dr. Nita Landry, camp in Los Angeles Coun- services that Special Needs Dr. Judy Ho, Sherry Shep- ty and it’s home to 300 kids Network provides has been ard, Essence Atkins and with special needs and their increasing each year,” says Elise Neal. The event was siblings. A full-day camp Areva Martin, Special sponsored by Cal Wellness, which offers sports, music, Needs Network founder/ Supervisor Mark Ridley- dance, computer technology president, award-winning Thomas, L.A. Care Health and academics, the camp civil rights attorney, CNN Plan, UPS, Real Men Cook also employs over 100 high commentator and cohost of Foundation, NBC/Univer- school and college students Face the Truth. sal, US Bank, SEIU 99 and as camp counselors. “This The event was emceed SEIU 721.

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