Tax Conformity Bill to Generate Funds for Fight to End Child Poverty Lauren Floyd the Capitol Office

Nate Holden Celebrates 90th Community Build Celebrates Birthday-Still Going Strong New President, Robert Sausedo (See page A-2) (See page A-5)

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Tax Conformity Bill to generate funds for fight to end child poverty Lauren FLoyd the Capitol office. Before childhood poverty and Staff Writer running for her first term her influence towards this in 2014, she was a small cause is visible in Gov- “My journey in politics business owner, dealing ernor Newsom’s budget began the second I was with real estate and did pri- which includes proposals born,” says California State vate consulting for private to directly address child Assemblywoman Autumn industry. She hadn’t con- poverty and support fami- Burke. sidered running until she lies in breaking the cycle Burke, 45, grew up in started working as a con- of poverty through work an environment very famil- sultant for a solar company. and education, including iar to politics. Her mother, At the time, CA Sen. Steven a grant increase for the Yvonne Braithwaite Burke, Bradford wrote a bill that lowest income families won a seat in the U.S. dealt with low-income solar served by the CalWORKs House in 1966, becoming energy and the solar com- program. the first African Americanpany she worked with got With California hav- woman elected to the Cali- involved. ing the highest rate of fornia assembly and later “As I started to work childhood poverty, it’s no became the first womanwith his office, I found surprise that legislators and African American on that I had a lot more inter- would feel compelled to the L.A. County Board of est in legislation than I had get involved. In a state Supervisors. Burke’s father, ever realized before,” says with the 5th largest econ- Dr. William Burke, is best Burke. “I found out that he omy in the world, the ini- known as the founder and [Sen. Bradford] was termed tial question is, “How did former long-time president out early. So, I ended up we get here?” Assembly- of the city of Los Angeles running for his seat.” woman Burke says there Marathon, and Chairman Now serving her sec- are too many reasons to of the AQMD Governing ond term, Assemblywoman list. Board. Burke has been writing “I think one of the Today, Assemblywoman legislation to address the great missteps we’ve Burke has made her own nation’s flawed access to made in the state of Cali- name in California politics resources like reproductive fornia is that we have for- and is chair of the Revenue health, adequate and afford- gotten that 70 percent of and Taxation Committee. able healthcare and envi- students who enter into But Burke didn’t al- ronmental justice. Burke COURTESY PHOTO high school never see ways plan to follow in her has invested much of her Assemblymember Autumn Burke represents the 62nd district of California and is community college or a mother’s footsteps towards work in an initiative to end Chair of the Revenue and Taxation Committee. {See BURKE A-8}

a commission to study “These are the ves- reparations for the ances- tiges of enslavement tors of enslaved Africans that people don’t want kidnapped and brought to to deal with,” said Dr. America. Julianne Malveaux, Dr. Malveaux and oth- the former President ers testified on H.R. 40, of Bennett College. the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation By Lauren Victoria Proposals for African- Burke Americans Act, which NNPA Newswire would seek to analyze Contributor the legacy of the trans- Atlantic slave trade and “These are the ves- its continuing impact on tiges of enslavement that communities. The hear- people don’t want to deal ing was held by the House with,” said Dr. Julianne GETTY IMAGES Judiciary Subcommittee Malveaux, the former pres- Economist Julianne Malveaux explained to the House on the Constitution, Civil PHOTO: TWITTER ident of Bennett College. Judiciary Committee on Wednesday that there was a time Rights, and Civil Liberties Kevin Ross was shot by Gardena police officer - Mi Malveaux testified at in the United States where Black Americans were actu- on June 19th. chael Robins who was recently cleared of any wrongdo- a House hearing on legally closing the wealth gap with White Americans — until On June 18, Senate Re- ing in the incident that occurred April 11, 2108. islation that would set up White Americans rioted and burned their property. {See JUNETEENTH A-10} (See FULL STORY A-8)

Unveils Landmark $13B Bill to End Homelessness in America

SentineL newS SerVice was expected to last only two hours – for more than More than 800 residents five hours, providing 43rd of Inglewood, Lennox, and district residents with the the surrounding areas gath- opportunity to ask impor- ered at Inglewood High tant questions and voice School on Saturday to par- their concerns about a wide range of issues, including: homeownership, first-time homebuyer pro- COURTESY PHOTO grams, Section 8, the Vet- More than 800 residents of Inglewood, Lennox, and erans Administration Sup- the surrounding areas gathered at Inglewood High School portive Housing (VASH) on Saturday, to participate in Congresswoman Maxine program, an update on Waters’ (CA-43) Housing and Homelessness Community homelessness, the im- Forum. pact of County Measure COURTESY PHOTO H, gentrification, low- Congresswoman Maxine Waters ticipate in Congresswoman ing complex housing policy income housing devel- Maxine Waters’ (CA-43) issues and has oversight opment, landlord/tenant our community about the rising rents are leading to Housing and Homelessness responsibility of the U.S. rights and responsibilities, affordable housing and resident displacement in Community Forum. As the Department of Housing & and eviction and foreclo- homelessness crisis in communities across the Chairwoman of the power- Urban Development and sure prevention. America and my efforts to country. In Los Angeles ful U.S. House Committee other federal housing agen- “I am so pleased to address these complex is- County alone, there are on Financial Services, Con- cies. Congresswoman Wa- have hosted such an in- sues in Washington,” said nearly 59,000 people expe- www.lasentinel.net gresswoman Waters is a ters led the first of its kindformative and produc- Maxine Waters. “The lack national leader on address- community forum – which tive discussion here in of affordable housing and {See WATERS A-10}

E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 NATE HOLDEN CELEBRATES 90th BIRTHDAY-STILL GOING STRONG Family, friends & colleagues pay tribute to one of L.A.’s first political legends SENTINEL STAFF REPORT Speaker and then following Military Police Corps dur- in Holden’s footsteps to ing World War II, stationed At 90-years-young, Nate serve as the Councilman for in Germany and Italy. He Holden looks as fit as a fid- the 10th Council District earned a Bachelors of Sci- dle. On Saturday evening, where he then ascended to ence in Applied Physics and June 15 at the Luxe Hotel - be elected by his peers as a Masters of Science in Sys- Sunset, family, friends and president of the city council tems Engineering from West colleagues all came together where he currently serves. Coast University in Los to honor one of Los Angeles This theme of leadership Angeles. Holden also first and most influential and mentorship continued received an Honorary Doc- African American political with former ninth district of torate from the Southwest- leaders. Los Angeles city council ern University School of Law as well as an Honorary Doctorate from Pacific State University. Holden's son Chris

COURTESY PHOTO Holden is currently serving (L-R) L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson, Supervisor Janice Hahn, political legend as Assemblymember in Cal- Nate Holden, former L.A. City Mayor Jim Hahn, former L.A. City Councilman Dennis Zine ifornia and his son. Reginald and former L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry. Holden is a Deputy Sheriff in Los Angeles County. Supervisor Janice Hahn Holden served more Before entering politics, Holden was born in and her brother, former city than 30 years in the public Holden spent 17 years as a Macon, Georgia and spent attorney and former Los sector, as a Los Angeles City design engineer in the aero- most of his childhood in Angeles Mayor, Jimmy Councilman, California space industry where he was Elizabeth, New Jersey. Hahn also paid tribute to State Senator and as Assis- assigned to innovative proj- Nate Holden has had a Holden who not only served tant Chief Deputy to the Los ects, including the Surveyor long and illustrious career in on the city council with Angeles County Supervisor. Lunar Landing spacecraft politics. But this big birth- Holden but also acknowl- Holden served four con- mission. During that period, day was about more than edged the long-standing secutive terms on the Los he worked for several aero- celebrating his political friendship and political Angeles City Council (1987 space companies, including career. It was about cele-

COURTESY PHOTO alliance Holden had with to 2003) representing the Bell Laboratories, Hycon brating the man who found a Nate Holden and son, Assemblymember Chris Holden their father former Supervi- 10th District. Corp., Litton Industries, way to balance an iconic sor, Kenneth Hahn. “The Holden was honored in Electro Optical Systems, political career with being a An event hosted by woman, Jan Perry, who gave Hahns and the Holdens are 2003 when the Nate Holden GM Giannini and Hughes devoted father, beloved Holden’s eldest son, Assem- credit to Holden for giving more than just political Performing Arts Center in Aircraft. grandfather and dedicated blymember Chris Holden her the first opportunity as a allies, we are family,” stated Los Angeles was named Holden is a U.S. Army man of his people and all of and the entire Holden clan, political deputy as well. Supervisor Janice Hahn. after the Councilman. Veteran having served in the Los Angeles. many came out to celebrate the living legend and his 50 years of service to the people of Los Angeles and the State of California. City Council President Herb Wesson acknowledged that, “It was Nate Holden that gave me my start working in politics as a deputy in his office.” From there Wes- son never looked back, later serving as chief of staff for Supervisor Yvonne Brath- waite-Burke and then being elected to the State Assem- COURTESY PHOTO bly where he was elected Nate Holden is surrounded by family at his birthday celebration. A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3 © 2019 The Coca-Cola Company. All Rights Reserved. All Rights Company. The Coca-Cola © 2019

Job No: 40478747_01a Line Screen: 85 Client Name: Coca-Cola Trim: 10" x 21" Description: Enjoy Coca-Cola Max Density: 240 A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 Global Car Designer Andre Hudson Gives Us a Peek Inside of ‘Tomorrow’s’ Self-Driving Cars AH: While the Nucleus rolling lounge. When the In order to give us a peek into the was a global project for large single sliding door future, we caught up with one of Icona Design, the U. S. stu- and hatch opens, you see a the foremost forward-thinkers and dio led the project with all space that is warm and of the concept sketch inviting. Three distinct creative spirits in the field of development, which con- seating areas present them- design. Global car designer, Andre sisted of concept ideation selves, which are finished and clay model develop- in cream and deep blue Hudson, who spent the first half of ment for the exterior. We leather. A warm, indirect his career working for both also began the initial digital light feature leads your eye General Motors and Hyundai, development of the interior from the front to the rear in the US. As the concept (this feature also is an recently led a team of designers size grew and came into abstraction of our Icona and sculptors, while working at the formation, we used our logo). And a beautiful deep global resources in design, blue wood veneer spans the Italy-based Icona Design, re-imag- digital modeling, and engi- floor from front to back. ining the next wave of vehicles. neering to complete the We divided the space up Nucleus. into three key zones: the JF: What inspired the office, the lounge and the BY JEFF FORTSON OF Jetsons” we’ve been hear- design? loft. JEFFCARS.COM ing about fully auton- AH: Inspiration came Towards the front of the NNPA Newswire omous, flying vehicles. from many places, but most vehicle you’ll find the Contributor Well, believe it or not, directly the idea that we office, with a large captain we’re finally closer than wanted to make a larger chair that greets you upon Unless you’ve been lit- we have ever been. We’re mono-volume vehicle entry and rotates you erally asleep at the wheel, literally in the mix of map- Global car designer, Andre Hudson, who spent the first (essentially a van) into the around 180 degrees. This is half of his career working for both General Motors and no pun intended, whether ping out the next phase of most beautiful and sensual where you’ll find a full Hyundai, recently led a team of designers and sculptors, the transportation system. shape that we could. No width desk, with a built-in you’re ready or not, both while working at the Italy-based Icona Design, re-imagin- electric and self-driving While infrastructure will ing the next wave of vehicles. matter what concept vehi- keyboard and iPad dock. vehicles are in the pipeline. have to be put in place to cle shapes you see pro- Out of this desk also raises This next phase of passen- accommodate how we peek into the future, we designers. Hudson, who is duced every year, there is a full-service bar, complete ger transportation, which is commute, car designers caught up with one of the known for adding curves still no form as efficient as with ice, champagne and literally one of the most around the globe are work- foremost forward-thinkers and sex appeal to the 2011 using a box for interior vol- flutes. The front occupant significant changes the ing vigorously behind the and creative spirits in the Hyundai Sonata, played a ume. will also appreciate the sur- industry has experienced, scene to reimagine the field of design. Global car key role with the stylish, When we looked at rounding terrarium, hous- since the shift from horses experience of traveling in a designer, Andre Hudson, hot-selling, four-door larger vehicle designs, par- ing live plants that breathe and buggies to gasoline vehicle, since the tradition- who spent the first half of sedan, generating so much engine vehicles, is literally al means of sitting behind his career working for both cash for the Korean right around the corner. the steering wheel will no General Motors and automaker, it gave them Since the 60s and the longer be in play. Hyundai, recently led a enough confidence to airing of the cartoon “The In order to give us a team of designers and develop the Genesis luxury sculptors, while working at brand. The Korean brand’s the Italy-based Icona luxury flagship sedan, the Design, re-imagining the G90, was also heavily next wave of vehicles. influenced by the design Hudson is a diamond in genius. the rough in the field of While serving as the auto design. In today’s design director of Icona’s world, one has a better only U.S. studio, Hudson chance of meeting a NBA worked in collaboration or NFL player, as opposed with their studios in Ger- COURTESY PHOTO to a car designer, and more many, China and Italy, cre- specifically, a Black car ating a fully autonomous ticularly yachts, we see this an air of life into this mod- designer. Globally, there vehicle that would finally idea of a aero (or hydro) ern space. Centrally, you COURTESY PHOTO are only 30 Black car give the world a realistic efficient shape surrounding will see a wide format dis- glimpse on the auto show beautifully appointed liv- play used to communicate circuit of what’s to come. ing quarters. In many ways key information to all AFFECTED BY THE RODRIGUEZ SETTLEMENT? The all-new, bubble-shaped the exterior of the Nucleus occupants. Nucleus, which kind of is a similar idea. On the In the mid-section (of reminds one of a flying interior, we actually looked the vehicle), which you see saucer, made its interna- at high-end architectural first when the large door tional global debut, during spaces like those found in opens, you see a beautiful- CLAIM WHAT IS YOURS the spring of 2018, at the various premium resorts ly styled chaise lounge. Geneva International Auto around the world and even Totally unexpected for a FOR YOU, FOR YOUR FAMILY Show, and its only U.S. first-class appointments vehicle, it presents itself as appearance, at last Novem- found on today’s large being more like a piece of ber’s L. A. Auto Show. capacity airliners. furniture than a car seat. It Being that most of us JF: What makes the is meant to evoke a feeling weren’t even aware such a interior of the Nucleus of style, relaxation and highly evolved concept unique? modernity. This space can vehicle existed, we wanted AH: The interior of the seat two sitting side-by- to go one-on-one with Nucleus was meant to sur- side or one occupant Hudson, who has had a prise you as you stepped reclined. hand in reshaping the inside and took a seat. It And towards the rear of future of what we now was to be the most non- the Nucleus you’ll find the know as “tomorrow’s” pas- automotive feeling space Loft. Another captain style senger vehicle. one could imagine. We chair that is elevated slight Jeff Fortson: Is the really wanted it to feel as above the others on a Nucleus based on a zero though you were truly in a raised, back-lit platform. emissions vehicle? modern lounge or a hotel This seat was designed for Andre Hudson: The suite. the ‘boss.’ It has been Nucleus is not based on a It is interesting! Pic- designed with a can- particular zero emissions tures really do not do the tilevered desk that houses Employment and training benefits are vehicle but it is a zero space justice. You have to an iPad and blanket. The seat can also be tilted rear- ward to a zero-gravity posi- available to prepare you or an immediate tion for ultimate comfort. The view over the rest of family member for a well-paying career. the Nucleus interior is truly spectacular from the seat. JF: How many people • Vocation training scholarships can the Nucleus transport? • College scholarships AH: The Nucleus was really designed around • Paid work experience three occupants. Remem- ber, space is luxury, and

• Employment assistance COURTESY PHOTO that’s what we wanted to demonstrate. We did think • Support services emissions vehicle. The sit in it and take in all the about the necessity to carry • Tattoo removal services basic layout was designed lines, the light and the more than three, and for to be fully electric, with the ambiance. We did every- that, we designed the desk possibility of a hydrogen thing possible to optimize in the rear. Not only does it fuel cell supporting the bat- the vehicle layout. The bat- disappear into the rear, it Need a Claim Form? Visit gangcase.com tery system. Ultimately, it teries were packaged under exposes a secondary seat to is about pushing the usable the floor, with full autono- the left of the loft captain ◆ May transfer benefits to a family member ◆ interior space to the max. my, there was no space chair. Again, as mentioned When Level 5 autonomy required for the steering before, the lounge area becomes feasible, we will wheel and typical driver could accommodate two, Los Angeles Reconnections Career Academy (LARCA 2.0) is a be able to remove the steer- controls, and we packaged bringing the overall vehicle ing wheel and driver con- the motors for the drive capacity to five. jobs and education program available exclusively to class trols all together and use system within each of the Since our interview, the members in the case of “Rodriguez vs. City of Los Angeles” that space more efficiently. 28-inch wheels. highly sought-after designer, (Level 5 autonomy makes Essentially, all the has accepted a new career the vehicle completely self- mechanicals (devices nor- opportunity, as the head of driving.) mally in a vehicle) were design for the California- For general assistance: 213-744-9008 JF: What role did the pushed outside the passen- based Independence Elec- Program Information: http://bit.ly/LARCA2 U.S. studio that you over- ger space. This allowed us tric. In his new role, Hudson saw play in the creation of to structure the interior will be helping to shape the the Nucleus? more like a hotel suite or a future of electric cars. THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 LASENTINEL.NET A-5 Community Build Celebrates New President/CEO Sausedo ‘New Beginnings, New Leadership’ BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS packed crowd of supporters. The organization an- Staff Writer Nathan Freeman, FMG, nounced Saulsedo as its new introduced Master of Cere- president and CEO in April. In a scenic setting of live mony, J.P. Hamlet, presi- According to the organiza- music, cuisine, and ambi- dent/CEO of advanced plan- tion, the native Angeleno ance, Community Build, Inc. ning strategies, who praised has been engaged and in Leimert Park, welcomed the Community Build Board involved with civic matters public officials, colleagues, of Directors and Sausedo for that impact youth, economic family and friends, and a their years of commitment development, social justice who’s who list of community to community service. and literacy for over 30 influencers, who convened to Speakers included years. Most recently, Sause- celebrate the organization’s Chairman of the Board, do served as Deputy for new president and CEO, Beverly Davis, Honorable Agency and Review for Los PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS New Community Build, Inc. president/CEO, Robert Sausedo, board members, and sup- Robert Sausedo, with a Gloria Gray, Metro Water Angeles County Board of porters at the ribbon cutting ceremony. reception and ribbon cutting District, Dr. Belinda Allen, Supervisor Mark Ridley- ceremony. executive director West Thomas. ture, Sausedo is the best perfor good in our community.” of underserved groups in Angeles, CDC, and Kathi Community Build foun- son to lead the agency. According to the organ- South Los Angeles and Houston-Berryman and ding board member Rev- “Robert’s hire comes at ization, Sausedo will man- adjacent service areas. Leon Guillete of Communi- erend Clyde W. Oden, Jr. a very crucial time in the age a staff of 68 in two, sep- Community Build is a ty Build, Inc. noted that at this critical junc- history of our organization. arate locations, the admin- non-profit community de- South Los Angeles in gener- istrative offices in Leimert velopment corporation est- al and Leimert Park, in par- Park and the Youth and ablished in 1992 in response ticular, are undergoing sig- Community Center. One of to the conditions that led to nificant changes in both Sausedo’s major responsi- the Los Angeles Civil demographics and com- bilities will be leading Unrest of 1992. Its youth merce,” said Reverend executive management in outreach prioritizes compre- Oden. “Community Build identifying new program hensive and wrap-around PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS intends to support those services and growth oppor- services for at-risk youth, New Community Build Inc. efforts that promote eco- tunities that will enable out-of-school youth, foster president/CEO, Robert Sausedo nomic empowerment and Community Build to youth, youth offenders, affordable housing for the achieve its strategic objec- gang-involved youth, and Bianca Dixon led the residents of this community. tives and ensure long-term first-generation college audience in singing “Lift Mr. Sausedo understands viability as a key African bound youth. Every Voice and Sing,” as PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS that vision and is committed American community For more information, event coordinator Del From left are J.P Hamlet, Herb Wesson, Robert Sausedo, to helping Community development corporation visit https://www.communi- Richardson welcomed the and Curren Price Build remain as a catalyst that meets the unique needs tybuild.org/ New Income Guidelines Can Save Qualified Customers Money on their Electricity Bill Under the ESA program, not share customer informa- Programs help those eligible customers may qual- tion with outside groups or with lean incomes ify for free energy-efficiency agencies without the cus- keep the lights on products and services which tomer’s consent, and does may include a new energy- not require proof of residen- BY SUSAN COX efficient replacement refrig- cy for customers to partici- Special to the Sentinel erator, lightbulbs and other pate in customer assistance energy-savings appliances or programs. There’s good news for energy conservation services Customers who are not Southern California Edison to help them save money on eligible for income-qualified customers with limited their SCE electric bill. programs can work with SCE incomes who need help (ESA). The income changes “SCE wants to make sure its their monthly electric bill. Eligibility for financial staff on payment arrange- keeping the lights on. mean more SCE customers eligible customers are aware The FERA program gives an assistance programs is based ments that could spread out Effective June 1, the may be eligible to receive of the updated income 18 percent reduction on on annual household income their payments and help dur- California Public Utilities program discounts of up to guidelines for these discount monthly electric bills to and the number of people in ing difficult times. Commission (CPUC) 30 percent on their monthly programs and encourage qualified households of a household. Customers on Above are the new announced new 2019-2020 electric bill. them to apply so they can three or more. limited incomes, or those income guidelines effective income qualified guidelines “These financial assis- save money on their month- Approximately one-third who participate in govern- June 1, 2019, to May 31 for three financial assistance tance programs support ly bill and meet their energy of SCE’s residential cus- ment assistance programs, 2020: programs—CaliforniaAlter- those who need help paying needs.” tomers are enrolled in are encouraged to apply. To learn more about nate Rates for Energy their electricity bill,” said The CARE program income-qualified programs SCE does not inquire SCEs income qualified (CARE), Family Electric Eugene Ayuyao, senior provides SCE income-quali- that offer bill discounts and about the citizenship or legal programs, visit www.sce. Rate Assistance (FERA) and manager, SCE Customer fied customers a discount of free energy-efficiency prod- status of customers in the com/billhelp or call 1-800- Energy Savings Assistance Programs and Services. approximately 30 percent on ucts and services. provision of services, does 736-4777. South L.A. Beauty Shops Become a Safe Haven for Reducing Depression for African American Women SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL organization to award a two- tools to improve their health,” Mental Health Community Drew University, Black College of Science and Kaiser Permanente Health year, $80,000 mental health said Margo LaDrew, founder Advocate, able to use what Beauty Shop Health Foun- Health, is looking forward News and wellness grant to launch a and executive director of the they’ve learned to help Black dation and the California to launching the Mindful program called Mindful Beau- Black Beauty Shop Health women in the community. Black Women’s Health Beauty Program. Davis will Depression affects more ty. The program is run by Foundation. “Mindful Beau- The mental health inter- Project. Cynthia Davis, utilize university resources than 12 million women in Charles Drew University, and ty is an innovative mental vention program is a collab- assistant professor at to capture data to measure the United States annually, will focus on Black hair styl- health program that allows us oration among Charles Charles Drew University, the program’s outcomes. according to Mental Health ists in South LosAngeles who to smartly and safely start the America; and the Los Ange- will be trained to spot signs of process of reducing the stig- les County Department of depression in their customers ma behind mental health.” Public Health, African and refer them, as appropriate, Maisha Oliver, a American women are at the to local treatment and support celebrity hair stylist and highest risk for experienc- groups. program champion, said ing major depression. “This program is about Mindful Beauty is likely to Despite the commonali- starting a real conversation have a very positive impact ty of depression and anxiety, through interventions that get for women in the African stigmas surrounding mental to women well before they American community. health within the Black reach the doors of our health “As a hairstylist for over community oftentimes keep care system,” said Janae 20 years, I have often found women from seeking help. Oliver, founder of the Mind- that I am one of the few However, according to Mar- ful Beauty Initiative and people outside of a close got LaDrew, executive community health manager friend, family member, inti- director of The Black Beau- for Kaiser Permanente. mate partner or physician ty Shop Health Foundation, One could argue that that has knowledge of the there is one particular place because many women have issues that women who sit where Black women literal- recurring bi-weekly salon in my chair face on a daily ly let their hair down and appointments, they are, in basis,” she explained. share their greatest strug- fact, visiting the hair stylist The five-week cultural- gles— the beauty salon. more times a year than they ly competent program, “Beauty salons have long would a therapist or a which launches this sum- served as safe spaces where health care provider for mer, will leverage the spe- Black women have felt com- non-chronic conditions. cial hairstylist-client bond fortable sharing the most inti- “Given that Black to provide the health out- mate details of their lives, women visit hair salons an reach and education needed greatest struggles, and per- average of 2.5 times a month, to help reduce depression. sonal stories,” LaDrew said. which is at least 30 times a At the end of the program, Kaiser Permanente South- year, the beauty shop is an hairstylist will receive certifi- ern California agrees with her, ideal place to educate women cates and will have the oppor- prompting the health care and equip them with practical tunity to be a Depression & THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 16, 2017 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

The recent hearing in stand out with distinction. ready-to-unroll map in their parents and foreparents, but a secondary, tertiary and the House of Representa- Likewise, we give praise minds, replete with various also their debts. And again, tangential consideration at tives on reparations marks and thanks to all the other escape routes to avoid the a society and its govern- best. The claim of having an important step on the persons and groups, large moral responsibility to re- ments assume the respon- passed civil rights legisla- long struggle for justice for and small, who have con- pair the historical and con- sibilities, obligations and tion ignores the struggle Black people and account- tributed to this effort for tinuing injuries inflicted on debts of its predecessors. of Black people to achieve ability from the larger so- justice. Black people. McConnell and company’s it and claims of electing or ciety for the horrendous In this regard, Rep. Shei- Mitch McConnell, Sen- irrational reasoning is simi- even accepting an African and harrowing history of la Jackson Lee has taken up ate majority leader, un- lar to legal arguments that American president is only enslavement, Jim Crow- HR 40 and introduced it to rolled such a muddled map, claim we have passed the a harsh reminder of the cli- ism and racist oppression address “the fundamental citing two of their favorite date of the statute of limi- mate created in which lying of varied kinds. However, injustice, cruelty, brutality but false escape routes. He tations on the crime. But is a way of life. Black peo- in the spirit and speech of and inhumanity of slavery,” says he doesn’t think repa- there is no statue of limita- ple, other peoples of color Amilcar Cabral, we know establish a committee to rations was a good idea be- tions on murder, let alone and progressive Whites we must “mask no difficul- study the nature and impact cause it was too long ago, mass murder, genocide or elected Obama president. ties, tell no lies and claim of enslavement and racial DR. MAULANA KARENGA “something that happened Holocaust. McConnell and his cohorts, no easy victories.” So, we and economic discrimina- 150 years ago for whom McConnell and compa- co-conspirators and crime must not mask or minimize tion on African Americans inated society; they are none of us currently living ny’s claim to having “tried partners spent most of their the difficulties that still lie and make recommenda- defined and treated asare responsible.”the And tack- to deal with our original time ensuring that even if ahead of us. Nor should tions to Congress. Also, wrong race in a racist soci- ing up his escape exit sign sin of slavery” fails in in- Obama won and occupied we misread or misrepre- there are expressions of ety; and they are daring to on the entrance to even tent and content. The intent the office of president, he sent for others or ourselves varied support of the study condemn and seek account- the door of dialog, he sug- is to claim repentance and would not successfully ex- the signs of the times and of reparations and steps of ability and justice from gested falsely that “they” restitution for which he ercise it. So, we, of neces- the context in which this redress of various kinds by a perpetrator society that had already done a lot to mistakenly calls America’s sity, dismiss such claims of is taking place. And we a list of presidential can- cannot rightfully criticize address the Holocaust of “original sin.” If we accept repentance and restitution must not claim an easy vic- didates including Senators itself, let alone condemn enslavement. “We’ve tried the word “sin” as a morally and remember with Fred- tory or a victory beyond Cory Booker, Kamala Har- itself for its crimes against to deal with our original and socially reprehensible erick Douglass “without its meaning and measure. ris, Elizabeth Warren and humanity. Thus, it is will- sin of slavery by fightingact, a then, America’s origi- struggle there’s no prog- But we can, taking all in others. But again, the strug- ing to ignore the abundant civil war, by passing land- nal sin is against the Na- ress.” And therefore, the account, still claim a hard- gle is not over, especially evidence, question the cre- mark civil rights legislative American. But we will struggle must and does won victory, however lim- because all that is aimed for dentials of the claimant and tion. We’ve elected an Af- not want to let the religious continue and intensifies. ited and tentative, of hav- at this point is an investiga- break the mirror of moral rican American president,” terminology of sin hide the ing brought this critical tion and recommendations. measure to avoid required he dared to declare. morally monstrous crime Dr. Maulana Karenga, issue and discussion to the The ethical impera- self-evaluation and resul- Of course, it’s not too against humanity that geno- Professor and Chair of halls of Congress and the tive of reparations for tant accountability. late, for a society passes on cide against Native Ameri- Africana Studies, Califor- daily and nightly news in the lengthy list of crimes Therefore, those who and inherits over time the cans and Holocaust of en- nia State University-Long an important way. against humanity commit- willfully attempt to deny commitments it has made slavement against Africans Beach; Executive Director, And for that victory we ted against African Ameri- the rightfulness of repara- earlier. Alliances, treaties, represent. African American Cultural have to thank all those Af- cans, which is one of the tions and attempt to mini- pensions and payments Likewise, the claims of Center (Us); Creator of ricans who after enslave- greatest Holocausts in hu- mize the awesome moral of varied kinds as well as having fought a war for us, Kwanzaa; and author of ment argued and fought man history, should seem and social meaning of the debts incurred by earlier rings hollow except to those Kwanzaa: A Celebration for the moral imperative obvious and unassailable. African Holocaust and the generations are all honored, who still believe capitalist of Family, Community and of reparations and set this The sheer magnitude and justice of reparations, seek if a society is to exist and and union interest in subdu- Culture and Introduction to righteous struggle for jus- morally monstrous charac- artificial refuge in dishon- be respected among the na- ing the South was a moral Black Studies, 4th Edition, tice for our people in mo- ter of the genocidal murder, est denials, diversions and tions of the world. More- one rather than an econom- www.OfficialKwanzaaWeb- tion. We must also first torture, terror, mutilation, calculated confusion. In- over, often people inherit ic and political one, with site.org; www.MaulanaK- thank retired Rep. John mayhem, unrestricted rape deed, they have an ever- not only wealth from their the fate of Black people as arenga.org. Conyers who introduced of female and male, adult the HR 40 Reparations and child, social and cultur- Bill in 1989 and put it on al death and psychological Jerome Horton the American agenda ev- damage and the continu- ery year until his retire- ing vicious and debilitat- ment in 2017 but could ing impact of it, all speak Reparations: Racism vs Reality not get a vote yea or nay cogently and convincingly on it. We need also to give for reparations. But there Special to california remind him that reparation prevented blacks from the due thanks and respect to is one major problem with Black Media partnerS is not only the right path it vote. And similar laws are the National Coalition of this for those who engage is the reason he was elect- being enforced today as if Blacks for Reparations in dishonest denial, devious Mitch McConnell, Sen- ed. Further, it is the path there is a hidden desire to in America (N’COBRA) debate of alternating ex- ate Majority Leader said he taken by President Obama prove Edmund Burke got it which has been the major pressions of fake concern does not support reparation in awarding $12 million right when he said, “Those advocate for reparations and furious condemnation for decentness of slaves, dollars in “assistance” to who don’t know history are with admirable consis- of its victims and their just concluding “None of us Holocaust survivors and destined to repeat it.” tency and commitment and morally compelling currently living are respon- the German government Don’t get it twisted, the and whose former guiding claim. sible” for slavery. In a who awarded them over Voters Rights Act is not a lights, Dr. Imari Obadele And that is: the victims sense, Senator McConnell $1 billion in reparations. permanent right. It’s more and Queen Mother Moore, are Black in a White-dom- is right. Reparation is not Maybe it is time for the like a reservation that can the responsibility of white voters of South Carolina to be canceled. The act has the Los AngeLes sentineL Americans or any individu- remind Scott that he is not a been amended as recent as als living today. It is the re- token but, like his ancestor, 2006 to protect the rights of sponsibility of the govern- a member of a community women and others. Indica- ment. For it was the U.S. of people that have been Jerome Horton tive of the governmental DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. government which enacted wronged by the govern- challenges of slavery, the Executive Publisher / CEO the legal institution of hu- ment we love. grow. Voters Rights Act is not man chattel enslavement, In addition, if McCo- part of the constitution, not JENNIFER J. THOMAS Pontificating politicians primarily of Africans and nnell and Scott, as rep- sight the Voting Rights permanent, and can be tak- Publisher African Americans, in the resentatives of the U.S. Act of 1965 as a symbol en away by the federal leg- KENNETH R. THOMAS 18th and 19th centuries. Government, fail to correct of progress and a reason to islature subsequent to the Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) So, when Senator Tim the legislative, systemic, abandon the fight. When recent 25-year extension. RUTH WASHINGTON Scott, the only African and institutional inequities the truth is this act did not What is part of the con- Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) American Republican stemming from slavery, guarantee blacks the right to stitution is the Thirteenth COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. asked, “Are reparations a then they assume the re- vote. It simply provided for Amendment, which pro- Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) realistic path forward?” I sponsibility for the wrong enforcement of those rights. claims slavery is still le- PAMELA A. BAKEWELL question if he understood which they are perpetuat- Sadly, passing a law gal in the United States of Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer his own history. Repara- ing by their actions or inac- and enforcing a law often America. Accordingly, to- DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. tions are defined as- mak tions. Not even the igno- proved to be two very dif- day people who are incar- Executive Editor / Chief of Staff ing an effort to correct the rance of the root of slavery ferent things. Despite the cerated are legally consid- BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL wrongs that have been done - greed, hate, indifference 15th Amendment, many ered SLAVES and in many Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of to those who have been or racism - allows them to states in the South were always, are treated as such. Directors (2004-2014) wronged, including women abdicate their responsibil- lowed by the government to Then there are the unjust BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor and other people of color. If ity for allowing the branch- enact Jim Crow voting re- Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising I was his brother, I would es of slavery to continue to quirements that effectively {See HORTON A-13} ANGELA HOWARD, Production Designer Family Editor / Circulation / Distribution CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor Production Designer / Staff Writer LAUREN FLOYD, Staff Writer Assistant to the Managing Editor BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer Copy Editor ALAN BRAXTON, Sports Writer Copy Editor E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer / Videographer Copy Editor NIELE ANDERSON, Digital Editor CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising TAMARRA WILLIAMS, Classified

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Copyright © 1998 Los Angeles Sentinel Entered as Second Class Matter March 2, 1947 at the Post Office of Los Angeles, California Under the Act of MARCH 24, 1879 Established 1933. THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-7 California Republican Assembly’s First African American President Shares Plans to Recruit More Blacks BY ALDON STILES Morgan, who ran for key role in helping Reagan believes that getting the California Black Media the position unopposed win California’s gubernato- word out about how his with the full support of his rial race in 1966. party’s policies align with Only four percent of organization, will serve a According to Morgan, the interests and principles California’s African Ameri- three-year term. the CRA implements com- of African Americans will can voters are registered as “African Americans munity engagement pro- be a game changer. Republicans, according to have a history of being grams and voter registra- He cites religion, for the Public Policy Institute inventors and businesspeo- tion conventions to help example, as one way to of California. The majority, ple involved in entrepre- expand the membership of find common ground. about seventy-seven per- neurial enterprises,” he the Republican Party and “Both the Republican cent, are members of the said. “The Republican support the party’s goals. Party and the traditional Democratic Party. Party has a focus on free Morgan becomes the African American family Johnnie Morgan, 68, enterprise and economic head of the CRA at a time value the church and its the newly elected president development.” when the California COP is role in the community as it of the California Republi- The CRA is a conserva- making a deliberate effort to relates to freedom of reli- can Assembly (CRA), tive activist group that attract more members in a gion,” Morgan said. “We wants to change those helps Republican candi- state that is heavily Democ- need to let them know that numbers. So he’s pushing a dates it endorses get elect- rat. About 43 percent of we are a place for [African message to attract African- ed, supporting them with California’s voters are reg- Americans] to come to for American Democrats and money, volunteers and istered Democrats. Only 28 FILE PHOTO support of our communi- Independents to his party other resources. Officially percent are Republican. Johnnie Morgan ties.” by highlighting ways the chartered by the California Democrats hold superma- A Los Angeles native party’s platform aligns with Republican Party, the CRA jorities in both houses of the In February this year, eight Republican National and Pepperdine University who they are and the things was formed in 1933 and state legislature. In the sen- the California Republican conventions. graduate, Morgan has deep they care about. was praised by Ronald ate, Democrats outnumber Party elected Jessica Pat- “I am excited by the roots in both California and “African Americans Reagan as “the conscience Republicans 29 to 11. And terson as its first Latina and opportunity to lead this his party. He serves as the place a high value on fami- of the Republican Party,” in the Assembly, the ratio is female president with 54.6 superb organization, to National Association of ly as does the Republican according to the CRA offi- 61 to 18. percent of the vote. bring good conservative Republican Assemblies Party,” said Morgan, who cial website. In national elections, “Today we are starting government to California Western Region Vice Presi- was sworn into his new The group, which is the California has not voted for the next chapter of our and grow our member- dent and is also a delegate position on June 19 during largest and oldest inde- a Republican president party history,” Patterson ship,” he said. to the California Republi- the CRA’s statewide con- pendent Republican organ- since George H.W. Bush in said in her acceptance Morgan says he intends can Party. vention in Sacramento. ization in the state, played a 1987. speech. “We’re going to be to showcase a more inclu- “I absolutely feel that about one thing: winning. sive organization to offset [the CRA] has my back We’re going to take the the common perception now just as they have had Reject Charter School Bill: fight to Democrats. We’re that conservative ideals run my back throughout much going to fight them in the counter to the needs of of my career,” Morgan precincts and we’re going African American commu- said.“Not only do I want to Black Parents, Civil Rights to beat them in elections.” nities in California. expand our diversity but At the same conven- “I plan to expand mem- also better engage at the tion, Republican delegates bership, increase the diver- national level, state level Groups Ask Gov. Newsom from around the state elect- sity of membership, and and local level.” ed Peter Kuo, an immigrant become more integral to Morgan hopes his pres- from Taiwan to be its vice the party in a more physical idency can operate as an chairman and a gay man, and active capacity,” he inspiration and example for Greg Gangrud, as its treas- said. Black voters in California urer. The low number of as well. Morgan has been an Black Californians who “I encourage more active member of the join or support the Republi- African Americans to take Republican Party for 35 can Party in California, a hard look at the Republi- years, four of which he Morgan says, results from a can Party,” Morgan said. spent as National Commit- fundamental miscommuni- “My presence should indi- teeman for the CRA. He cation between the state cate that there is opportuni- has also served as a Cali- GOP and the African- ty in the party for inclusion fornia delegate to the last American community. He and leadership.”

CBM PHOTO BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY Shown left-to-right are Simeon Gant, Rev. Jonathan Moseley of NAN Los Angeles, Rev. Dr. Tecoy Porter of NAN Sacramento, charter school grandparent Christina Laster, Ray JULY 1, 2019 King from the San Diego Urban League, charter school grandparent Joette Spencer Campbell, and Cassandra Jennings of the Greater Sacramento Urban League. These leaders met with the governor’s administration to express their concerns of a bill that would remove appeal rights for charter schools. READY FOR THE BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY can children and their parents to choose the best edu- California Black Media ents. cation possible for their “Generationally, we children.” MINIMUM Christina Laster made a haven’t had things like that California’s Charter special trip from Southern to hope for,” she continued. School law, signed by for- California up to the State “If you take away charter mer Gov. Pete Wilson in WAGE Capitol Wednesday. schools, you take away the 1992, gave the independ- The grandmother of a choice that is helping our ently-run charter schools seven-year-old charter children thrive and per- (or petitioners interested in INCREASE? school student said she form. You are taking away creating one) the right to an came to Sacramento to our hope.” appeal process if a school make sure Gov. Gavin Laster met with Gov. district denies their appli- Newsom knows she - and Gavin Newsom’s staff for cation. The first step would tens of thousands of Black nearly an hour June 19, be to appeal the decision QUESTIONS ABOUT parents and guardians like along with NAN-Sacra- with the county board of her across the state - are mento president, the Rev. Education. In 1998, the law opposed AB 1505, a con- Tecoy Porter; NAN-Los was amended, creating a PAID SICK troversial charter school Angeles president, the second level of appeal with bill the Senate Education Rev. Jonathan Moseley; the State Board of Educa- Committee is expected to and Cassandra Jennings, tion. LEAVE? debate July 10. president and CEO of Parents, members of In May, the state NUL-Greater Sacramen- both civil rights organiza- Assembly voted 44-19 in to. tions and other supporters favor of the legislation. “I was encouraged by attending the meeting said If passed and signed the meeting,” said Porter. they asked the governor’s into law, AB 1505 would “We received clarity about office to maintain the cur- strip away the existing right the process and we under- rent appeals process. We’re here to help! charter schools have to an stand that there will be Jennings said she appeal process if a local some deep thinking in believes supporters of AB school board denies its regards to what happens to 1505 are not seeing the big petition for authorization or our charter schools.” picture. 1-844-WAGESLA (924-3752) renewal. Ray King, president “They put systems first Laster joined leaders of and CEO of NUL-San and they put adults first,” [email protected] the California chapters of Diego, and another charter she said. “Not that systems two prominent civil rights school grandmother, Joette and adults don’t matter. But http://wagesla.lacity.org organizations, the National Spencer-Campbell, also when you are talking about Action Network (NAN) attended the meeting and educating our kids, the kids and the National Urban spoke candidly with the should come first. If the League (NUL), for the governor’s staff about their kids come first, there meeting held at the Gover- opposition to the legisla- would be no way that you nor’s office at the Capitol. tion introduced by Assem- would have a bill to elimi- Both groups have been out- blyman Patrick O’Donnell nate the choice we have in spoken opponents of the (D-Long Beach). charter schools.” legislation. The meeting was set up Porter said he left the “I let them know that after Porter wrote an open meeting feeling optimistic our hope as Black parents letter to Gov. Newsom and that the group made is in charter schools, which the California Legislature. progress. are free public schools,” It ran as a full page ad in “The voices of our fam- said Laster. She told Cali- African American newspa- ilies, parents and grandpar- fornia Black Media that her pers statewide. The letter ents were heard today,” he protest of the bill speaks states that AB 1505 is “a said. “We have some room not only for her grandson – direct attack on the ability to negotiate and work with As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability but for all African Ameri- of African American par- the governor.” and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. A-8 NEWS A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION THURSDAY,THURSDAY, DECEMBER JUNE 27, 26, 2019 2013

Burke {continued from Pg. A-1} four-year university,” says for me, and for us,” says Burke. “We have forgotten Burke. about those young men and This expansion means women who are intelligent more funding for programs and capable and who need a that address the issues that path – not a path to a mini- Assemblywoman Burke mum wage job, but to a ca- cares about most. Burke reer.” recently helped AB 147 get In 2016, Burke was in- passed, which will require strumental in passing her online and out-of-state re- bill, AB 1520 to end child- tailers like eBay to charge hood poverty. Her office a sales tax. Burke says the says the bill “directed the passing of this bill means convening of a taskforce 1.7 billion dollars of tax comprising a statewide co- revenue – an influx that will alition of child welfare or- help her accomplish her ganizations, health and hu- goals. man services advocates and “We have 2 million chil- local elected officials to ex- dren living in poverty in the amine the public economic, state of California,” says educational, social services, Burke. “We’re trying to re- healthcare and human ser- duce that by 50 percent.” vices programs in Califor- To Burke, the urgency of nia.” this issue is obvious. “We Since its passing, Burke live in the state of Cali- says there haven’t been fornia with the 5th largest many setbacks or struggles. economy in the world and “We have since had 24 how do we say that if we bills from the End Child- have 2 million children liv- AP PHOTO hood Poverty Taskforce ing in poverty?” says Burke. Assemblywoman Burke works passionately towards ending childhood poverty in California. recommendation presented. Beyond the obvious concern Twenty-two have made with this, Burke says it is her them out of appropriations personal journey of mother- It was the same experi- fire victim fund she was which is unheard of,” says hood that ignites her passion ence of becoming a mother compelled to support after Burke. “Last week, we had a for the cause. that influenced Burke to work visiting the devastating massive win with the expan - “When I decided to run, on bills like AB 2682, which sites of the Paradise fire. sion of the Earned Income I was struggling to have a gives certified nurse -mid “My number one goal Tax Credit.” baby. Part of my inspira- wives a larger role in labor right now is to see that the That major victory came tion to run was the fact that and delivery. childhood poverty pack- last week for Burke when I would let that go and the “It initially became impor- age sees completion and the CA Assembly passed her children of the state of Cali- tant to me because my child’s that those bills are signed bill, AB 91 which will bring fornia would become my care was done by a nurse mid- by the governor,” Burke in more than $1 billion in kids,” says Burke. wife. I had never heard of it says. revenue a year. The bill con- The resolve to be a moth- before, I had to Google it,” The legislation Assem- forms parts of the state’s tax er to the children of Califor- says Burke whose daughter blywoman Burke is work- code with federal law un- nia was strengthened when was born via surrogate. ing on is extensive, like der President Trump’s “Tax she had her own child. Now, When it comes to the ap- the bill that is pushing for Cuts and Jobs Act,” which as a mother, her inspiration palling disproportionate rates funding of the Challenger Congress passed in 2017. to be a positive influence for of birth mortality for Black COURTESY PHOTO Memorial Youth Center “Small business will see children is not only to be a women in the U.S., Assem- Assembly member Autumn Burke represents the facility which provides - ex more than $280 million in good example that they see, blywoman Burke says there is 62nd district of California and is Chair of the Rev- tensive rehabilitation and relief as a result of AB 91. but to be a good example of a tremendous access problem enue and Taxation Committee. training for delinquent ju- So that was really a win-win their everyday lives. and prenatal care is the worst of those problems. “Midwifery really is a veniles. “African American path towards making sure At the center of all the women, no matter what all women in the state of goals and legislation she is their economic back- California have access to working on, is Assembly- ground, are still receiving great women who are ed- woman Burke’s political less prenatal care than the ucated and who take time philosophy: Access for all. average Caucasian wom- and energy in a different “The goal of my district an. Access and informa- sort of manner with their is to see that everything tion are so important to patients. I’ve always been that comes through this our community and to incredibly proud of the office is through the lens women in general.” midwives and the work of access. So, that means The bill, AB 2682, I do with them,” says the entire district sees ac- would diminish the re- Burke. cess to healthcare, the en- quirement of a physi- This is the essence tire district sees access to cian’s supervision dur- of her passion and work environmental justice, and ing labor and delivery. as an assembly member. to education,” says Burke. AB 2682 has been on the Burke describes the job “Not one side of my floor four times but never duty as “state legislation district doesn’t have an passed Senate. The bill with home in mind.” opportunity that the other isn’t up this year but last Right now, the assem- has, and that has been the year it made it to the as- blywoman is working on focal point of everything sembly floor for the first passing legislation like we’ve done from the day I AP PHOTO time. AB 740 which is a wild- walked into my office.” Assemblywoman Burke’s work is inspired by her journey as a mother.

A Gardena officer was his vehicle armed with an waited at least five min- cleared of any wrongdoing AR-15 and locks in on the utes before they attempted in the fatal June 12 shoot- young Black man who is to render any aid to Ross. ing of 25-year-old Kenneth now parallel and to his right. “One officer attempts Ross, just one day after the Ross is running south away to do some compressions young man’s family and from the officer who takes but you can clearly see friends demanded the re- aim and fires two shots. that there is no point. The lease of police body cam Kenneth Ross instantly goes officer who shot Kenneth footage from the incident. down. The officer then be- Ross then directs all offi- Attorneys of the Los An- gins to yell at people in the cers to turn off their cam- geles County District At- park who are sitting in their eras. When Kenneth Ross’ torney’s office said officercars, to leave. But they are body is turned over, it is Michael Robbins acted in witnesses to the shooting. clear that he is unarmed self-defense when he shot This officer does not attempt and his pockets are emp- Ross at Rowley Memo- to get their names or contact ty,” said Faraj. rial Park last spring. But the information. He just orders The DA report stated family and Ross support- them to leave.” that a handgun containing ers are unsatisfied with that The DA’s office released two rounds was removed analysis, especially, they a factual analysis in May, from Ross’ body while said, since dash cam footage indicating that several wit- being transported to the has been viewed by the fam- nesses had seen Ross act- hospital. However, one ily attorney. ing erratically that day and witness, who the report “I watched four dash cam that he often acted as such indicates as “Clay C,” said and five body cam videos of around the neighborhood. he did not see anything in the incident,” said Haytham According to the report, at Ross’ hand as he fell to the Faraj, an attorney represent- least three witnesses said ground. ing Ross’ mother, Fouzia they thought Ross suffered PHOTO: TWITTER Ross was pronounced Almarou. from a mental illness and Kevin Ross was shot by Gardena police officer Michael Robbins, who was recently dead upon arrival to the Describing the footage, often yelled aloud to himself cleared of any wrongdoing in the incident that occurred April 11, 2108. hospital. Faraj said, “Kenneth Ross about conspiracies and one “No one has any reason is running south, adjacent witness said that the young call chased Ross, who chase Ross, he ordered him pointed at Robbins. Rob- to kill anyone,” said Ross’ to the parking lot of Rowley man had been on drugs for eventually landed in Row- to “Stop or you’re going to bins stated that he feared mother. “Not the police Park with his side and back quite some time. ley Park. According to the get shot,” while pointing Ross would “draw down or anyone, and I want to to the officers. His hands are On April 11, 2018, the report Robbins had a clear his weapon. on him and shoot him,” and know why they shot and empty. He has a little back- day of the incident, witness- view of Ross, who he said The report also indi- in fear for his life, he fired murdered my son for noth- pack on his back. At about es said they saw Ross fir- was “running in a strange cated that Ross ignored two rounds at the man. ing. He was murdered in the same time an officer also ing shots at a business near way” and had his left hand the officer, ducking behindBoth camps agree that Ross cold blood by the Gardena pulls up in a cruiser on Van Van Ness and El Segundo. against his waist area. an electrical box before hewent down immediately. Police Department.” Ness. He quickly gets out of Officers responding to the As Robbins continued to emerged with is left arm Faraj said that officers THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 Annual Father’s Day Awards Celebrates 18 Years Honor Thy Father Awards recognizes fathers and male mentors in the community. BY BRIAN W. CARTER ural hair expo and confer- munity, the strength of the Contributing Writer ence for Los Angeles.” “Father – Family Bond” is As CEO of Estelle for of extreme importance, On June 16, Estelle For Humanity, a 501c3 organi- making this one of the most Humanity (EFH) gathered zation, which produces significant events each year the village to celebrate events every year that edu- in the Greater Los Angeles fathers, husbands and men- cate and inspire, she is community. tors with the 18th Annual making sure the men in the He continued, “Honor Honor Thy Father Awards community are not forgot- Thy Father heals families (HTFA) dinner at The ten. and brings out the best of Proud Bird Food Bazaar & “I birthed the Honor those fathers, role models, Event Center. Thy Father Awards Dinner, and mentors that truly make “It is an annual event because we make a big deal a difference in our world, that takes place every out of Mother’s Day, and and this is what we need to

Father’s Day, honoring the Father’s Day receives very COURTESY PHOTO turn the situation around.” unsung fathers and male little recognition,” said Baron Jay Littleton Jr., Brandon Robinson, Denise Estelle, founder of Estelle For Human- “Going into its 18th mentors in the community,” Estelle. “There are so many ity and Honor Thy Father Awards, Eldon Raynor Sr. and Norris McFarland year, the Honor Thy Father said Denise Estelle, founder good fathers out there, so I Awards has acknowledged of EFH and HTFA. really felt the need to roll ing his three boys, and his Los Angeles, and devoted ist and producer, Pearl Jr. close to 150 men consisting Estelle is a Los Angeles out the red carpet for the daughter, with his fiancée. husband, who attended served as mistress of cere- of fathers, husbands, men- native, born and raised, fathers, brothers, the men, He is also a father and men- Azusa College on a track monies and brand strategist, tors and role models,” said who graduated from Cren- the uncles and mentors on tor who loves coaching and scholarship and Charmi- Gerry Foster, served as Estelle. shaw High School and went Father’s Day.” mentoring children in the nade University in Hawaii. master of ceremonies. “Estelle for Humanity on to attend California State This year, HTFA hon- Antelope Valley. He is known as a distin- Coach and mentor, Michael made history four years in a University of Northridge. ored Baron Jay Littleton Jr., Raynor, Sr. is a father guished and honorable S. Jones of Success Man- row by acknowledging the She continued her educa- Brandon Robinson, Eldon and husband, who is an community leader, and agement served as keynote HTF Honoree’s at the Sta- tion at Windsor University, Raynor Sr., and Norris accomplished cricket, soc- father of three daughters. speaker. The audience was ples Center in front of thou- where she received her McFarland. cer and golf player, who has McFarland helps senior cit- entertained with the sounds sands. It was the very first B.A. Degree with honors. Littleton, Jr. is a hus- represented Bermuda over- izens by cleaning, painting, of percussionist Clarence time at the Staples Center In 2001, she founded a band, father and business seas. He started Bermuda’s lifting furniture and reor- “Chazz” Ross, keyboard that men stood in front of program called Senior Cir- man. He is also a well - first Black-owned water ganizing rooms in their artist, Mitchell Rhodes and thousands of people to be cuit which provided servic- known writer, producer and well drilling company, and homes. He and his wife are actress and artist, Wanda recognized for their contri- es to senior citizens in the director, who founded the later his own well drilling passing financial wisdom Ray Willis. butions as fathers and men- immediate area and Flower Baron Jay Family Founda- company with one of his and goals down to the Andre Parvenu, the tors.” Fresh Mondays, where she tion in 2004, which gives brothers. 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Author, activist, journal- tions impacting our com- thyfatherawards.com. After Memo Becomes Public, Focus of Trump Citizenship Question is Revealed BY LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE with the law firm Arnold & has lied to Congress and the wait until after the Supreme NNPA Newswire Porter, the ACLU and the U.S. Supreme Court about Court ruling to do so. Our Contributor New York Civil Liberties why it added the citizenship coalition continues to stand Union in a letter to U.S. question – voting rights against the Trump adminis- A deceased Republican District Judge Jesse Fur- enforcement was but a tration’s efforts to strategist who played a key man. ruse,” responded Vanita weaponize and politicize part in the Trump adminis- In 2015, Hofeller also Gupta, President of The the census. A fair and accu- tration’s effort to get a citi- wrote that using census Leadership Conference on rate 2020 Census should zenship question included responses to a citizenship Civil and Human Rights in count everyone in this on census forms for the question, “can be expected a statement. country – and our coalition to provoke a high degree of “Republican political will do everything we can 2020 census has delivered PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA an unexpected message In 2015, Thomas Hofeller wrote that using census resistance from Democrats operatives plainly want to to ensure that it does,” from the grave. responses to a citizenship question, “can be expected to and the major minority deny communities of color Gupta continued. Thomas Hofeller, who provoke a high degree of resistance from Democrats and groups in the nation.” the health care, education, Since arriving in office passed away in August the major minority groups in the nation.” “The Hofeller memo and other services they in January 2017, Donald 2018, concluded in a 2015 confirms what we’ve need in order to consolidate Trump has made immigra- report that adding the cen- information was revealed including the question known all along but is GOP power and a Whiter tion policy a centerpiece of sus question regarding citi- during a court filing “would not benefit Latino alarming nonetheless: the electorate. We call on Con- his administration. A pri- zenship would produce data released on May 30. voters, but rather would census citizenship question gress to hold Trump admin- mary focus of his policies on political maps, “advan- Hofeller’s documents facilitate significantly was motivated by blatant istration officials – includ- has centered around a wall tageous to Republicans and suggest administration offi- reducing their political right-wing partisanship. ing Secretary Ross – at the southern border of Non-Hispanic Whites.” The cials were aware that power,” argue attorneys The Trump administration accountable now and not to Mexico. Joint Statement on Violent Protests That Have Left Haiti at a Standstill “Congressional law- the freedom to stand up and support that Haiti so Haitian diaspora and its makers have made several speak out, and we fully urgently needs to right advocates, elected officials trips to Haiti and have wit- support the right of Haiti’s itself in the days, weeks, from Haiti and the United nessed firsthand the devas- citizens to do so. The pro- and months ahead. States, and other key stake- tating toll that natural and testers are urged to remem- “To address this grow- holders to discuss strate- manmade disasters have ber, however, that violence ing crisis, we plan to con- gies that will strengthen the taken on the island nation only begets more violence vene in July a meeting in rule of law and civil socie- and its citizens. We must do and its continuation could South Florida that will ty in Haiti to the benefit of all that we can to ensure undermine the international include members of the all Haitians.” that Haiti does not become a failed state as this crisis unfolds. “While the frustrations that have prompted the protests are justifiable, the

PHOTO: AFTERMATH OF HAITI EARTHQUAKE - ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA violent acts being used to Congressional lawmakers have made several trips to Haiti express them are indefensi- and have witnessed firsthand the devastating toll that ble and hurt the very peo- natural and manmade disasters have taken on the island ple they’re meant to help. nation and its citizens. “Violent protests have shut down government serv- SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE bara Lee (D-CA) have ices and businesses and are issued the following state- preventing people from get- Representatives Freder- ment in response to violent ting to work and school. The ica Wilson (D-FL), Kathy protests in Haiti: loss of even one day’s pay Castor (D-FL), Lois “We are extremely trou- could set an already strug- Frankel (D-FL), Val Dem- bled by news reports com- gling family back by weeks, ings (D-FL), Alcee Hast- ing out of Haiti that while the primary targets of ings, (D-FL), Debbie Mur- describe a country in a state the protests continue to live carsel Powell (D-FL), Dar- of emergency as protests in great comfort. ren Soto (D-FL), Donna continue and at least two “One of the key pillars Shalala (D-FL) and Bar- lives have been lost. of a democratic society is $12.5M Claim Filed Against Phoenix for Body-Cavity Search BY ASSOCIATED PRESS does not name people who female police officer con- allege sexual assault, but ducted a body-cavity A woman has filed a Reynolds openly outlined search. $12.5 million claim her allegations last week A Black couple last against Phoenix, alleging at a City Council meeting. week filed a $10 million she was subjected to a A city spokesman claim against the city after body-cavity search that declined to comment on video showed officers amounted to sexual pending litigation. pointing guns and yelling assault. The claim says obscenities when respond- Attorneys filed the Reynolds was pulled over ing to a shoplifting report. notice Monday for Erica Dec. 26 in a drug-traffick- They say their young Reynolds. ing investigation and daughter took a doll from a The Associated Press taken to a station where a store. A-6A-10 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS NEWS THURSDAY,JANUARY THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 9, 2019 2014 riencing homelessness on protect affordable housing man, Founder of Housing Waters {continued from Pg A-1} any given night. It is im- and make investments in is a Human Right; Myk’l perative that we not only affordable housing infra- Williams, manager, Home- push for legislative solu- structure. less Initiatives, Los Ange- tions, but that we also do Congresswoman Wa- les County Development everything in our power ters was joined by lo- Authority; Sheyda Jool- to better inform and equip cal elected officials andharzadeh, attorney, Legal our community with the housing advocates who Aid Foundation of Los tools and resources they gave robust presenta- Angeles; Teresa (Terry) need to navigate these is- tions, answered questions DeCrescenzo, MSW, di- sues.” from concerned citizens, rector of Social Services, During the event, Con- and provided resources Centinela Hospital Medi- gresswoman Waters un- to the members of com- cal Center; Derek Steele, veiled and provided a community, including: Ingle- activist and member of prehensive overview of wood Mayor James T. the Uplift Inglewood Co- her landmark legislation, Butts; Malcolm Bennett, alition; Leona Rollins, di- H.R. 1856, The Ending Realtor and president of rector of Counseling, the Homelessness Act, which the Minority Apartment Housing Rights Center; will provide $13 billion in Owners Association; Lori and, Silvia Delgadillo, su- Congresswoman Maxine Waters (left) leads Housing and Homelessness Community emergency funding to end Gay, president & CEO of pervisor of the Housing In- Forum at Inglewood High School. PHOTO homelessness in America. Neighborhood Housing vestment & Finance Divi- She also discussed her Services of Los Angeles sion, Los Angeles County leadership in the House to County; Damien Good- Development Authority.

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COURTESY PHOTO Though the hearing treated the #Reparations South Carolina Repub- New Jersey Senator Cory Booker was discussed widely on hearing as important as lican Senator Tim Scott social media, both CNN the #HopeHicks hearing… said reparations are a “non- On June 18, Senate Re- for 250 years on these the first of its kind. Though and MSNBC spent most whew! I’m Beat!,” wrote starter” when asked about publican Majority Leader shores. When it ended, this former Congressman John of June 19th running DCBeat founder, Tiffany the issue. Mitch McConnell said that country could’ve extended Conyers authored legisla- footage of former White Americans, in part, made its hallowed principles — tion to study reparations for House staffer Hope Hicks JAZZ RECORDS up for slavery by electing life, liberty and the pur- many consecutive years. walking down a hallway Barack Obama. suit of happiness — to all, Rep. Sheila Lee Jackson in the Rayburn House Of- WANTED “I don’t think repara- regardless of color. But (D-TX) a sponsor of H.R. fice Building while say- tions for something that America had other prin- 40, said, “It is only [African ing nothing to reporters Top Dollar For Your happened 150 years ago for ciples in mind,” writer Ta- Americans] that can sin- before and after refusing Jazz Records, R&B, Blues whom none of us currently Nehisi Coates said at the gularly claim to have been to contribute testimony living are responsible is a hearing. In 2014, Coates slaves under the institution on alleged White House We Come to you, or come to me good idea. We’ve tried to wrote “The Case for Repa- and leadership of the govern- misconduct Capitol Hill. Mint Condition deal with our original sin of rations” in The Atlantic. ment. H.R. 40 is, in fact, the ‘‘Imagine if we had slavery by fighting a civil The lengthy article reig- response of the United States 213-332-3624 war, by passing landmark nited a national discussion of America long overdue.” civil rights legislation. We on the issue. Commenting on so- elected an African Ameri- “Victims of that plunder cial media on the hearing, can president,” McConnell are very much alive today,” Howard University African added. Coates said at the hearing. American Studies Depart- “I think we’re always “We recognize our lin- ment Chairman, Dr. Greg a work in progress in this eage as a generational trust, Carr wrote, ‘A couple of country… No, I don’t think as inheritance, and the real things #HR40 hearing is reparations are a good dilemma posed by repara- reinforcing: 1. The need idea,” the Republican from tions is just that: a dilemma to study the long #Repara- Kentucky concluded. of inheritance. It is impos- tions movement and it’s Another view was heard sible to imagine America well-established objectives at the Juneteenth hearing without the inheritance of is greater now than ever; 2. on the House side of Capi- slavery,” Coates also said. Supporters of White Ameri- tol Hill. The congressional dis- can nationalism can find an “Enslavement reigned cussion on reparations was American Negro to say any- Celebration of Life Nedra Ann Gardner

the late 1970’s, she was a member of Girlfriends which was a charity organization committed to hosting fundraisers. Girl- friends birthed the Los Angeles Chapter of Justice Unity Generosity Services (J.U.G.S.) Incorporated of which Nedra was a fo J.U.G.S Incorporated was very important and dear to Nedra. She, along with her club members, established the club’s Schol- arship Program in 1988 which provided 4-year college scholarships to young men and women in quest of higher education. She held many positions in the chapter but her favorite was Scholarship Chairper- son. Nedra Ann Gardner Nedra was known to be a wonderful mother, Nedra Ann Gardner, Delta Sigma Theta Soror- grandmother, granny, aunt, lovingly known as “Nene” ity Inc. and studied Social sister and friend. With all was born August 19, 1936 Work. She worked in the her style and poise, she in Memphis, Tennessee. Department of Social Ser- will be remembered for She graduated there from vices. She worked her way giving her all to help oth- Melrose HS in 1954. Ne- up to District Deputy Di- ers, for her big hair and dra moved to Los Angeles, rector and retired after 36 being well versed in gen- California where she en- years of service. eral especially matters of rolled and attended USC. Nedra was all about social justice. She became a member of community service. In THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LASENTINEL.NET A-11 THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-7

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Have you wondered, Jimmy Carter. The second tween Israel and the PLO. “Who’s really leading this of these frameworks (A The agreement allowed the world?” Is it the United Framework for the Con- PLO leadership to relocate States? Is it Israel? Since clusion of a Peace Treaty to the occupied territories about 1970, the United between Egypt and Israel) and granted autonomy to States [At 3.8 million led directly to the 1979 the Palestinians with talks Growing up in a Chris- background, it does not When I looked up the defi- square miles (9.8 million Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty. to follow regarding final tian home and attending a mean I can’t respect and nition of the word pride km2), the United States is Due to the agreement, Sa- status. In return the Pal- traditional Baptist Church, love them as my neigh- it said, “confidence and the world’s third or fourth dat and Begin received the estinians promised to ab- I was taught from the Bi- bors. As a Christian it is self-respect as expressed largest country by total shared 1978 Nobel Peace stain from use of terror and ble that we were created my job to love everyone; by members of a group, area[d] and is slightly Prize. The first framework changed the Palestinian in God’s image. Genesis just as I would want others typically one that has been smaller than the entire (A Framework for Peace National Covenant, which 1:27 says, “So God creat- to love and respect me. socially marginalized, on continent of Europe’s in the Middle East), which had called for the expul- ed mankind in his own im- Everyone is entitled the basis of their shared 3.9 million square miles dealt with the Palestin- sion of all Jews who mi- age, in the image of God to their own thoughts and identity, culture, and ex- (10.1 million km2). With ian territories, was written grated after 1917 and the he created them; male and beliefs. When you look perience.” I asked myself a population of over 327 without participation of elimination of Israel.[205] female he created them.” I at the world there are how can I show love and million people, the U.S. the Palestinians and was The agreement was op- believe the Bible to be true many different schools of respect to my LGBTQ+ is the third most populous condemned by the United posed by Hamas and other and I personally believe in thought around faith, fam- friends and family and I country.] has become the Nations. In 1993, Israel Palestinian factions, which the traditional family of ily and philosophy. Usu- came up with this acro- principal ally of Israel. signed Oslo I Accord with launched suicide bomber man and woman. Christi- ally people lean towards nym. The Land of Israel (also the Palestine Liberation attacks at Israel. Rabin anity is about love, so this what they are exposed to known as the Holy Land or Organization, followed by had a barrier constructed is the place where I begin and what was taught to P = Practice Palestine) is the birthplace establishment of the Pales- around Gaza to prevent at- and end…love. God laid it them by their parents and R = Respecting of the Jewish people, the tinian National Authority tacks. The growing separa- upon my heart to share my based on their environ- I = Individuals place where the final formand in 1994 Israel–Jordan tion between Israel and the thoughts on loving your ment. No matter what D = Decisions of the Hebrew Bible is peace treaty was signed. “Palestinian Territories” neighbor as yourself, even stance we take, if we want E = Endlessly thought to have been com- Despite efforts to finalizeled to a labour shortage in when you may come from to coexist in a peaceful piled, and the birthplace of the peace agreement, the Israel, mainly in the con- If we practice Judaism and Christianity. conflict continues to playstruction industry. Israeli respecting others It contains sites sacred to a major role in Israeli andfirms began importing- la and their lifestyle Judaism, Christianity, Is- international political, so- bourers from the Philip- (even if it is differ- lam, Samaritanism, Druze cial and economic life. The pines, Thailand, China and ent than ours) as and the Bahá’í Faith. In economy of Israel was ini- Romania; some of these la- we go through this 1979, an uneasy Egypt– tially primarily democratic bourers stayed on without thing called life, Israel Peace Treaty [The socialist and the coun- visas. In addition, a grow- I think we could Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty try dominated by social ing number of Africans really embrace was signed in Washington, democratic parties until began illegally migrating what it means to D.C., United States on 26 the 1970s. Since then the to Israel. On 4 November love uncondition- March 1979, following Israeli economy has gradu- 1995, a far-right-wing really. After all, my the 1978 Camp David Ac- ally moved to capitalism ligious Zionist opponent Bible also tells me cords. The Egypt–Israel and a free market econ- of the Oslo Accords, as- to judge not lest ye treaty was signed by Egyp- omy, partially retaining sassinated Prime Minister be judged! Let’s tian President Anwar Sadat the social welfare system. Yitzhak Rabin. In Febru- different perspectives. environment, we must all take pride in God’s and Israeli prime minister Prime Minister Yitzhak ary 1996 Rabin’s succes- There’s nothing new learn how to talk with one rainbow and show love to Menachem Begin, and Rabin and PLO Chairman sor, Shimon Peres, called under the sun. During another and respect each one another. witnessed by United States Yasser Arafat signed the early elections. In April my lifetime I think soci- other; even if we don’t be- President Jimmy Carter. Israeli–Palestinian Interim 1996, Israel launched ety has become more fa- lieve the same. Healing Without Hate: [1]] was signed, based on Agreement on the West an operation in southern miliar with the terms gay, During the month of It’s a choice. It’s a lifestyle. the Camp David Accords Bank and the Gaza Strip Lebanon as a result of He- lesbian, homosexual, and June, the LGBTQ+ Com- Pass it on! [The Camp David Accords on 28 September 1995 in zbollah’s Katyusha rocket transgender and they have munity celebrates PRIDE were signed by Egyptian Washington. The agree- attacks on Israeli popu- become commonplace. month. June was selected Visit www.WendyEn- President Anwar Sadat ment was witnessed by lation centres along the As a Christian it can be a because it was when the terprises.com, www.Sea- and Israeli Prime Minister President Bill Clinton on border. Jeanette Grattan difficult subject to -navi Stonewall Riots took sonofGreatness.com and Menachem Beginon 17 behalf of the United States Parker is Founder/Super- gate. I have many people place in 1969. The pur- www.forgivingforliving. September 1978, follow- and by Russia, Egypt, intendent of Today’s Fresh (family and friends) in pose is to bring aware- org to learn more. Wendy ing twelve days of secret Norway and the European Start Charter Schools. All my life who are a part of ness and peacefully share is an international coach, negotiations at Camp Da- Union, and incorporates articles copyright© Inquir- the LGBTQ+ Community the contributions of their consultant, author and vid.[1] The two framework and supersedes the previ- ing Minds Want to Know. that I love and consider community as well as speaker. agreements were signed at ous agreements, marking www.todaysfreshstart.org. my neighbors. Although shed light on the issues the White House, and were the conclusion of the first I come from a traditional they are currently facing. witnessed by President stage of negotiations be-

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Cause shall be published at with the County Clerk of registrant knows to be false ANGELES, CA 90024; State Original Filing FOR CHANGE OF NAME least once each week for four Los Angeles County on is guilty of a misdemeanor of Incorporation: CA 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11/19 CIVIL Case No. 19CMCP00088 successive weeks prior to 06/21/2019. punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by CNS-3265964# Superior Court of California, the date set for hearing on NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars a Corporation LOS ANGELES SENTINEL County of Los Angeles the petition in the following Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing Petition of: Shaloni Doray newspaper of general 17920, a Fictitious Name MIDDLEMAN SHIPPING,LLC business on N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS summons Wallace Paton by her mother circulation, printed in this Statement generally expires S/ DAVID P. BURCH JR, CEO I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT (citation judicial) Sharisma Paton and her county: L.A. Sentinel at the end of five years from This statement was filed in this statement is true and File No. 2019162605 CASE NUMBER: father Godray Paton Date: 5/28/2019 the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is (Numero del Caso) for Change of Name PETER A. HERNANDEZ in the office of the County Los Angeles County on declares as true any material (are) doing business as: 19STPB02242 TO ALL INTERESTED Judge of the Superior Court Clerk, except, as provided 06/18/2019. matter pursuant to Section 1. 1250CLOTHING, 2. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT PERSONS: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/19 in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and 1250PRINTING, 14511 (Aviso a Acusado): Pamela Petitioner Shaloni Doray CNS-3261315# 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the LARCH AVE 6, LAWNDALE, Reny Monk, Petitioner Joshua Wallace Paton by her mother LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false CA 90260 County of LOS Daniel Fernando Smith, Son Sharisma Paton and her in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor ANGELES Leslie Chin, Nephew father Godray Paton filed a statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): FROM (De): Objector Evenly petition with this court for a 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars DEAUTRE GAINES, 14511 Ward Smith decree changing names as FICTITIOUS in the residence address of in the office of the County ($1,000)). LARCH AVE 6, LAWNDALE, ESTATE OF: (Herencia de) follows: a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided ESMART SOLUTIONS INC. CA 90260; State of Cornel Fernando Smith Shaloni Doray Wallace Paton BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ AZITA AMINI, President Incorporation: CA A court proceeding has been to Shaloni Doray Paton Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires This statement was filed This business is conducted by started which may affect your The Court orders that all NAMES before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of an Individual interest in the estate. Read persons interested in this January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on The registrant(s) started doing the document delivered with matter appear before this Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section 06/07/2019. business on 06/2019. this Summons. court at the hearing indicated must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information You have 30 CALENDAR below to show cause, if any, STATEMENT OF Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and DAYS after this summons why the petition for change of ABANDONMENT OF USE The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who is served on you to file a name should not be granted. OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires declares as true any material typewritten response at this Any person objecting to the NAME the use in this state of a Statement must be filed at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section court. A letter or phone call name changes described File No. 2019154673 Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and will not protect you. Your above must file a written Current File No.: 2015252966 in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County Professions code that the typewritten response must be objection that includes the Date Filed: 10/01/2015 another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false in proper legal form if you reasons for the objection at EL ASADO RESTAURANT, or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor want the court to consider least two court days before 1564 W ADAMS BLVD, LOS 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to it. If you do not file your the matter is scheduled to ANGELES, CA 90007 Professions Code). The filing of this statement 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars response on time, you may be heard and must appear Registered Owner(s): Original Filing does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). lose your right to participate at the hearing to show cause JUAN PABLO CASTANEDA, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18/19 the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section S/DEAUTRE GAINES, CEO 8201 TUNNEY AVE, CNS-3268748# Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change This statement was filed in the proceeding or present why the petition should not be LOS ANGELES SENTINEL your evidence. You will not granted. If no written objection RESEDA, CA 91335 in violation of the rights of in the residence address of with the County Clerk of HECTOR MANUEL LOPEZ, another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new Los Angeles County on receive another warning from is timely filed, the court may FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the court. There are other grant the petition without a 1587 W 24TH ST, LOS or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name 06/13/2019. ANGELES, CA 90007 NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with legal requirements. You may hearing. File No. 2019169974 want to call an attorney right Notice of Hearing: Business was conducted by: Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section Co-Partners The following person(s) is Filing with Changes January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name away. If you do not know an Date: 8-13-19, Time: 8:30 (are) doing business as: attorney, you may call an a.m., Dept.: A, Room: 904 I declare that all information 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18/19 Business Name Statement Statement generally expires in this statement is true and Exclusive Leafs, 4915 CNS-3268722# must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from attorney referral service or a The address of the court is S Western Avenue, Los LOS ANGELES SENTINEL legal aid office (listed in the 200 West Compton Blvd., correct. (A registrant who Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed declares as true information Angeles, CA 90062, County The filing of this statement in the office of the County phone book). Compton, CA 90220 of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS La corte ha comenzado a A copy of this Order to Show which he or she knows to be does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided false is guilty of a crime.) Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section tramitar una acción Judicial Cause shall be published at Akeido Wingo, 4915 S File No. 2019169392 testamentarla que puede least once each week for four S/HECTOR MANUEL LOPEZ, Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Partner Western Avenue, Los The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change afectar sus Intereses successive weeks prior to Angeles, CA 90062 (are) doing business as: sucesorlos. Lea el document the date set for hearing on This statement was filed another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of This business is conducted GYPSY Q TREASURES, or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section enciado con esta citación the petition in the following by: An Individual 8479 HOOPER AVE, LOS judicial. newspaper of general Los Angeles County on 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change 06/05/2019. The registrant commenced to ANGELES, CA 90001 County Professions Code). in the residence address of Despues de que le entreguen circulation, printed in this transact business under the of LOS ANGELES esta citacion judicial usted county: Los Angeles Sentinel 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18/19 Original Filing a registered owner. A new CNS-3268828# fictitious business name or Registered owner(s): 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11/19 Fictitious Business Name tiene un plazo de 30 DIAS Date: June 4, 2019 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL names listed above on N/A DESTINY TERESA CALENDARIOS para MAURICE A. LEITER CNS-3266116# Statement must be filed I declare that all information ESPINOZA , 8479 HOOPER LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective presentar una respuesta Judge of the Superior Court FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in this statement is true and AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA escrita a maquina en esta 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious CNS-3263730# NAME STATEMENT correct. (A registrant who 90001; State of Incorporation: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement corte. Una carta o una llamada File No. 2019176615 declares as true any material CA NAME STATEMENT telefonica no le ofrecerá LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the The following person(s) is matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by File No. 2019161300 Affidavit of Identity form. protección; su respuesta (are) doing business as: 17913 of the Business and an Individual The following person(s) is escrita o a maquina tiene que ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE The filing of this statement FOR CHANGE OF NAME 1. MLK Boys, 2. King Boys, Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize cumplir con las formalidades 911 East 10th Street #4, registrant knows to be false business on N/A. CRENSHAW HEALTH legales apropiadas si usted Case No. 19STCP01784 the use in this state of a Superior Court of California, Long Beach, CA 90813, is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information PARTNERS PLUS, 3650 W. Fictitious Business Name quiere que la corte escuche County of LA punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and MARTIN LUTHER KING JR su caso. Si usted no presenta County of Los Angeles in violation of the rights of Petition of: Gloria Carol Registered owner(s): exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who BLVD STE 296, Los Angeles, another under Federal, State, su respuesta a tiempo, puede Joseph Allen Saxton Curl, ($1,000)). declares as true any material CA 90008 County of LOS perder el caso, y le pueden Harmon for Change of Name or common law (See Section TO ALL INTERESTED 911 East 10th Street #4, Long S/ Akeido Wingo, Owner matter pursuant to Section ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and quitar su salario, su dinero y Beach, CA 90813 This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and Articles of Incorporation or otras cosas de su propiedad PERSONS: Professions Code). Petitioner Gloria Carol This business is conducted with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the Organization Number: LLC/AI Original Filing sin aviso adicional por parte by: An Individual Angeles on June 17, 2019 registrant knows to be false No C4259365 de la corte. Existen otros Harmon filed a petition 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11/19 with this court for a decree The registrant commenced to NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): CNS-3265963# requisitos legales. Puede transact business under the Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to CRENSHAW HEALTH LOS ANGELES SENTINEL que usted quiera llamar un changing names as follows: Gloria Carol Harmon to fictitious business name or 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars PARTNERS, 3650 W. abogado inmediatamente. names listed above on N/A Statement generally expires ($1,000)). MARTIN LUTHER KING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Si no conoce un abogado, Carole Demeatreous Harmon The Court orders that all I declare that all information at the end of five years from S/DESTINY TERESA JR BLVD. STE 296, LOS NAME STATEMENT puede llamar un servicio de in this statement is true and the date on which it was filed ESPINOZA, Owner ANGELES, CA 90008; State File No. 2019169487 referencia de abogados o una persons interested in this matter appear before this correct. (A registrant who in the office of the County This statement was filed of Incorporation: CA The following person(s) is oficina de ayuda legal (vea el declares as true any material Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: directorio telefonico). court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, matter pursuant to Section in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on a Corporation Sisterly Love Consultants, The name and address of 17913 of the Business and 17920, where it expires 06/17/2019. The registrant(s) started doing 10918 S. Western Ave., Los the court is: (El Nombre y why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Professions code that the 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with business on N/A. Angeles, CA 90047, County direccion de la corte es) registrant knows to be false in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section I declare that all information of LA Los Angeles Superior Court Any person objecting to the name changes described is guilty of a misdemeanor statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): 111 N. Hill Street Los Angeles, punishable by a fine not to 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires correct. (A registrant who Kathy Johnson, 10918 S. CA 90012 (213) 830-0850 above must file a written objection that includes the exceed one thousand dollars in the residence address of at the end of five years from declares as true any material Western Ave., Los Angeles, The name, address and ($1,000)). a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed matter pursuant to Section CA 90047 telephone number of plaintiff’s reasons for the objection at least two court days before S/ Joseph Allen Saxton Curl, Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County 17913 of the Business and Katreen Haddicks, 10918 S. attorney, or plaintiff without Owner Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided Professions code that the Western Ave., Los Angeles, an attorney, is: (El nombre, the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear This statement was filed before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section registrant knows to be false CA 90047; CA la direccion y el numero with the County Clerk of Los January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted de telefono del abogado at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be Angeles on June 25, 2019 Business Name Statement 40 days after any change punishable by a fine not to by: an individual del demandante, o del NOTICE-In accordance with must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced to demandante que no tiene granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may Subdivision (a) of Section Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section ($1,000)). transact business under the abogado, es) 17920, a Fictitious Name The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change CRENSHAW HEALTH fictitious business name or Negar Tehrani, SBN 292211, grant the petition without a hearing. Statement generally expires does not of itself authorize in the residence address of PARTNERS names listed above on N/A Teharani Law Firm 512 S. at the end of five years from the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new S/ MARGO L. THOMAS, I declare that all information San Vicente Blvd., #4 Los Notice of Hearing: Date: July 9, 2019, Time: the date on which it was filed Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name OWNER in this statement is true and Angeles, CA 90048 in the office of the County in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who DATE (Fecha): 6/11/2019, 10:30 a.m., Dept.: 44, Room: 418 Clerk, except, as provided another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of declares as true any material SHERRI R. CARTER Clerk in Subdivision (b) of Section or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section (Actuario) By: H. Tam , Deputy The address of the court is 111 North Hill Street, Los 17920, where it expires 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 06/12/2019. 17913 of the Business and (Delegado) 40 days after any change Professions Code). must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the (SEAL) Angeles, CA 90012 A copy of this Order to Show in the facts set forth in the Original Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18/19 statement pursuant to Section 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18/19 CNS-3268797# Cause shall be published at The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor 17913 other than a change CNS-3268736# does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL least once each week for four LOS ANGELES SENTINEL successive weeks prior to in the residence address of the use in this state of a at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the date set for hearing on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FOR CHANGE OF NAME the petition in the following Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of in the office of the County S/ Kathy Johnson, Owner Statement must be filed NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed Case No. 19NWCP00216 newspaper of general File No. 2019171382 Superior Court of California, circulation, printed in this before the expiration. Effective or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los January 1, 2014, the Fictitious The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires Angeles on June 17, 2019 County of Los Angeles county: (are) doing business as: Petition of: Chavis Raymon Los Angeles Sentinel Business Name Statement Professions Code). 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with must be accompanied by the Doll Face Beauty, 5888 Original Filing in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section Harris for Change of Name Date: May 9, 2019 Towne Ave Los Angeles CA TO ALL INTERESTED Edward E. Moreton, Jr. Affidavit of Identity form. 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18/19 statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name The filing of this statement 90003, County of LA; Mailing CNS-3268705# 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires PERSONS: Judge of the Superior Court Address: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Petitioner Chavis Raymon 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/19 does not of itself authorize in the residence address of at the end of five years from CNS-3261370# the use in this state of a Registered owner(s): a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed Harris filed a petition with this Kyara Laurent Tucker, 5888 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS court for a decree changing LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County in violation of the rights of Towne Ave Los Angeles CA NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided names as follows: 90003 File No. 2019155908 Chavis Raymon Harris to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section FOR CHANGE OF NAME or common law (See Section This business is conducted The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Kahli Chabo Bey by: an Individual (are) doing business as: The Court orders that all Case No. 19PSCP00221 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 40 days after any change Superior Court of California, Professions Code). The registrant commenced to TASTE BUDS, 4339 2ND must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the persons interested in this transact business under the AVE, LOS ANGELES, matter appear before this County of Los Angeles Original Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section Petition of: Patricia Mae 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18/19 fictitious business name or CA 90008 County of LOS The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change court at the hearing indicated CNS-3268822# names listed above on N/A ANGELES below to show cause, if any, Bowman for Change of Name does not of itself authorize in the residence address of TO ALL INTERESTED LOS ANGELES SENTINEL I declare that all information Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new why the petition for change of in this statement is true and RONALD JOHN SARPY name should not be granted. PERSONS: Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name Petitioner Patricia Mae STATEMENT OF correct. (A registrant who III, 4339 2ND AVE, LOS in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed Any person objecting to the WITHDRAWAL FROM declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 90008 name changes described Bowman filed a petition another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective with this court for a decree PARTNERSHIP OPERATING matter pursuant to Section SOPHIA MARIE HARVARD, or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious above must file a written UNDER FICTITIOUS 17913 of the Business and 2637 SOMERSET DR, LOS objection that includes the changing names as follows: 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement Patricia Mae Bowman to BUSINESS NAME Professions code that the ANGELES, CA 90016 Professions Code). must be accompanied by the reasons for the objection at File No. 2019154713 registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by least two court days before Zuheerah Muhammad Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. The Court orders that all Current File No.: 2016195720 is guilty of a misdemeanor a General Partnership 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11/19 The filing of this statement the matter is scheduled to The following person(s) punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing be heard and must appear persons interested in this CNS-3265965# does not of itself authorize matter appear before this has/have withdrawn as a exceed one thousand dollars business on N/A. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a at the hearing to show cause general partner(s) from the ($1,000)). I declare that all information why the petition should not be court at the hearing indicated Fictitious Business Name below to show cause, if any, partnership operating under S/ Kyara Laurent Tucker, in this statement is true and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of granted. If no written objection the fictitious business name of Owner correct. (A registrant who NAME STATEMENT is timely filed, the court may why the petition for change of another under Federal, State, name should not be granted. LA CATRINA RESTAURANT, This statement was filed declares as true any material File No. 2019160523 or common law (See Section grant the petition without a located at 1564 W ADAMS with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section The following person(s) is hearing. Any person objecting to the 14411 et seq., Business and name changes described BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA Angeles on June 18, 2019 17913 of the Business and (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Notice of Hearing: 90007 NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the AUNTIELORITREATS, 1619 Date: 8-14-19, Time: 1:30, above must file a written Original objection that includes the The fictitious business name Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false 1/2 WEST 35TH PLACE, LOS 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11/19 Dept.: C, Room: 312 statement for the partnership 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor ANGELES, CA 90018 County The address of the court reasons for the objection at CNS-3265962# least two court days before was filed on 08/05/2016 in the Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL is 12720 Norwalk Blvd., County of Los Angeles. at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): Norwalk, CA 90650 the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear The full name and residence the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). LORI SHANANAI BERNARD, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS A copy of this Order to Show of the person(s) withdrawing in the office of the County S/SOPHIA MARIE HARVARD, 1619 1/2 WEST 35TH NAME STATEMENT Cause shall be published at at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be as a partner(s): Clerk, except, as provided GENERAL PARTNER PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA File No. 2019169548 least once each week for four HECTOR M LOPEZ, 1587 W in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed 90018 The following person(s) is successive weeks prior to granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may 24TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: the date set for hearing on 90007 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on an Individual Amer Inn Productions, 5110 the petition in the following grant the petition without a hearing. I declare that all information in the facts set forth in the 06/06/2019. The registrant(s) started doing S. Verdun Avenue, Windsor newspaper of general in this statement is true and statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with business on N/A. Hills, CA 90043, County of circulation, printed in this Notice of Hearing: Date: 8-2-19, Time: 8:30 a.m., correct. (A registrant who 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section I declare that all information LA; Mailing Address: 4712 county: Los Angeles Sentinel declares as true information in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name in this statement is true and Admiralty Way #407, Marina Date: June 12 2019 Dept.: O, Room: 543 The address of the court is which he or she knows to be a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires correct. (A registrant who Del Rey, CA 90292 Margaret M. Bernal false is guilty of a crime.) Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Judge of the Superior Court 400 Civic Center Plaza (South Tower), Room 101, Pomona, S/HECTOR M LOPEZ Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed matter pursuant to Section Shelli Amber Weekes, 5110 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11/19 This statement was filed CNS-3266202# CA 91766 before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County 17913 of the Business and S. Verdun Avenue, Windsor LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A copy of this Order to Show with the County Clerk of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided Professions code that the Hills, CA 90043 Los Angeles County on Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section registrant knows to be false This business is conducted THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY JUNE 27, 9, 2019 2014 NEWSNEWS LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-13A-7

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by: an individual S/ AMBER LOVE BOND, 17920, where it expires Business Name Statement the use in this state of a Horsepower Clothing, may be obtained via download The registrant commenced to CEO 40 days after any change must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name 15707 Perilla Ave. Apt #4, by visiting SCRRA’s website transact business under the This statement was filed in the facts set forth in the Affidavit of Identity form. in violation of the rights of Paramount, CA 90723, at http://www.metrolinktrains. fictitious business name or with the County Clerk of statement pursuant to Section The filing of this statement another under Federal, State, County of LA com/agency/page/title/ names listed above on N/A Los Angeles County on 17913 other than a change does not of itself authorize or common law (See Section Registered owner(s): doing_business. (Vendors I declare that all information 05/24/2019. in the residence address of the use in this state of a 14411 et seq., Business and Matthew Ron Wesley-Moore, must register on the website in this statement is true and NOTICE-In accordance with a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Professions Code). 15707 Perilla Ave. Apt #4, in order to download the correct. (A registrant who Subdivision (a) of Section Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of Original Filing Paramount, CA 90723 document). declares as true any material 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement must be filed another under Federal, State, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/19 This business is conducted matter pursuant to Section Statement generally expires before the expiration. Effective or common law (See Section CNS-3261316# by: an individual 17913 of the Business and at the end of five years from January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 14411 et seq., Business and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The registrant commenced A Pre-Bid Conference/job Professions code that the the date on which it was filed Business Name Statement Professions Code). to transact business under walk will be held at 1555 San registrant knows to be false in the office of the County must be accompanied by the Original Filing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the fictitious business name Fernando Road, Los Angeles, is guilty of a misdemeanor Clerk, except, as provided Affidavit of Identity form. 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/19 NAME STATEMENT or names listed above on CA 90065 on July 9, 2019 punishable by a fine not to in Subdivision (b) of Section The filing of this statement CNS-3261347# File No. 2019143974 05/2019 at 10:00 am. Electronic Bid exceed one thousand dollars 17920, where it expires does not of itself authorize LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The following person(s) is I declare that all information Submittals due at 2:00 p.m. ($1,000)). 40 days after any change the use in this state of a (are) doing business as: in this statement is true and (PST) on July 25, 2019 at S/ Shelli Amber Weekes, in the facts set forth in the Fictitious Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS SANDRAH’S, 18541 PRAIRIE correct. (A registrant who http://www.metrolinktrains. Owner statement pursuant to Section in violation of the rights of NAME STATEMENT STREET APT 19, LOS declares as true any material com/agency/page/title/doing_ This statement was filed 17913 other than a change another under Federal, State, File No. 2019146603 ANGELES, CA 91324 County matter pursuant to Section business. with the County Clerk of Los in the residence address of or common law (See Section The following person(s) is of LOS ANGELES 17913 of the Business and Angeles on June 17, 2019 a registered owner. A new 14411 et seq., Business and (are) doing business as: Registered owner(s): Professions code that the NOTICE-In accordance with Fictitious Business Name Professions Code). THE INKED THUMB MOBILE DEVON WILLIAMS JR , registrant knows to be false NOTARY, 3201 W 78TH 18541 PRAIRIE STREET The contract to be awarded Subdivision (a) of Section Statement must be filed Original Filing is guilty of a misdemeanor will be funded in part by grants 17920, a Fictitious Name before the expiration. Effective 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4/19 STREET, LOS ANGELES, APT 19, LOS ANGELES, CA punishable by a fine not to CA 90043 County of LOS 91324 under the U.S. Department Statement generally expires January 1, 2014, the Fictitious CNS-3263565# exceed one thousand dollars of Transportation, Federal LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ANGELES This business is conducted by at the end of five years from Business Name Statement ($1,000)). Transit Administration the date on which it was filed must be accompanied by the Registered owner(s): an Individual S/ Matthew Ron Wesley- CARMEN L VALENTINE , The registrant(s) started doing and is subject to an DBE in the office of the County Affidavit of Identity form. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Moore, Owner Participation Goal of 7%. Clerk, except, as provided The filing of this statement NAME STATEMENT 3201 W 78TH STREET, LOS business on 05/2019. This statement was filed File No. 2019151547 ANGELES, CA 90043 I declare that all information Bidders must possess a in Subdivision (b) of Section does not of itself authorize with the County Clerk of Los valid California Contractor’s 17920, where it expires the use in this state of a The following person(s) is This business is conducted by in this statement is true and Angeles on May 29, 2019 (are) doing business as: an Individual correct. (A registrant who License. Payment of prevailing 40 days after any change Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with wages and compliance with in the facts set forth in the in violation of the rights of 1. CHOCOLATE TEES, 2. The registrant(s) started doing declares as true any material Subdivision (a) of Section COFFEY CREATES, 3. C & T business on N/A. matter pursuant to Section all required employment and statement pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, 17920, a Fictitious Name training programs established 17913 other than a change or common law (See Section DESIGNS, 9914 S. HOOVER I declare that all information 17913 of the Business and Statement generally expires STREET, LOS ANGELES, in this statement is true and Professions code that the by the State of California in the residence address of 14411 et seq., Business and at the end of five years from Department of Industrial a registered owner. A new Professions Code). CA 90044 County of LOS correct. (A registrant who registrant knows to be false the date on which it was filed ANGELES declares as true any material is guilty of a misdemeanor Relations is required. If Fictitious Business Name Original Filing in the office of the County federally funded, compliance Statement must be filed 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4/19 Mailing Address: MF COFFEY matter pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to Clerk, except, as provided BALDWIN P.O. BOX 513764, 17913 of the Business and exceed one thousand dollars with Davis-Bacon regulations before the expiration. Effective CNS-3263664# in Subdivision (b) of Section will be required. For further January 1, 2014, the Fictitious LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LOS ANGELES, CA 90051 Professions code that the ($1,000)). 17920, where it expires Registered owner(s): registrant knows to be false S/DEVON WILLIAMS JR, information contact: Wai Business Name Statement 40 days after any change Shong Chan, Contract must be accompanied by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS MARGO COFFEY BALDWIN is guilty of a misdemeanor Owner in the facts set forth in the , 1242 W. 125TH STREET, punishable by a fine not to This statement was filed Administrator at 213.452.0476 Affidavit of Identity form. NAME STATEMENT statement pursuant to Section or email [email protected]. The filing of this statement File No. 2019153594 LOS ANGELES, CA 90044 exceed one thousand dollars with the County Clerk of 17913 other than a change 6/27, 7/4/19 does not of itself authorize The following person(s) is This business is conducted by ($1,000)). Los Angeles County on in the residence address of CNS-3268579# the use in this state of a (are) doing business as: an Individual S/CARMEN L VALENTINE, 05/23/2019. a registered owner. A new LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name AKILI JANITORIAL The registrant(s) started doing Owner NOTICE-In accordance with Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of SERVICES, 2812 W 54ST, business on N/A. This statement was filed Subdivision (a) of Section Statement must be filed LOS ANGELES COUNTY another under Federal, State, LOS ANGELES, CA 90043 I declare that all information with the County Clerk of 17920, a Fictitious Name before the expiration. Effective METROPOLITAN or common law (See Section County of LOS ANGELES in this statement is true and Los Angeles County on Statement generally expires January 1, 2014, the Fictitious TRANSPORTATION 14411 et seq., Business and Mailing Address: 4262 9TH correct. (A registrant who 05/24/2019. at the end of five years from Business Name Statement AUTHORITY (LACMTA) Professions Code). AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA declares as true any material NOTICE-In accordance with the date on which it was filed must be accompanied by the REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Original 90008 matter pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section in the office of the County Affidavit of Identity form. 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11/19 Registered owner(s): 17913 of the Business and 17920, a Fictitious Name Clerk, except, as provided The filing of this statement CNS-3265959# AKILI WILLIAMS , 4262 9TH Professions code that the Statement generally expires in Subdivision (b) of Section does not of itself authorize LACMTA will receive LOS ANGELES SENTINEL AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA registrant knows to be false at the end of five years from 17920, where it expires the use in this state of a Proposals for PS63023 90008 is guilty of a misdemeanor the date on which it was filed 40 days after any change Fictitious Business Name - Grant Assistance at the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted by punishable by a fine not to in the office of the County in the facts set forth in the in violation of the rights of 9th Floor Receptionist Desk, NAME STATEMENT an Individual exceed one thousand dollars Clerk, except, as provided statement pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, Vendor/Contract Management File No. 2019152408 The registrant(s) started doing ($1,000)). in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 other than a change or common law (See Section Department, One Gateway The following person(s) is business on 05/2019. S/MARGO COFFEY 17920, where it expires in the residence address of 14411 et seq., Business and Plaza, Los Angeles, CA (are) doing business as: I declare that all information BALDWIN, Owner 40 days after any change a registered owner. A new Professions Code). 90012. STARSHINE CREATIVE in this statement is true and This statement was filed in the facts set forth in the Fictitious Business Name Original DESIGNS, 1328 WEST 65TH correct. (A registrant who with the County Clerk of statement pursuant to Section Statement must be filed 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/19 PLACE, LOS ANGELES, declares as true any material Los Angeles County on 17913 other than a change before the expiration. Effective CNS-3260721# A Pre-Proposal conference will CA 90044 County of LOS matter pursuant to Section 05/31/2019. in the residence address of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious LOS ANGELES SENTINEL be held on Wednesday, July ANGELES 17913 of the Business and NOTICE-In accordance with a registered owner. A new Business Name Statement 10, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at One Registered owner(s): Professions code that the Subdivision (a) of Section Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, KIMBERLY ZITA RENEE registrant knows to be false 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement must be filed Affidavit of Identity form. NAME STATEMENT CA 90012, Gateway: Room THOMPSON , 1328 is guilty of a misdemeanor Statement generally expires before the expiration. Effective The filing of this statement File No. 2019147524 03-28. All Proposals must be WEST 65TH PLACE, LOS punishable by a fine not to at the end of five years from January 1, 2014, the Fictitious does not of itself authorize The following person(s) is submitted to LACMTA, and ANGELES, CA 90044 exceed one thousand dollars the date on which it was filed Business Name Statement the use in this state of a (are) doing business as: be filed at the reception desk, This business is conducted by ($1,000)). in the office of the County must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name (1) Tilford Design Studio, 9th floor, V/CM Department, an Individual S/AKILI WILLAMS, Owner Clerk, except, as provided Affidavit of Identity form. in violation of the rights of (2) Tilford Technical Design on or before 2:00 p.m. Pacific The registrant(s) started doing This statement was filed in Subdivision (b) of Section The filing of this statement another under Federal, State, Studio, 2045 Claudina Ave., Time on Monday, July 29, business on N/A. with the County Clerk of 17920, where it expires does not of itself authorize or common law (See Section Los Angeles, CA 90016, 2019. Proposals received I declare that all information Los Angeles County on 40 days after any change the use in this state of a 14411 et seq., Business and County of LA after the above date and time in this statement is true and 06/04/2019. in the facts set forth in the Fictitious Business Name Professions Code). Registered owner(s): may be rejected and returned correct. (A registrant who NOTICE-In accordance with statement pursuant to Section in violation of the rights of Original Filing Bryan Tilford, 2045 Claudina unopened. Each proposal declares as true any material Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 other than a change another under Federal, State, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/19 Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90016 must be sealed and marked CNS-3260929# matter pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name in the residence address of or common law (See Section This business is conducted Proposal No. PS63023. 17913 of the Business and Statement generally expires a registered owner. A new 14411 et seq., Business and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL by: an individual Professions code that the at the end of five years from Fictitious Business Name Professions Code). The registrant commenced to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registrant knows to be false the date on which it was filed Statement must be filed Original Filing transact business under the For a copy of the Proposal/ is guilty of a misdemeanor in the office of the County before the expiration. Effective 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/19 NAME STATEMENT fictitious business name or CNS-3261325# File No. 2019147116 Bid specification visit our punishable by a fine not to Clerk, except, as provided January 1, 2014, the Fictitious names listed above on N/A Solicitation Page on our exceed one thousand dollars in Subdivision (b) of Section Business Name Statement LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The following person(s) is I declare that all information (are) doing business as: Vendor Portal at https:// ($1,000)). 17920, where it expires must be accompanied by the in this statement is true and business.metro.net or for S/KIMBERLY ZITA RENEE 40 days after any change Affidavit of Identity form. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Critical Literacy Arts, 3819 correct. (A registrant who NAME STATEMENT Don Tomaso Drive, Los further information email Gina THOMPSON, Owner in the facts set forth in the The filing of this statement declares as true any material Romo at [email protected]. This statement was filed statement pursuant to Section does not of itself authorize File No. 2019140495 Angeles, CA 90008, County matter pursuant to Section The following person(s) is of LA; Mailing Address: PO 6/27/19 with the County Clerk of 17913 other than a change the use in this state of a 17913 of the Business and CNS-3267626# Los Angeles County on in the residence address of Fictitious Business Name (are) doing business as: Box 34148, Los Angeles, CA Professions code that the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 06/03/2019. a registered owner. A new in violation of the rights of ELEGANT EYELASH 90034-014 registrant knows to be false NOTICE-In accordance with Fictitious Business Name another under Federal, State, LOUNGE, 10228 3/4 8TH Registered owner(s): is guilty of a misdemeanor SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Subdivision (a) of Section Statement must be filed or common law (See Section AVE, INGLEWOOD, CA Amina Humphrey, 3819 Don punishable by a fine not to REGIONAL RAIL 17920, a Fictitious Name before the expiration. Effective 14411 et seq., Business and 90303 County of LOS Tomaso Drive, Los Angeles, exceed one thousand dollars AUTHORITY RFP NO. Statement generally expires January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Professions Code). ANGELES CA 90008; CA ($1,000)). SP510-20 FINANCIAL at the end of five years from Business Name Statement Original Filing Mailing Address: 10228 3/4 This business is conducted S/ Bryan Tilford, Owner ADVISORY SERVICES the date on which it was filed must be accompanied by the 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4/19 8TH AVE, INGLEWOOD, CA by: an individual This statement was filed in the office of the County Affidavit of Identity form. CNS-3263564# 90303 The registrant commenced to with the County Clerk of Los The Southern California Clerk, except, as provided The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Registered owner(s): transact business under the Angeles on May 28, 2019 Regional Rail Authority in Subdivision (b) of Section does not of itself authorize LAGEINA JASMIN, 10228 3/4 fictitious business name or NOTICE-In accordance with (Authority) is seeking to retain 17920, where it expires the use in this state of a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 8THA AVE, INGLEWOOD, CA names listed above on N/A Subdivision (a) of Section a bench of qualified firms to 40 days after any change Fictitious Business Name NAME STATEMENT 90303 I declare that all information 17920, a Fictitious Name provide Financial Advisory in the facts set forth in the in violation of the rights of File No. 2019136309 JADA JASMIN, 10228 3/4 in this statement is true and Statement generally expires Services. The period of statement pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, The following person(s) is 8TH AVE, INGLEWOD, CA correct. (A registrant who at the end of five years from performance for this project 17913 other than a change or common law (See Section (are) doing business as: 90303 declares as true any material the date on which it was filed shall be for three years. in the residence address of 14411 et seq., Business and THE MARDI GRAS MALCOLM JASMIN, 10228 matter pursuant to Section in the office of the County a registered owner. A new Professions Code). BISTRO, 1047 SOUTH 3/4 8TH AVE, INGLEWOOD, 17913 of the Business and Clerk, except, as provided Requests for Proposal (RFPs) Fictitious Business Name Original Filing PRAIRIE AVENUE SUITE CA 90303 Professions code that the in Subdivision (b) of Section may be obtained via download Statement must be filed 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4/19 3, INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 ATRILOGY BROWN, 10228 registrant knows to be false 17920, where it expires at: http://www.metrolinktrains. before the expiration. Effective CNS-3263569# County of LOS ANGELES 3/4 8TH AVE, INGLEWOOD, is guilty of a misdemeanor 40 days after any change com/doing_business. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Mailing Address: 1207 CA 90303; State of punishable by a fine not to in the facts set forth in the (Vendors must register on the Business Name Statement WEST 103RD STREET, LOS Incorporation: CA exceed one thousand dollars statement pursuant to Section website in order to download must be accompanied by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ANGELES, CA 90044 This business is conducted by ($1,000)). 17913 other than a change the document). Electronic Affidavit of Identity form. NAME STATEMENT Registered owner(s): a General Partnership S/ Amina Humphrey, Owner in the residence address of Proposal Submittals are due The filing of this statement File No. 2019156681 MELODY J. PATTON , 1207 The registrant(s) started doing This statement was filed a registered owner. A new at 2:00 p.m. (PST) on July does not of itself authorize The following person(s) is WEST 103RD STREET, LOS business on N/A. with the County Clerk of Los Fictitious Business Name 2, 2019. the use in this state of a (are) doing business as: ANGELES, CA 90044 I declare that all information Angeles on May 28, 2019 Statement must be filed Fictitious Business Name SILVESTRE PROPERTIES, This business is conducted by in this statement is true and NOTICE-In accordance with before the expiration. Effective The Authority will conduct a in violation of the rights of 1719 BELLEVUE AVE, LOS an Individual correct. (A registrant who Subdivision (a) of Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious non-mandatory Pre-Proposal another under Federal, State, ANGELES, CA 90026 County The registrant(s) started doing declares as true any material 17920, a Fictitious Name Business Name Statement Conference Call at 2:00 PM or common law (See Section of LOS ANGELES business on N/A. matter pursuant to Section Statement generally expires must be accompanied by the PST on Monday, June 24, 14411 et seq., Business and Mailing Address: P.O. BOX I declare that all information 17913 of the Business and at the end of five years from Affidavit of Identity form. 2019. The call-in number is Professions Code). 44424, LOS ANGELES, CA in this statement is true and Professions code that the the date on which it was filed The filing of this statement (213) 452-0499, Bridge ID is Original Filing 90044 correct. (A registrant who registrant knows to be false in the office of the County does not of itself authorize 1053, and Participant ID is 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4/19 Registered owner(s): declares as true any material is guilty of a misdemeanor Clerk, except, as provided the use in this state of a 5756. CNS-3263671# FREDDIE JOSEPH matter pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to in Subdivision (b) of Section Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL SILVESTRE , 1719 17913 of the Business and exceed one thousand dollars 17920, where it expires in violation of the rights of The contract to be awarded BELLEVUE AVE, LOS Professions code that the ($1,000)). 40 days after any change another under Federal, State, is subject to a financial FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ANGELES, CA 90026 registrant knows to be false S/LAGEINA JASMIN, in the facts set forth in the or common law (See Section assistance agreement NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted by is guilty of a misdemeanor PARTNER statement pursuant to Section 14411 et seq., Business and between the Authority File No. 2019146507 an Individual punishable by a fine not to This statement was filed 17913 other than a change Professions Code). and U.S. Department of The following person(s) is The registrant(s) started doing exceed one thousand dollars with the County Clerk of in the residence address of Original Transportation (U.S. DOT) (are) doing business as: business on 03/2004. ($1,000)). Los Angeles County on a registered owner. A new 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/19 under grants issued by the BLAZE AND SPARKLES, I declare that all information S/MELODY J. PATTON, 05/20/2019. Fictitious Business Name CNS-3259828# Federal Transit Authority. 532 S GRAMERCY PL UNIT in this statement is true and Owner NOTICE-In accordance with Statement must be filed LOS ANGELES SENTINEL In conformance with the 308, Los Angeles, CA 90020 correct. (A registrant who This statement was filed Subdivision (a) of Section before the expiration. Effective Authority’s Disadvantaged County of LOS ANGELES declares as true any material with the County Clerk of 17920, a Fictitious Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Enterprise (DBE) Registered owner(s): matter pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on Statement generally expires Business Name Statement Policy and Program, the LOVE IS BOND LLC, 532 17913 of the Business and 05/15/2019. at the end of five years from must be accompanied by the GOVERNMENT Authority has established a S GRAMERCY PL APT 308, Professions code that the NOTICE-In accordance with the date on which it was filed Affidavit of Identity form. 3% DBE contract-specific LOS ANGELES, CA 90020; registrant knows to be false Subdivision (a) of Section in the office of the County The filing of this statement goal on this project. Prime State of Incorporation: CA is guilty of a misdemeanor 17920, a Fictitious Name Clerk, except, as provided does not of itself authorize Proposers will be required This business is conducted by punishable by a fine not to Statement generally expires in Subdivision (b) of Section the use in this state of a to either meet the DBE a limited liability company exceed one thousand dollars at the end of five years from 17920, where it expires Fictitious Business Name SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL goal or submit an adequate The registrant(s) started doing ($1,000)). the date on which it was filed 40 days after any change in violation of the rights of Good Faith Effort (GFE) business on N/A. S/ in the office of the County in the facts set forth in the another under Federal, State, AUTHORITY IFB NO. C3144-20 CENTRAL demonstrating intent to meet I declare that all information This statement was filed Clerk, except, as provided statement pursuant to Section or common law (See Section the goal, for their Proposal in this statement is true and with the County Clerk of in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 other than a change 14411 et seq., Business and MAINTENANCE FACILITY (CMF)DRAINAGE to be deemed responsive to correct. (A registrant who Los Angeles County on 17920, where it expires in the residence address of Professions Code). DBE Program requirements. declares as true any material 06/07/2019. 40 days after any change a registered owner. A new Original REDIRECTION matter pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with in the facts set forth in the Fictitious Business Name 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/19 For further information 17913 of the Business and Subdivision (a) of Section statement pursuant to Section Statement must be filed CNS-3260730# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The Southern California contact: Armine Professions code that the 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 other than a change before the expiration. Effective Menemshyan, Contract and registrant knows to be false Statement generally expires in the residence address of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Regional Rail Authority FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (SCRRA) is seeking Bids Compliance Administrator at is guilty of a misdemeanor at the end of five years from a registered owner. A new Business Name Statement [email protected]. punishable by a fine not to the date on which it was filed Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the NAME STATEMENT for the CMF Drainage File No. 2019148494 6/27/19 exceed one thousand dollars in the office of the County Statement must be filed Affidavit of Identity form. Redirection. The estimated CNS-3267090# ($1,000)). Clerk, except, as provided before the expiration. Effective The filing of this statement The following person(s) is value of this project is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL LOVE IS BOND LLC in Subdivision (b) of Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious does not of itself authorize (are) doing business as: $1,125,200. Bid documents B-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 New Parents and a Newborn with Sickle Cell Disease: What Now?

Ask Dr. Kevin US is only between 40 and speak with other parents 60 years,compared to aver- with children who have By Dr. Kevin Williams age US life expectancy of SCD and to learn about Chief Medical Officer for 78.8 years. By understand- what they see in their own Rare Disease at Pfizer ing the truths about SCD, children and discuss how family and friends are in a they’ve handled episodes For the last two years, better position to provide of pain. I’ve been honored to talk meaningful support and be Dr. Kevin: It’s also with you about sickle cell allies. important for parents to disease (SCD) through this understand that pain crises column, sharing important What tools are most are unfortunately a univer- information and my per- helpful for new parents sal experience for people spectives as a medical pro- caring for their child with with SCD. Crises typically fessional. Now, as the “Ask SCD? manifest in infants aged six Dr. Kevin” series enters TaLana: I always carry months and older, and they its third year, I wanted to a notebook with me so I are often unpredictable and change things a bit by let- can take notes and keep can occur up to several ting you also hear directly track of my child’s “base- times a year. So, to TaLa- from those who matter line” and SCD history to na’s point, learning to rec- most — people living with see how the disease mani- ognize what a pain crisis SCD and their caregivers. fests over time. I have an looks like in their child will In this article, I’d like overnight bag in my trunk help parents know when to to introduce you to TaLana that includes a change of seek help. Hughes, a mother of three clothes and snacks. I carry who is also the executive a thermometer in my purse What do babysitters or iSTOCKPHOTO/NNPA director of the Sickle Cell It’s important to know that in recent years we’ve seen advances in understanding and to take my child’s tempera- other caregivers need to Disease Association of Il- ture and an incentive spi- know? scientific breakthroughs that are potentially paving the way for better care of people linois (SCDAI). TaLana rometer to help facilitate TaLana: I make sure with sickle cell disease. has one child with SCD stronger breathing. I’ve other caregivers and bab- and two children with the also joined a group chat ysitters know about my sickle cell trait. ultimately mean for our ily. Parents can meet with other parents who child’s personal regimens As TaLana knows from daughter. Once I had a stron- other families through lo- have children with SCD, and what to do in case of an both personal experience Dr. Kevin: I know that ger understanding of the cal community groups, and this has been one of my emergency. I share impor- and through her work with for many parents, an SCD disease and how it would online platforms like most important tools for tant pointers, like to make SCDAI, learning that your diagnosis can certainly be manifest over time as my oneSCDvoice*,which in- connecting with and learn- sure my child is hydrated child has SCD can feel overwhelming, and I see child grew, I started to cludes curated content and ing from other parents who and never around smoke, overwhelming and scary. how parents may fear the have a better idea of the a wealth of information for share this experience. which can increase the risk While family and friends worst. However, it’s impor- support needed from my those in the SCD commu- Dr. Kevin: These are of Acute Chest Syndrome can be an important source tant to know that in recent family and our local com- nity, and the Sickle Cell great suggestions. I would (ACS), a bout of pneumo- of support, they may not years we’ve seen advances munity. Disease Association of also encourage parents nia or a serious lung condi- always know the best way in understanding and sci- Dr. Kevin: I’ve seen America (SCDAA), which to connect with their lo- tion due to the sickling of to help—and parents may entific breakthroughs that incredible connections publishes a calendar of local SCD organization, like red blood cells, in people find it hard to explain what are potentially paving the and support systems form cal SCD events around the an SCDAA local chapter. with SCD. they need. way for better care of peo- Lastly, I make sure In order to help people ple with SCD. they know how special my better understand what it’s I also can’t stress child is and all the wonder- like to be a parent of a new- enough to new parents the ful qualities she has. I tell born with SCD, and how importance of setting up a them her likes and dislikes, family and friends can be healthcare team for their hobbies and interests, and most helpful, TaLana and child as soon as possible. what makes her laugh. I share our thoughts below Receiving care early and Having SCD may be a nor- on some of the most com- often can help reduce the mal part of my child’s life, mon questions we’ve been impacts and complications but I make sure she is not asked about the topic. of the disease. defined by her condition. SCD takes a toll on all Dr. Kevin: I agree What are the biggest systems of the body, so wholeheartedly. Children fears and challenges par- having a team made up of with SCD are children ents face upon learning a pediatric hematologist, first and foremost. While their child has SCD? primary care doctor, and the disease affects them, TaLana: Immediately other specialists, such as it certainly does not define after my child received an eye doctor, pulmonolo- them—nor should SCD or the diagnosis, my husband gist, cardiologist, and den- NNPA any disease define the per- - and I experienced an initial tist, is key to the health of Dr. Kevin Williams and Pfizer Rare Disease are collaborating with the National Newsson who has it. wave of shock and fear. It the child. paper Publishers Association to increase understanding of sickle cell disease. became suddenly appar- For more information ent that both of us have the What are some tips for when parents of a child country. With a disease like SCD, about parenting a child sickle cell trait which we helping parents cope with with SCD talk with other which is rare in the US and with SCD, check out “A passed down to our child. the news? parents going through the How can family and often misunderstood, con- Parents Handbook for After the initial shock TaLana: I know that I same thing. There’s a cer- friends offer support? necting with others who Sickle Cell Disease” and wore off, a million ques- needed time to digest the tain comfort that comes TaLana: I tell parents have similar experiences the CDC’s “5 Facts You tions started to run through news to really understand from talking to those who of children with SCD to and challenges is so impor- Should Know about SCD.” our minds, and we won- how the diagnosis would have “been there, done educate their loved ones tant for building your sup- Keep up to date on dered what this would impact our child and fam- that.” about the disease and to port system. Pfizer’s SCD efforts by- vis communicate how it af- iting our page online. You fects your child. Teaching Do infants experience can also follow Pfizer on others about the condition pain crises? What are the Facebook and Twitter. gives me the opportunity warning signs? What is *Supported by Pfizer to explain what kind of your best advice for new The “Ask Dr. Kevin” specific support I need.parents It when it comes to series is brought to you also allows my family and handling a newborn hav- by Pfizer Rare Disease in friends to figure out how ing a crisis? collaboration with the Na- to best provide support— TaLana: Yes, infants tional Newspaper Publish- whether it be a ride to an can have pain crises. How- ers Association (NNPA) to appointment, a change of ever, because they can’t increase understanding of clothes for an overnight communicate with words sickle cell disease. stay in the hospital, or help and explain any pain they Dr. Kevin Williams is with small chores at home. are experiencing, recog- the Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kevin: I also en- nizing pain crises can be for Rare Disease at Pfizer courage family members difficult. In my -own ex where he leads a Medi- and friends to learn as perience, the first warning cal Affairs organization of much as they can on their signs are usually dactylitis, approximately 150 medi- own, because there are still where the hands and feet cal colleagues around the a number of mispercep- begin to swell, and a fe- globe. He pursued medi- tions about the disease. For ver. However, because new cine after being inspired example, the belief that a parents usually pay atten- by his father’s work as a baby born with SCD will tion to anything out of the general practitioner in his die before reaching adult- ordinary seen in their new- hometown of Baton Rouge, hood. As I mentioned in born, they often are able to Louisiana. a previous article, this is notice how their own child Dr. Kevin is passion- a myth! The majority of displays warning signs. ate about raising aware- children with SCD live to When it comes to no- ness and increasing under- adulthood, thanks to ad- ticing something out of standing of rare diseases, vances in SCD care. How- the ordinary in my child, I such as sickle cell disease, ever, the life expectancy of always play it safe. I also in the African American Alice Dunning, a Los Angeles resident, was born on June 22, 1919. someone with SCD in the find it really beneficial to community. THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 www.lasentinel.net B-2

By Mesfin fekadu besting Drake, J. Cole, Tra- borhood that is one of the major-label debut, “Inva- AP Music Writer vis Scott, Meek Mill and 21 poorest Black neighbor- sion of Privacy.’’ Savage. hoods in Atlanta so that “I’m glad I made an al- The 2019 BET Awards Blige, who earned the young Black kids could see bum that your sister, your featured a number of con- Lifetime Achievement that a Black man did that, mother, your grandmother temporary pop and rap Award, ran through her hits and they could do it too,’’ (likes),’’ she said of the stars who are dominating during a lengthy perfor- Perry said. “The studio was project, which also won the the charts, from Cardi B to mance, which featured Lil once a Confederate army Grammy for best rap album Lil Nas X. But the show be- Kim and Method Man. The base ... which meant that earlier this year. longed to artists viewed as R&B star went from there were Confederate Childish Gambino, who icons in the Black commu- “My Life’’ to “No More soldiers on that base plot- didn’t attend the show, won nity, including singer Mary Drama’’ to “Just Fine,’’ ting and planning on how the top prize - video of the J. Blige, filmmaker Tyler when audience members to keep 3.9 million Negroes year - for “This Is Ameri- Perry and the late rapper turned the aisles into “Soul enslaved. Now that land is ca.’’ Beyonce was named Nipsey Hussle. Train’’ lines as they showed owned by one Negro.’’ best female R&B/pop art- Hussle, a respected and their best dance moves Lil Nas X also got the ist, and Bruno Mars won beloved community activ- while the Queen of Hip- loud applause from the best male R&B/pop artist. ist in South Los Angeles Hop Soul sang onstage. crowd when he brought Actress Regina Hall, who was shot to death on Rihanna presented his global country-rap hit, who hosted the show, told March 31, posthumously Blige with the award, who “Old Town Road,’’ to life a number of jokes through- earned the Humanitarian earned a standing ovation with a performance at a out the night. She was hi- CHRIS PIZZELLO/INVISION/AP Award on Sunday night. as she walked to the stage. makeshift Western saloon larious after Regina King - Mary J. Blige accepts the lifetime achievement award at His family, including his “Yeah, I know, a lot of alongside country singer who won an Oscar this year the BET Awards on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the Micro- mother, father, grandmoth- hair,’’ she said in her curly Billy Ray Cyrus. In a yel- for her role in “If Beale soft Theater in Los Angeles. er, children and fiancee, blonde-do. “It’s a big day.’’ low fringe jacket, yellow Street Could Talk’’ - was actress Lauren London, “Mommy, I love you Another standing ova- them on. chaps and a black cowboy announced as the winner of accepted the honor on his and I want to thank you tion during the nearly four- Directed by Ava Du- hat, Lil Nas X worked the best actress, an award -all behalf. for your love and under- hour show came when The Vernay, “When They See stage as dancers in denim was also nominated for. “I just want to thank standing,’’ Blige said as her Exonerated Five - whose Us’’ tells of the wrongful shorts, leather vests and “She said King? So I you guys for all the love mom teared up in the audi- profiles were recentlyconviction of five Black cowboy hats performed be- lost?’’ Hall asked when a and support, and the mar- ence. raised with the release of and Latino teenagers for hind him. producer followed with: athon continues again,’’ The nine-time Grammy a Netflix series based the on 1989 assault on a White Lizzo also had a fiery “We need you to announce London said onstage at the winner and two-time Oscar their lives - introduced a female jogger in Central performance with “Truth the next performance.’’ Microsoft Theater in Los nominee went on to thank performance by R&B sing- Park. Hurts,’’ which featured “Why am I announc- Angeles. her father, saying she was er H.E.R. and rapper YBN The audience also her playing the fluteing while the next performance? John Legend, DJ happy their “relationship is Cordae. erupted in cheers for me- twerking. Cardi B, the most That’s why I hosted (the Khaled, YG and Marsha healed.’’ Korey Wise, Kevin dia mogul Tyler Perry, who nominated act with seven, awards show),’’ Hall said. Ambrosius celebrated She also thanked her Richardson, Yusef Salaam, earned the Ultimate Icon kicked off the show with “You tell them I said, ‘You Hussle, born Ermias As- siblings, nieces, nephews, Raymond Santana and An- Award, presented to him by an explosive performance. can go to Beale Street and ghedom, with a perfor- cousins, aunts, uncles and tron McCray spoke onstage Taraji P. Henson. She won two prizes - best get the (girl) who won and mance. Hussle also won friends, including longtime as audience members got “When I built my stu- female hip-hop artist and you let her introduce it.’’’ best male hip-hop artist, collaborator, Diddy. out of their seats to cheer dio, I built it in a neigh- album of the year for her

sentinel news service and Supervisor Mark Rid- ley-Thomas for his fight The Beverly Hills/Hol- against housing discrimi- lywood NAACP branch nation and homelessness in once again affirmed and Los Angeles County. celebrated the rich talent The committee then on the stages of Black the- presented the tireless Boyd atre with the 28th Annual with a beautiful bouquet of NAACP Theatre Awards flowers in gratitude for her held on June 17, at the Mil- efforts in putting the show lennium Biltmore Hotel in together. Also, Hasson downtown Los Angeles. thanked the host, the exec- For the first time, the utive producer and the The- RAMON C. WARD, JR. RAMON C. WARD, JR. Theatre Awards combined RAMON C. WARD, JR. atre Viewing Committee, From left are Loni Love, Loretta Devine, L.A. City Council From left are director Bill Duke, actor James Pickens Jr., the Technical and Perfor- who attended more than 75 president Herb Wesson, and NAACP Beverly Hills/ actor Joe Morton and singer/songwriter/actor Bebe mance Awards into one cer- productions throughout the Hollywood Branch president Ron Hasson. Winans. emony. Kinnik Sky, pro- year. ducer and “American Idol” The musical “Born their time-traveling, shape- She closed with her iter and Lynn Patterson For full list of winners, alum, kicked off the event for This,” which follows shifting ability to offer the favorite saying, “You can provided acknowledge- visit naacptheatreawards. by presenting the Techni- the early career of gospel opportunity to the audience either leave something for ments to the production com/28th-annual-naacp- cal Awards. J. Boykin, duo Bebe and CeCe Wi- to go on an incredible jour- people or leave something team, theatregoers, per- theatre-awards-winners- millennial saxophonist, nans, took home five- tro ney.” Rashad also accept- in people, and so, what are formers, event producer june-17-2019. entertained the audience by phies including Best Lead ed the Best Lead Female you as an artist leaving in playing above the crowd Male – Juan Winans, Best award on behalf of her people?” atop empty chairs. Supporting Female – Nita mother, who was unable to Lifetime Achievement “Summer: The Donna Whitaker, Best Director of attend. Award honoree Lillias Summer Musical” walked a Musical – Charles Ran- Ron Hasson, president White serenaded the audi- away with three technical dolph-Wright, Best Music of Beverly Hills/Holly- ence with a soulful rendi- awards for Best Costume, Director – Jaret Landon; wood NAACP branch, and tion of “I Love the Lord” Best Lighting and Best Set and Best Playwright – Bill Duke presented the during her approach to the Design in addition to an Bebe Winans and Charles President’s Award to L.A. podium. Former Lifetime acting award for Best En- Randolph-Wright. City Council president Achievement Award hon- semble Cast in an equity “Summer: The Donna Herb Wesson, Jr., who was orees Loretta Devine and theatre. Nominated in the Summer Musical” earned recognized for his dedica- James Pickens, Jr., star of 99-seat theatre category, four wins including Best tion to the arts and commit- “Grey’s Anatomy,” pre- “Transition” took home Ensemble Cast, Best Cos- ment to ending homeless- sented White with the es- three technical awards for tumes – Paul Tazewell, ness in Los Angeles. teemed honor, touting her Best Costumes, Best Light- Best Lighting – Howell Thanking the entertain- achievements including ing and Best Sound. Binkley, and Best Sound ers, Wesson said, “Because acting with Devine in the The Amazing Grace – Gareth Owen. This proof you, we can go to a the- original Broadway produc- Conservatory (AGC) per- duction portrays the life ater, sit in a chair, watch tion of “Dreamgirls.” formed a spirited excerpt of legendary disco queen, you, and travel around the In her acknowledge- from “Westside Story.” Donna Summer. world without leaving that ments, White thanked her Founded by actress Wendy Also, there were four theater… You make us vocal coach of over 30 Raquel Robinson, AGC is very special honorees. The laugh; you make us cry; years, who was in the au- a Los Angeles entertain- Spirit Award honoree was but most importantly, you dience. She ended her ment-training institute for actress Condola Rashad, inspire us, and you make remarks with a “sincere youth and young adults in- who accepted her award our lives a little easier.” thank you” to the “African terested in performing arts. from actor Orlando Bloom. Julius Tennon present- American audience for this Loni Love hosted the Bloom and Rashad played ed his wife, Viola Davis, glorious and confirming evening and seamlessly the leading roles in the with the Trailblazer Award. honor.” As she departed, combined humor with her Broadway production of The audience ushered her White treated the audience knowledge of theatre. “Romeo and Juliet.” to the stage with a standing to another sampling of her The presenters included In her acceptance ovation. rich voice as she sang her- director Bill Duke; “Green- speech, Rashad reminisced In response, Davis self off the stage. leaf” actress Deborah Joy about two other honorees said, “I don’t see myself Raven-Symoné deliv- Winans, comedian/actor for the night – Lillias White as a trailblazer, I see my- ered a powerful speech that London Brown, actresses and Viola Davis. Calling self as authentic. We have recapped the night’s spe- Emayatzy Corinealdi and them “barrier breakers,” to support all voices…We cial honorees and their ac- Kimberly Elise, theatre Rashad recalled meeting are trying to put work out complishments of sharing and television star Carly the two icons through her there that represents us… their incredible gifts with Hughes, Edwina Dickerson mother, Phylicia Rashad. If you don’t go to see that the world. from “Tyler Perry’s If Lov- Describing her love for the movie, you are sending a Executive producer Tia ing You Is Wrong,” plus art form, Rashad said, “It is very clear message to Hol- Boyd along with NAACP Joe Morton, star of “God an artist’s greatest dream to lywood that we don’t de- Theatre Committee mem- Friended Me.” be able to constantly utilize serve diverse voices.” bers Martha Pruden-Ham- B-3 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 2019 BET ExpEriEncE & AwArds rEd cArpET

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SUNDAY ALL PHOTOS BY ROBERT TORRENCE/L.A SENTINEL THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 www.lasentinel.net B-4 Monster Jam Driver is Chasing His Dreams BY AMANDA SCURLOCK living your dream, out of drive more erratically to three days just to train and Sports Writer the country for the first create stunts. drive as much as you can,” time ever.” “You really have to feel Musawwir said. “Try to The Monster Jam Triple Musawwir started his like you’re on the edge of push the truck to its limits Threat Series will be com- career strong, earning being out of control to real- on new maneuvers that you ing to Staples Center from Rookie of the Year honors ly make it look like the might think of.” July 12-14, promising to on 2011. truck is doing something During his career, bring freestyle and racing Musawwir drives the big and bad,” Musawwir Musawwir has traveled to competitions on Monster Zombie Monster Jam truck, said. “We call it controlled Africa, Europe, Asia and Trucks, ATVs, and Monster with matching speedster chaos.” almost every state in the Jam Speedsters. The high- and ATV. For the competi- To practice stunts, U.S. to compete in Monster flying event is full of tion at Staples Center, he Musawwir will travel to Jam. speed, stunts, and excite- looks forward to the Mon- Monster Jam University in “I never would have ment from eight drivers. ster Jam truck segment. Paxton, IL. Athletes can dreamed I would go to Among the competing “I love racing, which is practice on either an arena Japan or Abu Dhabi to drivers is eight-year veter- what we do to open the track or a stadium track, drive a monster truck, but I an, Bari Musawwir, Mon- show,” Musawwir said. both tracks resemble the did,” he said. ster Jam vet who fell in “Then the two-wheel skills tracks they compete on. Visit the Staples Center love with acceleration and competition is pretty “You go in during the website for ticket informa- cars and trucks at a young unique in the fact that we week and take about two to tion. age. His mother decided to can balance two Monster take him to a Monster Jam Jam trucks that weigh event when he was six. 12,000lbs on the front two “The trucks are larger wheels and do nose wheel- ies with them.” than life, especially when COURTESY OF FELD MOTOR SPORTS you’re six-years-old and Monster Jam driver Bari Musawwir became Rookie of the Driving a Monster Jam you feel the power in those Year in 2011 truck is far different from trucks,” Musawwir said. driving a regular car. It has “And then you see them Musawwir’s R/C truck call to compete in Panama 1,500 horsepower and 66- crush cars and it’s just a competitions and was City, Panama; it had been inch wheels, the trucks are marvel in itself.” impressed with his talent. two years since Musawwir custom made for the driver At the age of 11, he So impressed that he invit- drove a monster truck at to keep them safe. started racing remote con- ed Musawwir to a test ses- the time. Musawwir noted how the trolled trucks and spent sion to drive for Monster “I was so nervous, I high acceleration of the several years racing and Jam. couldn’t even eat before the trucks can present an illu- developing his skills. A Four years later, he rode show,” he said. “It was still sion that the driver is COURTESY OF FELD MOTOR SPORTS Monster Jam official his first professional race nerve-wracking to be in pulling off an impressive Musawwir drives the Zombie Monster Jam truck and loves attended one of with Monster Jam. He got a front of that many people stunt, but the driver must racing in the truck Student Athlete of the Week: Robert Ballard ball player. Ballard reached his season and competitive athletic have a bunch of family,” “My dad introduced high of three hits for the skill. Ballard said. “Being able to me,” Ballard said. “I started first time; he credits the “Take academics as seri- play there in front of my playing basketball, a little of accomplishment to his team ously as you would sports,” family with my friends football, but baseball felt and coaches. Ballard said. “If you aren’t against some of the top like it was the sport to be “That game, I talked able to make the grades, competition in JUCO base- played.” with some of the coaches then you won’t be able to ball is an amazing experi- After his first season as about my approach and also play on a field that you love ence.” a Matador, Ballard racked some of my teammates and the most.” Ballard noted the differ- up 31 runs, 14 RBIs, and we all had a pretty good Prior to joining the ences between Texas and two home runs. He did not scouting report,” he said. “It Matadors, Ballard played California, Texas has a get through the season was a pretty fun day, I’m two seasons at Howard Col- more relaxed while Los unscathed, Ballard had to glad that the coaches and lege in Big Spring Texas. Angeles is more congested compete while healing from my teammates were able to His sophomore campaign and has a wider variety of injuries. help me accomplish a three- included six homeruns, 20 activities. The CSUN com- “[I’m] kinda playing hit game.” RBI and 29 runs. munity has embraced him with a not-really-hurt ham- Ballard not only wants “The league I played in since he began his studies string,” he said. “Just learn- to be a pro baseball player, in Texas was actually really there. ing to manage it and I but a business owner. He is good, one of the best junior “My experience at always like being able to go currently majoring in mar- college conferences,” Bal- CSUN has been amazing so CSUN ATHLETICS to the trainer so they will be keting; CSUN provides him lard said. far, I like the coaches, I have CSUN outfielder, Robert Ballard is a Marketing major able to help me to be able to various resources to excel A shining moment dur- great teammates and every- play every day.” as a student. Coaches and ing his time at Howard Col- thing and the campus is BY AMANDA SCURLOCK with baseball at an early In an April game against advisors help Ballard stay lege was when he helped his pretty cool to be at,” Ballard Sports Writer age. That love led him to Hawai’i, Ballard made a on track with his school- team advance to the junior said. “My classes and compete at the collegiate career high of three RBIs. work. college regionals. everything are going pretty California State Univer- level. He mentions how his He scored his first home run His advice to young ath- “For the regionals in smooth so far as well and sity junior outfielder, father played a major role in in February against Kansas letes is to put in an equal Texas, we were able to play I’m just enjoying my time Robert Ballard fell in love helping him become a base- State. During that match up, effort to have good grades in Dallas, which is where I here.” The Rams and Nike Host High School Football Tournament BY AMANDA SCURLOCK tled Marquez and Carson bonne in the 7-on-7 champi- the medicine ball,” said Sports Writer during the pool games. onship. Senior, Cregg Pasadena senior, Steven Locke sophomore, Deandre Matthews noted how Cathe- Gomez. “We actually High school football Bradford learned to cope dral was slow to start. worked on shot put during teams throughout the South- with different defense styles. “We started getting track season.” land united at El Camino “The person that was together with our coaches,” The Cathedral linemen College to clash in the 11- guarding me, he did have Matthews said. “We worked outperformed the other high ON Passing Tournament some great defense,” Brad- things out, we just came out schools to win the linemen and Lineman Competition, ford said. “It taught me how and we dominated.” competition. The athletes hosted by the Rams and to probably get around that a For the Linemen Com- were grateful the Rams and Nike. The event not only little different.” petition, schools had to work Nike provided them an allowed the prep athletes to Both Locke and Cren- well as a group and individ- opportunity to achieve, have exposure and extra shaw advanced to the sec- ually. Teamwork was needed compete and connect. practice but also allowed AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL ond round of the tourna- for the five-man-sled and tire “They’re always in the Cathedral won the 7-on-7 and linemen competition them to commune with ment. Crenshaw senior, flip challenges while teams community,” said Isaiah other teams. able to work on their game, Section juggernaut Nar- James Jenkins mentioned cheered on teammates for Willard of Crenshaw. “I love Former NFL star and but also they’re able to bonne ran routs against how he scored three touch- the bench press and medi- that. Being an L.A. team, L.A. Rams Community bridge the gap regardless of Cathedral. downs in their first-round cine ball throw. you got to come out here Affairs and Engagement Spe- the diversity.” The athletes were driv- matchup. “Our favorite one was and talk to your people.” cialist, Johnathan Franklin The Linemen Competi- en to win and learn about “Once the team started facilitated the competitions tion was the grand finale, their opponents as well as focusing on me, I knew I and shared his wisdom with where linemen showed their their teammates. Senior, could depend on my other the athletes. The day started power through medicine Joshua Cattouse of Hamil- teammates to make plays with pool play games to ball tosses, tire flips, relays ton noted how he learned the and that’s what they did,” determine the seeding for the and other challenges. importance of staying com- Jenkins said. single-game elimination 7- 11-ON brought together mitted and dedicated. Senior, Makoa Tuisaloo on-7 tournament that was Division II City Section “We got big hearts,” he helped Carson reach the sec- held in the afternoon. Champions Locke with St. said about his team. “[The ond round, 11-ON helped “It’s really a creative Bonaventure of Ventura, Rams] creating this event, I him work on his technique. way to be inclusive from the Pasadena and John Muir feel like it’s extra work for “The key to our win was 11-ON piece,” Franklin High Schools shared the us, which is a good thing teamwork and unity,” Tuisa- said. “Players are able to just field with Legacy and Cren- because half of us need it.” loo said. AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL connect and converse, are shaw High Schools. City Locke high school bat- Cathedral defeated Nar- Carson senior, Makoa Tuisaloo securing a touchdown catch. PHOTO CREDIT: VINNIE RATCLIFF

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By Lauren a. Jones walked to the podium, the voted a 2019 All-Star team rebounds per game since Contributing Writer flood gates opened. The -ac captain alongside Lakers’ this year’s NBA award tual moment was apparent- LeBron James. show host and NBA great As the 2019 NBA ly greater than he realized. Antetokounmpo re- Shaquille O’Neal did so in Awards came to an end As he began his speech, he marked that a large part the 1999-2000 Lakers sea- on Monday, Giannis An- touched on how far he had of his drive for greatness son. tetokounmpo was named come up to that very mo- came from Kobe Bryant. The former 15th overall the 2019 NBA MVP at ment. “Kobe saying that I can pick in the 2013 draft dedi- the Barker Hangar in San- He became the third- be the MVP of this league, cated his MVP honor to his ta Monica, Calif. Tears youngest player to win the that should be my goal, that family and his late father, streamed down his face MVP honor behind Derrick definitely motivated me Charles, who died in 2017. as the 24-year-old gave Rose and LeBron James. and helped to make me a Even the toughest players an emotionally charged Antetokounmpo reveled in better player,” he reflected. in the audience seemed to speech after receiving the the moment, yet, he still As Antetokounmpo feel the power of his emo- NBA’s highest honor. He had an eye to the future and completed his sixth season tion, as Antetokounmpo thanked his family and the made sure to emphasize in the league, he became was overcome by the real- support system that he felt that his goal is to win an the first Bucks’ player ization to of a dream and the led him to this moment. NBA championship. be named the league MVP honor that he seemed so “We started from noth- “Definitely, the jour- since Kareem Abdul-Jab- proud to shine on his par- ing as a family,” he told the ney hasn’t ended yet,” he bar in 1973-74. He also ents, who sacrificed and L.A. Sentinel. explained. “At the end of became the first player supported to to make a better Antetokounmpo has the day, I’m going to stay average 25 points and 10 life for their family. become widely known as hungry. There are a lot of the “Greek Freak,” based goals that I have set for my- on his humble beginnings self and for the team also, in Sepolia, a small town in and I’m a guy that when- Athens, Greece, where he ever I set goals, I try to ac- Giannis Antetokounmpo wins the 2019 NBA MVP award was born. His parents im- complish them, no matter at the 2019 NBA Awards at the Barker Hangar on June migrated from Nigeria to what.” 24, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL Greece to raise their family Antetokounmpo bested in a small two-room apart- Houston Rockets’ James of the playoffs since 2001. ment in which they slept Harden and Paul George of “MVP is not about stats three or four to a bed. the Oklahoma City Thun- and numbers,” stated An- “It is all about winning der for the award. Harden, tetokounmpo. “It’s about and all about making sure Before the award show who won the 2018 MVP winning. We created great you go out there and do ev- commenced, Antetok- was second in this year’s habits throughout the sea- erything you can to win,” ounmpo walked the red voting after scoring a ca- son and were able to stick Antetokounmpo reflected. carpet with his mother, reer-high 36.1 points per by them, and that’s why we He averaged 27.7 points, Veronica, and his brothers game, the highest average were able to have a chance 12.5 rebounds and 5.9 as- by his side. They laughed. since Michael Jordan in in every single game we sists per game this season. They danced. Antetok- 1986-87. While George, played.” With Antetokounmpo’s ounmpo was beaming as an early MVP favorite,- fin As the Milwaukee new shiny MVP hardware he was nominated for two ished third in the voting. Bucks’ centerpiece, Ante- sitting on the podium next of the NBA’s highest hon- Both George and Antetok- tokounmpo led his team to to him, he noted that re- ors, MVP and Defensive ounmpo were each Defen- a league best 60 wins and ceiving the MVP award Player of the Year. It was as sive Player of the Year -fi the Eastern Conference fi- was the culmination of a if he had already won when nalists but that award was nals where they were elim- memorable season. Last he walked the carpet. But ultimately taken home by inated by the NBA cham- month, the three-time The 2019 NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo poses with when Commissioner Adam the Utah Jazz’s Rudy Gob- pion Toronto Raptors. It all-star was named to the NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at the 2019 Silver announced his name ert for the second consecu- was the first time the Bucksfirst-team all-NBA and all- NBA Awards at the Barker Hangar on June 24, 2019 in as the 2019 MVP and he tive season. made it past the first rounddefense list. He was also Santa Monica, California. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL

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By Lauren a. Jones tears until he spoke about secure” star, Issa Rae and ver as the butts of his litany Johnson thanked the late tion and belief that it can Contributing Writer how the passing of his fa- WNBA superstar Candace of jokes. According to NBA Lakers’ owner Jerry Buss happen … give hope to all ther motivated him to be Parker who spoke glow- Twitter, Minhaj should be and the current Lakers African kids out there.” The third annual NBA a better player. He gave a ingly about how Roberts the host of the 2020 NBA owner Jeanie Buss. He This was on the heels of Awards marked the end of special thanks to his broth- courageously battled can- Awards. concluded by expressing to the Siakam and the Toronto the 2018-19 NBA season ers and mother for support- cer in the public eye. She is Lifetime Achievement Bird how much of an im- Raptors becoming the first on Monday, at the Barker ing him and despite their both a cancer survivor and Award: Larry Bird and pact he had on Johnson’s Canadian team to win an Hangar in Santa Monica, humble start, always feel- Myelodysplastic Syndrome Magic Johnson career. “I think we pushed NBA title, which boasted Calif. NBA Hall of Famer ing loved. (MDS) survivor. It was fitting that Larry each other to greatness.” several additional interna- and TNT analyst Sha- “I want to thank my Roberts left the audi- Bird and Magic Johnson NBA Expanding Inter- tional players, coaches and quille O’Neal hosted this dad. Obviously you know ence nearly speechless were honored with Life- nationally executives. The NBA an- year’s awards. The eve- my dad is not here with with an inspirational quote time Achievement awards The NBA has continued nounced during NBA All- ning brought out the NBA’s me,” Antetokounmpo passed down to her from together. The pair of Hall to expand its global pres- Star Weekend in Charlotte, rising stars and legends, fought through tears. “Two her mother. “We are all of Famers entered the NBA ence under Commissioner that the league is establish- league executives and ce- years ago, I had the goal in stronger than we think we in the same year. Once col- Adam Silver’s tenure. This ing a new professional bas- lebrities from Kareem Ab- my head, the goal that I was are. Make your mess your lege rivals (Johnson at was fully represented as ketball league in Africa set dul Jabbar to Mark Cuban, going to be the best player message.” Michigan State, Bird at In- international players took to debut in 2020. 2 Chainz to Samuel L. in the league. I’m going to Hasan Minhaj Brings diana State) and then in the home four out of the five Other winners from the Jackson. do whatever it takes to help the Comedy NBA (Johnson with the Los media-voted player awards evening included Los An- Here are the top mo- my team win and I’m going Hasan Minhaj provided Angeles Lakers and Bird including: MVP Giannis geles Clipper guard Lou ments from this year’s to win MVP. Every day that much needed comedic re- with the Boston Celtics), Antetokounmpo (Greece), Williams, who received awards: I step on the floor I always lief as one of the present- they continued a competi- Rookie of the Year Luka the Sixth Man of the Year Giannis Antetok- think of my dad and that ers. He took shots at 2018 tive rivalry that lasted for Doncic (Slovenia), De- Award for the second con- ounmpo’s MVP Speech motivates me and pushes NBA MVP James Harden, an entire basketball era. fensive Player of the Year secutive year and his third The 24-year-old was me to play harder and move who was not in attendance Bird spoke first and Rudy Gobert (France) and award, tying Jamal Craw- overcome with emotion as forward.” despite him being a finalist highlighted the current Most Improved Player Pas- ford all-time; Utah Jazz he accepted his first NBA Sager Strong Award: in the MVP race. players and state of the cal Siakam (Cameroon). center Rudy Gobert, took MVP award. Antetok- Robin Roberts Speech “I was looking for league giving a nod to cur- Siakam made sure to home Defensive Player of ounmpo thanked his Bucks’ Good Morning Amer- James Harden, but in clas- rent players like LeBron acknowledge his African the Year honors for the sec- teammates, in addition to ica’s Robin Roberts was sic playoff fashion, he James. He gave high praise roots in his acceptance ond year as well; and Mike the Bucks’ coaching staff awarded the Sager Strong didn’t show up.” to Warriors’ Klay Thomp- speech. “It means every- Budenholze of the Milwau- and front office for draftingAward in honor of the late Harden was not Min- son . He also touched on thing, just being from kee Bucks was tapped as him in the 2013 NBA Draft Hall of Fame broadcaster haj’s only target of thehaving a successful coach- where I am from. A lot of Coach of the Year. with the fifteenth overall Craig Sager. She was in- night; he also included ing career and front-office kids can look at this and pick. He tried to fight back troduced by HBO’s “In- LaMelo Ball and Kyle Kor- tenure in Indiana. While have some type of inspira- THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 www.lasentinel.net C-!

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Members of the Im- manuel Praise Fellowship (IPF) global team recently returned from their second bi-annual trip to Ghana. COURTESY PHOTO The eight-person team was Bishop Frank Stewart comprised of members from three Inland Empire churches including IPF Senior Pastors Kelvin and La Quetta Simmons and Bishop Philip Powell, pastor of Centre at Highland in COURTESY PHOTO Sentinel newS Service Highland. Gyakiti women received blood pressure screenings at the Asuog- IPF conducted the trip yaman Government District Community Health Clinic on May 30, Aiming to encour- in partnership with Mis- COURTESY PHOTO 2019. The services were arranged by the pastors and members of age unity among African sion Africa Inc., a Chris- Pastors Kelvin and La Quetta Simmons, kneel- Immanuel Praise Fellowship, who partnered with Mission Africa, Americans, Bishop Frank tian nonprofit founded by a Christian nonprofit, to travel to Ghana. The 12-day trip focused Stewart of Zoe Chris- Dr. Kodjoe and Dr. Ako- ing, were confirmed as bishop and prophetess on humanitarian work and fellowship in several cities, towns and tian Fellowship of Los suah Sumney to develop in Ghana in 2017 by Apostle Kodjoe Sumney, villages in the West African nation. Angeles will release his global partners to offer Ph.D, as Dr. Akosuah Sumney looks on. new book, “Together We humanitarian assistance to long before Immanuel after the promise, the Sim- Queens and attended the team gathered with villag- Stand Stronger,” which Africans. Praise Fellowship was mons, along with eight Mission Africa Parliament ers for the Mission Africa expands on this message. The 12-day trip focused founded,” said Bishop Kel- founding families, planted Conference Accra African Inc. Schools Soccer Match, The event, which in- on humanitarian work and vin, “I promised my wife Immanuel Praise Fellow- Union Day, where Bishop which featured children cludes a roundtable dis- fellowship in several cit- that I would one day take ship in 2008. In the fall Simmonsof was a speaker. wearing uniforms donated cussion, takes place on ies, towns and villages as her home to Africa. Now 2017, God sent IPF to - GhaFrom the city of Accra, by IPF. IPF also contrib- Saturday, July 6, from 1 well as visits to the El- at the time, I did not know na for the first time. the team toured the Elmina uted blood pressure screen- p.m. to 4 p.m., in the edi- mina Slave Castle and the that this was in fact a pro- At that time — in fur- Slave Castle, which was the ing kits and eyeglasses for fice at 2521 S. West View W.E.B. Dubois Memo- phetic promise as part of ther fulfillment of God’s final stop for thousands of the community health clin- St., in Los Angeles. rial Centre for Pan African God’s divine plan for a plan and vision for the Africans before they were ic in Gyakiti. In the book, Stew- Culture. ministry that did not yet ministry — the pastors herded onto slave ships “Africa is my happy art tackles the Willie “When La Quetta and exist.” were elevated to the officesduring the Trans-American place,” said Pastor La Lynch Syndrome that has I were newly married and More than a decade of bishop and prophetess Slave Trade. Quetta Simmons. “It has plagued Black people for and appointed as spiritual Following that emotion- been my desire to go to Af- too long and offers solu- overseers of a new church ally exhausting experience, rica since I was a child. But tions needed for perma- located in a remote vil- the trip organizers arranged I could not have fathomed nent change. lage of Pamproase and a cleansing ceremony. Re- how God would use that “The time has come a future school, the Im- flecting on the spiritual desire and my husband’s and is well past due manuel Praise Fellowship cleansing in the Atlantic promise. I am humbled for African Americans, Kingdom Builders Ghana Ocean, JoEllen Desses- by the work that God has Black people, to unite Church. The Simmons are seau said, “The entire time called us to do.” their God-given talents, actively raising funds to I was thinking, ‘These very banks and resources. We build the church and school waters contain the bones of IPF’s 4W Vision encom- must rid ourselves of the and vowed to return to my ancestors.’” passes worship, witness, spirit of distrust caused Ghana bi-annually until The IPF also trekked wellness and wealth and by centuries of mental God says otherwise. to some of Ghana’s remot- includes a global fellow- conditioning,” said the During this year’s trip, est villages where the IPF ship component in support bishop. the IPF team dined with Dr. team participated in a sod of building international The public is invited Nii Adjei Kraku II, para- cutting or groundbreaking IPF covenant churches, to attend. For more infor- COURTESY PHOTO mount chief of the Tema for the IPF village church schools, housing and medi- mation, call (323) 931- Dr. Sumney, right, congratulates the winners of the Mis- Metropolitan District and and fellowshipped at a cal programs. To learn 1477, ext. 3. sion Africa Village Schools Soccer Match on May 29, king of Industrial City; nighttime outdoor service. more, visit immanuel- 2019 in Ghana. visited with the Counsel of The following day, the praisefellowship.org.

By cora JackSon-FoSSett ers and ministry workers.” Religion Editor To achieve her goals, Burton plans to apply the Continuing in the steps knowledge she gained of her mother, Dr. Venus from working closely with Burton strives to equip her mother on S.O.V. op- others to succeed in the erations since 2011 as well work of the Lord through as utilizing her experiences Westminster Presbyterian Church Saints of Value Ministries. as a Christian author, play- Her mother, Apostle wright and film producer. Vickie Lee, founded S.O.V. “My first book, 115th Anniversary in 1997 with the goal of ‘S.T.U.D. – a Shared Tes- training believers to use timony of Unashamed “Longevity In Faith” their gifts to aid the body COURTESY PHOTO Deliverance,’ is based on Celebrating 70 + Years in Music Ministry of Christ. Since Lee’s Dr. Venus Burton my former lifestyle where passing in 2017, Burton I realized the dangers of The Women’s Association Presents has assumed the leader- their calling with a spirit of lust. The book paved the In Concert ship of S.O.V., determinedexcellence,” said Burton. way for “S.T.U.D. the to carry on the legacy. The S.O.V. curriculum Movie,” which I wrote and “The vision of Saints of contains a range of classes produced,” Burton said. PHILURA PERRY WILLIAMS Value is to prepare people such as How to Know That The film premiered who are called to minis- You are Called, Ministry at Hollywood’s ArcLight Soprano try by providing hands-on Made Simple and Gos- Theater in 2016. Currently, training and Bible educa- pel Media. Sessions are Burton is working on her Mr. Richard Turner, Accompanist tion so they can operate in available both in person next movie, “Triumphant - and online and can lead She Fights To Win,” which to certificates in leader- is based on the life of her Also Appearing: ship, evangelism, ministry mother. In addition, she of helps, minister of mu- heads the Transformation The Gaines Sisters’ Dance Ministry sic and missionary work. Women’s Support Group Yvette Devereau, Violinist Also, the S.O.V. to aid females strug- doctoral program of- gling with identify issues. fers degrees in divin- Even with her many Westminster Presbyterian Church ity, biblical counseling projects, Burton insisted Rev. Carlton Rhoden, Pastor and Christian leadership. that her first priority is the

“Our future goals are Saints of Value ministry. to grow and expand with “I will continue to carry 2230 West Jefferson Boulevard the leading of God’s direc- out the vision and the leg- Los Angeles California 90018 tion to build God’s King- acy of my mother, the late COURTESY PHOTO dom,” explained Burton. Dr. Vicki Lee,” she said. Sunday, July 7, 2019 The late Dr. Vickie Lee, “This includes partner- “I will trust in our Lord 3:30 P.M. left, founded the Saints ing with Bible Colleges, Jesus Christ who holds the of Value Ministry in 1997. churches and Christian future, destiny and purpose Her daughter, Venus, right, Please be a Patron on our Patrons’ list. schools, offering intern- to complete the mission in An offering will also be received now leads the ministry, ships through our training my life. I advise others to which offers several Bible program and developing focus on the will of God educational programs. self-care seminars for lead- and all that He has for you!” C-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019

By cheryl eckFord in person. In the interim, fresh pork chops with rice time the church doors were Christian Education. Contributing Writer he texted spiritually up- and sweet potatoes for peo- open, I was there.” Gregory “I learned the admin- lifting messages to Diana. ple to take home and cook. said that the most impor- istration of the church, Pastor Gregory and Next, Diana asked him on a Also, Diana often awakens tant message Christians can church protocol and I First Lady Diana White date and the pair eventually early Sunday morning to give each other is to trust preached to fellow students work together at the Lord’s married. make breakfast for the con- God during the dark times and the administrators of House of Prayer for All Prior to the wedding, gregation. and stand on the principles the school,” said Gregory. People to bring their wor- the Rev. Deshay Ward, “We have a special of faith. During 2000-2001, he ship and food ministry to Gregory’s pastor, asked ministry,” said Gregory, “I got my call to preach attended Los Angeles Bible the congregation and com- Diana, “Are you ready to who can relate to people at the age of 12-years-old Training for ministry class- munity. Their church is become a pastor’s wife?” battling the darkness of when I preached my first es and he currently attends located at 9318 S. WesternWard, the pastor of Bible drug addiction. A recover- sermon at the Church of Harmony Bible Institution Ave., in Los Angeles. Fellowship Baptist Church CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL ing addict, he has been so- the Living God on Main St. in Los Angeles where he The two met at a gro- where Gregory was a mem- First Lady Diana and ber since 1998. in Los Angeles,” he said. recently received a certifi- cery store in 2015, when ber, stated that he knew Pastor Gregory White After having been “I preached for two years, cate after completing the Gregory’s niece said to Gregory would eventually as well. “When we start- found in possession of then as a teenager trying to study, “Apostles after Cal- him, “You’re a good man become a pastor of his own ed the food ministry, we drugs several times and explore, I went in a differ- vary.” and you need a wife. I’m church. would wake up at 5 a.m., torepeatedly given second ent direction.” Although the church going to find you one.” Ward’s prediction pick up canned goods from chances, he finally realizedIn 1991, Gregory stat- congregation is small, Upon seeing Diana, Grego- came true when a mem- the airport that was being he had to get his self to- ed that he once again was Gregory and Diana are not ry’s niece said, “This is the ber of Lord’s House of donated to the church. The gether after one judge told called to preach. “I had a discouraged. one for Gregory.” Prayer reached out to him food is for all who are in him that if he saw him in vision that God told me “No matter how many Gregory was sitting in in search of a pastor. Ward need,” said Diana. his court house one more preach or perish.” He firstmembers attend, you will the car when his niece and recommended Gregory, During the week, the time, Gregory would get 35 got his license to preach find me in the church,” said Diana approached and the who came and preached for couple obtains pizza from years in prison. in 1993 and from 1994 to Gregory. two said hello. After con- the Lord’s House of Prayer Pizza Hut and the pair fre- “That was an eye open- 1999, he attended Provi- The Lord’s House of vincing Diana to give him before being voted in as quently offers sandwiches, er,” said Gregory. “I moved dence Theological Semi- Pray holds worship ser- her phone number, the two pastor. fruit cups and salads to from Los Angeles to Har- nary and served as the stu- vices on Sunday at 11 a.m., began talking via phone for Gregory and Diana said those who need it. On one bor City to avoid people, dent body president before and a wellness ministry on months before connecting they have a food ministry occasion, they passed out places and drugs. Every graduating with a degree in Thursdays at 12 p.m.

By rev. oliver e. Buie broadband-like speeds at Bringing service to sumers. experience center in the Holman United Methodist home, at work and when underserved communities Providing 5G access Central Valley, bringing Church using their mobile devices. (Black and Brown) is just would bring us closer to roughly 1,000 new jobs to Internet use has become one of the benefits that bridging the digital divide the area. Black and Brown com- such a standard part of our the merger of T-Mobile and would open up oppor- Communities that lag munities face obstacles lives that we hardly even and Sprint will bring. By tunities for young people behind in broadband de- every day that many Amer- think about it anymore. But upgrading its existing net- in our community. Just as ployment are put at a huge icans often do not under- let’s take a moment to think work and moving quickly importantly, jobs will be disadvantage in employ- stand or appreciate. The about how much more to deploy 5G nationwide, created by the merger in ment, education and civic long-term effect of these challenging or frustrating it New T-Mobile will bring new customer experience engagement. obstacles often results in would be to pay bills, apply fast, broadband-like speeds centers and to support the This merger promises lower academic achieve- COURTESY PHOTO for a job, schedule com- to communities that are construction of new net- to bring jobs and opportu- ment, limits on career pos- Rev. Oliver Buie munity meetings or check a considered underserved. work infrastructure. nity to our communities. sibilities, and weaker com- bank balance with a limited The merger would also in- In fact, T-Mobile has For these important con- munity bonds. Americans have become connection or no connec- crease competition, bring- also announced that it will siderations, I support the For example, many accustomed to accessing tion at all. ing prices down for con- open a brand-new customer merger.

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