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By Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. reaching the targeted number Executive Editor within 54 days and also by promising that by April 19, There has been much his administration will have debate within the African doubled the number of phar- American community – vac- macies where people can get cinate or don’t vaccinate? vaccinated. The president Trust the science or don’t also said that almost 90% trust the science? In fact, it of American adults will be really could simply be stated eligible to get vaccinated by as trust Biden or don’t trust mid-April and every adult Trump? will be eligible by May 1. The latest discussion But as the world slowly re- among locals is how Los An- bounds from COVID, the geles, or for that matter, the celebration is not without world, will return back to pause. While businesses normal and what is our “new and jobs are slowly returning normal?” These questions are and the Biden Administra- swirling around; as America tion is guiding America as enters into “Spring Break,” promised, health officials are we approach the Easter and still warning society to slow Passover Holidays, schools down. The warnings focus reopening, churches return to on the risks of society collec- in-person services, and we all tively becoming comfortable find ourselves faced with the too fast. In fact, the CDC is question ... “IS IT SAFE?” urging Americans to contin- President Joe Biden and his ue practicing stringent safety administration are mounting habits in order to avoid a CDC Director Rochelle Waltensky recently made a very emotional plea for people to continue wearing masks and an attack on the pandemic fourth wave of the pandemic. following social distancing guidelines. FILE PHOTO by rolling out vaccines into In fact, Rochelle Walen- every community at a rapid sky, director of the Center people to continue wearing a wife, as a mother, as a almost there, but not quite demic ends.” she said. pace. President Biden and for Disease Control (CDC) masks and following so- daughter, to ask you to just yet. And so, I’m asking you The CDC has been Vice President Kamala Har- warned of “impending cial distancing guidelines. please hold on a little while to just hold on a little lon- monitoring the most re- ris have already out per- doom” in U.S. cases of CO- “I’m speaking today, not longer,’’Walensky said. “I ger to get vaccinated when cent data and warns of formed their promise of 100 VID-19. The director, on necessarily as your CDC so badly want to be done. you can, so that all of those very troubling signs as million doses within their Monday, March 28, made director, and not only as I know you all so badly people that we all love will first 100 days in office by a very emotional plea for your CDC director, but as want to be done. We’re just still be here when this pan- {See MASK A-8}

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Heather Hutt has worked tirelessly within the Black community for years. She was born and raised in this community, where as a single mother, she raised her three sons; she empathizes with the challenges that single mothers (and fathers) deal with on a daily basis. She is the candidate with the best grasp of the vital issues that need to be addressed within the 54th Heather Hutt is running for the 54th Assembly District seat.COURTESY PHOTO Assembly District and throughout the state. ous; homelessness and a and wages within this com- men, she has first-hand Hutt has the expe- need for affordable housing munity must be addressed, experience in dealing rience required to step needs an experienced voice and is critical to public help with the fears and con- into the 54th Assembly to address these issues. and a better quality of life. cerns of gang violence, Rob Bonta COURTESY PHOTO Seat and go to work on Environmental justice is- Hutt is also dedicated to police brutality and sys- day one. The issues fac- sues, as well as the need creating real justice reform. temic discrimination. All (See FULL STORY A-8) ing District 54 are seri- to create good paying jobs As a mother of three Black {See HUTT A-8)

By Betti HalSell Contributing Writer

On March 24, Mary- land Governor Larry Ho- gan (R) signed a legislation that funnels $577 million to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU). The federal implementation comes after 15 years of litigation involving organizations in Standing from right to left: David Wilson, president of favor of HBCUs; propos- Morgan State University, Aminta Breaux, president of ing that the state assist Bowie State University, Larry Hogan, Governor of Mary- with the inadequate gaps land, Heidi Anderson, president of the University of Democratic State Representative Park Cannon - wasar in funding. Maryland Eastern Shore, Sen. Charles Sydnor, Maryland rested on Thursday for knocking on Georgia Governor According to the House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Sen. Melony Griffith. www.lasentinel.net Brian Kemp’s door. COURTESY PHOTO (See FULL STORY C-2) {See HBCU A-9) AP PHOTO/BRIAN WITTE A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,APRIL 1, 2021 LAUSD and Faith Leaders Host Town Hall on Reopening Schools BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT Megan Reilly, Local District Stanford, Johns Hopkins, looked forward to seeing School (and the twin of Staff Writer Supt. Mike Romero, Patricia Cedar Sinai, Anthem Blue them in the flesh, they also Desiree Bell); Evian Crosby, Chambers, Dean Tagawa, Cross and Health Net have disclosed that they adapted an 8th grader at Bethune After more than one year Pia Sadaqatmal, Maribel been advising us on the quickly to the Zoom classes Middle School and Natalie of distance learning, the Los Luna and Dr. Robert Whit- appropriate steps since last and enjoyed the flexibility Larios, an 11th grader at Angeles Unified School man. summer,” said Beutner. that the app offered. Cody Fremont High School Med- District will reopen its edu- “We’ve upgraded the air-fil- Holmes, a 9th grader at the ical Science Academy. cational facilities the week tration systems, so the air in Academy of Music and Per- of April 12, for the system’s every classroom is filtered forming Arts High School, 600,000+ students. 24-hours-a-day through the said, “I like being able to log In preparation for the equivalent of an N-95 mask. on for school from any- huge task, Superintendent We have doubled the custo- where.” ZOOM SCREENSHOT Austin Beutner joined with Desiree Bell, a 6th grade Pastor Brandon Towns and African American and Jew- student at Western Avenue Cody Holmes, LAUSD stu- ish faith leaders to host two Tech Magnet School, agreed dent town halls outlining the that using technology was LAUSD Program Selection actions that the district has Form that was distributed taken to ensure the health COURTESY PHOTO ZOOM SCREENSHOT via email and U.S. Mail. and safety of pupils, staff Pastor J. Edgar Boyd Desiree Bell, LAUSD student The form lets parents desig- and visitors to its campuses. nate if their child’s schedule The forums, held virtu- During welcoming re- LAUSD staff also pro- will be hybrid (online and ally on March 21 and March marks, Pastor Boyd noted vided an overview on the in-person) or online only, if

28, aimed to reassure fami- that nearly 600 people tuned LA SCHOOL REPORT PHOTO reopening of the schools. on-site supervised care is lies that the highest COVID in for the town hall. “We LAUSD Supt. Austin Beutner The information covered the desired, whether school bus safety standards have been want to make certain that online posting of a Daily transportation is needed and implemented to prevent the parents feel as comfortable dial staff to clean every Pass Health Check for all if the student is interested in spread of the virus at as you can feel about having room, top to bottom, and students, the requirement of attending summer school. schools. Also, the sessions your children reenter public we’ll provide weekly face masks and temperature “Our children are a detailed L.A. Unified’s in- spaces,” he said. “That’s the COVID testing at school for checks for every person blessing from God and our COURTESY PHOTO person and online instruc- reason the faith community every student and safety Pastor Mary Minor entering the campuses, and most precious resource," tion options for students and LAUSD staff have been member.” the completion of a Health Pastor Minor said. "The from kindergarten to 12th working together to put this In addition, Beutner said an asset, especially when it and Safety Readiness faith community is charged grade. program together to answer that the district hopes to came to turning in assign- Report Card, which contains to train them in a safe envi- Representing the faith your questions so parents make the COVID vaccine ments. “I don’t like paper a series of actions that every ronment. We will safeguard community were Pastor J. will know their children are available at schools, free of homework because there’s school must achieve before their minds, bodies and Edgar Boyd of First AME going to a good, safe loca- charge, to families in the so much that can go wrong it is approved to reopen. souls. Therefore, we are Church, Pastor Mary S. tion.” school community. “Our like you can lose it or ruin Parents and guardians committed to partnering Minor of Brookins-Kirkland Beutner stressed the first one will open at Wash- it,” she said. “But with tech- were urged to register their with Los Angeles Unified Community AME Church, safety aspect even further by ington Prep High School on nology, you don’t really children online via the dis- and the families of the stu- Rabbi Sarah Hronsky of sharing that $1.8 billion had April 5, and we hope to see have an excuse not to turn it trict’s Parent Portal that is dents who attend these Temple Beth Hillel, Youth been invested to “help all you there,” he added. (homework) in.” linked to each student’s I.D. schools to ensure a safe Pastor Brandon Towns of students reach their full The town halls were Other students who gave number. After registration, reopening and return to the City of Refuge Church, potential” by keeping interactive, enabling view- testimonials about distance parents can obtain daily classroom.” FAME Youth Pastor David schools clean and safe, ers to ask questions and learning and resuming in- passes for their child, sched- Complete information Price, and Dr. Oscar Owens, adding teachers and coun- make comments in the chat person classes included ule COVID-19 tests or sign about the schools reopening Christian Education direc- selors, and offering more box. Also, students from London Grant, a 4th grader up for other school activi- is available at tor, and John Wilson, Edu- tutoring and small group various public schools at Melrose Magnet; Dione ties. reopening.lausd.net or call cation and Enrichment instruction. Also, he said the reported on what they liked Bell, a 6th grader at Western Also, parents were the LAUSD hotline at (213) director, of West Angeles funding facilitated purchase the most about distance Avenue Tech Magnet encouraged to complete the 443-1300. Church of God in Christ. of the latest technology and learning and what they Also, Second Baptist allowed for increased sup- expect upon returning to Church, Ward AME Church port for children with spe- school. and the Faith Coalition gave cial needs. While practically every Sister-Author Duo Brings Awareness their support. LAUSD staff “A team of scientists and student stated that they included Deputy Supt. researchers from UCLA, missed their friends and to Police Brutality and Black History in Young Adult Novel BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Staff Writer

Ever since they were younger, sisters Maika and Maritza Moulite dreamed of being authors. Now they are living their dreams and bringing more Black female representation into Young Adult literature. The Moulite sisters recently published their second novel “One of the Good Ones,” a story that addresses police brutality and race relations in America. COURTESY PHOTO The story centers around Maika (left) and Maritza (right) Moulite Keziah Leah “Kezi” Smith, a young YouTuber activist, what is considered a Through their research who died in police custody straight-and-narrow lifestyle of “The Negro Motorist after attending a social jus- is worthy to be mourned. Green Book,” the Moulite tice rally. Her sisters, Jemi- “When young Black sisters created a three-part ma Genesis “Genny” and girls are in school, they are podcast to expand on differ- Keren-Happuch “Happi,” punished at higher rates than ent topics around the period- honor her legacy by going their White or non-Black ical. on a road trip directed by counterparts,” Maika said. Allyship is another topic their heirloom copy of “The in the story as Kezi is a clos- Negro Motorist Green eted lesbian, never telling Book.” this to her parents nor her The Moulite sisters start- sister Happi. This causes ed writing the novel in 2018 Happi to reflect on ways she and were working on “One could have spoken up for of the Good Ones,” when her late sister. Breonna Taylor and George “We have so many dif- Floyd were killed by police ferent identities within our- officers. selves,” Maritza said. “A lot “To see some of the of times we focus on the things that we were writing parts that are most palatable about manifests in real life, to the people that are around it’s totally mind boggling,” us, and we wanted to push Maika said. “I remember ourselves in that way of how COURTESY PHOTO when all of the develop- we can be better allies to “One Of The Good Ones” is other people too.” ments are happening around the second novel the the Breonna Taylor case, I Moulite sisters wrote. Through their passion was obsessively checking for history, the Moulite sis- every second of it.” “If you’re a young Black ters show the level of They chose the title girl, you’re not quite a girl in progress America has made “One of the Good Ones” to people’s eyes because they towards racial equality bring to light how media see your Blackness.” through the lenses of their tries to justify the fate of vic- The novel brings Black characters who are from the tims of police violence by history to the forefront by past and present day. searching for a criminal his- making “The Negro “We have a few scenes tory and portraying them Motorist Green Book” a that are basically a direct jux- negatively. Kezi is a high- focal point. The book was a taposition, a mirroring of achieving student and stu- travel guide created by Vic- what happened in the 1930s, dent body president, a Black tor H. Green that was pub- 40s, 50s and what happens in person the media would per- lished annually; it was a the modern day,” Maika said. ceive a “good one.” directory of Black-owned “It also shows that although Maika and Maritza aim businesses that travelers can we’ve made a ton of to challenge the notion that patronize to avoid racial progress, there’s still much only a Black victim having harassment. more work to be done.” THURSDAY,APRIL 1, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3 A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,APRIL 1, 2021 Tanisha Hall Founder of White Hall Arts Academy Revamps HeARTBeats Virtual Arts Program for Virtual Classes Nationwide BY SAYBIN ROBERSON al, we're working to be able continued, “But we've been course, but again we teach music for children is so Hall’s passion runs Contributing Writer to reach underserved com- donating, renting and giv- all ages. We have our important as it lays a foun- deep. Her classes are full of munities like East St. Louis, ing away the instruments so specifically kids program dation to create a strategic potential and she shows no As the nation continues [Chicago], Philadelphia, and to pivot to make room for Pittsburgh and, more.” pandemic safety precau- Hall founded the acade- tions, the White Hall Arts my after years of teaching Academy (WHAA) does its from her home once demand best to keep student learning became overwhelming. For and evolving through music. years, she’s taught students, Relaunching its acclaimed including Grammy-nomi- Music4LA program, now nated singer and songwriter called HeARTBeats Virtual Ant Clemons. She also Arts Program, the WHAA is opened the doors for other opening its doors virtually to teachers, creating a space for students across the nation. Black educators to find The 8-week online comfort in teaching under- course provides performing served children. Since the pandemic, Hall and her teachers have pivoted to virtual classes via Zoom, which opened a door to a new opportunity. She tells of previous students who may have moved out of LA quickly latched SCREENSHOT onto the new online system WHAA’s HeARTBeats Virtual Arts Program and enrolled in courses. “We had so many people that they can be in the kids but my schedule is probably adult. “It's almost as critical favoritism based on skill, that were reaching, so we hands rather than just sit- more adults than children,” at the end stage in life as it just commitment. “I just started getting kids enrolled ting around in the closet she tells. “I have people that is in the beginning stage. love that like me pursuing all over the U.S. It was kind because what good are they are retired. I have people That's why it's important my dream is helping them COURTESY PHOTO of like this lightbulb in the closet if their kids that are 80-years-old taking for children to learn music pursue their dreams.” White Hall Art Academy moment,” said Hall. Notic- can't use them.” piano lessons because their because it helps them learn To sign up for classes as Founder Tanisha Hall ing a need, she even grew Hall’s response to the whole lives they wanted to problem solving skills and an adult, donate or sign her team to include a com- COVID-19 pandemic fur- take lessons. I love it their brain spatial develop- your children up for arts education to youth ages munity engagement coordi- ther proves her resilience because it helps keep your ment. [Music] helps them HeARTBeats Virtual Arts 4-12 with affordable classes nator to intentionally reach and passion for music and mind fresh.” learn how to multi-task, Program visit covering piano, guitar, cities across the nation. education. After being Knowing her work learn discipline, how pay https://www.whitehalla- singing, dance, and drum “It's nothing without defunded by the city of Los touches people of all ages, attention to detail, and all cademy.org/ for more lessons until April 24, 2021. hard work and just seeing Angeles Department of she continues to share why these little things.” information. “The main vision for the the need and how we can be Cultural Affairs, she made a business is to provide con- the most useful and what's point to continue the pro- servatory level art instruc- the best use of resources.” gram on her terms. Though tion at an affordable price, With that said, Hall has that came with a bit of a API Lays Out Initiatives, or if not free, to reach under- even gone so far as to loan struggle, she pushed served community,” founder or gift instruments to stu- through to rebirth the pro- Including Partnerships with of WHAA Tanisha Hall dents in need through gram into what it is today. shared. “We started in the WHAA. “We're still trying With programs for all ages, underserved community of to figure out what is the WHAA's commitment to Communities of Color South Los Angeles and have future of our programs. Are arts education is what keeps expanded and done pro- we going to be in person, the space afloat. BY STACY M. BROWN years, and those partnerships lenge of climate change and gramming in Compton and are we going to do a hybrid, “It’s not even just about NNPA Newswire Senior are strong and growing larg- building a lower-carbon Inglewood. Now, thanks to are we going to stay virtu- kids. I think what we do for National Correspondent er,” Sommers noted. The future will require a combi- everything shifting to virtual?” she explained. She kids get highlighted of National Newspaper Pub- nation of government poli- The American Petrole- lishers Association, the trade cies, industry initiatives, and um Institute (API) said it organization representing continuous innovation,” would support carbon pric- the 230-plus African Ameri- Sommers stated. ing to help lower the coun- can-owned newspapers and “America has made sig- try’s emissions and slow media companies in the nificant progress in reducing global warming. United States, counts among emissions to generational “What we’re advocating those API partners. lows, but there’s more work here is a market-based “In fact, API has had a to do, and there’s nobody approach, and that could program for over a decade, better equipped to drive fur- encompass many different which brings a minority and ther progress than the people ways to do this,” API Presi- underrepresented communi- who solve some of the

PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA Sommers noted five areas in which API and its members support climate actions, including accelerating technology and innovation to reduce emissions while meeting growing energy needs and the further mitigation of emissions from operations to accelerate environmental progress.

dent and CEO Mike Som- ties together to talk about, world’s toughest energy mers said during a news jobs and initiatives within problems every day. conference on Thursday, the oil and gas sector,” Som- “As our industry accel- March 25. mers responded. erates efforts to advance Sommers stopped well “It’s an important priority groundbreaking technolo- short of endorsing President of both the API board of gies, reduce emissions and Joe Biden’s goal of net-zero directors and the API team in drive transparent and consis- carbon emissions within 30 Washington. We’ll continue tent climate reporting, we years. to grow those alliances over urge lawmakers to support “There’s no way it is fea- time because we know, based market-based policies that sible without technologies that on the studies that we have foster innovation, including aren’t currently in the market- done in this space, we expect carbon pricing.” place today,” Sommers that 50 percent of the jobs in Sommers noted five offered. “We think that the oil and gas in the next 20 areas in which API and its best way to do that is through years are going to be filled by members support climate a market-based carbon-pric- women and minorities.” actions, including accelerating mechanism that isn’t pick- Sommers added that ing technology and innova- ing winners and losers.” those are “good paying jobs.” tion to reduce emissions Sommers noted that API “Jobs that led a pathway to while meeting growing supports the direct regula- the middle class. And, we energy needs and the further tion of methane for new and want to make sure that minori- mitigation of emissions existing sources. ties and underrepresented from operations to acceler- “We want to work with populations are well-repre- ate environmental progress. the Biden administration as sented within our sector.” He said API also endors- they develop those new reg- During the news confer- es a carbon price policy to ulations,” he remarked. ence, API released its policy drive economy-wide, mar- When asked what API is framework of industry and ket-based solutions. doing to involve minorities, government actions to The organization also Sommers noted that the 600- address climate change seeks to “advance cleaner member organization has risks. fuels to provide lower-car- many partnerships in minor- At the same time, they bon choices for consumers ity communities. aim to meet long-term ener- and drive climate reporting “We’ve worked with gy needs globally. to furnish consistency and them over many, many “Confronting the chal- transparency.” THURSDAY,APRIL 1, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5

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Learn more at cdc.gov/coronavirus A-6 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,APRIL 1, 2021 Probe Into Prison Deaths Ends Up Uncovering $8 Billion in Untracked State Money BY ALDON THOMAS STILES lowing a spike in inmate Howle also told the leg- In California, African being of the inmates the ini- this information for a California Black Media deaths, Kamlager requested islators Alameda and Fresno Americans account for tiative was designed to help. while,” Kamlager said. an audit of county jail sys- counties did not provide about 6 % of the state’s pop- Kamlager says that the Advocates like Califor- What started out as an tems focused on Alameda, adequate information about ulation but make up a dis- lack of planning involved nians United for a Respon- investigation into inmate proportionate 28.3 % of with the initiative coupled sible Budget (CURB), a deaths in some of Califor- incarcerated people. In con- with the lack of transparen- grassroots organization nia's county jails led to an trast, Whites make up about cy over the last decade are intent on improving state audit that uncovered severe 36 % of the state’s popula- contributing factors to the policy on a number of hot overcrowding, a lack of tion but 21 % of prisoners. auditors’ conclusions. button issues agrees. mental health resources and Concerns of prison “These findings show a “We incarcerate too $8 billion in State funds for overcrowding in California clear need for a major many people for too long, which three county Sherriff came to a head when the increase in oversight and already. Tax dollars that offices cannot properly U.S. Supreme Court ruled transparency in this process were used a generation ago account. to greatly reduce Califor- to ensure public safety,” to pay for schools and public “What’s happening right nia’s prison population with Kamlager said. “They also housing have been diverted now in these counties is not the assertion that the mas- show that the Board of State to pay for more law enforce- only unjust, but a disservice sive number of inmates hin- and Community Correc- ment and incarceration,” to our communities,” said dered the state’s ability to tions is not up to the task of CURB said in a statement. Sen. Sydney Kamlager (D- provide proper physical and overseeing this process, or a CURB’s concerns are Los Angeles). mental health services, similar program of this shared by Vonya Quarles, “It's more than just AP PHOTO/RICH PEDRONCELLI, FILE therefore violating their magnitude and weight.” an attorney and co-founder about housing people. The Sydney Kamlager Eighth Amendment rights to Kamlager continued by and executive director of of sheriff’s departments have a freedom from cruel and suggesting that this audit, Starting Over Inc., a Coro- duty to provide care and to Fresno and Los Angeles inmates’ health to the jail unusual punishment. shocking as it may be, could na-based organization that rehabilitate those individu- counties. staff. However, this newly be a step in the right direc- focuses on protecting the als who walk through their About a year later, last Responding to the audit, released report, focused on tion. rights of the currently and doors. That simply is not week, California State Fresno County corrections Alameda, Fresno and Los “While dismayed by the formerly incarcerated. happening, while billions of Auditor Elaine M. Howle board executive director Angeles County jails, sug- delay and appalled by the “We don’t have a justice dollars are being left on the released the findings of her Kathleen Howard said the gests that "Realignment" findings, I hope the audit system, we have an injustice table," she said. investigation. state audit “makes little actually contributed to the will give the boards of system,” Quarles said, call- In an attempt to curtail In a letter to the Legisla- sense.” overcrowding issue and the supervisors for these coun- ing out California’s prison California's prison over- ture, Howle shared her find- “There is, however, a lack of oversight at the ties the tools they need to system. “We have an addic- crowding problem, in 2011 ings. She wrote, “our fundamental disconnect county level, and has nega- exact real change. Advo- tion to cheap labor, an the state Supreme Court assessment focused on pub- between the overall position tively impacted the well- cates have been fighting for addiction to slavery.” ordered a sweeping reduc- lic safety realignment, and of the State Auditor on the tion of the prison popula- we determined that these structure of 2011 Public tion. This led to the Califor- three counties and the Cor- Safety Realignment funding Rep. Barbara Lee Reminds Biden nia Public Safety Realign- rections Board have not and the role of the CCPs in ment Initiative signed into done enough to mitigate the handling these funds and law by former Gov. Jerry effects of realignment or the consistent interpretation That Clinton, Obama, Harris and Brown. The program effectively overseen related given the statutory and con- planned and arranged the spending and services.” stitutional framework by the Buttigieg Tried Weed, Too transfer of thousands of Howle told lawmakers, BSCC and all the counties incarcerated people from since 2011, Alameda, Fres- in California over the past BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY “I have (smoked mari- state prisons to county jails. no and Los Angeles coun- 10 years,” Howard wrote. California Black Media juana). And I inhaled. I did It also provided billions of ties all have run overcrowd- Los Angeles and Alame- inhale,” Harris said on the dollars in taxpayer funds to ed prisons, violating the da counties have also Evidently, the Joe Biden radio program hosted by DJ the counties across the state state’s jail capacity rules. responded to the auditor’s administration has a zero- Envy,Angela Yee, and Char- to house and provide servic- “The counties’ jails report with their own expla- tolerance policy for the use lamagne tha God. “I think it es to the inmates. The law often lack adequate outdoor nations, clarifications and of marijuana and for gives a lot of people joy. also set up the Community and educational facilities to recommendations. Since employees who may have And we need more joy in the Corrections Partnerships provide certain vocational then, the Auditor’s office experimented with it in their world.” (CCPs) in each county to and rehabilitative programs has said it stands by its past. Harris also said that she oversee and manage the for inmates who serve terms report and followed up with Several White House supported legalizing mari- longer than three years,” she a point-by-point reply to juana at the federal level in AP PHOTO/JACQUELYN MARTIN state funds. staffers were reportedly sus- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif. Then, last March, fol- wrote. each county. pended, put on probation, or 2019. asked to resign after honest- The White House has of the adult population” ly disclosing past cannabis confirmed that five staffers have used cannabis during use. Responding to the have been dismissed for past their lifetimes. White House in a letter, a marijuana use. “That includes former faction of lawmakers, Under federal laws, presidents and current senior including Rep. Barbara Lee cannabis is illegal. officials,” the letter said. (D-CA-13), asked the White House press sec- Since it started polling administration to “rectify retary Jen Psaki confirmed marijuana issues and poli- Section 8 instances” or “clarify its employment suitability policies” regarding marijuana. “Those in the upper Waiting List Opening ranks of your administration won’t face consequences for their cannabis use, and nor should they, but the same standard should be applied across the administration,” Plummer Village Senior Community the letter read. “Repercus- located in North Hills, CA sions for cannabis use have always been unequal and is accepting applications for our those with the most power affordable 1-bedroom have always faced the apartment homes. fewest consequences. We ask that you don’t allow that Applicants must be 62 years or older. pattern to continue within your administration.” Led by the Congression- Applications may be requested by al Cannabis Caucus, Lee calling, writing or stopping by. and 29 other members of Congress signed on to the SHUTTERSTOCK letter, including Earl Blume- Plummer Village nauer (D-Oregon), Don the dismissal on March 19 cies in 1969, a Gallup poll 15450 Plummer Street Beyer (D-Virginia), through her Twitter account. showed 68% of Americans Mondaire Jones (D-New She also reported that the support legalization. The North Hills, CA 91343 York), and Jared Huffman White House updated its Drug Policy Alliance, a non- (818) 891-0646 TTY (510) 238-3254 (D-California). plan of action. profit organization that A total of six members “We announced a few actively promotes drug poli- of California’s congression- weeks ago that the White cy reform legislation, wants Hours of operation are al delegation are among the House had worked with the Biden to remove cannabis Monday through Friday letter’s signees. Secret Service to update the from the schedule of con- They firmly asked the policies to ensure that past trolled substances. The Con- between 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. White House to remove marijuana use wouldn’t gressional Cannabis Caucus cannabis use as a potential automatically disqualify is making the request, too. All applicants must meet disqualifier for staffers and staff from serving in the “While we work to apply its security clearance White House,” Psaki stated. deschedule cannabis legisla- program guidelines policies with consistency “As a result, more people tively, your administration and fairness. The letter was will serve who would not should act within its power written in earnest and allud- have in the past with the to stop legitimizing unfair ed to the fact that former same level of recent drug cannabis laws,” the lawmak- Presidents Clinton and use. The bottom line is this: ers wrote to President Biden. Obama admitted to trying of the hundreds of people “You have previously cannabis. So did Secretary hired, only five people who expressed your commitment of Transportation Pete had started working at the to decriminalizing cannabis Buttigieg. Vice President White House are no longer in acknowledgment that a Kamala Harris is also on the employed as a result of this cannabis conviction or even record revealing that she too policy.” the stigma of cannabis use once smoked marijuana. In their letter to Presi- can ruin lives and prevent Harris made the admis- dent Biden dated March 26, people from voting, gaining sion during a segment on the the lawmakers noted that employment, and contribut- Breakfast Club radio show cannabis is legal for either ing to society. You can meet when she was on the cam- medical or adult use in 36 this moment and help end paign trail as a presidential states. In addition, the letter our failed punitive policy of candidate. stated that “more than 50% cannabis prohibition.” THURSDAY,APRIL 1, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-7 Gender Pay Gap Costs $78 Billion: For Black Moms, an Even More Disturbing Picture

BY BO TEFU California going forward,” less of one’s industry, occu- California Black Media said Wilkins. pation, or level of educa- Dalana Brand, a diversi- tion. From jobs involving Business and Labor ty and inclusion executive manual labor to corporate leaders are joining hands at Twitter, tweeted that the professions, women are with women working in social media giant is com- paid lower salaries across male-dominated industries mitted to closing the gender the board. The report also in California, stepping up pay gap by being transpar- states that discrimination their participation in the ent about workers’ pay. and biases in the workplace fight for gender in the state. “We believe that pay are major contributors to They say the time is equity is critical to building the wage gap. now to advocate for equal diverse and inclusive work- Along with gender dis- pay for women. places, and a better, more parities in the labor force, According to the equitable world,” said the COVID-19 pandemic National Partnership for Brand. “Signing on to this imposed additional stres- Women and Families pledge is an extension of sors for working women (NPWF), women across the our commitment to pay who also have to strike a equity across the board at work-life balance. state who work full-time SHUTTERSTOCK lose more than $78 billion Twitter.” Brand said, “women annually as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic for Pledge to promote equity the CCSWG, said her Data from the CCSWG across industries, including wage gap, compared to the Black women in California. for women in California’s organization is partnering indicates that women earn the tech world, continue to national average of $956 “Women of color, and labor force. Other major with the California Labor 88 cents on the dollar com- experience vast gaps in pay billion. Black women in particular, companies in California Commissioner’s Office to pared to men, despite Cali- – a reality worsened by the The report also showed cannot afford for the wage that signed the pledge for launch a workers rights fornia’s progressive laws coronavirus pandemic.” that the wage gap is larger gap to remain so devastat- equal pay include health training program that pro- on equal pay. Labor force Wilkins added, “the for mothers with children ingly large. Its elimination care provider Blue Shield vides tools and resources demographics also reveal economic crisis brought on under the age of 18. An must be a priority,” said of California, biotech com- for self-advocacy in the that Black women in Cali- by the pandemic may have overwhelming 79 % of Sen. Mitchell. pany Genentech, and ener- workplace. fornia earn 62 cents on the triggered significant new Black mothers raising National data also gy company Edison Inter- “Women in our state dollar as compared to 90 economic instability, but minors are bread-winners revealed that early in the national. faced a significant wage cents for Asian women, 55 many women in California majority of whom have pandemic, unemployment Diversity and inclusion gap, and lack of economic cents for Latina women, were already struggling to incomes below the national for Black and Latino executives from different security was particularly and 50 cents for Indigenous pay the bills prior to this poverty level. women was three times companies announced their acute for women of color, women. crisis.” Senator Holly J. higher than that of their collaboration with the Cali- making it even more diffi- Katie Juran, the senior California’s First Part- Mitchell who also serves as White male counterparts. fornia Commission on the cult to weather the current director of diversity and ner Jennifer Siebel New- the commissioner for Cali- Marking “Equal Pay Status of Women and Girls crisis,” said Wilkins. inclusion at Adobe, said som also continues to fornia’s commission on Day” on March 24, busi- (CCSWG) and the Califor- State officials and lead- signing the pledge rein- spearhead gender equity women and girls, is work- ness leaders from eight nia Partners Project, a non- ers of the women’s com- forced Adobe’s commit- initiatives to help counter ing with several state and companies, including tech profit that supports equal mission proposed an annu- ment to pay parity. the financial setbacks business leaders to catalyze giants Twitter and Adobe, pay for women statewide. al gender pay analysis that “We believe everyone women experienced during equal pay and navigate the signed the Equal Pay Alisha Wilkins, chair of reviews promotion deserves respect and equal the COVID-19 pandemic. processes, anti-discrimina- treatment and one of the “As the pandemic tion initiatives, as well as most important ways to threatens to undo nearly A Timeline of California’s Efforts best practices in an effort to demonstrate that is by three decades of progress ensure equity for all work- ensuring we pay our for women, now is the per- ers. employees fairly, regard- fect time for companies to to Equalize Access to the Internet Since 2019, the state less of gender,” said Juran. support women workers has bolstered plans to, According to the and build equity in the BY QUINCI LEGARDYE legislative bills since CPUC would also make the CASF “champion real change for NPWF, the wage gap is workplace,” said Newsom. adopted timelines, applica- program promote telehealth California Black Media the women of our state as fueled by gender disparities “All women have a tion requirements and crite- and virtual learning, in addi- we rebuild, reframe, and rather than career choices. right to be valued, seen as A year into the COVID- ria for broadband funding tion to its initial goals for reimagine what life can The report states that the equals, and paid equally,” 19 pandemic, California leg- in June 2008. economic growth and job look like for the women of wage gap persists regard- she said. islators are making strides AB 1665, which was creation. In the same week, toward addressing and alle- signed into law by Governor Gonzalez introduced the leg- viating systemic inequalities Jerry Brown in Oct. 2017, islation through SB 4, the brought to light during the modified the CASF goal and Broadband for All Act. COVID-19 pandemic. extended its end date. The “The heartbreaking reali- To that end, several bills modified goal is to provide ty is that 1 in 8 California have been introduced in the funding for broadband infra- homes still do not have inter- state Legislature regarding structure projects that would net access and communities

SHUTTERSTOCK Did you know you the digital divide that persists provide broadband access to of color face even higher in disadvantaged communi- no less than 98 % of Califor- numbers of students and fam- have safety and health ties, fueled by a lower rate of nia households by no later ilies who remain disconnect- internet access. than the end of 2022. The ed. Only miles from our State protections from When important parts of law also requires the CPUC Capitol, there are areas of our life for most Americans to report a final financial and state where Californians have moved online during the performance audit of the no access to broadband con- COVID-19 at work? state’s stay-at-home orders CASF by April 2021. nectivity. In partnership with in Spring 2020, including In Aug. 2020, after the Gonzalez and nearly two remote work, telehealth and switch to online learning dozen of our Legislative col- Workers in California have the RIGHT to: online school, the existence brought the digital divide to leagues, we have the momen- of a racial digital divide the forefront, Gov. Newsom tum to get this effort across Protection from safety and health hazards, became apparent. According signed an executive order the finish line early next ࠮ to the Public Policy Institute directing state agencies to year,” said Aguiar-Curry. including COVID-19 of California, 81 % of accelerate their efforts to “No student should be Report an unsafe workplace African American house- provide high-speed internet. worried about having to visit ࠮ holds and 79 % of Latino His goal: service with a 100 a neighbor’s house, fast-food ࠮ Refuse to work in an unsafe condition households had broadband Mbps download speed. This restaurant, park or a WIFI internet subscriptions, com- level of internet speed would bus to access the internet to ;V ÄSL H JVUÄKLU[PHS JVTWSHPU[ HIV\[ HU \UZHML ^VYRWSHJL pared to the statewide aver- allow households to have do their homework or having JVU[HJ[ `V\Y ULHYLZ[ *HS6:/( KPZ[YPJ[ VɉJL 0[ PZ PSSLNHS MVY `V\Y age of 84 %. The report also two or three people stream- to take turns with their sib- LTWSV`LY [V YLK\JL `V\Y OV\YZ ÄYL `V\ VY V[OLY^PZL YL[HSPH[L found that 26 % of K-12 stu- ing video at the same time. lings to access WIFI because dents and nearly 40 % of In Dec. 2020, AB 14, the connection is too slow. HNHPUZ[ `V\ MVY ÄSPUN H JVTWSHPU[ low-income students did not also known as the Internet Medically fragile patients have reliable internet access for All Act of 2021, was from low-income commu- in Fall 2020. introduced by Assembly- nities shouldn’t have to In Dec. 2007, the Califor- member Cecilia Aguiar- worry about visiting their 3LHYU TVYL HIV\[ `V\Y RIGHTS and how to contact nia Public Utilities Commis- Curry (D-Winters) in part- doctor during a pandemic Cal/OSHA at dir.ca.gov/covid sion (CPUC) authorized the nership with Sen. Lena Gon- because they do not have California Advanced Services zalez (D-Long Beach). If internet at home for a Fund (CASF), which finan- passed, the bill would telemedicine appointment. cially supports infrastructure require the CPUC to priori- We need to take action now projects, to provide broad- tize approving CASF infra- to bridge the digital divide Your Actions band services to areas without structure projects in areas and bring an end to the Save Lives access and build facilities in with either no internet or lev- inequity that our communi- underserved areas. CASF has els too slow to support video ties most in need have long been funded through multiple downloads or streaming. It suffered,” said Gonzalez. THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-8

As Los Angeles opens back up, experts warn not to get too comfortable in order to avoid a fourth surge

{continued from Pg. A-1} “I’m going to lose the risen from 50,000 cases a to stop loosening restrictions script, and I’m going to re- day last week to just un- on public gatherings and ad- der 60,000 cases a day this monished people against week. Hospitalizations and “reckless behavior.” “We deaths have also been rising still have a lot of people who since states began opening are vulnerable to this virus,” back up. he said. President Biden spoke at In a report published by a White House briefing fol- the Los Angeles Times: The lowing the CDC update and United States has made con- had this to say, “The war siderable progress toward against COVID-19 is far vaccinating the adult popu- from won.” “This is deadly lation. However, the results President Biden says that all American adults will be serious.” are uneven. A new analysis eligible for vaccination by May 1.COURTESY PHOTO “We’re in a life-and- of the latest CDC data by death race with a virus that the Kaiser Family Founda- of their populations and Marin County at 25%, ac- According to the CDC, Black and Latino residents tend to 46.7% of their senior citi- cording to the data; and have somewhat lower vaccination rates. COURTESY PHOTO zens. Within that average, the two lowest, Kings and however, county results Merced counties, are in the number of new cases flect on the recurring feeling ranged widely. the Central Valley. Los rise. Experts fear that the I have of impending doom,” Overall, counties with Angeles County’s data U.S. is heading towards an- stated Walensky. “We have high proportions of un- has not yet been reported other surge in cases similar so much to look forward to, derserved people, Black as of Sentinel press time, to the surge which occurred so much promise and po- and Latino residents, and but Dr. Elaine Batchlor, last Summer and at the same tential of where we are and people with medical con- president of Martin Luther time tracking spikes in Eu- so much reason for hope. ditions placing them as King, Jr. Hospital, stated, rope. The CDC says the But right now, I’m scared. high-risk, tend to have “Vaccines are the good rise of new cases can be at- I know what it’s like as a somewhat lower vaccina- news for our community. tributed in part to the spread physician to stand in that pation rates. Counties with Let’s combine them with of more contagious variants, tient room gowned, gloved, The CDC urges families to continue wearing masks and larger proportions of el- masks, social distanc- increased travel and state’s masked, shielded, and to social distancing. COURTESY PHOTO derly residents and with ing—and our love for one lowering restrictions too be the last person to touch less poverty, tend to have another. That’s how we’ll quickly. She said she will someone else’s loved ones, is spreading quickly,” he tion found that on average, higher vaccination rates. get to the pandemic finish urge governors again on because their loved ones added, and “we’re giving the 2,247 counties that have Within California, the line,” she said. Tuesday not to open up their couldn’t be there.” up hard-fought, hard-won reported data have vacci- highest average vaccina- states too quickly. The number of cases has gains.” Biden urged states nated an average of 15.8% tion rate was in wealthy,

By Antonio RAy HARvey 18th District in 2012, where the Alameda Health Care vation practices. California Black Media he represents sections of District and later as Vice In 2018, California Alameda County, including Mayor of the City of Al- passed historic bail re- After weeks of specula- parts of Oakland and San ameda. form, Senate Bill 10, to tion, Gov. Gavin Newsom Leandro. He became the first In the state assembly, end an unfair, unsafe, has picked his replacement Filipino American state leg- Bonta currently serves predatory, for-profit mon- for former California attor- islator in California’s then as the assistant majority ey bail system and replace ney Gen. Xavier Becerra. 160-plus-year history. He is leader, serving on the ap- it with a system that’s Last December, President also the state’s first Filipino propriations, communi- safer and fairer. Bonta Biden nominated Becerra American Attorney General. cations and conveyance, co-authored SB 10 with to his Cabinet as Secretary Bonta’s father was in- governmental organiza- his colleague Senator Bob of Housing and Urban De- volved in the Civil Rights tion, and health commit- Hertzberg, velopment. He was recently Movement and stood with tees. Bonta has authored Bonta recently ap- sworn into that role. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., several significant pieces peared in a virtual meet- On Wednesday, the gov- marching for equality and of legislation that include: ing with state Steven ernor’s office issued a press justice in Selma. His moth- Assembly Bill (AB) Bradford (D-Gardena), release announcing Newsom er was and continues to be Rob Bonta will be next Attorney General. COURTESY PHOTO 1482, a landmark legis- the chair of the California has submitted the nomination a long-time leader in the lative victory for tenants Legislative Black Caucus. of California Assemblymem- Filipino social justice move- not far away from César University in England. He in California. The 2019 Author and co-author, ber Rob Andres Bonta (D- ment. Chávez’s home, Bonta was also a scholar-athlete legislation banned outra- Bradford and Bonta dis- Alameda), 48, as the state’s Bonta thanked the gov- watched closely as his par- and captain of the Yale Soc- geous rent increases and cussed the language in SB next Attorney General. ernor, saying “I am humbled ents worked for the United cer team. unjust evictions and is 2, which will revoke the “Rob represents what by the confidence you have Farm Workers of America His legal career includ- considered the most im- certification of peace offi- makes California great – our placed in me.” (UFWA) and organized Fil- ed work as a Deputy City pactful bill for tenants cers convicted of violating desire to take on righteous “I became a lawyer be- ipino and Mexican Ameri- Attorney for the City and ever to become law. a person’s civil rights. fights and reverse systematic cause I saw the law as the can farmworkers. This ex- County of San Francisco, AB 32, the historic, Newsom says he can’t injustices,” said Newsom. best way to make a positive perience had a huge impact where he represented the first-in-the-nation legis- wait to see Bonta get to “Growing up with parents difference for the most peo- on Bonta’s life choices and City, County, and its em- lation to end the use of work. steeped in social justice ple, and it would be an honor pursuits, inspiring his life’s ployees. He also worked for-profit, private prisons “At this moment when movements, Rob has become of a lifetime to serve as the commitment to aiding peo- as a private attorney, fight- and detention facilities in so many communities are a national leader in the fight attorney for the people of ple. ing to protect Californians California. under attack for who they to repair our justice system this great state,” he said. “As Bonta worked his way from exploitation and racial AB 266, the Medical are and who they love, Rob and defend the rights of ev- California’s Attorney Gen- through college cleaning profiling. Bonta was unde- Cannabis Regulation and has fought to strengthen ery Californian.” eral, I will work tirelessly laundry rooms and, with the feated in trial court, never Safety Act, a set of regula- hate crime laws and pro- Under California law, the every day to ensure that ev- help of financial aid, he was losing a jury verdict for his tions created to ensure pa- tect our communities from legislature has 90 days to ap- ery Californian who has been able to attend college and clients. tient and consumer safety the forces of hate. He will prove Bonta’s nomination. wronged can find justice and law school. He obtained his Bonta started his po- and protect children from be a phenomenal Attorney Born in the Philippines, that every person is treated Juris Doctorate from Yale litical career as a publicly- cannabis marketing, and General, said Newsom. Bonta was elected to the fairly under the law.” Law School after attending elected official at the local safeguard the environ- California State Assembly’s Growing up in a trailer Yale College and Oxford level, first as a director of ment from harmful culti-

sent us in Sacramento. proudly endorses Heather It is for these reasons Hutt for the 54th Assem- and so many more that bly District. the Los Angeles Sentinel {continued from Pg. A-1} ers and students in our schools and a need to en- of these factors will play a sure that our community critical role in bringing this has the access to vaccines much-needed voice to the is desperately needed. halls of Sacramento. One only had to visit As the first Black women the Urban League, and to serve as the State Director Mothers In Action’s vac- for former California U.S. cination site last weekend Senator Kamala Harris, and and you would have found as District Director for State Heather there volunteer- Senator and Assemblymem- ing to help seniors and ber Isadore Hall, Hutt under- others getting vaccinated. stands the job. She has the This commitment was not experience to fulfill and the a part of her campaign for quality of character to rep- the 54th but a demonstra- resent every person of every tion of her lifelong com- background throughout the mitment to serving the district. Heather Hutt COURTESY PHOTO people of her community. With the devastation that This commitment that has COVID-19 has had on the more critical than ever. Uni- local and small businesses been a part of her life’s 54th Assembly District, the versal healthcare for every- cannot be ignored. Improv- work and a dedication we issues that Heather Hutt has one, the need for support and ing the support systems that desperately need in the focused on her entire life are funding to help support our are provided to our teach- leaders we elect to repre- THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9

{continued from Pg. A-1} woman to serve as the Mary- land House speaker; she Washington Post, “Mary- confirmed that the settlement land is still grappling with is looking to be finalized by separate but equal in higher spring according to the pre- education,” PBS news con- viously mentioned source. firmed in 2013, a federal As Hogan signs the judge found that the State document on Wednesday, it maintained a “dual and seg- shows a full circle of change; regated education system,” as the Maryland Governor in which directly violates the the past has rejected more U.S. Constitution. half-a-billion-dollar settle- However, the Maryland ment that the coalition has State Assembly approved brought to claim before. the initiative last week, the On Wednesday, Hogan settlement will be dispersed has shown a level of growth, among recruitment of fac- stating the activation of the ulty and development, stu- bill will allow historically dent support services such as Black colleges and universi- financial aid and online pro- ties to take “an unprecedent- grams, and there is a possi- ed step forward.” With this bility could improve existing directive, Governor Hogan academic curriculums. has displayed awareness of (seated L-R) Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City), Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr., and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County) met at Bowie State University on Wednesday to sign a bill that will direct an additional $577 million in funding to Maryland’s historically black colleges and universities over the course of a decade and settle a long-running lawsuit over resource inequities. TWITTER PHOTO

makers. of approving new academ- dents. over 15 years. However, The bill will begin in ic programs. President of Baltimore News, on March 24, acknowledg- the 2023 fiscal year, theMorgan State said to The WBAL, stated the House ment of the injustices that State will provide $57.7 Washington Post, “This Bill is a 10-year commit- were happening were ad- million annually; appro- infusion of money will- enment of funding, designed dressed. priately distributed be- able us to put in place new for scholarships and sup- Through the persis- tween four universities.high-demand academic port Bowie and Morgan tence of united lawmakers, The funding is heavilydegree programs that are State, Coppin State uni- the Coalition of Equity and weighed by the enrollmentin alignment with the work versities, and the Univer- Excellence, students, and of students, Coppin stateof the future.” sity of Maryland Eastern benefactors, the HBCUs will receive $9 million, The previously men- Shore. of Maryland are going to Eastern Shore $9.7 - miltioned news source nod- U.S. Senator Ben Car- start seeing a new level of lion, Bowie State $16.8ded to the groundbreaking din released a statement equity that is promised to Additionally, these funds systematic inequalities that million and Morgan stateinvestment is due to the obtained by the WBAL for the next decade. are looking to facilitate has plagued Black secondary will receive $24 million.overall social response of news source, he stated, After 15 years of- litiga scholarships and academic academia for generations. Coppin State President the death of George Floyd “This landmark legislation tion, the HBCUs of - Mary programs for Morgan State This bill is a direct re- Anthony L. Jenkins said that ignited a new level to settle the long-standing land will see the needed University, Coppin State sponse to the perseverance within a statement ob- of social realization of - in lawsuit by boosting fund- nourishment and plant new University, Bowie State Uni- found in the coalition, lead- tained by the Washington equalities found within the ing for Maryland’s four seeds of wealth in the -col versity, and University of ers of the universities, and Post, “This is a historic Black community. HBCUs is long overdue. “ lective community; hon- Maryland Eastern Shore. students who invested their moment and unique oppor- According to PBS, the The U.S. Senator con- ing into the well-earned To fully activate the di- time to see this settlement tunity to correct decades ofrequest and claim for more tinued, “The additional respect that Maryland HB- rective, the state will have come to this moment. Mi- previous untraceable and funding has been ongoing funding will allow Mary- CUs, as they assisted with to finalize the settlementchael D. Jones is the lead at- traceable state-supported for more than 15 years, land’s HBCUs to provide the growth of the Black with the Coalition for Equity torney for the Coalition for inequities.” there has been recorded greater levels of financial middle class. and Excellence in Maryland Equity and Excellence, he The Coppin State Pres- federal lawsuits related assistance for students, Morgan State President Higher Education; the orga- mentioned that he was ready ident continued, “We will to the underfunding at thecreate new niche academic David Wilson told the Bal- nization that previously sued to sit with Maryland’s Gen- immediately begin work- State’s four historically programs exclusively at timore Sun after the cer- Maryland for inadequate eral Brian E. Frosh (D) and ing with all stakeholders to Black colleges and univer- their institutions, enhance emony, “Morgan and our funding in 2006. confirm the deal before the implement provisions that sities. existing programs at the other HBCUs have been The Maryland House deadline in June. will allow Coppin State to- There has been claims universities and place pulling the weight in this Speaker Adrienne A. Jones There were several -continue to provide qual- dating back to 2006, react- these programs online state to in terms of creat- ( D-Baltimore County) told rounds of court ordered- ity higherme education.” ing to the underfunding of expand the reach of ing the a Black middle class Washington Post, “We final- diation between the state and During the financial these institutions, in addi- schools.” and we have been doing it ly got to this day,” as she was coalition; to bring awareness adjustment, Maryland tion to designing attractive Only moments werewithout due respect,” He speaking to the crowd when to the discussion, the coali- will also look forward to programs in White schools need of signing more- continued.func “So, the money the legislation was being tion rallied a public cam- improving the online pro- that directly competed tionality into HBCUs, the is great. We need that, but signed at Bowie State. paign in 2019, and called for grams for all four universi- with HBCUs, draining fight for this step into -eq respect, as well.” Jones is the first Black assistance from other law- ties; reviewing the process them of prospective - stuuity has been going on for

seeing through a magni- rious about Wes’ skin col- Wanda Witherspoon has Sesame Workshop’s im - fied lens of race; “ABCs or.of The 5-year-old Muppet been chosen to oversee pact on diverse communi - Racial Literacy” is putting explains the recent conver- the commitment. With- ties around the world for words to that much neededsation he had about Mela- erspoon sat as Sesamemore than twenty years, I household conversation. nin with his dad. Elijah Street’s Workshop Vice am thrilled to now lead our Sesame Street is assistinggoes in to further detail forPresident of Public Affairsefforts to ensure that same with constructing an open both Elmo and Wes, aboutand Special Events; the impact extends within the dialogue among families to the “concept of melanin “ABCs of Racial Literacy”organization.” talk about different racial and how skin is importantis one of the first projectsThe New Chief of Di - backgrounds. part of who we are.” she will see come out versity, of Equity, and Inclu- Some of the topics Ses- Earlier this month, on Sesame Workshop in hersion Officer Role contin- ame Workshop has tackled March 15, Sesame Work- new position. ued, “As we redouble our in the past include gender shop announced the New Quoting Witherspoon efforts to authentically equality, traumatic experi- Chief Diversity, Equity, from the press release- representan and support chil- ences, and financial empow- and Inclusion Officer- po nouncing her position, erment. ABCs of Racial Lit- sition; Veteran employee “Having directly witnessed {See Sesame Street C-2} eracy is a project stemming from their Coming Together New Muppet characters, Wes and Elijah welcomed on initiative; built from a wide Sesame Street. AP IMAGES range of research and dis- cussions to create a curricu- By Betti Halsell Street umbrella, focusing lum appropriate for young Contributing Writer on the social responsibility children. Coming Together and philanthropic activities. is looking to also influence Sesame Workshop re- Their work is channeled future episodes of Sesame cently produced content through streaming shows, Street. that brings awareness social media, research and The ABCs of Racial Lit- around race and ethnic innovation, school partici- eracy initiative is “designed backgrounds. “ABCs of- Rapation, products, and live to provide families with the cial Literacy,” is looking to entertainment. tools they need to build ra- create an unbiased perspec- This branch of Sesame cial literacy, to have open tive on how to introduce the Street is a non-profit - orgaconversations with young subject of race into a fam- nization, with a mission tochildren.” It launched on ily household. With new “to help kids everywhere March 23; the resources Muppet characters like Wes grow smarter, stronger, and look to reflect the needs of and Elijah, new neighbors kinder.” Sesame street has diverse families. Two new are welcomed on Sesame invested in early education- Muppets have been intro- Street; introducing skin col- al development since 1969, duced on Sesame Street; or and the Melanin behind they believe “it’s the key to Wes, a 5-year-old boy and every shade that the world tackling the world’s biggest his father Elijah. sees. challenges and giving every In their premiere epi- Sesame Workshop is a child a chance for success.” sode, one of Sesame Street’s branch under the Sesame Presently, the world is core characters, Elmo, is cu- A-10 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,APRIL 1, 2021 L.A. City Council Selects Imagery from 10-Year-old Cartoonist BY BETTI HALSELL Council and will be judged Clark looks to uplift the Contributing Writer at the Mid City Artist Con- world with her work and she test Gala. When Clark is not closed with this statement, Damahria Clark has an illustrating everyday hero- “We’re all in this—we are all artistic gift; at ten years ism or global unity, she likes going through this. I know old, she has projected a to play tennis. She has taken that some people don’t have keen sense of awareness that radiates off her art- work. Clark has illustrated the nation’s act of heroism during the relentless battle against COVID-19. As a young cartoonist, she has shown tremendous visual articulation, illustrating what the viral pandemic looks like from her point of view. Clark paints the world in vivid color and illuminates first responders working as everyday heroes. Her latest works are looking to be displayed in the center of the Los Angeles city region.

Recent renditions of COURTESY PHOTO BY CLARK FAMILY Clark’s imagery depict nurs- Clark paints the world in vivid color and illuminates first es triumphantly battling the responders working as everyday heroes; her latest works coronavirus, honing into the is looking to be displayed in the center of the Los Angeles vitality of the medical field COURTESY PHOTO BY CLARK FAMILY city region. during a health crisis. Each Fitfth-grade student Damahria Clark, 10, has illustrated the nation’s act of heroism, dur- vibrant color she uses in her ing the relentless battle against COVID-19. work sends out a sonic wave of encouragement for the Clark’s illustrations Subsequently, inspira- demic and compared it to men and women who show a receive consistent nourish- tion flows from her mentor, challenges presented in “at- daily sacrifice on the ment, starting with her par- L.A. Sentinel’s political home virtual learning.” COVID-19 frontlines. ents, Maria and Darryl artist, David G. Brown. He Clark attends Carthay Center The youthful cartoon Clark. Her father stated, “I has tended to the creative Environment Studies Mag- artist captured her awareness am proud of my daughter carnations blooming in the nate in the city of Los Ange- of the nation’s well-being. because she is intelligent, Clark’s mind. Brown said, les. Admittedly, she said she As the world looks for safe she is thoughtful—she “Damahria Clark has been does miss some aspects of passage into a new reality, thinks of others …” He con- an incredible and inspira- physically going to school, Clark uses digital mediums tinued, “most of all, she is a tional mentee!” but she has grown to like vir- such as IBS Paint, Procreate, humble kid; It is an honor for Brown continued, “We tual learning. Flip Clip, and Illustrator to me to be her father.” both have a passion for The fifth-grade student forge her innovative pieces. Following Mr. Clarks sports, creating art, and broke down her schedule; Reflecting on the inspira- comments, her mother agree that one fuels the other. she logs into school every tion behind her drawings, shared her sentiment, “As I believe she has the talent, day and after an hour of Clark stated, “When I was in her mother, I am proud intelligence, and drive to be focused work, they get a school, it was for me and my because she listens to sug- successful at anything she 10-minute break. Clark friends goofing off. Now, it’s gestions and criticisms; she sets her mind to!” stated, “Whenever we have sort of—seeing things, seeing creates her own opportunity Clark reflected on her those 10-minute breaks, I things on the news, getting through her art and tennis personal adjustment; she usually just draw and then random ideas that I like, and and finds balance in her mentioned her thoughts of come back.” Afterwards, doing something with them.” school …” school before the viral pan- Clark would head to tennis COURTESY PHOTO BY CLARK FAMILY Clark continues to showcase a world in bold colors that practice for a few hours and has strong connection to any contribution made, is done finish her homework later in hope for a better world. WWW.IMWLAW.COM in the evening. Through personal alter- ation into the pandemic lifestyle, Clark has found a positive way to channel her energy. Although she does miss some aspect of physical learning, she has seen the benefits in virtual development; it has challenged her mind to be more focused, which Clark explained she has been extremely good in keeping the distractions to a minimum. Clark described her COURTESY PHOTO BY CLARK FAMILY schoolwork as “difficult” Reflecting on the inspiration behind her drawings, Clark stated, “When I was in school, it was for me and my because it’s online, but she #1 BLACK-OWNED FIRM IN CALIFONRIA friends goofing off, now it’s sort of—seeing things, seeing mentioned that one of her things on the news, getting random ideas that I like, and PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES strengths is ignoring the doing something with them.” distractions. She said, “You TO THE COMMUNITY know, we are at home and SINCE 1943 we have extra distractions that you normally wouldn’t get at school, so I think I [have] been handling that pretty well.” But in between her breaks, she likes to continue to paint the world as she sees it. The young illustrator described her style of art as being more animated, stating, “My art style, when it comes to anatomy, it's not COURTESY PHOTO BY CLARK FAMILY very realistic, but that’s just Recent renditions of Clark’s imagery depict nurses tri- how I like it.” Clark men- umphantly battling the coronavirus, honing into the vital- tioned her drawings have a ity of the medical field during a health crisis. touch of anime inspiration; she explained that Cartoon home the gold on many the same outlook on this Network’s Steven Universe occasions, winning first pandemic than others, but is an animated series that place in three high-caliber we will get through this—we inspires her. matches, in the West Coast are all in this together.” Peering into her future, South Bay Jr. Open, the The young cartoonist Clark stated, “If I did pick art South Bay Satellite Tourna- professed what she has been Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, as a career, I would try and ment, and .has practiced seeing on the news, through W. Keith Wyatt and Rickey Ivie get a job as someone who swinging her tennis racket her art. The battle against would do character design, for roughly seven years. COVID-19 has changed the because I really like design- In full transparency, reality of the world and high- PERSONAL INJURY ■ ENTERTAINMENT LAW ing characters.” Ultimately, Clark shared that the pan- lighted the value of the CORPORATE LAW CIVIL LITIGATION Clark sees her path aligning demic has made her nerv- essential workers on the ■ with playing tennis profes- ous; the fluctuating case frontline. Clark spoke with a EMPLOYMENT LAW ■ CRIMINAL LAW sionally while studying char- numbers and other heavily sense of clarity, that every- acter design in the back- weighed news about one is in this together, …AND MORE ground; her first college of COVID-19 has not escaped regardless of color or back- choice is California Institute her young ears. However, ground, unity is the answer. of the Arts. Clark stated that Clark has turned her worry She continues to showcase a she doesn’t remember a time into art of encouragement, world in bold colors that has P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 when she didn’t draw; it has looking at who is at the strong connection to the F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 been a long-time passion. forefront and risking their notion that any contribution Her latest piece has been lives every day to keep the made, is done so in hope for selected by LosAngeles City coronavirus at bay. a better world. THURSDAY,APRIL 1, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11 NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE LAUNCHES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS RACIAL DIGITAL INEQUITIES COVID-19 pandemic exposes gaps in access to reliable broadband in communities of color SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE able broadband for students learning remotely and The National Urban employees working from League announced a com- home. Gaps in broadband prehensive strategy for means that students fall leveraging the tools of the behind their peers and information economy to small businesses fall create a more equitable and behind their competitors— inclusive society. The especially in communities Lewis Latimer Plan for of color.” Digital Equity and Inclu- The Lewis Latimer sion addresses gaps in Plan for Digital Equity and access to broadband access Inclusion will work

areas: to broadband, the cost of opment of telephones and and inclusion. It also rec- • The Availability Gap: service remains a signifi- Thomas Edison on electric ommends establishing a Millions of American cant obstacle to adoption lighting. Unfortunately, federal Office of Digital homes and businesses are for many communities. while Latimer was a key Equity to coordinate train- unable to connect to a • The Access to Eco- contributor to Edison’s and ing and restructuring the home broadband internet nomic Opportunity and Bell’s seminal wealth-cre- FCC’s Lifeline Program, connection because service Participation Gap: The dig- ating inventions, he had no which subsidizes commu- is not available in their ital economy has created ownership stake in the vast nication services for low- communities. Lack of an the greatest opportunity for businesses they spawned. income households. available in-home broad- wealth accumulation in his- That legacy must end now. “Millions of Americans band connection prevents tory, but those opportuni- Under the Plan, the enjoy the access to informa- these communities from ties are not being equitably FCC would reexamine net- tion, entertainment and

FILE PHOTO being able to fully partici- distributed throughout work performance stan- commerce that broadband Lewis Latimer pate in the economy, obtain society. The Utilization dards, pinpoint areas with- provides,” said Blair Levin, education and health serv- Gap: The full range of uses out any broadband net- nonresident senior fellow, that prevent some segments towards deploying broad- ices, train, search, and of broadband is not being work, eliminate restrictions Metropolitan Policy Pro- of the population from ben- band networks everywhere apply for a job, and other- leveraged to its fullest that disqualify providers gram at the Brookings Insti- efiting from the digital in the country; connecting wise participate in society. extent in regards to how we who could deliver service tution. “But the unfortunate economy, which results in every household to broad- • The Adoption Gap: provide essential services, quickly and efficiently, and reality is that communities financial and educational band networks; effectively Even among those Ameri- especially in the areas of allocate subsidies neces- that lack access to broad- inequalities. utilizing the networks to cans for whom a broadband workforce development, sary to close the Availabili- band are the ones who could “Now, more than ever, improve delivery of essen- internet connection is healthcare, and education. ty Gap. benefit from it the most. we need broadband access tial services; and creating available, there are still The Plan was inspired The Plan calls on the Our leaders need to step up in every community across new opportunities for tens of millions who have by Lewis Howard Latimer, Department of Commerce and address the gaps that the nation,” said Marc H. underserved communities not subscribed to a broad- a 19th-century draftsman, and the FCC to collect are holding back large seg- Morial, president and CEO to participate in the growth band service in their soldier, scientist, and information that allows the ments of the population.” of the National Urban of the digital economy. homes. researcher whose parents government and the public The full Plan can be League. “The COVID-19 Specifically, the Plan • The Affordability were born into slavery. He to understand and evaluate found by visiting: pandemic revealed the vast provides recommendations Gap: For millions of Amer- worked with Alexander how the private sector is https://nul.org/program/le inequality in access to reli- on addressing multiple key icans who do not subscribe Graham Bell on the devel- improving diversity, equity, wis-latimer-plan.

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By Manny OtikO says, is 50 more % infec- Although the average California Black Media tious than the original citizen may be surprised at strain of the coronavirus how COVID-19 is chang- Health care specialists, and it could lead to up to a ing, Fan, said the virus’ including several medical 60 % to 70 % higher rate of adaption and mutation are doctors, are keeping their deaths, according to a pa- much like other diseases. eyes on coronavirus vari- per published in the journal He also presented some ants that some fear could Nature. statistics from the Center lead to new strains of CO- Shah said some of the for Disease Control about VID-19 that could possibly COVID-19 virus variants the coronavirus vaccines undermine global efforts to could reinfect people who and their development. vaccinate people and stem have contracted the disease He said the vaccines were the global crisis. before. The good news, he tested before they were re- According to the Cen- says, is that the B117 is sus- leased to the public. ters of Disease Control, the ceptible to existing vaccine “All three vaccines B117 variant (first detected therapies, although other are very effective against in the UK), the most threat- variants like 1351 (first- symptomaticde COVID-19,” ening because of its preva- tected in South Africa) and said Fan. He said there are lence, is the cause of 20 P1 (first detected in Brazil), differences in the content % of new infections in the could reduce the effective- of the vaccines and how United states – and 30 % of ness of the COVID shots in they are stored. Fan said the new infections in Florida. patients. Johnson & Johnson vac- Dr. Nirav Shah, senior Fortunately, to date, sci- cine, which requires one ternet,” he said. Sunnydale and Bayview was that it was not going to scholar at Stanford Univer- entists studying COVID-19 dose, is easier to transport He’s trying to solve Hunters Point neighbor- work for the African Amer- sity’s School of Medicine have not identified any and is perfect for pop-up this problem with a group hoods in San Francisco ican community,” said and chief medical officervariants that have been des- clinics and rural areas. called the Digital Com- where they screened about Rhoads. “But something of Sharecare, a health data ignated “Variants of High “It may be a better op- paneros, who meet with 400 people, taking a com- more intimate would.” Consequence.” Those in tion for people who want to services firm, says there senior citizens and helpmunity-based approach she Rhoads said when Af- are currently four different that category “cause more get fully vaccinated quick- them walk through online calls “service in the name rican Americans know and variants of COVID-19. He disease and more hospi- ly,” he said. registration and informa- of public health.” No one trust the health care work- said the virus is adapting Turner-Lloveras said talizations, and they have tion. The organization alsocame back positive for the ers, there is more participa- because “of evolution and been shown to defeat medi- that one of the issues over- has a WhatsApp group to coronavirus at a time when tion. Because of the organi- natural selection.” cal countermeasures, like looked during the coronavi- target people who access there was a 2 % positivity zation’s successful testing “The more virus par- vaccines, anti-viral drugs rus pandemic is the impact the Internet through their rate in all of San Francisco. effort, Alameda County ticles there are, the more and mono-clonal antibod- of the digital divide. Black cell phones. She said the people, who has now entrusted it to pro- chances that a single vi- ies,” says Shah. and Latino communities of- According to Rhoads, were tested by community vide vaccines in Oakland rus particle may be a little Shah was speaking at ten lag in vaccination rates some of these reports about members, were also eager and areas across Alameda different than the rest of recent news briefing onbecause they don’t have ac- Black hesitancy and under- to get the vaccines. How- County with African Amer- them,” said Shah. “One or COVID-19 Virus variants cess to high-speed Internet vaccination may not be ever, she attributes their ican populations. more virus particles is all organized by Ethnic Media to discover information and accurate. She talked about willingness and openness “It is based on a pop-up you need to have a slight Services. Other panelists on arrange for their vaccina- her experiences serving with their confidence inmodel. We mobilize with change. Maybe these spike the Zoom teleconference tion appointments. a predominantly African Umoja Health. local folks who go door- protein changes – just a were: Dr. Daniel Turner- “Internet access is American population in “The community devel- to-door, hand-to-hand, little – and it can attach to Lloveras, a member of the a civil rights issue, at San Francisco through oped rapid trust in us. I was face-to-face, peer-to-peer, cells better than all the oth- Latino Coalition Against this stage,” said Turner- Umoja Health, a coalition very surprised by this and asking questions about er particles.” COVID-19; Dr. Dali Fan, Lloveras. “All of the re- of community health orga- they called out to us when COVID. As we moved into Shah said the virus is a UC Davis Health Science sources that are provided to nizations that joined their one community member the vaccination phase, the adapting as it encounters clinical professor and Dr. people are online.” efforts to increase CO- tested positive,” she said. Alameda Public Health De- new hosts. But scientists Kim Rhoads, an African He also said more than VID-19 awareness, testing “We saw neighbors going partment recognized that as are in a race to get everyone American physician and 20 million seniors don’t and vaccinations in Black to door to door, knocking a major asset. They knew inoculated before the level Associate Professor, Epide- have broadband access. communities in the Bay telling people to come out we could reach people, of the disease in a commu- miology & Biostatistics, at “This is a group that needs Area. and get tested. they couldn’t.” nity gets too high. UC San Francisco’s School to be vaccinated, but they The organization held “What we recognized The B117 strain, he of Medicine. don’t have access to the In- a mass testing event in the from that mass-testing site

Businesses and worksites are being asked to follow all health guidelines to stop further transmission of COVID-19. as reminder how critical it cial justice and the labor is for employers to support movement, let us honor all their workers by following of the county’s workforce, all safety measures, provid- particularly our essential ing maximum protections, workers, by protecting and allowing for eligible them from COVID-19,” workers to get vaccinated.” stated Ferrer. “Every time Public health officials the virus is passed from one don’t want the public to get person to another, commu- lax with the county being nity transmission increases in the red tier as it possi- along with the possibility bly approaches orange tier of proliferation of variants. guidelines. COVID-19 and Poor health outcomes and variants are still present death from COVID-19 are and require businesses to disproportionally experi- adhere to workplace proto- enced by Black and Brown cols that require infection workers and residents.” control, occupancy limits, Non-compliance and distancing, masking, and dangerous conditions at appropriate PPE that - probusinesses and worksites tect employees and custom- can be reported to Public ers. Businesses must make Health by phone at 888- Businesses must complete and post safety protocols and maximize opportunities for customers or visitors to sure they’re no crowded 700-9995 or online at www. make use of services that minimize contact, such as contactless payment systems, curbside pick-up, and online spaces or places, to report publichealth.lacounty.gov. purchases. COURTESY PHOTO outbreaks of three or more These tips can be submitted cases, and allow employ- anonymously. ees to work from home as By Brian W. Carter of COVID-19 across all panic/Latino with 583,466; than virtual attendance. much as possible, and to For more information Contributing Writer areas of L.A. County and Native Hawaiian/Pacific The Los Angeles Depart- stay home if they’re feeling and statistics on COVID-19 a total of 23,084 deaths. Islander with 4,178; White ment of Public Health is sick. Businesses must also in Los Angeles County, As of Monday, March Cases across the South- with 121,456; those of oth- asking everyone to con- complete and post safety please visit http://publi- 29, the L.A. County Dept. land: Los Angeles County er race and ethnicity with tinue adhering to health protocols and maximize -op chealth.lacounty.gov/ of Public Health confirmed shows 1,155,414 cases, 104,214 and 243,912 under guidelines. portunities for customers or seven new deaths and 378 Long Beach with 52,037 investigation. “All requirements and visitors to make use of ser- For more detailed in- new cases of COVID-19. cases and Pasadena with As access to vaccines protocols in the Health vices that minimize contact, formation on COVID-19 There were 655 people 11,132. According to race become available to more Officer Order must be- folsuch as contactless payment vaccination plans in L.A. with COVID-19 hospital- and ethnicity, COVID-19 people, life inches closer lowed to interrupt potential systems, curbside pick-up, County and to sign up for ized with 19% of these statistics show: American to normal. Schools and transmission,” stated Bar- and online purchases. a vaccination newsletter, people in the ICU. Indian/Alaska Native with businesses are able to open bara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, “As we celebrate today visit: www.VaccinateLA- Public Health identified 1,959; Asian with 53,357; with limited capacity al- MEd, Director of Public the legacy of César Chavez County.com 1,218,583 positive cases Black with 42,872; His- lowing more options other Health. “Let today serve and his commitment to so- B-2 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 Celebration of Life FRED ANTHONY CALLOWAY June 10, 1937 - March 2, 2021 phases of his life and best plishments in successful co-owned and operated the Black community. Fred man in his wedding. His business experiences. He the Regency West and the has been recognized by city active, caring, responsive, had an active mind, always Calloway/ Coleman Com- officials, civic and social and supportive role was ex- probing and getting a job plex in Leimert Park and organization for his contri- tended to his son’s family, done. His philosophy was purchased full ownership butions of service and sup- friends, and acquaintanc- “ You must be creative in 2007. The Regency West port. He was charter and es. He was a consummate and strive for change by has served as a staple in the life member, past president “giver: and touched many constantly upgrading your black community since the of the 100 Black Men of lives with reaching out to thinking because if you mid 70s. Fred initially pur- Los Angeles, Incorporated others through his generos- only keep up with trends to chased the venue to host and an active member on ity and wisdom. generate something anew, prominent black social or- the Board of Directors; Fred was born into the then your work is going toganizations in Los Angeles board member of TEAM Catholic faith and held a be very dull.” that were often turned away HEAL FOUNDATION; strong bond to the Christian Fred was a businessman from white establishments. chair of Greater Leimert beliefs by which he lived. and entrepreneur in real es- Through this success, Fred Park Village, Incorporated, He was an regular attend- tate and other ventures in was approached by Mi- life member of Kappa Al- ing member of St Berna- Southern California, Geor- chael Williams, founder of pha Psi fraternity, mem- dette Church with an active gia, and Arizona areas. He the Comedy Act Theater, ber of the Urban League, participating role in sup- founded BC2 Environmen- to create a space for young NAACP, Afro-American porting member of building tal Corporation with his black comedians to per- Art Museum, and Contem- son, Dr. Anthony M. Cal- form. With Robin Harris as porary Gents. Fred Anthony Calloway ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF CALLOWAY FAMILY upkeep, fundraising and events in meeting the needs loway and David Belasco, the host, the Regency West He was a husband, fa- Fred Anthony Callo- Jeanie leaving California of the community. Esquire. The corporation then became a launching ther, grandfather, father way, born June 10, 1937 for one year to complete He felt that his life had in-law, brother, uncle, in New Orleans, Louisi- her second year of gradu- truly been fulfilled when benefactor, philanthropist, ana, was an only child of ate studies and returning in their son married Vanessa entrepreneur, and a friend the late Bernadine DeLille June, 1959. Three months Bell and from their union to manyHe will always and Freddie Calloway. His later, Fred married his best produced two granddaugh- be remembered as loving, early years were spent with friend and love of his life. ters, Ashley and Alexandra, kind, charismatic, gener- his mother and stepfather, Through their union, they whom he and Jeanie dearly ous, fun, compassionate, George Falley. He was the became the proud, happy, loved. He was a doting loyal, and valiant. eldest of five siblings. and devoted parents of an grandfather and with his His loving memory will During his summer va- only child, Anthony Mi- wife, took great pride in- en always be cherished. He cation in August 1957, he chael Calloway, M.D. As gaging in their growing up is survived by his spouse, came to Los Angeles to join a couple, Fred and Jeanie experiences. Fred and Jean- Eugenia; son, Anthony; his grandmother for a brief were lovingly compatible, ie genuinely enjoyed being daughter-in-law Vanessa visit with their family and supportive, devoted and together, sharing their so- Bell Calloway; grand- decided this is the place he fully committed to each cial and professional inter- daughters, Ashley and Al- would call “home.” When other. . He could never estsdo and love for frequent exandra; sisters; Jane F. he returned to New Or- enough in expressing his and extensive vacations in Johnson and Glynn Craw- leans, twelve years later, helove and the joy he felt fortraveling to all parts of the ford; brothers: Terry Lee, was visiting with his wifehis precious family whom world, covering every con- (Sharon) and Paul Doug- and seven year old son. he held in high esteem. tinent Fred Anthony Calloway las; sister-in-laws: Glenda Employment immedi- While employed, Fred As he prepared to Washington (Eugene) and ately came when Fred was continued his college edu- continue his professional was established in 1993 pad for many comedians Jacqueline Paynes; and hired as an inventory clerk cation and earned his Bach- education and change ca- and specialized in environ- such as Joe Tory, Guy Tory, brother-in-law, Warren at Barker Brothers, an up- elor of Arts Degree at Cali- reers, his job at Barker mental and geological drill- Buddy Lewis, Lewis Dix, Paynes and a host of rela- scale furniture and acces- fornia State University, Los Bros moved to a differenting with commitments to Kym Whitley and many tives: uncle, aunt, nieces, sories store. He worked inAngeles, however his ex- level. He realized his - po providing unparalleled cli- more. Now in the pres- nephews, cousins and the storeroom and when his emplary fatherhood was al- tentials for the area of ser- ent service while operating ent, the Regency West still many caring friends. department manager had ways heralded by his wife. vices Barker Bros Home with standards of integrity, serves as a historical land- Fred wrote that follow- him display merchandise, He and Jeanie engaged in Furnishings provided and professionalism and safety. mark in Leimert Park, host- ing his demise, he wanted his artistic creative ability all aspects of their son’s offered and became their He served as president and ing many events, and is ran friends and family to know was recognized and greatly life. She described his rela- first African American CEO to with responsibil- by his son, Tony Calloway he had a blessed and mar- admired. He came to the tionship as a bond he held serve as a buyer. His- deity for the overall - manageand granddaughters, Ash- velously happy life and attention of Department immediately upon learn- partment was in Lamps, ment and operation of the ley and Ally Calloway. wish to be remembered managers from Bullocks,ing of being an expect- Mirrors, Accessories and company , with particular He has received many with joy and happiness. At Robinson and other upscale ant father. Their unborn Art and later to the supervi- emphasis on marketing, appreciation and recogni- his request, a party would businesses who sought his child was always referred sion of all of these Depart- business development, per- tion awards for his leader- take place at the Regency services in making window to as “Tony, Toni” without ments in nineteen stores sonnel, and financial -mat ship, talents, and resources West for all to count their and store displays. concern for the unknown that Barker Bros had at theters. He was also founding which he used to help orga- blessings, give the glory to Fred met Eugenia gender. He referred to his time. He later successfully president and board mem- nize the Black Community God and eat, drink, dance, Johnson (Jeanie) when she son’s birth as the most pre- began a role of Manufac- ber of The Southern Cali- around a strong cultural and and have a good time. joined his family whom she cious gift he could receive turers’ Representative and fornia Drillers Association. productive base to facilitate Due to the Pandemic knew in New Orleans to and was always totally in- represented, employed, While developing BC2 growth and development during his untimely death, greet him when he arrived volved in helping to care trained, and shared his ex- Environmental Corpora- of individuals in utilizing there will not be an in- in Los Angeles. On that for him. He was a loving, pertise with others to in- tion, Regency West, and available opportunities. person celebration. A Mass day, they became acquaint- caring, and nurturing father crease sales of several ac- Calloway/Coleman Ltd., He has held audience with of the Resurrection will be ed at the family’s welcome with that unique unending cessories ’manufacturers Fred owned and oper- leaders at national, state, live streamed and remains party and their friendship bond of having his son as on the east and west coasts. ated several manufactur- and local levels of govern- entombed in Holy Cross grew. Their relationship his priority. A great family Fred was known for his ing and sales companies. ment to discuss strategies mausoleum. was warm and lasting with man, he was engaged in all business acumen accom- Beginning in 1976, he for developing resources in

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Melba Fitzpatrick Binion Franklin and her school was the last of nine chil- alumni association. dren born to Valentine She met Tarlton M. Bin- Arthur and Lishia (Cog- ion, Jr. while attending born) Fitzpatrick on No- Alabama State and they vember 3, 1932 in Jeffer- later married. From this son County, Alabama. A union she born seven 27-year veteran kinder- children, Reva Ann (de- garten teacher for Comp- ceased), Tarltonette, ton Unified School -Dis Melba (Michael), Fran- trict, graduate of Council cessa (Donald), Tarl- Elementary School, ton Steven (deceased), Parker High Valencia School, (Gregory) and Alabama State - Gabrielle. Univer Through the sity (BA Education) and years, her family grew to the University of San include six granddaugh- Francisco (MA Educa- ters, six grandsons, three tion Administration). great-grandsons and two She loved God (“Blessedgreat-granddaughters. and highly favored”),In addition, she leaves Christ Lutheran Church a host of relatives, in- in Compton, Family, laws, and friends to Las Vegas, road trips in keep her loving memo- her RV, Kobe Bry- ry alive in their hearts, Melba Fitzpatrick Binion COURTESY PHOTO ant, all things Aretha minds and spoken s.word THURSDAY,APRIL 1, 2021 LASENTINEL.NET B-3 The NAACP Los-Angeles Branch Armed Services and Veterans Committee salute the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during Women’s History Month Observance BY DR.FELICIA ANNALI European theater, African women the first time ever, BANKS American organizations the women were treated to Special to the Sentinel pressed the War Depart- maid service and meals ment to extend the opportu- prepared by the cooks of "No mail, low morale" nity to serve overseas to the hotel. While living con- was the motto of the most African American WACs. ditions improved signifi- recognized and only all- In November 1944, the cantly, their work became Black, all-female battalion War Department assented. more difficult as more and of the Women’s Army Corp Despite slow recruitment more WACs transferred (WAC) during World War of volunteers, a battalion of home. In November 1945, II. 817 (later 824) enlisted per- only 558 women out of the The Women’s Army sonnel and 31 officers, all original 850 remained with Corps (WAC) of the U.S. African-American women the battalion. On 27 Febru- Army was created by a law drawn from the WAC, the ary 1946, the 6888th board- signed by President Army Service Forces, and ed the Claymont Victory Franklin D. Roosevelt on 1 the Army Air Forces, was for its return to the United July 1943. The WAC was created and eventually des- States. The battalion was converted from the ignated as the 6888th Cen- disbanded on 9 March Women’s Army Auxiliary tral Postal Directory Battal- 1946 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. Captain Abbie N. Campbell and Major Charity Adams performing inspection of unit. The dedication of the 6888th Central Postal months, was completed in arrival to theater as they cold when they arrived, the Directory Battalion Monu- only three. were tasked with develop- women worked in coats ment was held on Novem- The 6888th Central ing a system that would and long thermal under- ber 30, 2018, at the Buffa- Postal Directory Battalion, destroy the bottleneck of wear in the unheated build- lo Soldier Monument Park Corps which had been cre- ion, nicknamed “Six Triple nicknamed the "Six Triple mail that had piled up in ings; nevertheless, the new at Fort Leavenworth, ated in 1942 but did not Eight.” Eight", was composed of warehouses for at least two mail system was success- Kansas. have an official military For the women of the 855 Black women, both years. ful. As African American status. New WAC recruits 6888th Central Postal enlisted and officers, and To add to the dismay of After five months in Women continue to serve underwent four-to-six Directory Battalion, World was Commanded by Major seeing the mountainous Rouen, the Battalion trans- in theater of operations, weeks of basic training War II was a war of libera- Charity Adams. pile of mail was the added ferred to Paris. The women history has proven that which included a physical tion and pride as they Notably, in 1942 Major scourge of rats as large as were housed in two munif- earned promotions in the training program, often fol- served their country in the Adams became the first cats breaking into Christ- icent hotels: The Hotel̂ Officer’s ranks can be con- lowed by four-to-twelve most egregious conditions, African American woman mas Care packages that Etats-Uniś for officers and tributed to the first African weeks of specialist training accomplished their mission to receive an Army Com- were mailed to soldiers on the Bohy Lafayette for American Women promot- (known today as Advanced assigned, and showed what mission ending the war as a the front line and eating the enlisted women. For the ed to Captain and Major Individual Training or African American women Lieutenant Colonel and as contents. first time in their military within the 6888th Central AIT). First Lady Eleanor could do when given the the highest-ranking Black As part of the system service and for some Postal Directory Battalion. Roosevelt and civil rights chance. woman in the Army. that the 6888th organized leader Dr. Mary McLeod It has often been stated As mail became stag- to handle the backlog of Bethune successfully advo- that African American nated to nearly seven mil- mail. The women worked cated for the admittance of women will take on mis- lion soldiers in the Euro- in three different shifts, African American women sions and labor in the mis- pean Theater of Opera- seven days a week, pro- as enlisted personnel and sion until success has been tions, the women devel- cessing and delivering mail officers in the WAC, accomplished by every oped existential methods in which was contributed to although as in the rest of means possible. They order to solve the problems boosting the soldier’s the Army, segregation con- worked eight-hour rotating of the undelivered mail. morale while fighting in tinued to exist. After sever- shifts, seven days a week. The challenges that Europe. Each shift handled al units of White women The job, which was sup- faced the women of the an estimated 65,000 pieces were sent to serve in the posed to take them six 688th were many upon of mail. Due to the frigid 6888th Postal Unit C-1 LA SENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 •DR. MAULANA KARENGA•

As we remember and ate the beloved community breath to the nose, i.e., life- says, the greatest among us concludes saying, “there is reflect on Dr. Martin Lutherin America.” Elsewhere, he giving and life-sustaining, are those who serve. Thus, nothing more majestic than King, Jr.’s life, legacy and stated that “Our goal is to not only to the recipient, he asserts “everybody can the determined courage of the deep meaning of his create a beloved commu- but also to the giver. be great because everybody individuals willing to suf- martyrdom, i.e., his awe- nity and that will require Dr. King always links can serve.” He states that fer and sacrifice for their some sacrifice and -assas a qualitative change in our peace and justice in his vi- in a eulogy for him that freedom and dignity.” sination, his dedication to souls as well as a quantita- sion of the beloved com- sums up his life, he wants Finally, then, Dr. King creating a beloved commu- tive change in our lives.” munity. He wants peace, to be that servant, an other- tells us that struggle is an nity comes into full focus. He later would define this but not at the expense of directed servant of the peo- indispensable motive force For indeed, the ultimate qualitative change as a justice. His commitment to ple, especially for the “least of history, especially our aim of his life and struggle revolution of values and civil disobedience and dis- among us,” the vulnerable, history as a people. Our for the liberation of his the quantitative change as ruption of business as usual poor, needy and oppressed. resistance is first a refusal people was not only to free a radical reconstruction of is based on his rejection of He said we should say of to cooperate with evil and them, but also to build a society. what he calls “a negative him that he “tried to give injustice. Dr. King tells us societal and world-encom- King’s vision of the be- DR. MAULANA KARENGA peace” and his embrace of his life serving others, to that “it is as much a moral passing beloved communi- loved community by defi- “a positive peace.” He criti- love somebody, be on the obligation to refuse to co- ty of human solidarity. It is nition begins with his com- together as brothers (and cizes the White moderate right side of the war ques- operate with evil as it is to a complex and compelling plex yet accessible concept sisters) or we will perish as as one “who is more de- tions, to feed the hungry, cooperate with good.” And vision of rightful interre- of love which I translate fools.” Again, this means voted to order than to jus- to clothe those who were likewise, it is a moral ob- latedness and shared hu- here as mutual respect, the practice of mutual re- tice, who prefers a negative naked, to visit those who ligation to struggle against man good. But at the heart mutual valuing as bearers spect that engages every peace which is the absence were in prison, and to love injustice, oppression and of it are several principles of dignity and divinity or human being as valuable of tension to a positive and serve humanity.” unfreedom, for he says, and practices which serve as King says, children of and valued. peace which is the pres- Sacrifice is likewise “freedom is never volun- as its primary measure, es- God with equal dignity. He Dr. King also places ence of justice.” He also central and foundational tarily given by the oppres- sential meaning and defini- uses the Greek word agape justice at the center of his linked power and justice to King’s vision of the sor, it must be demanded by tive modes of realization. to define this concept of sources and indispensable in his advocacy for the dis- beloved community. It is the oppressed.” And as we Among these are mutual love which is different and sites of the beloved com- empowered. Thus, he says, part of how he conceives say in Kawaida, righteous respect, justice, service, beyond romantic or friend- munity. He wants it to be “power at its best is love himself as a willing sac- and relentless struggle is sacrifice and struggle. ship love. It is, he states, ever present in our relations implementing the demands rifice for the liberationthe of most decisive demand. Dr. King comes into“understanding, a creative, and exchange. He tells us of justice and justice at its his people and the good There is in Dr. King’s vi- context of what he calls a redemptive goodwill to- we have both the right and best is power correcting ev- of humanity. He has mea- sion of the beloved com- broken community of sav- ward all human beings.” responsibility to oppose erything that stands against sured the heavy cost that munity and the righteous age oppression, systemic King clearly makes a dis- unjust laws and unjust sys- love.” And by extension, history and struggle reveal and relentless struggle to racism, the absence of free- tinction between love and tems. For to remain silent it is correcting everything and is not deterred. He achieve it what he calls “a dom, justice and equality, liking, saying no one can be and inactive in the face of in the way of creating and states that “Human prog- deep faith in the future.” It imposed poverty, war on asked to like his oppressor. injustice and unfreedom sustaining the beloved ress is neither automatic is, he says, reflected in the the vulnerable at home and But he argues we must rec- is to collaborate in one’s community. nor inevitable. Every step freedom song, “We Shall abroad, and White suprem- ognize them as children of own oppression. Indeed, he Service is also at the towards the goal of justice Overcome” which carries acist hatred and hostility God, even in their evilness. argued “a man dies when heart and center of King’s requires sacrifice, suffering within it the deep belief imposed as public policy But he continues, we must he refuses to stand up for vision of the beloved and struggle. And this too, in victory and a courage and socially sanctioned resist and restrain them in justice” or for what is right community. He tells and “Freedom has always been and commitment to see it practice. And thus, there their oppression of us. and true. This recalls the teaches us that “Life’s most an expressive thing. His- through regardless. was a need to struggle for I translate this as a call ancient sacred teachings of persistent and urgent ques- tory is fit testimony to the In his last message to Black liberation, not only to for mutual respect of each our ancestors in the Husia tion is what are you doing fact that freedom is rarely us, he promises us that free African Americans, but other as possessors of dig- that says, “Doing justice for others?” In his classic gained without sacrifice KARENGA C-5 also to expand the realm of nity and divinity as is stated is breath to the nose.” It is Drum Major Sermon, he and self-denial.” Indeed, he { See } freedom, justice and equal- in Kawaida ethical thought. ity, and create a shared hu- The stress here on mutual man good for everyone. respect as a key principle •DR. JOHN E. WARREN• As the King Center and practice of the beloved states, the concept of “the community is reaffirmed in beloved community is a King’s assertions on the in- global vision of human terrelatedness of human life solidarity,” a condition of and human destiny, saying Once again, the idea of Senators and possibly two Constitution was drafted as life and living “in which “We are caught in an ines- Statehood for the District Representatives in the U.S. required under all people can share in the capable network of mutual- of Columbia has not only Congress. The Republicans the Enactment Clause wealth of the earth.” And in ity tied in a single garment come before the U.S. Con- opposed statehood because of the U.S. Constitution the newsletter of the newly of destiny.” And he admon- gress, but has also passed those two senators would certainly meets the re- established SCLC, King ishes us in the prophetic the House of Representa- most likely be Democrats. quirements of Statehood. said the “ultimate aim of tradition of his faith that tives. Most of us know that That would change the bal- It should also be noted that SCLC is to foster and cre- “we must all learn to live the 700,000 plus residents ance of power in the Senate, our own late Publisher, Ger- of D.C. have lived under as we saw with the State of ri Warren of the San Diego the Los AngeLes sentineL taxation without represen- Georgia electing two Dem- Voice & Viewpoint, was a tation, the very thing that ocratic senators this year. resident and elected Del- was at the heart of the Bos- In every state, “we the egate from Ward VI of the ton Tea Party of 1773. That people” should be taking District of Columbia to that event objected to the British a very close look at all our convention. She was also taxing the colonists on tea Republican elected offi- the one who offered the mo- DR. JOHN E. WARREN DANNY J. BAKEWELL, SR. when they had no represen- cials. 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disrupting a federal meeting Cannon when she was held. into law, among other rein favor of Cannon, “… and its members. There has Cannon responded to strictions, handing out You’re going to tell me been no clarification of what event via twitter on Fri- food and water to voters that you arrested a sitting was conversed between the day, showing gratitude to- standing in line by a third state representative for state trooper and Cannon. wards her supporters and party is now a criminalized nothing…” The previous noted she stated, ““I am not the act. Washington post un- The SB 202 is coming source stated that there are first Georgian to be arrested earthed more of the Can- in a timely manner, as it several videos capturing the for fighting voter suppres- non’s tweets on Friday, seems to be the aftermath arrest; Cannon is heard re- sion. I’d love to say I’m Cannon stated via twitter, from last election; the for- peatedly stating that she is a the last, but we know that ““Who -- and what -- are mer president challenged state lawmaker. In the video, isn’t true.” Attorney Griggs they protecting when they the authenticity of the 2020 she is seeing being pulled confirmed that the charges Democratic State Repre- work this hard to suppress voting results in the states Georgia State Representative away and she continues to against Cannon will be sentative Park Cannon our vote?” that he lost, including in Park Cannon COURTESY PHOTO identify herself as a Geor- challenged. (middle) is removed from Lawyer Gerald Griggs Georgia. Kemp as aligned gia State Lawmaker and re- According to he Wash- the Georgia State Capitol is looking to challenge the himself with Trump’s al-

By Betti Halsell quests the reason she is being ington Post, Facebook Live building. COURTESY PHOTO felony offenses against legations of voting, them Contributing Writer arrested. Cannon, Washington Post “common sense,” accord- NPR uses a quote from vens, an activist who cap- said he noted on twitter ing to the reports by NBC. Democratic State Repre- the video, Cannon is re- tured an incident Thursday the previously mentioned The law is looking to sentative Park Cannon was corded stating, “There is no night, “She wasn’t banging note in the Georgia State “tighten up” voting by put- arrested on Thursday for reason for me to be arrested, on the door, a capitol officer Constitution that legisla- ting restrictions on in-mail knocking on Georgia Gov- I am a legislator.” The news came over and said, ‘Don’t tors are not to be arrested voting along with other ernor Brian Kemp’s door, as and images of her arrest has knock on my door,’ and during sessions of General micro nuances that will af- he voted in new limitations went viral on all social me- she’s like, ‘Well, are they in Assembly. fect the turn out. on mail-in voting. The leg- dia platforms. NPR reflected there signing the bill?’ and According to the law The law allows electors islation will heavily impact on the Georgia’s constitution he’s like, ‘Don’t knock on enforcement that detained to challenge the eligibil- Black voting in the state; as which states, “lawmakers the door.’ And it was at that Cannon, it waw shortly ity of unlimited voters and it seems to lean towards ex- shall be free from arrest dur- Georgia State Representa- point that I started filming.” after 6:30 p.m. when Can- they are to hold hearing on panding access to in-person ing sessions of the General tive Park Cannon (middle) The charges were con- non is seen “beating on the such inquires. In the next early voting, Cannon said Assembly” except for trea- said she was arrested for firmed by Georgia Depart- door” of the governor’s 10 days, it will block the she was arrested for “fight- son, felony or breach of the “fighting voter suppres- ment of Public Safety, and office. The video captures using of mobile voting and ing voter suppression,” ac- peace.” sion.” COURTESY PHOTO according the Washington Cannon using normal force prevents local government cording to NPR news. Cannon was booked at a post Senator Raphael G to Knock on the door. from accepting specified The bill has been heavily Fulton County local Jail and captured Cannon knocking Warnock elaborated on the The Washing Post cap- grants from private prac- disputed because it would held for $6,000 bond accord- on the door of Kemp’s of- contempt of Cannon’s ar- tured this statement from tices, according to the marginalize voting within ing to NBC; by 11 p.m. she fice, as he was hold a news rest during a highly con- the police, “This door is Washington Post. the Black community, where had been released accord- conference about the SB troversial bill that affected marked off with stanchions More of Cannons’ their strength is reflected ing to the information by 202 bill. The legislation is Black voting. The previ- and a ‘Governor’s Staff words were captured on in November and January attorney Gerald A. Briggs, setting a set of restrictions ously noted source captured Only’ sign, Rep. Cannon Twitter, Washington post elections, the State was led who spoke to supporters and on how ballots can be cast- a statement from Warnock, went inside the stanchions quoted her tweet, “On by Black voters. Lawmak- media agents outside the jail ed and counted in Georgia. “What we have witnessed and began knocking on the Twitter, Cannon had called ers have been at odds about where Cannon was located. The Georgia governor today is a desperate attempt door as Kemp was holding the bill ‘Jim Crow in a the initiative for a number of According to the previously looks to sign it into law to lock out and squeeze the a news conference inside.” suit and tie, it selectively months. mentioned news source, and would reduce the use people out of their own de- “She did not touch removes all of the levers According to NPR news, Griggs confirmed that Can- of drop boxes and enact mocracy,” Warnock said. anybody! She did not say trump was unable to pull Cannon is being charged non did receive bruising the use of new ID require- “We are going to take this any slanderous words,” to overturn the will of the with obstructing law en- from the arrest. Another ments for mail-in voting. fight to give the people According to Washington people of Georgia.’” forcement by use of “threats lawmaker, Senator Raphael Washington Post captured a their voices back.” Post, Georgia state Rep. or violence” in addition to Warnock of Georgia visited statement from Tamara Ste- The bill is now signed Erica Thomas (D) stated

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By aldon tHomas stiles said crime if they are mar- whether they are strangers, sault survivors and it must course against their perpe- rence, frequency and penal- California Black Media ried to the victim. friends, or even spouses go,” said Michele Dauber, trator in any situation and I ties of police officer crime “As a prosecutor, I am -- should not have any im- Frederick I. Richman Pro- think even more difficult if convictions. Watching your tax dol- concerned any time a law portance in the eyes of the fessor of Law and Professor the person who perpetrated Senate Bill (SB) 615, lars, elected officials and is fundamentally flawed law,” says Assemblymem- at Stanford University. the crime is a law enforce- authored by Senator Me- legislation that affects you. in both statute and appli- ber Evan Low (D-Camp- “It’s time that California ment official,” Assem- lissa Melendez (R-Lake There are few betrayals cation,” said Santa Clara bell), co-author of AB 812. law recognizes that all rape blymember Buffy Wicks Elsinore), would require as heinous and damaging as County District Attorney “Rape is rape. It is one of is equally serious regardless (D-Oakland), author of AB individuals who commit being violated by the people Jeff Rosen. the most vicious crimes of the relationship between 1455, told the Daily Demo- certain sexual acts with a we trust with our wellbeing. “My office has tried imaginable and it should be the victim and the perpetra- crat. “There’s a power dy- minor more than three years While no amount of legisla- enough rape cases to un- prosecuted to the fullest ex- tor. Rape is rape, period.” namic involved. The goal younger to register as a sex tion could ever fully restore derstand that rape is rape. tent of the law.” The Senate Public Safe- is to level the imbalance offender. what survivors of sexual The Spousal Rape Law The Assembly Commit- ty Committee has sched- of power and give victims As it stands currently, assault and rape have lost, will fix a historic defect in tee on Public Safety is cur- uled a hearing for April 20 more time.” registration is not required there are two four new California’s rape and sexual rently reviewing AB 812. on SB 530. The Assembly Judiciary unless the offender is over California bills legislators assault laws. All victims of According to the Nation- Another piece of legis- Committee is currently re- 10 years older than the mi- are proposing to help them rape deserve to be treated al Coalition Against Do- lation, Assembly Bill (AB) viewing AB 1455. nor. receive the justice they de- with fairness and dignity by mestic Violence (NCADV), 1455, also focuses on rape. The California Criminal The Senate Committee serve. the criminal justice system. 10% to 14% of married It is designed to give vic- Cop Project, a study two UC on Public Safety has set The first two are As- I firmly support the passage women will be raped during tims of sexual assault at the Berkeley School of Jour- an April 27 hearing for SB sembly Bill (AB) 812 and of AB 812,” Rosen said. their marriage. hands of law enforcement nalism students conducted 615. Senate Bill (SB) 530. Both Supporters of AB 812 Of that percentage, 18% more time to pursue a civil with the help of dozens of Survivors of sexual aim to punish spousal rape say matching the qualifiers of women victims claim case against their attackers. reporters from six Califor- assault and rape face an as severely as non-spousal in the language for spou- that their children bore wit- According to an inves- nia Media organizations, unspeakable burden that rape. sal and non-spousal rape ness to this crime. tigation by Mercury News, found that over 600 police weighs heavily on their As it stands now, spou- will make their definitions SB 530 is identical in its over 80 law enforcement officers were convicted of spirits for years. And while sal rape in California does identical – and, thusly, their intention to do away with officers currently serving a crime in the last decade, the law cannot provide ab- not have as many qualifiers consequences. the spousal rape distinction. have been convicted of at 50 of which were related to solution, there is hope that as non-spousal rape, which “The relationship be- “California’s spousal least one crime. sex offenses. Results of the it might someday provide means that it is more diffi- tween a person who is rape law is a slap in the face “It’s scary for any sex- research project, released in justice. cult to convict someone of raped and their attacker — to all women and sexual as- assault survivor to seek re- 2020, focused on the occur- NEWS A-7 THURSDAY,C-3 LASENTINEL.NET JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LOS ANGELES THURSDAY, SENTINEL APRIL 1, 2021

now we are seeing a rise the power of forgiveness, ferences. I want to thank against Asian Americans. I believe we must hate the my cousin William Palmer All crimes are hideous and hate but love the hater. An for making me go a little offensive to God, but hate eye for an eye leaves us deeper in thinking about crimes are so insidious be- both blind. When it comes and investigating the root cause they have a larger ef- to hate and hate crimes, of why some people think WINDOW fect than most other kinds we can no longer be si- and feel the way they do of crime. Hate crime vic- lent and take a seat, we based on the color of one’s tims include not only the must be vocal and take a skin or ethnicity. We all crime’s immediate target stand. We can combat hate have the same red color but also others like them. by acts of goodness and blood running through our Hate crimes affect fami- kindness. Too many hate veins. If hate is a learned lies, communities, and at crimes are not reported, if behavior, then we can also times, even the entire na- you are a victim report the teach love. Let us all do Why Do People Hate? tion. I do not believe we incident. Light is the best our part to help turn the are born with a hate gene. disinfectant, whenever tide. Acting United States Asian descent. This crime, crime. I know we have al- Hate is a learned behavior you witness hate you must Attorney Rafael M. Gon- and other acts of hate and ways had hate in the world and when there is toler- expose it and denounce Healing Without Hate: zalez recently said, “No bias against individuals but it seems that it is more ance, it grows. it. When it comes to hate, It’s a choice. It’s a life- one should live in fear of or groups cannot be toler- directed at a victim’s per- Dr. Martin Luther America does not need a style. Pass it on! violence because of who ated and have no place in ceived or actual race, color, King, Jr. preached, “Re- new start, America needs they are, what they look our communities. The rash religion, national origin, turning hate for hate mul- a new heart. The first stepVisit www.WendyGlad- like, or what part of the of attacks targeting the sexual orientation, gender, tiplies hate, adding deeper in changing hearts is to ney.com and www.forgiv- world they or their fami- Asian community has been gender identity, or disabil- darkness to a night already change behavior. New ingforliving.org to learn lies came from.” His state- a revelation to some but ity. According to statistics devoid of stars”. Darkness behavior can be difficultmore. Wendy is a life ment is a reflection of the a reminder to others that the three main motivating cannot drive out darkness; when we are trying to un- strategist, coach, consul- rise in hate crimes and this hateful behavior has factors behind hate crimes only light can do that. derstand people who are tant, author, and speaker. bias incidents occurring in been occurring in African are race, religion and sex- Hate cannot drive out hate; different from what we are You can hear her every our country today. The re- American communities for ual orientation. Most hate only love can do that.” A familiar. Differences can Wednesday on Instagram cent massacre in the three generations. crimes are targeted against basic tenet of Christian- be strengths and should be Live at 12 noon PST. spas in the Atlanta area For an act to be con- Jewish, African American, ity says we should hate celebrated, not feared. left eight dead, six of the sidered a hate crime there Muslim and people from the sin not the sinner. As We as humans have far victims were women of must be both hate and a LGBT communities, but someone who believes in more similarities than dif-

alert to handle sudden, treacherous de- served in golden vessels. We then might ‘ velopments. The Psalmist writes: (Psalm ask, “What was happening in the kingdom 84:10), “I would rather be a doorkeeper while all this was going on?” According to than dwell in wicked places.” The “eu- that history, there would be dancing, mu- nuchs” mentioned in Esther 1:10-15 are sic and other sensuous entrapments. They described as guarding the king’s bedroom could do according to each man’s pleasure harem. They were castrated and therefore, and according to the law. The queen also removed all possibility of unfaithfulness decided to hold a feast for the women (Es- (Is. ther 1:9). And as the custom was, on the 56:3). seventh day, when the heart of the king King was merry with wine, he commanded Aha- those eunuchs who served in the presence WWW.ASKDRJEANETTEPARKER.COM suerus of King Ahasuerus to bring Queen Vashti was wearing her royal crown so he could show ‘The Golden Scepter’ richer off her beauty to the people and the offi - than cials. It’s like Queen Vashti said, “Enough “Then Esther went near and touched the top of the scepter” (Esther 5:2) rich as is enough!” I’m not going. I refuse to do it his feast this time.” He called those who were clos- Ahasuerus was a Persian King (mon- is highly respected and a trustworthy posi- descrip- est to, seven princes (Carshena, Shethar arch) whose empire stretched from “India tion. You may get a better understanding tion Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marshena and to Ethiopia” (Esther 1:1;8:9. He reigned and glimpse of who were the chamberlains, shows Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and from 486-465 B.C.). His leadership was and treasurer were based on how they are (Esther Media,) who had access to the king’s pres- troubled especially during a period of time defined. Other titles used for them: porters 1:1-8). To even think of anything as ex- ence and ranked highest in the kingdom. when some of his chamberlains, Bigthan and gatekeepers (essential security guards travagant as this during these times is un- To Be Continued Thanks for reading! and Teresh (doorkeepers) plotted against who stood at the entrance of public build- thinkable: for example, his feast showed Jeanette Grattan Parker is Founder-Super- him to kill him (Esther 2:21). His chamber- ings, the temple and the homes of public his generosity toward his officials, but intendent of Today’s Fresh Start Charter lains were also eunuchs. The eunuchs are officials (John 18:17) and the wealthy also permission for his officers to indulge School 4514 Crenshaw BL-323-293-9826 described as highly trusted and influential (Mark 13:34) Jesus highly regarded door- in wine and other “goodies.” This feast www.todaysfreshstart.org -articles are officials. You might recall that the Ethio- keepers by mentioning them holding the lasted seven days. The riches of his glori- copyright © all rights reserved “Inquiring pian eunuch served under Queen Candace position of doorkeeper at the entrance to ous kingdom were on display lasting 180 Minds Want To Know” www.askdrjea- and it appears he was in charge of her roy- the sheepfold, a humble position, but re- days in all. The feast was held in the court netteparker.com email-askdrjeanette.suc- al treasury (Acts 8:7) Seeing that was the quiring trust (John 10:3). These chamber- of the garden of the king’s palace. The fin- [email protected] case, he was her treasurer. We know from lains; doorkeepers, eunuchs, gatekeepers est linen curtains, silver rods, marble pil- our everyday experience to be a treasurer required them to be trusted, watchful and lars, couches of gold and silver and drinks

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hearing. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section Notice of Hearing: FOR CHANGE OF NAME Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name CITY OF LOS Date: 4/30/2021, Time: 8:30 Case No. 20STCP00593 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires A.M., Dept.: K Superior Court of California, CNS-3456553# must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from ANGELES The address of the court is County of Los Angeles LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of the date on which it was filed Santa Monica Courthouse Petition of: Bruce Leroy The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new in the office of the County 1725 Main Street Room 102, Chambers for Change of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided Santa Monica, CA 90401 Name NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE OF ESCHEAT TO A copy of this Order to Show TO ALL INTERESTED File No. 2021066922 Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires THE Cause shall be published at PERSONS: The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change CITY OF LOS ANGELES least once each week for four Petitioner Bruce Leroy (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, successive weeks prior to Chambers filed a petition LITTLE STEWART’S or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section that for the past three years, the date set for hearing on with this court for a decree DAYCARE, 3443 W 41ST 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change there remained unclaimed the petition in the following changing names as follows: STREET, LOS ANGELES, Professions Code). The filing of this statement in the residence address of with the Police Department of newspaper of general Bruce Leroy Chambers to CA 90008 County of LOS Filing with Changes does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new the City of Los Angeles monies circulation, printed in this Bruce Leroy Grant ANGELES 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name held in the account known as county: Los Angeles Sentinel The Court orders that all Registered owner(s): CNS-3454877# Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed the “UNCLAIMED MONIES Date: 2/25/2021 persons interested in this MONIQUE C STEWART, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective SEIZED INCIDENTAL TO Lawrence Cho matter appear before this 3443 W 41ST ST, LOS another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious ARREST TRUST FUND” Judge of the Superior Court court at the hearing indicated ANGELES, CA 90008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Business Name Statement which were seized between 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8/21 below to show cause, if any, This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the April 25, 2006 and January CNS-3450566# why the petition for change of an Individual File No. 2021052602 Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. 1, 2018. The amount of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL name should not be granted. The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is Original Filing The filing of this statement the unclaimed monies is: Any person objecting to the business on 12/1999. (are) doing business as: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/21 does not of itself authorize $412,863.01 Claims for return name changes described I declare that all information CUT THE BUDS, 1342 CNS-3454266# the use in this state of a of these monies held must ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE above must file a written in this statement is true and W. 41ST PLACE, LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name be filed with the City of Los FOR CHANGE OF NAME objection that includes the correct. (A registrant who ANGELES, CA 90037 County in violation of the rights of Angeles Office of the City Case No. 21SMCP00081 reasons for the objection at declares as true any material of LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, Clerk, Room 395 City Hall, Superior Court of California, least two court days before matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section 200, North Spring Street, Los County of Los Angeles the matter is scheduled to 17913 of the Business and GREGORY R. MATTA JR., File No. 2021058018 14411 et seq., Business and Angeles, CA 90012 BEFORE Petition of: Delores Yvonne be heard and must appear Professions code that the 1342 W. 41ST PLACE, LOS The following person(s) is Professions Code). MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021. Fractious for Change of Name at the hearing to show cause registrant knows to be false ANGELES, CA 90037 (are) doing business as: Filing with Changes THE AFORESAID MONIES TO ALL INTERESTED why the petition should not be is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by SPLENDID SPROUTS 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/21 WILL BECOME PROPERTY PERSONS: granted. If no written objection punishable by a fine not to an Individual CHILD CARE, 3439 W. 41ST CNS-3452342# OF THE CITY OF LOS Petitioner Delores Yvonne is timely filed, the court may exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing STREET, LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ANGELES ON MAY 24, 2021 Fractious filed a petition grant the petition without a ($1,000)). business on 03/2021. CA 90008 County of LOS DATED: FEBRUARY 24, with this court for a decree hearing. S/ MONIQUE C STEWART, I declare that all information ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2021 DIANA MANGIOGLU, changing names as follows: Notice of Hearing: Owner in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT CITY TREASURER OFFICE Delores Yvonne Fractious to Date: April 12, 2021, Time: This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who AJA MORRIS ANDREWS, File No. 2021043802 OF FINANCE CITY OF LOS Lola Bunny 9:00 a.m., Dept.: 26, Room: with the County Clerk of declares as true any material 3439 W. 41ST STREET, LOS The following person(s) is ANGELES (Must be published The Court orders that all 316 Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90008 (are) doing business as: twice per government code: persons interested in this The address of the court is 03/17/2021. 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted by 1. MORE THAN A SPARROW Thursday, MARCH 25, 2021 matter appear before this Los Angeles Superior Court NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the an Individual PRODUCTIONS, 2. MTAS and Thursday, APRIL 1, 2021) court at the hearing indicated 111 North Hill Street, Los Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false The registrant(s) started doing PRODUCTIONS, 3. MORE 3/25, 4/1/21 below to show cause, if any, Angeles, CA 90012 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor business on 08/2015. THAN A SPARROW CNS-3444784# why the petition for change of Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information RADIO, 4. MTAS RADIO, 5. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A copy of this Order to Show name should not be granted. Cause shall be published at at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and MORE THAN A SPARROW Any person objecting to the least once each week for four the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who PUBLISHING, 6. MTAS name changes described successive weeks prior to in the office of the County S/ GREGORY R. MATTA JR., declares as true any material PUBLISHING, 7. MORE above must file a written the date set for hearing on Clerk, except, as provided OWNER matter pursuant to Section THAN A SPARROW CIVIL objection that includes the the petition in the following in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and MANAGEMENT, 8. MTAS reasons for the objection at newspaper of general 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Professions code that the MANAGEMENT, 3500- least two court days before circulation, printed in this 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on registrant knows to be false 103 W MANCHESTER BL, the matter is scheduled to county: L.A. Sentinel in the facts set forth in the 03/02/2021. is guilty of a misdemeanor Inglewood, CA 90305 County ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE be heard and must appear Date: February 25, 2021 statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to of LOS ANGELES FOR CHANGE OF NAME at the hearing to show cause Elaine Lu 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): Case No. 21PSCP00106 why the petition should not be Judge of the Superior Court in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). ANGELA DENISE Superior Court of California, granted. If no written objection 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/21 a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires S/ AJA MORRIS ANDREWS, BIRDSONG, 3500-103 County of Los Angeles is timely filed, the court may CNS-3449753# Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from Owner W MANCHESTER BL, Petition of: Emmanuel De grant the petition without a LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed This statement was filed INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 Jesus Reyes Neri for Change hearing. before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County with the County Clerk of This business is conducted by of Name Notice of Hearing: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided Los Angeles County on an Individual TO ALL INTERESTED Date: May 7, 2021, Time: 8:30 Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section 03/09/2021. The registrant(s) started doing PERSONS: am, Dept.: K FICTITIOUS must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with business on N/A. Petitioner Emmanuel De The address of the court Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section I declare that all information Jesus Reyes Neri filed a is 1725 Main Street, Santa BUSINESS The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name in this statement is true and petition with this court for a Monica, CA 90401 does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires correct. (A registrant who decree changing names as A copy of this Order to Show NAMES the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from declares as true any material follows: Cause shall be published at Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of the date on which it was filed matter pursuant to Section Emmanuel De Jesus Reyes least once each week for four in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new in the office of the County 17913 of the Business and Neri to Emmanuel Reyes Neri successive weeks prior to another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided Professions code that the The Court orders that all the date set for hearing on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section registrant knows to be false persons interested in this the petition in the following NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires is guilty of a misdemeanor matter appear before this newspaper of general File No. 2021057926 Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change punishable by a fine not to court at the hearing indicated circulation, printed in this The following person(s) is Original Filing Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the exceed one thousand dollars below to show cause, if any, county: L.A. Sentinel (are) doing business as: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section ($1,000)). Date: 03/01/2021 CURTIS & COMPANY CNS-3456545# Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change S/ ANGELA DENISE why the petition for change of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL name should not be granted. Hon. Lawrence Cho APPAREL, 305 EAST 9TH The filing of this statement in the residence address of BIRDSONG, Owner Judge of the Superior Court STREET 328, Los Angeles, does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new This statement was filed Any person objecting to the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS name changes described 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/21 CA 90015 County of LOS the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of CNS-3449820# ANGELES NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed Los Angeles County on above must file a written LOS ANGELES SENTINEL File No. 2021052989 objection that includes the Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective 02/18/2021. ANGELICA CURTIS, 3626 W The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with reasons for the objection at ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (are) doing business as: least two court days before ADAMS 1, LOS ANGELES, or common law (See Section Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section FOR CHANGE OF NAME CA 90018 CAROLYN CARES IN HOME 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name the matter is scheduled to Case No. 21PSCP00094 CAREGIVING SERVICES, be heard and must appear This business is conducted by Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires Superior Court of California, an Individual 815 N. LABREA AVE., Original Filing The filing of this statement at the end of five years from at the hearing to show cause County of Los Angeles INGLEWOOD, CA 90302 why the petition should not be The registrant(s) started doing 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/21 does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed Petition of: Gabrielle Anne business on 04/2014. County of LOS ANGELES CNS-3454361# the use in this state of a in the office of the County granted. If no written objection Veluz Almonte Quach for Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL is timely filed, the court may I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided Change of Name in this statement is true and CAROLYN MCGOWAN, in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section grant the petition without a TO ALL INTERESTED 2128 MOZART ST., LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hearing. correct. (A registrant who another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires PERSONS: declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 90031 NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section 40 days after any change Notice of Hearing: Petitioner Gabrielle Anne This business is conducted by File No. 2021056273 Date: 05/28/2021, Time: 8:30 matter pursuant to Section 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the Veluz Almonte Quach filed a 17913 of the Business and an Individual The following person(s) is Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section AM, Dept.: O, Room: 543 petition with this court for a The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: The address of the court Professions code that the Original Filing 17913 other than a change decree changing names as registrant knows to be false business on 02/2021. BLACK PREP, 3894 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/21 in the residence address of is 400 Civic Center Plaza, follows: I declare that all information CRENSHAW BLVD. UNIT CNS-3452353# Pomona, CA 91766 is guilty of a misdemeanor a registered owner. A new Gabrielle Anne Veluz Almonte punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and 56543, Los Angeles, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name A copy of this Order to Show Quach to Gabrielle Almonte correct. (A registrant who 90056 County of LOS Cause shall be published at exceed one thousand dollars Statement must be filed Quach ($1,000)). declares as true any material ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective least once each week for four The Court orders that all matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT successive weeks prior to S/ ANGELICA CURTIS, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious persons interested in this Owner 17913 of the Business and KIMBERLEY BAKER File No. 2021053386 Business Name Statement the date set for hearing on matter appear before this Professions code that the GUILLEMET, 3894 The following person(s) is the petition in the following This statement was filed must be accompanied by the court at the hearing indicated with the County Clerk of registrant knows to be false CRENSHAW BLVD. UNIT (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. newspaper of general below to show cause, if any, is guilty of a misdemeanor 56543, LOS ANGELES, CA 1. THE CONEY GROUP, circulation, printed in this Los Angeles County on The filing of this statement why the petition for change of 03/09/2021. punishable by a fine not to 90056 2. TCG LENDING, 3415 S does not of itself authorize county: Los Angeles Sentinel name should not be granted. exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by SEPULVEDA BLVD STE Date: 03/08/2021 NOTICE-In accordance with the use in this state of a Any person objecting to the Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). an Individual 1100, LOS ANGELES, Fictitious Business Name Peter A. Hernandez name changes described S/ CAROLYN MCGOWAN, The registrant(s) started doing CA 90034 County of LOS Judge of the Superior Court 17920, a Fictitious Name in violation of the rights of above must file a written Statement generally expires Owner business on N/A. ANGELES another under Federal, State, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8/21 objection that includes the This statement was filed I declare that all information Registered owner(s): CNS-3452208# at the end of five years from or common law (See Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL reasons for the objection at the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and JONATHAN WAYNE CONEY 14411 et seq., Business and least two court days before in the office of the County Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who II, 3415 S SEPULVEDA BLVD Professions Code). ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the matter is scheduled to Clerk, except, as provided 03/02/2021. declares as true any material STE 1100, LOS ANGELES, Original Filing FOR CHANGE OF NAME be heard and must appear in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section CA 90034 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/21 Case No. 21STCP00195 at the hearing to show cause 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted by CNS-3449996# Superior Court of California, why the petition should not be 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the an Individual LOS ANGELES SENTINEL County of Los Angeles granted. If no written objection in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false The registrant(s) started doing Petition of: Darroll Williams for is timely filed, the court may statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor business on N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Change of Name grant the petition without a 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT TO ALL INTERESTED hearing. in the residence address of in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and File No. 2021047103 PERSONS: Notice of Hearing: a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is Petitioner Darroll Williams Date: 04/29/2021, Time: 8:30 Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ KIMBERLEY BAKER declares as true any material (are) doing business as: filed a petition with this court am, Dept.: J, Room: 413 Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires GUILLEMET, Owner matter pursuant to Section ROSE GOLD PASTRIES, 437 for a decree changing names The address of the court before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and W 119TH ST, Los Angeles, as follows: is 400 Civic Center Plaza, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Professions code that the CA 90061 County of LOS Darroll Wardeice Williams to Pomona, CA 91766 Pomona Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on registrant knows to be false ANGELES Darryl Wardeice Carroll Courthouse South - East must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change 03/08/2021. is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): The Court orders that all District Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to ROSE GOLD PASTRIES persons interested in this A copy of this Order to Show The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars LLC, 437 W 119TH ST, LOS matter appear before this Cause shall be published at does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). ANGELES, CA 90061; State court at the hearing indicated least once each week for four the use in this state of a Statement must be filed Statement generally expires S/ JONATHAN WAYNE of Incorporation: CA below to show cause, if any, successive weeks prior to Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from CONEY II, Owner This business is conducted by why the petition for change of the date set for hearing on in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed This statement was filed a limited liability company name should not be granted. the petition in the following another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement in the office of the County with the County Clerk of The registrant(s) started doing Any person objecting to the newspaper of general or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided Los Angeles County on business on N/A. name changes described circulation, printed in this 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section 03/02/2021. I declare that all information above must file a written county: Los Angeles Sentinel Professions Code). The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and objection that includes the Date: 03/02/2021 Original Filing does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who reasons for the objection at Gloria White-Brown/Judge 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material least two court days before Judge of the Superior Court CNS-3456559# Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section the matter is scheduled to 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/21 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and CNS-3449799# another under Federal, State, in the residence address of the date on which it was filed Professions code that the be heard and must appear LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the hearing to show cause FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new in the office of the County registrant knows to be false why the petition should not be NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor File No. 2021067465 Professions Code). Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to granted. If no written objection ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE is timely filed, the court may The following person(s) is Original Filing before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars FOR CHANGE OF NAME (are) doing business as: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22/21 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change ($1,000)). grant the petition without a Case No. 21CMCP00021 CNS-3454887# hearing. A+PRO EXTERIOR Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the ROSE GOLD PASTRIES LLC Superior Court of California, CLEANING SERVICES, 1650 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section S/ SHEILA MITCHELL, CEO Notice of Hearing: County of Los Angeles Date: April 12, 2021, Time: W 24TH ST, LOS ANGELES, Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change This statement was filed Petition of: Matthew Damonte CA 90007 County of LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement in the residence address of with the County Clerk of 9:00 A.M., Dept.: 26, Room: Greene Guidry by and NAME STATEMENT 316 ANGELES does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new Los Angeles County on through Monique Mackey for Registered owner(s): File No. 2021063402 the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name 02/23/2021. The address of the court is Change of Name The following person(s) is Los Angeles Superior Court ARNOLD GARCIA, 1650 W Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with TO ALL INTERESTED 24TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section 111 North Hill Street, Los PERSONS: 1. WILSON MILL Angeles, CA 90012 90007 another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name Petitioner Matthew Damonte This business is conducted by RIVERBANK, 2. RISING SUN or common law (See Section Business Name Statement Statement generally expires A copy of this Order to Show Greene Guidry by and INSURANCE SERVICES, Cause shall be published at an Individual 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from through Monique Mackey filed The registrant(s) started doing 240 W. 7TH STREET 29, Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed least once each week for four a petition with this court for a LONG BEACH, CA 90813 successive weeks prior to business on 03/2021. Original Filing The filing of this statement in the office of the County decree changing names as I declare that all information County of LOS ANGELES 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/21 does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided the date set for hearing on follows: Mailing Address: 701 PINE CNS-3454274# the petition in the following in this statement is true and the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section Matthew Damonte Greene correct. (A registrant who AVENUE 142, LONG BEACH, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires newspaper of general Guidry to Matthew Gilbert CA 90813 circulation, printed in this declares as true any material in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change Greene Mackey matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the county: Los Angeles Sentinel The Court orders that all DARRELL BROWN, 240 NAME STATEMENT Date: January 25, 2021 17913 of the Business and or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section persons interested in this Professions code that the W. 7TH STREET 29, LONG File No. 2021060236 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change Elaine Lu matter appear before this BEACH, CA 90813; State of The following person(s) is Judge of the Superior Court registrant knows to be false Professions Code). in the residence address of court at the hearing indicated is guilty of a misdemeanor Incorporation: CA (are) doing business as: Original Filing a registered owner. A new 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8/21 below to show cause, if any, This business is conducted by HOOLIGAN RAGS, 6210 CNS-3452198# punishable by a fine not to 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/21 Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL why the petition for change of exceed one thousand dollars an Individual RESEDA BLVD #301, CNS-3452348# Statement must be filed name should not be granted. ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing RESEDA, CA 91335 County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective Any person objecting to the S/ ARNOLD GARCIA, Owner business on N/A. of LOS ANGELES January 1, 2014, the Fictitious ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE name changes described This statement was filed I declare that all information Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement FOR CHANGE OF NAME above must file a written with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and JASMINE LOCKRIDGE, NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the Case No. 21SMCP00076 objection that includes the Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who 6210 RESEDA BLVD #301, File No. 2021054997 Affidavit of Identity form. Superior Court of California, reasons for the objection at 03/18/2021. declares as true any material RESEDA, CA 91335 The following person(s) is The filing of this statement County of Los Angeles least two court days before NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize Petition of: Brandon Pina for the matter is scheduled to Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and an Individual CHAUZE, 8217 BEVERLY the use in this state of a Change of Name be heard and must appear 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing BLVD. SUITE 24, Los Fictitious Business Name TO ALL INTERESTED at the hearing to show cause Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false business on 01/2021. Angeles, CA 90048 County of in violation of the rights of PERSONS: why the petition should not be at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information LOS ANGELES another under Federal, State, Petitioner Brandon Pina filed granted. If no written objection the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section a petition with this court for is timely filed, the court may in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who JULES L CHAUZE, 1130 S 14411 et seq., Business and a decree changing names as grant the petition without a Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). declares as true any material PALOS VERDES ST, SAN Professions Code). follows: hearing. in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ DARRELL K. BROWN, matter pursuant to Section PEDRO, CA 90731; State of Original Filing Brandon Pina to Brandon Notice of Hearing: 17920, where it expires President 17913 of the Business and Incorporation: CA 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/21 Beverly Date: 04/29/2021, Time: 8:30 40 days after any change This statement was filed Professions code that the This business is conducted by CNS-3449830# The Court orders that all am, Dept.: A, Room: 904 in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of registrant knows to be false an Individual LOS ANGELES SENTINEL persons interested in this The address of the court is statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing matter appear before this 200 West Compton Blvd., 17913 other than a change 03/15/2021. punishable by a fine not to business on 02/2006. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS court at the hearing indicated Compton, CA 90220-3194 in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT below to show cause, if any, South Central District a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). in this statement is true and File No. 2021044139 why the petition for change of A copy of this Order to Show Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ JASMINE LOCKRIDGE, correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is name should not be granted. Cause shall be published at Statement must be filed Statement generally expires Owner declares as true any material (are) doing business as: Any person objecting to the least once each week for four before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section TFR PRODUCTIONS, 4012- name changes described successive weeks prior to January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and 1/2 W. 7TH STREET, LOS above must file a written the date set for hearing on Business Name Statement in the office of the County Los Angeles County on Professions code that the ANGELES, CA 90005 County objection that includes the the petition in the following must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided 03/11/2021. registrant knows to be false of LOS ANGELES reasons for the objection at newspaper of general Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): least two court days before circulation, printed in this The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to WILDCAT ENTERTAINMENT the matter is scheduled to county: L.A. Sentinel does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars LLC, 4012-1/2 W. 7TH be heard and must appear Date: 2/26/2021 the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires ($1,000)). STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA at the hearing to show cause Kristin S. Escalante Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from S/ JULES L CHAUZE, Owner 90005; State of Incorporation: why the petition should not be Judge of the Superior Court 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed This statement was filed CA 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/21 in violation of the rights of granted. If no written objection another under Federal, State, in the residence address of in the office of the County with the County Clerk of This business is conducted by CNS-3449783# a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided Los Angeles County on a limited liability company is timely filed, the court may LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section grant the petition without a 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section 03/04/2021. The registrant(s) started doing Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with business on 01/2021. A-6THURSDAY, LOS APRIL ANGELES 1, 2021 SENTINEL NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY 9, C-5 2014

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I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name ONEIL DACOSTA, 4215 DON further information email NOTICE OF PETITION should appear at the hearing in this statement is true and Statement must be filed TOMASO DRIVE 1, LOS Aryani Guzman at guzmana@ A Pre-Bid conference will TO ADMINISTER and state your objections or correct. (A registrant who before the expiration. Effective ANGELES, CA 90008 metro.net. file written objections with the 4/1/21 be held. This project is a ESTATE OF: declares as true any material January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This business is conducted by court before the hearing. Your matter pursuant to Section Business Name Statement an Individual CNS-3455545# Small Business Enterprise ONGREE PRUITT 17913 of the Business and must be accompanied by the The registrant(s) started doing LOS ANGELES SENTINEL (SBE) Set-Aside contract. To CASE NO. appearance may be in person Professions code that the Affidavit of Identity form. business on 02/2021. participate in this IFB, bidders 21STPB01997 or by your attorney. registrant knows to be false The filing of this statement I declare that all information Design/Build Opportunity must be SBE certified with To all heirs, beneficiaries, IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR is guilty of a misdemeanor does not of itself authorize in this statement is true and with LACCD LACMTA prior to proposal or a contingent creditor of For future bidding due date. For information on creditors, contingent creditors, punishable by a fine not to the use in this state of a correct. (A registrant who and persons who may the decedent, you must file exceed one thousand dollars Fictitious Business Name declares as true any material opportunities please the Set-Aside program, visit: register with the District’s https://business.metro.net/ otherwise be interested in the your claim with the court and ($1,000)). in violation of the rights of matter pursuant to Section mail a copy to the personal WILDCAT ENTERTAINMENT another under Federal, State, 17913 of the Business and Online Vendor Portal which VendorPortal/faces/home1/ WILL or estate, or both of LLC or common law (See Section Professions code that the can be accessed by visiting certifications ONGREE PRUITT. representative appointed by S/ GREGORY ZANFARDINO, 14411 et seq., Business and registrant knows to be false the website www.build- All Bids must be submitted on A PETITION FOR PROBATE the court within the later of President Professions Code). is guilty of a misdemeanor laccd.org then clicking the forms furnished by LACMTA, has been filed by WILLIE C. either (1) four months from This statement was filed Original Filing punishable by a fine not to PlanetBids link. and must be filed at the the date of first issuance of NOTICE IS HEREBY reception desk, 9th floor, V/ PRUITT in the Superior Court with the County Clerk of 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/21 exceed one thousand dollars of California, County of LOS letters to a general personal Los Angeles County on CNS-3449763# ($1,000)). GIVEN that the Los Angeles CM Department, on or before LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Community College District 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on May ANGELES. representative, as defined in 02/19/2021. S/ ONEIL DACOSTA, Owner section 58(b) of the California NOTICE-In accordance with This statement was filed (“District”) invites Design Build 6, 2021, at which time bids will THE PETITION FOR Subdivision (a) of Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS with the County Clerk of Entities to submit Statements be opened and publicly read. PROBATE requests that Probate Code, or (2) 60 days 17920, a Fictitious Name NAME STATEMENT Los Angeles County on of Qualification (SOQ) for the Bids received later than the WILLIE C. PRUITT be from the date of mailing or Statement generally expires File No. 2021046541 03/01/2021. following procurement: above date and time will be appointed as personal personal delivery to you of a at the end of five years from The following person(s) is NOTICE-In accordance with Request for Qualifications rejected and returned to the notice under section 9052 of (are) doing business as: (RFQ) from Design bidder unopened. Each bid representative to administer the date on which it was filed Subdivision (a) of Section the estate of the decedent. the California Probate Code. in the office of the County 1. GRATEFUL HANDS 17920, a Fictitious Name Build Entities for East must be sealed and marked STYLES & HAIR Los Angeles College - Bid No. C74712C1211. THE PETITION requests Other California statutes and Clerk, except, as provided Statement generally expires legal authority may affect in Subdivision (b) of Section COLLECTION, 2. GRATEFUL at the end of five years from Equipment Expansion for authority to administer the 17920, where it expires HANDS BEAUTY SUPPLY the date on which it was filed Central Plant Project, with estate under the Independent your rights as a creditor. You 40 days after any change STORE, 6545 S. VICTORIA in the office of the County a estimated Construction For a copy of the Proposal/ Administration of Estates Act. may want to consult with an in the facts set forth in the AVE APT. 6, LOS ANGELES, Clerk, except, as provided Budget of $22,000,000. Bid specification visit our (This authority will allow the attorney knowledgeable in statement pursuant to Section CA 90043 County of LOS in Subdivision (b) of Section Tentative Scope: Solicitation Page on our California law. ANGELES Provide mechanical system Vendor Portal at https:// personal representative to 17913 other than a change 17920, where it expires take many actions without YOU MAY EXAMINE the file in the residence address of Registered owner(s): 40 days after any change upgrades to enable a high- business.metro.net or for KISHA VALENCIA, 6545 S performance utility service further information email obtaining court approval. kept by the court. If you are a registered owner. A new in the facts set forth in the a person interested in the Fictitious Business Name VICTORIA AVE APT. 6, LOS statement pursuant to Section for the campus in order to Josefina Mellen at mellenj@ Before taking certain very Statement must be filed ANGELES, CA 90043 17913 other than a change accommodate additional metro.net. important actions, however, estate, you may file with the This business is conducted by cooling and heating capacity 4/1/21 the personal representative court a Request for Special before the expiration. Effective in the residence address of CNS-3454527# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious an Individual a registered owner. A new to serve the current needs will be required to give notice Notice (form DE-154) of the The registrant(s) started doing of the campus, as well as LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Name to interested persons unless filing of an inventory and must be accompanied by the business on 01/2021. Statement must be filed additional needs that will be I declare that all information introduced by future planned Design/Build Opportunity they have waived notice or appraisal of estate assets Affidavit of Identity form. before the expiration. Effective with LACCD consented to the proposed or of any petition or account The filing of this statement in this statement is true and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious facilities expansion. correct. (A registrant who How the Procurement For future bidding action.) The independent as provided in Probate Code does not of itself authorize Business Name Statement opportunities please the use in this state of a declares as true any material must be accompanied by the Process for this Project will administration authority will be section 1250. A Request matter pursuant to Section take place: register with the District’s Fictitious Business Name Affidavit of Identity form. Online Vendor Portal which granted unless an interested for Special Notice form is in violation of the rights of 17913 of the Business and The filing of this statement This procurement process person files an objection to available from the court clerk. Professions code that the will take place in two steps: can be accessed by visiting another under Federal, State, does not of itself authorize the website www.build- the petition and shows good In Pro Per Petitioner or common law (See Section registrant knows to be false the use in this state of a Step 1 is the instant Request is guilty of a misdemeanor for Qualifications process laccd.org then clicking the cause why the court should LATUNZA B. REED 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name PlanetBids link. not grant the authority. 4729 TACANA STREET, APT Professions Code). punishable by a fine not to in violation of the rights of (“RFQ”); to be followed by exceed one thousand dollars Step 2, a Request for Proposal NOTICE IS HEREBY A HEARING on the petition 23 Original Filing another under Federal, State, GIVEN that the Los Angeles 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/21 ($1,000)). process to pre-qualified firms will be held in this court as LOS ANGELES CA 90008 or common law (See Section Community College District 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/21 CNS-3449809# S/ KISHA VALENCIA, Owner 14411 et seq., Business and (“RFP”). Upon receipt and follows: 04/15/21 at 8:30AM LOS ANGELES SENTINEL This statement was filed evaluation of the Statements (“District”) invites Design Build CNS-3452191# Professions Code). Entities to submit Statements in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL with the County Clerk of Original Filing of Qualifications (“SOQ’s”) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Los Angeles County on submitted in response to of Qualification (SOQ) for the HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/21 following procurement: 90012 NAME STATEMENT 02/23/2021. CNS-3449725# this RFQ, the SOQ’s will NOTICE OF PETITION File No. 2021051403 NOTICE-In accordance with LOS ANGELES SENTINEL be scored, evaluated and Request for Qualifications IF YOU OBJECT to the TO ADMINISTER The following person(s) is Subdivision (a) of Section ranked with the District (RFQ) from Design Build granting of the petition, you ESTATE OF: (are) doing business as: 17920, a Fictitious Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS selecting three pre-qualified Entities for West Los should appear at the hearing WILLIS LEE SAMS MCCLAIN PROPERTY Statement generally expires NAME STATEMENT Applicant firms, designated Angeles Community, Heldman Learning Resource and state your objections or CASE NO. MANAGEMENT, 3107 at the end of five years from File No. 2021042119 as “Finalists”, to receive the file written objections with the 21STPB01509 W 79TH STREET, LOS the date on which it was filed The following person(s) is RFP. The Finalists’ proposals Center (HLRC) with a ANGELES, CA 90043 County in the office of the County (are) doing business as: (including cost component) estimated Construction court before the hearing. Your To all heirs, beneficiaries, of LOS ANGELES Clerk, except, as provided LYNN ROSE submitted in response to Budget of $60,000,000 . appearance may be in person creditors, contingent creditors, Registered owner(s): in Subdivision (b) of Section PHOTOGRAPHY, 8726 S. the RFP will then be scored, Tentative Scope or by your attorney. and persons who may TERRENCE MCCLAIN, 17920, where it expires SEPULVEDA BLVD D-A51, evaluated, and a successful Initial Demolition Projects: IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR otherwise be interested in the 09W-907.01 Demolish CE-A 3107 W 79TH STREET, LOS 40 days after any change LOS ANGELES, CA 90045 Design Build Entity (“DBE”) or a contingent creditor of WILL or estate, or both of ANGELES, CA 90043 in the facts set forth in the County of LOS ANGELES will be identified for award of and CE-B Bldgs.: Demolition of the existing 37,606 (DBE the decedent, you must file WILLIS LEE SAMS. This business is conducted by statement pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): a Design Build Contract using your claim with the court and A PETITION FOR PROBATE an Individual 17913 other than a change LYNN LONGSWORTH, 8726 a “Best Value” (qualitative) GSF Career and Education The registrant(s) started doing in the residence address of S. SEPULVEDA BLVD D-A51, method of selection. Building A & B, including all mail a copy to the personal has been filed by BETTY business on 01/2010. a registered owner. A new LOS ANGELES, CA 90045 All Statement of Qualifications required hazardous materials representative appointed by RAY in the Superior Court I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name This business is conducted by (SOQ) must be uploaded abatement and disposal the court within the later of of California, County of LOS in this statement is true and Statement must be filed an Individual to the Online Vendor Portal for the building as well as either (1) four months from ANGELES. underground utilities. This correct. (A registrant who before the expiration. Effective The registrant(s) started doing per instructions contained the date of first issuance of THE PETITION FOR declares as true any material January 1, 2014, the Fictitious business on N/A. in the RFQ. The District’s portion of the project is identified as critical path letters to a general personal PROBATE requests that matter pursuant to Section Business Name Statement I declare that all information Online Vendor Portal can representative, as defined in DAMON RAY be appointed 17913 of the Business and must be accompanied by the in this statement is true and be accessed by visiting to starting the new HLRC Professions code that the Affidavit of Identity form. correct. (A registrant who the website www.build- building. section 58(b) of the California as personal representative to registrant knows to be false The filing of this statement declares as true any material laccd.org then clicking the 09W-914.01 Demolish SC Probate Code, or (2) 60 days administer the estate of the is guilty of a misdemeanor does not of itself authorize matter pursuant to Section PlanetBids link. Bldg.: Demolition of the from the date of mailing or decedent. punishable by a fine not to the use in this state of a 17913 of the Business and Details regarding theNon- existing 8,750 GSF (DBE personal delivery to you of a THE PETITION requests shall verify the Building SF exceed one thousand dollars Fictitious Business Name Professions code that the Mandatory (for GCs) Pre- notice under section 9052 of authority to administer the ($1,000)). in violation of the rights of registrant knows to be false SOQ Meeting can be found prior to pricing). Science Center Building, including all the California Probate Code. estate under the Independent S/ TERRENCE MCCLAIN, another under Federal, State, is guilty of a misdemeanor on the PlanetBids information Other California statutes and Administration of Estates Act. Owner or common law (See Section punishable by a fine not to tab. required hazardous materials This statement was filed 14411 et seq., Business and exceed one thousand dollars All questions shall be abatement and disposal. legal authority may affect (This authority will allow the with the County Clerk of Professions Code). ($1,000)). directed through the Online 09W-914.03 Demolish your rights as a creditor. You personal representative to Los Angeles County on Filing with Changes S/ LYNN LONGSWORTH, Vendor Portal. SC Mechanical Bldg.: may want to consult with an take many actions without 03/01/2021. 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/21 CEO 4/1/21 Demolition of the existing 240 attorney knowledgeable in obtaining court approval. GSF (DBE shall verify the NOTICE-In accordance with CNS-3449730# This statement was filed CNS-3454689# California law. Before taking certain very Subdivision (a) of Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Building SF prior to pricing). Science Center Mechanical YOU MAY EXAMINE the file important actions, however, 17920, a Fictitious Name Los Angeles County on kept by the court. If you are the personal representative Statement generally expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 02/17/2021. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Building, including all at the end of five years from NAME STATEMENT NOTICE-In accordance with REGIONAL RAIL required hazardous materials a person interested in the will be required to give notice the date on which it was filed File No. 2021035156 Subdivision (a) of Section AUTHORITY abatement and disposal (note estate, you may file with the to interested persons unless in the office of the County The following person(s) is 17920, a Fictitious Name RFP NO. MS297-22 that this existing mechanical court a Request for Special they have waived notice or Clerk, except, as provided (are) doing business as: Statement generally expires JANITORIAL SERVICES building is associated with Notice (form DE-154) of the consented to the proposed ABOVE THE RAIL AND WINDOW CLEANING and connect to the existing in Subdivision (b) of Section at the end of five years from filing of an inventory and action.) The independent 17920, where it expires BOARDSHOP, 4231 DON the date on which it was filed The Southern California Science Center Building). TOMASO DRIVE UNIT 1A, Regional Rail Authority Construct New HLRC appraisal of estate assets administration authority will be 40 days after any change in the office of the County or of any petition or account granted unless an interested in the facts set forth in the LOS ANGELES, CA 90008 Clerk, except, as provided (Authority) is seeking to retain Building: statement pursuant to Section County of LOS ANGELES in Subdivision (b) of Section a qualified firm to provide 09W-909.00 New HLRC as provided in Probate Code person files an objection to 17913 other than a change Registered owner(s): 17920, where it expires Janitorial Services and Building: New 64,534 GSF section 1250. A Request the petition and shows good in the residence address of TELISA ANNETTE 40 days after any change Window Cleaning. The period four (4) story Student Union, for Special Notice form is cause why the court should a registered owner. A new PRESTON, 4231 DON in the facts set forth in the of performance for this project Learning Resource Center available from the court clerk. not grant the authority. TOMASO DRIVE UNIT 1A, shall be the base period of and Library Facility including Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section In Pro Per Petitioner A HEARING on the petition Statement must be filed LOS ANGELES, CA 90008 17913 other than a change three years with one two-year all required demolition, This business is conducted by option. site preparation, grading, WILLIE C. PRUITT will be held in this court as before the expiration. Effective in the residence address of 4318 W. 136TH STREET B follows: 04/02/21 at 8:30AM in January 1, 2014, the Fictitious an Individual a registered owner. A new Electronic proposals must be installation of new building The registrant(s) started doing submitted online at http://www. foundation and structural HAWTHORNE CA 90250 Dept. 79, ROOM 610 located Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Name 3/25, 4/1, 4/8/21 must be accompanied by the business on 02/2021. Statement must be filed planetbids.com/portal/portal. systems. at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS I declare that all information cfm?CompanyID=13821# at The District will likely be CNS-3454023# Affidavit of Identity form. before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ANGELES, CA 90012 The filing of this statement in this statement is true and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious or before 2:00 p.m. on April including Alternates in the IF YOU OBJECT to the correct. (A registrant who 12, 2021. Electronic proposals subsequent RFP for achieving does not of itself authorize Business Name Statement NOTICE OF PETITION granting of the petition, you the use in this state of a declares as true any material must be accompanied by the will not be received after this LEED Platinum or for a Zero matter pursuant to Section date and time. Net Energy Building as well TO ADMINISTER should appear at the hearing Fictitious Business Name Affidavit of Identity form. and state your objections or in violation of the rights of 17913 of the Business and The filing of this statement The Contract to be awarded as design and planning for the ESTATE OF: another under Federal, State, Professions code that the does not of itself authorize will be subject to a financial quad projects. MICHELE ANTHONY file written objections with the or common law (See Section registrant knows to be false the use in this state of a assistance agreement How the Procurement HADNOT court before the hearing. Your 14411 et seq., Business and is guilty of a misdemeanor Fictitious Business Name between Authority and U.S. Process for this Project will CASE NO. appearance may be in person Professions Code). punishable by a fine not to in violation of the rights of Department of Transportation take place: or by your attorney. exceed one thousand dollars under grants issued by the This procurement process 20STPB06981 Original Filing another under Federal, State, To all heirs, beneficiaries, IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/21 ($1,000)). or common law (See Section Federal Transit Administration will take place in two steps: CNS-3449792# S/ TELISA ANNETTE (FTA). As a condition Step 1 is the instant Request creditors, contingent or a contingent creditor of 14411 et seq., Business and the decedent, you must file LOS ANGELES SENTINEL PRESTON, Owner Professions Code). of financial assistance for Qualifications process creditors, and persons who This statement was filed Original Filing agreements between the (“RFQ”); to be followed by may otherwise be interested your claim with the court and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS with the County Clerk of 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/21 Authority and U.S. DOT, the Step 2, a Request for Proposal in the WILL or estate, or mail a copy to the personal NAME STATEMENT Los Angeles County on CNS-3449722# Authority has established a process to pre-qualified firms both of MICHELE ANTHONY representative appointed by File No. 2021044550 02/09/2021. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Disadvantaged Business (“RFP”). Upon receipt and the court within the later of The following person(s) is NOTICE-In accordance with Enterprise (DBE) Program evaluation of the Statements HADNOT. (are) doing business as: Subdivision (a) of Section and overall DBE goal in of Qualifications (“SOQ’s”) A PETITION FOR PROBATE either (1) four months from KELLI KELS KREATIONS, 17920, a Fictitious Name accordance with Title 49 CFR, submitted in response to has been filed by LATUNZA the date of first issuance of 522 W 127TH APT 210, Los Statement generally expires Part 26. Authority’s overall this RFQ, the SOQ’s will B. REED in the Superior Court letters to a general personal Angeles, CA 90044 County of at the end of five years from GOVERNMENT DBE goal for the current be scored, evaluated and of California, County of LOS representative, as defined in LOS ANGELES the date on which it was filed Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) is ranked with the District ANGELES. section 58(b) of the California Registered owner(s): in the office of the County twelve percent (12%). selecting three pre-qualified THE PETITION FOR Probate Code, or (2) 60 days KELLI LOTT, 522 W 127TH Clerk, except, as provided In conformance with the Applicant firms, designated from the date of mailing or APT 210, LOS ANGELES, CA in Subdivision (b) of Section LOS ANGELES COUNTY Authority’s DBE Policy and as “Finalists”, to receive the PROBATE requests that 90044 17920, where it expires METROPOLITAN Program the Authority has RFP. The Finalists’ proposals LATUNZA B. REED be personal delivery to you of a This business is conducted by 40 days after any change TRANSPORTATION established a 2.15% DBE (including cost component) appointed as personal notice under section 9052 of an Individual in the facts set forth in the AUTHORITY (LACMTA) contract-specific goal on this submitted in response to representative to administer the California Probate Code. The registrant(s) started doing statement pursuant to Section INVITATION FOR BID project. Prime Proposers will the RFP will then be scored, the estate of the decedent. Other California statutes and business on N/A. 17913 other than a change be required to either meet evaluated, and a successful THE PETITION requests legal authority may affect I declare that all information in the residence address of the 11% goal or submit an Design Build Entity (“DBE”) LACMTA will receive Bids/ authority to administer the your rights as a creditor. You in this statement is true and a registered owner. A new adequate Good Faith Effort will be identified for award of may want to consult with an correct. (A registrant who Fictitious Business Name Proposals for OP75279 - (GFE) demonstrating intent a Design Build Contract using estate under the Independent declares as true any material Statement must be filed Metro Green Line Traction to meet the goal, for their a “Best Value” (qualitative) Administration of Estates Act. attorney knowledgeable in matter pursuant to Section before the expiration. Effective Power Substation Batteries proposal to be deemed method of selection. (This authority will allow the California law. 17913 of the Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Replacement at the 9th Floor responsive to DBE Program All Statement of Qualifications personal representative to YOU MAY EXAMINE the file Professions code that the Business Name Statement Receptionist Desk, Vendor/ requirements. (SOQ) must be uploaded take many actions without kept by the court. If you are Contract Management registrant knows to be false must be accompanied by the For further information contact to the Online Vendor Portal obtaining court approval. a person interested in the is guilty of a misdemeanor Affidavit of Identity form. Department, One Gateway Yamil A. Ramirez Roman, per instructions contained Plaza, Los Angeles, CA Before taking certain very estate, you may file with the punishable by a fine not to The filing of this statement Contract and Compliance in the RFQ. The District’s court a Request for Special exceed one thousand dollars does not of itself authorize 90012. Administrator at 213.452.0479 Online Vendor Portal can important actions, however, ($1,000)). the use in this state of a or email [email protected]. be accessed by visiting the personal representative Notice (form DE-154) of the S/ KELLI LOTT, Owner Fictitious Business Name 4/1/21 the website www.build- will be required to give notice filing of an inventory and This statement was filed in violation of the rights of All Bids must be submitted to CNS-3454578# laccd.org then clicking the to interested persons unless appraisal of estate assets with the County Clerk of another under Federal, State, LACMTA, and be filed at the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL PlanetBids link. they have waived notice or or of any petition or account Los Angeles County on or common law (See Section reception desk, 9th floor, V/ Details regarding the Non- LOS ANGELES COUNTY consented to the proposed as provided in Probate Code 02/19/2021. 14411 et seq., Business and CM Department, on or before Mandatory (for GCs) Pre- section 1250. A Request 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on METROPOLITAN action.) The independent NOTICE-In accordance with Professions Code). SOQ Meeting can be found for Special Notice form is Subdivision (a) of Section Original Filing Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at TRANSPORTATION on the PlanetBids information administration authority will be 17920, a Fictitious Name 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/21 which time bids will be opened AUTHORITY (LACMTA) tab. All questions shall be granted unless an interested available from the court clerk. Statement generally expires CNS-3449729# and publicly read. Bids INVITATION FOR BID directed through the Online person files an objection to In Pro Per Petitioner at the end of five years from LOS ANGELES SENTINEL received after the above date Vendor Portal. the petition and shows good BETTY RAY the date on which it was filed and time may be rejected and 4/1/21 cause why the court should 1625 W. 45TH STREET FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LACMTA will receive bids in the office of the County returned unopened. Each Bid CNS-3454491# not grant the authority. LOS ANGELES CA 90062 NAME STATEMENT must be sealed and marked for C74712C1211 - Conduit LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Clerk, except, as provided A HEARING on the petition 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/21 in Subdivision (b) of Section File No. 2021051868 Bid No. OP75279. Infrastructure for Wi-Fi CNS-3452180# 17920, where it expires The following person(s) is expansion - Divisions 11, will be held in this court as LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change (are) doing business as: 21, and 22 at the 9th Floor follows: 05/18/21 at 9:30AM in the facts set forth in the STOGIES CIGAR AND For a copy of the Proposal/ Receptionist Desk, Vendor/ PROBATE in Dept. 2D located at 111 statement pursuant to Section TOBACCO HUT, 4215 DON Bid specification visit our Contract Management N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, 17913 other than a change TOMASO DRIVE UNIT 1, Los Solicitation Page on our Department, One Gateway CA 90012 Angeles, CA 90008 County of Plaza, Los Angeles, CA in the residence address of Vendor Portal at https:// IF YOU OBJECT to the a registered owner. A new LOS ANGELES business.metro.net or for 90012. 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SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE moves the culture forward. offerings and ways to Teneille Craig, Scean Ellis, rial evolution of the brand. that covered the 2014 kid- Sesay has also been expose this fantastic brand Armelle Crump, and Maria- Last month Okayplayer napping of more than 200 OkayMedia, the multi- appointed to the OkayMedia to even more people in ma Todd. launched a mental health schoolgirls in north-eastern media organization dedicat- board of directors – which “We’re thrilled to wel- and wellness initiative cel- Nigeria. Sesay received a ed to uplifting the artistic includes Sam Hendel, co- come Isha Sesay as the new ebrating Black joy called Gracie Award for Outstand- and progressive voice of founder of Dataminr; and CEO of OkayMedia,” said PASSAGE: The Practice of ing Anchor, in recognition global Black culture, Shawn Gee, president, Live OkayMedia chairman and Healing, which included an of her coverage of the announced that author, Nation, Urban and manager board member Sam Hen- eight-track EP of guided story; and was part of the award-winning journalist, of The Roots – and named del. “Isha’s leadership meditations produced by network’s team recognized and former CNN Interna- co-founder and CEO of throughout her career in MMYYKK with original with a Peabody Award for tional anchor Isha Sesay has OkayMedia’s new produc- shining a light on the most guided meditations voiced excellence in reporting. In been appointed to the role of tion arm, SPKN/WRD. The critical and under-reported by creatives such as hip 2018, she published her CEO. Sesay will combine boutique production compa- stories from across the hop artist Big K.R.I.T., first book, “Beneath the her decades of reporting ny will bring seldom heard globe – from the pandemic Kwasi Kessie, Deja Joelle, Tamarind Tree,” the first experience –including global voices and fresh per- outbreak in Africa to her and Kenji Summers; a definitive account of the groundbreaking global cov- spectives to the forefront, work as a United Nations short-film visualizer edited mass abduction of the erage of social injustice and across feature films, docu- Goodwill Ambassador by Andrew Morrow (Bey- Nigerian schoolgirls. She is mentaries, television, pod- combatting the ongoing once’s, “Black is King”); a currently the founder and the experiences of women Isha Sesay and girls – and entrepreneur- casting and publishing. violence against women live, guided meditation president of W.E. (Women ial spirit to the visionary “I’m so thrilled to be and girls, perfectly aligns event series with Everywhere) Can Lead, a team at OkayMedia, which joining the OkayMedia fam- Africa and beyond.” with our mission to tell sto- FotografiskaNYC; and an non-profit organization includes the digital publica- ily,” said Isha Sesay. “This is Sesay joins an award- ries that move a global cul- “In Conversation” fireside working in her native coun- tions OkayAfrica and Okay- an exciting company that winning team of accom- ture forward, and we could- chat about Black healing try of Sierra Leone, to nur- Player. Central to her priori- has long done great work plished creatives and will n't be more excited to have with GRAMMY-nominat- ture and empower teenage ties will be expanding the that I have admired. I can’t work closely with a senior her joining our company." ed rapper Vic Mensa. girls to become Africa’s company’s commitment to wait to bring to life all my leadership team that Sesay’s arrival is per- During her 13 years at next generation of dynamic innovative storytelling that ideas to expand our content includes, Rachel Hislop, fectly timed with the edito- CNN, Sesay led the team female leaders. D-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY,APRIL 1, 2021 ‘HERstory’ Panel Profiles Groundbreaking Women in Sports

BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Palmer had to complete a scout in the NHL. She hug of gratitude that I said. “The ownership ward.” Sports Writer training program; she was noted that how she got the could have ever gotten group is very interested in Daniel also talked one of two women to par- job with the Kings was from and NHL club,” transforming our commu- about a conversation that The Los Angeles ticipate at the time. She did preparation meeting oppor- Bolden said. “I was excited nity to help the under- she had with track and Sparks brought together not worry about what the tunity. to give my insight, to give served, underrepresented.” field great Jackie Joyner- trailblazing women in the other trainees thought of “I was outside Staples my thoughts on the game Griffiths played basket- Kersee. Joyner-Kersee told sports world for their HER- her because she knew that Center with Black Girl just as a different perspec- ball for the Michigan her the next step for story Panel. The panelists she was qualified and had a Hockey Club,” Bolden tive as a woman, as a Wolverines and competed women in sports is for included L.A. Kings scout passion for officiating. said. “I ran into Luc female player, and as for two seasons in the women to have different Blake Bolden, retired NBA “You just have to have Robitaille, the president of referee Violet Palmer, your own intestinal forti- the Los Angeles Kings and Kansas City Royals co- tude,” Palmer said. “You he is all about growth and owner Karen Daniel, and know that you’re qualified, development and inclusion SLG Impact CEO and you know that you’ve in the space of ice hockey.” founder Shauna Griffiths. worked hard, you know Robitaille offered Bold-

ESPN IMAGES Violet Palmer is the first female NBA referee.

someone who is younger.” WNBA. Her company leadership roles. One of Before she became a SLG Impact focuses on the reasons why Daniel INSTAGRAM PHOTO Blake Bolden is the first Black player to compete in the NWHL. member of the Royals marketing and brand part- joined the Royals owner- ownership group, Daniel nerships. With her busi- ship group was to be a role was an auditor and was ness, she wants to help model. After graduating from that you deserve to be en a scouting job although CFO for a Global Engi- people to harness their val- “What a way for me to Cal Poly Pomona, Palmer there.” she was a professional ath- neering and Construction ues. hopefully emulate behav- began officiating high Bolden was an All- lete at the time. In the two Company. Being a co- “I think that especially ior, have children emulate school games. She then American ice hockey play- years that she has worked owner of the Royals was on the coaching and the behavior that we can do evolved into a top NCAA er at Boston College and there, the franchise hon- her way of honoring her leadership side, I think it’s this,” she said. “I’m hoping referee. In 1997, she was played for Team USA ored her during Black His- grandfather. helping people to stand in to have people look back, offered a position to work before becoming the first tory Month by wearing jer- “My grandpa taught me their strength,” Griffiths have me look back and see for the NBA. Black player in the NWHL seys with her name on it. all about baseball since I said. “I think that that that I’ve impacted other To be an NBA official, and the first Black female “That was the biggest was six-years-old,” Daniel helps propel the path for- young girls.” SoCal Legends: Paul Pierce

BY AMANDA SCURLOCK wood high school but was and participated in their University of Kansas and freshman season, he aver- hall of famer Shaquille Sports Writer cut from the varsity team in slam dunk contest, losing played for the Jayhawks aged 11 points per game O’Neal gave Pierce the the ninth grade because he to Vince Carter. men’s basketball team from and shot at 41 percent. His nickname “The Truth.” Paul Pierce, also known was undersized. He contin- Pierce then attended the 1995-1998. During his efforts got him Big Eight His gameplay added on as “The Truth,” built a ued to work and was able to co-Freshman of the Year to the historic Lakers vs prominent basketball prove himself worthy of honors along with Celtics rivalry when the career by matching his tal- the varsity squad. The Sen- Chauncey Billups. two teams met during the ent with a strong work tinels were competing in a During the 1996-1997 2008 NBA Finals. Pierce ethic. Born in Oakland and holiday tournament and season, Pierce aided the scored 38 points in game raised in Inglewood, CA, head coach Patrick Roy Jayhawks to a 22-0 win- five and ultimately helped Pierce took an interest to was short on players, caus- ning streak; this gave them the Celtics win the Cham- basketball from watching ing him to leave Pierce on a no.1 seed in the NCAA pionship with him winning the Showtime Lakers battle the Varsity roster. Tournament. Pierce won the NBA Finals MVP. the Boston Celtics in the “We were down 18, 19 two consecutive Big 12 He would play on the NBA Finals. points in the second half. Conference Tournament Brooklyn Nets and the In his youth, Pierce par- So late in the third quarter, MVP awards. Washington Wizards ticipated in the Police I decided to put Paul in to The Boston Celtics before signing with the Activity League; Ingle- give him some time, since I chose Pierce 10th overall in L.A. Clippers in 2015. He wood police detective Scott didn’t think we’d be able to the 1998 Draft and took his retired from the NBA dur- Collins became his mentor. come back,” Roy said. first trip to the NBA Play- ing the 2016-2017 season. The Police Activity League “But as soon as I put him offs in 2002. This would be Pierce soon became an had organized competition in, he just took over. I think the first of 10 Playoffs trips NBA Studio Analyst for for different sports; Pierce he scored like 21 points, Pierce led the Celtics to. ESPN. On July 17, 2017, competed in basketball, had nine rebounds, six During his rookie sea- he signed a one-day con- volleyball, and bowling for assists. He just took that son, Pierce averaged 16.5 tract with the Boston the organization. whole game over.” points, 6.4 rebounds, and Celtics so he can retire as a Pierce and his two older As a junior, he helped 2.4 assists per game. By his Celtic. brothers, Jamal and the Sentinels get 30 wins third season, Pierce Throughout his career, Stephen, had a passion for and clinch a division title. improved to 25.3 points, Pierce gave back to Ingle- sports. Jamal earned a col- During the 1994-1995 sea- 6.4 rebounds, and 3.1 wood High School by reno- lege scholarship for basket- son, Pierce became the Cal- assists per game. In that vating their weight room ball and Stephan earned a ifornia Gatorade Player of INSTAGRAM PHOTO season, Pierce handed the and donating resources to scholarship in baseball. the Year. He Also became a Paul Pierce was a McDonalds All-American And California Lakers a tough loss. their basketball team and Pierce attended Ingle- McDonalds All-American Gatorade Player of the Year Because of that game, NBA students. THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 www.lasentinel.net E-1

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett eman. Churches in Philadelphia. tend Masses, now held bi-lingual Masses insisted. Religion Editor “My plans are to work “In 2005, I left [that in the parking lot for any other Bozeman also extended with the members to build position] for a higher -calldue to the pan- ethnic com- an invitation to the com- Enthusiasm and excite- on that great legacy and ing with a religious com- demic. munity. munity to fellowship at ment are second nature to continue making Black munity called the Society In addition, “All are Transfiguration where the Father Anthony Bozeman. Catholic history. I think by of St. Joseph of the Sacred the Diocese welcome, of congregation continues to He describes himself as “on God’s grace, our actions Heart – the Josephites. I of Los Ange- course, but “praise God in spirit and in fire with the gift of the Holy working together, that will joined them and spent some les designated the mission truth” every Sunday on the Spirit” and he intends to ap- happen,” he declared. time in Washington, D.C. the church as is to make parking lot. “While we’re ply that energy as the new Bozeman’s passionate and Houston, Texas until the only Afri- sure we fo- outside, we’re still rockin’ pastor of the Church of the fervor and deep faith in God I finally got an official- canas American cus on our it and still making sure that Transfiguration in L.A.’s has guided him throughout signment in New Orleans,” Blackness God get praised because Leimert Park. his life. Prior to becoming recalled Bozeman. and we know when the praises The parish has been a priest, he served 16 years After being pastor of go up, the blessings come without a priestly leaderin the military as an active St. Joan of Arc Church in down,” Bozeman said. since 2014, so Bozeman’sand Air National Guard New Orleans for a little “So, if you need a little appointment will aid thereservist. Convinced that less than two years, he was hope, Transfiguration is congregation in further - eshe had a higher calling toappointed to lead the newly on the spiritual corner of tablishing itself as a Blackfulfill, Bozeman entered St.created St. Raymond & St. hope and transformation. Catholic Church. And no Charles Borromeo Semi- Leo the Great Parish, where If you’re in need, this is one is more motivated to nary in Philadelphia, whichhe served nine years before where you come. Check publicize that label than the resulted in his ordination in he was transferred to Trans- us out and see what God new pastor of the historic May 2000. figuration in January 2021. is doing to, through and church. By this time, he was Admitting that “it was for us and will do it for “I came to Los Ange- 40-years-old, but Boze- not the smartest move all who come and worship les from New Orleans and man was undaunted. toHe come in the middle of with us!” really didn’t know about embraced his spiritual a pandemic,” Bozeman Transfiguration Catho- Transfiguration, but once I profession with his usualis still impressed by the parish in its district. That celebrate that Blackness, lic Church is located at Googled it, I learned about optimistic zeal and served abundance of potential that means, according to Boze- so we can bring our gifts 2515 W. Martin Luther the deep history and promi- admirably as the parochial Transfiguration possesses. man, “Transfiguration is to make the church truly King Blvd., in Los Angeles. nence that Transfig had in vicar at Our Lady of Grace The congregation is dedi- specifically for the Black catholic – universal - and To learn more, call (323) the community,” said Boz- and Our Lady of Hope cated and continues to at- community. There are no bring people together,” he 291-1136.

sentinel news serviCe tion. pate as well. On Resurrection Sun- “These services are go- Good Friday service is “You don’t want to day, April 4, the 8 a.m. ing to be life-changing. You Bishop Leon and Dr. set for April 2, at 11 a.m., miss this exciting service,” worship will be held at thewill experience the power Jacqueline Martin and the at the church’s location at said Bishop Martin. “Good church’s location at 400 S.of God, great music and members of Love, Peace 4951 S. Figueroa St. in Los Friday will be a special Santa Fe Avenue in Comp- the powerful word of God,” and Happiness Family Angeles. Bishop Martin miracle and healing service ton. added the bishop. COURTESY PHOTO Church are planning and two other preachers will with prayer for those who Also, 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Dr. Jacqueline Martin and days of worship as deliverpart ofthe Word and the are sick and desire healing services will take place at For more information, Bishop Leon Martin their Resurrection Celebra- music ministry will partici- from the Lord.” the Los Angeles location. call (800) 757-6552.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett bution of the vaccines. West Adams church. to the site as well as Rudy Religion Editor The church partnered “We did it because Espinoza and Carla DePaz with Inclusive Action andJesus tells us to love our representing Inclusive Ac- Pastor Edward “Ed- the L.A. Street Vendingneighbors as we love our- tion and the L.A.. Street die” Anderson and the Campaign to host a - vacselves,” explained Pastor Vending Campaign, respec- members of McCarty Me- cination site on March 29. Anderson. “The church is tively. morial Christian Church More than 500 street ven- the trusted voice to bring McCarty Memorial COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO are the latest members of dors and community mem- equity in healthcare out- Christian Church is located At left, more than 500 street vendors and community the faith community to as- bers received the Moderna comes to our community.” at 4103 W. Adams Blvd., in members receive the Moderna vaccine. At right, Pastor sist with the COVID-19 vaccine during the day- Councilmember Mark Los Angeles. To learn more, Edward “Eddie” Anderson, left, and Councilmember Mark testing and the distri- long event at the esteemed Ridley-Thomas came out visit mccartychurch.org. Ridley-Thomas at McCarty Memorial Christian Church.

By rev. Dr. Mary s. Minor Our scripture comes words [human wisdom] not a crucified one. Paul’sthrough wisdom, God de- Pastor, Brookins - Kirkland from the book of 1 Corin- so that Christ’s cross preaching about a crucifiedcided, through the foolish- Commmunity AME Church thians, the Apostle Paul’s won’t be emptied of its Christ was foolishness toness of our proclamation, first letter to the church at meaning [and power] (1 them. Not that the preach- to save those who believe. Scripture: 1 Corinthians Corinth. Corinthians 1:17) ing was foolish, but the So, who needs human wis- 1:18-25, NIV Corinth was the chief Paul’s message was message (Christ crucified) dom? In order to know city of Greece, both com- not couched in human was viewed by “the world” God, you need Jesus Christ Our country is in crisis. mercially and politically. It rhetoric like the Jews. It (Jews and Greeks) as fool- as your Lord and Savior. American citizens are deal- was the crossroads for trav- did not contain philoso- ish. Jesus Christ is the Sav- ing with a highly conta- elers and traders. Corinth phy like the Greeks. It’s hard for the so- ior of the world. He gave gious deadly disease, CO- contained at least 12 tem- Paul’s message was a called “highly educated” His life as a ransom for VID-19. Unemployment is ples. The most famous one simple, life saving mes- to accept the message of many on Calvary. If you at an all-time high. People was the temple dedicated to sage — the message of the cross. Their thinking believe the message of the are experiencing food in- Aphrodite, the goddess of the cross: Jesus Christ is meaningless because cross, you are saved! securities and homeless- love. The worship of Aph- crucified, dead, buried, other day, I heard a lady they have a wrong concept The crucified Christ is ness. Our children haven’trodite fostered prostitution and resurrected. say, “If you’re not smarter of God and God’s revela- the power of God. The -cru returned to school. Many in the name of religion. Chokma is the Hebrew than me, you can’t be in my tion. This world’s wisdom cified Christ is the wisdom Americans are on the vergeAt an earlier time, 1,000 word for wisdom. Divine crowd.” is foolishness to God. of God. The resurrected of a mental health break- sacred prostitutes served wisdom is an attribute of The Book of Proverbs God catches the wise Christ in is the one who saves. down. her temple. Corinth was God. a The Lord by wisdom is filled with wise sayings their cleverness. The Lord He is the logos — the People mistrust the center for open sexual im- founded the earth (Proverbs attributed to Solomon, Da- knows that the thoughts Wordof of God. He is the government, so they - at morality. 3:19a). Human wisdom is vid’s son. Proverbs 9:10a the wise are silly (1 bread Cor. of heaven that nour- tempt to overthrow it. Yet, Paul’s letter to the Co- given to people through summaries the first nine 3:19-20). But to those isheswho your soul. He is shel- many of the persons elect- rinthian Christians dealt the fear (reverence) of the chapters of Proverbs: The are saved, the message ter ofin the time of storm. ed to Congress to represent with several problemsLord. Human wisdom is fear of the Lord is the -be the cross is the powerHe is of order in the midst of the people have opted to in the Corinthian church knowledge guided by un- ginning of wisdom; all God! Divine wisdom chaos. is display tomfoolery as op- caused by divisiveness. In derstanding. Knowledge is those who practice it have the knowledge of an - omniHe is peace in times posed to seeing the serious- chapter one, Paul called nothing but facts known by a good understanding. scient God guided by faith.of trouble. He is medicine ness of the situation. This is for unity among the people a person. A person studies Sophia is the Greek When you think you— the balm in Gilead - for foolishness on display in its — “…agree with one an- to gain knowledge — the word for wisdom. Aristo- have become smarter than incurable diseases. He is worse form! other…be at one in mind facts. tle, a Greek philosopher, God, God said, “I will de- joy in times of sorrow. He The opposite of fool- and thought” (1 Corinthi- Leaders should possess defined wisdom as -under stroy the wisdom of the is our hope for a better and ishness is wisdom. I haveans 1:12). both knowledge and wis- standing why things are a wise; the intelligence of the brighter tomorrow. Jesus gained a clear understand- Paul’s God-given mis- dom. To be endowed with certain way, which is deep- intelligent I will frustrate.” Christ is the same yester- ing of the meaning of -wission was not to baptize, these attributes allows one er than merely knowing God is omniscient — all day, today, and forever. dom. Wisdom is knowledge but to preach! He wrote to discern when to delegate things are a certain way. knowing. God possesses The message is simple: combined with experience. that Christ didn’t send him to subject matter experts. Reason and philosophy universal or complete Believe that Jesus Christ is If people act foolishly, they to baptize, but to preach A wise woman knows she are fundamental to world- knowledge. Lord and that God raised either don’t know any bet- the good news. And Christdoes not know everything. ly wisdom. The Jewish Human wisdom - canhim from the dead and you ter, they are inexperienced didn’t send him to preachSo, she surrounds herself leaders expected a trium- not save people. Since the are saved. In the name of or they are just plain fools. the good news with cleverwith other wise people. The phant, political Messiah, world did not know God Jesus, Amen. E-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,APRIL 1, 2021