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By Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. ganda is, we are not likely Executive Editor to see a vaccine for at least another 6 to12 months and WE MUST VOTE the realistic perspective of LIKE AS IF OUR LIVES what it will take to get life DEPENDED ON IT … back to a “new normal,” BECAUSE IT DOES! is like trying to figure out who has the coronavirus Noted activist, play- and who doesn’t? wright and novelist, James Whether you are a Baldwin, wrote “Not ev- political junkie, a Black erything that is faced can Lives Matter activist, or be changed, but nothing FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO just working every day to can be changed until it is Herb Wesson Mark Ridley-Thomas Jackie Lacey Reggie Jones-Sawyer do the best of your abili- faced.” His words are as failing at an unprecedented virtually, and while CO- have died at far higher and ties for yourself and your relevant today as they were The world is out of sync. rate, and unemployment is VID-19 has already killed disproportionate rate than family, this election will when Baldwin first wrote The economy is on the brink at an all-time high. Schools over 200,000, unfortunate- others. No matter what the them. of collapse, businesses are are forced to be session ly Black and Brown people current presidential propa- {See VOTE A-10}
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33-year-old Compton native, Darnell Hicks, had no idea why his phone was blowing up Sunday night. Like every Sunday, he was working the swing shift as a client aide at a South Centra L.A. transitional housing program, when all of a sudden, he started re- ceiving back-to-back text messages and social me- FILE PHOTO dia notifications. Darnell (L-R) Gemmel Moore, Ed Buck & Timothy Dean could hardly believe what he was reading--that he sentinel news serviCe tims, has begun gathering COVID-19 while in jail was wanted in the shooting JASMYNE CANNICK/L.A. SENTINEL signatures for a petition due to his age and be- of two Los Angeles County Compton native, Darnell Hicks On the eve of the calling upon Magistrate cause he says he suffers sheriff’s deputies as they one=year incarceration of Judge Rozella A. Oliver to from gum disease and sat in a patrol SUV at the I hurried up and googled ing that I was wanted for Democratic donor and ac- deny bail to Buck. needs specialized cardiac Compton Willowbrook rail the number to the Compton shooting the two sheriff’s tivist, Ed Buck in the deaths The petition comes af- care. station. Sheriff’s Station and called deputies. I wanted to know of two Black gay men, the ter Buck, 65, petitioned the “Nah, he says he has “I was shocked and in. I told them that there group, Justice 4 Gemmel court arguing that he is at gum disease and a heart worried,” said Hicks. “So, are social media posts say- {See MISIDENTIFY A-8} and All of Ed Buck’s Vic- higher risk for contracting {See BUCK A-8} TASTE OF SOUL BLACK BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
By Betti Halsell Tuesday September 15, Contributing Writer The County of Los Angeles has updated the community with critical news surround- ing COVID-19. The County remains cautious as num- bers reflect that the curve is flattening, and positive cases continue to decline. The Los Angeles Public Health department disclosed data reflecting stabilization in multiple state ordered benchmarks, which will re- sult in the County having more opportunity to reopen. Public officials continue to stress the importance of a communal effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. There has been a sig- Co-owners Amanda-Jane Thomas and Shanita Nicholas have created a hub for the community to get a cup of www.lasentinel.net {See LASD A-8} coffee and more. {See FULL STORY D-4} A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 Mark Ridley-Thomas Campaign Kicks Off 300 Attend Zoom Rally SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE expressed confidence that the speakers, participants with effective, experienced and organized labor for The race to the Novem- leadership, we can right the their support, then he called ber 3 General Election is ship. on their help with the work. on! The moment may be “We stand in the gap on The Mark Ridley- trying, but MRT is the man the question of homeless- Thomas for City Council, for the moment, said U.S. ness. We push for law District 10 Campaign offi- Rep. Karen Bass. enforcement reform and cially kicked into high gear “I used to say vote as if accountability. We stand last Saturday with a Zoom your life depended on it, for economic recovery and rally attended by over 300 and now I say this election an equitable distribution of allies, supporters, friends is about life and death. the resources that define and volunteers. "And while we all our very lives. We stand for Hosted by KJLH radio obsess on what's happening the environment being bet- star Dominique DiPrima, at the national level, we ter, and finally, we will not the #MRTforCD10 event have a number of issues relent until we deal with was part rally, part enter- here, right here in Los this issue of COVID-19. tainment, part call to action Angeles City. And I can’t “I need you to stand and a whole lot of fun. COURTESY PHOTO think of a better person to with me and take nothing The times, no doubt are Mark Ridley-Thomas lead the 10th District than for granted,” MRT said to challenging, and the chal- Mark Ridley-Thomas” she the audience. lenges facing District 10 the crisis of homelessness state, and even the ability to enthusiasm and determina- said, specifically calling And after the event, and greater Los Angeles are and affordable housing con- vote by mail is under attack. tion. out his work on civil rights, dozens did indeed stay to mounting: COVID-19 is tinues; wildfires are requir- So why was a zoom Speakers from all walks social and economic jus- volunteer. damaging the health and the ing an extraordinary campaign event fun? of life and neighborhoods tice. Because the times livelihoods of thousands; resources from the entire Because it was filled with throughout the 10th District The Supervisor thanked demand nothing less. Biden Campaign & DNC Announce New Vote-By-Mail Features on IWillVote.com BY STACY M. BROWN could use the site to check or automatically emailed to the Vote.com has been updated NNPA Newswire Senior update their registration and state. with new state-specific voter National Correspondent find voting locations. The • Printing and mailing education pages and new user experience will their request. A voter com- resources – to help voters On Monday, Sept. 14, also guide a voter through pletes a vote-by-mail easily find their states’ dead- the Joe Biden for President their best voting-by-mail request form on lines to vote by mail, early, campaign and the Demo- option based on their state IWillVote.com. The voter or in person, as well as other cratic National Committee and county regulations, then prints, signs, and mails important information about (DNC) have announced new including: the request form to the state. their states’ voting process. features on IWillVote.com – • Requesting a ballot • Requesting a prepaid “How ever voters the DNC’s voter participa- online. A voter will be return envelope: A voter choose to cast their ballots, tion website – that will help directed to their state’s completes a vote-by-mail these updates to the voters easily request and online vote-by-mail request request form on IWillVote.com site provide ISTOCKPHOTO/NNPA The IWillVote.com site will help visitors learn important return their ballot by mail. form. IWillVote.com and requests the tools necessary to exer- information about the voting process in their state as they According to the cam- • Requesting a ballot by a prepaid return envelope. cise their right to participate make their plan to vote. paign, the site will also help email. A voter completes a The voter will then receive in our democracy and visitors learn important vote-by-mail request form, their completed request ensure our community’s “Our lives and our liveli- the information they need to information about the voting including uploading a pic- form via mail to sign and voice is heard in this critical hoods are at stake this make a plan to vote and send process in their state as they ture of their signature return in a prepaid return election,” said DNC Nation- November, and we’re doing Joe Biden and Kamala Har- make their plan to vote. 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A DA for Us All THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3 A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 Hyundai Hope on Wheels Awards $11.2 Million to Pediatric Cancer Research and Celebrates September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month BY HYUNDAI HOPE ON surgeries, and nights spent paign, Hyundai Hope On They exemplify all that's ed at sites supported by the doctor-researcher videos; WHEELS away from all things famil- Wheels brings together the wonderful about child- Hyundai grant. • National Media Day; Special to the Sentinel iar. The non-profit organi- many stakeholders – the hood, and they show adults 2020 Every Handprint • And more…. zation has selected 26 grant child, families, doctors, the courage of facing Tells A Story Campaign 2020 Hyundai Hope On Hyundai Hope On winners for pediatric can- hospitals, advocates, adversity. The reality is Elements Wheels Campaign Assets Wheels (HHOW), a cer research and 23 institu- donors, and others – who there is nothing fun about The Hyundai Hope On for (Media Use) 501(c)(3) nonprofit organi- tions to receive grants for work to identify new ways being a kid with cancer. Wheels annual September • 2020 Campaign Video: zation, supported by COVID-19 testing. To date, to find a cure and improve With Hyundai Hope On campaign, Every Handprint https://youtu.be/R1U3X2U Hyundai Motor America this brings Hyundai Hope care for children battling Wheels, we will continue Tells A Story, crisscrosses Mb9k and its U.S. dealers, On Wheels donations to pediatric cancer. When a this fight the disease, and the nation to increase • 2020 PSA Video: announces its 22nd consec- just over $172 million to child is diagnosed, it not help these children thrive awareness and raise aware- https://youtu.be/wRu-KkO- utive year in the fight to support the fight against only changes their life, but and return to a happy and ness of pediatric cancer. QqK8 end childhood cancer. Sep- pediatric cancer. his/her family and broader normal life.” Highlights of this year's • COVID-19 Response tember is National Child- The annual September communal network. Hyundai Hope On campaign include: Video: https://youtu.be/ hood Cancer Awareness campaign theme is Every “As the board chair for Wheels grants are awarded • Nationwide Virtual 1SFJgJgXito month and the organization Handprint Tells A Story. Hyundai Hope On Wheels, through a competitive peer- Grant Ceremonies to 26 The gold ribbon is the announces new grant win- Every 36 minutes a child is there is no greater joy for reviewed process. The new grants winners; symbol for childhood can- ners in efforts of finding diagnosed with pediatric me than to meet the faces Scholar Hope Grant and • Video stories of hope cer. The public is invited to more cures and improving cancer. There are more than of brave pediatric cancer The Young Investigator from child survivors and help spread awareness care for children fighting 15,000 new cases of pedi- fighters at children's hospi- grants are awarded during doctor researchers; about Hyundai Hope On pediatric cancer. When a atric cancer diagnosed in tals across the nation,” says the month of September, • Annual 2020 Celebra- Wheels and its efforts to child is diagnosed with the United States each year. Scott Fink, board chair and exclusively to COG mem- tion of Hope Awards, to be end childhood cancer. For pediatric cancer, s/he is Although 80% of kids with Hyundai owner, Hyundai ber institutions. This year, broadcast online on Sep- more information about immediately thrust into a cancer can be cured, pedi- of New Port Richey (New the organization awarded tember 19; Hyundai Hope On Wheels scary world of cancer. For a atric cancer remains the Port Richey, FL) and COVID-19 drive-thru test- • Interactive website and to view a list of 2020 child diagnosed, the jour- leading cause of death by Hyundai of Wesley Chapel ing grants to 23 sites experience at Hyundai- Hope On Wheels grant ney back to health often disease among U.S. chil- (Wesley Chapel, FL). throughout the nation. More HopeOnWheels.org; winners, please visit includes constant trips to dren. With its Every Hand- “These amazing kids than one-million COVID- • Social media child- www.hyundaihopeon- the hospital, medical tests, print Tells A Story cam- embody the word hope. 19 tests have been complet- hood cancer survivor and wheels.org/research. Wells Fargo Gives $1 Million in Scholarships to Bridge Financial Gaps Faced by Students Amidst COVID-19 Initiative comes as pandemic continues to hamper students’ ability to pursue their educational paths NNPA NEWSWIRE difference in being able to A recent survey of lead- pandemic has created in Expanding Support not just for individuals, but continue their education. ers at various colleges and their personal and academ- Through a collabora- for their communities,” Students dedicated to Wells Fargo’s commitment universities in July showed ic lives, students remain tion with Wells Fargo’s said Mike Weinbach, head making a positive differ- will go beyond financial that 85 percent of colleges some of the key drivers of scholarship partners, of Consumer Lending at ence in the world offer the assistance to include an intended to maintain their change. Many are rising to awardees will also have the Wells Fargo. “The value of greatest hope for the future, optional mentorship oppor- tuition levels, with another the challenges we are all opportunity to be matched this program stems not just but for many, their plans tunity to provide ongoing twelve percent saying they facing today, and they are with mentors from Wells from the funds being allo- are threatened due to the guidance for these students. would increase them, while working hard to make a Fargo that will offer practi- cated, but from pairing stu- unexpected financial gap The program, which another recent study difference in their commu- cal expertise and guidance dents with Wells Fargo posed by COVID-19 – began accepting applica- showed that more than half nities,” said John Ras- as they navigate academic team members and infor- sometimes prohibiting tions on Sept. 14, will be (56%) of college students mussen, leader of the Stu- life and their post-gradua- mation that will help them them from continuing and administered with long- say they can no longer dent Lending at Wells tion journey. These men- long after they have uti- completing college. Wells standing partner APIA afford their tuition costs. Fargo. “These students are tors will provide guidance lized the direct financial Fargo wants to help close Scholars to students enter- These factors combined making a positive impact, to better position these stu- support.” that gap by launching the ing college and current col- with the impacts of the but are faced with a nega- dents for their futures and Scholarship applica- Wells Fargo Student lege undergraduates for the pandemic to jobs overall tive impact from COVID continue the positive tions will be accepted from Impact Scholarship. This Spring 2021 semester. The creates a significant and that could limit their impact they make in their Sept. 14 to Oct. 2. Those new initiative will provide financial aid will be able to unexpected financial gap options. We want to help communities and beyond. interested in learning more 200 students with $5,000 help cover costs of educa- for some students in con- them remain on their aca- “It has been our long- about eligibility can visit each – funds that could tion like books, computers, tinuing their educational demic paths and continue held belief that a post-sec- wellsfargo.com/impactsch help them cover various materials to support dis- journey. cultivating their potential ondary education can be a olarship. Learn more about costs for their instruction tance learning, tuition, and “Despite the incredible to benefit those around valuable tool in building how Wells Fargo is and potentially make the housing. disruptions the COVID-19 them.” long-term financial health, responding to COIVD-19.
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Hope. It’s our greatest feature.
It all started in 1998 when a group of Hyundai dealers wanted to make a difference for kids facing cancer. Their idea blossomed into Hyundai Hope On Wheels®. Now, every time a new Hyundai is sold a portion goes to Hyundai Hope On Wheels to help fight childhood cancer. To date, over $172 million and 1,000 grants have gone to support research at children’s hospitals with the hope of finding a cure. And during the COVID-19 crisis, Hyundai has also donated $4.4 million for drive-thru testing to help expedite diagnosis for health-compromised and at-risk children. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to remember that hope is our greatest feature. And it comes standard on every Hyundai.
Model pictured for illustrative purposes only. For every new Hyundai vehicle purchased, $14 is donated by Hyundai to Hyundai Hope On Wheels. Funds are used for pediatric cancer research grants and to raise public awareness. For more info visit HyundaiHopeOnWheels.org. Hyundai is a registered trademark of Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. ©2020 Hyundai Motor America. A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •
Part 2. Now the in- and develops itself and in- sive views, and the most our best moral sensitivities and enslavers. And clearly, terrelated moral imperative troduces itself to history principled and productive and moral reasoning. we knew then as now that to be ourselves and to free and humanity. Indeed, for practices of African peo- We understood this pos- it is we, not them, who ourselves is intimately re- Us all we think, feel, say, do ples. These include con- ing and pursuing Africa as stood up first and taught lated to our commitment or dare is rooted in our con- cepts of the “Transcendent a moral ideal was/is radical the first human truth, who as advocates of Us to the cept of and commitment to or the Divine, of right and and indeed revolutionary, taught first the dignity and principle and practice of un- African culture in its most wrong, of good and evil, defiantly going against the divine image and endow- budging Blackness and the inclusive sense. And this and our relational obliga- grain and grasp of domi- ment of human beings, the deep-rooted and irrevers- includes, not only lessons tions to the Divine, nature nant ways or engaging the sacredness of life, and the ible embrace of Africa as of life and struggle from and humans, i.e., ourselves world. For it was self-af- goodness of togetherness in our moral ideal. To talk of the great among us, but and each other and oth- firming, self-authorizing mutual respect and recipro- our Blackness, again, is to also from everyday people ers. And the moral ideal and self-sacralizing without cal solidarity in the shared talk not simply of our color, whose wisdom and righ- of Africa also includes our seeking consent, counsel pursuit of human good and i.e., our appearance and ge- teous ways are learned and concepts of a good society or confirmation from Eu- the well-being of the world. netic makeup, but also and treasured. and a good world which rope or European keepers Over these 55-years of most defining in distinc- As we say in our tam- DR. MAULANA KARENGA we are to pursue and use in of White culture and the work and struggle, we have tiveness, our culture and our biko, our pouring libation our initiatives to radically realm of mythical White- explained the meaning of self-conscious practice of it. for them, even though they the world. It is a synthesis reconceive and reconstruct ness. We, from the begin- our organizational name, In a word, Blackness at its do not appear in the his- in that it is a critical selec- society and the world. ning, rejected White racist Us, in three basic ways core is about culture and tory books, or wear African tive joining of ideas and From the beginning, we and wrong-headed concep- which are three fundamen- consciousness and commit- clothes, or remember and practices into a system that urged a constant dialog with tions of us, others and the tal commitments. The name ment to constantly main- speak African languages, provides a moral, material, Africa, asking it questions world in every realm of Us is first reflective of our tain, cultivate and expand they still taught the beset of and meaningful interpreta- and seeking from it answers life. We dismissed as racist commitment to the prior- both without dismissing or what it means to be African tion of life and obligates us to the fundamental ques- self-delusion their claims of ity of our people, Us Black diminishing respect for our and human. For they taught to engage in a correspond- tions of African and human being chosen, elect and sent people and thus our love of color in its various shades us African values, values ing practice. It is ongoing life. And this is not usually to civilize us through their our people. Secondly, Us is as identifying attributes. that enjoin us to seek and in that it is open-textured, done, for others most often savagery and to lead us into an affirmation of our com- To speak of an unbudg- speak truth; to do and de- never a final and finished ask other cultures for these their blinding and bleaching mitment to oppose and re- ing Blackness we mean not mand justice; to be kind and fact, but rather a constantly answers, unaware of and White light and life. sist “them”, our oppressor making the slightest move not do evil; to honor our an- and critically rethought and unconcerned about what Instead, we affirmed and oppression. And third- away from the core and cor- cestors, elders and parents; renewed understanding of Africa has to say about life the sacredness of our Black ly, it reflects and reaffirms nerstone of who we are as to cherish and challenge self, society and the world. at every level. But for Us, selves in the way we lived our commitment to a com- a people. In other words, it our children; to care for the And it is self-conscious in African as a world com- our lives, did our work and munitarian African way means not changing from poor and vulnerable among exchange with the world, munity is the central and waged righteous and relent- of life, the collective and the dignity-affirming, life- us; to have a rightful rela- from an African-centered indispensable source for us. less struggle. Indeed, we cooperative practice of cre- preserving and life-en- tionship with the environ- vantage point, coming to Drawing from and studying knew that no God of ours ating and sharing good in hancing views, values and ment; to resist evil, oppres- the table, not naked and in both ancient and modern would send the embodiment the world. Thus, the name, practices that define us as sion and injustice; and to need, but fully clothed in discussion, we extract and of evil to teach us good. We philosophy and practice of an African people, a Black always raise up, praise and the rich variedness of our measure each view, value also knew that no God of Us is a code, call and com- people. For these define us, pursue the Good. And these own culture, entering every and practice according to Africa would send a moral mitment to rebel against the ground us, orient us and values, views and practice room, dialog and discourse our best moral reasoning. and social savage to civilize givenness of the established guide us in directing our are taught not only by those as an equal. This we call basing all we and save us when we were order, to engage in system- lives toward good and ex- who made transition, but When we talk of Africa choose and do on two main already deeply civilized changing work and struggle pansive ends. They are an- also by those living who as our moral ideal, we mean sources: tradition and rea- and had no moral, social, that is radical, reflective cient and modern, continen- love, lead and mentor us by moral ideal, a composite son, always engaging our real or rational need to be and relentless, and commit- tal and global and reflect and encourage us to bring of the highest values, the tradition and shaping and saved by a continent of rac- ted to expansive good in the the best of what it means to forth the beautiful potential most insightful and expan- reshaping it according to ists, colonizers, imperialists world. be African and human in the and promise within each world. and all of us. • MICHAEL A. LAWSON PRESIDENT & CEO LOS ANGELES URBAN LEAGUE• In sum, they are our It is our philosophy, culture, the foundation and Kawaida, that brings these framework for our thought, and other core values, sensitivities, and practice. views, and practice into a We define culture in this coherent system. Indeed, it inclusive sense as the total- defines itself as an ongoing ity of thought and practice synthesis of the best of Af- On Monday, August Sheriff Villanueva, women employed by and by which a people creates rican thought and practice 31, 2020, two Los Ange- please know that we mourn sworn to protect us. We itself, celebrates, sustains in constant exchange with les County Sherriff depu- every death, we abhor ev- protest because you and the ties shot and killed Dijon ery murderous act, and we Sheriff’s Department’s men Kizzee, a 29-year-old Af- detest the criminal who and women are accountable the Los AngeLes sentineL rican American man from committed the murder that to us, the citizens of Los Lancaster, CA, visiting you chose to mention. But Angeles County. Sheriff friends and family in the understand this–that mur- Villanueva, if you do not Westmont neighborhood of derer did not take an oath to understand the difference, Los Angeles. Shortly after protect us; we did not pay you are not worthy of the Mr. Kizzee was pronounced taxes to recruit, train, and title “Sheriff.” DANNY J. BAKEWELL, SR. dead, community activists arm that murderer, we did On behalf of the Los Executive Publisher / CEO gathered at the sight of the not give that murderer spe- Angeles Urban League’s shooting. They marched to cial rights in the event of an men and women, I extend JENNIFER J. THOMAS the local Sheriff’s station investigation; that murderer our deepest condolences to Publisher to protest the unnecessary MICHAEL A. LAWSON does not work for us. On the Kizzee family and the KENNETH R. THOMAS murder of another Black the other hand, you, Sheriff entire Westmont commu- Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) man by those pledged to Alex Villanueva, and each nity, which has endured too RUTH WASHINGTON protect and serve. Protesters cides. Sheriff Villanueva of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s much violence over these Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) are rightfully outraged, and expressly pointed out a re- Department’s sworn depu- past months. We mourn COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. the family deserves answers cent murder in which the ties has taken an oath to with you. We stand with Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) and transparency. victim “was beaten to death protect the citizens of Los you. PAMELA A. BAKEWELL The following day, in the restroom of a super- Angeles County, not kill us. With you in the move- Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer Sheriff Alex Villanueva market in Lancaster about Yes, we mourn every ment, DANNY J. BAKEWELL, JR. expressed his frustration a month ago,” Villanueva death, and we decry every Executive Editor / Chief of Staff with the murder, but for said. “That name is already murder, but we cannot qui- Michael A. Lawson BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL another reason. The Sheriff forgotten by people. The etly mourn the senseless President & CEO Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of criticized the activists for people on the streets are not murders that take place at Los Angeles Urban Directors (2004-2014) not protesting other homi- saying his name.” the hands of the men and League BRANDON I. 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I have written about to be involved in this evo- and discussed the notion lution. I welcome all mem- that it takes just one per- bers of our community to son to misuse the law for Even the mere percep- have been mixed-in with department officials, the work with my office to de- public trust to erode and tion that law enforcement is the bad “apples” and the Inspector General and velop new policies. just one person to stand untruthful, behaving unethi- public’s blanket of distrust community leaders. up to unjust actions to in- cally, or breaking the law is has engulfed them. This too Furthermore, I will Assemblymember spire change. The shoot- ruinous to the trust a com- much change. push for policy that dis- Jones- Sawyer has the sup- ing and killing of Dijon munity must have in officers Law enforcement shoot- allows bad cops the abil- port from a broad coalition Kizzee, Anthony Weber, to support effective policing ings have led to protests and ity to pick up and move of labor organizations, hu- and Andres Guardado by and promote public safety. protesters have a right to to another department man rights organizations individual officers has It has been said that sun- be outraged and voice their after being released/fired and political leaders. Some further raised concerns shine is the best disinfectant. concerns for questionable actions of those endorsements in- and anger over the police We must shine a light on There is an opportunity while on duty. clude California Demo- culture, training, and in- what we know to be trouble- now to bring real reform By implementing cratic Party, Coalition for teraction with people of some areas and truths. because everyone wants to these changes, we can Humane Immigrants Rights color. Adversely, an in- Communities of color get to a new level of proper support the rebuilding Action Fund (CHRLA), dividual took to violence have had difficult relations and engaged community of public trust in law California Teachers As- against two sheriff depu- with law enforcement for policing that involves the enforcement and uplift sociation (CTA), American ties this past weekend decades, but the shooting public’s input on how law the positive actions of Federation of State, County seriously injuring both of officers, and unjustified enforcement must interact REGGIE JONES- SAWYER those officers who daily and Municipal Employ- officers. shootings of citizens by of- with communities of color choose to serve their ees (AFSCME) and politi- The growing angst ficers, cannot and must not and what reforms are needed adding new informant communities and stay cal leaders including US and social frustration are be tolerated. Lives are lost, to get there. protections, can promote true to their oath to serve Senator Kamala Harris, palatable, and coalitions or forever changed, because As Chair of the Assem- increased departmental and protect. Congresswoman Maxine of Black and Brown of unnecessary and unjusti- bly Public Safety Commit- transparency and change I will call to action Waters, Congresswoman nonprofits have been fied violence. tee, I am committed to a the culture within law en- stakeholders in the com- Nanette Barragan, CA formed to protest police On the flip side, a ma- number of reforms to help forcement departments. ing weeks to help drive State Secretary Alex Pa- brutality and systemic is- jority of officers who wake restore public trust and re- Additionally, it is clear these needed changes. dilla, Mayor Eric Garcetti, sues within law enforce- up each day knowing they move those in law enforce- there is a need for Civil- I encourage you to be Assembly Speaker Emeri- ment departments. are putting everything on ment who violate the law. ian Oversight Commis- mindful of the evolving tus John Perez and host of These issues, unfor- the line to provide us with a Protecting whistle blow- sions that include open and transitioning nature other community and local tunately, are not new. livable and safe community ers from retaliation and conversations between of policing policies and leaders. •REV. JESSE JACKSON•
“The poor will al- Poverty in America used more children are hungry. enhanced unemployment ment benefits would keep ways be with us,” say to be far worse; about a Public policy — the benefits, continue the ex- 3.6 million out of poverty. the cynics. third of Americans lived in “stimulus checks,” the panded food stamps, ex- The continuation of food No doubt, some will poverty in the 1950s. Pov- enhanced unemployment tend the payroll protection stamp expansions would always be wealthier than erty was reduced, dramati- insurance, the expansion subsidies and provide aid keep about 1.7 million out. others. We wouldn’t cally, by Lyndon Johnson’s of food stamps (SNAP), to states and localities to If all three were enacted, want to live in a soci- War on Poverty. The war on the partial moratorium on avoid the layoffs of mil- 12.2 million people would ety that forced all to be poverty was defeated not by evictions and foreclosures, lions of public employees. be kept out of poverty for equal. But poverty isn’t poverty, but by the war in the aid to businesses if The Republican Sen- the rest of the year. inevitable. The 30 mil- Vietnam, which sapped re- they kept their employees ate refused to act — and Mitch McConnell lion people in America sources, attention and will. on payroll — saved mil- refused to compromise. refused to act. Donald who lived in poverty Most poor people work lions from poverty. Senate leader Mitch Mc- Trump, the great “deal even before the pan- when they can. They take Now those benefits Connell put together a maker,” refused even to get demic when unemploy- the early bus. They do the have expired, but the un- $1 trillion alternative but involved. After the benefits ment was at record lows hardest jobs for the least employment remains high. didn’t even try to get his expired, McConnell finally needn’t exist in that amount of money. They bear REV. JESSE JACKSON Many companies are de- members to support it. decided to pass a bill out state. the most amount of stress. claring bankruptcy. Many Twenty Republican sena- of the Senate, but his Re- Too many myths They care for the children When the pandemic are slashing payrolls with tors opposed doing any- publican colleagues would and lies cloud our un- of others. They tend to the forced the economy to shut permanent, not temporary thing. support only about $300 derstanding of the poor. sick. They serve food in down, millions lost their layoffs. The nonpartisan Ur- billion in new money for a Most poor people are not restaurants. They sweep the jobs — and their health care Again, public policy ban Institute noted that a bill that did not include the Black. More are White streets. They clean bedpans at work, if they had any. could help. The House second round of stimulus stimulus checks, did not than Black, female than beneath hospital beds that Over 30 million still draw passed another rescue checks alone would keep include the SNAP benefits male, young than old. they cannot lie in when they unemployment, with over a package — the HEROES 8.3 million people out of and limited unemployment More have a high school get sick. Many are essential million new applicants each ACT — that would pro- poverty from August to assistance to $300 a week, education. Some gradu- workers who are at greater week as companies continue vide another round of December. The extension ate. risk in the pandemic. to lay off workers. Many stimulus checks, sustain of enhanced unemploy- {See JACKSON A-14}
• MARC H. MORIAL PRESIDENT AND CEO NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE •
“And so this march Last week’s Commit- to the bill into law. insecurity, cut off millions that financial aid does not must go beyond this his- ment March, “Get Your When we gathered to of school-age children become a barrier to the toric moment. We must Knee Off Our Necks,” march in 1963, the White from learning, and has left development of the next support the strong. We was convened in support establishment stopped municipal and state bud- generation of leaders in must give courage to the of police accountability in Black people from vot- gets for public services in business and government. timid. We must remind the solidarity with the fami- ing with violence, literacy shambles. In the immedi- For several years, con- indifferent, and we must lies of African Americans tests and poll taxes. To- ate term, we believe that cerned communities across warn the opposed. Civil killed or injured at the day, they are sabotaging the HEROES Act, passed the country have worked rights, which are God- hands of the police. the Postal Service. Re- by the U.S House of Rep- tirelessly to spread the given and constitutionally In conjunction with ductions of early voting, resentatives on May 15, word about the importance guaranteed, are not nego- the March, the convening restrictive identification 2020, represents the best of the 2020 Census and the tiable in 1963.” – National organizations – National requirements, onerous reg- response to the economic need for everyone—espe- Urban League President Urban League, National istration procedures, exact devastation caused by the cially Black Americans— Whitney M. Young, 1963 Action Network, NAACP, name match requirements, pandemic. We urge the to participate. Even so, March on Washington for National Coalition on purges of voting rolls, for- Senate to pass the HE- Black America is facing Jobs and Justice Black Civic Participation, eign and domestic disin- ROES Act and the presi- an historic crossroad due Fifty-seven years to NAACP Legal Defense MARC H. MORIAL formation campaigns, and dent to sign it into law im- to low participation in the the day after Whitney M. and Educational Fund, mandated in-person voting mediately. 2020 Census. To make Young stood on the steps Inc., along with along with Communities of Color during a pandemic are all The disparity in edu- matters worse, the current of the Lincoln Memorial Martin Luther King, III – The Commitment March, efforts designed to under- cational investment in mi- Administration is trying to declare that civil rights have issued a Statement of like the March in 1963, hap- mine the rights of African nority communities and to end all counting efforts are not negotiable, I stood Principals to established a pened as people all across Americans to the fran- the resulting achievement by September 30, a month on the very same spot to shared civil rights and so- the country are taking to the chise. We urge the Senate gap among Black youth is sooner than previously say: racial justice is not cial justice agenda. These streets to demand justice. to pass and the president the biggest threat to equal- announced. The National negotiable in 2020. principles are: The cycle of lawlessness to sign the Voting Rights ity and upward mobility. Urban league has sued to Transforming our Fundamentally Trans- against Black people extends Advancement Act. This is Therefore, we support pro- stop it. We urge the Senate racially-biased criminal forming the Criminal Jus- back through the centuries. the most fitting tribute to gressive funding mecha- to include much-needed justice system and mass tice System Police have shot and killed the late Congressman John nisms that promote quality language and allocation of incarceration crisis is not Protect and Defend an average of approximately Lewis, who dedicated his and direct more resources fund in the next COVID negotiable. Voting Rights During the 1,000 people in the United life to the advancement of to those areas where the relief package to extend Protecting and defend- Pandemic and Beyond States in each of the past voting and civil rights. need is greatest— more the statutory reporting ing our sacred right to vote Achieve Economic three years, and 2020 is on The pandemic has often in high poverty and deadlines for the 2020 against racially-motivated Parity for African Ameri- track to meet or exceed that thrust long-standing eco- minority communities. We Census by four months. suppression and foreign cans number. Moreover, Black nomic injustices into the support a universal early According to one re- sabotage is not negotiable. Promote Equity in Ed- people are three times more forefront of our conscious- childhood curriculum that cent estimate, COVID-19 Dislodging the struc- ucational Opportunity likely than White people to ness. Our leaders must prepares our youngsters is the third-leading cause tural racism that infects Promote a Fair and be killed by police. We sup- adopt a fair response to to learn and achieve at of death among Black our institutions and pav- Accurate Census port the George Floyd Jus- the COVID-19 pandemic a competitive level. We Americans. For too many ing a patriotic pathway Promote a Healthier tice in Policing Act, which that has destroyed the na- believe college should people of color, healthcare to shared prosperity, eco- Nation by Eliminating passed the U.S. House of tion’s economic output, be an attainable—and af- is tied directly to employ- nomic parity and educa- Disparities and Prioritiz- Representatives earlier this thrown tens of millions of fordable—goal, and that ment. High unemploy- tional opportunity is not ing Testing, Treatments year. We urge the U.S. Sen- people out of work, left federal resources should {See MORIAL A-14} negotiable. and Cures for Covid-19 in ate to pass, and the president families with greater food be structured to ensure A-8 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Misidentify{continued from Pg. A-1} tinued, “I have three sons and my sons were never if it was true.” down to the sheriff’s station out there doing things like He said the watch com- and see what’s going on that. They always did mander told him he’d call before anything get out of something positive and I him back. Two hours later, control.’ We all live at the love all six of mine and Hicks received a call back same house together with I don’t want no harm to asking if the watch com- my 93-year-old mother and come to mine.” mander could come to I take care of my mentally She said since her his job. “They said they ill brother, and the sheriffs son’s story is coming out wouldn’t come with a lot of could have come in there in the news, she is more at sheriffs--that it would just and shot everybody in my ease. be two people,” explained mother’s house, not know- “I watch everything Hicks. ing who they were really moving,” she said. “Any- By the time they came looking for.” thing moving, I am always to his job, Darnell was re- Darnell said he hadn’t watching.” ceiving death threats on been anywhere near the Attorney Brian Dunn social media and his home Compton Blue Line sta- plans to request that the address had been published tion on Saturday. Like Sheriff’s Department’s online by a right-wing ex- most Saturday nights, he Civilian Oversight Com- tremist Twitter influencer was out dirt biking with his mission open an investi- JASMYNE CANNICK/L.A. SENTINEL gation to see if the mis- Darnell Hicks (sitting) and attorney Brian Dunn identification of Darnell Hunt originated with the were looking for a “dark ton, Darnell was not a kid crime and especially a crime sheriffs. skinned male.” They later involved with guns, drugs as heinous as this. He sim- “I just want to send my clarified their description by or gangs. When I initially ply has been thrown into prayers to the two depu- saying “Black male.” spoke to him about this, af- this but for nothing other ties that were injured in After getting home from ter seeing it on social media, than the color of his skin. this incident,” said Hicks. work, Darnell said he was his response was very ca- There has been a complete “I want them to know too worried too sleep. The sual. I knew then, he didn’t blackout in terms of the in- that I’m innocent and it social media chatter hadn’t fully understand the seri- formation coming out. No doesn’t have nothing to died down and he was still ousness of this issue. As a one has taken responsibility do with me. For every receiving threats and calls Black man, I also realized for it.” other Black man out there, JASMYNE CANNICK/L.A. SENTINEL from friends. that this could be something It appears that the social be aware because the de- Darnell Hicks “I probably didn’t fall recurring since the sheriffs media post identifying Dar- scription was a Black asleep until 7:30 in the have been known to show nell Hicks as the shooter male, so it can happen to named Ian Miles Cheong. friends through Compton morning on Monday.” signs of aggression and re- came from someone named anybody.” “It was crazy because I and Watts. After speaking with his taliation towards residents.” Floyd Bradford and the As of Sentinel press live with my parents and When the sheriffs final- former basketball coach The father of two daugh- Lakewood CA. Regional time, no suspects have my grandmother.” Dar- ly arrived at his job, Darnell from Double Rock Bap- ters, Darnell added, “I have Crime Awareness, Preven- been identified. The sher- nell’s mother was a nervous said they apologized for the tist Church, whom he still a lot I’m working on. I tion & Safety Group, which iff’s department issued a wreck. situation. kept in touch with, Darnell coach football, I’m a rapper boasts over 18k members on statement early Monday, “He called and asked “The first thing the reached out to the Cochran and I have my own clothing Facebook. saying the information me if I had looked on sheriff’s deputy said to me Firm for legal advice and di- line, Uno Mas. I am also a Compton Mayor Aja circulating online about Facebook and I said no,” when he got out of the car rection on how to clear his photographer; I sell hair and Brown said, “Unfortunately, Darnell Hicks “is ER- explained Pamela Clayton- was, ‘You’re a lot taller name and hopefully save his I do taco catering. I do it all. the available description of- RONEOUS information Hicks, Darnell’s mother. than our suspect.’” reputation. I try to stay busy.” fered of the suspect is lim- and there are no named “They had his face all on Standing at 6 feet tall, Renard Smith, a Comp- “He has no connection ited and many people fit or wanted suspects at this their on social media, talk- Darnell’s dark skin was the ton resident and Darnell’s whatsoever,” said Brian this profile. I strongly urge time.’’ ing about he was the one only other characteristic former coach said, “I was Dunn, managing partner of dark-skinned Black male That hasn’t stopped that shot the two cops. And that matched the suspect shocked because out of all The Cochran Firm. “Any residents of Compton to be Darnell from receiving I just got my husband and wanted. Initially, the sher- the youth basketball play- person would suffer greatly cautious during this time.” death threats. told him, ‘come on, let’s go iff’s department said they ers I’ve coached in Comp- when falsely accused of a Mrs. Clayton-Hicks con-
{continued from Pg. A-1} be there for each other, and ferent race or ethnicity. LASD she urged residents to con- 92% of those who died nificant increase in selfless and Barger are offering a tinue to strive to be a shoul- due to COVID-19 had acts among the community. $100,000 reward for any der to lean on. preexisting health con- With the pandemic creat- information leading to a Recent statistics were cerns. ing extreme hardship in capture of those who com- disclosed by Dr. Barbara Through these num- certain areas, Los Angeles mitted the violence. Ferrer, director of the Los bers, Ferrer confirmed has seen over 1,000 volun- Barger stated, “The Angeles County Depart- the placement of Los An- teers offer their time and events of this weekend ment of Public Health. The geles reopening schools, a variety of businesses go has made it clear to me, reports shown on Monday grades k-12. There have “above and beyond” to an- that anti –law enforcement reflect 24 additional deaths, been cohorts’ prototypes swer their call to civic re- rhetoric expressed by many nine of these individuals recently; opening cam- sponsibility. Chairwoman elected officials, commu- were over the age of 80, puses for in-person learn- Kathryn Barger stated, “All nity leaders, and others has six of them had underlining Dr. Barbara Ferrer, head of the L.A. County Depart- ing for selected groups of of this is a testament, that created a toxic environ- health conditions. Five peo- ment of Public Health, speaking during a coronavirus up- schools. These trial pods the community is working ment amid the time of civil ple who died were between date. SCREENSHOT of students and faculty together to weather this unrest. “ the ages of 65-79, four vic- looks to find the safest storm.” COVID-19 has casted a tims had preexisting health in L.A. County to 6,231. tween COVID-19 infection social distancing proce- Los Angeles is also ex- different light on the com- concerns. Ten individuals There were 733 new and ethnicity were provid- dures, while they are in- periencing turbulence amid munity, it has shown how were between the ages of COVID-19 reports. In sum- ed. The racial background person school environ- residents and those sworn extremely generous and 50-64, and eight of them mary, there is a total amount collected from 5,859 fatal ment. Ferrer shared that to protect them. Chair- mindful Los Angeles can had underlining health of 254,656 coronavirus cases showed 10% were Af- they are still collecting woman Barger disclosed be, but it also revealed problems. Two people who cases in the Los Angeles re- rican American, 15% were information and will de- that two Los Angeles an ugly truth of hate and passed were between the gion. 11,170 incidents were Asian, slightly less than 1% termine if these school County sheriff’s deputies treacherous acts are still ages of 30-49, all of them reported in the city of Long were Native Hawaiian or cohorts will be the exam- were ambushed and shot lurking within the shad- had previous medical is- Beach and 2,476 cases in Pacific Islander, 51% wereple of the future in-person over the weekend Supervi- ows in the County. Barger sues. This brings the total the city of Pasadena. LatinX, 23% were White, educational experience. sor Mark-Ridley Thomas closed with instructions to COVID-19 related deaths The relationship be- and 1% identified as a- dif
Buck {continued from Pg. A-1} was killed just a year and a half later. We repeat- issue. So, then while in jail, ing that he knowingly en- edly told authorities Ed he needs to watch what he ticed 26-year-old Gemmel Buck was out of control eats, brush his teeth at least Moore to travel to the Los and still after my son and twice a day with fluoride Angeles area to engage in Timothy Dean died, he toothpaste, floss and use sex work, and provided was up to his old tricks some mouthwash,” said him methamphetamine, and attempted to fatally Jasmyne Cannick who ad- who overdosed on the drug overdose another man. vocated for Buck’s arrest. and died on July 27, 2017. If he is released, he will “He might also consider Buck also is charged with continue to prey upon not engaging in any type of another count of enticing Black gay men. Ed Buck physical activity that would another man to travel with is a menace and deserves excite him. The bottom the intent of engaging in to be held in custody to line is that he’s a danger prostitution. On January 7, ensure that no other per- to Black men at any age- 2019, Timothy Dean died son is killed by Ed Buck.” -COVID or no COVID. He of a methamphetamine “I am just speechless was in his 60s when Gem- overdose in Ed Buck’s as well as restless just mel and Timothy died, so apartment. thinking of what will hap- he should not be allowed to Last year, a federal pen next--who will be the use his age now to get out grand jury returned a five- Ed Buck FILE PHOTO next to die--if Ed Buck is of jail.” count indictment charging released from jail,” said Buck is awaiting trial that Buck “engaged in a les County District Attor- concerned about their safety face to our families. He is Joyce Jackson, sister of on charges of supplying il- pattern of soliciting men to ney’s Office. should Ed Buck be released. a dangerous man and will Timothy Dean. legal drugs to two men who consume drugs that Buck Cannick continued, “I’m disturbed and most likely kill again if let Cannick concluded overdosed and died inside provided and perform “Even if the courts man- devastated,” added Joann out. Please keep him behind with, “I am all for bail re- of his West Hollywood sexual acts at Buck’s apart- dated that Buck cannot use Campbell, sister of Timo- bars. I’m afraid for Black form, but people like Ed apartment within a year ment,” which is a practice a computer, fly people into thy Dean. “The thought of gay men in Los Angeles if Buck should not be the and a half of each other. described as “party and town, or use social media this dangerous man-- who I he is released.” beneficiaries of the bail Ed Buck’s attorneys play.” Buck allegedly so- dating sites, there is nothing believe killed my brother-- “Ed Buck’s previous reform movement.” have said that he would licited victims on social in his history to indicate that even being considered for history shows he is a dan- The petition will be sign a $400,000 appear- media platforms, including Buck would change his pre- bail is outrageous. I am ger,” said LaTisha Nixon, delivered to the Magis- ance bond, surrender his a gay dating website, and vious behavior that led to pleading to the judge to the mother of Gemmel trate Judge and to federal passport, and would agree used a recruiter to scout the deaths of two men and hold Ed Buck in jail until his Moore. “After Gemmel was prosecutors at the Sep- to electronic monitoring if and proposition men. the near-death of countless trial. He is responsible for killed, we warned that an- tember 25 hearing in Los released. Buck also faces charg- others. Nothing.” two deaths in his apartment. other person would end up Angeles. Anyone inter- Buck is charged with es, including operating a Ms. Cannick also shared My brother and Gemmel dead if he wasn’t arrested ested can sign the petition nine federal counts--in- drug house, that were filedthat many of Buck’s victims Moore are dead because of and Buck did not prove us at www.justice4gemmel. cluding one count alleg- last year by the Los Ange- have contacted her and are Buck. This is a slap in the wrong as Timothy Dean org. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 California State Bar Shaken by Personnel Issues Involving Two Black Women BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY grounds; business leaders; Schwarzenegger justified California Black Media members of the African his action by basing it on a American community; state audit that discovered In less than one month, leaders in major service irregularities in enforcing the State Bar of California organizations, and attorney discipline, embez- has been roiled in high- more. Among them zlement of $675,000 by a level personnel snafus were representatives of the former employee, and pro- involving two prominent California Association of hibited disclosure of the rat- Black California women. Black Lawyers, SEIU, ing of a potential candidate In July, the California Planned Parenthood and the for the appellate bench. State Bar offered Frederic- ACLU. In a written message, ka McGee, a respected Cal- Assemblymember the governor said the Bar’s ifornia legislative attorney, Shirley Weber (D-San scandals “cannot continue the position of executive Diego), speaking on behalf with business as usual.” FILE PHOTO director. Then, in August, of the California Legisla- “As the organization Debbie Manning, former California State FILE PHOTO the organization which tive Black Caucus (CLBC), charged with regulating the Bar board member. Fredericka McGee serves as an administrative was the first speaker to professional conduct of its arm of the State Supreme address the board of members, the conduct of the brecher pointed out that the now a Superior Court Judge In addition, McGee is Court and is charged with trustees. State Bar itself must be above makeup of the state bar is for Contra Costa County, also the founding president protecting the public inter- Weber said, speaking on reproach,” Schwarzenegger one of diversity and inclu- first appointed by Gov. of the Black Youth Leader- est, reportedly rescinded accounts of published stated. “Regrettably, it is not.” sion and at the end of the Jerry Brown in 2012. ship Project, Inc., a non- that offer without an expla- reports, that McGee’s situa- In 2016, after the Cali- meeting sought to provide Before entering a closed profit organization that nation. McGee has been a tion is one of the reasons fornia Legislature did not examples of two prior session, the Bar’s board of offers interactive legislative licensed attorney with the the CLBC talks about the pass a Bar dues bill, and the African American State Bar trustees addressed the con- and debate programs to Bar for almost 30 years. “increase of representation state’s Supreme Court had executive directors. cerns of McGee’s support- African American high to step in to authorize the “In my work with the ers. school students throughout agency to collect interim state bar’s leadership team “There has been some California. dues. The American Bar and with staff, I know that speculation about a particu- Alice Huffman, the Association reported on the commitment to diversi- lar candidate who has been President of the California Nov. 16, 2016, that both ty and inclusion is widely considered for the execu- State National Association Legislative houses were at shared throughout the tive director’s position,” for the Advancement of odds about the bar’s organization,” Steinbrecher Steinbrecher said. “We are Colored People, said in a “reform measures,” intro- said. “As our former execu- not in the position to written statement dated duced by the Assembly. tive director said, ‘We want respond to specifics report- Sept. 3 that McGee “has The issue was about a study diversity and inclusion to ed in the press because the been recognized for her of whether the bar should be built in and not built on.’ executive director’s selec- exemplary service by a break into two parts, split- I also want to note that con- tion process is a confiden- multitude of organizations ting the Bar’s attorney dis- trary to some comments tial, personnel matter.” throughout the state and has cipline abilities from its we’ve received, the state The executive director a stellar reputation in the trade organization tasks. bar has been previously led of the Bar leads the senior legislative and legal com- Last month, the Assem- by two capable and talented management team respon- munity.” bly and the Senate passed African American women sible for various programs. “The California Assembly Bill (AB) 3362, a that served as executive The position requires the NAACP remains ready to bill that would again directors.” executive director to stand with the California authorize the Bar to collect Leah T. Wilson, another answer to the board of State Bar as we ensure a fees from California attor- African American woman, trustees and advance its fair and transparent legal neys and restrict its board served as executive director policies. system at this pivotal time of trustees from discussing for two years before she McGee was in the in our country as we issues about the Bar’s surprised some when she process of transitioning out address issues of social jus- exams administration in left the role on Jan. 17 of of her role as vice president tice,” Huffman said in a seclusion. At the moment, this year. of California government statement “Again, I Gov. Gavin Newsom is The Hon. Judy Johnson, affairs and operations for wholeheartedly support the FILE PHOTO reviewing the bill. also a Black woman, was the American Beverage California State Bar in its Screenshot of the State Bar Zoom Board meeting Septem- At the September 4th the State Bar’s executive Association (ABA). She efforts to complete the con- ber 4, 2020. board meeting, Fabian director from May 2000 to worked out of ABA’s office tractual process that started Núñez, a former Assembly- January 2011. Johnson is in Sacramento. with Ms. McGee.” Then, last week, Debbie of people of color, particu- member, who represented Manning, a member of larly African Americans in the 46th District in Los State Bar’s 13-member all aspects.” Angeles County and served board – the only African Weber said the Bar’s as speaker of the Assembly American serving on the alleged withdrawal from 2004 to 2008, high- governing body – abruptly “brought tremendous con- lighted McGee’s profes- resigned midway through cern” to members of the sionalism and praised her WARNING: her term. Manning was CLBC. “level of dignity,” depth appointed to a four-year “(McGee) had accepted of knowledge,” ability to term by the state Senate in the position, was making “build relationships,” and 2018. efforts to move, change her “certainty of purpose.” Crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, and other petroleum Manning, a “non-attor- residency, and basically Núñez said that within products can expose you to chemicals including toluene ney” member, was appoint- move around for this posi- his nearly five-year tenure, ed to a four-year term by tion, and then all of sudden McGee was his general and benzene, which are known to the State of California the State Senate in 2018. the position was with- counsel and he watched her to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive Previously, Manning was drawn,” Weber said. “We juggle and manage legal not only the first Black stand united in requesting matters of the Assembly, harm. These exposures can occur in and around oil woman to join the Legisla- that you provide the state the rules committee, and fields, refineries, chemical plants, transport and storage ture’s Office of the Senate bar the best leader as possi- judiciary issues. operations, such as pipelines, marine terminals, tank Sergeant-at-Arms in 1977, ble, as we’ve always found “It’s something she was also the first that to be of the character unmatched in California,” trucks, and other facilities and equipment. For more woman to serve as Senate and qualifications of Ms. Núñez said of McGee’s information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/petroleum. Chief Sergeant-at-Arms. Fredericka McGee.” skill set. “Quite frankly, it’s She held that position from In closing, Weber refer- unique because she also 2014 until 2017. enced the constitutional possesses the skills that are The foregoing warning is provided pursuant to Manning’s resignation relationship between the so important when you are came just one week after Legislature and the State managing a large organiza- Proposition 65. This law requires the Governor of the Bar met to discuss the Bar. The Legislature annu- tion such as the State California to publish a list of chemicals “known to hiring of the next executive ally authorizes a “fee bill” Bar.” director with extended pub- to allow the Bar to assess Gov. Newsom’s former the State to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.” lic comment in support of lawyers’s licensing fees, Legislative Affairs Secre- This list is compiled in accordance with a procedure McGee after which the according to Ed Howard, a tary, Anthony Williams also board went into closed ses- Sacramento public interest said in support of McGee, established by the Proposition, and can be obtained sion but did not report any lobbyist and long-time “When I heard that she was from the California Environmental Protection Agency. decision or action. Manning State Bar watcher. a candidate for the execu- did not give a reason for A History of Turmoil and tive director for the State Proposition 65 requires that clear and reasonable leaving. Mismanagement Bar, I was pleased and warnings be given to persons exposed to the listed Powerful Support: State Over the years, the State proud not only as a lawyer Leaders Defend McGee Bar has been under scrutiny but also as a Californian chemicals in certain situations. at Board Meeting for some of its practices and who knows the important At the Friday, Sept. 4 the way its leaders have role that the State Bar plays State Bar public board managed the organization. in public protection and BP AMERICA INC. and its subsidiaries EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION meeting, supporters urged In 1998, then Gov. Pete administration of justice. (and under the trademarks its affiliates and subsidiaries the body to reconsider its Wilson vetoed a bill that Fredericka understands ARCO and Castrol) decision and renegotiate would’ve authorized the that. I hope that you recon- with McGee for the execu- agency to charge lawyers in sider it, such a sensitive, SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US VALERO Refining and Marketing Company, tive director position. That the state annual licensing personnel decision,” Ultramar Inc., and their affiliates meeting was delayed when fees to fund the Bar. Williams said. PHILLIPS 66, and subsidiaries an individual wrote the “n” A layoff of two-thirds of The board of trustees’s including its divisions and subsidiaries word several times and the Bar’s staff members duties includes developing (and under the trademarks 76) other profanity directed was hanging in the balance the guiding policies and PBF Energy Western Region LLC toward Black people in the and the group’s attorney principles of the Bar. It AERA ENERGY LLC its affiliates and subsidiaries Zoom meeting chat box, discipline system temporar- comprises of five lawyers which caused the meeting ily shut down for lack of appointed by the California Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC to be delayed for almost an funds. Those issues were Supreme Court, two (a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation) hour. only resolved in 1998 after lawyers appointed the by and its affiliates (and under the trademarks ARCO, Despite the delay, a the state’s Supreme Court legislature, and six non- Speedway, USA Gasoline, Shell, Thrifty, and ExxonMobil) diverse group of people intervened. attorney members (four spoke at the meeting in sup- Gov. Arnold named by the governor). port McGee – supporters Schwarzenegger’s adminis- The State Bar’s Board of say a testament to her rap- tration vetoed another fee Trustees Responds For more information, please call: port with lawmakers; attor- authorization bill, Senate The governing body’s 1-800-523-3157 neys of all colors and back- Bill 641, in 2009. chairperson Alan Stein- 09-20 A-8A-10 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER DECEMBER 17,26, 20202013
Vote {continued from Pg. A-1} creates more debate than EXPERIENCE THE PRIORITY the race for Los Angeles COUNTS Reggie Jones-Sawyer District Attorney. The In 1963, former Los has been the Assembly- current District Attorney, Angeles Mayor Tom Brad- man for the 59th Assembly Jackie Lacey, is not the ley broke through the glass District for the past eight most popular candidate ceiling to become the first years. During his time in (even though she barely African American elect- the legislature, he has been missed out on securing ed to represent the 10th one of the leading propo- over 50 percent of the vote Council District of Los nents in prison reform and in the March primary to Angeles. Bradley held this re-entry assistance. He avoid a runoff), and not seat for 10 years, until he has advocated for housing everyone is excited or con- was elected mayor of the and job training for those fident about her effective- city in 1973. Following formerly incarcerated, as ness as District Attorney. in Bradley’s footsteps, the well as been of the State’s However, her opponent, seat has been one of only leading advocates for cre- George Gascon, has an three seats considered by ating programs to deter the equally questionable back- most as an African Ameri- school-to-prison pipeline ground. Many of the alle- can seat. The 10th District for underserved communi- gations that Lacey has been covers some of the most ties.
Joe Biden, 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate (AP PHOTO set the course for your life with our family and friends lars over dedication. and the life of future gen- in other states to see to it SUPERVISOR erations for years to come! that they too have cast their While this race has two Our reality is that November votes. The truth is, that Cal- strong African American 3, 2020, will be our day of ifornia is a very Democratic candidates, both vying to reckoning; a day that we as state and most likely, Cali- replace Supervisor Mark Black men and women will fornia and its 55 electoral Ridley-Thomas, who is come to reckon with the college votes will go to the leaving office because of simple fact that the Black Biden/Harris ticket. But, term limits, it is Los Ange- community, not only here in what about the other states? les Councilman and former Senator Kamala Harris, 2020 Democratic Vice-Presidential Candidate AP PHOTO Los Angeles, but across the What about those swing Council president, Herb country, will either rise up states like Ohio, Pennsyl- Wesson, who has become accused of here, in Los diverse parts of the city, Jones-Sawyers 59th and let our voices be heard vania, Florida, Michigan the clear choice to become Angeles, Gascon has also but the district is also home Assembly seat has been or we will stay home and or those bubble states like the newest member of the been accused of during his to some of the most sacred the target of outside influ- passively allow others to Arizona, Nevada and even Los Angeles Board of Su- time as District Attorney in parts of the Los Angeles encers who see the seat as decide what our destiny and Texas? We can be the swing pervisors, representing the San Francisco. In addition African American commu- a “Latin Seat.” However, future will be. that tips the scales of righ- 2nd Supervisorial District. to the allegations that Gas- nity. Now, former Super- Jones-Sawyer sees the seat Voting is a sacred right. teousness in our favor. Just The Second District con was not an effective visor Mark Ridley-Thomas and the office he holds as Many of our ancestors think, if we show up in mass is the home to the larg- district attorney in the Bay is running to replace Herb a seat of the people. He fought and died for us to and vote, like we never have est population of African area, we must also not for- Wesson as the councilman has actively been working have this right. Many have before, how strong the Black Americans within the get that Gascon is a former for the district. throughout the community been beaten, jailed and died vote could be. We can make County of Los Angeles LAPD officer who rose up Ridley-Thomas is no ensuring that his district and Wesson has been able and through the ranks as a newcomer to Los Angeles has all of the resources to garner a large and broad loyal officer under former or California politics and his constituents need to supporter base from across Police Chief Darryl Gates. has a track record second navigate through the chal- the district. He has been Yes, the same Darryl Gates to none. He was first elect- lenges and obstacles cre- endorsed by Congress- who pulled LAPD out of ed to the City Council, rep- ated by COVID-19 and the woman Maxine Waters, South Los Angeles during resenting the 8th District effects of the pandemic. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the Rodney King Verdict in 1991, then went on to Jones-Sawyer is and re- the Los Angeles County Rebellion; the creator of serve in the California As- mains and effective leader, Democratic Party, the Los the Community Resources sembly and the California deserving of the commu- Angeles Federation of La- Against Street Hoodlums State Senate before replac- nity’s support and VOTE. ing Supervisor Yvonne We need to reward good Brathwaite-Burke on the and steady leadership and Los Angeles County Board experience during these of Supervisors, represent- trying times and there is
Herb Wesson FILE PHOTO to ensure that our vote and the difference on who will our voices would someday lead this country out of the be heard. We have all seen pandemic and into the future and heard of the attacks from ... that would be real power. the current White House Ad- MONEY CAN’T BUY ministration to weaken and OUR LOVE or water down our right to But, there are other elec- vote. We cannot and we will tions at hand that we must not let these actions occur. pay equal attention to. The Whether you intend to vote Republican Party has put by mail or show up to the millions of dollars into the Jackie Lacey FILE PHOTO polls, we must make sure campaign to support agent that our votes and our voices provocateur Joe Collins for bor and the Los Angles (CRASH) unit, the same are heard loud and clear. Congress in an attempt to de- Sentinel. Wesson has also police chief who cre- Mark Ridley-Thomas FILE PHOTO It is easy to focus on the feat Congresswoman Max- received the support and ated and believed in the Presidential election, and ine Waters. We, as Black endorsement of mayors “Chokehold,” which Sen- ing the Second District. not a more effective leader for many of us, the answer voters can play a major from across the 2nd Dis- tinel Publisher and civil Ridley-Thomas nar- in Los Angeles represent- is clear and simple. Do we role in sending a message, trict, including Mayors Eric rights activist, Danny J. rowly avoided a runoff ing our community in continue forward with the loud and clear, that some Garcetti (Los Angeles), Bakewell, Sr., former Ur- and almost won the seat Sacramento than Reggie current Presidential Admin- things and some people are James Butts (Inglewood), ban League president, John outright, but a field of fiveJones-Sawyer. istration, an administration afraid, and that no one is al- Tasha Cerda (Gardena), Mack, First AME Pastor candidates vying for the WE MUST VOTE, that cares nothing about lowed to try and distract or Luis Solache (Lynwood) Cecil “Chip” Murray, and office in the runoff made OUR FUTURE DE- our community, that cares twist our loyalty by agent Alex Vargas (Hawthorne). Congresswoman Max- garnering the 50 percent PENDS ON IT nothing about our issues provocateurs disguised as He has also received the ine Waters, successfully +1 an almost mathemati- This election has nu- and cares nothing about our change agents attempting endorsement of former fought to have banned as cal impossibility. Ridley- merous candidates and is- quality of life. Or, do we to do other people’s bid- 2nd District Supervisor a permittable use of force Thomas has the track sues that can and will affect embrace change, do we vote ding. First, question is Yvonne Brathwaite-Burke, by LAPD. The Chokehold record, experience and our community, both in the for Joe Biden and Kamala who is Joe Collins? Where who is the first woman and was responsible for the expertise necessary to help short and long run. The Harris and begin to find dida he come from and who first African American ever deaths of countless Black guide the 10th Council candidates we elect can way out of the misery and is funding his multi-million- elected to the Board of Su- men and women by the District through the chal- and will change the nar- nightmarish state we have dollar campaign against our pervisors. police long before the cell lenging times that the dis- rative for our community suffered through for the past Congresswoman, our mem- BLACK VOTES phone camera brought po- trict and the City face as for the next several years four years? Do we continue ber of congress who has not MATTER lice brutality into the light a result of the COVID-19 and we must make sure ignoring the devastation that been afraid to ask the tough No race in Los Angeles of the public eye. pandemic, and the drastic our vote and our choices America has been under questions when the tough losses in City revenue and are loud and clear. The from COVID-19? Do we questions weren’t popu- the need for experienced challenges that face our watch passively as a gov- lar, and who is never afraid leadership as Los Angeles community and our people ernment moves forward and to stand up for US. In this works to both socially and are tough and we need to the rich get richer, while the election, we must say NO! economically recover from make sure that we show up Black community, commu- We must show up and let the devastation of 2020. and vote for those leaders nities of color, women, and our voices be heard. Let To add to Ridley- who will represent us and all good people of good will, every and anyone know that Thomas’ ability to assist our issues to the fullest. concern and compassion for there is no amount of money the City in moving for- This article is but a small one another, continue to suf- that they can spend that will ward, his knowledge of glimpse into why certain fer? compromise our allegiance how the County of Los races and certain candi- Los Angeles, we must to those who have stood Angeles and the resources dates need our support and show up to vote in mass; we with us when others turned they possess and can pro- our vote now, more than must make it our responsi- their backs. Our pride, our vide, will be a critical ele- ever, and we hope that you bility to not only vote, but opinion and our loyalty will ment as the County and the all take these thoughts into we must ensure that our not be bought and cannot be State will all need to work careful consideration as family and friends also vote. compromised, and we will together to help the entire you show up and vote on We must create phone banks take issue with anyone who city recover. November 3, 2020. of people and check-ins sells us out and chooses dol- Reggie Jones-Sawyer FILE PHOTO SERVICE REMAINS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11 ‘Say her name’: City to Pay $12M to Breonna Taylor’s Family BY DYLAN LOVAN Daniel Cameron, is investi- bed by police, and Walker reforms on how warrants are Associated Press gating police actions in the said he fired once at the offi- handled by police, Mayor March 13 fatal shooting. cers, thinking they were Fischer said. Months after the police “I cannot begin to imag- intruders. Investigators say Other reforms seek to killing of Breonna Taylor ine Ms. Palmer’s pain, and I police were returning fire build stronger community thrust her name to the fore- am deeply, deeply sorry for when they shot Taylor sev- connections by establishing front of a national reckoning Breonna’s death,” said eral times. No drugs were a housing credit program to on race, the city of Louisville Mayor Greg Fis- found at her home. encourage officers to live in Louisville agreed to pay the cher in announcing the Dissatisfaction with the certain low-income areas in Black woman’s family $12 terms of the lawsuit settle- settlement extended to the city. Officers will also be million and reform police ment. “Injustice Square” in down- encouraged to perform two practices as part of a settle- Standing nearby as the town Louisville, where paid hours of volunteer ment announced Tuesday. mayor spoke, Palmer said demonstrators have gath- work every two weeks in the ered daily for 113 days, communities where they demanding justice for Tay- serve. The city will also lor. Some who listened to MATT STONE/COURIER JOURNAL VIA AP track police use-of-force Tamika Palmer, mother of Breonna Taylor, center, speaks the announcement over a incidents and citizen com- during a news conference Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 in loudspeaker near a memori- Louisville, Ky. Beside Palmer is attorney Ben Crump at left plaints. al for Taylor said the price and attorney Lonita Baker at right. Palmer briefly spoke at The city has already for a life seemed low, the Metro Hall Tuesday afternoon during a press conference taken some other reform promised reforms too little to announce a $12 million settlement to Breonna Taylor's measures, including passing and too late. estate. Taylor was shot by Louisville police in March dur- a law named for Taylor that “It’s just not enough,” ing a botched execution of a search warrant. bans the use of the no-knock said Holly McGlawn, who warrants. Police typically noted how much Taylor ter, prayed and wiped away reform. High-profile use them in drug cases over might have made had she tears. celebrities like Oprah Win- concern that evidence could lived. She was young, she She had just two words frey and LeBron James have be destroyed if they could have worked for to say: “Pressure applied,” a called for the officers to be announce their arrival.
FILE PHOTO another 40 or 50 years, she saying her daughter often charged in Taylor’s death. Fischer fired former Breonna Taylor said. used as an emergency med- Palmer’s lawsuit accuses police chief Steve Conrad “You can’t put a price on ical tech. three Louisville police offi- in June and last week But Taylor’s mother and the police reforms were not a Black woman being able Crump said the $12 mil- cers of blindly firing into named Yvette Gentry, a for- others who have taken up enough. to sleep at night and know lion payout is the largest Taylor’s apartment the night mer deputy chief, as the her cause said much more “We must not lose focus she’s not going to get mur- such settlement given out of the raid, striking Taylor new interim police chief. must be done to right the on what the real job is, and dered,” McGlawn said. for a Black woman killed by several times. One of the Gentry would be the first wrongs of racial injustice in with that being said, it’s time “Justice delayed is jus- police. officers, Jonathan Mattingly, Black woman to lead the America. to move forward with the tice denied. There was a bet- The settlement, “sets a went into the home after the force of about 1,200 sworn “Please continue to say criminal charges, because ter way to handle this,” precedent for Black people,” door was broken down and officers. The department her name,” Taylor’s mother, she deserves that and much agreed Shameka Parrish- he said. “When (police) kill was struck in the leg by the has also fired Brett Hanki- Tamika Palmer, declared at more,” Palmer said. “As sig- Wright who has been part of us we expect full justice. We gunshot from Walker. son, one of the three offi- an emotional news confer- nificant as today is, it’s only the daily demonstrations expect justice for the civil The warrant was one of cers who fired shots at Tay- ence, evoking the call that the beginning of getting full where the city often faced rights that you took from five issued in a wide-rang- lor’s apartment that night. has become a national justice for Breonna.” peaceful protesters with this human being. And then ing investigation of a drug Hankison is appealing the refrain for those outraged by The lawsuit, filed by force. “I’m hearing apolo- we expect full justice from trafficking suspect who was dismissal. the shooting and police vio- Palmer in April, accused gies now that should have the criminal justice system.” a former boyfriend of Tay- The largest settlement lence. police of using flawed infor- happened early on.” In the time since Tay- lor’s. That man, Jamarcus previously paid in a Taylor’s death sparked mation when they obtained Palmer left the news lor’s shooting, her death — Glover, was arrested at a dif- Louisville police miscon- months of protests in a “no-knock” warrant to conference with one of her along with George Floyd ferent location about 10 duct case was $8.5 million Louisville and calls nation- enter the 26-year-old attorneys, Ben Crump, and and others — has become a miles (16 kilometers) away in 2012, to a man who spent wide for the officers to be woman’s apartment. Taylor met with protesters at the rallying cry for protesters from Taylor’s apartment on nine years in prison for a criminally charged. The and her boyfriend, Kenneth nearby park. She surveyed seeking a reckoning on the same evening. crime he did not commit, state’s attorney general, Walker, were roused from the original art of her daugh- racial justice and police The settlement includes according to news reports. Sheriff – Investigators Have Leads in Search for Suspect in Deputies Shooting BY CITY NEWS SERVICE But Villanueva said the “I looked around. There the reward offer. to Villanueva's comments. Villanueva said his deputies – described only as were about 80 deputies who Villanueva said Tuesday The attack occurred at 7 department had been con- Los Angeles County a 24-year-old man and a 31- mirrored the communities that he singled out James p.m. Saturday at the Metro A tacted by President Donald Sheriff Alex Villanueva said year-old mother of a 6-year- that they are working in. because of the player's previ- (Blue) Line station at Wil- Trump and Democratic pres- investigators had “promising old boy – have a long road to These are people that, for the ous comments after last lowbrook Avenue and idential candidate Joe Biden, leads” in the search for the recovery. Villanueva said most part, are from these month's police shooting of Palmer Street. Surveillance and he said the Trump might gunman who shot two Los Saturday that both deputies communities who want to Jacob Blake in Kenosha, video shows the suspect reach out to the injured Angeles County sheriff's were sworn in just 14 months protect their communities. Wisconsin. approaching the patrol vehi- deputies' families. deputies as they sat in a ago. So while this ambush truly “He symbolized some of cle from behind, walking up “Both candidates have patrol SUV at a Compton rail The Board of Supervi- was heinous, what it has the comments we've heard to the passenger side of the done a very good job, been station. sors formally ratified a shown me is that we have from politicians, elected vehicle, pulling out a hand- very supportive,” Villanueva $100,000 reward offer Tues- people that take an oath to leaders, civic leaders, where gun and firing through the said. “They set aside their day. Villanueva, speaking at protect our communities they're making a broad-brush passenger side window. The political differences and they the outset of the board meet- even under the threat of condemnation of an entire gunman is then seen running both stepped up to the plate ing, said the reward had maybe not coming home to profession,” Villanueva said. away. and said they're here to sup- “now been matched and their families,” Barger said, “I just think we need to The shooter was port the sheriff's department, exceeded by private donors.” her voice shaking. put down the broad brushes described by the sheriff's and we support their efforts.” The Los Angeles County “And so I hope that we and re-focus on all the people department as a “male Black, Relatives of the injured Metropolitan Transportation will remember that and hold accountable when they cross 28- to 30-years-old, wearing deputies – including the hus- Authority announced Mon- them and their families and the line, as we are doing with dark clothing, who was last band of the female deputy day afternoon it was adding each and every single sher- law enforcement across the seen heading northbound on and the girlfriend and parents COURTESY PHOTO $25,000 to the reward, noting iff's deputy, each and every entire nation.” Willowbrook Avenue in a Sheriff Alex Villanueva {See DEPUTIES that the deputies were work- law enforcement (officer)... James has not responded black four-door sedan.” SHOOTING on B-1} “We're on the right path,” ing for Metro's Transit Serv- in our thoughts and prayers Villanueva said Tuesday. He ices Bureau at the time of the during this difficult time.” WWW.IMWLAW.COM also expressed hope to have shooting. Ridley-Thomas urged something to announce soon. The League of United those who know the gunman Investigators were Latin American Citizens to contact the Sheriff's “working day and night to added another $25,000 to the Department's Homicide identify and arrest these cow- reward money, and the Asso- Bureau at 323-890-5500. ards,” Villanueva said, refer- ciation for Los Angeles Anonymous tips can be left encing the gunman and a Deputy Sheriffs, the union for L.A. Crime Stoppers at possible getaway driver. that represents the depart- 800-222-TIPS (8477), or at As of Tuesday, no sus- ment's deputies, announced http://lacrimestoppers.org. pects had been identified, Tuesday night that it was “We simply cannot toler- despite some online social donating $75,000. ate this kind of lawlessness,” media chatter to the contrary. Members of the county he said. The sheriff's department board said cities including Supervisor Janice Hahn issued a statement early Palmdale, Cerritos, Lake- also pushed anyone with #1 BLACK-OWNED FIRM IN CALIFONRIA Monday saying the informa- wood and Industry had also information to come for- PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES tion circulating online “is added to the reward, though ward. TO THE COMMUNITY ERRONEOUS information the totals were not immedi- “Somebody knows who and there are no named or ately available. this person is, they know SINCE 1943 wanted suspects at this time.” Supervisors Kathryn their name and we're hoping A GoFundMe page set Barger and Mark Ridley- that this will bring that infor- up for the two deputies was Thomas authored the reward mation forward so we can poised to exceed its original motion. bring this perpetrator to jus- goal of raising $400,000 as Barger said she had visit- tice,” Hahn said. of Tuesday afternoon. As of ed St. Francis Medical Cen- Villanueva challenged 3 p.m., more than 5,735 peo- ter in Lynwood and saw Lakers star LeBron James, ple had donated $395,905 deputies in the waiting room who has been outspoken on toward the page's new goal who were “deflated but not social-justice issues and in of $500,000. The page, deterred.” Then she went to support of the Black Lives which was started by sheriff's the command post. Matter movement, to match detective Keegan McInnis, can be found at Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, http://ow.ly/N3q430r9VTq. W. Keith Wyatt and Rickey Ivie The deputies remained hospitalized but made it PERSONAL INJURY ■ ENTERTAINMENT LAW through surgery for their CORPORATE LAW ■ CIVIL LITIGATION wounds and were last report- EMPLOYMENT LAW ■ CRIMINAL LAW ed in stable condition. …AND MORE “Fortunately, they were spared any injury to a vital organ that would have jeop- ardized their life immediate- P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 ly,” Villanueva told KNX- AM (1070) on Monday. NEWS A-7 THURSDAY,A-12 JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LOSTHURSDAY, ANGELES SEPTEMBERSENTINEL 17, 2020
things worse, the political exacerbate the problem? that we just need to stand strife in our country is ug- The choice is ours. Let us up and take control of such lier than ever. Those of us figure out how we can live as racism, division, and in the West, are now fight- together, or we will perish. the lack of respect towards ing fires that are raging out We all have a moral one another. Even when WINDOW of control and we pray for compass. We inheritably we disagree, we can do so the safety of the firefight- know right from wrong. respectfully. When history ers as they push forward There are some basic life is written about how things to extinguish and put them principles that are guiding were handled during these out. factors on how we should unsettled times, what will Chaos means complete live and treat others. There be said about how we han- disorder and confusion. are also situations that need dled them? Tough times do When chaos is present, to be challenged because not last, but tough people oftentimes the behavior they are based on privi- do. We can bring peace of people becomes un- lege, history, and uneven where there is chaos if we predictable and some- playing fields. I recently are willing to make tough times random. We are all read, when in doubt, listen choices and do what is Now we have fires to COVID-19, the pandemic people said enough is searching to find ways to to your gut. It is believed right, equitable and just. deal with! Who would we all have been living enough. We were beyond return things back to the that our gut is our second #vote have ever thought we with for months now, and tired. The #BlackLives- way they were or to what brain. I remember my would experience so much an innocent woman by the Matter Movement with we call “normal.” News- grandmother sometimes Healing Without Hate: chaos in one year? In Janu- name of Breonna Taylor peaceful protests began flash: things will never be asking, “What is your gut It’s a choice. It’s a life- ary, we learned about the was murdered in her own jumping off, but there as they once were and in saying to you?” If we lis- style. Pass it on! death of Kobe Bryant, his bed by police officers. were some that showed some cases that is not a ten and pay attention to our daughter, and the rest of Some of us thought that up for other reasons caus- bad thing. We need to re- bodies, they will talk to us. Visit www.WendyGlad- the passengers on the small the month of April would ing chaos. As we continue lax, stay calm and help cre- The question is whether ney.com and www.forgiv- private plane. Our hearts bring hope, but people to struggle through the ate what will be our new we are tuned in and paying ingforliving.org to learn were full of sorrow in such continued to die across the hot summer, our hearts normal that is just and fair attention to what it is say- more. Wendy is an inter- disbelief. In February, we globe from the coronavi- were broken when Con- for everyone. Even when ing to us. national coach, consul- publicly experienced an- rus. Financially many did gressman John Lewis and we cannot see it, good can There will be some tant, trainer, author and other Black man killed in not know how they were Reverend C.T. Vivian come out of bad or chaos things in this life that will speaker. She can also be cold blood by the name of going to survive, and hope died, and our superhero, because it causes things to be totally out of our con- found live on Instagram @ Ahmaud Arbery. March was failing. On May 25, Chadwick Boseman, aka get stirred up and revealed. trol such as natural (and Wendygladney on Wednesdays was terrifying as we were George Floyd was mur- “T’Challa,” lost his heroic The question is will we some man made) disasters, at 12 noon PST. officially introduced to dered in cold blood and battle to cancer. To make be part of the solution or but there are some things
sion to show to others they are Christian. first or crime first or exercise first?’’ These That being the case, there is no outward and more are examples of idolatry…put- expression or evidence by behavior they ting God last or not acknowledging Him at are of the Christian faith. There are also all. The worst thing is when men (women those who profess Christianity or another included) think they are God and they are faith, but again no evidence of faithfulness the last and final word. That’s the problem to their beliefs. In the example of The Pa- Adam and Eve had and it spread to us all. gan Woman in Matthew 15: Faith is often Do I need to say that even now “the adver- found in unlikely places. This New Testa- sary, Satan” still reigns as the “god of this ment Biblical account tells the story of a world.” That’s how idolatry thrives. It is pagan woman whom Jesus commended the flesh lusting against the Spirit. That’s for her great faith. She was not raised as day and night: 24/7. Clinging to idolatrous WWW.ASKDRJEANETTEPARKER.COM a Jew, knowing the Scriptures. She cer- behavior risks eternal life. One might ask, tainly did not have the privilege of walk- “Well what must I do to inherit eternal ing and talking with Jesus as the disciples life?” “Confess Jesus Christ as your Lord, had. This woman had been raised in a god- God and Saviour.” The answer is simple, less home, in a home filled with idols. But but the doing what it takes to grow in Christ with what little she knew about Jesus, she is the challenge. For example, “How am I applied dramatic faith. We could even de- treating my fellow human being?” I have scribe it as amazing faith. One would have been thinking about the statues that have thought that the strongest faith would have been toppled. Have these been a source/in- come from one of Jesus’ disciples like Pe- strument of worship? Are they a deterrent ter, James, or John. But it came from this to moving the nation forward? To leaving pagan woman. The only other time Jesus behind the old things and as the Lord says, called out someone’s faith as an example “Behold, I will do a new thing.! It’s time was when a Roman centurion—another to do a “new thing.” Who and what are we Gentile—asked Him to heal his servant. worshipping? Surely, these matters give us One of the obstacles of today is that pagan- pause for consideration and serious think- ism and idolatrous behavior is practiced ing? Thanks for reading! right in front of our eyes. If a person has Last week, we talked about idolatry cient religion that worshiped several gods, no basis of faith, God or religion of any Jeanette Grattan Parker, Founder- and defined it. However, I would like called polytheistic. Pagan, today, may be kind, unfortunately, this person is handling Superintendent Today’s Fresh Start to take this subject a step further and try described as someone who doesn’t go to unbelief quite boldly. Unbelief is the great- Charter School 323-293-9826::today- my best to offer examples. A large num- synagogue, church, or mosque. A pagan est trespass against the Holy God and His sfreshstart.org; Askdrjeanette@gmail. ber of people, may I venture to say even may be someone who worships several Son, Jesus Christ. No one who actualizes comtm tmAskdrjeanette.successonthe- millions worldwide in this universe are gods at once, or may have no interest in “unbelief” will pass the test. If readers will [email protected] tm “Inquiring minds worshipping idols. That worship may take a god at all. This in itself can be expand- review Matthew 25, they will see what want to know.” copyright. all rights different forms. In more ancient times, ed of “having no interest in a god at all.” is referenced. Someone asks, “Well what reserved©Askdrjeanetteparker.com tm the practice might be called “paganism.” There are people who make claim to being about people who put food first, indul- [ref. Christianity.com] Original pagans were followers of an an- “Christian,” but have no outward expres- gence of any kind, or sports first or leisure
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objection that includes the Husband the fictitious business name CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY reasons for the objection at This statement was filed or names listed above on for Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY least two court days before with the County Clerk of 07/2020 for Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers the matter is scheduled to Los Angeles County on I declare that all information Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Invite Bids For The be heard and must appear 08/25/2020. in this statement is true and Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Invite Bids for the Construction of: at the hearing to show cause NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who Construction of: why the petition should not be Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material 216th Street Replacement Trunk Sewer Phase 2 granted. If no written objection 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section LOS COYOTES WATER RECLAMATION PLANT (Bid Opening December 8, 2020 - Estimate $10,500,000 - is timely filed, the court may Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and PRIMARY STRUCTURES CONCRETE AND LINING REPAIRS $13,000,000) grant the petition without a at the end of five years from Professions code that the (Bid Opening November 3, 2020 - Estimate $16,000,000 - hearing. the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false $19,000,000) Notice of Hearing: in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor Contracting And Supply Opportunities Include: Date: 10/09/2020, Time: Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to Structure Construction, Manhole Shafting, Shoring Design, 10:30 am, Dept.: C in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars Asphalt, Concrete, Fiberglass Plastic Pipe, Reinforced Concrete Contracting And Supply Opportunities Include: PVC Liner; Concrete; Piping; Bypass Pumping Systems; Sludge The address of the court is 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). Pipe, Steel Casing, Reinforcing Steel, Tunnel, Jacking, Survey, Collection Equipment; Slide Gates; Polyurethane Coating 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Room 40 days after any change S/ Michael Corey Whitted, Landscape 10, Norwalk, California 90650 in the facts set forth in the Owner A copy of this Order to Show statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts encourage Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts encourage Cause shall be published at 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los participation of minority, women, disadvantaged, participation of minority, women, disadvantaged, least once each week for four in the residence address of Angeles on August 25, 2020 disabled veterans, and small business enterprises. disabled veterans, and small business enterprises. successive weeks prior to a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with the date set for hearing on Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section Plans and Specifi cations may be obtained through Quest Plans and Specifi cations may be obtained through Quest the petition in the following Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name Construction Data Network (QuestCDN) for a nonrefundable Construction Data Network (QuestCDN) for a nonrefundable fee newspaper of general before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires fee of $15.00. This can be done via a link on the Districts’ of $15.00. This can be done via a link on the Districts’ Listing of circulation, printed in this January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from Listing of Advertised Construction Projects county: Los Angeles Sentinel Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Advertised Construction Projects webpage https://www.lacsd.org/opportunities/bidspur/ Date: August 18, 2020 must be accompanied by the in the office of the County webpage https://www.lacsd.org/opportunities/bidspur/constrbids. constrbids.asp or by inputting Quest project number 7297875 Margaret M. Bernal Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided asp or by inputting Quest project number 7279577 through the QuestCDN website (www.questcdn.com). Judge of the Superior Court The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section through the QuestCDN website (www.questcdn.com). Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” and click on 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/20 does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” and click on “Opportunities, CNS-3393595# “Opportunities, Construction Bids” the use in this state of a 40 days after any change Construction Bids” LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the CNSB#3398506 CNSB#3398619 in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change FOR CHANGE OF NAME Cause shall be published at la dirección y el número is timely filed, the court may or common law (See Section in the residence address of least once each week for four de teléfono del abogado Case No. 20SMCP00028 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new grant the petition without a Superior Court of California, CIVIL successive weeks prior to del demandante, o del hearing. Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name the date set for hearing on demandante que no tiene County of Los Angeles Original Filing Statement must be filed Notice of Hearing: Petition of: Makiyla Natasha the petition in the following abogado, es): Katrina M. Date: 10/16/2020, Time: 8:30 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/20 before the expiration. Effective newspaper of general Brown, 755 Baywood Drive, Bryant for Change of Name CNS-3398968# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious am, Dept.: K, Room: A-203 TO ALL INTERESTED LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE circulation, printed in this 2nd Floor, Petaluma, CA The address of the court is Business Name Statement county: Los Angeles Sentinel 94954, 707-210-3020 PERSONS: must be accompanied by the FOR CHANGE OF NAME 1725 Main Street, Room 102, Petitioner Makiyla Natasha FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Case No. 20STCP02798 Date: 07/24/2020 DATE (Fecha): 10/04/2019 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Affidavit of Identity form. Mark C. Kim Sherri R. Carter Executive Bryant filed a petition with this NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement Superior Court of California, Santa Monica Courthouse court for a decree changing File No. 2020135636 County of Los Angeles Judge of the Superior Court Officer/ Clerk of Court A copy of this Order to Show does not of itself authorize 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/20 (Secretario), by Diana Diaz, names as follows: The following person(s) is the use in this state of a Petition of: Anthony Dell Cause shall be published at Makiyla Natasha Bryant to (are) doing business as: Robinson for Change of CNS-3396471# Deputy (Adjunto) least once each week for four Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL (SEAL) Makyla Natasha Bryant KNIGHT ECO in violation of the rights of Name successive weeks prior to The Court orders that all DISINFECTING, 4848 TO ALL INTERESTED NOTICE TO THE PERSON the date set for hearing on another under Federal, State, SUMMONS SERVED: You are served as persons interested in this COLDWATER CANYON AVE, or common law (See Section PERSONS: (CITACION JUDICIAL) the petition in the following matter appear before this SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423 Petitioner Anthony Dell an individual defendant on newspaper of general 14411 et seq., Business and CASE NUMBER (Número del behalf of Cross Cali Trans, court at the hearing indicated County of LOS ANGELES Professions Code). Robinson filed a petition Caso): circulation, printed in this below to show cause, if any, Articles of Incorporation or with this court for a decree Inc. under CCP416.10 county: Los Angeles Sentinel Original 19STLC09211 (corporation) why the petition for change of Organization Number: LLC/AI 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/20 changing names as follows: NOTICE TO DEFENDANT Date: 8/14/2020 name should not be granted. No 201436010198 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/20 Lawrence Cho CNS-3397345# Anthony Dell Robinson to (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Any person objecting to the Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Anthony Del Vance CNS-3395626# Judge of the Superior Court Cross Cali Trans, Inc.; Kostan LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/20 name changes described MDP PRODUCTIONS & The Court orders that all Manukyan, an individual; and above must file a written SERVICES, LLC, 4848 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS persons interested in this CNS-3394755# Does 1 through 10, inclusive ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE LOS ANGELES SENTINEL objection that includes the COLDWATER CANYON AVE, NAME STATEMENT matter appear before this YOU ARE BEING SUED FOR CHANGE OF NAME reasons for the objection at SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423; File No. 2020-131739 court at the hearing indicated BY PLAINTIFF (LO Case No. 20STCP02535 least two court days before State of Incorporation: CA The following person(s) is below to show cause, if any, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ESTÁ DEMANDANDO Superior Court of California, FOR CHANGE OF NAME the matter is scheduled to This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: why the petition for change of EL DEMANDANTE): County of Los Angeles be heard and must appear a limited liability company Art Vibes Only, 1821 W 41st name should not be granted. Case No. 20STCP02271 QuarterSpot, Inc. Petition of: Sharon M. Superior Court of California, at the hearing to show cause The registrant(s) started doing Place, Los Angeles, CA Any person objecting to the NOTICE! You have been Dukesherer for Change of why the petition should not be business on N/A. 90062, County of LA; Mailing name changes described County of Los Angeles sued. The court may decide Name Petition of: Marcellis Evan granted. If no written objection I declare that all information Address: P.O. Box 351782, above must file a written against you without your TO ALL INTERESTED is timely filed, the court may in this statement is true and Los Angeles, CA 90035 objection that includes the Gooch for Change of Name being heard unless you PERSONS: TO ALL INTERESTED grant the petition without a correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): reasons for the objection at respond within 30 days. Read Petitioner Sharon M. hearing. declares as true any material Melissa D Phillips, 1821 W least two court days before PERSONS: the information below. Dukesherer filed a petition Petitioner Marcellis Evan Notice of Hearing: matter pursuant to Section 41st Place, Los Angeles, CA the matter is scheduled to You have 30 CALENDAR with this court for a decree Date: 11/06/2020, Time: 8:30 17913 of the Business and 90062; CA be heard and must appear Gooch filed a petition with this DAYS after this summons and changing names as follows: court for a decree changing am, Dept.: K Professions code that the This business is conducted at the hearing to show cause legal papers are served on Sharon M. Dukesherer to The address of the court registrant knows to be false by: an Individual why the petition should not be names as follows: you to file a written response Sharon Michelle Jay Marcellis Evan Gooch to is 1725 Main Street, Santa is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to granted. If no written objection at this court and have a copy The Court orders that all Monica, CA 90401 punishable by a fine not to transact business under the is timely filed, the court may Marcellis Evan Bishop served on the plaintiff. A letter persons interested in this The Court orders that all A copy of this Order to Show exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or grant the petition without a or phone call will not protect matter appear before this Cause shall be published at ($1,000)). names listed above on N/A hearing. persons interested in this you. Your written response court at the hearing indicated matter appear before this least once each week for four MDP PRODUCTIONS & I declare that all information Notice of Hearing: must be in proper legal form below to show cause, if any, successive weeks prior to SERVICES, LLC in this statement is true and Date: January 05, 2021, Time: court at the hearing indicated if you want the court to hear why the petition for change of below to show cause, if any, the date set for hearing on S/ MAURO D PARDO, correct. (A registrant who 11:00 a.m., Dept.: 72, Room: your case. There may be name should not be granted. the petition in the following President declares as true any material 731 why the petition for change of a court form that you can Any person objecting to the name should not be granted. newspaper of general This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section The address of the court is use for your response. You name changes described circulation, printed in this with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and 111 North Hill Street, Los Any person objecting to the can find these court forms above must file a written name changes described county: Los Angeles Sentinel Los Angeles County on Professions code that the Angeles, CA 90012 Stanley and more information at the objection that includes the Date: 08/17/2020 09/09/2020. registrant knows to be false Mosk Courthouse above must file a written California Courts Online Self- reasons for the objection at objection that includes the Lawrence H. Cho NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor A copy of this Order to Show Help Center (www.courtinfo. least two court days before Judge of the Superior Court Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to Cause shall be published at reasons for the objection at ca.gov/selfhelp), your county the matter is scheduled to least two court days before 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/20 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars least once each week for four law library, or the courthouse be heard and must appear CNS-3392145# Statement generally expires ($1,000)). successive weeks prior to the matter is scheduled to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL nearest you. If you cannot pay at the hearing to show cause be heard and must appear at the end of five years from S/ Melissa D Phillips, Owner the date set for hearing on the filing fee, ask the court why the petition should not be the date on which it was filed This statement was filed the petition in the following at the hearing to show cause clerk for a fee waiver form. If granted. If no written objection why the petition should not be in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los newspaper of general you do not file your response is timely filed, the court may Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on August 31, 2020 circulation, printed in this granted. If no written objection on time, you may lose the grant the petition without a is timely filed, the court may FICTITIOUS in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with county: Los Angeles Sentinel case by default, and your hearing. 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section Date: September 01, 2020 grant the petition without a wages, money, and property Notice of Hearing: hearing. BUSINESS 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name Ruth A Kwan may be taken without further Date: 12/03/2020, Time: 3 in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires Judge of the Superior Court Notice of Hearing: NAMES 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/20 warning from the court. pm, Dept.: 20 Date: 11/16/2020, Time: 3:00 statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from CNS-3398516# There are other legal The address of the court is p.m., Dept.: 20, Room: 310 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed LOS ANGELES SENTINEL requirements. You may 111 North Hill Street, Los The address of the court is in the residence address of in the office of the County want to call an attorney right Angeles, CA 90012-3117 Los Angeles Superior Court, a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE away. If you do not know an Central District 111 North Hill Street, Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section FOR CHANGE OF NAME attorney, you may want to call A copy of this Order to Show Angeles, CA 90012 NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires Case No. 20NWCP00156 an attorney referral service. If Cause shall be published at A copy of this Order to Show File No. 2020135228 before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change Superior Court of California, you cannot afford an attorney, least once each week for four Cause shall be published at The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the County of Los Angeles you may be eligible for free successive weeks prior to least once each week for four (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section Petition of: Joanna Marin legal services from a nonprofit the date set for hearing on successive weeks prior to EHX CBD, 65 PINE AVE must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change and Abel Marin on behalf of legal services program. You the petition in the following the date set for hearing on SUITE 250, LONG BEACH, Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of Gabriel Luis Lozano, a minor, can locate these nonprofit newspaper of general the petition in the following CA 90802 County of LOS The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new for Change of Name groups at the California circulation, printed in this newspaper of general ANGELES does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name TO ALL INTERESTED Legal Services Web site county: Los Angeles Sentinel circulation, printed in this Articles of Incorporation or the use in this state of a Statement must be filed PERSONS: (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), Date: 8/10/2020 county: Los Angeles Sentinel Organization Number: LLC/AI Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective Petitioner Joanna Marin and the California Courts Online David J. Cowan Date: July 16, 2020 No 202009310543 in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Abel Marin filed a petition Self-Help Center (www. Judge of the Superior Court David J Cowan Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement with this court for a decree courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/20 Judge of the Superior Court PYREX HOLDINGS LLC, 65 or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the by contacting your local court CNS-3395065# 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/20 PINE AVE SUITE 250, LONG 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. changing names as follows: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Gabriel Luis Lozano to Gabriel or county bar association. CNS-3394387# BEACH, CA 90802; State of Professions Code). The filing of this statement NOTE: The court has a LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Incorporation: CA Original Filing does not of itself authorize Luis Marin Lozano ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE The Court orders that all statutory lien for waived fees This business is conducted by 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/20 the use in this state of a and costs on any settlement FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE a limited liability company CNS-3398787# Fictitious Business Name persons interested in this Case No. 20PSCP00229 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL matter appear before this or arbitration award of FOR CHANGE OF NAME The registrant(s) started doing in violation of the rights of $10,000 or more in a civil Superior Court of California, Case No. 20STCP02008 business on 09/2020. another under Federal, State, court at the hearing indicated County of Los Angeles FICTITIOUS BUSINESS below to show cause, if any, case. The court’s lien must Superior Court of California, I declare that all information or common law (See Section be paid before the court will Petition of: Christal Eleonor County of Los Angeles in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and why the petition for change of Garcia for Change of Name File No. 2020135813 name should not be granted. dismiss the case. Petition of: Catia Lorena correct. (A registrant who Professions Code). ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. TO ALL INTERESTED Amaya for Change of Name declares as true any material The following person(s) is Original Any person objecting to the PERSONS: (are) doing business as: name changes described Si no responde dentro de 30 TO ALL INTERESTED matter pursuant to Section 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/20 días, la corte puede decidir Petitioner Christal Eleonor PERSONS: 17913 of the Business and GGLASHES, 10406 CNS-3397341# above must file a written Garcia filed a petition with this WEIGAND AVE, LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL objection that includes the en su contra sin escuchar su Petitioner Catia Lorena Professions code that the versión. Lea la información a court for a decree changing Amaya filed a petition with this registrant knows to be false ANGELES, CA 90002 County reasons for the objection at names as follows: of LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS least two court days before continuación. court for a decree changing is guilty of a misdemeanor Tiene 30 DÍAS DE Christal Eleonor Garcia to names as follows: punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT the matter is scheduled to Eleonor Christal Liranza GABRIELA GARCIA, 10406 File No. 2020-134686 be heard and must appear CALENDARIO después Catia Lorena Amaya to Katia exceed one thousand dollars de que le entreguen esta The Court orders that all Lorena Amaya ($1,000)). WEIGAND AVE, LOS The following person(s) is at the hearing to show cause persons interested in this ANGELES, CA 90002 (are) doing business as: why the petition should not be citación y papeles legales The Court orders that all PYREX HOLDINGS LLC para presentar una respuesta matter appear before this persons interested in this S/ ZACHARY POLLOCK, This business is conducted by Boutique Transactions, 265 granted. If no written objection court at the hearing indicated an Individual N Hillcrest Blvd., Inglewood, is timely filed, the court may por escrito en esta corte y matter appear before this CEO hacer que se entregue una below to show cause, if any, court at the hearing indicated This statement was filed The registrant(s) started doing CA 90301, County of LA grant the petition without a why the petition for change of business on 05/2020. Registered owner(s): hearing. copia al demandante. Una below to show cause, if any, with the County Clerk of carta o una llamada telefónica name should not be granted. why the petition for change of Los Angeles County on I declare that all information Pier Ajavon, 265 N Hillcrest Notice of Hearing: Any person objecting to the in this statement is true and Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301 Date: 10/23/20, Time: 10:30 no lo protegen. Su respuesta name should not be granted. 09/08/2020. por escrito tiene que estar name changes described Any person objecting to the NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted a.m., Dept.: C above must file a written declares as true any material by: an Individual The address of the court is en formato legal correcto name changes described Subdivision (a) of Section si desea que procesen su objection that includes the above must file a written 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced 12720 Norwalk Boulevard, reasons for the objection at 17913 of the Business and to transact business under Norwalk, CA 90650 Norwalk caso en la corte. Es posible objection that includes the Statement generally expires que haya un formulario que least two court days before reasons for the objection at at the end of five years from Professions code that the the fictitious business name Courthouse - Southeast the matter is scheduled to registrant knows to be false or names listed above on District usted pueda usar para su least two court days before the date on which it was filed respuesta. Puede encontrar be heard and must appear the matter is scheduled to in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor 07/2020 A copy of this Order to Show at the hearing to show cause punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Cause shall be published at estos formularios de la corte y be heard and must appear Clerk, except, as provided más información en el Centro why the petition should not be at the hearing to show cause in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and least once each week for four granted. If no written objection ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who successive weeks prior to de Ayuda de las Cortes de why the petition should not be 17920, where it expires California (www.sucorte. is timely filed, the court may granted. If no written objection 40 days after any change S/ GABRIELA GARCIA, declares as true any material the date set for hearing on grant the petition without a OWNER matter pursuant to Section the petition in the following ca.gov), en la biblioteca de is timely filed, the court may in the facts set forth in the leyes de su condado o en hearing. grant the petition without a statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and newspaper of general Notice of Hearing: with the County Clerk of Professions code that the circulation, printed in this la corte que le quede más hearing. 17913 other than a change cerca. Si no puede pagar Date: 10/23/2020, Time: 8:30 Notice of Hearing: in the residence address of Los Angeles County on registrant knows to be false county: Los Angeles Sentinel am, Dept.: O, Room: 543 09/09/2020. is guilty of a misdemeanor Date: 9/11/20 la cuota de presentación, Date: October 29, 2020, Time: a registered owner. A new pida al secretario de la corte The address of the court 3:00 pm, Dept.: 20, Room: Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to Margaret M. Bernal is 400 Civic Center Plaza, Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars Judge of the Superior Court que le dé un formulario de 310 Statement must be filed 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/20 exención de pago de cuotas. Pomona, CA 91766 Pomona The address of the court is before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). CNS-3398265# Si no presenta su respuesta Courthouse South 111 North Hill Street, Los January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires S/ Pier Ajavon, CEO LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a tiempo, puede perder el A copy of this Order to Show Angeles, CA 90012 Stanley Business Name Statement at the end of five years from This statement was filed caso por incumplimiento y Cause shall be published at Mosk Courthouse must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE la corte le podrá quitar su least once each week for four A copy of this Order to Show Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County Angeles on September 4, FOR CHANGE OF NAME sueldo, dinero y bienes sin successive weeks prior to Cause shall be published at The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided 2020 Case No. 20LBCP00053 más advertencia. the date set for hearing on least once each week for four does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with Superior Court of California, Hay otros requisitos legales. the petition in the following successive weeks prior to the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section County of Los Angeles Es recomendable que llame a newspaper of general the date set for hearing on Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name Petition of: Latoya Tanisha un abogado inmediatamente. circulation, printed in this the petition in the following in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires Beathea for Change of Name Si no conoce a un abogado, county: Los Angeles Sentinel newspaper of general another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from TO ALL INTERESTED puede llamar a un servicio de Date: 08/26/2020 circulation, printed in this or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed PERSONS: remisión a abogados. Si no Peter A Hernandez county: Los Angeles Sentinel 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of in the office of the County Petitioner Latoya Tanisha Judge of the Superior Court Date: June 23, 2020 Professions Code). a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided puede pagar a un abogado, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/20 Beathea filed a petition es posible que cumpla con David J. Cowan Original Filing Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section with this court for a decree CNS-3395033# Judge of the Superior Court 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/20 Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires los requisitos para obtener LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CNS-3399120# changing names as follows: servicios legales gratuitos 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/20 before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change A. Latoya Tanisha Beathea CNS-3394116# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the de un programa de servicios ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE LOS ANGELES SENTINEL B. Latoya T Beathea legales sin fines de lucro. Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section FOR CHANGE OF NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change C. Latoya Beathea-Toliver Puede encontrar estos Case No. 20SMCP00271 D. Latoya Tanisha Toliver to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of grupos sin fines de lucro Superior Court of California, FOR CHANGE OF NAME File No. 2020128807 LaToyah Tanishah Bazahri en el sitio web de California The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new County of Los Angeles Case No. 20NWCP00200 The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name Edwards Beathea El Legal Services, (www. Petition of: Jonathan Wayne The Court orders that persons Superior Court of California, (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a Statement must be filed lawhelpcalifornia.org), en Coney II for Change of Name County of Los Angeles B&Z OSORIO RESTAURANT, interested in this matter el Centro de Ayuda de las Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective TO ALL INTERESTED Petition of: Makaylah F. 2137 W 6TH ST, LOS in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious appear before this court at Cortes de California, (www. PERSONS: the hearing indicated below Timoteo and Matthew T. ANGELES, CA 90057 County another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose Petitioner Jonathan Wayne Amimaasu by Soonalote of LOS ANGELES to show cause, if any, why the en contacto con la corte o el or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the Coney II filed a petition Tuiaana for Change of Name Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. petition for change of name colegio de abogados locales. with this court for a decree should not be granted. Any TO ALL INTERESTED ZACARIAS OSORIO, 1134 E Professions Code). The filing of this statement AVISO: Por ley, la corte changing names as follows: PERSONS: 50TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA person objecting to the name tiene derecho a reclamar las Original Filing does not of itself authorize Jonathan Wayne Coney II to Petitioner Makaylah F. 90011 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/20 the use in this state of a changes described above cuotas y los costos exentos Ahmaad Muqit Muhammead- must file a written objection Timoteo and Matthew T. BERTA OSORIO, 1134 E CNS-3398779# Fictitious Business Name por imponer un gravamen Coney Amimaasu by Soonalote 50TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL that includes the reasons sobre cualquier recuperación in violation of the rights of The Court orders that all Tuiaana filed a petition 90011 another under Federal, State, for the objection at least two de $10,000 ó más de valor persons interested in this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS court days before the matter with this court for a decree This business is conducted by or common law (See Section recibida mediante un acuerdo matter appear before this changing names as follows: a Married Couple NAME STATEMENT is scheduled to be heard and o una concesión de arbitraje 14411 et seq., Business and court at the hearing indicated Makaylah Fofoga Timoteo to The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2020 129151 Professions Code). must appear at the hearing to en un caso de derecho civil. below to show cause, if any, The following person(s) is show cause why the petition Makaylah Saofaialo Tuiaana business on N/A. Original Tiene que pagar el gravamen why the petition for change of Matthew Tagaloataoa I declare that all information (are) doing business as: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/20 should not be granted. If no de la corte antes de que la name should not be granted. 1. Crenshaw Juice Co, 2. written objection is timely Amimaasu to Matthew in this statement is true and CNS-3397329# corte pueda desechar el caso. Any person objecting to the Tagaloataoa Tuiaana correct. (A registrant who Crenshaw Juice, 4343 S LOS ANGELES SENTINEL filed, the court may grant the The name and address of the name changes described Victoria Ave., Los Angeles, petition without a hearing. The Court order that all declares as true any material court is (El nombre y dirección above must file a written persons interested in this matter pursuant to Section CA 90008, County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Notice of Hearing: de la corte es): Stanley Mosk objection that includes the Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Date: 10/09/2020, Time: 8:30 matter appear before this 17913 of the Business and Courthouse, 111 North Hill reasons for the objection at court at the hearing indicated Professions code that the Michael Corey Whitted, 4343 File No. 2020128297 am, Dept.: S27 Street, Los Angeles, CA least two court days before S Victoria Ave., Los Angeles, The following person(s) is The address of the court is below to show cause, if any, registrant knows to be false 90012 the matter is scheduled to why the petition for change of is guilty of a misdemeanor CA 90008 (are) doing business as: 275 Magnolia Avenue Long The name, address, and be heard and must appear This business is conducted 1. CARL WASHINGTON Beach Governor George name should not be granted. punishable by a fine not to telephone number of plaintiff’s at the hearing to show cause Any person objecting to the exceed one thousand dollars by: an Individual ENTERPRISES, 2. Deukmejian attorney, or plaintiff without why the petition should not be The registrant commenced CARL WASHINGTON A copy of this Order to Show name changes described ($1,000)). an attorney, is (El nombre, granted. If no written objection above must file a written S/ ZACARIAS OSORIO, to transact business under CONSULTING SERVICES, THURSDAY,A-6 LOS SEPTEMBER ANGELES 17,SENTINEL 2020 NEWS CLASSIFIED LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-14 9, 2014
Jackson {continued from Pg. A-7}
half of what it was in the from retrofitting buildings the number of children first rescue package. They for solar heating to caring who go hungry. The Bible voted to put millions of for our public parks to pro- teaches we will be judged Americans into poverty. viding care for the elderly by how we treat the “least Public policy matters. and more. of these.” We should shud- We could eliminate pov- Let’s not fool ourselves. der at that judgment. erty in this country with America has millions of sensible policy. Raise the people in poverty because The Reverend Jesse minimum wage to a living Americans choose not to Louis Jackson, Sr., founder District to provide schools the department’s website wage; empower workers demand the policies that and president of the Rain- By City News serviCe as vote centers in the up- by early next month. to organize and negotiate would lift them out of bow PUSH Coalition, is coming presidential gen- Vote centers at the a fair share of the profitspoverty. Because corpo- one of America’s foremost LOS ANGELES eral election,’’ Logan said. schools will be open from they help to produce. Guar- rate CEOs choose profitscivil rights, religious and (CNS) - Los Angeles ``LAUSD’s leadership Oct. 30 through Election antee affordable health and bonuses over fair pay political figures. Over the County Registrar-Record- in hosting a vote center Day. care for all. Provide af- for their workers. Because past forty years, he has er/County Clerk Dean at these trusted and well- ``Voting gives all of fordable housing for all. small-minded legisla- played a pivotal role in vir- Logan announced today known locations ensures us a voice in the future of Provide high-quality pre-K tors are more responsive tually every movement for that dozens of Los Ange- voters have a safe, acces- our community,’’ and quality education for to those who pay for their empowerment, peace, civil les Unified School District sible, and trusted place LAUSD Superinten- all. Add a jobs guarantee, party than those who are in rights, gender equality, campuses will serve as to cast their ballot in-per- dent Austin Beutner said. so that instead of forcing need. and economic and social vote centers in the Nov. 3 son.’’ ``We want to make sure workers onto unemploy- This isn’t complicated. justice. On August 9, 2000, election. He said as many as every individual in the ment when the economy The recent decision to President Bill Clinton ``We’re thankful for 150 schools are being communities we serve slows or their company block action on a second awarded Reverend Jack- this important and contin- evaluated as voting cen- has access to a convenient goes belly up, they can rescue package is a deci- son the Presidential Medal ued collaboration with Los ters, with the finalized list vote center if they choose move to a public job doing sion to increase the number of Freedom, the nation’s Angeles Unified School expected to be posted on to vote in person.’’ work that is necessary — of Americans in poverty, highest civilian honor.
Morial {continued from Pg. A-7} ment means low access to We also encourage funding healthcare. Furthermore, for research into the long- low wage workers often do term health effects of CO- not have employer-provid- VID-19 infection. By pro- ed healthcare and too few viding access to quality and states have opted into Med- affordable health care for icaid expansion. During all, promoting community- the COVID-19 pandemic, based prevention efforts, too few African Ameri- and expanding Medicaid cans have access to rapid to our most vulnerable citi- testing, antibody testing, zens, the Affordable Care therapeutics, and vaccines. Act will play a pivotal role We support prioritizing in reducing the human cost the availability of testing of these disparities. in communities of color. Read the full Statement Personal protective equip- of Principles here: https:// ment, paid for by employ- nul.org/commitment- ers, should be made avail- march-declaration-of-prin- able to front-line workers. ciples Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices
3. CW & ASSOCIATES, in the facts set forth in the JANE FERNANDO, 1685 W Statement must be filed declares as true any material in violation of the rights of 7920 PARMELEE AVE, LOS statement pursuant to Section PHILLIPS DR, POMONA, CA before the expiration. Effective matter pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, ANGELES, CA 90001 County 17913 other than a change 91766 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 of the Business and or common law (See Section PROBATE of LOS ANGELES in the residence address of This business is conducted by Business Name Statement Professions code that the 14411 et seq., Business and Registered owner(s): a registered owner. A new an Individual must be accompanied by the registrant knows to be false Professions Code). CARL E WASHINGTON, Fictitious Business Name The registrant(s) started doing Affidavit of Identity form. is guilty of a misdemeanor Original Filing 7920 PARMELEE AVE, LOS Statement must be filed business on N/A. The filing of this statement punishable by a fine not to 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/20 NOTICE OF PETITION ANGELES, CA 90001; State before the expiration. Effective I declare that all information does not of itself authorize exceed one thousand dollars CNS-3392167# LOS ANGELES SENTINEL TO ADMINISTER of Incorporation: CA January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in this statement is true and the use in this state of a ($1,000)). ESTATE OF: This business is conducted by Business Name Statement correct. (A registrant who Fictitious Business Name GITI THAI RESTAURANTS, an Individual must be accompanied by the declares as true any material in violation of the rights of INC. JAMES HENRY The registrant(s) started doing Affidavit of Identity form. matter pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, S/ DENNIS JENKINS, CFO WESLEY business on 01/2013. The filing of this statement 17913 of the Business and or common law (See Section This statement was filed GOVERNMENT CASE NO. I declare that all information does not of itself authorize Professions code that the 14411 et seq., Business and with the County Clerk of 20STPB02221 in this statement is true and the use in this state of a registrant knows to be false Professions Code). Los Angeles County on To all heirs, beneficiaries, correct. (A registrant who Fictitious Business Name is guilty of a misdemeanor Original Filing 08/13/2020. creditors, contingent creditors, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/20 declares as true any material in violation of the rights of punishable by a fine not to NOTICE-In accordance with and persons who may matter pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, exceed one thousand dollars CNS-3394246# Subdivision (a) of Section REQUEST FOR 17913 of the Business and or common law (See Section ($1,000)). LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, a Fictitious Name otherwise be interested in the QUALIFICATIONS (“RFQ”) WILL or estate, or both of Professions code that the 14411 et seq., Business and S/ JANE FERNANDO, Owner Statement generally expires NOTICE registrant knows to be false Professions Code). This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the end of five years from JAMES HENRY WESLEY. is guilty of a misdemeanor Original Filing with the County Clerk of NAME STATEMENT the date on which it was filed A PETITION FOR PROBATE File No. 2020122827 punishable by a fine not to 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/20 Los Angeles County on in the office of the County has been filed by DIANE CNS-3395696# The following person(s) is NOTICE IS HEREBY exceed one thousand dollars 08/26/2020. Clerk, except, as provided GIVEN that the Los Angeles WESLEY SMITH in the ($1,000)). LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NOTICE-In accordance with (are) doing business as: in Subdivision (b) of Section 1. CIN ENTERTAINMENT Community College District Superior Court of California, S/ CARL E WASHINGTON, Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, where it expires (“District”) invites electronic Owner FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17920, a Fictitious Name AND EXPORTS, 2. CIN 40 days after any change County of LOS ANGELES. NAME STATEMENT INVESTMENTS, 1354 W statements of qualifications THE PETITION FOR This statement was filed Statement generally expires in the facts set forth in the (“SOQ”) for the following: with the County Clerk of File No. 2020130590 at the end of five years from 219TH STREET UNIT B, statement pursuant to Section PROBATE requests that Los Angeles County on The following person(s) is the date on which it was filed Torrance, CA 90501 County 17913 other than a change DIANE WESLEY SMITH 08/24/2020. (are) doing business as: in the office of the County of LOS ANGELES in the residence address of HAWKINS Registered owner(s): Multiple Award Task Order be appointed as personal NOTICE-In accordance with Clerk, except, as provided a registered owner. A new Contract for Moving and representative to administer Subdivision (a) of Section TRANSPORTATION & in Subdivision (b) of Section BONIFACE NWAGBO, 1354 Fictitious Business Name REMOVAL SERVICES, 2015 W 219TH STREET UNIT B, Storage Services SP-20- the estate of the decedent. 17920, a Fictitious Name 17920, where it expires Statement must be filed 01-RFQ Statement generally expires S. SPAULDING AVE., LOS 40 days after any change TORRANCE, CA 90501 before the expiration. Effective THE PETITION requests the at the end of five years from ANGELES, CA 90016 County in the facts set forth in the This business is conducted by January 1, 2014, the Fictitious decedent’s WILL and codicils, of LOS ANGELES an Individual if any, be admitted to probate. the date on which it was filed statement pursuant to Section Business Name Statement All Bids must be received in the office of the County Articles of Incorporation or 17913 other than a change The registrant(s) started doing must be accompanied by the The WILL and any codicils are Organization Number: LLC/AI business on N/A. at the Online Vendor Clerk, except, as provided in the residence address of Affidavit of Identity form. Portal found at http://www. available for examination in in Subdivision (b) of Section No 201828210408 a registered owner. A new I declare that all information The filing of this statement Registered owner(s): in this statement is true and planetbids.com/portal/portal. the file kept by the court. 17920, where it expires Fictitious Business Name does not of itself authorize cfm?CompanyID=21372, A HEARING on the petition 40 days after any change HAWKINS MOTOR ESCORT Statement must be filed correct. (A registrant who the use in this state of a SERVICE, LLC, 2015 S. declares as true any material no later than October will be held in this court as in the facts set forth in the before the expiration. Effective Fictitious Business Name 08, 2020 @ 2:00 PM. The statement pursuant to Section SPAULDING AVE., LOS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious matter pursuant to Section in violation of the rights of follows: 10/09/20 at 9:30AM ANGELES, CA 90016; State 17913 of the Business and Applicant assumes full and in Dept. 2D located at 111 17913 other than a change Business Name Statement another under Federal, State, sole responsibility for timely in the residence address of of Incorporation: CA must be accompanied by the Professions code that the or common law (See Section N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, This business is conducted by registrant knows to be false receipt of its SOQ and any a registered owner. A new Affidavit of Identity form. 14411 et seq., Business and other documents required to CA 90012 Fictitious Business Name a limited liability company The filing of this statement is guilty of a misdemeanor Professions Code). The registrant(s) started doing punishable by a fine not to be submitted with the SOQ, Notice of Telephonic Hearing Statement must be filed does not of itself authorize Original Filing by the District at the Online Due to court closures, you before the expiration. Effective business on 07/2020. the use in this state of a exceed one thousand dollars 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/20 I declare that all information ($1,000)). CNS-3392172# Vendor Portal. The District may participate telephonically January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Fictitious Business Name will have no responsibility for Business Name Statement in this statement is true and in violation of the rights of S/ BONIFACE NWAGBO, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL by scheduling with CourtCall correct. (A registrant who OWNER bids not submitted in a timely at 1-888-882-6878. Please must be accompanied by the another under Federal, State, manner, no matter the reason. Affidavit of Identity form. declares as true any material or common law (See Section This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS check the court’s website matter pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement 14411 et seq., Business and at www.lacourt.com for does not of itself authorize 17913 of the Business and Professions Code). Los Angeles County on File No. 2020115448 Professions code that the 08/13/2020. The following person(s) is RFQ and other documents, information regarding closure the use in this state of a Original Filing to the public. Fictitious Business Name registrant knows to be false 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/20 NOTICE-In accordance with (are) doing business as: if any, will be available to in violation of the rights of is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3395285# Subdivision (a) of Section ELLEVATE THERAPY, 1201 Interested Parties on and after IF YOU OBJECT to the another under Federal, State, punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, a Fictitious Name SOUTH HOPE ST UNIT 1104, September 8, 2020, at the granting of the petition, you or common law (See Section exceed one thousand dollars Statement generally expires LOS ANGELES, CA 90015 Online Vendor Portal. should appear at the hearing 14411 et seq., Business and ($1,000)). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the end of five years from County of LOS ANGELES and state your objections or Professions Code). HAWKINS MOTOR ESCORT NAME STATEMENT the date on which it was filed Mailing Address: 7610 SERVICE, LLC File No. 2020126150 in the office of the County BEVERLY BLVD. #480765, Questions shall be directed file written objections with the Original Filing court before the hearing. Your 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/20 S/ CANESHA HAWKINS, The following person(s) is Clerk, except, as provided LOS ANGELES, CA 90048 to: CNS-3396419# Owner (are) doing business as: in Subdivision (b) of Section Registered owner(s): appearance may be in person LOS ANGELES SENTINEL This statement was filed SUGAR BY SARAH, 3985 17920, where it expires MAISHA GAINER, 7610 or by your attorney. with the County Clerk of CHERRYWOOD AVE, Los 40 days after any change BEVERLY BLVD. #480765, Paul Spear IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Los Angeles County on Angeles, CA 90008 County of in the facts set forth in the LOS ANGELES, CA 90048 Sustainable Building Program or a contingent creditor of NAME STATEMENT 08/27/2020. LOS ANGELES statement pursuant to Section This business is conducted by Managers the decedent, you must file File No. 2020127274 NOTICE-In accordance with Mailing Address: 3985 17913 other than a change an Individual [email protected] The following person(s) is Subdivision (a) of Section CHERRYWOOD AVE, Los in the residence address of The registrant(s) started doing (323) 981-7231 your claim with the court and (are) doing business as: 17920, a Fictitious Name Angeles, CA 90008 a registered owner. A new business on N/A. mail a copy to the personal 1. DTRS ENTERPRISES, 2. Statement generally expires Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name I declare that all information representative appointed by SAVILE COCKTAILS, 2114 at the end of five years from SARAH TRUESDELL Statement must be filed in this statement is true and A Pre-Submission the court within the later of W. 28TH STREET, LOS the date on which it was filed SHIPITSYN, 3985 before the expiration. Effective correct. (A registrant who Meetingwill be held on either (1) four months from ANGELES, CA 90018 County in the office of the County CHERRYWOOD AVE, LOS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious declares as true any material September 16, 2020 @ 11:00 the date of first issuance of of LOS ANGELES Clerk, except, as provided ANGELES, CA 90008 Business Name Statement matter pursuant to Section AM via an online conference. letters to a general personal Registered owner(s): in Subdivision (b) of Section This business is conducted by must be accompanied by the 17913 of the Business and Information regarding the Pre- representative, as defined in DTRS ENTERPRISES, LLC, 17920, where it expires an Individual Affidavit of Identity form. Professions code that the Submission meeting maybe 2114 W. 28TH ST, LOS 40 days after any change The registrant(s) started doing The filing of this statement registrant knows to be false located at the Online Vendor section 58(b) of the California ANGELES, CA 90018; State in the facts set forth in the business on 09/2019. does not of itself authorize is guilty of a misdemeanor Portal (“PlanetBids”). Login to Probate Code, or (2) 60 days of Incorporation: IL statement pursuant to Section I declare that all information the use in this state of a punishable by a fine not to the following procurement: from the date of mailing or This business is conducted by 17913 other than a change in this statement is true and Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars personal delivery to you of a a limited liability company in the residence address of correct. (A registrant who in violation of the rights of ($1,000)). notice under section 9052 of The registrant(s) started doing a registered owner. A new declares as true any material another under Federal, State, S/ MAISHA GAINER, Owner Project Title: Multiple the California Probate Code. business on N/A. Fictitious Business Name matter pursuant to Section or common law (See Section This statement was filed Award Task Order Contract Other California statutes and I declare that all information Statement must be filed 17913 of the Business and 14411 et seq., Business and with the County Clerk of (“MATOC”) for Moving and in this statement is true and before the expiration. Effective Professions code that the Professions Code). Los Angeles County on Storage Services Invitation legal authority may affect correct. (A registrant who January 1, 2014, the Fictitious registrant knows to be false Original Filing 07/31/2020. Number: SP-20-01-RFQ your rights as a creditor. You declares as true any material Business Name Statement is guilty of a misdemeanor 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/20 NOTICE-In accordance with may want to consult with an matter pursuant to Section must be accompanied by the punishable by a fine not to CNS-3392782# Subdivision (a) of Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL attorney knowledgeable in 17913 of the Business and Affidavit of Identity form. exceed one thousand dollars 17920, a Fictitious Name Once registered the Pre- California law. Professions code that the The filing of this statement ($1,000)). Statement generally expires Submission conference YOU MAY EXAMINE the file registrant knows to be false does not of itself authorize S/ SARAH TRUESDELL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the end of five years from NAME STATEMENT information and link to join kept by the court. If you are is guilty of a misdemeanor the use in this state of a SHIPITSYN, Owner the date on which it was filed the online presentation punishable by a fine not to Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed File No. 2020123063 in the office of the County a person interested in the The following person(s) is are located on the tab exceed one thousand dollars in violation of the rights of with the County Clerk of Clerk, except, as provided titled “Bid Information” estate, you may file with the ($1,000)). another under Federal, State, Los Angeles County on (are) doing business as: in Subdivision (b) of Section court a Request for Special GITI THAI RESTAURANT, under the “Pre-Bid Meeting DTRS ENTERPRISES, LLC or common law (See Section 08/19/2020. 17920, where it expires Information” section. Notice (form DE-154) of the S/ DIDRIELLE TUTT, 14411 et seq., Business and NOTICE-In accordance with 4423 WEST SLAUSON 40 days after any change AVENUE, Los Angeles, filing of an inventory and Manager Professions Code). Subdivision (a) of Section in the facts set forth in the appraisal of estate assets This statement was filed Original Filing 17920, a Fictitious Name CA 90043 County of LOS statement pursuant to Section ANGELES [Contractors interested or of any petition or account with the County Clerk of 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1/20 Statement generally expires 17913 other than a change in obtaining information Los Angeles County on CNS-3395693# at the end of five years from Registered owner(s): in the residence address of as provided in Probate Code LOS ANGELES SENTINEL GITI THAI RESTAURANTS, on upcoming LACCD 08/20/2020. the date on which it was filed a registered owner. A new projects; see build-laccd. section 1250. A Request NOTICE-In accordance with in the office of the County INC., 4423 WEST SLAUSON Fictitious Business Name for Special Notice form is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA org (Contracting and Bidding Subdivision (a) of Section Clerk, except, as provided Statement must be filed Site)] available from the court clerk. 17920, a Fictitious Name NAME STATEMENT in Subdivision (b) of Section 90043; State of Incorporation: before the expiration. Effective File No. 2020130202 CA In Pro Per Petitioner Statement generally expires 17920, where it expires January 1, 2014, the Fictitious DIANE WESLEY SMITH at the end of five years from The following person(s) is 40 days after any change This business is conducted by Business Name Statement (are) doing business as: a Corporation 9/17/20 48 LE CONTE CIRCLE the date on which it was filed in the facts set forth in the must be accompanied by the CNS-3396571# in the office of the County STUPID KITSCH, 1685 W statement pursuant to Section The registrant(s) started doing Affidavit of Identity form. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL SAN FRANCISCO CA 94124 Clerk, except, as provided PHILLIPS DR, POMONA, 17913 other than a change business on 04/2019. The filing of this statement 9/3, 9/10, 9/17/20 CA 91766 County of LOS I declare that all information CNS-3394800# in Subdivision (b) of Section in the residence address of does not of itself authorize LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires ANGELES a registered owner. A new in this statement is true and the use in this state of a 40 days after any change Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name correct. (A registrant who Fictitious Business Name THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 LASENTINEL.NET B-1 INGLEWOOD PARK CEMETERY LAUNCHES ‘CITY OF ANGELS’ PHOTO CONTEST Contest is open to all at historic cemetery. Two $500 first place prizes will be awarded. SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE the memorial park, some fee. woodParkCemeteryCA) or Each category will have property, from beautiful his- dating back to the ceme- “We have a remarkable at www.IPC-PhotoCon- three winners. The first- toric mausoleums to mag- As a subject for the lens, tery’s early start. Two cate- and historic setting that has test.com. Photo entries must place prize entry in each nificent works of stained cemeteries around the world gories will be open: “Pure attracted photographers be submitted electronically category will win $500, the glass art to our magnificent attract photographers of all Photography” for images over our many years,” said via the cemetery's Facebook second-place prize entry stone angels,” added Mr. skill levels. Taking advan- employing the art of color general manager, Rick page or contest website will win $250, third-place Miller. “I think all who tage of this inherent interest, or black & white photogra- Miller. “But with our new (plus an entry form which prize earns $100. come out to capture Ingle- Inglewood Park Cemetery phy with minimal evident brand message, ‘Soul of the must be mailed in). Judging According to Mr. Miller, wood Park Cemetery with invites photographers post-processing or special City of Angels,’ it only will be by online votes plus the six winning photographs their cameras will see some- throughout Southern Cali- effects; and “Creative Eye” made sense for this contest a juried panel of photogra- along with a selection of thing to excite their artistic fornia to participate in a which allows for greater to honor all the historic phy experts in early Decem- other noteworthy entries sensibilities." new photography contest, imaging freedom. angel monuments installed ber. will be exhibited online, and For more information which launches officially on The contest is open to throughout the cemetery. Photographers of all perhaps in a future live about the "City of Angels" Tuesday, September 15, amateurs, photography It’s one of the many unique kinds at all levels are exhibit depending on the Photography Contest at 2020. enthusiasts and profession- features that people remark encouraged to participate. safe return of physical gath- Inglewood Park Cemetery, The contest, entitled als alike over the age of 18. on when they visit.” The contest provides a erings. visit the website www.IPC- “City of Angels,” focuses The last day for submis- All rules and details are unique and COVID-safe "Over the past 100-plus PhotoContest.com, the on the 115-year-old ceme- sions is November 30, and posted online on the ceme- photographic opportunity years, there have been so cemetery’s Facebook page tery's numerous stone judging will occur in tery's Facebook page that image-makers are seek- many incredible features or email IPCPhotoCon- angels scattered throughout December. There is no entry (www.Facebook.com/Ingle- ing during the pandemic. that have come to grace our [email protected]. Brotherhood Crusade Awarded $1.5 Million Grant from Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) through activities such as sions and internships. The BSCC had BSCC Awards $37m in Anti-Violence Grants outreach, tattoo removal, Of the $30 million received a total of 74 pro- SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE are disproportionately unsheltered, mentally ill structured sports programs, awarded, $9 million is posals seeking $78 million. impacted by violence and addicted. A homeless counseling and computer ongoing funding associat- The BSCC is a multi- The Board of State and through support programs services case manager will lab classes. ed with the grant, $21 mil- disciplinary agency that Community Corrections that reduce and stop vio- work with a dedicated The city of Sacramen- lion is one-time funding offers technical support awarded 18 cities and 14 lence. The awards begin police officer to respond to to’s Youth Peacemakers added by the Legislature and training to local cor- community-based organi- October 1, 2020, and end calls using de-escalation Fellowship project will in the Budget Act of 2019. rections departments and zations roughly $37 million December 31, 2023. strategies to build trust. receive $1.5 million to The Budget Act of 2020 administers millions of in funding to combat vio- The city of Grass Valley A unit of the Fresno reduce gun violence added an additional $9 dollars in rehabilitative lence in their areas. will use its $574,695 award Police Department will through services for youth million to the available grants. The California Vio- in partnership with the non- receive $1.26 million to with the highest risk of pot of funding, and the For more information lence Intervention and Pre- profit Foothill House of work with community- gang involvement, includ- BSCC pooled both budget about CalVIP please contact vention Grant is designed Hospitality to target servic- based organizations ing counseling and healing, allocations into a single Katrina.Jackson@bscc. to help communities that es for people who are focused on at-risk youth transformational excur- grant. ca.gov. L.A. County Board of Supervisors Launch STAY HOUSED L.A. COUNTY
SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Angelenos should be wor- of their homes while we Murphy Goldsmith, presi- ried about is losing their weather this very challeng- dent and CEO of the Liberty This week, the Los home. That is why we are ing time.” Hill Foundation. “Stay Angeles County Board of standing up Stay Housed “Eviction can be an Housed L.A. County is a Supervisors launched Stay L.A. County.” incredibly devastating event first-of-its-kind collabora- Housed L.A. County, a “L.A. County, along that families never recover tive effort between tenant countywide initiative to pro- with a number of cities, the from,” said Rafael Carbajal, organizers, legal service vide legal assistance and state, and the federal gov- Acting Director of Los providers, and the county to support for tenants facing ernment have all passed pro- Angeles County Depart- keep tenants in their homes eviction amid the COVID- tections for tenants facing ment of Consumer and and off the streets. We are 19 pandemic. eviction due to the pandem- Business Affairs. “It’s so proud to partner with trust- The launch included the ic,” said Los Angeles Coun- much greater than individu- ed, community-based release of StayHoused- ty Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, als losing their homes. Stay organizations to reach and LA.org, a website connect- Virtual Know Your targeted ongoing support to who authored the motion Housed L.A. County repre- educate hundreds of thou- ing tenants with useful Rights workshops will also help tenants with case man- authorizing the creation of sents the County’s enhanced sands of tenants about their information about their be offered by participating agement support. Stay Housed L.A. County. efforts to stem an eviction rights and, as well as con- rights, workshops for resi- community organizations to “The COVID-19 pan- “These protections only crisis and our commitment nect them to legal services dents who need legal assis- provide L.A. County resi- demic has had unprecedent- work, however, when peo- to working with community to help renters exercise their tance, and other support. dents with critical informa- ed and devastating impacts ple know their rights and partners to help our tenants rights.” Stay Housed L.A. County is tion about permanent and on far too many hard-work- can take advantage of the preserve healthy and stable Participating communi- a partnership between the emergency tenant protec- ing individuals and families legal protections. That’s the households in L.A. County. ty-based organizations county of Los Angeles, legal tions that can help tenants across the county of Los mission of Stay Housed I applaud the Board of include: Alliance of Califor- aid groups and community- facing eviction or other Angeles,” said Los Angeles L.A. County: To provide the Supervisors’ leadership in nians for Community based organizations to pro- challenges related to their County Supervisor Mark information and legal repre- this ground-breaking initia- Empowerment (ACCE), vide emergency support to rental housing. Community Ridley-Thomas. “During sentation people need to tive and hope to see our Communities for a Better tenants in need. organizations will provide this time – the last thing keep from getting kicked out most vulnerable renters take Environment, Coalition for advantage of this most criti- Economic Survival, East cal public service.” Yard Communities for Envi- {Contiued DEPUTIES SHOOTING from A-11} “Legal Aid Foundation ronmental Justice, Eastside of the male deputy – were at of the wounded deputies Dijon Kizzee in the West- Jose Huang to the ground and of Los Angeles is a proud LEADS, Inquilinos Unidos, St. Francis Medical Center. after the shooting, and at mont area. arresting her. member of the Renter’s Los Angeles Center for Villanueva on Monday least in one case, laughing Those demonstrations The sheriff's department Right to Counsel – LA, and Community Law and again lashed out at protesters while failing to offer any led to more than three claimed she didn't have prop- we believe that Stay Housed Action, Los Angeles Com- who showed up at the hospi- kind of aid. dozen arrests, with the pro- er media credentials and was L.A. County is an excellent munity Action Network tal Saturday night and shout- Barger didn't mince testers accusing deputies of ``interfering with a lawful first step to getting eviction (LACAN), Los Angeles ed anti-law-enforcement words Monday about her dis- using excessive force and arrest.'' Villanueva later dou- prevention and defense rep- Tenants Union, and Strate- chants, expressing hope that gust with the hospital Villanueva saying demon- bled down on that contention, resentation to all Angelenos gic Actions for a Just Econ- the deputies die. One witness protests. She suggested the strators triggered the vio- saying Huang got ``right up who need it,” said LAFLA omy (SAJE). told ABC7 some protesters shooting was the culmination lence by hurling objects at on the shoulder'' of a deputy executive director Silvia According to a UCLA tried to force their way into of “anti-law-enforcement sheriff's deputies. trying to make an arrest, and Argueta. “LAFLAis pleased study, about 365,000 L.A. the emergency room while rhetoric expressed by many Following the Saturday saying her actions were more to be working with our part- County residents are at risk shouting “death to the elected officials, community night shooting, Hahn was ``activism'' than journalism. ners including Bet Tzedek, of evictions due to the police.'' leaders and others,” leading among those pleading for Video from Huang's cell Community Legal Aid COVID-19 economic “They were chanting that to the creation of a “toxic calm in the community. phone has since surfaced, SoCal, Housing Rights Cen- recession. The Board of they wish the deputies died,” environment amid a time of Also in the aftermath of showing Huang repeatedly ter, Inner City Law Center, Supervisors extended the Villanueva told KNX Mon- civil unrest.” the shooting, Villanueva and identifying herself as a Neighborhood Legal Servic- Los Angeles County Tem- day. ``And I don't even know The shooting came on the sheriff's department are reporter, shouting ``KPCC,'' es of Los Angeles County, porary Eviction Moratori- how to be begin to describe the heels of a series of com- taking criticism over the and saying, Public Counsel, BASTA um through Sept. 30, which that, other than repulsive, bative protests outside the arrest of a KPCC/LAist “You're hurting me'' and Universal!, and Eviction instituted temporary tenant reprehensible.'' sheriff's South Los Angeles reporter while deputies were crying out in apparent pain. Defense Network, as well as protections related to More video surfaced station, with demonstrators working to quell the protest “Inspector General Max tenant organizations.” COVID-19 countywide, Monday showing some condemning the Aug. 31 outside the hospital. Video Huntsman has opened an “In these unprecedented excluding jurisdictions that bystanders at the Metro sta- fatal shooting by two sher- from the scene showed investigation into Huang's times we need unprecedent- have enacted their own tion taking pictures or video iff's deputies of 29-year-old deputies pinning reporter arrest. ed solutions,” said Shane protections. B-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 Rams Beat the Cowboys in New SoFi Stadium BY KHARI JONES,JR., thing fans were looking to be, Week one against a good room, and the team was Contributing Writer see coming into this season. Cowboys team, but we just impressed. “I wouldn't even Even though they had to cre- persevered, we keep fight- call it a stadium, I would call The Los Angeles Rams ate their energy, Ramsey ing, and we were able to it a complex or something,” defeated the Dallas Cow- said that's what the team come out with the win.” Ramsey said jokingly. boys on opening night in prides themselves on. Ramsey was asked Running back, Malcolm their new five billion-dollar “That's something we pride about what he would Brown, felt great about scor- stadium. The only thing ourselves on doing anyway. remember about tonight, ing the first touchdown at missing was thousands of That's something I pride and he brought things back SoFi Stadium. He loved the myself personally on doing to reality. He said it's a diffi- gameplan; the Rams had is bringing a lot of energy, cult time for the team and come into the game and heart and passion for the the world. “We persevered wants to stay ready when his game and try to be conta- through a lot of obstacles number is called. “I have to gious, and I felt like we did throughout this whole year be ready. That's my mindset. COURTESY OF THE L.A.RAMS that for the most.” There and came out with a win to It's going to stay my mindset Rams running back, Malcolm Brown (34) had 18 carries were ups and downs the start the season 1-0 is what throughout the year. I really for 79 yards and two touchdowns against the Dallas Cow- Rams had to endure matters,” Ramsey stated just got to show love to the boys. throughout the game, but their new stadium is the best big dogs upfront. They they overcame stated Ram- in the NFL. He stated that make it easy for me. To get you, but still at the end of the time you see that, you're sey. "It was a tough game they did a great job with the two tonight, and have that day, it was still football. It's excited, you're pumped up. just like we knew it would field, locker room, training first one at SoFi stadium, it's good to play here for the It's one game, and he's going exciting. I feel like it may first time and come away to continue to get better." live forever. It was cool.” with a win against a good Fuller got praise from multi- COURTESY OF THE L.A.RAMS Donald said they want team. We still got improve- ple players on the team. Rams quarterback, Jared big-time plays from the vet- ment to get better.” Quarterback, Jared Goff, Goff (16) complete 20 pass- es for 275 yards. erans and younger guys The Rams look forward stated how he intercepted when they need them the to growing as a team and his pass in training camp, fans from Southern Califor- most. “I think they did a nurturing their young play- and that's when he knew nia cheering them on. The great job, overall we kept ers, such as rookie, Jordan Fuller could play. He said Rams won 20-17 against a playing, and we found a way Fuller. He gave the team he's a great player and excit- good team with stars such as to win the game.” It felt dif- quality minutes and stepped ing to watch. “He does a lot Ezekiel Elliot, Dak Prescott, ferent for the Cowboys with up big when needed. Donald of stuff in our defense that and Amari Cooper. no fans, but they realized said Fuller is out there on the really fits him, and he's a The Rams level of inten- they had a game to win at field for a reason. "He is a tremendous player.” sity brought defensively COURTESY OF THE L.A.RAMS the end of the day, stated young guy that stepped up Rams will play the from Aaron Donald, and Rams defensive lineman, Aaron Donald (99) made four Donald. “It was different not and made a big play for us to Eagles next Sunday in Jalen Ramsey was some- quarterback hits and one sack. having that crowd behind help win the game. So any- Philadelphia. L.A. Sparks Honors Veterans, First Responders with Resources Panel
BY AMANDA SCURLOCK ager Melanie Alvarez. pandemic. Many actions, Angeles Fire Department Sports writer Threatt was inspired to like self-isolating, forgetting Kris Larson, and Bunker join the military in the wake to eat or shower, or having Labs CEO Blake Hogan. The Los Angeles Sparks of the 9/11 terrorist attacks cynical thoughts are normal The panelists talked hosted Military/Veterans in 2001. Although she did behavior in reaction to the about different types of mil- and First Responders Night not qualify for combat, she uncertainty of the pandemic. itary benefits that help with during their battle against designed license plates that “The dip that many of us college and career readiness, the Washington Mystics on commemorated to the tragic are seeing in our mental like the post 9/11 G.I. Bill Thursday. Prior to tipoff, the event and anti-terrorism. health is to be expected,” and transition assistance Sparks franchise hosted a “I sent the plate to then Gitlin said. “It’s not some- workshops. For entrepre- resource panel for veterans. Herb Wesson who is the thing we want, but it is kind neurship, panelists Several topics were Speaker of the House,” she of an appropriate reaction to expressed the importance of touched upon during the said. “We took it to the gov- the times that we’re navigat- listening to the needs of cus- panel including transition- ernor and lo and behold, ing.” tomers and having multiple ing out of the military, they adopted my plate … She also shared how the streams of income. career opportunities and that plate has raised over apps Headspace, Virtual McDaniel noted that one- mental health. The event $10 million to Defend Cali- Hope Box and My3 could tonline.org was a helpful consisted of three discus- fornia, [and] anti-terrorism help people with their men- resource. sions: a Women in the Mili- in California.” tal health. “It was introduced to me Alvarez’s advice for Metro Veterans Program through one of my coun- tary panel, a Transition and FACEBOOK PHOTO Entrepreneurship panel and overcoming barriers as a The L.A. Sparks will start their run in the 2020 WNBA play- Manager Dennis Tucker selors,” He said. “That one guest speakers. woman is to be authentic offs on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. on ESPN2. noted how it takes 30 website helped me develop The moderator of the and do what you love. months for a veteran to tran- a plan for myself.” event was Renee Bobb of “Looking for things, squadron … because they’re pete only with yourself,” sition to civilian life. They The L.A. Sparks has a Bunker Labs. looking for content that’s really the ones who bring Duncan said. “Do not should start preparing a year history of creating program- The Women in the Mili- intellectually stimulating, me out of my shell.” become a person who before leaving the military. ming for the military tary panel featured USC gravitating towards people Duncan mentioned to believes in a smallness The Transition and through their initiative World Relief Office Direc- who have positive energy viewers to not succumb to mindset.” Entrepreneurship panel con- “Spark the True You.” The tor, Lauren Duncan, El that definitely helps a lot,” their insecurities and to not L.A. County Depart- sisted of US Navy Master franchise hosted resource Camino College Associate she said. “I always keep in believe that there are limited ment of Mental Health Clin- Chief Latoya Luter, South- fairs and discussions that Director, Brenda Threatt, mind the women that I opportunities. ical Psychologist, Dr. ern California Program promote, health, wellness and Goodwill Veteran served with, the people who “As long as you guard Rebecca Gitlin talked about Manager Thomas McDaniel, and professional develop- Employment Program Man- are the women in my your happiness, you com- mental health during the Battalion Chief of the Los ment. The ‘Inspire Change’ Special Shows How the NFL is Fighting for Equality BY AMANDA SCURLOCK us” will be painted on the and Ahmaud Arbery’s killing White coach can’t sympa- for the power that we failed Sports Writer endzones of football fields. was frustrating. thize and empathize with to exercise.” Players can also have the “I have grandparents, you,” he said. “But it is nice Seattle Seahawks wide- To display their commit- names of victims of police aunts [and] uncles who to have someone that you out, Tyler Lockett wrote a ment to combating social brutality on the back of their fought for the same things know has been through it and poem “Reality vs Percep- injustices, the NFL aired a helmets. that we’re fighting for you can have that conversa- tion” which was recited by one-hour TV special called Los Angeles Chargers today,” Taylor said. “We’ve tion and you don’t feel like him and several other NFL “Inspire Change.” Music and head coach Anthony Lynn, came a long way in this you have to educate.” players including Rams movie icon, Queen Latifah, quarterback Tyrod Taylor, country, but it’s still a long Rochelle has noticed that defensive lineman Aaron was the host; the special con- running back Justin Jackson, way to go.” his White teammates are Donald, safety Jalen Ramsey sisted of interviews and and defensive end Isaac Lynn is eager to see being more sensitive to racial and New York Giants run- speeches by NFL commis- Rochelle were interviewed White players and staff act as inequalities. ning back Saquon Barkley. sioner, Roger Goodell. by Steve Wyche of the NFL vocal allies in the movement “I think what they’re see- Kenosha, WI natives The TV special revealed Network. for social justice. He wants to ing more than anything is the ESPN IMAGE Melvin Gordon of the Den- that the messages “End Taylor noted how watch- provide an encouraging experiences that we’re having Chargers quarterback ver Broncos and Trae racism” and “It takes all of ing videos of George Floyd’s atmosphere for players to as Black men,” Rochelle said. Tyrod Taylor (5) has been Waynes of the Cincinnati speak out. “I’ve had experiences just in focused on using his plat- Bengals felt moved to take “I’ve tried to build plat- this offseason—in the wake form to promote positivity action in wake of the Jacob and change. forms for our players like of George Floyd—where Blake shooting. what we’re talking about people are still being racist … receiver Larry Fitzgerald “At this point, it’s about now to speak and bring more and my White friends that I’m said a tribute to late civil making a stand, making a awareness on what’s going close with, they’re seeing rights legend John Lewis. difference,” Gordon said. on,” Lynn said. “We need to these things firsthand.” “In America, not even “People might not be okay get everyone, as many peo- The beginning of the spe- 60% of eligible voters cast but to hell with it, just do it. ple as possible involved in cial acknowledged former their ballots in the 2016 pres- It’s time for action.” this movement.” San Francisco 49ers quarter- idential election, almost half For more updates on Having a Black coach is back Colin Kaepernick and of America was silent,” what the NFL is doing for a comfort to Jackson because his national anthem protest Fitzgerald said. “The greatest social justice, visit ESPN IMAGE they have shared personal along with the 2017 NFL tragedy of our silence is that www.nfl.com/causes/inspir The Chargers were interviewed by NFL Networks reporter experience in racism. protests. it ignores the price that was e-change and Steve Wyche for the “Inspire Change” Special. “That’s not to say a Arizona Cardinals wide paid by so many who fought www.nfl.com/causes/votes/. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 www.lasentinel.net B-3 Viola Davis and Julius Tennon set the record at TIFF 2020: Be The Change You Want To See BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL annoying [for me] is diversi- always fighting for your DID WINNING AN Contributing Writer ty followed by inclusion. autonomy, you're always OSCAR OPEN MORE Despite being the first fighting for those projects FILM ROLES?: Toronto Film Festival Black woman to win an that are absolutely reflective What we [Viola Davis aka TIFF knows how to Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony of your talent, where you are and Julius Tennon] both saw kick-off an international for acting, the uber-talented on the same playing field as clearly was that the roles film, making the virtual Viola Davis summed up the your White counterparts. were not there. We looked at experience first-class in Hollywood game perfectly, And the solution is not easy. what was coming down the every single way. As part of saying, “the fight is not AN INTERESTING traditional Hollywood pipe- the master class series at easy.” FACT MOST PEOPLE line … there was nothing for TIFF, journalists from Davis has earned her DON’T KNOW: her. There was no time to around the world had the spot and then some breaking The original name of the wait. Once the window opportunity to spend some new ground in a career that production company was opens [and] you get this plat- quality time with Viola just took off when she was in Mandinka named after a form then you have to take Davis and Julius Tennon, in her 40s. It’s with this inside West African tribe. advantage of it. We put our an hour-long conversation knowledge and passion that AT THE CORE OF money [into the production moderated by Nekesa Davis and husband and pro- THE PRODUCTION company] and we are going Mumbi Moody, editorial ducing partner, Julius Ten- COMPANY: to get this started. And we director of The Hollywood non, launched their company We decided we wanted did. For six years, we worked
Reporter. JuVee Productions, using as AP PHOTO/EVAN AGOSTINI to be the voices for the from our house. In the last An eloquent pair, the a blueprint, Oprah Winfrey’s Actress Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon voiceless, give [an] opportu- four years, we’ve been in an “How to Get Away With OWN and Tyler Perry Stu- nity to those underserved, office and we’ve grown. Murder” superstar and her dios. with Amazon for both film King” with fellow Oscar and not having any opportu- WHERE IS THE husband talked about The time is now. Never and TV. Good news for cre- winner Lupita Nyong’o. nity to get work in the indus- PRODUCTION COMPA- launching their Black- has there been more oppor- ative talent everywhere. Here is what Oscar win- try. We don't want them to be NY GOING IN 2020 AND owned studio, making it tunity in Hollywood and Davis advised people from ner Viola Davis and husband a device, an image, just serv- BEYOND?: clear from the top of the con- beyond with the shrinking of underrepresented communi- Julius Tennon had to share ing a White-centric narra- Along with film and tel- versation, and to the end, movie theater-going audi- ties who are inspired by her about why they started their tive. We really want autono- evision, we have immersive that their goal was for Davis ences stepping foot inside career to be the change they production company — my for people on the periph- and interactive. We decided to firmly take control of her traditional theaters and the want to see. Tennon shared JuVee Productions during ery of [the] narrative. That we wanted to be the voices destiny and to help other sto- rise of the streaming giants. an important fact — that TIFF’s Master Class moder- became its own sort of fight. for the voiceless, give [an] rytellers of color do the same There is a certain way nothing has been handed to ated by Nekesa Mumbi We're usually on the out- opportunity to those under- thing. that folks-of-color talk. Our JuVee Productions on a Moody editorial director of skirts, serving the White served, and not having any It’s clear that they are secret language. You either proverbial silver platter. No, The Hollywood Reporter. character all the time. opportunity to get work in doing nothing less than know the code or you don’t. they continue to fight even ON WHY THEY ON BEING RECOG- the industry. We don't want God’s good work. And it’s not just what “we,” with the aforementioned STARTED JuVee Produc- NIZED BY HOLLY- them to be a device, an For the past ten years, say but often the jewels lie in first-look deal. tions: WOOD IN HER 40’S: image, just serving a white- and some change, the Holly- what we don’t say. Or what “What we do is hard, Originally we [JuVee I'm so happy that I had centric narrative. We really wood gatekeepers continued we say, half-way using tone because the way we want to Productions] started as a a slow burn because it's want autonomy for people to express their collective — every so slight — to high- tell stories and the narratives vehicle for my career helped me as a producer... on the periphery of [the] nar- shock that there is still preju- light the nuances. we want to tell, we want to because I was not getting the That's why we have so rative. That became its own dice and racism within the My eyes never left the see people of color across roles that I wanted. If we many beautiful voices in sort of fight. We're usually film industry. Their well- screen during the TIFF virtu- the board normalized,” he weren't the change we want- our company because we on the outskirts, serving the trained marketing and public al master class, honing in on argued about finding ideas ed to see, then I was going to know the road. white character all the time. relations teams issue press Nekesa Mumbi Moody (edi- and talent and stories that are continue to have the same ON THE STRUGGLE IN SUMMARY: release, after press release, torial director of The Holly- relevant to diverse audiences kind of roles available to me. TO DELIVER PROJ- We wanted to be the hammering keywords wood Reporter) questions — and a global market. After the [film] “The Help” ECTS MADE BY POC: change we wanted to see. designed for sound bites that scooping up subtext like a On JuVee Production’s it became very apparent. It What we do is hard, To follow and learn more make is appear on the sur- hungry little squirrel would slate Netflix’s “Ma Rainey’s became very obvious that we because the way we want to go to @juveeproductions — face that positive change is gather fallen nuts. Black Bottom,” “The Last had to find emerging artists tell stories and the narratives http://www.juveeproduc- right-around-the-corner. You Their hard work has paid Defense” (ABC), the and find that material. we want to tell, we want to tions.com — @violadavis, know some of these buzz off. JuVee Productions has a docuseries “Giving Voice” There's still a huge part see people of color across Twitter —@TIFF_NET, words, I am sure, the most first-look production deal (Netflix), and “Woman of the work where you're the board normalized. Twitter — @Lapacazo Halle Berry Directorial Debut ‘Bruised’ – at TIFF – sold to Netflix — and Yes, She Broke Two Ribs! BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL Fever,” Berry’s breakout tice, singer-songwriter Eric I was scared shitless. Contributing Writer role; 2001’s “Monster’s Benét, and actor Olivier Mar- Every director that I’ve Ball,” for which Berry tinez. She has a child each talked to that I’ve ever At the time of filing became the first and still only with Martinez and model known have [all] told me the worldwide distribution rights Black woman to win the Best Gabriel Aubry. [same] and having fear. And to Halle Berry’s directorial Actress Academy Award; Here is what Oscar and if you're not having any debut. and her latest film, which Emmy-award winning sense of worry, I don't think Berry’s “Bruised,” an premieres Sept. 12 at TIFF as actress, and now director, you care, I don't think you MMAdrama that is screening “a work in progress.” Halle Berry had to say about want to do your best. While I COURTESY OF TIFF as a work-in-progress at the In the beginning, she was directing “Bruised,” receiv- worked on movies for 30 Halle Berry’s directorial debut follows a former MMA Toronto Film Festival, was Maria Halle Berry. Born on ing two-broken ribs, and years, I wasn't behind the fighter struggling to regain custody of her son and restart sold for close to $20 million August 14, 1966. She began being a woman of color in camera, but I trusted that I'd her athletic career. to Netflix. Endeavor Content as a model and entered sever- Hollywood. be able to do that. But you repped the filmmakers in the al beauty contests, finishing ON THE NETFLIX just need to create, create, them has left their impres- STERS BALL” deal, with Sierra/Affinity as the first runner-up in the DEALANNOUNCEMENT and create. That is power. sion. Even the film that Every time when Oscar assisting on international. Miss USA pageant and com- [The Netflix agreement] ON CAREER CHAL- seemed like failures or they time comes round, I get Producers on the project ing in sixth in the Miss World is a real thrill. The movie is LENGES weren’t the films that most reflective and I think maybe include Basil Iwanyk, Brad 1986. She burst onto the still not a finished product, Not unlike most young people talk about. I’ve this year, maybe this year, Feinstein, Guymon Casady, scene in the romantic come- and that’s why I can’t stress girls, I had hardship growing learned something really and it's heartbreaking that Erica Lee, Paris Kassi- dy “Boomerang” (1992), enough the importance of up. I grew up in an environ- valuable on every film set other women haven't stood dokostas-Latsis, Terry alongside Eddie Murphy. film festivals, especially this ment where I didn't always that I walked on. I’ve learned there. https://bit.ly/2FgtN6r Dougas, Linda Gottlieb, and Her other credits include Toronto festival. fit in. But I knew I was full of something valuable from ON WHY SHE Gillian Hormel. Deadline first “The Flintstones” (1994), ON THE JOURNEY substance and full of stories every character that I’ve DIRECTED THE FILM reported news of the sale. “Bulworth” (1998), and the When I first read the to tell. And I knew that I had brought to life. I’ve learned I'd been thinking about In “Bruised,” Berry plays television “Introducing script three or four years ago, to somehow find a way to something valuable from directing, but I thought this a washed-up MMA fighter, Dorothy Dandridge” (1999), it was written with a 25-30- sort of get other people out- every director that I’ve was too big of a role, and star Jackie "Justice," who has to for which she won a Prime- year-old, Irish-Catholic girl. side of seeing me in this shell worked with. So every expe- in this big role but I was defeat her own inner demons time Emmy Award and a ON EXPERIENCING WHAT TYPE OF rience to me has had great encouraged by a friend. Once and face one of the most Golden Globe Award. Her TWO BROKEN RIBS CHARACTERS value, so to choose what was I embraced that concept, I intense rising stars of the other credits incude “X- I didn’t want to stop ATTRACT YOU? more valuable than the next had to go to the producers MMA world to make her Men” (2000) and its sequels because I had prepared for so You know I'm always is like saying which kid do I and pitch myself as the direc- young son, Manny, proud. “X2 “(2003) and “X-Men: long. We had rehearsed; we most drawn to characters love more? My daughter or tor. And to my surprise, they Though she directed The Last Stand” (2006); were ready. So my mind, my who are fractured, broken, my son? Not possible. I love said yes. “Bruised,” Berry and her Bond girl Jinx in “Die director’s mind, was just — who are fighting to survive. them all the same. And, all of ON THE IMPOR- film's producers didn't see Another Day” (2002); keep going. And I compart- Every time I get to play those my films have brought me TANCE OF FILM FESTI- her in the director's chair. But “Gothika” (2003); “Cloud mentalized that, and I just roles, I get to have a cathartic something wonderful that VALS that changed after interview- Atlas” (2012), “The Call” kept going: ‘I’m not going to experience and I get to have was part of my growth and I can't stress enough, the ing many directors who did- (2013) “X-Men: Days of stop. I’ve come too far. I’m some healing for myself. other mission as an artist and importance of festivals, and n’t see her vision on how to Future Past” (2014), “Kings- going to act as if this isn’t ON WHICH FILM most importantly as a especially this festival bring the script to the screen. man: The Golden Circle” hurting. I’m going to will LEFT THE GREATEST woman. So … I can’t answer [TIFF]. The 50-minute Q&A, (2017) and “John Wick: myself through it.’And so we IMPRESSION AND WHY that by saying one. They To learn more go to moderated by a Toronto Chapter 3 – Parabellum” did. I get asked this question a have all been a part of my https://www.instagram.com/ media personality, Amanda (2019), to name a few. She ON FEELING NERV- lot. And the truth is, that I journey. halleberry/?hl=en — TIFF Parris, included clips from was formerly married to OUS ABOUT HER look at all of my films like ON WINNING THE (@TIFF_NET) Twitter — Spike Lee’s classic “Jungle baseball player David Jus- DIRECTORIAL DEBUT children. Every single one of OSCAR FOR “MON- #bruisedthemovie on Twitter C-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 Words of the Week Revenge is Not the Answer
The killing of innocent same evil that we’re trying BY DR.MICHAEL J. FISHER Black lives and the killing to fight. Disagreements Special to the Sentinel of innocent officers (and I with law enforcement can pray that these two recov- never justify or diminish er) all grieve God. He does- the loss of life. The he vicious, cold-blooded ambush of n’t choose grief for one deputies shot on Saturday two deputies in Compton on Saturday person and dismiss grief night are loved ones, broth- Tnight has sparked outrage and attention for another. He grieves uni- ers, sisters, and parents. We across the country. The helicopters are cir- versally. He grieves the need to deal with racism in cling. The manhunt is on. The surveillance deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, our institutions, but we video is on every network. All resources are in Breonna Taylor, George won’t solve anything or Floyd, Trayvon Martin. He achieve lasting justice by play to ensure that the perpetrator of this crime grieves for the young man creating more victims and is brought quickly to justice. And rightfully so. killed at the bus stop when grieving families. What happened on Saturday is appalling and gang bangers have an initi- Justice requires tragic -- the definition of evil. We pray for the ation night and take yet accountability. It requires a deputies and remain hopeful that they will be another innocent life. system that holds both the able to recover and live their fullest lives. Life has been given by community and law God to all people, so it enforcement accountable. grieves him when we are As we move forward, we The wholehearted, Of course, nothing jus- slaying our brothers and ask for the immediate cre- impassioned response of tifies what happened on sisters – period. We did not ation of a citizens advisory law enforcement to this Saturday. Nothing justifies create life. We did not council that’s more than shooting is a reminder of killing or targeting police. make life. Life is not ours symbolic, one with subpoe- what is and what could be And anyone, any citizen or to take. na power and real responsi- in the relationship between community leader in Late Saturday night, I bility in decision-making, the police and communities Compton who isn’t willing took to Facebook to begin a that would make recom- of color. It is both the to stand up and rebuke this dialogue with my congre- mendations on police poli- answer and the problem. kind of behavior is a cow- gation and community cy, community relations If we accept that all life ard. around these themes. These and discipline. Such a is precious, it is the respon- I know many of us are conversations continued on move would go a long way sibility of our community filled with so much hatred FILE PHOTO Sunday and have yielded towards building trust and and law enforcement to right now. We are filled Dr. Michael J. Fischer several specific and famil- bridging the gap between respect all life equally. It is with so much disdain. I fear iar calls for action. community members and our responsibility to that in our hatred, we are every shooting. manhunt. When we get When we get past this law enforcement. respond with equal outrage, losing respect for life. We Dijon Kizzee was shot killed, the killer is resting crisis, we ask for the same Swift, meaningful jus- sadness, energy, urgency, believe if we don’t handle and killed by a deputy in comfortably at home and response from law enforce- tice works when it works and passion when Black things ourselves, bring jus- Westmont after being the house is protected by ment when deputies do to for all. It can never work lives, blue lives, any lives tice by our own hands, it stopped on his bicycle. He fellow deputies. community members what when it only works for are targeted or taken. will never be handled. was shot twenty times. Do we have a right to has been done to the fallen some. The reason we say Andres Guardado was Again, no video, no be angered -- enraged -- by deputies. The same pain I pray for the deputies “Black lives matter” is shot and killed by a sher- charges, no public details our experiences with law and hurt and that you feel and our community. I pray because in these moments, iff’s deputy in Gardena in of the investigation. enforcement? Yes. Do we now, we ask that you feel for all victims of senseless when those in power run so June. There were no body It feels that whenever need to shine an eternal for us. We ask that the sys- violence. I pray for equal swiftly to the aid of fallen cameras, no surveillance something happens to us, light on injustice and move tem that works for you -- justice. I AM praying for colleagues, we see the video released, and no the evidence seems to dis- purposefully to tear down that produces surveillance the great city of Compton! response we so desperately response to calls for an appear. But when a deputy systems of oppression? video, evidence, suspects, a Dr. Michael J. Fisher is desire in our own commu- immediate, independent is shot, we see surveillance Yes, without pause. But we world that stops until jus- the Senior Pastor at nity. We have no choice but investigation. The attorney video immediately. When a cannot be in the streets say- tice is served -- work for us. Greater Zion Church Fam- to conclude that other lives general said he didn’t have deputy is shot, the world ing “respect life,” and then We ask our community ily and the CEO/Founder matter more than ours. the resources to investigate stops and there’s a massive take life. to resist retaliating with the of the JT Foundation. FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 www.lasentinel.net C-2 Dr. Ladson-Billings Earns 2020 NNPA Leadership in Education Award BY STACY M. BROWN ment of Educational Policy our stuff, our culture, our NNPA Newswire Senior Studies at the University of music, our work, and National Correspondent Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. where does that leave Ladson-Billings recounted America?” When the coronavirus a conversation she had with Dr. Ladson-Billings pandemic finally ends, a White man in Massachu- noted the devastation that America will require a setts about just how impor- the coronavirus has had on “hard reset,” not a return to tant the contributions of African Americans. She normal, said Dr. Gloria African Americans are. said Black people have Ladson-Billings, a peda- “I was standing outside four pandemics they’re gogical theorist, and educa- a reception, and a man was currently experiencing. tor. bragging about how “We have COVID, we Dr. Ladson-Billings enlightened Massachusetts have anti-Black, we have also serves as president of is,” Dr. Ladson-Billings the very tenuous economy the National Academy of recalled. “We were stand- and we have the climate Education and a Fellow of ing on the Merrimack River catastrophe,” said Dr. Lad- both the American Acade- where old buildings had son-Billings. “We keep my of Arts & Sciences and been converted to condos, saying it’s global warming, the American Educational and I asked the man what but we saw what has hap- Research Association. the buildings before they pened in Louisiana with the A recipient of this were condos. He said they hurricane, and they are year’s National Newspaper were mills, that this is a mill more frequent. This gener- Publishers Association town.” ation is trying to come into (NNPA) 2020 Leadership Dr. Ladson-Billings their adulthood, and, on the Award in Education, Dr. challenged the man. one hand, we talk about Ladson-Billings said she’s “I asked, what were doom and gloom, but I also working hard to spread the they milling? He said, ‘cot- see it as an opportunity to word about African Ameri- ton.’ So, I said, where did reset.” cans’ importance participat- ya’ll get cotton? My ques- Dr. Ladson-Billings ing in the Census and the tion was to show him not to continued: Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings is a pedagogical theorist, and educator who also serves as November elections. get on his high horse “Far too many people president of the National Academy of Education and a Fellow of both the American She also touted the because all of this stuff keep talking about how to Academy of Arts & Sciences and the American Educational Research Association. importance of the Black they have was built on get back or return to nor- Press and teaching African Black people’s backs. So mal without understanding reset means we do not the pandemic, it was just a always a bad apple. Well, American history in many people want to say there can be no return to penalize students for condi- drive-thru event this year, there are places where you schools. that everyone contributed, normal with the level of tions beyond their control. but the first question we can’t afford to have bad “It shouldn’t be an but there are some whose devastation this virus has We must ignore the test asked people was, ‘are you apples. Imagine an airline option,” Dr. Ladson- contributions are founda- wreaked upon the world scores and grades coming registered to vote, and have saying of pilots, we have Billings said about Black tional. and particularly Black peo- out of the pandemic. We all you completed the Cen- some bad apples. That history courses being “I do an exercise where ple. A hard reset for this need a clean slate and a sus?’” would mean a lot of plane taught in public schools. I ask if you could imagine society means we have to fresh start. “If they didn’t, we had crashes and a lot of lives “There’s no way to under- Black people just now first and foremost, forgive “There is no going a table set up for voter reg- lost. We can’t have bad back. There is only going istration and the Census apples among the police,” forward, and we need to go and directed them to the Dr. Landson-Billings forward with as much equi- table and, after they had charged. ty and justice as we can done that, then we told She continued: muster. We do not need to them to come back and “We have data to show try to test our way to equity pick up their plates,” Dr. Black people have another or penalize people for the Ladson-Billings said. viewpoint. If you look at devastation that was visited More than any other, Black and White kids in the upon them.” this election cycle has seen same classroom, White The author of “The the need for more fact- kids believe the textbooks Dreamkeepers: Successful checkers, and it’s also seen to be reliable and accurate Teachers of African Ameri- less objective reporting by while Black kids will say, can Children,” “Crossing mainstream media, Dr. ‘no, my grandparents Over to Canaan: The Jour- Ladson-Billings noted. didn’t relate it that way.’” ney of New Teachers in She added that the “The Black Press is so Diverse Classrooms,” Dr. police shootings of important. Look at the city Ladson-Billings also serves unarmed African Ameri- of Chicago. The migration as chair at the National cans are reasons for accu- from Mississippi to Chica- stand this nation’s founding coming to America like all debt that has accumulat- Urban League. rate reporting. All of that, go was in large part due to and economic prosperity current immigrants, and ed during the pandemic. Recently, she helped to she said, underscores the the Chicago Defender. Peo- without taking the courses.” there’s no slavery or no Jim “Debt that continued host the Urban League’s importance of the Black ple could read in that news- A noted author and for- Crow. I ask, what kind of during the pandemic like Unity Picnic. Press. paper that there were jobs mer Kellner Family Distin- America would you find? student loans, car loans, This year’s event saw “I heard [comedian] available, and Black people guished Professor of Urban So, when you tell Black mortgage debt, and credit volunteers like Dr. Ladson- Chris Rock say it best. He were buying homes. It was- Education and faculty affil- people to go back to Africa, card debt must be forgiven. Billings handing out barbe- talked about how people n’t paradise, but it wasn’t iate emeritus in the Depart- I say, we are taking all of Next, in education, a hard cue dinners. “Because of like to say that there’s Mississippi.” D-1 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to Receive NNPA 2020 National Leadership Award BY STACY M. BROWN allowed more families to On Sept. 17, the Mayor NNPA Newswire Senior live and thrive in DC. will receive the National National Correspondent A graduate of Chatham Newspaper Publishers University and American Association (NNPA) 2020 On Nov. 6, 2018, Muriel University – with honorary National Leadership Award. Bowser became the first degrees from both Chatham Each year, the NNPA woman ever re-elected as University and Trinity Uni- recognizes courageous the Mayor of Washington, versity, Mayor Bowser has Americans that have DC, and the first mayor to moved the forefront of impacted the nation and earn a second term in 16 racial equality and social world in positive ways. This years. justice. year’s recipients include: Mayor Bowser has She renamed a portion elected officials, a business earned credit for taking bold of 16th Street, NW, to Black maverick, and an educator. steps to reset DC’s global Lives Matter Plaza, and NNPA Board members and national competitive- encouraged her more than noted about this year’s Over the past five years, Mayor Bowser has added more than 57,000 jobs in DC, reduced 182,000 Twitter followers awardees that, while their ness. unemployment by 28 percent, and increased DC Government’s annual spending with She sped up affordable to oust President Donald career paths may be varied, local businesses by $200 million. housing production, diversi- Trump in the coming elec- the impact of their shared fied the DC economy, tion. commitment to creating be underestimated. tem, building small, serv- of Columbia Council – first increased satisfaction in city “In November, we say meaningful and beneficial Over the past five years, ice-enriched shelters across elected in a special election services, and invested in ‘next,’” Mayor Bowser pro- change in the lives of Mayor Bowser has added the city, and bringing chron- in 2007 and re-elected in programs and policies that claimed. African Americans cannot more than 57,000 jobs in ic homelessness to a 15- 2008 and 2012. DC, reduced unemployment year low. As a Councilmember, by 28 percent, and increased Mayor Bowser also she served as the Chair- DC Government’s annual deployed the first major city woman of the Committee spending with local busi- body-worn camera pro- on Economic Development, nesses by $200 million. gram. Along with DC Dem- which created more than She also chaired the ocratic Congresswoman 5,000 affordable housing National League of Cities Eleanor Holmes Norton, units, passed legislation to Task Force on Housing, she spearheaded the 2016 build the new soccer stadi- doubled the District’s annu- voter referendum on DC um, and secured from the al investment in affordable with more than 86 percent federal government the best housing, and set a bold goal of voters approving of state- portion of the Walter Reed to build 36,000 new homes hood. campus for DC. She also led by 2025. Before becoming her colleagues to pass com- Further, the Mayor is Mayor in 2015, she served prehensive ethics reform credited with transforming as the Ward 4 Coun- and increased transparency DC’s homeless services sys- cilmember on the District in government contracting. Michelle Matthews-Alexander of General Motors Earns NNPA 2020 National Leadership Award
BY STACY M. BROWN ships with diverse commu- National Newspaper Pub- On Thursday, September NNPA Newswire Senior nities. lishers Association (NNPA), 17, 2020, Matthews- National Correspondent Since joining the famous Matthews-Alexander and Alexander will receive the automaker in 2015, Chevrolet have invested NNPA 2020 National Lead- Michelle Matthews- Matthews-Alexander has heavily in the future of ership Award. Alexander, the head of mul- advocated for and helped Black journalism while “I am truly excited and ticultural marketing at Gen- spearhead Chevrolet’s Dis- simultaneously supporting humbled on being selected eral Motors, has dedicated cover the Unexpected Jour- students at Historically to receive the 2020 NNPA her career to enhancing nalism Fellowship. Black Colleges and Univer- National Leadership major corporations’relation- In partnership with the sities. Award,” Matthews-Alexan- der exclaimed. “Over the past five years, I have continued to value our partnership as well as the important role The name of the that the NNPA plays in the African American commu- Game nity.” In her current role at General Motors, Matthews- is to be ahead of the game Alexander leads a team of professionals that provides strategic marketing leader- ship and insights to drive In 2003, I lost my home to a fire. It destroyed so focus and integration to many things I cherished. It uprooted my entiretitirere liflife.e. support growth for GM In her current role at General Motors, Matthews-Alexan- brands, targeting crucial We have to make sure all of us — and everyoneyonene wwe der leads a team of professionals that provides strategic multicultural segments. marketing leadership and insights to drive focus and inte- love — are prepared for the unexpected.eed.d. She’s also responsible gration to support growth for GM brands, targeting cru- for driving the strategic cial multicultural segments. Wendy Raquel Robinson, Actress and Founder of Amazing Grace Conservatory direction and providing guidance to identify mar- She graduated Magna cies, and trade associations. keting opportunities and Cum Laude from Michigan The ANA Alliance for “ develop solutions to State University and holds a Inclusive and Multicultural 6WD\ UHDG\ ZLWK ʳYH HDV\ VWHSV improve diversity plans Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing focuses on “ across all GM brands, Journalism. evolving and enhancing the including Chevrolet, Buick, Matthews-Alexander effectiveness of how multi- and GMC. was named one of the cultural and inclusive mar- Company officials have Michigan Chronicle’s 2017 keting currently gets done. Get alerts at calalerts.org noted that Matthews- Women of Excellence Matthews-Alexander for up-to-the-minute updates Alexander brings a wealth Award recipients, and she also has earned selection to 1 of multicultural automotive earned recognition as one Northwestern University’s experience. of the Michigan Chroni- Kellogg Chief Marketing She’s spent more than cle’s “40 under 40” awards Officer Program as part of Create an evacuation seven years leading Ford recipients. its 2020 class. plan and Lincoln’s multicultural She received the 2016 Matthews-Alexander 2 public relations efforts spe- Marketing to African Amer- said she’s thrilled about the cific to the African Ameri- icans with Excellence NNPA 2020 National Lead- Have a go-bag of can market for UWG (MAAX) Award. ership Award and the rela- before joining GM. Matthews-Alexander is tionship between the trade essentials, such as Before that, Matthews- a member of the ANA organization and GM. medication, cash, Alexander spent more than Alliance for Inclusive and “This partnership has 3 four years heading up the Multicultural Marketing, an allowed us to create oppor- and first aid internal communications organization comprised of tunities that have brought efforts at Nissan’s North senior-level, client-side forth impact within the com- American Engineering marketers, media/publish- munity, and for that, I am Have a stay box of facility in Farmington Hills, ers, research and data com- forever thankful,” she items including Michigan. panies, advertising agen- exclaimed. 4 food and water
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www.listoscalifornia.org THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET D-2 Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Receives NNPA 2020 National Leadership Award BY STACY M. BROWN recipients’ career paths may tion and Intervention Act, to be real.” The congress- NNPA Newswire Senior be varied, the impact of their H.R. 71, the Federal Prison woman authored and pushed National Correspondent shared commitment to creat- Bureau Nonviolent Offend- H.R. 40, a bill that would ing meaningful and benefi- er Relief Act of 2015, and fund a commission to study Congresswoman Sheila cial change in the lives of H.R. 4660, an Amendment government reparations. Jackson Lee (D-Texas), an African Americans cannot to the Commerce, Justice, She said the commission influential and forceful be underestimated. and Science Appropriations would enjoy a level of speci- voice in Washington, D.C., Congresswoman Jack- Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ficity and actionability not and serving her thirteenth son Lee has remained a affirming the authority of previously discussed or real- term as a member of the strong voice in Congress, the Attorney General to ized. NNPA President and U.S. House of Representa- dedicated to social justice reduce prison overcrowding CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. tives, will receive the and equal rights. by developing and imple- Chavis, Jr., a pupil of Dr. National Newspaper Pub- She was among the first menting lawful policies Martin Luther King, Jr., and lishers Association (NNPA) to call for the impeachment relating to requests for exec- a noted civil rights leader, 2020 National Leadership of President Donald Trump. utive clemency from deserv- applauded the congress- Award. At the beginning of the ing petitioners. woman’s efforts. Each year, the NNPA 116th Congress, she Additionally, Congress- He pledged that the Board recognizes coura- authored, introduced, and woman Jackson Lee has led NNPA – through the Black Congresswoman Jackson Lee has remained a strong voice geous Americans who have saw the Violence Against the call for reparations for Press of America pages – in Congress, dedicated to social justice and equal rights. impacted the nation and Women Act’s reauthoriza- the descendants of African would issue a call to action world positively. tion. slaves. to mobilize all Americans to actions of both federal and box is equivalent to casting support H.R. 40. local leaders who have a vote in favor of repara- The bill has the support promised to do better by our tions, something she of most Democrats and Black residents,” U.S. Con- believes should happen. American citizens, and the ference of Mayors and “We now have an oppor- U.S. Conference of May- Louisville, Kentucky, tunity, through H.R. 40, to ors, whose executive com- Mayor Greg Fischer wrote. have the highest level of dis- mittee unanimously passed Lee encouraged Dr. cussion about systemic a resolution supporting Chavis to keep the issue at racism and race,” Jackson H.R. 40. the forefront of Black- Lee explained. In a recent letter to Jack- owned newspapers, to “And we can do it in a son Lee and Sen. Cory which he gave resounding manner that is bringing peo- Booker (D-NJ), the mayors approval. ple together; that acknowl- reiterated their support for “From this day forward, edges that Black lives mat- the bill and noted the need to we will put out the call. Just ter; and acknowledges that break down systemic barri- as we are putting out the call there has to be a response,” ers to justice and equality. for 2020 Census participa- she added. This year’s recipients She also introduced sev- During a 40-minute dis- “We recognize and sup- tion and the call for all Black “There is no better time include elected officials, a eral bills, including the cussion with BlackPres- port your legislation as a people to cast their vote in for H.R. 40 to be part of the business maverick, and an Juvenile Accountability sUSA, Jackson Lee said, concrete first step in our November,” Chavis stated. national dialogue and part of educator. NNPA Board Block Grant Reauthoriza- “40 acres and a mule was larger reckoning as a nation, Jackson Lee added that the national legislative members said, while the tion and Bullying Preven- not a joke; it was supposed and a next step to guide the casting votes at the ballot response.” Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson Honored with NNPA 2020 National Leadership Award BY STACY M. BROWN Each year, the NNPA spent his entire life fighting "In theAfricanAmerican ries by not engaging in vic- will be broadcast on Septem- NNPA Newswire Senior recognizes courageous to improve people's lives. community, police brutality tim-blaming. Our stories ber 17, at 7pm ET on National Correspondent Americans that have The longest-serving has become predictable and deserve and should be told. I blackpressusa.com and impacted the nation and African American elected expected in most cases," encourage you to continue to youtube.com/c/blackpres- With the U.S. Postal world in positive ways. official in the State of Mis- Rep. Thompson stated. "We tell our stories." susatv.Toregister for the 2020 Service under assault from This year's recipients sissippi and the lone rely on the Black Press to The Virtual 2020 NNPA NNPA Leadership Awards, the Trump Administration, include: elected officials, a Democrat in the Mississip- adequately report these sto- National Leadership Awards visit vitualnnpa2020.com. Rep. Bennie Thompson (D- business maverick, and an pi Congressional Delega- Mississippi) was among the educator. NNPA board tion, Rep. Thompson's first to cast a vote in favor of members said while the activism began early. H.R. 8015, Delivering for recipients' career paths may While in college, he America Act. be varied, the impact of their organized voter registration The legislation requires shared commitment to creat- drives for African Ameri- the Postal Service to return ing meaningful and benefi- cans throughout the Missis- to the operations and levels cial change in the lives of sippi Delta on behalf of the of service in place on Janu- African Americans cannot SNCC before graduating ary 1, 2020, and throughout be underestimated. and following in his moth- the coronavirus public “Thank you for the er's footsteps by becoming a health emergency. NNPA 2020 National Lead- schoolteacher. ership Award,” Rep. During his tenure edu- Thompson said. cating Mississippi's youth, a “The NNPAhas been the fire inside of Rep. Thomp- voice of the Black commu- son was ignited, pushing nity consistently over the him to be a voice to the years. The Black Press is the voiceless. From 1969 to premier and trusted voice of 1972, Thompson served as Black Communities alderman of his hometown, unmatched by any other Bolton, before serving as the media organization,” he city's mayor from 1973 to continued. 1980. “Now more than ever, During his time as America needs to hear and be mayor, Rep. Thompson was exposed to the Black per- credited with improving the Rep. Bennie Thompson (D- spective. We are dealing with city's infrastructure by Mississippi) is the longest- two pandemics: COVID-19 paving roads, fixing the serving African American and racism. While dealing water and sewer systems, elected official in the State and fighting a global pan- repairing and renovating of Mississippi and the lone Democrat in the Mississippi demic that disproportionate- dilapidated houses, and Congressional Delegation. ly affects African Americans, spearheading the construc- we face racism, discrimina- tion of city hall and re-eval- It mandates that all elec- tion, and police brutality.” uating the town's real estate. tion mail be treated as First- Born in a state with a A founding member of Class mail, and it provides unique history of racial the Mississippi Association $25 billion in critical fund- inequality, Rep. Thompson of Black Mayors, where he ing for the Postal Service – said he draws inspiration instituted policies and pro- the same level of funding from the legacies of Medgar vided services that benefited recommended by the USPS Evers, Fannie Lou Hamer, Bolton's underserved, Rep. Board of Governors, com- Aaron Henry, and Henry Thompson's services to his posed of 100 percent Presi- Kirksey. hometown increased when dent Trump appointees. According to his biogra- he earned election as a Rep. Thompson, who phy, the Bolton, Mississippi Hinds Country supervisor, a began his grassroots political native considers it an honor position he held from 1980 activism being a civil rights to walk the path that Missis- until 1993. champion through the Stu- sippi civil rights icons paved Constituents embraced dent Nonviolent Coordinat- decades earlier. the then-supervisor's record ing Committee (SNCC) Serving his 13th term in of being a pragmatic local while a student at Tougaloo the United States House of servant in Mississippi's most College, will receive the Representatives, Rep. populous county. National Newspaper Publish- Thompson represents Mis- His effective problem ersAssociation (NNPA) 2020 sissippi's Second Congres- solving, and coalition build- National Leadership Award. sional District, where he has ing record served as the bedrock for his election to the Congress in 1993, repre- senting Mississippi's largest Congressional District com- posed of the state's capital city, Jackson, and the Mis- sissippi Delta. He continues his activism and the fight for racial and social justice today. D-3 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 Waters: ‘Trump the Biggest Threat to Our Democracy Since Civil War’ SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE
Congresswoman Max- ine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee (FSC), issued the following state- ment regarding recent reve- lations that Trump dispar- aged the military and downplayed the threat of the coronavirus.
“The shocking revela- AP PHOTO/JACQUELYN MARTIN tions from the last few days House Financial Services Committee ranking member Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif. that Trump disparaged the military and intentionally and Vladimir Putin. And Centers for Disease Con- downplayed the threat of just like the dictators and trol and Prevention. the coronavirus have con- autocrats he admires “The United States of firmed what I have around the world, he wel- America stands on the believed since this Presi- comes foreign interference brink of collapse. I kept up dent assumed office. Don- in U.S. elections, held the drumbeat for many ald Trump is a deplorable, hostage military aid to years on why this President morally repugnant, morally Ukraine in exchange for should have been bankrupt, con man devoid damaging information on impeached and was of any character who has his political opponent, and maligned by many who proven himself to be the is now trying to dismantle thought that someone like greatest threat to our and gut the United States Donald Trump would sud- democracy since the Civil Postal Service so that he denly become presidential. War. Never before has this can sabotage vote by mail. Impeachment was too late country been led by a Com- “Donald Trump’s lies and the Senate failed to mander in Chief, or any and hateful rhetoric are not remove this disastrous elected official, who has only destructive to our president from office. One exhibited such disdain for democracy, they have cost has to wonder, in their iso- public service, disparaged the United States over 6 lation and in the confines of our military, undermined million coronavirus infec- their homes, do the Sena- our freedoms, incited vio- tions and nearly 200,000 tors who voted against lence against his political coronavirus deaths. No one removing Donald Trump opponents, and is so rotten should be in the least sur- from office ever consider to the core that he would prised that Donald Trump how many lives could have demean war heroes who would boast to the Wash- been saved if they had done sacrificed their lives in ington Post’s Bob Wood- what was right instead of defense of our country. ward that he downplayed what was politically con- This President tear gassed the threat of the coron- venient. While the Ameri- peaceful protestors. This avirus when he knew that it can people, the last President deployed uniden- was a very deadly pandem- guardrail standing in the tified federal troops to ic. Despite how hazardous way of our country’s com- cities run by Democratic his experts told him the plete descent into dictator- leaders to squash free coronavirus would be to ship, will ultimately have speech. This President our public health, Donald the final say, the Senators called our fallen heroes los- Trump mocked people who and Members of the House ers and suckers – a smear wore facial coverings, bul- who voted against he continued to levy lied local governments and impeachment will carry against Senator John businesses into reopening that mark in history for the McCain long after his early, recommended untest- rest of their lives. If the death. This President iso- ed drugs and disinfectants United States pulls past this lated the United States as treatments, and he con- latest test to our democra- from our Western allies tinues to hold public events cy, the American people while cozying up to dicta- in blatant disregard of the must never let them for- tors such as Kim Jong Un guidance advanced by the get.” First Black Council Member Appointed to Lakewood City Council
COURTESY CITY OF LAKEWOOD Vicki Stuckey
BY CITY NEWS SERVICE ranks from a deputy to a combined service as a city sergeant, lieutenant and official in Lakewood's his- A longtime Lakewood ultimately a captain and tory. city commissioner and for- commander of the Altadena Last month, she said mer Los Angeles County sheriff's station. she was “ready to retire, sheriff's commander was “I think Vicki Stuckey relax a bit and give some- sworn in as the first Black is a great choice for serving one else a chance to sit in council member in the Lakewood, especially at this seat.” city's history. this unique point in our his- On Wednesday, Stuck- Vicki Stuckey was tory,” Mayor Todd Rogers ey said she is “honored and unanimously appointed said in a statement released humbled to have this Tuesday night to fill the 18 by the city. opportunity to serve my months remaining on the “As we all know, Lake- fellow residents of Lake- term of Diane DuBois, wood continues to diversi- wood.” who retired after 15 years fy, and I think it is impor- “I look forward to on the Lakewood City tant that we have a variety devoting myself to being Council. of perspectives and life the best council member Stuckey – who has experiences represented at possible, representing lived in Lakewood for 28 the highest levels of deci- everyone in our community years – has been a city sion making ...,” he said. “I and working with my col- commissioner for 19 years, think she can step right in leagues and fellow resi- served four years on the and hit the ground running dents to keep our city in community safety commis- to effectively serve out the great shape and make it the sion and 15 years on the remainder of Diane best it possibly can be,” she planning and environmen- DuBois' seat at this impor- said. tal commission, including tant time for our city.” The City Council had four stints as the commis- DuBois had previously the option of filling the sion's chair. served 28 years on the vacancy by appointment or She retired last year city's planning and envi- holding a special election from the sheriff's depart- ronmental commission, in March 2021 that would ment, where she worked 34 making her the Lakewood have cost the city about years and rose through the resident with the longest $230,000, officials said. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET D-4 Sip & Sonder—Not Your Average Coffee Shop Co-owners Amanda-Jane Thomas and Shanita Nicholas have created a hub for the community to get a cup of coffee and more. BY BRIAN W. CARTER and it’s crazy, because most ily back together. Sip & different with COVID, but Contributing Writer Amanda-Jane coffee comes from Black Sonder, like many business- we continue to have that Thomas and Shanita and Brown countries.” es, is currently only serving same mindset and that So, what happens when Nicholas, owners of Sip & Sonder is also an outside with storefront pick- same singular focus to be two attorneys meet, become Sip & Sonder event space open for a vari- ups and limited hours. for the community and to friends, and develop an ety of occasions—that is Nicholas shared, “Every be a service to the commu- idea? before COVID-19. Black one of our team members nity in everything that we Apparently, a space is businesses have taken a has been invited back and do,” said Nicholas. born were people can come hard hit due to the pandem- we continue to create space “We pride ourselves in together in an inviting environment while sipping on some coffee. Sip & Son- der is more than a place to get a great cup of coffee— it’s a hub for Black culture, creativity, and community. The brains and beauty behind Sip & Sonder are co- owners, Amanda-Jane Thomas and Shanita Nicholas. As an attorney, Thomas represented an array of clients and worked with financial service indus- tries in intellectual property, complex commercial litiga- tion, and corporate matters.
ic. The ladies shared their COVID-19 story and what they are offering during these challenging times. “It was a really difficult sense, but we are coffee decision, probably one of for that.” being a Black-owned busi- roasters, as in, in-house the most difficult decisions Since May, Sip & Son- ness in Inglewood—a roasters with the coffee that we’ve made as business der has donated over 1,000 Black, woman-owned busi- we are providing is really owners,” said Nicholas and cups of coffee and pastries ness in Inglewood,” said carefully and specifically Thomas about having to to essential workers on the Thomas. sourced and curated by us,” furlough their SipSquad frontlines of battling “Come stop by, grab a said Nicholas. personnel as they closed COVID-19. cup of coffee, we have She continued, “We their business initially. It’s been an interesting some really exciting pro- wanted to be a space where “We were thinking, how year for Sip & Sonder so gramming that’s coming up entrepreneurs and creatives can we be innovative? How far, but they are becoming a this Fall and Winter. can come and just have a can we pivot in the hub in the community. As “We want to hear from space to be, either with moment?” said Nicholas. they navigate the rest of you, we want to meet you.” themselves or other peo- They were able to open 2020, serving coffee, souls Sip & Sonder is located ple.” for limited hours on the and more, they wanted to at 108 S Market St. in “I mean—we have real- weekends, where they both let the community know Inglewood, CA. You can ly good coffee,” said brushed up on their barista they want to meet them. find them on Facebook, Thomas. “There’s a coffee skills and went to work. “We’re still here,” said Instagram, and Twitter. For world that exist—a coffee They eventually opened Nicholas. “We’re still here more information, please industry that doesn’t have back up in June, slowly for the community, and for visit their website at She has her B.A. in Sociol- because they wanted to see many folks that look like us, bringing the SipSquad fam- the culture. It looks a little www.sipandsonder.com. ogy from Harvard College what they could bring that and a J.D. from Harvard was authentic to the com- Law School. Nicholas’ has munity. practiced law with general “We looked around and corporate start-ups and thought, how can we bring venture capital financing ourselves to this already work. She has her B.S. in established community and chemical engineering from get feedback on what is the Columbia School of wanted there,” said Engineering and Applied Nicholas. Science and a J.D./M.B.A. “In retrospect, in look- from Columbia Law and ing back, I think that it real- Business Schools. ly took the amount of time One day, the ladies that it needed to take,” said began to discuss what they Thomas. “It allowed us to could do beyond their legal acclimate ourselves to the practices with Nicholas community.” looking at the coffee indus- Sip & Sonder offers an try. array of brewed delights “That has always been including a Rose Latte, a passion of mine, to build Lavender Latte and Honey a space like a coffee shop Lavender Latte Expressos. or coffee house where I If you are more of a tea con- was able to gain a lot of noisseur, you can sample positive experiences,” said their Matcha Tea, Chai Nicholas. Latte or Turmeric Latte. “To have that actual And of course, no coffee space, and point of connec- shop would be complete tion in a community, and without the appropriate that’s kind of what coffee knosh such as croissants, shops represent and have scones, cookies, and vegan represented in different pastries. Besides all the communities for years,” things you’d come to said Thomas. expect, the ladies shared Sip & Sonder, located in that Sip & Sonder is much Inglewood, CA, opened in more than your usual coffee April 2019, but had been a spot. work in progress since June “We focus on the quali- 2017. The ladies took their ty of products that we serve time shaping Sip & Sonder our community in that D-5 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020