Former Inmate Lawrence Car- LADOT Crossing Guard Carl penter Shares His Journey from McCorkle celebrates 40+ years of Ex-Convict to Entrepreneur service (See page A-2) (See page A-7)

VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 18, 2013 VOL. LXXXV NO. 35, $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax“For Over “For Eighty Over Eighty Years Years, The Voice The Voiceof Our of CommunityOur Community Speaking Speaking for forItself Itself.” THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019

Taste of Soul founder and creator, Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., discusses the history of Taste of Soul

By Lauren FLoyd from hundreds of vendors ginning. Staff Writer and shopping – includ- “The evolution of Taste ing blocks and blocks of Soul has simply been For 14 years, Los An- of art, jewelry, clothing, about the care for Black geles has enjoyed the an- beauty products as well people and wanting the nual Taste of Soul Family as a plethora of free com- best for our community,” Food Festival on Crenshaw munity services. The festi- says Mr. Bakewell. Blvd. The day-long festi- val is family-friendly and As one of the leading val presented by Bakewell known for being one of the and most respected civil

Media boasts over 350,000 largest and safest events in rights leaders in Califor- visitors just last year alone. Southern California. Origi- nia and across the nation, Taste of Soul has become nally founded by Bakewell Mr. Bakewell, Sr. wears an institution in the Cren- Media CEO, Danny J. a lot of hats. Besides be- shaw community and Bakewell, Sr. in 2005, ing the founder and cre- draws people from L.A. Taste of Soul has grown ator of Taste of Soul, he and beyond, coming to exponentially over the is the executive publisher PHOTOS ROBERT TORRENCE / SENTINEL enjoy live music and en- years, and Mr. Bakewell of the Los Angeles Senti- CEO of Bakewell Media and executive publisher of the L.A. Sentinel, Danny J. tertainment on more than says he can’t believe it’s nel and L.A. Watts Times Bakewell, Sr. is the founder and creator of Taste of Soul. five stages, delicious food been 14 years since its be- {See BAKEWELL A-5}

By Manny otiko By iMani SuMBi California Black Media Contributing Writer You could feel the The California Public high level of energy in the Employees’ Retirement room when the California System (CalPERS) is the Democratic Party African largest pension program in American Caucus (CD- the United States. It pro- PAAC) made history this vides retirement benefits past weekend, electing to approximately 1.9 mil- four Black women to lead lion members, 600,000 of the organization. whom are currently retired. “I am at a loss of This includes state work- words. People were cry- ers, school district non- ing, cheering and texting teaching personnel, and me congratulations - all at most of the state’s county the same time,” said Tai- COURTESY PHOTO and city employees. sha Brown, who the CD- (L-R) Kendra Lewis, vice chair, Taisha Brown chair, Henry Jones COURTESY PHOTO Lorrie Brown, recording secretary, and Cecile Nunley, {See CalPERS A-10} {See CDPACC A-10} treasurer.

By JenniFer BihM By Lauren FLoyd tor Stephen Bishop. The Contributing Writer Staff Writer discussion was held at Vector.90 in South L.A., a Former UCLA employ- 2020 Presidential Can- creative working space co- ee, Nicole Birden said she didate Cory Booker made founded by the late rapper, feels “good about her vic- the most of his visit to Nipsey Hussle. tory” now that UC regents Los Angeles last week, Gun violence preven- have been ordered to pay participating in a round- tion is not only relevant her $1.58 million, as com- table discussion centered considering the three mass pensation for her experi- on gun violence preven- shootings that took place ence in what she and her at- PHOTO COURTESY OF ABC7.COM tion. The panel included in Dayton, Ohio, Gilroy, Nicole Birden Los Angeles City Mayor California and Philadel- Eric Garcetti, Black Lives phia within the few weeks torney, James DeSimone are Matter L.A. Activist Paula prior to the event. The calling a hostile and racist Minor, Moms Demand absurd number of shoot- work environment. Birden, Action California chapter ings that have happened who is African American, co-lead, Samantha Dorf, PHOTO LAUREN FLOYD/ SENTINEL this year alone is reason gun violence survivor, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and Cory Booker address the {See UCLA A-14} Cindy Montana and ac- press following the roundtable discussion. {See BOOKER A-13}

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E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY,AUGUST 29, 2019 LADOT Crossing Guard Celebrates 40+ Years of Service

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Wednesday, March 3, 1976. It’s a date Carl McCorkle will never forget. That was the day he first began working as a crossing guard for the Los Angeles Department of Transpora- tion (LADOT). He also remembers his first intersec- tion – 11th Avenue and Hyde Park Boulevard, just COURTESY OF LADOT by the Hyde Park Early Lead Crossing Guard, Carl McCorkle, helps families cross the intersection of Century Education Center, YES Boulevard and Wadsworth Avenue, near 99th Street Elementary School. COURTESY OF LADOT Academy, and Hyde Park Carl McCorkle has served as an LADOT crossing guard for Elementary School. schools on a weekly basis. ment has implemented new plies younger people with a more than 40 years. More than 40 years later, McCorkle has always and improved safety meas- contact to understand the McCorkle continues to safe- enjoyed meeting new peo- ures for pedestrians, such as rules and the regulations of job, and I believe I can help don’t like the job.” guard children and families ple, and over the years, he more signal light locations, crossing the street.” for the safety.’” Both Jones and as they walk to school each has become truly embedded more visible crosswalks, For many children, Back then, he said, he McCorkle seek to increase morning. Armed with noth- in the communities he and flashing lights, Jones Jones says, a crossing guard only expected to do the job recruitment in the crossing ing but an orange cap, a serves. says there is still a great deal is the first public official for a short while, but he guard training program, safety vest, a water bottle “Mr. McCorkle himself crossing guards can bring to they encounter during the soon discovered a genuine particularly to address a and a handheld stop sign, he has gone through two or an intersection that technol- day. A crossing guard passion and excitement for shortage of guards in the starts his day at 5 a.m. and three generations of individ- ogy cannot. becomes a familiar face that it. He saw how the school- Valley. According to Jones, works until 3:45 p.m. For uals,” said LADOT Lieu- “It is extremely impor- children come to rely on, children looked up to him there are over 500 intersec- the past 20 years, he has tenant Carl Jones, who over- tant that they have an indi- especially when they are by and felt compelled to con- tions in Los Angeles that served as a lead crossing sees the crossing guard vidual there,” Jones said. themselves. tinue looking out for them. qualify for a crossing guard in the Watts area, training program. “He gets “The light is an excellent “I’ve had a parent tell McCorkle’s unabating ded- guard, but not all of them supervising more than 20 to know their name; they get traffic control device, but me that it was the first time ication has made quite a are currently manned. other crossing guards and to know his name.” the crossing guard provides she ever let her child cross positive impression on his So, what does the cross- communicating with local Although the depart- a personal touch, and it sup- the street by herself, because community, and it’s a qual- ing guard program have to we had an individual there,” ity many of his fellow attract potential trainees? Jones said. “It gave the child crossing guards seem to According to McCorkle, a level of independence that share. there’s good pay and an she didn’t have before.” “The years of service incredibly supportive work McCorkle, who has are exemplary,” Jones said. environment. raised three children of his “To have someone to per- “We are a family,” own, says his desire to pro- form on the job for 40 McCorkle said. “From the tect children was what drove years, it takes a special per- captain, the lieutenant, the him to apply to be a crossing son. It takes a lot of dedica- sergeant, crossing guard, guard to begin with. tion to a job itself. You lead guards, we all are a “I’ve been concerned for don’t find that in too many family including the schools the safety of schoolchildren individuals. My crossing and the students. They have because I’ve experienced guards, including Mr. made great things happen people having accidents McCorkle, have exemplary with the crossing guard pro- because they weren’t attendance. Crossing gram. I’ve had quite a few focused, and they didn’t guards, for some reason or [supervisors], but all of them have a crossing guard,” he another, they come to work have really been good. It’s said. “They didn’t have any- and they like the job that been a joy working with the one to cross the children. So, they’re doing. I have very Department of Transporta- I felt, ‘Let me apply for this few crossing guards that tion.” Celebrities Join Metrolink in Highlighting Environmental and Social Opportunities BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT Staff Writer

Metrolink riders will soon hear famous voices announcing train stops. As part of its Guest Conductor Program, the rail service invited several local celebrities and community leaders to record messages and announcements. The participants includ- ed NBA greats Norm 2019 Nixon and Byron Scott, SEPT 7 NFL star Eric Dickerson, award-winning singer, Jef- 8am-3pm frey Osborne and actor/comedian, Cedric the JOSE UBEDA/METROLINK CEO Stephanie Wiggins, center, poses with Byron Scott, Entertainer. The legends left, and Jeffrey Osborne, who serve as guest conductors united with Metrolink to on the Metrolink rail system. Explore these Break Out promote the environmental benefits of riding the train, recently partnered with the past, the agency recruited Sessions and more! share commentary about organization in its mission former Angels baseball points of interest along the to end homelessness and player Tim Salmon, mem- Mentorship route and acquaint passen- provide permanent support- bers of the California gers with various commu- ive housing for those with Assembly, Congressman Police Reform nity-based organizations mental illness.” Gil Cisneros and members that are doing positive “It is great that I was of the Metrolink Board of Mental Health work in the Southland. able to get my message out Directors to record mes- According to Metrolink about an organization that I sages. Spread the Word CEO Stephanie Wiggins, have so much love for and The Guest Conductor “We have about 40,000 rid- is doing so many wonderful Program aligns with Wig- Conversations with CSUDH President ers a day and about 1 mil- things. I think Metrolink is gins’ vision of increasing Dr. Thomas Parham lion a month among the six doing the same thing as far the profile of the six-coun- counties that we operate in. as providing a service. It is ty, 538 route-miles system. Black Excellence; This program is a great way a much easier way of trans- By using Metrolink’s Breaking Generational Barriers with Tech to elevate awareness portation. You can rest and extensive network, riders because people get on the relax and it is great for the can reduce traffic worries, Relationships train and may tune out the environment and it takes save time and enjoy ameni- announcements, but when cars off the street,” he ties such as clean rest- Building Generational Wealth they hear Byron Scott, they added. rooms, security courtesy of will listen and that will get Expressing similar the L.A. Sherriff’s Depart- Man Up! people more engaged. comments, Osborne said, ment and charging outlets “He’s acknowledging “Public transportation is and USB ports on certain Veteran Resources the smart choice that they great! Going from one seats. made by riding Metrolink point to another point is a “This is a nice way to Sports and that should make them lot easier instead of going incentivize people to get feel better. And then he is through TSA. Going and out of their cars and con- telling them about another coming is so simple when tribute to something that way that they can con- you ride public transporta- will make an environmen- Cal State Dominguez Hills kjlhradio.com tribute on a social level,” tion. I love it!” tal impact,” said Wiggins. explained Wiggins. The positive response “We have 62 stations in In Scott’s case, he by Scott and Osborne con- over 50 cities. We are a part ENLIGHTENED ENTERTAINED ENCOURAGED EMPOWERED talked about A Community firms the success of using of the community and we of Friends nonprofit. Scott guest conductors. In the want people to know that!” A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY AUGUST 22, 2019 THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3

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Congressmember Karen Bass Councilmember Curren Price Hyundai Soundstage Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer Assemblymember Autumn Burke LAUSD District 1: George McKenna KCBS-Channel 2, Pat Harvey Law Firm: Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt Celebrity Guests Education & Job Opportunities

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Aarin Morgan Augustus F. Hawkins Aarin Morgan Augustus F. Hawkins CSUN CSUN Brian Green Granite Hills Brian Green Granite Hills Napa Valley College Napa Valley College DeAnthony Rhine Carson High School DeAnthony Rhine Carson High School West LA College West LA College Elijah Dobson Dorsey Elijah Dobson Dorsey FAMU FAMU lmani McGregory Saint Mary lmani McGregory Saint Mary UCLA UCLA Jabril Muhammad Summit Jabril Muhammad Summit San Bernandino Valley College San Bernandino Valley College Jada McMichael View Park Prep Jada McMichael View Park Prep UCLA UCLA Jada Salazar Dorsey Jada Salazar Dorsey USC USC Jovita Boatner PCHS Jovita Boatner PCHS Lewis & Clark College Lewis & Clark College Justin Dantzler Village Christian Justin Dantzler Village Christian Arizona State University Arizona State University Kalaria Obasi View Park Prep Kalaria Obasi View Park Prep Dickinson College Dickinson College Laia LaRue Alliance Piera Barbaglia Laia LaRue Alliance Piera Barbaglia Tulane University Tulane University Maya Black St. Bernard Maya Black St. Bernard California State University Sacramento California State University Sacramento Milani White Crenshaw Milani White Crenshaw UCLA UCLA Myra Dees ICEF View Park Myra Dees ICEF View Park Alabama A & M University Alabama A & M University Nolan Smith Dorsey Nolan Smith Dorsey Morehouse College Morehouse College Nyah Avan Cleverland Nyah Avan Cleverland Howard University Howard University Raven Lawson LACES Raven Lawson LACES Temple University Temple University ' Theresa Jackson Manual ' Theresa Jackson Manual Howard University Howard University Tyler Dunbar King Drew Magnet Tyler Dunbar King Drew Magnet Asuza Pacific University Asuza Pacific University A-10 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY AUGUST 29, 2019 THURSDAY,THURSDAY, AUGUSTDECEMBER 29, 26,2019 2013 OPINION NEWS LOS ANGELES LASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-5A-9

Bakewell {continued from Pg. A-1}

Brenda Marsh-Mitchell PHOTO ROBERT TORRENCE / SENTINEL Taste of Soul Creator, Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. PHOTO ROBERT TORRENCE

Newspapers, he is one of of everything at the Senti- like L.A. City Councilman The first annual Taste As its reputation grew, Chairs of the event are L.A. the founders and serves nel and of Taste of Soul,” Bernard Parks of District of Soul in 2005 hosted an Taste of Soul gained more City Mayor Eric Garcetti, as chairman of the board says Mr. Bakewell of Ms. 9, City Council President inaugural crowd of about and more vendors each City Council President for Mothers in Action, is Marsh-Mitchell whom the Herb Wesson of District 35,000 and fit betweenyear, extending the festi- Herb Wesson, Council- a founding member, cur- gospel stage at Taste of 10 and former Los Angeles King Blvd. and Coliseum, val down to Rodeo Rd., member Marqueece Harris- rent board chairman and Soul is named after. “She Mayor Antonio Villarai- just in front of the Sentinel now named Obama Blvd. Dawson and L.A. County former president and CEO is a key component to the gosa. office. Another strong feature of Supervisor Mark-Ridley of The Brotherhood Cru- Taste of Soul legacy and we “I said, look — If it’s “It was a arousing suc- Taste of Soul is the success Thomas. Co-Chairs include sade and is the Chairman miss her dearly.” Together, successful, you can take all cess. We had the radio that comes of the small Rep. Karen Bass, Coun- Emeritus of NNPA (Black Bakewell & Marsh-Mitch- the credit. If it’s unsuccess- stations out there. We lit business owners who start cilmember Curren Price, Press of America). Taste ell, the Sentinel & Mothers Assembly member Reggie of Soul was birthed when in Action put into action the Jones-Sawyer, Assembly Mr. Bakewell acquired the task of developing a plan to member Autumn Burke, Los Angeles Sentinel in bring Bakewell’s vision to KCBS-2’s Pat Harvey, 2005 and thought of ways Crenshaw. LA Unified School Board to reenergize the historical When Mr. Bakewell Member George McKenna newspaper, bring in more came up with the idea for and the Ivie, McNeill, Wy- revenue, and expand the Taste of Soul, it was June. att, Purcell & Diggs Law reach of the newspaper into He told her that he wanted Firm. new media markets. to aim for the following The Taste of Soul Fam- “I chose the theme ‘The year, yet Ms. Marsh-Mitch- ily Festival is a day where Voice of Our Community ell persisted that they could people in the community Speaking for Itself’ for the indeed get it done that year. can enjoy gourmet food newspaper, and that has re- At first, many people and free live music from big names like Brandy, Teddy Riley, Chante Moore and Stevie Wonder. You can showcase talent at the Starquest competition, worship at the Gospel stage and your kids can have a ball in Children’s World. But what’s remarkable about the Taste of Soul is that at the very same event, you can get free healthcare resources, register to vote, meet your city officials and even get hired at a new job, on the spot. You can dance and smile and bask in the beauty of Black joy and Black culture on the fa- mous Crenshaw Boulevard, Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. PHOTO E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS / SENTINEL a gem of South Los Ange- les. This festival is dedi- ally been a theme of my life. didn’t think it was possible cated to the well-being of This is what I have lived to bring a positive, fami- Black people and hundreds for, trying to do things with ly-friendly festival to the of thousands of people the community in mind,” Crenshaw area. Concerns from all around the world says Mr. Bakewell. “For with gang violence and have come to share it. What Taste of Soul, I didn’t want crowd issues kept coming started as an idea dear to to simply go rent a venue. I up, but Mr. Bakewell in- Mr. Bakewell’s heart, has wanted Taste of Soul to be sisted on the festival being Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. salutes the festival attendees. PHOTO ROBERT TORRENCE / SENTINEL now become a part of the in the community, for the in the heart of South Los Los Angeles community community and hosted by Angeles on Crenshaw Bou- ful, I’ll take all the weight,” up Crenshaw Blvd. It just with vendor booths at Taste that will be written into his- the community. I wanted to levard. says Mr. Bakewell, who had an aura to it,” says Mr. of Soul and through their tory for years to come. do something right here, on “If you give our com- knew all along the festival Bakewell. “That was really success at the festival, are The 14th Annual Taste Crenshaw Blvd.” munity quality, we accept would go smoothly. the beginning of Taste of able to open storefronts, of Soul is Saturday, Octo- With the help of his quality and respond in What Mr. Bakewell Soul. It was simply a love upgrade their businesses ber 19, 2019. For more in- dedicated and longtime ex- kind,” says Mr. Bakewell. wanted to do was to bring for the community and a and return to the festival formation, visit tasteofsoul. ecutive assistant, and com- “These are our children in more than just food and dedication to making sure each year. org and stay up to date on munity activist, Ms. Brenda this community - our niec- crowds out to the boule- we had something of qual- Over time, Taste of Soul all Taste of Soul news by Marsh-Mitchell, who also es & nephews and grand- vard. He wanted it to be ity that the community has gained its place in the downloading the Taste of served as the president of children. If you give them all about family. He and could be proud of. That city of Los Angeles and Soul app and by follow- Mothers in Action – a Taste something to be proud of, Ms. Marsh-Mitchell brain- was the catch – make the continues to evolve into an ing @TasteofSoulLA on of Soul non-profit partner they will be the greatest stormed and he decided community proud.” institution of South L.A. Facebook, Twitter and In- since the first year — Mr. protectors of what we’re to call the event “Taste of Bakewell got straight to doing.” Soul.” Taste of Soul’s origi- nal radio partner was 100.3 The Beat, when it was owned by Radio One (Cathy Hughes). Follow- ing the sale of the Beat, 94.7 the WAVE and 102.3 KJLH became Taste of Soul’s radio partner and CBS2/KCAL9 joined as a TV partners. Mr. Bakewell credits the media partner- ships as well as the dire Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. and assistant, Brenda Marsh- support of major corporate Mitchell PHOTO ROBERT TORRENCE / SENTINEL sponsors, city public safe- ty agencies, public health work on the planning of the Despite the concerns, agencies, universities, and festival. Mr. Bakewell chartered more, for making Taste of “Brenda was at the core the support of city officialsSoul possible each year. Taste of Soul is the largest single event in all of Los Angeles. PHOTO E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS / SENTINEL

cial challenges in repay- dollars that might have financial marginalization. forts will likely strengthen Crowell {continued from Pg. A-6} ment years. As a result of contributed more to pay- Moving forward this situa- the economy, increase eco- these and other factors, the ing down student debt or tion can only be addressed nomic and social equity, cluding the lost wages dur- nal records.” median wealth of a single beginning financial invest- through bold federal and and improve the quality of ing the time served – for For Black women, gen- Black woman is only $200, ments like mutual funds or state laws and policies that life for families.” the formerly incarcerated,” der brings a dual “wage while that of a single white certificates of deposit. create equity of opportunity states the MGI report, “re- penalty”, according to the man is $28,900. “Education, while quite for all.” ### duces their economic mo- report. Median earnings for Both male and female beneficial to those who -at Authors of the MGI re- bility, and even increases Black women are only 65% Black college graduates tain it, is not an equalizer,” port would likely agree. Charlene Crowell is the risk of school expulsion as much as those earned are prone to support their said Aracely Panameño, “A number of simul- the Center for Responsible six times for their chil- by white men, and 89% of families more so than CRL’s Director of Latino taneous and mutually re- Lending’s communications dren….[B]lack men with- median earnings for Black their white college class- Affairs. “And financial- in inforcing initiatives will deputy director. She can be out criminal records are ac- men. Black women typical- mates. The financial- as novation and debt, even if likely be necessary,” states reached at Charlene.crow- tually less likely to receive ly borrow more in student sistance shared with older well underwritten, can nev- the report. “This work will ell@responsiblelending. job interviews than are loans, so their lower earn- family members reduces er undo historical racial dis- be neither simple nor easy, org. white men who have crimi- ings bring stronger finan- the amount of disposable crimination that results in but targeted, productive ef- THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019 A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 16, 2017 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

The Anniversary of the collaborative and coopera- 1965 Watts Revolt occurs tive initiatives like with the in the context of a larger Black Community, Clergy history of Black struggle, and Labor Alliance (BC- sacrifices and achieve- CLA), a Black united front ments: the assassination, The Watts Revolt, then, rightfully and righteously mands. These included the concerned with building sacrifice and martyrdomgrew out of a long history for our rights, but also we Watts Health Foundation, what we have called since of Min. Malcolm X; the of righteous resistance and built many organizations Kedren Community Men- the 60s operational unity, Selma March; the Voting revolt. The Watts Revolt, as and institutions, achieved atal Health Center, King/ unity in diversity, in order Rights Act; the founding well as revolts in Ferguson new expanded sense of selfDrew Hospital and Medical to increase our strength, co- of our organization Us and and elsewhere, was a col- and built an enduring -modSchool, the Watts Summer ordinate our efforts and co - the African American Cul- lective act of resistance to el of struggle for oppressedFestival, Mafundi Institute, operate on common ground tural Center; and the intro- achieve three fundamental and struggling peoples andUjima Village, the Black issues of racial and social duction of the Black value goals and affirm and- se groups in this country andCongress, the Brotherhood justice, and the well-being system, the Nguzo Saba, cure three basic rights: self- around the world. Crusade, the Social Ac- and flourishing of our peo - which became the core determination, self-respect In the aftermath of the tion Training Center, the ple. And we must rebuild values of the pan-African and self-defense, a defini- Revolt, there were commu- African American Cultural the Movement. holiday Kwanzaa and of tion we also used to define nity demands which spoke Center (Us), the Organiza- Finally, what can we of- Kawaida, a major Move- Black Power. And these to the urgent need for ra- tion Us, and other social fer as a way forward except ment philosophy of life remain rights and responsi- DR. MAULANA KARENGA cial and social justice. Our change organizations as to repeat and reaffirm the and struggle. Moreover, bilities which we must still people first demanded, like well as other new - andethical re and enduring mes- placing the Revolt in its secure and defend are: (1) and freedom is not boughttoday, the end to police vio- inforced formations andsage of our ancestors con- larger context, means firstto control our communities with dust”, but is achievedlence. We began a system- structures. cerning life, love and strug- of all, seeing it, not as an and have effective partici- and secured with sacrificesatic monitoring of police Moreover, there arose gle. And it is this: “Continue isolated action or event, pation and representation in of all kinds, including thru the the Community Alert also a new sense of self, the struggle. Keep the faith. but as a part of our long every critical social space lives of the oppressed Patroland (CAP), securing pro which Frantz Fanon tells Hold the line. Love and re- history of revolt and resis- and in every decision that struggling people. bono legal services from us can only come from spect our people and each tance that stretches from affects our destiny and dai- The tendency is for the Black lawyers who taught struggle and which Dr.other. Seek and speak truth. the Holocaust of enslave- ly lives; (2) to be ourselves established order to frame people their rights and often Martin L. King asserts wasDo and demand justice. Be ment thru segregation and without penalty, oppres- the narrative of the Revolt volunteered representation “the greatest victory of this constantly concerned with the Sixties, to the revolts sion, disguise or erasurein negative ways, but we of them in cases of police period”, i.e., “something the well-being of the world and resistance of our time. and to live our lives- inmust cul frame it in ways that violence. But eventually internal.” For “we armed and all in it. And rebuild a Indeed, all these revolts are turally grounded and digni- criticizes the society for its as the Movement declined,ourselves with dignity righteous Movement which part of our larger struggle ty-affirming ways; andoppression (3) of us and oth- the police violence returnedand self-respect” and “we prefigures and makes - pos for liberation and our right to defend ourselves againsters; its failure to follow and reversal of gains began.straightened our backs up”. sible the good world we all to live lives of dignity, de- all forms of systemic andthru with commitments Our people demanded also We must then, learn want and deserve, and work cency, security and flour- social violence—police, made under the pressurejobs and an equitable sharefrom these struggles andand struggle to bring into ishing. vigilante, economic, politi- of our struggle, its deep-of development resources;intensify our struggle in being.” It requires also that cal, educational, etc. rooted hypocrisy whichearly education programs;the face of new and old we understand Watts (as Fifty-four years ago, Malcolm X constantly con- teen programs; improvedrealities. Among these are Dr. Maulana Karenga, well as its sister sites of on August 11, 1965, Black demned and its false claims education; increased andincreased police violence; Professor and Chair of struggle), not only as a people of L.A. and espe- which Fannie Lou Hamer effective representation the continuing problems Africana Studies, Califor- geographical site, but cially of Watts rose up in continuously questioned. in the political - arena;of gangs ad and drugs;- nia in State University-Long also as a shared- righteous condi resistance to po- Also, we must not confuse equate housing and creased health homelessness andBeach; Executive Director, tion, consciousness andlice violence, merchant ex- what the established order care; support for cultural health issues; increasing African American Cultural commitment to righteous ploitation and systemic op- did not do with what we institutions; and prisoner class differences; mass- inCenter (Us); Creator of and radical struggle. This pression. They confronted did, in fact, do. rights and real programs ofcarceration; higher levels Kwanzaa; and author of means a shared condition the police who had for so And we must not let the rehabilitation and reentry. of poverty; and racist andKwanzaa: A Celebration of oppression, a shared long acted in our commu- oppressor’s claim that the During the early period, class injustice deceptively of Family, Community and consciousness of the need nity as an occupying army Revolt achieved nothing be following the aftermath of called “disparities”. Prob- Culture and Introduction to and obligation to resist ourand burned stores and other used to discredit the right the Revolt, there was also lems remain, but we have Black Studies, 4th Edition, oppression, and a shared externally controlled insti- to resistance or deny the the building and strength- a new consciousness and www.OfficialKwanzaaWeb- commitment to the strug- tutions as sites and sym- things we achieved against ening of institutions and an increasingly heightened site.org; www.MaulanaK- gle to end our oppression. bols of exploitation and overwhelming odds. For organizations to respond to commitment. We must arenga.org. Indeed, the Revolt did not humiliation. Thus, they did not only did we struggle the people’s needs and de- continue to strengthen our begin in Watts and only not burn what was theirs, reached is center on the but the sites and symbols CHARLENE CROWELL third day of the six-day -up of their oppression, their rising. The National Guard exploitation and degrada- cordoned off South Central tion. At the end of the- Re Los Angeles and Black volt, there were 34 martyrs, people from all over L.A. 1,032 injured and 3,952- ar often claimed to be from rests. It was clearly a heavy Watts, claiming not the price paid for a freedom place, but the shared - confrom oppression which was dition, consciousness and their right by birth and be- America’s nagging ra- or relegating Black Ameri- New York, North Carolina, commitment to radical anding human. However, as cial wealth gap has been the cans. For example, the South Carolina, Tennessee, transformative struggle it Harriet Tubman taught, focus of many research re- National Housing Act of and Virginia. represented. “We must go free orports die, and economic policy 1934 limited housing - op “This study represents a debates. Now new research tions for Black Americans critical look at the key com- the Los AngeLes sentineL analyzes the strong connec- by assigning a D-rating to ponents of wealth-building: tion between disproportion- neighborhoods in general access to community and ate wealth and financial ser- decline and occupied by family assets, ability to vices and products that are lower-income residents. save, access to homeown- DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. either shared or denied with Fast forward to more ership and availability of Executive Publisher / CEO consumers of color. recent times, the Federal good jobs,” said Tom Felt- - ner, Director of Research JENNIFER J. THOMAS Authored by the McKin Reserve in 2017 found that sey Global Institute (MGI), Black consumers are 73% with the Center for Re- Publisher the economic impact of more likely than Whites sponsible Lending (CRL). KENNETH R. THOMAS closing the racial wealth to lack a credit score due Charlene Crowell “At every step it points to a Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) gap, identifies key sourcesto “credit redlining”. This widening racial wealth gap RUTH WASHINGTON of the nation’s socioeco- term refers to where a con- of a single White man is between Black families and Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) nomic inequity with its ac- sumer lives to be the cen- $28,900; and White families.” COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. companying racial and gen- tral determining factor in • Black families are “With today’s Black Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) der dynamics along with whether to approve credit, up to 4.6 times more likely homeownership rate hover- PAMELA A. BAKEWELL family savings, incomes, rather than the actual credit to live in areas of concen- ing around 40%, while 73% Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer and community context. profile. trated poverty, than are of similarly situated Whites DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. “Black families are un- Among the MGI re- White and Latino families; own their homes, access Executive Editor / Chief of Staff derserved and overcharged port’s other key findingsGeographically, 65% of to responsible mortgages BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL by institutions that can are that: Black Americans reside in remains more of a dream Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of provide the best channels • Black Americans one of only 16 states. The than a reality,” added Keith Directors (2004-2014) for saving,” states the- can re expect to earn up to states are also areas that Corbett, a CRL EVP. BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor port. “For instance, banks $1 million less than Whitescore below the nation’s When student loan Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising in predominantly Black Americans over their life- national average of 77 statedebts and criminal incar- ANGELA HOWARD, Production Designer neighborhoods require times; performance metrics span- cerations are factored into Family Editor / Circulation / Distribution higher minimum balances • Black men with ning economy, education, the racial wealth divide, an CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor ($871) than banks in Whiteno criminal records are lesseconomic opportunity, fis- even more bleak scenario is Production Designer / Staff Writer neighborhoods do ($626). likely to receive job - intercal stability, infrastructure disclosed. LAUREN FLOYD, Staff Writer Unsurprisingly, 30% of views than are White men and more: Alabama, - Ar “Incarceration is es- Assistant to the Managing Editor Black families are under- with criminal records; kansas, Delaware, Florida, timated to reduce annual BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer served by their banks, and • The median Georgia, Illinois, Louisi- wages by 40% -- - not in Copy Editor 17% are completely discon- wealth of a single Black ana, Maryland, Michigan, See CROWELL A-5 ALAN BRAXTON, Sports Writer nected from the mainstream women is $200, while thatMississippi, New Jersey, { } Copy Editor banking system because of E. 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THURSDAY,AUGUST 29, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-7 Former Inmate Shares His Journey from Ex-Convict to Entrepreneur “I realized, I was an entrepreneur but just in the wrong game” BY KIMBERLEE BUCK By the age of 17, Car- my own destiny was entre- prisons and reverse the Contributing Writer penter was arrested for preneurship and starting societal harms of recidi- dealing and sentenced to my own business,” he said. vism.” In 2017, the Sentencing six years. Today, Carpenter is the Carpenter encourages Project reported that one in After being released, proud owner of Superclean individuals who are reen- three Black men in the U.S. Carpenter started selling Professional Janitorial tering society after prison will be arrested during their drugs again only this time, Services where he has pro- to do three things: (1) work lifetime. After completing he was better than before. vided 19 years of commer- on yourself, (2) know your their sentence, many of Nearly seven years cial cleaning in the states of lane, and (3) work hard. these Black men will com- later, he found himself Virginia, North Carolina, “The only people you mit another crime and behind bars for a second and South Carolina. Car- are selling out when you return to prison. time. penter is also the co-owner aren’t doing what you need Koch Industries be- After serving 11 of ZBS Trucking Company. to do to move forward is lieves that everyone has the months, Carpenter decided Aside from owning two you and your family. We go right to justice including that he wanted to turn his business, Carpenter is a all out for a lot of foolish ex-convicts, which is why life around not just for him community activist and things and it doesn’t better the company is fighting on but for his family. participates in prison min- our lives. So, the same the frontlines to end the “The second time I got istry through his church. energy and effort we put cycle of mass incarceration incarcerated I just felt stu- He is also the director of into those things, we in the U.S. by breaking bar- pid, like really? I didn’t the organization, Inmates should put into the things riers in the criminal justice even want people to know I to Entrepreneurs which that can build a career for system, employment, and was gone. Secondly, I had a creates sustainable career ourselves so that we can society as a whole. COURTESY OF INMATES TO ENTREPRENEURS family. So, my thought opportunities for former take care of our families,” “We have a two-tiered Lawrence Carpenter process was, ‘I never want inmates through mentor- he said. society. And if you’re to bring kids into the world ship and by assisting them Carpenter is one of wealthy and connected, and freedom and justice, This month, the Los for someone else to raise,’” with launching their very many ex-offenders who are you get a much better deal and you care about your Angeles Sentinel had the he said. “I always tell my own businesses. refusing to let their crimi- than if you’re poor – partic- community, and you have a opportunity to speak with daughters all the time that “Our work through nal records interfere with ularly in our criminal jus- moral passion, there’s no Lawrence Carpenter about they are the ones who Inmates to Entrepreneurs their dreams! tice system,” said senior other position you can take his journey from ex- changed my life.” provides the resources and Be sure to check out vice president and general other than being for crimi- offender to self-made busi- For Carpenter, living a mentorship that individuals www.blackenterprise.com/ counsel at Koch Industries, nal justice reform.” nessman. life of poverty was not an with a criminal background videos/q/success+beyond+ Mark Holden in a state- Recently, Koch Indus- At 11-years-old, Car- option for him and his fam- need to rise above the stig- bars to view full episodes ment. tries partnered with Black penter, a North Carolina ily. ma associated with their of the video series, “Suc- “If you want to help Enterprise to produce the native, fell into the street “Everybody makes conviction and create a cess Beyond Bars.” people improve their lives video series, “Success life and began selling drugs mistakes, but everybody path to economic opportu- For more information and remove obstacles to Beyond Bars” which high- as a means of survival. just doesn’t get caught for nity,” said the organization on the work that Koch opportunity for the least lights the stories of ex- “I grew up poor, [sell- them. So my whole thing in a statement. Industries is doing on crim- advantaged, and if you offenders who have turned ing drugs] was all I knew,” was, the only way to not “We strive to put an end inal justice reform visit to believe in individual liberty their lives around. he said. live in poverty and control to the revolving door of www.kochind.com. Some Californians Say Moving from Natural Gas to Electricity Will Cost Too Much

BY MANNY OTIKO Last September, former these policies would put Andy Melendrez, River- Policy Institute of Califor- (Compressed Natural Gas) California Black Media Gov. Jerry Brown signed more of a financial burden side Mayor Pro Tem. nia, about 54 percent of is greenwashing” interrupt- Senate Bill 100 into law, on businesses, homeown- Even as some Californi- state residents like the fact ed the Inland Empire press Some labor and busi- requiring that the state ers and renters if new regu- ans like Melendrez begin to that California is a leader conference. ness leaders – as well as takes steps to achieve its lations require them to voice concerns about the on climate change. About (Greenwashing is residents of different com- goal of completely moving retrofit existing buildings cost of moving to electric 80 percent consider global defined as deceptive prac- munities around the state - to carbon-free electricity to accommodate electric energy, the majority of Cal- warming a serious threat to tices that are designed to are pushing back against and renewable sources of power only. ifornians remain over- California, the country and look like environmentally- green energy policies that energy like wind and solar As the cost of living whelmingly supportive of the world. friendly policies.) Sacramento has taken on to by 2045. skyrockets in California’s green energy policies. Protesters holding up They chanted, “Natural fight climate change. “No matter what the coastal cities, many people According to the Public signs that read, “CNG gas has got to go.” About a month ago, naysayers may say, it is a are choosing to move to the business and political rep- real, present danger to Cal- Inland Empire cities like resentatives from more ifornia and to the people of San Bernardino, Moreno WWW.IMWLAW.COM than 20 cities across the the world,” the former gov- Valley, Rancho Cucamon- Inland Empire - a metro- ernor said, referring to cli- ga, Ontario and Riverside, politan area east of Los mate change when he made where the cost of housing Angeles that covers parts the announcement about a is considerably less. of Riverside and San year ago. Between 2000 and 2011 Bernardino counties - held Shortly before Gov. alone, more than 300,000 a press conference in the Brown’s announcement, people made the move city of Riverside. At the the California Energy from Los Angeles County meeting, they sounded off Commission released a to Riverside and San against new California report pointing out that Bernardino counties which Energy Commission and using natural gas in build- accounted for the largest California Public Utilities ings can emit carbon diox- county-to-county migration Commission (PUC) rules ide and methane, causing in United States during that designed to move energy levels of pollution in many period, according to the users away from natural parts of California that rank United States Census gas, toward electric power. only below emissions from Bureau. “Affordability is a key transportation. Between 2011 and factor for the Inland Now, the California 2016, the number of busi- #1 BLACK-OWNED FIRM IN CALIFONRIA Empire. More than 120 Public Utilities Commis- nesses in the Inland Empire PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES people move to the Inland sion (PUC) is in the also grew by 11 percent, Empire a day – and for a process of implementing outpacing the state rate at TO THE COMMUNITY good reason,” said Paul SB 1477 authored by Sen. about eight percent, Granillo, CEO of the Henry Stern (D-Malibu). according to the University SINCE 1943 Inland Empire Economic The legislation instructs the of California – Riverside. Partnership. “California is PUC to provide incentives However, the economic known for its high housing to developers to reduce boom in the IE doesn’t tell market, but our Inland their use of natural-gas the full story when it comes Empire residents enjoy the dependent technologies in to affording a switch to area’s inexpensive costs of new construction. One cleaner energy. living, in comparison to effort is called the Building In some large coastal neighboring cities. If natu- Initiative for Low Emis- regions like the San Fran- ral gas is eliminated as an sions Development cisco Bay area, where esti- affordable fuel option, our (BUILD) program. The ini- mates put its GDP to about homeowners and business- tiative offers up to $20 mil- $535 billion, and the medi- es would be in jeopardy.” lion per year for four years an family income in larger About 90 percent of if developers meet green cities like Berkeley to California residents still energy requirements. around $90,000, people use natural gas as the main Another program, Technol- may be able to afford to energy source in their ogy and Equipment for more quickly adopt the homes. Clean Heating (TECH), state’s new energy polices. Last Tuesday in Sacra- offers developers $30 mil- While many families in mento, the California Busi- lion a year for up to four the Inland Empire, where ness Roundtable also held a years for using low-emis- the GDP for the region is press conference, bringing sions heating sources or estimated at about $157 together labor leaders, technologies. billion, and the median businesspeople and citizens In terms of policy, Cali- income for a family in the Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, to call on Gov. Newsom to fornia remains ahead of city of San Bernardino, for W. Keith Wyatt and Rickey Ivie consider sources of energy most of the country on example, is about $40,000, other than electricity. greening its economy and many residents are still PERSONAL INJURY ENTERTAINMENT LAW “California regulators laws. Berkeley for, exam- struggling to make ends ■ should not be in the busi- ple, has already banned meet. CORPORATE LAW ■ CIVIL LITIGATION ness of picking and choos- natural gas in new low-rise “I was stunned to learn ing energy winners,” said buildings. And about 60 that the California Public EMPLOYMENT LAW ■ CRIMINAL LAW Rob Lapsley, President of more cities and towns Utilities Commission has …AND MORE the California Business across the state are consid- decided that to meet emis- Roundtable. “We need ering measures to ban natu- sions reductions goals they diversity in energy sup- ral gas or programs that want to switch all homes plies. Manufacturing and would give developers and businesses in Califor- bio-tech will not survive incentives to install electric nia to electricity only and P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 without natural gas. Nor appliances only. eliminate natural gas as an F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 will many other industries But many Inland energy source. Knowing and jobs.” Empire residents warn that costs are a concern,” said A-10 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013

that collectively brings a vibrant youth component on global vision of rebranding Labor Day. the festival as a world class On Sunday, September event. According to artis- 1, the festival hosts an ex- tic director, Marie Kellier, clusive listening party by the “We’re putting this festi- legendary group, Mandrill, val front and center on the who will present their 20th world stage because now, album, Back In Town. Dr. more than ever, it is criti- Ric Wilson and other artists cal to highlight the creative affiliated with Mandrill will powerhouse that is Leimert be in attendance, including Park.” D.J. Johnny ‘Juice’ Rosado This year’s line up in- from New York, who will be cludes Adaawe, a primar- mixing Mandrill music. The ily female performing entire affair will be live- ensemble, Street Corner Re- streamed. naissance, Blues Guitarist Leimert Park Village Greg Wright, Chocombo, Heritage Festival is an au- Earthquake Reggae Orkes- thentic expression of the

COURTESY PHOTO tra, Ladee Dred, SHINE voices and visions of the Leimert Park Village Heritage Festival is an authentic expression of the voices and visions of the community. Mawasi, Sev Shaw, Shilo, community and is designed brant international cul- arts and culture. and James Brown All-Star to ensure that Leimert Park tures that have created Now in its second Band. The festival features maintains its essential char- the dynamic community decade, the 2019 festi- fine arts, one-of-a-kind jew- acter as the nucleus of Black acknowledged as the cul- val boasts an intergen- elry, a food court, a health arts and culture in Los An- tural epi-center for Black erational production team and wellness stage, and a geles.

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THURSDAY,AUGUST 29, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 The National Black MBA Association Brought Their Scale-Up Pitch Challenge to L.A., Igniting Black Excellence and Community Among Competing Entrepreneurs BY SAYBIN ROBERSON startups to five judges in America, and Stacyann P. Contributing Writer attempts to win the grand Russell, senior consultant prize of $50,000 to put and Performance Improve- The National Black back into their businesses. ment-Supply Chain at MBA Association held it’s Of the 10 contestants, five Ernst & Young. Beginning West Coast Scale-Up Pitch were selected to move for- remarks were also made by Challenge Regional Com- ward to the final round, the Paula Fontana, VP of petition in the historic busi- 41st Annual Conference Strategic Programming Ini- ness district in Downtown and Exposition in Houston tiatives, on behalf of NBM- Los Angeles, an opportuni- September 2019. BAA headquarters in ty for entrepreneurs in var- Moderated by Jon Atlanta, and Kyle Foster of ious industries a chance to Walls, NBMBAA Los Shopify LA. PHOTO: SAYBIN ROBERSON Angeles Chapter President, The contestants' pitch grow their business. (L-to-R) Contestants to move forward to Houston, Michael Cousins (Sympliant), Jazmie The Scale-Up Pitch kicked off with great ener- ideas ranged from systems State (Geaux Learn), Jordan Syms (HLDR), Donte Savage (Prolinked LLC), Tricia Vickers Challenge was launched in gy and enthusiasm. Judges to help students gain access (Kitty Kare Beauty). 2017 to link startups with included Cassandra Mel- to college information, the opportunity to meet huish, senior executive reading resources, healthy to move forward to the had moved forward. One regional competition. Win- early-stage investors and director of Boisset Collec- food alternative applica- final round are Jazmine winner expressed her joy ners are now to readdress venture capitalists who are tion, Catherine Grooms, tions, skincare products, Staten with Geaux Learn, and feelings towards reach- mistakes, clean up their ready to invest in an director of SBDC – Small and more. Each prepared a Jordan Syms of HLDR, ing her goal, “It’s extremely pitch and return ready for Tricia Vickers of Kitty exciting, I think it’s a win the final round. Savage fur- Kare Beauty, Donte Savage for all of us,” Vickers stat- ther explained it’s a cele- of Prolinked LLC, and ed. “I’ve been accustomed bration of a short victory, Michael Cousin with Sym- to kind of getting to support but there’s more work to be pliant. people, but it’s great they done. “I feel like we get left have a program in place to Every pitch stood as a out of the conversations support me as well as an great idea, change agent when it comes to a lot of entrepreneur, so it’s been an and an inspiration to all issues, and that’s okay, but absolute pleasure to go to Black entrepreneurs. Vick- we recognize that and really the next round.” aers, full of joy and grati- empower ourselves to use “It’s a great stepping tude expressed, “Today has PHOTO: SAYBIN ROBERSON our resources,” said Kitty stone,” Donte Savage of been an example of Black All 10 Contestants smile for the cameras with Paula Fontana (center). Kare Beauty co-founder, Prolinked LLC shared. excellence!” and member of the Dallas “Just got to keep working To get further informa- upcoming business. The Business Development three-minute pitch, fol- NBMAA board member, and stay diligent on what tion on the National Black competition is designed to Center, Leonard Washing- lowed by a three-minute Tricia Vickers stated. we need to get accom- MBA Associate visit nbm- “Make Ideas Bigger.” ton, consultant at The time slot for judges to ask At the closing of the plished and get ready for baa.org. For more informa- Held at the Shopify LA, Washington Group, questions regarding their event, there was joy the next one.” tion on the Scale-Up Com- Friday, August 23, 2019, Matthew Derrico-Pass, presentation. throughout the room in sup- The Houston confer- petition visit https://nbm- the NBMBAA welcomed FADP Performance Man- Of the 10 contestants, port of one another and ence will feature 15 con- baa.org/scale-up-pitch- 10 contestants to pitch their ager at Merrill-Bank of the five who were chosen relief that the chosen five testants, five from each challenge/ Black Women Focus of Discussion at Meeting of California Democratic Party Leaders Newly elected chair, Rusty Hicks hears from Black women about their treatment by the California Democratic Party SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE blamed by many on the contracts, year after year Party’s internal issues after year, and we don’t get The California Demo- around race, gender and the opportunities to lead.” cratic Party, the largest politics. All of the panelists Democratic Party organiza- Another hot button thanked chair Rusty Hicks tion outside of Washington, issue was lack of Black for attending the panel and D.C., held a candid discus- women employed in lead- listening to their concerns. sion with Black women ership executive positions “Our Party’s diversity about Black women and by the California Demo- is our strength,” said Hicks. the Democratic Party at its cratic Party or as consult- “I’m proud of the progress summer executive board ants. we’ve made – including meeting in San Jose Satur- BROOKE ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY “Black executive lead- hiring experience African day. Hosted by the Party’s Panelists Jovanka Beckles, Taisha Brown, Jasmyne Cannick and Dallas Fowler and Pro- ers and decision makers, American women leaders Progressive Caucus, over gressive Caucus Chair Amar Shegrill. that's who we want to see in our executive team and 200 people, including in the Party,” said Dallas more diversity in our stand- newly elected Party chair and electing Black traditional Black areas and least not in San Diego,” she Fowler. “I also want to see ing committees – but Rusty Hicks listened women.” the lack of support of the told the audience. “It’s very executive leadership in the there’s much more to do. intently as a panel of Black The panel started with elected leaders who repre- mixed. I happen to believe Party that looks like me. We look forward to work- women from around Cali- moderator Jasmyne Can- sent those areas for Black that Black women can Executive leadership, deci- ing with the Progressive fornia discussed their con- nick admitting like many women. serve all White communi- sion maker – that’s who we Caucus to push for greater tinued disappointment in other Black women she had “It’s racism,” respond- ties, all Latino communi- want to see. When we talk representation at all levels how the Party treats its one foot in the Democratic ed Jovanka Beckles, who ties – all Asian communi- about the contracts, the of our Party.” most loyal voting block. Party and one foot out recently ran as a Democrat ties. We’ve always been Party spends over $100 According to exit poll because of the Party’s to represent California’s inclusive in everything we million when it comes data, the turnout rate for response to the deaths of 15th Assembly District and do. That’s just part of our down to our mid-term and eligible Black women vot- two Black gay men of crys- received over 46 percent of nature to be inclusive. I feel general elections. And ers was about 7-in-10, tal meth overdoeses in the the vote to her White that when Kimberly Ellis when we look at the con- higher than any other race home of one of the Party’s female Democratic oppo- ran [for California Demo- tracting to African Ameri- or gender subgroup — and major donors. nent. “It’s unconscious cratic Party Chair] the first can companies – consult- reliably Democratic. Exit “At the time of Gem- racism. I ran for Assembly time she was qualified. She ants – you’re only talking poll data show some 96 mel Moore’s death, our District 15 and I found it so was way more qualified about $50,000 if that of that percent of Black women chair was good friends with fascinating that there were than Eric Bauman in my money. So we have to real- who voted in 2008 and Ed Buck and because of literally signs in yards that opinion. But she’s a Black ly work on the supplier 2012 cast ballots for Presi- that this Party said and did said Black Lives Matter woman and that’s the one diversity of this Party. We dent Obama, while a nothing. I decided I didn’t and yet they also had signs thing that people looked at have an opportunity to do majority of White women

BROOKE ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY want to belong to a Party for my opponent – a White and they judged her that and it starts with these voted for his Republican Panel Moderator, Jasmyne that doesn’t value our woman. We’re talking because she is a Black types of conversations. opponents. Black women Cannick lives,” she told the audi- about the unconsciousness woman.” When we look at the con- were also the Democratic ence. “But rather than of racism. You can’t say Kimberly Ellis, an tracts and the money that Party’s most faithful voters Panelists included leave, I decided to stay and Black Lives Matter and not African American, progres- the Party reports, we want in the 2018 midterm elec- Democratic activist and get involved because the support a Black woman sive Democrat and Bay to see diversity as opposed tions, with 92 percent of two-term Richmond City Democratic Party gets the who has been doing this Area grassroots activist, to some of these big shops those who voted supporting Councilmember Jovanka majority of our [Black work for a long time within lost her second bid for that continue to get the Democratic candidates. Beckles, San Diego resi- women] votes and it’s time your own community. You chair of the California dent and African American we discuss our return on can’t say Black Lives Mat- Democratic Party earlier Caucus Chair Taisha our investment with our ter and you don’t support this year to Rusty Hicks Brown and Los Angeles votes to this Party.” those Black women who after first running and los- City Council candidate and Other topics that were are running for office.” ing by 62 votes to Eric Democratic activist Dallas addressed by the panel Taisha Brown, chair of Bauman who ended up Fowler. The panel was included the lack of sup- the Party’s African Ameri- resigning amid sexual moderated by Democratic port by the California can Caucus explained that harassment allegations last activist and political com- Democratic Party for Black Black women can lead and November. mentator Jasmyne Can- women candidates with represent areas that are not If she would have been nick. panelists all agreeing that traditionally Black. elected, Ellis would have “Black women have there is little support for “With gentrification I been the first Black woman been the most loyal and Black women when they don’t even think there are to serve in the state party’s effective Democrats across run for office. any Black communities in executive role in more than the country for decades,” Cannick, who is run- California anymore – at 30 years. Her loss has been explained Progressive Cau- ning for Los Angeles cus Chair Amar Shegrill. County Democratic Party’s “However, if we are honest County Central Committee JAZZ RECORDS with ourselves, the Party in Assembly District 53 has been taking that sup- which includes Boyle WANTED port for granted. The Pro- Heights, Downtown Los gressive Caucus of the Cal- Angeles, East L.A. and Top Dollar For Your ifornia Democratic Party Koreatown and is less than Jazz Records, R&B, Blues decided to host this panel three percent African and invite our Party leaders American, talked about the We Come to you, or come to me to listen because it is imper- lack of Black women elect- Mint Condition ative that we renew our ed as Party delegates if commitment to supporting they are not coming from 213-332-3624 A-8A-10 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER AUGUST 26,29, 20132019

CalPERcontinued from Pg. A-1} greater and greater heights it, to call me and encourage“a Budget Advisory Com- billion in 2009 to $362 bil- of responsibility. He man- me.” mittee comprised of SEIU, lion in 2018. aged about a quarter of the Jones ultimately se- United Teachers of Los 2019 Retired Member district schools’ budgets as cured the position, but he Angeles, the LA County Election an administrative services was immediately faced Building Trades and other Jones says that he officer, and then, as withthe the daunting task labor of unions working with and his opponent, Joseph principal financial analyst, solving the school district’sthe District to ensure that “J.J.” Jelincic, have been managed the finances ofmassive budget deficit,they all worked collabora- engaged in something of a the Gifted, Early Child- which had come as the re- tively on issues relating to heated battle in this year’s hood Education, Bilingual sult of the recently passed employee salaries, ben- retiree representative elec- and English as a SecondProposition 13. At this mo- efits, and pensions.” tion. As the incumbent, Language (ESL) programs, ment, Jones got the chance Retirement and CalP- Jones has campaigned and the Educational Sup- to prove his worth to the ERS Induction heavily on his extensive port Services and Medical superintendent and execu- Evidently, Jones’s experience and accom- Services Divisions. tive staff. It was after he commitment to ensuringplishments. Jones nearly faced a successfully provided op- the fiscal stability- “One of of the Cali key com- major setback when he tions to deal with the -defifornia’s public sector did ponents of voting for me is tested for the position of cit, Jones said, that “the not end when he retired that I’ve had proven lead- deputy budget director, whole world changed” and from LAUSD in 1998. ership on the CalPERS which many of his support- people began to acknowl- He went on to work as a board,” Jones said. “I’m ers at the time believed to edge his excellence. management consultant the president of the board, be the result of his race. He went on to become at PricewaterhouseCoo- and this is the first time a Although he ranked num- the budget director, the pers and IBM, where he retiree has been president ber one in the examination, highest administrator in the provided consultation to of the board. So, you have news circulated that Beth Budget Services Division, school districts, depart- greater influence [an] the Louargand, a White wom- and reached the pinnacle ments of education and president, and you have a an who was then the act- of his LAUSD career whenmunicipal governments. candidate that’s already at Henry Jones COURTESY PHOTOS In 2007, Jones says he the top to represent you in received calls from people an organization. If you re- Henry Jones has served start in California. Once in the retirement system move him, then someone on CalPERS’s 13-member he arrived in Los Angeles, suggesting that he run forelse is starting all over and Board of Administration Jones worked several me- elected representative of they’re not going to have since 2008 and is finishingnial jobs before settling on retired CalPERS mem- the same influence to serve his third term as the elected a janitorial position in the bers. Since he began- servon your behalf going for- retired member representa- Los Angeles Unified School ing on the board in ward.”2008, tive. In January, he became District (LAUSD). He fond- he has chaired the FinanceJones has been en- the first retiree representa- ly recalls two co-workers & Administration and In- dorsed by several local tive and first African Ameri- who urged him to pursue vestment Committees and and state officials, includ- can to be elected president higher education – they, he sat on the Pension and ing former California Gov. of CalPERS. Prior to that, he said, were the first of many Health Benefits, Perfor- Jerry Brown, California served as the vice president people who supported him mance and Compensation State Treasurer Fiona Ma, for three years. Now, Jones throughout his life, and to and Talent Management Sen. Holly J. Mitchell and is running for re-election whom he is ever-grateful. Committees. Inglewood Mayor James once more, and for the first “The reason I give back Jones says his primary T. Butts Jr., to name a few. time, he has a challenger. is because I’ve been assisted focus while on the board He also has the support In anticipation of the throughout my life by oth- has been championing of six current CalPERS election, the Sentinel con- ers to try to excel and to do policies to increase and board members, one for- ducted an interview with better,” he said. “As a cus- protect the value of the mer board member, and Jones to discuss his reelec- todian at South Gate High CalPERS retirement fund. six labor unions. A full tion campaign as well as School, these two elderly It is essential, he said, to list of his endorsements is the personal history that led custodian ladies are the ones be prepared for another available on his campaign him to begin serving on the that [said], ‘Young man, you financial crisis in the- likewebsite. CalPERS board 11 years need to go to school.’” ness of the 2007-2008 ago. Soon, Jones enrolled at financial crisis, and -to en To learn more about Jones’s Early Life and Los Angeles City College, sure that CalPERS will not Jones and his campaign, LAUSD Career where he attended classes in Henry Jones COURTESY PHOTOS cut defined benefits. visit henryforcalpers.com. Born and raised in the evening while continu- “My whole goal is to Galveston, Texas, Jones firsting the work full-time during ing deputy budget director, he was promoted to chief be sure that those that are How to Vote entered the work force at 9- the day. Gradually, he began might be appointed instead financial officer in 1994. already retired, that your You are eligible to vote years -old. During weekends to climb the custodial ranks despite ranking second – During his service as CFO, retirement money will be in this year’s retired mem- and summers, he worked as at LAUSD. He was promot- this became the subject of he was credited for putting there for the rest of your ber election if you are a a bus boy, then as a waiter. ed to head custodian, senior a front-page Los Angeles the LAUSD back on stable life,” he said. “And for retired CalPERS member After graduating from high head custodian, supervising Sentinel article in 1979. financial ground after the those of you that are still as of July 1. Ballots will be school, Jones found himself custodian, and finally, area Jones remembers the feel- district suffered extensive working, I want you to mailed on August 30, and at an impasse. His parents operations director, a posi- ing he had when he learned budget cuts in the 1990s. know I’m working to be the voting period will end could not afford to send tion responsible for the cus- he might lose the opportu- Jones’s work at LAUSD sure that the retirement is on September 30. You must him to college on their owntodial maintenance of about nity to perform one of the was not his only contribu- there when you retire. My submit your ballot by mail, means, and he had not per- 50 district schools. most important jobs in the tion to education. Several whole goal is to take ac- telephone or online by formed well enough either By that time, Jones had LAUSD. years after completing his tions and steps to be sure 11:59 p.m. PT on Septem- academically or athletically managed to earn his bach- “It’s disheartening, bachelor’s degree, he took that the fund is sustainable ber 30 for your vote to be to earn a scholarship. elor’s degree in finance and you feel that all the graduate-level courses in forever.” counted. If you do not re- Jones decided he would and administration from work and pain that you’ve public administration and Jones says he is proud ceive a ballot or need any have to make his way in Cal State LA, which cata- done doesn’t count,” Jones became an adjunct profes- of the many goals the kind of assistance, email the world elsewhere. Along pulted him into the world of said. “If you’re not strong sor of school finance at Cal board has achieved dur- the CalPERS Board Elec- with a few of his fellow LAUSD financial manage- enough and don’t have State LA. ing his three terms, suchtion Office at Board_Elec- high school graduates, the ment. The director of opera- people around you to sup- Jones says he never for- as negotiating healthcare tion_Coordinator@calp- 19-year-old loaded his be- tions invited Jones to man- port you, it’s easy to re- got his time as a custodian, premium cuts and raising ers.ca.gov or call (800) longings into a car and leftage the operations budget, treat. Again, it was the peo- which inspired him during the value of the CalPERS 794-2297. Texas behind for a new and once more, he rose to ple that helped me through his days as CFO to create pension fund from $164

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PAAC’s members elected they run for elected office. chair at the group’s conven- In June, Bay area politi- tion, held Aug. 23-Aug. cal 25 activist Kimberly Ellis, at the Hilton DoubleTree in who is African American, San Jose. lost her run for California Brown, former vice chair Democratic Party (CDP) of the San Diego Democrat- chair to Los Angeles-area ic Party, won an overwhelm- labor activist Rusty Hicks ing 67 percent of the vote, by about 420 votes. Several besting her opponents, the union leaders, a number of CDPAAC’s sitting treasurer, elected officials, some - in Mark Henderson, and secre- fluential Democratic groups tary, Mister Philips. and the majority of Black Brown is only the third women, including Brown, woman and the first in backed20 Ellis’ candidacy. years to win the leadership So, her loss came as a dis- role of the CDPAAC. The appointment to many of other Black women elected her supporters who hoped to the board are Kendra she would become the first Lewis, vice chair, Lorrie Black woman to lead the Brown, recording secretary, state Democratic party in 30 The California Democratic Party African American Caucus made history by electing four Black women to lead and Cecile Nunley, trea- years. the organization. PHOTO COURTESY surer. After becoming CDP Democrats in California chair, Hicks has since ap- litical strength of African- Brown became acting caucuses in the California outreach to communities and around the country often pointed Ellis co-chair of a American Women in the chair of the CDPAAC this Democratic Party.” of foreign-born Democrats refer to Black women as the delegate committee set up party. summer when her prede- “Our power lies in co- like Eritreans, Ethiopians, “backbone” of their party. to reform the party’s nine Willie P. Blair, state cessor Darren Parker, the alition building,” says Nigerians and other Afri- About 7 out of 10 eligiblestanding committees. chair of the Black Ameri- former elected chair, died Brown. “I’ve already can and Caribbean immi- Black Women voters show Yet, there are no African- can Political Association after battling cancer. Black reached out to the Cali- grants with large commu- up to the polls in national American officials in the of California, said he is Democrats across the state fornia Legislative Black nities across the state. elections (a higher percent- leadership ranks of the CDP. excited by the new board’s remember Parker as a per- Caucus and the California “Tonight I am speech- age than any other sub- There are only two Black historic achievement. suasive political activist Young Democrats Black less,” said Lewis, the CD- group) and over 90 percent women serving as regional “The Honorable Ms. and strong advocate forCaucus. We have to work PAAC’s new vice chair of them consistently vote for directors. Taisha Brown, I am so African Americans. together.” after the election. “I am Democrats. But things might be be- proud of this historic elec- He lead the CDPAAC Brown says she also the proud daughter of a But the Democratic Par- ginning to change. tion for you and your new for more than a decade. plans to mobilize regionallongshoreman whose fam- ty has also been accused of For many Black Demo- staff to these very pres- Now, as she assumes directors across the state ily came from the South to taking African Americans crats in California, electing tigious positions,” said her role as elected chair, and get in touch with everythe great Bayview-Hunter for granted: not appointing all women to the CDPAAC’s Blair. “But take my word, Brown says she is “excit- African American running district. I am ready to serve them to leadership positions board signals and celebrates the very best is yet to come ed, energized and ready to for office in California.you.” or failing to back them when the broader and growing po - for you and your team! turn the CDPAAC around Brown says her coalition Congratulations.” to become one of the top building will also include THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LASENTINEL.NET A-11 THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-7

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Most people who know principle or philosophy ter. This opens the door of me would say I am an Am- to be true. We could all hope for the next genera- bassador for Forgiveness. learn a lesson or two if we tion, but we must often- Anything pertaining to the would be willing to study times put our pride aside subject of forgiveness and what he has to say about for the greater good. This Keep in “the know.” hand. “A humanoid ro- that has an appearance re- the importance of forgiv- the subject. can be a challenge. You might ask why I’m bot with its body shape sembling a human with- ing attracts my attention. It surprised me as I In honor of Global captivated by “human- built to resemble the hu- out actually being one. A In 2012 Maiko Maya and was digging around to findForgiveness Day, I would oids.” It is the wave of the man body for functional gynoid is anything that The Circle of Charities out more about Global like to encourage all of us future. As a matter of fact, purposes: interacting resembles or pertains to Foundation presented me Forgiveness Day. There to think about the passage our current telephone us- with human tools and en- the female human form. with the “Mandela Award are several days that hold from the Book of Forgive- age began with some of vironments, such as the Though the term android for Forgiveness,” it hum- the theme of forgiveness. ness. I believe if we can the components which study of bipedal locomo- refers to robotic human- bled me to the point where Both August 27th and July get these truths embedded make up the humanoids: tion and other purposes. oids regardless of ap- I looked deep inside of 7th hold the title of Global into our soul, we have a i-phones, Chrome, An- George Devol (1954) in- parent gender, the Greek myself to make sure I was Forgiveness Day and the chance for a better world. droid: all of these are vented the first digitally prefix “andr-” refers to willing to stay committed last Saturday in October “Forgiveness does not re- beginnings of the mak- operated and a program- man in the masculine to the practice of forgive- is considered National lieve someone of respon- ings of future “human- mable robot called the gendered sense. Sophia ness for the rest of my life. Forgiveness Day. It is my sibility for what they have oids.” Humanoids may Unimate. In 1956, Devol was activated on Febru- I have been given several opinion that we can’t have done. Forgiveness does very well be used at home and his partner Joseph ary 14, 2016. The robot, awards over my lifetime enough of these days to re- not erase accountability. It (may be too expensive to Engelberger formed the modeled after actress Au- and I’ve appreciated each mind us of how important is not about turning a blind purchase??) They may be world’s first robot - com drey Hepburn: known for of them, but the Mandela it is for us to pause and eye or even turning the used in war (I suspect so). pany. In 1961, the firsthuman-like appearance Award for Forgiveness consider how we could other cheek. It is not about Moscow (AFP) - Russia industrial robot, Unimate, and behavior compared to holds a special place in change the world if we are letting someone off the on Thursday launched an went online in a General previous robotic variants. my heart. I truly believe willing to forgive others. hook or saying it is okay unmanned rocket carry- Motors automobile facto- ASIMO. ASIMO (Ad- if more people practiced This can be true whether it to do something mon- ing a life-size humanoid ry in New Jersey. Back in vanced Step in Innovative the art of forgiveness our is on the mainstage of life, strous. Forgiveness is sim- robot that will spend 10 August, news came of an Mobility) is a humanoid world would be a better someone in our family or ply about understanding days learning to assist indigenously developed robot created by Honda place. even ourselves. Getting that every one of us is both astronauts on the Inter- humanoid robot called in 2000. It is currently There are people and rid of the pain, anger, bit- inherently good and inher- national Space Station. “Rashmi,” which is made displayed in the Miraikan organizations across the terness and illnesses that ently flawed. Within every Named Fedor, short for by Ranjit Srivastava, a museum in Tokyo, Japan. globe that center their are caused by the root of hopeless situation and ev- Final Experimental Dem- 38-year-old Ranchi-based Scientists and humanoid mission around forgive- unforgiveness is enough to ery seemingly hopeless onstration Object Re- software engineer. The manufacturers will be ness or at least have a make us all want to try. person lies the possibility search, the robot is the most advanced human- making them as human tenet of forgiveness in- August 27th Global of transformation.” Arch- first ever sent up by- Rusoid robot to date has been as possible! Watch it! cluded. Archbishop Des- Forgiveness Day began bishop Desmond Tutu. sia. Fedor blasted off in a developed by a team of (Yahoo news) Maria AN- mond Tutu and his daugh- in 1994 by the Christian Let’s try and practice acts Soyuz MS-14 spacecraft researchers at the Uni- TONOVA AFP•August ter, Reverend Mpho Tutu Embassy of Christ’s Am- of forgiveness in our own at 6:38 am Moscow time versity of Tokyo. Named 22, 2018 Thanks for read- wrote, “The Book of For- bassadors in Vancouver, gardens and see what good (0338 GMT). Fedor has Kengoro, the robot has ing. Teach Our Children. giving,” explaining how British Columbia, Canada can grow. Instagram and Twitter ac- been made as similar to all of us are capable of and July 7th was original- counts with posts saying humans as current tech- Jeanette Grattan healing and transforming ly promoted as an element Healing Without Hate: it is learning new skills nology allows. Kengoro Parker, Ph.D. Founder/ our lives through forgive- of personal health by for- It’s a choice. It’s a life- such as opening a bottle is the most advanced- Superintendent Today’s ness. Archbishop Tutu is giving others and oneself. style. Pass it on! of water. “Let’s go. Let’s because he is the latest Fresh Start Charter not only a Nobel Peace It has been researched and go,” the robot was heard model, they have made Schools, www.today- Prize winner, Chair of The documented by the Uni- Visit www.WendyEn- saying during launch. Fe- two others previously. sfreshstart.org www.ask- Elders, Chair of South versity of Wisconsin that terprises.com, www.Sea- dor, (Skybot F850,) was Mar 8, 2018 A humanoid drjeanetteparker.com Africa’s Truth and Recon- people who forgive have sonofGreatness.com and strapped into a specially (/ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/; from Eng- ciliation Commission, but better health. As we can www.forgivingforliving. adapted pilot’s seat, with lish human and -oid “re- he has dedicated his life see forgiveness has a way org to learn more. Wendy a small Russian flag in sembling”) is something to explaining how there of freeing not only some- is an international coach, will be no future without one else but can change consultant, author and forgiveness. I believe this our own lives for the bet- speaker.

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(A registrant who 103RD ST, LOS ANGELES, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed declares as true any material CA 90003 NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed in the office of the County ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by File No. 2019203522 or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided FOR CHANGE OF NAME 17913 of the Business and an Individual The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section Case No. 19STCP03620 Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Superior Court of California, registrant knows to be false business on 02/2015. THE WASH MOBILE Original Filing must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change County of Los Angeles is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information LAUNDRY SERVICE, 118 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Petition of: Carolyn Michelle punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and WEST KELSO STREET # A, CNS-3284367# The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Sahibdeen for Change of exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who Inglewood, CA 90301 County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change Name ($1,000)). declares as true any material of LOS ANGELES the use in this state of a in the residence address of TO ALL INTERESTED S/ Monique Denise Cadle, matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new PERSONS: Owner 17913 of the Business and NAKITA HORTON , 118 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Petitioner filed a petition This statement was filed Professions code that the WEST KELSO STREET # A, File No. 2019206297 another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed with this court for a decree with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 The following person(s) is or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective changing names as follows: Angeles on August 26, 2019 is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Carolyn Michelle Sahibdeen NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to an Individual AYERS MANAGEMENT, Professions Code). Business Name Statement to Carolyn Michelle Dyce Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing 9724 S.HOOVER, LOS Original Filing must be accompanied by the The Court orders that all 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). business on 07/2019. ANGELES, CA 90044 County 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 Affidavit of Identity form. persons interested in this Statement generally expires S/JOSEPH MILES, Owner I declare that all information of LOS ANGELES CNS-3284193# The filing of this statement matter appear before this at the end of five years from This statement was filed in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize court at the hearing indicated the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who MARCUS LEVAR AYERS the use in this state of a below to show cause, if any, in the office of the County Los Angeles County on declares as true any material , 9724 S. HOOVER, LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name why the petition for change of Clerk, except, as provided 08/20/2019. matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90044 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of name should not be granted. in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted by File No. 2019215571 another under Federal, State, Any person objecting to the 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the an Individual The following person(s) is or common law (See Section name changes described 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and above must file a written in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor business on 07/2019. OUR BROTHERS KEEPERS Professions Code). objection that includes the statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information ONLINE BOUTIQUE, 12231 Filing with Changes reasons for the objection at 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and S. LOS ANGELES STREET, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 least two court days before in the residence address of in the office of the County ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who Los Angeles, CA 90061 CNS-3284017# the matter is scheduled to a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided S/NAKITA HORTON, Owner declares as true any material County of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL be heard and must appear Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): at the hearing to show cause Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and DEBRA KENDRICK , 12231 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS why the petition should not be before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on Professions code that the S.LOS ANGELES STREET, NAME STATEMENT granted. If no written objection January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the 07/25/2019. registrant knows to be false LOS ANGELES, CA 90061 File No. 2019217723 is timely filed, the court may Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by The following person(s) is grant the petition without a must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to an Individual (are) doing business as: hearing. Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing HONEST AUTO Notice of Hearing: The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires ($1,000)). business on N/A. WHOLESALE, 4982 VALLEY Date: October 29, 2019, Time: does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from S/MARCUS LEVAR AYERS, I declare that all information RIDGE AVE, LOS ANGELES, 10:30 a.m., Dept.: 44, Room: the use in this state of a Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed OWNER in this statement is true and CA 90043 County of LOS 418 Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who ANGELES The address of the court is in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of declares as true any material Registered owner(s): 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section EDWIN NELSON , 4982 CA 90010 or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires 07/29/2019. 17913 of the Business and VALLEY RIDGE AVE, LOS A copy of this Order to Show 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the ANGELES, CA 90043 Cause shall be published at Professions Code). The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by least once each week for four Original does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual successive weeks prior to 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing the date set for hearing on CNS-3288846# Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars business on N/A. the petition in the following LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). I declare that all information newspaper of general another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County S/DEBRA KENDRICK, Owner in this statement is true and circulation, printed in this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who county: Los Angeles Sentinel NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of declares as true any material Date: August 22, 2019 File No. 2019215546 Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section Edward B. Moreton, Jr. The following person(s) is Renewal Filing Business Name Statement 40 days after any change 08/07/2019. 17913 of the Business and Judge of the Superior Court (are) doing business as: 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 D & D SMOKE STORE, 7300 CNS-3288505# Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false CNS-3288073# S SAN PEDRO ST, LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ANGELES, CA 90003 County does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to of LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). FOR CHANGE OF NAME DARRYL WASHINGTON, File No. 2019219090 in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed in the office of the County S/EDWIN NELSON, Owner Case No. 19GDCP00334 7300 S SAN PEDRO ST, LOS The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed Superior Court of California, ANGELES, CA 90003 (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of County of Los Angeles DEON WASHINGTON, 7300 K&R DISCOUNT GOODS, 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on Petition of: Sarah Maria S SAN PEDRO ST, LOS 3712 MONTCLAIR STREET, Professions Code). must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change 08/09/2019. Martin for Change of Name ANGELES, CA 90003 LOS ANGELES, CA 90018 Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with TO ALL INTERESTED This business is conducted by County of LOS ANGELES 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/19 The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section PERSONS: a General Partnership Mailing Address: P.O BOX CNS-3286510# does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Petitioner Sarah Maria Martin The registrant(s) started doing 2725, LANCASTER, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a in the residence address of Statement generally expires filed a petition with this court business on 10/2017. 93539 Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from for a decree changing names I declare that all information Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed as follows: in this statement is true and KINGSLEY JENKINS , 3712 NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed in the office of the County Sarah Maria Martin to Sarah correct. (A registrant who MONTCLAIR STREET, LOS File No. 2019217835 or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided Maria Martin Concepcion declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 90018 The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section The Court orders that all matter pursuant to Section ANDREA R. JENKINS , 3131 (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires persons interested in this 17913 of the Business and WEST 59TH STREET #3, THE CURRY PAGES, 5008 Original Filing must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change matter appear before this Professions code that the LOS ANGELES, CA 90043 PENDLETON COURT, LOS 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the court at the hearing indicated registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by ANGELES, CA 90056 County CNS-3284222# The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section below to show cause, if any, is guilty of a misdemeanor a Married Couple of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change why the petition for change of punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing Mailing Address: 6709 LA the use in this state of a in the residence address of name should not be granted. exceed one thousand dollars business on 08/2019. TIJERA BOULEVARD, LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new Any person objecting to the ($1,000)). I declare that all information ANGELES, CA 90045 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name name changes described S/DARRYL WASHINGTON, in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): File No. 2019213055 another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed above must file a written Partner correct. (A registrant who THE CURRY PAGES LLC, The following person(s) is or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective objection that includes the This statement was filed declares as true any material 5008 PENDLETON COURT, (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious reasons for the objection at with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES, CA 90056; THE WESTSIDE HAT Professions Code). Business Name Statement least two court days before Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and State of Incorporation: CA COMPANY, 8712 S 8TH AVE, Original Filing must be accompanied by the the matter is scheduled to 08/07/2019. Professions code that the This business is conducted by INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 Affidavit of Identity form. be heard and must appear NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false a limited liability company County of LOS ANGELES CNS-3284168# The filing of this statement at the hearing to show cause Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize why the petition should not be 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to business on N/A. KENT C TRAMEL , 8712 S the use in this state of a granted. If no written objection Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information 8TH AVE, INGLEWOOD, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name is timely filed, the court may at the end of five years from ($1,000)). in this statement is true and 90305 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of grant the petition without a the date on which it was filed S/KINGSLEY JENKINS, correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted by File No. 2019214395 another under Federal, State, hearing. in the office of the County HUSBAND declares as true any material an Individual The following person(s) is or common law (See Section Notice of Hearing: Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and Date: 10/30/2019, Time: 8:30 in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and business on 08/2019. THE SPIRIT OF BASKETS, Professions Code). a.m., Dept.: E 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on Professions code that the I declare that all information 2623 WEST BLVD #206, LOS Original Filing The address of the court is 40 days after any change 08/12/2019. registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and ANGELES, CA 90016 County 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 600 East Broadway, Room in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who of LOS ANGELES CNS-3284012# 249, Glendale, CA 91206 statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material Mailing Address: P.O. BOX LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A copy of this Order to Show 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section 71164, LOS ANGELES, CA Cause shall be published at in the residence address of Statement generally expires ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and 90071 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS least once each week for four a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from THE CURRY PAGES LLC Professions code that the Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT successive weeks prior to Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed S/ SHELDON CURRY, registrant knows to be false LINDA RENEE VEAL , 2623 File No. 2019189455 the date set for hearing on Statement must be filed in the office of the County Manager is guilty of a misdemeanor WEST BLVD #206, LOS The following person(s) is the petition in the following before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90016 (are) doing business as: newspaper of general January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by SRS DISTRIBUTION, 700 circulation, printed in this Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on ($1,000)). an Individual NORTH VICTORY BLVD., county: Los Angeles Sentinel must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change 08/09/2019. S/KENT C TRAMEL, Owner The registrant(s) started doing BURBANK, CA 91502 County Date: 08/14/2019 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with This statement was filed business on 08/2019. of LOS ANGELES DARRELL MAVIS The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section with the County Clerk of I declare that all information Mailing Address: 5900 S. Judge of the Superior Court does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and LAKE FOREST DRIVE, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/19 the use in this state of a in the residence address of Statement generally expires 08/05/2019. correct. (A registrant who SUITE 400, McKinney, TX CNS-3286380# Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material 75070 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed in the office of the County 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and ROOFLINE, INC. WHICH ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided Statement generally expires Professions code that the WILL DO BUSINESS IN FOR CHANGE OF NAME 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false CALIFORNIA AS ROOFLINE Case No. 19CHCP00269 Professions Code). Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor SUPPLY & DELIVERY, 5900 Superior Court of California, Original Filing must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to S. LAKE FOREST DRIVE County of LOS ANGELES 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars SUITE 400, MCKINNEY, CA Petition of: Natalie Ann Vail for CNS-3288843# The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). 75070; State of Incorporation: Change of Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change 17920, where it expires S/LINDA RENEE VEAL, OR TO ALL INTERESTED the use in this state of a in the residence address of 40 days after any change Owner This business is conducted by PERSONS: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed a Corporation Petitioner Natalie Ann Vail NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of The registrant(s) started doing filed a petition with this court File No. 2019226546 another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on business on N/A. for a decree changing names The following person(s) is or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective in the residence address of 08/06/2019. I declare that all information as follows: (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Natalie Ann Vail to Natalia GRATEFUL HANDS STYLES Professions Code). Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who Ann Lopez Salamanca & HAIR COLLECTION, 6545 Original Filing must be accompanied by the Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material The Court orders that all S. VICTORIA AVE APT. 6, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 Affidavit of Identity form. before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section persons interested in this LOS ANGELES, CA 90043 CNS-3288494# The filing of this statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and matter appear before this County of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Professions code that the court at the hearing indicated Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a must be accompanied by the in the office of the County registrant knows to be false below to show cause, if any, KISHA VALENCIA, 6545 S FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor why the petition for change of VICTORIA AVE APT. 6, LOS NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to name should not be granted. ANGELES, CA 90043 File No. 2019217031 another under Federal, State, does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars Any person objecting to the This business is conducted by The following person(s) is or common law (See Section the use in this state of a 40 days after any change ($1,000)). name changes described an Individual (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the ROOFLINE, INC. WHICH above must file a written The registrant(s) started doing KINGDOM-COMMUNITY Professions Code). in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section WILL DO BUSINESS IN objection that includes the business on N/A. RISE, 2067 W. 31 ST., Los Original Filing another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change CALIFORNIA AS ROOFLINE reasons for the objection at I declare that all information Angeles, CA 90018 County of 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/19 or common law (See Section in the residence address of SUPPLY & DELIVERY least two court days before in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES CNS-3286090# 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new S/ JOHN S. DAVIS, Vice the matter is scheduled to correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name President be heard and must appear declares as true any material KAYLIN DICKERSON, 2067 Original Filing Statement must be filed This statement was filed at the hearing to show cause matter pursuant to Section W. 31 ST., LOS ANGELES, FNS Los Angeles 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of why the petition should not be 17913 of the Business and CA 90018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CNS-3284217# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Los Angeles County on granted. If no written objection Professions code that the This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement 07/10/2019. is timely filed, the court may registrant knows to be false an Individual File No. 2019218049 must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with grant the petition without a is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section hearing. punishable by a fine not to business on 07/2019. (are) doing business as: NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name Notice of Hearing: exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information THROUGH THE GRACE OF File No. 2019216762 does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires Date: 9/10/19, Time: 8:30 am, ($1,000)). in this statement is true and SHEA, 5960 GUTHRIE AVE, The following person(s) is the use in this state of a at the end of five years from Dept.: F49 S/ KISHA VALENCIA, Owner correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES, CA 90034 (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed The address of the court is This statement was filed declares as true any material County of LOS ANGELES CORE COMPETENCE in violation of the rights of in the office of the County 9425 Penfield Ave, 1st Floor with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): CONSULTING, 16203 another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided Room 1200, Chatsworth, CA Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and KALIKA GEBAN , 5960 FLALLON AVE, Norwalk, or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section 91311 08/21/2019. Professions code that the GUTHRIE AVE., LOS CA 90650 County of LOS 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires A copy of this Order to Show NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false ANGELES, CA 90034 ANGELES Professions Code). 40 days after any change Cause shall be published Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by Mailing Address: 11331 E Filing with Changes in the facts set forth in the at least once each week 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to an Individual 183RD ST #265, Cerritos, CA 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 statement pursuant to Section for four successive weeks Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing 90703 CNS-3284020# 17913 other than a change prior to the date set for at the end of five years from ($1,000)). business on 03/2019. Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of hearing on the petition in the date on which it was filed S/KAYLIN DICKERSON, I declare that all information LARRY MCINTOSH, 16203 a registered owner. A new the following newspaper of in the office of the County Owner in this statement is true and FLALLON AVE, NORWALK, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name general circulation, printed in Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who CA 90650 NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed this county: The Los Angeles in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of declares as true any material ERIC RICE, 8208 NEW File No. 2019216856 before the expiration. Effective Sentinel 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section HAMPSHIRE AVE, LOS The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Date: 07/16/2019 40 days after any change 08/08/2019. 17913 of the Business and ANGELES, CA 90044 (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement David B Gelfound in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the This business is conducted by STAY ON CLOTHING, 9141 must be accompanied by the Judge of the Superior Court statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false a General Partnership S HARVARD BLVD, LOS Affidavit of Identity form. 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing ANGELES, CA 90047 County The filing of this statement CNS-3284365# in the residence address of Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to business on 08/2019. of LOS ANGELES does not of itself authorize LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Mailing Address: 3713 E the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). in this statement is true and DUMA ST, COMPTON, CA Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed in the office of the County S/KALIKA GEBAN, Owner correct. (A registrant who 90221 in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed declares as true any material Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, FICTITIOUS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section TIFFANI RASHON EARLEY or common law (See Section Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and , 9141 S HARVARD BLVD, 14411 et seq., Business and BUSINESS must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change 08/09/2019. Professions code that the LOS ANGELES, CA 90047 Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by Original Filing NAMES The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing CNS-3282101# the use in this state of a in the residence address of Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars business on 08/2019. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from ($1,000)). I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed S/LARRY MCINTOSH, in this statement is true and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed in the office of the County General Partner correct. (A registrant who NAME STATEMENT File No. 2019229826 or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed declares as true any material File No. 2019209486 The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and (are) doing business as: Good Works Consulting, Original Filing must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change 08/08/2019. Professions code that the 1. EXTREME CLEANING 3614 Fairway Blvd., Los 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19/19 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false SERVICES, 2. SENSUAL Angeles, CA 90043, County CNS-3288539# The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor SEDUCTIONS, 531 W 53RD of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to STREET, Los Angeles, Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a in the residence address of Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars CA 90037 County of LOS Monique Denise Cadle, 3614 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from ($1,000)). ANGELES Fairway Blvd., Los Angeles, NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed S/TIFFANI RASHON Registered owner(s): CA 90043 File No. 2019225777 another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed in the office of the County EARLEY, Owner KATHY OLIVER , 531 This business is conducted The following person(s) is or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed W 53RD STREET, LOS by: An Individual (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of ANGELES, CA 90037 The registrant commenced 1. KJS UNITED, 2. KJS Professions Code). Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on JAMES OLIVER , 531 to transact business under UNITED ENTERTAINMENT, Original Filing must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change 08/08/2019. W 53RD STREET, LOS the fictitious business name 319 EAST 103RD ST, LOS Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with ANGELES, CA 90037 THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY AUGUST 9, 29, 2014 2019 NEWSNEWS LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL A-13A-7 tistically has the highest higher than that of diabe- creasing gun violence. {continued from Pg A-1} rate of law enforcement tes and influenza. Moms Demand Action Booker fatal shootings of citizens While Mayor Garcetti California chapter leader than any city of the nation. acknowledges the grave Samantha Dorf says the When asked, “What can trauma that comes along group focuses on everyday government do about gun with poor policing and of- shootings. violence?” Minor says she ficer-involved shootings, “While the mass shoot- does feel some change be- he says that the city of ing are the ones that get the ginning with transparency L.A. has worked to imple- news, it’s the everyday dai- and accountability with ment youth programs and ly gun violence that takes law enforcement, but not other programs with law 100 lives every day,” says fast enough. Minor cited enforcement to better the Dorf. an August 16 LA Times issue from all angles. Moms Demand Ac- article with a headline that “You have to have a tion has helped implement states “Getting killed by trauma-based approach violence intervention pro- police is a leading cause to what we deal with. If grams in Richmond, CA as of death for young Black we’re talking about gun well as Oakland and Los men in America.” The violence and prevention Angeles. Dorf says these Panelists on gun violence prevention included (L-R) Actor Stephen Bishop, L.A. article discusses a study we have to have youth programs have reduced Mayor Eric Garcetti, presidential candidate Cory Booker, gun violence survivor Cindy published in the Pro- programs. We cannot look gun homicide by 34-56 Montana, Black Lives Matter activist Paula Minor and Moms Demand Action CA chap- ceedings of the National at this as just a guns or po- percent. ter lead, Samantha Dorf. PHOTO COURTESY OF CORY BOOKER 2020 Academy of Sciences that licing issue,” says Mayor “These programs are shows about 1-in-1000 Garcetti who went on to proven to work,” says Dorf. for conversation, but what tor from New Jersey also American freedom — free- Black men and boys can cite the building of parks The organization continues stood out the most during served as Newark city may- dom from fear, freedom expect to die at the hands and youth programs to to lobby throughout the na- this discussion was the fact or for eight years. Now, the from violence, freedom of the police and at a rate be proven methods of de- tion for changes in legisla- that when it comes to gun former senator is using his from the savage trauma tion. violence, Black people and platform as a presidential that hits millions of Ameri- To close, Booker re- people of color are dispro- candidate to unapologeti- cans in this country. Not iterated the importance portionately affected by its cally challenge the rhetoric just the people who lose of speaking up about the consequences. of corporate gun lobbyists their lives, but the commu- change we wish to see. “It’s disproportion- and the NRA. nities and neighborhoods “Nothing will change ately affecting communi- “This has to be a move- and families that are shat- unless we do,” says Book- ties, like the one in which ment, and a movement to tered by gun violence ev- er. “This movement needs I live, which are Black do what we organize gov- ery single day.” more of us understanding and Brown communities ernments to do, which is Black Lives Matter that we have to revive the where African American to protect our citizens,” L.A. Activist Paula Mi- ideals of civic grace, have men make up more than says Booker. “That’s what nor says officer-involved more courageous empathy 50 percent of the homicide this has got to be about, shootings are a large con- 2020 Presidential Candidate Cory Booker discusses and demand the changes victims,” says Booker. awakening a movement in tributor to the trauma in gun violence at roundtable held at Vector.90, a cre- we need to see in our cul- Booker, the first Afri- this country for us to pro- our communities, espe- ative space founded by Nipsey Hussle. PHOTO COURTESY OF CORY ture and country.” can American U.S. Sena- tect ourselves and reclaim cially in L.A. which sta- BOOKER 2020

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This business is conducted by PUBLICATION, 1412 does not of itself authorize Business Name Statement Improvement Project. The representative appointed by a person interested in the a Married Couple ELLSMERE AVE, LOS the use in this state of a must be accompanied by the at-grade crossings are located the court within the later of estate, you may file with the The registrant(s) started doing ANGELES, CA 90019 County Fictitious Business Name Affidavit of Identity form. in the Union Pacific Railroad either (1) four months from court a Request for Special business on N/A. of LOS ANGELES in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement (UPRR) right of way in the the date of first issuance of Notice (form DE-154) of the I declare that all information Mailing Address: 269 S another under Federal, State, does not of itself authorize City of Pomona, and UPRR in this statement is true and BEVERLY DR, BEVERLY or common law (See Section the use in this state of a Los Angeles Subdivision in letters to a general personal filing of an inventory and correct. (A registrant who HILLS, CA 90019 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name the City of Montebello. representative, as defined in appraisal of estate assets declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Professions Code). in violation of the rights of section 58(b) of the California or of any petition or account matter pursuant to Section STEPHON LE HARPER, 269 Original Filing another under Federal, State, Probate Code, or (2) 60 days as provided in Probate Code 17913 of the Business and BEVERLY DR, BEVERLY 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 or common law (See Section Consultants are advised that from the date of mailing or section 1250. A Request Professions code that the HILLS, CA 90019 CNS-3282047# 14411 et seq., Business and SGVCOG has established LOS ANGELES SENTINEL personal delivery to you of a for Special Notice form is registrant knows to be false PHILLIP ELY, 269 S BEVERLY Professions Code). a DBE goal of 16% for this notice under section 9052 of available from the court clerk. is guilty of a misdemeanor DR, BEVERLY HILLS, CA Original project. punishable by a fine not to 90212 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 8/15/19 the California Probate Code. In Pro Per Petitioner exceed one thousand dollars BLAKE TOMBOLINI, 269 S NAME STATEMENT CNS-3258833# Other California statutes and BYRON MAY ($1,000)). BEVERLY DR, BEVERLY File No. 2019196751 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL legal authority may affect 3962 BRIGHTON AVE., APT. The following person(s) is Request for Proposals (RFP) S/KATHY OLIVER, Owner HILLS, CA 90212 No. 19-05 will be available your rights as a creditor. You 4 This statement was filed This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: 3D HAIRCARE SALON, on our website www.sgvcog. may want to consult with an LOS ANGELES CA 90062 with the County Clerk of a General Partnership org on or about AUGUST 27, attorney knowledgeable in 8/22, 8/29, 9/5/19 Los Angeles County on The registrant(s) started doing 1504 1/2 CENTINELA AVE., CNS-3286337# INGLEWOOD, CA 90302 GOVERNMENT 2019. Please register your firm California law. 07/31/2019. business on 07/2019. with Planet Bids as Questions LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information County of LOS ANGELES YOU MAY EXAMINE the file Registered owner(s): & Answers (Q&A) as well Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and as any other supplemental kept by the court. If you are NOTICE OF PETITION 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who LISA JACKSON , 4216 a person interested in the DON CARLOS DR., LOS LOS ANGELES COUNTY information, including the TO ADMINISTER Statement generally expires declares as true any material METROPOLITAN RFP, an addenda and/or estate, you may file with the ESTATE OF: at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90008 This business is conducted by TRANSPORTATION updates will be posted, which court a Request for Special GERALDINE NELSON the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and AUTHORITY (LACMTA) will email notifications of Notice (form DE-154) of the in the office of the County Professions code that the an Individual CASE NO. The registrant(s) started doing REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL updates to all firms registered filing of an inventory and Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false for this procurement. 19STPB02686 in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor business on 07/2019. appraisal of estate assets To all heirs, beneficiaries, I declare that all information or of any petition or account 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to LACMTA will receive creditors, contingent creditors, in this statement is true and as provided in Probate Code 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars proposals for DR64932 - Key dates for this solicitation and persons who may in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who section 1250. A Request declares as true any material Region 1 - Nuts, Bolts and are: otherwise be interested in the statement pursuant to Section S/STEPHON LE HARPER, Miscellaneous Hardware - Pre-proposal Conference for Special Notice form is WILL or estate, or both of 17913 other than a change PARTNER matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Service Contractat the 9th (Mandatory for Prime available from the court clerk. GERALDINE NELSON. in the residence address of This statement was filed Floor Receptionist Desk, Consultants) will be held on In Pro Per Petitioner a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of Professions code that the A PETITION FOR PROBATE registrant knows to be false Vendor/Contract Management September 04, 2019 at 01:30 ALENE WALKER Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on p.m. at the San Gabriel Valley has been filed by CAROLYN is guilty of a misdemeanor Department, One Gateway 45428 80TH STREET E Statement must be filed 07/31/2019. Plaza, Los Angeles, CA Corporate Center located NELSON in the Superior before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to LANCASTER CA 93535 Court of California, County of exceed one thousand dollars 90012. at 4910 Rivergrade Road, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section Building 3, Training Room No. 8/29, 9/5, 9/12/19 LOS ANGELES. Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). CNS-3288772# S/LISA JACKSON, Owner 3. Enter the facility through LOS ANGELES SENTINEL THE PETITION FOR must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires A Pre-Proposal Conference Gate No. 3. A map to the PROBATE requests that Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from This statement was filed with the County Clerk of and Site Visit will be held location will be posted on CAROLYN NELSON be The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed Planet Bids. You may call the NOTICE OF PETITION Los Angeles County on at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, TO ADMINISTER appointed as personal does not of itself authorize in the office of the County September 11, 2019 Region SGVCOG at 626-962-9292 the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided 07/17/2019. ESTATE OF: representative to administer NOTICE-In accordance with 1 – 470 Bauchet Street, for directions. Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles, CA 90012, - Deadline for submission AUDREY WILLIAMS the estate of the decedent. in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Maintenance Conference of written questions to the CASE NO. THE PETITION requests another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change nd Statement generally expires Room 2 Floor. Please SGVCOG is September 13, 19STPB07487 authority to administer the or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the contact Esteban Martinez at 2019 at 5:00 pm. To all heirs, beneficiaries, estate under the Independent 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed 213/922-5716 upon arrival at - Proposal Submittal date creditors, contingent creditors, Administration of Estates Act Professions Code). 17913 other than a change the Security Gate. is September 24, 2019 at Original Filing in the residence address of in the office of the County and persons who may . (This authority will allow Clerk, except, as provided 11:00am. 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 a registered owner. A new - Interviews will be conducted otherwise be interested in the the personal representative CNS-3282074# Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section WILL or estate, or both of to take many actions without LOS ANGELES SENTINEL This project is a Small Business in mid-October 2019. Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires 8/29, 9/5/19 40 days after any change Enterprise (SBE) Set-Aside AUDREY WILLIAMS. obtaining court approval. before the expiration. Effective CNS-3285835# A PETITION FOR PROBATE Before taking certain very FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the contract. To participate in LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious this RFP, proposers must be has been filed by BYRON important actions, however, NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section File No. 2019207406 17913 other than a change SBE certified with LACMTA MAY in the Superior Court the personal representative must be accompanied by the prior to proposal due date. The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of of California, County of LOS will be required to give notice (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new For information on the ANGELES. to interested persons unless The filing of this statement Set-Aside Program, visit: PROBATE 1. EXCEL JUDGMENT does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name THE PETITION FOR they have waived notice or ENFORCEMENT, 2. EXCEL Statement must be filed https://business.metro.net/ the use in this state of a VendorPortal/faces/home1/ PROBATE requests that consented to the proposed JUDGMENT RECOVERY, 39 Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective CATAMARAN STREET STE January 1, 2014, the Fictitious certifications. BYRON MAY be appointed action.) The independent in violation of the rights of as personal representative to administration authority will be 2, LOS ANGELES, CA 90292 another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement NOTICE OF PETITION County of LOS ANGELES or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the TO ADMINISTER administer the estate of the granted unless an interested Mailing Address: PO BOX 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. All proposals must be received ESTATE OF: decedent. person files an objection to 2953, LOS ANGELES, CA Professions Code). The filing of this statement on or before 1:00 p.m. Pacific THE PETITION requests the petition and shows good Time on MARY ALEXANDER 90294 Original Filing does not of itself authorize Friday, October 18, authority to administer the cause why the court should Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a 2019 at the address listed CASE NO. 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 estate under the Independent not grant the authority. STEPHEN B KISSANE , 39 CNS-3282057# Fictitious Business Name above, sent to the attention 19STPB06237 CATAMARAN STREET # 2, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of of Tanya Allen. Proposals To all heirs, beneficiaries, Administration of Estates Act A HEARING on the petition LOS ANGELES, CA 90292 another under Federal, State, received later than the above creditors, contingent creditors, . (This authority will allow will be held in this court as This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section date and time will be rejected and persons who may the personal representative follows: 08/21/19 at 8:30AM an Individual NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and and returned to the proposer otherwise be interested in the to take many actions without in Dept. 29 located at 111 unopened. The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2019205319 Professions Code). WILL or estate, or both of obtaining court approval. N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, business on N/A. The following person(s) is Original Filing Before taking certain very CA 90012 I declare that all information (are) doing business as: 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 MARY ALEXANDER. in this statement is true and 24HR BEAUTY SUPPLY, CNS-3282038# For a copy of the Proposal/ A PETITION FOR PROBATE important actions, however, IF YOU OBJECT to the correct. (A registrant who 1537 W 57TH STREET, LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Bid specification visit our has been filed by ALENE the personal representative granting of the petition, you declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 90062 County Solicitation Page on our WALKER in the Superior will be required to give notice should appear at the hearing matter pursuant to Section of LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Vendor Portal at https:// Court of California, County of to interested persons unless and state your objections or NAME STATEMENT 17913 of the Business and Articles of Incorporation or business.metro.net or for LOS ANGELES. they have waived notice or file written objections with the Professions code that the Organization Number: LLC/AI File No. 2019143709 further information email The following person(s) is THE PETITION FOR consented to the proposed court before the hearing. Your registrant knows to be false No 201916310451 Tanya Allen at allentm@ action.) The independent appearance may be in person is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): (are) doing business as: metro.net. PROBATE requests that punishable by a fine not to 24HR BEAUTY SUPPLY LLC, D. Melissas’s Cleaning, 8/29/19 ALENE WALKER be administration authority will be or by your attorney. exceed one thousand dollars 1537 W 57TH STREET, LOS 4026 Woodlawn Avenue, CNS-3288592# appointed as personal granted unless an interested IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR ($1,000)). ANGELES, CA 90062; State Los Angeles, CA 90011, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL representative to administer person files an objection to or a contingent creditor of S/STEPHEN B KISSANE, of Incorporation: CA County of LA the petition and shows good the decedent, you must file Registered owner(s): NOTICE the estate of the decedent. OWNER This business is conducted by THE PETITION requests cause why the court should your claim with the court and This statement was filed a limited liability company Delfina Melissa Hernandez, 4026 Woodlawn Avenue, Los authority to administer the not grant the authority. mail a copy to the personal with the County Clerk of The registrant(s) started doing A HEARING on the petition representative appointed by Los Angeles County on business on N/A. Angeles, CA 90011 The LA County Library is estate under the Independent 07/30/2019. I declare that all information This business is conducted releasing two (2) Request Administration of Estates Act will be held in this court as the court within the later of NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and by: an Individual for Proposals (RFP). One . (This authority will allow follows: 09/11/19 at 8:30AM either (1) four months from Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced solicitation for organizations the personal representative in Dept. 2D located at 111 the date of first issuance of to transact business under 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material interested in providing to take many actions without N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, letters to a general personal the fictitious business name Temporary Support Personnel Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section obtaining court approval. CA 90012 representative, as defined in at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and or names listed above on Services (RFP No. 461-19- 05/2019 02). The second solicitation Before taking certain very IF YOU OBJECT to the section 58(b) of the California the date on which it was filed Professions code that the granting of the petition, you Probate Code, or (2) 60 days in the office of the County registrant knows to be false I declare that all information for organizations interested in important actions, however, Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and providing Temporary Librarian the personal representative should appear at the hearing from the date of mailing or in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who and Library Assistant will be required to give notice and state your objections or personal delivery to you of a 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material Personnel Services (RFP No. to interested persons unless file written objections with the notice under section 9052 of 40 days after any change ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section 461-19-03). court before the hearing. Your the California Probate Code. 17913 of the Business and they have waived notice or in the facts set forth in the 24HR BEAUTY SUPPLY LLC consented to the proposed appearance may be in person Other California statutes and statement pursuant to Section S/ MIA REYONDA WILLIAMS, Professions code that the registrant knows to be false Both RFPs will be available action.) The independent or by your attorney. legal authority may affect 17913 other than a change PRESIDENT IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR your rights as a creditor. You in the residence address of This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor for download at: camisvr.co.la. administration authority will be a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of punishable by a fine not to ca.us/lacobids/ on Thursday, granted unless an interested or a contingent creditor of may want to consult with an Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on exceed one thousand dollars August 29, 2019, and the person files an objection to the decedent, you must file attorney knowledgeable in Statement must be filed 07/26/2019. ($1,000)). deadline for submitting the petition and shows good your claim with the court and California law. S/ Delfina Melissa Hernandez, before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with proposals is Wednesday, cause why the court should mail a copy to the personal YOU MAY EXAMINE the file Owner October 9, 2019, no later than January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section not grant the authority. representative appointed by kept by the court. If you are Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name This statement was filed 10:00 a.m., Pacific Standard with the County Clerk of Los Time (PST). A HEARING on the petition the court within the later of a person interested in the must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires either (1) four months from estate, you may file with the Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from Angeles on May 22, 2019 will be held in this court as The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed NOTICE-In accordance with follows: 09/18/19 at 8:30AM the date of first issuance of court a Request for Special does not of itself authorize in the office of the County Subdivision (a) of Section CN963457 10-09-19 Aug 29, in Dept. 20, Room 629 located letters to a general personal Notice (form DE-154) of the the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided 17920, a Fictitious Name 2019 at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS representative, as defined in filing of an inventory and Statement generally expires 8/29/19 Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section ANGELES, CA 90012 section 58(b) of the California appraisal of estate assets in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires at the end of five years from CNS-3287855# the date on which it was filed LOS ANGELES SENTINEL IF YOU OBJECT to the Probate Code, or (2) 60 days or of any petition or account another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change granting of the petition, you from the date of mailing or as provided in Probate Code or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided CONSULTANT PROPOSALS should appear at the hearing personal delivery to you of a section 1250. A Request 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section REQUESTED Professions Code). 17913 other than a change in Subdivision (b) of Section and state your objections or notice under section 9052 of for Special Notice form is 17920, where it expires RFP NO. 19-05: file written objections with the the California Probate Code. available from the court clerk. Original Filing in the residence address of Construction Management 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 a registered owner. A new 40 days after any change court before the hearing. Your Other California statutes and In Pro Per Petitioner CNS-3282063# in the facts set forth in the Services for At-Grade Fictitious Business Name Crossings Safety appearance may be in person legal authority may affect CAROLYN NELSON LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change Improvement Project or by your attorney. your rights as a creditor. You 1297 S. REDONDO BLVD. before the expiration. Effective The San Gabriel Council of IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR may want to consult with an LOS ANGELES CA 90019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the residence address of NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new Governments (SGVCOG) or a contingent creditor of attorney knowledgeable in 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 Business Name Statement is seeking qualified firms CNS-3284142# File No. 2019209843 must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name the decedent, you must file California law. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The following person(s) is Statement must be filed to provide Construction your claim with the court and YOU MAY EXAMINE the file Affidavit of Identity form. Management Services for (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement before the expiration. Effective mail a copy to the personal kept by the court. If you are THE EUNICORN January 1, 2014, the Fictitious At-Grade Crossings Safety A-6THURSDAY, LOS AUGUST ANGELES 29, 2019SENTINEL NEWS NEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-149, 2014 Celebration of Life Maurice James Simon, Sr.

with such greats as Chico Ellington Orchestra. He Hamilton, Billie Holiday also played with Fats Dom- and Charlie Mingus, just to ino, Big Maybelle, Faye name a few. He also played Selarns, and as a sideman with the Gerald Wilson Or- for B.B. King. Maurice’s chestra. illustrious career made him In 1950, he recorded one of the most sought- for Savoy Records, back- after Jazz saxophonists in ing Dexter Gordon. In the history. 1970s, he joined the Duke Maurice leaves to cher-

ish his memories: daugh- death. Maurice James Simon, He received his edu- ter Denida; granddaughter Maurice’s legacy will Sr. was born on March 6, cation in Texas, attending Tyesha; son Marc; grand- live on through his family, 1929 to Lue Freddie and the Phyllis Wheatley High sons Randy and Dwight; friends and devoted fans. Havana Simon in Hous- School, where he met and great-grandsons Randy and We will miss his stories, ton, Texas. Maurice was married Geraldine Jack- Eric; and great-great grand- historical accounts and one of six children born son. children Zaire and Naima sharing his musical expe- to this union, all of which Maurice was an excep- Furbush. riences. To those eager to are all together – Heaven- tional Jazz saxophonist Maurice Jr. and wife, be educated.... “What’s the bound. who traveled the world Geri, preceded him in Word? Thunder Bird!”

William Edward Chase Wilkins, and Sa- of Bill – generous, hand- September 13, 1936 - August 1, 2019 Wilkins, devoted husband, mantha Ashley Wilkins. A some, loving, thoughtful, father, and public servant, proud father, Bill was the and onward – he was the touched the lives ol many died on August 7, 2019. backbone of his family and most reliable and honor- students. She provided them Born February 11th, 1945, a constant source of com- able man to those blessed with a solid mathematics- in Greenville, South Caro- fort and compassion. to know him and love him. foundation that helped them lina to Poppy Wilkins and Dedicated to his work, Bill is survived by his to become successful in their Willie Wilkins, Bill was Bill was the Executive wife, Gertrude; his chil- chosen fields. At Crenshaw raised in a loving home in Director for the Berkeley dren, Adrienne, Bran- High, Odessa took on many Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Housing Authority, HUD don, and Samantha; his leadership roles to help en- with his younger sister and Public Housing Direc- grandchildren, Jadin, Ja- sure that Crenshaw had a brother. tor, Chicago Hub, and the vanni, Ahbree Ann, AJ, stellar mathemalics depart- Bill was drafted to the Housing Director of the Chase, and Nevaeh; his ment. Odessa has tutored United States Army to City of Oxnard, amongst sister Bobby Pearl Foote- many students In Los Ange- serve during the Vietnam other posts. Wilkins: and his brother les and has mentored many War. He returned to the Following his passion Michael Wilkins; and a future teachers. States and pursued his BA for public service, Bill host of cousins and close Odessa accepted Christ and MPA from California was a volunteer with the friends. at an early age and enjoyed State University, Domin- First Tee Program in Ven- Memorial services be studying His word with her guez Hills. tura County, a golf pro- at Easter Hill Method- Church School class. Odessa A few years after mov- gram mentoring youth. An ist Church, 3911 Cutting was a caring spirit who will ing to Los Angeles, Bill avid golfer, Bill was also Blvd., Richmond, Califor- be missed by many. Funeral met and married Gertrude a member of the Pro Duf- nia on Thursday, August services were held on Thurs- Jones Wilkins, the love of fers. An intellectually bent 29 at 11 AM. In lieu of day, August 8, 2019, at 1:30 his life, whom he was mar- man, Bill loved reading, flowers, donations to Gall Odessa B. Washing- retired from Crenshaw p.m. at Angeles Mesa Pres- ried to for 45 years. They photography, and traveling Bladder Cancer Research ton was an award winning High School in Los Ange- byterian Church. 3751 W. raised three beautiful chil- with his family. are encouraged. mathemalics teacher who les. Over the years, Odessa 54th Street in Los Angeles. dren, Adrienne Michelle One could fill a page Cobb (Andrew), Brandon with accolades befitting

Russell D. Walker, 72, four grandchildren, Jacob, nard Performing Arts Com- online guestbook, share of Valley Center, California Jaden, Julian and Lailonni; munity Center, 800 Hobson stories and post pictures and former Assistant Chief two brothers, Melvin and Way in Oxnard. A memori- please visit www.garciam- of LA County Fire Depart- Dion; three sisters, Mar- al service will be conduct- ortuaryoxnard.com and ment, Lifeguard Division, ian, Eugenia and Kim; and ed at Ridgeview Church in click on Russell’s name lo- passed away Thursday, a host of nephews, nieces Valley Center, California at cated below “Obituaries.” August 8, 2019. Russ was and cousins. a date to be announced. Funeral arrangements a Ventura County resident Visitation will be held In lieu of flowers, do- are under the direction of for over 40 years and was from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on nations may be made to the family owned and oper- an LA County public safety Saturday, August 17, 2019, the LA County Lifeguard ated Garcia Mortuary, 629 officer for 39 years. He was at the Garcia Mortuary Water Program, Omega Psi South A Street, Oxnard, born on August 30, 1946, Chapel, 629 South A Street Phi Fraternity, Psi Xi Chap- California. For further in- in New York, New York. in Oxnard, California. Fu- ter Scholarship Fund or the formation, please call (805) He leaves behind his neral services will be con- Trust Fund for his grand- 486-9148. wife of 51 years, Mary ducted by Bethel AME children, Jaden, Julian and Ann; three daughters, church at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Lailonni. Lisa, Danielle and Lael; August 25, 2019, at the Ox- To sign the family’s

and tampered with blood career employee, meaning “We are thankful that a with the verdict, and we are UCLA {continued from Pg A-1} specimens Ms. Birden had that if there is a problem diverse Los Angeles jury reviewing the decision and said she was constantly to my supervisor. I tried to drawn, mislabeling them or or situation that they have could come together and considering all available bullied and called names explain to her that [those throwing them away alto- to go through progressive give Ms. Birden the justice options,” said a spokesper- including the N-word dur- reports] were not consistent gether.” discipline. she deserved after a hard son for the board. ing her work as a phleboto- with how I perform and After months of that, “She did none of that, fought jury trial,” he said. “UCLA Health is com- mist for UCLA. She was how I provide patient care Birden was terminated. claiming she didn’t know The jury verdict to- mitted to maintaining a eventually terminated, she but she wouldn’t listen…” “There was nothing that I was the status I was al- taled $1,576,145.92 with workplace free from dis- said, without ever having There were other things led up to the termination,” though she was the one $190,033.92 being award- crimination, harassment been written up or subject DeSimone said. Birden said. who made my work sched- ed to past economic losses; and retaliation of any kind. to any other disciplinary “Coworkers made dis- “The supervisor just ule…” $86,112.00 in future eco- Ensuring a respectful and action. paraging remarks about the said she was removing Birden said she applied nomic losses; $500,000 in inclusive environment is “It started out with ru- color of her skin and racial- me because I was a per for her position, finding out past emotional distress and essential to the University’s mors about me being ‘the ly stereotyped her in Span- diem and she was under after a month, that it had mental harm; and, $800,000 mission, and employees are new black girl with an atti- ish,” DeSimone said. the impression that I was still been unfilled. She’s in future emotional distress encouraged to report any tude,’” Birden recalled dur- “These coworkers made at will when I was not. been working another job and mental harm, accord- concerns so that they can ing a recent interview with harassing phone calls to [But]there’s something for two years now, she said, ing to DeSimone. be reviewed and appropri- the Sentinel. Ms. Birden on hospital- in the contract that says if and she is grateful that a For their part, the UC ately addressed consistent “It went from that, to me issued phones during work you’re a per diem but you jury saw her truth. DeSim- Board of Regents said they with UCLA and University being ‘lazy’ and not per- hours despite the fact that have worked 1000 hours in one said next, they would are looking further into the of California policies…” forming my duties. These she was diligently per- twelve month period, that file a suit for attorney’s decision. things were being reported forming her job duties you should be treated like a fees. “We are disappointed THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019 www.lasentinel.net B-1

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett media; advertising and the Bible says they are Religion Editor video games can potential- ministering spirits to us,” ly influence behavior and Price said. “But how do we A lot goes on in the thoughts in activate them? What do we spiritual realm that impacts a nega- need to do or say or pray? the physical world and vice tive What are our actions to versa, according to the way get them to move on Rev. Fred K. Price, Jr., pas- our behalf because if tor of Crenshaw Christian they are for us, we Center. should be tak- ing SEDGWICK McCRAY In his new book, “Be- The audience shouts in response to the rousing sermon by COGIC Presiding Bishop hind the Seen,” Price ex- Charles E. Blake Sr. during the services for the Rev. Dr. E.V. Hill II on Aug. 24, at West plains the concept in Angeles Church of God in Christ. At right are South Africa International Bishop Clyde detail with the goal Romalaine, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Williams, the Rev. Dr. Melvin V. Wade, Sr. of helping believ- ers live victorious- ly and securely in their walk with Lord. “My goal is to equip saints. That’s the job By Cora JaCkson-Fossett had a legacy of humility.” Hearns and Bishop Hezeki- of a pastor and Religion Editor The Right Rev. Clyde ah Walker extended video teacher,” said Romalaine, international salutes. the first-time More than 1,000 people bishop of South Africa, At the beginning of his author. “I want were on hand to bid fare- said, “Edward knew how message, COGIC Presiding believers to have well to the Rev. Dr. Ed- to love. He was concerned Bishop Charles E. Blake, the right and proper infor- without the consumer be- advantage of them. God ward V. Hill II on Aug. 24, about you. He was always Sr. cited the long friendship mation about what goes on ing consciously aware of doesn’t waste creation. Ev- at West Angeles Church of the same. He didn’t change. between the Hill and Blake in the spirit realm and how it. erything He does is for a God in Christ. He contended for the faith.” families, which began those events can affect the “I have been study- reason, so we need to take Hill, the pastor of Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer, when Blake moved to L.A. things that happen in the ing the spiritual realm and advantage and do it the Mount Zion Missionary pastor of Faithful Central in 1969 to serve as pastor physical world or natural keeping my eye on pop right way.” Baptist Church and Spirit Bible Church, described of West Angeles. realm, which is the world culture for quite some- Taking on such a heavy of Zion Fellowship Church, Hill as “a man full of Holy “My father, who lived in we live in every day. time. I can clearly see that topic was something that passed away suddenly on Ghost. The Lord gives and San Diego, was acquainted “Our words, actions there is an influence from Price took more than 15 August 12, at the age of 52. takes away. He takes us with Dr. E.V. Hill Sr. and he and behaviors – if they line the enemy, even an influ- years to prepare. A self-de- The ecumenical crowd from pain, heartache, and asked Dr. Hill to watch out ence from ancient scribed “geek,” he has al- contained a wide range of troubles. God brings us for me. Dr. Hill came to my civilizations and ways enjoyed comic books clergy and lay people, who to a place prepared for us. office and a lifelong friend- cultures and the and cartoons as well as his- wept, shouted, danced and Blessed be the name of the ship began. Time and time ancient gods and tory and science. rejoiced throughout the Lord.” again, the Hill family was goddesses from “I like all of these spirit-filled service, whichHill’s son, Edward III, there for the Blake family,” Greece, Rome, things. I study and research included music by the com- remembered his father as said Blake. Egypt and Baby- them, but I didn’t realize, bined choirs of Mount Zion a “great role model, who “Dr. E.V. Hill II shared lon,” he said. early on, that the Lord was and Spirit of Zion. gave so much love and sup- and perpetuated the friend- “I cover all of going to use these ‘likes’ The Rev. Dr. Melvin V. port” to him. He closed ship that his father and I this in the book to or hobbies of mine for His Wade Sr., pastor emeritus his remarks by leading the had established. Lady Mae make connections purpose and His glory,” he of Mount Moriah Baptist congregation in one of his (Blake) and I have known between those dei- recalled. Price also credits Church, and the Rev. Dr. father’s favorite hymns, “I him since he was a small ties that were wor- “much prayer” along with Robert A. Williams, pastor Need Thee Every Hour.” boy. He was a great stu- shiped and angels teaching Bible Study twice of McCoy Memorial Bap- Several speakers dent and he became a great in scripture. The a week with getting him tist Church, officiated the shared moving preacher reflections and pastor. He kind of behavior ready to pen “Behind the service. of Hill’s legacy including was loved and admired by that was happen- Seen.” The scores of trib- L.A. Councilmember Cur- thousands of people. He ing way back then Inviting believers of utes and resolutions from ren Price, the Rev. Dr. Joe was a deeply spiritual per- is having an influ- all spiritual levels to read the faith community and B. Harwick, president of son who believed in prayer ence on the every- the book, Price noted, elected officials illustratedthe Western Baptist State and the anointing team of up with the word of God day pillars of our society “There is information that Hill’s reach. Pastor Welton Convention; Pastor Alan the spirit,” noted the bish- and if they do not - can that we live in today.” I believe will be a benefit Pleasant II, president of Patterson of the Corinth op. have an effect on things The topics in “Behind to both new and mature the California State Bap- Church in Houston, Texas; In addition to his son, that happen in the spirit the Seen” range from the Christians. While some of tist Convention, said, “We Evangelist Wanda Davis Hill’s survivors include his realm or can have a nega- origin and craftiness of the content can sound com- will miss the presence and and Mrs. Melba Patterson. wife, Tisa; sister Norva; tive or positive effect on Satan to heavenly or ce- plex, I do a fairly good job work of Dr. E.V. Hill II. He Also, Bishop Noel Jones, and many other relatives things in the natural realm lestial hierarchy. Scripture of simplifying things. It’s embraced bapticostal. He Kurt Carr, Bishop Henry and friends. as well,” insisted Price. references are highlighted easy to digest, so I believe The book’s title is a play throughout the book to that believers all across the on the words “scene” and guide readers to the sup- board will benefit and use “seen.” The phrase, behind porting Bible verses. He the book as a resource.” the scene, is usually associ- also includes chapters fo- “Behind the Seen” will ated with theatre or an en- cused on casting out de- be released on Sunday, tertainment project. Price mons, Hollywood and the Sept. 8, at 12:30 p.m., at a used “seen” to emphasize media and the ministry of book-signing reception at that other spiritual activi- angels. Crenshaw Christian Cen- ties are occurring beyond “We have angels who ter, 7901 S. Vermont Ave., what people can view with have been assigned to us in Los Angeles. Pre-orders their eyes. As an example, by God. What are we doing are available online at the- SEDGWICK McCRAY SEDGWICK McCRAY Edward V. Hill III speaks fondly of his father. First Lady Tisa Hill, right, with family. he highlighted that social with those angels because matrixoftruth.com.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Christ. business cards, stationary Religion Editor “From a spiritual point and CD/DVD cases. of view, the world is al- “I get excited about Horace Christian, Jr., is ways looking for an excuse helping people bring their all about excellence and he not to partner with Chris- vision to life. When the aims to produce top-of-the- tians or looking for a rea- Lord gives them ideas, line designs that reflect his son not to like Christians,” whether it is for a business, commitment. explained Horace. “I think event or ministry, they may As the owner and chief when your branding is right not have the gifting, talent designer of New Name and your graphics looked or time to actually do it Creative, he considers good, it makes everybody themselves. But they want himself a representative turn their head and say somebody who under- of Jesus and the King- ‘wow, that’s nice.’ They stands the ministry side of COURTESY PHOTO dom, which means that his see that the faith-based it and the spiritual side and Horace Christian, Jr. graphic designs should be community knows how to at the same time, under- high quality and visually do things with excellence!” stand the practical side of same logo that you see on appealing to draw others to A designer for more graphic design – the text, the letterhead, you should than 20 years, Horace en- emotions, and really tak- see on their Facebook joys working with the faith ing the vision that they had page, on their envelopes community to enhance in their spirit and putting it and on everything. It gives their graphic image. His on paper or online where a unified look. I think the expertise covers logos, so- everybody can see it,” said Lord has given me a gift cial media graphics, T-shirt Horace. to help people do that for design, and product design “Also, it is important their ministry or business,” COURTESY PHOTO and marketing campaigns. for the saints to have their he noted. Prayer ministry logo design He is also proficient ingraphics and branding con- Another advantage COURTESY PHOTO by New Name Creative. designing flyers, banners, sistent. For instance, the {See NEW NAME B-2} Church event flyer designed by New Name Creative. B-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019

depression - personally, into progress, as every communally and societally. round goes higher and By Pastor kelvin sauls racism and sexism, pedo- schemes have been accel- It’s time to turn north and higher. Forward ever! Contributing Writer philia and homophobia, erated, informed by narra- possess a more just and fair Backward never! White supremacy and eco- tives constructed with half society. Pastor Kelvin Sauls is While the merry-go- nomic inequity, with not truths, genocide and grand When we have the cour- a Fellow with the Atlan- round at the county fair that much progress of over- theft. age to internalize and em- tic Fellowship for Racial might be enjoyable and fun, coming these irreverent, So, from the separation body the words spoken to Equity. Born and raised in it is no fun to go around in yet influential, glaciers. First Nation families along the Hebrew people - caught South Africa, he is a faith- circles, and not getting any- Our excuses have ex- the “trail of tears,” to Afri- between subjugation and based community organiz- where. posed our indifference. Our can families at the “door of liberation - then this tragic er and leader serving with Such an experience complaints have revealed no return,” we know about setback is a strategic set-up Community Coalition and brings about a double de- COURTESY PHOTO our complacency. Our in- these mountains. From for a triumphant comeback. Community Health Coun- bilitating punch of feeling Pastor Kelvin Sauls difference has resulted in camps to cages, mass incar- Movement can result cils in Los Angeles. stuck and exhausted, frus- too many of us making a ceration to mass detention, trated and agitated, disem- have been around this choice to pledge acquies- we’ve seen these moun- powered and demoralized. mountain long enough; cence when encountering tains. This can result from per- now turn north.” (Deuter- tips of these icebergs. Been It’s time to turn north sonal and relational issues, onomy 2:3). around these mountains and transcend internalized by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor familial and communal di- Like the Hebrew peo- long enough! racism, overcome paralyz- lemmas, and societal and ple, we sometimes find Trumpocracy has in- ing trauma and turn pain political challenges. ourselves stuck in the bar- vited us all into a reality into a path towards new Walker Temple AME Church ren desert of hopelessness Finding ourselves in show alongside a mountain possibilities. It’s time to holds a Block Party Resource Fair on Aug. 31, from 12 p.m. these consequential times and brokenness, confusion with faces representing de- turn north and replace stig- to 3 p.m., at 2525 Trinity St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor of uncertainty and vulner- and delusion. We are en- ception and discrimination, matization with compas- Marvin McKenzie. Free school supplies, information, music, ability, I take comfort and gaged in a lot of movement dehumanization and divi- sion. When you turn north, refreshments and games will be available. For details, call courage in the words, “You around the mountains of sion. Clothed in bigotry, resurrection can replace (213) 747-7454. Christ Our Redeemer Community Development Corporation fits within your budget.” company’s evolution, Hor- Basing his mission hosts “Banking on Your Success,” a six-week business New Name The inspiration for de- ace said, “It has been grow- on Habakkuk 2:2, where {Continued from B-1} training program, from Sept. 3, to October 8, at 6:30 p.m., at signing excellent graphics ing ever since and has been God instructs the prophet 915 W. Manchester Ave., in Los Angeles. The program covers New Name Creative offers hit Horace years ago after a blessing.” to “write the vision and all aspects of business from formation and legal set-up, to is a reasonable price for he began noticing flyers for God also blessed Hor- make it plain that may run operations, marketing, financial management and more. his work. Recognizing that ministry events. To him, ace with the name, New who reads it,” Horace said, The goal of BYS is to get businesses “bank fundable” to get many ministries operate on the poorly designed items – Name Creative. “Anytime “What I am doing is tak- the money needed to grow. Expert business instructors, limited funding, he aims to which sometimes featured God changed someone’s ing the vision that God has presenters and banking executives will be available for provide what he describes small type, distorted photos nature in the Bible, He given to a person and I’m questions. To register, visit corchurch.org/events. as “the million-dollar look and misspelled words - did also changed their name,” helping them to write it and Mount Sinai MIssionary Baptist Church at an affordable rate.” not entice him to want to at- he said, citing the name make it plain so when peo- dedicates its preschool, Mt. Sinai Early Learning Center, Clarifying his ap- tend the activity. changes of Abram to Abra- ple see it, they run in and on Sept. 7, at 1 p.m., at 3717 W. 54th St., in Los Angeles, proach, Horace said, “A Deciding to try his hand ham and Simon to Peter. get excited. said Pastor George Hurtt. The public is invited to tour the lot of times, individuals or at it, Horace began pro- “So, I asked God, ‘how “I have other clients new school, which will offer education and child care to for toddlers and children up to age 5. churches don’t have thou- ducing small flyers for canhis I help the body of that are not Christian, but For information, contact Erika Williams at (323) 903-6504 or sands of dollars in their church using a computer Christ, what kind of name that is what I really want online at www.mtsinaiELC.org. budget for logo design or at his local library because should I have?’ God gave to do for the body of Christ graphics and branding, but he didn’t have one of his me New Name to help peo- because I really want God’s Under the Freeway they still want their items own. His skills improved ple with their graphics and people to look good!” musical stage play takes place on Sept. 7, at 8 p.m., at the to look nice. I made it a through practice and train- take their brand to the next Contact Horace Chris- Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 W. 8th St., in Los Angeles. point, on purpose, to make ing, and soon people be- level to be representative tian at newnamecreative. Playwright Brandi Burks shares stories of homeless my services really afford- yond his fellowship hired of that new name that God com and on Facebook and individuals. The ticket donation is $50 for orchestra seats and $40 for balcony. To learn more, call (310) 489-7208 or able where you can get him for graphic design has given them,” declared Instagram @newnamecre- visit brownpapertickets.com. really nice work done that projects. Recalling his Horace. ative.

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By AmAndA Scurlock play. To train for making he should take advantage A big achievement for Sports Writer a breakup, he works on his of any and all resources the Cal was their 15-14 victory coordination and periph- school provides, even if a over the USC Trojans. By- California Golden eral vision skills. lesson does not come from num made a season high of Bears junior cornerback “My mentality is if I do a lecture. Learning from nine tackles, four of them Camryn Bynum is a key everything here, the quar- alumni has also been help- solo tackles. member of the “Takers,” terback is not gonna throw ful to Bynum. “That goes to show us Cal’s defensive backfield, me the ball,” Bynum said. “The degree carries as a team we can play with who rose up to become the “When I do work on [pass a lot of weight,” he said. anybody in the confer- toughest defenses in col- breakups] I work tennis “People are really wanting ence and give us the- confi lege football last season. balls, being able to, at the to help you, especially at dence that we deserve to be Cal’s defense was sec- corner of my eye, try and Cal with the alumni and it there,” he said. ond in the nation in inter- catch the ball.” could carry a lot of weight Bynum is a native of ceptions with 21 and tied at Schooling is also very outside of football.” Corona, CA helped lead fourth nationally with five important to Bynum, he Notable Cal football the Centinnial Huskies to defensive touchdowns. By- noted how his favorite class alumni that Bynum looks a State championship in num led the Golden Bears is an industrial engineering up to are Marshawn Lynch, 2015. with a career high of 10 class called “Sports Tech.” DeSean Jackson, and pass breakups last season, In the class, he worked in Nnamdi Asomugha. Follow @lasentinel- he has made 18 pass break- a group to create a start-up “He’s a guy I like to news on Instagram and @ ups and 106 tackles in his company. AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL watch and get film on,”- Bythelasentinel on Twitter to college career. “We’re meeting with California junior corner Camryn Bynum led the Golden num said about Asomugha. keep up with Student Ath- Although he did well alumni and mentors, peo- Bears in pass breakups last season. “I’m asking coaches if they lete of the Week. at breaking up passes, By- ple that wanted to help you know him, so he can maybe To request a story on num focuses on the actions start a business,” Bynum platform for gamers … Since he has been at- come down and coach us a student athlete, email leading up to the pass with said. “We started an online we’re gonna continue it tending the University of up a little just to get some [email protected] hopes to avoid making a recruiting and engagement even after the class.” California, Bynum knew knowledge from him.”

By JonAthAn BASSey quarterback Brandon Allen demonstrated great chem- Contributing Writer took the offensive reigns istry with quarterback for most of the game com- Brandon Allen, “It was just The Los Angeles Rams pleting 12-of-19 passes for me and ‘BA’ just connect- beat the Denver Broncos 162 yards through the air. ing. We just wanted to get 10-6 for the teams first Wide receiver Michael everything going early this win of the preseason in Thomas showed off his week. Last week we started the home opener at the LA speed breaking free and a little slow, but this week Coliseum. creating separation down we just had to get it go- The 2019 season will be the sideline from the de- ing. We just had to stretch one last ride for the Rams fender to haul in a 51-yard the field at this point,” said at the Los Angeles Memo- reception from Allen dur- Thomas. rial Coliseum, as the team ing the opening drive of the Both teams showed a will head to its new home first quarter. strong defensive presence in Hollywood Park to kick Fighting for one of the forcing a total of six punts off the 2020 season. few wide receiver posi- and a turnover in the defen- Defense was the name tions, Thomas had himself sive chess match. of the game in the third an impressive game as he Cornerback Kevin Pe- tune up game for the Rams. was 3-for-3 with 76 receiv- terson came up big for the The regular season starters ing yards, providing quality Rams defense with an in- were in street clothes as the depth to a team with Super- terception of Broncos quar- last roster spots were up bowl or bust expectations. terback Brett Rypien in the for the taking. Third string On the field Thomas early minutes of the third ROBERT TORRENCE/L.A. SENTINEL Rams Defense lining up opposite of the Broncos as they held Denver to six points for the contest. quarter sending the Rams difficult to make. success collectively and faithful into a frenzy snap- “It’s going to be a lot of you’re able to share in some ping the building momen- tough decisions, but that’s of the moments in the lock- tum of the Broncos. a good thing,” said McVay. er room afterwards, there’s After scoring only a “I think that’s a credit to re- no feeling and there’s no field goal for three- ally quar (General Manager) Les other way you can emulate ters fourth string quarter- (Snead), his group and our and mimic those types of back John Wolford threw a coaching staff to be able to situations and that’s one of four-yard strike for the lone on-board and create some the many things that I love touchdown of the game to competitive scenarios and so much about this game,” wide receiver Jalen Greene, situations. You want it to be said Head Coach McVay. giving the Rams the lead that way.” The Rams will continue with 12:38 left in the 4th Thirty-three-year-old to build off their win over quarter as the defense stood McVay strives to get back the Broncos as they face their ground to win the to the Superbowl and if the Texans in their final game. there was any question preseason game at NRG Head Coach Sean Mc- whether his love for the Stadium in Houston on ROBERT TORRENCE/L.A. SENTINEL Vay wants believes this is game has decreased, he Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. Inside Linebacker #48 Travin Howard stops Broncos running back #33 Khalfani one of his deepest team in shut those narratives down. Muhammad to a short gain. years and roster cuts will be “When you achieve the

By JonAthAn BASSey our team’s presence in the ball and fun, and our team Contributing Writer community. We are roar- identities are intended to ing our way to kickoff in signify just that,” said XFL The XFL revealed eight February 2020,” said Team President and COO, Jef- brand new teams, which President Heather Brooks frey Pollack. “Now it’s up included the Los Angeles Karatz. to our fans and players to Wildcats who will take the The LA Wildcats will help write the story. What field for their home games be joined by the Dal- happens on the field and in 2020 at Dignity Health las Renegades, Houston in the community, in the Sports Park in Carson. Roughnecks, New York years ahead, will deter- “Today our team got its Guardians, St. Louis Bat- mine the true spirit of each badass name. Now it is up tlehawks, Seattle Dragons, team.” to all of us to tell the story Tampa Bay Vipers, and the Former NFL lineback- of the Los Angeles Wild- Washington D.C. Defend- er and assistant head coach cats - our fans in the stands, ers. for the Green Bay Packers our players on the field and “The XFL is about foot- Winston Moss will lead the Wildcats as the head coach and general man- ager. Alongside Moss will be offensive coordinator JONATHAN BASSEY/L.A. SENTINEL From left are Head Coach Winston Moss, Team President Heather Brooks Karatz, and Norm Chow, who was for- Offensive Coordinator Norm Chow of the L.A. Wildcats XFL organization. merly the head coach at the University of Hawaii and process moves on to get- our foundation right, and cats identity signifies -en offensive coordinator for ting our Wildcat players,” how our players take care tering their den and domi- USC and UCLA. said Head Coach Winston of themselves on and off nating, primetime meeting “I am so pumped for Moss. “What I want to do the field. If we can do thatprimal instinct, showtime this season we have our in this first year is to build everything else will take with a snarl, unleashing the identity now, our col- a culture. Get our culture care of itself.” Wildcats. XFL LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Wildcats logo. ors, our logo and so the right, get our base right, get The Los Angeles Wild- C-2 LASENTINEL.NET SPORTS THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019

ZYAIRE PORTER/L.A. SENTINEL/T.G.SPORTSTV1 ZYAIRE PORTER/L.A. SENTINEL/T.G.SPORTSTV1 L.A. Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) is tackled after making a reception. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) escapes pressure.

By Jarred davis until nine minutes left in Angeles was an attempt contain and that’s one of the third quarter. Six minutes later, Stick Contributing Writer the fourth quarter. Bolts to extend drives on short things we did not do very Los Angeles’ quarter- led the Chargers down the backup quarterback Tyrod yardage plays, but instead, well in the first half, wasback competition between field again with an eight The Los Angeles Char- Taylor was forced outside failed to convert on mul- contain their quarterbacks,” Cardale Jones and fifth- play, 45-yard drive that gers inability to convert on the pocket on a slew of tiple fourth and short plays. Lynn said on defending the round pick Easton Stick ended with himself con- short yardage downs result- plays, as he finished 6 of 9“It’s the third time that Seahawks run game. continued, as both players verting a four-yard rushing ed in a 23-15 week three for 61 yards in three - posI have put us in that situa- Seattle took command are battling for the third score. preseason loss against the sessions. tion, I expect us to get the of the game after Rashaad spot. “I thought he made Seattle Seahawks on Satur- “First three quarters, job done and we did not get Penny and C.J. Prosise Jones finished 4-of-5 some nice throws through- day night. there wasn’t a whole lot that done,” added Lynn. scored on 3-yard and for 50 yards, while Stick out,” Lynn said. “I like the Philip Rivers, Keenan to be excited about in my Seahawks quarterback 1-yard rushing touchdowns was 12 for 16 for 82 yards,way he stayed in the pocket Allen and Melvin Gordon opinion,” said Chargers Russell Wilson completed in the second quarter. Jason connecting with Andre Pat- and the pressure came at were not in the lineup for a head coach Anthony Lynn. 6-of-9 passes for 73 yards Myers then converted a 58- ton for an eight-yard touch- him and he delivered the third consecutive game, as With Melvin Gordon and had 31 rushing yards. yard field goal to give Se- down with 9:26 remaining mail down the field.” Los Angeles continues to staying firm on his“We hold ran the ball really well attle a 16-3 halftime lead. in the fourth. The Chargers will trav- evaluate additional players out without a new contract, and got some balls down Former Charger quar- “I started looking left el to San Francisco for their who could possibly make a the ground game struggled the field,” Wilson said. terback Geno Smith - fin and just didn’t see anybody final preseason game, look- regular season impact. with Austin Ekeler and Jus- “When you have those ished 11 for 18 for 117open. [Patton] did a good ing to snag a win against Offense was a strug- tin Jackson combining for quarterbacks that can move yards and rushed for a job separating from his guy the 49ers on Thursday, gle for the Chargers, who 23 yards on nine carries. around like Seattle quarter- 9-yard score to give Seattleand made a play,” Stick Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. failed to find the end zone A pivotal focus for Los backs can, you cannot lose a 23-3 advantage in the said on the touchdown.

By alan Braxton VAR to give the Galaxy the Staff Writer lead yet again. Tyler Miller had a On Sunday, August 26, tough match, all coming LAFC hosted the LA Gal- to an apex just 69 seconds axy at Banc of California after Zlatan’s second goal Stadium for their second when the Galaxy’s new meeting on the season. The signing Christian Pavon last meeting between the made a dangerous run on two teams fared better for the left wing and beating the Galaxy, who were able Tyler Miller on the near to rally around a Zlatan post for the second time. Ibrahimović hattrick to In the 46th minute, a defeat LAFC 3-2, as the shot from Carlos Vela at Black and Gold sought to the top of the box fortu- finally break their inabil- itously found its way into ity to beat their crosstown the path of Latif Blessing foes. who bagged his brace right Six goals were scored before the half. in the contest, in a match LAFC managed to that many knew would not come back and tie the game disappoint and lived up to at 3-3 in the 53rd minute, the fervent hype. when Mark-Anthony Kaye The first goal was found Carlos Vela on the scored by none other than right side of the box, with the big money man up Vela making no mistake top for the Galaxy. In just ROBERT TORRENCE/L.A. SENTINEL ROBERT TORRENCE/L.A. SENTINEL sliding it past David Bing- the 2nd minute of play, Latif Blessing (7) bagged a brace, sparking LAFC’s come- Mark-Anthony Kaye (14) battles the Galaxy’s Zlatan ham to put both sides on Zlatan Ibrahimović made back. Ibrahimović (9) for an aerial challenge. level terms again. a dissecting run through With the draw, the Gal- LAFC’s defense and beat goal back in the 12th min- of a leaping Latif Blessing The Galaxy would re- this time receiving a ball axy remain unbeaten in the Tyler Miller at the near post ute, when a high cross was who put the ball away to take the lead in the 15th in what looked like an off- derby, but moved down to to put the Galaxy up 1-0. headed back to goal by Di- level the game at one goal minute on yet another side position but was sub- fourth place in the Western LAFC would get their ego Rossi, finding the head apiece. Zlatan Ibrahimović goal,sequently not checked by Conference.

By Jarred davis ings behind the Washington Connecticut to only 13 contested a 3-pointer that Contributing Writer Mystics (21-8). points, forcing nine total found the back of the net, Candace Parker had 13 turnovers through 20 min- giving the Sparks momen- Winning at home is a points and five assists and utes of play. tum and a 42-39 lead at the good feeling, doing it for Chelsea Gray scored 12. “I thought overall we half. an 11th consecutive time Parker also moved up in were really good,” Fisher Momentum surely car- is an even better one, as the history books herself said on the team’s defen- ried on into the third for the Los Angeles Sparks ac- and passed Vickie John- sive efforts. Los Angeles, as the Sun complished just that, with son (1,205) at 15th in the “Part of playing against had no answer while on the the playoffs quickly loom- WNBA career assists lead- good players is the com- Sparks went on a 16-7 run, ing in September. ers. mitment to stick your nose led by Ogwumike’s eight Riquna Williams scored Courtney Williams had in there, and then there’s a points in the quarter. 21 points, Nneka Ogwu- 18 points, nine rebounds trust factor that you have to In the final period, the mike added 16 points on a and five assists, while- Jon have in your teammates… Sparks led by as many 16 day where she reached her quel Jones added 16 andthat’s something I think points and the Sun could 4,000-point milestone and JERRY KELLY/T.G.SPORTSTV1 12 rebounds, being a chal- we’ve been improving in not cut their deficit below the Sparks (18-10) went Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike finished with 16 points lenge to deal with all game that area.” 12, which led to an 84-72 on to top one of the best against the Connecticut Sun. offensively. Tied at 39 all in the victory for Los Angeles. teams in the WNBA in the “It was definitely a closing seconds of the sec- The Sparks will next Connecticut Sun, 84-72 on and young girls in the Los nity, I think, to play a big- playoff atmosphere,” Park- ond, Williams dribbled into face the Indiana Fever on Aug. 25, at Staples Center. Angeles community who ger role in the community, er said. “Nneka did a great the corner, hosting a tough Aug. 29, at 4 p.m. The Sparks celebrated share goals of empowering in impacting young girls job. It’s tough to go against its fifth annual, #WeAre- the community and females and young women and dif- [Jones’] length, but she was Women day, honoring six of all ages. ferent groups and organiza- able to attack her.” women in 2019 who ex- “That’s one of the rea- tions and people that I think With 10 lead changes, emplified the following sons why I got excited don’t necessarily come two ties and both teams -fin categories: Health & Well- about accepting this job, with other sports leagues. ishing with four players in ness, Financial Literacy, because there are some So, I think we’re fortunate double-figures, offense was Community, Entrepreneur- elements to coaching and from that standpoint.” not a problem for either ship, Service, and Media & working in the league that Back in action, the Sun team. Entertainment. you don’t have elsewhere,” (20-9) had its four-game However, in the sec- The campaign be- Sparks coach Derek Fisher winning streak snapped ond quarter, Los Angeles JERRY KELLY/T.G.SPORTSTV1 gan in 2015 in a effort to said. and dropped out of the top changed the game on the Sparks guard Riquana Williams scored a game-high 21 honor standout women “You have an opportu- spot in the WNBA stand- defensive end, holding points against the Connecticut Sun. FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY,AUGUST 29, 2019 www.lasentinel.net D-1 From L.A. to Detroit Friends of Fuller Gordy Strikefest Kicks-Off on Exciting Motown 60 Weekend SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL

The 12th Annual Friends of Fuller Gordy (FOF) “Strikefest debuts in the Detroit area on Septem- ber 20, 2019, after 11 years of unparalleled success in Los Angeles, California, where the red carpet event is touted as a “Unique Enter- tainment Extravaganza.” Fresh from attending Showtime’s L.A. Premiere of “Hitsville: The Making of Motown” documentary, FOF event co-producers, former Motown V.P., Iris Gordy, and television host,

Karla Gordy Bristol are COURTESY PHOTO pleased to be bringing their Thelma Houston performing at a Friends of Fuller Gordy highly anticipated red car- Strikefest, after enjoying the bowling competition. pet event, to their home- town. This Gordy Family lovers of Motown Music. Friends of Fuller Gordy COURTESY PHOTO legacy event includes stage Past performers have Strikefest is proudly named Karla Gordy Bristol, Berry Gordy and Brenda Boyce on stage at a Friends of Fuller Gordy after and highlights the life Strikefest. Gordy won trophy for most strikes. and legacy of Fuller Gordy, eldest brother to both daughter, Iris Gordy stated, ing engagement with and 11:00pm Motown founder Berry “Our Friends of Fuller for the community.” Location: Thunderbowl Gordy and Motown Muse- Gordy Strikefest is proud Ticket purchases and Lanes – 4200 Allen Road - um founder Esther Gordy to honor the museum and info at www.friendsof- Allen Park, MI 48101 Edwards. highlight its magnificent fuller.org and www.friend- Instagram: @friendsof- Gordy, was a Motown expansion project, which soffuller.eventbrite.com fullerstrikefest #friendsof- executive and, highly will do much to broaden Date/Time: Friday, fuller #friendsoffuller- accomplished Detroit area Motown Museum’s ongo- September 20, 6:00pm – strikefest bowler, who was nick- named, “Mr. 700,” by his peers, for his outstanding

COURTESY PHOTO ability. Professional Bowl- Sonny Porter, Brenda Porter and Marilyn McCoo at a ers Association (PBA) CEO Friends of Fuller Gordy Strikefest. and Commissioner, Tom Clark, stated, “Mr. Gordy performances, bowling included, Mary Wilson, was one of the first, if not competition, buffet dinner, Thelma Houston, Teena THE first, African-Ameri- karaoke lounge, silent auc- Marie, Howard Hewitt and can members from the state tion and more. There’s so other talented artists. of Michigan. Mr. Gordy much to do besides bowl! played an instrumental role The Friends of Fuller B. in forming … Detroit’s Gordy organization annual- Motown Bowling League, ly honors charitable organi- which no doubt contributed zations and their leaders, to the popularity of the sport who educate, inspire and in what could be called uplift communities. The bowling’s First City.” evening also brings togeth- On September 20, the eve of the exciting Motown COURTESY PHOTO er entertainment industry COURTESY PHOTO executives, business and Manuela Testolini and Eric 60 weekend, FOF Strike- Jim Pickens Jr, Iris Gordy, Karla Gordy Bristol and Howard Hewitt at a Friends of Fuller political leaders, Motown Benet at a Friends of Fuller fest will honor Motown Gordy Strikefest. Pickens and Hewitt each won Top Lane Score trophies. Hewitt was also alumni, celebrities and Gordy Strikefest. Museum. Fuller Gordy’s an event performer. Wells Fargo Announces $1 Billion Affordable Housing Commitment

COURTESY PHOTO who fought hard for the While Jenkins and for- Authority to take control of Cynthia Eaglin and Rufaro Jenkins in front of their former home at Parkway Overlook community, working mer resident and fellow the property and finish the Apartments in Washington, D.C. together with Wells Fargo Parkway Overlook Tenants renovations, said Merrick and the District of Colum- Association member Cyn- Malone, director of the bia, the apartments are thia Eaglin are happy about Office of Capital Programs BY STACY M. BROWN growth,” said Moore. philanthropic strategy, being redeveloped a decade the redevelopment, it’s for the District of Colum- NNPA Newswire “Charitable giving has Moore said. later. been a long journey, they bia Housing Authority. Correspondent always been a part of our As part of their com- “I feel like a mother say in the video. Ultimately, Wells Fargo history,” Moore said. mitment, Wells Fargo aims who watched her troubled The two have worked provided the construction The lack of affordable “And, we feel we to donate two percent of its child in school finally grad- with Washington Interfaith loan and equity for the housing has caught the should be doing even more after-tax profits to corpo- uate from high school,” Network – or WIN, a grass- project development, D.C. attention of Wells Fargo to address the systematic rate philanthropy concen- said Rufaro Jenkins, one of roots organization that Department of Housing and the banking giant isn’t changes in affordable hous- trating on housing afford- the residents who is now a brings citizens and resi- and Community Develop- taking it lightly and has ing and uncover new ways ability, small business homeowner. dents together to develop ment provided $20.1 mil- unveiled an ambitious plan to increase the availability growth and financial “I used to tell them in solutions for communities lion in financing toward the to tackle the problem. and sustainability of afford- health, she said. meetings that Parkway — in this case, coming up project, and the D.C. Hous- Candy Moore, the sen- able housing,” she said. During a June presenta- Overlook was one of my with a strategy, bringing ing Finance Agency pro- ior vice president and man- Moore noted that if one tion to the NNPA’s member children. Mothers protect former residents together, vided bond financing in the ager of Wells Fargo’s Com- took the available afford- publishers, Moore shared a their children, and I was and meeting with local amount of about $38 mil- munity Relations and able housing units in Wash- video that underscored the going to protect Parkway leaders, according to the lion and low-income hous- Southeast Community ington, D.C., Philadelphia, importance of Wells Overlook,” Jenkins said in video. ing tax credits. Development, told NNPA Chicago, Los Angeles, Fargo’s new initiative and the video presentation. The biggest hurdle, “We will need to work Newswire that the compa- Houston and Atlanta, it why it’s vital to people of After a 10-year process though, was getting fund- with you,” Moore told ny will invest $1 billion would still fall far short of color and others in under- to secure approval and ing to redevelop Parkway NNPA publishers. “We will over the next five years meeting current housing served communities. funding to rebuild the com- Overlook, said Jennifer need to work with civic from its business and foun- demands. The video presentation munity, the renovations to Knox, lead organizer for leaders, local governments, dation to help make hous- “We want to continue to highlighted the Parkway Parkway Overlook are cur- WIN. and residents to address the ing more affordable. help the underserved reach Overlook Apartments in rently underway, and con- In 2014, Mayor Muriel full spectrum of housing “We will address three their full potential with the Washington, D.C. whose struction is expected to be Bowser, then chairwoman affordability,” she said. key issues in underserved support we’re offering residents were unexpected- completed this year, pro- of the city council’s Com- To learn more about the communities that have through our philanthropic ly forced to relocate when viding 220 apartments of mittee on Economic Devel- Wells Fargo initiative and been plagued by the lack of efforts,” Moore said. the development closed in affordable housing for fam- opment, brokered a deal for the full Parkway Over- affordable housing – hous- The $1 billion pledge is 2008. ilies in Ward 8, which is with the D.C. Housing look story, visit https://sto- ing affordability, financial part of a larger effort for As a result of the efforts considered one of DC’s Finance Agency and Dis- ries.wf.com/two-women- health and small business the bank to overhaul its of two former residents poorest areas. trict of Columbia Housing fought-save-former-home D-2 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY,HEALTH&LIFESTYLE THURSDAY,AUGUST 29, 2019 Taste of Soul Spotlight: Redstone Firearms This vendor comes to Taste of Soul offering timely information for the community. BY BRIAN W. CARTER her family by becoming a Contributing Writer licensed gun owner. She stat- ed her “first experience in Every year, Taste of Soul purchasing a firearm was not (TOS) features many ven- friendly,” which she feels dors offering a variety of had to do with her being a services. This year, one of Black woman purchasing a those vendors will be bring- gun from a non-Black ing information that is all firearms store. too relevant to an ongoing Jonathan and Geneva national issue: gun violence. would eventually meet and Redstone Firearms doesn’t become married. Together, seem like a vendor you they found common ground COURTESY PHOTO (From Left-to-Right): Redstone Firearms owners, Geneva would see at a family, food through their experiences: and Jonathan Solomon. Jonathan’s love and respect and fun festival—but they COURTESY PHOTO are coming with a timely for guns and Geneva’s nega- Training session want us even talking about Black-owned gun stores in message. tive experience in purchas- guns.” the United States and Red- “At Redstone Firearms, ing a gun, along with her ously as well as wanting to gun club under that organi- She continued, “Legally stone Firearms owns two we truly believe in our brand business degree, birthed help their community feel zation, where we have we can’t sell firearms out- out of the five,” stated of consult, educate and Redstone Firearms. safe. They shared some of monthly outdoor range days. side of our store front, so Jonathan. “Please come by train,” stated Jonathan & Started as a home-based the values they take pride in “During those monthly we’d never bring a firearm our booth and say hello, ask Geneva Solomon, co-own- business, Redstone Firearms with the Sentinel. range days, we put our stu- to a festival, but, we feel it is as many questions as you’d ers of Redstone Firearms. was established in 2015. “Every customer that dents through real life and important for people in our like and let's talk about any “We are all about responsi- According to the Solomons, comes into our store we con- tactical shooting exercises.” community to know there is concerns you may have ble gun ownership.” the licensing process took sider family,” stated The Solomons made it an advocate locally for them about responsible gun own- Born and raised in over a year to acquire. They Jonathan. “Our goal is to not clear they will not be bring- to exercise their Second ership.” Southern California, held basic firearms training just arm people, but make ing firearms to TOS—they Amendment rights, as well Taste of Soul takes place Jonathan took an interest in in their local community sure they truly understand are bringing information for as [have] a safe, non-[judg- on Crenshaw Blvd, between shooting at the age of 6- center. In 2016, they rented California gun laws, and the community. In an atmos- mental] environment to take Obama Blvd and Stocker St. years-old. That is when he their first brick-and-mortar that they are proficient with phere where the country is that first step in. on Saturday, October 19, received his first rifle and store. their firearm, and that makes screaming for gun control “We are excited and from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. For the hobby served as a bond- “We started out as us unique.” due to massive shootings, happy that Taste of Soul has more information on this ing experience with his appointment-based only “We consult customers they want the community to allowed us to come and give vendor, please visit grandfather. Jonathan later with just one desk and one through the process of buy- know its rights. TOS is also out this information.” https://redstonefirearms.com developed an interest in law display case and grew out ing a firearm whether it be doing a first for Redstone There may be some who For more information on enforcement but eventually, inventory and brand aware- for self-defense, or sports,” Firearms that other festivals might question Redstone Taste of Soul, please visit he left that occupation to ness paycheck-to- stated Geneva. “We educate haven’t in the past. Firearms presence at TOS, tasteofsoul.org pursue other interests. paycheck,” stated Geneva. them on how to maintain “[We] have attended a but information is a com- Get the Taste of Soul Geneva was born in Los “Eventually, we grew even their firearm by way of hav- lot of festivals as patrons modity we can’t afford to App for up-to-the-minute Angeles, but raised in the more and opened our second ing monthly classes on and we have wanted to ignore. Their booth will be performer & stage info, Inland Empire. After col- store in Ontario, CA.” handgun cleaning, building, become more active in offering information many interactive maps, exclusive lege, she began working in Redstone Firearms is natural disaster prepping, spreading the word about may need when it comes to offers, discounts, contests an executive position in cor- about arming their cus- etc., and lastly—we train.” our business and the servic- addressing gun control. and more available onApple porate America. After endur- tomers with more than just a She continued, “We are es we provide,” stated Gene- They also shared some more App Store and Google Play. ing a divorce and becoming gun but with knowledge, affiliated with the National va. “However, we have been interesting facts about their You can follow Taste of a single mother, she felt the skill and responsibility. African American Gun turned down by a lot of fes- business. Soul on Facebook, Twitter need to protect herself and They take their brand seri- Association and we have a tivals because they do not “There are only five and Instagram. Loyola Marymount University’s TLC Program Strives for Black Excellence Senior Director of Ethnic & with faculty, while dis- uniquely motivated and pas- Intercultural Services, TLC cussing the steps necessary sionate about their educa- departs from the traditional for academic success. Par- tion. My time in the pro- summer bridge model and ticipants also engaged in an gram has made me feel con- prepares incoming students African American Studies fident and ready to start my for the rigor of undergradu- course taught by Dr. Brad college journey because I ate academic and extra-cur- Eliott Stone, as well as oth- know I have peers, as well ricular life by engaging ers focused on Holistic as LMU faculty and staff, them in eleven consecutive Wellness, Financial Litera- who are behind me and COURTESY PHOTO days of programming that cy, Resume Building, and rooting for my success.” are diverse in nature. Said Spirituality. They also had Similarly, program partici- SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE (LMU) has sought to ease attracted some of best and Ward, “The TLC Program is the opportunity to explore pant Drew Jenkins from this transition through The brightest students from not not designed for students Greater Los Angeles Oswego, Illinois comment- While the month of June Learning Community only California but several who need supplemental col- through excursions to sever- ed, “TLC is the epitome of often brings feelings of joy (TLC), a year-long enrich- states across the country. lege readiness. It is a al well-known locations, Black Excellence! I learned and fulfillment associated ment program committed to This year’s cohort is no dif- strengths-centered, enrich- including the Broad Muse- what it means to strive for with high school gradua- the success of first-year stu- ferent, as states such as ment program designed to um, Leimert Park, The Community Excellence, but tions, the month of August dents of African descent. Washington D.C., Oregon, develop the gifts and talents Grove, the Annenberg Space also learned a great deal can bring with it anxiety and With an intentional focus on Florida, Georgia, Nevada, of our first-year scholars of for Photography, and the El about the role that I must nervousness, as many high cultivating leaders, instilling Illinois, Massachusetts, and African descent and, in so Capitan Theater, where they play in that process. The school graduates leave community consciousness, New York are represented. doing, facilitate Black viewed The Lion King. Par- TLC Staff pushed me to be home for the first time to and promoting academic Additionally, this year’s Excellence.” ticipants also attended serv- the best version of myself, attend college. Such feelings and co-curricular success, cohort demonstrates an The program began Sat- ices at Faithful Central Bible and I’ll never forget the of uneasiness can often be the program assists incom- extreme level of diversity in urday, August 10 with Ori- Church and Oasis Church. experience.” intensified for Black stu- ing students in expanding terms of gender (seventeen entation Sessions for both Program participants TLC participants will dents - particularly those their ethnic and cultural females and thirteen males) Parents/Guardians as well as articulated a great deal of continue to be engaged who do not attend historical- awareness, deepening their and area of study (with Participants, and ended on confidence, excitement, and through a leadership course ly Black colleges and uni- understanding of existing majors ranging from Busi- Wednesday, August 21st overall gratitude regarding that meets weekly during the versities - as they adjust to programs and resources, and ness, Liberal Arts, and Engi- with a Celebration Dinner. their experience. Natalie Fall and Spring semesters, their new surroundings and gaining a greater under- neering to Film Production During the program, partici- Riddick from Vacaville, and focuses on identity search for the various serv- standing of the University’s and Health and Human Sci- pants met and had lunch California shared, “My development, community ices and resources that will mission and traditions. ence). Moreover, nearly with high-level University experience with TLC was involvement, and social jus- assist them in succeeding Congruent with the Uni- twenty percent are the first administrators, including the one built on support, love, tice. For more information academically, socially, and versity’s geographic loca- in their immediate family to President, Provost, and Sen- and family. I had the oppor- on the program, please con- emotionally. tion, stellar academic repu- attend college. ior Vice President of Student tunity to be surrounded by tact Program Coordinator, Since 2000, Loyola tation, and national reach, Under the leadership of Affairs, they connected and other young African-Ameri- AnaLexicis Bridewell at Marymount University TLC has, historically, Mr. Henry Ward, LMU’s developed relationships can scholars, who were all (310) 258-8754. WACO Theater Center hosts ‘Back 2 School Bash’ BY DREW PILOT School Bash for 90 under- youth partnered with the kids with a fabulous experi- Contributing Writer privileged, high school and WACO theater, “When we ence and a shopping spree to middle school aged children met, we had an instant feel- help them feel good and It’s back to school again in the community. Volun- ing of camaraderie because proud of themselves on their in Los Angeles and all teers served a variety of your serving children and way back to school.” Leav- across the city parents and healthy snacks, sandwiches we serve 22,000 school kids ing no child behind in 2019, teachers are gearing up for and drinks to a joyful crowd per year and our focus is the founders of the Back 2 another exciting year of edu- of promising young education; to help them get School Bash made an cation. This year, folks at the teenagers and preteens. to school and stay in school, impactful first impression WACO Theater Center in They played a variety of dif- helping them to get an edu- on the youth that will likely West Hollywood hosted ferent games, received cation, feel good about help them form lasting their first ever Back 2 school supplies, book bags, PHOTO CREDIT: PATRICK BASTIEN themselves, advance in their bonds throughout their edu- haircuts and manicures in an Thomas. He has partnered mands, “left hand red!, right lives, express themselves, cation and beyond. No won- effort by the WACO center with the Assistance League hand blue!” there was plenty get haircuts, eye exams and der there was so much to build a sense of cama- of Los Angeles who have of laughter to go around the beauty products and most excitement in the room. raderie and confidence been serving children in Los room, “we’ve built in things importantly to help them amongst the children as they Angeles for 100 years. like haircuts and manicures feel really proud and ready get ready to start another Throughout the afternoon, and allowing them to play to go back to school next year of schooling, “it’s one the children gathered around games and build with each week,” says CEO of the thing to provide them with a variety of different board other because if they can Assistance League of Los backpacks and school sup- games and activities to create that community and Angeles, Melanie Merians. plies, it’s another thing to encourage friendship and confidence then they can be “When we met with WACO send them back with pre- bonding. The biggest crowd more successful as students Theater through Trell paredness and confidence to amassed around a lively and ultimately as people in Thomas to do this back to really just own the school game of Twister as the kids the world.” The Assistance school bash, we knew year,” says director of Exter- twisted and contorted them- League of Los Angeles is an instantly that we had found a nal Affairs at the WACO selves across the floor as the organization of women compadre that we could PHOTO CREDIT: PATRICK BASTIEN Theater Center, Trell group shouted out the com- devoted to giving service to partner with to provide the PHOTO CREDIT: PATRICK BASTIEN THURSDAY,AUGUST 29, 2019 www.lasentinel.net E-1 Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly

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SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL stage.” Are One” (1983), “Can’t ing philosopher-poet Kahlil met. He was an excellent, never forget meeting Sam Beverly notes, “Our Stop The Love” (1985) and Gibran’s masterpiece, “The schooled musician, top of Cooke at Philly’s Uptown Maze featuring Frankie honesty comes through. We “Live in Los Angeles” Prophet,” that includes the the line. He knew music. He Theater. “We were trying to Beverly has established a don’t compromise on being (1986). Maze was saluted chapter, “On Joy And Sor- was the father of the band, get his autograph. We said, trust fund with music lovers honest with our music and by Mary J. Blige, Avant, row.” very much like the guardian “Mr. Cooke, Mr. Cooke, can worldwide. being honest with our Ledisi and other acts on the Maze’s fans are familiar of the band. He was very you sign mine?’ He said, Fans know when they approach to our music. We 2009 hit CD, “Silky Soul with the band’s rise to fame. strong-willed and very well ‘Have you guys ever been attend a Maze concert they are honest with our fans and Music: An All-Star Tribute A native of Philadelphia, respected. He was a good back stage?’ Well, come will be treated to an evening I hate to use that word To Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly grew up singing in person; he kept the band in on.” of honest, raw soul music. ‘fans,’ because they are Beverly.” church and later formed a line. Someone asked me if I Cooke treated Beverly And that’s how it has more than that to us. They Beverly reveals that group called The Butlers was going to replace him. I and his friends “like we been for more than 40 years. are our family. They believe while he loves singing all of when he was a teenager. He said, ‘That’s impossible, were his kids.” That chance Nothing has changed. The in us night-after-night, year- the favorites in concert, he later changed the name to there is no replacing Bug.’ meeting had a tremendous band has stayed in its lane, after-year. And you can’t particularly enjoys perform- Frankie Beverly’s Raw We started out as seven impact on Beverly. To this continuing to do its thing, ever lose with your family’s ing “We Are One” and “Joy Soul. back in Philly and we are day, he always makes time bringing quality music from support and love. And we and Pain.” “They have a The band’s star began to now back to seven. And I for his fans. “I don’t turn the heart night-after-night. recognize that and love special place in my heart. rise in the mid 70s when really feel that’s the way it people down. I always think It is the band members’ them for loving us.” ‘We Are One’ jumps out at Marvin Gaye caught their should be. I love my broth- of Sam Cooke and how kind honesty and brilliant artistry Maze featuring Frankie me every night. People react show in the San Francis- er, Bug and miss him so and patient he was. He did- that has allowed them to Beverly arrived on the the same way. They recog- co/Oakland area. He took much. But thankfully he is n’t have to do that for us.” continue to headline at top scene in 1977 with a string nize the song’s truth. I see them on the road as his still very much in our music Join Maze featuring concert venue across the of hits including “Happy them look at each other and opening act and urged them night-after-night.” Frankie Beverly for upcom- globe. There are no gim- Feelings,” “Lady of say, ‘Wow, we are one, you to change their name from Beverly loves to talk ing tour dates in your city. micks, no stage tricks in Magic,” “While I’m Alone” are right.’ I just love what Raw Soul. Original mem- about two of his biggest Maze featuring Frankie their shows. Just Beverly and “Workin’ Together.” that song does to people, ber, Roame came up with inspirations—Frankie Beverly: with his smooth, soulful And the soul classics con- how it unites us all. That the name Maze and the rest, Lymon and Sam Cooke. “I Frankie Beverly (lead vocals supported by the tinued with “Golden Time song moves me and turns as they say, is musical histo- was Frankie Lymon crazy vocals) tight Maze band. Of Day,” “Southern Girl,” into a spiritual thing.” ry. when he came on the scene. Roame (congas/ back- “They know what they “Joy and Pain,” “We Are Turning to “Joy and The other original Maze People would call me ‘Little ground vocals) are going to get with us,” One,” Running Away,” Pain,” the music master member was the late Frankie.’ My name is Carl Wheeler (key- says Beverly of the group’s “Back In Stride,” “Can’t notes, “You can’t have a McKinley “Bug” Williams Howard, but I took the boards/synthesizers) audiences. “They trust us as Get Over You,” “Silky mountain without a valley, who played percussions and name Frankie from Frankie Jubu (rhythm/lead gui- musicians. You’ve got to be Soul” and “The Morning they are one in the same. If sang background. Williams Lymon. I used to sing tar) a good live act. You’ve got After.” you’ve got flowers, you’ve died in 2011. Frankie Lymon songs on Larry Kimpel (bass gui- to know how to entertain. It The essential must-have got to have rain. Pretty “Bug was my brother,” street corners. People use to tar) goes beyond having hit Maze albums include “Joy flowers don’t grow without recalls Beverly. “He was throw me money,” he Calvin Napper (drums) records. You have to know and Pain” (1980), “Live In some rain.” He was inspired with me for 50 years. We recalls. Vance Taylor (key- how to present the music on New Orleans” (1981), “We to write the tune after read- were 15 and 16 when we Beverly says he will boards/synthesizers) ‘Power’ Ends With Season Six—With a Body Count of 32 Deaths and Counting—as James ‘Ghost’ St. Patrick Goes After the Ultimate Revenge BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL one notion: Success is the Contributing Writer best revenge, with all inten- tions of getting both. Ghost The brass at STARZ net- aims to get even with work pulled out all the stops, Tommy, get the QCP built to last week, to celebrate the consecrate Raina’s legacy, end of the road for the and finally achieve a thriv- explosive show “Power” ing legitimate lifestyle with with a concert event held at no criminal strings attached. New York’s Madison Ghost’s need to wrest satis- Square Garden. faction and happiness from Season 6 picks up with this world by any means James “Ghost” St. Patrick necessary -- is the most dan- seeking vengeance, his for- ger he’s ever faced. As the mer drug partner and broth- Feds grow closer to convict- er in arms must pay for the ing him, Ghost must remain ultimate betrayal. Rocked to vigilant toward those want- his core by the perfidious- ing to take him down for his ness and cruelties of those past criminal enterprises. PHOTO BY JAMIE MCCARTHY/GETTY IMAGES FOR STARZ he once called his family, From the moment fans The cast of "Power" at STARZ Madison Square Garden "Power" Season 6 Red Carpet Premiere, Concert, and Party on Ghost devotes himself to started arriving they were August 20, 2019 in New York City.

greeted by very enthusiastic “Power” seasons one Ruiz, Milan, and Tony Tere- turning heads who were all members of a street team through five. In season one, si. straining to get a glimpse that possed the type of seven deaths. In season two, God Bless Starz they and a photograph of Rusell swagger that would make 17 deaths. In season three, pulled out all the stops with Simmons. Later, as the con- the series character Tommy 24 deaths. In season four, 26 a concert that featured 50 cert dragged on, I turned my smile. They handed out deaths. In season five, 32 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Trey attention to Mr. Simmons, “Power” cupcakes (deli- deaths. Songz, Case, A$AP Ferg, curious to watch his reaction cious), “Power” keyrings The crowd inside Madi- Casanova, G4 Boyz, YFN to what was happening on (useful) and “Power" towels son Square Garden felt a Lucci, Keni Burke, Alicia stage. Here is what I wit- (throwing in the towel, get certain way when the death Myers, and Lil’ Mo. The nessed. He looked like I felt it). Despite a packed red car- count began offering “oohs line up must have looked and his yawns, for me, col- pet, everything started on and ahhs” when fans got to amazing on paper and for ored the evenings' concert time and in a blink of an eye, briefly glimpse the demise the first fifteen minutes the event. or so it seemed, Madison of their favorite characters, stadium was rocking to the Long live "Power." I Square Garden was filled RIP. In case you were won- nostalgia of 50 Cent and salute the creative team for and then, we waited. dering and had any doubt Snoop, but then it went on having the good sense to end The evening events— it’s Tommy Egan who has and on, and on, and on, and the series at season six. hosted by “Power Confiden- killed the most main charac- on, and on. “Power” season 6 pre- PHOTO BY JAMIE MCCARTHY/GETTY IMAGES FOR STARZ Courtney A. Kemp and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson at STARZ tial” host Terrence J—began ters in the series with four. When a ripple of voices miered on Sunday, August Madison Square Garden "Power" Season 6 Red Carpet Pre- with a video that highlighted They include the love of his began inside the VIP sec- 25 at 8 pm ET/PT on miere, Concert, and Party on August 20, 2019 in New York City. the death count from life, Holly Weaver, Carlos tion, I followed the sea of STARZ. E-2 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY,AUGUST 29, 2019 Now Free From Legal Limbo, Meek Mill Eyes Prison Reform BY MARYCLAIRE DALE hopes to reform. reform movement and help Associated Press “I know this has been a the people that helped me.” long road for you and He took up the cause Rapper Meek Mill hopefully this will be the after clashing repeatedly pleaded guilty to a misde- end of it,” Judge Leon with the trial judge who meanor gun charge Tues- Tucker told him. ordered 10 years of proba- day in a deal that resolves a Williams has called the tion and sent him back to 2007 arrest that has kept 12-year ordeal “mentally prison in 2017 for technical JESSICA GRIFFIN/THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER VIA AP him on probation or in and emotionally challeng- violations. He spent five Rapper Meek Mill gestures at the crowd outside the Criminal Justice Center in Center prison for most of his adult ing,” but said millions of months locked up before City Philadelphia on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. Mill pleaded guilty to a 2007 misdemeanor life. people face the same the Pennsylvania Superior gun charge and won't serve additional time in prison after reaching a plea agreement in Court granted him bail and a case that's kept him on probation for most of his adult life. removed her from the case. District Attorney Larry having a gun, though he has evolved in the last 10- “They know our voice Krasner’s office supported denied pointing it at police plus years, the criminal jus- is little, so they mess with Williams’ appeal and said it or selling drugs. tice system also needs to us,” he said. “That’s why I could not call the former Krasner has overseen evolve,” he said. want to become a lawyer.” officer to testify after the an office that has backed Kahsim Buey, 23, lis- In 2015, a federal jury department found he’d more than a dozen exonera- tened to his music growing rejected a lawsuit Williams stolen money on duty and tions but said this is not that up in North Philadelphia filed against a Philadelphia lied about it. The officer, type of case. It is one in and listened in court Tues- police officer over what he Reginald Graham, has which Williams was guilty day as he entered his plea. called a racially motivated, denied the allegations. of a gun crime, but was Buey, who spent time in a 10-hour traffic stop that led Still, Krasner could not excessively punished, youth detention center at him to miss the launch ignore the fact that Krasner said. 14, recently became the party for his 2012 debut Williams acknowledged “Just as Mr. Williams first in his family to gradu- album, “Dreams & Night- ate college and hopes to mares.” become a lawyer. His follow-up albums He believes that judges include the chart-topping often believe police over “Dreams Worth More Than AP PHOTO/MATT ROURKE, FILE In this Aug. 6, 2019 file photo, Rapper Meek Mill departs defendants. Money” and last year’s from the criminal justice center in Philadelphia after a sta- “Just like the Meek sit- “Championships,” which tus hearing. Mill is due in court Tuesday to learn if uation. His voice was little includes performances Philadelphia prosecutors will drop a 2007 case that’s kept at the beginning, but now from Jay-Z, his mentor, and him under court supervision for more than a decade. his voice is big because of former girlfriend Nicki the person he is,” Buey Minaj. The negotiated plea issues. said. “I’m very happy for On July 24, just hours comes after an appeals “I know you probably Meek today.” before the Pennsylvania court threw out his convic- got family members in jail, Buey, a law intern, said Superior Court threw out tion last month over doubts people going through the he was pulled over by his conviction, Meek Mill same thing as me,” police this month for and Jay-Z announced they about the arresting officer’s JESSICA GRIFFIN/THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER VIA AP credibility. The 32-year-old Williams told a small Rapper Meek Mill, center, arrives at the Criminal Justice Cen- allegedly running a red were launching a new label rapper, born Robert crowd as he left the court- ter in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. Mill will learn light on his bike. The offi- and starting a $50 million Williams, is now free of a house. “I will continue to if Philadelphia prosecutors will drop a 2007 case that's kept cer searched his drawstring criminal justice reform criminal justice system he do what I do with the him under court supervision for more than a decade. bag for a gun, he said. group. Hip Hop Artist 24 Hrs & Friends Unite at the Roxy BY BERTRAM KELLER ness. Today’s Hip Hop Kennedy’s fueled lyrical Contributing Writer artists are frequently uniting arrangement make for a through music, in which it great summertime song for Hip Hop artist, 24 Hrs ratifies creators to learn and listeners to enjoy. The “Back stopped by The Roxy The- evolve much faster. Whether Out” music video also atre on Friday, August 23, they’re evolving through shows a cameo from come- and Twenty surely did not their music or their individu- dian, Anthony Anderson as a disappoint his audience. The ality of appearance, this par- homeowner in apprehension Atlanta based rap artist put ticular climate of Hip Hop of Twenty throwing an out- on an intimate performance further generates its popu- rageous party. while being accompanied larity from accepting sup- The Roxy acted as a har- with special guests; such as, porters as individuals. bor so to speak, collecting Niko G4, IAMSU!, Casey Twenty recently signed a and cascading wavy sounds Veggies, Kyle, Madein- partnership deal with Ros- from the mind of Twenty TYO, PNB Rock, Hit-Boy, trum Records in late April, and friends; thus, making it Dom Kennedy and many concurrently releasing his a most memorable night for more. Nonetheless, don’t confuse Twenty with all the hype. The 28-year-old rap- per has showcased his versa- tility creating hit songs like “What You Like” featuring COURTESY PHOTO Ty Dolla Sign and Wiz 24 Hrs and Dom Kennedy perform “Black Out!”

Khalifa, or being featured from raspy street raps to on acclaimed electronica melodic high octave producer RL Grime’s song singing, which became an “UCLA.” accepted surprise for those At the start of the show, who follow the young Twenty makes his way artist’s career. through clashes of people Twenty starts his set backstage; finally, compos- telling production to “Cut ing himself front stage. The off the lights,” initiating fans crowd almost immediately to further surrender to the draws in closer with antici- intimacy of the moment. pation. Spectators reach out The overflow of energy COURTESY PHOTO to touch him; in a way, spills over, in which com- Casey Veggies thanking Twenty for the mands the audience to forget energy that is infused personal troubles and club record, “Back Out” fea- fans! In support, fans gath- through unique sound. Ded- become aware of the present turing Ty Dolla Sign and ered with the foresight of icated fans stand and watch moment in time. This Dom Kennedy. Twenty’s surprise performances and for his next move; ready to exchange of unity from Hip melodic vocals, with Ty witness the creative energy rage and reciprocate all the Hop fans and fellow artists Dolla Sign’s flawless har- felt through sound waves. energy that fills the room. is a beautiful thing to wit- monies, followed by Dom Still, how will Twenty start the show? Twenty spent much of his career creating his sound in Atlanta; though, he is originally from the bay area (Oakland, Ca). Formerly known as Royce Rizzy, Twenty jumped from Amer- ican rapper, Lil Scrappy’s record label G’s Up to record executive, Jermaine Dupri’s record label So So Def Recordings. With his rich history of working with the top minds in Hip Hop, it is no coincidence that Twen- ty has developed the lyrical prose to work with a variety

of artists. From his early COURTESY PHOTO years, Twenty has evolved 24 Hrs and (brother) Madeintyo share the stage.