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This month, the Los Angeles Sentinel had the opportunity to conduct a sit-down interview with Los Angeles Police De- partment chief, Michel Moore regarding his new position and the departmental goals he hopes to accomplish during his tenure. Who is Michel Moore? Moore grew up in a poor family as one of five children. Throughout his childhood, he moved across the United States and eventually they moved back to his state of birth California. Growing up Moore had a passion for helping others and found that to be meaningful, however, law enforcement wasn’t yet on his radar. “When I was growing VALERIE GOODLOE/ L.A. SENTINEL up in the South, my objec- "This is an exciting time for me and my family and I intend to enjoy this by taking on this challenge head on and again." tive was to become a certified public accountant. So I myself drawn to something the balance sheet if you will applied for and I was ac- looking for career stability. Moore believes that ev- was going to go to business more than just a nine-to- and going through finan- cepted a few months after Secondly, he wanted to hold eryone is here for a pur- school, a big difference. five job,” said Moore. cials. That’s where LAPD my application and I’ve a position that was well re- pose and he is living out When I came out [to Cali- “I found that as a young caught my attention and the never looked back.” spected. Lastly, he wanted his purpose through his fornia] though as I started adult [I was] looking for profession caught my atten- Moore chose to pursue to be a part of change while profession. Today, Moore going to school for that something more challeng- tion. As I dug into it, this law enforcement for many at the same time be chal- steps into his new posi- business degree, I found ing than just balancing out was the only department I reasons. For one, he was lenged. As a man of faith, {See MOORE A-9}

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On Sat., Jul. 21, mourners from across the country turned out for the funeral services of Joe Adams, the long- time manager of legend- ary musician Ray Charles and former Chairman of the Board of The Ray Charles Foundation. Held at St. Paul Baptist Church in Inglewood, attendees included Valerie Er- vin, president of the Ray Charles Foundation, Los Angeles County Supervi- sor Mark-Ridley Thomas and his wife Avis and sons Sinclair and Sebastian and The Raeletts’ Mable John. PHOTOGRAPHY BY IAN FOXX PHOTOGRAPHY BY IAN FOXX Hurricane Irma hits Florida Following the services Joe Adams’ widow Emma is presented with the U.S. flag during a Dr. Kenneth Orduna accompanies Adams’ Adams was interred at In- ceremony at Inglewood Park Cemetery. An integral part of the renowned widow Emma. At the time of Adams’ death, the glewood Park Cemetery. WWII Tuskegee Airmen, Adams honed his skills and was one of the first couple had been married 72 years. Adams was 94. African American fighter pilots.

By laureN viCtoria Burke Roy Bryant and his half- news conference.”And it NNPA Newswire brother J.W. Milam after is also a sobering remind- Bryant’s wife Carolyn al- er of the destruction a lone The U.S. Department of leged that Till whistled at individual with a handgun Justice has once again re- her and groped her. Bryant can create.'' opened the infamous Emmett and Milam abducted Em- Melyda Corado, 27, Till case. The 1955 murder mett Till from the home of was killed around 3:30 his great-uncle, beat him, p.m. Saturday when a shot him in the head and man suspected of shoot- dumped his body in the ing his grandmother and Tallahatchie River. Till’s girlfriend in South Los WIKIMEDIA COMMONS body was weighted down Angeles crashed a car in The Justice Department by a cast iron cotton gin AP PHOTO front of the Trader Joe's recently reopened the 1955 pulley. Three days later his Gene Evin Atkins, 28, (center) is the gunman allegedly market at the end of a po- Emmett Till Case. corpse was recovered from behind Saturday’s deadly Trader Joe’s standoff. lice chase and fled inside, the river. allegedly while exchang- case was a major turning Till's body was sent to City News serviCe by a police officer, not ingthe gunfire with pursuing point in the Civil Rights his mother, Mamie Car- suspect, Los Angeles po- officers. Movement and one of the than Till, in Chicago. She The bullet that killed lice Chief Michel Moore The suspect, Gene most notorious murders in demanded that her son a Silver Lake Trader Joe's confirmed ``This is a heart- Evin Atkins, 28, was United States history. would have an open cas- assistant manager during breaking reminder of the charged Tuesday with 31 In August 28, 1955, ket funeral. The decision a police shootout with a split-second decisions that felony counts, including Emmett Till, who was 14, would lead to worldwide man who took more than officers must make every murder. Even though he was murdered in the town press attention after hun- a dozen people hostage day,'' an emotional Moore did not shoot Corado, At- Crenshaw Christian Center www.lasentinel.net of Money, Mississippi by {SeeTILL A-9} inside the store was firedsaid during a morning {See TRADER JOE’S A-8} A-2A-6 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL BUSINESSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYTHURSDAY, JULY26, 9, 20182014

YOUTUBE PHOTO CREDIT: RICK LOVERD COURTESY PHOTO Physicist and USC professor, Clifford Clifford Johnson on a panel at Comic-Con 2018 in Clifford Johnson (second from middle, left) with other authors at a Johnson. San Diego, CA. book panel at Comic-Con 2018 in San Diego, CA.

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By Brian W. Carter always had a curiosity of it can and can’t do, how ing, even if that world is trains, etc.” Brubaker and Sean Phil- Contributing Writer how things work so natu- it fits into our lives, and fictional.” At Comic-Con, John- lips, and many more,” said rally science just appealed help better portray scientist Comic-Con Internation- son also contributed to the Johnson. It’s clear that superhero to him. characters whether real or al in San Diego, CA is the “Science Speed Dating” “With those, you’re see- films are more than just a “I’ve always been inter- fictional.” place where these worlds of event organized by the Sci- ing strong compelling char- passing fad that aren’t go- ested in asking questions Most recently, Johnson science, fantasy, fiction and ence and Entertainment acters and stories deeply ing anywhere. Maybe it’s about how things work, helped apply his expertise entertainment come togeth- Exchange in collaboration expressive of the human because of the fantasy of it and finding ways to answer to television shows such er every year. Johnson was with Skybound, which was condition, combined and all—super powers, aliens them, since I was a child,” as Marvel’s “Agent Cart- recently at the 2018 Com- livecast on twitch.tv from enhanced with stunning ex- and amazing technology said Johnson. “So, I stayed er” (Season 2), “Agents of ic-Con, where he was on a the Skybound lounge to pressive art.” tap into deep human curi- asking questions, deciding S.H.I.E.L.D.,” and films panel entitled “The Power about 6000 viewers. Johnson had a good osity. After all, most sci- to become a scientist. “Thor: Ragnarok” and of Non-Fiction Graphic “Six scientists in very turnout at Comic-Con and ence fiction is rooted in -re “Later on, I learned “Avengers: Infinity War.” Novels” with a group of different disciplines talked is working on more proj- ality. Clifford Johnson is a there were different spe- He has also worked other non-fiction graphic about an exciting area of ects. He looks forward to professor of physics at the cialties of science, and with National Geographic’s novel authors. He was also their field for about 4 min- working on more projects USC Dornsife College of physics sounded like the “Genius” (Season 1- on the there to sign copies of his utes each, with some ques- that will continue to keep Arts, Letters and Science, one that would keep me life and work of Einstein), own graphic novel "The tions to follow up from science in the forefront and who is showing the con- connected to as many spe- NBC’s “Timeless,” and Dialogues: Conversations the host, screenwriter Eric inspiring interests in the nection between science cialties as possible.” books like Blake Crouch’s about the Nature of the Heisserer,” said Johnson. field. and fiction. It was Johnson’s public “Dark Matters.” Universe." “That was a lot of fun “People have really “It is important to me to lectures, writings and blogs “Sometimes working “This is a non-fiction too!” loved The Dialogues, and bring science to all parts of that would catch the atten- with a real scientist can book where science is the As far as comic books that’s been good to hear, as our culture, which includes tion of Hollywood. It didn’t help produce much more starring character,” said go, Johnson has many fa- I poured a lot of myself into entertainment of all kinds,” hurt that he was a fan of interesting storytelling than Johnson. “I wanted to in- vorites across many genres making it, including taking said Johnson. film and more than willing if writers are just making vite people into the world and styles. a lot of time (over years) Originally from Eng- to help connect the dots be- stuff up,” said Johnson. of science and help them “Some comics, artists to teach myself to draw for land, Johnson’s parents are tween reality and sci-fi. “It’s more about helping realize that they belong and writers whose work it,” said Johnson. “I might from the Caribbean. He “I don’t just connect sci- storytellers build a world there and can contribute. I’ve enjoyed immensely work on a second volume received his BSc (bach- ence to science fiction—I that’s more internally con- “The reader eavesdrops over the years include Da- of conversations, and I’ve elor of science) inphys- connect it to any storytell- sistent, or at least has a con- on a series of conversations vid Mazzucchelli, Sonny also had some ideas about ics from Imperial College, ing, whether it be fiction or sistent set of rules that they about science (on various Liew, Jillian and Mariko some other big projects.” London University in the non-fiction,” said Johnson. can use as a setting for their topics, from cooking all the Tamaki, Frank Miller, Posy "The Dialogues: Con- United Kingdom. Johnson “The most important aspect story. way to black holes and the Simmonds, Neil Gaiman, versations about the Nature later received his PhD from of it for me is trying to help “A scientist can help use multiverse!) between ordi- Michael Zulli, John Jen- of the Universe," is avail- Southampton University, filmmakers better show real science as an inspira- nary people out there in the nings, Nate Powell, Tom able for purchase. also in the UK. Johnson has how science works, what tion for that world-build- world, in cafes, museums, King, Sara Varon, Ed

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VISIT YOUR CADILLAC DEALER TODAY THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-5 Intern Spotlight: Faith Petrie and Talley Morton BY BRIAN W. C ARTER For Petrie, the opportu- Morton continued, “The “I think school is not Contributing Writer nity came at just the right Sentinel has so much respect for everyone,” said Petrie. time. “In the fall, I'll be around L.A. so I’ve enjoyed “There were times where I The Sentinel has always attending Cal State Long beingabletobeapartofthe thought ‘Is this worth it?’ had the pleasure of receiving Beach and I hope to gradu- newspaper during my short but I always found some the best and brightest interns ate in two years with a time here.” type of light towards the within the Editorial Depart- degree in journalism,” said The ladies offered a lit- end.” ment—and this year was no Petrie. “I’m thinking about tle advice to their peers Petrie continued, exception. Faith Petrie and minoring in music or Japan- when it comes to education “What got me through Talley Morton have both ese or maybe both.” and pursuing goals. They school was moral support contributed top-notch sto- Petrie grew up in Ingle- both stressed the impor- from friends and family ries to the paper this sum- wood, California and even- tance of self-motivation and sometimes strangers. mer. They both shared a lit- tually moved to Redondo and building connections “I like to think about PHOTO BY BRIAN W. CARTER PHOTO BY BRIAN W. CARTER Beach. She attended Redon- with others as important the end goal of everything I tle about themselves, their Talley Morton Faith Petrie internship, goals and some do Union High School, then keys to success. was doing so like, ‘what advice for their peers. North Carolina. She is cur- El Camino College for two ing. “Honestly, the best thing am I doing this for?’ The “I enjoy documentary- rently studying journalism, years. “It was cool to just get to do is to get involved and answer is always myself. making, video production, gender and sexuality studies “Going into the intern- immersed into the news- build connections—espe- “Do everything for and photography, so I may at Northwestern University ship, I didn’t really know room culture and see how cially friendships!” said yourself first and foremost. incorporate those things into in Evanston, Illinois. what to expect as this is my things work. Morton. “Self-love was some- my journalism career,” said “I’ll be graduating in first internship but I can say “After school, I want to She added, “It’s impos- thing that kept me going Morton. “But really, the 2020, but I’m not yet sure with confidence I've learned write for a music publication sible to do things on your even when I didn’t want to future is pretty open right what I’d like to do after- a lot of valuable things that I but I'd just like to write in own all the time which is anymore.” now.” wards,” said Morton. “I’ll be know will come up when I general.” something I’m still learning. The Sentinel would like Morton was born in going to Thailand for five pursue a career in journal- “The experience I've Also,it’snicetobeableto to thank Talley and Faith Arlington Heights, Illinois months at the end of the ism,” said Petrie. gained here is priceless,” have people to talk to and on their exceptional intern- but has lived most of her life summer – so I’ve enter- She continued, “I also said Morton about her motivate you. ships this summer. Ladies, on the East Coast, primarily tained the thought of work- learned how to network and internship. “In my first week “It’s just important to we wish you the best and in Pennsylvania, New Jer- ing somewhere abroad or at build connections through alone, I was sent to an event make sure that you recipro- know you will go onto to sey, and Maryland, while least working for a company interviewing and found my alone to report, photograph, cate. do the very best on your attending high school in that allows me to travel.” particular style of interview- and film.” “Also, hydration is key.” future endeavors. Dana Blair Talks Mentorship, NNPA’s HBCU Journalism Program BY DANA BLAIR the occasional corny joke NNPA DTU Road Trip show them that their Navigator dreams can become a reality, just like mine. This is When I was a little girl their time to thrive and I wanted two things: a pair shine, and I am beyond of magic earrings, identical thrilled to sit next to them to the ones in my favorite in the driver’s seat. Let’s go cartoon, and to be a fairy DTU 2018 Fellows! We princess ballerina astro- have some new roads to naut. Both seemed like discover! realistic options in my little Dana Blair is the Road world, which I created Trip Navigator for the from my bedroom in NNPA’s 2018 Discover The Alexandria, Louisiana. I Unexpected Journalism was not aware that holo- DTU Fellowship program. Dana gram, time-traveling ear- (From left-to-right): Tyvan Burns of Norfolk State University; Denver Lark of North Carolina A&T University; Ila Wilborn is also a producer and on- rings did not exist…and of Florida A&M University; Hip-hop legend MC Lyte; NNPA DTU Road Trip Navigator Dana Blair; Daja E. Henry of air personality. Follow probably never would in Howard University, Diamond Durant of Morgan State University; and Natrawn Maxwell of Claflin University. Dana on Instagram @just- my lifetime. Nor was I told danablair. that balancing a theatrical then knew that my dreams two-day boot camp to get and interesting. nalism Fellowship and the Learn more about the career and space travel could also come true. them road trip ready. I must I am humbled and hon- fellows’ journey. I hope NNPA’s Discover The might prove to be difficult Fast forward several say I felt like the overzeal- ored to be a part of the that my stories, lessons Unexpected Journalism and test my time manage- years to when I would ous, nosey auntie at the NNPA’s 2018 DTU Jour- learned, tips and, of course, Fellowship at nnpa.org/dtu. ment skills. move to New York City family BBQ. Their eyes I was young, full of and, quite literally, live out were bright. The energy hope and daring to dream. multiple careers, first as a washigh.Iwantedtobeall As an adolescent, I dancer and marketing exec- in the mix. I wanted to aspired to be a ballet utive and now an on-air know everything about dancer. It seemed like a correspondent and produc- them from birth all the way more far-fetched dream er. While the journey seem- up to what they had for than the magic earrings, ingly had no clear path, it breakfast that morning. because I did not know any did have men and women As six sets of eyes African American profes- along the way that took looked at me from around sional dancers. I could see interest in my potential, the table, I struggled to find my cartoon every week on supported my goals and the right words to empower TV in the living room (yes, nurtured my dreams. Thus, and inspire, yet not over- cartoons felt like real life), like my mother, these men- whelmthem(Itendtotalk but a real-life, professional tors went above and a lot!). These young, bright dancer of color in front of beyond the call of duty to minds are future Black my very eyes…not likely. I guide, challenge and direct journalists that will shape was often the only dancer my energy and talents. dialogue in our country and of color in my ballet class- They too showed me that increase representation for es, and when you live in my dreams could become their generation. “Small Town, USA,” being my reality. Without them, I What words of wisdom a dancer, or any creative know I would not have did I want to impart? occupation for that matter, achieved many of my mile- I came up with these is not exactly encouraged. stones, big and small, along three tips to help them pre- My mother, my first the way. Their mentorship pare for their summer-long mentor, recognized my guided me through difficult internship of road tripping passion and love for the career decisions and taught in the new Chevy Equinox: performing arts and was me invaluable life lessons. Be Prepared. You are determined to not only Each of my mentors journalists now. It is your encourage me to pursue my over the years have come duty to know all of the dreams, but also to show from different economic angles, research and possi- me that those dreams could backgrounds, ethnicities, ble plot twists on the sub- in fact become a reality. cultures, and industries. ject. What do you want to My mother heard about However, they have all discover, explore and share a principal ballerina in her given me the same advice with your readers? Further- hometown of Houston, over the years: “Don’t more, how do you want to Texas by the name of Lau- thank me. Just pay it for- deliver this to your audi- ren Anderson. Ms. Ander- ward. One day it will be ence? son was a performance your turn.” Be Polished. Ms. powerhouse with the Hous- Nowitismyturntostep Anderson provided impor- ton Ballet. She was also up to the plate and pay it for- tant representation in the one of the first African ward. This is why I joined dance world and created a American ballerinas to NNPA’s 2018 Discover the ripple effect in my life, and become a principal for a Unexpected (DTU) Journal- I am sure in many others. It major dance company, an ism Fellowship program as is important that the Fel- important milestone in a Road Trip Navigator lows are on point. As American ballet. My moth- (mentor). I was honored to young men and women er had two tickets to see be considered for the role being granted access to Ms. Anderson perform the and leaped for joy once I some really cool stories, Pas de Deux in “The Nut- found out that I was on the rooms, and executives, cracker” ballet, and she team. I now have the oppor- conduct yourselves in a was taking her baby girl. tunity to align with General polished manner. You When Ms. Anderson Motors and the Chevrolet never know who is watch- steppedonstage,Ifeltas Equinox, a brand as passion- ing and what your presence though I leaped onto that ate about mentorship and may communicate. stage with her. Every step, empowerment as I am, plus Pay Attention. In turn, and gesture had a get to know six really cool, media, it is your job to see young Dana Blair mesmer- motivated young men and the details. It is often those ized. The possibility of see- women representing six details or tidbits of infor- ing someone like me, in HBCUs throughout the mation that pop up in an front of my very eyes, country. interview that can make or accomplish their dreams I had the pleasure of break a story- carrying you was all of the motivation meeting the DTU Fellows down a new road to find and inspiration I needed. I in Detroit for an intense something truly powerful A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARYTHURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 16, 2017 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

Part 1. The awesome divinely chosen to bring, ground is to raise two in- Our culture teaches us ourselves, and direct our overarching task before increase and sustain good terrelated and unavoidable what is good and beautiful, lives toward good and ex- us as a people, as an Afri- in the world and not let questions. First, what is the right and just, and their op- pansive ends. It means we can people, remains one any good be lost. To move ground we must hold, and posites; how to relate right- hold on in thought, emo- of righteous and relentless courageously forward is second, how do we hold it? fully and rewardingly, and tion, speech and conduct to striving and struggle to be to strive mightily to bring The ground I speak of is the criteria for envisioning the Nguzo Saba (The Seven ourselves, free ourselves new good in the world, to the source of ourselves as and building a good world. Principles): Umoja (Unity), and build the good world bear witness to truth, and African people, our views, It teaches us that Black- Kujichagulia (Self-Deter- we all want and deserve set the scales of justice in values and practices that ness, Africanness, at its mination), Ujima (Collec- and leave a worthy legacy their proper place among anchor us, uplift us and best is cultural conscious- tive Work and Responsibil- for those who come af- the voiceless, vulnerable urge us to continue on the ness and practice that is ity), Ujamaa (Cooperative terwards. In the words of and devalued. And it means upward paths of our cul- dignity-affirming, life- Economics), Nia (Pur- our honored ancestors, it contributing meaningfully DR. MAULANA KARENGA ture. I speak here of the preserving, life-enhancing, pose), Kuumba (Creativity) is about repairing, renew- to efforts and struggle to foundation and framework and world-encompassing and Imani (Faith); and to ing and remaking ourselves ease and end suffering, to migration bans, and gentri- for what we do and why and concerned. And our the Seven Cardinal Virtues and the world in liberating practice and increase active fication and the destruction we do it. I speak also of the culture teaches us that we of Maat: truth, justice, pro- and liberated ways. And caring, and to do good and of Black communities as gains we’ve achieved and are American by habit priety, harmony, balance, this overarching task has justice for ourselves, others centers of life and culture, the good we have brought and African by choice and reciprocity and righteous always had three interre- and the world. with monied White people to this society and world. we must self-consciously order. And the essential lated and mutually influ- And to imagine a whole walking and pampering And, of course, when we choose to be African every starting point for embrac- encing aspects and obliga- new future and to forge it in their dogs and demanding talk of how to hold our day and in all things good ing, standing on and hold- tions. That is to say, a deep, the most ethical, effective police protection from the ground and move coura- and beautiful. ing this moral ground is the demanding and unbudging and expansive ways speaks Black people they displace geously and effectively for- Moreover, our culture fundamental principle that active commitment to our to our need to constantly and replace. ward, we know it all must teaches us that our oppres- Africa (its people and its past, present and future be concerned about those And there is continuing be done in love, work and sor cannot be our teacher culture) is a moral and spir- which is expressed and who come after us, about lack of food security, clean struggle in righteous, rigor- regardless, that our allies itual ideal; that there is no fulfilled in the contextthe world of itself after we, as water, available and afford- ous and relentless ways. cannot be our tutor no mat- people more sacred, chosen our lives in our commu- our honored ancestors say, able housing and health In the overarching con- ter how well meaning, and or elect, no history more nity, society and the world. have risen in radiance in care, and gross and im- cept of holding ground, that we must constantly holy and worthy of being This is the meaning of the the heavens and sit in the moral inequities of wealth there are four vital areas dialog with African culture, taught or told, and no cul- Kawaida affirmation which sacred circle of the ances- and power in this so-called or kinds of ground we asking it questions and ture more ancient, rich and says: this is our duty, to tors. It’s about wanting, democracy, which Min. must hold: cultural ground; seeking from it answers relevant to us than our own. know our past and honor it; working and struggling for Malcolm constantly called moral ground; relation- to the fundamental issues to engage our present and the constant advancement “disguised hypocrisy” and al ground; and political and problems facing Afri- DR. MAULANA KAREN- improve it; and to imagine of good in the world and a nightmare of violence for ground. Cultural ground cans and humankind. And GA, Professor and Chair of a whole new future and to imagining and forging a the vulnerable and victim- is the first and all-encom- our culture teaches us, the Africana Studies, Califor- forge it in the most ethical, future worthy of the name ized. Thus, there is a great passing ground, for it is the quality of our lives and the nia State University-Long effective and expansive and history, African. and ever-growing need totality of thought by which success of our liberation Beach; Executive Direc- ways. We take up this topic for our people to remem- a people creates itself, struggle depends upon us tor, African American Cul- This brings us to the in the midst of social mad- ber and resume on a larger celebrates, sustains and waging cultural revolution tural Center (Us); Creator ongoing and urgent need to ness, meanness and may- scale our role as a key moral develops itself, and intro- within and political revo- of Kwanzaa; and author of hold our ground, constantly hem, and increased forms and social vanguard in this duces itself to history and lution without, resulting in Kwanzaa: A Celebration move courageously for- of domination, deprivation country. And we must take humanity. It is the ground a radical reconstruction of of Family, Community and ward and forge our future and degradation in terms of up this challenge, not only on which we stand and go self, society and ultimately Culture, The Message and in righteous and relentless race, class, gender, sexual- because the times require forward and it is the first the world. Meaning of Kwanzaa: Bring- struggle. To hold ground is ity, age and any other dif- it, but also because our his- and fundamental ground The moral ground on ing Good Into the World and to hold on to the rich, an- ferences the haters and tory and culture demand it. we must hold. Indeed, our which we must stand and Essays on Struggle: Posi- cient and living legacy left hostiles find unacceptableFor if we are to honor our moral, relational and politi- hold speaks to our holding tion and Analysis, www. us, the good we’ve done to in their narrow, noxious past, improve our present cal ground are rooted in our to the best of our views, AfricanAmericanCultural- advance it, and the spirit of and netherworld minds. and forge a new future, we culture and we derive our values and practices, and Center-LA.org; www.Of- the righteous and relentless We live in an era of racial cannot avoid it. identity, purpose and direc- using them to ground our- ficialKwanzaaWebsite.org; love, work and struggle and religious scapegoating, To say we must hold our tion from it. selves, rightfully orient www.MaulanaKarenga.org. that produced and sustains kidnapping and separating it. In a word, the Odu Ifa, of children from their par- • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY the sacred text of our hon- ents at the border and in our ored ancestors, says it is to community under the cam- struggle eagerly and ear- ouflage and color of law. nestly to increase good in It’s a time of continued and African Americans’ inter- not individualism and ma- cal perspective with the the world and not let any expanded police violence ests are not well-served by terialism. (A crass example “politics of conversion” as good be lost. For we are and mass incarceration, im- being overwhelmingly die- of Black leadership’s timid- central to such leadership. hard Democratic Party loyal- ity is evident at Democratic He says, “Love and care the los aNgeles seNtiNel ists. And it doesn’t help that National Conventions; they must be supported by, and many, if not most Black poli- make no forceful challeng- accountable to, grass roots ticians seem to be more loyal es to the party’s platform organizations,” adding that to the Democratic Party than that is often of little, if any politics of conversion con- to their constituents. benefit for the Black com- fronts the “self-destructive DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. Increasingly tough issues munity.) and inhumane” actions of Executive Publisher / CEO facing Blacks in the 21st Clearly, African Ameri- Black people. JENNIFER J. THOMAS century underscore the need LARRY AUBRY can leaders tend to skirt is- West’s leadership mod- Publisher for new and more effective politicians will acknowl- sue of leadership account- els include Jesse Jackson’s KENNETH R. THOMAS Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) leadership: It follows that edge the need for alterna- ability. They are largely presidential campaign. RUTH WASHINGTON new, client and community- tives to traditional politics, locked into values and He describes Jackson as Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) oriented political and eco- but traditional, ineffective practices that perpetuate brilliant and charismatic, COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. nomic strategies are a must. Black leadership remains the status quo that is inimi- “…….but at the expense Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) Since partisan politics is nei- the norm, not the excep- cal to their own, and their of weak programmatic fol- PAMELA A. BAKEWELL Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer ther designed nor particular- tion. (An especially glar- constituents’ best interests. low-through.” The broad DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. ly concerned with improving ing example of this was In the latter part of the failure in Black leadership, Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff Black life, new thinking and Representative Barbara 19th century, middle-class for Cornel West, creates BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL new political alignments that Lee (Oakland) standing as Blacks called themselves a vacuum filled by- sensa Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) better serve their interests the lone dissenter from the leaders and were so con- tionalistic Blacks with even are necessary. congressional resolution sidered by Whites, which narrower vision. The crisis BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor Term limits have not granting President George arguably, is still true. Mid- in Black leadership con- Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising changed the dynamics of W. Bush carte blanche au- dle-class Blacks remain tributes to political cyni- money-driven electoral poli- thority to wage war against the principal beneficiariescism among Blacks that is ANGELA HOWARD, Family Editor/Production Designer/ Circulation/Distribution tics and the fat cats still “terrorism.” Her African of Black leaders’ agendas already promoted by Amer- win at the polls. The chief American colleagues were that more often than not, ica’s culture; he asserts, CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor/Production Designer/Staff Writer rationale for term limits was silent. Later, they all con- fail to give proper weight “Unless and until political E. 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• REV. JESSE JACKSON • • REP. BARBARA LEE (D-CALIF.) • Trump’s a Lousy General in the Congress Must Stop Trade War He Started With China President Trump has trig- rebuild our decrepit infra- Family Separation gered what could be “the structure, from transportation largest trade war in economic to water systems to public Like many Americans, separating families—but history,” the Chinese Com- education and training. the treatment of children and forcing kids to live in jail for merce Ministry warns. Trump It would include investing families at the border has months on end—is just is threatening tariffs on $500 in advanced research and shaken me to my core. replacing one form of child billion in Chinese goods, vir- technology. It would lead in San Diego-based U.S. abuse with another. tually all of our imports from driving the green industrial District Court Judge Dana These human rights vio- China. He’s also hit Mexico, revolution in alternative ener- Sabraw has essentially said to lations must be addressed Canada and our European gy and energy efficiency. stop defying the courts and immediately. allies with punitive tariffs. Trump’s tariffs won’t succeed reunite these families. I have asked UN Secre- This week, the president in getting the Chinese to aban- The deadline to reunify tary-General Anthony Guter- of the European Community don their industrial policy, but parents with children under 5 res to send observers to report will meet with Trump in we surely could compete if was July 10th, and the dead- on the conditions at detention what is described as a “last Rev. Jesse Jackson we organized our own. line to reunify children five facilities and to ensure the ditch” attempt to avoid tariffs These internal reforms and older is July 26th. The OFFICIAL PHOTO thousands of children who on car imports. Inevitably, trade rules, from manipulat- should be accompanied by Administration has asked for Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) have been separated from these countries have retaliat- ing their currency, to stealing efforts to rewrite the rules of an extension saying it would says that the Trump their parents are reunited. Administration is repeating ed with tariffs on U.S. goods. or extorting technological the global economy that need more time to reconnect I’m also asking for the the mistakes of our past parents and children in certain resignation of Department Trump says “trade wars are secrets, to suppressing worker have directly contributed to and inflicting more trauma good, and easy to win,” but rights and environmental pro- the widening gulf between cases. They have requested an on families seeking safe of Homeland Security Sec- this could get messy. tections. Instead, Trump has rich and poor. The U.S., the extension to the deadline, but harbor from the violence retary Kirstjen Nielsen and Needless to say, the free decided to open fire on every- author of most of those the court is still monitoring and abuse they left behind. Attorney General Jeff Ses- trade lobby is up in arms in one — ally and adversary — rules, should lead the effort, and it has yet to be granted. sions. Sessions established protest. Light too often gets at the same time. with negotiators who repre- It’s no secret that Don- ry of jailing children and the inhumane zero-toler- lost in the heat. As the rheto- Third, Trump seems to sent the vast majority, not ald Trump views immi- splitting up families. ance policy—knowing the ric and posturing gets more get why we are in this hole. the executive suite. grants with disdain. He has Before the abolition of trauma and distress it would extreme, a little common He says prior U.S. negotiators According to reports, called Mexicans “rapists” slavery, children of Black cause families seeking asy- sense is needed. were stupid, cut bad deals and Trump’s negotiators in the and referred to immigrants slaves were sold by owners lum—and Secretary Nielsen First, the U.S. has been that other countries are steal- NAFTA talks with Mexico as “animals.” at will. This was a constant implemented it and lied to running unsustainably large ing us blind. In fact, U.S. and Canada have pushed The Trump Administra- fear for enslaved families— the American people. The trade deficits for years — as negotiators — virtually all sensible reforms — an end tion has embraced nativist that their beloved children stunning immorality on dis- high as 6 percent of GDP in drawn from global corpora- to the investor-state dispute dog whistles from day one. would be sold away, never play from both of these offi- 2006-2007, down to 2.4 per- tions and banks or their law settlement system that gives Nowhere is this clearer to be seen again. cials should preclude them cent OF GDP last year. firms — rigged the rules to corporations a privately than in the shameful “zero tol- Starting in the 19th centu- from ever serving in public Much of these deficits come serve their interests. rigged legal system, a $17 erance” policy pursued by ry, Native Americans were office again. from internal transfers with- These agreements work minimum wage across coun- President Trump, which has forced to send their children I am proud of Judge in American multinationals, great for the CEOs, the multi- tries in the automobile sec- separated families, locked to government or church-run Sabraw’s decision to bar the with companies moving national banks and corpora- tor, better rules and enforce- kids in facilities, and trauma- boarding schools, known as separation of migrant chil- jobs abroad to take advan- tions. That they shafted ment for union organizing. tized innocent children. “Indian Schools.” There, dren from their parents, tage of cheap labor or poor American workers was inten- For these reforms to sur- Families come to this these children were stripped ordering them to be reunit- environmental standards tional, not an oversight. vive, Trump will have to country seeking asylum. of their culture, forced to cut ed within 30 days. and then shipping the prod- Tariffs are a crude club, overcome the conservatives They undertake grueling, their hair and given new Now, we need Congress ucts back here. one that invites retaliation. in his own party, which dangerous journeys in the names. These schools existed to pass the Keeping Families This has devastated com- Trump’s use of them reveals seems very unlikely. hope that America will pro- in America until the 1970s. Together Act to stop this munities where the plants that he sees the U.S. as Trump is a bombastic vide safe harbor from the America also has a long from happening again and to closed and given CEOs a weak, not strong. showman, with a conman’s violence that they are fleeing. history of jailing entire fami- mandate U.S. Customs and club to threaten workers A sensible strategy would sense of what sells. The trade Some are escaping domestic lies, like the Trump Adminis- Border Protection agents’ with, contributing to wages have totally different priori- wars help distract from the abuse, others have come to tration now wants to do with complete child welfare train- losing ground and to obscene ties. It would start by guaran- scandals that dog him at our shores to save their fami- asylum seekers. Who can for- ing on an annual basis. levels of inequality. Address- teeing greater security to U.S. home, and let him drive the lies from gangs. None expect get the devastating internment Above all, Congress ing U.S. trade deficits and working people in a global headlines while posturing as to have their children ripped camps of the 1940s, where must get serious about fix- their effects is long overdue. economy: Medicare for all, the champion of working from their arms when they people of Japanese ancestry ing our broken immigration Second, Trump is a lousy free college and advanced people. finally reach safety. were forced to live during system. Our immigrant general for the war that he’s training, a living wage, a full- He’s addressing a prob- Two weeks ago, I trav- World War II. This policy was brothers and sisters—and started. Our trade deficit with employment economy. lem that is real, but he dis- elled to McAllen, Browns- such a source of national most of all, children—must China is the largest bilateral That economic bill of plays neither the understand- ville and Los Fresnos, Texas shame that in 1988, the U.S. be treated with dignity, com- deficit in history, nearly $376 rights should be bolstered by a ing of what needs to be done to visit detention centers and government signed legislation passion, and respect. billion last year. A sensible cutting-edge industrial policy nor the instinct for the strategy see the situation firsthand. I formally apologizing and pro- Congresswoman Lee rep- general would have engaged designed to ensure the U.S. needed to achieve it. And the witnessed terrified kids viding restitution to interned resents the 13th Congression- our allies to join in challeng- leads in the emerging markets very people he claims to be sleeping on cold concrete Japanese-Americans. al District of California. She ing China’s mercantilist trade of the future. That would helping are likely to pay the floors. I saw scared toddlers Instead of learning from is a member of the Appropri- policies that trample global include public investment to highest cost for his follies. separated from their fami- our painful history, the Trump ations and Budget Commit- lies. I heard from mothers Administration is repeating tees, Vice Chair of the Demo- • CHARLENE CROWELL • unsure if or when they the mistakes of our past and cratic Steering & Policy would see their children inflicting more trauma on Committee, Co-Chair of the again. Some parents didn’t families seeking safe harbor Pro-Choice Caucus, and a even have a phone number from the violence and abuse Senior Democratic Whip. State AGs to DeVos: Work With, to reach their children. they left behind. Rep. Lee is a former chair of This is not the first time And now, rather than the Congressional Black Not Against, State Law Enforcement in America’s history that we proposing real solutions, the Caucus, a former co-chair of Education Department Ends Successful Partnership of Inter-Office Cooperation have separated young chil- Trump Administration wants the Congressional Progres- dren of color from their par- to lock immigrant families sive Caucus, and serves as With 44 million people Dodd-Frank Wall Street ents. It happened during the up indefinitely. Let me be chair of the Democratic Whip together owing a still-climb- Reform Act explicitly grant- Middle Passage. clear: jailing children is Task Force on Poverty. Fol- ing $1.5 trillion in student ed AGs the authority to pur- It chills me to the bone unacceptable under any cir- low Congresswoman Bar- debt, consumers have a huge sue alleged fraud if there was to know our government cumstances. bara Lee on Twitter @Rep- investment in higher educa- no effort at the federal level. would repeat this dark histo- Ending the policy of BarbaraLee. tion. And as the price of col- In short, this memo attempt- lege continues to rise, stu- ed to preempt state laws and and federal investigations “The higher education Counsel with the Center for dent loan borrowing will related prosecutions. becomes yet another road industry requires vigilance Responsible Lending. continue its upward trajecto- Some could contend that block to financial fairness. and vigorous enforcement “The Department of Edu- ry for the foreseeable future. these developments are an In response these and other from state law enforcement cation and Secretary DeVos At the same time, bad effort to stop AGs from doing actions, a coalition represent- agencies,” wrote the AGs. are more interested in shield- actors with little or no regard Charlene Crowell their jobs. The CFPB, FTC, ing 20 stateAGs sent Secretary “We are particularly con- ing corporate actors like for honesty or even legality, and state AG’s will not have Devos a July 13 letter. These cerned by predatory practices Navient and for-profit col- have been the focus of many ment’s backstory. access to the information they elected officials represent the in the for-profit schools’ leges from taking responsibil- investigations, lawsuits, and Starting last summer, stu- need to enforce the law. states of: California, Colorado, industry…We respectfully ity for their bad acts,” added settlements at both the state dent loan servicers like But with a departmental Connecticut, Delaware, the submit that the Department is Barkley-Denney. “Like the and federal levels of govern- Navient have been lobbying notice published in the Feder- District of Columbia, Hawaii, making a mistake.” Attorneys General speaking ment. When branches of gov- DeVos to shield them from lia- al Register, the Education’s Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Mary- Consumer advocates out against this latest develop- ernment work collaboratively, bility for their practices. And intent has become clear: land, Massachusetts, Minneso- agree with the AGs. ment, we remain dedicated to particularly in sharing related it’s worked. Despite objec- defrauded student loan bor- ta, New Jersey, New York, “If it wasn’t clear standing up for students, and information, consumers are tions from a bi-partisan group rowers will have to look to the North Carolina, Oregon, Penn- before, it certainly is now,” urge Secretary DeVos to protected, and these bad of Attorneys General (AGs), Department for relief. And if sylvania, Rhode Island, Vir- observed Whitney Barkley- remember who she was actors are held accountable. the National Association of the Department has no infor- ginia and Washington. Denney, a Senior Policy appointed to serve.” That’s a good thing. Governors, and the Confer- mation, we can all wave So why would Education ence of State Bank Supervi- goodbye to enforcement David G. Brown Editorial Cartoon Secretary Betsy DeVos sors, DeVos and the Depart- actions and financial fairness. recently take actions to end ment of Education have Had the Education Depart- good government practices of increasingly made it more dif- ment been actively working cooperation? In June, the ficult for state and federal law with the Consumer Financial Education Department gave enforcement agencies to do Protection Bureau (CFPB) on notice that it is revising its their jobs by retracting infor- student loan fraud, there might policy on disclosing student mation sharing agreements be a valid explanation. But loan information to law with the Consumer Financial instead, the Department has enforcement agencies. In Protection Bureau (CFPB) been undermining investi- effect, this action reversed a and instructing servicers not gations and enforcement decade long practice in which share student loan information actions at every turn. the federal government rou- with state law enforcement So let’s recap: Under tinely disclosed student loan and banking supervisors. Secretary DeVos, the Educa- information on request to state This March, the Depart- tion Department ended its Attorneys General and other ment published a memo cooperative relationship with federal agencies (AGs) who declaring that state consumer CFPB and tried to preempt are investigating potential protection laws “under- states from enforcing their civil fraud and crime. mined” federal regulator own statutes. Now, the deci- Allow me to share a requirements. This perspec- sion to withhold related portion of this develop- tive had no legal basis. The information on active state A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER JULY 26, 26, 2018 2013

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Hayward, said in a state- lyzed by the community Trader Joe’s {continued from Pg. A-1} ment Monday to ABC7 and become the topic of that Madison, who was discussion by critics who kins was charged with her to both of these officers this hospitalized in critical might question the tactics. killing because he allegedly morning. They are devas- condition, ``is doing goodBut he again asked people set off the chain of events tated. They were devastated and is in good spirits.'' to ask themselves, “What that led to her death. in the immediate aftermath “She has a long jour- would you have done?'' Atkins allegedly shot of this event -- that a person ney ahead but everything Mayor Eric Garcetti, his 76-year-old grandmoth- died in their efforts to stop is looking good,'' he said. who is traveling out of the er, Mary Elizabeth Madi- Atkins.'' ``We would like to send country, issued a statement son, as many as seven times But Moore -- dealing our deepest condolences saying: “Saturday was a and shot a 17-year-old girl with the first high-profile to everyone that was af- dark day for the family of around 1:30 p.m. Saturday officer-involved shooting fected by this horrible Melyda Corado, and it is at his grandmother's South since becoming chief at the The standoff took place at the Trader Joe's on the Margaret Stewart of the our responsibility to shed Los Angeles home in the beginning of July -- stood 2700 block of Hyperion Avenue. (AP PHOTO) Los Angeles Fire Depart- light as quickly as pos- 1600 block of East 32nd behind his officers' actions, ment said paramedics sible on what happened. Street. He then allegedly urging people to put them- people as possible,'' accord- suing peace officer's motor treated 10 people at the Melyda's loved ones are kidnapped the teenager and selves in their shoes and ing to the union. vehicle while driving reck- scene of the Trader Joe's, entitled to answers -- and drove off in his grandmoth- reflect on how they would Moore said Atkins fired lessly, grand theft of an au- er's 2015 Toyota Camry. have reacted in the same additional rounds at police tomobile, driving or taking Police spotted him in Hol- situation, with shots being from inside the store, but a vehicle without consent, lywood, sparking a chase fired in their direction. officers did not return fire.discharge of a firearm with in which Atkins fired shots Moore said he believes As many as 40 people were gross negligence, shoot- at pursuing officers throughthe officers did ``what theybelieved to be in the store ing at an occupied motor the rear window needed to do in order to de- when he initially ran into vehicle and assault with a of the Camry, Moore fend the people of Los An- the market, police said Sat- firearm. said. A short time later, At- geles and defend the people urday. Los Angeles Superior kins crashed into a light pole in that store and defend Several employees and Court Judge Gustavo Sz- outside the Trader Joe's in themselves.'' customers were able to es- traicher ordered Atkins the 2700 block of Hyperion “As chief of police, I am cape from the store, while to be held in lieu of $1.87 Avenue. sorry for the loss, this tragic others were released by At- million bail pending his A GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover “As Atkins exited his loss, not just to the Corado kins at various times before arraignment, which was her funeral expenses. So far the page has raised more vehicle, witnesses reported family, to her father, brother, he surrendered to SWAT postponed to Aug. 14 in than $33,000 as of early Tuesday afternoon. (AP PHOTO) they observed Atkins shoot (but) to her friends, to her officers around 6:30 ap.m. downtown Los Angeles at the officers. The officers work colleagues at Trader Saturday after about three courtroom. including Atkins, his girl- Angelenos deserve com- exited their vehicle and re- Joe's,'' Moore said. ``This hours of negotiations, ac- He could face a life pris- friend and Corado. Four plete transparency in un- turned fire as Atkins ran- to has been a devastating or- cording to the police chief. on sentence if convicted as people were hospitalized derstanding the full cir- wards the entrance of Trader deal. On behalf of myself, Along with the murder charged, according to the with minor injuries and cumstances of her death.'' Joe's,'' Moore told reporters. and the men and women of charge stemming from Co- District Attorney's Office. three others were evaluat- There was no imme- Moore said the two of- this department, I want to rado's killing, Atkins was The Trader Joe's store ed but declined to be taken diate response from Co- ficers -- one a six-year veter- express my deepest condo- charged with trying to kill has been closed since the to hospitals. rado's family. Her brother, an, the other a two- year vet- lences and sympathy to her his grandmother and the shooting, but a memorial of At the Tuesday morn- Albert Corado, retweeted eran -- fired a total of eight family and to everyone who 17-year-old girl – the latter signs and flowers in mem- ing news conference, posts Tuesday morning shots in return. One of them knew her.'' of whom was rescued by ory of Corado continued to Moore released dramatic about Moore's announce- struck Atkins in the left arm, The Los Angeles Po- Los Angeles police officersgrow outside the building. body- camera and dash- ment, but did not respond but he continued running in- lice Protective League, the from the passenger seat of A GoFundMe page set up board-camera video of to the news that it was a side. Another struck Corado, union representing LAPD the Camry outside Trader to help cover her funeral the chase and the shooting police officer who shot his traveling through her arm officers, issued a statementJoe's. The teen, described expenses had raised more outside the Trader Joe's to sister. and into her body, Moore expressing sorrow for Co- by police as Atkins' girl- than $33,000 as of early give a”snapshot'' of what On Monday night, said. The woman managed rado's death, but saying friend, was shot once in the Tuesday afternoon. happened. He said a more he commented about the to stumble back inside the the officers faced - an head ``im and was listed in fair Atkins' cousin, Charleo comprehensive video growing memorial outside store after being shot, col- possible choice'' between condition. Egland, told City News would be released within the Silver Lake market. lapsing behind the manag- opening fire or allowing Atkinsan was also charged Service she didn't know 45 days of the shootout, “The amount of people er's station. armed suspect to run into a with four counts each of at- exactly what prompted the under a new policy re- who have left flowers and She was carried out of crowded market. tempted murder of a peace initial shooting in South cently mandated by the notes and have lit candles the business by others in the “While it is easy to sec- officer and assault on a Los Angeles, but said the Police Commission. A - fi is astonishing,'' he wrote. store, but paramedics were ond guess the split-second peace officer with a -semi grandmother did not want nal report would be issued “Saw so many of her co- unable to save her. decisions officers are forcedautomatic firearm, along Atkins' girlfriend in the sometime after that, which workers and people who “every officer's worst to make when bullets are with 13 counts of false im- home, and that likely led would include video and came to celebrate my sis- nightmare, to harm an in- flying at them, our officersprisonment of a hostage. to a fight that prompted thewritten materials. ter's life.'' nocent bystander during a made the right call to try and The other counts against shooting. He conceded that the violent engagement. I spoke protect as many innocent him include fleeing a pur- Another cousin, Deshon video will be closely ana- A-9THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOS ANGELES THURSDAY, SENTINEL JULY 26, 2018A-9

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accomplish this? Through know the door is open, that countable meaning myself we’ll be looking to work the job design and the de- they’ll find an employer a as well as the leadership with private donors in the VALERIE GOODLOE/ L.A. SENTINEL partment’s recruitment ef- profession that needs their team, the men and women philanthropic commu- Los Angeles Police Department chief, Michel Moore forts. service, that would ben- of this organization.” nity to find the means of “We need to assure efit from their insights and Moore also stated that building technology that tion having 37 years of law siast for Los Angeles, for that as we are recruiting their abilities but also it’s he plans to hold communi- can modernize the way in enforcement under his belt. LAPD and I believe that as women to the positions going to be one that’s go- ties accountable. which we record nearly Appointing New Staff we go to deepen our engage- that what constitutes qual- ing to be very rewarding to “What I mean by ac- 400,000 reports a year. With Moore’s appointment in the African American ifications that if we see them,” said Moore. countability for the public Both those efforts is meant ment as police chief, came community and build trust something that is having “That it’s not just sta- is that that accountability to give officers more time new department openings. that their leadership role can an adverse impact or a de- ble employment but it’s is in determining whether and more ability to have With that being said, Moore be most informed about what spaired impact on women a good profession, it has or not I’m being fair is the simple interaction be- appointed deputy chief Rob- is working and what would that we look at what that good benefits. You can that people look at all the cause we find that when ert Arcos to assistant chief. work better.” function is or what is that raise a family you can live facts and circumstances as my personnel are able to Arcos is not new to the Los Moore also mentioned requirement; is it truly a life that many of us have they’re known and not rely talk with other individuals Angeles community. He was that the LAPD will be releas- needed,” said Moore. dreamed of growing up upon a word of mouth or and people in the commu- one of three finalist competing a community survey that According to Moore, in with [the dream of hav- a rumor about what some- nity and just have a more ing for the assistant chief was completed in April and 2017, the department hired ing] their own home, the one else represents as what casual setting that both position. With Arcos’ ap- May of 2018 at the Board of 550 people but only 51 of ability to go out and re- occurred,” he said. sides of that conversation pointment came a new open- Police Commissioners. them were African Ameri- ally enjoy life here in Los Protecting and prove the perspective on ing for deputy chief. Moore “What it shows is what can. Angeles and that’s what a Serving both sides improve.” appointed Regina Scott who we know and that is while “We need to get better police officer, a very noble The current tempera- Moore was appointed will oversee operations with trust in the Los Angeles Po- at [hiring more African profession, can provide ture of South Los Angeles as chief of police on June the downtown core, East LA, lice Department is high, it is Americans] and one of the for African American men shows that many com- 4, by Los Angeles Mayor northeastern part, Rampart not uniform across the city tasks I have for my team is and women.” munity members feel as Eric Garcetti. During his area of Los Angeles. Scott, in particularly in the areas in working with the mayor’s The second step is in- though they are being ha- tenure, he pledged to be who the Sentinel ran an ar- which we see some set back office and office of- inno creasing the department’s rassed and not protected or visible, responsive, and ticle on last week (July 19), is in the African American vation on what we can do, community engagement. served. Moore spoke with accessible and ultimately is the first Black female to be community,” he said. “If the and how we can engage to “Are we in the church- the Sentinel about what he build a “deeper trust in the promoted to LAPD deputy level of trust in the police attract qualified applicants es that we should be, are plans to do within the de- community” by proving to chief. Moore went on to say department is not as high in that will allow us to build we in community settings, partment to combat that. them that he will be fair that he announced deputy that community as it says, that diversity,” he said. are we in the town halls, Currently, there are two and hold officers account- chief Robert “Bob” Green as say in the Latino community Bridging the Gap are we in the opportunities major initiatives Moore able. his new chief of staff, Phillip or the Caucasian community Between LAPD and the with Coffee With A Cop plans to use. “This is an exciting Tingirides, deputy chief from and I want to change that. I Black Community or impromptu meetings “I’m identifying 200 time for me and my family South Bureau will be moved intend to work on that. It’s Historically, the rela- that allow people to under- additional personnel that and I intend to enjoy this to transit services and Dennis not unique to LAPD, it’s not tionship between LAPD stand that we’re not just work currently in special- by taking on this challenge Kato will be a deputy chief unique to LA city this is an and the Black community engaging but we’re wel- ized positions to bring head on and again. For the on the west side. He also American policing problem has been strained for de- coming and in need and them back out to geograph- public knowing who Mike promoted a new commander, but I believe that LAPD can cades, dating back to the asking for more applicants ic areas so that staffing in Moore is I hope to wear it Jeff Nolte, and he will be Ka- be a leader in restoring and beating of Rodney King, from the African Ameri- areas can be bolstered so on my sleeve. I love this to’s partner. deepening that trust in the the 1965 Watts Rebellion can community to take a officers have more time to city and it’s important to Additionally, Moore has African American commu- and many other historic step forward? Be part of have that Coffee With A me that the people of Los promoted other individuals nity by the manner in which events that took place. the change that this depart- Cop, to have that time in Angeles believe in their including captain Beverly we police this city by demon- Given some of the more ment is going through,” he a church pew, to have that police department, that Lewis who was appointed to strating that we are worthy of recent brutal beatings of said. encounter in a town hall or they support them. We commander to serve in the the trust.” Black women and men Aside from imple- just a community meeting don’t always get it right San Fernando Valley as the Next, Moore discussed both locally and nation- menting these aspects to and not feel that they have and when we mess up we number two person there, implementing diversity with- ally, some African Ameri- bridging the gap, the im- to shorten those interac- gotta own it and I intend to Gerald Woodyard, who will in the police department. cans believe the police portance of accountability tions because there’s an be a chief that communi- oversee the community en- “My commitment is to department has a long way within the police depart- emergency or there’s a call cates that but at the same gagement group, and captain deepen our diversity in the to go before putting a dent ment is another pertinent that needs their response time when we get it right Darnell Davenport who is the African American commu- in the issues at hand. We issue which Moore is well down the street,” he said. that people will also sup- patrol captain for the south- nity as well as with women,” asked, chief Moore what aware of. The next part of the port us and I think that’s west area. he said. “I think that in both his plans are to bridge the “When you talk about initiative is improving the the fair contract if you “Beverly Lewis is a resi- of those areas that while we gap between the commu- accountability and hold- department’s technology. will, a social contract be- dent of Los Angeles and an have made gains such as pro- nity and the police depart- ing people accountable, I “We have technology tween all of us,” he said. African American women motions with Regina Scott ment? think that what your audi- that’s decades old and it’s For more information who I found to be very capa- but I think that we can go The first step is encour- ence can expect from me impacting our officer’s on the department’s opera- ble and a great leader. She’s deeper and we’ve been at a aging more Black men and is what I’ve represented in abilities to be efficient and tions or to volunteer with a great mom as well but that barrier if you will or seem- women to apply and join the past,” he said. “I am a work through taking re- LAPD please visit, www. move is going to allow us to ingly stuck on a 19 percent the Los Angeles Police person that I believe is fair ports and completing the lapdonline.org . I think to demonstrate to the of our organization is being Department. and is forthright. My word paperwork required it’s people that we’re serving that women, I’d like to see that “With that, how are is the only bond that I have, taking hours today when it Kimberlee Buck we are reflective of all of our number grow and be more we insuring that as we en- an integrity that must ex- should take minutes,” said Contributed to this report communities,” said Moore. consistent with what the ci- gage all of our communi- ist. When I say that I will Moore. “I believe that I’ve “Both [Woodyard and vilian workforce is.” ties that we’re acting, that hold people accountable I made some adjustments Davenport] are huge enthu- How does Moore plan to we’re seeking- that they mean to hold everyone ac- for the organization that

Till {continued from Pg. A-1} The original casket of Emmett Till was donated to dreds of attendees were given ted by an all-White jury after the Smithsonian Institution full view of Till’s mutilated less than 90 minutes of de- and is now displayed at the corpse. The Black Press, led liberation. Till’s murderers National Museum of Afri- by Jet magazine, widely cov- later admitted to the crime in can American History and ered Till’s murder, featuring a 1956 interview for LOOK Culture. several jarring photos. magazine. “The story of Emmett In a Justice Department Bryant died in 1994 and Till is one of the most im- statement on July 13, the rea- Milam died in 1980. portant of the last half of son given for reopening the CNN.com reported that, the 20th century. And an Till investigation was related “‘Several interested parties’ important element was the to, “receiving new informa- asked the Justice Department casket,” said Lonnie Bunch, tion.” However, the Justice in 2004 whether any surviv- COURTESY PHOTO the director of NMAAHC, Department did not detail ex- ing suspects could be pros- Emmit Till before and after he was beaten to death by a White mob. in a 2009 interview with actly what the new informa- ecuted.” The Washington Post. “It is tion was. According to USA At the time the Justice com reported. by author Tim Tyson. Ty- set off a chain of events an object that allows us to Today, the decision was re- Department determined that Many have specu- son’s book revealed that leading to Till’s murder. tell the story, to feel the pain vealed to Congress in a Feb- the statute of limitations pre- lated that the reopening Bryant’s ex-wife, Carolyn In 1955 Carolyn Bry- and understand loss.” ruary report, but it is unclear vented any federal prosecu- of Emmett Till's death by Bryant Donham admitted ant Donham was 21 year- Bunch continued: “I what the Justice Department tion, according to CNN.com. the Justice Department is in 2008 that she lied when old former beauty queen; want people to feel like I is prepared to act on. “Three years later, a Mis- related to last year’s pub- she claimed Till whistled now, she’s more than 80 did. I want people to feel the In September 1955, Bry- sissippi grand jury declined lication of the book “The at her, a tale she would year-old and living in complexity of emotions.” ant and Milam were acquit- to issue new charges,” CNN. Blood of Emmett Till,” later tell her husband that North Carolina. A-10 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 Disneyland Workers Participate in ‘Shantyland Fast’ to Highlight Poverty Wages, Poor Healthcare Access

BY JENNIFER BIHM told me they wouldn’t feel her wages with those who the cafeteria and immediate- billion in the same period. Contributing Writer comfortable being there knew her. Vanessa Muñoz ly put her head down and Disney recently increased alone, even during the day. Diaz had worked closely with knock out for 15 minutes. Disneyland tickets by 9 per- Disneyland workers The public doesn’t realize Mesfin at Disneyland before I’d sit at the table next to her cent with peak-period one- held a press conference what we go through.” she, herself, left for Illinois in and watch her. I’d have to day tickets costing $135.” July 24, to announce a A highlight of the event, search of better wages. wake her up.’ Other key findings of four-day fast, illustrating the “I live in my car” cara- At the time of her “But Mesfin never com- the report showed that: and bringing attention to van, was meant to showcase death, the Orange County plained, Diaz added: ‘She’d • 68% of employees, and poverty wages and condi- the approximately 11 percent Register reported: just get up and go back to 76% of employees with chil- tions experienced by one of of homeless park employees “Mesfin suffered from work. She was never sitting dren, lack access to sufficient, the city of Anaheim’s and the more than half of heart problems apparently down. Never. Unless it was safe, and nutritious food nec- largest employers. Politi- themwhosaidtheyarewor- caused by a virus. Emergency to take her break…’” essary to lead a healthy life. cians, clergy and other ried about losing their places room visits generated med- “While Disneyland and • 74% of workers say community supporters FILE PHOTO of residence. In November ical bills. The stress, on top of the Walt Disney Co. have they do not earn enough Yeweinishet “Weini” Mes- joined the thousands of 2016, Yeweinishet “Weini” how hard she worked and the seen increased profits, money for basic expenses fin, a former Disneyland Service Union employees custodian died in her car, Mesfin, a Black custodial fitful sleep she likely got in employees have not shared every month. who are calling on Disney whichalsoservedasher worker, unintentionally be- her car, caught up with her. in Disney’s success,” said a • 85% of workers are to settle a fair contract with home in November 2016. came the face of said plight, “The week before she Service Employees Union paid less than $15 an hour. them. Participants dubbed when she was found dead in went missing, Mesfin had spokesperson. • 42% of full-time em- the event, the “Shantyland” an Stu Wylam. “Because of her car, which also served as told Diaz she wasn’t feeling “In the past ten years, ployees covered by the Dis- Fast, their demands simply: my Disney wages I’ve had to her home. well because of her blood the number of visitors to the neyland Resort’s health “living wages and access to live like a criminal, always Mesfin had suffered from pressure and an inability to Disneyland Resort and insurance plan report that the healthcare.” in fear of being thrown out. I heart problems at the time of relieve herself. theme park has increased monthly premiums are too “I’m fasting to make a felt ashamed all the way her death. Speculation had ‘When you saw her at from 20.6 million in 2006 expensive better future for myself and through my kids’ childhood calculated her pay around work, she always looked so to 27.2 million in 2016. • 43% of employees re- others that struggle at Dis- because I had to live with $13 per hour, though she, a tired,” Diaz recalled. “At the Park revenue also increased port they needed, but could neyland,” said night custodi- them in places where police private person never shared last break, she would go to from $1.72 billion to $3.03 not afford, dental care. NNPA President Extols the Black Press, Black Voters at NAACP Convention

BY STACY BROWN “I can’t think of a better Dr. Chavis addressed the “It’s a reaction to us we have to remind our NNPA Newswire place to be in the world than NAACP convention on the going to the polls and vot- young people. I’m so glad to to be here at the NAACP 100th birthday of Nelson ing,” Dr. Chavis said. “Voter see so many young people at Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, [convention],” Dr. Chavis Mandela. suppression is taking place, this convention. We need to Jr., the president and CEO of said as he began his speech. “Some of you recall in because we’re voting…but raise up a new generation of the National Newspaper “Brother and sisters, you look 1993 at the national conven- we’re going to overcome freedom fighters. We need Publishers Association so beautiful this morning.” tion of the NAACP, we voter suppression this year.” to raise up a new generation (NNPA), delivered a rousing Dr. Chavis noted that invited Nelson Mandela to In 2018, the NNPA of courage seekers that will speech about the importance 2018 marked the 191st year the stage and he reminded us launched a campaign pro- stand up for the truth.” of the Black Press and the of the Black Press inAmerica. that the African National moting the importance of Dr. Chavis said that he Black vote, during the 109th “Since 1827, when Congress sought guidance voter registration in the Black was confident about the NAACP Annual Conven- ‘Freedom’s Journal’ was from the NAACP,” Dr. community with the goal to future of the NAACP, the tion in San Antonio, Texas. published in New York, NNPA Chavis said. “It’s been a encourage 5 million Blacks Black Press and the Black The NNPA is a trade we’ve been on the case,” Dr. NNPA President and CEO long, working relationship, to register to vote and go to community. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., group that represents more Chavis told the convention starting with W.E.B. Du polls during the midterm “I didn’t come to San delivered inspirational audience. “All of you should Boisonuptotoday, elections in November. Antonio pessimistic,” Dr. than 200 Black-owned remarks during the 109th newspapers and media com- be subscribing to the Black NAACP Annual Convention between the NAACP and “We want the largest, Chavis said. panies in the United States. Press. Don’t worry about the in San Antonio, Texas. the ANC…our brothers and Black voter turnout in “I’m optimistic. I’m NNPA member publications ‘Fake News’; pay attention sisters in Africa are making American history led by the fired up and ready to go! reach more than 20 million to Black News.” ence in Las Vegas. progress and we need to NAACP; led by the Black Fired up and ready to go! readers, combined, in print Dr. Chavis also remind- “We’re going to work make progress here in Press of America,” Dr. Long live the spirit of the and online, every week. ed the audience that the together to increase the America.” Chavis said. NAACP!” Dr. Chavis NNPA Board Chairman NAACP and the NNPA membership of the NAACP The NNPA President Dr. Chavis continued: exclaimed to thunderous Dorothy Leavell and a sev- signed a memorandum of and we are going to work lamented the current state of “There is a spirit in this applause. “Long live the eral other NNPA members understanding, earlier this together to strengthen the politics in Washington, D.C. place, an abiding spirit that, spirit for freedom, for jus- also attended the conven- year, during the NNPA’s Black Press of America,” and the attacks on voting for 109 years, the NAACP tice, and for equality! God tion. 2018 Mid-Winter Confer- Dr. Chavis said. rights across the nation. has always been there, and bless!” Rosa Parks Family House Set For Auction Next Week

BY MICHELLE R. SMITH Parks moved to Detroit In Berlin, it attracted In this April 6, 2017 file Associated Press in 1957, two years after international attention and photo, Rhea McCauley, a refusingtogiveupherseat a steady stream of visitors niece of Rosa Parks, poses in The house where Rosa on a bus to a White passen- interested in learning more front of the rebuilt house of Parks sought refuge after ger in Montgomery, Ala- about Parks and her impor- Rosa Parks, in Berlin. fleeing the South amid bama. Her family says tance in the civil rights McCauley donated the for- death threats is scheduled Parks stayed in her brother’s movement. It was shipped mer Detroit house of Rosa for auction next week with tiny wood-framed house back across the Atlantic ParkstoAmericanartist aminimumbidof$1mil- with 17 other relatives. Ocean earlier this year to Ryan Mendoza who has taken apart the Michigan lion. The house was going to be displayed in Rhode house that Rosa Parks once Auctioneer Guernsey’s be demolished by the city Island. It’s now in storage lived in and rebuilt it in the plans to put the house up of Detroit when it was res- in Massachusetts. German capital, to raise forauctionJuly26inNew cued by Parks’ niece, Rhea The house also includes awareness about the late York City, and has set a McCauley, and a Berlin- ceramic sculptures of furni- civil rights activist and her pre-auction estimate of $1 based American artist who ture that was in the home legacy. Mendoza now has AP PHOTO/MARKUS SCHREIBER, FILE million to $3 million. It's took it apart and shipped it when Parks stayed there. brought it back to America part of an auction that will to Germany. Artist Ryan Proceeds from the sale earlier this year, and is working to reassemble it for a brief showing on Easter weekend. feature several other items Mendoza rebuilt it in his will be split between Parks' related to African Ameri- yard, turning it into a work family and Mendoza, the Guernsey’s will also auc- up in the hands of some- segregation affected Black can history and culture. of art. auction house said. tion bricks from the home’s body who loves Rosa Parks communities in America, chimney, which had to be and who wants to display it he said. dismantled for the project. publicly. The house has “This is a way to save Mendoza has said that become a way to tell the this chapter of Black oral he wants the house to end story of how redlining and history,” Mendoza said. Dr. Djibril Diallo Receives Rainbow PUSH Coalition 2018 International Humanitarian Award African Renaissance and Diaspora Network, Inc., President and CEO Honored by Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Dr. Djibril Diallo, President and Chief Executive Officer of African Renaissance and Diaspora Network, Inc. (ARDN) was named the recipient of Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s 2018 International Humanitar- ARDN ian Award. Dr. Diallo received the award African Renaissance and Diaspora Net- on Friday, June 15 from Reverend Jesse L. work, Inc., President and CEO, Dr. Djibril Jackson Sr., the founder of Rainbow Diallo (2nd from right) received Rainbow PUSH Coalition 2018 International PUSH, during the 47th Annual Rainbow Humanitarian Award. PUSH International Convention in Chica- go, Illinois, in recognition of his steadfast to popularize the Sustainable Development and outstanding global leadership in mak- Goals, and ensure that the vulnerable are ing humanity’s common home a better uplifted and no one is left behind.” place, through his over three decades of “Djibril's tireless and outstanding glob- service in the United Nations, and his lead- al leadership continues to make our global ership of ARDN’s “Pathway to Solutions” village a better place for all,” said Rev- international initiative. erend Jackson. “We appreciate his com- “It is an honor and privilege to have mitment to serve and thus save humanity.” received the 2018 International Humani- "Djibril's receipt of this prestigious tarian Award for my service at the United award is well deserved," said Ms. Con- Nations,” said Dr. Diallo. “This is espe- stance B. Newman, the Chair of ARDN's cially significant as ARDN is now spear- Board of Directors. "It is a testament to the heading the ‘Pathway to Solutions,’ which vision and force for good that the United is a special project for the United Nations Nations has been for the world." THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-11 Suspect Arrested in Oakland Train Station Stabbing Attack BY ASSOCIATED PRESS cer’s body camera. the attack told them the BART officials released suspect came out of The wounded sister of that image and another one nowhere and slit Nia’s an 18-year-old Black from surveillance video throat while she was sitting woman fatally stabbed in that shows him at down in the train and that the neck while transferring MacArthur station Sunday he stabbed her sister as she trains said they were night dressed in a white tried to stop him, she said. “blindsided by a maniac.” and gray sweatshirt and “She died for no rea- Lahtifa Wilson, 26, said carrying a backpack. son,” Monroe said. “We that she, her baby sister Nia In addition to serving want to see justice.” and a third sister had been time for a 2016 robbery in The killing was the returning from a family Contra Costa County, Cow- BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT VIA AP third possible homicide on outing when they were ell had prior arrests in In this photo released, the BART line in just five attacked by a man Sunday Alameda County, as well as Monday, July 23, 2018, by days, the San Francisco (July 22) night. warrants out for his arrest, Bay Area Rapid Transit is Chronicle reported. “I looked back and he the East Bay Times report- John Lee Cowell, a suspect A homeless man at the was wiping off his knife ed. wanted in the stabbings of Bay Fair Station in San and stood at the stairs and Rojas said investigators two women at a BART sta- Leandro died Sunday at a just looked. From then on, I were trying to determine tion in Oakland, Calif. A hospital, a day after he was COURTESY PHOTO man fatally stabbed an 18- was caring for my sister,” what led to the attack. They punched by an attacker and 18-year-old Nia Wilson was fatally stabbed in the neck year-old woman in the neck Wilson told ABC7 News while riding the Bay Area Rapid Transit in Oakland, CA. have no information it was and wounded her sister as fell down and hit his head on Monday, speaking out- racially motivated, but they they exited a train at a on the pavement. He was side a family member’s car as the sisters, but they MacArthur station. are not discarding that as a Northern California subway identified as Don Stevens, home with a bandage on did not interact, Rojas said. “It’s nothing imagina- possible motive, he said. station in what officials 47. her neck. As the group got on the ble, seeing your child on Cowell is a White man, said Monday appeared to Another man, Gerald On Monday, July 23, platform, Cowell quickly the BART platform with a authorities said. The Wil- be a random attack. The Bisbee, 51, died Friday at authorities arrested John attacked them. “It looks yellow tarp over her body,” son sisters are Black. suspect attacked the sisters his Pittsburg, California, Cowell, 27, who is suspect- like it was an unprovoked, Muhammad said Monday Nia was “the baby” Sunday night as they left a home. ed in the attack at the unwarranted, vicious evening as he and other among six children, said train at the Bay Area Rapid Bisbee was attacked by Transit’s MacArthur Sta- MacArthur Station in Oak- attack,” Rojas said. family members joined her eldest sister, Unieve a man who was quickly tion in Oakland. He then land, according to Bay Wilson, 37. arrested and suffered a Wilson said a woman dozens of people for a vigil fled, BART spokesman Jim Area Rapid Transit with a stroller gave her a at the station. “That is an She was “spunky, Allison said. bloody lip and a small cut spokesman Chris Filippi. baby blanket to apply pres- image I’ll never forget for feisty, loved to dance,” she to the back of his knee. Surveillance footage sure to her sister’s neck, the rest of my life. So I said. “She wouldn’t harm a ing home after celebrating An autopsy Sunday showed a man identified as but Nia Wilson died calling want justice. All I want is fly.” Nia’s late boyfriend’s birth- determined that Bisbee Cowell fleeing the station out her sister’s name for justice.” Ebony Monroe, a day. He drowned in a lake died because the cut through a parking lot and help. Cowell was released cousin of the victims, ini- two years ago, Monroe became infected, Rojas told stripping off his clothes Wilson said she told her from state prison on May 6 tially said the third sister, said. the Chronicle. there. Detectives recovered sister she loved her. after completing a sentence 21-year-old Tashiya Wil- Monroe, 24, said her The three deaths appear a knife they believed was “We’re gonna get for second-degree robbery, son, had been injured but cousin attended Oakland to be unrelated but they used in the attack at a near- through this, I got you, said Vicky Waters, spokes- authorities later said it was High School and loved her represent a worrying by construction site, said you’re my baby sister,” she woman for the California Lahtifa. family, dancing and make- “anomaly,” the police chief Bay Area Rapid Transit said. Department of Corrections Monroe was among up. said. Police Chief Carlos Rojas. The women’s father, and Rehabilitation. several relatives who went “She was a beautiful “It’s rare that we have a Surveillance video on Ansar Muhammad, said Rojas said that Cowell to the train station Sunday person inside and out, and homicide, so of course this the train and at the station’s one of his daughters called was cited for fare evasion night after hearing about she didn’t deserve it,” is ramped up to the highest platform showed Cowell him, crying hysterically, on July 18 and his photo the attack. She said the Monroe said. priority when you have had been riding the same and told him to get to the wascapturedbyanoffi- Wilson sisters were return- A man who witnessed three deaths,” Rojas said. Rep. Waters Statement Regarding Los Angeles Protests at Her District Office SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE office because of the respect to the American “I am thankful to those group’s reputation for flag, and their passing who did not take the Oath Congresswoman Max- being armed, I honored physical contact with other Keepers’ bait and further ine Waters (CA-43), rank- their right to do so anyway. protestors, has created fod- the group’s efforts to ing member of the House This is precisely why I der for partisan media out- inflame, divide, and disrupt Financial Services Com- implored the community lets to exploit and over- our community. I am also mittee, released the follow- through a widely distrib- shadowed the majority of appreciative of those from ing statement today: uted written statement to counter-protesters who within the community who “I must once again reit- not engage the Oath Keep- engaged in peaceful remained peaceful. erate that non-violent and ers and to refrain from demonstrations. “I continue to support peaceful protest is a right staging a counter-protest in “While I do not agree peaceful protest and dis- we are all entitled to under response to their militant with torching the flag as a avow all forms of violence the Constitution. This is tactics and racist rhetoric. form of protest, I under- against others who may not even true for a group as “Many people from stand the Constitution share our community’s val- repugnant as the Oath within the community guarantees everyone the ues. Furthermore, I do not FILE PHOTO Keepers, an antigovern- heeded my advice and Rep. Maxine Waters right to this form of free take a backseat to anyone ment militia known for its steered clear of the event, expression. However, on patriotism and my intimidation tactics and for but there were groups of testers remained peaceful, I pated as counter-protesters physical violence, or even respect for the Constitu- protesting in military-style individuals who felt com- have learned that there not so much in support of the perceived threat of vio- tion. As a member of Con- clothing while carrying pelled to participate and were others in attendance me, but to seek press atten- lence, is not an acceptable gress, I will always honor assault weapons. Although show their support for me who were not necessarily tion in furtherance of their way to protest injustice and respect the law and I was very concerned about despite my request. While from the 43rd District, but own agendas. Unfortunate- today and can never be tol- encourage everyone to do their planned protest at my most of those counter-pro- who nevertheless partici- ly, this group’s actions with erated. the same.” NYPD Charges Presented to learn more > Officer in Eric Garner Death

FILE PHOTO Eric Garner, 43, died on Staten Island on July 17, 2014, during an arrest for allegedly selling untaxed, single cigarettes. BORN TO BE GREAT BY ASSOCIATED PRESS been waiting to see whether federal prosecutors would bring criminal To be ready for the jobs of the future, students need The New York Police Department charges against Pantaleo but decided to learning experiences that meet them where they are, has begun disciplinary proceedings move forward. engage them deeply, let them progress at a pace that against the officer accused in the noto- A police watchdog agency, the rious chokehold death of an unarmed Civilian Complaint Review Board, will meets their individual needs, and helps them master the Black man. prosecute Panteleo. skills for today and tomorrow. To learn more about ESSA A police spokesman says depart- Pantaleo is seen on a cellphone and how you can get involved, visit www.nnpa.org/essa. mental charges were presented to Offi- video putting Garner in an apparent cer Daniel Pantaleo on Friday, July 20. chokehold, which is banned under NYPD officials said Monday they NYPD policy. Garner's death sparked Made possible by a grant from the would start the disciplinary process widespread protests. against Pantaleo in the July 17, 2014 A lawyer for Pantaleo says the offi- death of Eric Garner. The officials had cer expects to be vindicated after trial. © 2018 National Newspaper Publishers Association. All rights reserved THURSDAY,A-6 LOS JULY ANGELES 26, 2018 SENTINEL NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY,JANUARY A-12 9, 2014

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World Affairs, Furthermore, there were neighborhood the U.S. champions of current administration, it Foreign Policy, Free Trade people that never thought was home to this year’s Little League gets more and more chal- Agreements and so much Trump would become the Chicago’s sec- World Series. Many did lenging. I don’t often get more are being threatened. next president, but many ond busiest shop- not know about a 12-year- too political in my articles What has taken years to stayed home and didn’t ping district, lo- old on the team with no and my conversation cen- build is being torn down in go out to the polls and cated at Halsted particular home t return ters more on how to love a moment’s notice. vote otherwise. In 2008, and 63rd, and its to. The Sun-times report- and forgive others. But I I personally felt safer the Obama campaign slo- population had ed the 12-year- old ‘s -fam feel that as much as we and prouder as an Ameri- gan was, “Change we can swelled to over ily was homeless. Spencer need to forgive, we also can under President believe in” and in 2012 it 86,000 before Leak Jr. 44-year-old vice need to stand up and speak Barack Obama’s admin- shifted to the word “For- topping out at president of Chicago’s out about our core values istration and not because ward.” If we want change almost 98,000. leak & Sons Funeral and in what we believe. he was African American, in this country again we Remember my article In the 1940s, real estateHomes heard about it and Don’t get me wrong; I’m but because I believe hemust all make our voices from last week? The little values dipped in the area announced on the air his still proud of my heritage, truly cared about making heard. We must stay woke girl did not steal new doll and disinvestment soon family’s business would but America is declining America a great nation, as and make sure we continue clothes to replace the worn, followed. 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Many able to come home to their make America the country said something, he meant it As the great-granddaughter Chicago…shootings, rob- lots sit empty and homes own beds every night. it should be? and he would stand behind of the first generation born beries…same ol’ stories. vacant.” She’s making But that could all end to- With the work I do and it. When someone lies all free in our family and the Let’s focus on the goodthings better. [Joseph Er- morrow,” Leak told Huff- my personal passion for the time and lacks integrity granddaughter of the first and those who are not do- bentraut, Huffington Post] Post. “God has blessed traveling, I’ve had the - opit is very hard to put your person able to to vote, I am ing good will learn another But, there is more good to us, so we have to give portunity to travel across trust in them. When their committed to do all I can way. I decided there must talk about. 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reasons for the objection at S/ Wendy Chung, Partner declares as true any material fictitious business name or Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS least two court days before This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section names listed above on N/A Keyshauna Newell, 4039 NAME STATEMENT CIVIL the matter is scheduled to with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and I declare that all information Nicolet Ave #2, Los Angeles, File No. 2018165642 be heard and must appear Angeles on July 12, 2018 Professions code that the in this statement is true and CA 90008 The following person(s) is at the hearing to show cause NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted (are) doing business as: why the petition should not be Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor declares as true any material by: an Individual No Saint Jewelry, 9146 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE granted. If no written objection 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced Haas Ave, Los Angeles, CA FOR CHANGE OF NAME is timely filed, the court may Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars 17913 of the Business and to transact business under 90047, County of LA Case No. PS019929 grant the petition without a at the end of five years from ($1,000)). Professions code that the the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): Superior Court of California, hearing. the date on which it was filed S/ Steve Dowling, Owner registrant knows to be false or names listed above on Tiffany Marie Weaver, 9146 County of Los Angeles Notice of Hearing: in the office of the County This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor 06/2018 Haas Ave., Los Angeles, CA Petition of: Rosendo Date: 8-29-18, Time: 1:30, Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information 90047; CA Campuzano Jr. for Change Dept.: C, Room: 312 in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on July 18, 2018 exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and This business is conducted of Name The address of the court 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who by: an Individual TO ALL INTERESTED is 12720 Norwalk Blvd., 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section S/ Jade Edrikka Hamilton, declares as true any material The registrant commenced to PERSONS: Norwalk, CA 90650 in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name Owner matter pursuant to Section transact business under the Petitioner Rosendo A copy of this Order to Show statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and fictitious business name or Campuzano Jr. filed a petition Cause shall be published at 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the names listed above on N/A with this court for a decree least once each week for four in the residence address of the date on which it was filed Angeles on July 3, 2018 registrant knows to be false I declare that all information changing names as follows: successive weeks prior to a registered owner. A new in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and Rosendo Campuzano Jr. to the date set for hearing on Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who Jaycee Campuzano the petition in the following Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material The Court orders that all newspaper of general before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section persons interested in this circulation, printed in this January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change at the end of five years from S/ Keyshauna Newell, Owner 17913 of the Business and matter appear before this county: Sentinel Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed This statement was filed Professions code that the court at the hearing indicated Date: June 29, 2018 must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false below to show cause, if any, Margaret M. Bernal Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on June 19, 2018 is guilty of a misdemeanor why the petition for change of Judge of the Superior Court The filing of this statement in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to name should not be granted. 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/18 does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars Any person objecting to the CNS-3154526# the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). name changes described LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires S/ Tiffany Marie Weaver, above must file a written in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from Owner objection that includes the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed This statement was filed reasons for the objection at FOR CHANGE OF NAME or common law (See Section Business Name Statement in the residence address of in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los least two court days before Case No. BS174157 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on July 6, 2018 the matter is scheduled to Superior Court of California, Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with be heard and must appear County of Los Angeles Original The filing of this statement Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section at the hearing to show cause Petition of: Bryan Marabel 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/18 does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name why the petition should not be Chavez for Change of Name CNS-3156734# the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires granted. If no written objection TO ALL INTERESTED LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from is timely filed, the court may PERSONS: in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed grant the petition without a Petitioner Bryan Marabel FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of in the office of the County hearing. Chavez filed a petition NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided Notice of Hearing: with this court for a decree File No. 2018178479 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section Date: 09/09/18, Time: 8:30am, changing names as follows: The following person(s) is Professions Code). the use in this state of a Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires Dept.: F47 Bryan Marabel Chavez to (are) doing business as: Original Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change The address of the court Bryan Marabel Chavez Prestige Auto Motors, 239 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/18 in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the is 9425 Penfield Ave., The Court orders that all E. Manchester Blvd Ste CNS-3156724# another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section Chatsworth, CA 91311 persons interested in this 211W, Inglewood, CA 90301, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change A copy of this Order to Show matter appear before this County of LA 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of Cause shall be published at court at the hearing indicated Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions Code). The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new least once each week for four below to show cause, if any, Darlene Williams, 705 Myrtle NAME STATEMENT Original does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name successive weeks prior to why the petition for change of Ave Apt 1, Inglewood, CA File No. 2018 168612 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/18 the use in this state of a Statement must be filed the date set for hearing on name should not be granted. 90301 The following person(s) is CNS-3154568# Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective the petition in the following Any person objecting to the This business is conducted (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious newspaper of general name changes described by: an Individual JL Housing, 815 W. Colden another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement circulation, printed in this above must file a written The registrant commenced Ave, Apt. 2, Los Angeles, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the county: Los Angeles Sentinel objection that includes the to transact business under CA 90044, County of LA NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. Date: July 18, 2018 reasons for the objection at the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): File No. 2018150081 Professions Code). The filing of this statement David B. Gelfound least two court days before or names listed above on Jacqueline Love, 815 W. The following person(s) is Original does not of itself authorize Judge of the Superior Court the matter is scheduled to 04/2016 Colden Ave., Apt. 2, Los (are) doing business as: 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/18 the use in this state of a 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/18 be heard and must appear I declare that all information Angeles, CA 90044 (1) Epicurean Eats, (2) CNS-3154407# Fictitious Business Name CNS-3156188# at the hearing to show cause in this statement is true and This business is conducted Epicureal Eats, 4239 3/4 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL why the petition should not be correct. (A registrant who by: an Individual Leimert Blvd. #1, Los another under Federal, State, granted. If no written objection declares as true any material The registrant commenced to Angeles, CA 90008, County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE is timely filed, the court may matter pursuant to Section transact business under the of LA NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and FOR CHANGE OF NAME grant the petition without a 17913 of the Business and fictitious business name or Registered owner(s): File No. 2018163413 Professions Code). Case No. BS1774474 hearing. Professions code that the names listed above on N/A Nakisha Yvette McFadden, The following person(s) is Original Superior Court of California, Notice of Hearing: registrant knows to be false I declare that all information 4239 3/4 Leimert Blvd. 1, Los (are) doing business as: 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/18 County of Los Angeles Date: August 28, 2018, Time: is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and Angeles, CA 90008 Hawkins Motor Escort CNS-3153074# Petition of: Wendell Strozier 10:30AM, Dept.: 44, Room: punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted Service, 11614 South LOS ANGELES SENTINEL for Change of Name 418 exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material by: an Individual Slater Street, Los Angeles, TO ALL INTERESTED The address of the court is ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced to CA 90059, County of LA; FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PERSONS: 111 North Hill Street, Los S/ Darlene Williams, Owner 17913 of the Business and transact business under the Mailing Address: 2015 South NAME STATEMENT Petitioner Wendell Strozier Angeles, Ca 90012 This statement was filed Professions code that the fictitious business name or Spaulding Ave., Los Angeles, File No. 2018155042 filed a petition with this court A copy of this Order to Show with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false names listed above on N/A CA 90016 The following person(s) is for a decree changing names Cause shall be published at Angeles on July 19, 2018 is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information Registered owner(s): (are) doing business as: as follows: least once each week for four NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and Canesha Hawkins, 2015 Braids By Pippi, 1634 Wendell Strozier to Wendell: successive weeks prior to Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who South Spaulding Ave., Los Centinela Ave, Inglewood, Strozier-El the date set for hearing on 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). declares as true any material Angeles, CA 90016 CA 90302, County of LA; The Court orders that all the petition in the following Statement generally expires S/ Jacqueline Love, Owner matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted Mailing Address: 4522 W persons interested in this newspaper of general at the end of five years from This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and by: an individual 63rd Street ATTN: Maurine matter appear before this circulation, printed in this the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the The registrant commenced Anderson, Los Angeles, CA court at the hearing indicated county: Los Angeles Sentinel in the office of the County Angeles on July 10, 2018 registrant knows to be false to transact business under 90043 below to show cause, if any, Date: July 6, 2018 Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): why the petition for change of Edward B. Moreton, Jr in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on Ashley Armstead, 1634 name should not be granted. Judge of the Superior Court 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars 06/2018 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA Any person objecting to the 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/18 40 days after any change Statement generally expires ($1,000)). I declare that all information 90302 name changes described CNS-3152941# in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from S/ Nakisha Yvette McFadden, in this statement is true and This business is conducted above must file a written LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed Owner correct. (A registrant who by: an Individual objection that includes the 17913 other than a change in the office of the County This statement was filed declares as true any material The registrant commenced reasons for the objection at in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section to transact business under least two court days before a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on June 19, 2018 17913 of the Business and the fictitious business name the matter is scheduled to FICTITIOUS Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the or names listed above on be heard and must appear Statement must be filed 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false 06/2018 at the hearing to show cause BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information why the petition should not be January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and granted. If no written objection NAMES Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who is timely filed, the court may must be accompanied by the in the residence address of the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). declares as true any material grant the petition without a Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new in the office of the County S/ Canesha Hawkins, Owner matter pursuant to Section hearing. The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and Notice of Hearing: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the Date: September 11, 2018, NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires Angeles on July 3, 2018 registrant knows to be false Time: 10:30 A.M, Dept.: 44, File No. 2018166907 Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor Room: 418 The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to The address of the court is (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars 111 North Hill Street, Los Daily Agenda $tackin or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires ($1,000)). Angeles, CA 90012 Hundreds Clothing, 2145 W. 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement in the residence address of at the end of five years from S/ Ashley Armstead, Owner A copy of this Order to Show 80th St., Los Angeles, CA Professions Code). does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed This statement was filed Cause shall be published at 90047, County of LA Original the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los least once each week for four Registered owner(s): 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/18 Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on June 25, 2018 successive weeks prior to Jonathan Perry, 2145 W. 80th CNS-3156730# in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with the date set for hearing on St, Los Angeles, CA 90047 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section the petition in the following This business is conducted or common law (See Section Business Name Statement 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name newspaper of general by: an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires circulation, printed in this The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from county: Los Angeles Sentinel to transact business under File No. 2018156528 Original The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed Date: July 18, 2018 the fictitious business name The following person(s) is 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/18 does not of itself authorize in the residence address of in the office of the County Edward B. Moreton, Jr. or names listed above on (are) doing business as: CNS-3154580# the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided Judge of the Superior Court 07/2018 Fosterquest, 11589 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/18 I declare that all information Maywood Street, Victorville, in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires CNS-3156136# in this statement is true and CA 92392, County of San FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL correct. (A registrant who Bernardino NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the declares as true any material Registered owner(s): File No. 2018172979 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE matter pursuant to Section Tammy Lanier, 11589 The following person(s) is Professions Code). must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change FOR CHANGE OF NAME 17913 of the Business and Maywood Street, Victorville, (are) doing business as: Original Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of Case No. BS174475 Professions code that the CA 92392 Star Club Transportation 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/18 The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Superior Court of California, registrant knows to be false This business is conducted Services, 12939 Kornblum CNS-3154414# does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name County of Los Angeles is guilty of a misdemeanor by: an individual Ave, #H, Hawthorne, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a Statement must be filed Petition of: Chase Anu punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced 90250, County of LA Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective Thunderbird Strozier for exceed one thousand dollars to transact business under Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Change of Name ($1,000)). the fictitious business name Tommy Lamar Moorer Jr, NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement TO ALL INTERESTED S/ Jonathan Perry, Owner or names listed above on 12939 Kornblum Ave, #H, File No. 2018150090 or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the PERSONS: This statement was filed 04/2017 Hawthorne, CA 90250 The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. Petitioner Chase Anu with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information This business is conducted (are) doing business as: Professions Code). The filing of this statement Thunderbird Strozier by Angeles on July 9, 2018 in this statement is true and by: an Individual (1) Epicurean Apparel, (2) Original does not of itself authorize parent Wendell Strozier filed NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced Epicurean Clothing, 4239 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/18 the use in this state of a a petition with this court for Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material to transact business under 3/4 Leimert Blvd. #1, Los CNS-3153521# Fictitious Business Name a decree changing names as 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section the fictitious business name Angeles, CA 90008, County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of follows: Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and or names listed above on of LA another under Federal, State, Chase Anu Thunderbird at the end of five years from Professions code that the 07/2018 Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Strozier to Chase: Anu: the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false I declare that all information Nakisha McFadden, 4239 NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and Thunderbird: Strozier-El in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and 3/4 Leimert Blvd. #1, Los File No. 2018166087 Professions Code). The Court orders that all Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who Angeles, CA 90008 The following person(s) is Original persons interested in this in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material This business is conducted (are) doing business as: 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/18 matter appear before this 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section by: an Individual Go Home Care Providers, CNS-3153069# court at the hearing indicated 40 days after any change S/ Tammy Lanier, Owner 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced to 3471 W. 5th St, Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL below to show cause, if any, in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed Professions code that the transact business under the CA 90020, County of LA why the petition for change of statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false fictitious business name or Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS name should not be granted. 17913 other than a change Angeles on June 26, 2018 is guilty of a misdemeanor names listed above on N/A Gregory Oland, 3471 W. 5th NAME STATEMENT Any person objecting to the in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information St. #612, Los Angeles, CA File No. 2018161100 name changes described a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and 90020 The following person(s) is above must file a written Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted (are) doing business as: objection that includes the Statement must be filed Statement generally expires S/ Tommy Lamar Moorer Jr, declares as true any material by: an Individual All Off Hair AOH, 1576 E. reasons for the objection at before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from Owner matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced to 112th Street, Los Angeles, least two court days before January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and transact business under the CA 90059, County of LA the matter is scheduled to Business Name Statement in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the fictitious business name or Registered owner(s): be heard and must appear must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on July 13, 2018 registrant knows to be false names listed above on N/A Brianna Phillips, 1576 E. at the hearing to show cause Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information 112th St, 1053, Los Angeles, why the petition should not be The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and CA 90059 granted. If no written objection does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted is timely filed, the court may the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires ($1,000)). declares as true any material by: an individual grant the petition without a Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from S/ Nakisha McFadden, Owner matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced hearing. in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and to transact business under Notice of Hearing: another under Federal, State, in the residence address of in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the the fictitious business name Date: September 11, 2018, or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on June 19, 2018 registrant knows to be false or names listed above on Time: 10:30A.M., Dept.: 44, 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor 06/2018 Room: 418 Professions Code). Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information The address of the court is Original before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and Daily Commerce 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/18 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who A copy of this Order to Show CNS-3156748# Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from S/ Gregory Oland, Owner declares as true any material Cause shall be published at LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section least once each week for four Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and successive weeks prior to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on July 6, 2018 Professions code that the the date set for hearing on NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false the petition in the following File No. 2018171630 the use in this state of a Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor newspaper of general The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to circulation, printed in this (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars county: LA Sentinel CNC Electric Wholesales, another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from ($1,000)). Date: July 18, 2018 1800 Tyler Ave., South El or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed S/ Brianna Phillips, Owner Edward B. Moreton, Jr. Monte, CA 91733, County of 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of in the office of the County This statement was filed Judge of the Superior Court LA Professions Code). The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/18 Registered owner(s): Original does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on June 29, 2018 CNS-3156132# Charles N Chung, 1800 Tyler 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16/18 the use in this state of a Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Ave., South El Monte, CA CNS-3156728# Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section 91733 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE The Chung Group Inc., 1800 another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires FOR CHANGE OF NAME Tyler Ave., South El Monte, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from Case No. VS030941 CA 91733 NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of the date on which it was filed Superior Court of California, Wendy Chung, 1800 Tyler File No. 2018177481 Professions Code). The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new in the office of the County County of Los Angeles Ave., South El Monte, CA The following person(s) is Original does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided Petition of: Araceli Roman for 91733 (are) doing business as: 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/18 the use in this state of a Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section Change of Name This business is conducted (1) Dowling Auto, (2) CNS-3154574# Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires TO ALL INTERESTED by: Copartners Dowling Construction, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change PERSONS: The registrant commenced 1181 W. 38th St. Apt. 5, Los another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the Petitioner filed a petition to transact business under Angeles, CA 90037, County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section with this court for a decree the fictitious business name of LA NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change changing names as follows: or names listed above on Registered owner(s): File No. 2018163813 Professions Code). The filing of this statement in the residence address of Jaqueline Melanie Gomez to 10/1985 Steve Dowling, 1181 W. 38th The following person(s) is Original does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new Melanie Janney Gomez I declare that all information St. Apt. 5, Los Angeles, CA (are) doing business as: 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/18 the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name The Court orders that all in this statement is true and 90037; CA Pretty Intelligent Minds, 721 CNS-3154410# Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed persons interested in this correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted E Compton Blvd, Compton, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective matter appear before this declares as true any material by: an individual CA 90221, County of LA another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious court at the hearing indicated matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Business Name Statement below to show cause, if any, 17913 of the Business and to transact business under Jade Edrikka Hamilton, 721 NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the why the petition for change of Professions code that the the fictitious business name E Compton Blvd, Compton, File No. 2018149478 Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. name should not be granted. registrant knows to be false or names listed above on CA 90221 The following person(s) is Original The filing of this statement Any person objecting to the is guilty of a misdemeanor 07/2018 This business is conducted (are) doing business as: 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/18 does not of itself authorize name changes described punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information by: An Individual Taken Chances, 4039 CNS-3153075# the use in this state of a above must file a written exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and The registrant commenced to Nicolet Ave #2, Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name objection that includes the ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who transact business under the CA 90008, County of LA

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in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Don Bienvenu, 19606 S. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section Normandie Ave., Torrance, NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and CA 90502 File No. 2018143653 The filing of this statement 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Professions code that the This business is conducted The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize Professions Code). must be accompanied by the in the office of the County registrant knows to be false by: a General Partnership (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a Original Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced (1) J.K. Property Fictitious Business Name 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9/18 The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to to transact business under Management-Maintenance, in violation of the rights of CNS-3153062# does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name (2) Jumping Kangaroo another under Federal, State, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a 40 days after any change ($1,000)). or names listed above on Property Management- or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the S/ Gloria L. Harris, Owner 05/2018 Maintenance, 1000 W 14411 et seq., Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed I declare that all information Poplar St., Compton, CA Professions Code). NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and 90220, County of Los Angeles Original File No. 2018159698 or common law (See Section in the residence address of Angeles on June 29, 2018 correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material James E. Kelly, 1000 W CNS-3148065# (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Poplar St., Compton, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Miracle Mile Toy Hall, 5464 Refile Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and 90220 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/18 before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires Professions code that the This business is conducted CA 90036, County of LA CNS-3152252# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false by: an individual Articles of Incorporation or LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced GOVERNMENT Organization Number: AI must be accompanied by the in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to to transact business under #ON: 201724210153 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). or names listed above on Cuckoo Clock Toy Hall, LLC, File No. 2018164805 does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires S/ Douglas E. Haas, General 10/2006 PUBLIC NOTICE OF 5464 Wilshire Blvd., Los The following person(s) is the use in this state of a 40 days after any change Partner I declare that all information INTENT TO SOLICIT BIDS Angeles, CA 90036; CA (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed in this statement is true and This business is conducted Semaj Chili Dog, 5393 in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who by: Limited Liability Company Fairview Blvd., Los Angeles, another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change Angeles on June 13, 2018 declares as true any material Sealed bids will be received The registrant commenced CA 90056, County of LA by Drew Child Development or common law (See Section in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section th to transact business under Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and Corporation at 1770 E. 118 the fictitious business name Anthony Washington, 5393 Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059 or names listed above on Fairview Blvd., Los Angeles, Original Statement must be filed Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false until 5:00 pm on August 9, 03/2018 CA 90056 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/18 before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor 2018 for meals for service in I declare that all information This business is conducted CNS-3151419# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to Child Care Center(s) ranging in this statement is true and by: an individual LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars from ages 18 months-5 years correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). old. At said time and place and declares as true any material to transact business under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ James E. Kelly, Owner promptly thereafter, all bids matter pursuant to Section the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires This statement was filed that have been duly received 17913 of the Business and or names listed above on File No. 2018 158273 does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los will be publicly opened and Professions code that the 06/2018 The following person(s) is the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the Angeles on June 12, 2018 read aloud. registrant knows to be false I declare that all information (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and Minnie’s Shell, 14093 in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who Lemoli Avenue, Hawthorne, another under Federal, State, in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name Provide approximately 400 exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material CA 90250, County of LA or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires Breakfast, Lunches, and ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section Articles of Incorporation or 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from Snacks – 5 days a week to 6 S/ Mark H. Rhynes, CFO 17913 of the Business and Organization Number: AI Professions Code). Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed center locations. Whole grains Cuckoo Clock Toy Hall, LLC Professions code that the #ON: 3149759 Original before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County and scratch baked items, This statement was filed registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided along with organic or local with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor Joy Youth Services Inc., CNS-3150240# Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section produce are preferred and Angeles on June 28, 2018 punishable by a fine not to 14093 Lemoli Avenue, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires hormone free dairy products. NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars Hawthorne, CA 90250; CA Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change No packaging or convenient Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the food for snacks or canned 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ Anthony Washington, by: a Corporation NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section fruits or fruit juices that may Statement generally expires Owner The registrant commenced File No. 2018158499 the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change contain artificial preservatives, at the end of five years from This statement was filed to transact business under The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of high fructose corn syrup, or the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new artificial transfat and no fried in the office of the County Angeles on July 5, 2018 or names listed above on XCEL Hospitality and another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name foods. The bid must include a Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with 10/2009 Events, 4428 S Victoria Ave, or common law (See Section Statement must be filed separate price for disposable in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section I declare that all information View Park, CA 90043, County 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective serve-ware, plates/bowls, 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name in this statement is true and of LA Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious cups, napkins and utensils. 40 days after any change Statement generally expires correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): Amended Filing Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from declares as true any material Darrell Hart, 4428 S Victoria 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed matter pursuant to Section Ave, View Park, CA 90043 CNS-3150235# Affidavit of Identity form. All meals of each type must 17913 other than a change in the office of the County 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement meet the minimum standards in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided Professions code that the by: An Individual does not of itself authorize set by the United States a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced the use in this state of a Department of Agriculture for Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires is guilty of a misdemeanor to transact business under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name Child and Adult Care Food Statement must be filed 40 days after any change punishable by a fine not to the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Program meals of that type. before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the exceed one thousand dollars or names listed above on File No. 2018146077 another under Federal, State, The Contract will be awarded January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section ($1,000)). 06/2018 The following person(s) is or common law (See Section to the responsible bidder Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change S/ Gloria Shell Mitchell, CEO I declare that all information (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and whose bid is responsive must be accompanied by the in the residence address of Joy Youth Services Inc in this statement is true and Kathy’s Kitchen, 6741 Professions Code). to this invitation and is Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Springpark Ave. Apt 5, Los Amended filing most advantageous to the The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material Angeles, CA 90056, County 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 Drew Child Development does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed Angeles on June 27, 2018 matter pursuant to Section of LA CNS-3148086# Corporation, price and other the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL factors considered. Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Katherine Alston, 6741 in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false Springpark Ave. Apt 5, Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor Angeles, CA 90056 NAME STATEMENT To request the bid package or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted File No. 2018154976 and if you have any 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars by: an individual The following person(s) is questions regarding this Professions Code). does not of itself authorize in the office of the County ($1,000)). The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: proposed contract please Original the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided S/ Darrell Hart, Owner to transact business under 1. Soar-Seeking Other 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/18 contact Diann Fauntleroy at Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed the fictitious business name Alternative Resources, (323) 249-2950. CNS-3152282# in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los or names listed above on 2. The Eagle’s Nest- LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 7/26/18 another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change Angeles on June 27, 2018 06/2018 Education Resource CNS-3155827# or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information Center, 3. Kids Minding LOS ANGELES SENTINEL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and Their Own Business, 6054 NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who South Normandie Ave, Los NOTICE OF PUBLIC File No. 2018163490 Original in the residence address of Statement generally expires declares as true any material Angeles, CA 90044, County HEARING BY CRA/LA, The following person(s) is 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/18 a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section of LA; Mailing Address: 746 A DESIGNATED LOCAL (are) doing business as: CNS-3152118# Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and W Athens Blvd, Los Angeles, AUTHORITY (“CRA/ Pink Building Property LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed in the office of the County Professions code that the CA 90044 LA”) ON THE SALE Solutions, 603-B E. before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): OF LAND PURSUANT University Dr., PMB# 323, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor Jessie C Barbour, 746 W TO A DISPOSITION Carson, CA 90746, County NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to Athens Blvd, Los Angeles, CA AND DEVELOPMENT of LA File No. 2018163343 must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars 90044 AGREEMENT FOR CRA/ Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). This business is conducted LA- OWNED PROPERTY Andre M Coney, 603-B E. (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section S/ Katherine Alston, Owner by: An Individual LOCATED AT 3900 W. University Dr. PMB# 323, (1) Eat Your Heart Out, does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change This statement was filed The registrant commenced JEFFERSON BLVD. (APNS Carson, CA 90746 (2) Eat Your Heart Out the use in this state of a in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los to transact business under 5046-004-900, -901, -902) IN This business is conducted Clothing, (3) Eat Your Heart Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new Angeles on June 14, 2018 the fictitious business name THE MID-CITY RECOVERY by: An individual Out Collection, (4) Eat Your in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with or names listed above on REDEVELOPMENT The registrant commenced to Heart Out Records, (5) Eat another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section 01/1996 PROJECT AREA, LOS transact business under the Your Heart Out The Label, or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information ANGELES, CALIFORNIA fictitious business name or 9715 S Broadway #2, Los 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires in this statement is true and Notice is hereby given that names listed above on N/A Angeles, CA 90003, County Professions Code). Business Name Statement at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who on August 2, 2018 beginning I declare that all information of LA Original must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed declares as true any material at the hour of 9:30 A.M. or in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section as soon thereafter as the correct. (A registrant who Marcus Orlando Hopkins, CNS-3150337# The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and matter may be heard, CRA/ declares as true any material 9715 S Broadway #2, Los LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the LA’s Governing Board will matter pursuant to Section Angeles, CA 90003 the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false conduct a public hearing 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor at the Kenneth Hahn Hall Professions code that the by: an individual NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to of Administration, 500 W. registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced File No. 2018157953 another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars Temple Street, Room 374-A is guilty of a misdemeanor to transact business under The following person(s) is or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). Los Angeles, CA 90012 on punishable by a fine not to the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of S/ Jessie C Barbour, Owner the sale of land pursuant to exceed one thousand dollars or names listed above on Pen-It-Pro, 4114 Santo Professions Code). a registered owner. A new This statement was filed a proposed Disposition and ($1,000)). 07/2018 Tomas Drive, Apt B, Los Original Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los Development Agreement S/ Andre M Coney, Owner I declare that all information Angeles, CA 90008, County 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 Statement must be filed Angeles on June 25, 2018 (“DDA”) with Excel Property This statement was filed in this statement is true and of LA CNS-3150239# before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with Management Services, Inc., a with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section California corporation. Angeles on July 3, 2018 declares as true any material Donna Maria Thompson, 4114 Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section Santo Tomas Drive, Apt B, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and Los Angeles, CA 90008 NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from The DDA will provide for 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the This business is conducted File No. 2018159668 The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed the sale of CRA/LA-owned Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false by: An Individual The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize in the office of the County property located at 3900 at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided W. Jefferson Blvd. (APNs the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to to transact business under Bee Beautiful Hair Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section 5046-004-900, -901, -902) in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name Collection, 8318 South in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires in the Mid-City Recovery Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). or names listed above on Western Ave, Apt 4, Los another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change Redevelopment Project in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Marcus Orlando Hopkins, 06/2018 Angeles, CA 90047, County or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the Area. The sale of the CRA/ 17920, where it expires Owner I declare that all information of LA 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section LA-owned property is based 40 days after any change This statement was filed in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): Professions Code). 17913 other than a change on the Fair Reuse Value of in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who Brandi H. Harris, 8318 South Original in the residence address of the property. A copy of the statement pursuant to Section Angeles on July 3, 2018 declares as true any material Western Ave, Apt 4, Los 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 a registered owner. A new proposed DDA is available 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section Angeles, CA 90047 CNS-3150232# Fictitious Business Name for public review at CRA/ in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed LA’s office located 448 S. a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the by: an Individual before the expiration. Effective Hill Street, Suite 1200, Los Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Angeles, California. Statement must be filed at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor to transact business under NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to the fictitious business name File No. 2018142910 must be accompanied by the January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars or names listed above on The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. The meeting is being held Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). 06/2018 (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement pursuant to Government must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Donna Maria Thompson, I declare that all information Rhynes Tax & Bookkeeping does not of itself authorize Code Section 52201 and is Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires Owner in this statement is true and Service, 1522 W Manchester the use in this state of a open the public. The filing of this statement 40 days after any change This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Ave., Los Angeles, CA Fictitious Business Name does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material 90047, County of Los Angeles in violation of the rights of the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section Angeles on June 27, 2018 matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, At any time before the date Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and Herman Rhynes, 1522 or common law (See Section in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the W Manchester Ave., Los and time set forth in this notice 14411 et seq., Business and for public hearing any written another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false Angeles, CA 90047 Professions Code). or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted comments on the proposed Original DDA may be filed in the 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to by: an individual 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced offices of CRA/LA. All persons CNS-3148079# wishing to comment at the Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County ($1,000)). to transact business under LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/18 Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided S/ Brandi H. Harris, Owner the fictitious business name public hearing will be given an opportunity to appear and CNS-3152260# must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed or names listed above on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL be heard. Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los 06/2018 NAME STATEMENT 7/19, 7/26/18 The filing of this statement 40 days after any change Angeles on June 28, 2018 I declare that all information File No. 2018154066 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CNS-3153927# does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and The following person(s) is LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: File No. 2018165992 Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Its Simply Beautiful, 5115 LOS ANGELES COUNTY The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section 5th Ave., Los Angeles, CA (are) doing business as: METROPOLITAN another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and 90043, County of LA TRANSPORTATION Bedcaps, 6122 Brynhurst or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Professions code that the Registered owner(s): Ave Apt 10, Los Angeles, AUTHORITY (LACMTA) 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed in the office of the County registrant knows to be false Shari Smith, 5115 5th Ave., INVITATION FOR BID CA 90043, County of LA Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor Los Angeles, CA 90043 Registered owner(s): Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted Sandra Manning, 6122 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/18 Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars by: an Individual LACMTA will receive Bids/ Brynhurst Ave Apt 10, Los CNS-3152116# must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change ($1,000)). The registrant commenced to Angeles, CA 90043 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Proposals for OP52980- Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the S/ Herman Rhynes, Owner transact business under the 2 - ExpressLanes - This business is conducted The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed fictitious business name or by: an Individual Channelizers & Epoxy at the does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los names listed above on N/A 9th Floor Receptionist Desk, The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a in the residence address of Angeles on June 11, 2018 I declare that all information to transact business under NAME STATEMENT Vendor/Contract Management Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Department, One Gateway the fictitious business name File No. 2018152642 in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who or names listed above on The following person(s) is Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material (9th Floor). 04/2018 (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section I declare that all information Snap Juicing Co. and Moor, 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and in this statement is true and 621 Cerritos Ave #3, Long Professions Code). Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Professions code that the correct. (A registrant who Beach, CA 90802, County of All Bids must be submitted to Original must be accompanied by the in the office of the County registrant knows to be false LACMTA, and be filed at the declares as true any material Los Angeles 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): reception desk, 9th floor, V/ CNS-3150242# The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to CM Department, on or before 17913 of the Business and Ayesha Latrice Sly, 43195 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars Professions code that the Andrade Ave N, Hemet, CA 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the use in this state of a 40 days after any change ($1,000)). Tuesday, August 14, 2018, registrant knows to be false 92544; CA Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the S/ Shari Smith, Owner is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at which time bids will be in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed opened and publicly read. punishable by a fine not to by: an Individual NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced File No. 2018160510 Bids received after the above or common law (See Section in the residence address of Angeles on June 22, 2018 date and time may be rejected ($1,000)). to transact business under The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with S/ Sandra Manning, Owner the fictitious business name (are) doing business as: and returned unopened. Each Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section Bid must be sealed and This statement was filed or names listed above on 1. Mynotarytraveler, 2. Original Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name with the County Clerk of Los 06/2018 Mydebteliminatorpartner, marked Bid No. OP52980-2. 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires A Pre-Bid conference will be Angeles on July 6, 2018 I declare that all information 9020 S. Heritage Way, CNS-3150237# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Inglewood, CA 90305, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL held on 19-Jul-2018 09:00:00, Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed at One Gateway Plaza, Los Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who County of LA; Mailing must be accompanied by the in the office of the County 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Address: P.O. Box 9291, Angeles, CA 90012, Pacific: Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided Room 08-20. Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section Inglewood, CA 90305 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires the date on which it was filed Professions code that the Gloria L. Harris, 9020 S. File No. 2018144782 the use in this state of a 40 days after any change in the office of the County registrant knows to be false Heritage Way, Inglewood, CA The following person(s) is For a copy of the Bid Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the specifications go to Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor 90305 (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted 1. Torrance Brew Yard, http://business.metro.net/ another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change VendorPortal/faces/home/ 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars by: An Individual 2. The Office Bar & Grill, or common law (See Section in the residence address of 40 days after any change ($1,000)). The registrant commenced to 19606 S. Normandie Ave., solicitations/openSolicitations 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new or for further information email in the facts set forth in the S/ Ayesha L Sly, Owner transact business under the Torrance, CA 90502, County Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed fictitious business name or of LA Aryani Guzman at guzmana@ Original Statement must be filed metro.net. 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los names listed above on N/A Registered owner(s): 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/18 before the expiration. Effective in the residence address of Angeles on June 21, 2018 I declare that all information Douglas E. Haas, 21517 7/19, 7/26/18 CNS-3150230# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious CNS-3153798# a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Halldale Ave., Torrance, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who 90501 THURSDAY,A-6 LOS JULY ANGELES 26, 2018 SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYLASENTINEL.NET A-15 9, 2014

I was 32, and in terms That’s going to look bad time that my kids are adults, Dark- of tattooing, that’s not a and it won’t heal well. I don’t think it’ll be weird young age. Most people Morton: Are there any to get a bank loan from skinned people start when they’re like 18, other mistakes you see cli- someone who has a tattoo 20, and I didn’t even get ents make? on their hand. It’ll probably can and should my first tattoo until I was Spooner: A mistake I just be a higher-quality tat- 29. It’s hard to imagine see a lot in [the Black com- too hopefully because they get a tattoo that tattooing was illegal munity] is bargain shop- have a job at the bank. in New York until [1997], ping. There’s no such thing Morton: Where do tat- they deserve. so coming up as a kid and/ as a $20 tattoo. If you’re too artists struggle on tat- or in my early 20s I would paying $20, that tattooer tooing dark skin? have had to know some- is probably making 8 af- Spooner: There are a lot By Talley MorTon body or go to secret shops ter giving a cut to the shop of really great tattoo artists LA Sentinel in basements, y’know. It’s and then paying for sup- in Los Angeles, but even a different world now. plies. How much time, ef- within them I have seen There’s a common Morton: I actually gave fort, or thought would you mistakes, or I’ve had ques- misconception that dark- myself my first tattoo when put into anything for $8? tions asked of me about skinned people cannot get I was 15, and then got No one who knows how color choices. A lot of that quality, colored tattoos. my first professional one to tattoo well is going to comes down to experiment- James Spooner, an African abroad when I was 17, so do anything for 20 bucks. ing. I found out purple American vegan tattoo art- I definitely started young. You wouldn’t hire a barber sucks because I tattooed my ist who specializes in tat- Spooner: Exactly. Now who will cut your hair for friend who’s dark-skinned tooing dark skin, disagrees. in this culture, all the teen- $5. You know if you want who didn’t really care what Having been in the indus- agers that I come across are a good fade you’ve got to I tried. I found out what try for ten years, he’s seen already planning their first spend like $20 to $40 de- works and what doesn’t firsthand how both clients tattoo when they’re like 15 COURTESY PHOTO pending on where you live. through experimenting. If and tattoo artists or 16 and they’re getting it James Spooner And sure, maybe you have you don’t have access to “Clients have to respect illegally or waiting for the a cousin who can cut hair, dark skin, then you’re not themselves enough to do day they turn 18. It took me Spooner: I found out everything up. But if a but it doesn’t work the same going to have the opportu- research, and they have to a while to want to have one about factory farming. For dark-skinned person gets way in tattooing. When you nity to experiment because look at portfolios,” he told for myself, and then longer me, I like to be politically American traditional tat- look at our community, at you don’t necessarily want me. “If you don’t see any to consider it as something consistent, and I don’t see tooing – which is probably rappers and athletes, they to experiment on your cli- Black skin on the tattooer’s I would do. the logic behind standing not as common as it should have all the money in the ents. Every tattooer has portfolio, then that means Morton: So, you also for gay rights, women’s be for Black people – it’s world and they are getting friends that let them experi- one of two things: either specialize in vegan tattoos. rights, civil rights, and then great for dark skin because sh***y tattoos. We have to ment, but not every tattooer they don’t tattoo Black Why is that important to eating a plate of baby back it’s full of bold lines, big raise the bar. [Dark-skinned has Black friends. people very often or they you? ribs. I believe if one is op- empty space, black fill, andpeople] don’t have to settle, Morton: What is most haven’t done tattoos on Spooner: Well I’ve pressed, then all are op- solid and saturated colors. but you do have to pay what important for Black people Black people that they’re been vegan for about 27 pressed, so whatever I can It’s when people try to do everyone else pays, there’s and dark-skinned folks to proud enough of to put in years. Being consistent do, I do. all of these super detailed no reparations discount. know when considering a their portfolio.” in my politics has always Morton: What does and nuanced pieces on real- Morton: Not yet, at tattoo Spooner, 42 and a New been a priority for me, and your clientele look like? ly dark skin that you don’t least. Do you think percep- Spooner: Clients have York City native, began as I actually didn’t think about Do you see a lot of African get enough negative space, tions of tattoos changing? Is to respect themselves a filmmaker. His globally- tattoos not being vegan Americans? so I always try to keep that it getting better? enough to do research, and acclaimed documentary until I was talking to this Spooner: Somewhere in mind. Spooner: For sure. All they have to look at port- Afro-Punk (2003) explored woman who said that she between 40 and 60 percent Morton: You talked of these shows and every- folios. If you don’t see any race and identity in the was going to fly to Portlandof my clientele are African about color choices. What thing have made it so that Black skin on the tattooer’s predominately White punk because somebody up there Americans. I’ve always are the best colors for dark- professionals are getting portfolio, then that means scene. The film eventually does vegan tattoos. I was said my clientele is made skinned people to get in a tattooed. I have a couple of one of two things: either led to what we now know still in my first year of- tat up of either vegans, Blacks, tattoo? clients who have full chest they don’t tattoo Black as the annual Afropunk fes- tooing and I was like, why or Black vegans. Because Spooner: Dark skinned and back pieces – just one people very often or they tival that takes place from am I not doing that? Why I’m in a private studio, people can get color, but tattoo that goes from their haven’t done tattoos on Atlanta to Paris. Follow- can you not get that done in people have to do research some don’t work or look neck to their abdomen – Black people that they’re ing his filmmaking career,L.A.? I immediately started to find me. good. Stick to the warm and they’re both lawyers. proud enough of to put in Spooner transitioned to tat- researching what’s in ev- Morton: Let’s talk side of the scale; reds are They clearly aren’t walk- their portfolio. If you don’t tooing in Los Angeles. erything and was shocked. about mistakes dark- great, oranges can be good, ing around with their shirts see examples of tattoos on Spooner and I discuss A&D ointment has lanolin skinned clients make when even yellow can be good. open at work, but when you dark skin, even if they’re ed how he began tattooing, in it, which is sheep fat. they’re choosing a tattoo Some greens can be good, have those kinds of tattoos, amazing artists, it may not how he doesn’t separate his Everybody focuses on the and then coming in to get but blues are usually not you perceive people with be the right fit for you. personal politics from his ink, but at that time most of it done. What are the errors very good. The blue spec- tattoos differently. When a James Spooner tattoos profession, tattoo percep- them were vegan. I had to you often see? trum of purple pretty much person sits down to get tat- from a private studio on tions, and more. go down the list and figure Spooner: Let’s say you always looks crappy. Hav- tooed by me, thirty years the East Side, but you can The following inter- out how to make every- have two dark lines that ing this expectation and ago I might have assumed find him on social media. view has been lightly ed- thing vegan. Once I was are close together and you knowing what the limi- they were a part of a sub- His Instagram accounts are ited for length and clarity. able to do that, I could start have dark skin between tations are allow you to culture of some kind, like @monocletattoo and @ Morton: How old were advertising vegan tattoos. those two lines. Well, now thrive within those limi- punks or bikers. Now, I spoonersnofun. Check out you then when you began Morton: What made it just looks like one big tations. Don’t go in there can’t ever assume anything. his portfolio and more at tattooing? you want to become a veg- line because the skin is thinking I want these pastel People in every profession monocletattoo.com. Spooner: I started when an all of those years ago? dark, so you have to open pink and purple tiny roses. are getting tattoos, so by the Celebration of Life

Dr. Edward W. Savage, as the Medical Director of Jr. passed last week at the King Drew Medical Center age of 85. A gynecologic from 1996 to 2002. Despite oncologist, Dr. Savage was many medical and political one the few board certified challenges during this time, specialists providing medi- King Hospital received an cal treatment for women outstanding rating during in the Southern California his tenure. He believed the area. His celebration of life community should have service will take place at input in the governance of Holman United Methodist health care institutions. Church, 3320 Adams Bou- Dr. Savage also re- levard on Thursday, July ceived a dual appointment 26, 2018 at 2:30pm. Rev. as the Dean of Clinical Af- James Mc Knight will serve fairs at Charles R. Drew as officiant of the Celebra - University. He was a mem- tion of Life. ber of many organizations Dr. Savage was a proud including the Society of graduate of Talladega Col- Gynecologic Oncology, lege and Meharry Medical 10th President of the West- College. He made a signifi- ern Association of Gyneco- cant impact in the practice logic Oncologists, National of medicine in the Southern Medical Association, and California region and on 7th President of 100 Black Ronald Lovie Aldridge the national level within the Men of Los Angeles. field of gynecologic oncol- Dr. Edward Savage was Entrepreneur Ronald Tabernacle 321 Eucalyptus ogy. Starting his practice honored with the City of Lovie Aldridge passed Ave., Inglewood 90302. of medicine at King Drew Los Angeles Hall of FAME Dr. Edward W. Savage, Jr. on Tuesday July 17. Public viewing, Sunday Hospital in 1973, Dr. Sav- Award held at Los Angeles Celebration of Life, July 29th, 1-5pm age was a fighter for quality City Hall during the Af- cherish his memory, his age Pinkney and a host of Monday July 30th, Inglewood Mortuary 3801 health care, especially for rican American Heritage wife Carole, children grandchildren, relatives, viewing 10am, service W. Manchester Blvd., residents of South Los An- Month Celebration. Cheryl, Racheal and Ed- and friends. 11AM, Faithful Central Inglewood 90305. geles. Dr. Savage served Dr. Savage leaves to ward III, sister Dove Sav-

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In County’s sole Relations and Contracts B-1 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 Local business owner offers salads, burgers and classes to improve your health BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT salad and juice business in things are preventable Staff Writer 2005 with a vision to through a healthy diet and become a provider of nutri- exercise,” insisted Jones, Eating healthy conjures tious food to underserved who added, “The classes up images of bland meals, communities, as well as to emphasize healthy eating - but not according to chef educate on the importance some plant-based, some Synovia Jones. of diet and exercise,” she vegan - and learning how to The South Los Angeles explained. cook with plant-based and COURTESY PHOTO entrepreneur is changing With combating pre- vegan type ingredients.” Synovia Jones that impression through her ventable diseases as one of The monthly cooking Super Salads To Go busi- her primary goals, Jones sessions are held at the Hot “You get to eat what you COURTESY PHOTO ness and Fit and Healthy uses her “restaurant on and Cool Café, 4331 Deg- cook and everything you People of all ages attend Synovia’s Fit and Healthy Cook- Cooking classes. Both enti- ing class. wheels” to reach and serve nan Blvd., in Leimert Park. cook you get to take home. ties offer a range of deli- more people on more days The hands-on activity, We also have drinks and sal- cious and nutritious food of salads featuring mixed bles. In addition, Jones and for longer hours. This which costs $35, includes all ads with every meal because options. greens, nuts, fruits and offers natural juices and year, she expanded her busi- of the ingredients for the I want people to understand Super Salads, a mobile herbs. healthy dressings to enhance ness to teach people how to dinner along with instruc- that you need to eat your eatery found at Farmer’s For example, the Apple the palate. prepare healthy meals. tionbyJones. fruits and vegetables, which Markets around the city, Almond Feta Salad comes A former fitness instruc- “The idea behind the Fit According to Jones, is a component of being attracts a large clientele with Fuji apples and tor, personal trainer and and Healthy Cooking class- “Cooking is really about healthy,” she said. every Saturday at the Cren- almonds sprinkled with competitive bodybuilder es is to really focus on the seasoning and a lot of things To learn more about shaw Baldwin Hills Plaza. organic spring mix, cranber- with 30 years of experience, community getting healthi- that you season with herbs SuperSaladsToGoorFit The menu includes veggie ries, red onions and cheese. Jones said health and fitness er. We have so many health and spices, you can get the and Healthy Cooking class- burgers, chicken wraps, The Four Season Salad con- has always been her passion. issues in our community – same flavor you’re looking es, call/text (323) 397-5340 vegan crab cakes and tains an appetizing mix of “Super Salads To Go is cancer, heart disease, dia- for as when you’re eating or email synovia2@sbc- falafels along with an array greens and seasonal vegeta- my baby and I began my betes – and a lot of these meat. global.net. Florence Corridor Between Crenshaw and Western Set for Improvements BY JENNIFER BIHM low-income residents do not before moving ahead full wood so we need to have Contributing Writer own a car, so something like speed.” this area revitalized.” getting groceries becomes a A website for the project Project leaders have Residents along Florence challenge, she said. When is currently under construc- been communicating with Ave. said they are excited people can’t get basic needs tion and a groundbreaking residents who are con- that city officials and mem- met in a community, it cre- ceremony is scheduled for cerned about gentrification. bers of Los Angeles’ Eco- ates problems. August. Everyone will be able to nomic Development Depart- “The county and city of “[The groundbreaking stay put, Coppertino said. ment are gearing up to make Los Angeles officials can will be] on the first acquired Bond measures as well as improvements along the cor- onlydosomuchtoassistcor- property within the corridor,” city money, will help main- ridor between Crenshaw and ridor spaces, and that it is up Coppertino explained. tain the new area.

Western. The $40 million COURTESY PHOTO to the citizens themselves to “After the groundbreak- “Dr Culpepper is eager- plan, according to organiz- Artist rendering of what the new Florence Corridor shoulder responsibility for ing in August, it should take ly expecting to see old and ers, will include the resurfac- between Crenshaw and Western will look like. their working and living about 1 to 2 years to com- new friends who agree that ing of many buildings in the spaces, and to help make plete the project.” Florence avenue will be the area as well as repair, paint, “The best way is to help tant since a sustainable them safe and sound,” Cop- “We have about 18 res- place to celebrate as the re-facing and modernization make the area safe for all community needs things pertino said. idents and commercial who anticipated Florence Corri- of several of the real estate concerned,” he said. like a grocery store or clin- “[Those working on the have said yes to building dor Program Project takes structures in need of serious Project consultant Dr. ic… things the corridor res- project] are poised to work up the area. We’re just a shape and form for our upgrades. Once completed, Marcia Coppertino said she idents just don’t have. hard and make sure they stone’s throw from the community and city of Los project lead, John M is “happy” about the new About 75 percent of the have the city's blessing improvements in Ingle- Angeles.” Culpepper, Jr. said he will corridor. She is excited, she also work within the corri- said, about completing the dor to help bring in a gro- first phase which involved Hotel Industry Commits $75,000 Grant for cery store, mini clinic, beau- about 7 months of planning ty and barber salon, dentist and “interfacing with poten- L.A. Opportunity Youth Training andvisionDr.,anelderloca- tial investors and the cooper- tion, drug store “and more to ation of those who have SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE tality industry program with make sure our industry ensure a new beginning for signed up as volunteers, local community-based or- always provides a ladder of many who reside and work organizers and outside advi- On Thursday, July 19, ganizations LeadersUp and opportunity.” in the area without needed sors to help spearhead the the American Hotel & Lodg- iFoster. “Los Angeles hotels are resources or transportation vision of Dr. Culpepper to ing Association (AHLA) and As part of the training proud to partner with commu- for their well being…” support an area of over 50 the American Hotel & Lodg- program, each youth has nity-based organizations like Culpepper, a minister properties which are rife with ing Educational Foundation earned the AHLA Certified LeadersUp and iFoster to andpastorofNewSt.Holy drug use, homelessness and (AHLEF), in partnership Guest Service Professional develop and train the next Andrews MBC, said he has neglect.” with the California Hotel & designation, the highest ack- generation of hospitality lead- COURTESY PHOTO a 39-year history of watch- They’ve already gar- nowledgement of guest serv- ers,” said Jonathan Litvack, Lodging Association (CHLA), Yahia Liban, LeadersUp Hos- ing the area denigrate to nered the assistance of pri- Hotel Association of Los ice for employees in the hospitality Program Graduate, Chair of the HotelAssociation unhealthy circumstances vate investors, some of Angeles and Grads of Life, a pitality industry. The gradua- addressing the audience. of Los Angeles. “We are con- for the residents, and whom grew up in the area national non-profit, celebrat- tion comes on the heels of a fident this grant will make a claims he and his parish- and want to see it ed the first graduating class $75,000 AHLEF grant comment, and economic impor- big difference in the lives of ioners just want to give improved. Coppertino feels of 27 local youth who mitment to local Los Angeles tance of hotel and lodging many Los Angeles youth who back while they can. the revitalization is impor- received training in a hospi- community-based organiza- businesses to every city and are not only ready, but better tions to train youth in the hos- state across America. prepared to join the exciting pitality industry. “The hotel industry em- world of hospitality.” AHLEF President Rosan- ploys more than 8 million “At Grads of Life, we na Marietta joined California people across the United work each day to match Today’s Fresh Start Hotel and Lodging Associa- States. This grant represents employers in need of talent tion President and CEO Lynn our continued commitment to with innovative solutions that Mohrfeld, Hotel Association providing career opportunities also provide Opportunity Charter School of Los Angeles Chair Jona- and driving economic growth Youth with the skills and Excellence in Education than Litvack, Grads of Life in the hotel industry and in the access necessary for mean- Director Erika Cospy, and communities where we live ingful career pathways,” said other representatives from the and work,” said Rosanna Erika Cospy, director of hotel industry at the event. Marietta, president ofAHLEF. Grads of Life. “AHLA’s grant In Los Angeles, nearly “By partnering with organiza- commitments will help 190,000 young adults are tions such as Grads of Life, we advance our mission to close looking for employment. can take meaningful steps to the opportunity divide and aid Each year, the Los Angeles close the jobs gap and provide countless young people look- hotel industry has more than our nation’s youth with the ing to gain stable employment 8,300 job openings, with 400 necessary skills to launch in the hotel industry.” positions currently listed. long, successful careers in the “We applaud AHLA and Grant funds are helping to hotel industry.” CH&LA for taking the initia- Register Now!! connect these youth to “The demand for talent in tive to galvanize its members in 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. Monday – Friday employers in the hospitality our industry, and especially in using innovative solutions to industry and provide training Los Angeles, is greater than finding talent that benefit both Address: 4514 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043 to help them succeed. ever, and we must continue the community and business- Call (323) 293-9826 The event was part of working hard to meet the es,” said Jeffery Wallace, CEO www.todaysfreshstart.org AHLA’s Empowering Youth anticipated growth,” said of LeadersUp. “Our partner- Project, an initiative of the Lynn Mohrfeld, president and ship is a clear example of how industry’s Dreams Happen CEO of the California Hotel industries across the nation can College Bound School All Grades, Small Classes, After School Here campaign, a national & Lodging Association. “By build a talent pipeline that con- Program, Transitional Kindergarten and K-8 awareness effort to showcase providing youth the tools and nects to the diversity, skills and career advancement opportu- training to enter the hotel limitless potential of Opportu- Accredited by Western Association of School’s & Colleges nities, community commit- industry, we will continue to nity Youth." THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 www.lasentinel.net B-2 Student Athlete of the Week: Dunsin Akinbi By Amanda Scurlock King/Drew, Akinbi earned can’t get distracted.” When Akinbi was Sports Writer a 4.2 overall GPA. During The King/Drew squad younger, he played in the his senior year, he took AP was a true contender during travel ball team called Humility was an impor- Calculus and AP Physics. the 2017-18 season; they “Game Time Elite.” He tant lesson that King/Drew He works hard because he snapped their losing streaks was the youngest child on senior guard Dunsin Akinbi knows that being proficient with Gardena and Wash- the team and would not get learned before he graduat- in his studies would bring ington Prep. a lot of minutes on court. ed. As a junior, he played joy to his mother. “That was the first “I got less playing time, selfishly but new coach “What I learned about time we beat Gardena in I got less scoring,” he said. Lloyd Webster changed his AP Calc, it relates to AP four years, so we had a lot “So every time I practice, role on the team. Physics in a lot of ways,” of confidence,” Akinbi every time I play, I just “I was really focused he said. “I like that connec- said. “We wanted to show thinkofthatteamandthink on scoring, but this year we tion.” the whole city that … of what I would have got a new coach and he His hard work in high we’re here to play basket- done.” gave me a lesser role,” school allotted him admis- ball.” Trust and love are the Akinbi said. “In that lesser sion into UCLA, Akinbi Akinbi was also a key ingredients needed to role, I grew to be better and will be attending the uni- member of the UCLA VIP create a championship bigger person.” versity in the fall. program, Fellow Christian team, says Akinbi. Becoming more of a In order to juggle all of Athletes, Chess Club, and “You gotta trust the team player would pay off his responsibilities, Akinbi Black Student Union. coach, you got to trust each for Akinbi, as he helped the focuses on things that are “I love King/Drew, I other,” he said. “I think King/Drew boys basketball important to him. love the people,” he said. trust and love, we actually team earn the division II “It’s a lifestyle, it’s “If you love something, it’s love each other as brothers. City Section Champi- something I’ve been doing no excuses. You just find a These two things, that’s onship. literally forever, since I was AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL way to do what you want to what makes a champi- Through his years at a youngin,” he said. “I just City Champion guard Dunsin Akinbi has a 4.2 overall GPA. do.” onship team.” View Park Basketball Serra Athletic Program Becomes State Champions Has A New Leader SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE on that,” said Jenkins. “I efforts,” said Jenkins. “I can see how important the really want even more peo- Junipero Serra High history is having spoken to ple to come out to all of our School Principal Jeff Guz- the alumni.” sports.” man has announced that Jenkins served as ath- Mr. Guzman is very Richard Jenkins will be the letic director and as basket- aware of the experience new athletic director at ball coach at Pacific Hills and commitment that Jenk- Junipero Serra High School during the past four ins represents and has School. Jenkins will con- years and previously already been impressed by tinue to develop a program coached girls’ basketball at him. “He has shown the with a rich tradition of Pacifica Christian. Jenkins spirit of a Cavalier. He has excellence, having sent a looks forward to the chal- high character and integri- AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL multitude of student/ath- lenge ahead. “I have been ty, and he is living out the (l-to-r) Jason Porter, Kameron Storrs, Christian Johnson, De’Shawn Johnson, Shamar letes to colleges and uni- spending these first few Cavalier Code,” said Mr. Lair, Donte Bowie. versities on full-ride schol- days getting up-to-date on Guzman. “I am excited arships and having won 43 how things work at Serra about the upcoming year BY AMANDA SCURLOCK that same mistake.” the only two teams that CIF Southern Section and getting to know my and working with Mr. Jenk- Sports Writer Holding the squad defeated View Park. Championships and ten colleagues,” Jenkins said. ins.” accountable on the defensive View Park was the #1 CIF State Championships. “I want to show that I will Mr. Jenkins is excited The View Park Boys’ end was a major turning seed in the division I play- Jenkins will be replac- work hard and I want to be also about returning to a basketball team created a point, allowing them to pol- offs but was upset by Uni- ing Mr. Joshua Dabbs, a part of the community.” school with God at the cen- new chapter in the schools ish their defense during sum- versity 62-67 in the semifi- who, while directing the Jenkins is most concerned ter of its existence and gilded athletic history. The mer and fall league games. nals. Soon after their loss, athletic program during the about making sure that all activity. “It is the first time Varsity team won the CIF “We played more as a the team was invited to com- past four years, guided who participate in athletics that I will be back in this State Division IV champi- team this year on the defen- pete for the state crown. The Serra sports while many of be served well by Serra. “I type of environment full- onship and the Junior Varsity sive end, we always helped team was eager to not squan- its programs thrived. Dur- want all of our student/ath- time since I was in middle squad created a strong each other,” said sophomore der a second opportunity to ing his time, girls’ basket- letes to feel like they are school,” said Jenkins. “I am resume of wins. center De’Shawn Johnson. compete in the playoffs. ball won the CIF Southern not getting ‘the short end of looking forward to being in “The whole school had “We started communicating “I think after that game, California Regional Cham- the stick,’ that they all are a spiritual place on a daily our back,” said sophomore more also.” when they told us we have pionship in 2015 and 2018, being recognized for their basis.” guard D’Anthony Ward of In December and Janu- another chance to win state, and the CIF State Champi- the J.V. team. “We believed ary, View Park participated we were mentally prepared,” onship in 2018, and girls’ in each other and supported in several tournaments, said freshman guard Chris- track won the CIF Southern each other.” including the Dwan Hurt tian Johnson. Section and State Champi- View Park is now Holiday Classic, the Ran- Competing for state, onships in 2018. Addition- ranked 63 in the State, with cho Mirage Invitational, View Park had to battle ally, during Dabbs’ reign as University and Narbonne and the Spud Mckinzey Lompoc, Bakersfield and athletic director, CIF following respectively. Inner-City Challenge. King/Drew. They had to get Southern Section Champi- Winning a championship Competing in tourna- through Stuart Hall of San onships were won by Serra began with having a defen- ments gave the Knights a Francisco to get the title. Athletics in boys’ basket- sive mindset for the Knights. chance to battle diverse pro- “It seemed like the ball (2016), and girls’ soft- The focus on having strong grams, like Lake Washing- longest game of the season ball (2018). Dabbs leaves defense began the summer ton of Kirkland, WA and and it just felt like the best big shoes to fill, but Jenk- before the 2017-18 season. Vancouver’s St. Georges. game of the season,” said ins is ready to fill them, and Knights varsity boys’basket- “We didn’t win any senior guard Shamar Lair. understands what is in front ball head coach Jason Porter tournaments but we always Defense gave View Park of him. “I can see the rich decided to take players out prove that we were one of a strong start, they held Stu- history of athletics here at of the game for non-hustle the best teams in all of the art Hall to 24 points in the Serra,andIwanttobuild plays and if they made tournaments,” said senior first half. As the varsity team defensive mistakes. forward Kameron Storrs. competed well, the J.V. team “It was a situation “We always played a was also a strong force in the “Once they figured out how where for every little mis- tougher team and that Coliseum League. to win, it pretty much just take, we’ll take them out,” helped a lot.” “They all wanted to win, took off from there.” Porter said. “You’re gonna The Coliseum League so they all wanted to buy all Sophomore Rodney go back in because some- teams were also a challenge, in to how to win,” J.V. head Bradley was one of three body else is gonna make Crenshaw and Fremont were coach Donte Bowie said. players to practice with the varsity squad during the playoffs. “I feel like it’s improved my skills,” Bradley said. “I have more confidence in my game.” Sophomore guard Marcus Dewberry mentioned how both J.V. and varsity had strong support for one another. “We still communicated with them and asked them questions, they asked us

AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL questions,” Dewberry said. Players from the View Park Junior Varsity team were able to practice with the Varsity “We held each other as a squad during the playoffs. family.” B-3 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL SPORTS THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 RB Todd Gurley gets $60 million contract extension from Rams BY GREG BEACHAM negotiations with the Steel- to the Rams last season drew year, and the Rams have AP Sports Writer ers, returned the love on praise from Eric Dickerson, been working on a long- Twitter, along with an addi- the most popular player in term extension since early Todd Gurley was the key tional comment about his Los Angeles Rams history last year. The powerhouse to the Los Angeles Rams’ own failure to get a big con- for his 1980s exploits as a lineman is seeking a game- offensive transformation last tract in Pittsburgh: “lol and record-setting running back. changing contract that season, and the Rams have ppl thought I was trippin?” Steven Jackson, the Rams’ would make him one of the rewarded their star running Gurley was the offensive franchise rushing leader, NFL’s highest-paid players, back with a game-changing rookie of the year in 2015 also hailed Gurley’s contract but hasn’t yet been success- contract. for the Rams, rewarding Tuesday on Twitter. ful. The NFL’s offensive their gamble on him with the “Great to see Les Snead Donald skipped all of player of the year agreed to 10th overall pick. He over- and the @RamsNFL front training camp last year in a a four-year, $60 million con- came a torn knee ligament in office prioritize the running holdout, and he missed all tract extension through 2023 ROBERT TORRENCE/L.A. SENTINEL his final season with the game!” Jackson tweeted. of the Rams’ offseason with the Rams on Tuesday. Todd Gurley (left) had 14 carries for 101 yards in the L.A Georgia Bulldogs to rush for “To not only draft (Gurley) activities this spring. A person with knowl- Rams 13-26 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in the 2018 NFL 1,106 yards with St. Louis. early, but now lock him Snead and McVay edge of the deal, speaking Playoffs. Gurley struggled as part into a long-term deal to acknowledged Donald on condition of anonymity of the NFL’s worst offense ensure he continues to might not report to training because the terms weren’t only Todd, but a lot of guys last year’s production isn’t during the Rams’ relocation thrive as a Ram is huge!” camp Wednesday, but they publicly announced, con- we want to make Rams for a really a (complete) reflec- season in 2016, with his The Rams haven’t been weren’t sure about his firmed to The Associated long time and be part of our tion of the value he pro- yards-per-carry average shy about securing several plans. Snead is still in Press that Gurley’s contract core.” vides, because he did such a dropping from 4.8 to 3.2. key pieces of their talented active negotiations with extension contains $45 mil- Gurley isn’t due to great job, but he’s so much That average shot right roster during this offsea- Donald’s representatives at lion in guaranteed money, a report to training camp at more than that to our team back up to 4.7 last season son, which began with the CAA Sports. $20 million signing bonus UC Irvine until Wednesday. — the way that he competes while he starred for the NFC high-profile additions of “I do know we’ve still and the NFL’s largest aver- His first public reaction was in protection, the way that West champions behind a Ndamukong Suh and cor- got time to get something age annual value for a run- to post a black-and-white he works, and the way that stout offensive line that had nerbacks Marcus Peters done,” Snead said. ning back contract. ESPN Instagram photo of himself rubs off on his teammates.” the same starters for 15 con- and Aqib Talib. Last week, Donald is under con- first reported the terms. with a broad smile and the Along with being a secutive weeks. Gurley like- Los Angeles signed receiv- tract for this season for General manager Les caption: “Amazing...” handsome reward for a bur- ly would have won the NFL er Brandin Cooks to a five- nearly $6.9 million in the Snead said the Rams wanted Gurley was a league geoning NFL star, Gurley’s rushing title if McVay had- year, $80 million extension fifth year of his rookie con- “to get ahead of the curve” standout in his third NFL deal sets a new standard in n’t rested him for the Rams’ before he catches his first tract. by signing Gurley two years season while playing in the market for ball-carriers regular-season finale ahead pass with the Rams. “We’re simultaneously before his rookie contract first-year coach Sean such as Dallas’ Ezekiel of their playoff loss to But an even bigger working to make Aaron a expires. They’ve also set a McVay’s explosive offense. Elliott and Arizona’s David Atlanta. issue still looms for Los Ram a long time,” Snead new benchmark for running He finished second in the Johnson — and for Pitts- Gurley has also grown Angeles: defensive tackle said. “That’s the goal. back salaries to secure a cor- NFL with 1,305 yards rush- burgh’s Le’Veon Bell after swiftly as a receiver in his Aaron Donald still doesn’t Aaron is a big part of who nerstone of a team with ing and 13 touchdowns he plays out this season on three seasons, increasing his have a new contract two we are, where we want to Super Bowl aspirations. while catching 64 passes for the franchise tag. catches from 21 as a rookie days before the first prac- go, but the details and all “He’s a big part of who 788 yards and six more TDs. Bell, who received pub- to 43 and then 64 last sea- tice of training camp. that, we’re going to contin- we are and where we’re “What a special player lic support from Gurley dur- son. Donald, the NFL’s ue the course of keeping going,” Snead said. “It’s not he is,” McVay said. “I think ing his contentious recent Gurley’s contributions defensive player of the them in-house.” Minnesota United Rout Uninspired LAFC BY ALAN BRAXTON Cities to take on Minnesota From the beginning, Benny Feilhaber’s attempt who nicked it past LAFC tance, for a 4-1 Minnesota Staff Writer United FC. Not much can LAFC looked off-base. on goal appeared to deflect keeper Tyler Miller to make advantage. be said about the 5-1 loss Whether it was the artificial off a Minnesota United it 2-1. In the 58th minute, In the middle of the that ensued other than it turf that was giving LAFC’s Defender’s arm which A minute later, Darwin Minnesota United’s rout of week on Wednesday July was an utter collapse and first-touch trouble all night, ended up falling to the feet Quintero received the ball LAFC would be complete 7th, LAFC went to Portland defensive meltdown for the fact that they had played of LAFC winger Latif on the wing and raced past with another Christian for a rematch of the same LAFC, reminiscent of the a game just a few days prior Blessing. Blessing was able the LAFC defense and in Ramirez goal exposing a game only a few days prior, stoppage time catastrophe and had tired legs, or the to keep possession in close the blink of an eye made it porous LAFC defense, the result of the latter end- in Houston, and the 5-0 line-up changes, nothing quarters evading multiple 3-1, beating Tyler Miller at laden with holes. ing in a draw. LAFC would defeat suffered at the hands seemed to go right for Bob defenders in the box before the near-post. The Black and Gold win the rematch in Portland of Atlanta earlier in the sea- Bradley’s men on the day. passing it back to Feilhaber Whatever was said in still sit in second place in 3-2, with goals from Carlos son. In the 24th minute, whowaslyinginwaitfor the LAFC locker room at the Western Conference Vela and Marco Ureña, his Minnesota United, sit- Minnesota United forward his next attempt which he halftime appeared to have and play their crosstown first for LAFC. The game, ting in the middle of the Darwin Quintero picked bulleted past the keeper to little or no effect, as the sec- rivals the LA Galaxy this while not a league match, MLS Western Conference apart the LAFC defense tie it 1-1. ond half performance was Thursday, July 26. In their looked to continue LAFC’s standings, is clearly a team with unsettling ease and It would only go down- lacking in just about every last encounter, the Galaxy recent strong form over into that is struggling this sea- picked a pass to Rasmus hill for LAFC from there on department. scored 4 unanswered goals MLS games. Unfortunately, son. On paper, it seemed a Schüller who was making a and Minnesota United take In the 56th minute, to take the victory in the LAFC squandered the no-brainer who should late run into LAFC’s box full advantage of it. LAFC defender Dejan first ever battle for Los opportunity in a display that dominate the match. LAFC making it 1-0 Minnesota. Just before halftime in Jakovic was muscled off Angeles soccer bragging the players and fans of is a stronger team at just LAFC showed signs of the 45th minute, a loose the ball in the box, leaving rights. LAFC looks to even LAFC alike, will want to about every position and determination early on ball in LAFC’s box that was it trailing behind for Min- the score at home in front of put behind them for good. important statistic. But soc- however because just two not defended well eventual- nesota United’s Miguel their increasingly rabid fan On Sunday July 23rd, cer is rarely that black and minutes later, chaos erupted ly found the feet of Min- Ibarra to smash it past Tyler base at the Banc of Califor- LAFC traveled to the Twin white. in Minnesota’s box when nesota’s Christian Ramirez Miller from point blank dis- nia Stadium. Beasley: New Lakers vets can form solid core around LeBron BY GREG BEACHAM JaVale McGee have all widespread speculation in “For there to even be a for multi-positional, ball- AP Sports Writer joined Los Angeles this the media and around the narrative (about problems handling veterans eager to month in a slate of provoca- league about how coach with) personalities in this play hard-nosed defense, Michael Beasley thinks tive offseason signings to Luke Walton will manage room is judgment enough rather than the role players the basketball world is fool- supplement its talented his roster. They’ve already for me, and I just don’t want and pure perimeter shoot- ish to assume the Los Ange- youngsters and James, who attracted an immediate to be a part of it,” Beasley ers who occupied much of les Lakers’ revamped locker started the parade to the online nickname – “The said. the Cavaliers’ roster in room will be combustible West Coast when he left Meme Team” – while other Heading into his 11th recent years. before the fuse is even lit. Cleveland for the 16-time pundits have compared NBA season with his sev- Even getting a phone The Lakers announced NBA champions in free them to a basketball Suicide enth franchise, Beasley AP PHOTO/MARY ALTAFFER call from Johnson was a their signing of Beasley to a agency. Squad, referring to the knows something about New York Knicks forward thrill for Beasley, who idol- one-year contract Monday, All four of these well- recent DC Comics film locker room chemistry and Michael Beasley handles izes the former Lakers point the ball during the second adding the versatile forward known, well-traveled veter- about a misfit team of anti- the importance of profes- guard. half of an NBA basketball ans around James have heroes. sionalism. He was James' “I mean, showtime. to their new core of veterans game against the Detroit around LeBron James. varying degrees of colorful Beasley thinks the entire teammate with the Miami Pistons, Saturday, March That’s Magic, you know?” Beasley, Rajon Rondo, histories in their previous discussion is summertime Heat during the 2013-14 31, 2018, at Madison Beasley said. “A guy I Lance Stephenson and NBA stops, prompting NBA nonsense. season, when they reached Square Garden in New York. dreamed of meeting my the NBA Finals, and he The Pistons won 109-115. whole life. So the chance to already has friendships with play for him, it’s surreal. ... I Rondo, Stephenson and nothing to do with my matu- was trying to keep my emo- McGee. rity. It’s the total opposite.” tions professional, (but) I Beasley hasn’t become Beasley demonstrated had to put the phone on the superstar many expected that mature mentality when mute once or twice.” when he was the No. 2 pick asked about his expectations Johnson provided Beas- by Miami in the 2008 draft, and goals with the Lakers, ley with a detailed descrip- but he has fashioned a solid who will have to put in plen- tion of his likely role with NBA career. He said he ty of preseason work figur- the Lakers. Beasley also is couldn’t have lasted this ing out how to play with willing to be a vocal leader long in the league if he did- each other. to the Lakers’ gifted young n't get along with his team- “I’m not really here to players, including Brandon mates, listen to coaches and beat anybody out of min- Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, work toward team goals – utes, or play more than this Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart. and he feels the same about guy,” Beasley said. “I’m “I think they’re all spe- Rondo, Stephenson and here to play a team game cial in their own way,” McGee, who have all had and do as much winning as I Beasley said. “I think Josh enduring careers. can.” Hart, Ingram, Kuz, Ball, I “Anybody (who) starts Beasley averaged 13.2 think they can all at some judging a lot of players, me points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.7 point in their careers be All- mainly, doesn’t figure out assists per game last year in Stars and be leaders of their that guys like me and Nick a productive season with the team. I think Luke did a Young and J.R. Smith and New York Knicks, his sixth great job with those guys, Lance Stephenson and guys NBA franchise in 10 years especially in the second half like that actually know how in the league. of the season, getting those to play basketball, actually Beasley’s 6-foot-9 guys to play and getting know how to win basketball ranginess and versatility fit those guys to buy into what games and actually know the stated desire of Lakers he believes in. ... I feel like how to get along with oth- president of basketball they can be anything they ers,” Beasley said. “It's operations Magic Johnson want to be.” THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 www.lasentinel.net C-1

By Lapacazo SandovaL executives listen. Contributing Writer LAS: How can we stay Remember when you connected with your team? were growing up and TR: blackstreak- found, and fell in love with ent.com., Blog: black- your very first comic book? streakent.com, Ins- And upon feeling the rush tagram: Blackstreet, of discovering the various YouTube: Black Streak heroes, heroines, and vil- Entertainment Channel, lains you boldly explored Twitter: @BlackStreakE their universe buying up and Facebook: @black- every edition offered. streakentertainment Somewhere during Here is an excerpt from that classic rite- of pas “Knights of 2nd Earth: sage, someone called you Tears of an Honorable a “nerd” and maybe (at the King” by Terry L Raimey. time) you denied it, but Tylan felt a most unusu- now, as an adult, you lean al presence as if an unnat- into the title with great, ural force was somewhere great pride adding, per- in the immediate area. He haps: I am a Black Comic heard a faint snarl in the Book “nerd”. distance, as though a large And yet most of the animal of some kind lurked hard-earned money went behind the slowly dissipat- to fill the bank accounts ing cloud of white smoke, of White people who own dust, and debris that was the intellectual property. before him. Tylan focused

Don’t hate the messenger. BLACK STREAK ENTERTAINMENT his eyes ahead, and walk- For far too long, Black Terry and Justin Raimey ing through the smoke was people were only allowed an image of breathtaking to be consumers and not and the characters that ally driven stories of hero- and terrorizing propor- creators: that was then, this populated that world are ism to which we as a peo- tions! The boy’s disbelief is now, enter Black Streak owned and are part of the ple can personally relate. was strong despite seeing Entertainment. MCU universe. “Static Shock” inspired this foreign creature as it Black Streak Enter- In a 2017 article for my book, “Knights of 2nd walked and breathed be- tainment was started in ComicBook/Marvel, jour- Earth,” which I began writ- fore his very eyes! 2011 by African American nalist Kofi Outlaw -pro ing when I was 16. The beast stood upright brothers Justin and Terry L. vided an excellent pie chart Having heroes in a as a man, but its counte- Raimey. A bold move but to explain who is owned story who have extraordi- nance was of a large feline. one planned with a sense of by whom in an answer to nary abilities and circum- It was tall in stature and its urgency and purpose. the title of his piece, “Who stances, but still have to muscular frame was hulk- The brothers began Owns What Marvel Char- overcome the real-life ills ing and imposing! All but their journey by indepen- acters Now?” of racism and classism its torso, massive hands, dently publishing comics, Now, you understand is an important element and taloned feet were cov- graphic novels and animat- why the Raimey brothers in my stories, and it can ered in orange hair, and ed shorts for kids, teens, are being courted, hard, by be presented in so many its entire body was marked and families all of which outside investors and Hol- ways that will connect with with numerous stripes of feature characters and sto- lywood brass. young people who are ac- gold! Its long and bulky rylines that represent the Justin Raimey, a gradu- tually going through these arms reached beyond its African American experi- ate of Youngstown State things in real life. knees, and the massive legs ence. University and a self- that it walked upon were In 2011, the industry taught artist, is the author LAS: What’s main- short when compared to shut their doors on the con- and artist of the comedy stream mean to you? the rest of the creature’s cept of Black Streak Enter- graphic novel “Fiji Ran- TR: Mainstream en- body! As the beast’s image tainment, but today, after dom” and everything Black tertainment is the most in- became clearer to Tylan’s the success of “Black Pan- Streak. fluential establishment on vision, he could see that its ther,” Hollywood is knock- Terry L. Raimey is a planet Earth. Mainstream face boasted three glowing ing, hard at the brothers’ U.S. Air Force veteran, entertainment influences eyes, two on the left side of door and the reason is sim- Park University graduate, what they fear. They fearsuperhero, super-heroine how people talk, what its face and one on the right ple: Black heroes and hero- and author of the YA urban- to have their power dimin- shirt? they wear, how they spend side. The beast’s fourth ines are hot and in strongfantasy and the “Knights of ished or totally taken away. TR: Years before thetheir money, and even how eye, however, appeared to demand and the money 2nd Earth” book series. Personally, I’m all for “Luke Cage” and “Blackthey view people of color. have been removed from its that’s generated by comic Here is a condensed Black people taking own- Panther” film adaptationsPeople believe what they socket and its eyelids were book characters have longand edited interview with ership of our finances and broke records, there wassee in mainstream media, sewn shut. passed the billion mark. the Raimey brothers, Justin building great wealth in a groundbreaking car- which is why it’s important “GROARRR!!” I offer as an exampleand Terry. our community, but thistoon on the WB networkthat books, TV shows, and Tylan’s worst fears the economic strength that Los Angeles Sentinel will only become a realitycalled “Static Shock” frommovies from multiple Afri- came to light, for the crea- can be seen in the - Mar(LAS): Let’s talk money, if Black folks learn to- supDC Comics and legend- can American perspectives ture had spotted him and vel Cinematic Universe the comic book world port Black businesses andary writer/artist Dwayne are represented on main- was charging with violent (MCU), which according churns money. Why do you brands with their money.McDuffy. stream platforms. intent! The boy was frozen to the trade publicationsfeel that Black creatives Especially since we, as a I was 14 when it- pre and could not move! His was acquired by the Waltdon’t have the rich intel- people, spend more mon- miered, and it totally LAS: Now that Hol- legs felt as heavy as stone Disney Co. in 2009 for lectual$4 property rights? ey than any other race changed in my outlook lywood on has caught up to pillars and his mind was billion. Why are they afraid of us, America. what a superhero in Black pop Streak Entertain- overwhelmed with shock This is the same MCU really? culture could be. For ment, the and congratulations and confusion, not know- universe that created and Terry Raimey (TR): LAS: What’s Black first time in a cartoon,what should I we expect? ing if what he was seeing benefits from the -char He who controls the money Streak Entertainment’s saw a kid my age whoTR: It’s been a long, was real, or the product of acters that live inside the holds the power. The rul- mission? looked like me, shared verymy difficult road, and a smoke inhalation induced worlds of the Avengers, ing class wants to maintain TR: Through Black personal experiences andwe’ve caught the attention hallucination! Iron Man and yes, Black their power over us, and Streak Entertainment, Jus- struggles as a Black youthof editors and executives “WHOOM –” Panther. not just Black folks, but the tin and I want to bringin America, totally kickedfrom Scholastic and Sony Out of nowhere, what “Wakanda Forever” so-called “working class” about more Black and - Labad guy butt, and - was… soun … since the success looked to be a large and they shouted, folding their and poor Whites who are tino representation to main- apologetically Black. of “Black Panther,” there hazy bright-green cloud arms, crisscrossed over fooled into thinking they’re stream audiences with our The characters and- stois a real quest for stories crashed into the beast! The their chest with pride and superior to people of color books and comics for kidsrylines were complex andand characters that reflect tremendous force of the a sense of defiance. This as well. and teens. reflected the real-life- strugour experiences as African- blast sent the feline sailing symbol has shown up ev- When slavery was the gles African AmericansAmericans. through the air for quite erywhere and at the time law in America, Black LAS: What’s on yourface, making for emotion- “Black Panther” start- some distance! Its image of filing this story, “Blackpeople weren’t allowed ed out as a comic, “Luke vanished into the smoke Panther” has already to read. The slave masters Cage” started out as a com- cloud before its body was crossed the $1 billion mark feared that if slaves learned ic, so it is important that heard crashing into the — impressive — of course. to read, they would attain Black authors’ books and ground! Tylan’s heart beat However, with as much knowledge, and if they comics sell lots of copies. rapidly and his breathing pride as most Black people obtained knowledge, they The more books Black was so fast and heavy that feel when watching “Black would attain the power to children’s, middle-grade, he swore he had just fin- Panther,” it’s vital to - re overthrow their oppressors and YA authors sell, the ished running a marathon! mind those passionate con- and free themselves. more Black authors you He turned his eyes in sumers that it’s not owned Today, Black folks will see signed to major the direction that the blast by Black people. have the power of knowl- publishing houses, and the came from and saw the The owners of the - in edge, and once we attain more big budget Black source of the incredible tellectual property associ- the power of controlling blockbusters and TV shows attack dashing through ated with “Black Panther” money, we will be on an you’ll see that is based on the smoke with unnatural — the very source that -cre even and fair playing field those books and comics. speed! ates substantial wealth — with the ruling, wealthy, When money talks, pub- is owned by White people White class - and that’s lishers, and entertainment www.blackstreakent.com. 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City News serviCe ite acting project was the for something that I want- 2002 film comedy -“Bar ed I never would have got A star on the Holly- bershop.’’ what I was supposed to get wood Walk of Fame in “I had a choice be- out of it. the live performance cat- tween movies and I chose “It led to me being in egory was unveiled July that movie because I really people’s houses on a daily 19 honoring Cedric The identified with creating basis, sometimes every Entertainer for his career the old man character and two minutes.’’ as a stand-up comedian. I knew that that character Cedric’s other film “I feel very blessed to would probably catapult credits include the 2007 be recognized in such an me into another level be- action film comedy “Code iconic manner,’’ Cedric cause nobody expected Name: The Cleaner,’’ the told City News Service. me to play the old guy or 2005 comedy “The Hon- “I feel like I’m getting do what do what I had in eymooners’’ as bus driver roses when I can still mind for him,’’ Cedric Ralph Kramden, the role smell them.’’ said. made famous by Jackie Comedian George “The fact that it Gleason, and the drama Lopez and basketball worked so well is one of “First Reformed,’’ which Hall of Fame member those things I considered was released in May. Earvin “Magic’’ Johnson one of the most important Cedric supplied voic- joined Cedric in speak- aspects of my career.’’ es for the animated film ing in the late-morning Cedric said another “Madagascar’’ and its two

ceremony in front of INSTAGRAM highlight of his career was sequels and “Charlotte’s the El Centro apartment Cedric The Entertainer poses by his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. a Bud Light commercial Web.’’ complex on Hollywood that aired during Super Cedric’s other televi- Boulevard. Nicholson. dian Percy Crews. of Maryland Heights, Mis- Bowl XXXV in 2001 and sion credits include star- The star is the 2,640th “Coming from St. “Like most people, I’ve souri, winning $500. was chosen as the game’s ring in the 2012-16 TV since the completion of Louis, it felt so surreal to always been considered Cedric’s success as a best commercial in the an- Land comedy “The Soul the Walk of Fame in 1961 actually be there walking funny,’’ Cedric said. stand-up comedian led to nual survey conducted by Man,’’ which he helped with the first 1,558 stars. down that street,’’ said Ce- “He would listen to me an acting career, which USA Today. create and was among its Cedric said when he dric, who was born Cedric and thought I was super began as a cast member of “I went to them to executive producers, and moved to Los Angeles Antonio Kyles on April funny and one day told me, the 1996-2002 WB comedy get some money to go on hosting “Who Wants to Be in 1994, he lived in an 24, 1964, in Jefferson City, ‘If anyone can do this you “The Steve Harvey Show.’’ tour,’’ Cedric said. a Millionaire.’’ apartment on Hawthorn Missouri and raised in Ca- can.’’’ Cedric starred in the “They asked me to do Cedric is a cast mem- Avenue and would walk ruthersville in southeast Cedric said Crews 2000 comedy concert film,commercials. The next ber of the Tracy Morgan- one block north to Hol- Missouri. helped him write a set, “The Original Kings of thing you know I won the starring TBS comedy lywood Boulevard to Cedric said he began which he first performed Comedy’’in with Harvey, Super Bowl as the most “The Last O.G.’’ and will eat and would see stars, his career as a stand-up 1987 at an open mic nightD.L. Hughley and the late popular commercial. In star in the CBS comedy include those honoring comedian after receiving at the Funny Bone comedy Bernie Mac. those kind of things, you “The Neighborhood,’’ set Spencer Tracy and Jack encouragement from come- club in the St. Louis suburb Cedric said his favor- feel if I never walked in to premiere Oct. 1.

By MesfiN fekadu in the dirt/All this work to present (an award).’’ AP Music Writer be successful, when you “I Admit’’ was not re- abandon me `cause of what leased on Sony’s RCA R. Kelly sings about you heard.’’ Records, where R. Kelly his troubles and battles R. Kelly is one of pop is signed. The label said it in a new 19-minute song, music’s best-selling artists had no comment about the addressing sexual abuse and his hits include “Ig- song. R. Kelly posted a link claims against him that nition,’’ “I Believe I Can to the song Monday with have put a screeching halt Fly,’’ “Step in the Name the caption: “Today is the on his career. of Love’’ and “Bump N’ day you’ve been waiting The song, “I Admit,’’ Grind.’’ He has also written for.’’ was posted to Soundcloud hits for artists ranging from Despite having a pleth- on Monday. The track be- Celine Dion to Michael ora of hit songs, he says he gins with the lyrics, “I Jackson to Lady Gaga. had to borrow money from admit I have made some While he’s written classic his record label to “put mistakes/And I have some love songs and even gospel food on the table.’’ imperfect ways.’’ music, he is defined by sex- “I was told I had to R. Kelly gets personal ually explicit songs such sell my cars, I was told I throughout the track, sing- as “Feelin’ on Yo Booty,’’ couldn’t get a loan/Said I ing that he likes “all the “Your Body’s Calling Me,’’ owed 20 million to the IRS FRANK MICELOTTA/INVISION/AP Recording artist R. Kelly performs at The 56th annual Grammy Awards Salute to Indus- ladies, that’s both older “Sex Me’’ and even more and they were coming to try Icons with Clive Davis on Jan. 25, 2014 in Beverly Hills, Calif. and young ladies,’’ follow- explicit fare. get my home,’’ he sings. ing it up with: “But tell me In 2002, R. Kelly re- In April, R. Kelly’s how they call it pedophile leased a song about his concert in his hometown infecting her with herpes with: “Love.’’ whatever your name is/You because that (expletive) is troubles in similar fash- of Chicago was canceled and locking her in rooms “She said, ‘What about been tryna destroy me for crazy.’’ ion with “Heaven I Need around the time the Times’ for punishment. the tape?’/I said hush,’’ he 25 whole years,’’ he sings. The embattled enter- a Hug,’’ a response to his Up campaign took aim at “They’re brainwashed, continues. “I said my law- “BuzzFeed News tainer has long been ac- critics at the time. “Me- the singer over allegations really?/Kidnapped, really?/ yer said ‘don’t say noth’/ stands by every word cused of behavior that has dia, do your job/But please he sexually abused wom- Can’t eat, really?/Real talk, But I can tell you I’ve been we’ve reported in the last ranged from questionable just don’t make my job so en. Weeks later, Spotify that (expletive) sound sil- set up.’’ year, just as The Chicago to criminal. He was ac- hard,’’ he sang on the song. removed his music from ly,’’ he sings. R. Kelly also calls out Sun-Times has stood by cused of child pornogra- On the new song, he its playlists, citing its new R. Kelly says in the journalist Jim DeRogatis, every word I reported there phy after a widely circu- says he was sexually abused policy on hate content and song he had a recent con- who has written extensive- since the first story Abdon lated videotape appeared to as a child, singing “a fam- hateful conduct. versation with talk show ly for The Chicago Sun- Pallasch and I broke in De- show him having sex with, ily member touched me’’ “Now the truth in this host Wendy Williams, Times and Buzzfeed about cember 2000,’’ DeRogatis and urinating on, a teenage and revealing he was “so message is I’m a broke who asked him about the the singer’s sexual abuse said in a statement. girl. He was acquitted of all scared to say something, so (expletive) legend/The late singer Aaliyah, who claims. “To Jim DeRogatis, charges in 2008 and contin- I just put the blame on me.’’ only reason I stay on tour is was 15 when she married ued to rack up hits and sell He also says that he `cause I gotta pay my rent,’’ a 27-year-old R. Kelly in out stadiums around the does not own his music, he sings on the new track. 1994. The marriage was Miles Selected as New country. that he dropped out of In May, a woman filed later annulled. SVP at Sony Pictures On “I Admit,’’ he sings school and that he “couldn’t a lawsuit against R. Kel- “(Wendy) said, ‘What that he’s “not convicted, not read the teleprompter when ly, accusing the singer of about Aaliyah said?,’” R. By faith Petrie arrested, dragged my name the Grammy’s asked me to sexual battery, knowingly Kelly sings, responding Sentinel Intern

Ellene V. Miles will join Sony’s Motion Pic- ture Group’s marketing team in the “newly created role” of SVP Inter- sectional Marketing, said a staff-wide memo by An- dre Caraco, co-president SONY PICTURES of domestic marketing. Ellene V. Miles According to The Hol- lywood Reporter, Miles and principal and found- “will take up the new er of EV Miles Media. post on Aug. 13, [and] She has worked on will report to Caraco and projects at the DuVernay Paul Martin, who heads Agency including “Girl- Sony’s corporate diver- friends,” “Dreamgirls” and sity and inclusion office.”“Collateral.” The memo said that An email sent by Tiaka Mile’s role will be a Hurst, Full Bloom Mar- “broad, 360-degree di- keting president, included versity-based marketing an article by Deadline and strategies that will inform the message, “Let’s all say all facets of our film cam- congrats to Ellene!!!! @ paigns including publicity, SoundHer22.” creative, digital, media, re- Miles’ personal Ins- search, and promotions.” tagram account received Miles has almost two over 120 congratulatory decades of marketing ex- comments. perience and was recently User @dawnchelle_ the vice president of Terry said, “Congrats !!! You’ve Hines and Associates’ tar- worked hard and are now geted marketing division reaping the benefits! ” FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 www.lasentinel.net D-1

By Jennifer Bihm to approximately 20,600 them find mental health Contributing Writer women veterans, the care providers who have fourth-highest population experience working with Women Vets on Point, of any U.S. county. Women women veterans on chal- an organization dedicated veterans are more likely to lenges related to post- to getting better mental die by suicide than women traumatic stress disorder, healthcare to Los Angeles who did not serve in the military sexual trauma, do- County’s female veterans military, and, in a 2011 sur- mestic violence, and more. of the armed forces. The vey, 46 percent of women • Get referrals for group says that women veterans in California re- services that can assist with vets have unique needs ported a current mental legal, employment, hous- when it comes to their health problem. ing, and child care needs. health, which are not often “WVOP is led by wom- PHOTO COURTESY OF WOMENVETSONPOINT.ORG. • Hear stories of addressed. Now, with the en veterans,” they said, Los Angeles County is home to approximately 20,600 women veterans, the fourth- hope and recovery from launch of their new web- “including Kristine Stan- highest population of any U.S. county. other women veterans. site, www.womenvetson- ley, who served in the Air • Locate tools and point.org, women vets can Force for 24 years.” ans are distinct from those the Education Develop- line is that earlier access to resources to help them bet- get easier and better access “I want my fellow faced by male veterans or ment Center for the pro- treatment can mean higher ter understand their symp- to things like food, housing women veterans to know other women, and these gram, using its experience quality of life. And we toms. and healthcare. they are not alone,” said challenges may be poorly with tech tools that facili- know how to help women “Women Vets on Point “While approximately Stanley, program coordina- understood by the public. tate effective mental health engage with treatment in knows what misconcep- 20,600 women veterans tor. According to Stanley, some treatment, members said. ways that work with all of tions are out there,” said call Los Angeles County “I know they may feel people assume that women “There are very few the other responsibilities Stanley. “And we know their home, there are few invisible or forgotten, or veterans can’t have experi- programs tailored spe- they are carrying.” that the needs of women programs that work to bring that no one realizes they’ve enced trauma if they didn’t cifically for women According who to organi- who served have not been these women together and served. That all changes serve in a traditional com- served,” said EDC project zation officials, at sufficientlywww. addressed. provide them with the right with Women Vets on Point. bat role. Another common director Erin Smith. womenvetsonpoint.org, Women Vets on Point is go- mental health resources,” If they have ever put on a misconception is that wom- “EDC’s research en- women veterans can: ing to make serious chang- said WVOP members. uniform, this program is en veterans’ challenges are ables us to recommend • Connect with es for women in this com- According to the most for them.” related only to military solutions for some of the a WVOP team member. munity and hopefully make recent health stats, Los Many of the challenges sexual trauma. challenges women veter- Team members listen to the journeys of women vet- Angeles County is home faced by women veter- WVOP partnered with ans may face. The bottom women’s stories and help erans easier in the future.”

from legends and up-and- Andrews, Tierney Sutton more information on the coming artists. This year’s Band, Andrae Alexander, 23rd Annual Central Ave- all-star lineup features Connie Han Trio, Gretchen nue Jazz Festival, including performances by Myron Parlato and Roy Gaines & artists’ bios, vendor infor- McKinley Trio, Pete Esco- The Blues for Life Band. mation and shuttle service, vedo Orchestra, Boogaloo Festival parking is ex- please visit www.centrala- Assassins, Kátia Moraes tremely limited and public vejazzfest.com. and Brazilian Hearts, Betty transit and ride sharing is Bryant, TC Carson, Ernie highly recommended. For

FREE outdoor festival across four stages along by LA Mancha Gallery, on July 28-29 will fea- Central Avenue between featuring cutting-edge art- ture multicultural foods, King Boulevard and Ver- work from top artists in interactive pavilions and non Avenue. However, the Los Angeles, as well as live activities for all ages. festival offers so much art demonstrations from lo- more, including interac- cal muralists and graffiti Sentinel newS Service tive pavilions, providing artists. everything from free medi- - The NEW 9th Busi- For more than two de- cal screenings to leads on ness & Jobs Pavilion cades, the free Central Av- job opportunities, and even inviting emerging and enue Jazz Festival has been soccer matches for the kids. established business own- a staple for the South Los Patrons visiting the pa- ers, entrepreneurs and job Angeles community. The vilions will be treated to: seekers to obtain important revered summer event hon- - GRoW @ Annenberg information that will guide ors the historic rich cultural Health & Wellness Pavilion them down the path to suc- past of Central Avenue— will provide free and con- cess. once considered the epi- fidential medical services - Balfour Beatty Youth center of Jazz music— and for everyone in the family Pavilion where children returns July 28-29 from 11 including health, vision and can enjoy fun soccer games a.m.-7 p.m. dental screenings. Healthy presented by Street Soccer The citywide signa- eating tips will be provided, USA, learn the basics of ture event features doz- along with cooking demon- traditional Cuban Rumba ens of performances from strations. provided by Latin Percus- Jazz greats and rising stars - Arts Pavilion curated sion and a chance to create your own acrylic painting led by the non-profit organization Art Active. There Mary Roberson Celebrates will also be carnival games and arts & crafts. 106th Birthday The two-day celebration will have an array of food nessee to John and Fan- trucks and vendors that will nie Mitchell on August 1, provide a variety of mul- 1912. She moved to Los ticultural dishes, such as Angeles, California in Mexican barbeque, Jamai- 1941. She started work- can cuisine, vegan options ing at the Los Angeles and Soul food for purchase. County General Hos- “We want people to come pital. While working at for the music but stay for Heroic Savings the hospital she decided the unique experience!” to go to night school at said Councilman Curren Fremont High School to D. Price, Jr., who hosts $400 Rebate get her high school diplo- the fan-favorite event in ma. She retired from the the 9th District. “Where on qualified high efficiency Eastlake Juvenile Hall else can you get a free with 25 years of service. summer concert complete clothes washers Her hobbies are going to with medical screenings, Las Vegas and the Hol- enjoyable physical activi- It doesn’t take much but it does take all of us. lywood Race Track. She ties and art classes? This now resides at the Wind- festival truly has some- Mary Roberson of Los sor Gardens Convales- thing for everybody.” Angeles, California cence Home where she Each year, the Central will be celebrating her is affectionately called Avenue Jazz Festival draws 106 birthday. Mary was “Ms. Mary” by everyone. tens of thousands of people ladwp.com/save born in Memphis, Ten- to enjoy live entertainment D-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018

B C J -F y ora aCkson ossett “Eddie” Anderson, the cur- Anderson’s approach to McCarty Memorial, he Religion Editor rent pastor of McCarty Me- ministry was likely formed said he wants to implement morial. At 28-years-old, early in life. A third-gen- “a cutting-edge econom- McCarty Memorial the young spiritual leader eration pastor, he followed ic development program Christian Church is no is determined to cultivate a his grandfather and father that empowers residents stranger to radical and cou- contemporary ministry that into the profession where through cooperatively- rageous leaders. In fact, reflects the church’s rich he learned first-hand about owned business and lever- the West Adams ministry history of social justice. its rewards and challenges ages collective resources attracted national attention “My goal is to contin- of accepting the call to among churches and other when it integrated in the ue our tradition of change preach. agencies to invest in lo- 1950s. makers who build bridges After working closely cally-owned South L.A. Taking a bold stance by to bend the arc of justice,” with them at churches in businesses; support com- recruiting Black members, said Anderson, who ex- Atlanta and South Geor- munity health and well- then-Pastor Kring Allen plained that his mission gia, Anderson attended the ness through healthy food flatly stated, “Integrationincludes is “growing a multi- famed Morehouse College access, gardening and food basic to the Gospel…there racial, multi-generational and also served as a cha- entrepreneurship, and en- can be no more segregated membership, restoring our pel assistant at the Martin gage young people in arts, churches. The whole move- nationally-recognized his- Luther King International sports and leadership train- ment of history is against torical cathedral and build- Chapel. Following gradua- ing.” it.” ings (the church is listed tion, he received an assign- As a millennial, Ander- Fast-forward to 2018 on the National Register of ment as an assistant pastor son hopes to attract more and find a similar- Historic com Places), and devel- at First Christian Church of of his peers by presenting mitment to a multicultural oping innovative programs Burbank. “unconventional concerts,” Gospel in the Rev. Edward to uplift our community.” CHERIE WELDON “I was the first African along with panel discus- Pastor Edward “Eddie Anderson” in the sanctuary of the American minister [there] sions, podcasts and forums historic McCarty Memorial Christian Church. and helped the congre- highlighting social justice gation become more in- issues. He also wants to in- Like most churches, “This congregation volved in the community crease the variety of youth McCarty Memorial offers had embodied prophetic by bolstering their housing and young adult activities traditional ministries such witness in previous years, of homeless families and that the church offers dur- as Bible Study, men’s and during the Civil Rights era raising resources for coming the week. women’s ministry and se- and beyond. To this end, I munity efforts,” recalled “Church doesn’t just nior activities as well as came to McCarty to lift up Anderson, who is also a happen on Sunday, it’s youth-oriented projects the gospel of healing, jus- graduate of Claremont what happens Monday like a pre-school and a tice and transformation in a School of Theology. through Saturday for the basketball program. The church that is centrally lo- In 2016, he was ap- people are the church,” de- church has become even cated to our people who are pointed to McCarty Me- clared Anderson. “Millen- more involved in commu- closest to the pain,” said morial, making another nials don’t come to church nity outreach under Ander- Anderson. “first” as the -denominabecause they feel hurt or son’s leadership and hosts “My ministry is to fol- tion’s youngest senior - minrejected by the church and groups like the Outkast low the example of Jesus ister on the West Coast at they feel many churches Dance Academy, the Youth by turning over the tables that time. Empowered by haven’t made good on their Mentoring Collective and of plantation capitalism and the Spirit of God, Ander- commitment to social jus- Black Lives Matter, which challenging the structures COURTESY PHOTO son tackled his new posi- tice. Pastor Anderson participates in the “Poor People’s Cam- is a continuation of Mc- of power that keep people tion with energy and en- “We have to recognize paign” rally in Sacramento held in June 2018. Cathy Memorial’s histori- out instead of bringing the thusiasm. the real challenges that cal roots. community together.” Sharing his vision for {See ANDERSON D-2}

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Imperial Highway in Haw- sponsored by the African tor Jester,” added Beaman. stood, reality within our Religion Editor thorne. Descent Lutheran Asso- “Tell a friend or bring your communities” Frequent According to Deacon ciation – L.A. Chapter. The women friends because this victims include recent Finding scriptural sup- Tempie Beaman, “This guest speaker will be the is, indeed, for us ladies!” combat veterans, bullied port for decisions in life exciting and heartfelt ses- Rev. La’Tresa Jester, Ari- The free program will students and young adults can be challenging, but a sion ‘is as real as it gets’zona State Bishop and pas- include the “Suicide Pre- disillusioned with life. new workshop hopes to as the truths of scripture tor of vention 101 Workshop” “This workshop will of- bring clarity to those with are aligned with the cir- Gideon Full Gospel from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. fer ideas and suggestions in questions. cumstances of our daily Baptist Church in Tucson, The Rev. Tracy Williams, helping us be our brothers’ The “Grown Women lives. This is the kind of Arizona. MSW, and pastor of Holy and sisters’ keeper more – Real Talk” session will gathering where you can “This session allows Redeemer Lutheran Church profoundly and purpose- provide a wealth biblical ask personal questions you to privately ask those in Bellflower, will be the fully,” she said. insight during the event set about relationships, family, probing and annoying ques- facilitator. for Saturday, July 28, from friends and finances.” tions, receive feedback and Beaman described the To learn more, email

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Olivet Open to women, ages if you desire, and have per- rate of suicide as “an oftendeaconbeaman@gmail. COURTESY PHOTO Lutheran Church, 2606 W. 17 and up, the event is sonal time alone with Pas- staggering, yet misunder- com. Bishop La’Tresa Jester

sentinel news serviCe chair of the Alameda Coun- A native of Baltimore, ty Medical Center Commu- Maryland, Brown earned Bishop Warner H. nity Advisory Commission, a B.A. degree at Universi- Brown, Jr. is the new in- Oakland volunteer police ty of Maryland in College terim pastor at Holman chaplain, Kern County Park, Maryland in 1969 United Methodist Church United Way board member and received a Master’s in L.A.’s West Adams and Bakersfield Homeless of Divinity Degree from District. Brown will Shelter board president. Wesley Theological Sem- serve a one-year term ac- Within the United inary in Washington, D.C. cording to Bishop Grant Methodist Church, he has in 1974. He accepted the Hagiya of the California- served as a member of the call to the ministry while Pacific Conference. General Commission on serving as Wesley student A retired bishop of Religion and Race, the intern in a Washington, the United Methodist General Board of Disciple- D.C. church. Church, Brown has held ship and the General Board The United Method- various pastoral and ex- of Global Ministries. In ad- ist Church, with over 13 ecutive roles in the de- dition, he was the president million members around nomination. of the United Methodist the world and more than Recruited by the HOLMAN UMC Development Fund and the 46,000 congregations Western Pennsylvania Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr., smiles as he greets the congregation from the pulpit at Council of Bishops. throughout the United Conference as a semi- Holman United Methodist Church on July 1. He will serve one year as interim pastor. In retirement, Bishop States, Africa, Europe nary student, he directed Brown has continued his and the Philippines, is the a ministry in two public perintendent of the Golden Oakland hills firestorm, hehe oversaw 400 churches ministry through a coach- largest member church housing projects and pas- Gate District where he organized the Oakland In- spanning states of Colo- ing practice that works with of the World Methodist tored two congregations supervised 55 churches in terreligious Network, a col- rado, Montana, Utah, and leaders to discover their Council. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylva- San Francisco and several laboration of faith-based Wyoming and later, 360 strengths for influence,- in Also, it is the third nia from 1973 to 1979. rural and suburban coun- organizations, to respond parishes in California and novation and collaboration. largest religious de- He served next on ties. to the disasters. Northern Nevada. He also served as interim nomination in the United the program staff of the Brown was named He subsequently served Throughout his min- pastor for Glide Memorial States with over 7.3 mil- California-Nevada An- senior pastor of Taylor as pastor of the predomi- istry, Brown has been ac- United Methodist Church lion members in the Unit- nual Conference, fol- Memorial United Meth- nantly White, First United tive with the social justice in San Francisco from ed States alone. lowed by a promotion to odist Church in Oakland, Methodist Church of Ba- ministries and programs for 2016 to 2017. He currently conference council direc- California in 1987. Dur- kersfield, California before social change. His partici- serves on the board of trust- To learn more, call tor. In 1983, Brown was ing the 1989 Loma Prieta being elected to the epis- pation includes trustee of ees for the Pacific School of (323) 703-5868 or visit appointed the district su- earthquake and the 1991 copacy in 2000. As bishop, the Glide Foundation, vice- Religion. holmanumc.com. THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 RELIGION LASENTINEL.NET D-3 CALL 2 W ORSHIP! by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor

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First Ladies Health Initiative sponsors a Back to School Party on July 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the First Ladies Health House, 2249 South Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles. Free vaccinations will be available for children and free health screenings for adults for diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, hepatitis, HIV/ AIDS and various cancers. Also, 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed ZON D’AMOUR/BKCAME CHURCH ZON D’AMOUR/BKCAME CHURCH to students. For details, call (424) 234-8483 or (773) 405-1250. Local youth choirs, musicians, soloists and praise dancers participated Lewis Metropolitan CME Church in Youth Gospel Explosion at Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church honors Rev. Travis A. Morris, pastor and Dr. Garnica Morris, first lady, on July 29, at 10:30 a.m., on July 22. The BKCAME Young People’s Division, at left, sponsored the at 4900 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Mark A. Harding, pastor of Hays Tabernacle event. At right, Pastor Mary S. Minor, left, presented appreciation awards CME Church and Los Angeles District presiding elder will be the guest preacher. A fellowship to Pamela Curtis and Rev. Millicent Collins, right, for organizing the event. luncheon takes place at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Elaine Thompson-Esters is the program chair. For information, call (323) 292-0179. Anderson ment of community and the dignity. Our aim is to shift affirmation of the divine in the moral and public narra- AME Southern California Conference Women in Ministry {Continued from D-1} presents an Appreciation Luncheon and Comedy Show on July 28, at 12 p.m., at First AME all of us.” tive regarding California’s Church, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Dr. Charolyn J. Jones, SCCWIM young people face today He has joined with budget to take seriously the coordinator. SCC Presiding Elders Roosevelt Lindsey, Jr. and Allen L. Williams, Sr., will be (unstable employment, Black Lives Matter-L.A. economic disenfranchise- honored. Also, Ramona Stephens and friends will perform. The donation is $45 by July 21 and high rent, student debt, to pray and protest with the ment of the poor.” $55 after that date. For details or tickets, call (213) 448-7304 or email [email protected].

COURTESY PHOTO etc.) and still affirm parentsthat of murdered chil- That same mission of Murph Chapel-St. Paul AME Church God is speaking to them!” dren, he serves on the board caring for the underserved Rev. Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway, Sr. presents “Back to School – Stay in School” on Aug. 4, at 10 a.m., at 1381 Pass and Covina In addition to his church of LA Voice, an interfaith will guide Anderson in his Rd., in Valinda, said Pastor Tracey Johnson. Caring Adult Foundation, Love My Neighbor responsibilities, Anderson social justice organization, role as pastor of McCarty Foundation and the NAACP San Gabriel Chapter co-sponsor the event. Mayor Lloyd Johnson collaborates with several and the Rev. Dr. William Memorial. Looking to- is the guest speaker. Free backpacks and supplies will be distributed to students. Call (626) groups in an effort that Barber recruited him to be wards the future, he noted, 917-3686 for details. one the California leaders he describes as “weaving “As a vibrant multi-racial, First New Christian Fellowship Baptist Church my theology and activism of the new “Poor People’s multi-ethnic, open and af- offers free meals for children ages 18 and younger through August 10, at 1555West together for the empower- Campaign: A National Call firming congregation, we 108th Street, in Los Angeles, said Pastor Norman S. Johnson, Sr. The FNCF Community for a Moral Revival.” will be a church committed Development Corporation sponsors the program. Meals are served weekdays, 7 a.m. to 8:15 Remembering a recent to remembering our past, a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. To learn more, call (323) 756-2541. 40-day experience with re-imagining our shared Carson Community Deliverance Center Church that organization, Anderson future, and restoring our holds a Women’s Prayer Service on Saturday, August 11 at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in said, “I helped lead a coali - community one relation- Carson. The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) tion of disenfranchised, ship, one smile, one ser- 835-7905. unionized and every day mon at a time. Disciples On the Move people in direct action in “Together we can cre- holds its 21st Sacramento to highlight ate the Kin-Dom of God Annual Gospel Crusade Rally on August 11, at 11 a.m., at the Venice Beach Boardwalk on Pacific and Winward Avenues in Los Angeles, said Joann Daughtery, organizer. the immorality of poverty, and be the movement for Choirs, soloists, artists and speakers will perform at the free event. Call (213) 359-3185 for systemic racism, the war wholeness and healing that details. economy and ecological our City of Angels needs.” devastation. The McCarty Memorial Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship hosts the Sally Bell Mentor Group’s 2018 Combined Award Ceremony on August 11, at 5 p.m., “I was arrested threeChristian Church is located at the 2085 S. Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor James K. McKnight. Winners of the times and spent the night in at 4101 West Adams Blvd., in SBMG Essay/ Poetry event and the Young Artists will perform. Shirley Starke-Wallace will be jail to ensure our message Los Angeles. To learn more, honored as the 2018 Art Angel of the Year. To learn more, email [email protected]. was heard [that] everybody call (323) 731-4131 or visit has the right to live with mccartychurch.org. Email [email protected] and tell us about your church!

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CHURCH OFFICE: (323) 755-1130 & (323) 755-1139 Fax: (323) 755-8961 Rev. Melvin Hill, Pastor THURSDAY, DECEMBERJULY 26, 2018 26, 2013 OPINIONNEWS LOS ANGELES LASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL D-4 A-11