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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 VOL.VOL. LXXVV, LXXXI NO. NO49 • 29 $1.00 $1.00 + CA. +CA Sales. Sales Tax Tax“For Over “For Eighty Over Eighty Years YearsThe Voice The Voice of Our of CommunityOur Community Speaking Speaking for for Itself Itself” THURSDAY THURSDAY,, DECEMBER JULY 12 20, - 18, 2017 2013 Senator Holly Mitchell’s ‘Christmas in July’ Brings Joy to Families Sen. Mitchell’s annual carnival affair invites fun-filled activities and re- sourceful services to the community.

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By Shonassee Shaver trict of L.A. . Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas Staff Writer Held at the McCarthy Quad on the University Xavier Higgs PHOTO The holiday season ar- of Southern California By Xavier Higgs Rev. Rick Reed of First To Serve rived early Saturday July (USC) campus, Mitchell Contributing Writer 15, as families came out joined local L.A. resi- The devastation of drug communities, Black and America is again seeing risen. to USC to enjoy the sum- dents in celebration by and alcohol addiction is all Brown addicts are often an epidemic of drug addic- Even Republican law- mer heat at the 7th an- staying active, connect- too real in the communi- overlooked and casted tion, particularly heroin. makers shun the tough- nual “Christmas in July” ing, and participating in ties of South Los Angeles. away unsympathetically. The surge is so great that on-drugs speeches, even affair, hosted by Senator activities with youth. She Many lack the resources But the national attitude for the first time in gen- opening up about personal Holly J. Mitchell repre- bridged having fun while necessary to overcome toward drug addiction is erations, mortality among struggles within their own sentative of the 30th Dis- {See USC C-2} these diseases. In these entirely different. young White adults has {See RICK REED A-8}

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Local artwork enhances the patient care experience at Kaiser Permanente’s new Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw Medical Offices

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SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL versity of the local art com- healing process, offering has a theme to best comple- as local flora, which is to put patients at ease dur- munity. moments of beauty, calm ment the medical services highlighted by limited edi- ing their visit. A new Kaiser Perma- “It’s a privilege to show- and reflection for patients, offered in that area. “This tion photographic images. For more information nente four-story state-of- case the outstanding artistic visitors and staff alike,” coordinated effort is very Many of those photographs on the Kaiser Permanente the-art medical building talent from this community says Jane Thompson, an patient-centered and will were taken in the Baldwin Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw will soon open its doors in our facility,” says Geor- art consultant who worked enhance the overall care Hills Crenshaw area. Medical Offices, please to members. However, in gina Garcia, senior vice on the Kaiser Permanente experience for our mem- The art featured in the visit kp.org/baldwinhillsc- many ways the community president, area manager of Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw bers,” says Erique Emel, waiting areas and exam renshaw has already been invited Kaiser Permanente West project. M.D., physician-in-charge rooms was also very “From the inside out, inside. A look at the walls, Los Angeles. “Each piece To support a calming of the Kaiser Permanente thoughtfully selected. The this building was designed covered in 120 pieces of of artwork was carefully environment, the artwork Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw waiting rooms feature with the community in local, limited edition, origi- selected to reflect the rich incorporates nature, famil- Medical Offices. large-scale limited edition mind. We look forward to nal artwork, is one way to diversity and unique spirit iar local imagery, textures For example, the third giclée canvases that mini- welcoming new and exist- see the community’s strong of this community.” and color that enhance the floor, which hosts the Der- mize reflection to let in the ing members into our fa- presence in this building. While art can be deco- architecture and interior matology, Pediatrics and natural light in these areas. cility in mid-September,” The building features art rative, it can also be very design throughout this fa- Obstetrics/Gynecology de- Many of the exam rooms Garcia says. work from 13 local artists, meaningful. “Art plays cility. partments, features bright feature soothing images of truly representing the di- an important role in the Additionally, each floor images of people as well nature and water imagery THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3

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Sentinel News Service in diverse communities, en- cross-section of residential investment in education couraging them to reduce and commercial customers and awareness that will Brotherhood Crusade their energy and water use across the city of Los An- help us encourage more of has received a $45,000 Los to benefit the environment geles. They will reach com- our customers to conserve Angeles Department of and help manage their util- munities through multiple electricity and water,” said Water and Power Commu- ity bills. languages and several will LADWP Sustainability Of- nity Partnership Grant to The grant will be uti- work with the city’s youth ficer Nancy Sutley. promote energy efficiency lized to provide outreach to help spread the word. The Community Part- and water conservation around energy efficiency in These grants also expand nership Grants are one part as part of its Community Council District 9. Charisse the organizational capac- of a comprehensive pack- Partnership Grants pro- Bremond Weaver, Brother- ity of the awarded groups, age of energy efficiency gram. Brotherhood Cru- hood Crusade president and helping them develop ex- and water conservation sade is among 20 Los An- CEO said, “Brotherhood pertise on important topics programs offered by LAD- geles-based organizations Crusade will be focusing and contributing to local WP that will help meet the that received $990,000 outreach efforts in Council- economic development. department’s goal of reduc- in LADWP Community man Curren Price’s district “LADWP is pleased to ing energy consumption Partnership grants in May 9 and we’re very proud to present this Community among customers by up to 2017. The grants range be doing this work.” Partnership Grant to Broth- 15% by 2020 and further FILE PHOTO from $45,000 to $90,000, The selected grant re- erhood Crusade. These increase water conserva- Charisse Bremond Weaver, Brotherhood Crusade to foster creative outreach cipients will target a broad substantial grants are an tion by customers. president and CEO

Kimberlee Buck it can be avoided. Once order diagnosis in young of Black children.” Staff Writer again, that is another mis- Black males. Currently the associa- sion that we deal with here Currently, there are a tion offers study groups, In April of 2017, the at NIBPA.” total of 19 NIBPA chap- parent study and support National Independent According to the asso- ters across the U.S. All of groups, as well as commu- Black Parent Association ciation, their mission is to, the chapters have made a nity meetings. (NIBPA) of South Los An- ”create a national network pledge to the Black com- The NIBPA South L.A. geles provisional chapter of Black parent association munity to investigate, chapter has a total of 19 was launched in the heart chapters who can rely upon educate, and advocate for schools in their service of Leimert Park. and support each other with Black children in the edu- area including; View Park “Basically we are de- regard to protecting their cation system. Preparatory Accelerated manding that the mise- children, and guarantee- “We demand an end High, ICEF Inglewood ducation machine and the ing a quality grade school to the excessive and un- Elementary Charter Acad- targetization of our African education for all youth of warranted identification, emy, ICEF Inglewood American youth - in partic- Afrikan descent.” evaluation, and placement Middle Charter Academy, ular - cease,” said NIBPA NIBPA is the brain child of Black children in spe- Century Academy for Ex- South L.A. acting president of Dr. Umar Abdullah- cial education programs,” cellence, and Audubon Monika Meikle. “Other Johnson, a certified school said NIBPA. “We demand Middle School. For more community resources and psychologist, lecturer, and an end to the racist practice information on schools businesses have received a descendant of abolitionist of limiting a child’s learn- covered in the NIBPA ser- a lot of complaints about and orator Frederick Dou- ing options to their neigh- vice area, please call (213) mothers constantly cry- glass. Johnson has dedi- borhood school when such 538-2871, email southlos- ing to them telling them cated his practice to help- options are inferior. We de- [email protected] ‘my son is being expelled.’ ing schools and parents mand an end to excessive or visit their office at 4305 There is a very high rate reshape certain behaviors and unwarranted criminal- Degnan Blvd. Suite 105 of expulsion and suspen- that have been said to lead COURTESY PHOTO ization via detentions, sus- Los Angeles, CA 90008. sion of our young men and to disruptive behavior dis- Author and school psychologist Dr. Umar Johnson pensions, and expulsions

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Police brutality in the Black community is as old as law enforcement itself. Former federal prosecu- tor Paul Butler speaks in depth on the issue in his new book, “Chokehold: Policing Black Men.” “Even as a prosecutor I was a still a Black man,” said Butler during an inter- view on MSNBC with Rev. Al Sharpton. “I was even arrested for a crime I didn’t commit…I was acquitted in less than five minutes.” In his book, Butler points out that Black peo- ple have never been in a situation of good faith in America with police. “When we say that the system is targeting Black GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY men, that’s true,” But- Georgetown Law Professor Paul Butler writes about po- ler told Sharpton. Butler lice brutality in “Chokehold: Policing Black Men.” worked as a prosecutor at the Department of Justice and is now a professor at Georgetown Law School in Washington, D.C. Butler also had a few recommen- dations for decreasing inci- dents of police brutality. “Half of cops should be women,” Butler suggested. “Women cops are much less likely to shoot people.” Butler continued: “Cops should have college degrees. Cops with col- lege degrees are much less likely to shoot unarmed people.” Butler takes a “no- holds-barred” approach to writing about police brutal- ity. In his book, Butler also points out that White men commit the major- ity of violent crime in the United States and that a White woman is ten times more likely to be raped by a White male acquaintance than becoming a victim of

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By Corey Williams riod of growth in 50 or 60 Associated Press years - people are moving back,’’ Duggan recently Deborah Chenault told business, philanthrop- Green is 62, a writer. But ic and elected leaders at a 50 years ago she was a pre- statewide policy confer- teen, sleeping on the porch ence. “Our principle is this: to escape the oppressive It’s one city for all of us.’’ heat, awakening to see a To get there, Detroit sky that glowed unnatu- has had to correct mistakes rally. of the past that led to the Azerine Jones is a re- 1967 riot and eventually tired baker. But in 1967 bankruptcy. she was the 12-year-old Duggan said many of daughter of a barber who those decisions were “root- watched his business go up ed in racial discrimination’’ in smoke. and included forcing poor Girard Townsend is 66 black residents into ever now, living in a seniors smaller areas where hous- building near the Detroit ing stock already was ag- waterfront. But a half cen- ing or substandard. Loans tury ago, he was just a kid backed by the federal gov- on a city bus. ernment allowed whites to

The bus stopped near AP PHOTO/FILE buy homes in the suburbs 12th and Clairmount In this July 24, 1967 file photo, multiple fires burn in a section of riot-torn Detroit, about three miles west of the in the years leading up to streets. Townsend stepped downtown area. Five days of violence would leave 33 blacks and 10 whites dead, and more than 1,400 buildings 1967. off - and into the very start burned. More than 7,000 people were arrested. “Few loans were given of the Detroit riot. to blacks to buy or improve “I saw all these guys that night, he stumbled destroyed. A lot of people Even as the Motor City insolvency and free of bil- houses in Detroit,’’ Duggan with masks and shields,’’ into the immediate after- had jobs in those shops. was diminished, Murder lions of dollars of debt, said. he said - city police offi- math of the blind pig raid. The majority of them didn’t City grew. More than 700 Detroit is working to fix up “By 1970, half of the cers, most of them white, By the next day, the riot reopen. After the riot, it homicides were committed its battered neighborhoods population of Detroit was far outnumbered by a was in full bloom: “I got looked like a war zone and in 1974. and its image. African American - and it seething black crowd. up the next morning and the burnt smell still lin- Within a decade of the Though more than still was segregated. This is In the days that fol- the whole west side was on gered.’’ riot, the car plants that pro- twice the national number, our history and it’s some- lowed, he would witness fire. Everything was -burn Jones said her father vided jobs and helped keep unemployment is down to thing we have to over- - and take part in - an epic ing. People were running never rebuilt his barber- the city running were hiring 11 percent. Downtown is come.’’ eruption of violence that around with clothes in their shop. He took on other jobs fewer people. Three years thriving and some nearby But some who lived still reverberates in his life hands, TVs and all kinds of after the riot. after the riot, Detroit’s un- neighborhoods are fill- through the riots say any and the life of this city. stuff.’’ “Owning your own employment rate was just ing up. The city, 80 per- progress will not wipe Five days of violence Townsend was among business as a black in the over 7 percent. It reached cent black, even elected away their distress in those would leave 33 blacks them. He made off with a 1950s and ‘60s was an ac- 25 percent by 1990. Mike Duggan, Detroit’s five days of violence, and and 10 whites dead, and television from a furniture complishment in itself,’’ Green was hired by first white mayor since the in the 50 years that fol- more than 1,400 buildings store. she said. Chrysler in 1978 to work 1970s. lowed. burned. More than 7,000 “We stole liquor and “Before the riot it was on one of the automaker’s The population is level- “It’s part of everyone’s people were arrested. stuff,’’ he said. “I watched a really good comfortable assembly lines. ing out at around 670,000 story,’’ Green said. A decline that had al- it. I lived it. I was part of neighborhood,’’ added “That job didn’t last people and families are “I look at the people ready begun would accel- it.’’ Jones, who now lives west long,’’ she said. “I got laid taking advantage of spe- who suffered through the erate; Detroit was the na- There is general agree- of Detroit in Farmington off.’’ cial home buying programs riot as going through a tion’s fourth biggest city ment that the rioters did not Hills. “We had the things Today, nearly four in through the city’s land war-like environment. in 1960, but would rank focus their fury on whites. that we needed there: A the- 10 Detroit residents live in bank. What happens when you 21st by 2016. The middle Theresa Welsh and her ater, a butcher shop, dairy poverty compared to about Between 2010 and go through a war? A lot class fled, and a proud city husband, David, rented an shop, shoe store. Since my 15 percent nationally. The 2014, the city’s white of people come out with fell into poverty, crime and apartment early that sum- mother didn’t drive it was city’s $26,000 median in- population grew from just post-traumatic stress disor- hopelessness. mer about eight blocks nice having everything in come is less than half of the under 76,000 residents to der. We were traumatized. There are signs of re- from where the riot started. walking distance. That’s national figure. more than 88,000. We never got the help we birth in Detroit. But the “Nobody bothered us. We what really got us when Now, two years out of “We’re in the first pe- needed.’’ men and women who lived were a couple of white they burned everything through the riots are get- people wandering around,’’ down. She had to take a bus ting older, and most doubt said Welsh, 71. with the groceries. It just they will live to see Detroit Deborah Chenault really killed everything.’’ reclaim its former glory, Green recalls she was at a In the end, it was De- when its very name was cousin’s home. They slept troiters hurting themselves, synonymous with Ameri- on a mattress on the porch she said. can know-how and indus- because it was such a hot “The silly people who 1967 try. night. did this didn’t really realize “Detroit still hasn’t “The noise, I think, is they were burning down come back to where it what woke us up,’’ she said. their neighborhoods,’’ DETROIT RIOTS was,’’ Townsend said sour- “You could hear cars and Jones said. “The (white) ly, sorting through 50 years people and police sirens. I business owners were able of memories. looked in the sky and I saw to pick up and go some- Detroit wasn’t the first red. There was looting. It where else. The people of the riots in the sum- was mayhem everywhere. who lived there lost a lot. 50thAnniversary mer of 1967, and it was Everybody was just going We lost a lot.’’ far from the last. Buffalo, crazy.’’ The departure of white New York, and Newark, National Guard tanks residents and businesses to New Jersey, preceded it; in and other armored vehi- the suburbs that had started the course of the summer, cles rumbled through the years earlier accelerated. more than 150 cases of civ- streets. There were reports Between 1970 and 1980 il unrest erupted across the of snipers firing on law more than 400,000 more United States. enforcement, the National people would leave. Detroit’s started after Guard and even firefight- “Some white people a July 23 police raid on an ers from rooftops and other were rooted in Detroit,’’ illegal after-hours’ club - a secreted spots. Authorities Townsend said. But after “blind pig’’ - at 12th and fired back. the riot, “they moved out. Clairmount. The city lost more than They didn’t want to be here The raid, though, was 2,000 shops to fires or loot- anymore.’’ just the spark. Many in the ing, many of them owned After the riot, David community blamed frustra- by blacks. Among them Welsh took a job as a pho- tions blacks felt toward the was the barbershop on tographer in a town just mostly white police, and Warren Avenue owned by north of Detroit. He and his city policies that pushed Azerine Jones’ father. wife moved from the riot families into aging and “They were burning zone. over-crowded neighbor- some of everything,’’ she “It didn’t make sense hoods. said “It wasn’t a matter of for us to be down there “We had a fear and kind them saying this was white- anymore, all things consid- of a hatred toward the po- owned or black-owned. ered,’’ said David Welsh, lice department,’’ Green Stuff just got caught on 74. “We didn’t feel com- said. fire.’’ fortable there anymore.’’ “They would harass When the smoke The couple would people, especially young cleared and the military move to other parts of the black men. Stop them for rolled out, Detroit stood city and eventually settled no reason. A lot of men and bruised and battered. north of the city limits. In 1967, a police raid ignited Detroit’s simmering women were beaten. A lot “A lot of the fires may So did many middle- racial tensions, sparking five days of rioting that left of that led up to the city ex- have started in white- class blacks. Altogether, 43 dead and hundreds injured. ploding.’’ owned business and Detroit’s population has When Gerard spread,’’ Green said. “A lot fallen by about 1.1 million Townsend got off the bus of black businesses were people since the 1950s. Join us as we look back Sunday, July 23, 9 am PT LIVE from the Detroit Free Press

@cspanhistory cspanhistory AP PHOTO/FILE In this July 24, 1967 file photo, a Michigan State police officer searches a youth on De- troit’s 12th Street where looting was still in progress after the previous day’s rioting.

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America was built on vi- virtually everyone else, con- ism were, and are, integral matters, but because they cal need, for a full service olence, which in many ways demn violence and despite a components of violence fear losing material gains, hospital for South Central remains the norm. This is disproportionate occurrence among Blacks, who have have opted out of the ongo- and South East Los Angeles particularly evident in U.S. of violence in the disenfran- internalized those values ing struggle for justice and whose residents are the poor- foreign policy, which contin- chised, poverty-ridden inner even though they were never equality. However, reducing est in the county and chroni- ues to authorize and support city, very few Black people treated as equals or a part of pervasive violence, includ- cally in need of adequate violence in various countries actually engage in violence, the “justice for all” equa- ing homicides, is not only health care services. throughout the world. It is including those in poverty tion. The following factors, possible but imperative. But Disproportionate vio- also manifested in the main- ridden neighborhoods. Sad- either directly or indirectly, accomplishing this requires lence among poorer Blacks stream media’s over –the-top ly, reducing violence among relate to the disproportionate the active participation of is the culmination of pro- coverage of violence and Blacks has never been a po- number of Blacks involved all factions within the Black longed, systemic neglect, the public’s tacit acceptance litical or public policy prior- in violence in the inner cities. community. Proposed strate- frustration and hopelessness. of same. Unfortunately, ity. Coupled with seeming Having internalized gies for reducing violence Sadly, Blacks own seeming having internalized white indifference (e. g. silence) in general, but to violence- America’s values, most run the gamut but effective indifference is a contribut- America’s values and habits, on the part of many Blacks related suffering and death. Blacks won’t challenge the ones call for sustainable part- ing factor but should never many Black neighborhoods themselves, it will likely Without significant change, white power structure be- nerships among and between be confused with the fun- also experience excessive continue disproportionately their destiny-and the legacy cause to do so would be local communities, parents, damental cause, racism that violence.That said, today’s in some areas unless there is of their Black adult counter- tantamount to threatening schools, law enforcement, still pervades virtually ev- column focuses on violence a significant change in mind- parts will be devoid of vi- themselves. Hence, Black government and Black lead- ery aspect of our lives. A among Blacks, especially in sets, behavior and traditional sion and hope. Collectively, ambivalence and reluc- ership. Also, explicit agreed new reality based on revived the inner city. Black leadership. Such we share a responsibility to tance to shed second-class on common ground and top moral and ethical leadership First, let’s be clear, vio- change has been lacking for prevent this from happening status—an infliction that to bottom accountability are is essential for reducing vio- lence among and between several decades. to the least fortunate among renders many complicit in central for sustainable com- lence among Black people, Blacks must never be de- Violence among Blacks us. their own oppression. Other munity empowerment. especially those most victim- scribed as “Black-on-Black is a manifestation of many Widespread violence manifestations of the “less It cannot be overempha- ized by it. violence” as though Blacks factors, including structural mirrors the violence upon than white” syndrome in- sized that reducing violence We are among the most possess a genetic propen- racism, poverty and loss of which this country was built clude self-hate, low esteem among Blacks requires all resilient people on the planet sity to commit violence, vision and hope, nurtured by and is embedded in slavery’s and unwillingness to chal- factions within the Black but more of us must demon- which is absurd. The term prolonged systemic neglect. devastating legacy. Rac- lenge systemic inequities- all community, working togeth- strate that resilience by re- “Black on Black violence” Moreover, widespread lack ism and self-effacing condi- of which has contributed to er to get the job done. Strong, claiming the moral and ethi- is a stereotype first coined of visible concern renders tioning go hand-in-hand as dysfunctional behavior. Pub- effective and accountable cal values, commitment and by the white press but later many Blacks complicit in antecedents of self-hate so lic policy and practice based leadership is also an indis- leadership of our forbearers. came to be used by others, their own oppression. An evident in poor young Black chiefly on race ensures injus- pensable ingredient in any There is no better prescrip- even by some Blacks them- especially poignant, though males. Further, middle-class tice and inequality. However, viable model for successful tion for reducing violence selves. Does anybody talk troubling example of condi- Blacks’ failure to address ineffective Black leader- violence reduction. and restoring a sense of unity about “white-on-white” vio- tioned violence is the steely the significance of violence ship as well as the growing Although perhaps not throughout the Black com- lence? Of course not, but it nonchalance of many of to- among poorer Blacks is a chasm between middle-class readily apparent, the quality munity. is just as prevalent, perhaps day’s Black youth towards major barrier to reducing and poorer Blacks also help of health care services, like even more so, than violence the pain all around them. On such violence. to perpetuate Blacks en- public education, has a sig- [email protected] among Blacks. the surface, they seem im- America’s foundational trenched second class status. nificant bearing on violence Black people, like pervious not only to violence materialism and individual- Most Blacks realize race and underscores the criti-

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Part 2. In defining Black in all its violent and vicious established order in the inter- March/Millions More, an- gle, we teach in Kawaida, man excellence and achieve- Power as an ongoing revolt, forms. It was to suggest ests of liberation and the ac- cient Egyptian Maatian stud- is a defining feature of what ment. And thus, we will con- my intention was to pose and Black Power as a constant quisition of power to control ies; and Ifa ethical studies. it means to be human, to be tribute to one of the greatest help shape it as a process and rising up in righteous resis- our destiny and daily lives The Black Power pe- alive and to assert oneself in human problems of our practice of righteous and re- tance to all the ways the op- and forge a future worthy of free, righteous and reward- times, the progressive Euro- lentless struggle, a sustained pressor seeks to constrain, the best of who we are. In ad- ing ways. And the struggle peanization of human culture righteous resistance against suppress and destroy us. In dition, to conceive of Black for liberation and to expand and human consciousness. White racism, cultural im- other words, it was meant to Power as a righteous revolt the realm of freedom is part Thirdly, we learned from perialism, domination, de- suggest that the Black Power was to reaffirm our right to of our being human, being Min. Malcolm that “Wher- privation and degradation revolt was a radical inser- rebel, to resist, and to stress ourselves as Africans and en- ever Black people are there imposed on us and the world tion into history against the its moral grounding and its gaging and transforming the is a battleline” and we must morally compelling nature world in life-enhancing and wage righteous and relent- the Los Angeles Sentinel in the rightful pursuit of dignity-affirming ways. less struggle everywhere— freedom, justice, equal treat- Secondly, one of the most internally and externally. It ment. important lessons from our is also the teachings of the The principles of self-de- struggles is the centrality of Odu Ifa that the battle can be termination, self-respect and the identity, idea and prac- lost at home before we reach DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. Executive Publisher / CEO self-defense, essential to the riod of the Black Liberation tice of Blackness, i.e., our the battlefield outside, if we JENNIFER J. THOMAS Black Power revolt and re- Movement, which began in Africanness, in its most ex- don’t strengthen ourselves Publisher sistance Movement, spoke to 1965 and lasted to approxi- pansive meaning. That is to for struggle. This strength- KENNETH R. THOMAS both our central goals and the mately 1975, was clearly say, Blackness is not simply ening must begin with our Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) practice we had to engage in defined by an increase in color, but more definitively family and community, but RUTH WASHINGTON Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) to realize those goals. For in openly Black-centered local, culture and consciousness it can only be truly tested COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. the final analysis, as Kawaida national and international that leads to liberated and and tempered in confronta- Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) teaches, practice proves and initiatives. The Watts Revolt liberating practices directed tion with the oppressor in the PAMELA A. BAKEWELL makes possible everything. of 1965 marked in fire and toward our flourishing, hu- test of wills, hearts, minds Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer Self-determination requires struggle the beginning of a man good and the well-being and practical struggles. Still DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. Executive Editor/ Chief of Staff the practice of controlling new era and from that time of the world. Therefore, we Amilcar Cabral is right, we BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL the space we occupy, con- with the founding of Us and called for “Back to Black” must constantly strive to Executive Assistant to the Publisher trol of our community in this the ideological and practical and asserted that the first step “turn our weaknesses into Member of the Board of Directors(2004-2014) country and the world Afri- struggle that raged across forward is a step backward strengths”, for, he said, that can community, and thus our the country and world, les- to ourselves. We understood too is struggle. 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• REP. ANDRÉ CARSON (D-IND.) • • DR. MARJORIE INNOCENT • Welcoming To Fight the HIV Immigrants Keeps Epidemic, We Need the Black Church

Black Churches are highly-impacted by HIV, America Great more than places of wor- obtain proactive resolu- ship. They are the vibrant tions from historically President Donald Trump gence professionals, who hearts of the African-Amer- Black mainline denomina- was elected on his pledge can analyze information ican community that bring tions and integrate HIV as a to make America great and develop calculated the Gospel into our lives, social justice issue into again. Yet, for all of his responses in real-time. inspire faith, grace, love required curricula in pre- rhetoric, he seems to have Additionally, we can fur- and mercy and foster a dominantly African-Ameri- forgotten the men and ther strengthen our immi- deep commitment to serv- can theological seminaries. women, from every corner grant vetting processes to ice. For centuries, Black Thus far, we've reached of the globe, who have better weed out any legiti- Churches and faith leaders more than 1,500 pastors. worked so hard to build the mate threats without cate- have been at the forefront But we need hundreds great country we see today. gorically denying a safe of the struggle for civil more before we can have President Trump leads a haven for those who need rights, including voting the kind of transformative nation of immigrants, yet our help the most. We rights and the right to a Marjorie Innocent impact necessary to save us part of his plan involves should be focusing on real quality education. And we from continued, but avoid- suspending our country’s tools to keep our country need the Black Church’s American women will be able, devastation and Rep. Carson says that Pres- refugee program and bar- ident Trump’s travel ban is safe, relying on facts and leadership for another diagnosed with HIV during advance us closer to better ring immigrants from six not an effective way to pro- analysis instead of unin- adversary: HIV. their lifetimes; and 44 per- health and true justice for predominantly Muslim tect Americans. formed biases. Make no mistake: Our cent of all new HIV infec- our community. countries. Since our founding, our nation is facing an epidem- tions are among African As the NAACP gathers It’s a policy that is not turn them away at our country has struggled with ic that is ravaging our com- Americans. This crisis is in Baltimore from July only unsafe; it’s unlawful, doorstep is cruel. discrimination and inequal- munity from coast to coast. not just about public and 22nd - 26th for its 108th uninformed, and un-Ameri- This policy degrades ity. But experience has Today, HIV affects African community health: It's National Convention, the can. our alliances with countries shown us that those push- Americans more than any about social justice and importance of joining us in Many of the most we rely on in the war ing fear and hatred have other racial or ethnic group institutionalized racism. the fight against HIV must shameful periods in our against ISIS—most of been proven wrong time in the country. While we The numbers are deeply be a message that partici- nation’s history were those which are majority Mus- after time. And with each represent just 12 percent of disturbing but not surpris- pants will organize around in which we permitted lim. We cannot ask for their challenge we have over- the population, we account ing. Such is the scale of the in their own communities hatred and fear of the assistance while simultane- come, it has become for 41 percent of people epidemic that nearly all and churches. “Other” to shape our public ously insulting their reli- increasingly clear that our living with HIV in the African Americans have a As someone whose policy. Beginning with gion and questioning their country is stronger when United States. This is truly friend, family member, col- faith is central to her life, I slavery—which took a civil reliability. This policy, born we embrace diversity of all unacceptable. league or acquaintance that ask our shepherds-our faith war to overcome—to the out of fear rather than a types. Today, immigrants As part of The Black is impacted by HIV. I am leaders-in the African- denial of entry to Jews flee- security strategy, threatens from all parts of the world Church & HIV: The Social no exception. American community to ingNazism,ortheintern- our friendships, fuels ter- and people of all faiths Justice Imperative initia- That'swhyin2011the grasp this unique opportu- ment of Japanese Ameri- rorist propaganda, and sup- have been central to our tive, the NAACP is asking NAACP partnered with nity to have a significant, cans, today these moments ports the false narrative that economic success, vibrant churches across the nation Gilead Sciences to create positive impact in the fight are correctly judged as the West is waging a war democratic discourse, and to observe Day of Unity on The Black Church & HIV against HIV. We must shameful departures from against Islam. It makes us a cultural richness. We must Sunday, July 23 and preach initiative to develop a break the silence about the our core values. Right now, target for terrorism rather keep America great by from the pulpit about HIV national network of dangers of HIV and the we face one of those than keeping us safe. embracing immigrants and as a social justice issue. African-American faith scope of the epidemic, edu- moments. As a member of the refugees, not turning them African Americans must leaders who will address cate our communities about President Trump’s ban House Intelligence Com- away. fully acknowledge the the disproportionate impact prevention and advocacy is affecting millions; moth- mittee, I know better than Rep. André Carson rep- scope of this epidemic and of HIV on Black Ameri- and stop the growth of this ers with young children, most the wide array of resents the 7th District of recognize the hundreds of cans. The NAACP is com- disease once and for all. family members trying to threats our country faces Indiana. He is First Vice thousands of brothers and mitted to helping enlist With the commitment of reach their loved ones who every day. We cannot Chair of the Congressional sisters it has taken from us. faith leaders from around our faith leaders, I believe are already here, and those ignore them. But forcing an Black Caucus and one of In fact, we account for the country to break the this is a fight we can win. desperately fleeing for their entire population to shoul- two Muslims in Congress. more than half of deaths stigma surrounding this Dr. Marjorie Innocent lives. These people look to der the blame is unjust and Rep.Carsonsitsonthe attributed to HIV/AIDS disease, engage in mean- serves as the Senior Direc- America as a land of hope does nothing but divide us House Intelligence Com- according to the Centers for ingful conversation and tor of Health Programs at and opportunity, where further. mittee and the House Disease Control and Pre- education with their con- the NAACP and is responsi- they can build new lives This ban is not an effec- Transportation and Infra- vention (CDC). gregants, provide compas- ble for the management of away from the violence and tive way to protect Ameri- structure Committee. Fol- Like many who grew sionate support and spiritu- the NAACP’s policy and persecution they face in cans. Instead, we should be low Rep. Carson on Twitter up in the Black Church, I al guidance to those living programmatic agenda to their home countries. To investing in our intelli- @RepAndreCarson. look to my pastor for guid- with HIV, and encourage reduce health disparities ance in my faith and all Black Churches to take and improve health out- paths of life. It is vital that action through a social jus- comes for African Ameri- • CONGRESSWOMAN ROBIN KELLY (D-ILL.) • faith leaders take the lead tice lens. cans and other communities in this fight, committing to In 2013, we took an of color. For more informa- educate, engage and moti- additional step to further tion on health workshops vate their congregations to the impact and reach of our and programs at our 108th take positive action to end efforts by making a Clinton National Convention, visit Throw the Doors of the HIV epidemic, espe- Global Initiative (CGI) NAACPConvention.org cially in our communities. “Commitment to Action.” Contact: Malik Russell, Overall, about one in By 2018, our goal is to con- director of communications, 20 African-American men duct 45 faith leader train- [email protected], Opportunity Wide and one in 48 African- ings in the 30 cities most 410-580-5761 (office).

open jobs, but don’t have investing in small business- these schools aren’t in Open for Our Youth the qualified candidates. es, funding local incubators African American commu- For example, Manufac- and rewarding companies nities. In fact, just 13 per- “Today’s American Dream Act” Offers Path to Good Jobs, turing Renaissance Chica- for expanding into new cent of students who took go reports that there are markets. the AP computer science Education, and Homeownership 15,000 unfilled advanced I can tell you that our test were African American manufacturing jobs in young people are ready and or Latino. These are dark times in dent George W. Bush. Chicagoland; these jobs eager to get to work. In It’s time to invest in Washington. It’s no secret But today, we are see- pay an average annual April, I hosted my fourth STEM teachers so our that President Trump and ing that jobs are being lost; salary of $70,000. annual Youth Jobs Fair. young people—Black, his team are working over- wages aren’t keeping up My bill would help peo- More than 300 young peo- White, Latino, Asian Amer- time to turn back the clock and bills are piling up. ple get the training they ple came, resume in hand, ican or Native American— on our rights and divest Tragically, my Republican need for good-paying jobs looking for a job. Let’s cre- can innovate the future! from our communities. colleagues’ solution is by investing in apprentice- ate jobs for them so they The “Today’s American If you want to know more tax credits for the ships, training and re-train- build the American Dream Dream Act” would provide where the President stands super-rich. ing programs and expanded for themselves and their aid to STEM teachers who on the welfare of the My solution is differ- student aid for career and families. are dedicated to educating African American commu- ent. It’s called the “Today’s technical education. We also need to invest the next generation of Mark nity, look no further than American Dream Act” and Additionally, my in tomorrow, by investing Zuckerbergs. his immoral budget. It will empower families with “Community College to in the science-technology- Taken together, the eliminates programs that the security of a good job, a Career Fund Act” would engineering-mathematic “Today’s American Dream feed hungry kids, support good education, home partner businesses with our (STEM) fields. Act” will train our young veterans and help families Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) says ownership and access to remarkable community Right now, STEM jobs people for the opportunities buy their own home. Republicans have barricad- healthcare. colleges to develop curricu- are driving our economy of today and prepare them Republicans are slam- ed, chained and padlocked I introduced this com- lums that turn students into and continue to grow. for the possibilities of ming the doors of opportu- the doors of opportunity for prehensive, 25-section bill career-ready graduates. According to the Level tomorrow. It’s time to pass our youth. nity for our youth. For peo- so our young people can If we used these pro- Playing Field Institute, the “Today’s American grams to fill just 10 percent there will be 1.4 million Dream Act” and throw ple of color, those doors Obama led our recovery live the American Dream of Chicagoland’s open new tech jobs by 2020 but wide the doors of opportu- appear to be barricaded, from the worst economic by training them for good manufacturing jobs, we’d 70 percent will be unfilled. nity. chained and padlocked. recession since the Great jobs, creating more good add $105 million in wages Despite the massive Congresswoman Robin We must resist. We Depression. Together, we jobs and innovating the to our communities each need for qualified comput- Kelly represents Illinois’2nd must reverse their damage saved our economy and future. and every year. er science professionals, Congressional District. She and prevent them from created more than 14 mil- Business leaders, espe- Filling open jobs with just a quarter of all high is the former chief of staff to doing it again. Let’s push lion jobs, more than ten cially in the technology and properly trained workers is schools offer Advanced the Illinois State Treasurer. forward and throw wide the times the number created advanced manufacturing a strong first step. We also Placement (AP) computer Follow Rep. Kelly on Twitter doors of opportunity for all. under the previous Presi- sectors, regularly tell me President Barack that they have thousands of need to create more jobs by science classes. Many of @RepRobinKelly. A-8THURSDAY, LOS JULY ANGELES 20, 2017 SENTINEL OPINIONNEWS THURSDAY,LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26,A-8 2013 cause he wasn’t able to sing {continued from Pg. A-1} that day, he wanted to make Chavis sure that he performed it at sociation. “While we cry United States and for Black Martha’s service. for the loss of our beloved, people around the world, Perez said that Mar- we’re also here tonight, to especially those who were tha Rivera Chavis had the celebrate Martha’s life.” oppressed and struggling. unique ability to make peo- Dr. Chavis continued: “You and your wife ple feel good even when “Knowing my wife, as I worked together as a unit, she was feeling sad. did for the last 30 years, which is an example for After the ceremony, she would want me to say many of us. Sometimes family and friends gathered to you, enjoy this day that we work, but our wives are outside to take pictures as the Lord has made and not present,” said Baraka. songs like Whitney Hous- celebrate what God has “Martha was very present ton’s “I Wanna Dance with blessed us with through her and ensured that she was Somebody,” Faith Evans’ spirit and through her pres- present all the time.” “Love Like This,” and Glo- ence.” Baraka continued: ria Estefan’s “Rhythm Is Martha died at the age “Martha is an example, Gonna Get You,” played of 53 of natural causes in for many women out here through the speakers on the her home on July 6, due of all nationalities; Martha warm, summer day. to complications of heart was an internationalist and “She brought happiness failure. a very conscious and very to people,” Perez said. “She The Chavis-Rivera fam- brilliant woman. Today, we was a humble giving per- ily hosted Martha’s memo- just don’t get that; you get son; she was a provider.” rial at Martin’s Home for one or the other. Martha TRAVIS RIDDICK/NNPA John Chavis, one of Service, Inc. on Tuesday, was the whole package.” Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. (far left) sits in the front row with his children and a family Martha and Dr. Chavis’ July 11; the printed pro- Author and activist Sis- friend (far right) at the Celebration of Life for Martha Rivera Chavis at Martin’s Home sons, said that he’ll always gram featured her obituary ter Soulja also said that she for Service Inc., in Montclair, N.J. on June 11. remember his mother’s in English and Spanish. met Dr. Chavis, when she kind heart and willingness Dr. Chavis thanked Jim worked at CRJ—before he to help anyone. Farmer of General Motors; met Martha. the most beautiful things Hon. Elijah Muhammad. vis met Martha when she John said that about a the Murphy, Falcon and “When Martha came, about her,” Sister Soulja “Where there are no worked as a translator for week before she died, his Murphy law firm in Bal- I knew she was the one,” said. decent women, there will the Ambassador of Angola; mom was looking out of timore, Md.; hip-hop and said Sister Soulja. “I knew Minister Abdul Hafeez be no decent girls; a nation she spoke Spanish, Portu- her window and saw an business mogul Russell she was the one that would Muhammad, New York can rise no higher than its guese, French, Italian and African American woman Simmons; the President become his wife and I representative of the Hon- women,” said Min. Abdul English. trudging up Union Street of the Detroit branch of knew that she was in Dr. orable Minister Louis Far- Hafeez Muhammad then, Ana Jacobo said that with a heavy basket on her NAACP Rev. Dr. Wendell Chavis’ heart. When she rakhan and the Nation of speaking directly to the Martha was more like an back attached to a leather Anthony and many others used to come to the office, Islam, said that he met Mar- Chavis children seated in older sister than an aunt. tumpline. The midday sun for their contributions and her face used to light up.” tha when Dr. Chavis served the front row, he added, “My family is celebrat- was sweltering. generosity. Sister Soulja added: “I as the east coast regional “Your mother can never die, ing her life,” said Jacobo. John said that his moth- Many of the speak- knew that she was intel- minister of the Nation of because of the work she did “She passed on to be with er yelled to the woman, ers during the memorial ligent and that she was Islam. from San Pedro to Angola our grandmother, she “Excuse me, do you want service met Martha and a translator and that she “When death comes, it to America and worldwide, passed on to be with our a bottle of water, sweetie?” Dr. Chavis in the late 80s, spoke different languages is a time to celebrate life she stood by [Dr. Chavis’] grandfather. She’s just an Even though she wasn’t when Dr. Chavis served and I respected and loved and to thank God for the side, around him, behind angel that is watching over feeling well, she came out- as the executive director her for that, but I really just life that has been given, him and in front of him and us. We are so happy and side in her pajamas, crossed for the United Church of liked the woman in her. I for whatever time it was she put you on this planet.” thankful to have known the street and gave the lady Christ’s Commission for just thought that she was a given,” said Muhammad. Muhammad continued: her.” a cold bottle of water, John Racial Justice (CRJ) in lovely lady.” “Every day with the Lord “Because of her children, Rubby Perez, a family said. New York City. Sister Soulja described is like a thousand years, so Martha Rivera Chavis will friend and world-renowned “Even when she was Newark, New Jersey Martha as jovial, jubilant, for these 53 years of our be- live forever, by the grace of singer from the Dominican sick my mom was still a Mayor Ras Baraka, who energetic and very, very loved sister’s life, celebrate God.” Republic, honored Martha humanitarian, still looking was a student at the time, loyal. it and honor it.” Loved ones honored with two songs in Span- to help people,” said John. offered his condolences. “It’s very nice when Min. Abdul Hafeez Mu- Martha’s family and life’s ish, “Amor Mio,” and “Hay “That’s one memory that Baraka said that the you see a woman who is hammad also noted the im- work offering thanks and Momentos.” Perez wanted will last with me forever: couple did a lot for the just 1000 percent behind portance of women in soci- remembrances in English to sing “Hay Momentos” at her legacy of being a hu- Black community in the her man; that was one of ety and in the work of the and Spanish. Dr. Cha- his father’s funeral, but be- manitarian.”

LAHSA’s assistance would learning. {continued from Pg. A-1} Reed provide the needed fund- According to Pat Parker, ing for FTS programming director of operations. they families. way during their weeks needs. seek to educate Masters of Drug and alcohol addic- or months-long stay. But Currently FTS provides Social Work (MSW) de- tion and the lack of rehab problems begin when they service to an estimated gree students and give them facilities is nothing new to leave. It is common for 1000 people per night. It field experience. In turn Rev. Rick Reed, founder many patients to walk out employs approximately they would have access to executive Director of First the door from rehab and 100 staff. FTS provides ser- our clients and more impor- To Serve, Inc. (FTS). But quickly fall back into their vices in South L.A., Long tantly, advocate for change now, thanks to Rev. Reed, addiction. Beach, and West L.A. FTS in public policy. the city of Los Angeles has However, Reed has am- also partners with the Dept. She says First To Serve a place for women and men bition that appears to mesh of Mental Health, LAHSA, is “a ministry”. suffering drug and alcohol with his contagious sense city of Los Angeles and Los She adds, within the addiction to connect and of humor. Angeles County. “bowl of homelessness are find a new life. Rev. John E. Cager FTS has 13 locations unemployed, underemploy- In 2003, Rev. Reed III, senior pastor of Ward Xavier Higgs PHOTO throughout Los Angeles. ment depression, domestic stepped into a void that ex- A.M.E. Church Los Ange- Rev. Reed (L ) assists Melanie Ray in the front office of Reed’s programs meet violence, substance abuse isted in South Los Angeles. les, says is extremely easy First to Serve. the needs of individuals and trauma.” First To Serve is a multi- to underestimate Reed. that include three core com- “Rick is an expert in million dollar service pro- “He’s a smart guy.” Church. er sure where the money ponents: detox, therapy and serving the homeless. A vider for the community. Rev. Cager, is also the “I love what First To would come from.” aftercare. wonderful voice and advo- It provides transitional and First To Serve Board presi- Serve stands for and Rev. However the extreme His next vision for FTS cate for the homeless and interim housing, domestic dent and has known Rev. Reed has a big heart.” says demands took a toll on is a certified training pro- he understand the popula- violence, substance abuse Reed for almost 20 years. Rasheena Buchanan, pro- Reed and created personal gram that is contiguous tion of South L.A.” services, sober-living, reg- “He can connect to peo- gram manager at First To challenges. with institutions of higher istered licensed substance ple in the FTS programs Serve. “It cost me my mar- programs, and out-patients because he relates to peo- She recounts numerous riage.” Reed recounts. programs. ple, especially his clients,” times Reed has shown up to Rick is divorced because “I want to be a vessel recounts Rev. Cager. “Ev- the police station after mid- he had another woman. Rev. for services to the under- ery client in First To Serve night in bedroom slippers, Cager says, “that woman is served communities of Los has a best friend and his pajamas and a trench coat, FTS. He has dedicated his Angeles. I’m reacting to name is Rick Reed.” to pick a client. life to this program.” the needs of the commu- The goal of Rev. Rick “It’s just about the peo- In 2003 his mentor, Rev. nity,” says Rev. Reed. Reed and First To Serve, ple. I admire him and his Cecil L. Murray inspired “I can relate to many of is to get people to the point mission,” said Buchanan. Rev. Reed. The name “First my clients because I was an where they no longer need She describes FTS as To Serve” originates from a addict for about 15 years. his services, but that’s very grassroots and not corpo- mural inside FAME church. Once I got my act together, far away at first. rate. His program would be mod- I felt the need to help oth- The lack of resources Reed’s observers say eled after the church’s com- ers who struggle with ad- for the people when they he has dedicated his life to munity outreach programs. diction.” are at their most vulnerable the program and refuses to According to Rev. Reed, It was a transforming may sometimes make no be out-worked by someone “we could be the first to experience of the spirit. sense. else. serve clients with substance He realizes getting so- Before creating FTS, Reed reflected on his abuse problems.” ber is hard and making so- Reed was a maintenance dedication to the organiza- In 2004 Reed submitted briety last is much harder. man at Cecil Murray Edu- tion. a proposal to the Los Ange- Most people who enter cation Center (CMEC), “I was funding this proj- les Homeless Services Au- Xavier Higgs PHOTO into a residential rehab a parking attendant and ect out of pocket.” I was so thority (LAHSA) for tran- Rev. Rick Reed (R) of First To Serve celebrates with a treatment program man- later a tobacco educa- committed to the success sitional housing because woman transitioning into her own apartment. age to detox and stay that tor at FAME Los Angeles of this project, I was nev- he needed more resources.

Patrick {continued from Pg. A-1} an already strong board.” at the forefront of industry nity as a civic and cultural County, California. Since joining L.A. innovations and best prac- center, a hub for public in- The library system, ary 2016, when she became “The ULC Executive County Library, Patrick has tices, which benefits L.A. formation and services, and headquartered in Downey, the entity’s first African- Board provides thought focused on removing bar- County Library, according an institution of literacy, in- California, is overseen by American Library Direc- leadership and guidance riers and increasing access to a County Library spokes- novation and lifelong learn- the Library Commission of tor. Before then, she served during a critical time for to information and services person. ing. 20 appointed members who as the library for Broward libraries and our democra- for all Los Angeles resi- Patrick has been recog- The County of Los An- report on administration, County in Florida. She had cy,” said ULC Board Chair dents, while simultaneously nized for introducing in- geles Public Library is the operation, and service to also been assistant director Michael Sherrod. “Skye bringing one of the largest novative programming, ex- 6th largest public library the County Board of Super- of the Queens Public Li- Patrick comes to the board library systems in the Unit- panding library hours with system in the United States visors who operate County brary, where she managed as a proven public servant ed States into the digital no increase of budget, and which serves residents liv- Library as a special fund 20 branch locations in that ready to lead. She brings age. Patrick’s appointment reinforcing the library sys- ing in 49 of the 80 incorpo- department. system. new and positive energy to to the ULC board puts her tem’s role in the commu- rated cities of Los Angeles A-9THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOS ANGELES THURSDAY, SENTINEL JULY 20, 2017A-9

By Niele Anderson of Justice under the leader- 2013, memo from Former Corp. of America) and Geo referred to the organiza- work where no cameras Contributing Writer ship of U.S. Attorney Gen- Attorney General Holder, Group -- have doubled tion from Dr. Cecil “Chip” are there and you do it for eral Jeff Sessions. which instructed federal since election day. Core- Murray. the love of the community. Criminal Justice reform In a memo dated May prosecutors to “ensure that Civic is up 140% since This 88-year-old grand- You do it because it’s the is like an onion; it has many 10, Sessions wrote that our most severe manda- Trump won in November; mother’s burden has al- right thing to do, you do layers. Laws, law enforce- federal prosecutors “should tory minimum penalties are Geo Group has risen 98%. lowed her to mobilize at- it for your neighbor as the ment, the judicial process, charge and pursue the most reserved for serious, high- The families of color tention and support but bible teaches us to do. We community, incarceration, serious, readily provable level, or violent drug traf- that are effected by the the judicial wall is thick as march and we also lobby and the families affected offense,” calling that a fickers.” If the defendant U.S. Criminal Justice sys- she seeks freedom for her but we need the commu- by this vicious costly sys- “core principle” of the Jus- met certain criteria ― if tem are the main reflections grandson or at least a sen- nity, those who have loved tem. tice Department charging their conduct didn’t involve justifying why reform is of tence reduction. Mother ones incarcerated to help us The National Action and sentencing policy. The violence, if they weren’t a dire need. One family that Coleman stated, “it’s just advocate. Make calls, show Network Los Angeles cur- new policy replaces the ap- leader, if they didn’t have the network is trying to awful, he was transferred up at meetings and rallies, rently advocates for AB proach of the Justice De- significant ties to gangs or help navigate through the from Kern to Lancaster help us fight for Criminal 284, a bill authored by partment during the Obama drug trafficking organiza- process is Mother Barbara now they’re getting ready Justice Reform”, said Rev. Democratic Assembly administration under for- tions, and if they didn’t Coleman, a Los Angeles to move him out of state. If K.W. Tullous, Western Re- members Kevin McCarty, mer Attorneys General Eric have a significant criminal grandmother who has lost they move him out of state gional director of National Reginald B. Jones-Sawyer, Holder and Loretta Lynch. history ― Holder instruct- one house and thousands I can’t go nowhere.” Action Network. Rob Bonta, and Chris R. They gave federal prosecu- ed them not to charge the of dollars in lawyer fees, The process has been National Action Net- Holden. The bill which tors more leeway to decide quantities that would trig- collect calls and visits. Her tedious as NAN pivots work meets every Monday would give local police and when it was appropriate ger mandatory minimum grandson has received three community issues in ad- at 6 p.m. at Concord Com- district attorneys the abil- to charge crimes that trig- sentences. consecutive life-sentenc- dition to assisting mother munity Center, ity to ask the state attorney ger mandatory minimums, It should also be noted es for attempted murder. Coleman through the pro- 2828 West Jefferson general’s office to investi- which automatically result that stocks of the two big- He grandson is currently cess of appeal while at the Blvd. Los Angeles, CA gate police shootings; the in set prison terms. gest private prison opera- seeking an appeal which same time trying to mobi- 90018. For more informa- organization finds itself at Sessions’ memo also tors -- CoreCivic (former- brought her to National lize attention and support tion 323-521-3477. odds with the Department rescinded an August 12, ly known as Corrections Action Network. She was for bill AB 284. “It’s the

Homeownership {continued from Pg. A-1} Lending. “Wide access to foreclosures nationwide, closure crisis that brought percent. Among the na- Today, applying for a from families to pay for credit is critical for build- Congress is deliberating the loss of homes, jobs, tion’s largest metro areas, mortgage means a visit to a down payments and other ing family wealth, closing over the future of the GSEs businesses, and wealth, Black homeownership de- bank where high incomes, upfront costs that accom- the racial wealth gap and and $6.17 trillion in mort- recovery has been uneven clined the greatest in Atlan- low debt and high credit pany a mortgage. The racial for the housing market gages they now hold along and left many communities ta, Baltimore, Dallas and scores are among the most disparity is due to Ameri- overall.” with Federal Housing Ad- behind. Detroit. By contrast, Lati- favored measures for loan ca’s history of whites being In the throes of the ministration issued mort- Those entrusted with no-American homeowner- application success. Since able to accumulate wealth 1930s Great Depression, gages. leadership roles in the pub- ship is higher at 46 percent, the foreclosure crisis, ac- through homeownership Congress created the GSEs “Home equity accounts lic and private sectors must but both communities of cording to the JCHS report, opportunity while Blacks to provide stability to capi- for only 30 percent of the agree that it is in our na- color severely lag behind the median credit score for were denied. As a result, tal markets and to increase net worth for wealthier tional interest to ensure that the nearly 72 percent rate an owner-occupied home Black households typically the availability of mortgage households,” continued the recovery is inclusive of White homeownership. purchase origination in- delay homeownership 8 credit throughout the na- Calhoun, “but constitutes and sustainable long-term. “The ability of most creased from about 700 in years longer than Whites, tion. They were also given 67 percent for middle-to- Broad access to mortgage U.S. households to become 2005 to 732 in 2016. resulting in a comparable a mandate: Serve all credit low income households. credit still helps families homeowners,” states the re- Just as communities of delay in building home eq- markets all times, ensur- Home equity accounts and the national economy. port, “depends on the avail- color were wrongly target- uity. ing access and availability for 53 percent of African- “The goal must be to ability and affordability of ed for predatory and high- JCHS also found that across the country. American wealth as com- ensure that the full universe financing.” cost mortgages that pushed nearly 39 million Ameri- From 2003 to 2006, pared to 39 percent for of creditworthy borrow- And therein lies the crux them into foreclosure, these can families are financially the years leading up to the whites.” ers—regardless of where of the problem: access and same communities are the challenged with their cost housing crisis, the GSEs Homebuyers of the fu- they live, including in rural affordability. most likely to have suf- of housing. followed an unfortunate ture will be more racially areas, or who they are— The lack of access to fered credit score declines So, is the American private mortgage market and ethnically diverse than have access to the credit mortgage financing in from foreclosures, unem- Dream of homeownership trend. By loosening un- those of the past. The JCHS they need to be able to Black America has a long ployment or delinquent realistic for communities of derwriting guidelines, par- reported that non-whites secure a mortgage so that history rooted in outright debt—or a combination of color? ticularly for Alt-A no docu- accounted for 60 percent they can build their Ameri- discrimination by private all three. A June 29 public hear- mentation loans, millions of household growth from can dreams,” concluded actors such as banks, and According to a 2017 ing before the U.S. Sen- of foreclosures occurred 1995-2015. By 2035, it Calhoun. supported by inequitable CFED report, “A Down- ate Banking Committee and GSE credit losses led predicts that half of mil- federal housing policies payment on the Divide,” focused on how mortgage to conservatorship under lennial households will be Charlene Crowell is the that favored white commu- the mortgage denial rate finance reform and govern- the Housing and Economic non-White. communications deputy nities, while intentionally for Blacks is more than 25 ment-sponsored enterpris- Recovery Act of 2008, also When communities of director for the Center for disadvantaging Black com- percent, near 20 percent es, also known as GSEs, known as HERA. HERA all sizes, colors, and econ- Responsible Lending. She munities. This discrimina- for Latinos, but just over must live up to its “duty to also enacted a number of omies succeed, so does can be reached at Char- tion hindered generations 10 percent for White appli- serve” all communities. reforms that have made to- America. While much of lene.crowell@responsi- of Black families from cants. “Homeownership is day’s market stronger. our nation has financially blelending.org. entering and remaining The issue of housing af- the primary way that most Now, with far fewer recovered from the fore- among America’s middle fordability is just as chal- middle-class families build class. These practices also lenging. CFED also found wealth and achieve eco- resulted in lower levels that whites are three times nomic stability,” testified of both Black wealth and more likely than Blacks to Mike Calhoun, President of homeownership. receive financial assistance the Center for Responsible

By Tiana Hunt said that two of his biggest NNPA/DTU Journalism accomplishments, so far, have Fellow been getting a scholarship to attend Morehouse and joining Darrell Williams is a rising Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. senior at Morehouse College, Williams said that he is who has big dreams of being a optimistic about his future creative director, one day. and appreciative of all of the Williams, 24, is currently opportunities that come his a student scholar with the Na- way. tional Newspaper Publishers Before the NNPA/DTU Association’s “Discover The FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA Journalism Fellowship, Wil- Unexpected” Journalism Fel- Darrell Williams liams said that he didn’t know lowship program. much about the Black Press, At Morehouse, Williams is but he looks forward to learn- a drama major with a minor in manner; I wanted to join ing more. Williams is excited cinematography. a network of successful for his future and about the Williams was born and men.” chance to enrich his journal- raised in Landover, Md., and Williams is now a man ism skills this summer at The is the oldest of his siblings; of Kappa Alpha Psi Frater- Louisiana Weekly. his younger sister, T’Keyah, is nity Incorporated and he is “I hope to learn all that I 22 years-old and his younger more determined to help could possible learn about the brother, Rashad, is 12 years- others and pursue his pas- Black Press and the NNPA, old. sion. this summer,” said Williams. “I was the first in my fam- “I pledged to Kappa Al- “I desire to become a stronger ily to pursue a career in busi- pha Psi Fraternity, because writer and storyteller. I know ness administration, but my I believe in the organiza- that I need improvements in life changed after I received tion’s values. The mission, some areas, but I am open to mentoring,” said Williams. values and morals that the constructive criticism and I “I was inspired to pursue my Kappa’s live by are im- am eager to learn more.” passion in acting, dancing and peccable,” said Williams. Williams continued: “I creative directing.” “Being a part of Kappa Al- know that the NNPA fellow- Williams’ didn’t take a pha Psi, I learned that man ship can help me with my straight and narrow path to must know thyself and, no journalism skills. The op- Morehouse. matter what, you have to portunity to intern with The “I went to Towson Univer- keep moving forward and Louisiana Weekly was a sity in Baltimore for one year, that you can’t make any needed experience. I do not then I transferred to Prince excuses.” take NNPA/DTU fellowship George’s Community College Williams also learned lightly.” in Largo, Md.; then I trans- that he has to stand strong Learn more about the ferred to Morehouse College. in who he is. Networking “NNPA “Discover The Unex- I wanted to go to Morehouse, opportunities are another pected” Journalism Fellow- because of the brotherhood benefit of becoming a Kap- ship program at nnpa.org/dtu. and to learn how to interact pa. with other men in a positive The Maryland native A-10 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017

Associated Press body. “I told him ‘I can’t within the same complex Hargrove said she had breathe, I can’t breathe’ the suspect had fled to,’’ A black woman con- ridden her bicycle to a lo- and then I started yelling the arresting officer, Chris- tends she was confronted cal store to buy a Father’s out “somebody help, some- topher Moore, wrote in a by police at gunpoint, Day gift. body help me, they’re gon- report obtained by the Cali- punched in the mouth and But it was closed and na kill me,’” she said. fornian. He thought she had bitten by a police dog af- she decided to return home, Eventually, she was a weapon in her bag. ter she was mistaken for a she said. arrested on suspicion of According to the report, much larger bald man sus- Temperatures in the resisting or delaying an of- the confrontation escalated pected of threatening peo- Central Valley city had hit ficer and aggravated assault after Hargrove said she was ple with a machete. around 102 degrees, and on an officer. going to leave. She was Police said they mis- punched in the mouth and Tatyana Hargrove’s Hargrove, who had three NAACP Bakersfield via AP account is contained in a bottles of water in a back- took her for a man who bitten after she knocked video posted on Facebook pack, stopped to take a reportedly had threatened down an officer and got on Monday by the Bakersfield drink. people with a machete at a top of him, according to the chapter of the NAACP, “And then I turned nearby store. report. which contends that race around and there were The suspect was de- She was subdued after played a role in the June 18 three cop cars and one of scribed as a 25- to 30-year- fighting the dog and the of- incident. As of Tuesday, the the officers already had a old bald man standing ficers, the report indicated. video had received nearly 3 gun drawn at me,’’ she said. about 5-foot-10 and weigh- Moore said he didn’t re- million views. The confrontation es- ing about 170 pounds. alize Hargrove was female The Police Department calated after an officer de- Hargrove is 5-foot-2 and until she told him her first determined the use of force manded to search her back- weighs 115 pounds, the name. was appropriate, Sgt. Ryan pack and she asked if he NAACP Bakersfield via AP Bakersfield California re- “I’m a girl. I just don’t Kroeker told the Bakers- had a warrant. The images above, made from a June 2017 video pro- ported dress like one,’’ she said. field Californian Hargrove contends that vided by the NAACP Bakersfield branch, show injuries Hargrove, who was The suspected machete- Hargrove, 19, is shown police grabbed her by the to Tatyana Hargrove after her June 18, 2017, encounter wearing a hat, “appeared wielder, Douglas Washing- with crutches in the video, wrist and neck, punched with police in Bakersfield, Calif. to be a male and matched ton, 24, was arrested the and there are close-ups of her and threw her to the the description of the sus- next day and remained scratches, bites, bruises ground, where she was bit- dog. in her back and another pect that had brandished jailed. It’s unclear if he has and scrapes on her face and ten in the leg by a police One officer put his knee knee on her head, she said. the machete and was also an attorney.

By Adam Kealoha Causey vestigators he acted in self- ously said jurors should be deliberations in each case. Lake’s family did not imme- house. Associated Press defense because he thought compelled to reach a ver- It’s unclear why Holmes diately respond to messag- Lake’s death is one of Lake was armed. Police dict. allowed the jury to deliber- es seeking comment about several in which black men A white former Oklaho- found no weapon on Lake In Kepler’s most recent ate much longer in the first the prosecutor’s decision. have been killed by police ma police officer will face or at the scene. trial, held this month, ju- two trials. A spokeswoman Kepler, who retired officers. The killings have a fourth trial in the shoot- Tulsa County District rors deadlocked 6-6 after for Holmes on Monday from the force after he was added to already tenuous ing death of his daughter’s Attorney Steve Kunzwei- almost three hours of de- said the judge would not charged, was a 24-year po- race relations in Tulsa, black boyfriend, a prosecu- ler said in a statement that liberations. comment on the case. lice veteran who has said echoing national conversa- tor said July 17. prosecutors and the Tulsa All of Kepler’s previ- Kepler’s attorney, Rich- he was trying to protect tions about police use of Three mistrials in less Police Department “are ous trials have been over- ard O’Carroll, said he’s his 18-year-old daughter, force. In Tulsa, race rela- than a year have been in full agreement that this seen by District Judge never heard of a case be- who had run away from tions have been strained declared in the case of case should proceed with Sharon Holmes. Juries in ing tried four times and home and was living in for more than a century. Shannon Kepler, who was prosecution.’’ Kepler’s previous two tri- suggested there is political a crime-ridden neighbor- The city of about 400,000 charged in the August 2014 “The very nature of our als, in November and Feb- motivation behind the pros- hood. O’Carroll said Lisa has yet to fully heal from fatal shooting of 19-year- criminal justice system is ruary, deadlocked 11-1 and ecution’s plan. Kepler had been in and out a 1921 race riot that killed old Jeremey Lake in Tulsa. premised upon the finality 10-2 in favor of guilt be- “It’s a waste of valuable of a homeless shelter after 300 black residents and Kepler doesn’t deny of a verdict,’’ Kunzweiler fore Holmes declared mis- resources,’’ O’Carroll said. her father prohibited her burned down a thriving shooting Lake, but told in- said. The prosecutor previ- trials after up to 12 hours of A spokeswoman for from bringing men into his business district.

CLOSED APPLICANT WAITING LIST By Dan Sewell All potential applicants are notified per the Department of Housing & Urban Associated Press Development (HUD) Handbook 4350.3 Rev.-1, Change 4 and the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan approved for the below referenced property, that the applicant waiting list has reached the number of applicants required to close the waiting list. Therefore, effective July 27, A white police officer 2017 at 5:00 p.m. we will no longer accept applications for residency for the who fatally shot an un- following properties: armed black motorist dur- TELACU Pointe (202 PRAC) – 3100 Fletcher Dr. ing a Cincinnati traffic stop Los Angeles, CA 90065 – 323.478.1418 won’t face a third trial, a prosecutor announced July TELACU Las Fuentes (202 PRAC) – 1807 11th St. Riverside, CA 92507 – 951.222.0230 18. Hamilton County For further information on TELACU owned and/or managed properties that Prosecutor Joe Deters are currently accepting applications for residency, please contact TELACU Property Management, Inc. at 323.838.8556 1248 Goodrich Blvd., Los said he was dropping the Angeles, CA 90022. case against 27-year-old Ray Tensing. Two previ- ous juries couldn’t reach a unanimous agreement on murder and voluntary manslaughter charges against the former Univer- sity of Cincinnati officer. AP PHOTO/JOHN MINCHILLO “I don’t like it. We Protesters hold signs as they gather for a demonstration on the University of Cincin- believe we cannot be suc- nati campus demanding that a white former police officer be tried a third time in the cessful at trial,’’ Deters fatal shooting of an unarmed black motorist, Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in Cincinnati. said. A mistrial was declared twice in the murder and voluntary manslaughter case of Ray Tensing shot Sam Du- Tensing, a former University of Cincinnati police officer, who shot Sam DuBose during Bose, 43, in the head af- a 2015 traffic stop. ter pulling him over for a missing front license plate it was almost evenly split. second trial. “I didn’t shoot on July 19, 2015. The of- Prosecutors said the first to kill him. I didn’t shoot to ficer, since fired, testified jury had a solid major- wound him. I shot to stop he feared he was going to ity in favor of convicting his actions.’’ be killed. Tensing for voluntary man- An expert hired by The shooting is among slaughter, while defense prosecutors said his frame- those across the nation attorney Stewart Mathews by-frame analysis of the that have raised attention said majorities of the sec- former officer’s body cam- to how police deal with ond jury favored acquittal era video showed Tensing blacks. DuBose’s fam- on both charges. was not being dragged by ily and civil rights groups Deters said the case had the car. called for a third trial of been referred to federal To convict Tensing of Tensing. There have been prosecutors for them to de- murder, jurors had to find several demonstrations and termine if DuBose’s civil he purposely killed Du- protests urging a third trial, rights had been violated, Bose. The charge carries and petition drives both for something DuBose’s fam- a possible sentence of 15 AP PHOTO and against the idea. ily had previously urged. years to life in prison. Ray Tensing Deters said DuBose’s “I’m hopeful that the The voluntary man- family are very upset about U.S. attorney’s office will slaughter charge means Tensing had about his decision. see fit to proceed in this killing during sudden pas- three years of suburban “I feel badly,’’ he said. matter,’’ Deters added. sion or a fit of rage. That police experience before “I’ve got to do what I think A spokeswoman for carries a possible sentence joining the University of is right.’’ Benjamin Glassman, U.S. of three to 11 years. Cincinnati police in 2014. Ghiz declared a mis- attorney for southern Ohio, Mathews has a motion He had no record of using trial June 23 after the jury recently said he was aware pending asking Hamilton deadly force. reported it was deadlocked of the Tensing matter, but County Judge Leslie Ghiz The university fired after more than 30 hours he declined to comment on to acquit Tensing after Tensing after his indict- of deliberations over five whether federal authorities the two mistrials. She has ment. It restructured its days. His second jury should get involved. scheduled a July 24 meet- public safety department had nine whites and three Tensing testified in his ing on the case. and made other policing blacks. The first had 10 own defense at both trials DuBose had significant reforms. whites and two blacks. and said he feared he could amounts of marijuana and The university reached They deliberated some 25 be dragged or run over cash on him, and Mathews a $5.3 million settlement hours over four days in as DuBose tried to drive contended he was desper- with DuBose’s family, in- November before a mis- away. ate to get away from police cluding free undergradu- trial was declared. “I meant to stop the because he knew he would ate tuition for DuBose’s 13 The second jury said threat,’’ he told jurors in his be headed to jail. children. THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11

Sentinel News Service The solutions, some of Sentinel News Service fornia with the passage of them, are pretty obvious,

AB 398. COURTESY PHOTO U.S. Senator Kamala and the more attention we The California State In ensuring no Cali- Assemblymember D. Harris delivered re- give to the issue, I think, Legislature, in a bipartisan fornian is left behind as Autumn Burke marks at the Justice Ac- the more obvious they will vote, cemented California’s we transition from the so tion Network’s “Women be to a larger number of commitment to protect- called “dirty economy” to a the California Workforce Unshackled” Conference, people.” ing our environment and clean and renewable econ- Development Board, as re- a bipartisan event held Recently, Harris joined economy from the harmful omy, the continued support quired in AB 398, on how to address the drastic in- Senate Democratic col- effects of climate change. for workforce development to improve economic op- crease in the female pris- leagues to introduce the When voters passed is essential to have a just portunity for all Califor- on population. Dignity for Incarcerated Proposition 28 to extend transition for all workers, nians. During her remarks, Women Act, which would term limits, their expec- so they may continue to It will be incumbent Harris discussed the im- COURTESY PHOTO make common-sense re- tation was for legislators provide for their families. upon us to implement and portance of reforming Senator Kamala Harris forms to how incarcerated to build relationships and Workforce Develop- appropriate funding to en- criminal justice policies women are treated in fed- work together to solve the ment is a critical compo- sure all Californians have that impact incarcerated prevalence of it in terms of eral prisons. big issues facing our state. nent of the Cap and Trade the opportunity to gain the women, focusing on pre- the number of people that Harris also recently Climate Change is the program extension. skills necessary to obtain a vention and the humane are impacted,” Harris said. visited the Central Cali- largest threat to organized We would all be ill- job that provides economic treatment of women dur- “And also, and I say fornia Women’s Facility in human existence and is the served if we create an security for their families. ing and after incarcera- this with a strong sense Chowchilla, California, the biggest issue of our time. economy of the haves and If we are going to prove tion. of optimism, that there is largest women’s facility in I was proud to be a part have-nots. to the rest of the world that “This is such an im- just so much that we can the world. of a bipartisan working We look forward to re- our climate policies work, portant conversation and actually do to fix what is group that I believe has met ceiving the recommenda- our policies must support a it does not ever receive broken.And it’s not going To read Harris’ full re- and exceeded the expecta- tions from the California strong and growing middle the kind of attention it de- to require us to be that cre- marks, as delivered, visit tion of the people of Cali- Air Resources Board and class. serves, based just on the ative. www.lasentinel.net

Sentinel News Service “The executive order later with the 1963 Depart- to desegregate our Armed ment of Defense Directive The California State Forces created a power- 5120.36 entitled “Equal Legislature passed resolu- ful and positive impact for Opportunity in the Mili- tions, backed by the Cali- the African American Civil tary Community.” With this fornia Legislative Black Rights Movement,” said directive came the oppor- Caucus (CLBC), to recog- Assembly Member Chris tunity for the upward eco- nize July 26, 2017 as the R. Holden (AD-41), Chair nomic mobility for African 69th Anniversary of the of the California Legisla- Americans. Executive Order to deseg- tive Black Caucus. Those in the military regate the Armed Forces in “Desegregation of the had a significant earning America. Armed Forces led to deseg- advantage, propelling Af- The measures also cel- regation beyond the mili- rican-Americans into the ebrate the tireless work of tary, influenced decisions middle-class. A. Philip Randolph who led like Brown vs Board of Ed- In celebration of this the first predominantly Af- ucation, and helped create historic executive order, rican American labor union the Black middle-class.” the California Legislative to generate the necessary Although the order was Black Caucus presented political pressure for Presi- issued in 1948, full inte- House Resolution 45 in the COURTESY PHOTO dent Harry S. Truman to is- gration of the troops was California State Assembly Assemblymembers Chris Holden (center) and Reginald Jones-Sawyer (3rd from right) sue Executive Order 9981. not achieved until 15 years and Senate Resolution 49 join California legislators and the Buffalo Soldiers Mounted Calvary Unit 10H.

COURTESY PHOTO Senators Holly Mitchell (3rd from left) and Steven Bradford (3rd from right) and their colleagues also participated in the commemoration of the significant anniversary.

in the Senate. forces, but it also signi- and moments of opportu- The Buffalo Soldiers fies an important reminder nity are what changes his- Mounted Cavalry Unit10H of how far we have come tory. I cannot thank Mr. from Southern California and how much further we Randolph and other civil presented the colors in full must fight for civil rights in rights leaders enough for flair. America,” said Senator Ste- changing history and pav- “July 26th will mark the ven Bradford (D-Gardena), ing the way for those who 69th anniversary of an end co-vice chair for the CLBC. are committed to standing to segregation in our armed “Fearless individuals up for what is right.” Holden’s Statement on the Cap and Trade Agreement

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The California Legis- lature passed legislation to extend California’s Cap and Trade Program, Assem- bly Bill 398, and strengthen air quality provisions in ar- eas with the worst air pol- lution, Assembly Bill 617. “This vote extending California’s Cap and Trade Program means Califor- nia will maintain its global leadership role in combat- ing climate change,” said Assemblymember Chris Holden. “The air qual-

ity agreement also pri- COURTESY PHOTO oritizes the state’s most Assemblymember Chris Holden disadvantaged communi- ties who face the great- gets (1990 levels by 2020, “The utility sector in est burden of pollution.” 40% below 1990 levels by California has been at the Cap and Trade is one of 2030). Assembly Bill 617 forefront of greening our several programs adminis- adjusts air pollution penal- economy and as Chair of tered by the Air Resources ties that haven’t changed the Assembly Commit- Board (ARB) to reduce since the 1970s taking away tee on Utilities and En- our greenhouse gas (GHG) a competitive advantage ergy I am proud to support emissions in accordance for bad actors that haven’t legislation that furthers with the state’s climate tar- been following the law. that effort,” said Holden. A-6THURSDAY, LOS JULY ANGELES 20, 2017 SENTINEL NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARY LASENTINEL.NET A-129, 2014

Maryland co-chair- Walker has been unveiled in man of the senator’s Richmond, Virginia. unsuccessful cam- A ceremony was held paign for the Demo- Saturday morning on what cratic nomination would have been the Rich- for president against mond entrepreneur’s 153rd Hillary Clinton last birthday. Walker was the first year. African-American woman to Sanders says Jeal- charter a bank in the United ous has had a lifetime States in 1903. of courageous activ- The statue is in down- ism and can speak town Richmond at Broad to every community. and Adams streets. That’s the He says Jealous has gateway to the Jackson Ward proposed a progres- neighborhood where many sive agenda that can of her accomplishments hap- bring together work- pened. ing people across the Antonio ``Toby’’ Men- political spectrum dez, monument’s artist, says COURTESY PHOTO and create change. the 10-foot bronze sculpture Ben Jealous Sanders also says depicts Walker at the peak the most important of her life when she was 45 Associated Press Sanders endorsed thing that can be done years old. Jealous at an event in to battle Republican COURTESY PHOTO Mayor Levar Stoney Vermont Sen. Ber- Silver Spring on Thurs- President Donald Maggie Walker says the effort to build the nie Sanders has en- day. Trump’s agenda is to Associated Press monument has been in the dorsed former NAACP Jealous, who is seek- elect strong progres- African-American civil works for almost 20 years. chairman Ben Jealous ing the Democratic sive leaders at every A monument honoring rights advocate Maggie for Maryland governor. nomination, was the level of government.

Associated Press ander P. Stewart to be The statue was un- propriate.’’ lived out his life in have to attack some moved from the Ham- veiled in 1919. A staff historian for other places in Tennes- of the things that are A Tennessee chap- ilton County Court- Woods said such the national military see, I’m confident in keeping us from mov- ter of the NAACP house lawn, the Chat- monuments, erected park, Jim Ogden, said saying there would not ing forward, and that’s is urging officials to tanooga Times Free during the Jim Crow the statue wasn’t in- be a monument to him one of them.’’ remove a statue of Press reported . era, don’t belong at tended to glorify the here in Chattanooga,’’ The 2016 Tennes- a Confederate gen- ``We are trying to public government Confederacy. He said Ogden said. see Heritage Protec- eral from in front of get collective sup- buildings. She recom- it honors Steward’s Woods said the city tion Act may present a county courthouse, port,’’ Woods said. mended moving the role as a historian, ac- needs to acknowl- a barrier to removal. echoing similar efforts ``We are going to ask statue to the Chickam- tive community mem- edge its past and move County commissioners throughout the South. (officials) to join us, auga and Chattanooga ber and an original monuments that serve Joe Graham and Greg Elenora Woods, so this will be more National Military Park commissioner of the as reminders of a dark Beck said Wednesday president of the of a community effort or a war museum. national military park, historical period in or- that they couldn’t com- NAACP’s Chatta- versus an antagonistic, ``We’re not saying the first of its kind in der to be seen as pro- ment on the request nooga chapter, said us-against-them kind it’s part of our his- the nation. gressive. until they actually re- Wednesday that the of thing.’’ tory that needs to be The statue does ``Until we can do ceived the NAACP let- group will write letters Stewart was a lieu- erased,’’ Woods said. ``acknowledge that that, all these race re- ters to local leaders asking tenant general in the ``It should be put in a he was a Confederate lationship things are in for the statue of Alex- Confederate Army. place that’s more ap- general, but if he had vain,’’ she said. ``You

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at least once each week before the expiration. Effective Angeles on June 7, 2017 correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted (1) RSVP News Magazine, for four successive weeks January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material by: An Individual (2) BNM, (3) L.A. Style prior to the date set for Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced to Mix, (4) Vision Maker hearing on the petition in must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and transact business under the Enterprises, 1824 W. the following newspaper of Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires Professions code that the fictitious business name or 69th Street, Los Angeles, general circulation, printed The filing of this statement at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false names listed above on N/A CA 90047, County of Los Director of Planning in this county: LA Sentinel does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information Angeles; Mailing Address: PO County of Newspaper the use in this state of a in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and Box 2791, Downey, CA 90242 Los Angeles, CA Date: June 27, 2017 Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): The County of Los Angeles is Darrel Mavis in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). declares as true any material Pamela J. Broussard, 1824 seeking an innovative planning Judge of the Superior Court another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires S/ Pattrinnia M. Tisdale, matter pursuant to Section W. 69th Street, Los Angeles, executive to serve as the next 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/17 or common law (See Section 40 days after any change Owner 17913 of the Business and CA 90047 Director of Planning. The Director CNS-3029680# 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed Professions code that the This business is conducted has full responsibility as the chief LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false by: an individual executive of the Department of Original 17913 other than a change Angeles on July 6, 2017 is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to Regional Planning, including the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/17 in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to transact business under the development and maintenance FOR CHANGE OF NAME CNS-3032089# of the General Plan, area and a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or Case No. BS169135 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). names listed above on N/A community plans, administration Superior Court of California, of County subdivision and zoning Statement must be filed Statement generally expires S/ Dezdon Lewis, Owner I declare that all information ordinances, continued development County of Los Angeles FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from This statement was filed in this statement is true and and maintenance of the GIS, and Petition of: Tracy Alan Hayes NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los correct. (A registrant who providing support to the Regional for Change of Name File No. 2017163436 Business Name Statement in the office of the County Angeles on June 26, 2017 declares as true any material Planning Commission. Please TO ALL INTERESTED The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section go to http://bit.ly/2tzowPV for PERSONS: (are) doing business as: more information, and to apply. Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and Petitioner Tracy Alan Hayes (1) LA Grocery Store, (2) The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the )RU FRQ¿GHQWLDO LQTXLULHV SOHDVH filed a petition with this court contact: Express Dollar Plus Market, does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false Arsen Beremesh for a decree changing names 4510 S. Western Ave., the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor County of Los Angeles as follows: Los Angeles, CA 90062- Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to Department of Human Resources Tracy Alan Hayes to Tracy 1607, County of LA; Mailing in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars 7DOHQW$FTXLVLWLRQ'LYLVLRQ Alan Jones Address: 30 N. Gould Street, another under Federal, State, in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). [email protected] The Court orders that all Suite 6628, Sheridan, 82801 (213) 974-1488 or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Pamela J. Broussard, persons interested in this Articles of Incorporation or 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Owner matter appear before this Organization Number: AI CN939827 DO-HM-16608975-1 Professions Code). Statement must be filed 40 days after any change This statement was filed court at the hearing indicated #ON: 201716710145 Original before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the with the County Clerk of Los below to show cause, if any, Registered owner(s): 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/17 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section Angeles on June 29, 2017 why the petition for change of Hyde Park Coin Laundry, LLC, CNS-3030221# Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with name should not be granted. 4510 S. Western Avenue, Los LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section Any person objecting to the Angeles, CA 90062-1607, CA Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name name changes described This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires CIVIL above must file a written by: a Limited Liability NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed at the end of five years from objection that includes the Company File No. 2017 173503 the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed reasons for the objection at The registrant commenced The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County least two court days before to transact business under (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the matter is scheduled to the fictitious business name Champion Construction another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section FOR CHANGE OF NAME be heard and must appear or names listed above on Supply, 7451 Foothill Blvd., or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires Case No. ES020813 at the hearing to show cause 06/2017 Tujunga, CA 91042, County 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement 40 days after any change Superior Court of California, why the petition should not be I declare that all information of LA Professions Code). does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the County of Los Angeles granted. If no written objection in this statement is true and Articles of Incorporation or Original the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section Petition of: Jayden Sherwood is timely filed, the court may correct. (A registrant who Organization Number: AI 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/17 Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change Williams by Jeannine Beavers grant the petition without a declares as true any material #ON: 3081889 CNS-3029615# in violation of the rights of in the residence address of for Change of Name hearing. matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new TO ALL INTERESTED Notice of Hearing: 17913 of the Business and Champion Building Materials, or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name PERSONS: Date: Aug 01 2017, Time: 10 Professions code that the Inc. 7451 Foothill Blvd., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed Petitioner Jayden Sherwood AM, Dept.: 44, Room: 418 registrant knows to be false Tujunga, CA 91042; CA NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective Williams by Jeannine Beavers The address of the court is is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted File No. 2017171959 Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious filed a petition with this court 111 North Hill Street, Los punishable by a fine not to by: a Corporation The following person(s) is 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/17 Business Name Statement for a decree changing names Angeles, CA 90012 exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: CNS-3029315# must be accompanied by the as follows: A copy of this Order to Show ($1,000)). to transact business under On Site Trucking, 3933 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. Jayden Sherwood Williams to Cause shall be published at S/ Deborah J Mitchell, the fictitious business name Nicolet Ave., 10, Los The filing of this statement Jayden Ray Beavers least once each week for four Manager or names listed above on Angeles, CA 90008, County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize The Court orders that all successive weeks prior to Hyde Park Coin Laundry, LLC 04/2008 of LA NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a persons interested in this the date set for hearing on This statement was filed I declare that all information Registered owner(s): File No. 2017163330 Fictitious Business Name matter appear before this the petition in the following with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and Dan Triche, 3933 Nicolet Ave., The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of court at the hearing indicated newspaper of general Angeles on June 23, 2017 correct. (A registrant who 10, Los Angeles, CA 90008 (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, below to show cause, if any, circulation, printed in this NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material This business is conducted Mrjoliphant Entertainment, or common law (See Section why the petition for change of county: L.A. Sentinel Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section by: an individual 1540 S. Beverly Drive, 14411 et seq., Business and name should not be granted. Date: Apr 05 2017 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced to Apt 5, Los Angeles, CA Professions Code). Any person objecting to the MARK A. BORESTEIN Statement generally expires Professions code that the transact business under the 90035, County of LA; Mailing Amended (New) filing name changes described Judge of the Superior Court at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false fictitious business name or Address: PO Box 55911, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/17 above must file a written 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20/17 the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor names listed above on n/a Sherman Oaks, CA 91413 CNS-3028216# objection that includes the CNS-3025705# in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL reasons for the objection at LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and Jeffrey Oliphant, 1540 S. least two court days before in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who Beverly Drive, Apt 5, Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the matter is scheduled to 17920, where it expires S/ Angel Angel, Owner/ declares as true any material Angeles, CA 90035 NAME STATEMENT be heard and must appear 40 days after any change President matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted File No. 2017168075 at the hearing to show cause FICTITIOUS in the facts set forth in the Champion Building Materials, 17913 of the Business and by: an individual The following person(s) is why the petition should not be statement pursuant to Section Inc. Professions code that the The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: granted. If no written objection BUSINESS 17913 other than a change This statement was filed registrant knows to be false to transact business under Caring With Dignity, 3136 is timely filed, the court may in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name West Slauson Ave. Apt. #2, grant the petition without a NAMES a registered owner. A new Angeles on July 6, 2017 punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on Los Angeles, CA 90043, hearing. Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars 06/2017 County of Los Angeles Notice of Hearing: Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). I declare that all information Registered owner(s): Date: Sep 12, 2017, Time: before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ Dan Triche, Owner in this statement is true and Angela Meilssa Gordon, 3136 8:30 A.M., Dept.: E FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who West Slauson Ave. Apt. #2, The address of the court is NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material Los Angeles, CA 90043 600 E. Broadway, Glendale, File No. 2017180415 must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed Angeles on July 5, 2017 matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted CA 91204 The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and by: an individual A copy of this Order to Show (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the The registrant commenced to Cause shall be published at Perennial Housing does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false transact business under the least once each week for four Solutions, 550 W. Regent the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor fictitious business name or successive weeks prior to St. #226, Inglewood, CA Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to names listed above on N/A the date set for hearing on 90301, County of LA in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information the petition in the following Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County ($1,000)). in this statement is true and newspaper of general Floyd P. Piper Jr. 550 W. or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided S/ Jeffrey Oliphant, Owner correct. (A registrant who circulation, printed in this Regent St. #226, Inglewood, 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed declares as true any material county: Los Angeles Sentinel CA 90301 Professions Code). a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section Date: July 7, 2017 This business is conducted Amended (New) filing Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change Angeles on June 23, 2017 17913 of the Business and DARRELL MAVIS by: an individual 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/17 Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the Judge of the Superior Court The registrant commenced to CNS-3031037# before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/17 transact business under the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3031398# fictitious business name or Business Name Statement in the residence address of Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL names listed above on N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE in this statement is true and File No. 2017166514 The filing of this statement Statement must be filed in the office of the County S/ Angela Meilssa Gordon, FOR CHANGE OF NAME correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided Owner Case No. VS030559 declares as true any material (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed Superior Court of California, matter pursuant to Section Creative Hands Learning Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los County of Los Angeles 17913 of the Business and Academy, 2320 West Martin in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change Angeles on June 29, 2017 Petition of: Anthony Professions code that the Luther King Blvd., Los another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with Hernandez for Change of registrant knows to be false Angeles CA 90008, County or common law (See Section The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section Name is guilty of a misdemeanor of LA 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name TO ALL INTERESTED punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): Professions Code). the use in this state of a in the residence address of Statement generally expires PERSONS: exceed one thousand dollars Natasha Madison, 648 Loyola Original Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from Petitioner Anthony Hernandez ($1,000)). Ave., Carson CA 90746; CA 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/17 in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed filed a petition with this court S/ Floyd P. Piper Jr. Owner This business is conducted CNS-3030188# another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed in the office of the County for a decree changing names This statement was filed by: an individual LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided as follows: with the County Clerk of Los The registrant commenced to 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section Anthony Hernandez to Angeles on July 12, 2017 transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions Code). Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Anthony Cram NOTICE-In accordance with fictitious business name or NAME STATEMENT Original must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change The Court orders that all Subdivision (a) of Section names listed above on N/A File No. 2017171951 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/17 Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the persons interested in this 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information The following person(s) is CNS-3029612# The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section matter appear before this Statement generally expires in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change court at the hearing indicated at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who 1. Keep It Clean, 2. Keep the use in this state of a in the residence address of below to show cause, if any, the date on which it was filed declares as true any material It Klean, 3933 Nicolet Ave., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new why the petition for change of in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section Los Angeles, CA 90008, NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name name should not be granted. Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and County of LA File No. 2017167824 another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed Any person objecting to the in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective name changes described 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false Dan Triche, 3933 Nicolet (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious above must file a written 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008 1. Winning Season Professions Code). Business Name Statement objection that includes the in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted Collection, 2. Winning Original must be accompanied by the reasons for the objection at statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars by: an Individual Season Co, 3. Winning 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/17 Affidavit of Identity form. least two court days before 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). The registrant commenced to Season Kids, 4. WS CNS-3028221# The filing of this statement the matter is scheduled to in the residence address of S/ Natasha Madison, Owner transact business under the Collection, 700 E 50th St, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize be heard and must appear a registered owner. A new This statement was filed fictitious business name or Los Angeles, CA 90011, the use in this state of a at the hearing to show cause Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los names listed above on N/A County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name why the petition should not be Statement must be filed Angeles on June 28, 2017 I declare that all information Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of granted. If no written objection before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and Daryn Scott Miller, 700 E File No. 2017166976 another under Federal, State, is timely filed, the court may January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who 50th Street, Los Angeles, CA The following person(s) is or common law (See Section grant the petition without a Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material 90011 (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and hearing. must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted Alacarte Professional Professions Code). Notice of Hearing: Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and by: An Individual Services, 11607 Crenshaw Amended (New) Filing Date: August 30th, 2017, The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed Professions code that the The registrant commenced Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90303, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/17 Time: 1:30 p.m., Dept.: C, does not of itself authorize in the office of the County registrant knows to be false to transact business under County of LA CNS-3028208# Room: 312 the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The address of the court Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to or names listed above on Tracey Walters, 11607 is 12720 Norwalk Blvd., in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars 06/2017 Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Norwalk, CA 90650 another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change ($1,000)). I declare that all information CA 90303, CA NAME STATEMENT A copy of this Order to Show or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the S/ Dan Triche, Owner in this statement is true and This business is conducted File No. 2017168081 Cause shall be published at 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who by: an individual The following person(s) is least once each week for four Professions Code). 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material The registrant commenced to (are) doing business as: successive weeks prior to Original in the residence address of Angeles on July 5, 2017 matter pursuant to Section transact business under the Live To Tell Creative the date set for hearing on 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/17 a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and fictitious business name or Agency, 3136 West Slauson the petition in the following CNS-3032223# Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the names listed above on N/A Ave. Apt. #2, Los Angeles, newspaper of general LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false I declare that all information CA 90043, County of LA circulation, printed in this before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): county: Los Angeles Sentinel FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who Jolene Angela Patten, 3136 Date: July 6, 2017 NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material West Slauson Ave. Apt. #2, Margaret M. Bernal File No. 2017167698 must be accompanied by the in the office of the County ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section Los Angeles, CA 90043 Judge of the Superior Court The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided S/ Daryn Scott Miller, Owner 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/17 (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed Professions code that the by: an individual CNS-3030067# Time Is Of The Essence does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Mobile Notary/Loan Signing the use in this state of a 40 days after any change Angeles on June 29, 2017 is guilty of a misdemeanor transact business under the Services, 624 West 102nd Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to fictitious business name or ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Street, Los Angeles, CA in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars names listed above on N/A FOR CHANGE OF NAME 90044, County of LA another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). I declare that all information Case No. ES021682 Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section in the residence address of Statement generally expires S/ Tracey Walters, Owner in this statement is true and Superior Court of California, Pamela Marie Griffin, 624 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who County of Los Angeles West 102nd Street, Los Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material Petition of: Lucienne Li Angeles, CA 90044 Original Statement must be filed in the office of the County Angeles on June 28, 2017 matter pursuant to Section Davtian by Vikki Davtian This business is conducted 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/17 before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and (mother) and Arvia Davtian by: an individual CNS-3030223# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the (father for Change of Name The registrant commenced LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false TO ALL INTERESTED to transact business under must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor PERSONS: the fictitious business name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to Petitioner Lucienne Li Davtian or names listed above on NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars by Vikki Davtian (mother) and 06/2017 File No. 2017147684 does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change in the office of the County ($1,000)). Arvia Davtian father filed a I declare that all information The following person(s) is the use in this state of a in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided S/ Jolene Angela Patten, petition with this court for a in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section Owner decree changing names as correct. (A registrant who 1. 360 Artistic Hair Kits, 2. in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires This statement was filed follows: declares as true any material 360 Artistic Hair Couture, another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los Lucienne Li Davtian to Lucine matter pursuant to Section 2244 W. 24th Street Unit or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the Angeles on June 29, 2017 Li Davtian 17913 of the Business and 1, Los Angeles, CA 90018, 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with The Court orders that all Professions code that the County of LA Professions Code). Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section persons interested in this registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): Original must be accompanied by the in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name matter appear before this is guilty of a misdemeanor Patricia Morris, 2244 W 24th 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/17 Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires court at the hearing indicated punishable by a fine not to Street 1, Los Angeles, CA CNS-3029625# The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from below to show cause, if any, exceed one thousand dollars 90018 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed why the petition for change of ($1,000)). Kecia Morris, 2244 W th the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County name should not be granted. S/ Pamela Marie Griffin, Street 1, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided Any person objecting to the Owner 90018 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section name changes described This statement was filed This business is conducted File No. 2017172981 another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires above must file a written with the County Clerk of Los by: a General Partnership The following person(s) is or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change objection that includes the Angeles on June 29, 2017 The registrant commenced to (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the reasons for the objection at NOTICE-In accordance with transact business under the P Tisdale Catering, 2617 Professions Code). does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section least two court days before Subdivision (a) of Section fictitious business name or Palm Grove Ave., Los Original the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change the matter is scheduled to 17920, a Fictitious Name names listed above on N/A Angeles, CA 90016, County 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/17 Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of be heard and must appear Statement generally expires I declare that all information of LA; Mailing Address: PO CNS-3029325# in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new at the hearing to show cause at the end of five years from in this statement is true and Box 781014, Los Angeles, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name why the petition should not be the date on which it was filed correct. (A registrant who 90016 or common law (See Section Statement must be filed granted. If no written objection in the office of the County declares as true any material Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective is timely filed, the court may Clerk, except, as provided matter pursuant to Section Pattrinnia M. Tisdale, 2617 NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious grant the petition without a in Subdivision (b) of Section 17913 of the Business and Palm Grove Ave., Los File No. 2017164273 Original Business Name Statement hearing. 17920, where it expires Professions code that the Angeles, CA 90016 The following person(s) is 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/17 must be accompanied by the Notice of Hearing: 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false This business is conducted (are) doing business as: CNS-3028219# Affidavit of Identity form. Date: SEP 29, 2017, Time: in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor by: an individual IJL-Safe Site, 10420 S. St. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement 8:30 am, Dept.: NCB-a statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced to Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, does not of itself authorize The address of the court 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars transact business under the CA 90047, County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a is 300 East Olive Avenue, in the residence address of ($1,000)). fictitious business name or Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Burbank, CA 91502 a registered owner. A new S/ Patricia Morris, Owner names listed above on N/A Dezdon Lewis, 10420 S. St File No. 2017168140 in violation of the rights of A copy of this Order to Show Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed I declare that all information Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, Cause shall be published Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and 90047 (are) doing business as: THURSDAY, JANUARYJULY 20, 2017 9, 2014 CLASSIFIEDNEWS LOS ANGELESLASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-14A-7

Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices or common law (See Section 17920, a Fictitious Name or names listed above on 14411 et seq., Business and with the County Clerk of Los Metro will receive Bids consented to the proposed 14411 et seq., Business and Statement generally expires 06/2017 Professions Code). Angeles on June 20, 2017 for C36393C1138-2 MBL action.) The independent Professions Code). at the end of five years from I declare that all information Original NOTICE-In accordance with and MGL Fire Alarm and administration authority will be 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20/17 Original the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and Subdivision (a) of Section Fire Suppression Systems granted unless an interested 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/17 in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who CNS-3025776# 17920, a Fictitious Name Retrofit per specifications CNS-3028160# Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement generally expires on file at the Office of person files an objection to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section at the end of five years from Procurement, One Gateway the petition and shows good 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the date on which it was filed Plaza, Los Angeles, CA cause why the court should FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 40 days after any change Professions code that the NAME STATEMENT in the office of the County 90012 (9th Floor). not grant the authority. File No. 2017161812 NAME STATEMENT in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false Clerk, except, as provided A HEARING on the petition File No. 2017 162025 statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor The following person(s) is in Subdivision (b) of Section The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: will be held in this court as 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to 17920, where it expires All Bids/Proposals must be follows: 09/11/17 at 8:30AM (are) doing business as: in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars 1. Off The Grill, 2. Off 40 days after any change COURTESY OF NHS LOS ANGELES submitted to Metro and be in Dept. 99 located at 111 Ingenium, 7083 Hollywood a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). the Grill Jamaican and in the facts set forth in the filed at the reception desk Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA Fictitious Business Name S/ Anthony Cantero, Owner American Cuisine, 3. statement pursuant to Section of the Office of Procurement N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, 90028, County of LA Statement must be filed This statement was filed Jamaica Off The Grill, 4. 17913 other than a change CA 90012 Registered owner(s): on or before August 21, before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of Los Off The Grill Catering, 5. in the residence address of 2017 at2:00 Pacific Time, IF YOU OBJECT to the O&P Early Education (US) Inc. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Angeles on June 5, 2017 Queen Jerk Home of the a registered owner. A new 7083 Hollywood Boulevard, at which time bids will be granting of the petition, you Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with Jerk Chicken, 1310 West Fictitious Business Name opened and publicly read. Los Angeles, CA 90028; DE 46th Street, Los Angeles, should appear at the hearing must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section Statement must be filed Bids received after the and state your objections or This business is conducted Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name CA 90037, County of LA before the expiration. Effective by: a Corporation Registered owner(s): above date and time will file written objections with the The filing of this statement Statement generally expires January 1, 2014, the Fictitious be rejected and returned The registrant commenced to does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from Melissa Lawson, 1310 West Business Name Statement court before the hearing. Your transact business under the 46th Street, Los Angeles, CA unopened. Each Bid must the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed must be accompanied by the be sealed and marked Bid appearance may be in person fictitious business name or Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County 90037 Affidavit of Identity form. or by your attorney. names listed above on N/A This business is conducted No. C36393C1138-2. A Pre- in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided The filing of this statement Bid conference will be held IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR I declare that all information another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section by: an individual does not of itself authorize in this statement is true and The registrant commenced on August 7th 2017 at 10:00 or a contingent creditor of or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires the use in this state of a am in the Henry Huntington the decedent, you must file correct. (A registrant who 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change to transact business under Fictitious Business Name declares as true any material the fictitious business name Conference Room located your claim with the court and Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the in violation of the rights of at the address above. matter pursuant to Section Original statement pursuant to Section or names listed above on another under Federal, State, mail a copy to the personal 17913 of the Business and 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/17 17913 other than a change 06/2017 or common law (See Section representative appointed by Professions code that the I declare that all information CNS-3028109# in the residence address of 14411 et seq., Business and You may obtain Bid the court within the later of registrant knows to be false LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new in this statement is true and Professions Code). is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who specifications/ a copy of the either (1) four months from Fictitious Business Name Amended (New) Filing RFP, or further information, the date of first issuance of punishable by a fine not to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed declares as true any material 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20/17 exceed one thousand dollars NAME STATEMENT matter pursuant to Section by emailing Alyssa Garcia letters to a general personal before the expiration. Effective CNS-3024783# at [email protected] ($1,000)). File No. 2017151702 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 of the Business and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 7/20/17 representative, as defined in S/ Karen Masterson Dienst, The following person(s) is Business Name Statement Professions code that the CNS-3031127# section 58(b) of the California Secretary (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the registrant knows to be false FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Probate Code, or (2) 60 days O&P Early Education (US) Indulgence Event Staffing, Affidavit of Identity form. is guilty of a misdemeanor NAME STATEMENT from the date of mailing or Inc. punishable by a fine not to File No. 2017150959 1968 W. Adams Blvd. Suite The filing of this statement REQUEST FOR personal delivery to you of a This statement was filed #305, Los Angeles, CA does not of itself authorize exceed one thousand dollars The following person(s) is PROPOSALS with the County Clerk of Los 90018, County of LA ($1,000)). (are) doing business as: Notice is given that proposals notice under section 9052 of the use in this state of a the California Probate Code. Angeles on June 22, 2017 Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name S/ Melissa Lawson, Owner (1) Mai Yotti, (2) B Links, for As-Needed Emergency NOTICE-In accordance with Alice Wilder, 1968 W. Adams in violation of the rights of This statement was filed (3) Mai, (4) Yotti, 1501 1/2 Removal of Hazardous Other California statutes and Subdivision (a) of Section Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018 another under Federal, State, with the County Clerk of Los S. Hayworth Ave., Los Material (2017-AN014) and legal authority may affect 17920, a Fictitious Name This business is conducted or common law (See Section Angeles on June 22, 2017 Angeles, CA 90035, County As-Needed Nonemergency your rights as a creditor. You Statement generally expires by: an individual 14411 et seq., Business and NOTICE-In accordance with of LA Removal of Hazardous may want to consult with an at the end of five years from The registrant commenced to Subdivision (a) of Section Registered owner(s): Professions Code). Material (2017-AN015) will be attorney knowledgeable in the date on which it was filed transact business under the 17920, a Fictitious Name Valencia Blackmon, 1501 received by the County of L.A. Original California law. in the office of the County fictitious business name or 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20/17 Statement generally expires 1/2 S. Hayworth Ave., Los Dept. of Public Works, Cashier Clerk, except, as provided names listed above on N/A CNS-3025878# at the end of five years from Angeles, CA 90035, CA Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., YOU MAY EXAMINE the file in Subdivision (b) of Section I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the date on which it was filed This business is conducted Alhambra, CA 91803 until kept by the court. If you are 17920, where it expires in this statement is true and in the office of the County by: an individual 5:30 pm, Thursday, August a person interested in the 40 days after any change correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk, except, as provided The registrant commenced 10, 2017. A mandatory estate, you may file with the in the facts set forth in the declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT in Subdivision (b) of Section to transact business under Proposers’ Conference will be court a Request for Special statement pursuant to Section matter pursuant to Section File No. 2017160852 17920, where it expires the fictitious business name held on Thursday, July 27, Notice (form DE-154) of the 17913 other than a change 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is 40 days after any change or names listed above on 2017, at 2:30 p.m., at Public in the residence address of Professions code that the (are) doing business as: in the facts set forth in the 05/2017 Works Headquarters, 900 filing of an inventory and a registered owner. A new registrant knows to be false PJC Property Management, statement pursuant to Section I declare that all information S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, appraisal of estate assets Fictitious Business Name is guilty of a misdemeanor 5600 Brushton St., Los 17913 other than a change in this statement is true and CA 91803, in Conference or of any petition or account Statement must be filed punishable by a fine not to Angeles, CA 90008, County in the residence address of correct. (A registrant who Room A. Estimated contract as provided in Probate Code before the expiration. Effective exceed one thousand dollars of LA a registered owner. A new declares as true any material aggregate amount is $2.5 section 1250. A Request January 1, 2014, the Fictitious ($1,000)). Mailing address: 6709 La Fictitious Business Name matter pursuant to Section million annually for the for Special Notice form is Business Name Statement S/ Alice Wilder, Owner Tijera Bl. #112, Los Angeles, Statement must be filed 17913 of the Business and As-Needed Emergency available from the court clerk. must be accompanied by the This statement was filed CA 90045 before the expiration. Effective Professions code that the Removal of Hazardous Affidavit of Identity form. with the County Clerk of Los Registered owner(s): January 1, 2014, the Fictitious registrant knows to be false Material (2017-AN014) and In Pro Per Petitioner The filing of this statement Angeles on June 13, 2017 Pamyra J. Cameron, Trustee, Business Name Statement is guilty of a misdemeanor $800,000 for the As-Needed LINDA CALDERON does not of itself authorize NOTICE-In accordance with 5600 Brushton Street, Los must be accompanied by the punishable by a fine not to Nonemergency Removal of LINDA CALDERON the use in this state of a Subdivision (a) of Section Angeles, CA 90008 Affidavit of Identity form. exceed one thousand dollars Hazardous Material (2017- 4507 VALLEY BLVD. #203 Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name This business is conducted The filing of this statement ($1,000)). AN015). An RFP may be LOS ANGELES CA 90032 in violation of the rights of Statement generally expires by: A Trust does not of itself authorize S/ Valencia Blackmon, Owner obtained by accessing the 7/20, 7/27, 8/3/17 another under Federal, State, at the end of five years from The registrant commenced the use in this state of a This statement was filed link at http://dpw.lacounty.gov/ CNS-3032409# or common law (See Section the date on which it was filed to transact business under Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los brcd/servicecontracts/ or at LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and in the office of the County the fictitious business name in violation of the rights of Angeles on June 12, 2017 the Cashier Office or will be Professions Code). Clerk, except, as provided or names listed above on another under Federal, State, NOTICE-In accordance with mailed to you upon request by NOTICE OF PETITION Original in Subdivision (b) of Section 06/2017 or common law (See Section Subdivision (a) of Section calling (626) 458-4069 or TDD TO ADMINISTER 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/17 17920, where it expires I declare that all information 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, a Fictitious Name at (626) 282-7829. ESTATE OF: CNS-3028139# 40 days after any change in this statement is true and Professions Code). Statement generally expires 7/20/17 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the facts set forth in the correct. (A registrant who Original at the end of five years from CNS-3030859# VERA MASENGALE statement pursuant to Section declares as true any material 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20/17 the date on which it was filed LOS ANGELES SENTINEL STEWART FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17913 other than a change matter pursuant to Section CNS-3025772# in the office of the County CASE NO. NAME STATEMENT in the residence address of 17913 of the Business and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Clerk, except, as provided INVITATION FOR BIDS 17STPB05894 File No. 2017159296 a registered owner. A new Professions code that the in Subdivision (b) of Section Notice is given that Bids for To all heirs, beneficiaries, The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name registrant knows to be false FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17920, where it expires AS-NEEDED CATCH BASIN creditors, contingent (are) doing business as: Statement must be filed is guilty of a misdemeanor NAME STATEMENT 40 days after any change INSERT REPAIR AND Smoke Cignal Bar-B-Que, File No. 2017157779 REPLACEMENT SERVICES creditors, and persons who before the expiration. Effective punishable by a fine not to in the facts set forth in the may otherwise be interested 8611 South Western Ave., January 1, 2014, the Fictitious exceed one thousand dollars The following person(s) is statement pursuant to Section (RFP NO. AED7740091) will Los Angeles, CA 90047, Business Name Statement ($1,000)). (are) doing business as: 17913 other than a change be received by the County in the WILL or estate, or County of Los Angeles; must be accompanied by the S/ Pamyra J. Cameron, 1. Riley’s Suite, 2. Riley’s in the residence address of of L.A. Dept. of Public both of VERA MASENGALE Mailing Address: 1430 W. Affidavit of Identity form. Trustee of The Cameron, Suite Downtown LA, 3. a registered owner. A new Works, Cashier Office, 900 STEWART. Century Boulevard, Los The filing of this statement Trust Riley’s Suite Bar & Lounge, Fictitious Business Name S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, A PETITION FOR PROBATE Angeles, CA 90044 does not of itself authorize This statement was filed 319 E 2nd St. Suite 202, Los Statement must be filed CA 91803 until 5:00 p.m., has been filed by SANDRA Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a with the County Clerk of Los Angeles, CA 90012, County before the expiration. Effective July 31, 2017. An optional Kathy Carlson, 1600 W. 82nd of LA pre-proposal conference to STEWART-BASS in the Fictitious Business Name Angeles on June 21, 2017 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Superior Court of California, Street, Los Angeles, CA in violation of the rights of NOTICE-In accordance with Articles of Incorporation or Business Name Statement answer questions concerning 90047, CA another under Federal, State, Subdivision (a) of Section Organization Number: AI must be accompanied by the the project will be held on County of LOS ANGELES. Edward Cannon, 9821 S. or common law (See Section 17920, a Fictitious Name #ON: 20170610335 Affidavit of Identity form. Thursday, July 20, 2017 at THE PETITION FOR 4th Avenue, Inglewood, CA 14411 et seq., Business and Statement generally expires Registered owner(s): The filing of this statement 10 a.m., in conference room PROBATE requests that 90305, CA Professions Code). at the end of five years from For the Culture LLC, 225 does not of itself authorize C, located at 900 South SANDRA STEWART-BASS This business is conducted South Grand Ave Unit 1101, Original the date on which it was filed the use in this state of a Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, be appointed as personal by: a general partnership Los Angeles, CA 90012; CA CA 91803. Attendance is 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/17 in the office of the County Fictitious Business Name representative to administer The registrant commenced to CNS-3028105# This business is conducted by: strongly encouraged. A copy Clerk, except, as provided in violation of the rights of the estate of the decedent. transact business under the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Subdivision (b) of Section A Limited Liability Company another under Federal, State, of the IFB may be obtained fictitious business name or 17920, where it expires The registrant commenced to or common law (See Section by accessing the link at http:// THE PETITION requests names listed above on N/A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 40 days after any change transact business under the 14411 et seq., Business and dpw.lacounty.gov/general/ authority to administer the I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT in the facts set forth in the fictitious business name or Professions Code). contracts/opportunities/ or estate under the Independent in this statement is true and File No. 2017163705 statement pursuant to Section names listed above on N/A Original will be emailed to you upon Administration of Estates Act correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is I declare that all information 17913 other than a change 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20/17 request by calling (626) 458- . (This authority will allow declares as true any material (are) doing business as: in this statement is true and CNS-3024781# 2534 orTDDat(626) 282-7829. in the residence address of the personal representative matter pursuant to Section 1. Soul In A Bowl, 2. Aint a registered owner. A new correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 7/20/17 17913 of the Business and Cha Mama’s, 3426 Field Ave declares as true any material CNS-3029448# to take many actions without Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions code that the J, Los Angeles, CA 90016, Statement must be filed matter pursuant to Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS obtaining court approval. registrant knows to be false County of LA before the expiration. Effective 17913 of the Business and NAME STATEMENT Before taking certain very is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): Professions code that the File No. 2017158564 REQUEST FOR important actions, however, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious STATEMENT OF punishable by a fine not to Arthurine Nadeem, 3426 Field Business Name Statement registrant knows to be false The following person(s) is the personal representative exceed one thousand dollars Ave J, Los Angeles, CA 90016 is guilty of a misdemeanor (are) doing business as: QUALIFICATIONS (RFSQ) must be accompanied by the INSURANCE BROKER will be required to give notice ($1,000)). This business is conducted Affidavit of Identity form. punishable by a fine not to Bouge Worldwide, 4124 Don S/ Kathy Carlson, CEO by: an Individual exceed one thousand dollars Felipe Dr., Los Angeles, CA SERVICES to interested persons unless The filing of this statement they have waived notice or This statement was filed The registrant commenced does not of itself authorize ($1,000)). 90008, County of LA with the County Clerk of Los to transact business under S/ Rodney Valentine Registered owner(s): consented to the proposed the use in this state of a The County of Los Angeles Angeles on June 20, 2017 the fictitious business name Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed Quentin Nelson, 4124 Don action.) The independent NOTICE-In accordance with or names listed above on with the County Clerk of Los Felipe Dr., Los Angeles, CA is seeking statements of administration authority will be in violation of the rights of qualification, from qualified Subdivision (a) of Section 06/2017 another under Federal, State, Angeles on June 19, 2017 90008; CA granted unless an interested 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information NOTICE-In accordance with This business is conducted vendors, for a Insurance or common law (See Section Broker Services master person files an objection to Statement generally expires in this statement is true and 14411 et seq., Business and Subdivision (a) of Section by: an individual at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who 17920, a Fictitious Name The registrant commenced agreement. The RFSQ will be the petition and shows good Professions Code). available on July 24, 2017. To cause why the court should the date on which it was filed declares as true any material Original Statement generally expires to transact business under in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20/17 at the end of five years from the fictitious business name obtain the RFSQ, contact the not grant the authority. Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and CNS-3025871# the date on which it was filed or names listed above on County Chief Executive Office, A HEARING on the petition in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the office of the County 06/2017 Risk Management Branch at will be held in this court as riskmanagement 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false Clerk, except, as provided I declare that all information follows: 08/02/17 at 8:30AM 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor in Subdivision (b) of Section in this statement is true and [email protected]. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to NAME STATEMENT 17920, where it expires correct. (A registrant who gov, or the Los Angeles statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars File No. 2017156445 40 days after any change declares as true any material County website at http:// HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). The following person(s) is in the facts set forth in the matter pursuant to Section doingbusiness.lacounty.gov/ 90012 in the residence address of S/ Arthurine Nadeem, Owner (are) doing business as: statement pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and main_db.htm. IF YOU OBJECT to the a registered owner. A new This statement was filed Boss and Bae, 1130 1/2 N. 17913 other than a change Professions code that the 7/20/17 CNS-3014659# granting of the petition, you Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los Gower Street, Los Angeles, in the residence address of registrant knows to be false LOS ANGELES SENTINEL should appear at the hearing Statement must be filed Angeles on June 23, 2017 CA 90038, County of LA a registered owner. A new is guilty of a misdemeanor and state your objections or before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name punishable by a fine not to January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section Kimberly Blackwell, 1130 1/2 Statement must be filed exceed one thousand dollars file written objections with the Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name N. Gower Street, Los Angeles, before the expiration. Effective ($1,000)). court before the hearing. Your must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires CA 90038 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious S/ Quentin Nelson, CFO PROBATE appearance may be in person Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from This business is conducted Business Name Statement This statement was filed or by your attorney. The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed by: an Individual must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of Los IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR does not of itself authorize in the office of the County The registrant commenced to Affidavit of Identity form. Angeles on June 20, 2017 or a contingent creditor of the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided transact business under the The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with NOTICE OF PETITION the decedent, you must file Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section fictitious business name or does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section TO ADMINISTER in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires names listed above on n/a the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name your claim with the court and another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires ESTATE OF: mail a copy to the personal or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the in this statement is true and in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from HERMINIA MENESES representative appointed by 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section correct. (A registrant who another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed CASE NO. the court within the later of Professions Code). 17913 other than a change declares as true any material or common law (See Section in the office of the County 17STPB02171 either (1) four months from Amended (New) filing in the residence address of matter pursuant to Section 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided To all heirs, beneficiaries, the date of first issuance of 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/17 a registered owner. A new 17913 of the Business and Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section creditors, contingent creditors, CNS-3028132# letters to a general personal Fictitious Business Name Professions code that the Original 17920, where it expires and persons who may LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20/17 representative, as defined in Statement must be filed registrant knows to be false 40 days after any change otherwise be interested in the before the expiration. Effective is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3025751# in the facts set forth in the section 58(b) of the California FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section WILL or estate, or both of Probate Code, or (2) 60 days NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement exceed one thousand dollars 17913 other than a change HERMINIA MENESES. from the date of mailing or File No. 2017167316 must be accompanied by the ($1,000)). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of A PETITION FOR PROBATE personal delivery to you of a The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. S/ Kimberly Blackwell, Owner NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new has been filed by LINDA (are) doing business as: File No. 2017158698 notice under section 9052 of The filing of this statement This statement was filed Fictitious Business Name CALDERON in the Superior the California Probate Code. 1250 Records, 3933 Nicolet does not of itself authorize with the County Clerk of Los The following person(s) is Statement must be filed Ave. Apt. 12, Los Angeles, (are) doing business as: Court of California, County of Other California statutes and the use in this state of a Angeles on June 16, 2017 before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES. CA 90008, County of LA Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with One of A Kind Machine January 1, 2014, the Fictitious legal authority may affect Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of Subdivision (a) of Section Quilting Service and Sales, Business Name Statement THE PETITION FOR your rights as a creditor. You Deautre Gaines, 3933 Nicolet another under Federal, State, 17920, a Fictitious Name 20630 S. Leapwood Unit E, must be accompanied by the PROBATE requests that may want to consult with an Ave. Apt. 12, Los Angeles, or common law (See Section Statement generally expires Carson, CA 90746, County of Affidavit of Identity form. LINDA CALDERON be CA 90008 Los Angeles attorney knowledgeable in 14411 et seq., Business and at the end of five years from The filing of this statement appointed as personal California law. This business is conducted Professions Code). the date on which it was filed Registered owner(s): does not of itself authorize by: an individual Linda J. Curry, 1053 West representative to administer YOU MAY EXAMINE the file Original in the office of the County the use in this state of a the estate of the decedent. The registrant commenced 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/17 62nd Street, Los Angeles, CA kept by the court. If you are Clerk, except, as provided Fictitious Business Name THE PETITION requests the to transact business under CNS-3028031# in Subdivision (b) of Section 90044 in violation of the rights of a person interested in the the fictitious business name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires This business is conducted another under Federal, State, decedent’s WILL and codicils, estate, you may file with the or names listed above on 40 days after any change by: An Individual or common law (See Section if any, be admitted to probate. court a Request for Special 06/2017 The registrant commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the 14411 et seq., Business and The WILL and any codicils are Notice (form DE-154) of the I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT statement pursuant to Section to transact business under Professions Code). available for examination in in this statement is true and File No. 2017144370 the fictitious business name filing of an inventory and 17913 other than a change Original the file kept by the court. appraisal of estate assets correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is in the residence address of or names listed above on 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20/17 declares as true any material (are) doing business as: 12/2007 CNS-3024780# THE PETITION requests or of any petition or account a registered owner. A new authority to administer the matter pursuant to Section The Men’s Corner Fictitious Business Name I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL as provided in Probate Code 17913 of the Business and Barbershop, 4427 S. Statement must be filed in this statement is true and estate under the Independent section 1250. A Request Professions code that the Normandie Ave., Los before the expiration. Effective correct. (A registrant who Administration of Estates Act for Special Notice form is registrant knows to be false , County declares as true any material Angeles, CA 90037 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious . (This authority will allow available from the court clerk. is guilty of a misdemeanor of LA Business Name Statement matter pursuant to Section the personal representative punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): 17913 of the Business and GOVERNMENT In Pro Per Petitioner must be accompanied by the to take many actions without SANDRA STEWART-BASS exceed one thousand dollars Anthony Cantero, 1122 W Affidavit of Identity form. Professions code that the ($1,000)). 53rd St., Los Angeles, CA registrant knows to be false obtaining court approval. 5115 SOMERSET DR. The filing of this statement Before taking certain very S/ Deautre Gaines, Owner 90037 does not of itself authorize is guilty of a misdemeanor LAS VEGAS, NV 89120 This statement was filed This business is conducted punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES COUNTY important actions, however, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/17 the use in this state of a METROPOLITAN CNS-3029976# with the County Clerk of Los by: an Individual Fictitious Business Name exceed one thousand dollars the personal representative Angeles on June 28, 2017 The registrant commenced ($1,000)). TRANSPORTATION LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of AUTHORITY (METRO) will be required to give notice NOTICE-In accordance with to transact business under another under Federal, State, S/ Linda J Curry, Owner to interested persons unless Subdivision (a) of Section the fictitious business name This statement was filed or common law (See Section they have waived notice or THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL B-1 Grambling University African Image Beauty National Alumni Association Supply Salon Celebrates National Convention 30 Years In the Community The local beauty salon has survived decades, offering the Thursday, July 20, 2017 – Sunday, July 23, 2017 community the service it deserves. Sheraton Gateway Hotel Los Angeles BY BRIAN W. C ARTER the community but for the 6101 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045 C&A Writer culture.” AIBSS prides itself on Theme: “Our Legacy: A Reflection of the Past, On Saturday, July 22, being a business that is A Vision of the Future” African Image Beauty Sup- more about being a commu- ply Salon (AIBSS) will be nity experience than about SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE – GUNAA Workshops celebrating their 30th making money. Although Topics will include: anniversary grand re-open- patronizing and doing busi- The Grambling Uni- Effective Use of Social ing sale. Rebecca Opong ness with community is the versity National Alumni Media, Engaging Our opened her business over 3 goal, Opong values the Association, Inc. invites Alumni, and Best Practices decades ago wanting to COURTESY PHOTO community more. She Rebecca Opong you to attend the 2017 to Recruit, Reclaim and bring hair care and more to National Alumni Conven- Retain Our Alumni. the community. On Satur- tion to be held Thursday, • 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. day, Opong hopes to meet- July 20 – Sunday, July 23 - Plenary Session III and-greet the community, in Los Angeles, California. •6:00p.m.–10p.m.– •1:00p.m.–5:00p.m.- old faces and new. GUNAA is committed to HBCU and Divine 9 Game Day Party Celebration for “It’s kind of like a giving ensuring that the legacy of Night at Dodger Stadium Recent “Young” Graduates back to the community,” the great Grambling Uni- Join us for an exciting There will be great network- stated Opong. “Meet new versity continues to thrive game between the Los ing and socializing opportu- people, meet old people.” and educate students at the Angeles Dodgers and the nities for the millennial There will be items on undergraduate and graduate Atlanta Braves. Get your alumni members. sale, music and refreshments level producing world lead- tickets to the game and ride •6:30p.m.–7:00p.m.– for customers that come visit ers in all professions. The the GSU Tiger bus to the President’s Reception AIBSS on Saturday. GUNAA Convention Com- stadium. Bus departs from Join us for a meet and Originally from Accra, mittee has worked ardently the Sheraton Gateway greet with GSU President Ghana (West Africa) from a to coordinate a stellar, Hotel. Open to the Richard Gallot. town called Suhum, Oppong informative and memorable public/tickets required. •7:00p.m.–12mid- sold African clothing when Friday, July 21st convention. night – Black and Gold she was located on Cren- The theme this year is • 8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Gala: Academy Awards Ban- shaw and Adams. She “Our Legacy: A Reflection – Opening Plenary Session quet Special presentations received her license in cos- of the Past, A Vision of the • 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. and awards recognizing sig- metology from L.A. Trade Future.” The goal is to unite Life Membership Luncheon nificant contributions of Tech. At the time in the late alumni, friends, faculty and Honoring outstanding Grambling alumni. Open to 80s, hair products were in staff from across the coun- life members who have the public/tickets required. high demand especially for try, who help support the made an indelible impact on Sunday, July 23rd COURTESY PHOTO people of color, so she African Image Beauty Supply Salon Grambling University mis- the Grambling community. • 9:00 a.m. – GUNAA decidedtogointohairand sion and goals. There will Dr. E. Faye Williams, Past Worship Service beauty products. She also AIBSS through the years. wants to make sure that be workshops that will en- National President will be Worship with the GSU realized that there were not “It’s kind of like a one- AIBSS is offering a gen- courage continued growth the keynote speaker. Open Tigers at the Sheraton Gate- many if any African Ameri- stop shop,” said Narkie. uine experience the com- personally and professional- to the public/tickets way Hotel Los Angeles. cans in this business. Opong is proud to have munity can’t receive any- ly along with the spirit of required. This event is open to the One of the few Black- been operating within the where else. fraternization among alum- • 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. public. owned beauty supply busi- community for three Not only is [AIBSS] a ni. The purpose is to cele- Plenary Session II The Grambling Univer- nesses in the area, AIBSS decades and credits her suc- Black-owned shop, it’s an brate accomplishments and State of the University sity National Alumni Asso- has stood more than the test cess to the black communi- African business,” stated build on that work to sustain with President Richard Gal- ciation sincerely hopes that of time. The business sells ty. Narkie wanted to stress Opong. the university in the future, lot the alumni, friends and all kinds of products from one very important message Ultimately, Opong looks strategize on expanding • 8:00 p.m. – Midnight – community members will shea butter to black African that has become even more forward to expansion across alumni giving, increasing Comedy Show and Dancing find the upcoming conven- soap as well as offering hair prevelant in recent years. different suites in California our younger alumni partici- Join us for some good tion to be informative and braiding services, weaves, “Support Black busi- and by Gods grace regional pation, and increasing stu- laughs with the best come- enjoyable. African fabrics and movies. nesses,” said Narkie. “We and internationally. dent recruitment. The dians in town. Dancing will For tickets, visit the Her daughter, Narkie don’t have too many African Image Beauty schedule of activities and follow the comedy show. website at gunaa.net and fur- Opong, when she’s not busy African American beauty Supply Salon is located at events are listed below: Open to the public/tickets ther information, please con- in school or at work, helps shops and for Black 1878 S. Western Ave in Los Thursday, July 20th required. tact the GUNAA National out at AIBSS along with her women—that’s like our Angeles, CA 90006. It’s Saturday, July 22nd • 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. Office at (318) 247-6770 or siblings. The Opong family holy grail. located on the corner of Registration and Check-in • 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. [email protected]. have all put their love and “For a shop to have Washington and Western, time into supporting their been around this long and next to the 7-Eleven. For mother’s business. Narkie keep evolving, within itself, more information, please Minority Apartment Owners Association has watched her mother run I think it’s great not only for call (323) 733-6383. Holds Bi-Monthly Meeting SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE HUD Set to Give $2 Billion

The Minority Apartment Owners Association held it's to Homeless Programs bi-monthly meeting on July 13. Ruth A. Hayles, Execu- tive Director, for the Associ- across the U.S. ation and General Manager BY JENNIFER BIHM of International Realty & Staff Writer Investments, one of the COURTESY PHOTO largest and oldest full service (l-r) Ruth A. Hayles, executive director; Michael Williams, The U.S. Department of brokerage firm specializing property manager/realtor; Attorney Melissa Hernandez, Housing and Urban Develop- and Malcolm N. Bennett, president. in property management, ment is encouraging commu- welcomed the full house of years of combined experi- attending and indicated the nities to end veteran, chronic, rental property owners. Ms. ence and nearly 100,000 importance of owners get- family, and youth homeless- Hayles provided attendees unlawful detainer cases filed. ting involved in legislative ness and recently, the depart- with an update on some of One area which Ms. Hernan- issues that impact rental ment made available $2 bil- FILE PHOTO the important laws that most dez specializes in is handling property ownership. Mem- lion to local homeless pro- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently took effect and pro- jury trials. Ms. Hernandez bers may come by the office grams across the nation. HUD is encouraging local communities to take advantage of a vided highlights of the June provided a step-by-step and pick-up their package if requires prospective grantees $2 billion grant marked for homeless programs through- out the nation. meeting of the National guide on not only how to they were unable to attend. to submit applications elec- Apartment Association that prepare for a jury trial, but Mr. Bennett followed- tronically at www.grants.gov. Care homeless assistance forge deep relationships she attended in Atlanta. provided useful information up on Ms. Hayles Any changes to HUD-pub- grants support a wide variety with our local partners to Included in her remarks were as to how to avoid jury trials announcement regarding lished funding notices will be of local programs from street invest in proven programs updates on HUD guidelines and to help reduce landlord's the MAOA 30th Anniver- made available to the public outreach and assessment pro- that are working to reduce regarding Disparate Impact, cost. Attorney Hernandez sary Reception, which will through a Federal Register grams to transitional and per- the scale of homelessness in occupancy standards, and the provided attendees with an 8 be held at the newly remod- publication and published on manent housing for individu- their communities.” new law, which went into page package of useful infor- eled Proud Bird Event Cen- this government-wide portal. als, including, veterans, The Los Angeles Home- effect on July 1, 2017 regard- mation related to rental prop- ter on Friday, September 29, Applicants are urged to youth, families, and persons less Services Authority is fully ing bed bugs. erty owners and the eviction from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. sign up for Grants.gov’s experiencing long-term or intending to take advantage of Ms. Hayles introduced process. For information about the notification service to chronic homelessness. the grant for services in Los the guest speaker Melissa Mr. Bennett, president event you may contact the receive periodic updates or “We know these grants Angeles County. According to Hernandez an attorney with and CEO of International corporate office at (323) 754- changes to these grant offer- can make a huge difference communications director, Felman, Daggenhurst & El Realty & Investments, 2818 or visit their website at ings. The application dead- in ending homelessness,” Tom Waldman, the entity is Dabe, a firm specializing in closed out the meeting by www.intlrealtyinvestment.co line is September 28. said HUD Secretary Ben the lead applicant for the L.A. landlord law with over 60 thanking everyone for m and click on MAOA. HUD’s Continuum of Carson. “HUD continues to Continuum of Care. THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 www.lasentinel.net B-2

Dr. Kevin Williams Talks about Sickle Cell Disease in the Black Community creates blockages in blood while 1 in 500 Blacks have The first initiative un- flow, Williams added. the diseases when they are der the partnership is a “The reduced flow born. national poll conducted in leads to severe pain and or- An estimated 312,000 collaboration with Howard gan damage, like the heart, children were born with University’s Interdisciplin- brain, eyes, liver, lungs, SCD in 2010 while, in ary Research Team. and spleen—causing the 2013, an estimated 176,200 The goal is to assess inability to fight certain in- deaths resulted from the the awareness of SCD, the fections,” Williams said. disease around the globe. challenges of living with Sickle Cell Disease “Clearly, the disease the disease, and the impor- is more prevalent among has had a tremendous im- tance of clinical trial partic- Blacks compared to pact on the African-Amer- ipation in helping research- Whites. ican community,” said ers succeed in developing Statistics provided by Williams, who along with potential new treatments. Pfizer revealed that 1 in 14 Pfizer have partnered with Pfizer and NNPA pub- African-Americans have the NNPA to raise aware- the sickle cell trait at birth ness about SCD. {See PFIZER C-1}

Dr. Kevin Williams, the chief medical officer of Pfizer’s rare disease unit speaks during a session on Sickle Cell Disease at the 2017 NNPA Annual Conference in Prince George’s County Md. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA) THEME: “We Can’t Direct the Winds But We Can Adjust the Sails” By Stacy M. Brown rare disease unit, who dis- “While normal red NNPA Newswire cussed the impact of Sickle blood cells are flexible Contributor Cell Disease (SCD) in the and oval-shaped, individu- African-American commu- als with SCD have sharp, You really don’t know nity. crescent-shaped RBCs a company, until you know At the NNPA’s sum- that have trouble passing the people who work there. mer convention in Prince through the body’s blood Those were the intro- George’s County Md., Wil- vessels, irritating the ves- ductory words of National liams addressed publishers sels’ lining,” Williams said, Newspaper Publishers As- and others on the serious explaining SCD. sociation President and nature of the illness, an in- That irritation leads to CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Cha- herited genetic disease that the production of sticky vis Jr., as he introduced Dr. affects hemoglobin, the ox- proteins that cause RBCs to Kevin Williams, the chief ygen-carrying protein with- clump together, along with medical officer for Pfizer’s in red blood cells (RBCs). other cells in the blood, and

“... Ask Dr. Jeanette...” (seated - L to R) Attorney Jason Carter, Dr. Ralph Dawson, Tyre Sperling, Edward Shel- ton, Karl Gyden and Nicolas Hardy. (standing - L to R) Justin Shillingford, LAPD Officer Lester Bodiford, LAPD Officer- Mar cus Whitehead, Jason Witt, Dr. D’Artagnan Scorza, Rev. Dwaine Jackson, Travis Dumas, and LAPD Officer Craig Orange

Each year on the eve sources Acquisition and School District Advisory of Father’s Day, the Los Tyre Sperling Coca-Cola Board Member, John Terry, Angeles NAACP Youth Company’s Senior Com- Jr. Lynwood Middle School Council honors African munications Manager in Principal, LAPD Officer American Men that are Atlanta, GA. These young Marcus Whitehead and Ja- identified as Achievers, men were members of son Witt Field Engineer Role Models and Contribu- the Los Angeles NAACP for the Turner Construction tors to Mankind. Some of Youth Council during their Company. this year’s nominees were high school years in Los It is imperative that to- recommended by friends of Angeles. day’s youth are introduced the Youth Council and by Other outstanding to role models, achievers the advisor, Ms. Merelean Achievers, Role Models and community contribu- Wilson. and Contributors that are tors during their prepara- The following five assets to the community tory stages for success. COURTESY PHOTO nominees were former include; LAPD Officer This program provides re- Jeanette Grattan Parker, Ph.D. NAACP Youth Council Lester Bodifors, Dr. Ralph sources, role models and REALLY WANT?? question, “What do men “I had a problem with Members; Jason Carter Dawson a Psychologist, mentors for today’s youth; “What men want in want?” Preferences dif- you because you cuss, who is A Public Defender Travis Dumas Doctoral especially our young Afri- women and from women fer. Let’s move to another talk too much and you in Imperial County, CA., Student at UCLA, Nicolas can American Males. Ms. is getting more com- point: “common percep- have a dirty mouth and Karl Gyden is the Payor Hardy Commercial Air- Wilson still believes that; plex. Men and their mo- tion biases:” where men smoke.” Her response Contracting Director of the line Pilot, Rev. Dwaine People seldom improve tives are evolving.” [Eric are perceived to be one was defensive; coming Harbin Clinic in Atlanta, Jackson, Pastor of Bryant when they have no other Jaffe] Some men don’t way. It may not be true. In back with something like, GA, Edward Shelton Di- Temple A.M.E. Church, model but themselves to want women. They want a way, that speaks of prej- “Well what do you think rector of Development, O’Shea (Ice Cube) Jack- follow. There are other Af- men [won’t admit it, un- udice too; for example, about yourself? You think E.ON Climate and Renew- son Rapper, Writer and Ac- rican American Men who til found out.] They’re in stubborn; men only care you’re so great?” He re- ables in San Francisco, tor, LAPD Officer Craig deserve this prestigious the closet, denying bio- about sex; or about food sponded, “That’s why I Justin Shillingford Orange, Dr. D’Artagmam honor that are “hidden”, ig- logical birth. Nowadays, or about work; men are couldn’t date you any- NASA Lead Human Re- Scorza Inglewood Unified {See NAACP C-1} men don’t have to hide stingy; men are mean; all more, because whatever their preference. They can men cheat; men are never I said trying to help us do whatever they want. satisfied; men don’t talk get understanding bet- Some men want boys; to you, show no feeling or ter, you never listen, just others mothers and their affection. These are per- talk too much.” All three children, too, girls and ceptions, not necessarily said they would date her boys. Some want young reality when you look at again??? Have you tried women or older women. men as individuals; Some talking to someone about Some men want hard “common perception bi- your feelings and how working women. Others ases” are formed from you experienced their re- want smart women. They personal experiences. I sponse and the effect of want a slender woman saw a tv show where three their actions on the rela- or a skinny woman; or men were talking about tionship and you got no- plump women. Some like one woman [all of whom where? Jeanette Grattan [what is called] a pretty were on the show]. The Parker, Ph.D; Founder- woman [in their mind]. men were talking about Superintendent:Today’s God did not create ugly their experiences with this Fresh Start Charter woman or ugly man. woman. Don’t you think Schools 4514 Crenshaw Beauty or handsome is it’s embarrassing enough BL, LA 90043; author; in what the eye perceives that a woman would face Will You Marry Me/In- and what exudes from three men she had dated quiring Minds want to within. Some men want or maybe even went fur- Know; marriage expert, a beautiful face for a tro- ther than that, but for the all writings are copyright. phy public presentation, men to call out what they All rights reserved. 323- someone to make them saw in the woman as un- 293-9826 drjgparker@ look good in public. Some desirable…. WOW. But, aol.com; drjeanette.suc- lead secret lives, until ex- you know how television cessontheway@gmail. posed. So, anyway; I just will draw out people for com got carried away a bit the showmanship. Any- here. I asked myself the way, one of the men said, C-1 LASENTINEL.NET CALENDAR THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 calendarof events july ~ aug. calendar

Free Math Tutoring SCLC of Southern California and Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship (CCCF) are offering free tutoring in Algebra 1 and 2; Geometry, Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus to Southern California students in grades 6 through 12. Ten openings are available. The classes are held Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at CCCF, 2085 S. Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles. Trinity Moore, a junior at Maranatha High School in Pasadena, will tutor the students under the super- vision of an adult. Apply online at www. tinyurl.com/sclc-sctutoring or call (213) 400-3489.

Now-Dec Support Group PSA Support Group meeting for families of murdered victims every 2nd Monday of the Month at 77th Street Police Station Community Room, from 6:30pm-8:30pm: April 10, May 08, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 09, November 13 and December 11. The 77th Street Po- (CSULB) Alumni Association’s on-campus, outdoor concert series. Guests can pack a pic- lice Station Community Room is located nic dinner to enjoy before the concert, then listen and dance to lively bands when the at 7600 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA. For sun goes down in the Legacy Courtyard. This season’s concert schedule is as follows: more info call, www.jfmc.org, 310-547- Saturday, July 15 – Elm Street Band; Saturday, July 22 – The Emperors; Saturday, Aug. 5 5362 or email [email protected] – The G3 Band; Saturday, Aug. 12 – Stone Soul. In addition to music and dancing, guests can participate in a door prize drawing with gifts donated by generous local businesses. Proceeds from the drawings go to the CSULB Alumni Association, which supports the success of CSULB students through programs such as Alumni Grants. Tickets are $30 Jul. 21 or $35 each and include reserved seating at tables. Beer and wine will be available for Disaster Preparedness Seminar 1 purchase. No outside alcohol is permitted at this event. To purchase tickets and for Preparations for disasters is like having auto insurance. No one likes to pay for it but more information, please visit www.csulb.edu/alumni/events or contact Laura Romero when an accident happens we are at 562-985-7022 or [email protected] sure glad we have it.If you think your family is worth taking 2 hours to sit and listen, learn and enjoy Aug. 5 free lunch then we are inviting you Back-To-School Health & Family Festival to attend our Seminar 1 of Disaster Mother’s in Action will host their 19th Annual Back to School Preparedness to be held at Healthy Health & Family Festival at Exposition Park, Saturday, August 5 African American Families office Jul from 9am- 1pm, serving children age 5-15. Come get information 14 & 21, from 12:30pm-2:30pm. along with health screenings, hair cuts, school supplies, immu- Please RSVP by Thursday July 13th nizations, LAUSD Mandatory Whooping Cough shots (must have of this week. Healthy African Amer- immunization records). The event will be held in Exposition Park, ican Families is located at 4305 Degnan Blvd Suite 105, Los Angeles, CA 90008. Parking Christmas Tree Lane located at 3911 S. Figueroa St. in Los Angeles, Available in Rear; FREE w/ RSVP! RSVP at Tel: 323.292.2002 CA 90037

Jul.22, Aug. 19 & Sept. 23 New Exhibition at Los Angeles Union Station Artworks by twelve artists conveying the vitality of transit-accessible Los An- Aug. 19 geles neighborhoods are now on view Sign-Ups open for the 2017 Youth Flag Football, Soccer, and Softball Programs in a new exhibition at Los Angeles Union The city of Carson Recreation and Human Services Division is currently accepting Station. The exhibition will also feature signups for boys and girls between the ages of 5-17 for the upcoming Youth Flag Foot- artist-led tours throughout the summer. ball and Soccer programs. The exhibition and tour kick off a year Signups will also be accepted of activities celebrating this award-win- for boys and girls, ages 9-17, ning series that will run through 2018. for the Youth Softball Pro- July 22: tour led by artists Walter Askin, gram. Registration fees for Sarajo Frieden, and Sam Pace; August 19: tour led by artists Wakana Kimura, Christine Carson residents are $30 for Nguyen and Shizu Saldamando; September 23: tour led by Jane Gillespie Pryor, Aaron the first child and $23 for Rivera and Edith Waddel. To learn more about the artworks in the series, the Metro each subsequent child. Regis- Art program or related programs, visit metro.net/art. Metro Art is also on Instagram at tration fees for non-residents instagram.com/metro.art.la, and Facebook at facebook.com/metrola. are $45. Non-residents that work in Carson are eligible for the resident rate. Try-Outs: Now-Aug 27 Saturday, August 26, 2017. For more information, please contact the City of Carson Rec- “City of Angels: Portraits” Exhibit on View at Central Library reation and Human Services Division at (310) 847-3570 or the Youth Sports Section at The photographic exhibit “City of Angels: Portraits” opened today in Central Library’s (310) 847-3577 First Floor Galleries, 630 W. Fifth St., Los An- geles. A collaboration between photographer Gary Leonard and artist Colette Miller, the exhibit features 32 portraits selected from hundreds Leonard took of Angelenos from all walks of life posed before angel wings painted by Miller on a rollup storefront door. Miller has painted a new set of wings in the Library’s First Floor Galleries so visitors can create their own angelic portraits and share the results on social media with #ShowUsYourWings. Both Leonard and Miller see the wings as a way to communicate how each of us wants to do right in our lives, with every portrait capturing a single instant as a reminder of that intention. Visit http://www.lapl.org/whats-on/exhibits/cityofangelsportraits for more information.

Jul. 21 Downtown Dark Nights Back by popular demand, L.A. LIVE will once again host downtown Los Angeles’ most exciting event, Downtown Dark Nights presented by Avion, on Friday, July 21! Down- town Dark Nights, a free out- door community celebration, will transform L.A. LIVE into a “Happy Hour” style celebra- tion featuring $5 food and drink menus until 10 p.m. at participating L.A. LIVE restau- rants and free live entertain- ment. Participating L.A. LIVE restaurants, offering $5 food and drink menus and featur- ing Avion signature cocktails, include: Katsuya, Cleo, Rock‘N Fish, Red Mango, Rosa Mexi- cano, Tom’s Urban, Smashburger, Live Basil, Lawry’s Carvery, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill and Triple 8. The New-Era D-Lab will also offer up to 60 percent off to craft one-of-a-kind creations with the D-Lab’s enhanced technology. In the “New Era by You” customization area, guests can design their own cap by choosing from the hundreds of team logos, colors and fabrics in the brand’s portfolio. The Team LA Store will also offer up to 80 per- cent off all products in store as part of their Team LA Summer Sale. For more information about Dark Nights, please visit lalive.com/darknights.

Jul. 22 & Aug. 5, 12 CSULB Concerts at The Beach This summer, enjoy evenings with food, drinks and live music under the stars with family and friends at Concerts at The Beach, the California State University, Long Beach’s THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 A-10C-2 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSOPINION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013 USC {continued from Pg. A-1} e r u t a e f staying mentally, physical- underserved children and Downtown and pockets of ly and nutritionally active their families. Inglewood. Mitchell is an during the summer. On the significance advocate for Los Angeles Senator Mitchell pre- surrounding the annual youth and has spent her sented laptops, donated gift festival, “there critically professional career protect- bags, helmets and scooters important,” she said. “We ing disadvantaged children to over 150 at-risk youth, got started with “Christmas and families. She headed ages 7-12 and their fami- in July’ seven years ago; it California’s largest child lies during a free carnival was during the L.A. City and family development including food, games, budget, which was kind organization, Crystal Stairs rides, athletic and outdoor of tough. Public library and seeks to improve chil- challenges as well as arts hours were reduced, park- dren growing up in poverty. and craft. The event was ing recreational and cam- Aside from the festivi- filled with “fun zones,” puses were cut back. Our ties and workshops at the including rock climbing, phone lit up from families carnival, Mitchell dis- sumo wrestling, playing in saying ‘what do we do cussed the ongoing issue of an inflated “bounce house” when LAUSD gets out in a juveniles and young adults and much more. week?’ I realized that low- in the criminal justice sys- The annual event in- income working families, tem. There is an increas- spires and promotes posi- needed support.” ing number of children 18 tivity, while cultivating Senator Mitchell con- and younger being brought stability and progression tinues, “everyone feels into custody and asking to among families and youth philanthropic during the waive their Miranda rights in South Los Angeles. holidays, for,Thanksgiving and submit to interroga- “Christmas in July” en- with free turkeys and tion affecting their future. courages the community Christmas with toys and Young people who are in- and uplifts the lives of trees. However, summer terrogated without an attor- PHOTO COURTESY: RAY SOTERO at-risk children by allot- times are hard for work- ney are much more likely Sen. Mitchell engages with the community at the Los Angeles public library ting them a free space to ing families. There are no to confess to a crime they congregate and gather in- free or reduced breakfast didn’t commit. Many organizations have this booth and we give mas in July” affair was formation on businesses, or lunch. Summer camps “I’m carrying a package were on hand to lend sup- out books to participating sponsored by Disney; organizations and govern- are very expensive. So we this year, its seven bills for port the community at the kids in “Christmas in July,” County of Los Angeles; ment funded services that decided that we would cel- #EquityandJustice,” said Christmas in July. “We are this is our fourth year. We American Beverage Asso- aid local neighborhoods. ebrate Christmas in July Mitchell, who partnered here to support families, give out scripts to the chil- ciation; USC; Wells Fargo; Mitchell provided the and have a big festival with colleague Senator children and the obesity dren who’ve won scripts,” Farmers Insurance; In- children and their fami- and bring resources to the Ricardo Lara on juvenile epidemic. L.A. County of- states Linda, representative tuit; Upscale; Community lies with valuable services table, so that families know justice reform. The two fers the Cal fresh program of Famous Fone Friends. Partners; AEG; Alta Med; such as free dental, vision what is available during the spent a lot of time talking that allows families from a Along with organiza- AT&T; California Ameri- and medical screenings. summer,”she said. about adult juvenile justice lower income to have great- tions and sponsors, volun- can Water; CHLA; CVS; The festival held onsite A native Angeleno. reform, but A Children De- er access to healthy foods teers and locals were of no IBEW Local 11; Kaiser; LA education, environment, Mitchell spent all of her fense Fund report issued a from grocery stores and shortage and were eager to Care; Water Replenishment and literacy workshops as summers reading and rid- study 10 years ago. That farmer’s markets,” states a be a part of the festival. District; NBCUniversal; well as health, science and ing her bike, and wanted is when they coined the rep from the Los Angeles “It’s good for the kids SEIU 721; SEIU 2015; St. literacy labs to help raise to expose reading as well phrase the “cradle to pris- County. that they get to learn new John’s; State Farm; Toyota; awareness on subjects like as physical activity. All of on pipeline. Mitchell says Similar to health, liter- things. Kids need to do this US Bank; Walmart; Para- healthy eating and financial the families who partici- these bills are put in place acy was a popular booth at as often as possible so that mount Pictures; Sunrun; literacy. pated received a laptop and to eliminate that phrase. the fair, “We’re encourag- they can be active and in- Local 871; Avery Denni- “Christmas in July scooter, to encourage them “There are six other bills in ing reading. The earlier they volved, said a mother look- son; Enterprise; GRACE; gives at-risk youth an op- to get some physical activ- the package and I’m proud can start the better the kids, ing on as her child climbs Google; Green Dot; Servi- portunity to enjoy the sum- ity in, as well as reading, of the package; it deals with the community, the bet- the rock. con; Molina; SoCal Gas; mer with engaging activi- prior to school returning in everything from children ter we are. Famous Friend “I think this is one of the Zenith; Warner Bros.; HBO ties, learning opportunities September. who should not be able to is an organization that ar- most important events I’ve and 2nd Call. and the encouragement to As senator of District waive their Miranda rights ranges phone calls from seen. This is my first time excel,” said Senator Mitch- 30, Mitchell represents because they are children celebrities,” said Famous attending,” states a Kelly For more information, ell. She is committed to neighborhoods: Culver and don’t fundamentally Fone Friends. Tom Ken- M. “I think it’s a great op- visit Senator Mitchell’s web the community, using such City South Los Angeles, understand what a Miranda ny (“SpongeBob Square portunity for kids to be able site at www.senate.ca.gov/ events to show support to Crenshaw District, USC, right is,” she said. pants”) and Bryan Cranston to come out get information Mitchell. (“Malcom in the Middle” and be themselves.” and “Breaking Bad”). We The 7th annual “Christ- Pfizer{continued from Pg B-2} lishers also want to in more than 70 markets ease unit. bring attention to the ev- across the country on Sick- The poll results and in- eryday suffering of SCD le Cell Disease, an often formation about SCD will patients, many of whom misunderstood disease that be shared with the NNPA described the constant fa- has a profound impact on network and incorporated tigue associated with liv- the health and well-being into educational programs ing disease; one participant of those affected.” at NNPA events. said that the pain was a He continued: “To- Pfizer will also post and never-ending battle, and it gether with Pfizer, we look share information about felt like living in Hell. forward to providing sickle the poll with a goal toward Studies have also cell disease education that helping to assist more Afri- proven difficult, as many can underscore the impor- can-Americans and others African-Americans have tance of improving quality in underserved and under- avoided participating in of care in the community.” represented communities. clinical trials due to long- As part of the col- “At Pfizer, we are standing fear and distrust laboration, Williams will committed to delivering of the healthcare system. write a regular column for life-changing therapies In a review of 174 sickle the NNPA Newswire and to people living with rare cell disease trials, difficulty BlackPressUSA.com dis- diseases, like sickle cell with enrolling patients was cussing the genetic disor- disease. Our commitment among the stated causes in der. also goes beyond clini- nearly half of the 30 per- Also, the results from cal research to supporting cent of the trials that were the national poll are ex- the rare disease commu- terminated early, Williams pected to be released in nity through innovative noted. September, and Pfizer and collaborations,” Williams Chavis, Williams and NNPA officials are hop- said. “Working together, others noted that the part- ing that it will help more we hope to improve aware- nership between Pfizer and African-Americans seek ness and ultimately address NNPA might help. proper health care and ob- the unmet medical needs of “We get an opportunity tain better guidelines for sickle cell disease patients. to work with Pfizer on a treatment. commitment to improve the quality of life in Black “We will use the poll Dr. Kevin Williams, the America” said Chavis. to provide additional con- chief medical officer of “This collaboration with text…have a better under- Pfizer’s rare disease unit, Pfizer provides an oppor- standing of the perceptions talks about Sickle Cell Dis- tunity for the NNPA to in- related to clinical trials,” ease at the 2017 NNPA an- form and educate the read- said Jennifer Lichtner, the nual conference. ers of our 211-member, global marketing lead for Black-owned newspapers SCD in Pfizer’s rare dis-

NAACP {continued from Pg B-2} ignored or forgotten. supporters, parents of the Youth Council wishes to Twenty years ago Ms. Wil- Youth Council express sincere gratitude son had a strong desire to Members and each of to Rev. Boyd and the en- create The Men of Valor our honorees for their sup- tire FAME Congregation Awards to use to motivate port. On Sunday, July 16, for affording this opportu- young men to become as- 2017, the Youth Council nity to invite youth 13 to sets to society with dignity will conduct a Community 18 years of age to become and excellence in perfor- NAACP Youth Council members of the Los Ange- mance. She believes that; Membership Drive at First les NAACP Youth Coun- “Nothing great will ever A.M.E. (FAME) Church cil. The membership drive be achieved without Great located at is also opened to adults. Men, and men are great 2270 South Harvard For additional information only if they are determined Boulevard, Los Angeles, concerning the NAACP to be so.” CA 90018, after the 8 a.m., Youth Council, please call The Los Angeles 10 a.m. and 12 noon ser- (323) 291-3413. NAACP Youth Council vices, Rev. J. Edgar Boyd is indebted to all of their is the Senor Pastor. The THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 www.lasentinel.net D-1 Sparks Defend Number NFL Player Hosts Third Two Spot in WNBA Annual Football Camp

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After a tough road trip, the Sparks returned home to trounce the Indiana Fever 80-62 and outlast the Con- necticut Sun 87-77, snapping the Sun’s five-game winning streak. “We’ve been putting a focus on just playing them AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL slow,” said Sparks guard Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Hayes Pullard Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jaydon Mick- Alana Beard. “We have to (left) invited several of his former USC team- ens (left) and Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker finish off those possessions mates to his football camp. Myles Jack. with a rebound.” BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Connecticut bested Los ed to support. their college town. Sports Writer Angeles with steals, fast “We brought our health “It’s just fun seeing all breaks and short possessions and fitness trainers out to these kids out here enjoy- early;theSunscored11fast Jacksonville Jaguars show the kids how to work ing playing football,” Jack break points during that peri- linebacker Hayes Pullard out properly, how to said. od. Los Angeles adjusted in hosted his third annual stretch, how to warm up,” Players like Jaydon the second quarter, reacting football camp at Crenshaw said Kiesha Nix, executive Mickens of the Oakland faster to the Sun’s run-and- High School on Saturday, director of the Lakers Raiders and Robert Woods gun style and getting defen- July 15. Athletes through- Youth Foundation. “I actu- of the Rams were cultivat- BRIAN FEW/T.G.SPORTSTV1 sive stops. out Los Angeles were able ally came out as a guest ed in the CIF City and Sparks guard Alana Beard (0) takes a shot against Lynx to learn from current NFL three years ago and I was Southern Section respec- “Odyssey (Sims), forward Maya Moore (23). Riquna (Williams), Alana and college players. just really impressed with tively. Beard are real, really good supplement it, so that’s kind games in the 88-77 contest. “We all talk about lead- the commitment, the dedi- “I was in the same posi- on-ball defenders,” said of what I’m trying to … Los Angeles also ingbyexampleandthat’s cation and the passion of tion they were in growing Sparks head coach Brian frame my game around,” dropped their next game exactly why I’d rather just Hayes and all of his up in camps with some Agler. “We’re real happy Ogwumike said about her against the Seattle Storm 81- bring everybody into one friends.” NFL players.” Woods said. about how we eliminated ability to get to the rim. “We 69. However, the Sparks them one shot, they didn’t can’t rely on outside shots remain perfect at the Staples get many offensive boards.” and be too passive.” Center after Thursday’s Despite losing four con- The bench continues to game. secutive games early in the be a reliable resource for the While teams find new season, Connecticut rose to Sparks. During their game ways to challenge the have the best record in the against the Storm, the L.A. Sparks, members of the team eastern conference. The Sun bench scored 22 points while continue to achieve. Center is also third in the WNBA, the Seattle bench went score- Candace Parker has earned out-winning the Phoenix less. Reigning Sixth Women an ESPY for Best WNBA Mercury and the Washington of the Year, Jantel Lavender Player and has secured her Mystics. and guard Riquna Williams fourth All-Star selection. Forward Jonquel Jones averages 6.3 points each off Forward Nneka Ogwumike leads the Suns in scoring and the bench. was featured in the 2017 rebounding with 15.9 points Lavender, Williams, and ESPN Body Issue, and guard and 11.3 rebounds per game. Sims get at least 16 minutes Alana Beard reached fifth in Guard Jasmine Thomas also of play per game. the WNBA All-time steals AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL contributes 15.0 points per “We’re getting to know list. Youth participated in power rope exercises. game with a 44 percent field each other,” said guard As other teams rise to goal percentage. Chelsea Gray. “I think our occasion, the Sparks have a space where you can coach The youth also took “It’s something that you Los Angeles still remains comraderie is starting to way of giving teams unsolv- the young kids in football part in drills by position, always remember.” second in the league with a show out there on the floor, able problems. Although as well as educate them,” with the pro players con- Crenshaw alums like 13-5 overall record. Three of both offensively and defen- they are one of the WNBA’s Pullard said. “That’s why I ducting offensive and Ajene Harris of USC and the five starters are shooting sively.” top contenders, Agler noted bring so many athletes and defensive drills. There UCLA wide receiver Mossi over 50 percent in field Throughout July, teams how the team can improve. so many positive young were also 7-on-7 competi- Johnson also helped facili- goals, with two starters challenged the Sparks; they “We’re gonna keep men that took different tions. Pullard’s camp wel- tate the camp. Remon Cor- shooting at least 40 percent battled from a 17-point focusing on our defense routes.” comed both boys and girls ley, the principal of Cren- in three-pointers. Beard deficit to beat the Washing- because that’s sort of our shaw high, sees Pullard as a leads the league in steals ton Mystics 76-69. Then identity,” he said. “If we role model and a proud with 2.1 steals per game and came the 2016 WNBA focus on that and we take alum. Ogwumike is second in the Finals rematch against the pride in it and we really “Alumni is very much a WNBA in points with 20.4 Minnesota Lynx, the Sparks embrace it, then I think that support to help Crenshaw,” points per game. lost control in the first half to we have a chance to be very, Corley said. “We’re glad to “I either have to start it or earn their first loss after eight very good this year.” have him come back not only to give back, but also to set an example for other New mural in Richmond honors young people to follow.” At the end of the camp, the children were allowed AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL tennis champ Arthur Ashe to ask the players ques- Youth participating in defensive drills. ASSOCIATED PRESS tions. Pullard and other Pullard noted how host- to participate in workouts players stressed the impor- ing these camps are “a and learn the fundamentals tance of persevering A new mural honoring blessing.” Since his first of football. through obstacles, academ- black tennis champion and camp, he earned sponsor- “I play football and my ic integrity, and positively humanitarian Arthur Ashe ships with the Lakers Youth brother’s here also and we reacting to negative situa- has gone up in Richmond, Foundation, Westside Shoe just like to play,” said tions. his hometown. The Richmond Times- Source and other organiza- Amazyn East. “I played my “Hard work out-beats tions. From his experiences first year [of football] two talent when talent don’t Dispatch reports the mural in attending football camps years ago.” work hard, that means you painted in a pedestrian tun- in his youth, Hayes noticed The camp was a home- can be the most talented nel at a formerly segregated how those types of events comingformanyofthe person out there, but if park was unveiled Wednes- SHELBY LUM/RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH VIA AP were not hosted in the NFL players who volun- somebody works harder day evening, two days after In this Wednesday July 12, 2017 photo, Artist Sir James South L.A. area. teered. For Jaguars line- than you, talent doesn’t what would have been Thornhill stands in the newly unveiled mural honoring “Once I got accepted backer Myles Jack and mean anything,” said Ashe's 74th birthday. More Arthur Ashe at the pedestrian tunnel to Battery Park in into the NFL, I was like, Rams cornerback Nickell Cleveland Browns line- than 200 people attended the Richmond, VA. ‘this is the perfect time, Robey-Coleman, they revel backer Christian Kirksey. “I unveiling and events that there’s no wait time,’” in assisting the youth of tell kids that all the time.” included free tennis lessons Pullard said. “Being able to for children. get 300-plus kids every sin- The fundraising and cre- gle year, it’s amazing to ation of the mural was more me.” than a year in the making. The camp started off Ashe was not allowed to with the youth engaging in use Richmond's whites-only various drills to enhance tennis courts as a child. He speed and agility. The eager left in disgust as a teenager athletes worked on their and went on to become the strength with small medi- first black man to win Wim- cine ball exercises and bat- bledon and the U.S. Open. tle rope drills. Pullard invit- He died in 1993 from SHELBY LUM/RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH VIA AP ed the Lakers Foundation AIDS-related pneumonia In this Wednesday July 12, 2017 photo, people walk to his first camp in 2015, AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL attributed to a blood trans- through the newly unveiled mural honoring Arthur Ashe and the organization want- Amazyn East works on her agility in the footwork exercise. fusion. at the pedestrian tunnel to Battery Park in Richmond, VA. D-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 Pastor Michael Barrett Beats the Odds with ‘Beyond the Shield’

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Pastor Michael Barrett, now producer, and author of “Surrender” debuted his first film, “Beyond the Shield” at a special screening held on Saturday, July 1, at the Vet- eran’s Memorial Auditorium Actress, Racquel Herring and her mother OTRC at “Beyond in Culver City, CA. Greg Matta of Actress, Lakesia Barrett the Shield” Premiere. Barrett, and his wife Side Effect with Actress Reyna Day Lakesia Barrett who plays, Actress, Lakesia Barrett “Kimberly” a lead role in Actor Thai the film, and makes her act- All photos Edwards ing debut said, “they set out courtesy of on this journey of film- Janae Vega, making four years ago after Brown Box her husband was released Productions from federal prison. We wanted to make a film that Human Rights Activist, Dr. could impact and change Ora Mobley Sweeting, lives,” said the couple, who Host of Joy in My House, Greg Matta of the iconic both serve in ministry under Jo'El H. Ramirez with Gail singing group Side Effect, Gibson, GPR Gibson Public Actor, Legend Vega with Apostle Ronald C. Hill of Michael Barrett and Playwright/Author, Love & Unity Christian Relations Michelle Kindle-Clyburn. Fellowship Church located Beyond The Shield’s in the city of Compton. executive producer, Tyler The film stars Omar Maddox of Maddox Enter- Pastor Greg & Candida Gooding known for his tel- Phillips OTRC at “Beyond the tainment shares that “the evision and film roles such Shield” Premiere movie tells the story of as “Ghost Dad”, “Grey’s redemption, reconciliation Anatomy”, “Hangin with standing room only crowd and restoration”. It touches Mr. Cooper”, “The of over 800 people which the nerve of conspiracy, Gospel”, “Smart Guy”, and Sweet Alice with included the cast of the and the all too common John Singleton’s “Baby Michael Barrett, Lakesia Barret Apostle Demond L film, family, church mem- over use of force by the Boy”, along with Boise Lee and Michelle Kim (center) Apostle Demond L. Tolliver at “Beyond bers and friends, including police in the African Amer- Holmes, “The Lion King”, Tolliver (right) the Shield Premiere” Sweet Alice Harris, (cameo ican community in particu- Patrick Kilpatrick, “Minor- appearance as herself in the lar. Production of the film ity Report”, “Under Siege ”Street Fighter”, “Battle Racquel Herring, songs, “I “Inappropriate Comedy”, film) Apostle Demond L. was in familiar settings 2”, “Last Man Standing”, Athlete”, and “El Hazzard: Came to Praise You”, “Indestructibles”, “Cyc- Tolliver, pastor and author, with principal filming done “Eraser”, and “NCIS New The Magnificent World”, “Christmas All Over the lops”, and “Anabolic Life”. Bondage Breaking Min- in and around South Cen- Orleans”, Reyna Day, Gospel singer and actress, World”, Thai Edwards, Barrett played host to a istries of Dallas, Texas, tral Los Angeles.

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CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR STARTS FRIDAY, JULY 21 THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES STARTS FRIDAY, JULY 28 THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 ENTERTAINMENT LOSANGELESSENTINEL D-3 Russell Simmons Backs Donté Clark’s ‘Romeo is Bleeding’ An authentic voice to a bloody battle with no winners BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL through an arts organization er [than you] ‘I just have a Contributing Writer called RAW talent. particular position to play As a founding member and I have a gift to use that and artistic director of the power. I have no reason to In this feature length documentary about the life of RAW Talent Creative Arts want anything outside of spoken word artist Donté Clark—directed by editor Program, Donté wears many myself. I have no reason to Jason Zeldes, best known for the 2013 Academy hats—coordinating shows be upset with anyone Award® winning film “Twenty Feet from Stardom”— and field trips, teaching because you all have a role you feel a sense of urgency, fear and ultimately pride poetry and theater work- to play and I can’t do my in everything Donté’s accomplished. Russell Simmons shops to low-income youth job, if you don’t do your job. is executive producer. in his community and So if you are slacking, Donté Clark’s poetry tells his truth without apolo- coaching his students to find my job is to inspire you to gies and in that truth, bodies drop. He grew up in an their voices through per- do your job. urban war zone, the apex of a bloody turf war between formance and publication. When I was [Donté North and Central Richmond—resulting in Black RS: Donté also performs at Clark’s] his age, I didn’t bodies dropping for decades. schools, conferences, poetry know what the fuck I was There was something Donté’s voice, his prowess readings and hip-hop shows doing. To see him this way about Shakespeare’s “Romeo with words, is the result of on a regular basis and has … to get out of the suffer- and Juliet” that resonated living inside the heart of hosted town hall meetings ing, to know the power of with Donté’s soul. He this storm. When Donté on violence in Richmond. ‘the self’ [past the suffering] knows what anger and ven- discovered poetry, he found He took the lead with plan- to love ‘the self’ enough to dettas can do to a communi- a new way to stay afloat ning and writing the majori- get out and to do something ty and he is all too familiar moving from base survival ty of the script for “Té’s different. I didn’t know that with the sting of loss and the to striving mode. Harmony”, and also wrote at his age. He is twenty- PHOTO BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL numbing feeling of watch- It’s not wrong to share and directed the play, “Po’ seven. At 27, I did not know Russell Simmons and Donté Clark. ing his young friends and that—right now—every- Boy’s Kitchen”. shit. All I knew was cocaine, family die, murdered in the thing in this young man’s Here is what Donté people is strong, raw and camera is rolling 16 hours a frivolous behavior, and streets by his own people. life is moving forward in a Clark and Russell Simmons down right dope. This is day, after a while you forget balling. We had hit records Donté also knows the empti- positive way. Donté has had to share about the power poetry that I understand. The the camera is even there. and shit, so we were balling. ness left by mass jail incar- been named poet laureate of of the spoken word and documentary was pho- But you know … I am going LAS: Twenty seven is a nation and just when he Richmond, California; a making “Romeo is Bleed- tographed over five years. to do what I do. very tender age. I think this begins to stand up again, to high honor giving national ing.” How did you feel when you LAS: What is power? In generation would say that face his world again, there is recognition to his poetry L.A. Sentinel (LAS): finally saw the final ver- Quantum physics there are [Donté Clark] is #woke. He more death, hitting like a which captures the senseless Does the artist really have sion? several explanations about wants more from life. ravenous phantom, snatch- violence and bitter, numbing power? Donté Clark: Thank the power of sound. Spoken RS: It’s ok to operate ing up those he truly loves heartbreak that haunts cer- Russell Simmons: Of you. When I watched myself words have a definite impact from a present place, a com- without hesitation. tain Richmond, CA without course we do. Artists have [on the big screen], I was on our direct physical envi- fortable seat. That’s what the Bodies drop … compromise. always been able to inspire. like, damn, that’s what I ronment. That is power. goal [of life] should be. Life Decades of blood shed Donté discovered self- There is power in the spoken look like, that’s what I sound DC: Power is beautiful only gives you happiness. with each generation hav- empowerment by writing word. You have to know the like? That’s what I was once you understand it and You can only sit your ass in ing their own folkloric sto- about his experiences and voice of the people. going through [then] … I you are humble with it. I one seat. No matter how rich ries of how the war and now offers that same oppor- LAS: In “Romeo is am not uncomfortable with feel like a lot of people you are, it’s one seat at a blood shed began and tunity to Richmond’s youth, Bleeding”, the voice of the cameras but I prefer eye-to- abuse their power. I think time and if you can be com- eye contact. I am not sure if that a lot of people try to fortable in that seat, that’s I am really connecting to the take other people’s power [your] life goal. person on the other side. I [away] from them, so they The digging process and still don’t know how people can feel powerful but if you self-realization that comes feel about me while they are really understood that every- from [his] poetry with what watching [“Romeo is Bleed- thing in the universe is here he does—that’s it! It’s dif- ing”]. for a purpose, and we ferent. His soundtrack is the LAS: What did you depend on each other, and world and in that sound- Compiled by learn from this experience, if within that there is a power track, the world can teach Shonassee Shaver anything? within you and it’s a gift you anything. DC: A lot. It makes me that’s in you to use that “Romeo is Bleeding” JAY-Z’s controversial ‘4:44’ goes platinum in six days, more comfortable [with power. So, I feel like once opens in Los Angeles July responds to Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade,’ disses Kanye cameras] and more aware of you understand that — ok 28 and is available on itunes and ruffles the rap industry the power of being. When a — ‘I’m not bigger or small- on August 1st. Rap mogul, Jay-Z is not only making news for the birth of his twins, but for his 13th album, “4:44” released June 30th through Roc Nation and July 7th on iTunes/Apple Music, Goggle Play, and Amazon Music. Assuming half of the world has heard the album or heard the drama surrounding it, to say the album is controversial is Jay-Z to say the least. Jay-Z has become a huge media topic. According to eurweb.com, “4:44” has been certified platinum by the RIAA, based solely on Tidal streaming and Sprint downloads alone, and less than six days after L.A.’SHOTTESTNEWSHOWOFTHESUMMER! it dropped on its premiered date. The news was delivered Wednesday morning, July 5th by both the RIAA and Jay’s label, Roc Nation. “Props to JAY, he’s done it again! Anoth- THEBEBEWINANSSTORY er Platinum album adds to an already iconic career,” RIAA CEO Cary Sherman said in a statement. According to Roc Nation, all 13 of Hov’s studio albums have gone platinum, more than any other rap artist — as well as four other platinum albums in collaboration with Kanye West, Linkin Park, and R. Kelly.” The album not only introduces thought provoking lyrics, but responds to the accusation of whether he cheated on Beyonce in BORNFORTHIS “Lemonade on track “4:44,” and why he dissed Kanye in song “Kill Jay Z”. While his album has received much success, on the flipside the rap icon’s peers have given the THEMUSICAL album mixed reviews, 50 Cent stated on Instagram in a ramble of curse words that Jay- Z’s music is too smart for this generation, that it sounds like golf course music and you can’t be considered the best rapper at 47-years-old. Similar to 50 Cent, numerous rappers are in a frenzy and they’re not happy with the “4:44” rapper. It is reported that Blu Ivy JULY11–AUGUST6,2017 has joined her father on bonus track of “4:44.” There will be more news to follow, con- sidering the hype surrounding the story. RCA Inspiration and Provident Music Group Announce Relaunch of Iconic Label, Verity Records RCA Inspiration and Provident Music Group celebrate the relaunch of Verity Records, reviving the iconic label that has been a modern standard-bearer in Gospel for almost two decades! Reintroducing Verity BOOK BY kicked off by the newly-launched single “Close” from Gospel icon Marvin Sapp, BEBEWINANSAND excitement is buzzing high among artists, the industry, and fans about the return of the PHOTO COURTESY: VERITY RECORDS CHARLESRANDOLPH-WRIGHT beloved brand. Verity Records will be operat- Phil Thornton Verity and RCA Inspiration SVP & General Manager ed under Provident Music Group. Continuing FEATURINGORIGINAL to shine a spotlight on the timeless inspirational music that’s impacted countless-millions worldwide, Verity is home to a vast catalog that shaped a signature legacy in the Gospel land- MUSICANDLYRICSBY scape, featuring a history-making slate of releases from contemporary superstars and pioneer- BEBE WINANS ing acts such as Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond, Yolanda Adams, John P. Kee, Vickie Winans, Richard Smallwood, Kirk Franklin, among others from the 1990’s to 2013. Highlighting this prolific trove of music, Verity is sparking ongoing inspiration for longtime fans and new gen- DIRECTED BY erations, driving discovery and appreciation through new music, legacy performances, curated playlists, merchandise, special collections, and more! Marvin Sapp’s single “Close”, gives a CHARLESRANDOLPH-WRIGHT taste of more new music to come, from one of Gospel’s biggest global leaders. Quickly becoming a new hit, “Close” makes a powerful influence on the charts, rising at radio, ranking in the Top 5 among Gospel Indicator charts of Most Added and Most Increased Plays for the CHOREOGRAPHYBYWARRENADAMS song. “Close” is the lead single from Sapp’s highly-anticipated upcoming 11th solo album CLOSE, to be released on September 29th. Terry Hemmings (Provident Music Group CEO) FEATURINGNEW says: “We are pleased to relaunch Verity, a brand that has been an integral part of forging the TICKETSFROM$50 sounds of Gospel Music today. The Verity Label represents a rich history of cherished albums MUSICFROMSIX-TIME ® encompassing contemporary and classic hits that can be enjoyed time and again. Uplifting GRAMMY WINNER entertainment is more important now than ever, inspiring all of us-no matter what path we may be on. We look forward to sharing this new chapter of Verity with all of you!” Phil Thornton BEBE WINANS (Verity and RCA Inspiration SVP & General Manager) says: “There is so much incredible music to experience, and amazing new Gospel and inspirational music to come from Verity. Every record has a story to tell. Whether you’re introduced to ‘Close’ for the first time or re- discovering past works, these records weave distinctive tales serving as a continual source of hope and love, to discover strength and hold faith through tough times, celebrate joyful times, thebroadstage.org 310.434.3200 and be a constant companion for all the complexities of our daily lives.” For more information about Verity Records, visit: www.VerityRecords.com and https://www.facebook.com/Verity- SANTA MONICA COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Gospel/ Twitter / Instagram: @VerityGospel THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 www.lasentinel.net E-1

By Cora Jackson-Fossett Watley and group members God wants us to do,” she Religion Editor regularly appear at church- shared. es and social events around To keep the all of the For many years, the Southern California. Also, ministry’s programs oper- Rev. Darlene Watley de- every October, they are ating, Watley credits the sired to make a tangible featured performers on the assistance of her co-pastor, difference in the lives of Wave stage at the Taste of the Rev. Carolyn “Cook- people, particularly those Soul, L.A.’s largest family ie” Brown, and Faithful affected by substance festival. Zion First Fruit’s ministe- abuse, homelessness and “The music ministry is rial team who share their mental illness. where we are able to open talents and expertise in As a person in recovery, up the portals of people’s several capacities. As for she had first-hand experi- soul to minister to them funding, Chosen Gospel ence in surviving a disease through songs, many of Recovery organizes fund- that can swallow your life, them that we’ve written raisers as well as accepts destroy your outlook and and vocally arranged our- financial donations and drown you in depression. selves,” said Watley, who contributions of items like But, thanks to the help of added that Chosen Gospel furniture, blankets, towels others, she turned her life Recovery recently released and toiletries. Sponsor- around and wanted to help a new CD of their music. ships and mentorships are others achieve that same In addition, spiritual available as well to aid stability. FILE PHOTO nourishment takes place via youth and college students. So, in 2002, Watley Chosen Gospel Recovery Group includes (from left) Briana Barr, Co-Pastor Cook- Faithful Zion First Fruits “This ministry is the decided to transform her ie Brown, founding Pastor Darlene Watley, CFO Tami Poindexter and Lindsay Lee. Ministry’s Sunday worship Great Commission in full dream into reality by start- services and weekly Bible effect. This is what the ing Chosen Gospel Re- resolution and eliminating lizes space attached to the help them build skills and study and prayer meeting. Bible tells us to do,” said covery Ministries and 15 risky behavior. church building to run Cho- we work with them hand- Choir rehearsal and liturgi- Watley. years later, the nonprofit is Describing her fulfill- sen Gospel Recovery’s pro- in-hand,” she explained. cal dance practice also oc- “Our statement of faith changing lives all around ment since founding the grams. The campus con- The housing divisions cur during the week. is based on Acts 2:42- South Los Angeles. ministry, Watley declared, tains a sanctuary, a daycare are named Ruby’s House “Our members are peo- 47. They devoted them- Chosen Gospel Recov- “It’s a desire of mine to give and seven rooms attached I, II and III, after a woman ple that were non-believers, selves to the apostles’ ery offers person-to-person back to my community and to the edifice where women who Watley said “took me out of the church, from dif- teaching and fellowshipped outreach to the homeless this is the most rewarding and children can reside for in during my darkest hour, ferent religions, different with the breaking of bread and addicted, transitional thing I’ve ever done in my up to a year. loved me with the love of cultures, bound up by drugs and prayer. That’s what we housing for single women life besides giving birth to “We reunify women Christ and pointed me in and alcohol, suffering from really practice here.” & women and children, my five daughters. To serve with their children through the direction of recovery. mental illness – all of the and spiritual enlightenment others is the most reward- our program. We get DCFS My program is designed on people that society says are Chosen Gospel Recov- to the lost and confused. ing thing I could have ever cases closed. We educate my experiences with her.” throwaways and they were ery Ministries is located at The group’s educational accomplished.” and empower our women Music is another arm of stigmatized by that. 3939 W. Slauson Ave., in component provides vari- Watley, who also serves to understand things, like Chosen Gospel Recovery. “But they’re up in here Los Angeles. For informa- ous skill-building training as pastor of Faithful Zion risky behavior, that caused Singing “gospel recovery praising God and serving tion or to volunteer or do- in communication, conflict First Fruits Ministry, uti- their homelessness. We songs” in a variety of styles, one another. That’s what nate, call (323) 244-6902. E-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017

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Ward African Meth- odist Episcopal Church will celebrate 115 years of ministry in South Los An- geles with several events highlighting the anniver- sary theme, “Called out - A Chosen Church To Be Holy” based on I Peter 2:9- COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO 10. Pastor John E. Cager III Rev. Nathaniel W. Martin “Ward is rededicating itself to continue trailblaz- ing, speaking out, welcom- lunch is served, diners will in preparation for the vi- ing all who need a place enjoy keyboardist and vo- sion of Ward’s work in the of solace, and inaugurat- calists Kenny and Theresa future. Also, both Walker ing life-changing, family- Ford, comedienne Kathy Temple and First Church oriented ministry,” said Westfield, the soulful Ward of the Nazarene have been Pastor John E. Cager III. Revelators and the debut- invited to recreate that so- “Everyone whose life has ing Harmonettes. The Rev. journ, which will include been and is being touched Nathaniel W. Martin will walkers, bikers, vintage by Ward AME Church is emcee. automobiles, and a vintage urged to show up for this On Saturday, August bus.” 115th anniversary celebra- 19, at 8 a.m., members will On Sunday, August 20, tion.” commemorate the church’s at 10 a.m., Pastor Charles Upcoming is a river- 1951 move to its current Lee Johnson of Corona boat cruise departing from location with the “Ward is Community AME Church Long Beach on Sunday, Still On the Way March.” will preach. At 3 p.m., a August 13, at 3 p.m. As It begins at Walker Temple concert is planned featur- AME Church, 2525 Trin- ing the House of Prayer, ity St., and moves west First AME Church – Pasa- the Ward edifice at 1177 dena, First AME - Los W. 25th St. The public and Angeles and Ward’s Angels community stakeholders Without Wings and Liturgi- are invited to participate. cal Dance Ministry. “Prayer intercessors Dessie Dantlzer is the will assemble at 8 a.m. anniversary chair, Alton to pray and wait until the Glaze and Dawn Comer march participants arrive,” are the co-chairs and Glo- said Cager. ria Martin is the riverboat “All will enter at 9 a.m. cruise chair. for altar prayer of thanks- To learn more about all giving for those on whose events, call the church of- shoulders we stand, for fice at 213-747-1188. Also God’s direction to each of visit the website at www. the faith communities, and wardamechurch.com.

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