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West Coast’s largest family festival attracts thousands from L.A. area and beyond.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett addition Cedric Carlin, Tom Dorsey, tivities and entertainment Leadership Aids Coalition, ners, which included L.A. Staff Writer “After 14 years, I didn’t Tracy Mitchell and Carroll for kids; and the Budweiser held church on Crenshaw City, L.A. County, 94.7 think Taste of Soul could Howard from Mothers in Beer Garden, operated by through an array of re- The WAVE, 102.3 KJLH, Massive crowds filled have gotten any better. But, Action, Tamela Mitchell, Mothers In Action. gional and national artists. CBS2/KCAL9, Brother- Crenshaw Blvd. on Oct. I was wrong! The positive Shameka Smith, Tamarra As usual, the main stag- Gospel mega-stars Warryn hood Crusade and Ivie, 19, to enjoy the food, mu- energy, the fun and enthu- Williams, Ryan Jackson, es drew thousands of music and Erica Campbell had the McNeill, Wyatt, Purcell sic and opportunities at the siasm of this year’s Taste David Z, Ivan Tircuit, Sa- lovers. The Hyundai Sound crowd praising and shout- & Diggs Law Firm, and 14th Annual Taste of Soul of Soul was the absolute bra Waddy and the entire Stage, sponsored by Hyun- ing to music by brought the sponsors, which were Family Festival. BEST we’ve ever had,” Sentinel Team who worked dai Motor Company, fea- My Block Family of JoiS- AIDS Healthcare Founda- The enormous gathering said Bakewell, who is also so diligently for the months tured top talent by Experi- taRR, The Walls Group, tion, AT&T, Bank of Amer- recorded its largest atten- chairman of Bakewell Me- leading up to Taste of Soul ence Unlimited, Dru Hill, Lena Byrd Miles and Ja- ica, BET, Brotherhood Cru- dance ever since launching dia and Mothers in Action. and the hours before and af- Keri Hilson, Johnny Gill, son McGee and The Choir. sade. California Resources the inaugural event in 2005. “The businesses at Taste ter the event to ensure that Doug E Fresh and DJ Mal- The local artists, assembled Corporation, Californians An estimated 385,000 peo- of Soul did better than ever we transformed Crenshaw Ski and Friends. by Sauls Enterprises and For Energy Independence, ple came from throughout before, our sponsors had into the party place it was The 94.7 The Wave Mowatt Entertainment, Cedars-Sinai, Charles R. Southern California as well the opportunity to engage and returned it back to the Stage was equally power- consisted of Zion Messen- Drew University, Chase as others who traveled from with the community like city, all within 24 hours,” ful with DJ Shell, Chosen gers, Shari Demby, Pastor Bank, City National Bank, Nevada and Arizona to cel- never before and the level he declared. Recovery, Cultural Soul, Desmond Pringle, Jubilant City of Hope, Comerica ebrate on the “Shaw.” of entertainment at each During Taste of Soul, Tay Walker, Tony Grant, Voices, Angela Polk and Bank, DaVita, Destination Describing Taste of and every stage was top of hundreds of vendors lined Klymaxx, SOS Band and the L.A. Inner City Mass Crenshaw, Good Samaritan Soul as the “biggest and the charts!” Crenshaw, from Stocker Evelyn Champagne King. Choir. Hospital, Hyundai, Kaiser baddest block party in all Producing such an in- to Obama Blvd., offering Pat Prescott, 94.7 broad- Despite all of the activ- Permanente, L.A. City of Los Angeles,” Danny J. credible festival takes a a multitude of products caster, and Pat Harvey, ity and people at TOS, the College, L.A. City Work- Bakewell, Sr., TOS creator/ team of dedicated and and services, from food to CBS2 news anchor, served festival continued its past force Investment Board, founder, was clearly over- knowledgeable people, clothing to housing assis- as emcees. records of being a safe en- LADWP, L.A. World Air- whelmed by the abundance noted Bakewell, who rec- tance and educational in- Another blockbuster vironment for the entire ports, Learn4Life, Metro, of support from community ognized some of the key formation. Several banks lineup headed the KJLH’s family. The peace-loving Metro by T-Mobile, Metro- members, corporate ex- staff that make the event so had representatives on hand Radio Free Music Stage crowds were made even politan Water District, Mar- ecutives and small business successful. and various healthcare presented by Planet Fit- more secure by the visible tin Luther King, Jr. Hospi- owners in uniting to present “I cannot express my agencies provided on-site ness. The performers were presence of LAPD officers, tal, One West Bank, PBF a variety of activities that appreciation to the Sentinel screenings. the KJLH Choir featur- L.A. County Sheriff’s Dep- Energy, PCL Construction, were not only entertaining, staff, who worked overtime Many houses of wor- ing Fred Hammond, Tye uties and Nation of Islam SEIU Local 2015, Slate- but also generated dollars to insure that Taste of Soul ship hosted booths along Tribbett, Anthony Brown soldiers. Z, South Coast AQMD, to the local economy. was OUTSTANDING,” he with television stations, and Charles Jenkins. Also, Extremely pleased with Southern California Edi- Also, South L.A. elected said. “So many people play construction firms, social J. Brown, Snoh Aalegra, the outcome of the 2019 son, Southern California officials – Supervisor Mark a vital role in making Taste justice groups and munici- Sevyn Streeter, 702, Jon Taste of Soul, Bakewell Gas Company, US Bank, Ridley-Thomas, Council of Soul happen for the pal departments. Crowds B., DJ Kool, Rahsaan Pat- expressed his gratitude to Walsh Shea, Watt Compa- President Herb Wesson, hundreds of thousands of also flocked to the new terson, and legendary hit- , comedian/TV host Sheryl nies, Watts Health, Wells and Councilmembers Mar- people who attend each and TOS exhibit, Bakewell maker Stevie Wonder en- Underwood and gospel Fargo and West Basin Mu- queece Harris-Dawson every year, but I would be Media’s Art Experience, tertained the audience. stars Warryn and Erica nicipal Water District. and Curren Price, Jr. - pro- remised if I didn’t acknowl- which highlighted original The ever-popular Bren- Campbell, who served as vided a range of valuable edge by name the hard work creative designs by local da Marsh-Mitchell Gos- the celebrity chairs. resources that contributed of Nicole Williams, Lauren artists; Children’s World, pel Stage, sponsored by He also extended thanks to the success of TOS. In Brazile, Allen Moret, Jr., which included games, ac- LIVEFREE and the Black to the TOS major part- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 IN MEMORIAM: Congressman Elijah Cummings Dies at 68 BY STACY M. BROWN and his office expected that must stop invoking fear, NNPA Newswire he would only miss about using racist language and Correspondent one week of work. encouraging reprehensible “He was an honorable behavior,” Cummings The Chairman of the man who proudly served added. House Committee on Over- his district and the nation “He was a champion of sight and Reform and a with dignity, integrity, com- the people, a soldier and a titan of the U.S. Congress, passion, and humility,” warrior for his city, the Representative Elijah Cum- Mrs. Cummings said. state, and the nation,” said mings (D-MD-7), died Cummings obtained his Baltimore Times Publisher early Thursday morning. bachelor’s degree in Politi- Joy Bramble. “Elijah Cum- He was 68. cal Science from Howard mings made Baltimore and Maya Rockeymoore University, serving as stu- all of those who came Cummings, the congress- dent government president across better.” man's wife and chairman of and graduating Phi Beta The congressman told a the Maryland Democratic Kappa. local reporter that he and Committee, said Cum- He earned his law Trump had just one face-to- mings died at 2:45 a.m. at degree from the University face conversation since the Johns Hopkins Hospital. of Maryland School of president took office in Mrs. Cummings said her Law. 2016. husband's death resulted The recipient of 13 hon- “I said, 'Mr. President, from complications con- orary doctoral degrees, you're now 70-something, cerning longstanding health Cummings dedicated his I'm 60-something. Very challenges. life of service to uplifting soon, you and I will be In recent years, Cum- and empowering the people dancing with the angels. mings had been in and out he was sworn to represent, The thing that you and I of the hospital. “Dr. Elijah according to his biography. need to do is figure out Saunders and I took care of He began his career in what we can do – what Congressman Cummings public service in the Mary- present can we bring to for [years] for his blood land House of Delegates, generations unborn?” pressure,” said Cummings' where he served for 14 His last act in Congress longtime nurse, Barbara years, becoming the first came on Oct. 8, when he “B.J.” Shaneman. African American in Mary- joined three others from a “He always called me land history to ascend to the bipartisan group to intro- ‘the boss’ because he told position of Speaker Pro duce legislation called “The his team I was a short Tem. Family Asthma Act.” The woman with a big voice. I Since 1996, Cummings bill seeks to expand federal, would fuss at him about has represented Maryland's state, and local efforts to watching his blood pres- 7th Congressional District improve care for individu- sure. His health was my in the U.S. House of Repre- als with asthma. concern. I screamed when I sentatives. PHOTO: TWITTER.COM “Long live the freedom- heard the news. I said, 'this Cummings was commit- The Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform and a titan of the U.S. fighting spirit of Brother can’t happen.' I said they ted to ensuring that the next Congress, Representative Elijah Cummings (D-MD-7). Leader Congressman Elijah [Cummings and Saunders, generation has access to Cummings,” National who died in 2015] were the quality healthcare and edu- butions he made to improve parts of Cummings' district hateful, incendiary com- Newspaper Publishers last of the old guard,” cation, clean air and water, the lives of all Americans, — labeling the city as a ments that only serve to Association President, Dr. Shaneman said. and a strong economy the congressman was a pas- “rodent-infested mess divide and distract the Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., Recently, and in increas- defined by fiscal responsi- sionate advocate for his where no human being nation from its real prob- said. “On behalf of the ingly rare sightings of the bility. Children “are the liv- beloved Baltimore, where would want to live.” lems, including mass Black Press of America, we congressman, Cummings ing messages that we send to he was born and raised. Cummings immediate- shootings and White extend our heartfelt condo- was seen using a walker. a future we will never see,” Earlier this year, Presi- ly responded: “Those in the supremacy.” lences to Mrs. Cummings He underwent an undis- he often said. dent Donald Trump dispar- highest levels of govern- “Those in the highest and to the Cummings fami- closed medical procedure, In addition to the contri- aged the city – particularly ment must stop making levels of the government ly.” $1,380 back every year. Now, that’s getting more out of your Medicare.

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(Remembering, reflect- real, radical and revolution- ing and recommitting.) ary change. We cannot say it too of- Fanon tells and teaches ten, stress it too much us, then, “You can hold and certainly must never out for three days—maybe downplay in any way the even for three months—on definitive, determining and our criticism, although we achievement, but to learn strength and weakness of the strength of the righ- decisive role the principle eventually balanced our from it, build on it and take spontaneity which mark teous resentment held by and practice of righteous critique and began to work things further, as they did every spontaneous re- the masses, but you will not and relentless struggle cooperatively with them. In in their times. And now in volt—from those on the win a national war; you will have played in the self- a word, we were compelled sober reflection on our his- plantation to those in our not overthrow the terrible conception, self-construc- by both the heavy hand of tory, we hope and believe occupied communities, machine of the enemy; and tion and self-assertion of reality and righteous rea- we did. from the killing you fields won’t transform of hu- our people and our organi- soning to see and accept the Fanon had also taught us the Holocaust of enslave- man beings, if you forget zation Us, and the persons need for intergenerational not to confuse spontaneous ment to the battlefields weto raise the consciousness called into being and culti- collaboration, cooperation revolt with revolutionary call Ferguson, Flint, Balti- of those in struggle. (For) vated by both. For among and collective struggle. struggle and that we mustmore and Baton Rouge. It Neither stubborn courage the most defining features There were many rea- have a long view of historyis also a special lesson from nor beautiful slogans are of our people is that we are sons for our critique of and the future, and at every Watts and all the other re- enough”. These are reflec- a culture of righteous and established order-leaning DR. MAULANA KARENGA step and stage be concerned volts since the 60s, i.e., the tions not only from over a relentless struggle, earnest leadership and cautious with sustainability, with the need to quickly find ways half century of work, ser- and ongoing struggle to counsel, especially our a massive revolutionary capacity to be resilient, re- to sustain the struggle, to vice, struggle and institu- free ourselves and be our- need to find our ownmovement way, forward that sourceful and undefeatable. keep the fire burning and tion-building of our organi- selves, secure justice, ex- develop our own voice, could sustain itself thru the For given the asymmetrical the light bright and the peo- zation Us, but also from a pand the realm of human and pose our own vision vicissitudes and delayed balance of forces and pow- ple on course, on point and history, culture and people freedom, and build the of what we as a genera- victory history would hold er and the guerilla nature above all, together in revo- of righteous and relentless good community, society tion should be about. We for us. of the struggle we wage, a lutionary consciousness, struggle, dedicated to radi- and world we and all hu- embraced Fanon’s classic So, we forged ahead, priority aim is not to defeat commitment and struggle.cal transformation of soci- mans want and deserve to statement that “Each gen- not always learning the the enemy-oppressor in one Thus, Fanon tells us “the ety and the world, as well live in. And so it is good eration must out of relative lessons from those whose brief or major battle, but to success of the struggle pre - of ourselves—and always, to reach back to retrieve obscurity, discover its mis- experience and wisdom avoid being defeated our- supposes clear objectives, a as our ancestors taught us, and reflect on the lessonssion and fulfill it or betray could accelerate both our selves and to seize every definite methodology and to bringing and sustaining of our lives, our work and it”. And we read it as our development and the lib- opportunity to advance the above all the need for the Good in the world. our struggle in order to need to discover in the rich erational project to which struggle. Indeed, every day masses of people to real- deepen our understanding resource of our life and cul- we and they were com- we stay alive and remain in ize the temporary dynamic Dr. Maulana Karenga, and constantly improve ture new, good and rightful mitted. Even after readingresistance, it is a defeat of character of their efforts”. Professor and Chair of our practice. ways forward. Part of this Fanon, we again did notthe oppressor’s evil inten- Here Fanon means that the Africana Studies, Califor- Even without under- critique of the preceding give enough weight to histions to defeat and destroy masses, righteously angry nia State University-Long standing it in the depth generationthat in “responsible” counsel that “We must rid us. Every day, we are not and courageously con- Beach; Executive Director, would come later, we were positions was also because ourselves of the habit, now dispirited or diverted, or frontational in the streets, African American Cultural in, 1965, a new generation they often counselled cau- that we are in the thick of divided by smaller identi- must move quickly to build Center (Us); Creator of building on centuries of tion and restraint which we the fight, of minimizing the ties that defend themselves an organized Movement Kwanzaa; and author of sacrifice and struggles of deemed inadequate at best actions of our parents”. For rather than our people as a which includes all, coordi- Kwanzaa: A Celebration all those who preceded us, and at worst, only in the in- “They fought as well as whole, we are not defeated, nates and directs efforts and of Family, Community and those who cleared firm and terest of the oppressor. they could with the arms but have turned the evil in- provides the people with a Culture and Introduction to sacred ground on which Malcolm X had taught they possessed then”. And, tentions of the oppressor unified leadership, posi- Black Studies, 4th Edition, we stood and still stand us that being responsible of course, it is their strug- into ashes in his mouth and tion and program to take www.OfficialKwanzaaWeb- and who opened essential to the people must be con- gles which brought us to agony in his mind. the struggle down the long, site.org; www.MaulanaK- and upward ways on which trasted with being “re- this point. Moreover, it was Relevant here also are difficult, demanding and arenga.org. we would continue the un- sponsible” in the eyes of our task not to deny their Fanon’s lessons on the dangerous road, leading to finished struggle for libera- the oppressor. For he said, tion and ever higher levels “You’ll always be a slave CHARLENE CROWELL of human life. In speak- as long as you’re trying to ing of this history, Mary be responsible and respect- McLeod Bethune told us able in the eyesight of your “we are custodians and master”. On the contrary, heirs of a great legacy”,“when you’re in the eye- For more than 40 years, sumers and communities but we were not always sight of your (oppressor), the Community Reinvest- that include low-to-moder- able to recognize and right- you’ve got to let him knowment Act (CRA) has served ate income households. fully respect the historical you’re irresponsible”, and as a mechanism for the persistent racial wealth gap. At the same time, it and cultural ties of life and this indeed, thru audacious federal government to hold For example, a 2018 is equally important that struggle that bound us with and outrageous resistance. banks and other depository joint report by the - Brook federal financial regula- each preceding genera- Furthermore, we were in a institutions accountable for ings Institution’s Metro- tors speak and act with a tion. We could readily give hurry and too determined, meeting the credit needs of politan Policy Program and united voice, dedicated to credit to those ancient and young, righteously angry low and moderate income Gallup, found that when it equity and fairness. The absent, i.e., our ancestors; and impatient to consider (LMI) neighborhoods. En- comes to race, the econom- Federal Reserve, the Fed- but the immediate and liv- thoroughly the time it takesacted in 1977, the CRA hasic playing field is far from eral Deposit Insurance Cor- ing preceding generation to build, to mobilize, and the power to influence- ap equal. The Devaluation poration, more commonly was a focus of much of to organize the people in plications for bank mergers, of Assets in Black - Neigh known as FDIC, and the charters, acquisitions, and borhoods, published last Office of the Comptrol- the Los AngeLes sentineL branch openings. November, zeroed in on ler of the Currency (OCC) On October 4, a bicam- homeownership, often the must speak and act in uni- eral group of Capitol Hillbuilding block for financial son with financial equity lawmakers wrote a letter stability, wealth accumula- Charlene Crowell as their ultimate goal. If fi- DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. to federal regulators, mak- tion, and how well the cred- nancial policies can lay the tion in a multi-phased proj- Executive Publisher / CEO ing clear the need for CRAit needs, i.e. mortgages, of groundwork for broad and - JENNIFER J. THOMAS to be strengthened – nota community are being met. ect on the nation’s nagging sustained economic prog weakened – under the guiseThis report’s key finding racial wealth gap (RWG). ress, they will well serve Publisher of modernization. The letter was that owner-occupied Their report states in part, the nation, and begin to -ad KENNETH R. THOMAS also requests hearings on homes in Black neighbor- “The research illustrated dress the persistent racial Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) the issue in both the House hoods are undervalued by how solutions that were wealth gap. RUTH WASHINGTON Financial Services Com- $48,000 per home on - av long assumed to lessen - eco “Now is the time for Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) mittee and in the Senate erage, a cumulative loss of nomic inequality—such as consumers, communities, COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. Banking Committee. $156 billion. equalizing wages and edu- small businesses and oth- Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) Although the lawmakers “Laws have changed, cational opportunities and ers to remind our leaders PAMELA A. BAKEWELL acknowledged how bank- but the value of assets –outcomes—will not actu- that CRA is a vital part of Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer ing, like so many other- inbuildings, schools, leader- ally close the RWG.” our collective economic fu- DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. dustries, has changed over ship, and land itself – are One of the key conclu- tures,” said Nikitra Bailey, Executive Editor / Chief of Staff several decades, the thrust inextricably linked to the sions reached in the Ford- an EVP with the Center for BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL of their letter was that any perceptions of Black peo- sponsored research was “[t] Responsible Lending. “Ac- Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of modernization must also re- ple, states the Brookings he problem is structural and cess to mortgages, small Directors (2004-2014) flect CRA’s original intent: report. “And those negative historical, not individual”. business loans, and com- BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor to serve all communities perceptions persist.” In other words, system- munity development capi- Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising with “the types of credit More recently and thisic, long-term approaches tal are just as much a part ANGELA HOWARD, Production Designer and investment those com- spring, the Roosevelt Insti- – not quick fixes – are -es of CRA as preserving full- Family Editor / Circulation / Distribution munities need.” tute, the nonprofit partner tosential to achieving racial service bank branches.” CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor “Regulators cannot the Franklin D. Roosevelt economic parity. Just as the Charlene Crowell is Production Designer / Staff Writer determine how a bank is Presidential Library and full faith and credit of the the Center for Responsible BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer serving the needs of its- loMuseum and the University United States backs depos- Lending’s Communications Copy Editor cal community by relying of California at Berkeley’s its of these institutions, it Deputy Director. She can ALAN BRAXTON, Sports Writer on a simple ratio or dollar Haas Institute for a Fair and seems fair to hold them ac- be reached at Charlene. Copy Editor volume metric”, wrote 21 Inclusive Society collabo- countable to serve the en- crowell@responsiblelend- E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer / Videographer Members of Congress and rated with the Ford Founda- tire public – especially con- ing.org. 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BROWN “For now, we will need much to reconnect with. about the history of the Boil- During meetings, Soskin NNPA Newswire to hire in-home care to keep Thank you all for your sup- ermakers and the 'Auxiliary' would enlighten those Correspondent her safe and give her the best port and for caring for her!" unions, which kept men of assembled with tales of his- possible opportunity for In an Oct. 9 post, Reid color out of the Union. Tom tory. Betty Reid Soskin is recovery, recognizing that, at said the International Boiler- began to see things through a She "quickly saw that, if renowned for numerous rea- 98-years-old, recovery is not makers, Iron Ship Builders, different lens and now says she didn't speak up, the park sons, including the insightful a given,” Bob Reid, wrote on Blacksmiths, Forgers, and he is grateful to Betty. would portray a White- dissertations she regularly the GoFundMe site on Sept. Helpers, sent in a check for “He said the Boilermak- washed version of history," gives at the Rosie the Rivet- 24. “We want her to have the $10,000. ers Union now embraces and according to Glamour. er Museum in Richmond, best possible care during this “The International vice acknowledges that past. “There was no conspira- Virginia. challenge.” president, Tom Baca, told “It was obvious that cy to leave my history out,” There, Soskin regularly As of Oct. 19, $64,250 me about his first-time meet- there was a deep caring in she says in the article. speaks on Richmond's histo- was raised by 926 donors. ing Betty. He said it was at a that office for my mother. I “There was simply no one in ry, race, and social change, The goal is $100,000, which big gathering,” Reid wrote. am grateful for his initiative that room with any reason to including her own life as a Reid said is based on an esti- “He was wearing his suit to make this check happen! know it.” PHOTO: ANDREA SHER At 98, Betty Reid Soskin is Black woman working at the mate of an in-home care per- and had given a speech that Thank you, Boilermakers She regaled the audience the country's oldest park city's segregated union hall. son for eight hours a day for he was pleased with and Union, for your generous with tales of working at an ranger. She's earned a bevy At 98, Soskin is the one year. which had gotten an enthusi- donation to Betty's Fund.” all-Black union hall during of honors, including from country's oldest park ranger. In a Facebook post on astic response from the In a 2018 feature in World War II. Soskin said President Barack Obama. She's earned a bevy of hon- Sept. 22, Reid wrote that crowd. He told me that as he Glamour, which named she briefly worked in an all- ors, including from President Soskin showed evidence of a was accepting congratula- Soskin its “Woman of the White branch of the Air sure we had African Ameri- Barack Obama. stroke while working at the tions and was feeling pretty Year,” the magazine noted Force – they didn’t realize can scholars review our Today, the famous park Rosie the Riveter World War good about things, this that Soskin was 85 when she she was Black when they films and exhibits. We also ranger is recovering from a II/Home Front National His- diminutive woman came up started work as a park ranger. hired her. made sure we were looking stroke, and her son, Bob toric Park. A visit to the hos- to him and said, 'I will never Soskin had worked as a Tom Leatherman, the out for other, often forgotten Reid, said expenses have pital confirmed that fear. forgive the Boilermakers for field representative for Cali- park's superintendent, told stories — Japanese Ameri- continued to mount. Reid “She continues to what they did to me.' His fornia Assemblywoman Glamour that Soskin moti- can, Latino American, has started a GoFundMe improve,” Reid later wrote. stature shrunk. Hers grew.” Dion Aroner, who asked her vated organizers to bring American Indian, and campaign to help with med- "She seems to be getting on Reid continued: to sit in on planning meet- more people to the table. LGBTQ narratives — that ical care. with being alive! There is “He proceeded to learn ings for a new park. “Because of Betty, we made were equally important.” After Blackouts, No One’s Feeling Empowered – Not Frustrated Customers, Nor State Officials – Nor Cash-Strapped Utilities BY TANU HENRY not only upsetting to most power, company spokespeo- may have to schedule rolling its total revenue in 2017, the governor is urging the California Black Media people, but also hard to ple and executives explain, in blackouts for the next 10 which was $17.4 billion). The company to pay each of its accept and widely criticized. designated areas of the state. years while it updates equip- worst was last year’s Camp residential customers $100 In third world countries “For years, PG&E has Because the National Weather ment. Fire, the deadliest in the and each small business $250 – let’s take Nigeria and Haiti done a poor job on mainte- Service predicted heavy In a hearing before the state’s history, which resulted through automatic credits or as examples – electricity nance and tree clearing, and winds, high temperatures and California Utilities Commis- in the deaths of 86 people, rebates. blackouts are routine. they’re still not even close to dry air, the company feared sion (CUP) Friday, PG&E gutted more than 18,000 Critics are also blasting Power outages some- where they need to be,” said those conditions would lead CEO Bill Johnson, along buildings and ravaged more the utility company for the times last for more than a Sen. Bill Dodd (D-Napa), to disastrous wildfires if with nine other company than 150,000 acres of land, way it handled not only the week in Haiti, where only whose district was impacted power lines - many of them executives, admitted the including the town of Para- disruption of service but also about 25 percent of the by the blackout. “That fact, supported by aging, worn-out company’s shortcomings dise in Butte County. its customer service response Caribbean nation’s 10.9 mil- along with breakdowns in transmission towers - were during the blackout and apol- Under California’s and public relations activity lion people are connected to communication, are unaccept- downed. They could spark, ogized for them. They also Inverse Condemnation rule, related to the blackout. the power grid. able. Sadly, poor performance setting the dry vegetation assured state officials that utility providers like PG&E At Friday’s hearing, And in Nigeria, a coun- by PG&E is par for the course, ablaze, which could result in PG&E is taking measures – are held fully liable for wild- Marybel Batjer, president of try more than 200 million so it’s not surprising.” deaths and the destruction of including updating its equip- fires or other public or per- the California Public Utilities people call home, power The company is the property. ment, using technology to sonal damage their equip- Commission, echoed the companies provide electrici- largest electricity and natural Last week, Gov.Newsom limit the target area of future ment may cause whether that governor’s irritation. ty to only 45 percent of gas power provider in the called the power outage blackouts and trimming trees company acts negligently or "You guys failed on so households. Losing power state serving some 16 million “unacceptable.” near transmission towers - to not. And if a power company many levels on pretty simple about once a day in the West people from Santa Barbara “Californians should not minimize outages and pre- tries to share the burden of its stuff," Batjer said, pointing African nation is the norm. and Kern counties in the pay the price for decades of vent wildfires. liability with customers out that the company’s web- But in the United States, South, up north to the Oregon PG&E’s greed and neglect,” "We recognize the hard- through rate increases, it must site, which many of its cus- 100 percent of households state line, and east to the said Governor Newsom last ship that the recent public prove under California Public tomers were relying on for have access to electricity. Nevada and Arizona borders. week, slamming the investor- safety power shutoff event Utilities Code 463 that it did information pertaining to the More than 95 percent of The P&G power outage, owned utility. “We will con- caused for millions of people not incur those costs because blackouts, crashed. power outages are weather- which lasted from Oct. 9 tinue to hold PG&E account- and want to continue working of an “unreasonable error” in “What we saw play out related – and they only last, through Oct. 12, has been able to make radical changes with all key shareholders to its planning, construction or by PG&E last week cannot be on average, between 4 to 7 linked to three deaths. It – prioritizing the safety of lessen this burden going for- operation. repeated,” she said. “The loss hours, according to the Unit- affected more than 700,000 Californians and moderniz- ward," Johnson wrote in a let- Then, two weeks ago, a of power endangers lives.” ed States Department of Californians in 35 counties ing its equipment.” ter to the PUC. "At the same California judge ruled that Many PG&E customers Energy. and cost residents, businesses Even as the utility com- time, we ask our customers, PG&E will no longer have who lost power say the lack of That’s one reason, the and the public sector over $2 pany, one of the largest in the their families, and our local exclusive control over its updatesfromthecompanywas recent massive, pre-planned billion dollars. country, faces sharp criticism and state leaders to keep in bankruptcy process, a deci- appalling, and they are now Pacific Gas and Electric The blackout, the seventh from state officials, it is mind that statistic that matters sion that caused the price of worriedthatblackoutscouldbe (PG&E) blackout two weeks scheduled one this year, defending its decision to cut most: there were no cata- its shares to tank by about 32 more frequent in the state. ago in California, the wealth- impacted 39 hospitals, too. power as a safety measure. strophic wildfires." percent. In January, when it “I’m not happy with iest state in the nation, was PG&E resorted to cutting PG&E also cautions that it PG&E is currently facing filed bankruptcy, stocks PG&E at all,” Santa Cruz a number of uphill battles in dropped by about 52 percent. County resident Satya California. Since the blackout began, Orion told local KSBW TV New State Law Restricts Payday, Other ‘Debt Trap’ Loans The utility provider is Gov. Newsom, state officials News. “We did not get BY MANNY OTIKO on high-cost, high-interest exploitative loans that trap taking steps to emerge from and customers have contin- notified after the first warn- California Black Media rate installment loans push them in perpetual payments bankruptcy after facing more ued to express frustration ing. What if someone has a families further into poverty and compounding debt,” said than $30 billion in liabilities with how much the blackout medical device that needs On Oct. 10, Gov. Gavin instead of pulling them out. Grayson. “We must do more for wildfires (far more than has cost customers. In fact, to keep running?” Newsom signed Assembly These families deserve bet- to protect financially vulnera- Bill 539. The legislation ter, and this industry must be ble, hardworking families puts restrictions on predato- held to account.” from predatory lenders who ry lending practices in Cali- The new legislation profit off their devastation.” RISING CHALLENGES FOR LA COUNTY FIRE’S fornia he says “creates debt restricts the amount of inter- Figures from the Califor- traps for families already est that can be levied on nia Department of Business 911 FIRST RESPONDERS struggling financially.” loans ranging from $2,500- Oversight (CBO) reveal that Critics say lenders who 10,000 to 36 percent, plus in 2016 the total dollar offer these high-interest loans the federal funds rate. amount for payday loans in target disadvantaged people, “Gov. Newsom’s signa- the state was $3.14 billion. large numbers of them Black ture onAB 539 sends a strong The CBO also stated that sen- and Brown consumers living message that California will iors now represent the largest in some of the most under- not allow lenders to thrive on group taking out payday served census tracts in the high-cost loans that often loans and more than 400,000 state. These are Californians leave consumers worse off consumers in the state took who are typically denied tra- than when they started,” said out 10 payday loans in 2016. ditional bank loans because Assemblymember Monique A third of those high-cost of poor credit or lack of col- Limon (D-Santa Barbara,) loans ended up in default. When disaster strikes, you call 911, and LA County Fire quickly responds. Every second lateral. However, the high co-author of the bill. “I am Not everyone is cheering counts when it comes to responding to medical emergencies, but LA County Fire is running interest rates on these loans grateful to the broad coalition the passage of AB 539. very low on resources. 911 calls are rising every year and staffing hasn’t kept up which will can be crippling. of community groups, faith Those opponents say the bill ultimately lead to longer response times. According to documents leaders, local governments, is restrictive and undermines provided to California Black and responsible lenders who the values of free-market Media, a LoanMe Inc. loan supported this historic capitalism. for around $5,000 would achievement and helped us The California-Hawaii require a payback of $42,000 achieve strong bipartisan sup- chapter of the NAACP over seven years at a 115 per- port of this legislation.” opposed the bill, arguing cent annual percentage rate! Limon has been cam- that it limits options for poor paigning for the passage of African Americans who Tacking interest rates on Emergency communication systems date back nearly three decades and are incompatible AB 539 for more than two need to borrow money in loans as high as 200 percent with wireless networks and other modern digital systems. sometimes, in addition to hid- years now. She is also a emergencies. den fees, predatory lenders, champion for financial edu- “We are deeply con- Additional resources are needed to meet the growing demand for emergency medical critics tell us, typically struc- cation that informs con- cerned about the impact AB services and to effectively fight house fires and extreme wildfires. ture their loans in ways that sumers about the dangers of 539 will have on small busi- Firefighters and paramedics need updated equipment, like Jaws of Life and thermal force people who sign up for high-interest loans. nesses and consumers. As image cameras, to be effective and efficient and to save lives. them to constantly re-borrow Assemblymember Timo- proposed, AB 539 will limit money to pay off the mount- thy Grayson (D-Concord), a lenders’ ability to provide a Now LA County Fire is calling you for your help. ing debts they already owe. co-author of the bill, says the variety of short-term credit You can help us meet today’s challenges and keep your neighborhood safe in the future “Many Californians liv- governor signing the bill sig- options to borrowers in by telling us what services matter most to you and your family when every second counts. ing paycheck-to-paycheck nals the end of the worst kinds need.” said the California Your response is important! Take the survey at WeAreLACountyFire.org. are exploited by predatory of abusive loans in the state. Hispanic Chamber of Com- lending practices each year,” “Californians deserve merce in an interview with said Newsom. “Defaulting real access to capital, not California Globe. A-8 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 NNPA Newswire Special Report: Police Shootings of African Americans servants. department or a law enforce- White ex-officer is working to They need to pay more ment agency. change the culture attention to training officers. Yet, law enforcement Another thing, when I impacts all of us in one way BY STACY M. BROWN Because of the sensitive was in the police academy, or another. NNPA Newswire nature of his current assign- we were trained on how to However, African Amer- Correspondent ment, we will refer to the figure out when to shoot icans are disproportionately former officer as Detective someone as opposed to not affected. So, everyone has a A police officer's bullet Jones. shoot someone. responsibility to do what we shattered a window and Jones is working with That's a considerable dis- can to not only understand PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA tinction right there. the culture(s) that influence fatally struckAtatiana Jeffer- several police departments “Police shooting policies need to change, not only for In my career, I had a sit- police practices at the local son as she and her 8-year-old to find better training solu- minorities but for everyone,” said forensic psychiatrist nephew played video games tions, primarily for situations and expert witness Dr. Carole Lieberman. uation where I would have level, but to also raise our inside her Texas home. when officers are interacting been justified in shooting voices as impacted citizens Fort Worth Police Offi- with individuals of color. You know, when the sol- ments, you know, all over and killing someone. If I had when we see problems. cer Aaron Dean, who never DETECTIVE JONES: diers are sent off to war, one the country. They are hiring done that in that particular The killing of unarmed identified himself as a cop, Among my friends who of the ways that the govern- all of the time. situation, it would have been African Americans by offi- and, without warning, fired are police officers, I'm con- ment makes soldiers more So, then the department perfectly justifiable. But I cers that are sworn to serve into Atatiana’s window from sidered one of the more – effective is by dehumanizing starts getting, you know, an also had a way out of it, and and protect has reached outside the home, fatally let's say liberal, as it were. them — calling them names increasing number of ex-sol- I got out of it. I didn't have to epidemic proportions. No striking the 28-year-old. I'm hoping we can like bugs. diers. And, now they've got kill anybody. The training citizen, regardless of race Just a week earlier, Ex- bridge build and repair rela- It's a good word to make their own culture. And, with- would have said, kill, it's the or background, should fear Dallas Police Officer Amber tions between my brothers to dehumanize them, and in the department, they've ABC's. Pull out your gun being killed by police when Guyger received a 10-year and sisters of varying back- then they come home. almost created their own lit- and pull the trigger. he or she is sitting inno- prison sentence for unlaw- grounds. So, that's where I'm And, it's not hard for tle thing. And the non-mili- Training Not cently in their home, or in fully entering the home of coming from. them to jump into things by tary cops see it, and they One-Size-Fits-All any other non-threatening 28-year-old Botham Jean From the police side of taking back that concept and want to be part of it. So, they It's not possible to train situation. and murdering him. things, I've seen racist cops. using it with minorities. start to adopt the attitude a all departments across the “Police shooting poli- Guyger claimed she had Unfortunately, a lot of Whatever the minority may little bit. country the same way. It's cies need to change, not only worked a late shift, was that is because of what the be in that community. It Starts at the Top not constitutional. It's not for minorities but for every- tired, and entered an apart- job can do to people. The minority could be You know, here's what it practical. The challenge is one,” said forensic psychia- ment she thought was her But I think that the key to White people. I know it's not boils down to — the nega- different from community- trist and expert witness Dr. own. She said she mistook the current problems, aside usually that, but it could be tive aspects of hiring are so to-community. Carole Lieberman. the successful accountant as from the racial issue, is what anybody. much stronger than the posi- A national policy would “It is shocking that an intruder. the police chief in Fort So then when they use tive aspects. If you hire bad not work as a state-by-state police still aren’t trained Both Atatiana and Both- Worth said. He used the best that language that, you apples, it's so much worse policy. And what happens is more effectively to shoot to am were Black. Dean and possible words when he said know, aggressive and than the good you get from the communities end up disarm and not to kill. Guyger are White. we need to hire people with a derogatory language against hiring good apples. electing their head law Their go-to automatic A study conducted earli- servant's heart, not people minorities, it's just what they So, a lot of this focuses enforcement officer, unless response seems to be, shoot er this year by researchers at with a warrior's heart. were trained to do as sol- on hiring the right people. they're appointed by other to kill – especially where it three universities concluded A Soldier's Mentality diers. Because when there's a hill- elected officials. concerns minorities,” that African Americans are When I went to the And, one of the things I billy cracker in the office, The department should Liberman stated. 2.5 times more likely to be police academy, which was can tell you from personal guess what? That is your be a reflection of the senti- “This is not only tragic killed by police than White some time ago, a lot of peo- experience, and I mean, in department. ments of the community. If for Black people and other people. ple were coming back from the department that I was in On the other side, cops you've got a community that minorities, but it is danger- Researchers found that Iraq, and they were looking when I started my law are continually being taunt- is mostly White and they ous for the police them- police will kill roughly 1-in- for jobs. enforcement career in 1999, ed, and sometimes there are don't like Black people or selves to cause these neigh- 1,000 Black boys and men These people were it was a small department. those purposefully agitating vice versa, then that may borhoods to become fright- during their lifetime. For trained killers because And there was only elements from the communi- well be reflected in the ened and then act in a self- White boys and men, the rate they're soldiers. And, now maybe one military guy in ty. And it makes it difficult department for sure. protective way which gets is 39 out of 100,000. you're putting them not just there. And he had all the and sometimes impossible Incompetent Law misinterpreted by the In the aftermath of the [on the street] and giving knowledge and the tactical for them to do their job. Enforcement Practices police. killing of Atatiana, an attor- them tactical solider-looking gear and everything. Scary. I think when it comes to Adversely Impact Us All “To shoot anyone in their ney and former detective gear. And, they feel like As soldiers kept return- hiring, police departments The overwhelming own home should carry a spoke with NNPANewswire they're back on patrol in ing home, that was easy need to pay more attention to majority of Americans will severe penalty,” Lieberman about police shootings. frickin' Ramallah or Bagdad. pickings for police depart- bringing in people who are never work for a police concluded. Mothers of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner Join NNPA, Others in Opposing NYC Menthol Ban By Stacy M. Brown Council Speaker Corey Carr's son Garner, a However, they said the NNPA Newswire Corre- Johnson. Black man, was accused of bill as it stands would cre- spondent “We are concerned,” the selling single cigarettes out- ate a new market for loose women wrote in the October side a store on Staten Island. cigarettes. New York City's pro- 15 letter and released by the New York Police Offi- They contend the law posed ban on menthol ciga- Rev. Al Sharpton's National cer Daniel Pantaleo tackled would introduce another rettes and e-flavored ciga- Action Network (NAN). and choked Garner as the version of the infamous rettes and vapes has many “The majority – 80 per- 43-year-old Black man stop-and-frisk policing in PHOTOS: RACHEL NOERDLINGER / NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK "We urge you to carefully consider any bill that seeks to critics calling for officials to cent – of Black smokers pre- gasped, "I can't breathe." Black financially chal- ban menthol cigarettes," Gwendolyn Carr (left), the moth- reconsider. fer menthol cigarettes. Garner died a short time lenged communities. er of Eric Garner; and Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Opponents of the ban When you ban a product later. “A ban will introduce or Trayvon Martin, wrote in a letter to New York City Coun- fear that it would give police sold mostly in Black com- Fulton's son, Trayvon, re-introduce many hard to cil Speaker Corey Johnson. another reason to profile munities, you must consider was shot and killed in San- employ young Black New African Americans. the reality of what will hap- ford, Florida, by neighbor- Yorkers to the criminal jus- They argue that many Trayvon Martin is critical to “We urge you to careful- pen to that very same over- hood watch captain George tice system,” the mothers would turn to either buying Black America given the ly consider any bill that represented community in Zimmerman, who had wrote. “We do not want to from smugglers or using current climate of fatal inter- seeks to ban menthol ciga- the criminal justice system," racially profiled the 17- take parents, sons, and flavored vaping products, actions between law rettes,” Gwendolyn Carr, the the mothers wrote. year-old. daughters out of house- which New York City enforcement officials and mother of Eric Garner; and Just as much as anyone, Carr and Fulton stated holds for small infractions Council also seeks to pro- other persons acting under Sybrina Fulton, the mother Carr, and Fulton are aware that they don't encourage, that carry financial obliga- hibit. the color of law. This policy of Trayvon Martin, wrote in of the deadly consequences support, or promote smok- tions.” "First and foremost, this is detrimental to Black a letter to New York City of racial profiling. ing. The ban is certain to has a disparate impact on Americans intergenera- lead to more adversarial communities of color. If tionally across the nation," WWW.IMWLAW.COM contact between law allowed to go through, the Chavis stated. enforcement and the policy would do more to “Racial profiling should African American commu- damage police relations than be illegal in any form or pol- nity, said Major Neill it would help," said Jiles icy. Now, the consequence Franklin, the executive Ship, president of the North of 'smoking menthol ciga- director of Law Enforce- New Jersey Chapter of the rettes while Black' will be ment Against Prohibition – National Organization of another pretense. or LEAP. Blacks Law Enforcement “And, it will be an 'unin- “Here we are moving Executives – or NOBLE. tended consequence' of bad forward before we do a "It will also be an addi- public policy that will result proper assessing of the tional drain on resources in negative interactions potential outcome from this that can be better utilized between law enforcement type of [law],” Franklin and this could create a pre- and Black America.” #1 BLACK-OWNED FIRM IN CALIFONRIA said. text for law enforcement Chavis continued: PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES The policy is especially interaction that can eventu- “The NNPA opposes the bad in the Big Apple, where ally lead to encounters that proposed menthol ban in TO THE COMMUNITY "we still with stop and frisk results in the arrests of indi- New York City because it is SINCE 1943 with people of color," said viduals who would feel that racially-targeted against Franklin, a more than 34- their civil rights are violated Black Americans who cul- year law enforcement veter- – and, I'm curious as to turally and socially prefer an of the Maryland State whether that aspect has been menthol cigarettes over Police and Baltimore Police challenged or examined," against non-menthol ciga- Department. Ship said. rettes. This is not about pro- "So, here we are pro- Civil Rights Attorney moting smoking. posing another policy that Benjamin L. Crump has said “This is about prevent- will put the police front and a ban on menthol cigarettes ing another racially-moti- Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, center in enforcing that pol- would be another "tool for vated ban similar to the infa- W. Keith Wyatt and Rickey Ivie icy, and it's going to be law enforcement to target mous and devastating NYC PERSONAL INJURY ■ ENTERTAINMENT LAW enforced in communities of African Americans." 'Stop-and-Frisk' policy. color. NNPA president and Thus, the NNPA joins with CORPORATE LAW CIVIL LITIGATION ■ "Our poor and Black CEO Dr. Benjamin F. NOBLE, and with NAN and EMPLOYMENT LAW ■ CRIMINAL LAW communities and this does- Chavis, Jr. praised Carr and the mothers of Eric Garner …AND MORE n't make sense," he said. Fulton for their “courageous and Trayvon Martin in call- Further, a menthol ban letter.” ing on the New York City would create criminal Chavis also decried the council to oppose this bad enterprises, and it would proposed menthol ban. racist public policy proposal P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 not help curb smoking, “This joint public coura- accordingly. opponents of the measure geous statement from the “Racism in all forms told NNPA Newswire. mothers of Eric Garner and must be opposed.” THURSDAY, JANUARYOCTOBER 9,24, 2014 2019 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINELa- 9A-7

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Black Women for Posi- Dallas police officer - Am for the Native Americans) tive Change (BW4PC) is ber Guyger who shot and came from somewhere a national policy-focused killed Botham Jean when else in pursuit of opportu- network of predominately she claimed to mistake his nities. We must learn to African American women apartment for hers, think- live together with mutual and “Good Brothers” from ing he was an intruder. understanding and respect Here’s why. Every- have bad judgement! We a candidate say, “take various states here in the More recently, Atatiana for our differences. body has the right to “free need good police. Like I away the guns.” Another U.S. Its primary goals are Jefferson, a 28-year-old I believe in order to will” as “A free moral said before, they need ex- one says, “ Free this. Free to positively contribute to Black pre-med graduate make positive change, agent.” It’s God given. tra training. What in the that. Free everything.” ideas and methods that can was killed inside her own decrease violence, and God gives everyone world was he thinking?? What?? Who’s going to strengthen and expand the home when a White cop provide opportunities for plenty of time to get on I rephrase---was he think- pay for more than $3 tril- American Middle/Work- shot her through her win- everyone, there must be a track with Him. A thou- ing anything rational?? lion ($3,000,000,000,000 ing class, with an emphasis dow. The cop never identi- paradigm shift. Dr. Martin sand years is as one day Well, in her case having debt??). There is no plan. on the African American fied himself and Ms.- Jef Luther King, Jr., said “We to Him and one day is as a gun didn’t even help Those promoters don’t community; and secondly ferson’s nephew saw her must learn to live together a thousand years. That’s her. But, here’s the point. want you to know the to change the culture of murdered in cold blood. as brothers or perish to- plenty of time. His mes- I heard a candidate say- plan. I’ll tell you what the violence in America. BW- Although the police offi- gether as fools.” In order to sage has been heard. The ing something like, “Take plan is; Socialism. You’ll 4PC was started by and is cer resigned and has been make this shift, there needs skies and the heavens away their guns!” Is he be taxed out of your under the leadership of Dr. charged with murder, the to be more training around witness His sovereignty. crazy?? What has struck home, your paycheck, Stephanie Myers and the community is still looking diversity and inclusion. So, everyone has time to him? No, those AK 47s your profits--ultimately Honorable Daun Hester. for answers and is seek- We also must mandate accept or reject. It’s His and other war weapons “out of your mind.” Be- October 12th-20th ing justice in the form of “Sensitivity Training” for eternal purpose for every- are hard to control. Can cause you’ll be wonder- was the 8th Annual Week “vigorous prosecution all public servants (police, one accept. No, you don’t people be eliminated from ing what happened to of Positive Change across and appropriate sentenc- fire, EMT, politicians and have to. That’s where the having guns?Ha-Ha-Ha. your standard of living, the country emphasiz- ing.” When, and more everyone who interfaces “free will” comes in and No way. I bet people right your paycheck, your prof- ing non-violence, justice importantly, how does all directly with the public). moral decision-making. now are manufacturing its/savings? When laws and opportunities. Here this unnecessary violence It wouldn’t be a bad idea I’ve been listening to the guns illegally somewhere. are passed, regulations in the Southern Califor- stop? if all businesses mandated Presidential candidates. I Legislation won’t elimi- are passed, sometimes nia area, Congresswoman During this current sensitivity training to help don’t want to believe what nate gun possession. No punitive and subliminally Maxine Waters served as administration, there has make the workplace a bet- I’m hearing; my own eyes way that will do away directed at specific enti- the co-chair. Other Los been a rise in shootings ter environment. What are see and ears hear. Some- with people who want to ties. Some are saying So- Angeles leaders included and various hate crimes. you willing to do to help times, however, there is commit crime-domestic cialism in the future. It’s Diane Mitchell Henry, the Rhetoric from the top has promote a culture of non- perversion and what we violence-public assaults. here folks-creeping in- Honorable Jan Perry and influenced people and has violence and justice for hear is not always what is It’s inbred in the fabric of applied via “bureaucratic me. Our goal is to findincited violence. The term all? meant. Here’s the thing. the United States. Watch structure-&“ progressive positive ways to express “Make America Great I hear them saying things the old westerns. Yup. It’s system of deployment.” oneself, especially for our Again” means for some, Healing Without Hate: like, “Take away their serious: “gun control.” Wise up folks. Listen youth. With the current “make America White It’s a choice. It’s a life- guns!” Unbelievable!! I Some say, people who and watch. Pay attention. climate in our world today, again.” We must reach an style. Pass it on! understand (just in case I are deranged shouldn’t Thanks for reading. non-violence and justice understanding that Ameri- am misunderstood) none have guns. How, in the are difficult topics. caWith is a diverse nation with Visit www.WendyEn- of us want people shoot’n world will anyone infal- Ask Dr. Jeanette Park- police shootings still oc- people from across the terprises.com, www.Sea- and kill’in people. And libly, no mistake, stop er™ www.Askdrjeanette- curring against African globe. At one time or an- sonofGreatness.com and the grandmother who got people from having guns parker.com Dr.Jeanette Americans and negative other, we all either came www.forgivingforliving. killed watching televi- altogether? How you go- Parker is Founder/Super- race relations, the question here for a better life or org to learn more. 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This business is conducted by: An Individual CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY The registrant commenced for Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers to transact business under NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF A DRAFT the fictitious business name ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT or names listed above on Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is the lead agency under the The Sanitation Districts Of Los Angeles County Invite Bids 10/2019 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report I declare that all information (EIR) for the proposed LA River Path (Project). The proposed Project is a walking and bicycling For The Construction Of: in this statement is true and path along an approximately 8-mile stretch of the Los Angeles River from Elysian Valley through correct. (A registrant who downtown Los Angeles and the City of Vernon to the City of Maywood. Metro is soliciting the views declares as true any material of interested persons and agencies as to the scope and content of the environmental information, SAN JOSE CREEK EAST WATER RECLAMATION matter pursuant to Section including agency comments germane to the statutory responsibilities of the agency in connection 17913 of the Business and with the proposed Project. More information about the Project, including the Notice of Preparation PLANT (NOP), is available at https://www.metro.net/projects/lariverpath/. Professions code that the STAGE ONE PROCESS AIR DISTRIBUTION registrant knows to be false SCOPING MEETINGS: Public scoping meetings to accept comments on the scope of the Draft EIR is guilty of a misdemeanor will be held on the following dates, times and locations: UPGRADES punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars Scoping Meeting # 1: Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Boyle Heights Senior Center Auditorium. 2839 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90033. ($1,000)). (Bid Opening December 10, 2019 - Estimate S/ Andra Coniece Blake, Scoping Meeting # 2: Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. St. Francis Xavier Church Owner Japanese Catholic Center. 222 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. $4,000,000 - $6,000,000) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Scoping Meeting # 3: Thursday, November 14, 2019, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Maywood Elementary School. 5200 Cudahy Ave., Maywood, CA 90270. Angeles on October 21, 2019 Contracting And Supply Opportunities Include: NOTICE-In accordance with Scoping Meeting # 4: Saturday, November 16, 2019, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Cypress Park and Demolition; Aluminum Grating; Fiberglass Panels Subdivision (a) of Section Recreation Center, Auditorium. 2630 Pepper Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90065. 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires The scope of the Draft EIR, including the goals and objectives, Project area and description, The Sanitation Districts encourage participation of minority, and the potential environmental impacts to be evaluated will be presented at the public scoping at the end of five years from meetings. All Metro meetings are held in facilities compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act women, disadvantaged, disabled veterans, and small business the date on which it was filed $'$ 6SDQLVKWUDQVODWLRQDQG6SDQLVKVSHDNLQJVWDႇZLOODWWHQGDOOWKHVFRSLQJPHHWLQJV$'$ enterprises. in the office of the County accommodations and other language translations are available by calling 213.418.3423 at least 72 Clerk, except, as provided hours before the meeting. in Subdivision (b) of Section 3ODQVDQG6SHFL¿FDWLRQVPD\EHREWDLQHGDWWKH6DQLWDWLRQ'LVWULFWV¶ 17920, where it expires COMMENT DUE DATE: Written comments on the scope of the Draft EIR, including the goals and Engineering Counter 40 days after any change objectives, Project area and description, potential impacts to be evaluated, and the methodologies to 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 in the facts set forth in the be used in the evaluation, will be accepted during the comment period beginning on October 23, 2019 statement pursuant to Section through December 6, 2019. Comments will be accepted at the public scoping meetings and written or (562) 908-4288, Ext. 1205 electronic (e-mail) comments may be sent to Metro on or before December 6, 2019 at the address below. 17913 other than a change Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” in the residence address of ADDRESS: Written or electronic (e-mail) comments may be sent to the following addresses: and click on “New Construction Projects” a registered owner. A new CNS-3306917# Fictitious Business Name Lauren Cencic, Sr. Director Statement must be filed Metro be heard and must appear Statement must be filed Affidavit of Identity form. One Gateway Plaza, Mail Stop: 99-22-5 before the expiration. Effective at the hearing to show cause before the expiration. Effective The filing of this statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Los Angeles, CA 90012 why the petition should not be January 1, 2014, the Fictitious does not of itself authorize Email at: [email protected] Business Name Statement CNS-3305180# granted. If no written objection Business Name Statement the use in this state of a must be accompanied by the is timely filed, the court may must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name Affidavit of Identity form. Petitioner Sandee Alexandria caso por incumplimiento y grant the petition without a Affidavit of Identity form. in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement Vasquez-Ayala filed a petition la corte le podrá quitar su hearing. The filing of this statement another under Federal, State, does not of itself authorize CITY OF LOS with this court for a decree sueldo, dinero y bienes sin Notice of Hearing: does not of itself authorize or common law (See Section the use in this state of a changing names as follows: más advertencia. Date: December 10, 2019, the use in this state of a 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name ANGELES Sandee Alexandria Vasquez- Hay otros requisitos legales. Time: 10:30 a.m., Dept.: 44, Fictitious Business Name Professions Code). in violation of the rights of Ayala to Gypsie Alexandria Es recomendable que llame a Room: 418 in violation of the rights of Original Filing another under Federal, State, Vasquez-Ayala un abogado inmediatamente. The address of the court is another under Federal, State, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 or common law (See Section 111 North Hill Street, Los or common law (See Section CNS-3307589# The Court orders that all Si no conoce a un abogado, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and $50,000 REWARD NOTICE persons interested in this puede llamar a un servicio de Angeles, CA 90012 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). The City of Los Angeles matter appear before this remisión a abogados. Si no A copy of this Order to Show Professions Code). Original offers a reward payable at the Cause shall be published at Original Filing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS court at the hearing indicated puede pagar a un abogado, NAME STATEMENT 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 discretion of the City Council below to show cause, if any, es posible que cumpla con least once each week for four 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 CNS-3307548# to one or more persons in successive weeks prior to CNS-3307605# File No. 2019274131 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL why the petition for change of los requisitos para obtener LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The following person(s) is the sum or sums up to an name should not be granted. servicios legales gratuitos the date set for hearing on aggregate maximum total sum the petition in the following (are) doing business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Any person objecting to the de un programa de servicios FICTITIOUS BUSINESS MPL FINE ART & GRAPHICS, of $50,000 for information name changes described legales sin fines de lucro. newspaper of general NAME STATEMENT leading to the identification circulation, printed in this NAME STATEMENT 4223 10TH AVENUE, LOS File No. 2019268480 above must file a written Puede encontrar estos File No. 2019272375 ANGELES, CA 90008 County and apprehension of objection that includes the grupos sin fines de lucro county: Los Angeles Sentinel The following person(s) is the person or persons Date: Sep 25, 2019 The following person(s) is of LOS ANGELES (are) doing business as: reasons for the objection at en el sitio web de California (are) doing business as: Registered owner(s): responsible for the DEATH least two court days before Legal Services, (www. Edward B. Moreton, Jr. CARR TRUCKING, 1318 E. OF CORNELL HUNTER, in Judge of the Superior Court 1. SHEPPARD POOL MILTON P LOUPE , 4223 DENWALL DRIVE, CARSON, the matter is scheduled to lawhelpcalifornia.org), en SERVICE, 2. SPS, 30456 10TH AVENUE, LOS the City of Los Angeles. On be heard and must appear el Centro de Ayuda de las 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/19 CA 90746 County of LOS CNS-3299602# STAR CANYON PLACE, ANGELES, CA 90008 Tuesday, January 20, 2019, at the hearing to show cause Cortes de California, (www. ANGELES at approximately 9:55 p.m., LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Castaic, CA 91384 County of This business is conducted by Mailing Address: P. O. BOX why the petition should not be sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose LOS ANGELES an Individual Cornell Hunter was driving granted. If no written objection en contacto con la corte o el 4776, CARSON, CA 90749 with his girlfriend and three- Registered owner(s): The registrant(s) started doing Registered owner(s): is timely filed, the court may colegio de abogados locales. DEREK TYSON SHEPPARD business on N/A. year old son, west on West grant the petition without a AVISO: Por ley, la corte THOMAS CARR , 1318 E. 81st Street towards his home. , 30456 STAR CANYON I declare that all information DENWALL DRIVE, CARSON, hearing. tiene derecho a reclamar las FICTITIOUS PLACE, CASTAIC, CA 91384 in this statement is true and When Mr. Hunter stopped at Notice of Hearing: cuotas y los costos exentos CA 90746 a stop sign, a dark-colored BUSINESS This business is conducted by correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted by Date: 11/6/19, Time: 8:30 AM, por imponer un gravamen an Individual declares as true any material vehicle pulled up alongside Dept.: E sobre cualquier recuperación an Individual his. As Mr. Hunter turned to NAMES The registrant(s) started doing matter pursuant to Section The registrant(s) started doing The address of the court is de $10,000 ó más de valor business on N/A. 17913 of the Business and look, the driver of the other 600 E. Broadway, Glendale, recibida mediante un acuerdo business on N/A. vehicle shot Mr. Hunter in I declare that all information Professions code that the I declare that all information CA 91206 o una concesión de arbitraje in this statement is true and registrant knows to be false the head and then fled. Mr. A copy of this Order to Show en un caso de derecho civil. in this statement is true and Hunter’s girlfriend called 911, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS correct. (A registrant who is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who Cause shall be published at Tiene que pagar el gravamen declares as true any material punishable by a fine not to and residents attempted to de la corte antes de que la NAME STATEMENT declares as true any material least once each week for four File No. 2019264154 matter pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars help him. Mr. Hunter was successive weeks prior to corte pueda desechar el caso. matter pursuant to Section transported to the hospital by The following person(s) is 17913 of the Business and ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and the date set for hearing on The name and address of the Professions code that the S/MILTON P LOUPE, Owner LAFD paramedics, where he (El nombre y dirección (are) doing business as: Professions code that the the petition in the following court is SHIRT ZONE USA, 5757 registrant knows to be false This statement was filed succumbed to his wounds on newspaper of general de la corte es): Stanley Mosk registrant knows to be false January 22, 2019. To date, W.CENTURY BLVD., SUITE is guilty of a misdemeanor with the County Clerk of is guilty of a misdemeanor circulation, printed in this Courthouse, 111 North Hill 516, Los Angeles, CA 90045 punishable by a fine not to Los Angeles County on the detectives investigating county: Los Angeles Sentinel Street, Los Angeles, CA punishable by a fine not to this crime have not been County of LOS ANGELES exceed one thousand dollars 10/15/2019. exceed one thousand dollars Date: Aug. 23, 2019 90012 Articles of Incorporation or ($1,000)). NOTICE-In accordance with able to identify the suspect Darrell Mavis The name, address, and ($1,000)). in this crime, and believe Organization Number: LLC/AI S/DEREK TYSON Subdivision (a) of Section S/THOMAS CARR, OWNER Judge of the Superior Court telephone number of plaintiff’s SHEPPARD, OWNER 17920, a Fictitious Name that a monetary reward may 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/19 No 3643715 This statement was filed attorney, or plaintiff without Registered owner(s): This statement was filed Statement generally expires compel members of the public CNS-3301382# an attorney, is (El nombre, with the County Clerk of to provide information related LOS ANGELES SENTINEL WORLD OF HOPE, SLS, with the County Clerk of at the end of five years from Los Angeles County on la dirección y el número Los Angeles County on the date on which it was filed to Mr. Hunter’s death. The de teléfono del abogado 5757 W. CENTURY BLVD, 10/08/2019. person or persons responsible SUMMONS SUITE 516, LOS ANGELES, 10/11/2019. in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with del demandante, o del NOTICE-In accordance with Clerk, except, as provided for this crime represent an (CITACION JUDICIAL) demandante que no tiene CA 90045; State of Subdivision (a) of Section (Número del Incorporation: CA Subdivision (a) of Section in Subdivision (b) of Section ongoing threat to the safety CASE NUMBER abogado, es): Katrina M. 17920, a Fictitious Name of the people of Los Angeles. Caso): This business is conducted by 17920, a Fictitious Name 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires Brown, 755 Baywood Drive,a Corporation Statement generally expires 40 days after any change Unless withdrawn or paid by 18STCV08590 2nd Floor, Petaluma, CA at the end of five years from City Council action, this offer NOTICE TO DEFENDANT The registrant(s) started doing at the end of five years from in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) 94954 business on N/A. the date on which it was filed statement pursuant to Section of reward shall terminate : DATE (Fecha): 12/13/2018 in the office of the County on, and have no effect after, Gold Staffing, Inc., dba FOXS; I declare that all information in the office of the County 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided Sherri R. Carter, Clerkin this statement is true and Clerk, except, as provided in the residence address of APRIL 21, 2020. Bum Lee, an individual; and (Secretario), by Judi Lara, in Subdivision (b) of Section The provisions of payment Does 1 through 10, inclusive correct. (A registrant who in Subdivision (b) of Section a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires Deputy (Adjunto) 17920, where it expires Fictitious Business Name and all other considerations YOU ARE BEING SUED (SEAL) declares as true any material 40 days after any change (LO matter pursuant to Section 40 days after any change Statement must be filed shall be governed by Chapter BY PLAINTIFF NOTICE TO THE PERSON in the facts set forth in the 12 of Division 19 of the ESTÁ DEMANDANDO 17913 of the Business and in the facts set forth in the before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section EL DEMANDANTE) SERVED: You are served as Professions code that the statement pursuant to Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious LAAC Code, as amended : an individual defendant. 17913 other than a change by Ordinance Nos. 158157 QuarterSpot, Inc. registrant knows to be false 17913 other than a change Business Name Statement in the residence address of on behalf of: Gold Staffing, is guilty of a misdemeanor in the residence address of must be accompanied by the and 166666. This offer shall NOTICE! You have Inc. dba been FOXS a registered owner. A new be given upon the condition sued. The court may decide punishable by a fine not to a registered owner. A new Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name under CCP 416.10 exceed one thousand dollars Fictitious Business Name The filing of this statement that all claimants provide against you without(corporation) your Statement must be filed continued cooperation within being heard unless you ($1,000)). Statement must be filed does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/19 before the expiration. Effective the criminal justice system respond within 30 CNS-3300642#days. Read WORLD OF HOPE, SLS the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious relative to this case and is the information below.LOS ANGELES SENTINEL S/ ANGELA MCFALLS, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement not available to public officers You have 30 CALENDAR Secretary Business Name Statement in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the or employees of the City, DAYS after this ORDERsummons TO SHOWand CAUSE This statement was filed must be accompanied by the another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. their families, persons in legal papers are FOR served CHANGE OF onNAME with the County Clerk of Affidavit of Identity form. or common law (See Section The filing of this statement law enforcement or persons you to file a Casewritten No. 19NWCP00346 response Los Angeles County on The filing of this statement 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize whose misconduct prompted at this court andSuperior Courthave of California,a copy10/02/2019. does not of itself authorize Professions Code). the use in this state of a served on the Countyplaintiff. of Los AngelesA letter NOTICE-In accordance with the use in this state of a Original Filing Fictitious Business Name this reward. If you have any 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 information regarding this or phone call Petition will of: not Jorge Andrez protect Subdivision (a) of Section Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of 17920, a Fictitious Name in violation of the rights of CNS-3307576# case, please call the Los you. Your written Valdez responsefor Change of Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, Angeles Police Department at must be in properTO ALL legal INTERESTED form Statement generally expires another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 1-877-LAWFULL, 24 hours. if you want thePERSONS: court to hearat the end of five years from or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and the date on which it was filed 14411 et seq., Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS C. F. No. 19-0010-s5 your case. There Petitioner may filed a be petition NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). 10/24/19 a court form with that this court you for a decree can in the office of the County Professions Code). Original Filing Clerk, except, as provided Original Filing File No. 2019263175 CNS-3306154# use for your changing response. names as You follows: The following person(s) is 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL can find these Jorge court Andrez forms Valdez to in Subdivision (b) of Section 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 CNS-3307528# 17920, where it expires CNS-3307600# (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL and more informationHouston Andre at Valdez the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL DEANS, 7211 HAVEN California Courts OnlineThe Court Self- orders that all 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the AVE E495, RANCHO FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Help Centerwww.courtinfo. ( persons interested in this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CUCAMONGA, CA 91701 CIVIL ca.gov/selfhelp), your matter county appear before this statement pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT 17913 other than a change NAME STATEMENT County of LOS ANGELES File No. 2019269449 law library, or courtthe at the courthousehearing indicated File No. 2019262921 Registered owner(s): nearest you. If belowyou to showcannot cause, if any,pay in the residence address of The following person(s) is The following person(s) is YOLANDE DEAN , 7211 (are) doing business as: the filing fee, why ask the petition the for change court of a registered owner. A new (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name HAVEN AVE E495, RANCHO ANGELIC INSPIRATIONS, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE clerk for a feename shouldwaiver not be granted.form. If 1. LEARNING INSTITUTE CUCAMONGA, CA 91701 you do not fileAny personyour objectingresponse to the Statement must be filed 3924 DEGNAN BLVD., LOS FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF VISION AND This business is conducted by ANGELES, CA 90008 County on time, you name may changes lose described the before the expiration. Effective EMPOWERMENT, 2. Case No. 19SMCP00469 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious an Individual of LOS ANGELES Superior Court of California, case by default, above and must file your a written HOLY HANDS CREATION, The registrant(s) started doing wages, money, andobjection property that includes the Business Name Statement Mailing Address: 3924 County of Los Angeles 3. 2 RHYTHMS business on N/A. DEGNAN BLVD., LOS may be taken reasons without for the further objection at must be accompanied by the THEATRE COMPANY, 4. Petition of: Brittany Rouse Affidavit of Identity form. I declare that all information ANGELES, CA 90008 and Elkin Martinez Delgado warning from the leastcourt. two court days before PERFECTLY ORIGINAL in this statement is true and There are otherthe matter legal is scheduled to The filing of this statement Registered owner(s): for Change of Name SERVICES, 5. LEARNING correct. (A registrant who ANGELIQUE WALKER requirements. You be heard may and must appear does not of itself authorize INSTITUTE OF VISION TO ALL INTERESTED the use in this state of a declares as true any material SMITH , 3924 DEGNAN PERSONS: want to call anat the hearing attorney to show cause right AND EMPOWERMENT matter pursuant to Section away. If you why do the petition not should know not be Fictitious an Business Name BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CA Petitioner Brittany Rouse and FOUNDATION, 3771 SUTRO 17913 of the Business and 90008; State of Incorporation: attorney, you may granted.want If no writtento objectioncall in violation of the rights of AVE., LOS ANGELES, Elkin Martinez Delgado filed another under Federal, State, Professions code that the CA a petition with this court for an attorney referral is timelyservice. filed, the courtIf may CA 90018 County of LOS registrant knows to be false you cannot afford grantan the petitionattorney, without a or common law (See Section This business is conducted by a decree changing names as ANGELES is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual you may be hearing. eligible for free 14411 et seq., Business and Mailing Address: PO BOX follows: Professions Code). punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing Jordan Scott Rouse-Martinez legal services from Noticea of Hearing:nonprofit 4569, INGLEWOOD, CA exceed one thousand dollars legal services program.Date: 11-6-19, You Time: 1:30 Original Filing business on 01/2019. to Jordan Scott Rouse 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 90303 ($1,000)). I declare that all information The Court orders that all can locate these p.m., Dept.: nonprofit C, Room: 312 Registered owner(s): S/YOLANDE DEAN, Owner groups at the The address California of the court CNS-3307611# in this statement is true and persons interested in this LOS ANGELES SENTINEL KEN DOUGLAS BARROW, This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Legal Services Webis 12720 site Norwalk Blvd., 3771 SUTRO AVE., LOS with the County Clerk of matter appear before this www.lawhelpcalifornia.org declares as true any material court at the hearing indicated ( ), Norwalk, CA 90650 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ANGELES, CA 90018 Los Angeles County on the California CourtsA copy of Onlinethis Order to Show matter pursuant to Section below to show cause, if any, NAME STATEMENT HADIE BAILEY, 3771 SUTRO 10/01/2019. 17913 of the Business and Self-Help Centerwww. Cause ( shall be published at AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA NOTICE-In accordance with why the petition for change of courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp File No. 2019273838 Professions code that the name should not be granted. ), least or once each week for four The following person(s) is 90018 Subdivision (a) of Section by contacting your successivelocal weekscourt prior to registrant knows to be false Any person objecting to the (are) doing business as: JOZBEN BARRETT, 4348 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor name changes described or county bar the association. date set for hearing on TYPICALI, 5907 3RD AVE, CAHUENGA BLVD, TOLUCA Statement generally expires NOTE: The court the has petition in a the following punishable by a fine not to above must file a written LOS ANGELES, CA 90043 LAKE, CA 91602 at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars objection that includes the statutory lien for newspaper waived of fees general County of LOS ANGELES This business is conducted by the date on which it was filed and costs on circulation, any settlement printed in this ($1,000)). reasons for the objection at Registered owner(s): a General Partnership in the office of the County S/ANGELIQUE WALKER least two court days before or arbitration awardcounty: LA Sentinel of STACY L AVILA , 5907 3RD The registrant(s) started doing Clerk, except, as provided $10,000 or more Date: Sep. in 12, 2019 a civil SMITH, President the matter is scheduled to AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA business on 01/2019. in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed be heard and must appear case. The court’s LORI ANN lien FOUMIER must 90043 I declare that all information 17920, where it expires be paid before Judge the of the Superior court Court will with the County Clerk of at the hearing to show cause This business is conducted by in this statement is true and 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on dismiss the case. 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/19 correct. (A registrant who why the petition should not be CNS-3300456# an Individual in the facts set forth in the 10/09/2019. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. declares as true any material statement pursuant to Section granted. If no written objection Si no responde dentro de 30 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The registrant(s) started doing NOTICE-In accordance with is timely filed, the court may business on N/A. matter pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section días, la corte puede decidir 17913 of the Business and in the residence address of grant the petition without a en su contra sin escuchar su ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE I declare that all information 17920, a Fictitious Name hearing. FOR CHANGE OF NAME in this statement is true and Professions code that the a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires versión. Lea la información a registrant knows to be false Fictitious Business Name Notice of Hearing: continuación. Case No. 19STCP04134 correct. (A registrant who at the end of five years from Date: December 6. 2019, Superior Court of California, declares as true any material is guilty of a misdemeanor Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed Tiene 30 DÍAS DE punishable by a fine not to before the expiration. Effective Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: K, CALENDARIO después County of Los Angeles matter pursuant to Section in the office of the County Room: A203 Petition of: Tania Caroline 17913 of the Business and exceed one thousand dollars January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided de que le entreguen esta ($1,000)). Business Name Statement The address of the court citación y papeles legales Gonzalez and Daniel Professions code that the in Subdivision (b) of Section is 1725 Main Street, Santa Gonzalez behalf of Mariah registrant knows to be false S/KEN DOUGLAS BARROW, must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires para presentar una respuesta PARTNER Affidavit of Identity form. Monica, CA 90401 por escrito en esta corte y Marlene Cruz for Change of is guilty of a misdemeanor 40 days after any change A copy of this Order to Show Name punishable by a fine not to This statement was filed The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the hacer que se entregue una with the County Clerk of does not of itself authorize Cause shall be published at copia al demandante. Una TO ALL INTERESTED exceed one thousand dollars statement pursuant to Section least once each week for four PERSONS: ($1,000)). Los Angeles County on the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change carta o una llamada telefónica 10/01/2019. Fictitious Business Name successive weeks prior to no lo protegen. Su respuesta Petitioner Tania Caroline S/STACY L AVILA, Owner in the residence address of the date set for hearing on Gonzalez and Daniel This statement was filed NOTICE-In accordance with in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new por escrito tiene que estar Subdivision (a) of Section another under Federal, State, the petition in the following en formato legal correcto Gonzalez behalf of Mariah with the County Clerk of Fictitious Business Name newspaper of general Marlene Cruz filed a petition Los Angeles County on 17920, a Fictitious Name or common law (See Section Statement must be filed si desea que procesen su Statement generally expires 14411 et seq., Business and circulation, printed in this caso en la corte. Es posible with this court for a decree 10/15/2019. before the expiration. Effective county: Los Angeles Sentinel changing names as follows: NOTICE-In accordance with at the end of five years from Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious que haya un formulario que the date on which it was filed Original Filing Date: 9/18/2019 usted pueda usar para su Mariah Marlene Cruz to Subdivision (a) of Section Business Name Statement Lawerence H. Cho Mariah Marlene Gonzalez 17920, a Fictitious Name in the office of the County 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 respuesta. Puede encontrar CNS-3307558# must be accompanied by the Judge of the Superior Court The Court orders that all Statement generally expires Clerk, except, as provided Affidavit of Identity form. 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/19 estos formularios de la corte y in Subdivision (b) of Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL más información en el Centro persons interested in this at the end of five years from The filing of this statement CNS-3302742# the date on which it was filed 17920, where it expires LOS ANGELES SENTINEL de Ayuda de las Cortes de matter appear before this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize court at the hearing indicated in the office of the County 40 days after any change the use in this state of a California (www.sucorte. in the facts set forth in the NAME STATEMENT ), en la biblioteca de below to show cause, if any, Clerk, except, as provided Fictitious Business Name ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ca.gov in Subdivision (b) of Section statement pursuant to Section File No. 2019278138 FOR CHANGE OF NAME leyes de su condado o en why the petition for change of The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of name should not be granted. 17920, where it expires 17913 other than a change another under Federal, State, Case No. 9GDCP00318 la corte que le quede más in the residence address of (are) doing business as: cerca. Si no puede pagar Any person objecting to the 40 days after any change or common law (See Section Superior Court of California, in the facts set forth in the a registered owner. A new Premiere Coaching, 831 E. County of Los Angeles la cuota de presentación, name changes described Colden Ave, Los Angeles, 14411 et seq., Business and above must file a written statement pursuant to Section Fictitious Business Name Professions Code). Petition of: Sandee Alexandria pida al secretario de la corte Statement must be filed CA 90002, County of LA que le dé un formulario de objection that includes the 17913 other than a change Original Filing Vasquez-Ayala for Change of in the residence address of before the expiration. Effective Registered owner(s): exención de pago de cuotas. reasons for the objection at Andra Coniece Blake, 831 E. 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 Name a registered owner. A new January 1, 2014, the Fictitious CNS-3307519# TO ALL INTERESTED Si no presenta su respuesta least two court days before Colden Ave, Los Angeles, CA the matter is scheduled to Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement LOS ANGELES SENTINEL PERSONS: a tiempo, puede perder el must be accompanied by the 90002 THURSDAY,THURSDAY, OCTOBER JANUARY 24, 9, 2019 2014 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-11A-7

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS before the expiration. Effective ($1,000)). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement 17913 of the Business and their Proposal to be deemed NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious S/DONALD HECKARD, NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the Professions code that the responsive to DBE Program File No. 2019270522 Business Name Statement Owner File No. 2019258293 Affidavit of Identity form. registrant knows to be false requirements. The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the This statement was filed The following person(s) is The filing of this statement is guilty of a misdemeanor (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. with the County Clerk of (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize punishable by a fine not to K.LEVI THREADS & The filing of this statement Los Angeles County on SHA-LA-DAI ECONOMICS the use in this state of a exceed one thousand dollars For further information ESSENTIALS, 800 S FIR AVE does not of itself authorize 09/30/2019. DEVELOPMENT, 6118 Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). contact: Marjorie Morris- #6, INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 the use in this state of a NOTICE-In accordance with SHENANDOAH AVENUE, in violation of the rights of POSITIVE WEAR LLC Threats, Senior Contracts and County of LOS ANGELES Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section LOS ANGELES, CA 90056 another under Federal, State, S/ KENYATTA SANDS, Owner Compliance Administrator at Mailing Address: PO BOX in violation of the rights of 17920, a Fictitious Name County of LOS ANGELES or common law (See Section This statement was filed [email protected]. 4725, INGLEWOOD, CA another under Federal, State, Statement generally expires Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and with the County Clerk of 10/24/19 90309 or common law (See Section at the end of five years from GWENDOLYN LAVELL Professions Code). Los Angeles County on CNS-3307280# Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and the date on which it was filed NOLAN , 6118 SHENANDOAH Original Filing 09/17/2019. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CHANTELLE DIVA WARD Professions Code). in the office of the County AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/19 NOTICE-In accordance with , 800 S FIR AVE #6, Original Clerk, except, as provided 90056 CNS-3300404# Subdivision (a) of Section BID NOTICE INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/19 in Subdivision (b) of Section This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, a Fictitious Name This business is conducted by CNS-3305024# 17920, where it expires an Individual Statement generally expires an Individual LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change The registrant(s) started doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the end of five years from NOTICE IS HEREBY The registrant(s) started doing in the facts set forth in the business on N/A. NAME STATEMENT the date on which it was filed GIVEN that the Los Angeles business on N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement pursuant to Section I declare that all information File No. 2019259568 in the office of the County Community College District I declare that all information NAME STATEMENT 17913 other than a change in this statement is true and The following person(s) is Clerk, except, as provided (“District”) invites electronic in this statement is true and File No. 2019258820 in the residence address of correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: in Subdivision (b) of Section bids for the following: correct. (A registrant who The following person(s) is a registered owner. A new declares as true any material CRENSHAW FILMWORX, 17920, where it expires declares as true any material (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name matter pursuant to Section 2222 MANCHESTER BLVD. 40 days after any change matter pursuant to Section MODE BY GM FINANCIAL, Statement must be filed 17913 of the Business and STE A, INGLEWOOD, in the facts set forth in the Security Identification Card 17913 of the Business and 17785 CENTER COURT before the expiration. Effective Professions code that the CA 90305 County of LOS statement pursuant to Section System System , FE-19-09- Professions code that the DR, STE 200, CERRITOS, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious registrant knows to be false ANGELES 17913 other than a change RFB 50J.4J87.05. registrant knows to be false CA 90703 County of LOS Business Name Statement is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): in the residence address of is guilty of a misdemeanor ANGELES must be accompanied by the punishable by a fine not to COLIN TAYLOR, 2222 a registered owner. A new punishable by a fine not to Mailing Address: ATTN: Affidavit of Identity form. exceed one thousand dollars MANCHESTER BLVD STE A, Fictitious Business Name For bidding purposes the exceed one thousand dollars ALICIA A RICHESON, CP 801 The filing of this statement ($1,000)). INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 Statement must be filed items to be procured are ($1,000)). CHERRY ST STE 3600, Fort does not of itself authorize S/GWENDOLYN LAVELL STEVEN FLETCHER, SR., before the expiration. Effective broken down into two (2) Bid S/CHANTELLE DIVA WARD, Worth, TX 76102 the use in this state of a NOLAN, OWNER 2222 MANCHESTER BLVD January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Classifications and consist OWNER Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed STE A, INGLEWOOD, CA Business Name Statement of seven (7) items This statement was filed AMERICREDIT FINANCIAL in violation of the rights of with the County Clerk of 90305 must be accompanied by the with the County Clerk of SERVICES, INC., 801 another under Federal, State, Los Angeles County on This business is conducted by Affidavit of Identity form. Los Angeles County on CHERRY ST STE 3600, or common law (See Section 09/25/2019. a General Partnership The filing of this statement All Bids must be received 10/09/2019. FORT WORTH, TX 76102; 14411 et seq., Business and NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant(s) started doing does not of itself authorize at the Online Vendor NOTICE-In accordance with State of Incorporation: DE Professions Code). Subdivision (a) of Section business on 09/2019. the use in this state of a Portalfound at http://www. Subdivision (a) of Section This business is conducted by Original Filing 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name planetbids.com/portal/portal. 17920, a Fictitious Name a Corporation 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/19 Statement generally expires in this statement is true and in violation of the rights of cfm?CompanyID=21372, no Statement generally expires The registrant(s) started doing CNS-3302753# at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who another under Federal, State, later than November 14 2019 at the end of five years from business on N/A. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the date on which it was filed declares as true any material or common law (See Section @ 12:00 PM Local Time. the date on which it was filed I declare that all information in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section 14411 et seq., Business and The Bidder assumes full and in the office of the County in this statement is true and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and Professions Code). sole responsibility for timely Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who NAME STATEMENT in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the Original Filing receipt of its Bid and any other in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material File No. 2019247544 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/19 documents required to be 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section The following person(s) is 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor CNS-3298389# submitted with the Bid, by the 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and (are) doing business as: in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL District at the Online Vendor in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the 1. STREIGHTLINE, 2. statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars Portal. The District will have statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false STREIGHTLINE CLOTHING, 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS no responsibility for bids not 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor 4308 3RD AVE, LOS in the residence address of S/COLIN TAYLOR, Owner NAME STATEMENT submitted in a timely manner, in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90008 County a registered owner. A new This statement was filed File No. 2019250033 no matter the reason. a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars of LOS ANGELES Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): Statement must be filed Los Angeles County on (are) doing business as: Statement must be filed AMERICREDIT FINANCIAL JALEN JONES, 4308 3RD before the expiration. Effective 09/26/2019. LOVELY HAIR 4 ALL LADIES, Bidding Documents including before the expiration. Effective SERVICES, INC. AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with 1051 GLENDON AVENUE, Instruction to Bidders and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious S/ DOUGLAS T. JOHNSON, 90008 Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section LOS ANGELES, CA 90024 other documents, if any, will Business Name Statement Vice President CHASE JONES, 3787 must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name County of LOS ANGELES be available to Bidders on and must be accompanied by the This statement was filed SUTRO AVE, LOS ANGELES, Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires Mailing Address: 9424 10TH after October 23, 2019 , at the Affidavit of Identity form. with the County Clerk of CA 90018 The filing of this statement at the end of five years from AVENUE, INGLEWOOD, CA Online Vendor Portal OR at The filing of this statement Los Angeles County on RYAN WILLIAMS, 4070 does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed 90305 Build LACCD, 1055 Corporate does not of itself authorize 09/26/2019. ABOURNE RD, LOS the use in this state of a in the office of the County Registered owner(s): Center Drive, 5th Floor, the use in this state of a NOTICE-In accordance with ANGELES, CA 90008 Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided CHRISTINA YOUNG , Monterey Park, California Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section ADOREE JACKSON, 4308 in violation of the rights of in Subdivision (b) of Section 9424 10TH AVENUE, 91754, (323) 981-7223. in violation of the rights of 17920, a Fictitious Name 3RD AVE, LOS ANGELES, another under Federal, State, 17920, where it expires INGLEWOOD, CA 90305; another under Federal, State, Statement generally expires CA 90008 or common law (See Section 40 days after any change State of Incorporation: CA or common law (See Section at the end of five years from This business is conducted by 14411 et seq., Business and in the facts set forth in the This business is conducted by Call information for a 14411 et seq., Business and the date on which it was filed a General Partnership Professions Code). statement pursuant to Section an Individual mandatory in the office of the County The registrant(s) started doing 17913 other than a change The registrant(s) started doing Pre-Bid Professions Code). Original Filing Conference Call on October Original Filing Clerk, except, as provided business on 09/2019. 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/19 in the residence address of business on 09/2019. are available at the in Subdivision (b) of Section I declare that all information a registered owner. A new I declare that all information 25, 2019 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/19 CNS-3300407# Online Vendor Portal. CNS-3307422# 17920, where it expires in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 40 days after any change correct. (A registrant who Statement must be filed correct. (A registrant who in the facts set forth in the declares as true any material before the expiration. Effective declares as true any material FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Questions shall be directed to: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement pursuant to Section matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious matter pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change 17913 of the Business and File No. 2019257269 Business Name Statement 17913 of the Business and Irene Cua-Garcia irene.cua- NAME STATEMENT [email protected] File No. 2019 269540 in the residence address of Professions code that the The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the Professions code that the 10/24/19 The following person(s) is a registered owner. A new registrant knows to be false (are) doing business as: Affidavit of Identity form. registrant knows to be false CNS-3305058# (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name is guilty of a misdemeanor 1. VEGAN GUMBO The filing of this statement is guilty of a misdemeanor LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Mike’s Pizzeria, 5035 W. Statement must be filed punishable by a fine not to GU-ROUX, 2. GUMBO does not of itself authorize punishable by a fine not to Slauson Avenue, Suite D, before the expiration. Effective exceed one thousand dollars GU-ROUX, 4151 SOMERSET the use in this state of a exceed one thousand dollars Los Angeles, CA 90056, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious ($1,000)). DR #5, LOS ANGELES, Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). County of LA; Mailing Business Name Statement S/JALEN JONES, Owner CA 90008 County of LOS in violation of the rights of S/CHRISTINA YOUNG, Address: 1177 W. Queenside must be accompanied by the This statement was filed ANGELES another under Federal, State, Owner PROBATE Dr., Covina, CA 91722 Affidavit of Identity form. with the County Clerk of Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section This statement was filed Registered owner(s): The filing of this statement Los Angeles County on LEE ANDREW WALLACE III 14411 et seq., Business and with the County Clerk of Mike’s Pizzeria LLC,1177 W. does not of itself authorize 09/12/2019. , 4151 SOMERSET DR #5, Professions Code). Los Angeles County on Queenside Dr., Covina, CA the use in this state of a NOTICE-In accordance with LOS ANGELES, CA 90008 Original Filing 09/16/2019. NOTICE OF PETITION 91722 Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section This business is conducted by 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/19 NOTICE-In accordance with TO ADMINISTER This business is conducted in violation of the rights of 17920, a Fictitious Name an Individual CNS-3300401# Subdivision (a) of Section LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ESTATE OF: by: an individual another under Federal, State, Statement generally expires The registrant(s) started doing 17920, a Fictitious Name SHARON G. ABSON The registrant commenced to or common law (See Section at the end of five years from business on 09/2019. Statement generally expires transact business under the 14411 et seq., Business and the date on which it was filed I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the end of five years from CASE NO. fictitious business name or Professions Code). in the office of the County in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT the date on which it was filed 19STPB08595 names listed above on N/A Original Filing Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who File No. 2019261457 in the office of the County To all heirs, beneficiaries, I declare that all information 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/19 in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material The following person(s) is Clerk, except, as provided creditors, contingent creditors, in this statement is true and CNS-3305020# 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: in Subdivision (b) of Section and persons who may LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 1. Pure Uncutz, 2. Pure correct. (A registrant who 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and 17920, where it expires otherwise be interested in the declares as true any material in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the Uncutz Music Library, 3. 40 days after any change FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Abstract Pure Music Library, WILL or estate, or both of matter pursuant to Section statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false in the facts set forth in the SHARON G. ABSON. 17913 of the Business and NAME STATEMENT 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor 4. P No Cutz Music Library, statement pursuant to Section Professions code that the File No. 2019262569 in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to 5. Pure Uncutz Music Library 17913 other than a change A PETITION FOR PROBATE registrant knows to be false The following person(s) is a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars A, 517 Commercial Street, in the residence address of has been filed by ANTHONY is guilty of a misdemeanor (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). Glendale, CA 91203, County a registered owner. A new D. JONES in the Superior punishable by a fine not to MID CITY FARMS LOS Statement must be filed S/LEE ANDREW WALLACE of LA; Mailing Address: 1776 Fictitious Business Name Court of California, County of ANGELES, 1519 HAUSER South Rimpau Boulevard 27, exceed one thousand dollars before the expiration. Effective III, Owner Statement must be filed LOS ANGELES. ($1,000)). BLVD, LOS ANGELES, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This statement was filed Los Angeles, CA 90019 before the expiration. Effective CA 90019 County of LOS Articles of Incorporation or THE PETITION FOR S/ Jazmin Kisswani, Owner Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious PROBATE requests that Mike’s Pizzeria LLC ANGELES must be accompanied by the Los Angeles County on Organization Number: AI Business Name Statement This statement was filed Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. 09/24/2019. #ON: 201804610610 must be accompanied by the ANTHONY D. JONES be with the County Clerk of Los EDRIK COOK , 1519 The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. appointed as personal Angeles on October 9, 2019 HAUSER BLVD, LOS does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section Nu Vision Music Publishing The filing of this statement representative to administer NOTICE-In accordance with ANGELES, CA 90019 the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name LLC, 1776 South Rimpau does not of itself authorize the estate of the decedent. This business is conducted by Boulevard 27, Los Angeles, Subdivision (a) of Section Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires the use in this state of a THE PETITION requests 17920, a Fictitious Name an Individual in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from CA 90019; CA Fictitious Business Name The registrant(s) started doing This business is conducted by: authority to administer the Statement generally expires another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed in violation of the rights of estate under the Independent at the end of five years from business on N/A. or common law (See Section in the office of the County A Limited Liability Company another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed I declare that all information 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided The registrant commenced or common law (See Section Administration of Estates Act in the office of the County in this statement is true and Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section to transact business under 14411 et seq., Business and . (This authority will allow Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who Original Filing 17920, where it expires the fictitious business name Professions Code). the personal representative in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/19 40 days after any change or names listed above on Original Filing to take many actions without matter pursuant to Section 02/2018 17920, where it expires CNS-3300546# in the facts set forth in the 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/19 obtaining court approval. 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section I declare that all information CNS-3298386# Professions code that the in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Before taking certain very in the facts set forth in the 17913 other than a change important actions, however, statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of correct. (A registrant who 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new declares as true any material the personal representative in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to File No. 2019260846 Fictitious Business Name matter pursuant to Section will be required to give notice a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars The following person(s) is Statement must be filed 17913 of the Business and GOVERNMENT to interested persons unless Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). (are) doing business as: before the expiration. Effective Professions code that the they have waived notice or S/EDRIK COOK, OWNER ARCHWOODS registrant knows to be false Statement must be filed January 1, 2014, the Fictitious consented to the proposed before the expiration. Effective This statement was filed PRODUCTION & Business Name Statement is guilty of a misdemeanor with the County Clerk of PUBLISHING, 4935 punishable by a fine not to action.) The independent January 1, 2014, the Fictitious must be accompanied by the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA administration authority will be Business Name Statement Los Angeles County on S. VERDUN AV., LOS Affidavit of Identity form. exceed one thousand dollars 10/01/2019. ANGELES, CA 90043 County ($1,000)). REGIONAL RAIL granted unless an interested must be accompanied by the The filing of this statement AUTHORITY Affidavit of Identity form. NOTICE-In accordance with of LOS ANGELES does not of itself authorize S/ Brenton Keith Gilmore, person files an objection to The filing of this statement Subdivision (a) of Section Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a CEO the petition and shows good 17920, a Fictitious Name WAYNE CHATMAN, 4935 Nu Vision Music Publishing, does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name RFP NO. E746-20 cause why the court should the use in this state of a Statement generally expires S. 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PLACE YOUR AD ON LINE www.lasentinel.net 323 299-3800 A-12 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 OCCF ANNOUNCES TAMMY TUMBLING AS FIRST CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Former SCE executive brings 25+ years of leadership and operations expertise to OCCF

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he Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) Tannounced the appointment of Tammy Tumbling as its first chief operating officer and executive vice president, effective September 16, 2019. Tumbling brings over two decades of experience in corporate citizenship, utility operations and customer service to the position. She most recently served as director of government relations at Southern California Edison (SCE). During her tenure at SCE, she also managed the company’s $20 million philanthropic budget and provided strategic direction on funding programs and priorities.

“The fact that Tammy Initiative, which provided grams–the Los Angeles Tumbling is joining us as funding to 10 California African American the first chief operating community colleges to sup- Women’s Public Policy officer in our organization port students enrolled in Institute and Leadership is an auspicious milestone training programs for green California. She is a board as we celebrate our 30th jobs. member of the American anniversary this year,” said Prior to her tenure at Association of Blacks in Shelley Hoss, OCCF pres- SCE, Tumbling spent near- Energy, Western Energy ident and CEO. “Over the ly a decade in the nonprofit Institute Women in Leader- last three decades we have sector. She served as direc- ship National Mentor, and achieved tremendous tor of corporate giving at in 2019, received the growth—placing us in the the Music Center of Power, Leadership & Influ- top seven percent among Greater Los Angeles, ence Community Leader U.S. community founda- where she raised in excess Award from Los Angeles tions in assets and the top of $3 million for the orga- Sentinel Newspaper. Her 1 percent in granting—but nization’s education divi- life experience has made we aspire to even greater sion while leading the her keenly aware of the impact in the years to grant-writing team and value of education, the role come. We are confident coordinating volunteers it plays in personal and that Tammy is the ideal and special events. She had career advancement and the person to help advance our previously honed her non- importance of mentoring mission.” profit acumen at United and providing leadership While at SCE, Tum- Way of Greater Los Ange- where it is needed. bling served as director of les by filling roles such as “This is a once-in-a- philanthropy and commu- senior planner, in which lifetime opportunity to nity investment, corporate she allocated funds and serve our community,” said communications, where conducted needs assess- Tumbling. “From OCCF’s she allocated the compa- ments, and senior cam- work helping veterans Visit Our Website:www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp ny’s philanthropic budget paigner, where she aided in return to civilian life to pro- to ensure that it most effec- fundraising. viding at-risk teens with tively met local needs, Tumbling is an alumna opportunities to overcome investing more than $150 of California State Univer- the challenges of poverty, I Visit the App Store million in Southern Cali- sity at Dominguez Hills, am excited to be a part of fornia communities during earning a bachelor’s degree this dynamic team and her tenure. Tumbling was in Business Administration eager to put my knowledge also responsible for the and a master’s degree in and experience to work planning and launch of Public Administration. She serving the Orange County SCE’s innovative $1 mil- is also a graduate of two residents and surrounding lion Green Jobs Education community leadership pro- communities.” A-10THURSDAY, LOS OCTOBER ANGELES 24, SENTINEL 2019 OPINIONNEWS LASENTINEL.NETTHURSDAY, DECEMBER A-1326, 2013

ciplines, including aero- space engineering and avi- ation education, veterinary medicine, architecture and agriculture — professional practice areas where the university is continually cited as being a top produc- er of minority graduates. She also highlighted areas such as food sustainability and bioenergy where the university seeks to expand its scope of influence. The historically Black university enjoys strong student representation from California. With 10% of its student body hailing from the “Golden State,” California ranks third be- hind Alabama and Georgia in terms of where its near- ly 3,000 students reside. Likewise, 10% of the 642 graduates who comprised the class of 2019 had ties to the state. California also is home President McNair (center, left) and Supervisor Janice Hahn (center, right) are joined by (left to right) Tuskegee’s First Gentleman Dr. George W. to two chapters of its Roberts, Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Tuskegee Board of Trustees Chair Norma Clayton, Supervisor Hilda Solis, Super- Tuskegee National Alumni visor Kathryn Barger, and Victoria Pipkin-Lane, retired executive director of the County of Los Angeles’ Quality and Productivity Commission, who Association Inc.: the Los organized the Board of Supervisors’ recognition efforts. TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY Angeles Tuskegee Alumni Club and the Bay Area By Michael Tullier meeting at the Kenneth Hahn — specifically those from fice during his tenure with and that which you will do Tuskegee Alumni Club. Hall of Administration in California — with a qual- the county. in the future for this great Both are vital to the uni- Downtown Los Angeles. ity education. Fellow county supervi- university and beyond,” versity’s alumni relations Met with cheers from The document and specially “Los Angeles is home sor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Ridley-Thomas told Mc- and student recruitment dozens of Tuskegee Uni- proclaimed day celebrated to thousands of Tuskegee joined Hahn in touting Nair. efforts in their local com- versity alumni clad in the university’s impact on University alumni, and the university’s notewor- “I build on the legacy munities and throughout crimson and gold, the Los its students and the nation. apparently the graduating thy achievements — the of Booker T. Washington, the state. In addition, some Angeles County Board of It also marked McNair’s class of 2019 was domi- nation’s only center for who said that ‘excellence of these local club mem- Supervisors declared Tues- milestone as the first femalenated by students from Los bioethics in health care is to do a common thing bers serve the association day, Oct. 22, 2019, as “Dr. president in the university’s Angeles,” Hahn said. and research of its kind in an uncommon way.’ We in key district and national Lily D. McNair and Tuske- 138-year history. Along an honorific included among those. can thank Dr. Washington positions of responsibility. gee University Day.” Supervisor Janice Hahn, scroll, Hahn presented Mc- He also mentioned the ac- and Dr. George Washing- The Los Angeles Coun- The Board of Super- who chairs of the five-per- Nair with a letter penned claimed Tuskegee Airmen ton Carver for their efforts ty Board of Supervisors is visors presented McNair son Board of Supervisors, and signed by Tuskegee’s of World War II and noted and vision,” McNair stated the governing body of the with a scroll commemo- commended McNair for her founding president, Book- the Board of Supervisors after accepting the Board County of Los Angeles, rating her day of honor leadership and her focus on er T. Washington, on Oct. recently celebrated some of Supervisors’ commen- which encompasses 88 in- at its regularly scheduled providing Tuskegee students 17, 1910. Hahn’s father of the nation’s longest-liv- dations. “We are destined corporated cities and 4,084 Kenneth, who served as a ing Tuskegee Airmen who to become even better square miles. Serving more county supervisor for 40 resided in Los Angeles. than Booker T. Washing- than 10.1 million residents, years and is the namesake “Such an esteemed in- ton imagined we could be the board, comprised of of the county’s govern- stitution deserves an es- more than 100 years ago.” five members elected to mental headquarters, ac- teemed educator and leader That vision, she noted, serve their respective dis- quired the letter, which he at the helm. Thank you for translates into excellence tricts, is the largest local framed and hung in his of- that which you have done across many academic dis- government in the nation.

By ciTy News service Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Six ``cool-neigh- borhood projects’’ lo- cated are slated to be complete by 2021. The project un- veiled Tuesday in South Los Angeles includes 14 new street trees in a single two- block stretch, 35,000 square feet of cool pavement and four bus benches with shade canopies. ``By implement- ing holistic, innova- tive and coordinated solutions such as ap- Mayor Eric Garcetti plying cool pavement, plant- today announced a pilot ing trees, installing transit program that will combine shelters and adding hydra- ``cool pavement’’ with tion stations, we are cooling trees and shade canopies in our communities and mak- an effort to decrease tem- ing our streets safe, mobile peratures along city streets and resilient,’’ said Adel and walkways. Hagekhalil, director of the 14th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival and ``Rising temperatures Bureau of Street Services. put our local communities By December 2020, the Bakewell Media — We’re proud to support you on the front lines of the bureau plans to install 750 climate crisis,’’ Garcetti new bus benches with shade A successful community depends on its people to live and grow. The more informed and innovative said. ``Cool Streets L.A. is umbrellas adjacent to new or they are, the more they can discover new ways to meet their common goals. about taking action in ways existing street trees. that will make a real and A design workshop led Bank of America supports you for creating the kind of environment where people can work together in direct impact on people’s by the bureau and the may- a community that becomes stronger day by day. daily lives.’’ or’s Chief Design Officer Cool Streets L.A. is Christopher Hawthorne will Visit us at bankofamerica.com/LA led by the city’s Bureau develop options for shade of Street Services and structures that can be added combines several cooling to bus benches and easily strategies to help lower produced. temperatures while add- According to the may- ing shade. Much of the or’s office, the goals of project involves the use Garcetti’s Green New Deal of cool pavement, which include reducing urban/rural is designed to lower the temperature differential by temperature of street sur- at least 1.7 degrees by 2025 faces. The city also plans and 3 degrees by 2035; en- to plant trees along streets, suring every high-volume build bus benches with transit stop has access to shade structures, expand cooling features by 2021; cool rooftops, provide hy- and installing cool pavement dration stations and offer material on 250 lane miles of ©2019 Bank of America Corporation | ARWJX93N | ESG-297-AD energy efficiency rebates the city’s streets. to businesses through the A-14 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 Dallas NAACP Calls for Independent Investigation of Joshua Brown’s Murder

TEXAS METRO NEWS “The timing and emerg- emphasis that public safety REPORTS ing details surrounding is larger than just law Joshua’s premature death enforcement and the need Joshua Brown, a witness are peculiar at best. I am for a comprehensive and in the Amber Guyger mur- urging law enforcement to holistic plan. Joshua’s der trial, was shot dead a fully evaluate and establish death shows that we must week ago. Ms. Guyger, the if any connections exist move expeditiously.” former police officer, was between his death and his At press time, two found guilty of murdering role in the Guyger trial. If arrest warrants have been business exec, Botham Jean, such a legitimate connec- issued. “I am deeply sad- after “mistakenly” entering tion exists, we are asking dened to learn about one of his apartment. According to that all necessary law our own, Joshua Brown, Attorney Lee Merritt, who enforcement agencies pro- passing. We have to allow represents the Jean family vide appropriate protection DPD to do their job and and now, Mr. Brown’s fami- for all other parties that investigate. It is critical that ly, Mr. Brown was nervous might be at risk. we find out what happened about testifying. “Our thoughts and and find who is responsible “The State knew Joshua prayers are with the Brown for the death of Mr. Brown. PHOTO: VIDEO SCREEN CAPTURE, DALLAS MORNING NEWS / YOUTUBE family as they struggle “My heart again goes Brown didn’t want to testi- The timing and emerging details surrounding Joshua’s premature death are peculiar at fy due to concerns for his best. Botham Jean's neighbor Joshua Brown is overcome with emotion after recounting through Joshua’s death and out to both Brown and safety. He flew to Califor- how he'd heard him singing gospel and Drake songs across the hall. The judge took a recess. seek answers for his sense- Botham Jean families who nia when the trial began. Fired Dallas police Officer Amber Guyger is facing a murder charge in the 204th District less murder. We call upon have lost sons. I want to They threatened him with Court at the Frank Crowley Courts Building in Dallas, Tuesday, September 24, 2019. the community leaders, assure my constituents I jail if he didn’t return. He public officials, faith lead- will keep a very close eye went straight from the air- social media. “The Dallas NAACP is Brown by an outside ers, and community mem- on the Brown investigation port to the court. Dallas Aubrey C. Hooper, calling for a prompt, yet agency, preferably the Dal- bers to work in solidarity to and all aspects of this terri- County has a duty to pro- president, Dallas NAACP, full and thorough inde- las County Sherriff Depart- work to reduce this spike in ble crime,” said Congress- tect him. They failed,” issued the following state- pendent investigation of ment or the Dallas County violent crimes in Dallas. woman Eddie Bernice wrote Atty. Merritt on ment: the murder of Joshua District Attorney’s Office. This tragic murder further Johnson. Rep. Ilhan Omar Condemns GOP State Lawmaker’s Facebook Post

BY STEVE KARNOWSKI AND our democracy.” minus the image — was full ports the actions requested JAMES MACPHERSON The image Larsen post- of attacks on him for post- by the majority leader.” Associated Press ed has been debunked by ing it and accusing him of Neither Larsen, who is several sources since it bigotry. from Minot, nor Facebook Rep. Ilhan Omar has appeared on social media On Tuesday, the North responded to requests for condemned a Republican this summer. It’s an Associ- Dakota Senate’s majority comment. state senator from North ated Press photo taken of a leader, Republican Rich Facebook has been Dakota who posted a long- female Somali army recruit Wardner, called on Larsen under fire from politicians, debunked photo on his at a Mogadishu military to apologize and give up his regulators and privacy Facebook page that pur- training campus in 1978, position as the state Sen- advocates around the world ports to show the Minneso- four years before Omar was ate’s president pro tempore, over problems ranging ta Democrat holding a born in 1982. a post in which he presides from election security to weapon at an al-Qaida In the comments over sessions when the lieu- what many consider its dis- accompanying his post, tenant governor is absent. proportionate, often nega- training camp. AP PHOTO/MANUEL BALCE CENETA FILE Omar, a naturalized In this Sept. 24, 2019 file photo, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Larsen also called Omar an “At this point, I’m not tive influence on society. U.S. citizen who was born speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. “elected terrorist” and calling for his resignation While Facebook has in Somalia and is one of the asked his followers to from the Senate, but if he said it’s stepping up efforts first Muslim women elect- Gov. Doug Burgum to and violence,” Omar tweet- “share it everywhere.” continues with this, I will to remove content that vio- ed to Congress, blasted apologize and relinquish a ed Monday night. ”... Face- Facing mounting criti- have to rethink that,” Ward- lates its rules, it has also state Sen. Oley Larsen’s state Senate leadership book’s unwillingness to cism, though, Larsen ner said. said it’s not the company’s post, which also led to calls position. crack down on hate speech removed the photo Mon- The governor’s role to fact check or judge Tuesday from the Senate’s “This is pure propagan- and misinformation is not day. And by Tuesday morn- spokesman, Mike Nowatz- the veracity of what politi- top Republican and GOP da designed to stir up hate just threatening my life, but ing, his Facebook feed — ki, said: “The governor sup- cians say. A-4 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 THURSDAY,THURSDAY, OCTOBERDECEMBER 24, 26, 2019 2013 OPINION NEWS LOS LASENTINEL.NETANGELES SENTINEL A-15A-9

Author Ta-Nehisi Coates and director, Ryan Coogler sat down for an intimate conversation surrounding the Black experience and Coates debut novel, “The Water Dancer.”

Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ryan Coogler engaging in a one-on-one about the fictional novel, The Water Dancer “PHOTO: MICHAEL RUETER”

By SayBin RoBeRSon write “The Water Dancer. “ sells your kid, that’s just as Contributing Writer Coogler asks, “At what good as killing your kids. point did you think you You’re never going to see Ta-Nehisi Coates and had something?” Coates them again.” GOODBYE Ryan Coogler wel- explains his formula, stat- “I had seen the physi- comed many to a night ing the first draft was- ter cal [violence] and how bad of Black excellence as rible. Also adding that of it was, I wanted to go here, they discussed Coates’ the 10 years, he didn’t feel I wanted an opportunity to debut novel, “The Water a true piece was created write a different kind of GRASS. Dancer.” Held at West until just a year ago when narrative.” Angeles Cathedral, The he found the key element The two go through Library Foundation of of the story. elements of the novel, Los Angeles’ ALOUD “You can’t talent your reading an excerpt with a GET YOUR REBATE. series welcomed the two way to writing, it’s built, gut-wrenching monologue to celebrate “The Water it’s a made thing. The real from a freed-slave who Dancer,” and more. thing you have to do, you felt she was still in bond- “The Water Dance” got to go back to that bad age because her family had up to written by Ta-Nehisi writing, you’ve got to re- not come to freedom with Coates is his first- vise. fictionYou have to get to bad her. Coogler goes on say- $10,000 al novel, and New York to not-so-bad,” he says and ing he couldn’t read the Times #1 Best Seller. His the crowd laughs. novel without thinking of debut novel follows a With Coogler and mass incarceration, Coates young Hiram Walker, who Coates having a prior re- agrees.

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A laugh shared between the Coates and Coogler PHOTO: MICHAEL RUETER @mwdh2o was born into bondage and lationship, the conversa- The conversation trav- lost his mother and the tion was fluid and friendly.els to therapy, how creat- memory of her. Hiram is Coogler explained he - fining is a form of therapy. saved from an accident by ished the book moments As well as the process of an unknown force, which before, said he enjoyed and becoming and remaining grew newfound urgency connected to the book thor- inspired when you have on his private rebellion. He oughly. Highlighting the nothing, which according then uses his talent to go common thread and truth to history is the way of on a journey into the war of slavery consisting of Black culture. on slavery, finding his cho- violence, rape, and bond- Coates relates this to sen mother and love, de- age, but for this novel, it the protagonist Hiram’s termined to leave the only focused much on emotion- story, “He has to realize home he knows. The novel al trauma. it’s not what’s being adver- travels through his find- “I think it’s necessary tised to him that’s the story ings on several plantations, to tell those types of sto- he should embrace.” his return to home and the ries, but what I wasn’t “The Water Dancer,” mastering of his gifts, as ready for was the type of much like the conversation he reconstructs the story of violence that this focused between the two creatives his biggest loss. on, which was not physical touches on topics and ex- The event opened with violence but emotional,” tremely prevalent ideas in a performance from Sen- Coogler says. “I never seen today’s society. The notion egalese drummer, Malik a work that was like, very of taking back our story Sow and his collection razor-sharp focused on like Coates’s main char- of drummers. Together, emotion.” acter Hiram does. In con- Coates and Coogler ex- Coates responds, de- junction with taking back plored the Black experi- tailing his intention and the our strength as Coogler ence through the lens of most striking aspect that promoted in his recording the novel’s protagonist Hi- drew him to the story, was breaking box office hit, ram story and the strength the destruction of families. “The Black Panther.” exuded by Black culture. “What got me and what I “It’s not what they did The conversation be- finally actually got what to us,” Coates says in his gan as Coogler asked I thought I was reading closing statement, “it’s Coates of his craftsman- about, was the destruc- what we did.” ship, which the author then tion of family,” he says. detailed it took 10 years to “In slavery, if somebody A-16 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 Why Can’t South L.A. Be 100% Employed?

BY JEFFERY T. D. WALLACE hardest. But our workforce Special to the Sentinel demands have forced an urgency to do right by com- trusted advisor once told me, “Never reach over munities still trying to a dollar to pick up a dime.” It’s a metaphor I’ve recover from two decades Alived by as a social entrepreneur and president of war. To do this work suc- and CEO of talent development accelerator, LeadersUp cessfully will require a for the last five years. It reminds me not to play small if confluence of influential I want to make transformative impact, which leads me people to challenge compa- to ask: Why can’t South L.A. be 100 percent employed? nies to go beyond writing a check to think critically The unemployment rate vision and audacious lead- about how their corporate in South L.A. is higher than ership to demand not just social responsibility and that of L.A. If there’s one that we do better but that we their willingness to adopt issue that’s sustained by aim for 100 percent work- more inclusive hiring prac- artificial barriers, it’s this force participation in South tices can generate transfor- one, and they must be elim- L.A. Everybody who wants mative impact. inated. On that solid point, a job, should have a job. The ability of the pri- employers can agree. Many That brings me to the vate sector to create change are experiencing a “have- War on Drugs. Joblessness is powerful right now. COURTESY PHOTO to” moment. By that I mean in South L.A. is a direct out- Also, I believe there are that they can no longer come of that community tions take care of the rest. time for possessing sub- October 29 from 8 a.m. to 4 influential people who care overlook talent in commu- being the target of law We need to think criti- stances that are now legal. p.m. at the California deeply about what’s hap- nities of color. They “have enforcement. The govern- cally about how we can South L.A. was nearly lev- African American Muse- pening in South L.A., and to” recruit from diverse ment’s zero tolerance drug reverse this cycle of incar- eled economically by the um, 600 State Drive. We willing to get in front of the communities if they want to policies and mandatory sen- ceration and stop imposing War on Drugs. We owe it to have 33 confirmed employ- issues. Maybe nobody has stay competitive. And they tencing laws fed the prison life sentences that create a that community to try and ers so far with 1,000 open asked them. I’m asking. make it right by creating positions from a cross sec- One is Danny Bakewell pathways of opportunity. tion of careers in trans- Sr., of Bakewell Media, LeadersUp is uniquely portation, aviation, con- owner of this esteemed positioned to tackle this struction, retail, healthcare, publication. Danny has issue. Last year, we technology and entertain- committed to using his engaged 518 L.A. youth ment. influence to make sure and achieved a 68 percent Attendees will be able South L.A. residents don’t interview-to-offer ratio and to get help with their miss opportunities to work a 50 percent interview-to- resume and perform mock on major infrastructure hire ratio through our talent interviews before sitting projects coming to the area. solution strategies. Over the down for the real deal. The The two of us and our past three years, LeadersUp Summit was designed for organizations have formed has trained and brokered young adults 18 to 29 years a partnership, and together economic opportunities for old who are neither work- we’re calling on influ- 5,496 Los Angeles area ing nor in school, but any- encers of color – celebri- young adults, 94 percent of one who shows up looking ties, sports figures, entre- them individuals of color. for a chance is welcome. preneurs, philanthropists The governor’s office South L.A. residents and corporate leaders – to recently awarded Leader- want to work but they’ve speak out and speak up sUp a $300,000 California been fenced out of opportu- about inclusive hiring to Community Reinvestment nity. And if you have an help drive a triple bottom- Grant to support our work arrest or conviction that line return on investment in COURTESY PHOTO connecting justice- stigma may follow you the our community. “have to” get over their pipeline with Black and permanent class of “oth- involved young adults in rest of your life. We can We need a bold vision. hang-ups about hiring ex- Brown bodies for over two ers.” The next generation of South L.A. to training and end these exclusive prac- Let’s meet people where offenders. There is decades. Upon release, these young adults from South inclusive employers who tices right now. they are and connect them untapped potential out here individuals struggle to find L.A. is entering the work- will give them a fair Our leaders – and heck, to opportunity. representing a half-billion employment. There are poli- force. Some are from chance. Fair Chance Coali- maybe some of us, too – Register for the Future dollars in lost tax revenue, cies that exclude them from households where wage tion member companies have become accustomed At Work Summit at and that number is expected holding certain types of earners were absent, will be at our fourth annual to economic shortfalls hit- https://leadersup.org/sum- to rise. We need a bold jobs, and employer percep- because they were doing Future at Work Summit on ting communities of color mit/.

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BETRAM KELLER/L.A. SENTINEL NELL DAVIS/L.A. SENTINEL NELL DAVIS/L.A. SENTINEL Warryn Campbell leads “We Worship You O Lord.” Erica Campbell spreads joy on the BBM Gospel Stage. Tina Campbell sings “I’m Following Jesus.”

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett the crowd enthusiastically stage singing, “He’s Com- eryone clapping and danc- Religion Editor responded to selections by ing Back Home Soon.” ing with the lively “My Pastor Desmond Pringle, And shout of hallelujahs re- Life” and the movement The Spirit of the Lord vocalist Angela Polk, song verberated for blocks once continued as Toni Estes enveloped 39th St. and stylist Shari Demby and the Zion Messengers belted sang “Stressed Out.” Crenshaw Blvd. at the Starquest finalist Tamecaout “I’m Praying That You Danny Bakewell, Sr., Brenda Marsh-Mitchell DeVant. Would Saved” and “Praise TOS creator and Sentinel Gospel Stage as vocalists Some of the most the Lord.” executive publisher, said, and choirs rocked the cor- memorable highlights were Headlining the second “We aim to spotlight the ner with powerful, inspira- the Crenshaw High School half of the program were best of L.A. gospel at the tional music. Elite Choir, directed by the Warryn and Erica Camp- Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Thousands crowded renowned Professor Iris bell’s My Block Family, stage and this year’s artists the area to praise God Stevenson-McCullough, which featured several dy- brought a Holy Ghost party with singing, clapping, who revved up the audi- namic vocalists, including to Crenshaw Boulevard!” shouting and holy dancing ence with “Yesterday” and gospel superstars Mary Marsh-Mitchell, the NELL DAVIS/L.A. SENTINEL while listening to regional “Give Him the Glory.” Mary, comprised of Erica late executive assistant to NELL DAVIS/L.A. SENTINEL Pastor Desmond Pringle, and national artists lift up Also, Jubilant Voices of and her sister, Tina. Bakewell, designed and Tameca DeVant is a sang a medley of songs. the name of Jesus through Holman United Methodist Warryn garnered rapt diligently nurtured the TOS Starquest finalist. multiple formats. Church brought the crowd attention and drew an addi- gospel platform for eight The stage, sponsored to their feet with “Opera- tional few hundred people years before her passing by LIVEFREE and the tor” and “Glory.” by leading “We Worship in 2014. As a tribute to her Black Leadership Aids Reflecting on Jubilant You, O Lord” and Mary legacy, Bakewell named Coalition, opened the firstVoices’ multiple appear- Mary brought many to the stage in her honor. half with talent recruited ances on the gospel stage, tears with their rendition “I believe we fulfilled by Pastor Kelvin Sauls of director Melida Byrd, said, of “I Don’t Feel No Ways our mission this year, Sauls Enterprises and Ri- “It’s a wonderful way to be Tired,” where James Mc- which was to make a joy- cardo Mowatt of Mowatt a part of the community. Gee and The Choir joined ful noise unto Lord through Entertainment. It’s an awesome way for them. gifted artists and quality Christian comedian J- people to come together in JoiStaRR displayed music that embodies the vi- Red returned as emcee and a peaceful manner. We’re her incredible vocal range sion and spirit of Brenda,” kept the audience enter- so glad to be able to share through the song, “Solu- noted Sauls. “We took the tained with his clean com- our talents in this way.” tions” and Lena Byrd Miles good news of Jesus Christ edy jokes and ticket give- The rejoicing moved to rendered a powerful selec- from the sanctuary to the NELL DAVIS/L.A. SENTINEL aways to upcoming events an even higher level when tion with “Thank You Lord streets and the experience Toni Estes delivers a rousing around the city. Then, the the L.A. Inner City Mass For This Day.” The ener- was entertaining, exalting, NELL DAVIS/L.A. SENTINEL “Stressed Out.” performances began and Choir danced across the getic Walls Group had ev- energetic and epic!” JoiStaRR sings “Solutions.” B-2 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019

staFF report liver an inspiring message by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor focused on the theme, Rejected Stone Chris- “Growing in Faith.” tian Fellowship will mark “We will also honor Al- their 16th anniversary on ice Boston and Orlean Du- Crenshaw United Methodist Church and Sunday, October 27, at 3 buclet for their exceptional Delta Sigma Theta L.A. Alumnae Chapter host a free Legal Aid Fair on Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., p.m. The special worship dedication to serving oth- at 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce service will take place in ers,” added Pastor Davis. Porter Sr. and Annette Mosley Gibson, chapter president. the edifice located at 4700 “Alice operates the Law professionals will address expungements, child support Avalon Blvd., in Los An- Goshen K. International enforcement, estate planning, restraining orders and other geles. Outreach to Kenya Mis- topics. To register, visit dstlachapter.com/events. Inviting the public to sions Orphanage and Or- Salvation Army Compton Corps celebrate with them, Pas- lean is an exceptional presents musician and composer Charles Barnes in concert tor Walter and First Lady community activist and en- at 736 E. Compton Blvd., in Compton. He just released a Jeanne Davis said that Pas- trepreneur.” new CD, “You’re So Good Thank You Lord.” He will perform tor Bruce A. McCall, Sr. of on Oct. 25 at 5 p.m., and Nov. 25 at 5 p.m. On Dec. 29, at Solid Rock Baptist Church To learn more, call 10 a.m., he will appear at First United Methodist Church of Compton, 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in Compton. For Pastor Walter and First Lady Jeanne Davis of Los Angeles will de- (323) 830-7800. information, email [email protected].

Lincoln Memorial Church and Gailen and Cathy Reevers Center celebrate legendary Black entertainers of the Sugar Hill B C J -F District on Oct. 25, at 7 p.m., at 4126 Arlington Ave., in Los y ora aCkson ossett ness Night, sponsored by director, Lewis has helped Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. Angeles, said Pastor Wendell Miller. The program features Religion Editor the SCC Lay Organization, the church to prioritize eco- 26, at 7 a.m. The theme is vocalists, dancers and story-tellers. On Oct. 26, at 10 a.m., which takes place on Fri- nomic development as a “You, Me, We Count.” a Community Festival and Resource Fair takes place. The The 95th Session of the day, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. Dr. critical ministry tool across Other activities include Gospel Jazz Quartet will perform. For details on both events, AME Southern California Richard Allen Lewis, chief the globe. “We will focus the Ordination Service, call (323) 293-8535. Annual Conference contin- on ending racism and kick- also on Oct. 26, at 10 a.m. financial officer/treasurer First United Methodist Church – Compton ues through Sunday, Oct. of the AME Church, will off our 2020 Census educa- Retired Bishop T. Larry holds a Women’s Day Celebration and Recognition Luncheon 27, at the Hilton Los An- be the keynote speaker. tion drive and election mo- Kirkland, Sr. will deliver on Oct. 26, at 10 a.m., at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in geles Airport Hotel, 5711 According to Linda bilization campaign,” said the sermon. The Closing Compton, said Pastor Arnetha Inge. The theme is “Women W. Century Blvd., in Los Smith, SCCLO president, Smith. Worship and Commission- Having Faith to Follow God’s Call.” Cassandra Harvey and Angeles. and Jacquelyn Dupont- The 2020 Census will ing Service will be held on Kawana Lee are the co-chairs. Bishop Clement W. Walker, SCCLO activities be emphasized at the Lay Sunday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m. McCarty Memorial Christian Church Fugh, presiding prelate welcomes the Rev. Dr. Frank Thomas on Oct. 27, at 10:45 of the 5th Episcopal Dis- a.m., at 4101 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor trict of the AME Church, Edward Anderson. Thomas will discuss church hurt. The and Episcopal Supervisor Brookins-Kirkland public is welcome to attend. Alexia Butler Fugh, are the Community AME Church’s Abundant Grace Bible Church spiritual leaders and Pastor Mary M. Kidd Women’s honors their pastor, Bishop Michael V. Jenkins, with a J. Edgar and Mrs. Florence Missionary Society recently birthday luncheon on Nov. 2, at 11 a.m., at Greater New Boyd, along with the mem- hosted LAPD Deputy Light Missionary Baptist Church, 1154 E. 92nd St., in Los bers of First AME Church Chief Regina Scott, who Angeles. Dr. Patrick D. Ross is the host pastor. The donation of Los Angeles, are the shared updates about the is $30. For tickets, call or text (310) 896-5741. hosts. department. Participants More Sure Word Midwest College of Theology The agenda includes included Audrey Fletcher, hosts an open house of the L.A. satellite school on Nov. 16, business sessions, work- WMS president; Deon Bell, at 2 p.m., at 2829 W. Vernon Ave., in Los Angeles, said Dr. shops and worship ser- BKCAME youth member, King D. Felton, campus president. The accredited college vices including Lay Wit- Scott and BKCAME Pastor will offer associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degrees. To enroll or for information, call (323) 291-2159. Mary S. Minor. CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL

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C-2 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 Rev. Joseph E. Lowery Celebrates 98th Birthday in Grand Style More than 500 inter- pastors with Dr. King of the diction during President generational leaders, ce- Southern Christian Leader- Obama’s Inauguration. He lebrities and supporters ship Conference,” Ambas- was also awarded the Pres- gather to honor the civil sador Andrew Young com- idential Medal of Freedom rights icon mented. “Dr. King told us, by President Obama in As actress, Cassi Davis, ‘we probably won’t make recognition of his lifelong and journalist, Roland S. it to 40, but if we do, we’ll commitment to the non- Martin, kept the program have to live to a hundred to violent struggle for justice, moving, civil rights pio- get this country straight.’ human rights, economic neers Christine King Far- Well, Dr. King didn’t make, equality, and voting rights. ris and Rev. C. T. Vivian, it but I have felt obligated The Lowery Institute is joined new-school leaders to keep this country straight a non-profit organization like Atlanta Mayor Keisha and so has Joe Lowery and dedicated to training, de- Lance Bottoms, nearly 100 C.T. Vivian. We might not veloping, and empowering student Change Agents, make it, but we’re going future leaders to improve and over 500 attendees to out swinging.” their communities for the celebrate Rev. Dr. Joseph Rev. Lowery shared, common good. Sponsors E. Lowery’s 98th birthday. “I feel blessed to be here supporting Rev. Lowery’s Presented recently by the to celebrate my birthday birthday celebration and Joseph and Evelyn Lowery with my family, friends PHOTO CREDIT: FELICIA M. DAVIS the institute’s year-round Institute for Justice and Hu- and so many chaplains of Civil rights pioneer, Rev. C.T. Vivian, shares emotional remarks with civil rights icon, programming include: Del- man Rights (Lowery Insti- the common good. I’m Rev. Joseph Lowery during his 98th birthday celebration. Pictured (L-R) Singer, Regina ta Air Lines, Georgia Pow- tute), the evening included proud to see the Lowery Belle; Rev. Vivian; Journalist, Roland S. Martin; Change Agent, Raquel Thomas; actress, er, Georgia Pacific, AT&T, performances by award- Institute Change Agents, Cassi Davis; and CEO of the Lowery Institute, Cheryl Lowery. Rev. Lowery is seated. The Coca-Cola Company, winning vocalists Regina who are our future leaders, William Josef Founda- Belle and Y’Anna Crawley. and alumni of the institute tion, and Kroger. The “Many of the soldiers in who’ve graduated and are Change Agent program Institute. “They asked him Known as the “Dean” daily digital news show, the Civil Rights Movement continuing to be of service which focuses on civil and what he wanted when they of the Civil Rights Move- #RolandMartinUnfiltered, who traveled with us on to people in need.” human rights, social jus- interviewed him for their ment, Rev. Lowery as- served as media sponsor our journey to justice are Themed “Celebrating tice, civic engagement and weekly podcast. He said he sumed and executed a di- and streamed live from the no longer here,” Rev. Viv- the Work and the Man,” community health. The ini- wanted them to get people verse series of roles over event on major social me- ian noted in his moving re- the biennial birthday bash tiative has grown to over registered and make sure the span of his life: leader, dia platforms. marks to Rev. Lowery. “It’s raises funds to help the 100 Change Agents each they vote. They decided to pastor, servant, father, hus- truly a privilege for me to Lowery Institute perform year, spanning five metrogather names from people band, freedom fighter and For more information be here to celebrate your its mission to continue the Atlanta college campuses. across the country that advocate. The close confi- or to donate the Lowery birthday with you,” added advocacy work of Rev. Dr. “The Change Agents wanted to sign a birthday dante to Dr. King played an Institute visit www.lowery- the former lieutenant to Dr. Lowery and his late wife, were excited to celebrate card and also pledge to integral role in the passing institute.org . Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Evelyn Gibson Low- my dad’s birthday,” said vote. They collected over of the 1965 Voting Rights “Joseph Echols Lowery ery. Much of that work Cheryl Lowery, president 200 names from California Act and four decades later was one of the founding is achieved through their and CEO of the Lowery to Africa.” proudly delivered the bene-

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Derek Fisher: Los An- 2-time NBA Champion The three were transparent to save, tips on investing, “We want to extend a students are. They are all geles basketball legend. with LA Lakers. Accom- about their early business advice on choosing career huge thank you to our pan- tuned into their futures and 18-year NBA veteran. plished businessman and mistakes, but shared how paths, knowing how to plan elists! We really appreci- financial successes. This Head Coach of WNBA LA humanitarian. they matured and become your personal finances and ate their time and wisdom. was on full display with Sparks. 5-time NBA cham- Bakewell was the financially aware, encour- for your family, and mis- We look forward to host- their own attention and pion with LA Lakers. panel moderator, inspiring aging the youth to save and takes and lessons learned ing our next event soon. questions. They are just as, Marcellus Wiley: Los Fisher, Nixon, and Wiley be smart about their financ- from money management,” But immediately, we’re re- if not, more inspiring than Angeles native. 10-year to share their thoughts and es early. said California Divisional ally proud of how engaged our own esteemed panel- NFL Veteran and All-Pro. wisdom on business and “We heard great per- Director Barry Simmons. and thoughtful our young ists.” Media Personality. answer tough questions sonal insights from both the Norm Nixon: Los An- from the financially -inquispanelists and students, in- geles basketball legend. itive youth in the audience. cluding why it’s important THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 C-3

B K J y hari ones was overwhelmed. She felt Contributing Writer so comfortable on stage that Hilson shared her tes- Taste of Soul 2019 was timony. Hilson used her a huge success this year. platform to share the im- Hyundai brought out some portance of self care with amazing, legendary per- the community. DJ Mal- formers that touched the Ski applauded Hilson for hearts of fans so strong sharing her self-care ex- that some were actually perience. “Hats off to Keri in tears. To see the look for sharing her experience of thousands of fans faces with the community, which when they saw stars such is very important for them as Keri Hilson, Johnny to hear.” He went on to say, Gill, Dru Hill and Sugar “You can’t give you if you Bear. Performing on the don’t have you.Some peo- Hyundai Stage was bigger ple feel like if I give some than making fans hear their of me, then that’s enough. music. It was more about You have to get to a place bringing the community where the full you is more together and having fun. than enough.” Performing The community came out on the Hyundai Stage was showed nothing but love an opportunity for the art- towards one another. ists to give back to the peo- The legend, DJ Mal- ple who believed in them Ski, put on a fantastic from the start. show. In an interview with Dru Hill got on it and it the L.A. Sentinel, he spoke felt like it was the first time about his experience. “It’s they performed in their ca- been great seeing our com- reers. They have been sing- munity together with no ing for over 20 years and issues, showing love and they mentioned Taste of learning how to have fun Soul was a day to remem- again, dancing again. The ber. The energy from the cold part about it is the di- crowd was ongoing, they verse ages. I mean, I have never wanted them to stop. seen eight-year-olds and “It was an awesome expe- 80-year-olds. I love every rience. We were singing to part of the Taste of Soul.” a capacity crowd. We had DJ Malski also spoke about some real hardcore Dru how this is a special time Hills in there. We might for people to come as a of made some new fans community. It’s is only a too.” They also said, “For few times throughout the us to come to this urban year where African Ameri- area and see us together, no cans can have a shared ex- violence. Just shows where perience. our culture is going.” DJ Malski said, “This Johnny Gill said, it’s is the one time that our great to be involved and people come out and cel- great to be apart of this ebrate as one. There is no community. I have said it other time in L.A. that we before, people who have a come together and cel- platform, people like my- ebrate as one other than self and many others we sports or a funeral. Like have to be responsible and Nipsey Hussle’s funeral made accountable by figur- brought out the people.” ing out what we need to do Keri Hilson came back to help uplift our commu- and performed in front of nity.” of the event Zafar Brooks continue to be an example her fans. Hilson was ecstat- The Taste of Soul 2019 stated, “This is bigger than and push forward. Each and ic that she got to perform was legendary and the us. We are here to set an every one of us needs to do on the Hyundai Stage after community will continue example for the younger our part. Let’s start now.” taking nine years off to fo- to unite, and push each oth- generation that is watch- Stay tuned for great things cus on herself because she er forward. The organizer ing us. Which is we need to within the community.

KRISTINA DIXON/L.A. SENTINEL KRISTINA DIXON/L.A. SENTINEL From left are Danny Bakewell, Sr., Zafar Brooks and Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Admirers flock to Johnny Gill as he sings one of his popular love songs.

KRISTINA DIXON/L.A. SENTINEL KRISTINA DIXON/L.A. SENTINEL Doug E Fresh excites the crowd with his performance on the Hyundai Soundstage. Dru Hill danced across the stage before an overflowing audience. D-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 Student Athlete of the Week: Kimaya Lampkin BY AMANDA SCURLOCK the way the ball is moving,” ting skills. The improve- “I make homeless Sports Writer Lampkin said. “If someone ment came from her com- bags,” she said. “Even is running at you, you have mitment to practicing. Dur- though you might not know Junior, Kimaya Lamp- to adjust to where you think ing the team’s first practice how they got there … you kin is a dual-sport athlete they’re going to run.” this season, Lampkin was still have to give back to and has become a leader of Being on the View Park amazed at her own hitting them because they’re not the View Park girl’s rugby rugby team gave her the abilities and was proud of where you are.” team. A key lesson she opportunity to travel to herself. When she grows up, learned in being a leader is Tanzania, Japan, Hong “A pretty big challenge Lampkin wants to be a to understand the perspec- Kong, and the Philippines. was me learning how to hit forensic scientist and a pro tive of every player on the Her first trip abroad was because I kinda just learned rugby player with hopes of team. during her ninth-grade how to hit this year,” Lamp- playing in the Summer “I have to not criticize year, Lampkin was chosen kin said. “I can hit the ball Olympics. people, because some peo- over seniors on the team to with all my strength.” “That’s why I keep ple might not have the same attend. This fueled her to Playing rugby and vol- pushing myself hard in passions as I do,” Lampkin improve her rugby playing leyball keeps her account- rugby,” Lampkin said. “I said. “I help them and I also skills. able for excelling in school. actually want to play abroad help myself with doing that Through traveling over- Lampkin enjoys Algebra because that’s another expe- because I can’t get mad seas, Lampkin learned how AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL more than other school sub- rience that you have to take because somebody messed people with different cul- Kimaya Lampkin has traveled to two different continents jects. if it was given to you.” up.” tures and backgrounds with the View Park riugby team. “I like to solve problems To see more student ath- Lampkin envisions her- have a lot in common with and I don’t like writing, letes that we featured, follow self playing professional one another. we learned.” “That was a hard tourna- that’s why I don’t like Eng- @lasentinelnews on Insta- rugby as an adult, she uses “We’re all alike,” she Lampkin also plays club ment,” Lampkin said. “But lish,” she said. “I like work- gram and @thelasentinel on the footwork skills she gains said. “Playing abroad, it Rugby with the Belmont it was really fun, it made me ing with numbers.” Twitter. If you know a well- from volleyball when she is seems they’re just like us, Shore Rugby Football Team realize a lot of things that I Lampkin also works to rounded student athlete who playing rugby. they practice the same way. and helped the team reach need to work on.” assist the homeless popula- is involved in their school “You have to constantly They may have a little more the national tournament that In volleyball, Lampkin tion by donating to an and community, email move your feet and adjust to skills than us but I learned, took place in Utah. saw improvement in her hit- organization on skid row. [email protected] Shaq Promotes Heart Health at Spirit of the Heart Gala

BY AMANDA SCURLOCK cially African American travel, and type of insurance to play, so he went through Sports Writer men, think like me,” O’Neal are factors that could stifle the surgery and he’s fine said. “I just want to urge their access to proper care. now.” The Association of people to go out there and When asked about the During the gala, ABC Black Cardiologists (ABC) get checked once a year.” condition of his son, Sha- honored the Sanofi Gen- recently hosted their 10th Ofili noted the major reef, O’Neal reassured that zyme-Regeneron Aliance, Annual Spirit of the Heart issues of heart failure is he is doing well since his UCLA professor and cardi- Awards Gala. Their special that doctors do not pre- open-heart surgery last year. ologist Karol E. Watson, guest and honorary chair scribe patients with the Shareef was diagnosed with MD, PhD, Caribbean was NBA Hall of Famer, proper medicine to combat an anomalous coronary Foundation Heart Institute Shaquille O’Neal. the condition and how the artery, a condition that caus- president, B. Waine Kong, The four-time NBA medicine might be too es an artery to grow in the PhD, JD, and “Greenleaf” Champion partnered with expensive for patients. She wrong place. star, Lamman Rucker. Morehouse School of Med- then explained the website “He had a heart condi- “We do have a dispro- icine senior associate dean Shaqgetsreal.com as a AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL tion when he was younger, portionate access to quality of clinical and transitional resource for people who NBA icon, Shaquille O’Neal was an honorary chair of the they called it “boom care, yes there are a dispro- research, Elizabeth Ofili, want to know more about Spirit of the Heart Awards Gala. boom.” So, we fixed it,” portionate number of us as MD, MPH and Arbor Phar- the disease. O’Neal said. “He was play- people of color who are maceuticals, to create the “You will find a lot of said. “I think that’s the mes- are not given access to said ing one day, he said he said dying of diabetes and Get Real About Heart Fail- information not just about sage that we want to put out treatments. he had another episode of hypertension,” Rucker there is every single one of The organization not the boom boom so I sent to said. “I don’t know how to us should learn about this only trains patients, but UCLA medical, they found not care … and if you do and advocate.” physicians as well; they something was wrong … care, then the next thing to ABC also honored Golf inform how a patient’s liv- we talked about the options do is to actually take action legend, Lee Elder with the ing conditions, methods of and he wanted to continue and do something about it.” 2019 Bob Jones Award. As well as being the first African American to make the Ryder Cup Team and to play in the Masters Tourna- ment, he held an afterschool program at the Langston Golf Course in Washington D.C. ABC works ardently to AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Fontaine and Pegus pose with Spirit of the Heart Legacy combat cardiovascular dis- Award winner B. Waine Kong, PhD, JD. eases in marginalized com- munities with their initia- ure campaign. understanding heart failure tives and projects. While “I wanted to be the guy from the perspective of a there have been advance- that brings awareness to the patient, but also learning ments in treatment to differ- AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL situation because I know how to talk to your physi- ent diseases, people of color ABC founder, Richard Allen Williams, MD (second to left) poses with Loni Love (center) how most adult males, espe- cian and advocate,” Ofili and those with low income and former ABC board chair, Robert Gillespie M.D. Trojans Dominate In 41-14 Victory Over Arizona; Christon Impresses

BY JARRED DAVIS a crowd of 53,826 with speed,” USC coach, Clay run in the second just before young roster after suffering Contributing Writer explosive play after play. Helton said. “But it’s nice to halftime, followed by Slovis six “significant” injuries on 18-year-old true fresh- have that feeling and know finding wide receiver, Tyler the night. A star was on display for man running back, Kenan that when the play breaks, if Vaughns on a five-yard “I feel terrible for those Southern California, as the Christon rushed for 103 he's even, he's leaving.” strike to take a commanding kids,” Helton said. “We’ll Trojans rolled out one of its yards, two touchdowns and “In the recruiting 27-0 lead in the third. have to see where they’re newest weapons on the led the way for the Trojans process of Kenan, he was a On the defensive end, at.” offensive end, mesmerizing in a triumph 41-14 victory definition of not only a stu- the Trojans held Arizona’s Running backs, Stephen over the Arizona Wildcats dent-athlete, but you wanted (4-3, 2-2 Pac-12) dual-threat Carr (hamstring) and Stepp on Saturday night at the Los a Trojan to be from a per- quarterback, Khalil Tate to (ankle) were apart of players Angeles Memorial Colise- son,” Helton added. There’s 47 yards through the air and that didn’t return to the um. trained and untrained, and an even more impressive - game which ultimately led Christon, who was just this one's been trained the 27 yards rushing, making to a 41-14 victory for the months removed from right way.” things difficult all night on Trojans. becoming a California high USC (4-3, 3-1 Pac-12) the Wildcats. The Trojans will be school champion at 100 and freshman quarterback, “I believe our defense is looking to keep momentum 200 meters at Madison High Kedon Slovis also all together, so when one rolling while they travel on School, juked and dazzled PHOTO BY JEVONE MOORE impressed, throwing for 232 makes a play, everybody the road to take on the Col- USC Trojans wide receiver, his way past defenders. yards, two touchdowns and makes a play,” said USC orado Buffaloes Friday Tyler Vaughns (21) makes a “I just followed my catch during the Arizona vs zero interceptions. linebacker, Kana'i Mauga, October 25 at 6:00 pm. blockers and the O-line Slovis connected with who finished with 13 tackles “With losing Vavae this PHOTO BY JEVONE MOORE USC game at the L.A. USC Trojans running back, opened up a huge hole for Memorial Coliseum on wide receiver, Michael and an interception. “Every- week and then losing two Kenan Christon (23) rushed me,” Christon said on his October 19, 2019. Pittman Jr. for a nine-yard body was hype on the side- more backs this week, I for 108 yards and two first career touchdown run. score in the first quarter to line. It was a great atmos- would imagine Kenan touchdowns during the Ari- The San Diego Native in the fourth quarter. take a 10-0 lead. phere.” [Christon] is going to have a zona vs USC game at the broke off a 55-yard TD, fol- “There’s a lot of great Trojans tailback, Even after a strong per- pretty big role going into L.A. Memorial Coliseum on lowed by a 30-yard TD football players on this Markese Stepp then found formance, Helton couldn’t Colorado, as well as Quincy October 19, 2019. scamper five minutes later team, so it's hard to judge his the end-zone on a 12-yard help but feel troubled for his Jountti,” Helton said. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 SPORTS LASENTINEL.NET D-2 Rams Renovate Morningside Football Field BY AMANDA SCURLOCK Sports Writer

The Los Angeles Rams spruced up yet another school in Inglewood when they recently renovated the Morningside High School football field. On Friday, they honored Monarchs football head coach, Rod Harvey as their Coach of the Week as the Monarchs battled against the South AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Inglewood mayor, James Butts attended the Morningside High Spartans of Torrance. game to celebrate the Rams’ donation. Inglewood mayor James Butts, clad in a build bonds between to Football Around the City AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Rams jersey, was excited Rams alum, Ron Brown (left) poses with the Morningside cheerleaders as they receive high school football teams The Washington Prep about the donation, glad the Coach of the Week banner on behalf of coach Rod Harvey. despite their diverse back- Generals defeated the Jef- that the Rams continue to grounds. The Rams also ferson Democrats 24-21 assist the youth in the city. just another manifestation the city sponsoring and do the coin toss. gave the Monarchs and the and the Serra Cavaliers fell Along with the field, the that they are not just here to partnering with the school “I haven’t seen a field Inglewood Sentinels foot- to the Bishop Amat Rams donated a $2,000 bring the NFL, they’re here district,” said Morningside look like this ever, it’s a ball team new uniforms. Lancers 13-20. The Cren- grant and $1,000 worth of to be part of the communi- principal, Traci Gholar. fantastic look,” Brown “We want to be a shaw Cougars defeated the Gatorade products to the ty.” “Inglewood is a communi- said. “What happens is resource for our communi- Locke Saints 45-21 and the football team. Mayor Butts Butts, along with Rams ty that will come together when you do things like ty,” Franklin said. “It’s Fremont Pathfinders lost to noted how Inglewood has community affairs and for what is right and what is that, the kids get motivated exciting to have a consis- the Dorsey Dons 8-34. The developed into “the center engagement manager for the betterment of our to play and football is a tent relationship and that’s Los Angeles Romans lost of the region” from a cul- Johnathan Franklin, spoke youth.” great sport.” what we want to do, we to the Jordan Bulldogs 20- tural and economic stand- with the Monarchs before The Rams also got stu- Morningside has been want to build partnerships 26, Romans player Q’marr point. kickoff. They congratulat- dents who attended the benefiting from several that are meaningful and Allen scored two touch- “[The Rams] have been ed the coach and encour- game to compete in an gifts by the Rams. They that’s authentic.” downs and David Redden community partners since aged the football team. obstacle course relay race participated in the “Rise Despite the new field, had 86 receiving yards. The the day it was announced “It shows the support at halftime. Rams alumni With the Rams” with Oaks the South Spartans ousted Inglewood remain perfect they were allowed to come that is tremendous in this wide receiver, Ron Brown Christian High School, the the Morningside Monarchs after trouncing the Tor- here,” Butts said. “This is community with regards to was also in attendance to initiative was meant to 49-6. rance Tartars 63-0. Hall of Fame Cornerback Willie Brown Dies at Age 78

BY JOSH DUBOW made during his Hall of of the receivers coming off for how he treated his Associated Press Fame career running the the line of scrimmage, that mother and Al Davis’ Raiders. was going to affect whether widow, Carol Davis. Mark Willie Brown estab- Brown went on to have they could catch the ball or Davis said Brown always lished the bump-and-run a brilliant career with Oak- not.” helped Carol Davis up and style of defense the Raiders land, highlighted by his 75- His most memorable down the stairs on the used for decades, provided yard interception return for play came in the Super plane, joined her for din- the iconic play in Oakland’s a touchdown against Min- Bowl against the Vikings ners on the road and came first Super Bowl title, and nesota that helped the on Jan. 9, 1977. With the to her birthday and Moth- impacted nearly every play- Raiders win their first Raiders leading the game er’s Day dinners each year. er who suited up for the Super Bowl following the 26-0 in the fourth quarter, “It was Willie who was team over the past half-cen- 1976 season. Brown intercepted a pass her best friend,” Mark tury. “His legendary per- from Hall of Famer, Fran Davis said. “We loved and Brown was the consum- formance on the field Tarkenton and raced for the will miss you Willie.” mate Raider. changed the way the cor- score, prompting the iconic Brown played his col- The Hall of Fame cor- nerback position was radio call from Raiders AP PHOTO/MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ, FILE lege ball at Grambling nerback who helped fuel played and his valued guid- announce Bill King: “He This Oct. 19, 2017, file photo shows Pro football hall of under the great coach, the Raiders’ success during ance as a coach, mentor and looks and throws ... inter- famer Willie Brown before an NFL football game between Eddie Robinson. He was 12 years on the field before administrator permeated cepted by the Oakland the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs in Oak- undrafted after leaving land, Calif. Brown, who provided the iconic play of the becoming an integral part the organization and Raiders Willie Brown at the school and was cut by the Oakland Raiders' first Super Bowl title, died on Tuesday, touched countless individu- 30, 40, 50 ... he’s going all Houston Oilers in his first of the franchise during his Oct. 22, 2019. He was 78. The Raiders and Pro Football post-playing career died on als both on and off the the way! ... Old Man Hall of Fame announced Brown's death but did not reveal training camp in 1963. Tuesday after a battle with field,” the team said in a Willie! ... Touchdown a cause. He had been dealing with cancer. He then signed with cancer. He was 78. statement. “Willie’s loss Raiders!” Denver and became a starter “Willie Brown was a will leave a tremendous “As a player, coach, and office. Willie lived the during that time, working midway through his rookie true Raider and one of the void, but his leadership and executive, Willie served as Raiders’ motto “Commit- with defensive backs like year and was an AFL All- best cornerbacks that ever presence will always be a a tremendous ambassador ment to Excellence” with Rod Woodson, Charles Pro in his second season. played the game,” Hall of major part of the fabric of for the Raiders and football integrity and touched the Woodson and Nnamdi Aso- But his greatest Fame coach, John Madden the Raiders Family.” for more than 50 years,” lives of hundreds of NFL mugha and in more recent moments came with the said. “It was a comfort to a Brown was one of the Commissioner Roger players with his wisdom years announcing the Raiders. coach to be able to have game’s best lockdown cor- Goodell said. “He will for- and wit.” team’s picks during the “Willie Brown was the Willie Brown in the defen- nerbacks and fit perfectly in ever be immortalized by Brown retired two sea- annual NFL draft. epitome of the Raiders sive backfield. Willie was a Davis’ preferred bump-and- NFL Films with his iconic sons later. He was an assis- “Going to miss you motto of ‘commitment to good guy, a team captain, run style of defense on the 75-yard interception return tant coach for the Raiders Willie! I’ll never forget excellence’ that was inte- and a true Raider from the Raiders. He intercepted 54 in Super Bowl XI as he ran from 1979-88, was head when you called my name gral to the team’s sustained day he joined our team in passes, was a first-team All- straight into the camera and coach at Long Beach State on that stage to welcome success,” Hall of Fame 1967, until he passed away Pro five times in the AFL our imaginations. After a in 1991, coached at Jordan me into the Raider family 4 president, David Baker today. He will be missed by and NFL and made the Hall remarkable 16-year Pro High School in 1994 and life! Prayers to his family,” said. “He embodied virtues me and the entire Raiders of Fame in his first year of Football Hall of Fame returned to the Raiders quarterback Derek Carr like passion, integrity, per- organization.” eligibility in 1984. career that he began as an when they moved back to wrote on Twitter. severance and always led Al Davis acquired “I didn’t play DB in col- undrafted free agent, Willie Oakland in 1995 as director Owner Mark Davis by example. His character, Brown for the Raiders in a lege,” Brown told ESPN for went on to become a of staff development. called Brown “one of the on and off the field, made trade from Denver in 1967 a story in 2013. “I just knew Raiders coach and later a Brown was a regular greatest to ever play the all those around him bet- in one of the best moves he that if you beat the hell out member of the team’s front presence around the team game.” He thanked Brown ter.” The Clippers Love Their Fans From Around the World

BY KHARI JONES approaching. The Clippers a blue-collar crowd. I think Contributing Writer Doc Rivers appreciates the Clippers fans come from love from fans all over the everywhere. They just The Los Angeles Clip- world. He understands the come from all over the pers held an open practice type of crowd their team place. You can’t grow up Tuesday, and the fans came attracts. on the east coach and be a out in large numbers to Rivers says, “People Laker fan. Those people support the rebranded Clip- who love basketball love move here and become pers team. With the new the Clippers. I’ve always Clippers fans.” nucleus that is apart of this said jokingly; we got the Patrick Beverley loves team now, it is only true blacktop crowd. The crowd Clippers fans, as well. He fans come out to the open of guys who are usually appreciates that fans that practice and see for them- playing outside. Not inside were here even before the selves the new wave that is at the rec center. They have Kawhi Leonard and Paul George era. Beverley says “Clippers fans are people who get a thrill out of wak- ing up every morning, put- ting a boot on, going out there every day to grind, not stepping over nobody DARRYL DYCK/THE CANADIAN PRESS VIA AP to get it, not taking the Injured Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George signs autographs before the team's NBA pre- easy way out, watching season basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in their fruits come to labor, Vancouver, British Columbia. watching their success blossom. Those are Clipper says, “The hope is the this season, or what the preach playing together as fans.” highest. I don’t think we’re chemistry will be moving a team, so not a lot of With that said, they are in this business to have a forward Rivers said, changes.” Rivers went on gearing up for a season low bar.” “Obviously, I’ll run differ- to say, “As far as chem- where everyone is holding With the additions of ent stuff because we have istry, you never know until DARRYL DYCK/THE CANADIAN PRESS VIA AP Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard participates in a them to a high standard. superstars, Kawhi Leonard different players. We the season starts. It looks shootaround ahead of a preseason NBA basketball game When asked about the bar and Paul George, many are always do that. You do that great right now. But we against the Dallas Mavericks, in Vancouver, British they are setting for them- curious to know if Rivers yearly anyway, other than have no obstacles in our Columbia, Thursday Oct. 17, 2019. selves this year, Rivers will change any of his sets that no. Preach winning, way yet.” E-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019

By Lauren a. Jones Contributing Writer

The Wave stage has been a staple of the Taste of Soul Festival since its inception. Positioned at the corner of Crenshaw Blvd. and Stocker St., 2019 was no different with an all- star lineup of musicians, surprise appearances from Stevie Wonder and even a special in-person message from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. “It’s important for the people to know that the city supports the Taste of Soul,” remarked Mayor Garcetti. “The vision of Danny Bakewell [Sr.] with the support of the city, you see it makes this the big- gest party in L.A. every single year, a chance to build community, preserve community and to get ex- cited about what’s going to come.” CHRISTOPHER IWUOMA/L.A. SENTINEL Festival goers, young Festival goers, young and old, camped out with their lawn chairs and umbrellas in front of 94.7 The Wave stage. and old, camped out with their lawn chairs and um- Cultural Soul, Tony Grant, Band took the stage. As grooving to their smooth to kick off the day. The FreQwency and Tony brellas in front of 94.7 The Tay Walker, FreQwency, each performer peered into sounds. crowd rose to their feet as Grant. Wave stage. As musical Klymaxx, Evelyn Cham- the crowd, they could see Chosen Recovery they listened to the elec- “I can’t think of anoth- acts like Chosen Recovery, pagne King and the S.O.S hundreds of colorful people brought the gospel sounds tric sounds of Tay Walker, er festival that tops this,” KCAL 9/CBS 2 morning anchor, DeMarco Mor- gan, told the L.A. Sentinel. “New York has nothing like this.” Morgan was one of the many surprise guests that greeted festival goers at The Wave stage. KCAL 9 evening anchor, Pat Har- vey and 94.7 The Wave radio host, Pat Prescott co- emceed The Wave stage as they introduced each act and special guests. Harvey discussed at length how important Taste of Soul, especially as she celebrated her 30th year of anchoring becoming the longest ten- ured anchor in prime time at one station in Los Ange- les. “It’s pretty surreal and I’m going to be honest because I hadn’t thought about it and it’s 30 years of drive, hard work, meet- ing people, family,” started Harvey. “Danny Bakewell and his family supported me when I first moved here.” “Taste of Soul is some- where to come every year where everything that is produced, that is created is right here in the com- munity and it gives other people an opportunity to come down and see what we have to offer,” Harvey continued. “I know the im- portance of that. I know how special it is and I feel good when I hear people talk about, ‘Wow! I didn’t know that was our Cren- shaw, it’s amazing.’” Harvey and Prescott introduced Taste of Soul founder, Danny Bakewell Sr. to The Wave stage. When the DJ pressed play on the “Wobble” by V.I.C., Bakewell Sr. danced his way to address The Wave festival goers joined by Mayor Eric Garcetti, “The Talk” host, Sheryl Un- derwood, Morgan, LAPD Deputy Chief South Bu- reau Regina Scott and many more dignitaries. “It is an event that we [LAPD] prepare for and I look forward to it every year,” echoed Scott. “My officers get a chance not to police, but to be a part of something bigger than they are. I love it.” When the dynamic, all- {See WAVE STAGE E-3} THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT LASENTINEL.NET E-2

By Brittany K. JacKson Patterson also performed, Contritbuting Writer saying it was his second time at the Taste of Soul The 14th Annual Taste and that “KJLH has always of Soul was nothing short been very supportive” of of exceptional and this his work. year’s Radio Free KJLH To cap off the fes- stage left an impact that tivities, world renowned, will forever be etched into chart topping and Gram- the heart and history of Los my-award winning music Angeles. artist Stevie Wonder was Sponsored by Planet the highlight of the event, Fitness, the KJLH stage surprising the community featured a unique mix with an encore perfor- of old school jams, new mance of his legendary hits school vibes and classics like “My Cherie Amor,” we’ve all come to know “As” and “Superstition.” and love. L.A. SENTINEL PHOTO BRANDON I. BROOKS/L.A. SENTINEL In a moment to cherish, the Gospel artists Fred Legendary artist and composer Stevie Wonder performs several of his Songstress SZA appears on the KJLH musical genius reminded Hammond, Tye Tribbett, greatest hits at the 14th Annual Taste of Soul. stage at Taste of Soul. everyone in attendance just Charles Jenkins, and An- why we love him. thony Brown kicked off featuring the late 2Pac weekdays.” The artist says ing Chris Brown says that it When asked about her And as if it couldn’t get the event, setting the mood Shakur and “They Don’t that it’s God, his wife and was nice to have everybody sweet, yet sassy demeanor, any better, Stevie Wonder and uplifting the crowd Know,” the R&B crooner children that have kept him “vibe out and sing along” Streeter says she simply brought out artist SZA, with some of our gospel looked and sounded just as grounded all these years. to her music at the Taste of loves people and likes to who wooed the crowd with favorites. phenomenal as he did in the “My spiritually keeps me Soul. “It was a good show,” keep things cool, calm and a super sexy performance Onlookers also got 90s. grounded because I know Streeter said. “I love the collected. “I keep to my- of her hit-single, “The the best of R&B, hip-hop In an exclusive inter- that there’s no greater one station (KJLH) and I love self. I love the studio, I love Weekend.” Whispers from and soul as artists Jon B., view, Jon B. says he attri- than Him. I’m really just a Stevie Wonder, I had to music. I mind my busi- the audience also revealed Sevyn Streeter, SZA, Snoh butes his longevity to the tool for Him to do what he’s come out and do it for Ste- ness that’s all,” she stated. that Ralph Tresvant and Aalegra, 702, DJ Kool, J. use of real love and life planned all these years for vie,” she continued. Streeter did say, however, Johnny Gill of New Edition Brown, Rahsaan Patterson experiences in his music. my destiny,” he affirmed. During our interview, that she’s working on a re- were backstage, the pair and the incomparable Ste- “Putting your love in any- In the near future, Jon B. Streeter revealed that she’ll ality show and is “looking of which later performed vie Wonder hit the stage. thing really helps to pre- says he’ll be tapping into be releasing new music forward to allowing the alongside Stevie Wonder to And when Grammy- serve your inner-soul,” he the world of music scoring before the year ends and fans” into her world a little deliver an epic rendition of nominated artist Jon B. said. “There is no greater and executive producing doubling back at the top more. Gill’s hit single, “My, My, took the stage, a pair of reward than watching it last for film and television. of 2020 to share new con- As an ode to the era My.” purple panties were thrown the test of time because it We also caught up with tent with her supporters. of DeBarge, R&B artist J. As the crowd basked on the set by an obvious ends up being a sentiment singer-songwriter Sevyn The multi-faceted artist Brown performed his hit- in nostalgia, it was evident super-fan as a sign of af- that the world can relate Streeter behind the scenes, says her upcoming project, single “Give it 2 U” giv- that that 14th Annual Taste fection. Known for hits to,” he continued. who was also among per- “Drunken Words, Sober ing the crowd an uptempo of Soul proved once again such as the 1995 love bal- Today, Jon B. says formers. The songbird, Thoughts,” will detail some take on El DeBarge’s and to be a day to remember. lad “Someone to Love” his life consists of being known for her sultry sin- of her recent life experi- James DeBarge’s smash For exclusive inter- featuring Babyface and “a rockstar on the week- gles such as “Before I Do” ences of love, heartbreak 1982 single “I Like It.”. views with performers and 1998’s “Are U Still Down” ends and Mr. Mom on the and “It Won’t Stop” featur- and loss. Neo-soul artist Rahsaan guests, visit lasentinel.net.

ANTHONY HESTER/L.A. SENTINEL ANTHONY HESTER/L.A. SENTINEL ANTHONY HESTER/L.A. SENTINEL Award-winning artist Fred Hammond encourages the Swedish singer & songwriter Snoh Aalegra performs on Tye Tribett gives a high-energy rendition of his popular crowd with his contemporary gospel music. KJLH stage. new wave gospel songs.

ANTHONY HESTER/L.A. SENTINEL BRITTANY K. JACKSON/L.A. SENTINEL R&B Crooner Jon B. performs the classic hits “Are U Still Down” featuring the Sultry singer Sevyn Streeter sings crowd favorites “Before I Do” and uptempo jams at the 2019 late Tupac Shakur and “Someone to Love” featuring Babyface. Taste of Soul, KJLH Stage.

ANTHONY HESTER/L.A. SENTINEL ANTHONY HESTER/L.A. SENTINEL ANTHONY HESTER/L.A. SENTINEL The crowd extends nearly two blocks in front of the KJLH stage. People of all ages dance to the music by artists performing on the KJLH stage. E-3 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019

{Continued from E-1} ALL PHOTOS BY BREANNA VANDERVILT and CHRISTOPHER IWUOMA/L.A. SENTINEL female band Kylmaxx tips. “Shame.” closed out the The Wave If You Still Care.” at the festival, curated by brought out Stevie Won- The sun began to set The 1970s disco single, Stage with a bang. The Wave stage brought the non-profit organization, der, there was a roaring ap- and the much-anticipated “Shame” gave members The 1980s R&B and the same energy and vibe Mothers in Action. plause that could be heard Evelyn “Champagne” King of the crowd flashbackselectro-funk group per- that it has been since 2008 By all accounts, The all the way down Cren- took the stage. She was to what they consider the formed a compilation of when the radio station pow- Wave stage will continue shaw. easily the crowd’s favorite “good ole days” as strang- some of their hit songs in- erhouse became a sponsor to support and grow with Wonder joined the ladies act of the day as men and ers sang their hearts out. cluding “Take Your Time of the Taste of Soul. the Taste of Soul for many on the keyboard with mag- women, young and old, S.O.S Band, also known (Do It Right),” “Just Be The Wave also sponsors years to come. ic emitting from his finger- sang along to her classic hit as the Sounds Of Success, Good to Me” and “Tell Me the Budweiser Beer Garden