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A knowledge of the community, a passion for service and no-nonsense approach to making it happen is what makes her one of the most powerful women in Los Angeles politics.

By Danny J. Bakewell Jr. resources the county can Executive Editor provide to combat this pan- demic,” said Mitchell. She Holly Mitchell was sworn says that equity in resourc- in to the Los Angeles es is her main focus. She County Board of Supervi- points out that the residents sors Sunday, December 6, of her district have been 2020. However, she says disproportionately affected that between moving out of by Covid. She says her her Senate office, moving constituents are the people into her new Supervisors on the front lines. office, hiring a full staff, “We are the health care getting brought up to speed providers, the grocery store on exactly what’s going on workers, the service pro- in the 2nd Supervisorial viders the people who most District, thanking voters often are affected by this and supporters and the hol- pandemic,” said Mitchell. idays, all while remaining “But, we are not getting our socially distant, she really proportionate share of the didn’t get down to business resources. We need more until January 1, 2021. testing, more vaccines be- With Mitchell’s “let’s get cause unfortunately we are down to business” person- also the ones most often ality the newest member dying from this disease.” of Los Angeles County’s Mitchell succeeds Mark all-female Board of Super- Ridley-Thomas in repre- visors didn’t waste much senting the Second District, time doing the people’s which runs from Wilshire business. Center to Carson, from “Obviously, my office has Mar Vista to Lynwood. been working diligently to Mark Ridley-Thomas, who get up to speed and to get now serves as the Council- help to the people in my man for Los Angeles 10th district. It’s about equity Council District, left his and justice for those who

Supervisor Holly Mitchell COURTESY PHOTO so desperately need the {See MITCHELL A-6}

Observing the Success of the Co-Pilot Initiative of Vaccination Distribution in Impacted Communities Community salutes the renowned minister, who blazed trails in evangelism and on television By Betti Halsell spoke of a new age of Contributing Writer humility stemming from this; the solution is found California State Gov- within the alignment of ernor Gavin Newsom vis- the community and the ited the vaccine distribution organizations that look to center found at the Kend- serve the public. ren Hospital in Los Ange- The directive is in di- les, CA. Observing their rect collaboration with protocols, the governor the Federal Emergency highlighted its success and Management Agency stated that there should be (FEMA), they will pro- hundreds more replicated, vide resources and federal but in the current vulner- staffing support to new ability of the state, every California Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Cal State LA on vaccination centers. Us- county is facing a differ- Tuesday to mark the opening of a mass COVID-19 vacci- ing the states “MyTurn” ent saturation of challenges nation center at the university. CSULA online system, the mission that Newsom is looking to behind these co-piloted face head on. partnership to open com- the issues happening across facilities is to expand On February 3, New- munity vaccination centers the state are unique in each the rate of vaccination in som and the Biden admin- in Oakland and Los Ange- community and call for Frederick Price COURTESY PHOTO {See NEWSOM A-6} istration announced a pilot les. The Governor dissected specific solutions. Newsom {See FULL STORY B-5}

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www.lasentinel.net {See FULL STORY A-7} A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 COURTNEY MOORE JOINS DODGERS AS VICE PRESIDENT OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Moore has been responsible diversity and inclusion. I for the implementation of look forward to meeting my The Los Angeles diversity initiatives encom- colleagues and getting to Dodgers announced the hir- passing recruitment, reten- work!” ing of Courtney Moore for tion and inclusion in the Moore also has several the newly created position finance, engineering and years of experience in talent of vice president of Diversi- legal industries. Most acquisition having worked ty, Equity and Inclusion. recently, she was the direc- for Special Counsel, Inc. “The Dodgers are part tor of Diversity and Inclu- and The Hollins Group in of the fabric of Los Ange- sion at the law firm of direct hire corporate place- les, and it’s imperative that Munger, Tolles & Olson, ments. Additionally, she has we represent the great where Moore was responsi- experience in the sports diversity of our city and ble for creating and imple- industry as the Broadcast maintain an inclusive envi- menting the strategy to and Special Events Coordi- ronment for all Angelenos enhance the firm’s culture nator for the Chicago White at Dodger Stadium,” said of inclusion. Sox. Dodger President & CEO “These are difficult and Moore earned her Juris Stan Kasten. “These initia- challenging times marked Doctor from the University tives are of the utmost by a global pan demic, of Miami, and also holds a importance to our organiza- racial dissension and socie- Masters degree in Sports tion and we are thrilled to FILE PHOTO tal inequities,” said Moore. Management from the Uni- be able to find someone Courtney Moore “In this climate, I am versity of Massachusetts with Courtney’s experience incredibly honored to work and a Bachelor’s degree in and expertise to focus, itive agent of change across we’re looking forward to organization.” for a pioneering organiza- International Relations build out and lead our DEI multiple industries during learning from her and con- During a career that tion that understands the from Mount Holyoke Col- programs. She’s been a pos- the course of her career, and tinuing to develop as an spans more than 20 years, importance of amplifying lege. Kirsten Watson Joins Dodger Broadcast Team SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE while also co-hosting the at Columbia Journalism network’s Lakeshow studio School, Watson was award- The Los Angeles program. She also currently ed the Stuart Scott Intern- Dodgers announced the serves as a producer for the ship-Scholarship from the addition of Kirsten Watson National Football League, National Association of to their broadcast team. In creating localized content Black Journalists and her role as a reporter and for international markets, ESPN, where she produced host, Watson will contribute hosting its Game Recog- video packages for Sports- to the Dodgers’ SportsNet nize Game series and Center and NFL Live. Wat- LA game broadcasts and organizing international son also earned her Bache- studio programming as well trips for NFL players for lor’s degree from Columbia as pre- and postgame cover- content and media opportu- and was a member of the age on both television and nities. Watson also hosted school’s volleyball team. radio. Monday Night Football on “We feel that our broad- Watson joins the Channel 5 in the UK, an cast is one of the best in Dodgers following two international broadcast in sports and know that years as a reporter and host partnership with NFL Net- Kirsten can help make it with Spectrum SportsNet, work. even stronger,” said Lon where she appeared on pre- “I am excited to contin- FILE PHOTO Rosen, Dodger executive , post- and in-game broad- ue my passion as a story- Kirsten Watson vice president and chief casts of the Los Angeles teller with the Los Angeles marketing officer. “We’re Lakers, Los Angeles Sparks Dodgers,” said Watson. “To member of and represent sports franchises is an Following the comple- excited for Dodger fans to and South Bay Lakers have the opportunity to be a one of the most iconic honor.” tion of her Master’s degree get to know her.” THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-3

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© 2021 California Department of Public Health A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 Dem’s Lawsuit Accuses Trump of Inciting Deadly Capitol Riot BY ERIC TUCKER any violence at the Capitol that he has left the White coordinated campaign to ment, the lawsuit more The suit cites incendi- Associated Press on Jan. 6th.” A lawyer for House and lost certain legal interfere with the legal broadly accuses Trump of ary comments that Trump Giuliani did not immedi- protections that shielded process required to confirm conspiring to disrupt the and Giuliani made in the WASHINGTON (AP) ately return an email seek- him as president. the tally of votes cast in the constitutional activities of weeks leading up to the riot — The House Homeland Electoral College.” Congress — namely, the and on the day of it that Security chairman accused Presidents are histori- certification of election lawyers say were designed Donald Trump in a federal cally afforded broad immu- results establishing Biden to mobilize supporters to lawsuit Tuesday of inciting nity from lawsuits for as the rightful winner — work to overturn the elec- the deadly insurrection at actions they take in their through a monthslong tion results and to prevent the U.S. Capitol and con- role as commander in chief. effort to discredit the out- the congressional certifica- spiring with his lawyer and But the lawsuit filed Tues- come and to lean on indi- tion process. That process extremist groups to try to day was brought against vidual states and his own was temporarily interrupt- prevent Congress from cer- Trump in his personal, not vice president to overturn ed when Trump supporters tifying the results of the official, capacity and the contest. broke into the Capitol. presidential election he lost alleges that none of the The case against Trump Trump encouraged sup- to Joe Biden. behavior at issue had to do was brought under a provi- porters at a rally preceding The lawsuit from Dem- with his responsibilities as sion of the Ku Klux Klan the riot to “ fight like hell,” ocratic Rep. Bennie president. Act of 1871, which was but lawyers for the former Thompson is part of an “Inciting a riot, or passed in response to KKK president adamantly denied expected wave of litigation attempting to interfere with violence and prohibits vio- during the impeachment over the Jan. 6 riot and is the congressional efforts to lence or intimidation meant trial that he had incited the JOHN MCDONNELL/THE WASHINGTON POST VIA AP, POOL believed to be the first filed In this Sept. 17, 2020 file photo, Committee Chairman ratify the results of the to prevent Congress or riot. They pointed to a by a member of Congress. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., speaks during a House election that are commend- other federal officials from remark during his speech in It seeks unspecified puni- Committee on Homeland Security hearing on 'worldwide ed by the Constitution, carrying out their constitu- which he told the crowd to tive and compensatory threats to the homeland', on Capitol Hill Washington. could not conceivably be tional duties. behave “peacefully” that damages. It also names as within the scope of ordi- “Fortunately, this hasn’t day. defendants Rudy Giuliani, ing comment. The suit traces the nary responsibilities of the been used very much,” Defense lawyers are Trump’s personal lawyer, The suit, filed in federal drawn-out effort by Trump president,” Joseph Sellers, Sellers said. “But what we likely to revisit those asser- and the Proud Boys and the court in Washington under and Giuliani to cast doubt a lawyer who represents see here is so unprecedent- tions in the lawsuit. They Oath Keepers, extremist a Reconstruction-era law on the election results even Thompson, said in an inter- ed that it’s really reminis- may also argue, as was organizations that have had called the Ku Klux Klan though courts across the view. cent of what gave rise to done during the impeach- members charged by the Act, comes three days after country and state election “In this respect, Justice Department with Trump was acquitted in a officials repeatedly reject- because of his conduct, he taking part in the siege. Senate impeachment trial ed their baseless allega- is just like any other private “All I wanted to do was that centered on allegations tions of fraud. Despite evi- citizen,” he said. do my job, and the insur- that he incited the riot, in dence to the contrary, the Sellers, a lawyer with rection that occurred pre- which five people died. suit says, the men por- the law firm of Cohen Mil- vented me from doing That acquittal is likely to trayed the election as stolen stein, filed the case along that,” Thompson, D-Miss., open the door to fresh legal while Trump “endorsed with the NAACP. Several told reporters Tuesday as scrutiny over Trump’s rather than discouraged” other members of Congress he recounted his harrowing actions before and during threats of violence from his are expected to join. experiences as Trump loy- the siege. Additional suits angry supporters in the Asked about the lawsuit alists broke into the Capi- could be brought by other weeks leading up to the Tuesday, White House tol and disrupted the con- members of Congress or by assault on the Capitol. press secretary Jen Psaki stitutionally mandated law enforcement officers “The carefully orches- told reporters that Biden process of certifying the injured while responding to trated series of events that supports the rights of indi- AP PHOTO/CAROLYN KASTER, FILE election. the riot. unfolded at the Save Amer- viduals “to take steps In this Wednesday, July 17, 2019 file photo, President Don- A Trump senior adviser, Even some Republicans ica rally and the storming through the judicial ald Trump gestures to the crowd as he arrives to speak at Jason Miller, said in a state- who voted to acquit Trump of the Capitol was no acci- process,” but she declined a campaign rally at Williams Arena in Greenville, N.C. ment that Trump did not on Saturday acknowledged dent or coincidence,” the to comment further. organize the rally that pre- that the more proper venue suit says. “It was the Though the impeach- the enactment of this legis- ment case, that Trump’s ceded the riot and “did not to deal with Trump was in intended and foreseeable ment case focused squarely lation right after the Civil speech was protected by incite or conspire to incite the courts, especially now culmination of a carefully on accusations of incite- War.” the First Amendment.

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In honor of Black Histo- ry Month, the state of Cali- fornia in partnership with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation has launched a “COVID-19 Community Champions” campaign to recognize COVID-19 war- FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO riors who have made signifi- Dr. David M. Carlisle Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett Dr. Adrian James Dr. Elaine Batchlor Dr. Rodney Hood cant contributions in their communities. cil; and Dr. Kizzmekia Cor- KDYA-AM and KMEL- are our neighbors, friends recognize everyday COVID- munity to stay optimistic and Honorees of the cam- bett who was part of the FM (Bay Area), KSSX-FM and our loved ones whose 19 champions in communi- inspired to continue practic- paign include medical com- National Institute of Health (San Diego), KHYL-FM actions – big or small -- ties throughout the state. To ing safe behaviors like wear- munity leaders, Dr. Elaine team that worked with Mod- and KDEE-FM (Sacramen- make an outsized impact in join the campaign, Californi- ing a mask, washing hands, Batchlor, CEO, Martin erna, the pharmaceutical to/Stockton/Modesto) and our lives,” said Dr. Nadine ans are encouraged to tune in maintaining physical dis- Luther King, Jr. Community company that developed one KKBB-FM (Bakersfield). Burke Harris, California to their local radio station for tance and making a game Hospital (Los Angeles); Dr. of the two mRNA vaccines The stations will celebrate Surgeon General. “Black more information and to post plan to get vaccinated. David M. Carlisle, presi- that have been proven to be honorees’ in 30 second pre- History Month is another a picture of their favorite Californians can visit dent, Charles R. Drew Uni- up to 95 percent effective. recorded radio spots with opportunity to recognize local champion via Face- VaccinateALL58.com or versity (Los Angeles); Dr. The COVID-19 Com- amplification in print adver- these Californians’ persever- book or Instagram using call (833) 422-4255 for Rodney Hood, founder of munity Champions cam- torials and social media ance and resilience, while #COVIDCommunityCham- information on the COVID- the San Diego County paign is in partnership with throughout February. Infor- paying tribute to their valu- pions. 19 vaccine and can sign up at COVID-19 Equity Task several California radio mation on COVID-19 vac- able contributions in helping State and local leaders MyTurn.ca.gov to be noti- Force; Dr. Adrian James, stations, including KJLH- cine will also be included in our community endure dur- hope the #COVIDCommu- fied when they are eligible to chief medical officer for FM and KDAY-FM (Los the campaign. ing the pandemic.” nityChampions campaign make an appointment for West Oakland Health Coun- Angeles), KBLX-FM, “COVID-19 champions The campaign will also will help encourage the com- vaccination. Schools Re-Open for In-Class Instruction, Public Urged to Stay Vigilant About Guidelines Public health officials are asking the public to continue practicing safety as schools submit their safety plans in order to open. BY BRIAN W. CARTER possible, wear a mask and fornia Department of Public race and ethnicity, COVID- Contributing Writer stay a safe distance from Health certifying that they 19 statistics show: American others when you must leave have implemented a full Indian/Alaska Native with As the county comes out your home,” said Barbara range of safety measures to 1,925; Asian with 49,246; of two holidays, the Los Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, permit a safe reopening. Black with 39,242; Hispan- Angeles County Depart- Director of Public Health. Dozens of elementary ic/Latino with 532,907; ment of Public Health con- “This upcoming week, there schools will be permitted to Native Hawaiian/Pacific tinues to call for everyone to will be more sites across the reopen for in-class instruc- Islander with 4,116; White keep on following guide- county offering first and tion for students grades TK- with 111,314; those of other lines during the pandemic. second dose vaccination 6 this week. Also, more sites race and ethnicity with Even though there are lin- appointments for residents across the county offering 108,023 and 260,648 under gering affects from the larg- 65 and older and healthcare first and second dose vacci- investigation. er surges in January, workers. nation appointments for resi- For more information COURTESY PHOTO COVID-19 infections are on “Please check Vacci- dents 65 and older and Schools were given the permission to open this week and statistics on COVID-19 the decline. The L.A. Coun- nateLACounty.com for healthcare workers. granted they submit a plan certifying that they have in Los Angeles County, ty Dept. of Public Health is updated information about As of Monday, February implemented safety measures to permit a safe reopening. please visit http://pub- still urging for Angelenos to appointment availability and 15, the L.A. County Dept. lichealth.lacounty.gov/ celebrate upcoming holi- remember to wait your turn." of Public Health confirmed ple in the ICU. Southland: within Los For more detailed infor- days and events at home. Schools were given the 29 new deaths and 1,869 Public Health identified Angeles County shows mation on COVID-19 vacci- “We urge everyone to permission to open this week new cases of COVID-19. 1,168,358 positive cases of 1,107,421 cases, within nation plans in L.A. County remain vigilant and take the granted they submit a plan to There were 3,092 people COVID-19 across all areas Long Beach with 50,284 and to sign up for a vaccina- necessary safety precau- the County Department of with COVID-19 hospital- of L.A. County and a total of cases and within Pasadena tion newsletter, visit: www. tions: stay home whenever Public Health and the Cali- ized with of 30% these peo- 19,095 deaths. Across the with10,653. According to VaccinateLACounty.com A-6 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021

{continued from Pg. A-1} for criminal justice reform, When asked about hous- building developments public/private partnership nal justice reform bills, and an advocate for youth in ing in the county and people within our community look which can purchase prop- other legislation provid- seat because of term lim- the foster care system, and concerns about gentrifica- like the people who will erties (at market rate) from ing for transitional hous- its and Mitchell defeated fought for greater services tion, Mitchell does not bite buy, occupy and operate sellers, transfer the property ing placement for foster former L.A. City Council for those with mental ill- her tongue. businesses in our commu- into the trust and then make youth to help prevent youth President Herb Wesson to ness. In the senate, she “We need to say to Black nity. She says that “eco- the property’s more afford- homelessness and extended become the second African served as the chairperson and Brown people to stop access to mental health care American Female to hold for the powerful budget selling your homes,” said services. the high-powered seat on committee and was the key Mitchell. But, while that Holly Mitchell has very little energy for wasting time. Whether you start her clock on December 6th or January 1. Since ramping up, she has been doing the people’s business from day one. She has already taken local, state and federal gov- ernment to task calling for an equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. She has also advocated for additional resources to be provided to the youth home where David McKnght- Hillman was brutally killed. She has pulled together members of the faith com- munity to aid in a county-

Holly Mitchell FILE PHOTO wide movement to prevent and combat homelessness As the newest member of the Los Angeles County Board and she has pushed to ex- the Los Angeles County leader in fighting to keep answer alone may not be of Supervisors, Holly Mitchell completes the historical all- pand protections for small

Board of Supervisors. funding in place for Martin something people want to female Board of Supervisors. FILE PHOTO property owners and wants She knows that the seat Luther King Hospital when hear, she does have a plan. to create pathways to home- she now sits in has a lot of so many hospitals were tar- She says that in order for nomic empowerment needs able for those in the com- ownership for communities influence, but she also re- geted for major budget cuts us to maintain communities to come from within. We munity at re-sale. hit hardest by COVID-19. alizes that because of the in response to the fiscal of color we have to under- have to create economic Mitchell ran a campaign Either way you look at diversity and tremendous challenges brought on by stand and have a transition opportunities for people in she described as based on it. Holly Mitchell is up to gaps between the haves and COVID-19. plan. We have to educate our community to be in the “creating a more equitable, speed and running hard. the have nots in her district, Mitchell sees her role as our people on what it takes lead roles of development, inclusive, and prosperous She knows there is a lot of there is a lot of work that a Supervisor much like she to buy a home, maintain a that is a key factor in how L.A. County” and touted work to do and she is ready, needs to be done. While saw it as a member of the home, have an estate plan we can move forward and her accomplishments in 10 willing and able to respond responding to the pandemic State Senate. “My job is to and understand what effects uplift our community.” years in the state Legisla- for those in need and those is the major issue today in bring resources and oppor- not having a plan will do to Mitchell also talks about ture, which included pas- who need help the most. her district, she also real- tunity to my community,” our families, our communi- creating a land trust. A sage of a package of crimi- izes that economic em- said Mitchell. She says ties and our future. powerment, quality and that she has always been an She says that she wants affordable housing, and advocate for those less for- to provide incentives to community concerns about tunate. A very similar role homeowners to build ac- gentrification are only a few as the one she played before cessory dwellings that low- of the other major issues her she ran for elected office and very-low-income ten- office will need to address. as the executive director of ants could rent, by reducing Mitchell served almost Crystal Stairs, a local non- property taxes through sub- 10 years in the California profit organization commit- sidies or reducing or elimi- Legislature, three years ted to helping parents find nating construction fees. in the California Assem- childcare, training childcare She also wants to find ways bly and seven years in the providers on how to nurture to have more landlords ac- California Senate. During and educate young children, cept rent vouchers. that time, she was one of and helping parents and Lastly, she wants to ad- the most progressive po- providers bridge the afford- dress economic empow- litical leaders in the state. ability gap with child care erment by assuring that

She was a powerful voice subsidies. the developers and people Supervisor Holly Mitchell FILE PHOTO

Observing the Success of the Co-Pilot Initiative of Vaccination Distribution in Impacted Communities

{continued from Pg. A-1} of Avalon Blvd and 42nd followed by Latinx 15.8% every way, shape, and form, connect to those values and Place. People of all ages percent, and 2.8 percent are one size does not fit all.” to advance them.” Newsom California, “in a effective and ethnicities were stand- Black. Newsom enlisted the has the mindset of collabo- and equitable manner,” fo- ing, funneling through the Newsom recognizes the word of the year is humility, ration and to build a frame- cusing on high-risk com- maze to get to Kendren concept of trust has been there is a new understand- work that seeks inclusivity munities, according to the Community Health Center, broken through a dark past ing of seeing each other in legislation and connec- released press information where COVID-19 vaccine Black Americans have en- and caring for one another, tion to the people the state from the governors office. shots were being adminis- countered in this nation’s superseding any social dif- government has sworn to The coronavirus pan- tered. Some were there for medical system, causing a ference that is found in this protect. demic has been an impetus the very first time and were deep resistance to the vac- nation. Newsom reflected Newsom closed with the for accelerated progress nervous about the experi- cination. With this in mind, on what this pandemic has following statement, “This and social change. The role ence, others familiar with the governor stated, “We done to his perspective and year has been humbling, of racism in the quality of the process, stood ready have to meet people where the amplified call for a solu- and it has exposed the best one’s life, has been seen for their second dose of the California State Governor they are.” tion in racial inequality. and the worst—and its also vividly through data and re- COVID-19 vaccination. Gavin Newsom arriving to The Governor shared the Governor Newsom stat- a year of such profound en- search that italicize demo- After a tour of the Ken- Kendren Hospital. COURTESY feeling of last year being a ed, “What drives me is what ergy and that energy was graphics most susceptible dren facilities led by Dr. placement of resources in- heavy and enduring season, I believe is represented in manifested in terms of how to the virus. Jerry P. Abraham, New- cludes a “healthy place in- various communities have our values.” The governor this nation responded, in There is a zoomed in som sat with L.A. Sentinel dex;” the analysis of social been brought to their lowest reflected on his strategy some parts, the rest of the lens, magnifying under- and stated, “This is great, economics for over 200 means of living. He stated, represented and impacted this is amazing—I mean communities and a close “We are at a point where communities and loca- it’s a model and it needs to look at their equity index there’s truly a bright light at tion of vaccination centers be replicated hundreds of level, it all plays a critical the end of this tunnel—it’s have become a key factor times.” The governor spoke role when deliberating the just a few months away, but in treating the imbalance of in full transparency of the priority of supplies, ampli- we are also at the zenith of resources found within the challenges behind doing fied health care assistance, exhaustion.” health care system. that, this type of organiza- and vaccines. The nation developed Quoting the official tion depicted at Kendren Looking directly at the racially charged phobias, press release, Newsom stat- Hospital is greatly needed vaccinations and the hesita- escalated levels of anger, ed, “In the fight against CO- across California. tion found among the popu- and exercised radical be- VID-19, partnership is key, Newsom mentioned the lation, Governor Newsom havior throughout this pan- especially when it comes to shared responsibility of the highlighted the African demic, it has been a mas- reaching Californians in un- nation and how America American community, he sive weight for all levels of derserved areas,” Governor has been shaken, abruptly stated, “The African Ameri- government, as they look to Newsom continued, “These woken up to the core issue can community in particu- carry out their civic duty in new sites will help us get of racial inequity hemor- lar, understandably, is a serving the public who are California State Governor Gavin Newsom visited the vac- available supply to some of rhaging the resources in community that has very in dire need of a remedy. cine distribution center found at the Kendren Hospital in the California communities impacted communities. strong opinions, historically The governor stated,” Los Angeles, Ca. COURTESY PHOTO most in need…” Coming into this level of around the issue of vaccina- When you look at the solu- It was 11 a.m. on Tues- awareness, location has tions.” tion for any problem, you going into his position 25 world responded like to day, Feb. 15, the line for played a significant role in Recent data shows peo- have to start from the bot- months ago, he wanted Cal- George Floyd and the ener- vaccinations traveled down vaccine distribution. ple who identified as White tom, up— in communities, ifornia to be for all. gy that we are now placing the block, snaking around Newsom broke down are the majority of those culturally competent in He stated, “I feel a deep the issues of equity…” to the corner intersection the strategy behind the vaccinated at 32.6 percent, language, and recognize in responsibility and weight to THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 NEWS LA SENTINEL.NET A-7 The Los Angeles Sentinel proudly endorses Sydney Kamlager-Dove California’s 30th Senate VOTE Tuesday March 2, 20211

By DaNNy J. Bakewell, Jr. voice for the justice reform a way that neighborhood lies, and that is the job of Executive Editor bill that completely restruc- and community member those in public service. tured how Black and Brown can all feel a part of the While serving in the Former State Senator and people are tethered to the entire district,” stated Ka- legislature and while on now Los Angeles County probation dept., and she con- mlager-Dove the campaign trail, Sydney Supervisor Holly Mitchell tinues to hold those on pro- This idea of bringing Kamlager-Dove has had has left Sacramento. While bation accountable, and has diverse groups of people the opportunity to do what her ascension to the Board made probation sentencing together is not new to Syd- she says she does best, of Supervisors has pleased so lengths far shorter. ney. She has been one of listen. “I have spoken to many of her supporters, it has She also helped passed the most effective leaders those in the district and I left a crucial vacancy in the legislation which allowed in uniting forces that often hear their voices. They halls of the State Capitol. Not community-based organiza- agree and serve different know that they are being only for a Senator to repre- tions to respond to 911 calls agenda’s together like few heard. They’ve said to me sent the 30th Senate District when non-violent and mental legislatures have been able that nobody comes to talk with one of the most racially issues were involved rather to do. She has been ap- to [them] and no one cares and economically diverse than police. This visionary plauded by labor, by busi- about [their] concerns. But districts in the state, Mitch- legislation was introduced Assembly member Kamlager-Dove COURTESY PHOTO ness and by community [I’m] different [I] show up ell’s vacancy also leaves the before George Floyd was based non-profit organiza- and listen, and not behold- entire State of California murdered and before the na- mortgages from being and now vaccinations. tions throughout her dis- ing to outside interest,” with no African American tion picked up the mantle of evicted. • She is also trict; three groups that of- and that is the representa- woman in the California Sen- racial reckoning or the move- • Helped raise the working diligently to get ten themselves at odds on tive that I want to be, the ate and currently, State Sena- ment to defund the police. funds to purchase over schools reopened. But she various issues throughout representative that I am tor Steve Bradford is the only While Sydney Kamlager- 100,000 pieces of PPE does not want to just re- the state. When asked how and that is the representa- African American Senator Dove has carved out a space equipment to give to our open schools, but reopen she has been able to forge tive that I will continue if representing the entire state. as a fighter for the rights of health care and front-line schools in a way that is these alliances when so elected to the Senate. To most, this disparity is ob- those less fortunate and who workers at the beginning safe, and taking into con- many others have not, she When asked what mes- viously unacceptable; State have served time in the crim- of COVID-19 when the sideration how the process simply explains, “I have sage Assemblymember Assembly member Sydney inal justice system. Like state was struggling to pro- can be implemented the family members who are Sydney Kamlager-Dove Kamlager-Dove is looking most elected officials, her vide adequate supplies for “right way” and in a safe members of labor unions. wants to share with the to fill the void in the special last year has been filled, and front-line and health care way for teachers and stu- Being members of labor, voters of Senate District election called by Governor sometimes overwhelmed, in workers from the federal dents. has afforded my family the 30 she says: “I am going Gavin Newsom to fill the the fight with the life-altering government. Sydney considers opportunity to have health to represent your voice in seat vacated by Mitchell. challenges surrounding the • Created a part- Mitchell a close friend and care, to be able to provide Sacramento, because I am Assembly member Kam- COVID-19 pandemic. nership with SEIU, Biz mentor; she feels she has a home and housing for going to continue to en- lager-Dove is no newcomer She has worked diligently Fed and the LA County a great partnership with them and their families, gage with you, learn from to the 30th Senate District. to ensure that her district and delegation to insure we Holly Mitchell, which she but I have also worked in you and work with you Prior to her election to rep- all of South Los Angeles isn’t were able to secure PPE hopes will allow her to the non-profit service de- on the issues that you care resent the 54th Assembly forgotten and that we get our equipment to grocery make an almost seamless livery business, so I un- about. I am about build- District, she served as then fair share of the resources workers and other front- transition into the seat. derstand the issues and ing consensus and I’m also Senator Holly Mitchell’s that California is providing. line workers to ensure that But she says there is challenges that face that about fighting for what’s District Director for over six Some of those resources every possible precaution still a lot of work to be industry and I am married right. I am unafraid and un- years. Based on this experi- she has managed to bring to was taken to keep people done in the district. She to a small business owner abashed and unapologetic. ence, she identifies with the her district and South Los safe. says that she must keep and support business. I un- I am true to the values that dynamics of the district and Angeles and poor and under- • Helped pass leg- fighting for those parts derstand all of these issues this district represents. I its residents. Kamlager- served communities through- islation to deposit over of her district that have and I try and approach all am not afraid to roll up my Dove’s familiarity with the out California include: $50nm into the I-Bank not been getting their fair of them with honesty and sleeves, get my feet wet or senate district is not her only • Securing over $1 which is the state’s insti- share of the resources an understanding of how get my hands dirty. I am value her quest for the Sen- Billion for the state to pur- tution to ensure that small from the state, receive the we can move forward for not afraid to keep fighting ate, she has been one of the chase bankrupt hospitals businesses that couldn’t resources from the state; the betterment of every- for the people of this dis- most successful and active and re-opened them to en- get PPP funds, could get the fact that being a repre- one”. trict. That is Who I am! assembly members work- sure there were enough beds money from states to help sentative in the Senate will Dove also says she It is because of this ing in Sacramento. With available for those infect by them stay afloat. allow her to be a more ef- has an understanding tenacity that her commit- her proven track record, her the virus. • She has been fective leader in securing that Black people are not ment to serve the com- steady increase of follow- • Secured an addi- one of the loudest voices those desperately needed a monolithic group and munity and those who ers feel strongly she can be tional $1 billion dollars for in Sacramento to ensure resources. She wants to have influenced the world are often overlooked and equally, if not more effective, Project Home Key and Proj- Black and Brown com- make sure that all parts of of business. “We are en- underserved, that the Los in the Senate. ect Room Key to help house munities, that are highly the district feel connected trepreneurs, we are union Angeles Watts Times and As the State representa- the homeless during the surge infected and dispropor- to each other. “I want to members, artist, doctors, Bakewell Media proudly tive for the 54th District, of the pandemic. tionately devastated by the connect the east and the teachers, janitors, environ- endorse Sydney Kam- Representative Kamlager- • Passed a statewide virus, are receiving and west parts and the south mentalist, and animal lov- lager-Dove for election as Dove has proven to be an eviction moratorium relief continue to secure an ad- parts and the north parts ers.” What Sydney knows the next African American effective and powerful force bill that prevented families equate share of resources of the district. “I want to is that everyone wants a woman to be elected to the in the halls of Sacramento. affected by COVID-19 who into our community in- have an opportunity to better quality of life for California State Senate’s She has been an unapologetic could not pay their rent or cluding testing services bring everyone together in ourselves, and our fami- 30th District.

more than eight minutes shared this image’’ mocking condemning such behavior. City News serviCe as he repeatedly said, ``I Floyd’s killing. ``No one with rac- can’t breathe.’’ That officer, ``We have a relation- ist views has any place in Activists called today for Chauvin, is awaiting trial ship with law enforcement,’’ our police force,’’ Feuer the firing of any Los Ange- on a second-degree murder community activist LaWa- said. ``It is outrageous that les Police Department em- charge. nda Hawkins said Monday. anyone sworn to serve our ployee who created or cir- LAPD officials said ``And I’m not going to al- city would ever conceive culated a Valentine-themed they launched an internal low anything like that to of creating or distributing social media post featuring investigation after an of- destroy our relationship. I this image. I commend an image of George Floyd ficer complained about the hope this makes our rela- Chief Moore’s swift action that included the words image and alleged it was tionship a little bit stronger. in getting to the bottom ``You take my breath being circulated within the I know the (police) captain of this, and his commit- away,’’ while the police department. The complain- here and I know how he’s ment to hold the offend- union, the Floyd family at- ing officer was scheduled to working with the commu- ing officer(s) accountable. torney and various city lead- be interviewed Monday. De- nity.’’ Whoever participated in ers decried the post. partment officials said they Ali also shared a state- Los Angeles police chief Michel Moore AP PHOTO/MARK J. TERRILL, FILE this incident stains the ``The family of George have not yet determined ment from the Floyd fam- badge, and undermines the Floyd is outraged and dev- whether the post was circu- ily’s attorney, which read age was created, `liked,’ or stone of his mission since efforts of officers through- astated,’’ Project Islamic lated by any members of the in part: ``The Floyd Family shared by a member of the taking office in December, out the department who Hope director Najee Ali LAPD. is understandably outraged. LAPD, the chief of police said his office would look strive to earn the trust and said at a news conference at Moore told the Los An- This is beyond insult on top must act swiftly to hold into the matter to deter- respect of the communities the LAPD’s Harbor station, geles Times he was deter- of injury. It’s injury on top those individuals account- mine if the integrity of any they serve.’’ where an officer had made a mined find out what hap- of death. The type of cal- able. There must be zero of its cases may have been Reports of the image, formal complaint about the pened and who, if anyone, lousness and cruelty within tolerance for this behavior compromised by biased and the subsequent com- post at the urging of Police from the department was a person’s soul for them to in our profession, and any police work. plaint within the LAPD, Chief Michel Moore. involved. do something (like this) police officer who feels ``Celebrating the mur- first surfaced Friday, two ``It’s despicable and ``Our investigation is to evades comprehension and the need to be part of any der of a Black man at the days before Valentine’s outrageous that there are determine the accuracy of is indicative of a much large online group that engages hands of police demon- Day. LAPD employees who are the allegations while also problem with the culture of in, promotes, and/or cel- strates a profound absence Screen grabs of the im- in the workplace mocking reinforcing our zero toler- the LAPD.’’ ebrates this type of activ- of humanity. The mock age allegedly referred to in the police murder of George ance for anything with racist The LAPD’s union also ity should quickly rethink valentine underscores the the internal LAPD com- Floyd, who died in May views,’’ Moore said. ``If the expressed outrage at the their career choice because highly problematic, and plaint, and posted on Twit- after being handcuffed and department confirms that post. they clearly don’t have the frankly, racist perceptions ter and elsewhere, show a pinned to the ground under officers were circulating the ``The Los Angeles Po- judgment, nor tempera- that pervade the law en- picture of Floyd on a pink the knee of Derek Chauvin, image, people will find my lice Protective League repu- ment, to be a member of forcement culture regard- background surrounded by who was then a police of- wrath.’’ diates this abhorrent image law enforcement.’’ ing the communities we hearts with the words ``You ficer in Minneapolis,’’ Ali Ali and a coalition of ac- and anyone associated with Meanwhile, Los Ange- are sworn to protect and take my breath away’’ and said. tivists are asking for a meet- its creation, dissemination, les County District Attor- serve,’’ Gascon said. Valentine-style spaces to Floyd died May 25 after ing with Moore and calling or passive observation of ney George Gascon, who Los Angeles City At- designate who it is being a Minneapolis police of- for ``the termination of any it,’’ the union said in a state- has made addressing sys- torney Mike Feuer also re- sent ``to’’ and ``from.’’ ficer knelt on his neck for LAPD (employee) who ment Monday. ``If that im- temic racism the corner- leased a statement Monday A-8 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 SoCal: COVID-19 Testing is Coming to a Black Church Near You BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY provide free tests to 150 out this new program that community to get tested. It California Black Media individuals at each church will increase COVID-19 is one way to help keep you location daily through testing access for the Coun- and those you live with The Tabernacle Com- June 30. ty’s Black residents,” Dr. safe,” Agee continued. munity Development Cor- “Throughout Black Hong said. “While L.A. Los Angeles County poration (TCDC) in part- communities in California, County has made strides in Health Services (DHS) is nership with the Los Ange- and across the country, lack expanding access to the second-largest munici- les County Health Services of medical service has COVID-19 testing, this pal health system in the has launched a new pro- resulted in a disproportion- new partnership will fur- United States – after New gram to expand access to ate and an inequitable high- ther ensure equitable York Health and Hospitals. free community-based er percentage of deaths and access to testing for the Through its integrated sys- COVID-19 testing in the infections by this deadly FILE PHOTO Black community as test- tem of 27 health centers Black community. pandemic,” said the Rev. J. Rev. Gerald Agee, ing remains a critical piece and four hospitals - and an TCDC is setting in Edgar Boyd, Senior Minis- Statewide Director for FILE PHOTO of reducing community expansive network of com- motion its effort in some ter at First AME Church of COVID-19 Testing Program, Rev. “J.” Edgar Boyd, Senior transmission and improv- munity partner clinics – Tabernacle Community Pastor, First AME Church of areas of Los Angeles Coun- Los Angeles, commonly ing health outcomes.” DHS annually provides Development Corporation. Los Angeles ty where there have been called “FAME” by Black Los Angeles County direct care for over 600,000 the most minority COVID- Angelenos. people -- have received tion with the TCDC of San Health Services formed the patients, employs over 19 deaths, infections and “The Black community about 1.4 million of those Francisco, the launch also partnership because the 23,000 staff, and has an hospitalizations. The death bears a great burden with COVID-19 shots. includes onsite, drive-thru Black clergy and the annual budget of over $6 rate for African Americans poor health outcomes due About 2.8 % of all COVID-19 testing at church community has billion. in California’s most popu- to longstanding inequities African Americans across FAME. Founded in 1872, proven to be a trusted Boyd said he looks for- lous county is 155 for and racism in healthcare the state have been vacci- FAME is the oldest house source of information and ward to joining hands with every 100,000 people com- and related institutions,” nated. Black Californians of worship founded by influence in the Black com- the county and state to ful- pared to 95 for every Boyd continued. “The make about around 6% of African Americans in the munity, members of the fill a critical healthcare 100,000 among Whites. Black church has long the state’s total population city and one of the eight African American clergy in need in his community. Latinos in Los Angeles played the role of advocate of about 40 million people. churches that will host Los Angeles say. “We are thankful for the County have the highest and provider, a place of The African American COVID-19 testing sites. “Trust is sacred, and it support of Dr. Clemens death rate at 276 for every trust. When the govern- Community Empowerment The new testing sites at hangs by a thread between Hong of the Los Angeles 100,000. ment failed us historically, Council of California the churches will not the Black community and County Health Services, This expansion is part the church stepped in to (AACECC), a San Francis- require appointments, some of our institutions. other county officials and of the “Black Church provide and care for our co-based non-profit, has removing one barrier that The church has always Governor Gavin Newsom COVID-19 Testing Partner- community. That work also kicked off an effort to has prevented some African been the bridge to engage and his administration for ship,” a Southern California continues today.” provide COVID-19 exam Americans around the the Black community, the investment in this test- grassroots public initiative So far, across Califor- sites at eight churches in country from getting tested. rebuilding the trust that has ing partnership with Black that will provide free coron- nia, about 7.5 million vac- Black communities that “L.A. County is grate- been broken,” said the Rev. churches,” he added. avirus exams at pop-up cines have been adminis- have been under-tested ful to work alongside First Gerald Agee, founder and For additional informa- health centers located at 35 tered in the state. L.A. since the COVID-19 pan- A.M.E. Church of Los pastor of Friendship Chris- tion regarding the testing Black churches. County residents – who demic began. Angeles, a long-time leader tian Church (FCC). sites and DHS, please visit The program goal is to total to about 10.4 million Working in collabora- in this community, to roll “We urge those in our www.dhs.lacounty.gov. Nixing Prison Time for Certain Crimes Among Proposed Changes to Calif. Penal Code

BY ANTONIO RAY HARVEY first annual report last week. into law. mendations that, he says, California Black Media The proposal included 10 Sen. Steven Bradford “represent broad consensus recommendations that (D-Gardena), the chair of among a wide array” of California’s Committee would significantly reform the Senate Committee on stakeholders, including law on Revision of the Penal California’s criminal justice Public Safety, praised enforcement, crime victims, Code (CRPC) released its system – if they are adapted CRPC’s inaugural recom- civil rights leaders, and indi- viduals directly impacted by the legal system. “I commend the mem- bers of the Committee on

Revision of the Penal Code FILE PHOTO for their diligent work in Senator Steven Bradford (D- Los Angeles) and Chair of Cal- examining our state’s crimi- ifornia Black Legislative Caucus nal laws and justice sys- tem,” said Bradford, who is ingly widespread. The com- appeared before the Com- also the chair of the Califor- mittee says the findings in mittee this year to address nia Legislative Black Cau- the report are based on hard these problems and offer cus (CLBC). In the past data and observational solutions that enhance pub- year, Californians have ral- research. lic safety. lied for systemic criminal “The current system has “California must be a justice reform and have deep racial inequity at its leader in criminal justice repeatedly rejected tough- core,” the CRPC detailed in reform that will keep our on-crime measures at the the 89-page report. “New communities safe and ballot box. As Chair of the data published for the first address the impacts that Senate Committee on Public time in this report reveals mass incarceration and inef- Safety, I look forward to that racial disparities may be fective policing have taken working with my colleagues even worse than many on poor communities of and stakeholders on these imagined. This report con- color,” Bradford stated. recommendations.” firms people of color are The recommendations in The recommendations disproportionately punished the CRPC report line up are: under state laws.” with two potentially game- • eliminating incarcera- The recommendations changing criminal justice tion and reducing fines and follow a year of studying reform bills making their fees for certain traffic California’s criminal pun- way through the legislature, offenses; requiring that short ishments, guided by testi- Senate Bill (SB) 81 and SB prison sentences be served mony from 56 expert wit- 82, introduced on Feb. 9 by in county jails; nesses, extensive public Sen. Nancy Skinner (D- • ending mandatory min- comment, Berkeley). Skinner and imum sentences for nonvio- staff research, and over Assemblymember Sydney lent offenses; establishing 50 hours of public hearings Kamlager, who is vice chair that low-value thefts without and committee deliberation. of the legislature’s Black serious injury or use of a “We also sought out caucus, are also members of weapon are misdemeanors; reforms that would have as CRPC. • providing guidance for broad an impact as possible SB 81 would reform the judges considering sentence with general consensus state’s use of sentencing enhancements; across interest groups, keep- enhancements that add years • limiting gang enhance- ing in mind the twin goals of to prison sentences. The bill ments to the most dangerous improving public safety and would also reform a 150- offenses; creating a more humane sys- year-old law that gives pros- • retroactively applying tem,” the report stated. ecutors the ability to classify sentence enhancements pre- The CRPC was estab- a petty theft charge as felony viously repealed by the Leg- lished to rationalize and robbery. islature; simplify California’s crimi- “Serving on the Com- • equalizing custody nal laws. The committee is mittee on the Revision of the credits for people who com- also charged with advancing Penal Code gave me the mitted the same offenses, policies that keep the state opportunity to engage with regardless of where or when on the course of improving experts and advocates to they are incarcerated; public safety while making identify common sense pro- • clarifying parole suit- an effort to reduce unneces- posals for criminal justice ability standards to focus on sary incarceration. reform.” Sen. Skinner said. risk of future violent or seri- The Legislature handed “SB 81 sends a clear mes- ous offenses; the CRPC special data-gath- sage to our courts: Sentence • establishing judicial ering powers, allowing it to enhancements should be process for “second look” observe all aspects of crimi- used judiciously, and only resentencing. nal law and procedures to when the enhancement is The recommendations, make recommendations that necessary to protect the pub- the report stated, address would adhere to the state’s lic. And SB 82 will help some of the most obvious penal code. ensure that in the case of problems that the CRPC Many law enforcement theft, the punishment meets found and indicate are glar- and judicial leaders the crime.” THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 FIRST RESPONDERS ENCOURAGE VACCINATIONS IN BLACK COMMUNITY

BY BERTRAM KELLER ited mobility. We are decrease since the peak we childhood deaths have been serve at my Humphrey where our DNA is stored. Contributing Writer organizing mobile teams to experienced in early Janu- averted thanks to the polio Clinic,” said Dr. Raymond After injection, the mRNA bring vaccinations directly ary—when reported an vaccine.” As well as the Perry, “Black and Latino from the vaccine is released An online conference to senior centers in our average over 15,000 cases smallpox vaccine of the communities, nationally; as into the cytoplasm of the organized by Ethnics hardest hit communities.” per day.” Despite the late 1700’s; the world’s well as here in Los Ange- cells. Once the viral protein Media Services (EMS) and decrease in numbers, Gon- les, have disproportionate- LA County COVID-19 zalez said, “Our optimism ly been impacted by Joint Information Center around this decrease is cau- COVID-19. There have gathered doctors from the tious… It is encouraging to been more cases of LA County Department of see these numbers go COVID-19 and more Public Health (Public down, and grateful to deaths from COVID-19 in Health), in that each doctor everyone whose careful these communities; yet shared extensive data as actions are making this these are also the commu- well as a quality perspec- possible. However, our nities that may have more tive. hospitals are still very hesitance about the vac- The online conference crowded, and we still have cine.” was hosted by Contributing limited ICU capacity.” Dr. Kim noted, “These Editor at Ethnic Media Over the past week, the numbers change day-to- Services, Pilar Marrero, state has averaged 8,000 day depending on who COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO new cases with over 300 comes through our vacci- and guest speakers: Public Dr. Eloisa Gonzalez: "It is Dr. Karen Kim: "[Numbers Dr. Raymond Perry notices Health Director of Integra- encouraging to see these new deaths per day. show] that we’re vaccinat- nation sessions, but for the COVID-19 vaccination hesi- tive Medicine, Dr. Eloisa numbers go down... How- Experts say the true num- ing about 60 percent Lati- few weeks of data that we tancyin Black and Brown Gonzalez, Public Health ever, our hospitals are still ber of people infected is no, about 10 percent Black, have—it shows that we’re communities. Director of Primary Care very crowded." unknown while the current 10 percent Asian, about 15 vaccinating about 60 per- Clinical Quality Dr. Karen projections are only esti- percent mixed or other.” cent Latino, about 10 per- is made and on the surface Kim, and Public Health Vaccinations are cur- mations, possibly much cent Black, 10 percent of the cell, mRNA is broken Director of Hubert rently available to health higher than official data first vaccine, the work of Asian, about 15 percent down and the body perma- Humphrey Comprehensive care workers, staff and indicates. Edward Jenner and later mixed or other.” nently gets rid of it, there- Health Center Dr. Ray- long-term residents at LA County Department developments. In Jenner’s Whether it’s Pfizer’s or fore making it impossible to mond Perry. healthcare facilities, and of Health Services (DHS) time, the disease killed Moderna’s vaccine, both change our DNA.” Webhost, Pilar Mar- senior citizens—ages 65 expect to reduce numbers around 10 percent of the FDA approved; based on Dr. Raymond Perry rero, stated “One, the vac- and up. The groups to be through patient outreach— population, and rising to 20 official reports, nearly 200 noted that “As a healthcare cine is free, safe, and effec- vaccinated were deter- according to Dr. Karen percent in towns and cities. million COVID-19 vaccine worker, I was able to get tive; two, the county is mined at the federal level, Kim, “Our strategy Nevertheless, humanity doses had been adminis- my first dose in December committed to ensuring then proclaimed on a state includes call center staff is again faced with crisis, in tered worldwide (such as, and second dose in January, every resident who wants level, while all county’s calling patients and target which requires a united CN 40,000,000 vaccinated, and I feel great, I feel pro- it—gets vaccinated; three, implement the vaccina- groups directly by phone to movement for vaccination. U.S. 37,000,000, U.K. tected! I know that I need LA County is working to tion’s roll out. Governor offer the vaccine and American politicians and 15,000,000). to still wear a mask, wash increase supplies of the Gavin Newsom indicated schedule [appointments], physicians have devised Both vaccines are my hands, and follow vaccine from state and the next wave of vaccina- we are also using automat- sound planning for Ameri- COVID-19 messenger- social distancing guide- local partners—that being tions will be for education ed robocalls for high vol- can’s citizens, in which ribonucleic acid (mRNA) lines. But I feel like I’m the major challenge to and childcare workers, ume outreach.” case we are expected to vaccines, with slightly dif- doing my part to protect date.” food and agriculture work- In America’s history, proceed government plans ferent ingredients; Pfizer’s myself and also to protect LA County has admin- ers, and emergency servic- vaccinations have saved in great faith. containing: lipids, salts, my family, my friends, my istered 1,345,949 doses and es—categorized as Phase millions of lives, such as, Despite the mass major- and sugars, and Moderna’s co-workers and my cleared 298,875 second 1B: Tier 1. the polio vaccine (IPV)— ity of physicians encourag- containing: lipids, acetic patients.” doses. According to Dr. Dr. Gonzalez began an developed by Virologist ing people to get vaccinat- acid, Acid Stabilizers, salts, To register to receive Eloisa Gonzalez, “As our informative PowerPoint Jonas Salk; according to ed, somehow, a sense of and sugars. vaccination go to Vacci- vaccination program con- regarding pandemic data, the CDC, “Since 1988, “hesitancy” surrounds the Based on Hackensack nateLACounty.com; Vacu- tinues, we are looking at she said “As of February more than 18 million peo- vaccine. “Hesitancy in the Meridian Health reports, nateLosAngeles.com; or to strategies that improve 15, the average number of ple can walk today who ethnic communities; in par- “It’s critical to note that the learn more information go access to vaccine for peo- new cases is around 4,500, would otherwise have been ticularly, the Black and mRNA vaccines never to covid19.la.county.gov ple who are older with lim- which is a 70 percent paralyzed, and 1.5 million Brown communities that I enter the nucleus of the cell, and dhs.lacounty.gov. 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Other big tasks mind is at now.” had blocked the appoint- degree in economics from Iweala’s appointment was “a include reforming the organi- ment of new judges to the Harvard University and a very good first step” in re- Nigerian economist zation’s dispute resolution WTO’s appellate body, Ph.D. in regional economics engaging with the WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was process and finding ways for essentially freezing its abili- and development from the “but that’s the easy one. The appointed Monday to head trade rules to deal with ty to resolve extended and Massachusetts Institute of rest are hard.” the World Trade Organiza- change such as digitalization complex trade disputes. Technology. In particular, the WTO tion, becoming the first and e-commerce. The U.S. government has South Korean trade min- faces “a ticking time woman and first African to She takes over after four argued that the trade organi- ister Yoo Myung-hee had bomb” in the form of other take on the role amid rising turbulent years in which U.S. zation is slow-moving and withdrawn her candidacy, countries’ challenges to protectionism and dis- President Donald Trump bureaucratic, ill-equipped to leaving Okonjo-Iweala as the Trump’s use of national agreement over how the used new tariffs, or import handle the problems posed only choice. Her predeces- security as a justification body decides cases involv- taxes, against China and the by China’s state-dominated sor, Roberto Azevedo, for imposing tariffs, a little- ing billions in sales and European Union to push his economy and unduly restric- stepped downAug. 31, a year used provision in U.S. law thousands of jobs. America first trade agenda. AP PHOTO/KEYSTONE/ALESSANDRO DELLA BELLA tive on U.S. attempts to before his term expired. rejected by key US trading Managing Director of the “It will not be easy impose sanctions on coun- Trump repeatedly partners in Europe. Okonjo-Iweala, 66, was World Bank, Ngozi Okonjo- named director-general by because we also have the Iweala, listens to a state- tries that unfairly subsidize accused the WTO of unfair Bown said any decision representatives of the 164 issue of lack of trust among ment, during a session at their companies or export at treatment of the U.S., started would be a lose-lose dilem- countries that make up the members which has built up the World Economic Forum unusually low prices. a trade war with China in ma for the WTO. Ruling WTO, which deals with the over time, not just among the in Davos, Switzerland, Sat- Okonjo-Iweala has been defiance of the WTO system, against Trump’s move could rules of trade between U.S. and China and the U.S. urday, Jan. 31, 2009. Nigeria’s finance minister and threatened to pull the provide a rallying cry for nations based on negotiated and the EU … but also and, briefly, foreign minister, U.S. out of the trade body WTO skeptics in the U.S., agreements. between developing and The appointment, and had a 25-year career at altogether. Trump also while a ruling in favor could She said during an developed country members, which takes effect March 1, the World Bank as an advo- imposed 25% steel and alu- lead to other countries using online news conference that and we need to work through came after U.S. President cate for economic growth minum tariffs that hit Euro- national security justification she was taking over at a that,” she said. Joe Biden endorsed her and development in poorer pean allies on national secu- as well. And that “opens a time when the WTO “is fac- She said that as the first candidacy, which had been countries. She rose to the No. rity grounds, a justification giant loophole in the trading ing so many challenges, and woman and first African to blocked by Trump. Biden’s 2 position of managing direc- that went beyond trade meas- system whereby all rules are it’s clear to me that deep and hold the post, “I absolutely move was a step toward his tor, where she oversaw $81 ures normally used within meaningless,” Bown said. wide-ranging reforms are do feel an additional burden, aim of supporting coopera- billion in development the WTO rules framework. Biden’s administration there- needed… it cannot be busi- I can’t lie about that. Being tive approaches to interna- financing in Africa, South So far, Biden has not said fore has an incentive to take ness as usual.” the first woman and the first tional problems after Asia, Europe and Central whether the U.S. will the dispute off the table Her first priority would African means that one real- Trump’s go-it-alone Asia. In 2012 she made an unblock the appellate before a decision, expected be quickly addressing the ly has to perform.” approach that launched unsuccessful bid for the top appointments, and he has not this summer. economic and health conse- “All credit to members multiple trade disputes. post with the backing of withdrawn the steel tariffs “If you’re the Biden quences of the COVID-19 for electing me and making But unblocking the African and other developing either, which are backed by administration what you pandemic, such as by lifting that history, but the bottom appointment is only the start countries, challenging the industry and union groups. want to do is settle this export restrictions on sup- line is that if I want to really in dealing with U.S. con- traditional practice that the Chad P.Bown, senior fel- thing, so you don’t put the plies and vaccines and make Africa and women cerns about the WTO that World Bank is always head- low at the Peterson Institute WTO in this awkward posi- encouraging the manufactur- proud I have to produce date to the Obama adminis- ed by an American. for International Economics, tion,” Bown said. Wells Fargo Invests in Six Black-Owned Banks Investment is part of a $50 million pledge to help minority institutions and the bank’s larger commitment to foster an inclusive recovery SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE more inclusive recovery • Broadway Federal ic. Wells Fargo wants to help across the country. Bank*, in Los Angeles, Cal- drive stabilization and recov- Wells Fargo announced “These investments are ifornia ery by using our financial equity investments in six designed to help the banks • Carver Federal Sav- resources and our ability to act African American Minority become stronger and more ings Bank, in New York, as a partner in order to gener- Depository Institutions impactful to the minority New York ate better outcomes,” said Kle- (MDIs) as part of its March communities they serve, • Citizens Savings Bank ber Santos, head of Diverse 10, 2020, pledge to invest up which leads to economic & Trust, in Nashville, Ten- Segments, Representation & to $50 million in Black- revitalization and job oppor- nessee Inclusion at Wells Fargo. owned banks. As part of the tunities,” said Bill Daley, • Commonwealth Nation- Wells Fargo’s financial capital investment, the banks vice chairman of Public al Bank, in Mobile, Alabama commitments are in the form will have access to a dedicat- Affairs at Wells Fargo. “So • M&F Bank, in Dur- of critical equity capital, which ed Wells Fargo relationship many communities have suf- ham, North Carolina is foundational to the MDIs’ team that will provide finan- fered over the past year. • Optus Bank, in Col- ability to expand lending and model that will help them closing at a rate faster than cial, technological, and prod- MDIs need capital, but they umbia, South Carolina deposit-taking capacity in their access Wells Fargo’s expertise industry peers. uct development expertise in can also benefit from access “February is Black Histo- communities. The invest- and pursue strategic priorities • The Wells Fargo Diverse order to help each institution to other resources, and Wells ry Month, and we are proud to ments, primarily non-voting like entering new markets, Community Capital program grow and benefit their local Fargo is committed to build- announce these investments at positions, are designed to expanding locations, design- is a $175 million program with community. In the ongoing ing lasting, strategic relation- this time because they reflect enable the banks to maintain ing new products, and hiring Community Development pandemic, communities of ships with these institutions our dedication to helping their MDI status. Wells Fargo staff to support loan growth. Financial Institutions (CDFIs) color have been dispropor- in support of their goals.” African American communi- is also supporting each MDI’s “The investment and sup- to provide capital and technical tionately impacted, and this Today’s announcement ties, many of which continue development through a bank- port from Wells Fargo will assistance for diverse small investment is part of Wells includes investments in the to fight the destructive eco- ing relationship in the form of allow us to substantially business owners in the U.S. Fargo’s effort to generate a following institutions: nomic impact of the pandem- a single touchpoint coverage increase our impact on clos- Approximately 75% of ing the racial wealth gap. We awardees are led by leaders are grateful and committed to from underrepresented com- ensuring that this capital helps munities. The DCC program drive transformational wealth has enabled CDFIs to lend building opportunities for our nearly $350 million to Black communities and customers,” and African American small said Dominik Mjartan, presi- business owners across the dent and CEO of Optus Bank. country since the program External partners that launched in 2015, according to assisted Wells Fargo include Opportunity Finance Network. the National Bankers Asso- • In the 10 years spanning ciation (NBA) and Sullivan 2009 to 2018, Wells Fargo & Cromwell. External advi- was the No. 1 financier of sory committee members are home loans to African Amer- Kim D. Saunders, president icans and originated more and CEO of NBA; Aron mortgages to help Black buy- Betru, managing director of ers purchase homes than the the Center for Financial four other largest bank Markets at Milken Institute; lenders combined. and John W. Rogers, Jr., • In 2017, the company chairman, co-CEO, and CIO pledged to create 250,000 of Ariel Investments. Black homeowners by 2027 Wells Fargo’s financial through lending $60 billion commitment announced for home purchases, increas- complements additional ini- ing the diversity of the sales tiatives that aim to serve all team, and supporting home- of our customers and com- buyer education and counsel- munities: ing. In the first three years of • Wells Fargo was one of the commitment, 60,527 the first banks to sign the African American homeown- Office of the Comptroller of ers have been created with the Currency’s Project $15.2 billion in financing. REACh MDI Pledge, which • Wells Fargo is donating encourages banks to develop $5.4 million in grants to 15 meaningful partnerships with legal assistance organizations MDIs to help them remain a across the U.S. that work to vibrant part of the economic keep people and families landscape and better promote housed through services and fair, equal, and full access to advocacy efforts. This first-of- financial products and servic- its-kind effort seeks to enable es in their communities. these nonprofit organizations • The company’s Open to provide free or low-cost for Business Fund invests all legal representation to people gross processing fees we atriskofeviction.Theseorgan- received from the Paycheck izations have track records of Protection Program in 2020 serving, on average, more than — approximately $400 mil- 60% people of color. lion — to nonprofits helping *Broadway is expected to small businesses navigate the merge with City First Bank in pandemic, with an emphasis early 2021 and will become on Black, African American, the largest African American and other minority-owned MDI. Wells Fargo’s invest- small businesses, as business- ment will close upon comple- es with non-white owners are tion of the merger. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-11 Jasmin Hall Becomes First Black President of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency

BY TANU HENRY people living in Southern Hall was first appointed the board of the statewide industry in California and California Black Media California. IEUA’s service to a four-year term on non-profit focused on edu- across the country. Her area covers a region in the IEUA’s board in 2013. She cating African Americans skills and knowledge will Two elections held in Inland Empire that includes was re-elected in Novem- across the state about water be invaluable assets as she the last three months have Chino Hills, Upland, ber 2018 to serve as the quality, cost, access and steers our organization in a placed San Bernardino Ontario, Fontana and representative for an area other critical issues. direction that leads to last- County resident Jasmin Montclair. of that circles Rialto, As CAAWEF board ing and measurable change Hall in a position where “It has been a wonder- Fontana and Bloomington chair, Hall replaces former in water policy,” said Dale she wields the most influ- ful experience to serve on in the Inland Empire. Assemblymember Gwen Hunter, executive director ence among a handful of the Board over the past The agency functions Moore, a founding member of CAAWEF. FILE PHOTO African Americans serving seven years, and I am hon- as a wastewater treatment CAAWEF and the Sacra- In addition to Hunter Jasmin Hall in California water industry ored to be elected by my facility and water supplier mento-based organization’s and Hall, a number of leadership roles. colleagues as the agency’s in addition to providing first chair. Moore passed prominent African Ameri- dent, Board of Directors, Late last year, Hall’s board President,” said Hall. sewage services, recycling away last August. cans from both Northern West Basin Municipal colleagues elected her the “I have witnessed a lot of water and manufacturing “I look forward to lead- and Southern California are Water District; Robert first African American innovation and change renewable products like ing this important organi- either founding members, Luke, Managing Director, president of the Inland throughout my time with compost and energy. zation during these chal- or they serve on the board, Strategic Global Marketing Empire Utilities Agency the agency, and I look for- Then last week, Hall lenging times,” Hall said. of the organization, which Group; Carolyn Veal (IEUA). ward to building on IEUA’s won another election to a “Water is the lifeblood of was founded in 2019. They Hunter, an attorney at Earlier this year, she legacy as a leader in the post that will allow her to our state and CAAWEF are: Gloria Gray, Chair, Sloat, Higgins, Jensen; was sworn in to serve in water industry by collabo- impact issues relating to will work to ensure that the Board of Directors, Metro- Emma Maxey, Retired that role. Now, as the head rating with my fellow direc- water that directly affect African American commu- politan Water District of Executive, Golden State of the board of one of the tors, regional stakeholders, Black Californians. The nity is informed and Southern California; Rick Water Company; Steve largest water agencies in staff, and our community. California African Ameri- engaged on local issues and Callender, CEO, Santa Welch, General Manager, California, Hall takes on IEUA is and will remain can Water Education Foun- state water policy.” Clara Valley Water District Contra Costa Water District helm of an organization committed to ensuring a dation (CAAWEF) voted “Hall brings a breadth and President, Califor- and Bill Patterson, Board that is an essential public high-quality, reliable water Jasmin Hall its new chair. of experience and thorough nia/Hawaii, NAACP; of Directors, East Bay utility for about 875,000 supply for the region.” In this role, Hall will lead understanding of the water Harold Williams, Presi- Municipal Utility District. Now Open: ASCEND LA Looks for Budding BIPOC Businesses to Take to the Next Level SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE www.ascendla.org/apply. executive director of LISC acquire corporate and gov- resiliency and recovery ASCEND LA alumni and Supported by JP Morgan LA. “After seeing the ernment contracts. amidst the pandemic, CEO of Saddler Consulting Applications are now Chase and led by Local Ini- impact of our program in “Serving as ASCEND ASCEND LA was created to Group. “Even in the pan- open for ASCEND LA’s tiatives Support Corporation 2020, we are excited to once LA’s management educa- ensure BIPOC- and women- demic, I now am prepared 2021 Spring cohort. 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A second cohort will port, connect with regional $1M+ businesses owned by training program, spear- viding an opportunity to tracts to date. take place in Fall 2021. and national supply chains, women and people of color. headed by the LMU Fred enhance their managerial “ASCEND LA changed Businesses interested in receive 1-on-1 advising “In spite of COVID-19’s Kiesner Center for Entrepre- skills, empower them with my paradigm in how I run participating in ASCEND with loan and procurement impact on our local econo- neurship, focuses on entre- an entrepreneurial mindset, my business and set up my LA’s 2021 program can specialists, and access flex- my, 60% of last year’s preneurial competence, and contribute to a more infrastructure to be prepared attend a free information ible capital resources. 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Across the nation, the Black community is disproportionately aff ected by COVID-19 cases. In California, Black residents are the 4th most aff ected group by COVID-19, making up 4% of all California cases. Historically known as advocates and providers, Black churches across the state are stepping up to bridge the gap between the government and free access to community-based testing. As leaders in the community, the church testing sites are exemplifying the way to properly engage the Black community in providing resources and reducing the spread of COVID-19.

AACEC-CAL.ORG/COVID19TESTING A-12 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 www.lasentinel.net B-1 Black History Makers 1947 - 1968

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ella Baker althea James giBson Baldwin B-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 Black History Makers—Pre-Civil War Activists BY BERTRAM KELLER Benjamin Banneker 20, Douglass escaped to New York where he declared Contributing writer Benjamin Banneker was born November 9, 1731, a himself a free man. Douglass expressed the importance of free man. He is recognized self-reliance, he said that “The man who will get up will Harriet Tubman for his authorship of the be helped up; and the man who will not get up will be Harriet Tubman was born into enslavement in Dorch- African American Almanac, allowed to stay down.” ester County, Maryland. despite having very little for- In 1861, tensions over slavery erupted into the Civil Birthdate records are mal education and becoming War, which Douglass surmised as the necessary event to unknown but estimations a famous self-taught end slavery in America. He recruited many Black soldiers from historical documents astronomer. to fight for the Union army; including, enlisting two of his pieced together suppose her On August 19, 1791, he sons, and during the war, Douglass was a consultant to to be born around 1822. sent a letter to Thomas Jef- President Abraham Lincoln. Today, we consider Douglass Despite Tubman’s escape ferson, who in 1776 had the most celebrated leader of the abolitionist movement, from bondage, she made 19 drafted the United States with his unprecedented efforts to helping those in trips over ten years. Declaration of Independence bondage. During that time, she led and in 1791 was serving as COURTESY PHOTO Douglass published his first and most famous of his more than 300 slaves to free- the United States Secretary of State. autobiographies, “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Dou- dom; she strategized their Their correspondence was significant due to Quoting glass, an American Slave in 1845.” He also authored “My escapes taking the Under- Bondage and My Freedom,” as well as “Life and Times of COURTESY PHOTO language in the Declaration, the letter expressed a plea for ground Railroad—a network justice for African Americans. Banneker, “Sir, how Frederick Douglass.” of Black people, offering shelter for escaped slaves. Tub- pitiable is it to reflect, in detaining by fraud and violence William Wells Brown man once proudly pointed out to Frederick Douglass, in all so numerous a part of my brethren under groaning captiv- William Wells Brown was born in Lexington, Ken- her journeys she "never lost a single passenger.” (PBS) ity and cruel oppression, that you should at the same time tucky of 1814. Brown’s autobiogra- Today we recognize Tubman as America’s most cele- be found guilty of that most criminal act, which you pro- phy, “The Narrative of William H. brated abolitionist. She is remembered as a beacon of light fessedly detested in others.” Brown, a Fugitive Slave,” was pub- for people searching for freedom and personifies someone Richard Allen lished in 1847, it was also preempt- who left a legacy of love, sacrifice, and perseverance Richard Allen was born into slavery on February 14, ed by Frederick Douglass’ “Narra- against all the odds. Tubman died around the age of 93- 1760. He joined the tive of the Life of Frederick Dou- years-old, and experienced financial hardships as well as Methodist Church at 17 and glass, an American Slave of 1845.” post-traumas shadowing born into the worst circumstances began evangelizing; howev- Brown also published a trave- of human history. er, his preaching attracted logue called, “Three Years in Nat Turner Europe” in 1852 followed by his the criticism of local slave COURTESY PHOTO Nathanial “Nat” Turner was born on October 2, 1800 owners. Once he converted most famous novel, “Clotel” in (into slavery) in Southampton County, Virginia. Despite to Methodism, Allen 1853. The first novel to be published in the United States preached at a secret gather- by an African American was fictional story about the slave ing of slaves in Delaware daughters and granddaughters of President Thomas Jeffer- until he bought his freedom son. However, the novel rumored to be a reliable illustra- in 1780. COURTESY PHOTO tion of Jefferson’s relationship with his slave Sally Hem- In 1794, Richard Allen founded the African Methodist mings, she who bore several of his children. Episcopal Church, converting a blacksmith shop into the Mar"n Delany open doors of Bethel AME Church on July 29, 1794. In Martin Delany was a physician, author, abolitionist, recognition of his leadership and preaching, Allen was and early Black nationalist. ordained as the first Black Methodist minister by Bishop He was born in Charles Town, Jefferson County COURTESY PHOTO Francis Asbury in 1799. James Russwurm (present-day West Virginia) his enslavement, he was allowed to be instructed in read- James Russwurm was born in Jamaica to an English on May 6, 1812, to a free ing, writing, and religion. Some would go as far as to say father and enslaved mother. mother and slave father. In he "surely would be a prophet," possessing a talent for He is known as one of the 1822, his mother moved the describing things before they happened. first African Americans to family to Chambersburg, In Virginia, Turner planned and prepared a violent graduate from a U.S. col- Pennsylvania, after it was rebellion against slavery. Late in the summer of August lege, acquiring degrees from discovered the Delany chil- 1831, Turner and other slaves killed his master’s family. Hebron Academy and Bow- dren were being taught to Then the rebellion traveled by horseback and continued read. In 1831, Martin Delany doin College. COURTESY PHOTO the attack on slave owners elsewhere. Russwurm then moved moved to Pittsburgh to con- The rebellion led by Turner led to the death of almost from New York, where tinue his education at a school for Blacks; he later studied 60 White slave owners, this also included women and chil- Samuel Cornish and he was with several medical doctors. dren. The vengeful murders lasted a few days, until Turn- also chosen as senior editor COURTESY PHOTO Delany began publication of a Black newspaper in er’s capture on October 30. He was later convicted and and junior editor of the first newspaper owned and operat- Pittsburgh in 1843. This paper suspended publication in sentenced to death—November 5, 1831. ed by African Americans, called the “Freedom's Journal.” 1847, after which Delany briefly worked as co-editor of In modern times, Turner has been considered to be a James P. Beckwourth the North Star in Rochester, New York. In 1850, Delany patriot, fighting for his rights as a man as well as his peo- James Pierson Beckwourth was famously known as and two other Black men entered Harvard Medical School. ple's right to their freedom, in which the act of Slavery "Bloody Arm" due to his Complaints from several White students, who objected to itself is an abomination. It warrants men to do desperate skill as a fighter. He fought the presence of the three Black, soon ended Delany's stay things, such as start a rebellion and get revenge. in the Seminole War in 1842 there, however. Delany turned once again to writing and Crispus A#ucks and the California Revolu- published The Condition, Elevation, Emigration, and Des- Crispus Attucks was born around the year 1723 in tion of 1846. In 1850, he dis- tiny of the Colored People of the United States, Political- Framingham, Massachu- covered a route through the ly Considered in 1852. This book supported the emigra- setts. He managed to escape Sierra Nevada’s that was tion of Blacks outside the United States, and Delany him- from bondage; and showed a safer to travel, which is now self moved to Chatham, Canada, in 1856. skill for buying and trading called “Beckwourth Pass.” In 1858, Martin Delany attended John Brown's goods, spending most of his From 1851 to 1855 the Chatham Convention, where Brown presented his Provi- time on trading ships and Beckwourth Emigrant Trail sional Constitution and revealed a plan to free slaves that whaling vessels going in and was the preferred route for led to the raid on Harpers Ferry in October 1859. While out of Boston. those seeking fortune in the COURTESY PHOTO Brown obtained Delany's support at Chatham, Delany and On March 5, 1770, California gold rush. The trail proved effective in getting other prominent Blacks, such as Frederick Douglass, dis- Attucks was the first signifi- tanced themselves from Brown as his actions became COURTESY PHOTO travelers over the Sierra Nevada mountain pass and into cant casualty of the Boston gold country. more militant and unpredictable. Massacre—a deadly riot that began as a street brawl. Henry Highland Garnet During the Civil War, Delany recruited Black troops in Attucks is widely regarded as the first person killed in the Henry Highland Garnet was born on December 23, Massachusetts and other New England states. He also bloody slaughter. The thing is, the moment inevitably 1815, in Kent County, Maryland. In 1839, Garnet moved became the first Black field officer in the Union Army in resulted in American Revolution, which led to our nation’s his family to Troy, New York to 1865 when he was commissioned major. After the war, independence. “First man to die for the flag we now hold study theology; eventually, Delany lived for several years in South Carolina. Among high was a Black man,” said Stevie Wonder in the song becoming a pastor at the Liberty his activities, Delany worked for the Freedmen's Bureau “Black Man.” Street Presbyterian church in the for three years and was active in politics. Increasingly Jean Bap"ste Point DuSable early 1840’s. unhappy with Reconstruction, Delany eventually gave his Some historians believe Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Renowned for his skills as a support to White Democratic redeemer, Wade Hampton. was born around 1745 in St. public speaker, Garnet joined the (Courtesy of West Virginia Dept. of Arts, Culture & Marc, Saint-Dominique American Anti-Slavery Society History) (Haiti). His mother was an and spoke at abolitionist confer- Mary Ann Shadd Cary African slave, and his father ences. One of his most remem- Mary Ann Shadd Cary was born October 9, 1823 in a French seaman. DuSable bered speeches was the "Call to Wilmington, Delaware. After the received some education Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, she Rebellion” speech delivered in COURTESY PHOTO from his father and working 1843. and her family relocated to Cana- on ships, learning languages Garnet believed a slave should act for themselves, and da, along with 20,000 American- like French, Spanish, Eng- advocate for armed rebellion as the most effective way to born Black people between 1800 lish, and many Indian and 1865. COURTESY PHOTO achieve total emancipation. During the Civil War, Garnet dialects. helped with recruiting Black soldiers to form the United In 1853, Shadd pursued In the early 1770’s DuSable sailed to New Orleans and States Colored Troops. From 1864 to 1866, Garnet deliv- activism and founded The Provin- eventually made his way to the Mid-West, which made ered sermons at the prominent Liberty (Fifteenth) Street cial Freeman, a Canadian weekly DuSable the first non-Indigenous settler of what is now anti-slavery newspaper, in which Presbyterian Church. As well as become the first Black COURTESY PHOTO Chicago, Illinois. By the 1850s, historians of Chicago rec- minister to give a sermon at the U.S. House of Represen- she became the first Black female ognized Point DuSable as the city's earliest non-native tatives, in which he addressed the end of slavery, on the to publish a newspaper in North America, as well as one permanent settler and has been given the appellation as the day the Thirteenth Amendment was passed. of the first female publisher in Canada. The newspaper’s “Founder of Chicago.” motto was, “Self-Reliance is the True Road to Independ- Phillis Wheatley Frederick Douglass ence.” Phillis Wheatley Peters was born in West Africa in Frederick Douglass was born in the month of February Dred Sco# 1753. At the age of eight, she was kidnapped, enslaved in of 1818, in Talbot County, In 1857, Dred Scott unsuc- New England, and sold to John Wheatley of Boston. Maryland. Born into slavery, cessfully sued for his freedom Despite being enslaved, Phillis Wheatley went on to at the age of 6 he was forced in the Dred Scott v. Sandford become one of the best-known poets in pre-19th century to separate from his grand- case, popularly known as the America. parents and sold to a local “Dred Scott decision.” Scott In 1773, Wheatley plantation. was a slave in Missouri from gained considerable pres- At the age of 12, the wife 1833 to 1843; however, he tige when her first and only of a slave master taught him resided in Illinois (a free state) book of verse, “Poems on the alphabet. The lessons for four years, and in the Various Subjects, Reli- were short lived, and Dou- Louisiana Territory where gious and Moral,” was glass audaciously continued slavery was forbidden by the COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO published. As proof of her to hone his reading skills in Missouri Compromise of 1820. After returning to Mis- authorship, the volume secret. He became a voracious reader, and read anything souri, Scott filed a lawsuit in Missouri court for his free- included a preface in which he could get his hands on—newspapers, political pam- dom, claiming that his residence in free territory made him 17 Boston men; including phlets, novels, or textbooks; Douglass even received cred- a free man. Scott lost, but filed for a new suit in federal John Hancock, affirmed it for teaching other slaves to read, he said “Once you court. Two days after President James Buchanan took that she wrote the poems learn to read, you will be forever free.” office, the "Dred Scott decision” fueled the national divi- published. COURTESY PHOTO After several failed escape attempts, around the age of siveness, which in the end led to the Civil War. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET B-3 A List of Black History Makers From 1947 to 1968 BY SAYBIN ROBERSON crafting a beautiful legacy, Brooks passed away in her • Rosa Parks Contributing Writer home in Chicago December 3, 2000 at 83-years-old. Rosa Parks was born February • Rita Dove 4, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama. • John Hope Franklin Award-winning poet and essayist Rita Dove in Akron, She’s most known for not giving John Hope Franklin was a historian born January 2, Ohio on August 28, up her seat on the bus for a White 1915 in Oklahoma. 1952, has served as an man, inciting the Montgomery He attended Fisk educator and on sever- Bus Boycott in 1955. Shortly after, University and al councils due to her she moved to Detroit and found then Harvard, earn- work. She’s the work as a secretary to John Cony- ing a doctorate youngest to hold the ers. After her retirement, she wrote degree in 1955. Poet Laureate posi- an autobiography and received COURTESY PHOTO Franklin taught at tion, and the second national recognition for her work. Howard University Black woman after Parks passed October 24, 2005 with a legacy that is cele- and was named the Gwendolyn Brooks. brated in several states publicly. head of the history Much like Brooks, • Dr. Mar#n Luther King, Jr. department at she’s the second to COURTESY PHOTO Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the biggest Brooklyn College. receive a Pulitzer names of the Civil Rights During his life, he Prize for Poetry which she received in 1987. At 68-years- Movement. Born January COURTESY PHOTO held titles as for- old, Dove is continuously working and receiving gifts 15, 1929, King was a mer president of Phi Beta Kappa, the Organization of from her craft. preacher and activist that American Historians, the American Historical Associa- • Thurgood Marshall pushed nonviolence tion, and the Southern Historical Association. In 1955, he Born in Baltimore, Maryland, July 2, 1908, Thurgood methodology against was awarded the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presi- Marshall has changed the trajectory of the Black commu- White violence and dis- dential Medal of Freedom. Franklin passed in 2009 on nity with years of devo- crimination. King led the March 25, with many achievements and honors to his tion to our equality as a Montgomery Bus Boycott name and the list continued posthumously. lawyer and civil rights in 1955 and helped organ- • Jackie Robinson activist. He graduated ize the March on Wash- Jack Roosevelt Robinson, professionally known as with a legal degree from ington where the famous Jackie Robinson was the first Black athlete to play Major Howard University, then “I Have A Dream” speech League Baseball. built his own law firm. was delivered in 1963. Born January 31, His case records include COURTESY PHOTO October 14, 1964, King 1919 in Cairo, Geor- Brown v. Board of Educa- won a Nobel Peace Prize for fighting racial equality gia. From a teenager tion, and Shelley v. Krae- through nonviolence. In 1965, he assisted in organizing to college, Robinson mer. Marshall is also Selma to Montgomery marches that were met with played several sports, responsible for founding extreme violence. After years of working for civil rights, being one of the first the NAACP Legal he began expanding his topics to poverty, war, and capi- athletes at his alma Defense and Education talism. King had been arrested during his protests several mater of UCLA to Fund. In 1961, President COURTESY PHOTO times, always returning to fight again. King found himself win varsity letters in Kennedy appointed him under heavy FBI surveillance and was assassinated April four sports. After to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Cir- 4, 1968 at 39-years-old in Memphis, Tennessee. His lega- being discharged cuit. Years later, President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed cy lives on, January 15 was declared Martin Luther King COURTESY PHOTO from World War II, him Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Day as well as memorials in several cities across America. Robinson found his way back to sports. In 1945, he joined States in 1967, in which he was the court’s first Black per- • Core$a Sco$ King the Negro League as pro baseball player for the Kansas son to hold the position. Marshall retired before his death Born in Alabama April 27, 1927 Coretta Scott King City Monarchs. Two years later, he’d make history as he January 24, 1993. was an author, civil rights activist, and wife of Dr. Martin joined the MLB, batting for the Brooklyn Dodgers. • Daisy Bates Luther King Jr. King played Throughout his 10-year career he earned many awards and Daisy Bates was a civil rights activist who played a a major role in the civil recognitions, including a World Series title in 1955. After major role in the Little Rock rights movement after the his career, he received even more acknowledgement for Integration Crisis of 1957. assassination of Dr. King, his courage and pioneering. Robinson was able to build a Born November 11, 1914, keeping his legacy alive and beautiful family and legacy, before his death on October Bates was also known to be a fighting for equal rights for 24, 1972, he was 53-years-old. lecturer, publisher and jour- Black Americans and joined • Ella Josephine Baker nalist. While living in Little the Women’s Movement, Born December 13, 1903, Ella Josephine Baker was Rock, she used her voice and expanding her activism into known as one of the pain to become a figure in LGBT, and apartheid con- most important lead- the civil rights movement, flicts. She founded the King ers of the 20th centu- leading the NAACP chapter. Center and is responsible for COURTESY PHOTO ry and of the civil Bates also advised and guid- making Martin Luther King Day a national holiday. King rights movement. ed nine students known as died January 30, 2006 due to health complications, she Best known for her Little Rock Nine when they was the first Black person to lie in state at the Georgia criticism of racism attempted to enroll at an all COURTESY PHOTO State Capitol. in America’s society, White school. She died in • Sammy Davis, Jr. Baker also spoke Little Rock, November 4, 1999 after years of work Born December 8, 1925, Sammy Davis, Jr. found as a loudly about sexism focused on ending hatred of Black people. young adult during World within the Civil • Ralph Ellison War II that his talent was a Rights Movement. A Ralph Ellison is a Black novelist, literary critic and way to send a message and woman with a cause, scholar. Born in Oklaho- change the way a man Baker died on her ma City, Oklahoma thought. Known to be a suc- COURTESY PHOTO birthday in 1986 March 1, 1913, Ellison cessful singer, dancer, actor, after nearly five decades of dedication to Black people and studied at Tuskegee Uni- vaudevillian, and comedian. human rights. versity and once graduat- Davis was nominated for • Ralph Bunche ed, moved to New York. several Grammy, Emmy, Political scientist, academic, and diplomat Ralph John- While in NYC, he pub- Tony, and NAACP awards son Bunche was born August 7, 1904 in Detroit, Michigan. lished one of his best COURTESY PHOTO winning a few. On May 16, Bunche was then known works, “Invisible 1990, Davis died due to throat cancer in Beverly Hills, raised in Los Angeles Man” in 1952. After his California. where he also studied death April 16, 1994, • James Brown undergrad at UCLA, more of Ellison’s work COURTESY PHOTO James Brown is a musical icon born May 3, 1933 in where years later the was found and published Barnwell, South Carolina. school named a hall and his legacy continued to live on. Brown became the origi- after him and erected • Chuck Berry nator of funk music and a monument to honor Charles Edward Anderson Berry, better known as was referred to as the his legacy. For gradu- Chuck Berry was a singer, “Godfather of Soul.” He ate school, he studied songwriter and guitarist was one of the first 10 at both Harvard and and one of the originators artists inducted into the Howard University of rock and roll music. Rock and Roll Hall of where he earned His style of music com- Fame during its inaugural degrees in political bined R&B with key ele- dinner January 23, 1986. science. Bunche is ments of rock, creating His career, having lasted known to be involved new genres busting out COURTESY PHOTO nearly 50 years, was full in the formation and hits like “Maybellene” of hit records like “It's a administration of the United Nations, playing a key role in and “Johnny B. Good”. Man's Man's Man's several peacekeeping operations. In 1950, he became the Born October 18, 1926 in World” and “Papa's Got a first Black person to receive a Nobel Peace Prize for his St. Louis where he was Brand New Bag.” 17 of work in settling the Arab-Israeli conflict in Palestine. In allowed to pursue his love his singles reached the 1963, President John F. Kennedy awarded him the Presi- for music since childhood. charts and he often creat- dential Medal of Freedom. Bunche died December 9, 1971 His characteristics as a ed songs that resonated due to complications with his health, leaving a rich legacy performer brought forth with the time such as “Say COURTESY PHOTO and family behind. guitar solos and show- It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud.” Brown died Christ- • Gwendolyn Brooks manship that nearly all mas day in 2006 leaving a legacy of soulful and funky COURTESY PHOTO Pulitzer Prize winning poet and author Gwendolyn performers now display. music, and dance moves that ignited a flame in the indus- Brooks was born Berry was an inspiration in the music industry until his try like no other. June 7, 1917 in death March 18, 2017. • Althea Gibson Topeka, Kansas. • Roy Wilkins Althea Gibson was a tennis player and professional During the Great Roy Wilkins was a well known civil rights activist for golfer born August 25, Migration, her fami- nearly four 1927 in Clarendon Coun- ly moved to Chicago decades. Wilkins ty, South Carolina. During where Brooks was born August the Great Migration her learned to absorb 30, 1901 and was family moved to Harlem, her surroundings, most known for New York where Gibson turning her affinity holding high lead- then picked up her first of writing into a life- ership positions tennis racket. Known as long career. She is within the one of the first Black ath- the first Black per- NAACP. His fight letes to cross over interna- son to receive a for equality was tionally, Gibson was a tal- Pulitzer Prize, hers seen often as a ented and successful ten- being for poetry for front figure in nis player, being the first Annie Allen, May 1, marches and liter- Black woman to win a 1950. She’s also the ary pieces through- COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Grand Slam Title in 1956. first Black woman out the struggle. COURTESY PHOTO She was also the first woman to be on the cover of Sports to be inducted into Wilkins passed away days before his 80th birthday on Illustrated and Time. As far as golfing, she was the first the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1976. After September 8, 1981. {See BLACK HISTORY MAKERS on B-4} B-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021

{Contiued BLACK HISTORY MAKERS — FROM 1947 TO 1968 from B-3} Black woman to join the Ladies Professional Golf Associ- Dusable Museum of African American History in her teenager and ation Tour in 1964. Gibson was inducted into the Interna- hometown of Chicago. She died November 21, 2010 after eventually found tional Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Women's being recognized for her work and legacy. his way to act- Sports Hall of Fame in 1980. She passed away September • Whitney M. Young, Jr. ing. He joined 28, 2003 at 76-years-old. Whitney Moore Young Jr. was born July 31, 1921 in the North Ameri- • Elijah Muhammad Shelby County, can Negro The- Born October 7, 1897, Elijah Muhammad was the K e n t u c k y . ater at age 16, leader of the Nation of From a young and dedicated Islam for nearly four age he showed himself to decades until his death. great promise becoming a star. He’s responsible for turn- in education. Poitier became ing the Nation into a small He went on to the first Black organization into an study at Ken- actor to be nomi- empire full of banks, tucky State nated for an schools, stores, restau- University, Academy Award, COURTESY PHOTO rants, and newspapers University of as well as being across America. He was Minnesota for nominated and winning a BAFTA. He continued to break the mentor to Malcolm X, his masters, ground the rest of his career, in 2016 he was awarded an COURTESY PHOTO Louis Farrakhan, and where he Academy Honorary Award for his accomplishments. more. He died February 25, 1985 in Chicago. COURTESY PHOTO began volun- • Fannie Lou Hamer • Malcolm X teering for the October 6, 1917 activist for several causes Fannie Lou Malcom X was born Malcom Little May 19, 1925 in National Urban League in 1947. In 1950, he became the Hamer Townsend was born. Omaha, Nebraska. After youngest president of National Urban League’s Omaha, Known to be a fighter for much turmoil, his family Nebraska chapter while teaching at the University of voting, women’s rights, and moved to Milwaukee and Nebraska. In 1961, he became the executive director of the civil rights, Hamer was a then Michigan, until Mal- National Urban League expanding and turning the organi- powerful force that encour- colm moved to New York in zation into one that aggressively fought for equity regard- aged thousands of Black 1943. While in prison for lar- ing Black people. He held this position until his unfortu- people in Mississippi to ceny, he joined the Nation of nate death while travelling in Lagos, Nigeria March 11, become registered voters and Islam, changing his name to 1971. helped the disenfranchised Malcolm X. He became their • Constance Baker Motley through her programs. She public face, speaking of Born September 12, 1921, Constance Baker Motley was the co-founder and vice- Black empowerment, while was a key strate- chair of the Freedom Demo- also sharing his indifference gist for the civil cratic Party, organizer of the of the civil rights movement. rights movement, SNCC, and co-founder of During these years, X was lawyer, senator, National Women’s Political under straight FBI surveil- and judge. Mot- COURTESY PHOTO Caucus. After several lance, yet he never let up on COURTESY PHOTO ley worked with attacks, she began her civil rights activism in 1962, only his causes. In the 60s, he renounced the Nation after issues the NAACP for nine years before she passed March 14,1977. Her legacy is surfaced, all the while he was sent death threats. He was over 20 years, that of a pioneer and was posthumously inducted into the assassinated February 21, 1965 at age 39. The stories of arguing 12 cases National Women’s Hall of Fame in 1993. his legacy live on in Black art, television, literature, and at the Supreme • Muhammad Ali film. Court level where Born January 17,1942, Cassius Clay Jr., also known as • Be$y Shabazz she would win Muhammad Ali and nicknamed “The Greatest” was a Betty Shabazz, also known as Betty X was born May nine. She even boxer, activist, phi- 28, 1934 and raised in aided Thurgood lanthropist, and Detroit, Michigan. The Marshall in the entrepreneur. Ali is wife of Malcom X, Brown v. Board widely known as one Shabazz met her hus- of Education case of the most celebrat- band after studying at that ended segre- COURTESY PHOTO ed figures of the 20th Tuskegee University. gation in schools. In 1964, she was elected to the New century and greatest She joined the Nation York State Senate and was the first Black woman to sit in boxers of all time of Islam in 1958, then the State Senate. Due to her work, President Lyndon B. after winning 56 marrying X in 1958. Johnson appointed her to the federal judiciary and served titles. During his After X’s assisination, as a United States District Judge in New York in 1966, she younger years, Ali Shabazz raised their was the first Black woman to hold the position. Motley stood his ground, family on her own, died September 28, 2005 at age 84 in New York City. refusing to go to war seeking to continue • Medgar Evers inspiring Black her education and Born July 2, 1925, Medgar Evers was known to be a Americans all over. COURTESY PHOTO became associate pro- civil rights activist and Beyond his political COURTESY PHOTO fessor of health sciences with a focus on nursing at Mississippi’s state field stances, Ali was an Medgar Evers College in New York. She died June 23, secretary of the NAACP. example of determi- 1997 after suffering burns across 80 percent of her body to Much of Evers work was nation, resilience and truth. He retired in 1981, three years a fire. to overturn segregation in later he made public that he was diagnosed with Parkin- • Lorraine Hansberry the state in public places son's disease. After boxing he became a big philanthropist Born May 19, 1930 in Chicago, Lorraine Hansberry is and at the state’s universi- and active public figure until his death June 3, 2016. a notable playwright and ty. He also worked to get • Maulana Karenga writer. Hansberry was the equal rights for Black cit- Born July 14, 1971, Maulana Karenga, in Parsonsburg, first Black woman to have izens, including the right Maryland. Karenga was a play she wrote per- to vote. He became active active during the Black formed on Broadway in in the 1950s and worked Power movement, even join- 1957 for “A Raisin in the toward his causes until he ing the Student Nonviolent Sun.” At 29-years-old, the was assassinated June 12, Coordinating Committee. In play garnered nomina- 1963. Upon his death, he 1966 co-founded the Black COURTESY PHOTO tions, making her the first was memorialized by nationalist group US Organi- Black dramatist to win the numerous Black figures of prominence and his wife went zation. The same year, he New York Drama Critics’ on to continue the fight for the rights of Black Americans. created Kwanzaa, the first Circle Award. She contin- • James Baldwin Pan-African holiday that is ued to write about the James Baldwin was born August 2, 1924 and became celebrated over 8 days with Black experience, as well COURTESY PHOTO known as one of an intention to uplift Black as homosexuality until her death at age 34 on January 12, the great Black history and it’s community 1965 to pancreatic cancer. authors, poets, COURTESY PHOTO for each day. Karenga is now • Berry Gordy, Jr. playwright, essay- an author and professor at California State University, Berry Gordy, Jr. was born in Detroit, Michigan ist, and activist. Long Beach teaching Africana studies. November 28, 1929. His stories often • Bill Cosby After years of working discuss the Black William Henry Cosby Jr., better known as Bill Cosby was at the automotive experience, sexu- born July 12, 1937 and became a plants, he adopted their ality, and class in prominent stand-up comedian methods and found Western society. and actor for years. He began his Motown Records in Baldwin has an career in San Francisco doing 1960. As music execu- extensive list of stand up and later created his tive, record producer, work including, own sitcom “The Bill Cosby and songwriter, Gordy “Notes of Native Show” in 1969, “Fat Albert” has been responsible COURTESY PHOTO Son,” “If Beale shortly followed in 1972. “The for tons of music and Street Could Talk,” and more. Before passing he also gar- Cosby Show” aired 1984-1992 artists throughout the nered several honors and awards. He died in Saint-Paul- and was named the number one years, including Jackie de-Vence, France on December 1, 1987. show in America for four years Wilson, Stevie Wonder, in a row. Cosby had several • Robert Moses COURTESY PHOTO Smokey Robinson, The Robert Parris Moses was born January 31, 1935 in shows after that such as the Supremes, The Jackson Harlem, New York. coming of age sitcom, “A Different World” and “Cosby.” In

COURTESY PHOTO 5 and more. In 1988, He grew to be a civil the mid 2010s, however, his career took a turn resulting in the Gordy was inducted rights activist and end of his career as we all knew it to be, shattering his image. into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall leader of the Student Though Cosby was celebrated and awarded, many of which of Fame in 2013. Gordy’s legacy lives on and he continues Nonviolent Coordi- were rescinded in 2018 following his legal trouble. to be honored for his efforts to this day. nating Committee • Aretha Franklin • Margaret Burroughs fighting for voter Born March 25, 1942 Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Margaret Taylor-Burroughs was a Black visual artist, registration and edu- Soul. After her family relocated to Detroit, she began her writer, poet, and cation in Mississip- career singing in her fathers church until she turned 18 and arts organizer. Born pi. Moses also creat- signed to Columbia Records. She’s best known for hits like November 1, 1915, ed the Algebra Proj- “Respect,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” she helped establish ect in 1982 to help and “Think.” During her life- several facilities to Black students suc- time, Franklin recorded 112 support Black ceed in math. To this chart topping songs. In 1987, artists of all ages. day, he’s received she became the first female At 23-years-old, numerous awards performer to be inducted into she was appointed for his efforts and the Rock and Roll Hall of by then first lady continues to teach Fame. Years later in 2012, COURTESY PHOTO Elenaor Roosevelt math in Miami, she was inducted into the to the board of Florida and Jackson, Mississippi. Gospel Music Hall of Fame. directors of Chica- • Sidney Poi#er Franklin passed August 16, go’s South Side Bahamian-American actor, film director, and ambassa- 2018 in Detroit. In 2020, she Community Art dor Sidney Poitier was born February 20, 1927 in Miami was inducted into the Center. Later, she unexpectedly, giving him American citizenship. Though National Women’s Hall of co-founded the COURTESY PHOTO he was raised in the Bahamas, he moved to New York as a Fame. COURTESY PHOTO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 www.lasentinel.net B-5

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Faith Dome, one of the impacted so many lives Bishop Charles E. larly in the Black church. realm, the city of Ingle- Religion Editor largest sanctuaries in the and blessed s o Blake, Sr., presiding prel- Having had been involved wood is enjoying world- world. Located in South many peo- ate, Church of God in in other denominations, he wide acclaim as the future Reflections, tributes Los Angeles, the church ple. You Christ, Inc. and pastor experienced preaching and host of Super Bowl and and condolences poured sits on 32 beautifully land- are my of West Angeles COGIC tradition, but not a demon- home of the world’s finest in from around the world scaped acres in the city’s hero! - “Lady Mae and I were stration of power. state of the art sports sta- to salute the pioneering Vermont Knolls district. You are so saddened to hear of “He sought the Lord dium - indirectly - because legacy of Apostle Frederick Today, the internation- legend- the passing of our dear and was hungry for an- of Apostle Fred Price. K.C. Price, founder of the ally renowned ministry ary! friend and brother, Apos- swers. He discovered the “The SoFi Stadium world-renowned Crenshaw includes a pre-school, el- You will tle Frederick K.C. Price. missing ingredient and was would not exist if the for- Christian Center in Los An- ementary, middle and high be in my We have shared a bonding eventually filled with the mer Great Western Forum geles. school; 16 Helps Ministries friendship for over power of the Holy Spirit. had been torn down - which The mega-church auxiliaries, the Apostle 40 years, ex- Crenshaw Christian Center was its fate. It was not builder passed away from Frederick Price Minis- periencing was birthed and the signs torn down because Faith- complications from COV- try Training Institute and the mag- and wonders began to hap- ful Central Bible Church ID-19 at the age of 89. His CCC New York. He also nificent pen; healings and deliver- bought it and maintained son and CCC pastor, the reached millions through power ance through the teaching it from 2000 to 2012. We Rev. Frederick K. Price, Jr., live streaming and social of God of God’s Word. would not have bought it made the announcement on media. in our “Apostle Price was re- without the vision of ‘great Feb. 12, on Instagram. In addition to his lives. lentless in his pursuit of ex- faith’ inspired by Dr. Fred Not only was the Los wife and son, Apostle “We cellence; desiring that Af- Price. Angeles faith community Price is survived by his often rican Americans grow and “God used Dr. Price to well acquainted with Price, daughters, Angela Ev- shared prosper through truth. His stretch my faith! Dr. Price, but also his ministry spread ans, Cheryl Price and times of teaching style was confron- an apostle of faith, turned internationally, first through Stephanie Buchanan; fellow- tational. It made you think. the ecclesiastical world television, radio and books, 10 grandchildren and ship on “He was not about ex- upside down when he and and in the 21st century, four great-grandchil- our re- ploiting our emotions, but Crenshaw Christian Center through various social me- dren. spective hit hard because he was built the Faith Dome. It dia platforms including Naturally, his de- campuses seeing good people dying was his faith, in the face of Facebook, YouTube Live, fining ministry evoked with our and waiting to go to Heaven obstacles, that inspired me AppleTV, ROKU and Am- strong memories and congrega- for the ‘pie in the sky.’ He to purchase the Great West- azon FireTV. warm expressions of ap- tions having wanted to see Christians’ ern Forum. In fact, his Ever In- preciation from people joint servic- progress and he did. But “He modeled and creasing Faith television around the world. The es together. not without the high price lived the word of faith and (EIF) program is one of the following are some of the There was of character assassination, stretched the vision of mul- longest, continuously run- comments received from no envy or criticism and being misun- titudes. He and the great ning, Christian teaching his wife and children and jealousy, derstood. woman who walked by programs on TV. EIF de- fellow clergy. but a mu- “He did not create his side, Lady Betty Price, buted in 1978 on KTTV in Dr. Betty Price - “The tual cele- controversy. He simply were gleaming examples of L.A. and currently broad- expressions of love from bration of what preached Jesus Christ in faithful love and faith in a casts around the world. our church members, cler- God was doing a way that most of us had faithful God. But, it was via CCC, gy across the city, public in our minis- never heard. As a pastor, “His vision was bigger which Price and his wife, officials, online and televi- heart always.” tries. he taught and lived before than a building. His theol- Dr. Betty Price, founded sion viewers and the resi- Stephanie Buchanan - “As a ‘General’ in the us the importance of the ogy was bigger than a de- 48 years ago, that the re- dents of Los Angeles have “Dad was the epitome of a faith, Apostle Price has family, integrity, holiness nomination. His faith was vered pastor established truly been comforting and a great man, husband, father, been promoted from this and fidelity. bigger than a season. He the framework that many blessing to myself, my chil- grandfather, pastor. I ad- life to his eternal reward. “Dr. Price’s teaching of was a gift to Los Angeles. mega-ministries imitated dren and my grandchildren. mire him so much for start- We have the blessed hope “Race, Religion and Rac- He was a gift to the Body for years to come. When Apostle loved his city and ing a ministry that birthed a of faith the Apostle Price ism” from 20 years ago is of Christ. the church was established we worked hard to make an community of worshippers taught about for over 50 more relevant to us today “He was the gift of a in 1973, the 300-member impact because we wanted that spans my entire life. I years. It is by faith we will than ever. He has left a friend to many of us. He congregation worshipped to represent God to the honor him, miss him, love see Apostle Price again and powerful legacy - a Gener- was a gift to the world!” at 9550 South Crenshaw community.” him. My heart broke Friday rejoice in the presence of al of generals, a servant of Pastor Craig E. Boulevard in Inglewood. Angela Evans - “He night and a piece of it went God forever more.” - The King and scandal free. Brown, Praise Tabernacle In less than 10 years, the was the best husband, fa-with him.” Apostle Beverly “His wife, Dr. Betty Worship Center - “Apos- membership exploded with ther and grandfather, a true Pastor Fred Price, Jr. “Bam” Crawford, found- Price, and his children and tle Price was a great man of thousands seeking to join family man, and family was- “Dad, I will honor and er and pastor of Bible even grandchildren, have God – a great inspiration, the fellowship. one of the hallmarks of hiscontinue your legacy to the Enrichment Fellowship stood by him and with him especially here in the Los In 1981, CCC pur- ministry and his life. That’sbest of my ability. I salute International Church - to build this great work Angeles area. chased the former Pepper- why his children are soyou, man of God - an elder “My reflection of Apostle which shall go on for gen- “He will be sorely dine University campus on devastated. He was every-statesman, a man of men, Frederick K.C. Price… erations to come.” missed and we will con- South Vermont Avenue in thing.” a man emeritus. I love you over the last 47 years, I Bishop Kenneth C. Ul- tinue to uplift his wife, his Los Angeles and five years Cheryl Price - “No one immensely, but now you observed a man driven and mer, founder and pastor children, and the CCC fam- later, began construction of can comprehend what you can rest easy, king. Until passionate about teaching of Faithful Central Bible ily in prayer.” the massive, 10,000-seat meant to our family. You we meet again.” the Word of God, particu- Church - “In the spirit

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Apostle Frederick and Dr. Betty Price would have celebrated their 68th wedding COURTESY PHOTO anniversary on March 29. They are shown at his 85th birthday party. The Prices pose with their four children and three of their 10 grandchildren.

COURTESY PHOTO E.MESIYAH McGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL The friendship between Apostle Beverly “Bam” Crawford and Apostle Price CCC Pastor Fred Price, Jr. stands in front of the Faith Dome, the edifice built by his father, spanned decades. She said he was “passionate about teaching” God’s Word. Apostle Frederick K.C. Price, in the Vermont Knolls district of South Los Angeles. C-1 LA SENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 •DR. MAULANA KARENGA•

We move through Febru- cus Garvey taught, “What ness. of continuing and compel- try and the world. Indeed, in ary and March to celebrate humans have done humans The first period is the ling importance. They are: this country and around the Black History Month I and can do.” Thirdly, we engage classical period of African 1) to remember and bear world, people in struggle II as naturally and necessar- history to extract and emu- history in the Nile Valley constant and uncompromis- borrowed from and built on ily as men and women meet late its models of human ex- Civilizations, c. 3900 BCE ing witness to the horrible- our moral vocabulary and and merge for joy and life, cellence and achievement, to 300 BCE. Here we be- ness of our Holocaust; 2) to moral vision and posed our and seasons change and for as Dr. Mary McLeod come fathers and mothers raise up and honor the lega- struggle as a model to emu- bring some new and needed Bethune taught “we are of human civilization, in- cy of those whose struggles late. good into the world. Our heirs and custodians of a troducing some of the basic and lives are our lessons; 3) Our lessons and chal- history is a self-conscious great legacy” and must bear disciplines of human knowl- to hold the oppressors and lenges here, then, are: to and sustained struggle for the burden and glory of that edge, earning the name enslavers accountable thru continue the struggles of growth, transformation legacy with strength, dig- among surrounding nations the struggle for reparations the 60’s to end racism, clas- and transcendence to ever nity and determination. And as the navel and light of the in the fullest sense of the sism, and sexism; to cre- higher levels of human life finally, we, as an African world. We do wonders in DR. MAULANA KARENGA word; and 4) to continue the ate a free and empowered in ever-expanding realms of people, engage history in and for the world, not just struggle against all forms community; a just and good human freedom and human order to honor the moral ob- the awesome pyramids and here are clear: knowledge, of enslavement and oppres- society and a good and sus- flourishing. And it is im- ligation to remember those exquisite temples, but also creativity and social and sion on the personal and tainable world; and to pose portant always to reaffirm who opened the way and the science, math, geom- moral excellence are indis- collective levels—in our in practice a new paradigm the reasons and relevance created place for us to walk etry, physics and astronomy pensable to what it means to lives, society and the world. of human life and human of our celebrating it these and live-in dignity in the which made them possible. be African and human in the The third modal period flourishing. Thus, in meet- months and engaging it as world. For as Mrs. Fannie We teach the love of learn- world. of Black History is the Re- ing these ancient and on- a life practice every day. Lou Hamer taught us, there ing and its unbreakable link The second period is the affirmation of the 60’s. It is going obligations of our For history, above all, is are two things we all must with life, calling humans Holocaust of Enslavement. a time of reaffirming both history, we truly honor our the struggle and record of care about: never to forget “rekhyt,” wise and know- By holocaust is meant an our Africanness and our past, improve our present a people in the process of where we came from and ing beings, and calling our act of genocide so mor- social justice tradition in and forge a future worthy of shaping their world in their always praise the bridges schools and libraries, hous- ally monstrous it is not speaking truth to the people the life-affirming ways and own image and interests. that carried us over. es of life, thus linking the only against the targeted and to power, seeking jus- teachings of our ancestors. This means resisting all It is out of this under- quality of life with the qual- people themselves, but also tice for the vulnerable and attempts and acts to deny standing of history that we ity of learning. a crime against humanity. devalued, and struggling Dr. Maulana Karenga, them freedom, justice, se- must constantly ask our- But equally important Far from being a case of for the liberation of the op- Professor and Chair of curity of person, peace, hu- selves, how can we use our and impressive is our an- trade or business gone bad pressed everywhere. We Africana Studies, Califor- man flourishing, and right- past to inform and improve cestors’ spiritual and ethi- with collateral damage, it also expanded the realm of nia State University-Long ful access to and enjoyment our present and lay the cal teachings which served is a unique event of horrific freedom in this country and Beach; Executive Direc- of the goods of the world. foundation for a more ex- as an original source for so and morally monstrous de- like our ancestors in ancient tor, African American Cul- And it means directing their pansive future? The Akan many of our essential con- struction of human life (tens Egypt, we linked life with tural Center (Us); Creator lives toward good and ex- word for the historical quest cepts in human moral devel- of millions), human culture learning and demanded a of Kwanzaa; and author pansive ends which enable which is inspired and in- opment. Among these are: (cities, towns, villages, relevant education which of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- them to flourish and come formed by these questions humans as bearers of dig- great works of art, music joined campus and commu- tion of Family, Community into the fullness of them- is sankofa which means “to nity and the images of God; and literature), and human nity and aided the struggle and Culture and Essays selves. return and retrieve it.” In a the concept of judgment and possibility (extraction from for a just society and good on Struggle: Position and So, we take history se- word, we must reach into justification after death; the our own history and denial world. In this overall pro- Analysis, www.AfricanA- riously and engage it for the past, recover its richest essentiality of service; the of our humanity). But as cess, we launched and won mericanCulturalCenter-LA. good reasons, embracing it, lessons, most instructive obligation to heal and repair horrendous as our Holo- with our allies struggles that org; www.OfficialKwan- not only as what we study models and best practices, the world (serudj ta); and caust was, it nevertheless reshaped U.S. society and zaaWebsite.org; www.Mau- and celebrate, but also as and put them in the service the obligation to care for seared into our conscious- posed a paradigm of libera- lanaKarenga.org. ways to understand and of the present and future. the vulnerable. The lessons ness lessons and challenges tion for people in this coun- assert ourselves in dignity- For this is our duty: to affirming, life-enhancing know our past and honor it; •DR. JOHN E. WARREN • and uplifting ways. Here, to engage our present and to engage is best defined by improve it; and to imagine the Swahili word, kujitum- a whole new future and to bukiza—to throw oneself forge it in the most ethi- deeply into. First, then, we cal, effective and expansive study and celebrate, indeed ways. In the midst of this When we look at the citizens who are the far feel that violence is neces- engage history to learn its sacred narrative we know diversity of the people who right extremists who follow sary because government as lessons, for as Min. Mal- as Black history, there are attacked the capitol on Jan- Donald Trump believe the they intended it is now serv- colm X taught, “Of all three modal or defining pe- uary 6, most of us are sur- inscription written on the ing those who were intend- our studies history is best riods which offer us memo- prised to find that at least barnyard door in the novel, ed to serve them (whites). qualified to reward our re- ries, lessons, models and a 57 of those assaulting the “Animal Farm.” The ficti- Democracy was in- search.” Secondly, we en- sense of human possibility building were elected of- tious account of animals tended to acknowledge that gage history to absorb its which are most instructive, ficials in their home states taking over and running the all men are created equal spirit of human possibil- although there are other pe- and cities. These are people farm carries an example of and not that some are more ity. For as the Hon. Mar- riods of similar instructive- who have lived, worked and the pigs taking over and equal than others. participated in “Democ- exercising more power and African Americans need the Los AngeLes sentineL racy” as we know it. These influence than the other to pay particular attention people and the thousands animals. When questioned to these issues because we of others who join them, about this usurpation of are the ones being most af- refuse to acknowledge an power, the pigs wrote the fected at every turn by this election run and won ac- DR. JOHN E. WARREN following words on the War on Equality. This is a cording to our own consti- barnyard door: war that never let up, even DANNY J. BAKEWELL, SR. tutional mandates. These These are life, liberty All animals are equal, after the passage of the 13, Executive Publisher / CEO people and the “White Na- and the pursuit of happi- but some animals are more 14, and 15th amendments tionalist” who believe that ness. Equal than others. to the U.S. Constitution. JENNIFER J. THOMAS America only belongs to its That to secure these Clearly the concept of We must now come to- Publisher “White” citizens, who live rights governments are es- Democracy has become gether, as others have done KENNETH R. THOMAS and have lived according to tab- too inclusive in America. and are doing, if we are to Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) “White Privilege” ignoring Lished among men, The idea of equality now survive. America no longer RUTH WASHINGTON the words of the Declara- deriving their just powers includes too many Black, has the moral compass that Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) tion of Independence which from Brown, Asian and other im- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. says: The consent of the migrant groups. Those ris- knew. We have the knowl- Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) “We hold these truths governed.” ing to the levels of elected edge and tools to win this PAMELA A. 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Today there is a wel- Yet, in 2021 we live in division is turning in re- We all know that Af- data records, including 100 comed breath of fresh po- the age of data where the cord profits by raising costs rican Americans have the million added between litical air in Washington, aggregation, control, and on consumers. The Work largest increase in unem- 2019 and 2020. That scale DC even amidst the un- ownership of data contin- Number is a user-paid veri- ployment before — and provides immense lever- precedented spread of the ues to have enormous so- fication of employment even more after the begin- age over the mortgage global COVID-19 pandem- cial and economic conse- database that was acquired ning of — the pandemic. lending industry. ic throughout the United quences for those who are and now owned by Equi- African American-owned “We have real scale in States. According to the poor and marginalized. One fax. This database allows businesses have had the the business, which pro- Biden-Harris Administra- preexisting condition that credentialed verifiers to greatest financial losses vides a competitive ad- tion the issues of racial has not gotten enough pub- receive instantaneous elec- amidst COVID-19. The vantage,” Equifax CEO justice and equity are now lic attention and debate is tronic confirmation of an more unemployment in Mark Begor said on the top priorities in a “whole of the issue of the intersection individual’s employment Black America, the more company’s earnings call government” commitment of race, data discrimination, data and income for verifi- Equifax’s Work Num- last October. “We’re now to all Americans, and in and inequity in America. cation purposes. ber data is purchased by having a billion companies particular to African Ameri- Data discrimination is a Today Equifax’s Work DR. BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS JR. a wide range of financial deliver data to us on a pe- cans and other people of covert form of racism that is Number is charging $49.95 status verifiers. But who is riod basis. That makes this color communities. having a devastating overt for the cost of an Income obtain a loan from a bank. monitoring or challenging data set very, very valuable Most recently the Na- impact on the quality of life and Employment Report Agencies then charge re- the accuracy of the Equi- and tough to replicate. And tional Newspaper Publish- of African Americans and that is nearly three times questing parties for the per- fax Work Number data if you’re one company, ers Association (NNPA) others who continue to face what the cost of the report sonal information, generally especially when it is about then you’re likely not go- had a special on-the-record systemic inequity. was six years ago at ($18). on a per-request basis, which African Americans? ing to give the data to two briefing from the White It is relevant to note that The U.S. credit reporting is frequently passed onto the According to Equifax’s companies. You’re going House Office of Public En- the largest credit report- industry generated over $12 consumer. quarterly financial reports, to give it to the company gagement directed by The ing agency in the U.S. is billion in revenue last year, Equifax, despite its 2017 The Work Number gener- that’s been in it for long Honorable Cedric Rich- Equifax. During the CO- according to research from data breach that impacted ated nearly $377 million time.” mond who is also Senior VID-19 pandemic, Equifax IBISWorld, and the market 147 million people, contin- in revenue during the third I ask Mark Begor a Advisor to President Joe actually has become more size is expected to grow an- ues to be the largest player quarter of last year, a 57% simple but serious ques- Biden. profitable at the expense of other 3.7% next year. The in the space. The company increase year-over-year tion: “What verifiable As we heard Richmond millions of Americans who three largest agencies— claims to have records on and the second consecutive safeguards are in place at strongly reaffirm the Ad- are struggling to survive to Equifax ($EFX), Experian over 222 million U.S. con- quarter of more than 50% Equifax Inc. that prevent ministration’s urgent push make ends meet. As a con- ($EXPGY) and TransUnion sumers and receives weekly growth. Between 2012 and racial and data discrimina- to have the U.S. Congress sequence, we must begin ($TRU) —accounted for payroll data on a third of the 2020, The Work Numbers’ tion with respect to African to enact the $1.9 trillion to raise questions about the more than 50% of the total U.S. population. verification services rev- Americans and other peo- American Rescue Plan that apparent linkage of the ex- revenue. Equifax’s Work Number enue jumped nearly 400%. ple of color?” promises to respond to the panding credit reporting in- The industry’s growth has benefited from the spike Largely driving The nation’s pandemic and dustry to the growing finan- is driven by a unique busi- in unemployment caused by Work Number’s growth Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis economic crisis respecting cial inequities especially in ness model, which provides the Coronavirus pandemic. is its dominance in the Jr. is President and CEO the principles of equity, I African American commu- a dual revenue stream from With millions of Americans mortgage lending market, of the National Newspa- thought reflectively about nities. consumer data. Businesses out of work, demand for ver- which accounted for 31% per Publishers Associa- all the various racial dispar- As credit reporting pay credit bureaus to col- ification services has surged of the division’s revenue tion (NNPA) and Execu- ities, discriminations, and booms while most Ameri- lect employee information as creditors seek to deter- mix throughout last year. tive Producer/Host of The inequities that daily have a cans are experiencing fi- and manage verification re- mine employment status of The Work Number con- Chavis Chronicles, PBS negative impact on Black nancial hardship, Equifax’s quests, like those generated loan holders and potential trols over 380 million cur- TV Network. America. “Work Number” workforce when an individual seeks to loan candidates. rent and historic consumer •JULIANNE MALVEAUX• What A Difference A Day Makes It took only one day, one times in the last few years matic look that many of the fused with gloomy moods. arms and more relief for inauguration, for the shift when I wished that Dr. women rocked. The pres- The former president’s those whose economic sta- between pessimism and Maya Angelou was alive. ence of women, especially deputy press secretary, tus has been impacted by optimism. Just one day to Sometimes it’s personal Black women, was also Hogan Gidley, described the coronavirus pandemic. anticipate new opportuni- – I’d like her advice, her notable. Minnesota senator the departing ceremony These early days of the ties, new possibilities. The words, her soothing. Some- Amy Klobuchar was part of as “a funeral” and said, Biden-Harris administra- skies opened up on the day times it’s political – I’d like the Presidential Inaugura- “In many ways, the coun- tion are hopeful, inspi- that President Joe Biden to know what she thinks. tion Committee (PIC) and try died.” No, Hogan, the rational days. They must and Vice-President Kamala But on Inauguration Day, opened the ceremony. Fire- country was reborn with also be workdays. There Harris of the inauguration, I wanted her to see a bril- fighter Andrea Hall spoke hope and joy, and a com- is much that must be done, and the sun of truth and liant young lady stand on and signed the Pledge of mitment to turn the hope many obstacles to clear. light shone in. her shoulders, to watch Allegiance. Black girl and enjoyment of the inau- The previous administra- I had a mixtape run- Amanda Gorman recite her magic was in the house. My guration into a reality tion did lots to cement their ning through my brain. The poem The Hill We Climb. mixtape is running through What a difference a gains with last-minute Fifth Dimension, Let The It is a complex, hopeful, al- my head. DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX day makes. We have gone executive orders and ap- Sun Shine In; Nina Sim- literative, and aspirational The symbolism was from a history-denying ad- pointments. Many of these one, Here Comes the Sun; poem that declared that our stunning, but it was far more istration had the utter audac- ministration into a history- obstacles can be removed. Nina Simone, Young Gifted country “is not broken but critical that President Biden ity to release this madness affirming one. We have The Biden-Harris team and Black; McFadden and unfinished.” What shone hit the ground running, and on Dr. Martin Luther King’s moved from an administra- has, so far, been productive Whitehead, Ain’t No Stop- through her appearance was he did. He signed 17 execu- birthday holiday. One of the tion that attacked workers and resilient. They must ping Us Now. You could not only her bold words but tive orders, reversing some final slaps in the face from and the environment to an continue that relentlessness not have wiped the grin off also her shining presence. of the most onerous dec- the deranged “leader.” administration that fights moving forward. What a my face if you had a Brillo Nina Simone. To Be Young larations of his predeces- Hours before Biden of- for them. To be sure, the difference a day makes! pad. The inauguration met Gifted and Black. sor. He dissolved the 1776 fered his stirring and hopeful Biden-Harris administra- Oh, happy day. my expectations. Biden While the substance of Commission, an odious speech, the previous presi- tion is walking a legisla- spoke hope and reconcili- inauguration was most im- truth-erasing propaganda dent, who defied precedent tively narrow tightrope, Dr. Julianne Malveaux ation. Harris spoke history portant, those of us who are body charged with develop- and declined to attend his with a narrow margin in the is an economist and au- and healing. The highlight fashionistas had plenty of ing “patriotic education.” successor’s inauguration, the House of Representatives thor. She is available for of the inauguration for me, eye candy. Jill Biden’s light Replete with lies, peppered former president slunk out of and just a one-vote mar- lectures and workshops. though, was young Amanda blue outfit. Kamala’s purple with quotes by Dr. Martin Washington, designing his gin in the Senate. Suppose You may reach her at juli- Gorman, the Poet Laureate, (a combination of blue and Luther King and Abraham departure with a 21-gun sa- Biden can work the bipar- annemalveaux.com. at 22, the youngest poet lau- red), Michelle Obama’s Lincoln, neither of whom lute and an exit on Air Force tisan magic he promised to reate ever. bold maroon with a strik- would have cosigned the One. It was a pitiful party, attempt. In that case, there There have been many ing belt, and the monochro- report, the previous admin- sparsely attended and suf- will be more vaccines into •RAY CURRY• A month into a tumultu- us as nothing we have ever ous start of a new year, a new experienced. But here too I year following the most cha- Where We Go from Here see hope ahead. I see Presi- otic year in America that any dent Biden moving quickly living person can remember, Black Senator from Geor- Joe Biden’s cabinet prom- sides and restore people to put battling COVID front I am seeing signs that the gia in more than a decade ises to be. to the status of neighbors, and center and to put good work in the streets and in in Reverend Raphael War- So, for me, 2021 is not opponents. practices and science and our hospitals and at our vot- nock. Rev. Warnock, the about hope and about The great UAW presi- the federal government back ing booths far and wide, are pastor of the historic Eb- working for a better life dent Walter Reuther, who in the driver’s seat. I see us saying even in states no one enezer Baptist Church — for all and a better nation was a close friend and recommitting to our better thought we would have cap- where Dr. Martin Luther together as we rise from supporter of Dr. Martin angels, to help fellow Amer- tured after 2016, that even King Jr. once was pastor the terrible test that 2020 Luther King summed icans who are suffering and though we have been hit hard — has dedicated his life to has been. It is about re- it up like this: “There is struggling. on so many fronts, it’s our service and ministry. And committing to one another no greater calling than to In this vein we must also front line that is now advanc- we tipped the U.S. senate and to good works to help serve your fellow man. support our veterans. Those ing for the greater good. It for hard working men and our brothers and sisters in There is no greater con- brave men and women who is divisiveness and hate that women by also delivering need. And even before we tribution than to help the make the greatest sacrifice must retreat; it is science his fellow Georgian Jon voted for inclusion, we weak. There is no greater to protect all of us and our that will now confront CO- Ossoff. were already making good RAY CURRY satisfaction than to have great nation. And we must VID-19. And it is Americans Out west, Wyoming trouble. White, Black and done it well.” participate in this democracy of color who overcame at the elected their first female Brown nationwide took to It is time to think not of President John F. Ken- of ours, just like we saw in polls to deliver the House, the senator; Missouri sent its the streets this past spring ourselves, not of what di- nedy famously put it just this past election. Senate and the Presidency. first Black Congressperson and summer to ask our na- vides us, not of our differ- a bit differently. “Ask not We must stand strong and Contentious as it was, to DC; Delaware elected tion — to demand of our ences, but of our common what your country can do united against bigotry and more Americans voted in its first transgender Sena- nation — that we address good. It is time once again to for you — ask what you hatred and heed the call we the 2020 election than in any tor. the systematic racism that remember that there is much, can do for your county.” saw this past year as hun- other election in 120 years. The voters of New has plagued this country much more that unites us With those words, he dreds of thousands of Ameri- And look at what we did to- Mexico became the first since its founding. That than divides us. Those that inspired a generation of cans took to the streets to de- gether. state to send a delegation has torn the very fabric of would seek to divide us, do Americans. mand a fundamental change. An historic start to the House of Represen- our country and created so not want us to see this truth. So, this is our time. So, there is real work We elected the first Black, tatives made up entirely of much pain and loss. With But it is here and it is pow- It is time for our gen- ahead, but I believe we are female, Asian Vice President women of color. And this one voice, all were saying: erful. And we must embrace eration. Our historic mo- up to the task. Let us meet in Kamala Harris. 117th Congress is the most “Please, at long last, fix it. We must together reform ment. There are Ameri- 2021 head on and with Soli- We elected in a historic diverse in our country’s this.” policies and institutions and cans who need our help. darity. We are more than runoff election, the first history just as President Our path is clear thinking where injustice re- COVID has ravished ready to bring our A game. NEWS A-7 THURSDAY,C-3 JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LOSTHURSDAY, ANGELES SENTINEL FEBRUARY 18, 2021

think it is not just Black my family history, I have father by the name of Na- History but America’s his- not made much progress. than Harris purchased land tory. Investigating our own Last year during the pan- in East Texas in an area personal history will help demic, I decided I would known as Gary, Texas, also us understand better not get a little help working known as Carthage. I am only where we have come on gathering information not clear exactly how many WINDOW from, but also help us un- about my paternal side acres he owned (I know it derstand the struggles and of the family. I knew this was in the hundreds), but accomplishments made by would be a monumental he had enough to share our ancestors. Keeping project. I am glad that I with each of his children, track of our ancestry is im- decided to do this because grandchildren and now his portant for future genera- what I am learning and great-grandchildren (me). tions and legacy. Histori- discovering is quite phe- As you can see this land cally, the Mormon church nomenal. Although I have has been in our family for and the Jewish people have only been able (so far) to generations and hopefully done an amazing job of go back to my great-great it will remain for genera- keeping track of their his- grandfather, it is amazing tions to come. As amaz- I have had a love for Germany and my father my family’s heritage. tory. We could learn a little what my forefathers (and ing as this legacy is, what history for as long as I can is from Texas. When I be- February is the month from their example. foremothers) accomplished I cherish even more is the remember. I often wonder came a mother, I wanted we shine a bright light on For years, I have been at the end of slavery, dur- gift of faith. I am grateful why I did not make it my to keep a record of what the accomplishments and paying an annual member- ing Reconstruction and be- my grandmother gave me major in college. Family I discovered to make sure history of Black Ameri- ship to Ancestry.com in yond. a strong foundation in the history is interesting to me, my children were aware of cans. I think we should do the hopes of one day con- Wealth can be mea- church. especially due to the com- their lineage, but now as a a better job of acknowledg- necting all the branches of sured in many ways, but plexity of my heritage. My grandmother I find it even ing and sharing our history my family tree. Although one of the best ways is {See WENDY C-5} mother’s family is from more critical to preserve on a more regular basis. I I started with the basics of family. My great grand-

‘ started. But nevertheless, of what you have been your mind. You cannot Almighty God is doing thinking and how it will be leave it undone. Nurture something and sending us demonstrated in the physi- and direct your life through a message. He is renovat- cal realm, but nevertheless, your thought life! Remem- ing the universe, because you thought it! Think suc- ber only you are in charge His imminent return is cess thoughts. Think pro- of your thought life. Only on the divine calendar. gressive thoughts. Think you! No one else. Get it…. Mark says “What comes thoughts that have upward Be a good listener. Okay. out of a person defiles trajectory. Train your mind. Let’s get back to the con- that person or blesses that Take control of your mind science. Remember when person.” People underes- ---you take control of your Phillip left the revival at WWW.ASKDRJEANETTEPARKER.COM timate words. Words are thoughts---and you take the direction of the Holy powerful and once spo- control of your words---and Spirit….he found the Ethi- ken, they come alive and you take control of your opian treasurer (Acts 8:26) take on a life. Words have actions---and you take con- who was curious about his to be thoughts before they trol of the direction of your reading of Isaiah 53. He are words. You cannot ut- life. Yes. It takes diligence didn’t understand what he ter words without thinking and vigilence. Watchful- was reading and Phillip Who of anyone of us said until it comes back to James said (James 3:6), them first. You cannot take ness. Isn’t your life worth explained it to him. This has not said things we haunt us through our own “the tongue is a fire. Words an action without first con- it? You betcha it is. Suc- Ethiopian took the Gospel should not have said and conscience or through the set on fire the course of na- ceptualizing it. Although, cess and purging the con- back to Ethiopia. Now that did not fully realize the words of someone else? ture.” I haven’t heard yet it may not be fully realized science takes courage! It’s impact of what we have Who? Remember what how this coronavirus got what will be the outcome a process. Daily “training” {See PARKER C-5}

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your attorney or person or A copy of this Order to Show filed a petition with this court in this statement is true and Fictitious Business Name 01/22/2021. agency providing you with Cause shall be published at for a decree changing names correct. (A registrant who in violation of the rights of NOTICE-In accordance with CITY OF LOS legal assistance. For referrals least once each week for four as follows: declares as true any material another under Federal, State, Subdivision (a) of Section to hire an attorney, you may successive weeks prior to Jules Alexandra Kivitz to matter pursuant to Section or common law (See Section 17920, a Fictitious Name ANGELES call the L.A. County free the date set for hearing on Juliet Alexandra Kivitz 17913 of the Business and 14411 et seq., Business and Statement generally expires Association Lawyer Referral the petition in the following The Court orders that all Professions code that the Professions Code). at the end of five years from Service at (213) 243-1525. If newspaper of general persons interested in this registrant knows to be false Original Filing the date on which it was filed you do not have an attorney, circulation, printed in this matter appear before this is guilty of a misdemeanor 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 in the office of the County $25,000 REWARD NOTICE you may sign up for a free county: Los Angeles Sentinel court at the hearing indicated punishable by a fine not to CNS-3440609# Clerk, except, as provided The City of Los Angeles workshop at the Resource Date: January 15, 2021 below to show cause, if any, exceed one thousand dollars LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Subdivision (b) of Section offers a reward payable at the Center for Self Representative Michelle Williams Court why the petition for change of ($1,000)). 17920, where it expires discretion of the City Council Litigants OR Self Help Center Judge of the Superior Court name should not be granted. S/ DARYN SCOTT MILLER, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 40 days after any change to one or more persons in located in the courthouse 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/21 Any person objecting to the Owner NAME STATEMENT in the facts set forth in the the sum or sums up to an where you filed your petition. CNS-3438470# name changes described This statement was filed File No. 2021012780 statement pursuant to Section aggregate maximum total sum Fillable Forms and self-help LOS ANGELES SENTINEL above must file a written with the County Clerk of The following person(s) is 17913 other than a change of $25,000 for information information are also available objection that includes the Los Angeles County on (are) doing business as: in the residence address of leading to the identification and online: www.courts.ca.gov/ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE reasons for the objection at 02/05/2021. 1. IDEAL AGRICULTURE, a registered owner. A new apprehension of the person or selfhelp.htm. FOR CHANGE OF NAME least two court days before NOTICE-In accordance with 2. IDEAL SANITATION, 3. Fictitious Business Name persons responsible for the IF YOU FAIL TO TAKE THE Case No. 21STCP00110 the matter is scheduled to Subdivision (a) of Section IDEAL MERCANTILE AND Statement must be filed unsolved series of robberies APPROPRIATE STEPS in Superior Court of California, be heard and must appear 17920, a Fictitious Name RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, before the expiration. Effective across the City of Los Angeles your case, the Court may County of Los Angeles at the hearing to show cause Statement generally expires 4. IDEAL REAL ESTATE January 1, 2014, the Fictitious beginning on January 4, 2018 dismiss your case for delay in Petition of: Anthony Dell why the petition should not be at the end of five years from ENDEAVORS, 5. IDEAL Business Name Statement (Council Action of March prosecution pursuant to Code Robinson for Change of granted. If no written objection the date on which it was filed EDUCATION SERVICES, must be accompanied by the 6, 2018, C.F. 18-0010-S5) of Civil Procedure §§ 583.310 Name is timely filed, the court may in the office of the County 6. GAIL WIGGAN, 7. IDEAL Affidavit of Identity form. Detectives are continuing to (FAILURE TO BRING TO TO ALL INTERESTED grant the petition without a Clerk, except, as provided LEGAL SERVICES, 8. IDEAL The filing of this statement investigate this crime, but TRAIL WITHIN 5 YEARS) PERSONS: hearing. in Subdivision (b) of Section TECHNOLOGY, 9. IDEAL does not of itself authorize have not been able to identify or 583.410 (DELAY IN Petitioner Anthony Dell Notice of Hearing: 17920, where it expires ENTERTAINMENT AND the use in this state of a any suspect or suspects. PROSECUTION) or 583.420 Robinson filed a petition Date: 3/15/21, Time: 9:00 40 days after any change ART, 10. IDEAL HEALTH Fictitious Business Name Detectives believe a reward and California Rule of Court, with this court for a decree a.m., Dept.: 26 in the facts set forth in the AND WELLNESS, 11. in violation of the rights of may compel members of the Rule 3.1340 (FAILURE TO changing names as follows: The address of the court is statement pursuant to Section IDEAL TRANSPORTATION, another under Federal, State, public to provide information PURSUE DILIGENTLY FOR Anthony Dell Robinson to 111 North Hill Street, Los 17913 other than a change 12. IDEAL FRANCHISE or common law (See Section on the person or persons TWO YEARS) Anthony Del Vance Angeles, CA 90012 Stanley in the residence address of EXPANSION, 309 E. 14411 et seq., Business and responsible for this crime. The DO NOT CALL the Court if a The Court orders that all Mosk Courthouse a registered owner. A new HILLCREST BLVD #260, Professions Code). person or persons responsible proposed judgement has been persons interested in this A copy of this Order to Show Fictitious Business Name INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 Original Filing for this crime represent an submitted. The processing of matter appear before this Cause shall be published at Statement must be filed County of LOS ANGELES 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 ongoing threat to the safety your documents may have court at the hearing indicated least once each week for four before the expiration. Effective Registered owner(s): CNS-3440463# of the people of Los Angeles; occurred subsequent to below to show cause, if any, successive weeks prior to January 1, 2014, the Fictitious I-DEAL INC., 309 E. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL therefore, it is appropriate for sending this Notice. why the petition for change of the date set for hearing on Business Name Statement HILLCREST BLVD #260, the City of Los Angeles to Date: 7/28/2020 name should not be granted. the petition in the following must be accompanied by the INGLEWOOD, CA 90301; FICTITIOUS BUSINESS offer a reward for information /s/ LAWRENCE P. RIFF, Any person objecting to the newspaper of general Affidavit of Identity form. State of Incorporation: CA NAME STATEMENT leading to the identification, Supervising Judge, Family name changes described circulation, printed in this The filing of this statement This business is conducted by File No. 2021025184 apprehension and conviction Law above must file a written county: L.A. Sentinel does not of itself authorize a Corporation The following person(s) is of the person or persons 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11/21 objection that includes the Date: 12/28/2020 the use in this state of a The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: responsible for this crime. CNS-3442228# reasons for the objection at Elaine Lu Fictitious Business Name business on 07/2020. JES GREW PRODUCTIONS, Unless withdrawn or paid LOS ANGELES SENTINEL least two court days before Judge of the Superior Court in violation of the rights of I declare that all information 44 ROSE AVE. #1, VENICE, by City Council action, this the matter is scheduled to 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/21 another under Federal, State, in this statement is true and CA 90291 County of LOS offer of reward shall terminate ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE be heard and must appear CNS-3436308# or common law (See Section correct. (A registrant who ANGELES on, and have no effect after, FOR CHANGE OF NAME at the hearing to show cause LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and declares as true any material Registered owner(s): AUGUST 13, 2021. The Case No. 20STCP04230 why the petition should not be Professions Code). matter pursuant to Section EDWARD WESLEY JONES provisions of payment and all Superior Court of California, granted. If no written objection ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Original Filing 17913 of the Business and JR., 44 ROSE AVE. #1, other considerations shall be County of Los Angeles is timely filed, the court may FOR CHANGE OF NAME 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11/21 Professions code that the VENICE, CA 90291 governed by Chapter 12 of Petition of: Cynthia Denise grant the petition without a Case No. 20GDCP00418 CNS-3442594# registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by Division 19 of the LAAC Code, Roberts for Change of Name hearing. Superior Court of California, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual as amended by Ordinance TO ALL INTERESTED Notice of Hearing: County of Los Angeles punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing Nos. 158157 and 166666. PERSONS: Date: 04/12/2021, Time: Petition of: Sofia Yuriko Baca FICTITIOUS BUSINESS exceed one thousand dollars business on 01/2021. This offer shall be given upon Petitioner Cynthia Denise 10:00 A.M., Dept.: 74, Room: for Change of Name NAME STATEMENT ($1,000)). I declare that all information the condition that all claimants Roberts filed a petition 735 TO ALL INTERESTED File No. 2021011571 I-DEAL INC. in this statement is true and provide continued cooperation with this court for a decree The address of the court is PERSONS: The following person(s) is S/ GAIL WIGGAN, CFO correct. (A registrant who within the criminal justice changing names as follows: 111 North Hill Street, Los Petitioner Sofia Yuriko Baca (are) doing business as: This statement was filed declares as true any material system relative to this case Cynthia Denise Roberts to Angeles, CA 90012 Stanley filed a petition with this court 1. IDEAL FINANCIAL with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section and is not available to public Cynthia Denise McAllister Mosk Courthouse for a decree changing names CONSULTING, Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and officers or employees of the The Court orders that all A copy of this Order to Show as follows: 2. SUPERNOVA 01/14/2021. Professions code that the City, their families, persons in persons interested in this Cause shall be published at Sofia Yuriko Baca to Sofia CONSTRUCTION NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false law enforcement or persons matter appear before this least once each week for four Yuriko Montoya COMPANY, 3. IDEAL Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor whose misconduct prompted court at the hearing indicated successive weeks prior to The Court orders that all EATS-EATERIES AND 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to this reward. If you have any below to show cause, if any, the date set for hearing on persons interested in this RESTAURANTS, 4. IDEAL Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars information regarding this why the petition for change of the petition in the following matter appear before this GEMS AND JEWELRY, at the end of five years from ($1,000)). case, please call the Los name should not be granted. newspaper of general court at the hearing indicated 5. IDEAL RENTS AND the date on which it was filed S/ EDWARD WESLEY Angeles Police Department at Any person objecting to the circulation, printed in this below to show cause, if any, LEASES, 309 E. HILLCREST in the office of the County JONES JR., Owner 1-877-LAPD-24-7, 24 hours. name changes described county: L.A. Sentinel why the petition for change of BLVD #260, INGLEWOOD, Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed C. F. No. 18-0010-s5 above must file a written Date: 01/14/2021 name should not be granted. CA 90301 County of LOS in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los 2/18/21 objection that includes the Hon. Michelle Williams Court Any person objecting to the ANGELES 17920, where it expires Angeles County on February CNS-3441487# reasons for the objection at Judge of the Superior Court name changes described Articles of Incorporation or 40 days after any change 1, 2021. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL least two court days before 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/21 above must file a written Organization Number: XXX in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with the matter is scheduled to CNS-3438466# objection that includes the Registered owner(s): statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section NOTICE OF ESCHEAT TO be heard and must appear LOS ANGELES SENTINEL reasons for the objection at I-DEAL INC., 309 E. 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name THE at the hearing to show cause least two court days before HILLCREST BLVD #260, in the residence address of Statement generally expires CITY OF LOS ANGELES why the petition should not be ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the matter is scheduled to INGLEWOOD, CA 90301; a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, granted. If no written objection FOR CHANGE OF NAME be heard and must appear XXX Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed that for the past three years, is timely filed, the court may Case No. 21CHCP00021 at the hearing to show cause This business is conducted by Statement must be filed in the office of the County there remained unclaimed grant the petition without a Superior Court of California, why the petition should not be a Corporation before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided with the Police Department hearing. County of LOS ANGELES granted. If no written objection The registrant(s) started doing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section of the City of Los Angeles Notice of Hearing: Petition of: Kendra Lauren is timely filed, the court may business on 07/2020. Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires monies held in the account Date: March 22, 2021, Time: Wooldridge for Change of grant the petition without a I declare that all information must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change known as the “UNCLAIMED 10:00 A.M., Dept.: 74, Room: Name hearing. in this statement is true and Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the MONIES SEIZED 735 TO ALL INTERESTED Notice of Hearing: correct. (A registrant who The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section INCIDENTAL TO ARREST The address of the court PERSONS: Date: March 10, 2021, Time: declares as true any material does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change TRUST FUND” which were is 111 N. Hill Street, Los Petitioner Kendra Lauren 8:30 a.m., Dept.: D matter pursuant to Section the use in this state of a in the residence address of seized between July 2, 2017 Angeles, CA 90012 Wooldridge filed a petition The address of the court is 600 17913 of the Business and Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new and October 1, 2017. The A copy of this Order to Show with this court for a decree E Broadway, Glendale, CA Professions code that the in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name amount of the unclaimed Cause shall be published at changing names as follows: 91205 Glendale Courthouse registrant knows to be false another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed monies is: $469,799.28 least once each week for four Kendra Lauren Wooldridge to A copy of this Order to Show is guilty of a misdemeanor or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Claims for return of these successive weeks prior to Kendra Lauren Culver Cause shall be published at punishable by a fine not to 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious monies held must be filed with the date set for hearing on The Court orders that all least once each week for four exceed one thousand dollars Professions Code). Business Name Statement the City of Los Angeles Office the petition in the following persons interested in this successive weeks prior to ($1,000)). Original Filing must be accompanied by the of the City Clerk, Room 395 newspaper of general matter appear before this the date set for hearing on I-DEAL INC. 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 Affidavit of Identity form. City Hall, 200, North Spring circulation, printed in this court at the hearing indicated the petition in the following S/ GAIL C WIGGAN, CFO CNS-3440576# The filing of this statement Street, Los Angeles, CA county: Los Angeles Sentinel below to show cause, if any, newspaper of general This statement was filed LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 90012 BEFORE TUESDAY, Date: December 24, 2020 why the petition for change of circulation, printed in this with the County Clerk of the use in this state of a APRIL 6, 2021. Michelle Williams Court name should not be granted. county: L.A. Sentinel Los Angeles County on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name THE AFORESAID MONIES Judge of the Superior Court Any person objecting to the Date: 12/28/20 01/13/2021. NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of WILL BECOME PROPERTY 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 name changes described Darrell Mavis NOTICE-In accordance with File No. 2021031280 another under Federal, State, OF THE CITY OF LOS CNS-3440701# above must file a written Judge of the Superior Court Subdivision (a) of Section The following person(s) is or common law (See Section ANGELES ON APRIL 6, 2021 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL objection that includes the 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/21 17920, a Fictitious Name (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and DATED: JANUARY 13, 2021 reasons for the objection at CNS-3436294# Statement generally expires PROMAC GROUP, 6709 LA Professions Code). DIANA MANGIOGLU, CITY ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE least two court days before LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the end of five years from TIJERA BLVD STE 219, Los Original Filing TREASURER FOR CHANGE OF NAME the matter is scheduled to the date on which it was filed Angeles, CA 90045 County of 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 OFFICE OF FINANCE Case No. 21STCP00107 be heard and must appear in the office of the County LOS ANGELES CNS-3440457# CITY OF LOS ANGELES Superior Court of California, at the hearing to show cause Clerk, except, as provided Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 2/11, 2/18/21 County of Los Angeles why the petition should not be in Subdivision (b) of Section STEVEN MCALLISTER, CNS-3432595# Petition of: Olya granted. If no written objection FICTITIOUS 4670 W. 63RD STREET, LOS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires Konstantinovna Kudnavtseva is timely filed, the court may BUSINESS 40 days after any change ANGELES, CA 90043 NAME STATEMENT for Change of Name grant the petition without a in the facts set forth in the PEGGY TOY, 4670 W. 63RD File No. 2021014523 TO ALL INTERESTED hearing. NAMES statement pursuant to Section STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA The following person(s) is PERSONS: Notice of Hearing: 17913 other than a change 90043 (are) doing business as: CIVIL Petitioner Olya Date: March 24, 2021, Time: in the residence address of This business is conducted by SOLID FINE ART SERVICES, Konstantinovna Kudriavtseva 8:30 am, Dept.: F49 a registered owner. A new a General Partnership 2224 WEST 29TH PLACE, filed a petition with this court The address of the court FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name The registrant(s) started doing LOS ANGELES, CA 90018 for a decree changing names is 9425 Penfield Ave, NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed business on 02/1998. County of LOS ANGELES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as follows: Chatsworth, CA 91311 Civil File No. 2021018789 before the expiration. Effective I declare that all information Registered owner(s): FOR CHANGE OF NAME Olya Konstantinovna Unlimited The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in this statement is true and JOHN ZANE ZAPPAS, 2224 Case No. 21STCP00401 Kudriavtseva to Olya Tanner A copy of this Order to Show (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement correct. (A registrant who WEST 29TH PLACE, LOS Superior Court of California, The Court orders that all Cause shall be published at HARLEMFIFTYSIXNYC, must be accompanied by the declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 90018 County of Los Angeles persons interested in this least once each week for four 4127 1/2 LEIMERT BLVD, Affidavit of Identity form. matter pursuant to Section This business is conducted by Petition of: Evelyn Radmila matter appear before this successive weeks prior to LOS ANGELES, CA 90008 The filing of this statement 17913 of the Business and an Individual Maximo for Change of Name court at the hearing indicated the date set for hearing on County of LOS ANGELES does not of itself authorize Professions code that the The registrant(s) started doing TO ALL INTERESTED below to show cause, if any, the petition in the following Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a registrant knows to be false business on 11/2020. PERSONS: why the petition for change of newspaper of general TALIB HAQ, 4127 LEIMERT Fictitious Business Name is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information Petitioner Evelyn Radmila name should not be granted. circulation, printed in this BLVD 1/2, LOS ANGELES, in violation of the rights of punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and Maximo filed a petition Any person objecting to the county: Los Angeles Sentinel CA 90008 another under Federal, State, exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who with this court for a decree name changes described Date: January 20, 2021 This business is conducted by or common law (See Section ($1,000)). declares as true any material changing names as follows: above must file a written David B. Gelfound an Individual 14411 et seq., Business and S/ STEVEN MCALLISTER, matter pursuant to Section Evelyn Radmila Maximo to objection that includes the Judge of the Superior Court The registrant(s) started doing Partner 17913 of the Business and 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/21 Professions Code). Evelyn Radmila Franco reasons for the objection at business on N/A. Original Filing This statement was filed Professions code that the least two court days before CNS-3438395# with the County Clerk of registrant knows to be false The Court orders that all LOS ANGELES SENTINEL I declare that all information 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 persons interested in this the matter is scheduled to in this statement is true and CNS-3440619# Los Angeles County on is guilty of a misdemeanor matter appear before this be heard and must appear correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 02/04/2021. punishable by a fine not to at the hearing to show cause ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars court at the hearing indicated FOR CHANGE OF NAME declares as true any material why the petition should not be matter pursuant to Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). below to show cause, if any, Case No. 20STCP02555 why the petition for change of granted. If no written objection 17913 of the Business and NAME STATEMENT 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ JOHN ZANE ZAPPAS, is timely filed, the court may Superior Court of California, Professions code that the File No. 2021011573 Statement generally expires Owner name should not be granted. County of Los Angeles Any person objecting to the grant the petition without a registrant knows to be false The following person(s) is at the end of five years from This statement was filed hearing. Petition of: Ariel Lea is guilty of a misdemeanor (are) doing business as: the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of name changes described Greenspan for Change of above must file a written Notice of Hearing: punishable by a fine not to 1. IRIE DAUGHTER, 2. in the office of the County Los Angeles County on Date: April 05, 2021, Time: Name exceed one thousand dollars PARADISE WEST, 3. Clerk, except, as provided 01/15/2021. objection that includes the TO ALL INTERESTED reasons for the objection at 9:00 am, Dept.: 26, Room: ($1,000)). CREDIBILITY, 4. MISS in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with 316 PERSONS: S/ TALIB HAQ, Owner TICKET DISMISS, 5. IDEAL 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section least two court days before Petitioner Ariel Lea the matter is scheduled to The address of the court is This statement was filed WOOD, 6. IDEAL STUCCO, 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name 111 North Hill Street, Los Greenspan filed a petition with the County Clerk of 7. BYRON NELSON, 8. in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires be heard and must appear with this court for a decree at the hearing to show cause Angeles, CA 90012 Stanley Los Angeles County on JONATHAN JENKINS, 9. statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from Mosk Courthouse changing names as follows: 01/25/2021. IDEAL BEAUTY, 10. IDEAL 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed why the petition should not be Ariel Lea Greenspan to Ariel granted. If no written objection A copy of this Order to Show NOTICE-In accordance with FIXTURES, 11. THE GOOD in the residence address of in the office of the County Cause shall be published at Lea Kivitz Subdivision (a) of Section LIFE, 12. IRIS ARTIFICIAL a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided is timely filed, the court may The Court orders that all grant the petition without a least once each week for four 17920, a Fictitious Name INTELLIGENCE, I309 E. Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section successive weeks prior to persons interested in this Statement generally expires HILCREST BLVD #260, Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires hearing. matter appear before this Notice of Hearing: the date set for hearing on at the end of five years from INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change the petition in the following court at the hearing indicated the date on which it was filed County of LOS ANGELES January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the Date: April 19, 2021, Time: below to show cause, if any, 10:00 a.m., Dept.: 74, Room: newspaper of general in the office of the County Registered owner(s): Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section circulation, printed in this why the petition for change of Clerk, except, as provided I-DEAL INC., 309 E. must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change 735 name should not be granted. The address of the court county: Los Angeles Sentinel in Subdivision (b) of Section HILLCREST BLVD #260, Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of Date: Jan 14, 2021 Any person objecting to the 17920, where it expires INGLEWOOD, CA 90301; The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new is 111 North Hill St., Los name changes described Angeles, CA 90012 Stanley Elaine Lu 40 days after any change State of Incorporation: CA does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name Judge of the Superior Court above must file a written in the facts set forth in the This business is conducted by the use in this state of a Statement must be filed Mosk Courthouse objection that includes the A copy of this Order to Show 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/21 statement pursuant to Section a Corporation Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective CNS-3438474# reasons for the objection at 17913 other than a change The registrant(s) started doing in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Cause shall be published at LOS ANGELES SENTINEL least two court days before least once each week for four in the residence address of business on 07/2020. another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement the matter is scheduled to I declare that all information or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the successive weeks prior to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE a registered owner. A new be heard and must appear Fictitious Business Name in this statement is true and 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. the date set for hearing on FOR CHANGE OF NAME at the hearing to show cause the petition in the following Statement must be filed correct. (A registrant who Professions Code). The filing of this statement Case No. 21STCP00124 why the petition should not be before the expiration. Effective declares as true any material Original Filing does not of itself authorize newspaper of general Superior Court of California, granted. If no written objection circulation, printed in this January 1, 2014, the Fictitious matter pursuant to Section 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 the use in this state of a County of Los Angeles is timely filed, the court may 17913 of the Business and CNS-3440559# Fictitious Business Name county: Los Angeles Sentinel Business Name Statement LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Petition of: Sun Young Park grant the petition without a must be accompanied by the Professions code that the in violation of the rights of Date: Feburary 08, 2021 for Change of Name hearing. Michelle Williams Court Affidavit of Identity form. registrant knows to be false another under Federal, State, TO ALL INTERESTED Notice of Hearing: is guilty of a misdemeanor FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Judge of the Superior Court The filing of this statement NAME STATEMENT PERSONS: Date: 03/02/2021, Time: 11:00 does not of itself authorize punishable by a fine not to 14411 et seq., Business and 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11/21 Petitioner Sun Young Park a.m., Dept.: 74 File No. 2021016552 CNS-3442561# the use in this state of a exceed one thousand dollars Professions Code). LOS ANGELES SENTINEL filed a petition with this court The address of the court is Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). The following person(s) is Original Filing for a decree changing names 111 North Hill Street, Los in violation of the rights of I-DEAL INC. (are) doing business as: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 NOTICE OF FAMILY as follows: Angeles, CA 90012 Stanley S/ GAIL WIGGAN, CFO ONE ELEVEN CNS-3438539# another under Federal, State, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL CENTERED CASE Sun Young Park to Scarlett Mosk Courthouse or common law (See Section This statement was filed INTERNATIONAL, 11698 RESOLUTION Sun Park A copy of this Order to Show 14411 et seq., Business and with the County Clerk of CHENAULT STREET UNIT CONFERENCE The Court orders that all Cause shall be published at Los Angeles County on #102, LOS ANGELES, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions Code). NAME STATEMENT CASE NUMBER: persons interested in this least once each week for four Original Filing 01/13/2021. CA 90049 County of LOS 18VEFL00330 matter appear before this successive weeks prior to 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11/21 NOTICE-In accordance with ANGELES File No. 2021005811 SUPERIOR COURT OF court at the hearing indicated the date set for hearing on CNS-3442612# Subdivision (a) of Section Registered owner(s): The following person(s) is CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF below to show cause, if any, the petition in the following LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, a Fictitious Name QUAN PIERCE, 11698 (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES why the petition for change of newspaper of general Statement generally expires CHENAULT STREET UNIT RIGHTSOURCE SERVICES, CASE NAME: Cleeland, Harry name should not be granted. circulation, printed in this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS at the end of five years from #102, LOS ANGELES, CA 1434 E 33RD STREET, Dewitt, III vs. Smith, Kimberly Any person objecting to the county: L.A. Sentinel NAME STATEMENT the date on which it was filed 90049; State of Incorporation: SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 C. name changes described Date: 07/31/2020 File No. 2021032537 in the office of the County CA County of LOS ANGELES YOU ARE ORDERED TO above must file a written Michelle W. Court The following person(s) is Clerk, except, as provided This business is conducted by Articles of Incorporation or APPEAR ON: objection that includes the Judge of the Superior Court (are) doing business as: an Individual Organization Number: LLC/AI 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/21 in Subdivision (b) of Section Date: 3/1/2021 Time: 8:30 AM reasons for the objection at 1. RARE TERPENES, 2. 17920, where it expires The registrant(s) started doing No 4563832 least two court days before CNS-3436387# business on 01/2020. Registered owner(s): Department: Van Nuys East LOS ANGELES SENTINEL RARE TERPENES LA, 40 days after any change Dept. - J the matter is scheduled to 3. RARE TERPENES in the facts set forth in the I declare that all information RIGHTSOURCE DIGITAL This is your FINAL NOTICE. be heard and must appear DELIVERY, 4. RARE statement pursuant to Section in this statement is true and SERVICES, INC., 1434 at the hearing to show cause ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE correct. (A registrant who E 33RD STREET, SIGNAL YOU MUST APPEAR in FOR CHANGE OF NAME TERPENES CLOTHING, 17913 other than a change why the petition should not be 700 E 50TH STREET, LOS declares as true any material HILL, CA 90755; State of court as noted above, if you Case No. 20STCP04246 in the residence address of fail to appear, you may be granted. If no written objection ANGELES, CA 90011 County a registered owner. A new matter pursuant to Section Incorporation: CA is timely filed, the court may Superior Court of California, of LOS ANGELES 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted by fined (CCP§ 177.5). The County of Los Angeles Fictitious Business Name Court will excuse you from grant the petition without a Registered owner(s): Statement must be filed Professions code that the a Corporation hearing. Petition of: David Kivitz and DARYN SCOTT MILLER, registrant knows to be false The registrant(s) started doing appearing only if you submit Ariel Lea Greenspan on before the expiration. Effective a Judgement (From FL-180 Notice of Hearing: 700 E 50TH STREET, LOS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious is guilty of a misdemeanor business on 02/2020. Date: April 12, 2021, Time: behalf of minor Jules Kivits for ANGELES, CA 90011; State punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information or FL0250), and the required Change of Name Business Name Statement attachments, or Request for 10:00 A.M., Dept.: 74, Room: of Incorporation: CA must be accompanied by the exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and 735 TO ALL INTERESTED This business is conducted by ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who Dismissal (From CIV-110) PERSONS: Affidavit of Identity form. before the above hearing The address of the court is an Individual The filing of this statement S/ QUAN PIERCE, Owner declares as true any material 111 North Hill Street, Los Petitioner David Kivitz and The registrant(s) started doing This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section date. Ariel Lea Greenspan on does not of itself authorize FOR ASSISTANCE, contact Angeles, CA 90012 Stanley business on 10/2020. the use in this state of a with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and Mosk Courthouse behalf of minor Jules Kivits I declare that all information Los Angeles County on Professions code that the A-6THURSDAY, LOS FEBRUARY ANGELES 18, SENTINEL 2021 NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS LATHURSDAY,JANUARY SENTINEL.NET 9,C-5 2014

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registrant knows to be false 17920, where it expires January 1, 2014, the Fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LAURENE BALLARD your claim with the court and is guilty of a misdemeanor 40 days after any change Business Name Statement NAME STATEMENT CASE NO. mail a copy to the personal punishable by a fine not to in the facts set forth in the must be accompanied by the File No. 2021000149 This Best Value procurement process will take place in 20STPB09829 representative appointed by exceed one thousand dollars statement pursuant to Section Affidavit of Identity form. The following person(s) is the court within the later of ($1,000)). 17913 other than a change The filing of this statement (are) doing business as: two steps: (1) the instant To all heirs, beneficiaries, RIGHTSOURCE DIGITAL in the residence address of does not of itself authorize ALL CHILDREN UNITE, Request for Qualifications creditors, contingent creditors, either (1) four months from SERVICES, INC. a registered owner. A new the use in this state of a 9451 LA SALLE AVE, LOS step (i.e., a project specific and persons who may the date of first issuance of S/ NUHA NAZY, President Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name ANGELES, CA 90047 County pre-qualification) (“RFQ”); and otherwise be interested in the letters to a general personal This statement was filed Statement must be filed in violation of the rights of of LOS ANGELES (2) a subsequent Invitation representative, as defined in for Bid step (“IFB”) (i.e., Best WILL or estate, or both of with the County Clerk of before the expiration. Effective another under Federal, State, Mailing Address: P.O. BOX LAURENE BALLARD. section 58(b) of the California Los Angeles County on January 1, 2014, the Fictitious or common law (See Section 6153, COMPTON, CA 90224 Value bid). Upon receipt and evaluation of the Statements A PETITION FOR PROBATE Probate Code, or (2) 60 days 01/08/2021. Business Name Statement 14411 et seq., Business and Registered owner(s): from the date of mailing or NOTICE-In accordance with must be accompanied by the Professions Code). CATHERINE ANDERSON, of Qualifications (“SOQ’s”) has been filed by DARRELL Subdivision (a) of Section Affidavit of Identity form. Original Filing 216 E MYRRH STREET, submitted in response to BALLARD in the Superior personal delivery to you of a 17920, a Fictitious Name The filing of this statement 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/21 COMPTON, CA 90220 this RFQ, the SOQ’s will be Court of California, County of notice under section 9052 of Statement generally expires does not of itself authorize CNS-3436275# This business is conducted by scored, evaluated and the LOS ANGELES. the California Probate Code. at the end of five years from the use in this state of a LOS ANGELES SENTINEL an Individual Pre-Qualified Contractors for Other California statutes and the Project identified. The THE PETITION FOR the date on which it was filed Fictitious Business Name The registrant(s) started doing PROBATE requests that legal authority may affect in the office of the County in violation of the rights of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business on 01/2003. prequalification submittals and NAME STATEMENT scoring shall be kept separate DARRELL BALLARD be your rights as a creditor. You Clerk, except, as provided another under Federal, State, I declare that all information may want to consult with an in Subdivision (b) of Section or common law (See Section File No. 2021004221 in this statement is true and from all bid pricing/forms in appointed as personal 17920, where it expires 14411 et seq., Business and The following person(s) is correct. (A registrant who a manner that prevents the representative to administer attorney knowledgeable in 40 days after any change Professions Code). (are) doing business as: declares as true any material identity of the bidders and the estate of the decedent. California law. in the facts set forth in the Original Filing 1. SHOPASALI, 2. ASALI, matter pursuant to Section the cost or price information THE PETITION requests YOU MAY EXAMINE the file statement pursuant to Section 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/21 3. JIE CONSULTING, 101 17913 of the Business and from being revealed. The kept by the court. If you are S. WILLOWBROOK AVE. prequalification packages will authority to administer the 17913 other than a change CNS-3436360# Professions code that the estate under the Independent a person interested in the in the residence address of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL #450, COMPTON, CA 90220 registrant knows to be false be independently evaluated County of LOS ANGELES and scored by the District’s Administration of Estates estate, you may file with the a registered owner. A new is guilty of a misdemeanor court a Request for Special Fictitious Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Articles of Incorporation or punishable by a fine not to Best Value procurement Act with limited authority. Statement must be filed NAME STATEMENT Organization Number: LLC/AI exceed one thousand dollars evaluation panel. Thereafter, (This authority will allow the Notice (form DE-154) of the before the expiration. Effective File No. 2021009792 No 4612063 ($1,000)). the District will publish personal representative to filing of an inventory and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious The following person(s) is Registered owner(s): S/ CATHERINE ANDERSON, and issue an Invitation for take many actions without appraisal of estate assets Business Name Statement (are) doing business as: TOSOC INCORPORATED, CEO Bids only to the top three or of any petition or account 1. REVOLUTIONARY 101 S. WILLOWBROOK AVE. highest scoring, shortlisted obtaining court approval. must be accompanied by the This statement was filed Before taking certain very as provided in Probate Code Affidavit of Identity form. CHIC COMPANY, 2. #450, COMPTON, CA 90220; with the County Clerk of Contractors who have pre- REVOLUTIONARY CHIC State of Incorporation: CA qualified. Only Pre-qualified important actions, however, section 1250. A Request The filing of this statement Los Angeles County on for Special Notice form is does not of itself authorize APPAREL, 19507 ASTOR This business is conducted by 01/04/2021. Contractors are permitted to the personal representative the use in this state of a PLACE, LOS ANGELES, a Corporation NOTICE-In accordance with submit a bid (Public Contract will be required to give notice available from the court clerk. Fictitious Business Name CA 91324 County of LOS The registrant(s) started doing Subdivision (a) of Section Code section 20651.5). to interested persons unless In Pro Per Petitioner in violation of the rights of ANGELES business on N/A. 17920, a Fictitious Name Award of the Construction they have waived notice or DIANE WESLEY SMITH Articles of Incorporation or I declare that all information Services Agreement will another under Federal, State, Statement generally expires consented to the proposed 48NLE CONTE CIRCLE or common law (See Section Organization Number: XXX in this statement is true and at the end of five years from be made to the Best Value Registered owner(s): correct. (A registrant who bidder. In accordance with action.) The independent SAN FRANCISCO CA 94124 14411 et seq., Business and the date on which it was filed administration authority will be 2/11, 2/18, 2/25/21 Professions Code). PEREZ-JORDAN LLC, declares as true any material in the office of the County Public Contract Code section CNS-3440429# Original Filing 19507 ASTOR PLACE, LOS matter pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided 20663.4, the District will granted unless an interested LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 ANGELES, CA 91324; XXX 17913 of the Business and in Subdivision (b) of Section then determine the Best person files an objection to CNS-3438534# This business is conducted by Professions code that the 17920, where it expires Value contractor by dividing the petition and shows good NOTICE OF PETITION LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a limited liability company registrant knows to be false 40 days after any change each bidder’s price by its cause why the court should TO ADMINISTER The registrant(s) started doing is guilty of a misdemeanor qualifications score. The in the facts set forth in the not grant the authority. ESTATE OF: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business on 10/2020. punishable by a fine not to statement pursuant to Section award of the Construction NAME STATEMENT I declare that all information exceed one thousand dollars Services Agreement will be A HEARING on the petition ROSALIND YVONNE 17913 other than a change will be held in this court as MURPHY File No. 2021018665 in this statement is true and ($1,000)). in the residence address of made pursuant to, without The following person(s) is correct. (A registrant who TOSOC INCORPORATED a registered owner. A new limitation, the authority follows: 04/20/21 at 9:30AM CASE NO. (are) doing business as: declares as true any material S/ ERICA HARRIS, CEO Fictitious Business Name provided to the District under in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. 20STPB07342 PERFETTA USA, 10817 matter pursuant to Section This statement was filed Statement must be filed Public Contract Code section HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA To all heirs, beneficiaries, 20651, 20663 and other LINDBLADE ST, CULVER 17913 of the Business and with the County Clerk of before the expiration. Effective 90012 creditors, contingent CITY, CA 90230 County of Professions code that the Los Angeles County on applicable law(s). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious IF YOU OBJECT to the creditors, and persons who LOS ANGELES registrant knows to be false 01/07/2021. Business Name Statement Registered owner(s): is guilty of a misdemeanor NOTICE-In accordance with granting of the petition, you may otherwise be interested must be accompanied by the should appear at the hearing in the WILL or estate, or AUBERGYNE, INC, 10817 punishable by a fine not to Subdivision (a) of Section Affidavit of Identity form. All Statement of Qualifications LINDBLADE ST, CULVER exceed one thousand dollars 17920, a Fictitious Name The filing of this statement (SOQ) must be submitted and state your objections or both of ROSALIND YVONNE CITY, CA 90230; State of ($1,000)). Statement generally expires does not of itself authorize through the Online Vendor file written objections with the MURPHY. Incorporation: CA PEREZ-JORDAN LLC at the end of five years from the use in this state of a Portal no later than: court before the hearing. Your A PETITION FOR PROBATE This business is conducted by S/ JERRON JORDAN, the date on which it was filed Fictitious Business Name appearance may be in person has been filed by RAQUEL a Corporation Manager in the office of the County in violation of the rights of or by your attorney. COFER in the Superior Court The registrant(s) started doing This statement was filed Clerk, except, as provided another under Federal, State, March 10, 2021 before 2:00 business on 10/2020. with the County Clerk of in Subdivision (b) of Section PM Local Time. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR of California, County of LOS or common law (See Section or a contingent creditor of ANGELES. I declare that all information Los Angeles County on 17920, where it expires 14411 et seq., Business and in this statement is true and 01/12/2021. 40 days after any change Professions Code). the decedent, you must file THE PETITION FOR correct. (A registrant who NOTICE-In accordance with in the facts set forth in the Renewal Filing The Online Vendor Portal your claim with the court and PROBATE requests that declares as true any material Subdivision (a) of Section statement pursuant to Section 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/21 can be accessed by visiting mail a copy to the personal RAQUEL COFER AND matter pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 other than a change CNS-3436193# the website www.build-laccd. representative appointed by CICELY MURPHY-MORGAN 17913 of the Business and Statement generally expires in the residence address of LOS ANGELES SENTINEL org under “Contractors and the court within the later of be appointed as personal Professions code that the at the end of five years from a registered owner. A new Bidders” then clicking the registrant knows to be false the date on which it was filed Fictitious Business Name PlanetBids link. either (1) four months from representative to administer is guilty of a misdemeanor in the office of the County Statement must be filed the date of first issuance of the estate of the decedent. punishable by a fine not to Clerk, except, as provided before the expiration. Effective GOVERNMENT letters to a general personal THE PETITION requests exceed one thousand dollars in Subdivision (b) of Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious The Applicant assumes full representative, as defined in authority to administer the ($1,000)). 17920, where it expires Business Name Statement and sole responsibility for section 58(b) of the California estate under the Independent AUBERGYNE, INC 40 days after any change must be accompanied by the timely receipt of its SOQ and Probate Code, or (2) 60 days Administration of Estates Act. S/ HUONG NGHEMN- in the facts set forth in the Affidavit of Identity form. ButterFLi Technologies, Inc. is any other documents required from the date of mailing or (This authority will allow the EILBECK, PRESIDENT statement pursuant to Section The filing of this statement to be submitted with the SOQ, This statement was filed 17913 other than a change does not of itself authorize responding to personal delivery to you of a personal representative to OWNER: LOS ANGELES by the District. The District with the County Clerk of in the residence address of the use in this state of a will have no responsibility notice under section 9052 of take many actions without Los Angeles County on a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name COUNTY METROPOLITAN the California Probate Code. obtaining court approval. TRANSPORTATION for SOQ’s not submitted in a 01/25/2021. Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of timely manner, no matter the Other California statutes and Before taking certain very NOTICE-In accordance with Statement must be filed another under Federal, State, AUTHORITY (LACMTA) RFP TS74174C1204 reason. legal authority may affect important actions, however, Subdivision (a) of Section before the expiration. Effective or common law (See Section your rights as a creditor. You the personal representative 17920, a Fictitious Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 14411 et seq., Business and VA SHUTTLE AND VALET SERVICES DURING may want to consult with an will be required to give notice Statement generally expires Business Name Statement Professions Code). RFQ Documents, including at the end of five years from must be accompanied by the Original Filing CONSTRUCTION OF THE attorney knowledgeable in to interested persons unless VA STATION instructions to Applicants, will the date on which it was filed Affidavit of Identity form. 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/21 be available to Applicants on California law. they have waived notice or in the office of the County The filing of this statement CNS-3436267# BID/PROPOSAL DATE: YOU MAY EXAMINE the file consented to the proposed LOS ANGELES SENTINEL and after February 10, 2021, Clerk, except, as provided does not of itself authorize MARCH 9, 2021 kept by the court. If you are action.) The independent CONTACT: KRISHNA at the Online Vendor Portal. in Subdivision (b) of Section the use in this state of a a person interested in the administration authority will be 17920, where it expires Fictitious Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS TABOR, VP OF CONSUMER NAME STATEMENT ENGAGEMENT - BUTTERFLI estate, you may file with the granted unless an interested 40 days after any change in violation of the rights of Non-Mandatory Pre SOQ in the facts set forth in the another under Federal, State, File No. 2021000185 865 S. FIGUEROA STREET, court a Request for Special person files an objection to The following person(s) is SUITE 2750, LA 90017 Meeting will be held on Notice (form DE-154) of the the petition and shows good statement pursuant to Section or common law (See Section February 23 2021 at 10:00 AM 17913 other than a change 14411 et seq., Business and (are) doing business as: 213-489-2010 filing of an inventory and cause why the court should T.C. TAX SERVICE, 9451 LA 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 on-site. Please wear proper in the residence address of Professions Code). CNS-3441662# facial coverings when entering appraisal of estate assets not grant the authority. a registered owner. A new Original Filing SALLE AVE, LOS ANGELES, or of any petition or account CA 90047 County of LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the site. All participants must A HEARING on the petition Fictitious Business Name 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18/21 check-in at the Sherriff’s as provided in Probate Code will be held in this court as Statement must be filed CNS-3436352# ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Mailing Address: P.O. BOX Bidding Opportunity with Office, prior to arriving at the section 1250. A Request follows: 03/15/21 at 8:30AM before the expiration. Effective LACCD CPT Office. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 6153, COMPTON, CA 90224 for Special Notice form is in Dept. 67 located at 111 Business Name Statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registered owner(s): available from the court clerk. N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, NAME STATEMENT CATHERINE ANDERSON, In Pro Per Petitioner CA 90012 must be accompanied by the For future bidding All questions shall be directed Affidavit of Identity form. File No. 2021011998 216 E MYRRH STREET, DARRELL BALLARD IF YOU OBJECT to the The following person(s) is COMPTON, CA 90220 opportunities please visit to the Online Vendor Portal. The filing of this statement the Online Vendor Portal 2/18, 2/25/21 9400 CROESUS AVE. granting of the petition, you does not of itself authorize (are) doing business as: This business is conducted by LATER LIFE LIVING, 5261 an Individual which can be accessed by CNS-3441167# LOS ANGELES CA 90002 should appear at the hearing the use in this state of a visiting the website www. 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RIVERSIDE DRIVE #324, declares as true any material Replacement Program SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423 matter pursuant to Section ESTATE OF: IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR Original Filing NOTICE IS HEREBY (BRC0000231) will be JAMES HENRY or a contingent creditor of 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4/21 Articles of Incorporation or 17913 of the Business and received by the County of CNS-3438531# Organization Number: LLC/AI Professions code that the GIVEN that the Los Angeles WESLEY the decedent, you must file Community College District Los Angeles Public Works, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL No 202028310042 registrant knows to be false Cashier Office, 900 S. Fremont CASE NO. your claim with the court and Registered owner(s): is guilty of a misdemeanor (“District”) invites B Licensed 20STPB02221 mail a copy to the personal General Contractors to submit Ave., Alhambra, CA 91803 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LATER LIFE LIVING, 5261 punishable by a fine not to until 4 pm, on March 11, 2021. 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By contrast, medical care in 2020 ities in access to high-quali- left many residents without A large percentage of Angeles is the first of what less than a quarter of home- because the cost was too ty public education. a safety net, which is partic- Los Angeles County resi- will be an annual report owners have a mortgage high. “It comes as no surprise ularly problematic during dents struggle to meet the based on a survey of about payment greater than 30% • Half of Asians visited a that L.A. is an expensive times of crisis, like the basic needs of housing, 1,800 county residents. of their income. primary care doctor last place to live, yet the extent ongoing pandemic.'' health care, food and educa- Among the report's find- • Seventy percent of year, compared to 67% of and persistence of L.A.'s The survey was con- tion -- with Black and Lati- ings: Latino renters are rent-bur- whites. affordability crisis remains ducted from Sept. 30 to no groups paying a larger • A major percentage of dened, as are 66% of Black • About half of county extraordinary,'' said Kyla Nov. 1 by the Center for share of their income for renters in Los Angeles renters, compared to the residents rate the overall Thomas, director of Economic and Social rent and Asians and Latinos County -- 44% -- pay more 58% of whites and 52% of quality of their local schools LABarometer and a USC Research at the USC Dorn- less likely to visit a doctor, than half their income to a Asians who spend more as good or excellent. But Dornsife sociologist. ``The sife College of Letters, Arts according a report released landlord, much higher than than 30% of their income on Black parents are signifi- most basic need for millions and Sciences. The participa- today. the national average of 25% rent. cantly less likely to send of Angelenos is the ability tion rate for the survey was The USC Dornsife- in 2018. Nearly two-thirds • About one in three their children to neighbor- to afford the cost of living in 75%, and its margin of error Union Bank LABarometer spend more than the recom- Angelenos postponed or hood schools, likely due to L.A. That's been a long- is 2.6 percentage points.

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AmAndA Scurlock Witt has been compet- the 200m that season. At my coaches and my team- Sports Writer ing in track and field since Calabasas, she served as a mates,” Witt said. she was five years old. The team captain for two years. Along with doing track Calabasas High School adrenaline she felt on com- She gets work done with and field for Calabasas, sprinter, Bella Witt, is the petition days kept her inter- the team while maintaining Witt runs for the Code top hurdler in California ested, but hurdling fostered a placid demeanor. Black Elite club team. and one of the best in the her desire to compete. “I’ve always been a Since Witt’s mother is a 2021 class. In December, Witt began competing type of person that leads by teacher, a strong work ethic Witt announced that she in hurdling events while example,” Witt said. “I’d in academics is enforced in will be attending UNLV. she was in middle school. be the person that gets up, Witt’s household. Although COVID-19 pro- During her eighth-grade starts the warmup, normally “Academics is on top, tocols would keep her from year, Witt competed in the by myself and then the team I always make sure that I meeting college coaches in heptathlon and the 100m recognizes that and then have that done before I can person, Witt could tell that hurdles in the Junior Olym- follows.” move on with track,” Witt the Rebels’ track and field pics, ultimately coming As a sophomore, Witt said. “At the end of the day, squad provided a family- in first place in the 100m paced the Marmonte track is not gonna be for- oriented environment. hurdles. League Finals with a 13.94s ever and I need to get my The program also of- “A lot of competitors time and had a personal re- education.” fers support to the student- that were in the final heat cord of 13.63s at the Arca- Outside of academ- athletes, including with are actually my competitors dia Invitational. That time ics and athletics, Witt is a academics. Witt desires to right now,” Witt said. “that would peg her as the fastest member of Colorful Flags, study business when she heat was packed … that win 100m hurdler in Califor- a nonprofit organization goes to college. made me realize that I’m nia, colleges would look at that teaches high school “I don’t want to have doing something right, I’m this time because the CO- students about implicit and that rude awakening that on the right path.” Hurdler Bella Witt chose UNLV over offers from several VID-19 pandemic stole her explicit biases. a lot of people have said Witt also has experience schools including California, North Carolina A&T, and junior season. “We play either a video that they have had when it competing in short dis- Oregon COURTESY PHOTO “Even though my time or have a slideshow, talk comes to balancing track tance events, the 4x100m, and where I’m at right now about the differences be- and academics,” Witt said. 4x400m, long jump, high pionships in the 4x100m hurdles to win the L.A. is good and it’s still top of tween implicit and explicit “They’re gonna push us jump, and 300m hurdles. As relay, long jump, 100m City Section Champion- the state, top of the country, biases,” she said. “To know on the track, they’re gonna a freshman at Birmingham hurdles and the 200m. ship. Witt competed in the I feel like there’s so much the facts, to be educated make us do things that will High school, Witt reached With a 14.36s time, Witt state championships in the more that people have not properly is very important, get us better.” the LA City Section Cham- came in first in the 100m 4x100m, 100m hurdles and been able to see other than especially now.”

By AmAndA Scurlock for the Milwaukee Bucks. the direction of legendary and USBWA College Play- per game. He was the third sey in March 2019. Sports Writer His dominant career coach John Wooden. As a er of the Year. leading scorer of the NBA Johnson’s son Kris also began at Crenshaw High sophomore, he helped the In 1977, Johnson be- during that season. John- became a standout with the School Bruins win their 10th na- came the third overall pick son competed for the Bucks Crenshaw Cougars and the under the tional championship title. in the NBA Draft; he was from 1977-1984, helping UCLA Bruins. They be- tutelage Johnson gave the Bru- acquired by the Milwaukee them get six Playoff appear- came the first father-son of legend- ins 21.1 points and 11.1 Bucks. As a rookie, Johnson ances. In the NBA Playoffs, duo to win the L.A. City ary boys’ rebounds per game as a se- averaged 19.5 points, 10.6 Johnson contributed 21.5 Section 4-A Division Play- basket- rebounds, and points, 7.9 rebounds, and er of the Year. They are also ball coach 1.3 blocks per 3.7 assists. the first father-son duo to Willie game, help- Johnson is also a five win an NCAA Champion- West. ing the Bucks time NBA All-Star, playing Johnson earn a playoff alongside Kareem Abdul- helped berth. John- Jabbar, Julius Erving, and initiate the son then av- James Worthy. winning eraged 24.0 He then spent three sea- legacy of points, 12.4 sons with the Los Angeles the team; rebounds, and Clippers and his final sea- in his last 3.4 assists in son with the Golden State two sea- nine playoff Warriors. During his NBA Marques Johnson FACEBOOK PHOTO sons, the games, help- career, Johnson averaged Cougars ing the Bucks 20.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, Marques Johnson made had a 32-0 overall record. reach the sec- and 3.6 assists per game. historical strides in basket- During his senior year, Johnson (8) played three seasons with the ond round. He In 1996, UCLA retired ball, and he ultimately had Johnson averaged 26.4 Los Angeles Clippers FACEBOOK PHOTO was named on Johnson’s No. 54 jersey an All-Star NBA career. He points and 18 rebounds per the NBA All- and he was inducted into also was an actor, starring game. nior. His successful college Rookie First Team for his the College Basketball Hall in several movies including In 1973, he became the career led him to becom- efforts. of Fame. Johnson was also Johnson (right) poses with “White Men Can’t Jump,” Los Angeles City Section ing the inaugural John R. During his sophomore inducted into the California legendary UCLA coach along with being a sports 4-A Division Player of the Wooden Award winner. He season, Johnson averaged Sports Hall of Fame and John Wooden and the analyst and radio host. Year. Johnson then attended also won several top hon- a career high of 25.6 points Wisconsin Athletic Hall John R Wooden Award Johnson is currently a tele- UCLA to play on the men’s ors, including the Naismith per game along with 7.6 of Fame. The Milwaukee trophy FACEBOOK PHOTO vision color commentator basketball team, under College Player of the Year rebounds and 3.0 assists Bucks retired his no. 8 jer-

AmAndA Scurlock talked about how they work tunity to sit across the table Sports Writer to get more Black representa- from me and have a conver- tion in the league. sation and he was able to now In honor of Black History Reigning World Series gain confidence in my ability Month, the MLB office of Di- champ Roberts talked about to manage major league base- versity, Equity, & Inclusion’s the pressure of other’s ex- ball,” Porter said. “I shared ‘Unfiltered Series’ hosted a pectations, there was talk of that story to say this, we have “Black Voices in Baseball” him possibly losing his job as to open the access gate.” Panel. general manager during his The conversation also The panel featured MLB time with the Dodgers. Those shifted to how recruitment Chief People and Culture Of- experiences taught him to requirements for athletes ficer Michele Meyer-Shipp, have tough skin. have changed from seeking Top l to r) Fran Charles, Dave Roberts, and Bo Porter. (Bottom l to r) Michele Meyer- Miami Marlins outfielder “Me as a former athlete, out athletic players for play- Shipp, Bianca Smith, Lewis Brinson COURTESY PHOTO Lewis Brinson, MLB coach- ball player, I was stubborn, ers with the proper metrics, ing development consultant I didn’t listen well,” Rob- like launch angle. During her that too.” Meyer-Shipp said. “If we traveled to different cit- Bo Porter, Dodgers general erts said. “But now, to be a time as a hitting coordinator, There are few Black develop, support, mentor ies to give youth baseball manager Dave Roberts, and good father, a good husband, Smith focused on teaching players and Black people and give access to the tal- equipment. Boston Red Sox player de- a good manager of men, key details that would help with senior positions in ent across the league, help “We definitely needed velopment coach Bianca you can’t make things about individual players. the MLB. There must be people build relationships, an alliance, a group to go Smith. yourself, you got to be a good “I don’t teach launch a process put in place to I think we’ll actually see in our communities, less MLB Network host Fran listener.” angle at all, because I tell develop talent and leaders some progress.” fortunate communities and Charles was the moderator for Porter had a strong men- my players that’s the result,” should be held accountable Brinson is a member go in there and just show this installment of the ‘Unfil- tor in Frank Robinson, he Smith said. “There’s some for enforcing said process, of The Player’s Alliance, face,” Brinson said. “Giv- tered Series.’ The panel ad- told Porter that he had the players who they want to according to Meyer-Shipp. an organization that ex- ing these kids gloves, giv- dressed the past, present, and skills to be a general man- see their metrics … I’ll show “I often hear ‘Michele, poses Black youth in mar- ing these kids bats where future of the MLB. Panelists ager. Robinson introduced them their metrics and we’ll we don’t have the talent … ginalized communities to it’s very scarce and it’s not honored the baseball legends Porter to MLB commissioner work with that. There’s some the talent is not in the pipe- baseball. The organization very affordable for fami- who came before them while emeritus Bud Selig. who they just want to see line,’ it actually is, it may hosted the Players Pull Up lies in that neighborhood.” sharing their experience and “It gave Selig an oppor- video and I’m like I can do be lower in the pipeline,” Tour where MLB players THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 www.lasentinel.net D-2 Shaka King’s ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ — An Opportunity to Set the Crocked Record, Straight

BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL sessed a gift for reaching ON PLAYING Contributing Writer people through his words WILLIAM O’NEIL: and speeches. (Lakeith Stanfield) I can’t stop thinking Then it centers on It made him stammer a about what the late, mur- William O'Neal (Lakeith bit, battling with his actual dered Illinois Black Panther Stanfield) who, avoiding a feeling of what he had done. chairman Fred Hampton prison sentence, makes a For a second in that inter- (played by Daniel Kaluuya) deal with the FBI (1968) to view, it cracked through: said: “Where there are peo- infiltrate the Illinois chapter He’s not a rat, he’s not a ple, there is power.” This is of the Black Panther Party snitch, he’s human. He feels the reason, I think, the Unit- and to get close to Hampton. that (stuff). ed States of America consid- So convincing is Most of the motivations ered him dangerous and O’Neal, that he became his were fear, just trying to stay their enemy and ordered his head of security, and then out of trouble and trying to killing. betrays him by passing stay afloat. Based on a heart-break- along the blueprint of On what he hopes peo- ing, true story Shaka King’s Hampton’s home and drug- ple will take away from brilliant new film “Judas ging him, the night before a watching “Judas and the and the Black Messiah” raid. This all leads to Hamp- Black Messiah”: boldly steps into the re- ton’s murder, by Chicago The only thing that I telling creating both a pres- police which was approved “Judas and the Black ON PLAYING FRED the Black women losing want is for more people to by the government of the Messiah” opened in theaters HAMPTON: their children to police ter- know about the story of Fred United States of America of on February 12th as well as (Daniel Kaluuya) rorism and police brutality. Hampton and know about which Judas, opps, O’Neal available on HBO Max for [I] admired that the To me, I’m putting myself in the life he lived, instead of was paid $300.00. 31 days from the theatrical Black Panthers was their those shoes. We sometimes just the way he died. People I’ve been following release. This has been edited love for their own, their love think shooting a gun is revo- should also be more skepti- King’s career since “New- for clarity lyweeds” and he’s good ON WHY HE WANTED people in my book. He rolls TO DIRECT THIS up his sleeves and gets FILM: things done so it’s a sur- (Shaka King - direc- prise that he struggled to tor/co-writer/producer) get the funding for this [Judas and the Black movie. It finally landed at Messiah] is an incredibly Warner Bros with “Black clever vessel to introduce a Director Shaka King Panther” director Ryan history that has been buried Coogler, stepping in as one in this country to a very tige film and a pulsating of the producers, along wide audience. [It has] pro- thriller. with King himself and found and insightful and The movie premiered at Charles King of Macro. also expressed in such a this year’s virtual Sundance The reason behind the witty, often humorous but Film Festival and was money woes? Old fash- direct, sometimes even pro- released simultaneously in ioned Hollywood racism fane (and) bombastic way. theaters and on HBO Max wrapped up (not so neatly) The opportunity to present on February 12; I’m confi- to appear as “business these kinds of ideas dent that it will become an data” supporting an anti- expressed this way in a for Black people, their love lutionary, but it’s revolution- cal of their government Oscar contender since the quated idea that adult dra- (thriller) was irresistible to for themselves, unapologeti- ary to know that your chil- because look at what they’re Academy has an extended mas and films focused on me. cally. Even when they dren are on the frontline capable of doing. The most awards calendar this year. African-American stories ON PROPAGANDA haven't seen that by the every day and you do it any- important thing he’s hoping The film is tremendous. and characters don’t do AROUND THE BLACK powers that be, they poured way out of love. against is apathy. “The only Well directed, acted, assem- well onscreen and prove a PANTHERS: that love into their own ON BEING GIVEN THE concern I would have is if bled and written. I would challenge with an interna- The history of this gov- community. They would die ROLE: someone could watch a not be surprised, at all, if it tional theatrical release. ernment and country in to protect their own and lib- When Shaka came to me movie like this and feel takes home an Oscar. The film is as timely terms of repressing voices of erate their own. about that, I was definitely nothing.” It begins with introduc- now as the 1968 events it dissent, (past) and present is ON PLAYING floored by that one. There Website: ing the audience to the Illi- depicts. At a virtual summit not [to] believe the ‘“propa- HAMPTON’S FIANCE were already so many greats www.judasandtheblackmes- nois Black Panther chair- for “Judas and the Black ganda”’ about the Black DEBORAH JOHNSON attached. Daniel Kaluuya siah.com, Hashtag: man Fred Hampton (played Messiah,” Warner Bros pro- Panthers being thugs and (AKA AKUA NJERA): was attached to it, LaKeith, #JudasAndTheBlackMessi- by Daniel Kaluuya), who by vided access to some key criminals. They’re feeding (Dominique Fishback) freaking Ryan Coogler was ah Twitter: www. twit- the age of 21 had become a members of the creative children and building med- I felt hopeless at the top producing it, Charles King ter.com/JATBMFilm major figure in the national team. ical clinics and ambulances of the pandemic, questioned and he wants to get Jesse Instagram: www.insta- party and founded the Rain- Here is what Shaka and trying to prioritize the my role as an actor and Plemons and he’s saying, gram.com/judasandthe- bow Coalition movement King, Lakeith Stanfield, people that weren’t being writer. After speaking with ‘This is for you?’ I was like, blacmessiah/?hl=en amid a time of social and Daniel Kaluuya, and taken care of by the govern- Kaluuya, she was re- ‘Oh my god!’ So I wasn’t so Facebook: www.face- civil unrest. A passionate Dominique Fishback had to ment that claims to represent inspired. and working on the much nervous. I was just book.com/JudasAndThe- soul with a purpose, he pos- share about making the film. them. film gave her hope. All of more honored. I felt seen. BlackMessiahFilm/ GET READY WORLD – HERE COMES ZAY-B New artist wants people to hear his R&B sound, but wants to give you that Gospel feeling

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE ride in the car with his mom and to my surprise he says now, I plan to release some signing me. But, for now I is from Costa Rica and a lot Entertainment Division and his aunt and listen to everyone loved it. more singles and maybe an want to stay independent and of my family are into Michael Jackson songs. At Zay-B has plans for a lot EP.” just keep making good Latin/Spanish music. So, I Zay-B has plans on that point, the music bug was more songs. “Honestly, I “Be There” his first sin- music.” He says he has also really want to do some songs being a triple threat. He is in his bones. gotten calls from producers in Spanish. That is one of currently a sophomore at “Since I was a freshman from around the country my goals for right now. Life Pacific University in in high school, I have always interested in working with In the end Zay-B says he San Dimas, California where been writing songs,” said him, but for now Zay-B says wants to be one of the best. he is studying Worship Arts. Bolton. But, he says once he he just wants to work on his He wants to continue honing He says school is helping graduated from high school own music and make a big his craft, he wants to keep him to perfect his talents as a and arrived on his college push at being an independent making better and stronger musician, while at the same campus, the fire for produc- artist. music. But, he also says that time he is working on ing music just really took “I want to keep making no matter how he grows as strengthening his vocals and off. “Recently God placed music, grow my fan base and an artist, his main goal is to even wants to follow in his the right people in my life. see where things can go. I first finish college. “My par- father’s footsteps one day In college, I made some want to make all types of ents did a good job of mak- and take a shot at acting. friends and we started hook- music, because I have lots of ing sure I understood that no “My dad is an actor, so I ing up music. My friends musical influences. I grew up matter what, my education is would love to do that one Christ & Devonte and I start- in the church and my faith key.” He says he wants to day as well. But, for now, I ed putting down music and has always been what keeps that for them and for himself. am just working on my almost instantly the songs have songs from years back gle has been getting a lot of me grounded. My faith, my One thing is for sure, music and then after that, I started coming together. that are partially recorded attention. He says he has spirituality, play a big part in Zay-B has plans to make it will see about expanding They really helped me put it that I need to finish. I have received interest from labels my music. The beauty of BIG and wants us all to “BE into other types of perform- all together.” other songs that are still in like Universal and even gospel music is you can feel THERE.” ing,” stated the 21-year-old He says he actually had my note pads, I have a good before “Be There” was it and that’s what I want out You can download Zay- aspiring artist, Isiah Bolton, the song finish earlier in amount of music in the cata- released, he had interest of my music. I want you to B’s single “Be There” on who goes by the name of 2020 but he actually waited log so I am definitely plan- from a division of Atlantic. like it, (I want you to love it), Apple Music, Spotify and on Zay-B. to drop the song on or near ning to put out more music. “Right after high school a but I also want you to feel it.” YouTube. You can follow He says his musical his dad’s birthday (his dad Zay-B says, “God willing, I guy reached out to me from Zay-B says another one him at Zay.B_ on Instagram influences started as a very doesn’t even know this), so can put out an album before Atlantic who had heard me of his goals is to do some and you can email him direct- young kid when he would in November I dropped it the end of the year, but for sing and had some interest in songs in Spanish. My mom ly at [email protected] D-3 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 BHERC CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE 28TH ANNUAL ‘SISTAS ARE DOIN’ IT FOR THEMSELVES’ SHORT FILM FEST Popular signature BHERC “Sistas” Film Festival featuring the work of Black women directors reached out to include participants from around the world with the BHERC.TV platform. SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE completed by a Black can women in film for deny their power. More- the second year due to the international audience, out- female director. Others more than two decades. It over, the community needs pandemic. However, par- standing shorts created by The Black Hollywood may be on the project. is a clear-cut concept: a to know and support our ticipants last year were able Black Female Directors Education and Resource • The duration of the screening of short films ‘Sister Sheroes’ as they tell to capture the essence of the online at BHERC.TV. Past Center announces a “Call films should not exceed 45 written and/or directed by our stories. This is an live event noting, that they "Sista filmmakers and par- for Entries” for the 28th minutes in length. had not been able to travel ticipants" have included Annual “Sistas Are Doin’ It • The films can be shot to Los Angeles in the past. Gina Prince-Bythewood For Themselves” Short in any format, celluloid Having the festival online, (“Love & Basketball,” Film Festival” Saturday, (S8, 16MM, 35MM ...) or allowed them the opportu- “Shots Fired”), Kasi Lem- March 27, through Sunday, digital. nity to participate as well as mons (“Eve's Bayou”), April 11, 2021. Once again, • There is no age limit. to meet the filmmakers. “I Yvette Freeman (“ER”), BHERC invites filmmakers About Sistas Are Doin’ It had a phenomenal experi- Dianne Houston (first who are telling their stories For Themselves ence participating in the Black Female to be nomi- through various genres to “SISTAS…” began BHERC Sistas Are Doin’ It nated for an Academy submit their works for con- twenty-eight plus years ago For Themselves Film Festi- Award / Short Film catego- sideration in what has tra- as a call to the entertain- val. My film ‘Blackbird’ is ry) and the Oscar-nominat- ditionally been a blending ment industry to acknowl- a proof of concept for a fea- ed Dee Rees (“Mud- of contemporary and tradi- edge that there is grand tal- ture script I wrote that is bound”) just to name a very tional films. The entire fes- ent amongst African Amer- seeking funding. As a film- few. Many of these film- tival takes place online on ican women filmmakers. maker, I felt very supported makers have received high the www.BHERC.TV due What began as a simple and I am grateful for an honors and recognition for to COVID – 19. screening and discussion opportunity to share my their achievements and The SUBMISSION became one of the most film with the world and breakthroughs in filmmak- DEADLINE is the 1st of recognized inspirational reach a global audience,” ing. During the festival March 2021, 11:59 PM and emulated events of the some of the nation's top opportunity, and a platform stated Nicole Thompson panels, guests have a rare PDT. Please submit your Black filmmaking commu- filmmakers with a dialog to do just that,” states director “Blackbird.” chance to participate in an films online at www.film- nity. This is the only pro- following. “Now more founder Sandra Evers- The BHERC “Sistas open dialogue and hear the freeway. All films should gram that has consistently than ever the Black female Manly. Are Doin' It For Them- awe-inspiring stories of meet the following criteria: promoted and supported perspective is needed in Normally a live event, selves” Short Film Festival how these Sistas did it for • They must have been the work of African Ameri- filmmaking, and we cannot “Sistas” streams online for continues to bring to an themselves. TYLER PERRY’S MADEA’S FAREWELL PLAY: PERRY’S ADVICE: DREAM, BIGGER BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL former Fort McPherson its first staging. Contributing Writer army base. It is a major There are seven plays: motion picture studio and “Madea's Family Reunion,” According to the source one of the largest production “Madea Goes To Jail,” “I material, there are seven facilities in the country, Can Do Bad All By Myself,” “Why Did I Get Married?,” “Meet The Browns,” “Diary Of A Mad Black Woman,” “Madea's Class Reunion.” TYLER PERRY’S “MADEA’S FAREWELL” PLAY will retire the franchise. TYLER PERRY’S SCREENSHOT “MADEA’S FAREWELL” Tamela and David Mann PLAY stars Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis Patton, David Here’s what I learned ously — why haven’t you TM: It was great being Mann, Tamela Mann, from David Mann (Leroy aged? back on stage after ten years Kwaylon Rogers Brown of TYLER TAMELA MANN: We and it was a great experience (BlameitonKway), Alexis PERRY’S “MADEA’S haven’t? just being on the road. Hollins, Anthony Lewis, FAREWELL” PLAY) and DAVID MANN: Well, LAS: Let’s step into Jacobi Brown, Ashlee B. Tamela Mann (Cora Jean look at the grey [re beard] your journey inside the Gillum, Walter Fauntleroy, Simmons-Brown of TYLER LAS: I just see wise hair Tyler Perry universe. How RaVaughn Brown, and PERRY’S “MADEA’S on your happy face. Ok. To fast, or slow, did it all hap- the project — TYLER pen for you both? PERRY’S “MADEA’S DM: Man, it’s been FAREWELL” PLAY. crazy to think about. Ok, Madea plays created by housing forty buildings on Describe the play in your first of all, none of us could Tyler Perry. There is a word the National Register of His- own words, the final one. think about, or even imag- to describe Perry, and I am toric Places, twelve pur- DM: I’d describe it as ine what happened. Going at a loss to remember what pose-built sound stages, 200 uplifting, funny, crazy, from stage plays to books, that is. I want to reach for acres of green space, and a unpredictable, and unpre- to television shows, to the word “unicorn” but I can diverse backlot. Tyler Perry dictable, and unpredictable. movies, and then Tyler almost hear, Tyler’s alter- Studios Fort McPherson is LAS: So, unpre- Perry [turning into] the ego, Madea, verbally slap- the fourth expansion in the dictable? mogul. He owns his studio. ping my face because the lineage of the writer, actor, DM: Exactly and crazy. None of those could have thing that Perry has taught producer, director, and phil- LAS: Copy that and imagined [it then] … it us (if we were paying atten- anthropist’s creative empire. duly noted. started in 1999 and to see tion) is that we create our The seed that grew Kendrick Mays. FAREWELL” PLAY) about TM: [For me] It was a the growth of all of this, and limitations. Perry’s mighty empire TYLER PERRY’S working over the years with lot of fun and very encour- to ride along, to be a part Once homeless, Tyler began on stage with his first “MADEA’S FAREWELL” mogul Tyler Perry and what aging. A lot of encouraging [of this journey] you can’t Perry acquired his studio — play entitled, “I Know I've PLAY is executive pro- it’s like to “retire” their char- words especially when ask for anything better. Tyler Perry Studios at Fort Been Changed.” The year duced, directed, and written acters. Madea speaks to the rest of TM: It’s amazing how McPherson—(2015) which was 1992, and he was so by Tyler Perry. Michelle LOS ANGELES SEN- the family. It was the bomb we all came back together. sits on a 330-acre lot, locat- determined to have his voice Sneed and Mark E. Swinton TINEL: Listen Tamela and doing if I can say it that way And I can tell you, being ed in the heart of Atlanta on heard that he worked several serve as executive producers David Mann, I know that … back on the stage, it was like the historic grounds of the odd jobs to raise money for for Tyler Perry Studios. Black don’t crack but seri- LAS: You can. we never left it. It was so much fun, even the rehearsals were fun. DM: Sometimes, we were having too much fun. We had to remember, the play was not for us. TM: We had to hold back the laughter, for sure. LAS: What’s the best advice that you both received from Tyler Perry about business? DM: For us, what sticks with me is dream bigger. LAS: Dream, bigger. Wow. DM: I asked him [Tyler Perry] a question one day, and his answer was —dream bigger. And that’s what he’s always done. That’s my take away. TM: That’s a true answer there — dream big- ger. LAS: Duly noted and passing on mogul Tyler Perry’s advice. Hey, reader — read this slowly and allow it to sink inside your soul. DREAM. BIGGER. #FarewellMadea on all social platforms. FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 www.lasentinel.net E-1 New Plan Moves People with Disabilities to Front of COVID Vaccine Line BY QUINCI LEGARDYE Public Health bulletin. well-being, or for whom California Black Media According to the updat- providing adequate and ed guidelines, beginning timely COVID care would On Feb. 12, after dis- next month, healthcare be particularly challenging. ability rights activists had providers can vaccinate Officials estimate that blasted the state’s vaccine individuals with certain the change will open eligi- rollout for weeks, Califor- high-risk underlying med- bility to 4 to 6 million more SHUTTERSTOCK nia officials made an ical conditions, including people once it goes into announcement that might cancer, chronic kidney dis- effect, bringing the total nians. The announcement tions would be prioritized, have a high morbidity risk cool their criticisms. ease at stage 4 or above, amount of eligible Califor- was met with criticism based on a proposal by the from COVID.” Health officials an- chronic pulmonary disease, nians from an estimated 17 from multiple disability state’s vaccine advisory Several disability rights nounced that people suffer- Down syndrome, immuno- million to 19 million peo- rights advocates, who were committee. The task force advocates held a confer- ing from COVID-19 co- compromised state from an ple. According to Califor- concerned that younger had announced that it ence Feb. 10, before the morbidities or who are at organ transplant, pregnan- nia Health and Human people with disabilities would make its official rec- eligibility change higher risk of dying from cy, sickle cell disease, heart Services Secretary Dr. would remain de-priori- ommendation in a meeting announcement, calling for the disease because of failure, coronary artery dis- Mark Ghaly, implementa- tized even though they last week. a plan to give people living other medical conditions ease, cardiomyopathies tion and verification details were high-risk. Andy Imparato of Dis- with disabilities access to will be eligible for vaccina- (excluding hypertension), were still being sorted out At the beginning of ability Rights California, the vaccines sooner. tion in March. severe obesity and Type 2 as of Feb. 12. February, the state who also serves on the “We are waiting for that “Beginning March 15, diabetes mellitus. Previously, Gov. Gavin launched a high-level task state’s vaccine advisory specific plan, we believe healthcare providers may The guidelines also Newsom had announced force which included mem- committee, said, “There’s we can make that plan hap- use their clinical judgement include individuals with that the state would shift to bers from the departments no question that there’s pen. There are a lot of to vaccinate individuals age developmental disabilities an age-based eligibility of Aging, Disability Servic- going to be a lot of chal- resources in the disability 16-64 who are deemed to or other severe-high risk structure after the current es and Health and Human lenges, but there’s also no community to make that be at the very highest risk disabilities for whom Phase 1a and 1b tiers, Services, to determine question that this new poli- plan work very seamless- for morbidity and mortality catching COVID-19 will which prioritize healthcare logistics for how Californi- cy is dramatically better. ly,” said Judy Mark, presi- from COVID-19,” read the limit their ability to receive workers, certain essential ans with disabilities and This creates a safety valve dent of Disability Voices California Department of ongoing care vital to their workers and older Califor- underlying health condi- for people under 65 who United. African Americans Urged to Enroll in Health Plans Due to COVID-19, Covered California’s Special Enrollment on Now Through May 15 for Anyone Without Health Coverage

SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE erage through May 15. The care costs, or qualify for the Los Angeles, Inland which is why everyone certified enrollers across move comes following no-cost or low-cost Medi- Empire, Orange and San should just take a few min- the state. Covered California is President Joe Biden’s Cal plans. The largest por- Diego metro areas. utes to check out their Those interested in reaching out to African options,” Lee said. “In just learning more about their Americans and other peo- a few minutes you can see health coverage options ple of color in the state who what your options are and can also: are disproportionately find out if you qualify for • Visit www.Covered- impacted by COVID-19 financial assistance that CA.com. virus, to urge them to enroll helps bring the cost of cov- • Get free and confiden- in health coverage through erage within reach.” tial assistance over the its special-enrollment peri- Consumers can safely phone, in a variety of lan- od underway now through and easily find out if they guages, from a certified May 15 for anyone who are eligible for financial enroller. doesn’t have health insur- help through Covered Cali- • Have a certified en- ance. fornia or qualify for Medi- roller call them and help The COVID-19 pan- Cal, and see which health them for free. demic continues to endan- plans are available in their • Call Covered Califor- ger the lives of Californi- area by using the Covered- nia at (800) 300-1506. ans across the state. The CA.Com Shop and Com- Another important rea- most recent data shows pare Tool. All they need to son to sign up for Covered more than 3.4 million peo- do is enter their ZIP code, California health plans or ple have been infected in household income and the Medi-Cal plans is that it’s the state, and the death toll ages of those who need still the law for Californi- has surpassed 47,000. coverage and they will see ans to have health insur- African Americans, Lati- the health plan options ance in 2021 -- or pay a nos, Hawaiians and other available in their area. costly penalty at tax time. Pacific Islanders represent Covered California also Consumers who can afford the majority of those in continues to support health care coverage, but California who are infect- COVID-19 safety precau- choose to go without, could ed, hospitalized and die tions — including wearing pay a penalty when filing from the COVID-19 virus. a mask, washing your their state income taxes. “Taking care of your recent executive order tion of these uninsured who “The biggest hurdle to hands and watching your The penalty is administered health has never more strengthening provisions of are eligible for financial health insurance remains distance — as well as con- by California’s Franchise important than it is right the Affordable Care Act, help through Covered Cali- affordability, but most peo- tact-free health care enroll- Tax Board and could be as now, and we want everyone also known as Obamacare, fornia are in Southern Cali- ple who are uninsured do ment online or over the much as $2,250 for a fami- to know – particularly in and opening health plan fornia, with an estimated not know they are eligible phone by one of thousands ly of four or $750 for an our diverse communities of enrollment on the federal 718,000 people living in for financial assistance, of Covered California’s individual. color – that if you do not health care exchanges from have health insurance, the Feb. 15 through May 15 -- time is now to check out as COVID-19 continues to Covered California and see surge throughout the U.S. if you are eligible for finan- “Every Covered Cali- cial help to lower the cost fornia plan is comprehen- of your coverage,” said sive, covering everything Peter V. Lee, executive from preventive care to director of Covered Cali- mental health,” Lee said. fornia. “You do not want to “It’s safe, it’s secure, and in be uninsured right now and just minutes you can find anyone who needs cover- out if you are eligible for age – and is eligible to sign financial help and the up through Covered Cali- options available in your fornia – can do so immedi- area.” ately.” An estimated 2.7 mil- Covered California set lion Californians still don’t up this new special-enroll- have health insurance, ment period which allows including 1.2 million peo- anyone, who is uninsured ple who are eligible for and eligible to enroll in financial help through Cov- health care coverage, to ered California to greatly sign up for health care cov- reduce their monthly health E-2 LASENTINEL.NET FAMILY•LIFESTYLE•HEALTH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021