Sierra Madre Unites Peacefully Against Racism
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Special Section B - This Edition SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020 VOLUME 14 NO. 23 THE SIERRA WEBB-MARTIN GROUP MADRE UNITES PEACEFULLY AGAINST RACISM AND POLICE BRUTALITY Class of 2020! By Kevin Mcguire/ MVNews Congratulations on your graduation! A solemn gathering filled Sierra Vista Park We know you’re going to do big things in life. Thursday afternoon, just one of many peaceful protests held across the country in the wake of the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man from Minneapolis, MN who was killed when white police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck for close to nine minutes. Two other officers, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng helped restrain Floyd while officer Tou Thao stood by. A video showing Floyd gasping for air was a wake up call for the country. He could also be calling for his deceased mother and yelling “I can’t breathe!” Chauvin was charged AUCTION JUNE 13TH with second degree murder, and the other three words of comfort, and music to the tune of I Will of us to come together and speak about the officers were charged with aiding and abetting Build this World from Love…Tai Dai Dai. problems that are going on with our country. 180 S. Michillinda Ave. | Sierra Madre 91024 second-degree murder and manslaughter. Floyd Sierra Madre did a great job, especially pointing Mayor John Capoccia (pictured above) received out the fact that white privilege really does exist. Built in 1885 as a carriage house, this charming two-story home was was accused of passing a counterfeit $20 bill at a local market. He died moments later after being a roar of applause for condemning racist As a gay, black, man I really do appreciate that,” converted to a single-family residence and moved to its present acts and profiling. “I admire our citizens forhe said. location in 1936. While sorely in need of a complete restoration, the handcuffed by police. The incident sparked charm and character of this lovely home remains intact. nationwide attention to the issues of Police taking on such a noble cause. Some reforms Brutality and Racism.. are long overdue. In Sierra Madre, we believe Ann McKenzie, a Sierra Madre resident, also Starting bid of $599,000 that all humans have the right to dignity, and participated and was happy with the attendance. www.180michillinda.com Concerned Sierra Madreans organized a protest constitutionally the right to pursue happiness “I’m really proud of my city for showing up for in Sierra Vista Park on the afternoon of George and some of the problems we have in America this peaceful, prayer demonstration of unity. It’s Floyd’s memorial service, which occurred earlier are preventing people of color from doing that,” a longtime coming,” she said. that in the morning in Minneapolis. Many wore Capoccia said prior to the event. “Sierra Madre masks as the COVID-19 pandemic are still wants to see meaningful changes so that all Peyton Emerson of Sierra Madre a youth speaker required. COVID-19 definitely added tensions Americans are treated fairly.” was impressed with the turnout and direction of escalating over the growing amount of cases the event. “I thought it was surprisingly large of unarmed black men being killed by police. After the music and inspirational talks, the crowd and a lot of people had a lot of good things to IN ESCROW SOLD Peaceful gatherings around U.S. cities were erupted in unison and shouted, clapped, cheered say. I think it was really great that they allowed also eclipsed by looting and destruction, which and banged, whatever they could, continuously members of the black community, such as myself 118 E Laurel Ave. #C 381 Mariposa Ave. #B triggered the presence of the National Guard, set for a full eight minutes plus minutes, the time to speak and incorporated people from different Sierra Madre 91024 Sierra Madre 91024 curfews and revived the horrible memories of Chauvin kept his knee on Floyd’s throat, religions as well. They were able to reach a lot of Represented the Seller Represented the Seller the 1992 Los Angeles riots and civil unrest of the ultimately causing his death. Then the crowd fell people today, but I don’t think this should be the end. We need to keep fighting until we get the Multiple Offers! Over Asking 60s in some cities. silent for another minute—many bowing heads with Multiple Offers! and some dropping to one knee to acknowledge change we want,” Emerson said. Young Sierra But in Sierra Madre, residents of all different the almost nine minutes George Floyd spent Madre Josiah Kidd also spoke. ages, races, religions and sexual orientation pleading for police to stop, gasping for air and came together to show solidarity against racism, falling unconscious and silent. For those who could not attend, there was excessive force by police, profiling, and white an organized candlelight vigil conducted supremacy, the ugly realities of everyday life for The event lasted about an hour and seemed be to individually in many homes in Sierra Madre. many people of color. a satisfying start to the healing for at least some in attendance. The Sierra Madre Police Department was also SOLD SOLD With Dapper Field as a backdrop late in the present at the event supporting the community afternoon, homemade signs were lifted high“I thought this event was very powerful. I thank and keeping everyone safe. Attendees left the 690 Oak Crest Dr. 451 Camillo Rd. with many reading “Black Lives Matter” and “I the city of Sierra Madre for coming out and same way they came in…peaceful, hopeful and Sierra Madre 91024 Sierra Madre 91024 can’t breathe!” The congregation of as many as speaking up for Black Lives Matter,” said J.T. determined. 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This new customers should come with phase of reopening aligns with exact cash payment or check, if neighboring communities, available. moving Southern California Stylists may only serve one towards a regional recovery client at a time. and supporting our service- Personal grooming services still oriented businesses, many of closed/prohibited at this time: which are small and locally- Nail salons owned. Spa services, including This step forward doesn’t mean massage, facials and waxing the threat of COVID-19 is Body art facilities gone. Residents must continue In-person dining in restaurants to practice physical distancing, Physical distancing measures Photo Credit: Francesca Rhodes,Prettigirl Productions wear cloth face coverings, and will be in place. follow all other public health Employees and customers will THOUSANDS OF BLM PROTESTERS TAKE TO CITY HALL guidelines in place. be screened for symptoms, Specific guidelines forincluding cough and fever. City councilmembers spoke danced and sang as police oversight. customers and employees at Patrons feeling unwell should Councilmembers out Monday before thousands blocked off streets. “What happen to My Floyd, hair salons, barbershops and not eat at a restaurant. took to the city hall civic Before even taking roll that happens here in Pasadena.” restaurants are listed below. Outdoor seating and curbside call for civilian center, old town and Northwest Monday, council members he said. Barbershops and hair salons pickup are prioritized. oversight of the Pasadena ending a week long including, Vice Mayor Tyron Councilmember John Physical distancing measures Reservations are encouraged. local series of mostly peaceful Hampton commented on Kennedy also made a call for will be in place. Customers will be asked to police department. Black Lives Matter protests racism. civilian oversight of the police Employees and customers will wait for their table in their cars over the death of George Floyd “I’m asking everyone of you department.