Herb Wesson for Supervisor.” —Congresswoman Maxine Waters “Herb Wesson Has Been a Champion for Working Families!”

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“Here’s why I’m endorsing Herb Wesson for Supervisor.” —Congresswoman Maxine Waters “Herb Wesson has been a champion for working families!”

“I am proud to endorse Herb Wesson. Herb has been a champion for working families by creating jobs, raising the minimum wage, increasing access to healthcare, fighting for social justice, and expanding gang intervention, after school, career education and job training programs. Herb will stand with me to fight Donald Trump’s efforts to hurt our most vulnerable—our children, seniors, women, the poor and communities of color. We need local leaders like Herb to protect the quality of life here in our neighborhoods. Please join me in

supporting Herb Wesson for LA County Supervisor.”

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“Herb will stand with me to fight Donald Trump’s efforts to hurt our most vulnerable—our children.”

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By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Herb Wesson for Supervi- she doesn’t attach her name Staff Writer sor, constituents throughout to people or projects unless the county echoed their sup- she’s convinced that it’s the When “Auntie Maxine” port. best option. Clearly, she speaks, the world listens. Waters is known for thinks Wesson is the best COURTESY PHOTO So, when the renowned U.S. “speaking truth to power” among the candidates seek- Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson Congresswoman endorsed and based on her record, {See FULL STORY B-1} {See WESSON A-9}

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“I have the legal knowledge and experience from within the DA’s office to meet any challenge that comes my way, “ said Los Angeles County District sentinel news wire er/ County Clerk at (800) Attorney Jackie Lacey who 815-2666, option 1. is up for reelection (date). Voting began on Febru- Call the City Clerk Elec- Lacey is up against two ary 22. Many vote centers tion Division at (213) 978- others vying for her spot have opened for an 11-day 0444. Check your Vote but is confident that she is period on February 22. Center Location Booklet or the best person to handle However, all vote centers Official Vote Center Post the job and everything it will open on Saturday, Card. The City’s Primary comes with. This week, February 29, 2020 up until Nominating Election will Lacey spoke to the Sentinel Election Day. L.A. County be held on March 3, 2020, about what she has already COURTESY PHOTO voters can vote at ANY and the General Munici- accomplished and what her Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey vote center in the county. pal Election will be held vision is moving forward. Where to Vote: November 3, 2020. While Her reelection is important, elected in 2012, she set out children. It’s an issue that volved in,” Lacey said. Your voting location the city conducted the can- she said, so that she can to reduce crimes involving, she has become passionate “In the past, the justice may have changed. To find didate filing portion of the implement criminal justice human trafficking, senior about. system would just pros- the vote center nearest you: elections, the county will reforms in a positive way, a fraud and gangs. She has “[When first elected] I ecute the girls for prostitu- -Visit https://lavote.net/ administer the elections. way that protects all of LA made a significant amount didn’t anticipate the human tion. But we started say- click on the “Find a Vote For inquiries related to the County’s residents, espe- of headway in each of those trafficking of young girls ing, ‘hey they’re victims. Center Near You” button. county’s administration of cially the most vulnerable. areas, she said, starting with and that, that was something The money is going to Call the Los Angeles the elections, please call When Lacey was first the rescue of vulnerable that gangs had gotten in- {See LACEY A-23} County Registrar Record- (800) 815-2666. When Kobe Died, A Piece of All of Us Died

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Dear Reader,

Thank you for taking the time to learn about The Greenwood Initiative.

As someone who has been very lucky in life, I often say my story would only have been possible in America — and that’s true. But I also know that because of the artificial barriers of discrimination, my story likely would have turned out very differently if I had been Black, and that more Black Americans of my generation would have ended up with far more wealth, had they been white.

Building Generational Wealth for Black Families is Critical. That’s why I launched The Greenwood Initiative in Tulsa last month. I visited the site of the Black Wall Street Massacre, where a white mob decimated the prosperous community of Greenwood. It is to the memory of the lost lives and promise of Greenwood that we’ve dedicated The Greenwood Initiative: a plan to address the systematic bias that has kept Black Americans from building wealth.

THE GREENWOOD PLAN WILL: • Create 1 million new Black homeowners • Double the number of new Black-owned businesses • Invest $70 billion in the country’s 100 most disadvantaged neighborhoods

Fixing the System for Black Families. When I was mayor of New York, I was proud to take on the systematic inequality that held back too many New Yorkers. We increased education funding, built 650 new schools and raised Black graduation rates to record highs. We led an ambitious effort to reduce poverty and managed the largest amount of affordable housing in the nation. And as President, I will work even more aggressively to combat inequality nationwide.

I understand that undoing generations of systematic discrimination won’t happen overnight, but we can make progress with a clear vision and a comprehensive plan. I’ve included a pamphlet along with this letter that lays out my plan. When I’m President, implementing The Greenwood Initiative will be a top priority.

Join me in ending the systemic inequality that has held Black Americans back for too long!

Sincerely,

Mike Bloomberg

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BY SAYBIN ROBERSON tory of Black freedom Contributing Writer struggle. So, I'm thankful to PHOTOGRAPHED BY SAYBIN ROBERSON be a part of Black Lives Dr. Melina Abdullah addressing the press with Matter. I'm thankful for Black Lives Matter’s passion. Dr. Melina Abdullah and comrades and White people her law team held a press for Black lives and all of would commit any sort of conference in front of the those who stand here every violent act is a huge insult. Los Angeles Police Depart- single Tuesday,” which is In fact, what we're trying to ment Headquarters to when the meetings are held do is stop them from com- announce the filing of a for the public. mitting violence on Blacks. lawsuit regarding an arrest She shares the organiza- “This is the work that at the Police Commission tion has been in attendance we're committed to, and meeting in 2018. for the past six years, put- we're struggling forward. Dr. Abdullah, a mother, PHOTOGRAPHED BY SAYBIN ROBERSON ting pressure on the police We hope that this lawsuit Douglas and Dr. Abdullah surrounded by her full law team and Black Live Matter. leader and professor was to stop killing Black and will do something in terms arrested on May 8, 2018, myself and protecting Los Douglas and his team are at a time.” Brown people. of pushing back a police during a meeting of the Angelenos, who have this suing on the grounds of Dr. Abdullah also spoke “The police who kill department that acts vio- Commission. An advocate mistreated and by wrongful unreasonable search and on her behalf during the our people need to be held lently not only within com- for Black Lives Matter’s conduct of the LAPD,” seizure - false imprison- announcement. Her experi- accountable. Rather than munities; but upon those (BLM), Dr. Abdullah often Douglas stated. “The story ment an arrest, malicious ence has been unideal; LAPD correcting itself; here to speak up in the makes it her duty to attend of Dr. Melina Abdullah is prosecution and constitu- however, it is a fight she is rather than LAPD trying to name of our community.” meetings and vocalize and one that should resonate for tional supervisor liability. willing to make to clear the clean its own house, they Due to BLM member fight for the rights of Black all Angelenos.” Douglas explains dur- LAPD of its corrupt offi- actually criminalize us for practices, there are photo- and Brown people alike. “At a police commis- ing the announcement, the cers. speaking out.” graphs and videos of the However, as co-founder of sion hearing right inside LAPD has tried to silence She begins by thanking Listing off names of incident that will be used to BLM’s Los Angeles chap- this very building, a detec- Dr. Abdullah previously, her legal team for support- individuals who have been fight Dr. Abdullah’s case. ter, she is also targeted by tive by the name of Jason but she will continue fighting and standing with her, murdered, brutalized and “Cops lie all the time the LAPD, which according Curtis, we allege, intention- ing for her rights and those “Rather than just resolve harassed by police regularly for a variety of reasons and to lawyers, was the case on ally - malicious and wrong- in need. “If anyone knows ourselves to respond to for emphasis. rarely can we prove that the day of her arrest. fully accused Dr. Melina of anything about Dr. Melina mode,” she states. Acknowledging Black they are lying. This is a case Carl Douglas of Dou- assaulting and of battering, in that she will not be “Although legal defense History Month, she states where it can be proved, glas Hicks Law announced knowing full well that those silenced. That she will con- is hugely important, it's also she will continue to move unmistakably that the alle- Tuesday, February 11, allegations are false,” he tinue to stand for justice.” important that we under- in the likes of her ancestors gations against Dr. Melina 2020, the filing of a lawsuit continued. He continued, “By this stand the history of using and those who paved a way are false,” Douglas stated. on behalf of Dr. Abdullah The lawsuit mentioned lawsuit, we hope to make the law to usher in justice,” for Black people. “I am confident that we will under claims that she was not only Detective Jason the LAPD better. By this she continued. “I'm also “It's a tradition of non- prevail, that we will expose falsely, wrongfully and Lewis but former police lawsuit, we intend to thankful to be a part of a violent direct action, which the corruption that is intentionally detained, chief Charlie Beck, various expose the corruption of movement that is commit- we celebrate all month, this endemic in the LAPD that imprisoned and arrested. unnamed officers and the one dirty officer. By this ted to doing our best to month created by Black there will be a sizable “I have spent the last 40 city of Los Angeles. lawsuit, we intend to make honor the lives of our protesters. recognition of the harm that years of my life dedicating Together, Dr. Abdullah and Los Angeles better, one cop ancestors and honor the his- “The accusation that I she has suffered.” It Rhymes with Reparations: California to Pay for Failing to Educate Low Income Kids

BY CALIFORNIA BLACK suit for failing to improve ment geared towards low- settlement will go to 75 MEDIA literacy rates among ele- income schools to allow elementary schools in Cali- mentary school children. equal access to comprehen- fornia that were chosen The State of California Last Thursday, the state sive literacy programs. based on those schools’ settled a two year-long law- signed a $50 million agree- The money from the overall performances on standardized reading exams. WWW.IMWLAW.COM The settlement also requires the state to pro- pose legislation to improve literacy instruction going forward. Governor Gavin New-

som will reportedly use AP PHOTO $600 million of 2020-21 Lynching Memorial and Museum budget for grants to help underprivileged children, of all students to access lit- ents and families to engage according to Cal Matters. eracy, no matter their zip in students’ literacy educa- According to the initial code," it states on the Mor- tion and school conditions lawsuit, Ella T. v. State of rison & Foerster website. that promote readiness for California, students of Morrison & Foerster learning." color in low-income also state that they got Gov. Newsom's press schools did not receive the involved with this lawsuit secretary Vicky Waters said "intensive support" needed "on behalf of California in a statement, "California #1 BLACK-OWNED FIRM IN CALIFONRIA to maintain individual liter- students who have been is committed to closing acy standards. deprived of access to litera- opportunity gaps by direct- PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES In order to combat this, cy and received schooling ing extra support and the agreement requires the that is unequal to the resources to school districts TO THE COMMUNITY state to advise schools on schooling provided to other and schools that serve stu- understanding the chal- students in the State of Cal- dents who need extra help.” SINCE 1943 lenges students of color ifornia." face in the classroom. According to their web- The lawsuit was filed site, the lawsuit required by the pro-bono law firm that California provides Public Counsel and Morri- students with, "evidence- son & Foerster LLP. based literacy instruction at "Ella T. v. State of Cali- the elementary and second- fornia is a landmark educa- ary level, a stable, support- tion case brought under the ed, and appropriately California Constitution that trained teaching staff, seeks to vindicate the right opportunities for their par- Two New Bills Threaten Your ‘Right to Know’ BY CALIFORNIA BLACK light the San Joaquin effective in newspapers. MEDIA Regional Transit District to Newspapers are the watch- post bid notices that exceed dogs of their local commu- Under current Califor- $150,000 on a “public nities and can most effec- nia law, all public notices internet website.” tively monitor the actions Rodney S. Diggs, Byron Michael Purcell, Marie Maurice, must be published in news- Another bill that of their respective local W. Keith Wyatt and Rickey Ivie papers. Assemblyman Bill Quirk governments,” the CNPA Signed into law in Sept. (D-Hayward) introduced website reads. “Public PERSONAL INJURY ENTERTAINMENT LAW 27, 2016, by former Gov. would allow transit dis- notices don't just keep local ■ Jerry Brown, the goal of tricts in Alameda and Con- residents informed. They CORPORATE LAW ■ CIVIL LITIGATION the legislation is to make tra Costa counties to post also hold public officials sure citizens are aware of all “ordinances and and agencies accountable. EMPLOYMENT LAW ■ CRIMINAL LAW the activities of their gov- notices” on the district’s Additionally, public notices …AND MORE ernment. internet websites. in newspapers are perma- But two new bills mak- The California News- nent records that cannot be ing their way through the paper Publishers Associa- altered or deleted.” state legislature are threat- tion says it is watching the Neither bill has been ening to change that. bills closely. assigned to a policy com- P: (213) 489-0028 444 S. Flower St., Suite 1800 If passed, AB 2711 that “While the Internet is a mittee in the Assembly but F: (213) 489-0552 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Assemblywoman Susan great resource for informa- both are expected to be Eggman (D-Stockton) tion, public notices have heard for the first time in introduced would green been and remain most March. A-8THURSDAY, LOS FEBRUARY ANGELES 27, SENTINEL 2020 OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, A-9 2013

very well, she can validate projects that aided both his can community, make up maker.’ She was my big- Wesson {continued from Pg. A-1} my commitment to helping district as well as the entire approximately nine percent gest mentor,” he recalled. people any way that I can. city. of the population, yet, we “As a kid, people would Being Supervisor is an op- Local residents continue to are 40 percent of the in- tell me that the odds were portunity for me to serve at benefit from his work with dividuals sleeping on the always against me, and

BRANDON I. BROOKS / L.A. SENTINEL Herb Wesson, Jr. BRANDON I. BROOKS / L.A. SENTINEL a very critical time in the then-State Senator Kevin street. To me, that’s not a yes, I have been knocked history in this county. Murray to replace a pro- coincidence. So, we have down, and I’m sure I will ing to represent the Second Please join me in supporting “I’m running for county posed power plant with the to come up with creative be knocked down again, Supervisorial District, which Herb Wesson for L.A. Coun- Supervisor to build a great- Baldwin Hills Parklands, ways to ensure that; as but I get back up,” Wesson is likely why she officially ty Supervisor.” er Los Angeles for our chil- a 480-acres public park we’re moving forward, we admitted. “God gives us backed his election. Having served in Con- dren and grandchildren – a that contains bike paths, address the housing crisis. everything, but so many of “I am proud to endorse gress since 1991, Waters Herb Wesson. Herb has has represented many of Los Angeles where hous- hiking trails and a scenic The key is housing at every us just give Him average, been a champion for work- the neighborhoods, cities ing is affordable, our youth overlook. He also col- level, affordable housing so I try to give back what ing families by creating and unincorporated areas of have the tools they need to laborated with community and permanent support of He gives to me. If I have jobs, raising the minimum L.A. County that Wesson succeed and we are able to groups and multiple agen- housing, which is where a problem, I throw it up to wage, increasing access seeks to serve as Supervisor. spend more time with our cies to close an oil facility your homeless population God and I keep doing my to healthcare, fighting for She is intimately aware of families and less time sit- located near residences at lives.” thing!” social justice and expand- the needs of the vast region ting in traffic. Together, we Washington Blvd. and 4th Another area that Wes- His “can-do” attitude has Avenue in the 10th District. son will emphasize is the followed Wesson through- The future plan, he said, is creation of educational, out his career from a to convert the space into af- cultural and social oppor- youth basketball coach at fordable housing. tunities aimed to help chil- the Crenshaw YMCA to “Another thing that I’m dren become successful. As only the second African proud of is that under my councilman, he sponsored American to be elected as presidency, the City Coun- an annual summer camp Speaker of the California cil raised the minimum for low-income, inner-city State Assembly. Between wage three times, [which] youth that offered open those positions, he served put an extra few bucks space, outdoor activities as chief of staff to former in the pockets of work- and cultural opportuni- L.A. Councilmember Nate ing people and hopefully, ties. “And, that’s going to Holden and former County provided them with the be one of my first goals Supervisor Yvonne Burke. resources to have a better - create an atmosphere “I think that I’ve been life,” said Wesson. where children can go as blessed. In every house But, Wesson takes the most far as their abilities and where I’ve served, I have pride of his leadership in their imagination will take been elected to be the lead- the passing of the “the larg- them,” he declared. er of that house and I think est housing bond - $1.2 Wesson’s life reflects his that says something. I think billion - in the history of philosophy about transit says [that] I get along Herb Wesson, Jr. overlooks the city of Los Angeles, where he hopes to become Supervisor. the city of Los Angeles to forming imagination into well with people, I know help homeless people.” Re- reality. A child of working how to get things done, I ing gang intervention, after and her endorsement indi- can tackle the biggest is- ferring to Measures H and class parents, he was taught know how to negotiate, I school, career education and cates her belief that Wesson sues facing our community HHH, Wesson campaigned from an early age that he know how to do very, very job training programs,” said will be an effective leader in today,” he insisted. hard to encourage voters’ could fulfill his dreams difficult things,” Wesson Waters. meeting and exceeding those Wesson brings a wealth of approval of the two initia- through hard work, a good said. “Herb will stand with needs. experience to the job. For tives that will result in the education and by giving “I truly believe that I was me to fight Donald Trump’s “I’m honored to have the the past 15 years, he repre- construction of new sup- back to the community. placed on this earth to be efforts to hurt our most vul- support of Congresswoman sented the 10th District on portive housing to help re- “My mother would say, a public servant and as Su- nerable—our children, se- Maxine Waters. She’s been the L.A. City Council and duce homelessness in Los ‘The world is yours, grab pervisor, I will continue to niors, women, the poor and a mentor to me for many led the body as president Angeles County. it by the tail and shake the be dedicated to empower- communities of color. We years and we’ve worked for four years – the first And he will continue to hell out of it and when your ing people and making a need local leaders like Herb closely together on a range African American elected focus on homelessness as back is against the wall, difference in the lives of to protect the quality of life of projects,” said Wesson. to the position. His tenure Supervisor, Wesson said. throw it up to God, He’ll local residents.” here in our neighborhoods. “And because she knows me is populated with multiple “We, in the African Ameri- find a way. He is a way-

SCAQMD {continued from Pg. A-1} on Feb. 19, SCAQMD ex- encourage your membership ecutives outlined to local to participate,” said Alatorre. ministers the alarming qual- “We offer financial incen- ity of the air being breathed tives to small businesses that by people who live in work implement cleaner technolo- in the L.A. metropolitan area gies such as non-toxic dry and steps that the nonprofit cleaning machines and new plans to take to improve the or retrofit engines for heavy- situation, especially in low- duty on-road trucks.” income areas. SCAQMD also provides Danny J. Bakewell, Jr., ex- staff to help businesses and ecutive editor of the Los governments comply with Angeles Sentinel, and Derek South Coast AQMD rules Alatorre, SCAQMD deputy and regulations, air quality executive officer for Leg- policies, permit conditions, islative, Public Affairs & and recordkeeping require- Media, hosted the gather- ments. ing. The goal was to recruit Sharing some of the re- the attendees in assisting sources for residents, Fabian Valerie Goodloe/L.A. Sentinel the agency in fulfilling its Wesson, SCAQMD assistant From left, back are Rev. Dr. Sonja Dawson, Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith Pollard, Rev. Dr. Arthur Chang, Rev. Deborah mission to clean the air and deputy executive officer/ Manns, Danny J. Bakewell, Jr., Kathryn Higgins, Rev. Edward Anderson, Rev. Ernest Young and Derrick Alatorre. In protect the health of all resi- public advisor, explained, front are Rev. Dr. Mary S. Minor, Fabian Wesson and Rev. Dr. Kerry Allison. dents through practical and “We have a Clean Air fur- innovative strategies. nace rebate program and the Minor, pastor of Brookins- ing with faith leaders. I er’s Church of Religious the Redeemer; the Rev. Ed- Although the agency has Replace Your Ride program, Kirkland Community plan to educate and inform Science, remarked, “We ward Anderson, pastor of reaped many successes which provides up to $9,500 AME Church, noted, “The my congregants and com- definitely should have McCarty Memorial Chris- throughout its decades-long to replace your existing car work performed by our lo- munity members about the these types of presentations tian Church; the Rev. John existence, officials said more with a newer, cleaner ve- cal AQMD is vital to our air quality and what we can to ministers and churches, Cager III, pastor of Ward work must be done to meet hicle.” very existence. We want do to engage the process specifically in the Black AME Church; the Rev. Dr. 2023 and 2032 air quality Agency staff, which includ- the AQMD to continue to of improving air quality in community. I’m glad we Sonja Dawson, pastor of standards and 2050 climate ed Kathryn Higgins, public hold businesses account- Los Angeles city and coun- have a source like The New Mount Calvary Mis- goals. SCAQMD officials affairs manager, also cov- able for ensuring healthy ty. We look forward to do- Sentinel that can harness a sionary Baptist Church; believe that with the par- ered achievements over the air quality. We do not want ing some more work in this number of important peo- the Rev. Deborah Manns, ticipation of the faith-based years along with the chal- this responsibility trans- area of going green in our ple who make impactful pastor of Ruach Christian and community leaders, they lenges SCAQMD may face ferred to the federal EPA, congregation and homes,” decisions. It is a wonderful Community Fellowship; can succeed in continuing in the future such as federal especially under our cur- added the Rev. Dr. Najuma way to learn about what is and the Rev. Ernest Young, to improve the air quality in government intervention if rent administration where Smith-Pollard, pastor of going on in the commu- assistant pastor of Second the four counties under their the district does not meet air laws favor big businesses. Word of Encouragement nity.” Baptist Church. regulatory authority. quality mandates. So let’s do our part.” Community Church. The attendees also includ- “We urge you to get in- In response to the presenta- “I’m really glad I was able The Rev. Dr. Arthur Chang, ed the Rev. Dr. Kerry Al- volved with our efforts and tion, the Rev. Dr. Mary S. to attend this AQMD meet- senior minister of Found- lison, pastor of Church of THURSDAY,THURSDAY, DECEMBERFEBRUARY 27,26, 20202013 OPINION NEWS LOS ANGELES LASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-10A-9

Walters made great strides on the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education and as a member of the Los Angeles City Council.

By Brian W. Carter Alzheimer’s disease. The in a statement. “Her leader- Contributing Writer 89-year-old paved an impres- ship planted the seeds that sive road of firsts and civil have enabled downtown to “As a civil-rights advocate rights activity with her life. blossom. My thoughts are and the first Black woman to Born in Chicago, Illinois, with her loved ones during be elected to L.A. City Coun- Walters moved with her par- this time.” cil, Ms. Walters was not only ents and family to Kansas. a pillar to this community but The oldest of five children, “Rita was my friend and a model public servant. She her father was a pullman por- colleague with whom I col- inspired the minds of future ter and her mother cleaned laborated for many years, generations of women of col- houses. Later on, she at- through the days of school or to strive for their dreams tended and graduated from desegregation, student bus- and accomplish their goals Shaw University and eventu- ing, staff integration and regardless of their adversi- ally earned an MBA from the administrative leadership ties,” said Supervisor Mark UCLA Anderson School of in schools who represent Ridley-Thomas. Management. the culture of the students “My sincerest condolences She moved to Los Angeles in and parents,” said McK- go out to the family and the 1950s, where she met her enna. friends of Rita Walters. My husband, Wilbur E. Walters. “She was a giant, not only heart breaks for the commu- She found work as a clerk for as an elected official, but nity she so diligently served the probation department. Af- also as a dedicated com- on the City Council and the ter teaching for a while, Wal- munity leader and par- Library Commission for over ters would eventually run for ent advocate. She will be 15 years.” a seat on the school board, but FRANK WEISE/AP missed, and cannot be re- “The passing of Rita Wal- didn’t win until the third time. This Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1996, photo shows, from left, Gini Barrett, of the Alliance of placed, only emulated. I am ters represents the passing While on the school board, Motion Picture and Television Producers, Councilwoman Rita Walters, Frank Scher- honored to sit in her Board of an era, the loss of a com- she fought for the busing ma, of the Association of Independent Commercial Producers, and Cody Cluff, of Seat.” munity icon, and a champion program and placing Black the Entertainment Industry Development Council, address the media at a news “To my dear friend and for educational excellence in students in schools in uninte- conference at Los Angeles City Hall. The group announced sanctions against Pro- fellow City Council col- the LAUSD,” said LAUSD grated areas. paganda Films stemming from a deadly helicopter accident. league, may you rest in Board Member George J. Walters, served on the peace. To her family, my McKenna III. “She was also LAUSD board for more than 1990 death of Council- district was being served. “Sad to hear of the passing thoughts and prayers are a model for all who sought a decade before being elected man Gilbert Lindsay. She also chaired the Arts, of Rita Walters, a model with you. May God con- equality and justice in many to the City Council. She went On the city council, she Health and Humanities public servant who served tinue to bless you and keep arenas.” on to be the first Black wom- raised her voice against Committee, which re- our city passionately on you during this difficult On Monday, February 17, an elected to the Los Angeles police brutality, fought viewed matters related to the City Council and the time,” said Ridley-Thom- Rita Walters passed away City Council filling the 9th for economic empower- the Library Department Library Commission,” as. while in hospice care from District seat left vacant by the ment and making sure her for the City Council. Mayor Eric Garcetti said

By Ben FinLey Johnson died Monday where you want it to come history and American his- small town had no schools session to start a fam- Associated Press of natural causes at a retire- down, and I will tell you tory.” for blacks beyond the ily with her first husband, ment community in New- where and when and how to Johnson considered her eighth grade, she told The James Goble, and returned Katherine Johnson, a port News, Virginia, fam- launch it.” work on the Apollo moon Richmond Times-Dispatch to teaching when her three mathematician who calcu- ily attorney Donyale Y. H. In 1961, Johnson did missions to be her greatest in 1997. daughters grew older. In lated rocket trajectories and Reavis told The Associated trajectory analysis for Alan contribution to space ex- Each September, her fa- 1953, she started working Press. Shepard’s Freedom 7 Mis- at the all-black West Area NASA Administra- sion, the first to carry an Computing unit at what was tor Jim Bridenstine said in American into space. The then called Langley Memo- a statement that Johnson next year, she manually rial Aeronautical Labora- “helped our nation enlarge verified the calculations of tory in Hampton. the frontiers of space even a nascent NASA computer, Johnson’s first husband as she made huge strides an IBM 7090, which plotted died in 1956. She married that also opened doors for John Glenn’s orbits around James A. Johnson in 1959. women and people of col- the planet. He died last year. or.” “Get the girl to check Johnson is survived by Johnson was one of the the numbers,” a computer- two of her three daughters, “computers” who solved skeptical Glenn had insist- six grandchildren and 11 equations by hand during ed in the days before the great-grandchildren, said NASA’s early years and launch. Reavis, the family attorney. those of its precursor orga- “Katherine organized Johnson spent her later nization, the National Ad- herself immediately at her AP PHOTO/EVAN VUCCI, FILE years encouraging students visory Committee for Aero- desk, growing phone-book- In this Nov. 24, 2015 photo, Willie Mays, right, looks on to enter the fields of sci- nautics. thick stacks of data sheets as President Barack Obama presents the Presidential ence, technology, engineer- PHOTO BY JORDAN STRAUSS/INVISION/AP, FILE Johnson and other black a number at a time, block- Medal of Freedom to NASA mathematician Katherine ing and mathematics. In this Feb. 26, 2017, file women initially worked in a ing out everything except Johnson during a ceremony in the East Room of the “Just last week, she was photo, Katherine Johnson, racially segregated comput- the labyrinth of trajectory White House, in Washington. Johnson, a mathemati- giving an interview to a the inspiration for the film, ing unit in Hampton, Vir- equations,” Margot Lee cian on early space missions who was portrayed in film high schooler who wanted “Hidden Figures,” poses in ginia, that wasn’t officially Shetterly wrote in her 2016 "Hidden Figures," about pioneering black female aero- to talk to her in French,” the press room at the Os- dissolved until NACA be- book “Hidden Figures,” on space workers, died Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. Reavis said. “She had two cars at the Dolby Theatre came NASA in 1958. Signs which the film is based. degrees. One in French, and in Los Angeles. Johnson, had dictated which bath- “It took a day and a half ploration. Her calculations ther drove Johnson and her one in Mathematics.” a mathematician on early rooms the women could of watching the tiny digits helped the lunar lander ren- siblings to Institute, West Looking back, Johnson space missions who was use. pile up: eye-numbing, dis- dezvous with the orbiting Virginia, for high school said she had little time to portrayed in film “Hidden Johnson focused on air- orienting work,” Shetterly command service module. and college on the campus worry about being treated Figures,” about pioneering planes and other research wrote. She also worked on the of the historically black unequally. black female aerospace at first. But her work at Shetterly told the AP Space Shuttle program be- West Virginia State Col- “My dad taught us ‘you workers, died Monday, Feb. NASA’s Langley Research that Johnson was “excep- fore retiring in 1986. 24, 2020. Center eventually shifted tional in every way.” Johnson and her co- to Project Mercury, the na- “The wonderful gift that workers had been relatively unsung heroes of America’s Space Race. But in 2015, President Barack Obama awarded Johnson — then 97 — the Presidential Med- al of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The “Hidden Figures” book and film followed, telling the stories of John- son, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, among oth- PHOTO BY CHRIS PIZZELLO/INVISION/AP, FILE ers. Johnson was portrayed FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2017, file photo Janelle Monae, in the film by actress Taraji left, Taraji P. Henson, second right and Octavia Spencer, P. Henson. The film was right, introduce Katherine Johnson, seated, the inspira- nominated for a Best Pic- tion for “Hidden Figures,” as they present the award for ture Oscar and grossed best documentary feature at the Oscars at the Dolby more than $200 million Theatre in Los Angeles. Johnson, a mathematician on worldwide. early space missions who was portrayed in film “Hid- HOPPER STONE/TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX VIA AP In 2017, Johnson was den Figures,” about pioneering black female aerospace In this image released by Twentieth Century Fox, Taraji P. Henson, right, portrays Kath- brought on stage at the workers, died Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. erine Johnson in a scene from the film “Hidden Figures.” Academy Awards ceremony to thunderous applause. Jackson and Vaughan had lege. are as good as anybody earth orbits for NASA’s ear- tion’s first human space Katherine Johnson gave died in 2005 and 2008 re- Johnson taught at black in this town, but you’re ly space missions and was program. us is that her story shined spectively. public schools before be- no better,’” Johnson told later portrayed in the 2016 “Our office computed a light on the stories of so Johnson was born Kath- coming one of three black NASA in 2008. “I don’t hit film “Hidden Figures,” all the (rocket) trajectories,” many other people,” Shet- erine Coleman on August students to integrate West have a feeling of inferiority. about pioneering black fe- Johnson told The Virginian- terly said Monday. “She 26, 1918, in White Sulphur Virginia’s graduate schools Never had. I’m as good as male aerospace workers, Pilot newspaper in 2012. gave us a new way to look Springs, West Virginia, near in 1939. anybody, but no better.” has died. She was 101. “You tell me when and at black history, women’s the Virginia border. The She left after the first THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY FEBRUARY 9, 2014 27, 2020 NEWS NEWS LOS ANGELESLASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL A-11A-7

By Jennifer Bihm fied but we were mentally Contributing Writer and morally inferior to the white man. Brigadier General “Once we were together Charles Edward McGee we were able to override had for years wanted to those attitudes.” make it to the west coast. McGee was born in It never happened dur- 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio. ing his career in aviation His mother died during the but recently, he made one birth of his sister while he of many visits back here was very young and even- (post career) and landed at tually he and his siblings the Los Angeles Sentinel. relocated with their father McGee, one of the last liv- to Illinois. McGee had been ing Tuskegee Airmen who attending the University of on February 5 received his Illinois when World War II new title in the Oval Office, broke out. talked to the Sentinel about “My answer to people

what his career has meant when they ask how I joined From left are Zafar Brooks, General Charles McGee, Pamela Bakewell and Gabriel J. Christian E. MESIYAH MCGNNIS to him and how it is signifi- the Airforce is that I was 409 combat missions in over Hitler in Europe and not articulate enough to and persevere.” WWII, the Korean War and the victory over racism at today’s youth what it has McGee, a centurion, Vietnam, one of the highest home,” McGee said. meant to him to serve the held many prestigious number of missions in his- Those two were over- country while doing some- functional and honorary tory. Among his many hon- shadowed by dogmatic thing he loves. positions around the field ors were the Congressional segregation in America. For the youth he says of aviation. In 1978, at the Gold Medal and his induc- “We can’t say good there are great opportuni- age of 58, he completed the tion into the National Avia- things about segregation ties in the field of aviation college degree at Columbia tion Hall of Fame. Being a but we can; because it and aerospace. College over thirty years after his initial enrolment at the University of Illi- nois. Though interrupted by World War II, attaining Field representative for Assemblymember Chris Hold- a college degree had been en, Ann Marie Hickambottom presents a certificate of a lifelong goal. recognition to Tuskegee Airman fighter pilot, Briga- McGee served as the

dier General Charles McGee E. MESIYAH MCGNNIS Director of the Kansas City airport and as a member cant for today’s youth. trying to avoid the draft,” of the Aviation Advisory “ The Tuskegee Airmen McGee laughingly re- Commission. For over 30 were group of men who, called. years, he has been an am- when given the opportunity “Had my number come bassador of the Tuskegee were able to dispel the bi- up I would have been on Airmen, Inc., giving nu- ases, generalizations and the ground with a rifle.” merous public addresses racist ideals that said blacks Instead of his number, and has received accolades could not service this coun- it was an opportunity to including the National try in a technical capacity join the Airforce that came Aeronautic Association’s or in a war,” McGee ex- up instead. “Elder Statesman of Avia- plained during an interview “Because I was in tion.” McGee served as last week. school, I learned about National President of the

“The Army said we the aviation opportunity Tuskegee Airman General Charles McGee at the LA Sentinel E. MESIYAH MCGNNIS Association from 1983 to couldn’t maintain or fly air- and applied. I passed the 1985, and is currently serv- craft. We should cook food, exams and all I can say is part of the Tuskegee team brought us together in a I would tell them, if ing as its president. drive trucks, build roads after my first flight I was he said, has been a lifetime way that lasted a lifetime,” you have the desire go for “I’ve been blessed,” etc,. We could serve our hooked,” he said. achievement. he said. it. I give it to them in 4 p’s: McGee said. country that way because During his more than 30 “We were fighting for McGee said he could perceive, prepare perform “My wife and I have we were physically quali- year career, McGee flew two victories: the victory

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That includes ity child care, took her join me in a shared value A champion of civil rights, me; Congresswoman Bass leadership to the next level that all young people Mack was a highly educat- is one of my mentors. and became a state senator should have access to ed man who was able to Then there’s entertain- and the first African Amer- opportunity, because they actualize economic oppor- ment lawyer Virgil ican female chair of the are the future of our com- tunity for himself. But he Roberts, another L.A. stal- Budget and Finance Com- munity. didn’t keep it to himself. wart who benefitted from mittee for the State of Cali- Now is the time to gal- He ran an institution philanthropy as a young fornia. She’s out here fight- vanize leaders around man trying to make it out of ing for the most marginal- being evangelists for Ventura County. He made ized citizens and has a opportunity like Harriet it, all right, to UCLA and vision for how we all can Tubman was an evangelist COURTESY PHOTO Harriet Tubman then to Harvard Law thrive. for freedom. One way to do School. Today, he’s one of Each of these L.A. that is through coaching. the most influential African heroes understood that they Go back and be a window BY JEFFERY T. D. WALLACE don’t know what else is out American lawyers in L.A. couldn’t have moved to a brighter future for there. and sits on numerous through life so successfully young people who are liv- Before we say goodbye Tubman is an American boards, including the James on their own. Quiet as it’s ing in windowless houses, to Black History Month, hero not only for the num- Irvine Foundation Board kept, they all followed the so they can see past where I’d like to leave you with ber of slaves she freed; same North Star as Harriet they are now and know some inspiration from a she’s a hero because she Tubman and realized there there’s something out there Black American hero, Har- went back, again and again, are solutions to our peo- for them. riet Tubman, who said: “I and poured her whole self COURTESY PHOTO ple’s current circum- Jeffery T. D. Wallace is freed a thousand slaves. I into leading others out of Karen Bass stances, that they could do President and CEO of could have freed a thou- bondage long after she’d something about it and LeadersUp, a nonprofit tal- sand more if only they gained her own freedom. focused on ensuring that were courageous enough to ent development accelera- knew they were slaves.” The lesson in her action for employers and systems do so. tor that bridges the divide The reason her words us today is simple: Go back provided equal opportuni- Each of these L.A. between the untapped po- were profound then is the and lead. ty. But he took it a step fur- Black history makers have tential of young people and same reason they ring true And that’s what I’d like ther and mentored legions inspired me to live my the business challenge of today. Tubman was refer- to impart today to those of social enterprises and finding and keeping the best ring not only to a bondage who have “come up.” The business leaders, like talent. Tag @LeadersUp on of the mind, but also an “come up” can’t just be Magic Johnson, who still COURTESY PHOTO Facebook and LinkedIn or absence of experience. about you and your suc- are generating impact John Mack @Leaders_Up on Twitter. Those who refused to go cess. today. For more information on with her weren’t just afraid We don’t have to look Congresswoman Karen and as founding chair of LeadersUp products and of getting caught; they too far to find examples of Bass is another L.A. hero. the African American services, visit leadersup.org. couldn’t see past their cir- modern-day evangelists She ascended from nurse Board Leadership Institute. cumstances, because they who are worthy of recogni- practitioner to founder of Yet, he saw there was a didn’t know what else was tion. L.A. heroes who made the Community Coalition need for him to go deeper out there. it in their professional to state representative, into the community to I see parallels with careers but have gone back, making history as the first identify and build up the Black youth and young again and again, and used African American woman social capital of other adults in South L.A. who their influence to make to serve as speaker of the African Americans so that COURTESY PHOTO are not working, not in sure the folks coming California General Assem- they’d be able to garner Holly J. Mitchell school, and not being behind them, who are still bly. Today, she’s chair of coveted board appoint- exposed to career pathways enslaved by poverty and the Congressional Black ments. purpose by working to and economic opportuni- lack of opportunity, have Caucus and is intentional And Sen. Holly ensure that every young ties. It’s like living in a access and support to max- around pipeline develop- Mitchell, who formerly led person has the support and house without windows. imize their potential. ment and ensuring that the Crystal Stairs, one of the access they need to maxi- They don’t know they’re People like the late next generation of talent largest organizations advo- mize their potential. These COURTESY PHOTO disconnected, because they John Mack, who was pres- has access to opportunity, cating for low-income fam- L.A. heroes haven’t just put Virgil Roberts Measure R is an important step towards fixing LA’s broken jail system

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BY CALIFORNIA BLACK announced that he issued es,” said Gov. Newsom. armories and other state MEDIA an executive order to offer “The state is stepping up by buildings, according to the 286 properties to local gov- making land available to governor’s office. The goal If you or somebody ernments at no cost so that cities and counties willing of the governor’s decision you know is interested in cities and counties can sub- to meet this moment head- is to require state agencies real estate development or mit housing and shelter on. I invite local leaders to “to take urgent action to running shelters for for- proposals for emergency use this land on what works make state properties and merly homeless people, housing. for their community’s facilities available to rapid- now is the time to start “As a former mayor, I homeless needs so that we ly increase housing and paying attention to what’s get that localism is determi- can begin to make mean- shelter options.” going on in your city and native and that all levels of ingful progress to help The Department of county. government must work individuals experiencing General Services has Last week, in his State together to get Californians homelessness.” developed an interactive of the State speech to the COURTESY PHOTO off the street and into hous- The properties include map with the locations of legislature, Gov. Newsom Gov. Gavin Newsom ing and supportive servic- vacant lots, fairgrounds, the properties. Black Caucus Chair Introduces ‘Reparations’ Bill BY CALIFORNIA BLACK study and develop repara- analyze the economic ben- MEDIA tion proposals for African efits of slavery that accrued Americans. to owners and the business- Assemblymember “Existing law,” the lanes, including insurance Shirley Weber (D-San guage of the legislation companies and their sub- Diego), chair of the Cali- reads, “requests the sidiaries.” fornia Legislative Black Regents of the University AB 3121 requires eight FILE PHOTO Caucus, has introduced, a of California to assemble a members appointed to the Assemblymember Shirley new bill, AB 3121. It calls colloquium of scholars to task force. Weber (D-San Diego) for setting up a task force to draft a research proposal to The proposal would empower the group to “identify, compile, and synthesize the relevant cor- pus of evidentiary docu- mentation of the institution of slavery that existed WARNING: within the United States and the colonies,” the language goes on. “ The bill Crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, and other petroleum would require the Task Force to recommend, products can expose you to chemicals including toluene among other things, the and benzene, which are known to the State of California form of compensation that should be awarded, the to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive instrumentalities through harm. These exposures can occur in and around oil which it should be awarded, and who should be eli- fields, refineries, chemical plants, transport and storage gible for this compensa- operations, such as pipelines, marine terminals, tank tion.” CBM Other members of the Harpers Weekly July 4, 1863. The Black Voice Foundation trucks, and other facilities and equipment. For more CLBC are co authors of AB Footsteps to Freedom Tour and Collection. information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/petroleum. 3121, including Senators Steven Bradford (D-Los Cooper (D-Sacramento), Angeles), and Kevin Angeles) and Holly J. Mike Gipson (D-Carson), McCarty (D-Sacramento). The foregoing warning is provided pursuant to Mitchell (D-Los Angeles); Chris R. Holden (D- The Assembly has not Proposition 65. This law requires the Governor of Assemblymembers include Pasadena), Reginald Jones- yet assigned the bill to a Autumn Burke (D-South Sawyer (D-Los Angeles), policy committee for California to publish a list of chemicals “known to Bay, Los Angeles), Jim Sydney Kamlager (D-Los review. the State to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.” This list is compiled in accordance with a procedure Temporary Housing Facility Opens established by the Proposition, and can be obtained from the California Environmental Protection Agency. in Venice for Homeless People Proposition 65 requires that clear and reasonable BY CITY NEWS SERVICE man Mike Bonin's office. Bonin's office said once “To be successful, the first 154 individuals are warnings be given to persons exposed to the listed A temporary-housing Pacific Sunset must be of settled into the facility, chemicals in certain situations. shelter providing 100 beds and by Venice, and not just community organizations for homeless adults and 54 in it,” Bonin said. “That's and neighbors will begin beds for youth opened why I'm so grateful to our working with PATH and today in the Venice area. community partners and to SPY to host classes and BP AMERICA INC. and its subsidiaries EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION “The homeless and all the neighbors who sup- other services to help peo- (and under the trademarks its affiliates and subsidiaries housing crisis is a citywide ported and pushed hard for ple transition off the street. ARCO and Castrol) challenge that requires this project, demanding The site features murals citywide solutions,” Mayor solutions and insisting that by local artists Patrick VALERO Refining and Marketing Company, SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US Eric Garcetti said during an Venice says ‘yes’ to them. Marston, Michael Brunt Ultramar Inc., and their affiliates opening ceremony for the This is a big and important and Francisco Letelier and PHILLIPS 66, and subsidiaries Pacific Sunset A Bridge step in our long march to will include a community including its divisions and subsidiaries Home facility. “Today's confront our homelessness garden that will be main- (and under the trademarks 76) PBF Energy Western Region LLC opening is a reminder that crisis.” tained by residents, with people across Los Angeles The A Bridge Home the assistance of the local AERA ENERGY LLC its affiliates and subsidiaries are saying ‘yes’ to deliver- program is designed to pro- organization Community ing the housing, healing vide homeless people with Healing Gardens. Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC and hope our unhoused temporary, safe, secure According to the (a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation) neighbors need and housing and services, act- mayor's office, the city is and its affiliates (and under the trademarks ARCO, deserve.” ing as a “bridge” to perma- on schedule to build 26 A Speedway, USA Gasoline, Shell, Thrifty, and ExxonMobil) The Pacific Sunset site nent housing. Bridge Home sites, provid- is the 10th A Bridge Home Services for adults at ing about 2,000 beds by temporary housing facility Pacific Sunset will be oper- July 1. Pacific Sunset is the For more information, please call: to open in the city, bringing ated by People Assisting first A Bridge Home site to the total number of avail- the Homeless, and youth be partially dedicated to 1-800-523-3157 able beds in the program to services will be coordinat- serving young people expe- 02-20 673, according to Council- ed by Safe Place for Youth. riencing homelessness. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-15 Senator Kamala Harris Visits Watts to Host Roundtable Discussion on Economic Injustice and Ways to Uplift the Community BY SAYBIN ROBERSON Contributing Writer

In the wake of Trump’s decision to cut federal funding for working families across the country, Senator Kamala Harris visited the city of Watts to host a roundtable discussion with community leaders to discuss economic injustice. Friday, February 21, CREDIT: OFFICE OF U.S. SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS Senator Harris visited the (L-to-R): Tim Watkins of WLCAC, Senator Kamala Harris Watts Labor Community and Tina Watkins. Action Committee CREDIT: OFFICE OF U.S. SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS (WLCAC) to meet with var- with faith and with a belief resources to the community A view of the roundtable discussion held at the Watts Labor Community Action Com- in what is possible, knowing for future development. ious unions, organizations mittee hosted by Senator Kamala Harris and business owners to dis- what can be unburdened by However, for Senator Har- cuss the resources and ways what has been,” Senator ris, choosing Watts as the you look at communities of from various perspectives to nance. We don't need to to increase the opportunity Harris encouraged. preliminary location came color, particularly Black and give a full spectrum of come up with new names for residents of Watts. Those Along with Senator Har- down to the history of Latino communities, the what’s needed during the for those jobs.” in attendance shared their ris, others in attendance destruction and the promise numbers are even worse.” introductory meeting with “You know what those methods of inclusion and included representatives for a brighter future. The initial conversation Senator Harris. But the over- are,” she asks, continuing, ventured into the future from Watts Labor Commu- “Watts represents both focused on how everyone arching goal for everyone “Electricians, pipefitters regarding how they can help nity Action Committee, Los the part of the tragic history can invest in communities to involved is forward move- [and] welders.” each other. Angeles County Metropoli- of our country in California, create jobs and decrease the ment regardless of the lack “Let's project and not “I am so proud to be tan Transportation Authority which is the failure to bring wage gap in not only Watts of federal funding and other build up the skills based on your representative in the (LA Metro), Los Angeles resources to communities but every community in the helpful resources. The goal the workforce as it existed United States Senate,” Sena- County Federation of Labor, that need them. But also, nation. Senator Harris hopes now is integration between 50 years. But the workforce tor Harris opens the conver- AFL-CIO, Watts Gang Task there's so much great poten- to work as a catalyst for organizations and individu- as it will need to be over the sation. “I wanted us to get Force, Parents of Watts, Los tial and resources in the change, by implementing als. next 50 years.” together this morning, so I Angeles County Economic community that we just practices and legislation like “As we project forward, As this was the first of could hear from you in a Development Corporation, need to uplift,” Senator Har- the Rent Relief Act, LIFT thinking about how we build many, this roundtable way that will help inform SEIU Local 2015, Unite ris stated. Act and the 21st Century up the skills in this commu- opened the door and created the work that I do for our Here! Local 11, Los Angeles She continued, “I'm here SKILLS Act. Together, nity around what needs to be a new and stronger relation- state and the people that we Urban League, LiUNA to bring people together to these bills will help keep done in the future, as ship with Senator Harris, fight for.” Local 1309, Community talk about the needs of the families in their homes, opposed to what has been who promised to continue to community and what we can expand the job pool and done in the past,” Senator work with everyone to do in particular, around access to those jobs while Harris stated. Acknowledg- accomplish the goals set growing the economy. So helping middle- and lowering California’s early forth and produce a job fair that's about building the class Californians adjust to response to climate change, in the summer for residents. skills within the community the rising cost of living. she uses the example of “I have a great team of to take on the jobs that need Last but not least, her installing and maintaining people we have offices up to be filled.” commitment to bringing a wind turbines and solar pan- and down the state including Taking into context his- massive job fair to Watts for els as a job opportunity pro- here in Los Angeles. We’re CREDIT: OFFICE OF U.S. SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS Senator Kamala Harris in Watts discussing economic torical facts that have sys- all residents with the help of jected to grow soon. going to be working with all injustice within the community. tematically worked against the organizers present at the She continued, “I would these great community lead- Black and Brown people to roundtable. encourage us to think about ers to do a job resource fair “I want to lift up your Coalition, Los Angeles understand these communi- Representatives from the jobs that are going to in the summer here in L.A.,” voice because you are on the Black Workers Center and ties did not begin in poverty. the various groups shared need to be performed to she stated. ground doing this work LAWorkforce Development “Nearly half of Ameri- stories of triumph, hard les- address that. The skills that With positivity and high every day; it is an uphill bat- Board. can families cannot afford sons and personal accounts are required to fill those hopes, she added, “We're tle. I know it's personal to For everyone, Watts is $400 unexpected expense,” from those who have direct- jobs, for example, wind tur- going to start with Watts and each one of you. I know you an ideal location as many she emphasizes on the cur- ly benefited from places like bines or solar paneling then we will take it one step work against great odds, but organizations are lending rent conditions. “Then when the WLCAC. Each spoke installation and mainte- at a time.” A-16 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Sentinel newS Service through March 6, 2020. starters at community out- cities around the country. XBox units for community The Men of Courage “The Men of Cour- reach events. The Greater Los Ange- gaming nights and friendly program serves as a compli- Ford Motor Company age program is designed In past years, curated les MOC Barbershop Chal- competition among clients. mentary grassroots activa- Fund, the philanthropic arm to uplift and celebrate the forums have been held in lenge seeks state-certified “We are proud to part- tion to the Men of Change: of Ford Motor Company, many contributions of Af- Detroit, Baltimore, Atlanta, barbershop owners ages 18 ner with the Ford Motor Power. Triumph. Truth. is joining forces with the rican American men to our Chicago and Los Angeles and up to submit innovative Company Fund in bringing exhibition at CAAM April California African Ameri- world,” said Pamela Al- with national stakeholders applications that state why the Barbershop Challenge 8 – August 1, 2020. Created can Museum (CAAM) to exander, director of Com- such as activist Shaka Sen- their barbershop should to the Greater Los Angeles by the Smithsonian Institu- offer community focused munity Development, Ford ghor, former Detroit mayor be distinguished as a Ford area. We look forward to tion Traveling Exhibition barbershops in the Greater Motor Company Fund. and NBA Hall of Famer Fund Men of Courage shop encouraging our communi- Service (SITES), Men of Los Angeles area the op- “Los Angeles is a city filled Dave Bing, and NFL Hall and what that would mean ty to create their own long- Change is made possible portunity to compete for a with Men of Courage who of Famer Jerome Bettis as for their community. Two term impact as we celebrate through the support of Ford $10,000 grant. The runner change and improve our well as local LA celebrities, finalists will be selected the contributions of those Motor Company Fund and up in the challenge is eli- world every day and we Los Angeles Rams Running to receive a branded MOC that have gone before them highlights revolutionary gible to select a local non- are excited to celebrate and Back, Todd Gurley and so- barbershop makeover and with the Men of Change African American men— profit to receive a $5,000 honor them with this pro- cial equity visionaries like compete by developing exhibition,” said Cameron including Muhammad Ali, grant. The challenge is gram.” Karim Webb. Other Ford community engagement Shaw, Deputy Director and James Baldwin, Ta-Nehisi also in partnership with The Men of Courage Fund initiatives in Los An- programming focused on Chief Curator of the Cali- Coates, W.E.B. Du Bois The Brotherhood Crusade, Barbershop Challenge is geles include Freedom’s education, entrepreneur- fornia African American and Kendrick Lamar— a local organization with a an expansion of the Men of Sisters, Ford Freedom Un- ship and empowerment for Museum. whose journeys have al- legacy of providing support Courage (MOC) grassroots sung and Grammy In the adults and youth. Ford will The MOC Barbershop tered the history and culture and programming in the program launched in 2015. Schools. support their efforts lever- Challenge launched last of the country. Cincinnati’s community. Designed to build commu- With nearly 200 com- aging partnerships with the summer in Cincinnati and Freedom Center was the Designed to encourage nities by advancing the nar- munity leaders serving as California African Ameri- is currently winding down first stop of the exhibition’s programs that educate and rative of black men through mentors and engaging in can Museum and Microsoft in Tacoma, Washington. To national three-year tour. empower African Ameri- storytelling, the MOC ini- hours of storytelling, vision to facilitate fun and engag- apply, shop owners should For more information visit can men in our commu- tiative has included a vari- boarding and process map- ing activities like how to visit http://fgb.life and sub- sites.si.edu. nity, the Ford Men of Cour- ety of activations such as ping with young men in the develop and “Rock Your mit their application online. For more information age Greater Los Angeles education programs, inter- community, the work has Linked In Profile” and free Applications are being ac- on programs that support Barbershop Challenge generational forums and resulted in more than 2,000 coding workshops. They cepted Feb. 7 – March 6, the African American com- is accepting applications toolkits for conversation toolkits downloaded in 34 also provide free mobile 2020. munity, go to http://fgb.life.

The Department and Its Internal SWE Chapter Receive Two SWE “WE Local” Awards

Members of LADWP Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers. PHOTO BY CHRIS CORSMEIER

Sentinel newS Service (LADWP) was honored the WE Local San Diego Benefactor award, while its Event award. WE Local ing and training programs with two Society of Women conference in San Diego, LADWP-SWE chapter was awards recognize outstand- are effectively helping con- The Los Angeles Depart- Engineers (SWE) “WE Lo- Calif. The Department selected for the Outstanding ing SWE members, groups nect members of our work- ment of Water and Power cal” awards this month at received the Sustaining Professional Development and individuals and honor force to ensure they have regional excellence in the tools to equitably rise empowering women to up the ranks and succeed.” achieve full potential in A five-part “Leadership their careers as engineers Training Series” developed and leaders. by LADWP-SWE that in- The Sustaining Benefactor cluded video as well as in- award recognized LAD- person training, captured WP’s significant and ongo- the Outstanding Profes- ing support to the formation sional Development Event and growth of the internal award, which highlights LADWP-SWE chapter, projects that help members which was established in achieve professional goals. March 2018. LADWP- In September 2019, SWE SWE has become a key also showcased LADWP career development organi- by honoring Senior Assis- zation within LADWP that tant General Manager of counts over 200 employees Power Engineering, Plan- from 40 different job clas- ning and Technical Ser- sifications across its Water, vices Reiko Kerr with the Power and Joint systems SWE Spark Award for indi- among its membership. viduals who have contrib- Leadership at LADWP, uted to the advancement of from executive manage- women by mentoring those ment to the Board of Water around them. Kerr is the and Power Commissioners, first woman to lead the De- has also prioritized public partment’s Power System. recognition of the group LADWP-SWE’s mission in Board meetings to raise is to stimulate employees awareness about gender to achieve full potential equity and the importance in their careers in science, of bolstering opportunities technology, engineer- for women in underrepre- ing and math (STEM) by sented career paths. providing supportive net- “LADWP is very pleased working opportunities, to support an employee-led mentoring and fostering a organization that is com- culture that recognizes and mitted to promoting gender respects the contributions equity, diversity and clos- of all. Though its mem- ing the managerial gender bers primarily come from gap-- values that our utility STEM backgrounds, 13% is also prioritizing through of participants work in non- our recruitment efforts and STEM related fields. customer program development,” said LADWP Gen- eral Manager and Chief Engineer Martin L. Adams. “LADWP-SWE’s mentor- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-17 New California Bill Aiming to Eliminate Racial and Other Biases in Hiring BY TANU HENRY son) are co-authors. motion has become a reali- is Hispanic. That’s unac- California Black Media “California has a grow- ty. ceptable.” ing opportunity gap that “Innovative technolo- The TECH Act builds Imagine applying for a leaves many families and gies for hiring and promo- on a series of laws Califor- job online. communities in our state tion, including artificial nia has passed in recent But instead of a hiring behind,” said Gonzalez intelligence and algorithm- years to fight discrimina- manager or some pre- after she introduced the bill based technologies, have tion in hiring, such as “ban screening software review- in Long Beach along with the potential to reduce bias the box” legislation pro- ing your application and leaders from community and discrimination in hir- hibiting employers from pushing it along — or elim- based organizations and ing and promotion based asking about an applicant's inating it — based on per- social justice groups. “Hir- on protected characteris- criminal history before giv- sonal biases or other ran- ing discrimination plays a tics, such as socioeconomic ing a conditional job offer, dom criteria a company significant role in our cur- status or status as a former- according to Jones-Sawyer. sets up, a smart computer rent inequality. The TECH ly incarcerated person,” the “Frida Polli is a co- CBM program that is “agnostic” Act will help ensure access resolution read. founder at Pymetrics, a Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer and Senator Lena does the filtering, deter- to jobs that offer competi- “At the same time, company that makes neuro- Gonzalez mining whether you are a tive wages and upward these technologies can help science games using artifi- good fit for the job or not. mobility for all our resi- employers reach larger and cial intelligence that are Jones-Sawyer says he Black applicants with iden- Relying only on your dents.” more diverse pools of qual- designed to eliminate the realizes that there will be tical resumes. For Latinx qualifications and experi- The TECH Act states ified talent and better iden- biases in hiring the resolu- kinks to work out in what applicants, that differential ence, the program does not “assessment technologies tify candidates with the tion intends to prevent. the law legislates but he was 24 percent. It also consider factors like your will be considered in com- right skills and abilities to “Before we release the hope this technology can be found that the standardized name, your zip code, social pliance with anti-discrimi- succeed,” it went on to technology, we look at the used everywhere, starting tests some employers use to connections or where you nation rules if: 1) they are make the case for the mer- outcomes and audit it. And with large companies in the screen potential employees went to school in the pre-tested for bias before its of the legislation. we go through the audit,” state. “have been proven to identi- screening process. being deployed and found Jones-Sawyer and Gon- she told California Black “At the beginning we fy qualified candidates, but Sounds too futuristic? not likely to have an zalez introduced the resolu- Media. “We are giving an will have to prove the tech- leads to biased outcomes.” Well, the future may be adverse impact on the basis tion in August last year. It objective data point or an nology,” Jones-Sawyer con- In another study con- right now — at least in Cal- of gender, race or ethnicity; was co-authored by Assem- objective score for employ- cedes. “We will have to ducted in 2012, researchers ifornia. 2) outcomes are reviewed blymember Sydney Kam- ers. It is mitigating the offer it and hope their some switched the names on On Friday, lawmakers annually and show no lager-Dove (D-Los Ange- human biases of employers. companies are willing to women resumes to male in California introduced SB adverse impact or an les), Assemblymember All of us are biased. The take a chance. If we man- names. The swap improved 1241 or the Talent Equity improvement of hiring Chris Holden (D-Pasade- way a lot of these tools date it, it could sabotage us ratings from professors for Competitive Hiring among underrepresented na), and Assemblymember work are customized for before we get out of the who were reviewing the (TECH) Act. The bill sets a groups; and 3) their use is Evan Low (D-Silicon Val- each role. We have employ- gate. We will have to be resumes to select candi- new legal high bar against discontinued if a post- ley). ees working with each of sure there is not government dates for STEM research discrimination in hiring by deployment review indi- “California is one of the our clients. It is not a one- overreach with this.” positions. writing clear guidelines for cates adverse impact.” most diverse states in the size-fits-all solution.” California has some of “This is an amazing, employers to follow that Last September, the nation. Our diversity is our According to Pymetrics, the strongest legal employ- amazing initiative,” says allow them to modernize California Assembly voted strength, but corporate the company’s AI tools is ee protections in the coun- Rhonda Gregory, co- their recruiting processes unanimously to pass ACR executive offices and based on decades of try. But even with the exist- founder of the National using technological tools 125, also known as the Fair boardrooms across our research and technology ing state and federal laws Diversity Coalition, a non- that reduce bias, leading to Hiring Resolution. ACR state frequently fail to developed by the global that prohibit discrimination profit social justice organi- a more diverse workforce. 125 was a call to action for reflect the same diversity,” neuroscience community. in hiring and firing, Black zation that supports the leg- Sen. Lena Gonzalez (D- the state’s lawmakers to Jones-Sawyer points out. “They are widely con- and Latino workers still islation. “I think it needs to Long Beach) introduced pass legislation that tackles “Just look at San Fran- sidered the gold-standard of face significant discrimina- be sooner than later. I’m all the legislation in the Sen- implicit racial and social cisco’s Silicon Valley high neuroscience research, and tion in hiring, according to a for it. For me, this is so ate. Assemblymember biases in corporate hiring tech sector as an example,” measure established build- 2017 Harvard Business compelling. You look at a Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D- by creating clear rules of he explained. “Women ing blocks of cognitive and Review report. person’s name or gender or South Los Angeles), Sen. the road for how employers make up just 36.7 percent emotional functioning, akin The study found that area where they are from Steven Bradford (D-Garde- can use these smart tech- of the workforce; 3.3 per- to the DNA of cognition and employers called back and people tend to say “oh na), and Assemblymember nologies. cent of the workforce is personality,” the company White applicants 36 percent no” I don’t want to deal Mike A. Gipson (D-Car- Five months later, their Black; and only 6.6 percent website reads. more times than they did with that.” U.S. SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS ENDORSES CHARLOTTE “CHAR” BLAND FOR PASADENA CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 4 the city council to bring the for healthier communi- The second African- merly running for presi- positive change Pasadena ties, and her fresh American woman and dent in the 2020 Demo- needs.” approach and leadership first South Asian-Ameri- cratic primary and serving “I am proud to endorse will be a tremendous ben- can senator in history, as District Attorney of the Charlotte ‘Char’Bland for efit to the city council. Kamala Harris serves as a City and County of San Pasadena City Council,” Please join me in support- United States Senator for Francisco in 2003 and COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO said Senator Harris. “Char ing Char for Pasadena California. She is a life- California Attorney Gen- Charlotte “Char” Bland Kamala Harris is committed to fighting City Council.” long public servant, for- eral from 2011 to 2017. SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE showing of support continues to grow. United States Senator “Senator Harris has and former presidential been a champion in fight- Please join the Museum of African American Art (MAAA) and candidate Kamala Harris ing for the rights of all Uprise Travel, our experienced travel/tour operator, on a unique endorsed Charlotte “Char” communities to thrive,” cultural trip, ESSENTIAL SENEGAL 8 DAYS AND 7 NIGHTS Bland today for her cam- said Char Bland. “I’m paign to the Pasadena City deeply honored to earn her May 16 – 25, 2020͘ Council as her strong support for my election to The highlight of the tour Retired colonel, astronaut will be a visit to the honored for lifetime achievement ASSOCIATED PRESS sion. 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This is tambiko for Min. Tambiko For Min. Malcolm: facilitate his targeted po- Malcolm X, an offering of litical murder? What is the words and water in rever- His Jihad, Awesome Sacrifice and Continuing meaning of Malcolm’s leg- ent remembrance of his acy of thought and practice legacy-rich life, his jihad of Powerful Presence that so threatened and sent righteous self-raising and into a murderous rage the liberational struggle, his nal celebration of his life, him. Malcolm was a severe for ourselves, hear for our- grey and greedy monsters awesome sacrifice and his legacy, righteous struggle critique of the struggle for selves” and then come to of the world, who created continuing powerful pres- and awesome sacrifice. For civil rights and constantly conclusions for ourselves the conditions, pointed the ence in the interest and ad- even though the media de- called for a struggle for hu- directed toward human way, urged and enabled the vancement of African and cided to use the occasion to man rights. Thus, if he is good and the well-being of assassination and let escape human good in the world. present the film and raise an “icon” at all, a popular the world. the assassins who ultimate- The Day of Malcolm’s again the question “Who term for athletes, artists and Thus, we call this great trag- ly pulled the trigger? sacrifice and martyrdom, Killed Malcolm?,” we knew almost everyone else popu- edy and loss for Africans Who is this man among February 21, 1965, has the need was to focus on a lar, it would be for being a and humanity the 55th anni- men and man among wom- been since 1966, a sacred larger conception and mem- human rights activist not a versary of Min. Malcolm’s en who taught us how to day for our organization ory of Malcolm. Indeed, we civil right one. We speak self-sacrifice and martyr- live and die; who taught us Us. He was for Us and re- must focus on the whole of here of Malcolm not in icon dom rather than simply his against the evils of racism, mains a model and mirror, his life and especially his ji- shorthand, but of Malcolm assassination. For as I’ve capitalism and colonialism; a model of African and hu- had, this continuous striving DR. MAULANA KARENGA as a leader and liberator, often noted, the assassina- who called on us to “wake man excellence to emulate, and struggle to live a righ- freedom fighter, seba (mor- tion is what his enemies, up, clean up and stand up;” and a mirror by which to teous life, to be a consistent relentless resistance. al teacher), master teacher, the enemies of his people to speak truth, do justice, measure ourselves in the servant of his people, to be Surely, we must seek and minister, organizer, coun- and the enemies of human care for each other; and be way we live our lives, do a fearless and steadfast sol- speak our own cultural sellor, journalist, author, freedom did. But his self- willing to give all to be free our work and wage our dier in the struggle and leave truth, the truth of our own institution builder, martyr, sacrifice and willingness and to “protect and promote struggles for good in the an account of his life that history, heroes and hero- mujahid (righteous sol- to be martyred in the inter- our humanity” and hu- world. Indeed, many of the “might prove of some social ines, the truth of our lives dier), pan-Africanist, prison est of African and human man rights? And who told tenets of our philosophy, value.” and longings, or strivings rights and human rights freedom, justice and other us to think deep and value Kawaida, a philosophy of Clearly, there is a need to and struggles for good and advocate, moulder of men human needs and rights is knowledge as a pathway life, work and struggle, are revisit the question of who flourishing in the world. and women, and prophet what he, himself, demon- to a good life and a victo- rooted in and reflective of killed Malcolm for various And we must do this in dis- who saw and predicted the strated and did and left as a rious struggle? We need Min. Malcolm’s teachings. reasons. However, the most ciplined, dedicated, depth- unfolding of a new future lesson and legacy for us. more light (knowledge), In the midst of a context essential, enduring, over- ful and expansive ways, for Africans and human- Again, the central question he taught, about ourselves of fear, silence and uncer- arching and fruitful question constantly seeking to apply kind and sacrificed his life before our people, then, each other and the world. tainty following the assas- and which all other ques- lessons learned and insights to show the way forward is not “Who Killed Mal- For “light (knowledge) sination and sacrifice of tions must be derived from gained. toward it. Thus again, as al- colm?”, but “Who is Mal- creates understanding, un- Min. Malcolm, we stood and related to is “Who is Malcolm cannot be ways, our oppressor cannot colm?”, who is this man derstanding creates love. up in February 1966 as Malcolm?”. Who is this man summed up and set aside be our teacher and even our who loomed so large in our Love creates patience and Simba Wachanga (auda- who taught us the right and as “as civil rights icon” as allies cannot be our tutors. liberation struggle of his patience creates unity” in cious Young Lions), named responsibility to resist evil, the film series and current We must, Malcolm taught, people that the oppressor the day of his martyrdom injustice and oppression, to history books designate “think for ourselves, see felt the need to foster and {See KARENGA A-23 } in Swahili Siku ya Dhabi- value the lessons and lega- hu, the Day of Sacrifice, cies of history, to wage cul- and called the community tural revolution and return CHARLENE CROWELL to come together to com- to the source and not flinch memorate the awesome en- or flee in the face of the during meaning of his life, death planned and promised FY 2021 White House Budget Proposal legacy and sacrifice. And against us. they responded in right- The film series is six parts, Cuts $5.6 Billion from Education ful appreciative homage. which could suggest we are And that May, we brought still looking for his assas- More Than $2 Billion directed to short-term career and technical training his wife, Betty Shabazz, to sins and that it requires an Los Angeles to celebrate extremely lengthy TV treat- For consumers, businesses, choice. A significant num- Thompson, co-authors of a Malcolm’s birth and life ment. But we already know organizations and govern- ber of these defaults were new policy brief by the Uni- and called students to hon- the onsite assassins and their ments alike, annual budgets incurred at high-cost for- versity of New Hampshire’s or his birthday May 19th as offsite enablers, co-conspir- typically reflect not only profit colleges. Carsey School of Public a holiday, a sacred day, by ators and crime partners. line items but priorities as Research and analysis by Policy. “State funding is not staying away from school What we don’t know well well. As A. Philip Randolph the Center for Responsible only declining but it is also and coming to a massive enough or in the expansive reminded us more than 50 Lending finds that although distributed inequitably.” teach-in at our headquar- way we should, is the deep years ago with the release for-profit college enroll- “The maximum Pell grant ters. And the students re- meaning of Malcolm, his of the “Freedom Budget”, ment represents 6 % of – the federal college schol- sponded massively. teachings and practice that such documents reflect the all college students, these arship that helps low-in- Thus, in this year which were determined to be too morals of our nation. Espe- schools generate over 33% come students pay tuition marks the fifty-fifth anni- dangerous to our enemy and cially when they show how of all students who default and living expenses – today versary of Min. Malcolm’s too valuable to us for him to much we value the most on their loans. Further, CRL covers only 28% of college martyrdom, we came to- be allowed to live in dignity, vulnerable among us. found that only 21% of all costs, the lowest share in gether again for a commu- defiance and righteous and The recent White House fis- Charlene Crowell for-profit students in four- over 40 year,” continued cal year (FY) 2021 proposal year programs graduate Kvaal and Thompson. “The the Los AngeLes sentineL would fund the Defense De- “Eliminated programs in- within six years. current financial aid system partment at $636.4 billion clude Federal Supplemen- Today there are over 44 mil- is not only underfunded but dollars, a slight increase tal Education Opportunity lion student loan borrowers is not designed to help stu- above that of FY 2020. At Grants, which duplicates whose growing reliance on dents meet extra needs or the same time, $339.1 bil- Pell Grants but are less tar- loans corresponds with the absorb unexpected financial lion in budget cuts are pro- geted on those who need still-rising cost of higher blows.” the m DANNY J. BAKEWELL, SR. posed. These cuts would ost help,” states the education. Except for the Even so, the White House Executive Publisher / CEO severely impact the na- Education budget summa- financially well-off, student education budget proposal tion’s social service safety ry.” Its summary also notes loans are being used more, would carve out more than JENNIFER J. THOMAS network, comprised of a how the budget “protects not less, and include con- $2 billion for Career and Publisher wide range of services and students by eliminating sumers of varying income Technical Education (CTE) KENNETH R. THOMAS programs like food stamps, default for impoverished levels. state grants and CTE Na- Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) consumer financial protec- borrowers” and “closing If these cuts take effect with tional Programs. Eligible RUTH WASHINGTON tion, low-income energy loopholes currently allow- Congress’ approval, the fed- CTE recipients could be Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) assistance, enforcement of ing high-earning graduate eral commitment to higher private businesses offer- COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. federal laws, transportation degree holding borrowers education will become yet ing short-term, training or Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) projects, environmental re- to avoid repaying their stu- another funding retreat be- apprenticeships. Under the PAMELA A. BAKEWELL mediation and more. dent loans, leaving taxpay- gun nearly a decade ago at proposal, Pell Grants could Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer And at a time when higher ers holding the bag”. the state level. be also used for CTE train- DANNY J. BAKEWELL, JR. education is increasingly To be clear -- no one re- “State funding for public ing, siphoning off funds tra- Executive Editor / Chief of Staff essential to the nation’s ally chooses to default on colleges and universities ditionally used at two and BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL economic future, the White a student loan. Defaults has steadily declined, con- four-year institutions. Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of House proposal would elim- occur when loan payments tributing to higher tuitions To put it another way, Directors (2004-2014) inate $5.6 billion, a 7.8% re- exceed a borrower’s abil- for most students,” say taxpayer-funded on-the-job BRANDON I. 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DR. BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS, JR., PRESIDENT AND CEO, NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION Big Insurance Must Help End Surprise Medical Billing It is a serious financial typically adding thousands frees insurers from their 2020 Democratic presi- “My concern with giv- problem that far too many of dollars in unexpected ex- responsibilities. It fails to dential primary, Reverend ing too much weight to African Americans – from penses that can wipe out sav- compensate providers for Al Sharpton criticized the such a benchmark rate is impoverished individuals ings accounts or otherwise the cost of the care that surprise medical billing that we already know in- to working-class families -- strain tight household bud- they actually provide. And legislation backed by insurers are looking for any face these days in the bewil- gets. that, in turn, means either surers and stressed the ur- way they can to pay the deringly complicated health- So, what can be done to patients will get stuck with gent need to deal with the least amount possible,” he care market: Getting hit with stop and end surprise medi- the bill or medical provid- continued lack of access said. “They will work to an unexpected bill after a cal billing? ers will have to absorb big to adequate health insur- push those rates down, re- hospital stay or visit to the The good news is that losses that ultimately jeop- ance coverage for minority gardless of what it means emergency room. both Republicans and Demo- ardize their ability to stay communities. for community providers Known as “surprise med- crats in Congress agree that in business. “Washington is getting like physicians, hospitals, ical billing,” these unexpect- legislation is needed to pro- Fortunately, the pro- it wrong,” he wrote in an and our constituents who ed costs arise when a patient tect patients against unex- DR. BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS, JR posed bill stalled after opinion piece published they employ.” goes to a hospital for emer- pected medical charges. But the medical communi- after his South Carolina There were similar con- gency or non-emergency as with many complicated er a medical bill. ty warned that the bench- trip, adding that the bill cerns in the U.S. Senate, care, only to find out after- issues confronting Congress, Big insurance almost marked rate favored by the introduced by “Sen. Lamar where Senator Bill Cas- wards that one of the medical lawmakers have been di- got its way in that legisla- insurance industry would Alexander (R-Tenn.) to sidy (R-La.) warned that providers who administered vided on the details of such tive debate when a hand- allow insurers to exert a `solve’ the surprise billing insurers began gaming the care was not covered in the legislation. ful of lawmakers threw new troubling level of con- problem would literally in- system in California once patient’s insurance network. Part of the paralysis in support behind a legisla- trol over health-care prices sulate insurance companies benchmarking rates be- This outrageous situation Congress stems from con- tive proposal that would and the larger health-care from covering these costs, came the law of the land in benefits one group and one fusion and disinformation, shield insurance compa- delivery system. at a time when profits for that state in 2016. group alone: powerful insur- as insurance executives and nies from paying what Now, as Congress be- insurance companies have “Insurance companies ance executives, who have their allies try to frame the they ought to pay. The gins to take up the issue reached record highs.” cancel contracts and then managed to get off the finan- debate to their advantage. legislation, championed once again, health in- In the U.S. House of they have the negotiating cial hook for such bills, even When Congress tried to by Sen. Lamar Alexander surance companies that Representatives, Ways and power and they establish” as insurers shrink insurance address the issue last year, (R-Tenn.), specifically evaded significant scrutiny Means Committee Chair- their own rate, he said, coverage networks to wring for example, the insurance called for setting bench- last year seem to be draw- man Richard Neal (D- adding that such bench- more and more profits out of lobbying machine swung marked rates for out-of- ing close scrutiny now, Ma.) predicted that health marking of rates would the system. into action, attempting to network medical provid- both inside and outside of insurers would do little likely put hospitals “out of But this predatory prac- place the blame for surprise ers. Washington. more than look out for business.” tice is overwhelming to a bills on out-of-network But far from solv- Speaking to a group of their own interest if they It’s worth noting that family already dealing with medical providers who end ing the problem, this ap- faith leaders and policy- were given the authority lawmakers are raising such the emotional and financial up having to charge patients proach would make mat- makers in South Carolina, to set rates for out-of-net- burdens of a medical crisis, when insurers refuse to cov- ters worse. It not only an important stop for the work providers. {See CHAVIS A-23}

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Despite the emergence ment organizations throughout in recent years as sexual potentially enabling more that 753 rape kits going nous crime. of the MeToo movement the country failing to properly violence is taken more se- sexual violence through back 10 years had never On the other hand, Los and a national conversa- test outstanding rape kits in a riously nationwide, this is their inaction. been tested. Angeles County has cor- tion about consent, sexual timely manner, resulting in a often not the case. Some- Unfortunately, this has In fact, the San Francisco rectly prioritized this issue, violence, and rape in par- giant backlog. These rape kits, times, for whatever reason, been a consistent area of Police Department had no with no backlog of rape ticular, remain tragically formally known as sexual as- law enforcement officials neglect for one of the can- records for rape kits sub- kits. underreported, so much sault forensic exams, are an don’t complete this critical didates for Los Angeles mitted and processed dur- It goes without saying that that it’s considered to be intrusive but unfortunately testing, leaving hundreds County District Attorney. ing Gascón’s time as Chief these rape kits should have the most underreported of necessary collection of DNA of untested rape kits in In both Mesa, Arizona of the department. Zero. never sat idly in a storage all violent crimes. evidence that takes place soon storage facilities. and San Francisco, the During his time in charge facility and instead should Survivors express a after an assault. These significant back- police departments under of San Francisco’s Police have been tested in a time- number of legitimate con- Once the evidence is placed logs are completely disre- the leadership of George Department, Gascón did ly matter. George Gascón’s cerns for not reporting in a rape evidence kit after a spectful to the remarkable Gascón routinely failed to not mandate that kits be failure to even attempt sexual violence, including painful procedure, the sexual courage of the victims who bring justice to many of tracked within the crime to help victims of sexual fear of reprisal, not being assault survivor, like a victim undertaken this incredibly their victims. lab, instead letting them violence find justice and believed, and insecurity. of any other crime, envisions painful testing, not to men- Of the 369 rape kits pile up in storage. healing is a glaring and un- But also among these con- their traumatizing experience tion their traumatic assault. submitted during Gascón’s When a city fails to pri- forgivable decision as he cerns is a tragic, but under- to be prioritized immediate- Frequently, this inac- three-year tenure as Chief oritize sexual violence and attempts to lead the largest standable belief that their ly. In theory, the evidence is tion on the part of law en- of Police in Mesa, only rape, as seen under George prosecutor’s office in the experience would not be rushed to a forensic lab where forcement ultimately ruins about half were passed on Gascón’s leadership, it fur- country. important enough to law the DNA collected can be and the evidence collected. to a lab during the same ther traumatizes and stig- Every sexual assault sur- enforcement, a feeling that the data is uploaded to an FBI With no discernible time- time-frame. And in San matizes an already margin- vivor deserves to have the officers would not be- databank so that law enforce- line for testing, the statute Francisco, it was only af- alized individual, lowering their tragedy be seen and lieve them or do anything ment can cross-reference the of limitations for pros- ter Gascón left his post as the chance that survivors taken seriously, and we to help. DNA they have in their system ecuting sexual violence Chief of Police in 2011 will work with the police must hold leaders account- These concerns are to hopefully find a match and expires, ending hopes of that the department began to report their crime, and able for routinely ignoring regrettably valid, as we track down the rapist. healing for both the victim to clear its backlog. In potentially enabling the as- them. have seen law enforce- However, as we have seen and their loved ones, and 2013, researchers found sailants to repeat their hei-

JULIANNE MALVEAUX The Pernicious Power of Patriarchy Our nation, these United narrowest margin in his- is excused because “boys him. They thought he was Chen Moonves), so some of States, is founded on the tory 52-48. will be boys.” But what joking because, for too us want to justify patriarchy principles of racism and pa- Here we go again. By the boys? Black boys, even many women, patriarchy for “our” men. Our son, hus- triarchy. They are reflected time this is published the accused of “reckless eye- has so seeped into our con- band, cousin, brother “didn’t in our very constitution, matter of 45’s Supreme balling,” are fair game sciousness that the abuse mean it” and could not be where enslaved persons Court nominee Brett Ka- for lynching! White boys of women is a joke. that bad. Wake-up call -- if were counted as a fraction vanaugh is resolved, but on rampages are excused If we women were honest, they violated a woman, they of a person, and only men of the issue of pernicious pa- for assault, rape, and at- we would say that we have were that bad. If they raped property were allowed the triarchy will not be. Re- tempted rape. Can I call all cosigned patriarchy in a Black woman and you right to vote. The filthy in- garding Kavanaugh, he the name of Recy Taylor, the interest of keeping it turned away from the accu- equality at the foundation of has been accused by Dr. the young Black woman moving. We have deflect- sation, you are wrong, you this nation has now bubbled Christine Blasey Ford of who was walking home ed the sexist comments are horribly and complicity up and boiled over, now pol- sexual assault more than from church and raped by that come our way, even as wrong. luting every aspect of our 35 years ago, when both a gaggle of White men we cringe from them. We Tearing down the walls of lives. were teens. She disclosed who thought her body their smile at men that we ab- pernicious patriarchy means Patriarchy places men at the DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX her accusations in a letter right? Can I remind us of hor because they may have attacking the very founda- center of life, and women that California Senator the Texas gubernatorial decision making power tion of our nation. When at the periphery. It suggests terrogating the amazingly Dianne Feinstein received candidate, Clayton Wil- in their hands. We dress we attack patriarchy, we that women do not matter. It composed Anita Hill as she in July, but did not share liams, who said that if rape up or dress down depend- also attack the racism that allows for the subjugation of reviewed her experiences with the FBI until later, was inevitable, a woman ing on the occasion and is also part of our founda- women when they attempt with now-Supreme Court mainly because Ford should “lay back and en- the way we have to play tion. Many have lined up to to enter public spaces that Justice Clarence Thomas. asked for confidentiality. joy it”? Ann Richards beat the game. We know the support Dr. Christine Blasey have previously been ear- Though Hill was persuasive, Ford has requested that him, but that wasn’t quite system is slanted against Ford. How many are equally marked as “male” spaces. she was attacked in the vilest the FBI investigate her the point. The point was us, we know we still have willing to attack the perni- Thus, there were no rest- of terms, accused of nonsense assertions, and the Sen- that some man thought to play, and we decide cious racist patriarchal roots rooms for women legisla- like “erotomania,” and even ate judiciary committee that rape was inevitable when we choose to blow of our nation? tors in the US House or Sen- recently harassed by Thomas’ is still fast-tracking the enough to “enjoy.” the whistle, a whistle we ate, even as women entered unhinged spouse who was still Kavanaugh vote. The out- Privileged White male could blow every single Dr. Julianne Malveaux is those spaces. They were seeking apology after two de- come, while necessary, is culture allows a man who day. #MeToo is the tip of an economist, author, me- only created when women cades. Note to Thomas, take not the bottom line. The should not have been the iceberg because it fails dia contributor and edu- demanded them. Of course, the phone from your wife issue is the way that rac- elected President to deni- to deal with race system- cator. Her latest project restrooms are just a minor when her meds are not work- ist patriarchy makes some grate women regularly. atically, but also because MALVEAUX! On UDCTV is manifestation of the hege- ing. In any case, Thomas is on offensive and illegal be- We are “fat,” “dogs” and it manages the evident and available on youtube.com. monic patriarchy that rules the Supreme Court because havior acceptable. “liars.” He bragged about personal, not the institu- For booking, wholesale in- our nation. White men chose to disregard Privileged White male grabbing women’s geni- tional. quiries or for more info vis- A great picture of our na- the word of a Black woman, culture allows and en- tals, and our society is so In addition to being it www.juliannemalveaux. tion’s racist patriarchy was a decision that then-Senator courages excessive drink- poached in pernicious pa- #MeToo women, we are com the visual of doughy and Joe Biden says he now regrets. ing and obnoxious be- triarchy that 52 percent of mothers, sisters, daugh- dissipated White men in- Thomas was confirmed by the havior toward women. It all women still voted for ters, and wives (hello Julie A-6A-20 LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS NEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY FEBRUARY 27, 2020 9, 2014

BY STACY M.BROWN economies but also appeared trify or revitalize. NNPA Newswire Senior in smaller cities where it of- Instead, they remained Correspondent ten impacted areas with the impoverished, untouched most amenities near central by investments and build- From a dowdy provincial business districts. ing booms that occurred in city in the 1980s, Philadel- In Washington, D.C., major cities, and vulnerable phia has become a world- 20,000 Black residents were to future gentrification and class urban center through displaced, and in Portland, displacement. gentrification – primarily Oregon, 13 percent of the “When a neighborhood through landmark architec- Black community was dis- gentrifies, the cost of liv- ture that now sets the city placed over the more than ing increases, and it’s harder center and University City, decade period that was stud- for low-income families to apart. ied. find housing, and that’s one “Over 50, and retirees, Seven cities accounted of the biggest downsides,” are moving back from the for nearly half of the gen- stated Melanie Musson, a suburbs where they raised trification nationally: New writer for ExpertInsuran- their children into Center York City, Los Angeles, ceReviews.com. City and the Italian Market Washington, D.C., Philadel- “In a city like Philadel- where I have lived since phia, Baltimore, San Diego, phia, neighborhoods are 1980,” stated Dr. Margaret and Chicago. part of your identity. If you PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA J. King, the director of The Washington, D.C., was grow up in a neighborhood, Philadelphia, PA, USA - March 6, 2018: Community members, activists and stu- Center for Cultural Studies the most gentrified city by you often want to remain dents protest the then proposed $130 million, 30,000-seat stadium on Temple Uni- & Analysis in Philadelphia. percentage of eligible neigh- living there your whole life versity’s campus in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. “Of course, gentrifica- borhoods that experienced because it’s who you are,” tion brings money into the gentrification; New York Musson stated. In New York, where Support Corporation, noted manifesting as a process of city, while it also drives up City was the most gentrified “Unfortunately, some- many residents are still that, as the former capital re-segregation,” she stated. home prices – some houses by sheer volume, study au- times, after several genera- growing accustomed to the of the Confederacy, Rich- “In Richmond, gentrifica- have multiplied their ask- thors noted. tions living in the same zip decades-long gentrification mond’s history is steeped tion is colonization.” ing prices 15 times over 40 According to the Mer- code, the newest generation of Harlem, the Bronx has in racial oppression, in- In Portland, Oregon, an years,” King noted. riam-Webster Dictionary, has to find housing else- forever been known as the equality, and injustice. essay that accompanied the “Housing is being re- gentrification is defined where because it’s too ex- city’s most urban borough. Mitchell noted that, NCRC study noted that city stored and renovated, mak- as the process of repairing pensive to live where their That’s quickly changing in 2016, Richmond had as the “Whitest city of its ing more of the city habit- and rebuilding homes and home has always been,” she due to gentrification. similar numbers of Black size in the United States.” able and in fact desirable. businesses in a deteriorat- said. In November 2019, of- and White residents. From The city’s White popu- Now the suburbs have ing area, such as an urban Bruce Mirken, the me- ficials announced a $950 2000 to 2016, the Black lation currently stands at flipped into a working-class neighborhood, accompanied dia relations director for the million, 4.3 acre, multi- population decreased by 77.4 percent while Blacks magnet as well as a market by an influx of middle-class nonprofit public, policy, and tower, and mixed-use de- seven percent, while the make up just 5.7 percent. for Millennials who can’t af- or affluent people and that advocacy organization, The velopment along the Mott White population increased “Take a group of people ford center-city prices yet,” often results in the displace- Greenlining Institute, said Haven waterfront. More by 35 percent. who have been systemati- King stated. ment of earlier, usually he lives in San Francisco than 1,300 high-end apart- In 2000, Blacks were cally denied wealth-build- Gentrification isn’t just poorer residents. and works in Oakland – two ments are among the up- 57 percent of the popula- ing opportunities for gener- an issue in Philadelphia – “Gentrification is rich cities that are ground zero grades that are certain to tion, and whites were 38 ations, add low, stagnating not by a long shot. people deciding they want for the gentrification crisis price many long-time resi- percent. In 2016, Blacks incomes, throw in a sub- According to a March a specific neighborhood as in California. dents out of the area. represented 47 percent and prime mortgage disaster, 2019 study by the National their own, and they get mu- “We see the most obvi- Mychal Johnson, a co- Whites were 46 percent of spiraling housing costs and Community Reinvestment nicipal backing, pay some ous results among the very founding member of South the population. wholesale community dis- Coalition (NCRC), more money, and get all of the low-income, who increas- Bronx Unite, told The “This shift has come to placement, and you have than 135,000 Black and poor people out of there,” ingly cannot keep a roof Bronx Times that gentrifi- the East End like a racial- a recipe for a severe eco- Hispanics around the na- stated Mark Love, a New over their heads, leading to cation isn’t good for eco- ized wave crashing onto nomic backslide,” Cheryl tion were displaced between York realtor. a growing homeless popula- nomically oppressed com- the shores of the neighbor- Chandler-Roberts, execu- 2000 and 2012. Neighborhoods were tion,” Mirken stated. munities of color. hood in currents of physi- tive director of Portland’s Gentrification and dis- considered to be eligible “And homelessness in “It seems like the com- cal, cultural, and economic African American Alliance placement of long-time to gentrify if, in 2000, they California has a distinct ra- munity board, and Borough displacement. The Black for Homeownership, said residents were most intense were in the lower 40 percent cial dynamic, tracing back president isn’t looking out community is drowning as in the report. from 2000 to 2013 in the na- of home values and family through a long history of for the community,” John- we watch our land and cul- “There is no African tion’s biggest cities, and rare incomes in that metropoli- redlining and discrimina- son stated. ture swallowed up, block American community in in most other places, accord- tan area. tion: Black Californians rep- For the NCRC by block with no reprieve Portland at this point,” ing to the study. During the study, re- resent about six and a half study, Shekinah Mitchell, in sight,” Mitchell wrote in Chandler-Roberts stated. During those years, gen- searchers found that most percent of our state’s popu- the Neighborhood Part- the report. “It’s a scattered com- trification was concentrated low- to moderate-income lation, but about 40 percent nerships Manager for the “Gentrification in the munity.” in larger cities with vibrant neighborhoods did not gen- of its homeless,” he noted. Virginia Local Initiatives East End of Richmond is

BY STACY M. BROWN man who turned over a cell went on a podium and The law, which was tic late last year, Jesmyn NNPA Newswire Senior phone to a corrections offi- compared Black women put into place in 1890 Ward, an author who Correspondent cer. getting abortions to geno- when White politicians teaches creative writing “Darkness follows Mis- cide. Hyperbolic racism openly sought to suppress at Tulane University, said Fifty-two years after the sissippi Gov Phil Bryant just seems to be this dude’s the Black vote, states that racism makes itself known assassination of Dr. Martin around,” feminist Paula go-to.” no candidate fulfills both very vocal and confronta- Luther King, Jr., and 55 Cain wrote on Twitter. “Ev- In a June 1964 pro- requirements, the House tional ways. years after Jim Crow, Mis- ery time that old white man file, The New York Times then decides a statewide “But perhaps the most sissippi is burning again. opens his racist, uneducated called Mississippi “the election, and representa- tragic manifestation of rac- Phil Bryant, the now- mouth -- darkness flows most segregated state, and tives aren’t required to vote ist sentiment in Mississippi former governor of Mis- out.” noted that, “Through most along with their districts. is silent. Built into the very sissippi – a state that was Sharon Raynor, a retired of the state’s history, the “This racist electoral bones of this place. My one of the flashpoints of the military officer, agreed with White supremacists have scheme achieved, and state starves its people and, civil rights movement, and Cain. “The Mississippi gov- been able to control gov- continues to achieve, the in doing so, actively resists a haven for the Ku Klux ernor is still living in the Jim ernment at the local and framers’ goals by tying the Dr. Martin Luther King’s Klan – has sparked un- PHOTO: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE/ Crow era,” Raynor stated. state levels.” statewide election process legacy,” Ward stated. derstandable outrage after WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Alvon Phillips, a medi- A 2019 lawsuit filed by to the power structure of “Our Republican law- tweeting a racist claim that cal technician, said the com- three Black residents chal- the House,” the plaintiffs makers have made an ef- if the Magnolia State elects Governor Phil Bryantments are in line with what lenged Mississippi’s re- stated in the lawsuit. fort to undercut programs its first Black senator, there poses a question to Agri- the state represents. quirement that candidates “So long as white Mis- that serve the poor, maybe would be 1,000 years of culture Secretary Tom Vil- “Anyone can clearly see running for statewide of- sissippians controlled the because so many people of darkness. sack who was the guest how racist and prejudiced fice must win both a ma- House, they would also color in Mississippi live in “I intend to work for @ speaker at the National this Mississippi governor is jority of the popular vote control the elections of poverty and depend on so- cindyhydesmith as if the Governors Association and what race of people he and at least 62 of 122 state statewide officials.” cial programs for help.” fate of America depended Education, Early Childhood truly represents; the only House of Representatives In an op-ed about Mis- on her single election,” and Workforce Committee race whose interest he cares districts. sissippi for The Atlan- Gov. Phil Bryant tweeted meeting in Washington, to advance,” Phillips stated. on January 2. “If Mike D.C., on Sunday, February “Now, you can understand Espy and the liberal Demo- 26, 2012. USDA Photo by why Mississippi is last in crats gain the Senate, we Lance.Cheung. everything. Last in educa- will take that first step into they are now. I’m not fly- tion, wages, and develop- a thousand years of dark- ing blind.” During his first ment.” ness.” campaign against Hyde- Journalist Joe Jurado an- Bryant, a Republican, Smith, a video surfaced alyzed Bryant’s comments left office on January 14 af- showing her praising a sup- in a January 9 article for The JOIN THE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART (MAAA) & $45.00 per ticket Black Hollywood Education & Resource Center (BHERC) for ter serving two terms. porter by saying she’d at- Root. 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Paula Leftwich (323) 807-3929 “We’re going after ev- and whose population in- to the Senate would open [email protected] erybody — white, black, cludes more than 60 percent the doors of Guf and bring Democrat, persuadable Blacks; the state’s debtor’s about the fourth impact,” Ju- Name ______# of Tickets______Republican, persuadable prison that punishes mostly rado stated. Address ______moderates and those in the African Americans; and a “We’re talking about the Phone Number ______Amount Enclosed______middle,” Espy told the AP recent state Supreme Court same man who, after Hyde- Email Cash Check# Card______type______Card Number ______CVC ______Exp. Date______in November 2019. decision to affirm a 12-year Smith came under fire for (SORRY NO PAY PAL) “But I know where prison sentence for a Black her lynching comments, THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY FEBRUARY 9, 2014 27, 2020 NEWS NEW LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL A-21A-7 A-22 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 Dr. Harry J. Elam, Jr., of Stanford Named Occidental College’s 16th President SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE his scholarly pursuits in lege of Fellows of the social justice are a natural American Theatre. The arry J. Elam, Jr., fit with Oxy’s own mis- Association for Theatre in vice provost for sion,” said John Lang, Higher Education awarded Hundergraduate edu- associate professor of soci- him its highest recognition, cation at Stanford Univer- ology, Faculty Council the Distinguished Scholar sity, has been selected as president and search com- Award, and he is the recipi- the 16th president of Occi- mittee member. “A dynam- ent of the Career Achieve- dental College, the col- ic leader who has proven ment Award from the Amer- lege’s board of trustees he can help people coalesce ican Society for Theatre announced today. around a shared purpose, Research. At Stanford he As Stanford’s vice Dr. Elam brings an open- has been awarded six differ- provost for the past decade, ness, warmth and collabo- ent teaching awards. Elam has been responsible rative approach that was In addition to his schol- for nearly all policies and evident throughout the arly work, Elam has direct- programs relating to the process.” ed professionally for more university’s 7,200 under- Other members of the than 25 years, including graduate students. The search committee echoed “Tod, the Boy,” “Tod” by Occidental board unani- that assessment. Talvin Wilks for the Oak- mously selected Elam at “In his interviews, Dr. land Ensemble Company, the conclusion of a national Elam showed that he is and “Blues for an Alabama search, advised by a search comfortable relating to stu- Sky” by Pearl Cleague for committee drawn from all dents on their level, regard- Theaterworks in PaloAlto, segments of the college less of background or iden- winner of Drama-Logue community. Elam will tity,” said Dafna Erana ’21. Awards for Best Production, begin his tenure at Occi- “He is someone who has Best Design, Best Ensemble dental on July 1 and will experience in community Cast and Best Direction. He succeed Jonathan Veitch, building and will consider also has directed several of who announced in January the voices of his con- August Wilson’s plays, 2019 that he will step down stituents when developing including “Radio Golf,” Joe on June 30 after an 11-year a way forward,” added fel- Turner’s “Come and Gone,” presidency. low committee member, “Two Trains Running,” and A member of the Stan- Alejo Maggini ’22. “Fences.” ford faculty since 1990, “He has extensive lead- His wife, Michele when he joined what is now ership experience covering Elam, is William Robertson the Department of Theater every aspect of undergrad- Coe Professor in the and Performance Studies, uate education and possess- Humanities at Stanford and Elam is an award-winning es a warm, open and engag- an associate director of the teacher and internationally ing style,” said Associate Institute for Human-Cen- renowned scholar who has Dean of Admission Court- tered Artificial Intelli- served in a variety of senior ney Stricklin Burgan ’03, gence. Their daughter administrative positions. As who with Felipe Kosareff Claire Patterson, a 2016 vice provost, he helped lead of Facilities Management Stanford graduate, lives a major rethinking of Stan- represented staff on the and works in Los Angeles. ford’s undergraduate cur- committee. Elam’s selection was riculum as well as a sepa- COURTESY PHOTO In addition to his role as the result of a yearlong rate effort to create a new Harry J. Elam, Jr. vice provost for undergrad- process led by the Col- vision for the university’s uate education, since 2017, lege’s 20-member Presi- student residences. his academic credentials, have an impact on our goal. “It’s inspiring to Elam has served simultane- dential Search Committee, Having grown up in the Harry has a genuine ability world. know that the top campaign ously as Stanford’s first working with the consult- turbulent era of court- to connect with people,” “Over the past years I priorities are access and vice president for the arts, ing firm of Isaacson, ordered school desegrega- said Occidental Board have, in effect, operated a student scholarships, and I overseeing Bing Concert Miller. Composed of tion in Boston, Elam also is Chair Steve Rountree ’71. liberal arts college within look forward to helping the Hall, the Cantor Art Muse- trustee, faculty, student, a leader on issues of diver- “From an impressive field the structure of a research College reach these ambi- um and all other non- staff, administrator and sity and inclusion. Among of candidates, he emerged university,” he said. “Occi- tious goals,” he said. departmental programs, alumni representatives, the his many efforts at Stan- as the clear frontrunner and dental represents a particu- “While this is bitter- and as senior vice provost committee repeatedly ford, he created the Insti- was the board’s unanimous larly dynamic vision of the sweet news for all of us for education, is responsi- sought input from the cam- tute for Diversity in the choice.” liberal arts, and the work of who work closely with ble for the Haas Center for pus community about its Arts, initiated a summer “I am honored to have collaborating with faculty, Harry at Stanford, I am Public Service and other priorities and what quali- bridge program for first- been chosen to lead Occi- students and staff to lead delighted for him and for student-facing programs. ties it wanted to see in year students from under- dental, one of the country’s the college into the next the students, faculty and A graduate of Harvard Oxy’s next president. resourced high schools, and top liberal arts colleges,” phase of its evolution is a staff at Occidental Col- College, Elam earned his “We are tremendously designed a program to Elam said. “The College’s truly exciting opportunity. lege,” said Stanford Presi- doctorate in the dramatic grateful to the search com- increase the number of stu- mission, founded on a com- I’ve been impressed with dent Marc Tessier-Lavigne. arts at UC Berkeley. He is mittee co-chairs, Trustee dents of color pursuing mitment to excellence, the Oxy people I’ve met, “They will get the benefit the author and co-editor of Chip Blacker ’72 and Dean graduate degrees in STEM equity, community and and I look forward to get- of Harry’s wise leadership seven books, including the of the College Wendy fields. service resonates deeply ting to know the entire and his unwavering focus award-winning “The Past as Sternberg, for their exem- “Harry has the proven with me, as do its academic community.” on improving education Present in the Drama of plary stewardship of this leadership skills, profound strengths across disci- Elam will begin his and the student experi- August Wilson” (University important task, and to understanding of under- plines, its vibrant ties to term one year after the col- ence.” of Michigan Press, 2006), every committee member graduate education, and Los Angeles, a faculty lege launched the public “Dr. Elam is a champi- and dozens of journal arti- for the many hours they enthusiastic embrace of our equally committed to phase of The Oxy Cam- on of all that Oxy stands cles and book chapters. He have invested in a process commitment to access and teaching and research, and paign For Good, which to for. His lifelong commit- was inducted into the Amer- that has produced such an excellence that we were talented students from all date has raised $152 mil- ment to promoting diversi- ican Academy of Arts and outstanding result,” Roun- looking for. In addition to backgrounds determined to lion toward a $225 million ty and equity, supported by Sciences as well as the Col- tree said. A-10A-23 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER FEBRUARY 26,27, 20132020

Lacey {continued from Pg. A-1}

COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey overlooks the city she vows to protect as Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey she runs for a third term.

gangs. So, we created a change but we get Google and preventing them from human trafficking unit and I alerts whenever someone re- ending up there in the first put some of my gang pros- prints one of our Fraud Fri- place. She also wants to ecutors in there and since day alerts.” create more transparency then we have tripled the Lacey has also gone to in the DA’s office. number for human traffick- bat for the mentally ill, ad- “One of the biggest ing. The majority of those vocating for and procuring challenges I face as an were gang members. We’ve federal funding for housing elected DA is that a lot of really made progress in that and other services. stuff I can’t talk about be- area and rescued vulnerable “In 2013, I put together a cause it’s confidential. I children from those situa- group of people who never would like to figure out tions. “ talked to each other, “she how to bring more people Protecting senior citizens said. into the DA’s office. has also been at the top of “They were law enforce- “This is a tough job. It’s Lacey’s list. Every other Fri- ment, medical professionals, so much more complicated day her office puts out alerts prosecutors and NAMI (Na- than people realize. So, I’m that warn seniors about the tional Alliance on Mental asking people to vote for latest scams. The scams are Illness). We started talking someone who has the expe- reenacted on videos that are about how we can do better rience, the knowledge, the accessible via her website. and that took off. We have COURTESY PHOTO soul and the heart to do it. “ “Our Friday alerts have created training for officers Jackie Lacey The Los Angeles Senti- been picked up around the on how to deal with mental- the streets and neither one icans it’s really impor- services.” nel is part of Lacey’s long world in different publica- ly ill people and we have ad- of those is good. We’ve tant because when I look Moving forward Lacey list of endorsements which tions “ said Lacey. vocated with the state to get changed some conservator around I see a lot of black said she wants to work on includes Senator Diane “So, I’m really proud more places for people to go. laws to make it easier [to people in jail who suffer expanding programs for Feinstein, LA County Fed- of that. It’s not what you “That’s the real issue. help people]. from mental health issues youth, helping get out of eration of Labor and Crime would call a sexy kind of People either go to jail or And, for African Amer- and they just need help and the juvenile justice system Survivors PAC.

Sentinel newS Service 2020 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 classes will take place on Who is Eligible to Par- pm at the Brotherhood Cru- Monday’s and Wednes- ticipate? Brotherhood Crusade sade – YouthSource Center day’s, 6:30-8:30 pm at • Youth/Young adults – YouthSource Center has located at 4401 Crenshaw the Brotherhood Crusade ages 16-24 immediate slots avail- Boulevard, Suite 103, Los YouthSource Center. Can- • Out of School or In able for students to learn Angeles, California 90043 didates who successfully School youth/young adults about the craft of filmmak- at the corner of Crenshaw graduate from the program • Not employed ing from pre-production Boulevard and Leimert in will be placed in full-time, • Must live in the City of through post-production for the Chase Bank building part-time employment or a Los Angeles youth 16-24. Students will (entrance in the rear of the paid internship. • Must have the legal learn about writing, direct- building). Spots are limited! To right to work in the United ing, editing, production and During the orienta- RSVP and take advantage States developing a short film. tion, candidates will learn of this opportunity or to • Current or former fos- Individuals interested about Brotherhood Cru- and graphic design class- concludes, qualified and obtain more information, ter youth in taking advantage of sade’s Jr. Executive Career es, which connects young eligible candidates who de- please contact Nakia Bra- • Homeless/runaway this tremendous opportu- Readiness Training and Job people to employment sire to move forward will zier, via email at. nbrazier@ youth nity are invited to attend Placement Program and that leads to middle-wage be enrolled in the 10 week brotherhoodcrusade.org or • History of involve- an orientation being held the Brotherhood Crusade ($18 per hour or more) ca- production classes begin- call (323) 903-6926. ment in the juvenile justice on Wednesday, March 25, Video Production, editing reers. Once the orientation ning March 30, 2020. The system

establishing an arbitration Surprise medical billing in the U.S. who already bills that they had no reason {continued from Pg. A-19} system between insurers is a problem we can no lon- face significant barriers toto expect – and that impose Chavis and providers -- rather than ger ignore, particularly at health care and who gener- an unjust financial burden. sticking the disputed medi- a time when roughly two- ally receive lower quality concerns despite the Frank Pallone, the chair- cal charges to patients. And thirds of Americans say of care than the rest of the Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, considerable backing the man of the House Energy that legislation is gaining that they are concerned nation. Jr. is President and CEO insurance-industry legis- and Commerce Committee, strong bipartisan support, about their ability to pay Congress has an oppor- of the National Newspa- lation has had from two whose jurisdiction includes as is a similar bill in the for an unexpected medical tunity to make things right per Publishers Association powerful lawmakers: Sena- health care issues. House that is being ad- expense for themselves or by ending the practice of (NNPA) and can be reached tor Alexander, chairman More than that, Senator vanced Representative Phil for a family member. And surprise medical billing. at [email protected] of the Senate Commit- Cassidy introduced legisla- Roe (R-TN) and Represen- this practice it is especially Black Americans and all tee on Health, Education, tion that would eliminate tative Raul Ruiz (D-CA), hard on African Americans others in America shouldn’t Labor, and Pensions; and surprise medical billing by both of whom are doctors. and other people of color be saddled with exorbitant

Karenga {continued from Pg. A-18} Malcolm, like wind, does not die, for his name is struggle for which he will- of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- water, earth and sun, is raised and remembered be- ingly and audaciously dedi- tion of Family, Community life, love and struggle. conspiracies, evil men, and always with us. Even cause of it.” Min. Malcolm cated and gave his life. and Culture and Essays Surely, the assassina- passive victimhood. It is a when we do not see them, X, El Hajj Malik El Sha- on Struggle: Position and tion and perpetrators must victimhood that focuses on he and they are always there bazz, is such a person and Dr. Maulana Karenga, Analysis, www.AfricanA- be exposed and brought to loss rather than resistance, as a powerful presence in powerful presence. And we Professor and Chair of mericanCulturalCenter-LA. justice, but it cannot form and the ended life rather our lives. Indeed, as it is are the people assigned by Africana Studies, Califor- org; www.OfficialKwan- the core of concern. Other- than the life well-lived and written in the sacred text history and heaven to raise nia State University-Long zaaWebsite.org; www. wise, the focus of our con- the legacy left, and our ob- of our ancestors, The Hu- and remember his name in Beach; Executive Direc- MaulanaKarenga.org. cern, Min. Malcom X as ligation to honor it by learn- sia, “To do that which is of the living of our lives, the tor, African American Cul- liberator and life-giver, is ing and living it and passing value is for eternity. A per- doing of our work, and the tural Center (Us); Creator lost in a tangle of talk about it on to future generations. son called forth by his work waging of the victorious of Kwanzaa; and author

Sounds like in the name Americans,” said Ashley Crowell {continued from Pg. A-18} of ‘deregulation’, this ad- Harrington, CRL’s Federal training – as short as 30 days would encourage them to ministration is intent on Advocacy Director. “We or as long as six months continue to act boldly and eliminating more ‘checks urge Congress and the cur- - could soon enhance the break down the silos that and balances’ on the use rent Administration to stop profit margins of businesses. exist between education and public monies. protecting these predatory Historically, higher educa- industry so that all students “Instead of preventing institutions at the expense of tion leads to a credential are prepared for the in-de- predatory institutions from already vulnerable and mar- – an associate, bachelor, or mand, high-paying jobs of wasting taxpayer dollars, ginalized groups.” graduate course of study that today’s economy and tomor- Secretary DeVos is under- upon completion leads to a row’s.” mining the federal invest- Charlene Crowell is the higher competitive edge in What does seem to be ment in higher education deputy director of communi- the general marketplace. bold is an administration by shielding the interests of cations with the Center for “As States begin to think that consistently and delib- for-profit institutions and Responsible Lending. She about their long-term ca- erately seeks new ways to private corporations that can be reached at charlene. reer and technical education benefit private enterprise also accompanied by de- duce unnecessary costs prey on students of color, crowell@responsiblelend- strategies,” said Education at the public trough. These partmental deregulation with accreditation”, states low-income borrowers, vet- ing.org. Secretary Betsy DeVos, “I new funding streams are that “streamline and re- the budget summary. erans, women, and older A-6 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS THURSDAY,JANUARY 9, 2014 Celebration of Life

She was a trailblazer in and throughout multiple lanes leaving a lasting legacy.

By Brian W. Carter ful and stylish woman who will live on forever. Contributing Writer became a renowned restau- “As the co-chair of the ranteur and entrepreneur. I bipartisan Congressional I used to watch “B. Smith had the pleasure of meeting Task Force on Alzheimer’s With Style”—it would B. Smith many years ago Disease, I can personally come on television towards at her famous restaurant attest to the power of her my bedtime on Sunday in Washington, DC. I will leadership and advocacy nights when I was a kid. never forget her hospitality for Alzheimer’s disease That’s how I was intro- and grace. Any time Mem- awareness, and I thank B. duced to this beautiful and bers of Congress would vis- Smith and her family for lovely lady who would it her restaurant, B. Smith their contributions to this cook, interview celebrities would never hesitate to important fight. and give tips on home dé- come to our table and greet “As we continue to mourn cor. She was like the “Mar- us with her beautiful smile B. Smith’s death and re- tha Stewart” of the African and welcoming spirit. B. flect upon her life, I extend American and Black com- Smith’s poise and business my deepest sympathies munity and was a multiple, prowess took her career to to her husband Dan, step- award-winning recipient unprecedented heights. Her daughter Dana, her rela- across a wide range of name will forever be etched tives, and friends. In honor fields. We recently lost the in history books as one of of her legacy, I encourage multi-talented B. Smith, the most prominent African all those who loved her to but she left a great legacy American entrepreneurs of join us in the fight against for everyone to admire and her time. Alzheimer’s disease by remember in modeling, “Perhaps one of the great- supporting programs and television, business and est gifts and most last- initiatives that increase books. ing aspects of B. Smith’s funding for lifesaving re- Born on August 24, 1949, legacy is her courageous search and support patients Barbara Elaine Smith was a advocacy and leadership in and caregivers.” child of the union between the fight against Alzheim- If you watched “B. Smith her father, William, a steel- er’s disease. Following her With Style” then you worker, and mother, Flor- B. Smith 2: B. Smith was a multiple, award-winning recipient across a wide range of early onset Alzheimer’s know her signature tagline, ence, a maid. She was born fields. AP Photo disease diagnosis in 2013, “Whatever you do, do it in Everson, Pennsylvania but was raised in Scottdale tion is the first line from an which talked about and attended Southmore- African-American woman Smith’s fight with land High School. to be sold at a nationwide Alzheimer’s and Smith’s career started as a retailer and includes bed- shared practical fashion model, gracing the ding, tabletop and bath and helpful ad- covers of 15 magazines. products. She also launched vice. She also participated in the a line of serveware in 2004 On Saturday, Feb- annual Ebony Fashion Fair and a furniture collection in ruary 22, Gasby and was signed with mod- 2007. Currently, in addition announced on eling agency, Wilhelmina to Bed Bath & Beyond, B. Facebook that Models. In July of 1976, Smith brand retail partners Smith had passed she became one of the first include Belk, Burlington, away at their African-American women Home Depot, JCPenney, home in Long Is- on the cover of Mademoi- Kohl’s, Macy’s, and Stein land, New York. selle magazine. Smith also Mart. A host of celebri- appeared on TV commer- Of course, with all her ex- ties, TV personali- cials for Mercedes-Benz perience and accomplish- ties and politicians and served as a spokesper- ments, it would only make took to social me- son for Verizon, Colgate sense to write a book. dia to express their Palmolive Oxy and Mc- Smith authored three which thoughts and feel- Cormick’s Lawry season- include “B. Smith’s Enter- ings about Smith. ings products. taining and Cooking for “The elegance. She continued making ap- Friends,”(1995) which was The grace. The pearances on television on the first tabletop entertain- style. May God “Mister Rogers Neighbor- ment and lifestyle book by rest and bless her hood” as model and later an African American; “B. soul. #BSmith was featuring her restaurant. Smith: Rituals and Celebra- one-of-a-kind.”—

She also appeared on “The tion,” (1999) a James Beard Ava DuVernay B. Smith aP Photo Cosby Mysteries,” “Sa- Foundation Award nomi- “We lost legendary fashion brina, The Teenage Witch” nee, one of Food & Wine’s model, chef, restaurateur, “I am deeply saddened she and her husband Dan with style!” That famous and, if you had an eagle best cookbooks of 1999 lifestyle icon and magazine by the passing of Barbara gave voice to the struggles phrase has been on display eye, a cameo in an episode and an American Library publisher, B Smith today. Smith, who emerged as a of millions of patients and at Smithsonian’s National of “The Cosby Show.” Association Black Caucus 70 years old, she and her highly successful lifestyle caregivers nationwide. Museum of African Ameri- In 1997, “B. Smith With Literary Award winner; and husband, Dan Gasby were maven and was referred Their book, Before I For- can History and Culture. Style,” which was a na- “B. Smith Cooks South- at the forefront of #alzheim- to in households around get: Love, Hope, Help, and B. Smith was definitely a tionally syndicated/cable ern-Style,” (2009) which ers #research for people the country as simply ‘B. Acceptance in Our Fight woman with style and she television show, aired on featured 200 recipes and of color. Love to them and Smith.’ Against Alzheimer’s, was taught the world how to NBC stations in more than flavorful tips for reducing daughter, Dana. #bsmith- “B. Smith was a beauti- a powerful testimony that find its own authentic style. 90% of U.S. households calories. withstyle” —Al Roker and in 40 countries. From Her first marriage was to “The pioneer of this. When there, Smith made appear- former HBO executive, I set out to open up restau- ances on programs such as Donald “Don” Anderson. rants and a lifestyle brand “Good Morning America” Her second marriage was this is the woman I had to and “The Today Show.” to Dan Gasby, a television research. Do your research She also made her Off- media sales executive, tele- and pay your respect to this Broadway debut in “Love, vision producer, co-founder queen. This is our Black Loss, and What I Wore,” of the B. Smith retail brand History. R.I.P B. Smith” an award-winning play by and Alzheimer’s Caregiver. —K. Michelle Nora and Delia Ephron. Smith was stepmother to “RIP B. Smith. My thoughts Smith was the owner of Gasby’s daughter Dana. & prayers are with her fam- multiple restaurants called Together, the husband-and- ily. B. was special to many B. Smith with the first wife team created a remark- people — I’m honored to opening in 1986, on Eighth able collaboration of B. have spent time with her. Avenue at 47th Street in Smith magazines, televi- B.’s fight with Alzheimer’s New York City. Then, sev- sion shows, restaurants and was one far too many face, eral years later, her res- books. They also produced but she approached it with taurant moved around the four specials for TV One, a spirit that made her light corner to Restaurant Row the lifestyle cable network shine bright.” —Dr. Mehm- on 46th Street. Other B. for African-Americans. et Oz Smith restaurant locations In 2013, at the age of 64, “It’s not often you meet would include Sag Harbor, Smith was diagnosed with someone like B. Smith. Long Island, New York and early-onset Alzheimer’s The daughter of a maid and Washington, D.C. In 2012, Disease. She decided to a steelworker, B.’s entre- Smith was inducted into the address it head-on and an- preneurial spirit made her American Chef Corps, part nounced her diagnosis in into a pioneer of the mod- of the U.S. Department of June 2014. She stated that eling, restaurant and style State’s newly-formed Dip- she wanted to counter the industries. I’ll miss her. My lomatic Culinary Partner- stigma associated with condolences to her husband ship with the James Beard the disease. She and her & family.” —Mike Bloom- Foundation. husband worked to raise berg The décor and ambiance in awareness of the disease Congresswoman Maxine her restaurants led to Smith and its effects on the Afri- Waters (CA-43), co-chair starting her first home col- can-American community of the bipartisan Congres- lection, which debuted at in particular. They authored sional Task Force on Al- Bed Bath & Beyond in a book, written with Mi- zheimer’s Disease, issued Spring 2001. The B. Smith chael Shnayerson entitled the following statement on with Style Home Collec- “Before I Forget,” in 2016, B. Smith: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 LASENTINEL.NET B-1 Though Unopposed, Harris-Dawson Mounts Intense Campaign for Re-Election

BY CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT the people of this city,” he Staff Writer said. However, serving the Marqueece Harris- people can often take more Dawson is running unop- time than expected, admit- COURTESY PHOTO posed for L.A.’s 8th Dis- ted Harris-Dawson. The Councilmember Marqueece trict; yet, he is still mount- mammoth size of Los Harris-Dawson ing an intense re-election Angeles city government - campaign. Why? Apparent- 40+ departments and also have a great team of ly, he’s not one to rest on 40,000+ employees – community leaders and his laurels. requires great patience to engaged residents that Based on his record, the understand and traverse in work with us and are first-time officeholder has order to bring a project to always there with encour- done an admirable job nav- fruition. agement, advice and igating City Hall to bring While acknowledging accountability. Together, services and resources to “the slow pace” of govern- we push the system as far benefit the 248,000+ peo- ment, Harris-Dawson and as fast as it can possi- ple in his district, which noted, “We've overcome bly go.” contains the largest con- COURTESY PHOTO that by building a smart Recognizing the suc- centration of African Councilmember Harris-Dawson and his wife, Karrie Harris-Dawson, at the MLK Freedom and passionate team that cess of using that approach, Festival. Americans in Los Angeles. doesn't take no for an Harris-Dawson will likely His achievements Also, Harris-Dawson Harris-Dawson said, “We ice has given me a deep and answer and won't allow employ it during his next include authoring Proposi- has strengthened neighbor- also didn't want to rest on abiding connection to the grass to grow underfoot. term where he aims to con- tion HHH, a $1.2 billion hoods through his Commu- our laurels and past record, community I love. I get to Not only my staff, but we tinue his focus on address- bond for permanent sup- nity Safety Initiative, a so we hit the ground run- be there for people and ing homelessness and the portive housing for the series of activities and ning in 2020. We planned respond to situations with housing crisis in L.A., and homeless; igniting a $4 workshops focused on pub- an aggressive campaign the attention they deserve improving opportunities million reinvestment to lic safety and crime pre- because our residents and be [a] part of the strug- for his constituents. support businesses located vention in South L.A. In deserve to know about all gle from the inside. “We need sustainable on Western Avenue, collab- addition, he rallied resi- of the work my team and I “It's a privilege to get a solutions to overcome that orating with municipal dents, grass-roots organiza- did to improve our district line or two in the great (homelessness and hous- departments to connect 8th tions and city agencies to and bring more positive struggle of our communi- ing) as a city,” he insisted. district residents to city unite in promptly reporting change to our neighbor- ties, to thrive here in the “We also need to ensure jobs, and launching Desti- and responding to service hoods.” United States. As an indi- that a vibrant African nation Crenshaw, a 1.3- calls concerning illegal A life-long community vidual, you have the free- American community is at mile public art project that dumping, alleys and public organizer, Harris-Dawson dom to ignore the issues COURTESY PHOTO the forefront of any discus- celebrates Black culture lots cleanup and graffiti has enjoyed his transition around you. As a public Councilmember Harris- sion about the future of Los and spurs economic devel- removal. to the public arena, even in servant, when there's an Dawson and Joyce Fantroy Angeles and that new eco- opment along the heralded Despite the accom- the midst of challenges. As issue, I have to address it at the 8th District Mother's nomic opportunities benefit boulevard. plishments of his first term, he explained, “Public serv- because I'm here to serve Day Celebration. our communities.” B-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 United Negro College Fund Celebrates Masked Mayor’s Ball, Honors Anthony Anderson this organization to help stu- options. dents live their educational “I'm hoping that nights dream and to raise money like this can remind young for them. To now have the girls like me, that there are a organization honor me is a lot of different options for

PHOTOGRAPHED BY TEAL MOSS humbling experience.” you and Georgia is not that (L-to-R): UNCF/Anthony Anderson Scholarship recipient Anderson, an alum of far away,” she laughs refer- Jessica Hunter, Anthony Anderson and UNCF’s Jennifer Howard University, recalls ring to Spelman College, a Childress. his time in D.C. as one of historically Black liberal his best memories. The arts college for women. BY SAYBIN ROBERSON develop students at HBCU’s Compton native attended The night concluded Contributing Writer nationwide, taking atten- the school for undergradu- with a speech from Jessica dees on a journey through ate studies and ties his expe- Hunter, one of the recipients United Negro College four years of undergraduate rience with his philanthrop- of the UNCF/Anthony Fund (UNCF) is set to host experiences, history and tra- ic efforts to help future stu- Anderson Scholarship, fol- its 9th annual Masked ditions. This year, the dents receive education and lowed by a speech from

Mayor’s Ball this upcoming UNCF will invest in the an enlightening cultural PHOTOGRAPHED BY TEAL MOSS Anderson himself. March. This year, the UNCF education of over 60,000 immersion. UNCF’s honoree, Anthony Anderson and brand ambassa- “When I joined forces kicked off the celebration students and provide sup- “I remember the best, dor and talk show co-host, Loni Love. with United Negro College with a reception which port for students in the Los my very first homecoming Fund years ago and took announced this year’s hon- Angeles area. This year’s at Howard, who could for- like this. You make lifelong into my lap,” he stated, over an Evening of Stars, oree, HBCU alum and honoree has done his fair get that,” he stated. “I look friends and those relation- “When I had the opportuni- that was our mission. To NAACP Award-winning share of donating and offers back at the friends that I've ships are important.” ty to help other students, help offset those costs for actor, Anthony Anderson. one of many scholarships made. The relationships that He shares this opportu- that didn't happen until students who have brilliant UNCF Homecoming: available to students I've built over those years nity to work with the UNCF maybe close to 12 to 13 minds, but may not have An HBCU Experience was through the UNCF. and that's what's so great was a work of fate, but since years ago.” the means to get through held Tuesday, February 11 at “It's humbling,” Ander- about attending HBCU and he’s had not one moment of “Now, I'm glad that I'm it,” he said to the crowd. Casita Hollywood, welcom- son said. “I became a part of having homecoming events regret. “This kind of just fell a part of the organization “I’m happy to be able to ing celebrities, HBCU and what the organization pay it forward. I'm happy to grads, the Divine Nine and does. What it does for stu- see this all come full cir- more. In true HBCU fash- dents that look like you and cle.” ion, the night was full of I, that come from communi- “I like to thank you all laughter, refreshments, ties that we come from. for coming out and just music and a cultural experi- That's what it's about.” know that whatever you can ence full of Black excel- Jennifer Childress, the give, if it's not to the UNCF lence. Los Angeles area director of to any organization, to any This event highlighted development also shared grassroots organization many elements that are to be her excitement. “I'm so within your community, expected during the Masked excited. I mean, I feel like within your neighborhood Mayor’s Ball and gave this experience allows us to to help students get an edu- brand ambassadors a taste of share what UNCF knows, cation, it's worth it.” what is to come. Outside of our students and alum and “It's not just what alum- the honoree, brand ambassa- Anthony Anderson knows ni do. It's not just what our dors included HBCU alum, with the rest of L.A.” partners and sponsors do, Emmy and NAACP Image As a graduate of Pepper- just what Anthony does. It's Award-winning talk show dine University, Childress what leaders do,” Childress co-host, Loni Love, Gram- shares she loved her experi- stated. “Let's continue to my-nominated musician, ence but understands what it lead as if our futures depend Major, founder of the Shade is like to not be in a com- upon it because they do.” Room, Angelica Nwandu, munity such as those nur- To make donations to actors, Demetrius Shipp Jr. tured at HBCUs. She now the UNCF to help local stu- and Khleo Thomas. wants young girls and Black dents gain access to higher The night celebrated the PHOTOGRAPHED BY TEAL MOSS and Brown students to education, you can visit ability to give back and NAACP Image Award-winning and UNCF’s honoree actor and producer, Anthony Anderson. know there are other uncf.org.

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By Bettie Halsell African American women fallacies about the profes- Contributing Writer architects in this country, sion or that it’s only suit- Gabrielle’s presence cu- able for men to do. With At 12-years-old, Ga- rates an unapologetic nar- her goal set on equality and brielle Bullock traveled rative that symbolizes a balance of gender in roles through New York City on new dawn in a male domi- of seniority, Gabrielle is public transportation. She nated field. The American laying a foundation down remembers the contrast be- Institute of Architecture for women to excel in this tween homes and surround- acknowledges the heart in profession just as she did. ing buildings as she snaked Gabrielle’s work, and cele- The Whitney M. Young through the big apple and brates the foundation she is Jr. Award was created to stared out the window on laying down for the future. achieve diversity and in- the subway and bus. Trav- The blueprint outlining tentional change within eling through New York Gabrielle’s career path was the social structure of AIA. was like passing through drawn up in middle school, Recipients of this award different worlds and it was the notion to pursue archi- embody social responsibil- the earliest flicker of light tecture came from one of ity within their life’s work leading Bullock to her call- her teachers. Encouraged in and consistently look for COURTESY OF PERKINS AND WILL, PHOTO BY NOAH PYLVAINEN, COMMUNICATION RESOURCES ing in architecture. her youth, she also felt the ways to empower com- Gabrielle Bullock Today, she is the 2020 impact of seeing run down munity growth. Through recipient of the Whitney areas while she traveling this merit, Gabrielle will M. Young Jr. Award. Ga- through her city. The seed tioned to Los Angeles re- L.A. They are involved in programs that are active so- join the legacy of those brielle’s journey to this for a career in construc- gion. She became the firstalternative housing pro- lutions to socially charged before her that have dedi- achievement revealed her tive design was nourished African American woman grams such as DOME, a issues. Being a woman of cated 50 years of rising ability to see the deeper ne- with her core passion of to elevate to a managing modular sleeping unit and color in a male dominated consciousness develop- cessity for a place of being improving lives within the director position. For over the TINY HOME study. field, Gabrielle’s presence ing in civic contributions is in the human heart. As African American commu- three decades, Gabrielle Building the L.A. commu- distinguishes the change within her profession. Due principal director of global nities. Finishing up her pre- has brought prosperity and nity spirit, Gabrielle car- in the architect world. To to her passion for equality diversity at the Perkins and liminary studies, Gabrielle growth to the company and ries out plans of pride for channel more diversity among any race or gender; Will Architect firm, she has went on to graduate from L.A. community. Under her the city of L.A. such as an within the workforce, she The American Architect built social bridges cross- the Rhode Island School of leadership, there are proj- outdoor cultural experience has established a pipeline Institute salutes her coming multiple platforms; In Design. ects geared towards com- destination that takes place that unites Perkins and Will mitment to the journey to conjunction with creating Bullock secured her munal growth, healthcare, in the heart of Crenshaw with a program for young an equitable future in the projects that are responsive spot at the firm, Perkinsand mentorship. She and that is a visual celebration girls interested in this struc- architectural industry and to the needs of LA. Being and Will. Starting out in her team face the national of the community in L.A. tured art form. The main beyond. part of the .2% of licensed New York, she transi- crisis of homelessness in Gabrielle has designed purpose is to demystify any Councilman Curren Price Honors the Creators of Academy Award Winning ‘Hair Love’ During Black History Month and textures that are unique portant medium. It’s of- Toliver continued to to Black people. tentimes one of the biggest share the importance of “‘Hair Love’ was really movie franchises that come seeing the positive male born out of really wanting out, and I think if we could image as she has two sons, to see more representation get more representation “I realized this is an oppor- and know we had an incred- and innovation it will just tunity to really present posible team that worked on trickle down to all the other itive images of Black men the project,” Cherry stated. forms of filmmaking.” so that people could really His team also included pro- “I am continually hum- start to think about things ducers Karen Rupert Toli- bled by this project and the differently when they walk ver and Monica Young who impact that it’s had,” To- this earth.” were present at City Hall to liver shared, “But I think Members of the council accept the honor. “We re- today is probably one of expressed great support and ally just did this project to the biggest moments. I’ve appreciation of the film as PHOTO CREDIT: DEDEE VERDIN do something that people worked on a lot of movies, the topic of hair is relatable All of the honorees with their plaques and Councilman Price. (L-to-R) R. Vaughn Gill, can see themselves in.” but none of that impacted Councilman Curren Price, Monica A. Young, Matthew A. Cherry and Karen Rupert “Animation is an im- me as personally.” {See HAIR LOVE C-6} Toliver.

By sayBin RoBeRson standing achievements of Contributing Writer an African American that’s made real history,” Coun- As Black History cilman Price stated. Month nears an end, many “Hair Love,” the ani- celebrating major success- mated short film uncovers es as Black people con- the relationship between tinue to push culture and a Black father and his make a change in massive daughter Zuri. Together

PHOTO CREDIT: DEDEE VERDIN (L-to-R) Matthew A. Cherry, Councilman Curren Price and Karen Rupert Toliver ways. Councilman Curren they tackle one of the more Price took notice and used daunting tasks for a girl his platform to award the dad, doing her hair for the creators of the Academy very first time. Created to Award Winning short filmpromote hair love amongst “Hair Love” at City Coun- young Black men and cil. women, “Hair Love” fills Wednesday, Febru- a gap in representation in ary 19, Councilman Price not only animation but in lead a special City Council cinema. presentation where he rec- As a former NFL play- ognized director, producer er, Cherry is now the sec- and writer of “Hair Love” ond retired professional Matthew Cherry and his athlete to win an Oscar be- entire team for their signifi- hind the late Kobe Bryant. cant achievement. In addition to the Oscar “I’m excited, [this] is win, “Hair Love” the book an important achievement is also a New York Times in cinema and an important Best-seller and a major achievement here in our change agent in the quest City Hall that we acknowl- for protection against dis- edge and recognize the out- crimination for hairstyles THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE & HEALTH LASENTINEL.NET C-2 THURSDAY, FEBRUARYJANUARY 9, 27, 2014 2020 FAMILYNEWS & CLASSIFIED LOS ANGELES SENTINEL C-3A-7

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Growing up as little chil- he was man enough to do stand that some situations dren, we learned the so; but once something has may cause for a serious rhyme, “sticks and stones been put out into the uni- or hard conversation, but may break my bones, but verse, the initial damage we always have the option words will never hurt is done, and it can take a to express ourselves in a me”. Whoever came up long time for healing and proper tone. In the case with that, lied. Words can forgiveness to take place. between Snoop Dogg and hurt and sometimes even True forgiveness and heal- Gayle King, because of “Blame It on God!?” out deception.”(McArthur knowledge). He was the deeper than being physi- ing can happen but will be the way it was put out into Where do you think the Study Bible). As it was head. He was not deceived. cally hit. What someone a process. the atmosphere, it caused idea came from that Adam then, so it is today, some- He blamed his violation says can penetrate deep I am an advocate for for- others to get involved and and Eve ate an apple? body comes to you, tells on the woman. “You gave within our minds and sub- giveness, and I do believe take sides. We all have Here’s the closest answer you something, gives me this woman to be with conscious and stay with us it can change lives forever the right to our opinions, I have found (there may you explicit instructions, me. She gave me the fruit for a lifetime. I person- once given and received. but when they affect oth- be other sources). “Eve which you thought you from the forbidden tree and ally know what it feels It is crucial for all of us to ers, we should care enough ate the fruit which she had had a clear and thorough I ate it. (Gen. 3:12) Adam like to hear negative com- give some serious thought about the greater good lusted after and she gave understanding of it. But, blamed the transgres- ments from friends and about what we say and do than to just put people on it to Adam, her husband. somebody else comes to sion on God! Like saying, family growing up and it before we do it. Often- blast and call them out of (Gen.3:6) “The idea that you with deceptive mo- ‘You’re a baaad God. Look has taken me a lifetime to times when we act hast- their name. After all, re- the fruit mentioned was tives tricks you into be- what you created. This change the trajectory of ily and move forward with garding the scenario be- an apple could have come lieving a “lie” instead of woman who you gave me how I think about myself. anger or bitterness, we tween Snoop and Gayle, I from the similarity of the the truth. There you have made a bad decision. (but Because of my childhood often regret how we’ve don’t believe she meant to Latin words malam(apple) it. You have made a mess she was really deceived). I experiences, I was deter- behaved later. When in be malicious, but rather as and malum(evil). (He- of things and how can you continue to ask this ques- mined when I became a this space, I recommend a journalist she may have brew-Greek Study Bible) get out it. Chances are, the tion, “Where was Adam mother to plant positive you first STOP and think just been trying to make Whether it was an apple, an trespass cannot be readily when she was having this seeds in my children (and about everything and what sure she covered all her orange, a banana or what- correctly. Repent immedi- conversation with Satan?” others) about who they are the consequences might bases. It may have been ever, by so eating from ately! Change your path- The crashing of Adam and and how much they are be if you say something perceived as insensitive to the tree of knowledge of way. Eve was deceived. Eve was far reaching and loved. that can hurt other people. some, but I don’t believe good and evil was a clear It’s clearly documented in serious beyond verbal or Recently in the news, and Count to 100 and if time is her heart was in the wrong violation of God’s explicit the scriptures. What was other expression. Look at widespread across so- not of the essence, sleep place. command. This tree had her blaming excuse? Satan our world today!!!??? Did cial media, we heard that on it. Sleep and space can Let’s try and give people special qualities to reveal never explained anything you know that Adam lived Snoop Dogg was upset add an entirely new per- the benefit of the doubt that which was not good to her; just convinced her to be 930 years old?Thanks with Gayle King for how spective on how to handle before we speak. Family, and having partaken there- through deception and se- for reading! Happy New she questioned Lisa Leslie a situation. Secondly, af- there’s enough negativ- of, Adam, the federal head duction with words and Year!!!Ask Dr. Jeanette in an interview pertain- ter you’ve had a chance to ity in the world; we don’t of the human race spread their emphasis. It was the Parkertm Ask Dr. Jea- ing to Kobe Bryant and think about the situation need to continue the cycle. the seed of disobedience same then as today: She nettetm www.AskDrJea- the 2003 rape case. I un- then think about how you Keep your head up and, throughout all mankind. saw. The tree was good netteParker.com; Articles derstand the frustration he would feel if someone re- when in doubt, your mouth The idea behind it: it was for food. It was pleasant copyright © “Inquiring must have felt regarding sponded to you in the same shut. a test of obedience. Doubt to the eyes and a tree to be Minds Want To Know” the situation and tainting manner. Put the mirror on was sown into the mind of desired to make her wise Kobe’s legacy (especially you. Finally, in sharing Healing Without Hate: Eve. She decided that Sa- and wiser than God. She Jeanette Parker Founder- so soon after his tragic how you feel, be respectful It’s a choice. It’s a life- tan was telling the truth and ate it: “the lust of the eyes; Superintendent:Today’s death). However, there and if it isn’t positive you style. Pass it on! she misunderstood God.” lust of the flesh; the pride Fresh Start Charter School was no excuse for the don’t have to do it publicly But, she didn’t know what of life. (1 John 2:16) What www.todaysfreshstart.org language he used and for (and especially not on so- Visit www.WendyGladney. she was doing; therefore about Adam’s role. Well, askdrjeanette.successon- the platform (social me- cial media). Every action com and www.forgiving- not open rebellion against he deliberately violated the [email protected] Ref: dia) he used to express his causes a reaction and sow- forliving.org to learn more. God.” On the other hand, divine command. He heard Companion Bible-MacAr- thoughts. I know that he ing negativity very rarely Wendy is an international Adam’s trespass was a it first. He was the first thur Study Bible-Hebrew- eventually made a public produces a positive result. coach, consultant, trainer, direct transgression with- human created (to known Greek Study Bible. apology and I am happy I want to be clear; I under- author and speaker.

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o una concesión de arbitraje respuesta. Puede encontrar 17920, where it expires Professions code that the ELEEN C. HUPF, 10340 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS en un caso de derecho civil. estos formularios de la corte y 40 days after any change registrant knows to be false S. HARVARD BLVD, LOS NAME STATEMENT CIVIL Tiene que pagar el gravamen más información en el Centro in the facts set forth in the is guilty of a misdemeanor ANGELES, CA 90047 File No. 2020032463 de la corte antes de que la de Ayuda de las Cortes de statement pursuant to Section punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by The following person(s) is corte pueda desechar el caso. California (www.sucorte. 17913 other than a change exceed one thousand dollars an Individual (are) doing business as: The name and address of the ca.gov), en la biblioteca de in the residence address of ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing DIGIPICS PHOTO BOOTH, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE court is (El nombre y dirección leyes de su condado o en a registered owner. A new SAURAY TRANSPORTATION business on 02/2020. 7350 KESTER AVE, #223, FOR CHANGE OF NAME de la corte es): Los Angeles la corte que le quede más Fictitious Business Name LLC I declare that all information Van Nuys, CA 91405 County Case No. 20VECP00082 Superior Court, 111 N. Hill St., cerca. Si no puede pagar Statement must be filed S/ ALBERT R PEARSALL, in this statement is true and of LOS ANGELES Superior Court of California, Los Angeles, CA 90012 la cuota de presentación, before the expiration. Effective CEO correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): County of Los Angeles The name, address, and pida al secretario de la corte January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This statement was filed declares as true any material EDWARD WALLACE, 7350 Petition of: Mario Luis Bailey telephone number of plaintiff’s que le dé un formulario de Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section KESTER AVE #223, VAN Jr for Change of Name attorney, or plaintiff without exención de pago de cuotas. must be accompanied by the Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and NUYS, CA 91405 TO ALL INTERESTED an attorney, is (El nombre, Si no presenta su respuesta Affidavit of Identity form. 02/11/2020. Professions code that the This business is conducted by PERSONS: la dirección y el número a tiempo, puede perder el The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false an Individual Petitioner Mario Luis Bailey Jr de teléfono del abogado caso por incumplimiento y does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing filed a petition with this court del demandante, o del la corte le podrá quitar su the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to business on N/A. for a decree changing names demandante que no tiene sueldo, dinero y bienes sin Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information as follows: abogado, es): Jeffrey Allan más advertencia. in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from ($1,000)). in this statement is true and Mario Luis Bailey Jr to Cohen, 204 S. Beverly Drive,Hay otros requisitos legales. another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed S/ELEEN C. HUPF, Owner correct. (A registrant who Maverick Mcfly Bailey Suite 115, Beverly Hills, CAEs recomendable que llame a or common law (See Section in the office of the County This statement was filed declares as true any material The Court orders that all 90212, 310-860-0600 un abogado inmediatamente. 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section persons interested in this DATE (Fecha): August 23, Si no conoce a un abogado, Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and matter appear before this 2016 puede llamar a un servicio de Original 17920, where it expires 02/12/2020. Professions code that the court at the hearing indicated Sherri R. Carter, Clerk remisión a abogados. Si no 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/20 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false below to show cause, if any, (Secretario), by Glorietta puede pagar a un abogado, CNS-3347104# in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor why the petition for change of Robinson, Deputy (Adjunto) es posible que cumpla con LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to name should not be granted. (SEAL) los requisitos para obtener 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars Any person objecting to the AMENDMENT TO servicios legales gratuitos FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the residence address of at the end of five years from ($1,000)). name changes described COMPLAINT de un programa de servicios NAME STATEMENT a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed S/EDWARD WALLACE, above must file a written (Fictitious/Incorrect Name) legales sin fines de lucro. File No. 2020041548 Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County Owner objection that includes the FICTITIOUS NAME Puede encontrar estos The following person(s) is Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed reasons for the objection at Upon the filing of the grupos sin fines de lucro (are) doing business as: before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of least two court days before complaint, the plaintiff, being en el sitio web de California Mr. Paint and Puff LLC., January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on the matter is scheduled to ignorant of the true name of Legal Services, (www. 1539 West Manchester Business Name Statement 40 days after any change 02/07/2020. be heard and must appear the defendant and having lawhelpcalifornia.org), en Avenue, Los Angeles, CA must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with at the hearing to show cause designated the defendant in el Centro de Ayuda de las 90047, County of LA; Mailing Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section why the petition should not be the complaint by the fictitious Cortes de California, (www. Address: 2200 West Century The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name granted. If no written objection name of: DOE 1 and having sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose Blvd. Ste# 47534, Los does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Statement generally expires is timely filed, the court may discovered the true name en contacto con la corte o el Angeles, CA 90047 the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from grant the petition without a of the defendant to be: colegio de abogados locales. Articles of Incorporation or Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed hearing. MATTHEW SIEGEL amends AVISO: Por ley, la corte Organization Number: AI in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed in the office of the County Notice of Hearing: the complaint by substituting tiene derecho a reclamar las #ON: 201803710395 another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided Date: March 30, 2010, Time: the true name for the fictitious cuotas y los costos exentos Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section 8:30 AM, Dept.: T, Room: 600 name wherever it appears in por imponer un gravamen Mr. Paint and Puff LLC., 2520 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires The address of the court the complaint. sobre cualquier recuperación West 111 Street, Inglewood, Professions Code). must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change is 14400 Erwin Street, Van Date: 10/29/2018 de $10,000 ó más de valor CA 90303 Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the Nuys, CA 91401 S/ Jeffrey Allan Cohen recibida mediante un acuerdo This business is conducted 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/20 The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section A copy of this Order to Show 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12/20 o una concesión de arbitraje by: A Limited Liability CNS-3347094# does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change Cause shall be published at CNS-3344839# en un caso de derecho civil. Company LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a in the residence address of least once each week for four LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Tiene que pagar el gravamen The registrant commenced Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new successive weeks prior to de la corte antes de que la to transact business under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name the date set for hearing on ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE corte pueda desechar el caso. the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed the petition in the following FOR CHANGE OF NAME The name and address of the or names listed above on File No. 2020039931 or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective newspaper of general Case No. 20TRCP00042 court is (El nombre y dirección 01/2018 The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious circulation, printed in this Superior Court of California, de la corte es): Santa Monica I declare that all information (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Business Name Statement county: Los Angeles Sentinel County of Los Angeles Courthouse, 1725 Main in this statement is true and Osaro Ventures, 19625 Original Filing must be accompanied by the Date: Feb. 13, 2020 Petition of: Mary Lynda Street, Santa Monica, CA correct. (A registrant who Enslow Dr, Carson, CA 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/20 Affidavit of Identity form. Huey P. Cotton Henderson for Change of 90401 declares as true any material 90746, County of LA CNS-3347087# The filing of this statement Judge of the Superior Court Name The name, address, and matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/20 TO ALL INTERESTED telephone number of plaintiff’s 17913 of the Business and Osarumen Thomas the use in this state of a CNS-3346833# PERSONS: attorney, or plaintiff without Professions code that the Omorogieva, 19625 Enslow FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Petitioner Mary Lynda an attorney, is (El nombre, registrant knows to be false Dr, Carson, CA 90746 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Henderson filed a petition la dirección y el número is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted File No. 2020023871 another under Federal, State, SUMMONS with this court for a decree de teléfono del abogado punishable by a fine not to by: an Individual The following person(s) is or common law (See Section (CITACION JUDICIAL) changing names as follows: del demandante, o del exceed one thousand dollars The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and CASE NUMBER (Número del Mary Lynda Henderson to Nia demandante que no tiene ($1,000)). to transact business under OFF THE STREETS Professions Code). Caso): Ndewele Grant abogado, es): Katrina M. S/ James Green, CEO the fictitious business name TRANSITIONAL HOME, 424 Original Filing BC719147 The Court orders that all Brown, 755 Baywood Drive,Mr. Paint and Puff LLC. or names listed above on WEST 53RD STREET 2, LOS 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/20 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT persons interested in this 2nd Floor, Petaluma, CAThis statement was filed 02/2020. ANGELES, CA 90037 County CNS-3347075# (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): matter appear before this 94954 with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Justin Melaku; Lyft, Inc., a court at the hearing indicated DATE (Fecha): 01/07/2019 Angeles on February 19, 2020 in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): California Corporation; and below to show cause, if any, Sherr R. Carter ExecutiveNOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who CAROL LEBEAU-COOPER, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DOES 1 to 10 why the petition for change of Officer/ Clerk of CourtSubdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material 424 WEST 53RD STREET NAME STATEMENT YOU ARE BEING SUED name should not be granted. (Secretario), by Marcos 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section #2, LOS ANGELES, CA File No. 2020037033 BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ Any person objecting to the Mariscal, Deputy (Adjunto) Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and 90037 The following person(s) is DEMANDANDO EL name changes described (SEAL) at the end of five years from Professions code that the This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: DEMANDANTE) : Shannonabove must file a written NOTICE TO THE PERSON the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false an Individual AMG ANZAC Management Ewing; Shaila Ewingobjection that includes the SERVED: You are served as in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing Group, 9725 Pace Ave., Los NOTICE! You have reasons been for the objection at an individual defendant Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to business on 01/2020. Angeles, CA 90002, County sued. The court least two may court days decide before on behalf of IP Precise, LLC in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information of LA against you withoutthe matter is your scheduled to a/k/a IP Precise, LLP 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): being heard unlessbe heard and you must appear under CCP 416.10 40 days after any change S/ Osarumen Thomas correct. (A registrant who AMG ANZAC Management respond within 30 at the hearingdays. to showRead cause (corporation) in the facts set forth in the Omorogieva, Owner declares as true any material Group LLC, 9725 Pace Ave., the information below.why the petition should not be 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section #B, Los Angeles, CA 90002; You have 30 granted. CALENDAR If no written objection CNS-3342547# 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of Los 17913 of the Business and CA DAYS after this is timelysummons filed, the courtand may LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of Angeles on February 18, Professions code that the This business is conducted legal papers are grant the served petition without on a a registered owner. A new 2020. registrant knows to be false by: a Limited Liability you to file hearing.a written responseORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor Company at this court Noticeand of Hearing:have a FORcopy CHANGE OF NAME Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to The registrant commenced served on the Date:plaintiff. 3-27-2020, Time:A 8:30letter Case No. 20SMCP00041 before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars to transact business under or phone call a.m., will Dept.: B not protectSuperior Court of California, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires ($1,000)). the fictitious business name you. Your writtenThe address response of the court is County of Los Angeles Business Name Statement at the end of five years from S/CAROL LEBEAU- or names listed above on must be in 823 proper Maple Avenue, legal Torrance, formPetition of: Mardell Council, must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed COOPER, Owner 02/2020 if you want CA the 90503 court to Maliyah hear Renea Council Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County This statement was filed I declare that all information your case. ThereA copy of maythis Order to beShow (minor) for Change of Name The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and a court form Cause that shall be published you at canTO ALL INTERESTED does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who use for your least response. once each week for You four PERSONS: the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires 01/29/2020. declares as true any material can find these successive court weeks forms prior to Petitioner Mardell Council, Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section and more informationthe date setat for hearing the on Maliyah Renea Council filed in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and California Courts Onlinethe petition inSelf- the following a petition with this court for another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the Help Centerwww.courtinfo. ( newspaper of general a decree changing names as or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false ca.gov/selfhelp), your circulation, county printed in this follows: 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor law library, or county:the Los Angelescourthouse Sentinal Mardell Council to Mardell Professions Code). a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to nearest you. If Date:you Feb 7, 2020cannot payHassen Original Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars the filing fee, DEIRDRE ask HILL the courtMaliyah Renea Council to 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/20 Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). clerk for a Judgefee of thewaiver Superior Courtform. MaliyanIf Renea Hassen CNS-3347103# before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ Johmel Howlett, CEO you do not 2/13,file 2/20, 2/27,your 3/5/20 responseThe Court orders that all LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires AMG ANZAC Management on time, you CNS-3342562# may lose thepersons interested in this Business Name Statement 40 days after any change Group LLC case by default, LOS ANGELES and SENTINEL your matter appear before this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed wages, money, and property court at the hearing indicated NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los SUMMONS File No. 2020041254 may be taken (CITACION without JUDICIAL) further below to show cause, if any, The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change Angeles on February 13, 2020 warning from the court. why the petition for change of The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with CASE NUMBER (Número del (are) doing business as: There are other Caso): legal name should not be granted. the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section requirements. You may Any person objecting to the Blooms & Bubbly Florals, Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name want to call an 19SMCV00041 attorney rightname changes described 4859 West Slauson Ave. in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed Statement generally expires NOTICE TO DEFENDANT #335, Los Angeles, CA away. If you (AVISO do AL DEMANDADO) not know above an must file a written another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from attorney, you may want to : callobjection that includes the 90056, County of LA or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed an attorney referralIP Precise,service. LLC a/k/aIf IP reasons for the objection at Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement in the office of the County you cannot afford Precise,an LLP andattorney, Jean Dar, least two court days before Kery Jackson, 4859 West Professions Code). must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided you may be an eligible individual; and for Does free 1 the matter is scheduled to Slauson Ave. #335, Los Original Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section legal services fromthrough a10, inclusivenonprofit be heard and must appear Angeles, CA 90056 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/20 The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires YOU ARE BEING SUED This business is conducted CNS-3347091# legal services program. You (LO at the hearing to show cause does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change can locate theseBY PLAINTIFF nonprofit why the petition should not be by: an Individual LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the ESTÁ DEMANDANDO The registrant commenced groups at the EL CaliforniaDEMANDANTE) granted. If no written objection Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section Legal Services Web site : is timely filed, the court may to transact business under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), QuarterSpot, Inc. grant the petition without a the fictitious business name NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, in the residence address of the California CourtsNOTICE! You Online have hearing. been or names listed above on File No. 2020037549 or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new Self-Help Centerwww. sued.( The court Notice may of Hearing: decide 01/2020. The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), against or you withoutDate: 3/6/2020, your Time: 8:30 I declare that all information (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Statement must be filed by contacting yourbeing local heard court unlessa.m., Dept.: K you in this statement is true and WORKFORCE 2K, 3870 Original Filing before the expiration. Effective or county bar respond association. within 30 The days. address ofRead the court correct. (A registrant who CRENSHAW BLVD #215, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/20 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTE: The court the has information a below.is 1725 Main Street, Santa declares as true any material LOS ANGELES, CA 90008 CNS-3347083# Business Name Statement statutory lien for You waived have fees 30 Monica, CALENDAR CA 90401 matter pursuant to Section County of LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the and costs on DAYS any after settlement this A copysummons of this Orderand to Show 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): Affidavit of Identity form. or arbitration legal award papers of are Cause served shall be published on at Professions code that the JANNIE MCKINNEY, 3870 The filing of this statement $10,000 or moreyou in to afile civila least oncewritten each weekresponse for four registrant knows to be false CRENSHAW BLVD #215, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize case. The court’sat this lien court must andsuccessive have weeks priora to copyis guilty of a misdemeanor LOS ANGELES, CA 90008 NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a be paid before served the on court the willthe plaintiff. date set forA hearingletter on punishable by a fine not to JERALD GARRETT, 3870 File No. 2020039882 Fictitious Business Name dismiss the case. or phone call the will petition not in the following protect exceed one thousand dollars CRENSHAW BLVD #215, The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. you. Your written newspaper response of general ($1,000)). LOS ANGELES, CA 90008; (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, Si no responde dentro de 30 must be in propercirculation, legal printed in form this S/ Kery Jackson, Owner State of Incorporation: CA 1. OB3 Management & or common law (See Section días, la corte puede decidir if you want thecounty: Los court Angeles Sentinel to hearThis statement was filed This business is conducted by Maintenance, 2. OB3D, 4483 14411 et seq., Business and en su contra sin escuchar su your case. There Date: 1/22/2020 may be with the County Clerk of Los a General Partnership W. 62nd St., Los Angeles, Professions Code). versión. Lea la información a a court form LAWRENCE that H. you CHO can Angeles on February 19, The registrant(s) started doing CA 90043, County of LA Original continuación. use for your Judge response. of the Superior You Court 2020. business on 02/2020. Registered owner(s): 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12/20 Tiene 30 DÍAS DE can find these 2/6, 2/13, court 2/20, 2/27/20 forms NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information Salena Collins-Black, 4483 W. CNS-3344271# CALENDARIO después and more informationCNS-3340045# at the Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and 62nd St., Los Angeles, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL de que le entreguen esta California Courts OnlineLOS ANGELESSelf- SENTINEL 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who 90043 citación y papeles legales Help Centerwww.courtinfo. ( Statement generally expires declares as true any material This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS para presentar una respuesta ca.gov/selfhelp), your county at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section by: an Individual NAME STATEMENT por escrito en esta corte y law library, or the courthouse the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced to File No. 2020037419 hacer que se entregue una nearest you. If youFICTITIOUS cannot pay in the office of the County Professions code that the transact business under the The following person(s) is copia al demandante. Una the filing fee, ask the court Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false fictitious business name or (are) doing business as: carta o una llamada telefónica clerk for a fee BUSINESSwaiver form. in If Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor names listed above on N/A. Local Ambition, 1623 1/4 no lo protegen. Su respuesta you do not file your response 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information West 53rd Street, Los por escrito tiene que estar on time, you may NAMES lose the 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and Angeles, CA 90062, County en formato legal correcto case by default, and your in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who of LA; Mailing Address: 7349 si desea que procesen su wages, money, and property statement pursuant to Section S/JANNIE MCKINNEY, Vice declares as true any material Milliken Ave., Ste 140-53, Los caso en la corte. Es posible may be taken without further 17913 other than a change President matter pursuant to Section Angeles, CA 91730 que haya un formulario que warning from the FICTITIOUScourt. BUSINESS in the residence address of This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): usted pueda usar para su There are other NAME legalSTATEMENT a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of Professions code that the Jus4TW Enterprise, LLC, respuesta. Puede encontrar requirements. You File may No. 2020039804 Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on registrant knows to be false 1623 1/4 West 53rd Street, estos formularios de la corte y want to call anThe following attorney person(s) right is Statement must be filed 02/13/2020. is guilty of a misdemeanor Los Angeles, CA 90062; CA más información en el Centro away. If you (are) do doing not business as: know before an the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted de Ayuda de las Cortes de attorney, you may TGCLAwant Compton,to 922 call S January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars by: a Limited Liability California (www.sucorte. an attorney referral Centralservice. Ave, Compton,If CA Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). Company ca.gov), en la biblioteca de you cannot afford 90220an, Countyattorney, of LA must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires S/ Salena Collins-Black, The registrant commenced leyes de su condado o en you may be Registered eligible owner(s): for free Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from Owner to transact business under la corte que le quede más legal services from Ashli a Brown, nonprofit 5772 Clemson The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed This statement was filed the fictitious business name cerca. Si no puede pagar legal services program.Street, Los You Angeles, CA does not of itself authorize in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los or names listed above on la cuota de presentación, can locate these 90016 nonprofit the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on February 18, 11/2018 pida al secretario de la corte groups at the Alyson California Bryant, 13906 S. Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section 2020. I declare that all information que le dé un formulario de Legal Services WebNestor Ave, site Compton, CA in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and exención de pago de cuotas. (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), 90220 another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who Si no presenta su respuesta the California CourtsAutum Online Williams, 5772 or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material a tiempo, puede perder el Self-Help Centerwww. Clemson ( Street, Los Angeles, 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section caso por incumplimiento y courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), CA or 90016 Professions Code). 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and la corte le podrá quitar su by contacting your This businesslocal is court conducted Original in the residence address of the date on which it was filed Professions code that the sueldo, dinero y bienes sin or county bar by: a association. General Partnership 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/20 a registered owner. A new in the office of the County registrant knows to be false NOTE: The court The has registrant commenced a to CNS-3347097# Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor más advertencia. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Hay otros requisitos legales. statutory lien for transact waived business fees under the Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to Es recomendable que llame a and costs on fictitious any business settlement name or before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars or arbitration awardnames listed above of on N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change ($1,000)). un abogado inmediatamente. NAME STATEMENT Si no conoce a un abogado, $10,000 or more I declare in that all a information civil Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the S/ Trejon Woods, Manager case. The court’s in this lien statement mustis true and File No. 2020034303 must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section Jus4tw Enterprise, LLC puede llamar a un servicio de The following person(s) is remisión a abogados. Si no be paid before correct. the (A registrantcourt who will Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change This statement was filed dismiss the case. declares as true any material (are) doing business as: The filing of this statement in the residence address of with the County Clerk of Los puede pagar a un abogado, SAURAY es posible que cumpla con ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. matter pursuant to Section does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new Angeles on February 13, 2020 Si no responde dentro de 30 17913 of the Business and TRANSPORTATION, 2009 the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with los requisitos para obtener W REEVE ST, COMPTON, servicios legales gratuitos días, la corte puede decidir Professions code that the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section en su contra sin escuchar su registrant knows to be false CA 90220 County of LOS in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name de un programa de servicios ANGELES legales sin fines de lucro. versión. Lea la información a is guilty of a misdemeanor another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires continuación. punishable by a fine not to Articles of Incorporation or or common law (See Section Business Name Statement at the end of five years from Puede encontrar estos Organization Number: LLC/AI grupos sin fines de lucro Tiene 30 DÍAS DE exceed one thousand dollars 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed CALENDARIO después ($1,000)). No 202003610812 Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County en el sitio web de California Registered owner(s): Legal Services, ( de que le entreguen esta S/ Ashli Brown, Partner Original Filing The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided www. citación y papeles legales SAURAY TRANSPORTATION 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/20 lawhelpcalifornia.org), en This statement was filed does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section para presentar una respuesta with the County Clerk of Los LLC, 2009 W REEVE ST, CNS-3347089# the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires el Centro de Ayuda de las COMPTON, CA 90220; State LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Cortes de California, ( por escrito en esta corte y Angeles on February 18, Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change www. hacer que se entregue una of Incorporation: CA sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose 2020. in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the copia al demandante. Una NOTICE-In accordance with This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section en contacto con la corte o el a limited liability company NAME STATEMENT colegio de abogados locales. carta o una llamada telefónica Subdivision (a) of Section or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change no lo protegen. Su respuesta 17920, a Fictitious Name The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2020035486 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of AVISO: Por ley, la corte business on N/A. The following person(s) is tiene derecho a reclamar las por escrito tiene que estar Statement generally expires Professions Code). a registered owner. A new en formato legal correcto at the end of five years from I declare that all information (are) doing business as: Refile Fictitious Business Name cuotas y los costos exentos in this statement is true and THE PRAYER CLOSET, por imponer un gravamen si desea que procesen su the date on which it was filed 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19/20 Statement must be filed caso en la corte. Es posible in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who 10340 S. HARVARD BLVD, CNS-3347081# before the expiration. Effective sobre cualquier recuperación declares as true any material LOS ANGELES, CA 90047 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL de $10,000 ó más de valor que haya un formulario que Clerk, except, as provided January 1, 2014, the Fictitious usted pueda usar para su in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section County of LOS ANGELES Business Name Statement recibida mediante un acuerdo 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY FEBRUARY 9, 2014 27, 2020 CLASSIFIEDNEWS LOS ANGELES LASENTINEL.NET SENTINEL C-5A-7

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must be accompanied by the Current File No.: correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars Affidavit of Identity form. The following person(s) declares as true any material NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of in the office of the County ($1,000)). The filing of this statement has/have withdrawn as a matter pursuant to Section File No. 2020022663 another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided S/ SAMUEL GREEN, does not of itself authorize general partner(s) from the 17913 of the Business and The following person(s) is or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section GENERAL PARTNER the use in this state of a partnership operating under Professions code that the (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires This statement was filed Fictitious Business Name the fictitious business name registrant knows to be false AD BOX CREATIVE, 421 Professions Code). 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of Los in violation of the rights of of 1. GOMEZ WELDING is guilty of a misdemeanor SOUTH FAIRVIEW ST, Original Filing in the facts set forth in the Angeles County on JANUARY another under Federal, State, MANUFACTURING AND punishable by a fine not to BURBANK, CA 91505 County 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 statement pursuant to Section 27, 2020. or common law (See Section IRON WORKS, 2. GOMEZ exceed one thousand dollars of LOS ANGELES CNS-3342368# 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with 14411 et seq., Business and WELDING AND IRON WORK, ($1,000)). Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section Professions Code). located at 6201 S WESTERN S/ROGERS BUCKLE, Owner EMERALD LIGHT a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name Original AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA This statement was filed PICTURES, INC., 421 Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12/20 90047 with the County Clerk of SOUTH FAIRVIEW ST, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed at the end of five years from CNS-3344261# The fictitious business name Los Angeles County on BURBANK, CA 91505; State NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement for the partnership 01/31/2020. of Incorporation: CA File No. 2020018437 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County was filed on 01/01/1900 in the NOTICE-In accordance with This business is conducted by The following person(s) is Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County of Los Angeles. Subdivision (a) of Section a Corporation (are) doing business as: must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section NAME STATEMENT The full name and residence 17920, a Fictitious Name The registrant(s) started doing 1. MT ZION MISSIONARY Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires File No. 2020017399 of the person(s) withdrawing Statement generally expires business on 01/2020. BAPTIST CHURCH, 2. MT The filing of this statement 40 days after any change The following person(s) is as a partner(s): at the end of five years from I declare that all information ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the (are) doing business as: MARTHA E GOMEZ, the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and CHURCH OF LOS ANGELES, the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section KERMIT CARLYLE 5004 W 134TH STREET, in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who 1300 E 50TH STREET, LOS Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change PHOTOGRAPHY, 803 HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 90011 County in violation of the rights of in the residence address of N NORTHWOOD AVE, I declare that all information in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section of LOS ANGELES another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new COMPTON, CA 90220 County in this statement is true and 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and Articles of Incorporation or or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name of LOS ANGELES correct. (A registrant who 40 days after any change Professions code that the Organization Number: LLC/AI 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed Registered owner(s): declares as true information in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false No 0025265 Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective KERMIT C BURNS III, 803 which he or she knows to be statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious N NORTHWOOD AVE, false is guilty of a crime.) 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to MOUNT ZION MISSIONARY 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/20 Business Name Statement COMPTON, CA 90220 S/ in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOS CNS-3339848# must be accompanied by the This business is conducted by This statement was filed a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). ANGELES, 1300 E 50TH LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. an Individual with the County Clerk of Fictitious Business Name EMERALD LIGHT STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA The filing of this statement The registrant(s) started doing Los Angeles County on Statement must be filed PICTURES, INC. 90011; State of Incorporation: does not of itself authorize business on N/A. 01/29/2020. before the expiration. Effective S/ JANE BALLARD, President CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a I declare that all information 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious This statement was filed This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name in this statement is true and CNS-3342461# Business Name Statement with the County Clerk of a Corporation File No. 2020014775 in violation of the rights of correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the Los Angeles County on The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, declares as true any material Affidavit of Identity form. 01/28/2020. business on 07/2009. (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section matter pursuant to Section The filing of this statement NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information RUN TO IT, 1030 W 51ST 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 of the Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and STREET, LOS ANGELES, Professions Code). Professions code that the NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who CA 90037 County of LOS Original Filing registrant knows to be false File No. 2020027231 Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires declares as true any material ANGELES 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/20 is guilty of a misdemeanor The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): CNS-3339767# punishable by a fine not to (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and RIKAYAH KAAMIL BENOIT, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL exceed one thousand dollars 1. SEVEN HEAVEN CAFE, or common law (See Section in the office of the County Professions code that the 1030 W 51ST STREET, LOS ($1,000)). 2. SEVEN HEAVEN BAKERY, 14411 et seq., Business and Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false ANGELES, CA 90037 S/KERMIT C BURNS III, 326 S. NORMANDIE AVENUE Professions Code). in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Owner #205, LOS ANGELES, Original Filing 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to an Individual NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed CA 90020 County of LOS 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing File No. 2020018880 with the County Clerk of ANGELES CNS-3342443# in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). business on N/A. The following person(s) is Los Angeles County on Mailing Address: 326 S. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL statement pursuant to Section MOUNT ZION MISSIONARY I declare that all information (are) doing business as: 01/22/2020. NORMANDIE AVENUE #205, 17913 other than a change BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOS in this statement is true and MANN POWER CONVOY NOTICE-In accordance with LOS ANGELES, CA 90020 in the residence address of ANGELES correct. (A registrant who SERVICE, 1661 W. 106TH ST, Subdivision (a) of Section Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a registered owner. A new S/ PAMELA HEWINS, declares as true any material LOS ANGELES, CA 90047 17920, a Fictitious Name ANTWAIN RUGLEY, 326 S. NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Secretary matter pursuant to Section County of LOS ANGELES Statement generally expires NORMANDIE AVENUE #205, File No. 2020013603 Statement must be filed This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and Mailing Address: PO BOX at the end of five years from LOS ANGELES, CA 90020 The following person(s) is before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of Professions code that the 54395, LOS ANGELES, CA the date on which it was filed This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Los Angeles County on registrant knows to be false 90047 in the office of the County an Individual 1. T&Q NETWORKS, 2. Business Name Statement 01/23/2020. is guilty of a misdemeanor Registered owner(s): Clerk, except, as provided The registrant(s) started doing FREEDOM CUTZ, 13750 must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to SAMUEL G GREEN, 1661 W. in Subdivision (b) of Section business on 01/2020. LEMOIL AVE UNIT 106, Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars 106TH ST, LOS ANGELES, 17920, where it expires I declare that all information HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). CA 90047 40 days after any change in this statement is true and County of LOS ANGELES does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires S/RIKAYAH KAAMIL BENOIT, This business is conducted by in the facts set forth in the correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a at the end of five years from Owner an Individual statement pursuant to Section declares as true any material TERENCE HOLLAND, 13750 Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed This statement was filed The registrant(s) started doing 17913 other than a change matter pursuant to Section LEMOLI AVE UNIT 106, in violation of the rights of in the office of the County with the County Clerk of business on 01/2020. in the residence address of 17913 of the Business and HAWTHORNE, CA 90250; another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided Los Angeles County on I declare that all information a registered owner. A new Professions code that the State of Incorporation: CA or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section 01/17/2020. in this statement is true and Fictitious Business Name registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with correct. (A registrant who Statement must be filed is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual Professions Code). 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section declares as true any material before the expiration. Effective punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing Original Filing in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name matter pursuant to Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious exceed one thousand dollars business on 01/2020. 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires 17913 of the Business and Business Name Statement ($1,000)). I declare that all information CNS-3342415# 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from Professions code that the must be accompanied by the S/ANTWAIN RUGLEY, Owner in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of the date on which it was filed registrant knows to be false Affidavit of Identity form. This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who a registered owner. A new in the office of the County is guilty of a misdemeanor The filing of this statement with the County Clerk of declares as true any material FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided punishable by a fine not to does not of itself authorize Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section exceed one thousand dollars the use in this state of a 02/03/2020. 17913 of the Business and File No. 2020019961 before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires ($1,000)). Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change S/SAMUEL G GREEN, in violation of the rights of Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the OWNER another under Federal, State, 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor BEASTMODE FITNESS must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed or common law (See Section Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to CARD GAME, 611 WALNUT Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of 14411 et seq., Business and at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars AVE APT 7, LONG BEACH, The filing of this statement in the residence address of Los Angeles County on Professions Code). the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). CA 90802 County of LOS does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new 01/23/2020. Original Filing in the office of the County S/TERENCE HOLLAND, ANGELES the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12/20 Clerk, except, as provided OWNER Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed Subdivision (a) of Section CNS-3344256# in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed RONDAY MCCRAY, 611 in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of WALNUT AVE, LONG another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Statement generally expires 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on BEACH, CA 90802; State of or common law (See Section Business Name Statement at the end of five years from FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the 01/16/2020. Incorporation: CA 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the the date on which it was filed NAME STATEMENT statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with This business is conducted by Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County File No. 2020027295 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section an Individual Filing with Changes The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided The following person(s) is in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name The registrant(s) started doing 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section (are) doing business as: a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires business on 06/2019. CNS-3342347# the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires ASIAN STAR CONTRACTING Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change SERVICES, 1528 E. CYRENE Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed in this statement is true and in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the DR, CARSON, CA 90746 before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County correct. (A registrant who another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section County of LOS ANGELES January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change Articles of Incorporation or Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section matter pursuant to Section NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of Organization Number: LLC/AI must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and File No. 2020026974 Professions Code). a registered owner. A new No 201807310683 Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change Professions code that the The following person(s) is Original Filing Fictitious Business Name Registered owner(s): The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false (are) doing business as: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/20 Statement must be filed ANTHEM PROTECTIVE does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section is guilty of a misdemeanor V.A.S.T. Entertainment, 4500 CNS-3339833# before the expiration. Effective SERVICES, LLC, 1528 E. the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change punishable by a fine not to Santa Rosalia Dr. Suite 16, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious CYRENE DR., CARSON, CA Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars Los Angeles, CA 90008, Business Name Statement 90746; State of Incorporation: in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new ($1,000)). County of LA must be accompanied by the CA another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name S/RONDAY MCCRAY, Owner Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. This business is conducted by or common law (See Section Statement must be filed This statement was filed Reginald Arnell Tapp, 5344 NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement a limited liability company 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of S. Victoria Ave, Los Angeles, File No. 2020009240 does not of itself authorize The registrant(s) started doing Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Los Angeles County on CA 90043 The following person(s) is the use in this state of a business on N/A. Original Filing Business Name Statement 01/24/2020. This business is conducted (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name I declare that all information 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with by: An Individual PITTS HOUSE OF PEACE, in violation of the rights of in this statement is true and CNS-3342452# Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section The registrant commenced to 426-428 W 109TH PL, LOS another under Federal, State, correct. (A registrant who LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name transact business under the ANGELES, CA 90061 County or common law (See Section declares as true any material does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires fictitious business name or of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and matter pursuant to Section the use in this state of a at the end of five years from names listed above on N/A Registered owner(s): Professions Code). 17913 of the Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed I declare that all information DARRYL PITTS, 1642 W. Original Filing Professions code that the NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of in the office of the County in this statement is true and 110TH ST, LOS ANGELES, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27/20 registrant knows to be false File No. 2020028131 another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided correct. (A registrant who CA 90047 CNS-3339728# is guilty of a misdemeanor The following person(s) is or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section declares as true any material TAUNIA PITTS, 1642 W. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL punishable by a fine not to (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires matter pursuant to Section 110TH ST., LOS ANGELES, exceed one thousand dollars 1. J. EPPS REALTY, 2. J. Professions Code). 40 days after any change 17913 of the Business and CA 90047 ($1,000)). EPPS CONSULTING, 6919 Original Filing in the facts set forth in the Professions code that the This business is conducted by ANTHEM PROTECTIVE S. HAAS, LOS ANGELES, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 statement pursuant to Section registrant knows to be false a Married Couple FICTITIOUS BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC CA 90047 County of LOS CNS-3342439# 17913 other than a change is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT S/ MICHAEL KENDRICK ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of punishable by a fine not to business on 12/2019. File No. 2020023447 JONES, MANAGING Registered owner(s): a registered owner. A new exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information The following person(s) is MEMBER JAHAN EPPS, 6919 S. HAAS, Fictitious Business Name ($1,000)). in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: This statement was filed LOS ANGELES, CA 90047; FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement must be filed S/ Reginald Arnell Tapp, correct. (A registrant who 1. QUEEN BY NATURE with the County Clerk of State of Incorporation: CA NAME STATEMENT before the expiration. 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WILSHIRE BLVD #401, in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section Articles of Incorporation or in violation of the rights of the date on which it was filed S/DARRYL PITTS, Owner BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and Organization Number: LLC/AI another under Federal, State, in the office of the County This statement was filed Articles of Incorporation or in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the No 201933810130 or common law (See Section Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Organization Number: AI# ON 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on 201933810405 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor BELIZE FREIGHT SERCICE Professions Code). 17920, where it expires 01/13/2020. Registered owner(s): in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to LTD. LIABILITY CO., 212 Original Filing 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with BY NATURE WELLNESS statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars 26TH STREET APT. 101, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5/20 in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section LLC, 9112 S. WESTERN AVE, 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). SANTA MONICA, CA 90402; CNS-3342400# statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name LOS ANGELES, CA 90047; in the residence address of S/JAHAN EPPS, OWNER State of Incorporation: CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires State of Incorporation: CA a registered owner. A new This statement was filed This business is conducted by in the residence address of at the end of five years from This business is conducted by Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of a limited liability company a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed a limited liability company Statement must be filed Los Angeles County on The registrant(s) started doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County The registrant(s) started doing before the expiration. Effective 02/04/2020. business on 12/2019. NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided business on N/A. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information File No. 2020017332 before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section I declare that all information Business Name Statement Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires in this statement is true and must be accompanied by the 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement 40 days after any change correct. (A registrant who Affidavit of Identity form. Statement generally expires declares as true any material WESLEY’S WEDDINGS, must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the declares as true any material The filing of this statement at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section 5247 1/2 VILLAGE GRN, LOS Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section matter pursuant to Section does not of itself authorize the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and ANGELES, CA 90016 County The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change 17913 of the Business and the use in this state of a in the office of the County Professions code that the of LOS ANGELES does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Professions code that the Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a a registered owner. 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SOUTH 7TH AVENUE, CNS-3339787# Clerk, except, as provided 1/4 W. 53RD STREET, Los in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided S/WESLEY SCOTT CRUMP, INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles, CA 90062 another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section Owner County of LOS ANGELES 17920, where it expires Registered Owner(s): or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires This statement was filed Registered owner(s): 40 days after any change JUS4TW ENTERPRISE LLC, 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of PATRICIA A. YARBER, 9813 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in the facts set forth in the 1623 1/4 W. 53RD STREET, Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on SOUTH 7TH AVENUE, NAME STATEMENT statement pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES, CA 90062; Original Filing statement pursuant to Section 01/22/2020. 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would describe it deals ing. Growing up in St. Lou- your way and you feel moreembodies a strong Black in private, as many Black is, he spoke of the stigma reactive than proactive. But woman who sticks beside people have for years. But around acting making the if you sit still and listen toher husband and raises her as an actor, he feels he must idea nearly obsolete. His that still calm voice, there daughters with confidence show the parallels in hopes turning point was while he is someone that’s telling and strength. The adored of healing at least one per- was in college, where he you ‘you can go this wayfamily has gained so much son watching. says he then fell in love or that way, you don’t haveattention from viewers they “It’s important for me with his current passion. to do that.’ You can go thehave been given their own to show people who are liv- “Once I fell in love with way that you feel most hashtag on social media ing with mental illness, but it, [I] still didn’t think it led to authenticate your- for depicting beautiful and still having productive lives was something that I could self, even if it seems to bepowerful Black love. because sometimes when actively pursue. I went to against the grain.” Brown who shares a

PHOTO: SAYBIN ROBERSON Members of the Black Press and Sterling K. Brown

they see it in other people Stanford as an economics When asked if the surge close relationship with his PHOTO: SAYBIN ROBERSON they recognize it as a pos - major, thought I was - go of Blackness shown in mother states, “I do feel as Award-Winning actor Sterling K. Brown sibility,” he said. “There ing to work in investment Hollywood was a phase,Black women are the keep- are certain things that we banking or something like Brown shot the idea down ers of our culture and large By SayBin RoBeRSon As the stigma around have to deal with by virtue that.” The shift, as he referswith a smile. “I don’t think extent.” He continues with

Contributing Writer Black mental health slowly of being Black in America to it. was in acknowledging this will phase out and this a message to Black women, breaks down, entertainment that your mainstream coun- money was important but is why; because besides “I want to let everybody In a room full of Black sources are finding more terparts don’t, but it doesn’t wasn’t the end goal. “The just the things, the artistic know; young Black girls, journalists, two-time ways to include the topic mean that you have to sol - end goal was how can I sortmerits of the stories being Black women, that when Emmy Award-winning into their content. Brown’s dier that.” of maximize my own joy?” told, Hollywood responses I see them. I see someone actor Sterling K. Brown character on “This Is Us” “If you have an appro- “I try to be the kind ofto the color green.” who is exceptionally beau- hosted an intimate break- is no exception as Randall priate outlet to say, ‘this individual that lifts the -en “I think that there is tiful.” fast where he discussed seeks therapy in the latest is what’s on my mind, my ergy of a room instead ofgreater opportunities to see On his favorite aspect celebration over inclusion, episode. A familiar prac- heart, my soul’ and share bringing it down,” he says us in larger things where of being Black: “Our sto- mental health in the Black tice to Brown in real-life, it with somebody in a way of his decision to chase joywe’re in the front, as well.ry is one of achievement community and his love for he applauds therapists and that’s authentic. Hopefully, rather than money. “I think So I think as long as thingsin spite of rather than an the Black experience. belives therapy is a good the pressure will sort of de- about life in the model ofcontinue to be lucrative, achievement because of, The breakfast, spon- thing regardless of the con- escalate a little bit so that Jesus Christ, and what I we’re not going to phase, so you look at all of the sored by NBC’s “This Is dition of your health or re- you can continue with your glean from his life is that heit’s just sort of a new - beovercomer’s shoulders you Us,” a drama series that lationship. day.” spent time with everybody. ginning of things,” he says. stand on to be where you stars Brown as Randall “I will say firsthand, As an advocate, he also He wasn’t afraid to be inDetailing the method to are right now and there’s a Pearson. The adopted BlackI’m not afraid to talk about believes it is important to the company of anyone and maintain this position is tremendous sense of pride,” son into a White family,my own experience with remove stigmas around the people whose company within the stories we tell,he says. “People aren’t -go who grows up to becometherapy. I’ve found it to be the topic of mental health he was in, he brought that“I think that you only geting to give you things you a City Councilmember inbeyond beneficial as an in- within the Black commu- energy up. I would like toto the universal storytellinghave to go out there and Philadelphia, father and dividual, as a married per- nity. However, growing be that kind of person.” by being as specific as- posget them. I think that is the husband. His character son,” he shared. “I do think up several stigmas could “You always get to sible.” story of us as a collective.” journeys through life expe- if and when it can be found, have changed the trajectory choose how you react to Brown, the father of riences celebrating Black it is a resource worth ex- of Brown’s life. The goal the circumstances every- two young boys and - hus “That gives me like love and it’s glory, but- conploring.” then became navigating the day life brings your way,” band to actress Ryan - Mithat extra little, you know, trary to his happy exterior, The contrast to Brown’s world while expanding his he says of his choices. “Atchelle Bathe, also dug intodidn’t nobody give us noth- struggles with anxiety andtransparency, however, is vision for what he could -ac a certain time, you feel likethe intention of havinging.” he laughs and quotes his mental health; two- curfound within his charac- complish. you’re at the mercy of soa Black wife on “This the Is famous song, “Started rent hot topics in today’ster on the award-winning He shares, he even had many different things. So Us.” His wife Beth, playedfrom the bottom now we’re climate. show. Randall, as Brown doubts when it came to act- many stimuli that come by Susan Kelechi Watson,here!”

Hair Love {continued from Pg. C-1} cilman Price also stated. ness and pleasure to- bethere’s ac been like real-life project is not just our -proj “It certainly suggests thatknowledged by the citychange of component to it ect, but it’s the people’s for all Black and Brown make policy; but those who minds are coming together,which they all reside. as But well. With the Crownproject because that’s people. Specifically, Coun- are in the world of art can recognizing the importance as Toliver stated, it’s aboutAct being and introduced where we helped to elevate cilmember Marqueece Har- change hearts and minds. of individualism, the - im more than just the film.to three more states, evenit. From media, all the so- ris-Dawson shared positive So hopefully, generations portance of ethnic expres- “I think this one is being here today. Senator cial media likes and shares, remarks surrounding the and generations of Afri- sion and the importance of deeper than all of them Holly J. Mitchell, the - per to all the Kickstarter cam- Crown Act which Senator can American girls going just being a good neigh- because it really is aboutson that authored the origi- paign supporters. This Holly J. Mitchell passed, to school, going to work bor.” policy and about intersect- nal bill being from Cali, sois the people’s project,” barring jobs from discrimi- and live life with a little bit As the celebration con- ing with to making changeit’s just been incredible; Young shared. “It’s bigger nating due to hair. more confidence and a little tinued, pictures were taken in the world,” she stated. it just feels like a dream,”than just us making a film. “All is good and life less insecurity,” he contin- and awards were presented. “I think one of the re- Cherry added. It feels like a movement.” works best when those of ued. Cherry, Toliver and Young ally amazing components “It’s just been a real us who make policy, can “It’s all related,” Coun- showed extreme happi- about this project is that blessing. I feel like this

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By Brenda maull instilling early family and Contributing Writer church-centered values.” Maull’s life has been The solo exhibition of an inspiration to many nationally celebrated art- families who care for loved ist John Maull, Jr., a South ones challenged with intel-

COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO L.A. native continues to lectual disabilities such as Paul Kidd, Jr. Edna Tatum garner praise and nation- autism and Autism Spec- al attention. Maull has a trum Disorder (ASD). strong artistic following Needless to say, having and is well known for his an intellectual disability colorful creations of trees- has been tough on Maull. capes from ballpoint pen, His family is very protec- colored pencil and paint. tive of him because he has These ephemeral works distinct limitations in men- are comprised of layers and tal functioning and com- By Cora JaCkson-Fossett listed men and women redactions that add depth municating, which impacts Religion Editor and around the world. and movement inspired by his ability to take care of QuaFord Coleman He eventually amassed experiences he had grow- himself. Contributing Writer an extensive gospel music ing up in a Christian fam- His expressive mixed collection, which he donat- ily. In this way, his art media works are also influ- Paul E. R. Kidd, Jr. ed to 102.3 FM Radio Free practice is an extension of COURTESY PHOTO enced by his personal and Paul Edward Ramson KJLH. Kidd’s catalogue his relationship with his John Maull, Jr., poses in front of two of his paintings. cultural histories that are Kidd Jr. ruled the gospel became the foundation for family and his faith. rooted in faith practices, as music airwaves for more the station’s “Spread the Maull’s work is fea- well as his dedicated perus- than 50 years. Based in Los Word” gospel music pro- tured in Los Angeles and al of books and magazines, Angeles, his show aired gram hosted by Aundrae New York art galleries. noted Gallery curator locally as well as on the Russell. Currently, his artist render- Rebecca Hamm, who ex- Armed Forces Radio Net- Aiming to further con- ings are on display at First plained, “I believe that his work (AFRN), which com- tribute to the history of the Street Gallery in Upland, impressionistic renderings prised 400 radio stations genre, Kidd is document- California, Tierra Del Sol demonstrate his passion for located in 28 countries. ing and archiving his ex- Gallery in L.A.’s China- building visual literacy by A native of Kansas tensive radio programming town, and through Raw investigating imagery and City, Missouri, Kidd was memorabilia along with his Vision at the Outsider Art experimenting with texture born into a devout Chris- taped programs and col- Fair exhibit in New York. and form.” tian family. His father was lectible gospel music. Also, his art pieces were Well-known artists, an AME itinerant elder recently featured in the collectors, and gallery who served as pastor of Edna Tatum New York Times. curators are followers of First AME Church in San Nationally known as John, who is 68-years- Maull’s artwork. Many Francisco in Walker Tem- ‘The Voice,’ Edna Tatum old, was born developmen- describe his treescapes as ple AME Church in Los was a popular emcee and tally disabled. However, a passionate depiction of Angeles before becoming gospel broadcaster for according to his sister, sweeping hillside foliage an AME presiding elder. more than 30 years. Her Johnnie, “He had the sup- blowing in the wind. Kidd came to L.A. in ministry spanned several port of his parents, particu- COURTESY PHOTO Hamm said, “John’s Maull, second from left, welcomes his siblings to the 1956 following his honor- decades of hosting con- larly during an era when color dense works reflect opening night of his L.A. exhibition. From left are John- able discharge from the certs and narrating for parents were more inclined nie, Brenda and James. his personal experiences military the previous year. gospel legends such as the to hide family members with larger cultural refer- In 1962, he joined KGFJ Rev. James Cleveland, The with intellectual disabilities in a caring God-centered his passion for nature and ences that exist in both the and worked under the leg- Fourth of Mary, the Rev. rather than empower them.” home environment. John his joy of making. He is canon - for example, War- endary Jim Maddox and Daryl Coley, Albertina Although Maull’s fa- was encouraged to draw also known for his sculpt- hol’s flowers - and on its later became gospel pro- Walker, and Kurt Carr. ther passed away early in from different objects in ing that vividly depict his periphery, with the mod- gram director as well as an Tatum began her public his life, his mom, Rosie and around the house. Over passion for capturing the ernist still life paintings by on-air personality. He also speaking career as a church Maull, remained an advo- time, he became fixated on spirit of his love of animals. William H. Johnson, one of served as a broadcaster at announcer during Sunday cate and influencer of care- flowers, treescapes, ani- “Having a relationship the most important Black KNOB, KFWB, KDAY, services and special pro- giving for John until her mals and train tracks in the with God, and partaking in American artists (who KACE and KMAX. grams. As a young adult, passing at age 93 in 2005. neighborhood. In his youth, sacred spiritual practices, was also self-taught). Both In addition, Kidd’s she became a member of Being well aware of Maull would keep drawing such as daily prayer, has al- these artists abstract flora, show on AFRN, “Amen the Gospel Music Work- mainstreaming challenges the same things over and ways been a part of John’s affirming a tradition that Corner,” exposed gospel shop of America and was ahead of her son, she nur- over, which has been chan- home life and upbringing. includes Maull’s.” music to thousands of en- {See EDNA TATUM D-2} tured his artistic abilities neled into the stunning art We, as his siblings, believe John’s family consider pieces now featured in art it is those early childhood that it is God’s grace and galleries. faith rituals that helped to mercy that continues to Through ritual rep- shape his kind and gentle blanket John with a car- etition, Maull abstracts his spirit as an adult and artist,” ing home life and nurtur- trees to distill his subject said his brother, James. ing artistic learning en- matter to a qualitative es- “We are so thankful vironment that is of the sence. Maull’s abstract for the sacred connection utmost importance for language reveals a practice that John has with God, creative artists with men- that tunes the viewer into and credit our parents for tal intellectual disabilities.

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Religion Editor

Elizabeth Cowan- Beard, 90-years-old, and Joseph Jayden Daniels, seven-years-old, were honored at “A Day of Love and Laughter” on Feb. 15. The annual event, sponsored by Dr. G. Landry, was held at the

Yvonne Burke Commu- COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO nity Center and scores of Above, from left, are Dr. G. Landry and Elizabeth Cowan- people came out for the oc- Beard, honoree. At right are Joseph Jayden Daniels, hon- casion. Landry, an author, oree, with his grandmother. caregiver and homeless activist, created the faith- iels is a child actor and has Aundra Calvin of Tri- based program to recog- a passion for the home- umph Church, Tracey Inai nize people who contribute less. He even read my new of West Angeles CDC, to the betterment of others. book of poetry, ‘Voices of Arnaè Batson and Hearts “Mrs. Beard is a moth- the Homeless’ and shared Afire Community Choir, er, grandmother and great- that when he grows up, he jazz singer Ms. Mashariki, grandmother. She has wants to help the home- LAPD Officer Michael spent more than half of her less,” she noted. Robertson of the office of life reaching out to help Supporters in atten- Mayor Eric Garcetti and others in her neighborhood dance included Pastor She- Marcus Perkins, supervisor and surrounding communi- lia Claiborne of St. Paul of the Department of Mo- ties,” said Landry. Church of God in Christ tor Vehicles office in Santa “Young Master Dan- in Bakersfield, Minister {See DAY D-2} THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 RELIGION LASENTINEL.NET D-2 Edna Tatum terview, she shared some of “Equally memorable is {Continued from D-1} the most memorable mo- being able to record a CD ments in her career. with the famous Billy Pres- selected by the Rev. James “I will always treasure ton. Our song, ‘Praise God Cleveland to introduce him learning and growing in From Whom All Blessings and the Southern Califor- Christ during my time with Flow,’ was a wonderful and By larry BuFord to get out of the way and re-direct the traffic that nia Community Choir as the great Rev. James Cleve- unforgettable collabora- Contributing Writer let whatever it is pass (for- comes your way. well as narrate on many of land. Then, never will I tion,” she said. give). The Let’s face it, we all his recording projects. forget performing live nar- Tatum’s internation- Have you ever forgiven hard make mistakes, and we She went on to host the ration for Rev. Cleveland al reputation increased someone who has yet to part for can’t get away from the Gospel Music Academy at Carnegie Hall at three through her “Gospel Clas- own up to their offense; many of law of forgiveness. The Awards at the Apollo The- McDonald’s Gospel Festi- sics” broadcast on KPFK- who have never apolo- us is the amplified version of- Mat atre in New York and be- vals and continuing to be a FM. gized? That can be a hard fact that thew 6:14 says, “For if you came the only artist to nar- guest host each year at the She passed away at age pill to swallow! because forgive people their tres- rate a gospel music concert Chicago Gospel Festival 70 on March 14, 2014 after I have heard many we’re passes [their reckless and at the Sultan’s Pool in Tel which attracted more than complications from a heart commentaries and discus- willful sins, leaving them, Aviv, Israel. 200,000 people,” recalled attack she suffered in Octo- sions about forgiveness. letting them go, and In a 2011 Sentinel in- Tatum. ber 2013. The Bible records in Mat- giving up resent- thew 18:22 that Jesus ment], your heav- success of the program, Good News and honoring instructed the church to enly Father will Landry said, “My con- those who care for persons forgive “seventy times also forgive you.” Monica. tinued desire is to reach who live and sleep on our seven.” Scholars say I have forgiv- Delighted over the the lost by spreading the streets.” this is the symbol of en many people, boundlessness. How- just as many peo- ever, if some people ple have forgiven CALL 2 ORSHIP! continue to offend time- bound by emotion; or a me. You may say, “But you W after-time, what are we to sense that it’s our appoint- don’t know what happened do? ed duty to set someone to me!” Yes, it’s hard to by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor Well, I’ll say it this straight, we continue to forget and to be misunder- Church and community news throughout greater Los Angeles way, if you continue to subject ourselves to heart- stood about some things; stand in the middle of the ache and strife. some of us have endured road shouting “stop in the Could it be that our some horrible and painful First United Methodist Church of Compton name of love” to some peo- position is standing in the experiences. has fish dinners available every Friday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in Compton, said Pastor Arnetha Inge. The United Methodist Men sponsor the event. A choice of ple who choose not to put way of God? Sometimes However, we have eter- catfish or red snapper is offered, along with side dishes, for a donation of $10. For information on the brakes, you’re going we frustrate ourselves try- nal hope. As believers, we or pre-orders, call (310) 678-0875. to be run over every time. ing to fix something that are the church and we are Who’s the fool? only God can do. to demonstrate boundless Holman United Methodist Church The Bible also records If there are people forgiveness just as Jesus plans the Heritage Festival celebrating African American culture on Feb. 29, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Interim Pastor Paul A. Hill. For details, call in Matthew 10:16 “…be – whether loved ones, did, but – just as He also (323) 703-5868. wise as serpents and harm- friends, co-workers, neigh- did – we should live in less as doves.” That is, be bors – who have offended truth, and be wise enough AME Community Lenten Caravan, wise enough to see them you, ask God to help you to know when to shake off hosted by eight AME churches, continues on March 4, at 7 p.m., at Price Chapel AME Church, coming, but gentle enough forgive them, then make a the dust and keep moving! 4000 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Benjamin Holmes, host pastor. The Rev. Godfrey Patterson, pastor of Second AME Church, will preach. On March 18, Brookins- to point them to safety – conscientious effort to ad- Larry Buford is a Los Kirkland Community AME Church will host the service at 7 p.m., said Pastor Mary S. Minor. to salvation! But, let’s not just your interaction with Angeles-based contrib- The Rev. Dr. Larry Campbell, pastor of First AME – Pasadena, will deliver the sermon. confuse forgiveness with them. uting writer. Author of excusing, or making ex- That may mean a modi- “Things Are Gettin’ Outta Minority Health Institute, Inc. cuses for others. Hand,” and “Book To The presents “History of Blacks in Medicine Lecture & Luncheon” on Feb. 29, at 1 p.m., at Charles fied interaction, or not R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Keck Auditorium, 1731 E. 120th St., in Los I think we can agree, it’s interact with them at all. Future” (Amazon). Con- Angeles. Richard Allen Williams, M.D., will speak followed by a reception featuring the Raw foolish to get run over sev- The choice is yours – with tact him via email at LBu- Sugar Jazz Band. The donation is $25 in advance and $40 at the door. For tickets, visit https:// enty times seven; it’s wise God’s help – to direct and [email protected]. sievent.com/e/a3e415.

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CHURCH OFFICE: (323) 755-1130 & (323) 755-1139 Fax: (323) 755-8961 Rev. Melvin Hill, Pastor E-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 51st Annual NAACP Image Awards Honor Rihanna with President’s Award, Lizzo Named Entertainer of the Year BY BRITTANY K. JACKSON members Jharrel Jerome however, went to “Just Contributing Writer and Niecy Nash took home Mercy,” the breakout film wins for Best Actor and starring Michael B. Jordan Unlike any other Actress in the category. awards show, the NAACP Image Awards is unique in that it honors Black artistry across multifaceted platforms in categories for film, television, music and literary works. During the 51st Annual NAACP Image Awards celebration, the accomplishments of the ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL Marsai Martin wins big, industry’s top artists and taking home four NAACP contributors were high- RICH FURY GETTY IMAGES Image Awards for her work lighted in an atmosphere of ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL Rihanna calls on allies to Deborah Joy Winans at the in “Little” and “black-ish.” Black love and acceptance, “pull up” saying equality in Grammy-winning artist Lizzo wins Entertainer or ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL 51st Annual NAACP Image a sentiment that’s often representation should not where branding is like the the Year Award at the 51st Greenleaf’s Lynn Whitfield Awards. undervalued and over- be relegated to one ethnic takes on NAACP Image first thing you see nowa- groups’ problem, but Annual NAACP Image looked. During this night, Awards. award for Best Supporting and Jamie Foxx, detailing days, individuals and true the talent was appreciated should instead be a collec- Actress in a Drama Series. the life of the tenacious individuals kind of stand and handled with care. tive effort toward change including Best Comedy Harvard-educated, Black across social, racial and NAACP President Der- Series, Outstanding Sup- Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith lawyer and advocate for the gender lines. rick Johnson dished out the porting Actress in a Come- won the award for Out- President’s Award to races, sexes, religions” in dy Series (Marsai Martin), standing Host in a Talk or music, fashion and busi- the room, declaring that if Outstanding Supporting News/Information (Series ness mogul Rihanna, citing “they like you” and want to Actor in a Comedy Series “her tremendous record as “break bread with you,” (Deon Cole), Outstanding that it’s their problem too. Actress in a Comedy Series “So when we’re march- (Tracee Ellis Ross), and ing and protesting and Outstanding Actor in a posting about the Michael Comedy Series (Anthony Anderson). 15 year-old superstar, ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL Marsai Martin took home “All Rise” star Simone Mis- sick and husband Dorian ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL Missick at the 51st Annual Michael B. Jordan wins NAACP Image Awards. Best Actor in a Motion Pic- ture at the 51st Annual out like a sore thumb. I feel ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL NAACP Image Awards. Bryan Stevenson’s film like a sore thumb, a beauti- ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL Chloe Baily “Just Mercy” wins big at voiceless, Bryan Stevenson ful sore thumb, and I’m just the 51st Annual NAACP and his client Walter honored to be a part of the an activist and philanthro- Image Awards. McMillian, the man wrong- pist” as well as her Fenty ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL fully accused of commit- Harold Perrineau beauty line and “business or Special) – Individual or ting a heinous crime he had achievements” as the cause Brown Juniors and the Ata- Ensemble for her contribu- no involvement in. Michael for the honor. The steadily tiana Jeffersons of the ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL tions to “Red Table Talk,” B. Jordan went on to win acclaimed starlett gave world, tell your friends to Yara Shahidi while the show itself won quite the pronounced pull up,” Rihanna said, for Outstanding Talk speech during her accept- inferring that no one in four out of the five NAACP Series. Meanwhile, Lupita ance, encouraging unity your immediate circle of Image Awards she was Nyong’o took home the met with action from all “supporters” should turn a nominated for, also walk- NAACP Image Award for allies within and for Black blind eye to equality and ing away with the Break- through and Best Support- communities. justice. ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL “We can’t let the desen- Rihanna then wrapped ing Actress in a Motion Jamie Foxx wins Best Sup- her speech by thanking the Picture awards for her porting Actor in a Motion NAACP for their “efforts work in the film “Little.” Picture for his role as Wal- to ensure equality for our When asked her thoughts ter McMillian in ”Just communities” and for “cel- on what’s it like to be a Mercy.” young lady in the industry people look up to, Martin music industry right now says it’s hard to wrap her ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL Actress and comedian where all these sore thumbs head around. “I’m not even Tiffany Haddish looking are poking out and being near the place I want to be gorgeous at 51st Annual themselves,” she contin- ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL NAACP Image Awards. ued. Karim Webb and Angela Furthermore Lizzo, Rye for Outstanding Actor in a says it’s long overdue for Motion Picture for his role beautifully talented, big ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL Best Actress in a Motion in the film, with Jamie girls to get their recogni- Logan Browning Picture, a sincere highlight Foxx taking home the after being snubbed, much award for Best Supporting sitivity seep in,” Rihanna less nominated at counter- Actor in the same category. proclaimed. “The, ‘if it’s ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL ing awards platforms. In a The Entertainer of the your problem, then it’s not Sterling K. Brown huge win, Anya Adams Year Award went to Lizzo, mine; it’s a women’s prob- walked away with the who says she simply isn’t lem, it’s a Black people ebrating our strength and award for Outstanding problem, it’s a poor people tenacity.” “We have been Directing in a Comedy problem,” she said. Rihan- denied opportunities since ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL Series for her work in Erica and Warren Campbell na then posed the question the beginning of time, and “GLOW,” the only woman as to how many in the room still we prevail,” she said. to be nominated in the have “colleagues and part- “I am honored. Imagine and it’s already happening, comedy directing category. ners and friends from other what we could do togeth- it’s crazy and I’m so grate- er,” she concluded. ful for it,” she said. ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL The evening of celebra- “There’s really nothing else Anthony Anderson and tion also included top hon- I can ask for.” Lizzo win big at the 51st ors to hit ABC television Top honors also went to Annual NAACP Image series “black-ish,” which Ava Duvernay’s “When Awards. won in multiple categories They See Us,” which won ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL for Outstanding Television Triple threat i attends the tion. “Big Black girls are Movie, Limited-Series or 51st Annual NAACP Image beautiful and deserve to be Dramatic Special. Cast- Awards in mauve ensem- heard and seen and put on ble. stages and given Grammy’s shamed by the presumed and that’s what the f*** “backlash” she’s received I’m doing,” she pro- ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL J.B. Smooth and wife for being open with herself claimed. and the world about her For a complete list of The category for Out- body image. “I don’t iden- winners, please visit standing Motion Picture tify with backlash,” the https://naacpim-

ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL had quite the compelling “Truth Hurts” singer said. ageawards.net/the-nomi- Tichina Arnold strikes a list of nominees, including “This isn’t my brand, nees/. To see highlights pose in regal attire at the “Dolemite is My Name,” this is who I am. I think from the night’s winners, ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL 51st Annual NAACP Image ROBERT TORRENCE/LA SENTINEL “Us,” “Queen and Slim” that’s why it speaks to so please visit www.lasen- Cynthia Erivo Awards. Tracee Ellis-Ross and “Harriet.” The winner, many people. In a world tinel.net. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 ENTERTAINMENT LASENTINEL.NET E-2 Daytime Television Host Tamron Hall Talks Being a New Mother, Balancing Work Life and Her New Show

BY SAYBIN ROBERSON Contributing Writer

Tamron Hall has been in the news and broadcast world for over 10 years, having major accolades and adding big-name daytime shows to her roster. In September of 2019, Hall, in partnership with Disney, debuted her very own, Tamron Hall Show and the success just keeps ringing in. The Tamron Hall Show has welcomed guests such as Tyler Perry, Kelly Row- land and Bishop T.D. Jakes. With topics ranging from online dating, drug CREDIT: WALT DISNEY COMPANY Tamron Hall and Oprah Winfrey addiction, transgender children and more. Her goal is says of the challenges she’s speak with legends like Watch the Tamron Hall to keep things real, relat- now overcome with her Oprah Winfrey, Tyler show weekdays on your able and at times, unpre- daytime talk show. Perry, and Cicely Tyson local ABC 7 channel and dictable. “I know how it feels to every day and connect with visit https://www.tamron- “It’s thrilling,” she says be the only woman in a the TamFam, who have hallshow.com/ to keep up of finally having her televi- room full of men, or the supported me all these with the latest on Tamron CREDIT: WALT DISNEY COMPANY sion show. “But coming Tamron Hall onset of her daytime show only Black woman in a years.” Hall. from a military family, I room with no diversity. understand we need to keep entertaining, and also hear She shares her favorite When I put together my our heads down and contin- stories that are deeply mov- part of being a mom, show, it was important for ue to do the work. I feel a ing.” “Motherhood is truly like me to have a diverse staff sense of responsibility to A newlywed to music having your heart live out- to address the gender and my team and to our audi- producer Steven Greener side of your body. I did not racial disparity in televi- ence, to make sure we’re and first-time mom, Tam- know that it was possible sion and ensure I’m build- always excelling.” ron made a return to day- for me to love my son this ing a show where everyone As one of the highest- time television in control much and it is amazing to has a seat at the table.” rated shows to come out and on her own accord. Her watch him grow.” “Setbacks don’t mean within the last years, the son, Moses, was born in Regardless of the role, failure; you never know show was renewed for a May of 2019, just months Hall believes in being true when you’re really getting second season and before her new show pre- and remaining in that light. set up for the next opportu- announced at the end of miered. As a new mom, Her driving principles nity,” she continued. last year. Hall expressed Hall balances her work and being honesty and authen- So far, she’s accom- great excitement over the mommy-life with a ton of ticity, while, “creat[ing] a plished her goal of keeping news, the second season help and consistent support show that my family, my her family and fans proud she says is for growth. from her loving family. son, and the people who and on her side. Her show “We’re going to do bet- “It’s impossible to do it have always cheered me on has been one of her biggest ter and do more. We want all,” she expresses with can be proud of.” accomplishments and she’s to grow every day and con- emphasis. “Thankfully I “When I was starting succeeded in breaking tinue to evolve the show have help from my family the show, I knew that the down barriers continuously into its own voice in day- members and a nanny who TV landscape wasn’t for- reaching new heights. time, where we can come can make sure Moses is giving for women, espe- Her greatest joy, she together and talk about taken care of while I am at cially for Black women and shared, “Having my very CREDIT: WALT DISNEY COMPANY things that are fun and work.” as it relates to age,” she own show where I get to Tamron Hall onset of her daytime show Genre-Bending Artist Mali Music Discusses His Passions and His Latest Single “Let Go” BY SAYBIN ROBERSON church until his pastor and heal the world, I'm more so Contributing Writer first-lady gave him the looking to be vulnerable in okay to move forward and front of the world and the Big things are in store serve outside of the church. people that are lead by the for Grammy-nominated “Since they had given way that I'm doing it,” he singer, songwriter and pro- the opportunity, I wanted to says. “I want to do it with ducer Mali Music. After make sure that it wasn't a candidness frankness, announcing his new part- state or city, a continent or bluntness and honesty.” nership with RCA Inspira- a lock that I left unturned “I work passionately to tion he then released a new over because they had become [the voice he single titled, “Let Go.” entrusted in me to go and needs] and I try to share it do real work.” with people in ways to see That is exactly what if it works and registers,” he’s done. He cites the he says of the recording responsibility they placed process. on him as a youth as the Though he details much foundation for his relation- of his creative process is ship with God. “My extremely unpredictable, responsibility is the only there are few things he thing that solidified my chooses not to waver on. relationship with God “The only thing that is because it showed me that I consistent from song to could fail.” song in Mali Music is the However, his desire to fact that you’re going to be do good pushed him to spiritually edified. We're work harder time-after- going to mention matters of time, breaking barriers one the heart and the soul, and step at a time. “I always I’m going to offer a means wanted to be a liaison of of salvation.” the ‘who is that gospel? He describes his sound CREDIT: OWEN DUCKETT/QUACK NATION Recording artist, song- Was that gospel I just without labels. He can trav- writer and producer Mali heard?’ And I believe that el anywhere from a deep Music I've accomplished that.” R&B sound to a more trap His music, which he beat like that of “Let Go.” Best known for his hit makes with no expectations He says, “I just create the song, “Beautiful” Mali and out of his own desire to content to the best of my Music has been making heal himself. His latest sin- ability and then God lays it music that intersects hip gle, for example, was creat- together.” hop, R&B and gospel for ed out his own desire to Now that Pollard has years. Born Kortney record, and with the help of accepted his purpose, he Jamaal Pollard, he began his friend David “D1” feels that all things are in playing piano at just five- Grant Jr. who produced the alignment. Grateful for all years-old. By age 11, he song “Let Go” was born. the things of his past, he was an active member of “I've been telling my looks forward to setting the the music ministry within visionary team, I want to bar for music one song at a his hometown church in make sure that I heal before time and bringing people in Savannah, Georgia. we begin to build and I relationship to God the “My whole musical think this is the first step to honest way. foundation is prophetic. 11- doing that,” he says of his “Mali Music is a safe years-old already wanting new single. medium to hear all types of to play in Pastor Eric Jack- He shares his healing music, even the most cut- son … I couldn’t play two process is personal, howev- ting edge and mainstream chords but he let me be his er, music is the connection … it's going to be built to church musician,” he he pursues with those who edifying lyrics and of spiri- shared. From age 11 to 21, are on a similar path. “I tual upkeeping; it's going to Pollard remained with the don't know if I'm looking to be standard quality.” E-3 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 Student Athlete of the Week: Gianna Maria Onore Bryant BY AMANDA SCURLOCK break shots, forcing “She watches their Sports Writer turnovers and hitting fade interviews, watches how away jumpers. Coaches of they play and learns — not ianna Maria Onore opposing teams noticed her just in wins, but in tough Bryant was known grit and willingness to bat- losses, how they conduct Gfor her curiosity for tle on offense and defense. themselves,” Kobe said. basketball and for being an There was even a video of “It’s great, as a parent, to be intense competitor on the Bryant on social media able to see my daughter court. Bryant played bas- making buckets in a dress pull inspiration from ketball for the Harbor Day and heels. them.” School and the AAU team, A leader on the court Bryant got a chance to the Mambas. and off, Bryant was a meet and be mentored by She eagerly took up the member of the student UCONN players, like Katie birthright of the Bryant council at Harbor Day Lou Samuelson and reign- name, becoming a third- School. She worked to ing WNBA Rookie of the generation basketball play- inspire change and strived Year, Naphessa Collier. er. Her father and coach of to make the campus a wel- Recently, she even got the the Mambas, Lakers leg- coming environment for all chance to play one-on-one end, Kobe Bryant, took students. with Collier. pride in her love of the Bryant was a student of In September, Bryant game and nicknamed her the game and a fan of the and the Mambas were fea- “Mambacita.” UCONN women’s basket- tured on the cover of Slam Along with basketball, ball team; she would attend Magazine. She would Bryant had experience games and was a fan of cur- attend WBNA and NBA playing softball, soccer, COURTESY PHOTO rent Chicago Sky forward, games along with Kobe. and gymnastics. Her mid- Gianna Bryant was a multisport athlete who was a member of the student council at Gabby Williams. Outside of her academ- dle school basketball Harbor Day School. In an interview with ics and athletics, Bryant coach, Joshua Parks noted the Hartford Courant, Kobe enjoyed baking and watch- her tough competitive spir- “She definitely repre- ity’ every time she stepped During games, you can explained how she fol- ing cooking shows. She it. sented the ‘Mamba Mental- on the floor,” he said. see Bryant making fast lowed the team. was known for her bright Fairfax Defends Their Title, Hamilton Makes Debut in City Section Open Division Championships BY AMANDA SCURLOCK basketball team will battle get acclimated with the isades, creating a 11-6 lead Sports Writer the former two-time Open venue for their respective with help from junior Division champions, the title matches. Leena Vo. Dolphins junior The CIF City Section Palisades Dolphins at 5:00 In their second Open guard, Sammie Arnold and Open Division Champi- p.m. and the Westchester Division playoff appear- senior center, Jane Nwaba onships features part three Comets boys’ basketball ance, the Yankees defeated found their shot in the sec- to the storied rivalry show- team will clash against the the El Camino Real Con- ond quarter. down for the boys and a Fairfax Lions at 7:30 p.m. quistadors 60-38 to reach “My teammates always AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL division newcomer chal- Both games will be held at the finals. That game push me every play,” Palisades girls basketball team defeated Granada Hills lenging a former champ for Southwest College. proved to be less of a chal- Nwaba said. “I knew that I Charter 46-43. the girls. Last week, Southwest lenge to the Yankees than had to do it for them, I had On Saturday, the hosted the Semifinals their first-round 59-55 win to play hard for them each in the first quarter. lead, they did not look Hamilton Yankees girls’ which allowed players to against Crenshaw where possession.” Westchester worked to back, winning the game 56- their matchup had four ties Granada Hills commit- thwart Okereke’s shooting 44. and the game remained ted to full court presses in by double-teaming him, he Reigning Open Divi- close until the final sec- many possessions, but responded by making sion champs Fairfax was a onds. Palisades made key blocks blocks that thrilled the dominant force over the Against El Camino to keep them from scor- crowd. The Comets found Birmingham Patriots Real, Hamilton had a 20- ing. The wealth of shoot- themselves in the hole by throughout the game. The point lead late in the third ers that Palisades have six points at halftime. Patriots struggled to score quarter. To execute the win, lifted them to a 14-point “Defense was impor- in the first half but erupted the Yankees kept the ball lead. Granada Hills found tant because their big man, with an 8-2 run to being the on their side of the court a consistent scoring he was getting easy buck- third quarter. with senior forward, rhythm in the fourth quar- ets,”said Westchester jun- Yet the Lions had a 10- Kennedee Rankin scoring ter, but ran out of time. ior guard, Zion Sutton. point lead and bested Birm- baskets. Palisades won 46-43 “They were getting a lot of ingham with their diverse “It’s my last year, I against Granada Hills. lay ups that we usually shot selection. Fairfax want to finish off strong,” To reach the champi- don’t let happen.” defeated Birmingham 58- Rankin said. “We got to go onship, the Westchester Westchester struck 39. out there in the champi- Comets had to defeat the quickly with a 7-2 run to “We can shoot the ball onship game and work hard plucky and determined begin the second half. A really well, we play real and hopefully get the dub.” King/Drew Golden Eagles. three-point play broke their fast and we’re in great The reigning Open A jumper by standout tie at 34 points in favor of shape,” said Fairfax junior AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL Division champs, the King/Drew senior center, Westchester in the final guard Barry Wilds. “We Weschaester boys basketball team defeated King/Drew Granada Hills Highlanders Fidelis Okereke gave seconds of the third. Once want to keep that winning 56-44. started strong against Pal- King/Drew a 11-7 lead late the Comets secured that tradition going.” L.A. Sparks Host Panel Discussion for Girls High School Basketball team

BY AMANDA SCURLOCK panelist as well as gleaned tions. Franchise mascot, Sports Writer their advice and wisdom. Sparky and the Sparks White talked about the dance crews made an Earlier this month, the legacy she built at Florida appearance. Attendees had Los Angeles Sparks hosted A&M University as a bas- the chance to win two VIP a panel for the Marlbor- ketball player, Williams tickets to the Sparks home ough girls’ varsity and JV shared with the students opener against the Con- basketball teams at the Ath- her experience working necticut Sun. leta store at the Grove. The with her role model, Tina The Marlborough girls’ event was part of a two-day Thompson. Chexnayder basketball team is ranked 14 celebration of National explained her tactics of net- in California with a 17-7 Girls and Women in Sports working during her time at overall record. They ulti- Day that is on February 5. the NFL Network and how mately made a deep run dur- The panel included that led to her current job. ing the CIF Southern Sec- AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL franchise president and Williams noted the Panelists pose with the Marlborough girls basketball team tion Division 2AA playoffs, COO Danita Johnson, importance of teaching reaching the Semifinals. Sparks Senior Vice Presi- young girls about self- tional Program, which lasts was able to get a seat at the young to start,” White said. Johnson believes that dent Natalie White, Sparks respect and not taking no for two years. Although she table, I proved myself “Have informational inter- working for the Sparks and athletic trainer, Courtney for an answer. suffered from Imposter immediately.” views with people … use the WNBA avails an oppor- Watson and NFL On-Air “As we stick together Syndrome—believing that While she was working your phone to help you bet- tunity to create change that personality, Kimberly with women and sports, she was not qualified for on her master’s degree, ter yourself, so you can will help future generations. Chexnayder. Sparks Vice you can get a lot of inspira- the program—she took White had a marketing schedule those information- “My team is absolutely President of Corporate tion,” Williams said. “I time to remind herself of internship with Nike during al interviews.” amazing … their ultimate Partnerships partnerships think it’s just really impor- her own achievements. the time when the WNBA The night before, the goal is making sure it has Cay Young moderated the tant to teach the young girls “I think for me it was started. She explained how L.A. Sparks took over Marl- impact,” Johnson said. “We discussion. how to inspire, how to just reaffirming my pres- she worked 80 hours a week borough’s senior night want people to walk away Various topics were dis- dream, and how to just be ence and what I have to for the internship and how game against Notre Dame feeling better about them- cussed in the intimate panel, yourself.” bring to the table. So the to network with profession- Academy. Sparks in-arena selves, feeling different, the students learned about Chexnayder was select- nerves kind of dissipated,” als in their field of interest. announcer Hootie called the feeling like they learned the backgrounds of each ed the NFL Junior Rota- Chexnayder said. “Once I “You’re never too plays and player introduc- something.” THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 SPORTS LASENTINEL.NET E-4 When Kobe Died, A Piece of All of Us Died Los Angeles remembers Kobe and Gianna Bryant with a public celebration of life service BY LAUREN A. JONES Contributing Writer

A crowd of 20,000 people rose to their feet and cheered as Vanessa Bryant and the Bryant family emerged out of the Staples Center tunnel towards the rose-adorned stage posi- tioned near center court for Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s public memorial service on Monday morning. It was the same tunnel that Kobe COURTESY PHOTO walked out of countless Kobe and Gianna Bryant times over the course of his 20-year career with the Los even incorporated in the tavious Caldwell-Pope, Angeles Lakers. The stage ticket prices charged to Kemba Walker, Anthony was covered in 33,643 roses attend the memorial. Fans Davis, James Harden, Devin VALERIE GOODLOE/L.A. SENTINEL that represent the number of were chosen at random via Booker, Draymond Green, Vanessa Bryant delivers a speech during Kobe and Gianna Bryants’ Celebration of Life at points Kobe scored during lottery to receive an invita- Rajon Rondo, Jayson STAPLES Center on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. his NBA career. tion to purchase tickets to Tatum, DeMar DeRozan, Kobe’s two retired jer- the memorial that were and Jason Kidd. died, a piece of me died,” world knew about Kobe “White Mamba” by Kobe, sey numbers, No. 8 and No. priced in three tiers: $224 Given Kobe’s over- Jordan remarked. “And as I Bryant the basketball player, echoed Vanessa’s senti- 24, were illuminated in the each, two for $224, and whelming support of the look in this arena and across but less was known about ments of GiGi being poised rafters and could be seen so $24.02 each. All proceeds WNBA, there was a group the globe, a piece of you Gianna Bryant and that’s as the future of women’s clearly as each speaker and for the ticket sales will go to of WNBA legends and cur- basketball. performer took the stage. the Mamba and Mambacita rent players like Lisa Leslie, “The same passion we The celebration of life Sports Foundation, an Nneka and Chiney Ogwu- all recognized in Kobe obvi- was intentionally held on organization incepted to fur- mike, and Liz Cambage. ously Gigi inherited,” 2.24.20 to commemorate the ther Kobe and GiGi’s legacy The old saying goes, you Taurasi said. “I mean who numbers worn by Gianna through charitable endeav- are a reflection of the people has a turnaround fadeaway Bryant (No. 2), Kobe Bryant ors in sports. you surround yourself with. jumper at 11? LeBron bare- What could be learned at ly got it today,” she said jok- Kobe’s memorial is that he ingly. was a dignitary, a humani- “Gigi in many ways, tarian, a basketball icon, a represents the future of person striving to be better women’s basketball,” con- all the days of his life, and tinued Taurasi. “A future above all a family man. where a young woman The full program lineup aspires to play in the of individuals who spoke VALERIE GOODLOE/L.A. SENTINEL WNBA. The same way I WNBA star Diana Taurasi gives a riveting speech at Kobe was Vanessa Bryant, Diana and Giannas’ Celebration of Life ceremony at STAPLES wanted to be a Laker. GiGi Taurasi, Sabrina Ionescu, Center on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. already had goals to play for Geno Auriemma, Rob Pelin- UCONN that in itself ka, Michael Jordan and died, or else you wouldn't be where Vanessa would start showed her fearless mental- Shaquille O’Neal. There here.” with her “baby girl.” ity. She represents a time were special musical per- Shaq, who won three “Gigi was motivated to where a young girl doesn’t formances by Beyoncé, Ali- championships with Kobe change the way everyone need permission to play. Her viewed women in sports,” skill would command Vanessa shared. “She wrote respect.” VALERIE GOODLOE/L.A. SENTINEL Alicia Keys plays Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” as a papers in school defending Diana Taurasi so elo- tribute to Vanessa and Kobe Bryant’s 20-year marriage at women and wrote about quently closed her speech Kobe and Gianna Bryants’ Celebration of Life at STAPLES how the unequal pay differ- with, “Kobe y GiGi están en Center on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. ence for the NBA and el corazón de Los Ángeles, WNBA leagues wasn't fair. y los ángeles nunca mueren. (No. 24) and the number of As fans filled the stands, And I truly feel she made a Te queremos mucho.” years Kobe played for the the floor of Staples Center positive change for the Translation, “Kobe and Lakers (20), which was also was reserved for some of the number of years he and Hollywood and the NBA’s Vanessa were a couple. biggest and most elite stars, Jimmy Kimmel, who who also paid their respects emceed the celebration, to the man who far tran- opened with an emotionally scended his chosen sport. charged monologue. Among them were NBA “Everywhere you go, Commissioner Adam Silver, you see their face, their Queen Latifah, J Lo and numbers,” the late-night talk Alex Rodriguez, Gabrielle show host and longtime Union and Dwyane Wade, friend of Kobe uttered as he and Snoop Dogg. held back tears. Several of his former VALERIE GOODLOE/L.A. SENTINEL He was right. He refer- teammates and coaches Michael Jordan delivers one of the most moving speeches enced the hundreds of attended: Derek Fisher, Pau of the morning at Kobe and Gianna Bryants’ Celebration murals painted around the Gasol, Lamar Odom, Kyle of Life at STAPLES Center on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. city of Los Angeles since Kuzma, Byron Scott, Rick their untimely passing, but Fox, Dwight Howard, Steve cia Keys, who was accom- as Laker teammates, was the the service also seamlessly Nash, Nick Young, Greg panied by an all-Black mini- final speaker of the celebra- incorporated these numbers. Popovich, and Phil Jackson. orchestra as she played tion. He also brought some VALERIE GOODLOE/L.A. SENTINEL Each guest received four The long list of distin- Beethoven’s “Moonlight light to the occasion as he Shaquille O’Neal reveals his favorite Kobe stories during keepsakes upon entering guished attendees included Sonata” on the piano, and recounted a time when he his speech at Kobe and Gianna Bryants’ Celebration of Life Staples Center: a program legendary former players Christina Aguilera, who attempted to intervene on at STAPLES Center on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. sang “Ave Maria.” behalf of some of his team- Beyonce performed mates who were concerned WNBA players now GiGi are in the heart of Los “XO,” which she stated was that Kobe should pass the because they knew Gigi's Angeles, and angels never one of Kobe’s favorite songs ball more. goal was to eventually play die. We love you.” In the of hers, she followed that up “I said, ‘There's no I in in the WNBA.” house that Kobe built, he with a special rendition of team,’ and he said, ‘Yeah, Diana Taurasi, who is and GiGi’s legacies were her classic single, “Halo.” but there's an M-E in that regarded as one of the great- immortalized and their halos Michael Jordan’s eulogy m*****f*****.’” est WNBA players in the will forever live in the fabric stood out as one of the great- When Vanessa took the world and was nicknamed of this city. est moments of the morning stage, the full gravity and as he revealed the close rela- devastation of the loss that tionship he had with Kobe claimed the lives of Kobe and even referred to him as and GiGi and the seven his “little brother.” As other passengers in that hel- Kobe’s idol growing up, Jor- icopter was felt throughout dan stated that it was actual- Staples Center. Her quiet ly Kobe who inspired him to reserve, her thoughtful be a great #GirlDad and a remarks, and the resolve that better person. Jordan added it took for her in that some much appreciated moment to honor her hus- comedic relief as he cried band and daughter was per- throughout the entirety of haps the most poignant of all his speech. He poked fun at that took place. himself. “God knew they couldn't VALERIE GOODLOE/L.A. SENTINEL Christina Aguilera performs “Ave Maria” at Kobe and “Now, he’s got me and be on this Earth without Gianna Bryants’ Celebration of Life at STAPLES Center on I’ll have to look at another each other,” she said. “He Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. crying meme for the had to bring them home to next…,” the crowd roared have them together. Babe, filled with photos of Kobe, such as Jerry West, who with laughter and applause. you take care of our Gigi. I GiGi, and the Bryant family; orchestrated the trade that “I told my wife I wasn't got Nati, BiBi and KoKo, a pin that has the initials “K- brought Kobe to the Lakers, gonna do this cause I didn't and we're still the best B”; a t-shirt with a montage Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul want to see that for the next team.” of photos of Kobe and GiGi Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Paul three or four years.” It seemed fitting that the on the front and on the back Pierce, and Tim Duncan. He continued on in his memorial ended with a their last name “Bryant” There was also a host of speech extending his deep- showing of Kobe’s Oscar VALERIE GOODLOE/L.A. SENTINEL with “2∞24”; and a ticket current players and coaches est condolences to all of the award-winning short “Dear Michael Jordan helps Vanessa Bryant off the stage after that read Section 8, Row 24, present including Klay families who were affected Basketball,” which began as she delivers a heartfelt speech at the late Kobe and Gian- Seat 2. Thompson, Quinn Cook, by the tragedy. a love letter he wrote about na Bryants’ Celebration of Life at STAPLES Center on Mon- Their numbers were Russell Westbrook, Ken- “When Kobe Bryant the game of basketball. The day, Feb. 24, 2020. E-5 LASENTINEL.NET SPORTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 Kobe Memorial Fan Quotes “I just came to honor Curtis, Rockie, and Kobe Bryant and pass on Chris came from Detroit some of my souvenirs to to support Kobe. his fans … pictures, but- tons, posters. That peo- “My first year work- ple can take with them ing for the NBA Summer for the rest of their lives. Pro league in 1996, I met He was just a determined Kobe in the Pyramid at character. You have to Cal State Long Beach as respect his passion for he prepared to play for E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS the game and what he the Lakers. He was full while he was playing, as did for the city and peo- of confidence and had well as into his retire- ple of Los Angeles.” — amazing basketball E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS ment and second phase Michael Wallace skills. Who would had of life. #MambaForever known that this young, #MambaMentality.” — E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS Brandon Davis years-old in the year 2000 when he won his “After his retirement first NBA title. I remem- he showed us how dedi-

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“Being a park direc- confident ball player E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS tor, I've seen first-hand would not just be a leg- accounts on how Kobe endary athlete, but to the heartbeat of Los cated he was to his fami- has inspired boys and also leave such a mark Angeles. Pure ambi- ly.” — Keith Arnold girls of all ages. Yelling out ‘Kobe!’ for the game “When we talk about winner.” — Coach Phil all-time greats, Kobe – Rancho Cienaga Park Bryant has to be at the top of the conversation. “Thank you for the He was the only player 20 years Kobe!!!! Black that built himself into Mamba Forever Mamba this Michael Jordan out.” — Patrick John- character ... and accu- son E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS rately perfected it. Many had been compared to “I’m a Dallas-based Mike but none ever came close other than Kobe. His mindset was not only to be like Mike, but to be better than Mike! And you have to respect that

E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS visual Artist. I was on the world. He was inspired to do these two loved and respected as a man and a ballplay- paintings after the tragic internationally. I had the er. If you can bring loss of Kobe Bryant. The opportunity to watch him arguably the best player events of his death coach GG at a tourna- on the planet to tears ... touched me deeply being ment in Orange County. That's well-deserved as father of four kids, He was everything that respect! Mamba R. I. P. three which are girls, I you want to see in a We love at the Drew channel my pain coach. Knowing that his league.” — Coach Ron through creating art. My family and the world will Scipio Cheaters basket- goal is for the painting of no longer have his pres- ball. Kobe and Gigi to go to ence is saddening.” — the Mamba Sports Acad- Marlo N. Richardson emy to pay tribute to their memory and inspire “Kobe will always be E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS ber the day at the parade I saw him with the others. Kobe Bryant you will be missed as the best basketball player on the planet. My prayers go out to your wife and kids, plus your E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS friends and family. r.i.p.” — Mikey Barnes. “Kobe passed away. He is in Heaven now. I “Complete shock and miss him.” — Bora devastation. I am hon- Nhep ored to have been a fan. Not only to see him play, “I felt like Kobe was

E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS but to also see his growth my teammate.” — Paul as a man over the years, Thad future athletes coming through his academy. The Kobe and Shaq painting, I want to go to Shareef O’Neal because of their bond.” — C- Rayâ aka Chris Rayson.

“We came to show our support and dedication to the sport but also to Kobe and GIGI. He inspired us to all be better at the game and as E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS individuals!” — Cree, tion!” — Coach Chris – Rancho Cienaga Park

“Just as he was embarking on the second half of his life, a father, husband, son, brother and one of the greatest athletes of all times was tragically taken from us.” — Alicia Sutton

“Kobe Bryant was a great basketball player. I E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS watched him since 11- E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS