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The Hyundai Sound Stage continues to bring some of the best artists in entertainment to Taste of Soul.

By Brian W. Carter The Hyundai stage will Contributing Writer be larger than previous years and will be located Hyundai is back with an at Martin Luther King, Jr. amazing entertainment line- Blvd. & Crenshaw Blvd. up with their “We Are One” Hyundai recently re- Hyundai Experience, part- leased their lineup of popu- nering with Bakewell Me- lar and iconic artists that are dia’s Taste of Soul. Going sure to inspire the crowd on four years as a sponsor at up on their feet. The Hyun- the largest family and food dai Soundstage 2019 art- festival in Los Angeles, the ists lineup includes Special Hyundai Sound Stage has comedic appearance by been a audience favorite to Dexter Smiles EU featur- visit. ing Sugar Bear, Dru Hill, Zafar Brooks is the di- Keri Hilson, DJ Mal-Ski & rector of Corporate Social Friends, host Doug E. Fresh Responsibility and Diver- and headliner, Johnny Gill. sity Inclusion for Hyundai EU featuring Sugar Motor America, and he says Bear’s Go-go is a popular the Hyundai Soundstage is music subgenre associated going to be the place to be with funk originating in the this year! Washington, D.C., area dur- “We are so excited to ing the mid-60s to late-70s. return to the Taste of Soul E.U., also known as Experi- with the Hyundai Sound- ence Unlimited, formed in stage,” said Brooks. “This the 70s inspired by musical year’s event will be our big- groups Earth, Wind & Fire, gest yet, including a new Santana, and War. They be- location at MLK and Cren- came Washington, D.C.’s shaw. ,” said an enthusiastic original and longest lasting Brooks. go-go artists. Led by bass- “And we have an excit- ist and vocalist, Gregory ing line up to include some “Sugar Bear” Elliott, the of the hottest musical artists band experienced local suc- who will join us hosted by cess with albums like “Free the legendary Doug E Fresh Yourself” (1977) and “Fu- and headliner, Johnny Gill ture Funk” (1982). In 1988, and others. Visitors will be they hit the Top 40 pop hit treated to a great time.” {See TASTE OF SOUL A-4}

By StaCy M. BroWn cated to honoring and cel- against Pasadena NNPA Newswire ebrating the achievements Unified School Correspondent of distinguished American District (PUSD). women, according to its The firm ob - Civil rights icon, An- website. tained a jury ver- gela Davis has earned in- In pursuit of its mis- dict of more than duction into the National sion of Showcasing great $887,000 against Women’s Hall of Fame. women … inspiring them PUSD on Septem- The activist, educator, all,””the National Wom- ber 11, 2019, after and former Black Panther en’s Hall of Fame honors a one-week trial in earned the honors because the women of the past, re- Van Nuys. The ju- of her dedicated work dur- lates the history of wom- rors voted 11-1 in ing the Civil Rights Move- en’s struggles, prepares favor of the plain- ment, and Davis’ contin- the women of the future tiff, who had been ued fight to secure equal PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS and serves as the voice a 14-year-old Pas- rights and social justice for Angela Davis has authored several books, including celebrating the value of adena High School women. “Angela Davis: An Autobiography;” Women, Race, and women. student when she “At each significant Class;” “Abolition Democracy;” and “The Meaning of Hall of Fame nomi- was pressured turning point in my life, Freedom.” nees may be contempo- IMW partner Keith W. Wyattinto consensual sex when I was introduced rary or historical, but must with another student to the world of progres- involved in many interna- shared endeavors and col- be citizens of the United By Lauren FLoyd by the school’s security sive political activism, tional solidarity efforts, in- lective consciousness,” she States, either by birth or Staff Writer guard. anti-racist prison abolition tersectional feminist move- said. naturalization. Their con- According to a jury struggles, when I, myself ments: I’ve always been one The National Women’s tributions should be of Another victory for summary of the case, the was on the FBI’s 10 Most of many,” Davis said during Hall of Fame was founded national or global impor- prominent Los Angeles law male student, a 17-year- Wanted List and ended up her induction speech. in 1969 and is the nation’s tance and enduring value. firm Ivie, McNiell, Wyatt, old PHS senior, made spending two years in jail “My own consciousness oldest membership organi- Percell, and Diggs (IMW) {See DAVIS A-8} {See IMW A-8} and on trial when I became has always been enabled by zation and museum dedi- came recently in a case

By StaCy M. BroWn Smithsonian secretary goes one-on-one with NNPA president about new book. NNPA Newswire Correspondent Smithsonian Institution, The book outlines the eo-taped interview inside sat down for an exclusive multitude of challenges the National Museum of Dr. Lonnie Bunch III, interview with National Bunch faced when pursuing African American His- the 14th Secretary of the Newspaper Publishers As- the construction of the his- tory and Culture, the two sociation (NNPA) president torical museum. visionaries also tackled and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Those challenges in- topics that ranged from Chavis, Jr., at the National cluded choosing the loca- the Transatlantic Slave Museum of African Ameri- tion; architec, design team, Trade, their shared North can History and Culture. and the collection of unique Carolina families’ histo- The two discussed pieces of African American ries, the writing legacy Bunch’s timely new book, artifacts. of author James Baldwin, “A Fool’s Errand: Creating He added that the muse- and the contemporary vi- the National Museum of Af- um was “an errand worthy tality of the Black Press rican American History and of the burdens.” COURTESY PHOTO of America. Culture in the Age of Bush, Available from Smithso- Dr. Lonnie Bunch III (left), the 14th Secretary of the “The relevance and Obama, and Trump.” nian Books on the organiza- Smithsonian Institution, sat down for an exclusive- in inclusion of the Black “I [initially] saw this tion’s website and at Ama- terview with National Newspaper Publishers Associa- Press in events such as journey to build a museum zon.com, “A Fool’s Errand” tion (NNPA) president and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, this one, show the con- that could help bridge the is a tour de force of Bunch’s Jr.(right) The two discussed Bunch’s timely new book tinued significance of chasms that divide us as a personal and political ac- released today, “A Fool’s Errand: Creating the National the Black Press,” NNPA www.lasentinel.net ‘fool’s’ errand,’” Dr. Bunch complishments. Museum of African American History and Culture in the {See BLACK PRESS A-8} said. During the intimate vid- Age of Bush, Obama, and Trump.”

E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL A-2 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 Speaker, Author Cheron Griffin is on a Mission to Stem Epidemic of Suicide Among Black Youth With New Book BY NADINE MATTHEWS question. The book’s text is able on Soundcloud. She’s Contributing Writer punctuated by the three- also working on a film syllable refrain, “I see script with the same Shocked and saddened you,” as its passionate, themes. by what she was hearing in hopeful motif, and ends An avid traveler who her classrooms when she with the phone number for has been to Thailand, worked as a substitute the National Suicide Hot- Spain, the Caribbean, and teacher a few years ago, line. That particular phrase Tokyo, among other places, freedom coach, lifestyle is important because, Grif- Griffin will soon be hosting hacker, dating consultant, fin says, “Not enough peo- numerous self-care retreats divorce guru, and author ple know that someone around the world. “Travel- Cheron Griffin, felt she had really does see them. We ing for me is self-care. to do something about it. communicate so much That’s when I really get the “When I asked the children about the negatives in our time to talk with God about what was on their hearts, society that a lot of people my issues and press the they started to tell me some get lost. I see you and you restart button on my life. of their parents and other are loved really is the gist Traveling allows you to family members had tried to of the book.” experience other cultures if commit suicide and how it Per her bio, Griffin is a you really take the time to. affected them.” Some of the published author, radio talk You get an appreciation of children had themselves show personality, interna- your own blessings.” contemplated suicide citing tionally known speaker, Griffin is also a former low self-esteem, bullying, or and entrepreneur with a 12- First Lady, an experience abuse or not feeling loved in year tenure in philanthropy. she pulled on for her most the home as reasons. She is also the CEO of recent book, “3PM: The Griffin clarifies that Grow a Girl Network Inc, a Preacher, The Power, The though when she says she non-profit organization that Penis, and Me” and her wrote the book for our chil- addresses multiple issues reality series “Preacher’s dren, she means ALL of affecting our youth. “I’ve Exes.” She indicates that society’s children, she does had the desire to encourage the experience for many want people to be aware people all of my adult life. First Ladies, is far from that suicide has started to Though it was media what we would assume. “I have an enormous impact reports that finally prompt- wouldn’t wish it on any- on the Black community. ed Griffin, the mother (and one. I hate the term, ‘First’ “Black children between grandmother of three also Lady. It means that there the ages of eight to twelve has personal experience weren’t others,” she are number on in that age with suicide, revealing that laughs. She also witnessed range, who are committing her god-daughter recently a lack of accountability, suicide. In the Houston attempted suicide. “Thank opportunism, and rampant school system, over a thou- God, she’s okay now but hypocrisy that got in the sand children committed she is still dealing with way of the true mission. On suicide last year.” COURTESY PHOTO anxiety and depression,” a less bittersweet note, she The irrepressible Phil- Cheron Griffin states Griffin. explained, “It has helped adelphia native (she’s cur- Griffin isn’t done yet. me in what I’m doing now rently based in Houston) book, “I SEE YOU: Ignit- Igniting Hope & Prevent- one is at the point of con- Creating a comprehensive as far as my faith. Being in thought it best to come up ing Hope & Preventing ing Suicide” is helpful templating suicide they creative protocol to combat ministry allowed me to with a way to prevent peo- Suicide,” her own way. advice and encouragement often don’t even have the suicide, she has also com- acquire that.” ple from giving in to the More a pithy, punchy anyone on the brink of sui- energy to get out of bed. posed an ode to faith, hope “I SEE YOU: Igniting dark thoughts and emotions booklet full of hopeful cide or self-harm can easily Reading a book full of and the rewards of carrying Hope & Preventing Sui- that lead to suicide. Griffin snippets and colorful cus- digest. The strategy makes complicated ideas then, is on, entitled “I See You cide” is now available on decided to write her own tom emojis, “I SEE YOU: a lot of sense. When some- certainly also out of the Freedom,” which is avail- Amazon. 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Taste of Soul {continued from Pg. A-1} and number one R&B hit Girl Rock.” the L.A. Coliseum for the The first human beatbox at the age of 16, he released should and does look like. with “Da’Butt,” which was Dru Hill L.A. Rams, USC Trojans in the rap world, Doug E. two albums through Atlan- In bringing to Crenshaw featured in Spike Lee’s Fresh amazed audiences tic Records. He later joined Blvd this star studded line “School Daze.” E.U. signed with his mouthed imita- iconic boy band, New Edi- up which features artist like with Virgin Records, scor- tions of drum machines, tion and they released time- EU (Experience Unlimited) ing more hits with “Buck effects, and samples of less classics such as “If It f/ Sugar Bear, Dru Hill, Wild” and “Taste of Your hip-hop classics. He made Isn’t Love” and “Can You Keri Hilson, DJ Mal-Ski Love,” both reached the his first appearance as anStand the Rain.” In the & Friends, wand Johnny Top Ten of the R&B chart. artist in 1983 on a single 90s, Gill launched a solo Gill as this year’s head- Keri Hilson for Spotlight called “Pass career and created major liner and a show hosted by the Budda,” with Spoonie hits working with produc- none other than Doug E Gee and DJ Spivey. His in- ers Jimmy Jam & Terry Fresh shows that they not troduction to most hip-hop Lewis like “Rub You the only are committed to be- fans was with his perfor- Right Way” and with L.A. ing a part of Taste of Soul mance in Beat Street behind Reid & Babyface on “My, but constantly are raising the Treacherous Three. His My, My.” Alongside Ger- the bar and making Taste Originally known as and at The Staples Center first solo feature came in ald Levert and Keith Sweat, of Soul the premiere com- 14K Harmony, the group for the L.A. Sparks. He 1984, with “Just Having Gill established L.S.G., the munity event in all of Cali- was founded in 1992 and has also been a DJ at The Fun,” waxed for Enjoy, powerful R&B supergroup fornia right in the heart of discovered by manager, Grammy Award Luncheon, and “Original Human Beat- behind the sexy smash “My our community.”—Danny Kevin Peck. In 1996, they The NAACP Award Break- box” for Vinentertainment. Body.” He also formed an- J Bakewell, Sr. - Founder/ changed their name to Dru fast to name a few venues. In 1985, he was one of the other supergroup, Heads Creator of Taste of Soul & Hill and went on to become DJ Mal-Ski’s current resi- biggest names in rap mu- of State, with New Edi- Chairman of Bakewell Me- one the most beloved R&B dencies include Morongo sic, and his first single fortion peers, Bobby Brown dia R&B singer, vocal ar- groups in the industry. Dru Casino in Palm Springs, Reality, “The Show/La Di and Ralph Tresvant. After You don’t want to miss ranger, and songwriter Keri Hill is known for hits like and H.O.M.E. in Beverly Da Di,” became a hip-hop a 15-year solo hiatus, Gill the Hyundai Sound Stage at Hilson has written songs “Tell Me,” “In My Bed,” Hills. As a producer, Mal- classic. His first LP, 1987’s returned with 2011’s “Still this year’s Taste of Soul. It for well-known artists such “Never Make a Promise,” Ski has worked with R&B “Oh, My God!” featured Winning,” which peaked is sure to be a day of fun, as Mary J. Blige’s “Take and “How Deep Is Your artist, Kenny Lattimore on most of his showpieces, at No. 17 on the Billboard nostalgia and great music Me as I Am,” Omarion’s Love,” the group has given his album “Anatomy Of like “Play This Only at 200 and No. 4 on the maga- from some of the best art- “Ice Box,” the Pussycat the world music for the A Love Song,” and singer Night” and “All the Way to zine’s R&B album chart. ists around. Dolls’ “Wait a Min- ages. and actress, Jill Scott’s #1 Heaven,” along with nods In 2014, Gill’s “Game Get the Taste of Soul ute,” and Britney Spears’ DJ Mal-Ski R&B album, “Light of The to reggae and even gos- Changer” with record la- “Gimme More.” She was Sun.” Mal-Ski released an pel. In 1988, he released bel, J Skillz, received much also featured prominently EP, “Light Show” in March his second album, “The acclaim. Gill recently re- on “Timbaland Presents 2017, which he aimed to World’s Greatest Enter- leased “Game Changer II” Shock Value.” In addition set a new standard in mu- tainer,” which reached the also with J Skillz Records/ to being a songwriter, Hil- sic. He has also composed Billboard thanks to single, Kalvary. Like its predeces- son has been a background and written theme songs for “Keep Risin’ to the Top.” sor, 2014’s “Game Chang- vocalist, working with art- television shows for sev- Johnny Gill er,” Gill’s eighth solo stu- ists such as Usher, Ludac- eral networks, composed dio album arrives packed ris, Kelly Rowland, Ciara, and written original scores with an avalanche of hits. and Southern rap producer, for award-winning inde- “This year’s Hyundai Polow da Don. Polow in- pendent films such as “In Performance Stage will be troduced her to producer, Disbelief”and for award- one of the most powerful Timbaland, who signed winning theatrical produc- stages we’ve had in the 14 her to his Mosley Music tions such as “From The years of Taste of Soul. I App for up-to-the-minute imprint in 2006. Hilson re- DJ Mal-Ski is a DJ and Edge.” cannot say enough about performer & stage info, in- leased “In a Perfect World” producer, who crosses mu- Doug E Fresh Hyundai and there extraor- teractive maps, exclusive in March 2009, with sical and cultural genres. dinary and continued dedi- offers, discounts, contests “Turnin’ Me On,” reaching He has worked with many cation to the community. and more available on Ap- the Top 20 of the Hot 100. artists that include Kanye Hyundai continually dem- ple App Store and Google The album reached gold West, Mary Mary, and Ste- onstrates a real commit- Play. You can follow Taste status and earned Hilson vie Wonder to name a few ment to OUR community. of Soul on Facebook, Twit- Grammy nominations. In and has been one of the fea- They constantly demon- ter and Instagram. late 2010, she released a tured DJs on 102.3 KJLH Johnny Gill is a singer, strate what a true partner- For more information second album, “No Boys FM. DJ Mal-Ski has per- songwriter, producer and ship between corporate on Taste of Soul, please Allowed,” which included formed at a variety of ven- Grammy-nominated, multi- America and the consum- visit tasteofsoul.org the platinum single, “Pretty ues being the official DJ at platinum artist. Discovered ers who buy their products

By SayBin RoBeRSon Speaker and human re- making, but it’s long over- Contributing Writer sources executive, Trell due for something like this Thomas founder & CEO of to happen in LA.” CRENSHAW CROSSING The Los Angeles Urban Black Excellence Brunch, Kent also explains the League Young Profession- New Generation Game event will feel like a com- als (LAULYP) welcomes Changer, and media expert, munity, as guests are wel- young entertainment ex- Paige Simpson Manager come in any attire and the ecutives, marketing gurus, of Scripted Television and goal overall is uplifting Investing in and bloggers to The Future Production, Will Packer each other, breaking barri- of the Industry Entertain- Media, Angeline Bue- ers, and building a strong ment Summit October 5-6 naventura Economic Poli- network of trusted mentors Crenshaw’s at Evolve Project LA. cy, Entertainment, Tourism, and friends. Attendees will meet for and Hospitality Industries It’s expected nearly 200 a full day of networking, Manager for the Mayor’s in attendance all in hopes of panels, master classes pow- Office of Economic Devel- moving forward with their Future, ered by industry experts, opment, Jameela Jackson next endeavors, each with and a town hall to discuss director, StartUp Grind full opportunity to succeed. how today’s hip-hop artists Hollywood / founder Hus- “This is just one way of Celebrating can use creativity to cata- tleXGlow, Justin Key Actor entry into the entertainment pult change. Created to em- and author, Mama Knows industry, but because we’re power and educate college Best, Justin Michael Wil- continuing different events Its Legacy students and young pro- liams Top 20’s Musician & with these partners, you’re fessionals on the growing Activist. able to continue the conver- technologies that will im- Day two will include sations and have a member- pact the future of Film/TV, a private Next Genera- ship with LAULYP.” Located on both sides of Crenshaw Boulevard Music, and Sports/eSports. tions Award Brunch and Tickets to the event where Metro’s Expo and Crenshaw/LAX Lines The two-day event who silent auction co-hosted by range from $35 to $85 will partner with Disney, the United Negro College which includes a one-year will meet, Crenshaw Crossing is envisioned Creative Artist Agency, Fund’s emerging leaders. membership which in- specifically for this neighborhood, at this exact Sundance Institute, and Honorees include Next cludes the access to further moment in the Crenshaw Corridor’s history. HULU, and host master Generation Award Trell your conversation with classes which will include Thomas, WACO Theater & partners. You can also re- a Podcasting 101 with Fe- Black Excellence Brunch, serve 15-minute meetings licia “The Poetess” Mor- Artivism BeWoke. Vote with partners at the Summit ris, owner of Morris Media Campaign, Impact Award to speak with hiring man- Studios, Blessed, Booked Cela Sutton, ARRAY Film- agers and recruiters from and Busy Workshop for works. top companies. Creative Freelancers & Jasmine Kent of LAU- Entrepreneurs with Kris- LYP shares her excitement To learn more about ten V. Carter, founder of regarding the event and the the Los Angeles Urban Trust Your Magic, award- hard work everyone has put League Young Profession- FIND OUT MORE AT winning content creator forth to produce the Sum- als, buy tickets, and reserve CRENSHAWCROSSINGLA.COM - BET’s Black Girls Rock mit. a 15-minute time slot visit and NBC’s “The Voice.” “I’m feeling good, I’m http://entsummit.laulyp. Panelist will also in- feeling excited,” Kent says, com/#. clude Dr. Tana Sessions “this was a progress in the THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-5 Sola Impact Launches The BeeHive Nation’s first ever business campus launches with help from community leaders, politicians and businessowners in a South Los Angeles Opportunity Zone.

BY SAYBIN ROBERSON Contributing Writer

Wednesday, September 18, South Central opened its arms to The Beehive, the nation’s first-ever business campus for opportunity- zone (OZ) operated busi- nesses. Here, some of the nation’s most underprivi- leged will now have the opportunity to meet and work with investors, busi- ness owners, and more under one roof.

The launch was COURTESY PHOTO: SOLA IMPACT announced by Sola Impact, (L-to-R) Scott Turner, Dr. Ben Carson, Martin Muoto dis- a family of real estate funds COURTESY PHOTO: SOLA IMPACT cussing plans for The Beehive. with high regard for creating Dr. Ben Carson sharing with the attendees his support in The Beehive. social impact in South Los Both Dr. Carson and the journey, Davis explains Angeles. Known mostly for Greenhouse, an airy, light- “We hope that the next Councilmember Curren Scott Turner's support of this is the perfect way to revamping multi-family filled glass structure fit for Snapchat, Spotify, or Lyft Price, and former NBA opportunity zones proved to return to the city that made affordable housing units, communal purposes. comes from South LA,” player and philanthropist, be true as they shared their him. The Beehive will be the Founder of Sola Impact, Muoto said. “We want to Baron Davis were in atten- hopes for the future. The Muoto and everyone organization's first venture Martin Muoto welcomed the ensure that the companies dance to uphold the promise Beehive is believed to have involved are sure The Bee- outside of its roots in hous- crowd of over 50 communi- that make this their home, put forth by Sola Impact and an influence far beyond Los hive will have a real chance ing. ty and civic leaders, busi- also make this their commu- The Beehive.. Angeles with legislation aid- of transforming Los Ange- The Beehive will offer a ness owners, and more to nity as well. We want to Dr. Carson spoke of his ing opportunity zones and les, without displacing resi- mix of work and social the future grounds for a brief make sure that our commer- excitement surrounding the the effort put forth by Sola dents and negatively affect- cial tenants reflect the true arrival and launch of The Impact, this is said to be a ing those who need help the commitment to South LA.” Beehive, stating Sola Impact blueprint for change. most. The goal, as Dr. Car- Located in the historic is changing lives and think- “This is a mission. This son stated, is unity. Goodyear District, The Bee- ing of the people. is an initiative, that is aimed The launch event high- hive will make history as a “It’s wonderful to be in at longterm sustainability. lighted the power of com- co-working space and cre- South Central this morning Aimed to have a revolution- munity and returning ative office with shared and witness the incredible ary transformation, genera- resources to truly end sys- amenities designed to help growth and development tional impact on the United tematic issues. Muoto boost innovative entrepre- that is taking place here,” States of America,” Turner encouraged all, “If and neurs, local businesses and Dr. Carson stated. stated. when you make it, please startups. Near both Down- “‘Collective impact’ is Their alignment with the remember you must give town Los Angeles and mul- certainly an appropriate project, along with the sup- back.” tiple historic intersections word for today. When a port of community leaders “What we’re attempting

COURTESY PHOTO: SOLA IMPACT and landmarks of South community is able to come like Baron Davis who to do here, has never been Scott Turner sharing a passionate testimony at The Bee- Central, the campus will together and produce great shared a testimony, explain- done before. We want other hive. bridge the gap and connect works, bold ambition recog- ing his quest for a philan- companies to get our ideas, both worlds. nizing that the whole is bet- thropic venture was met improve on them and apply spaces, as well as inviting presentation and luncheon. Along with Muoto, Sec- ter than some,” Dr. Carson upon hearing of The Bee- them to urban centers across play spaces including coffee Following Sola Impact’s retary of Housing and Urban added. “These extremely hive. the country,” Muoto opti- and lunch options. The mission statement, “doing Development, Ben Carson, positive regulatory steps are “Had I of had the mistically stated. “It was a decor will make for an easy well by doing good,” Muoto Sola Impact co-founder, bringing business communi- resources, The Beehive, the great turnout, which is 80 transition for desk to com- is excited to bring The Bee- Gray Lusk, executive direc- ties and local communities opportunity, the zone to pro- percent of the battle.” fort settings, both indoors hive to South Los Angeles tor of the White House closer together, maximizing tect me, I probably would be To learn more about The and outdoor. The campus with intentions of "pollinat- Opportunity and Revitaliza- not just opportunity but a lot better today,” Davis Beehive visit https://www. will also include a Reverse ing" the economic sector. tion Council, Scott Turner, unity as well.” says. Excited to be along on solabeehive.com/.

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In the fierce and inhu- cannot be bought with little man face of oppression and cost and no casualties. And, unfreedom that we con- of course, it will not come fronted in the Sixties, we from the self-corrected stood up and declared and conscience or change of demanded of ourselves and heart of the oppressors and others that we talk freedom that “freedom is essential to set the scales of justice in sen or champions for their the unrepentant and rapa- to the people. And over five life.” Moreover, it is part of their proper place among grossly flawed notions of cious rulers and ruiners of decades later, we have not what it means to be human those who have no voice,” civilization can override human lives. It will only abandoned, diluted or de- and indispensable to living the vulnerable and deval- the human rights of persons come from the righteous viated from this indispens- a good and meaningful life ued, the poor, the less pow- and peoples to be free, to and relentless struggle of able ethical imperative and and coming into the full- erful and the oppressed. practice self-determination the people, themselves. practice. For conditions of ness of ourselves. Tell them Talk freedom to the and pursue their own no- Malcolm said it; we oppression and unfreedom it is their right and respon- people, then, speak to tion of the good. heard it and dared to live remain even today and sibility to be free, free from them about Haiti, the hid- Talk freedom to the it. He said that “wherever thus the fight remains - un domination, deprivation den and hushed subject; people. Tell them that the Black people are is a battle- finished and the struggle and degradation. Free from about Palestine, the prohib- denial of climate change line.” And we turned this must continue, deepen and the domination of others re- ited subject; and about the is not a life-preserving op- teaching into a battle cry intensify. So, let us con- gardless of race, class, sex, Rohingya of Burma, the tion. For the forests are on and commitment to strug- tinue to talk freedom to the religion, sexuality, ability, DR. MAULANA KARENGA Uighurs of China and the fire more often with greater gle, saying “Everywhere a people. Tell them liberat- age or any other excuse and Yemeni, a subject deemed intensity; the glaciers are battleline, every day a call ing and liberated things, concocted way to oppress. sciousness which resists irrelevant by the daily and melting; the seas are rising, to struggle.” So, here we things that free their hearts Tell them too they have and rejects any feelings of nightly news. Talk of the erasing coastlines and sink- are still in righteous and and minds, cause their the right and responsibility despair or fears of defeat. savage and inhumane oc- ing islands; droughts and relentless struggle to free spirits to soar and culti- to be free from the depriva- Talk freedom to the cupations of the people’s flooding happen simultane- ourselves and be ourselves, vate in them an active and tions of poverty and power- people. Speak a liberating land and lives, the totalitar- ously; extreme weather is to make our way in the passionate commitment to lessness; hunger and food truth to the people. As Mari ian violence on every level occurring everywhere and world as African persons pursue and practice free- insecurity; lack of access to Evans, poet of deep vision including against children, the seasons seem less dis- and people, and with oth- dom from all forms op- clean water, air and sanita- and struggle said, “Speak ethnic cleansing campaigns tinct. Tell them to resist talk ers similarly committed, to pression. Talk freedom tion; homelessness and lack truth to the people . . . . and the refusal of the right that people will adjust or break the back of all forms to the people. Free them of adequate and affordable Free the mind of the peo- to return, the imprisonment are adjusting. For they are of oppression, hidden, dis- from constraining exter- housing and healthcare; in- ple.” Indeed, “Free them of millions and deculturiza- not adjusting, but coping. guised or arrogantly open. nal pressures and internal ferior and oppressive edu- with honesty. Free the peo- tion concentration camps, To talk of adjustment in the In this way, we dare to urges to doubt themselves, cation; joblessness; official ple with Love and Courage and the criminal indiscrim- face of such devastation frame and forge our future deny themselves, condemn and unofficial violence; and of their Being.” And then, inate genocidal bombing and decline is to minimize in struggle and in the most themselves and mutilate alienation from people as they will be ready to unite, against the peoples. the severity of the problem, ethical, effective and ex- themselves. fellow human beings. And build and struggle. “Talk Talk freedom to the the suffering of the people, pansive ways. Tell them that to free tell them, they have a right sense to the people,” she people. Tell them, where the urgency of the situation themselves, they must be to be respected, regardless told us. There is no need there is oppression, there and the requirements nec- Dr. Maulana Karenga, themselves, that degrading of differences and diversity, for lies, illusions, half- is resistance, and thus these essary to correct it. Professor and Chair of adjustment is not justice, and a similar responsibility truths and mind-dulling peoples and all the op- Speak freedom to the Africana Studies, Califor- and that the happy hour not to disrespect ourselves mystification. pressed of the world are in people. Remind them of nia State University-Long of liqueurs, liquors and by letting the oppressor be We must speak the truth various forms of resistance the words of wisdom and Beach; Executive Director, laughs after work or dinner our teacher. That is to say, of oppression and the hu- and struggles for freedom. righteous struggle of Har- African American Cultural don’t solve problems or re- imitating him in ways that man suffering it causes and Convince them that the op- riet Tubman on the life and Center (Us); Creator of ally ease oppression. Talk flatter him and flatten and sustains, speaking of our pressor can never have the death struggle that must be Kwanzaa; and author of freedom to the people, falsify our conception of own and yet linking it to same moral status of the waged for freedom when Kwanzaa: A Celebration free them of the illusions ourselves as “Blackish,” and finding common cause oppressed in any moral it is denied or threatened of Family, Community and manufactured as a matter “mixed-ish,” and slavish with other peoples. For it is system, no matter who the with loss or unjust limita- Culture and Introduction to of course in a land where to fashionable, funded and a central and enduring ethi- oppressor is and that nei- tions. She tells and teaches Black Studies, 4th Edition, lying is a way of life for favored terms and ways of cal teaching of our honored ther race, religion or ruling us, “we must go free or die, www.OfficialKwanzaaWeb- the self-appointed saviors the dominant society. ancestors that we are to fantasies about being elect and freedom is not bought site.org; www.MaulanaK- and wealth worshiping Speak freedom to the “bear witness to truth and and elite, superior, cho- with dust.” That is to say, it arenga.org. wardens of an imprison- people. Tell them free ing society. I speak here themselves from self-de- CHARLENE CROWELL of a society not satisfied nying, self-damaging and with denying and limiting self-condemning ways. En- Debt collectors target consumers of color, liberties and rights, but courage them to think free- also needing to narrow the ly and focus firmly on their people making less than $50K mind in its thinking, con- enduring beauty, creativ- strict the heart in its car- ity, adaptive vitality and Consumer survey finds bipartisan support for effective debt collection regulation ing, and make the people durability, their resilience accept this as normal, even and resourcefulness and A new survey asked lowing debt collectors to ences as to what financial necessary. their unsurpassed history likely voters across the contact consumers by pri- regulation should look Speak freedom to the of striving, struggle and country what they thought vate direct messaging on like. people, cause them to see resistance. Help develop of a proposed debt collec- social media platforms like The Administration has what Min. Malcolm told in them, as Molefi Asante tion rule. The response was Facebook or Twitter; and also repeatedly empha- and taught us that there is tells us, the will and way to strong and broad opposi- • 73% opposed al- sized consumer informa- no substitute for freedom, cultivate a victorious con- tion. lowing debt collectors to tion and education while Proposed earlier this phone people as often as predatory lenders pick the the Los AngeLes sentineL year by Consumer Finan- seven times a week for each pockets of unsuspecting cial Protection Bureau debt in collection. consumers. The error in (CFPB) Director Kathleen “It should not surprise this approach is that be- Kraninger, the rule would any of us that Americans ing aware of what should DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. authorize debt collectors to don’t support government- occur will not and cannot Executive Publisher / CEO expand how often consum- sanctioned harassment by change punitive practices JENNIFER J. THOMAS ers could be contacted as debt collectors via phone, Charlene Crowell that earn billions of dollars well as the ways such con- email, or text,” said AFR for the corporations abus- Publisher tacts could be made: email, Senior Policy Counsel lic policy developments. ing consumers. KENNETH R. THOMAS text messages, and more. Linda Jun. “And yet that’s Research released by the These actions are par- Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) Conducted by Lake Re- exactly what the Kraninger CFPB have documented ticularly suspect when one RUTH WASHINGTON search Partners and Chesa- CFPB is proposing. The the harm of abusive debt considers that debt collec- Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) peake Beach Consulting, agency needs to withdraw collection practices and tion complaints have been COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. the poll was jointly com- this plan and come up with shown the rippling conse- among the chief consumer Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) missioned by the Ameri- one that actually protects quences of financial ser- complaints filed at both PAMELA A. BAKEWELL cans for Financial Reform consumers.” vices practices as large as the CFPB and the Federal Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer (AFR) and the Center The real irony with mortgages and as small as Trade Commission. Un- DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. for Responsible Lending CFPB is that for six years, payday loans. der CFPB’s first director, Executive Editor / Chief of Staff (CRL). The results, re- consumers benefitted from Under the Trump Ad- the agency filed more than BRENDA MARSH-MITCHELL leased on September 11, a series of actions that ministration, a consistent 25 federal enforcement Executive Assistant to the Publisher Member of the Board of found stark opposition by helped 29 million consum- and focused deregulation actions against debt col- Directors (2004-2014) consumers to regulatory ers to receive nearly $12 effort has been underway to lectors and creditors that BRANDON I. BROOKS, Managing Editor reforms announced by the billion in restitution and/ turn CFPB into a toothless deliver $300 million in res- Entertainment Editor/Sports Editor/Advertising CFPB. Consumers are or forgiveness. Addition- tiger. It’s almost as if CFPB titution and another $100 ANGELA HOWARD, Production Designer strongly united in wanting ally, multiple public forums now stands for Corporate million in civil penalties Family Editor / Circulation / Distribution more and better protection held across the country on a Financial Protection Bu- due to deceptive and abu- CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT, Religion Editor in this area of financial reg- variety of issues gave con- reau. Rather than living up sive debt collection prac- Production Designer / Staff Writer ulation. sumers and all stakeholder to its name, CFPB eschews tices. LAUREN FLOYD, Staff Writer One in five poll partici- interests meaningful oppor- consumers and defers to Assistant to the Managing Editor pants were contacted by a tunities to help shape pub- companies and their prefer- {See CROWELL A-8} BRIAN CARTER, Staff Writer debt collector in the past 12 Copy Editor months for different types ALAN BRAXTON, Sports Writer of debt – including medi- Copy Editor cal. Consumers of color, E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS, Photographer / Videographer lower-income consumers Copy Editor and military families were NIELE ANDERSON, Digital Editor contacted at higher rates. CLIFFORD RUSSELL, Advertising More than one in three Black consumers (34%) or TAMARRA WILLIAMS, Classified consumers with incomes n A r : AtionAL dvertising epresentAtive less than $50,000 (33%), Amalgamated Publishers 45 W. 45th St. , New York, NY 10036 were contacted. Among (212) 869-5220 - and - 2400 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Il 60616 Latinx consumers, nearly (312) 842-0200 half or 48% were contacted. Member: Audit Bureau of Circulation, City News Service, Associated Likely voters were most Press, California Newspaper Publishers Association, National Newspaper concerned about three spe- Publishers Association, National Newspapers Association. cific changes included in HOW TO REACH US the CFPB debt collection Main Number (323) 299-3800 proposal: (ISSN 089-4340) is published weekly on Thursday for $60.00 per year, $40.00 for six months. Foreign countries $120.00 per year, $60.00 for six • 76% opposed al- months by Los Angeles Sentinel, Inc. 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, lowing debt collectors to CA 90008. Periodicals Postage Paid at Los Angeles, CA. Postmaster: Send address changes to Los Angeles Sentinel, 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., leave messages for people Los Angeles, CA 90008. 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BY BRIAN W. CARTER era operator, and/or a direc- er.” Contributing Writer tor. “My advice for high “I love and have a great school seniors and youth The Sentinel would like passion for editing videos, across the board is to apply to thank Imani Sumbi and so I am leaning more for as many scholarships as Ivanna Jackson on their towards editing as opposed possible!” said Jackson. “It exceptional internships this to the others,” said Jackson. is good to get an education summer working in Editori- “Another goal of mine is to and gain knowledge on a al and Front Desk & Digi- give back to the inner-city topic that you love and are tial Media Department youth who have a passion gifted in. exclusively. Both of these for the arts. “But, if you don't go to young ladies exemplified “My short-term goals college or don't know professionalism, consisten- are to be involved and apart exactly what it is you want cy and talent. of as many internship to do yet, find internships or Sumbi was born and opportunities, especially programs and organizations raised in Los Angeles, Cali- PHOTO BY BRIAN W. CARTER COURTESY PHOTO ones involving film, as I that will assist you in find- fornia and has attended Imani Sumbi Ivanna Jackson can until I graduate col- ing jobs and internships so UCLA Lab School, City lege.” you can have experience Charter School, and the Los helped to file papers, I “My main task during the Sentinel website. Both Sumbi and Jack- working. Angeles County High learned how to write for a the internship was to report She studies journalism son have some advice they “Along with that, hav- School for the Arts, where newspaper, I attended meet- and write stories that were at the Medill School of wanted to share with youth ing internships will help she played classical flute. ings, and so forth.” assigned to me, usually two Journalism, Media, Inte- coming behind them in you rule out what you want She is currently attending Jackson continued, to three per week. grated Marketing Commu- education and future Sen- to do or don't want to do as Northwestern University. “The main job I was “I wrote almost twenty nications. She is interested tinel interns. a career. If you aren't a sen- Jackson is also an L.A. assigned was assisting at stories during my two in explanatory journalism, “To young people, I ior in high school yet, I rec- native, who grew up in the the front desk which months at the Sentinel, cov- which illuminates pressing would say that now is the ommend getting internships Windsor Hills and Down- entailed answering phones, ering a variety of topics issues of the day within the time to explore,” said every summer to get your town L.A. areas. She’s filing DBA's (fictitious from local summer camps context of their history, and Sumbi. “Try different feet wet in different area.” attended Windsor Hills, business names), and greet- and educational programs, in a way that is accessible things you may not have Sumbi shared, “Oh, and Cowan Avenue Elementary ing the individuals who to book reviews, to state to a wider audience. Sumbi thought to try before, and one other great thing about school, KIPP Academy of walked through the door. and national politics. also expressed interest in see what you like and what working at the Sentinel: Opportunity and Executive “Along with that, I was “I conducted interviews writing for a magazine and you don’t like—and I don’t free samples of Taste of Prep Academy of Finance. also asked to edit a few over the phone and in per- working on in-depth pieces. just mean this academically Soul vendor food.” She currently attends Grand videos as advertisements son, attended events and “So far, I have found I or career-wise. The Sentinel has always Canyon University in for the Taste of Soul.” visited locations across the most enjoy reporting on “While it’s helpful to had the pleasure of receiv- Phoenix, AZ. Jackson’s “There’s a rich history city, and listened in on education, and specifically think early about what you ing the best and brightest internship came through a in my family of social national telebriefings.” how it intertwines with race might want to study or what interns over the years and summer youth employee activism and racial justice Sumbi was also put in issues.” you’ll be when you grow the tradition continued this program at Trinity Baptist advocacy, and I saw in the charge of the daily “Black Jackson’s major in col- up, it’s also important to summer. Church. Sentinel an opportunity to Fact of the Day” post, lege is digital film with an spend time with your The Sentinel wishes “At the Sentinel, I did lend the thing I love most - where she put up facts from emphasis in production. friends and family, let your- Imani and Ivanna all the just a little bit of every- - writing -- to my own com- Black history taken from She plans to eventually self have fun, and just gen- best in their studies and thing,” said Jackson. “I munity,” said Sumbi. the Black365 Calendar on become a film editor, cam- erally enjoy being a teenag- future endeavors. AKA Raises $1 Million for HBCUs in One Day, Announces Collaboration with the Black Press of America BY STACY M. BROWN nessee State University. the U.S., the U.S. Virgin NNPA Newswire “It is my honor to be a Islands, Liberia, the Correspondent part of this. Alpha Kappa Bahamas, Bermuda, Cana- Alpha has been a partner to da, Dubai, Germany, Japan, For the second year in a the Black Press even right and South Korea. row, Alpha Kappa Alpha here in Nashville with the For her four-year tenure Sorority, Incorporated, the Tennessee Tribune,” she as president, Dr. Glover has oldest Greek-letter organiza- said. implemented a five-point tion established by African While the first African plan for AKA which American college-educated American-owned newspa- includes the HBCU initia- women, raised $1 million in per was founded 192 years tive. just 24 hours during this ago, the establishment of The other four plan month’s HBCU Impact Day. the NNPA took place in points include a women's The AKA Sorority, Inc. also 1940 during a meeting in healthcare and wellness has agreed to collaborate in Chicago. plan; building your eco- the planning for the upcom- Since its founding, the nomic legacy; the Arts; and ing 80th-anniversary cele- NNPAhas advocated for the global impact. bration of the National Black Press of America and “We try to make sure Newspaper PublishersAsso- delivering news to millions that we handle certain ciation (NNPA) in 2020. of people daily and weekly national and international Dr. Glenda Glover, inter- from the African American issues,” Dr. Glover said. national president of Alpha perspective. The NNPA is For her four-year tenure as president, Dr. Glenda Glover has implemented a five-point “We have a program of Kappa Alpha, Inc., said the the national trade associa- plan for AKA which includes the HBCU initiative. wellness and health. We sorority would work with tion that currently represents have a breast cancer mobile NNPA chair Karen Carter a vast conglomerate of more need for HBCUs. I need to sustainability, and we have Dr. Glover said. unit that travels around the Richards and NNPA presi- than 223 Black-owned recognize the operating to make sure to secure the “The actions of Alpha country giving free mam- dent and CEO Dr. Benjamin newspapers throughout the needs, and the financial endowments of each uni- Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. mograms to African Amer- F. Chavis, Jr., during the country that comprise the needs because we need versity,” she said. will go a long way toward ican women,” she said. NNPA's annual convention Black Press of America. funds to survive,” Dr. In February, AKA gift- ensuring that HBCUs “We know that breast June 23-25, 2020 in New For her part, Dr. Glover Glover said. ed $1.6 million from their remain open and able to cancer tends not to be Orleans. and the AKAs have stead- “I asked my member- AKA-HBCU Endowment encourage the best Black found in Black women “When you need to fastly continued to promote ship to support this initia- Fund to 32 HBCUs. students to choose them as until it reaches stage 4,” Dr. know the positive stories – support of HBCUs across tive. We galvanized mem- As an HBCU graduate, a first option,” she said. Glover said. the real stories – about the nation. bers, individuals, and cor- Glover said she has dedi- AKA began on the “With all of our initia- African Americans, then Dr. Glover has led that porate sponsors. We kept cated her life's work to the campus of Howard Univer- tives, we want to make sure you understand our depend- challenge for contributions going back again, and HBCU community. sity in Washington, D.C., in that African Americans ence on the Black Press for as part of a four-year $10 again,” she said. “I understand the im- 1908. Today, nearly don’t get lost in the shuffle. our news,” said Dr. Glover, million fundraising goal to “It's a tremendous feat pact personally that estab- 300,000 members make up That is why we have pro- the international president of benefit HBCUs. to raise $1 million in one lishing an endowment has the sorority in approxi- grams and services that AKA and president of the “As a college president, day, but we knew HBCUs on a student's enrollment mately 1,018 graduate and benefit the community,” historically-Black Ten- I need to recognize the needed to have funding, and graduation prospects,” undergraduate chapters in Dr. Glover said.

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is to end the prison -indus Davis {continued from Pg. A-1} trial complex. Despite vows from “Angela Davis is a revo- study group and volunteered President Ronald Reagan lutionary who has fought for the Student Nonviolent to prevent her from teach- tirelessly for causes of - eqCoordinating Committee ing in California, Davis uity and social justice. Herwhile still in high school. did land jobs in the Golden induction into the National At 15, after earning a State. Most recently, she Women’s Hall of Famescholarship, Davis traveled taught courses on the - his is well-deserved,” Karine to New York to complete tory of consciousness at Jean-Pierre, a lecturer athigh school, according to the University of Califor- Columbia University and The HistoryMakers. nia, Santa Cruz. spokeswoman for MoveOn. In 1960, Davis traveled Davis retired from org, wrote on Twitter. to Germany to study for two teaching in 2008, but still An activist, author, andyears and then to - the Uni lectures at universities professor, Davis was born inversity of Paris for another around the country. In Birmingham, Alabama, on year. 2017, she gave the - key January 26, 1944. After returning to the note address and served She is the daughter ofUnited States, Davis - at COURTESY PHOTOS as honorary co-chair at the two teachers, according totended Brandeis University, “My own consciousness has always been enabled by shared endeavors and col­ Women’s March on Wash- her biography from The where she graduated magna lective consciousness,” said Davis about herself. ington. HistoryMakers. cum laude in 1965. Davis In a statement, the Active at an early agethen in returned to Germanywhere she earned her M.A.“Angela Davis: An Autobi- ing of Freedom.” NAACP called Davis’ - in the Black Panthers and for thefurther study before- endegree in 1968. ography;” “Women, Race, She’s the co-founder ofduction a “well-deserved Communist Party, Davisrolling in the University Davis has authored and Class;” “Abolition -DeCritical Resistance, an - orhonor.” also formed an interracialof California, San Diego,several books, including mocracy;” and “The Mean- ganization whose mission

“To some, visiting the tion honored him with the museum allows them to Award for Distinguished Black Press {continued from Pg. A-1} find hope … that the- curService to Education. rent poisonous political Earlier this year, Bunch ards, said after the interview derstand the richness of the partisanship and racial was appointed Secretary between Chavis and Bunch. community. antipathy will one day beof the Smithsonian Insti- “The Black Press is alive “What I love about the overcome,” Bunch said. tution, the first African and well, and we will con- Black Press today is that it’s A historian, author, -ed American to hold that po- tinue to be the daily record- a place that reminds people ucator, and curator, Bunch sition in the organization’s ers of our history across the of the power of the African has enjoyed a career of173-year history. globe. Although we’ve seen American community… the near unapparelled success. He oversees 19 mu- many changes within our Black Press is critically im- Bunch has held numer- seums, 21 libraries, the industry; these changes are portant. ous teaching positions, -in National Zoo, numerous bringing better opportuni- “What [The Black Press] cluding American Univer- research centers, and sev- ties for the Black Press,”does is it reminds us that sity in Washington, D.C. eral education units and Richards said. there are many different (Bunch’s Alma Mater); centers. “So, we are honored thatlenses to understand a story. COURTESY PHOTOS the University of Massa- Now, with “A Fool’s Dr. Lonnie Bunch has - choIf you don’t have the lens to During the intimate vid eo-taped interview , the two chusetts, Dartmouth; and Errand,” Bunch said he sen to include us as a partthe ofAfrican American com- tackled topics that ranged from the Transatlantic Slave the George Washington has a simple message to this important national me- munity, where are you going Trade, their shared North Carolina families’ histories, University in Washington, convey. dia event,” she said. to find your story? For me, the writing legacy of author James Baldwin, and the D.C. “History matters,” he While in graduate school, the Black Press is crucial not contemporary vitality of the Black Press of America. Bunch was elected in told Chavis. Bunch desired to write a dis- for the past, but for the -fu 2017 to become a member “You can’t understand sertation about the Black ture,” Bunch said. what Baldwin did is that identity in ways most of the American Academy yourself or the future with- Press, he said. The Smithsonian nation- he captured the trueness Americans do not under- of Arts and Sciences. out looking back. History However, naysayers told al leader also marveled over of the community in an stand. He’s also the recipient is an amazing tool to live him the Black Press was un- the enduring legacy of Bald- unvarnished way. He also He said the revolution of the President’s Award your life. More than any - important. win, whose works explored inspired us to demand fair- in South Africa reinforced from the NAACP, and thing else, it challenges He said that theory racial, sexual, and class dis- ness,” he said. his belief that history is an the Impact Leader Award you to be accurate,” quickly was proven wrong. tinctions in North America. Bunch said he sought effective tool to change a from the Greater Washing- Watch the full inter - “I knew it was,” Bunch “As a 17-year-old fresh- out to obtain a building country by embracing the ton Urban League. view between Dr. Cha - said. man at Howard, the first that would reference the truth of a painful past. Last year, the Phi Betavis and Dr. Bunch here at “I think the Black Press book I picked up was ‘Go spirituality, resilience, and The museum opened Kappa Society presented BlackPressUSA.com. has always been the guard- Tell It on the Mountain,’” hope that have been key el- three years ago to much Bunch with the Phi Betta ian of our community. It’s Bunch said. ements within the African fanfare, with former presi- Kappa Award for Distin- To purchase Dr. always been the place where “I was so moved by American community. dents Barack Obama and guished Service to the Bunch’s “A Fool’s Er- facts are found that are not [Baldwin’s] writings. I read Elements he said that George W. Bush, among Humanities and the Na- rand,” click here, or visit told in other places. It’s a everything that he wrote have shaped America’s others, in attendance. tional Education Associa- Amazon.com. place where you can un- because, in some ways, IMW who conducted the case along from the institutional be- freshman girl, from being ue that should be placed {continued from Pg. A-1} with Kristen Wyatt of IMW. trayal which caused the pressured into a sexual en- on protecting young fe- This case involved claims incident. The jury award- counter, while at school, male students from being of negligence by Pasadena ed plaintiff damages for by an adult school secu- taken advantage of,” says School District personnel in past, present, and future rity officer and a young IMW’s Keith Wyatt. the supervision of its students, emotional distress. man, who was a high When asked for a campus, and employees. Ac- “The school adminis- school senior. Our client statement on the verdict, cording to the case summary, trators, and the police, did deserved better supervi- Pasadena Unified School defendant (PUSD) admitted not seem to place much sion and protection. The District declined to com- that it negligently caused the value on supervising and jury agreed with us, and ment. plaintiff student’s damages protecting our client, a their verdict for $887,416 that were sustained as a result 14-year-old high school was indicative of the val- of the incident and that the plaintiff was not at fault and had no responsibility or cau- sation for her damages. As a result of the incident, both students were suspended from school. However, the plaintiff became the victim of threats, bullying, and slander from other students —so much that she feared returning to a regu- lar high school environment COURTESY PHOTO and had to complete her high Keith Wyatt school education at an alter- native school. arrangements with the “Kids go to school and Due to this result, IMW school security officerparents to expect them to be su- contended that the plaintiff get the plaintiff out of class, pervised and led in the right lost four years of the impor- and bring her to him in the direction. But if you have tant social interaction and school auditorium. The supervision personnel that maturity which come from school security officer had are encouraging inappropri- having a normal, four-year a reputation for facilitating ate activity, then the whole high school experience. IMW inappropriate conduct by system breaks down,” says also contended that the plain- students. IMW partner, Keith Wyatt, tiff experienced a loss of trust

rector Kathy Kraninger to Crowell {continued from Pg. A-6} give debt collectors a license to harass and intimidate con- sumers,” said Stegman. “A From weakening the Bu- them,” said Jeremy Funk, consumer-first debt collec- reau’s Office of Fair Lending, spokesman for Allied Prog- tion rule should protect peo- to rewriting the long-awaited ress, a consumer advocacy ple – and particularly people payday lending rule that re- organization. “Maybe span- of color and active duty mili- quired lenders to ensure that ning the spammer-in-chief at tary members, veterans and borrowers can afford to re- the CFPB will help them- retheir families – from time- pay these small-dollar loans alize the massive invasion of barred ‘zombie debt.” that come with big costs, privacy that are inviting with Government is supposed businesses and corporations this plan…Congress should to be ‘for the people’-- not are being coddled while con- get prepared to hold them- acfor corporations. sumers remain caught in ha- countable.” Charlene Crowell is the rassing debt collection prac- Speaking for the Center Communications Deputy tices and debt trap loans. for Responsible Lending, Director with the Center for “Bad policies from Wash- Melissa Stegman, a Senior Responsible Lending. She ington are often the brain- Policy Counsel said: can be reached at Charlene. child of people who aren’t “The poll is clear – Amer- crowell@responsiblelend- personally impacted by icans don’t want CFPB - Di ing.org. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET A-9 Pelosi Orders Impeachment Probe: ‘No One is Above the Law’ Trump, who was meet- phone call is part of the with a message for the ing with world leaders at whistleblower’s complaint, Trump faithful: “While the United Nations, pre- though the administration Democrats ‘Sole Focus’ is viewed his defense in an has blocked Congress from fighting Trump, President all-caps tweet: “PRESI- getting other details of the Trump is fighting for you.” AP PHOTO/J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE DENTIALHARRASS- report, citing presidential Pelosi has for months Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, joins impeachment activists with MENT!” privilege. Trump has resisted calls for impeach- a youth-led group, By The People, to call for Congress to Pelosi had barely fin- authorized the release of a ment from her restive cau- remove President Donald Trump from office, outside the ished speaking as he began transcript of the call, which cus, warning that it would Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washing- ton, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. Rep. Green, joined by Alex a mini-blizzard of tweets is to be made public on backfire against the party Meltzer, 9, of Boston, has pressed for Trump's impeach- assailing her announce- Wednesday. unless there was a ment three times. ment. “You will see it was a groundswell of public sup- At issue are Trump’s very friendly and totally AP PHOTO/ANDREW HARNIK port. That groundswell has- BY LISA MASCARO,MARY capped a frenetic stretch on actions with Ukraine. In a appropriate call,” Trump House Speaker Nancy n’t occurred, but Pelosi CLARE JALONICK AND Capitol Hill as details of a summer phone call with said. Pelosi of Calif., reads a suggested in comments MICHAEL BALSAMO classified whistleblower Ukrainian President Trump has sought to statement announcing a earlier Tuesday that this Associated Press complaint about Trump Volodymyr Zelenskiy, he is implicate Biden and his son formal impeachment new episode — examining inquiry into President Don- have burst into the open said to have asked for help in the kind of corruption whether a president abused ald Trump, on Capitol Hill in and momentum has shifted House Speaker Nancy investigating former Vice that has long plagued Washington, Tuesday, his power for personal Pelosi launched a formal swiftly toward an impeach- President Biden and his son Ukraine. Hunter Biden Sept. 24, 2019. political gain — would be impeachment inquiry ment probe. The charge Hunter. In the days before served on the board of a easier to explain to Ameri- against President Donald was led by several moder- the call, Trump ordered Ukrainian gas company at businesses and a variety of cans than some of the Trump on Tuesday, acqui- ate Democratic lawmakers advisers to freeze $400 the same time his father administration scandals, issues that arose during the escing to mounting pres- from political swing dis- million in military aid for was leading the Obama but all seemed likely to Mueller investigation and sure from fellow Democ- tricts , many of them with Ukraine — prompting administration’s diplomatic drag on for months. other congressional rats and plunging a deeply national security back- speculation that he was dealings with Kyiv. But details of Trump’s probes. divided nation into an elec- grounds and serving in holding out the money as Though the timing raised dealings with Ukraine The speaker put the tion year clash between Congress for the first time. leverage for information on concerns among anti-cor- prompted Democrats to matter in stark terms on Congress and the com- After more than two the Bidens. Trump has ruption advocates, there quickly shift course. By the Tuesday: “The actions of mander-in-chief. and one-half years of sharp denied that charge, but has been no evidence of time Pelosi addressed the the Trump presidency The probe centers on Democratic criticism of acknowledged he blocked wrongdoing by either the nation on Tuesday, about revealed dishonorable whether Trump abused his Trump, the formal the funds, later released. former vice president or his two-thirds of House facts of the president’s presidential powers and impeachment quest sets up Biden said Tuesday, son. Democrats had announced betrayal of his oath of sought help from a foreign the party’s most urgent and before Pelosi’s announce- While the possibility of moving toward impeach- office, betrayal of his government to undermine consequential confrontation ment, that if Trump doesn’t impeachment has hung ment probes. national security and Democratic foe Joe Biden with a president who cooperate with lawmakers’ over Trump for many After Pelosi’s Tuesday betrayal of the integrity of and help his own reelec- thrives on combat — and demands for documents months, the likelihood of a announcement, the presi- our elections.” tion. Pelosi said such injects deep uncertainty in and testimony in its investi- probe had faded after spe- dent and his campaign Associated Press writ- actions would mark a the 2020 White House race. gations the president “will cial counsel Robert team quickly released a ers Julie Pace, Laurie Kell- “betrayal of his oath of Trump has all but dared leave Congress ... with no Mueller’s investigation series of tweets attacking man, Andrew Taylor and office” and declared: “No Democrats to take this step, choice but to initiate ended without a clear Democrats, including a Zeke Miller in Washington one is above the law.” confident that the specter of impeachment.” He said that directive for lawmakers. video of presidential critics and Jonathan Lemire and Pelosi’s brief statement, impeachment led by the would be a tragedy of Democratic House com- like the speaker and Rep. 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who is now the oldest res- tapping with head nod- ident of the Villas. Mrs. ding became the evening Barbara Rooks, Mr. Tom exercise along with the Brown, Mr. Walter Con- singing of hymns, classics forme, Mr. James Wilkes, and the Motown sound. Mrs. Dolmenia Vernon, Then the proclama- Mrs. Esmerelda Stewart, tions and commendations Mrs. Bertha Moreno, and were presented. Proc- Mr. Euland Greer. What a lamations came from blessing! Mayor Eric Garcetti, As- For two hours, the semblymen Reggie Jones- more than 40 guests en- Sawyer, and LA City joyed a healthy and deli- Councilmember Herb cious meal by Bernice Wesson. Her councilman, Gifts, Card basket, Lifesize Birthday Card, Money tree Lombard Catering, served LA City Councilmember and proclamations celebrate this Centurion Ada Marie by WEDC staff. Mrs. is planning to invite her Blair. seated: Rev. and Mrs. James (Dorothy)Lawson sur- Blair’s favorite music - to City Council for in- rounding Mrs. Blair. Standing: Ward Villas neighbors - jazz filled the room person and recognition. Rev. Mrs.Delphine Jones, Mrs. Sharon Jones, Mrs. Bernice Tay- soon dancing and foot John Hill, her pastor from lor, Mrs. Sharon Burt-Walker. PHOTO BY IAN FOXX

Holman United Methodist ized label - 100th birthday 100 yr old Mrs. Ada Marie Blair holding proclamation Church and her former Pas- of Ada Marie Blair - de- from LA Mayor Eric Garcetti. PHOTO BY IAN FOXX tor James Lawson and Mrs. signed by Patricia Becton Lawson were present along Cobb. Special to the Sentinel she thought everything had with other members of her “All of the residents of been done. church family. The money Ward Villas are a blessing Ada Marie Blair has The room was decorated tree, cards and gifts were to Ward EDC, but we are reached a milestone of hon- in shades of pink as guests presented by the host com- especially grateful to speak or - Five scores - in her life’s arrived to walk the “pink mittee of fellow residents. the language of love to our walk. On Wednesday Sept carpet” into the Ward Vil- The evening ended with residents as we contribute to 18, 2019, she charted 100 las ballroom where gui- the music of Dennis Miller the quality of life of our El- years of life. The celebra- tars were strumming and a playing Stevie Wonder’s ders. Ward Villas is a resort tions have been joyous with dance floor awaited them. version of Happy birthday in the city which is home family, friends and church Did I fail to mention that as the birthday cake which to residents from 13 world- family giving thanks and every guest was at least 62 Greetings galore..... Mrs. Blair is all smiles feeling was actually cupcakes ar- wide cultures. It is our joy gifts, yet it was not enough years of age and eight of the love. seated: Former Holman UM Church pastor ranged in shape of “100” by to serve those who served to join with others, so the guests were between - Rev. James Lawson, Honoree Mrs. Marie Blair, Mrs. “David World Famous Ba- us so well in every aspect of Ward Economic Dev Corp 90 to 99 years of age? Yes, Dorothy Lawson standing: Pastor of Holman UM nana Pudding” was served. life,” says WEDC president planned a five-star party thatthey gave special greetings Church - Rev. John Hill, WEDC President, Mrs. “Jackie” Each guest received a spar- “Jackie” Dupont-Walker. surprised Mrs. Blair after to their Elder - Marie Blair Dupont-Walker. PHOTO BY IAN FOXX kling cider gift with special-

ment what they recently vate and empower econom- The Community Safety learned, Littleton crystal- ically disadvantaged youth Initiative workshops con- lizes the connection and to become productive and clude in October with a expounds on how the skills empowered members of recognition ceremony for learned through creative society.” over 170 student partici- practice also improve aca- Students receive the pants. These workshops The initiative includes four creative intervention strategies designed to demic progress. Work- opportunity to learn a new were inspired by Nipsey disrupt, prevent and respond to gun violence in our communities. shops like these have been skill and explore aspects of Hussle’s legacy of social happening all summer, their creativity while also entrepreneurship and com- Sentinel newS Service across South Los Angeles learning business skills. munity investment. This at schools like Johnnie Co- Some have gone on to au- innovative partnership was Following historic lows chran Middle School. dition for acting roles while made possible by Ballmer in gun violence, the month “Young people need others are exploring start- Foundation, the California of May saw an alarming training and career guid- ing their own businesses. Wellness Foundation and spike in violent crime. ance to fully realize their Additionally, students im- the Weingart Foundation Unwilling to accept the potential and overcome prove their confidence bywho all believe in holistic rise in violence, including challenges,” said Littleton. learning a new skill then efforts to create safe and the murder of South Los “We’re here to provide demonstrating it for the healthy communities. Angeles’ beloved Nipsey these opportunities to moti- class to see. Hussle, Counclimember Marqueece Harris-Dawson launched a robust effort to address the root causes and effects of gun violence in South L.A. Tradition- Two students demonstrate their new magic tricks in ally, the summer tends front of the class PHOTO COURTESY OF COUNCILMEMBER MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON OFFICE to display an increase in violence. This summer program meets residents teach STEM skills. All of approach to investing in where they are with the re- the workshops are designed our youth.” sources they need to deal to give students practical The initiative uses cre- with trauma and intervenes life-skills that promote self- ative presentations to teach to prevent youth from join- esteem, empathy, stress youth entrepreneurship. ing gangs and continuing reduction, anger manage- Baron Jay Littleton, found- cycles of violence. ment, academic improve- er of the Baron Jay Foun- The Community Safety ment, and civic leadership. dation, a nonprofit that Initiative is an innova- The councilmember began prepares youth to become tive $1 million public this program to expose responsible, civic-minded, safety program designed young people to outlets for respectful, and productive to disrupt and prevent gun expression and entrepre- citizens leads each presen- violence in South Los An- neurship in the hopes of ex- tation. geles. Councilmember panding their opportunities At middle schools and Marqueece Harris Dawson for the future. high schools across South brought this program to “I believe in creative so- L.A., students ages 10-18 life in the form of preven- lutions to shared communi- learn about social entre- tion and intervention strat- ty challenges,” said Harris- preneurship. Each work- egies that leverage existing Dawson. “The Community shop begins with Littleton programs and create new Safety initiative is an op- introducing basic business ones to support our com- portunity to pilot creative principles and quizzing the munities as they deal with new approaches proven to students on terms like e- gun violence. The initia- combat the root causes of commerce and profit. The tive includes four creative gun violence. Our neigh- students display extraor- intervention strategies de- borhoods deserve more dinary focus for their age signed to disrupt, prevent robust strategies to reduce and after a few minutes, and respond to gun vio- gun violence and I am Littleton transitions from lence in our communities. proud to partner with indi- the traditional portion of Over the next few weeks, viduals and organizations the workshop and some- we will revisit the Initia- who see the value of this thing unexpected happens: tive and highlight different opportunity. a magician, entertainer, or aspects of the strategy. “My thanks go out to entrepreneur enters and af- The Youth Workshops the Ballmer Foundation, ter showcasing their skills, produce hour long pre- the California Wellness the students are given the sentations that introduce Foundation and the Wein- opportunity to explore their students to creative forms gart Foundation for believ- own talents. of entrepreneurship and ing in this holistic proactive While students imple- THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-7

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Sometimes it takes us product. We are all in this do for the community and going all around the world together. for all the contributions to see what has been right As far back as I can re- you make to society. Over in front of us all along. member, my life has been the years you’ve helped Thanks for reading! and CVS, and the giant drug and alcohol); Whit- The beauty of America touched by the beauty of me grow and have taught “Recognizing that youth drug distribution com- ney Houston, complica- is the cultural diversity Latin people and their cul- me things in your respec- commonly receive care panies Cardinal Health, tions of cocaine and heart that makes up our coun- ture. When I was a little tive ways that have helped from a pediatrician or gen- [NY Times] Amerisource disease; Flexeril, marijua- try. The United States is girl, my grandmother’s me be a better person. eral practitioner during Bergen and McKesson. na, Xanax and Benadryl; made up of immigrants next-door neighbor was #Gratitude adolescence and young Many prescription opioids Michael Jackson(Cardiac dating back to its very Ms. Martinez who would Barbara Gonzalez, adulthood – precisely are used to block pain sig- arrest, acute propo- beginning. My family’s sometimes help my grand- Associate Culture Editor when the incidence of opi- nals between the brain and fol intoxication; mid- heritage is quite diverse, mother take care of us at Cassius said, “My mul- oid use disorder (OUD) the body and are typically azolam, lidocaine, diaz- including cousins that when needed. She would ticultural sorority taught sharply increases– the prescribed to treat moder- epam, lorazepam noted are proud Latinos. I am cook delicious meals for me how to find my voiceAmerican Academy of Pe- ate to severe pain. In ad- in autopsy report. [Drugs. proud of our family and us and expose us to tra- and be comfortable using diatrics released a policy dition to controlling pain, com]: Opioid Overdose the rainbow it represents. ditional Mexican mu- it. I needed to be just as statement this month call- opioids can make some Deaths by Race/Ethnic- As we celebrate Hispanic sic. She was a beautiful forward and direct as the ing for expanded access to people feel relaxed, happy ity: [U.S. White-Non- Heritage Month, I want to woman and I will forever women around me if I medication-assisted treat- or “high,” can be addic- Hispanic-37,113]; [Black, pay honor, not only to my be grateful for the posi- wanted my opinions and ment (MAT) for youth. tive and have side effects Non-Hispanic-5,513]; own family members, but tive seeds she planted in ideas to be heard.” Her ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Scott to include slowed breath- [Hispanic-3,932] (www. also to my friends, neigh- my life. As an adult I’ve words rung near and dear E. Hadland, MD, MPH, ing, constipation, nausea, kff.org)No drug manu- bors and colleagues that had the pleasure of know- to me as a multicultural MS, Evan Wood, MD, confusion and drowsi- facturers joined in the re- have contributed to mak- ing a host of people from woman. We all must be PhD, Sharon Levy, MD ness. Opioids: sometimes quest to disqualify Judge ing America the beautiful the Latinx community that comfortable using our Kaiser Family Foundation referred to as narcotics; Polster; Didn’t oppose. country that it is. have sowed into my life voices and learn how to analysis of Centers for may relieve pain, don’t Several giants named: Al- The celebration started in a beautiful way. We all not only come together, Disease Control and Pre- fall into the same cat- lergan, Endo Pharmaceu- as a week in 1968 under have the choice to grow but to work together to vention (CDC), National egory as over-the-counter ticals and Mallinckrodt, President Lyndon John- from the people, places make our world a better Center for Health Statis- painkillers like aspirin have settled and Johnson son and was expanded to and things that are brought place. It’s up to all of us tics.” Opioids: a class of and Tylenol. Commonly & Johnson Ordered to Pay a month under President into our lives, or we can to unite and put things in drugs found in the opium used opioids: prescription $572 Million in Landmark Ronald Reagan. Septem- dismiss them and never place to make our world poppy plant; work in the opioids, like OxyContin Opioid case. Estimated ber 15 – October 15 is appreciate the beauty they a better place for genera- brain to produce a variety and Vicodin, fentanyl, a 17 million people world- now known as National represent. I choose to ac- tions to come. Again I say, of effects, including pain synthetic opioid 50–100 wide engage in heroin and Hispanic Heritage Month. cept and grow from those Happy Hispanic Heritage relief with many of these times more potent than nonmedical prescription It is to observe the history, in my life. Month! drugs; can be prescription morphine, and heroin, an opioid use, resulting in culture and contributions I know when you start Sí se puede! medications often referred illegal drug. Opioid use public health emergency of our Latin brothers and to mention names you al- to as painkillers; can be comes with risks. Regular with enormous morbid- sisters to America. I am ways run the risk of leav- Healing Without Hate: so-called street drugs, like use can increase tolerance, ity and mortality. Many grateful we can celebrate ing someone out. If I ac- It’s a choice. It’s a life- heroin. Judge Dan Polster dependence, requiring areas-North-America/ the contributions of im- cidently miss someone, style. Pass it on! is overseeing a landmark higher, more frequent dos- Western Europe, overdose migrants to our country please charge it to my federal trial Ohio opioid es. Longer term use can deaths have surpassed mo- during a specific month,head and not my heart. Visit www.WendyEn- case involving two groups lead to addiction (“opioid tor vehicle crash fatalities. but we should be mindful Teresa Samaniego, Juan- terprises.com, www.Sea- of defendants who filed the use disorder”). 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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who NAME STATEMENT in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on declares as true any material CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY File No. 2019250842 statement pursuant to Section 09/05/2019. matter pursuant to Section The following person(s) is 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and for Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers (are) doing business as: in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the 1. DAZZLE & DESIGN a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false LLC, 2. HOW TO SET A Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor The Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County Invite Bids SPECTACULAR TABLE, Statement must be filed at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to for the Construction of: 3. DAZZLE & DESIGN, 4. before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars DAZZLE AND DESIGN, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County ($1,000)). 5. DAZZLE AND DESIGN Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided S/ROY C MANUKYAN, DECOR, 6. DAZZLE MY must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section Owner GARDENA PUMP TRUNK SEWER REHABILITATION PARTY, 7. DAZZLE MY Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires This statement was filed (Bid Opening October 29, 2019 - Estimate TABLE, 4859 W. SLAUSON The filing of this statement 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of AVE STE 381, LOS does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on $3,100,000 - $4,600,000) ANGELES, CA 90056 County the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section 08/28/2019. of LOS ANGELES Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with Articles of Incorporation or in violation of the rights of in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section Contracting and Supply Opportunities Include: Organization Number: LLC/AI another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name No 201416010379 or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Liner; Sewer Manhole Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed at the end of five years from Rehabilitation with Calcium Aluminate Coating; Sewer DAZZLE & DESIGN, LLC, Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed 4859 W. SLAUSON AVENUE Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County Cleaning and CCTV Inspection; Flow Bypass Pumping; STE 381, LOS ANGELES, CA 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17/19 Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided 90056; State of Incorporation: CNS-3297967# must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section 7UDႈF&RQWURO CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires This business is conducted by The filing of this statement 40 days after any change The Sanitation Districts encourage participation of a limited liability company FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the NAME STATEMENT minority, women, disadvantaged, disabled veterans, The registrant(s) started doing the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section business on 11/2013. File No. 2019253989 Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change and small business enterprises. I declare that all information The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of in the residence address of in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new CAMPBELL & SON’S 3ODQVDQG6SHFL¿FDWLRQVPD\EHREWDLQHG correct. (A registrant who or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name declares as true any material CLEANING, 5931 W. 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed at the Sanitation Districts’ Engineering Counter matter pursuant to Section WASHINGTON BLVD, Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 17913 of the Business and CULVER CITY, CA 90232 Original Filing January 1, 2014, the Fictitious County of LOS ANGELES (562) 908-4288, Ext. 1205 Professions code that the 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/19 Business Name Statement registrant knows to be false Mailing Address: 1843 W. CNS-3295590# must be accompanied by the Visit our Web site at “www.lacsd.org” is guilty of a misdemeanor 83RD ST, LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. and click on “New Construction Projects” punishable by a fine not to CA 90047 The filing of this statement CNS-3297597# exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): does not of itself authorize ($1,000)). LARRY CAMPBELL, 1843 W FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a de teléfono del abogado grant the petition without a DAZZLE & DESIGN, LLC 83RD ST, LOS ANGELES, CA NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name del demandante, o del hearing. S/ LINDA GAYLE 90047 File No. 2019238117 in violation of the rights of CIVIL demandante que no tiene Notice of Hearing: PATTERSON, President This business is conducted by The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, abogado, es): Timothy P. Date: 10/21/19, Time: 8:30 This statement was filed an Individual (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section Dillon, DGHMA, 5872 Owensa.m., Dept.: T, Room: 600 with the County Clerk of The registrant(s) started doing 1. BWS, 2. BWS 14411 et seq., Business and Avenue, Suite 200, Carlsbad,The address of the court is Los Angeles County on business on N/A. BIGWILLIESTYLE, 10121 Professions Code). SUMMONS CA 92008 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, 09/17/2019. I declare that all information S VERMONT AVE, LOS Original Filing (CITACION JUDICIAL) DATE (Fecha): January 8, CA 91401 NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and ANGELES, CA 90044 County 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/19 CASE NUMBER (Número del 2018 A copy of this Order to Show Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who of LOS ANGELES CNS-3295434# Caso): Sherri R. Carter, ClerkCause shall be published at 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Mailing Address: P.O. BX LOS ANGELES SENTINEL BC689273 (Secretario), by Marlon least once each week for four Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section 59017, LOS ANGELES, CA NOTICE TO DEFENDANT Gomez, Deputy (Adjunto) successive weeks prior to at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and 90059 (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): (SEAL) the date set for hearing on the date on which it was filed Professions code that the Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Elevity Holdings, LLC; Michael 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17/19 the petition in the following in the office of the County registrant knows to be false WILLIE RAY EVANS , 10121 NAME STATEMENT Bahlitzanakis; Anastasia CNS-3298185# newspaper of general is guilty of a misdemeanor S VERMONT AVE, LOS File No. 2019241145 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Clerk, except, as provided Bahlitzanakis, does 1 to 10 circulation, printed in this in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90044 The following person(s) is YOU ARE BEING SUED county: Los Angeles Sentinel exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 17920, where it expires BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ Date: Sep 6, 2019 40 days after any change ($1,000)). an Individual AHMEN RESIDENTIAL DEMANDANDO EL FOR CHANGE OF NAME HUEY P. COTTON S/LARRY CAMPBELL, Owner The registrant(s) started doing FACILITY, 9618 S 8TH AVE, Case No. 19GDCP00333 in the facts set forth in the DEMANDANTE): Native Ads, Judge of the Superior Court statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed business on N/A. INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 Inc. Superior Court of California, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 with the County Clerk of I declare that all information County of LOS ANGELES County of Los Angeles CNS-3293421# 17913 other than a change NOTICE! You have been in the residence address of Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and Mailing Address: 5337 6TH sued. The court Petition may of: Stephen decide Sean LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 09/20/2019. correct. (A registrant who AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA Dwyer for Change of Name a registered owner. A new against you without your Fictitious Business Name NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material 90043 being heard unlessTO ALL INTERESTED you ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): PERSONS: FOR CHANGE OF NAME Statement must be filed respond within 30 days. Read before the expiration. Effective 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and DEBRA ADEWALE the information below.Petitioner Stephen Sean Case No. 19STCP03834 Statement generally expires Professions code that the CORPORATION, 5337 6TH Dwyer filed a petition with this Superior Court of California, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious You have 30 CALENDAR Business Name Statement at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA DAYS after this court summons for a decree changingand County of Los Angeles the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor 90043; State of Incorporation: names as follows: Petition of: Dynystasia must be accompanied by the legal papers are served on Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to CA you to file Stephena written Sean Dwyerresponse to Deverell Jackson Riddle for Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by Stephen Sean Concepción Change of Name The filing of this statement at this court and have a copy does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). a Corporation served on the Theplaintiff. Court ordersA that allletter TO ALL INTERESTED 17920, where it expires S/WILLIE RAY EVANS, The registrant(s) started doing persons interested in this PERSONS: the use in this state of a or phone call will not protect Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change Owner business on 03/2006. you. Your writtenmatter appear response before this Petitioner Dynystasia Deverell in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed I declare that all information court at the hearing indicated Jackson Riddle, Guardian in violation of the rights of must be in proper legal form another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of in this statement is true and if you want below the to show court cause, if any, to filed hear a petition with this court 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on correct. (A registrant who why the petition for change of for a decree changing names or common law (See Section your case. There may be 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of 09/04/2019. declares as true any material a court form name that should not yoube granted. canas follows: a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with matter pursuant to Section Any person objecting to the Dynystasia Deverell Jackson Professions Code). use for your response. You Filing with Changes Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section 17913 of the Business and can find these name court changes described forms Riddle to Dynystasia Marie Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name Professions code that the above must file a written 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17/19 and more information at the Parish Robinson CNS-3297973# before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires registrant knows to be false California Courts Onlineobjection thatSelf- includes the The Court orders that all LOS ANGELES SENTINEL January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from is guilty of a misdemeanor Help Centerwww.courtinfo. ( reasons for the objection at persons interested in this Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed punishable by a fine not to ca.gov/selfhelp), your least county two court days before matter appear before this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the in the office of the County exceed one thousand dollars law library, or the the matter is courthouse scheduled to court at the hearing indicated NAME STATEMENT Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided ($1,000)). nearest you. If be heardyou and cannot must appear paybelow to show cause, if any, File No. 2019246877 The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section DEBRA ADEWALE the filing fee, at the ask hearing to theshow cause court why the petition for change of The following person(s) is does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires CORPORATION clerk for a whyfee the petitionwaiver should not form.be name shouldIf not be granted. (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a 40 days after any change S/ DEBRA C ADEWALE, CEO you do not granted.file If noyour written objectionresponse Any person objecting to the LA HAIR BAR, 6316 Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed on time, you is timely may filed, the lose court may thename changes described TOPANGA CANYON SUITE in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of case by default,grant the and petition without your a above must file a written 2140, WOODLAND HILLS, another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on wages, money, andhearing. property objection that includes the CA 91367 County of LOS or common law (See Section in the residence address of 09/06/2019. may be taken Notice without of Hearing: further reasons for the objection at ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with warning from the Date: 10/30/2019,court. Time: 8:30 least two court days before Mailing Address: 8117 W Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section There are othera.m., Dept.: D legal the matter is scheduled to MANCHESTER AVE #345, Original Filing Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name requirements. You The address may of the court is be heard and must appear PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17/19 before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires want to call 600 an East Broadway, attorney Room rightat the hearing to show cause Registered owner(s): CNS-3297963# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from away. If you 279, do Glendale, not CA 91206 know why the an petition should not be GEMINI COLLECTION, LLC, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed attorney, you may A copy ofwant this Order toto Show callgranted. If no written objection 8117 W MANCHESTER AVE must be accompanied by the in the office of the County an attorney referralCause shallservice. be publishedIf at is timely filed, the court may #345, PLAYA DEL REY, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided you cannot afford least oncean each weekattorney, for four grant the petition without a 90293; State of Incorporation: NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section you may be successive eligible weeks for prior to freehearing. CA File No. 2019229765 does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires legal services fromthe datea set for nonprofit hearing on Notice of Hearing: This business is conducted by The following person(s) is the use in this state of a 40 days after any change legal services program.the petition in You the following Date: November 5, 2019, a limited liability company (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the can locate thesenewspaper nonprofit of general Time: 10:30 a.m., Dept.: 44, The registrant(s) started doing EXCLUSIVE LEAFS, 4915 in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section groups at the circulation, California printed in this Room: 418 business on 09/2019. S WESTERN AVENUE, LOS another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change Legal Services county: Web Los Angeles site Sentinel The address of the court I declare that all information ANGELES, CA 90062 County or common law (See Section in the residence address of (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), Date: 08/14/2019 is 111 N. Hill Street, Los in this statement is true and of LOS ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new the California CourtsDARRELL MAVIS Online Angeles, CA 90012 correct. (A registrant who Articles of Incorporation or Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name www. Judge of the Superior Court A copy of this Order to Show declares as true any material Organization Number: LLC/AI Original Filing Statement must be filed Self-Help Center 9/26, 10/3, ( 10/10, 10/17/19 courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or Cause shall be published matter pursuant to Section No 201917510224 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/19 before the expiration. Effective CNS-3298174# at least once each week Registered owner(s): CNS-3295508# by contacting yourLOS ANGELESlocal SENTINELcourt 17913 of the Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious or county bar association. for four successive weeks Professions code that the 323 LOYALTY LLC, 4915 S LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement prior to the date set for WESTERN AVENUE, LOS NOTE: The court ORDER has TO SHOW a CAUSE registrant knows to be false must be accompanied by the statutory lien for waived fees hearing on the petition in is guilty of a misdemeanor ANGELES, CA 90062; State Affidavit of Identity form. FOR CHANGE OF NAME the following newspaper of of Incorporation: CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS and costs on Case any No. 19SMCP00389 settlement punishable by a fine not to The filing of this statement or arbitration award of general circulation, printed in exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize Superior Court of California, this county: the Los Angeles a limited liability company File No. 2019247775 $10,000 or moreCounty of inLos Angeles a civil ($1,000)). the use in this state of a case. The court’s lien must Sentinel News GEMINI COLLECTION, LLC The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name Petition of: Joshua Goldstein Date: September 6, 2019 business on 06/2019. (are) doing business as: be paid before for Change the of Name court will S/ KRYSTAL JOHNSON, in violation of the rights of dismiss the case. Edward B. Moreton, Jr. CEO I declare that all information CREATE.DIGITAL MUSIC, another under Federal, State, TO ALL INTERESTED Judge of the Superior Court in this statement is true and 4317 GARTHWAITE ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. PERSONS: This statement was filed or common law (See Section Si no responde dentro de 30 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 correct. (A registrant who AVENUE, Los Angeles, Petitioner filed a petition CNS-3293412# with the County Clerk of 14411 et seq., Business and días, la corte puede decidir Los Angeles County on declares as true any material CA 90008 County of LOS Professions Code). with this court for a decree LOS ANGELES SENTINEL matter pursuant to Section ANGELES en su contra sin escuchar su changing names as follows: 09/12/2019. Original Filing versión. Lea la información a NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 Joshua Berck Goldstein to Professions code that the AMILCAR CABRAL WELTON, continuación. Joshua Khakshooy Subdivision (a) of Section CNS-3293381# Tiene 30 DÍAS DE 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false 4317 GARTHWAITE LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The Court orders that all is guilty of a misdemeanor AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CALENDARIO después persons interested in this FICTITIOUS Statement generally expires de que le entreguen esta at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to CA 90008 matter appear before this BUSINESS exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by citación y papeles legales court at the hearing indicated the date on which it was filed para presentar una respuesta in the office of the County ($1,000)). an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS below to show cause, if any, NAMES 323 LOYALTY LLC The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT por escrito en esta corte y why the petition for change of Clerk, except, as provided hacer que se entregue una in Subdivision (b) of Section S/ AKEIDO WINGO, business on 01/2010. File No. 2019237215 name should not be granted. MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information The following person(s) is copia al demandante. Una Any person objecting to the 17920, where it expires carta o una llamada telefónica 40 days after any change This statement was filed in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: name changes described FICTITIOUS BUSINESS with the County Clerk of correct. (A registrant who DIVINE DECOR LLC, 2013 no lo protegen. Su respuesta above must file a written NAME STATEMENT in the facts set forth in the por escrito tiene que estar statement pursuant to Section Los Angeles County on declares as true any material W. 109TH STREET, LOS objection that includes the File No. 2019254468 08/26/2019. matter pursuant to Section ANGELES, CA 90047 County en formato legal correcto reasons for the objection at The following person(s) is 17913 other than a change si desea que procesen su in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and of LOS ANGELES least two court days before (are) doing business as: Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the Articles of Incorporation or caso en la corte. Es posible the matter is scheduled to UNCLOG IT 4 LESS, 13809 a registered owner. A new que haya un formulario que Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false Organization Number: LLC/AI be heard and must appear HAWTHORNE WAY UNIT Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor No 201924210252 usted pueda usar para su at the hearing to show cause D, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 Statement must be filed respuesta. Puede encontrar before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): why the petition should not be County of LOS ANGELES the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars DIVINE DECOR LLC, 2013 estos formularios de la corte y granted. If no written objection Registered owner(s): January 1, 2014, the Fictitious más información en el Centro Business Name Statement in the office of the County ($1,000)). W. 109TH STREET, LOS is timely filed, the court may CARL WASHINGTON JR, Clerk, except, as provided S/AMILCAR CABRAL ANGELES, CA 90047; State de Ayuda de las Cortes de grant the petition without a 13809 HAWTHORNE WAY must be accompanied by the California (www.sucorte. Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section WELTON, Owner of Incorporation: CA hearing. UNIT D, HAWTHORNE, CA 17920, where it expires This statement was filed This business is conducted by ca.gov), en la biblioteca de Notice of Hearing: 90250 The filing of this statement leyes de su condado o en does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of a limited liability company Date: 10-25-19, Time: 8:30 This business is conducted by in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on The registrant(s) started doing la corte que le quede más a.m., Dept.: K an Individual the use in this state of a cerca. Si no puede pagar Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section 09/13/2019. business on N/A. The address of the court is The registrant(s) started doing 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information la cuota de presentación, 1725 Main Street, Room 102, business on N/A. in violation of the rights of pida al secretario de la corte another under Federal, State, in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and Santa Monica, CA 90401, I declare that all information a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who que le dé un formulario de Santa Monica Courthouse in this statement is true and or common law (See Section exención de pago de cuotas. 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires declares as true any material A copy of this Order to Show correct. (A registrant who Statement must be filed at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section Si no presenta su respuesta Cause shall be published at declares as true any material Professions Code). a tiempo, puede perder el Original Filing before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and least once each week for four matter pursuant to Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County Professions code that the caso por incumplimiento y successive weeks prior to 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17/19 17913 of the Business and CNS-3297969# Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false la corte le podrá quitar su the date set for hearing on Professions code that the sueldo, dinero y bienes sin LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor the petition in the following registrant knows to be false Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to más advertencia. newspaper of general is guilty of a misdemeanor Hay otros requisitos legales. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars circulation, printed in this punishable by a fine not to NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). Es recomendable que llame a county: Los Angeles Sentinel exceed one thousand dollars un abogado inmediatamente. File No. 2019250985 the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section DIVINE DECOR LLC Date: Aug 19, 2019 ($1,000)). The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change S/ DJUNA CLARK, CEO Si no conoce a un abogado, LAWRENCE H CHO S/CARL WASHINGTON JR, puede llamar a un servicio de (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of in the residence address of This statement was filed Judge of the Superior Court Owner GRAYSON AUTOMOTIVE, another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new with the County Clerk of remisión a abogados. Si no 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 This statement was filed puede pagar a un abogado, CNS-3293432# 3438 W. 58TH PLACE, LOS or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on LOS ANGELES SENTINEL with the County Clerk of ANGELES, CA 90043 County 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed 09/03/2019. es posible que cumpla con Los Angeles County on los requisitos para obtener of LOS ANGELES Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective NOTICE-In accordance with 09/20/2019. Registered owner(s): Filing with Changes January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Subdivision (a) of Section servicios legales gratuitos ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE NOTICE-In accordance with de un programa de servicios FOR CHANGE OF NAME BILLY JAMES GRAYSON, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/19 Business Name Statement 17920, a Fictitious Name Case No. 19VECP00418 Subdivision (a) of Section 3438 W. 58TH PLACE, LOS CNS-3295823# must be accompanied by the Statement generally expires legales sin fines de lucro. 17920, a Fictitious Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Puede encontrar estos Superior Court of California, ANGELES, CA 90043 Affidavit of Identity form. at the end of five years from County of Los Angeles Statement generally expires This business is conducted by The filing of this statement the date on which it was filed grupos sin fines de lucro at the end of five years from FICTITIOUS BUSINESS en el sitio web de California Petition of: Ashot Snkhchyan an Individual does not of itself authorize in the office of the County the date on which it was filed The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a Clerk, except, as provided Legal Services, (www. minor by and though mother File No. 2019239346 Anna Aramyan for Change of in the office of the County business on 07/2019. Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section lawhelpcalifornia.org), en Clerk, except, as provided The following person(s) is el Centro de Ayuda de las Name I declare that all information in violation of the rights of 17920, where it expires in Subdivision (b) of Section in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, 40 days after any change Cortes de California, (www. TO ALL INTERESTED HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONS: 17920, where it expires correct. (A registrant who or common law (See Section in the facts set forth in the sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose 40 days after any change MANAGEMENT, 827 en contacto con la corte o el Petitioner Anna Aramyan filed declares as true any material 14411 et seq., Business and statement pursuant to Section in the facts set forth in the matter pursuant to Section HOLLYWOOD WAY, #521, Professions Code). 17913 other than a change colegio de abogados locales. a petition with this court for a BURBANK, CA 91505 County decree changing names as statement pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Original Filing in the residence address of AVISO: Por ley, la corte 17913 other than a change of LOS ANGELES tiene derecho a reclamar las follows: Professions code that the 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/19 a registered owner. A new in the residence address of registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): CNS-3295440# Fictitious Business Name cuotas y los costos exentos Ashot Snkhchyan to Ashot CARLYNE ERVIN , 827 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Aramyan a registered owner. A new is guilty of a misdemeanor Statement must be filed por imponer un gravamen Fictitious Business Name HOLLYWOOD WAY, #521, sobre cualquier recuperación The Court orders that all punishable by a fine not to before the expiration. Effective Statement must be filed exceed one thousand dollars BURBANK, CA 91505 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious de $10,000 ó más de valor persons interested in this This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT matter appear before this before the expiration. Effective ($1,000)). Business Name Statement recibida mediante un acuerdo January 1, 2014, the Fictitious an Individual File No. 2019233101 o una concesión de arbitraje court at the hearing indicated S/BILLY JAMES GRAYSON, must be accompanied by the Business Name Statement Owner The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. en un caso de derecho civil. below to show cause, if any, business on 09/2019. (are) doing business as: why the petition for change of must be accompanied by the This statement was filed The filing of this statement Tiene que pagar el gravamen Affidavit of Identity form. I declare that all information RCM LEGAL, 535 N de la corte antes de que la name should not be granted. with the County Clerk of does not of itself authorize The filing of this statement Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and BRAND BLVD SUITE 503, the use in this state of a corte pueda desechar el caso. Any person objecting to the correct. (A registrant who GLENDALE, CA 91203 name changes described does not of itself authorize 09/17/2019. Fictitious Business Name The name and address of the use in this state of a declares as true any material County of LOS ANGELES the court is (El nombre y above must file a written NOTICE-In accordance with in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Registered owner(s): another under Federal, State, dirección de la corte es): Los objection that includes the 17913 of the Business and ROY C MANUKYAN , 535 N reasons for the objection at in violation of the rights of 17920, a Fictitious Name or common law (See Section Angeles Superior Court, 111 another under Federal, State, Professions code that the BRAND BLVD SUITE 503, N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, least two court days before Statement generally expires 14411 et seq., Business and or common law (See Section at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false GLENDALE, CA 91203 Professions Code). CA 90012 the matter is scheduled to is guilty of a misdemeanor This business is conducted by be heard and must appear 14411 et seq., Business and the date on which it was filed Original Filing The name, address, and Professions Code). punishable by a fine not to an Individual 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3/19 telephone number of plaintiff’s at the hearing to show cause in the office of the County Original Filing Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars The registrant(s) started doing CNS-3293378# attorney, or plaintiff without why the petition should not be 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17/19 ($1,000)). business on N/A. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL an attorney, is (El nombre, granted. If no written objection in Subdivision (b) of Section CNS-3297976# 17920, where it expires S/CARLYNE ERVIN, OWNER I declare that all information la dirección y el número is timely filed, the court may LOS ANGELES SENTINEL This statement was filed in this statement is true and THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 26, 2019 NEWS NEWS LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL A-13A-7 Celebration of Life

1989, he served onCorporation; the the advisory Chapter of the Links and board of directors and boardas of Wells Fargo Bank; the OBSERVER was in- COURTESY PHOTO an officer of the Nationaland, the advisory board of ducted into the Sacramento Newspapers Publisher’s the former Home Savings Metro Chamber of Com- He was tireless in Association (NNPA), the financial institution. merce’s Hall of Fame in the fight for access and Black Press of America. Dr. Lee’s commitment 2012. respect for Black jour- He was co-founder andto serve others kept him ac- Dr. Lee has also been nalists and relentless in a long-time president oftive in civic and education- saluted by Sacramento championing for Blacks the West Coast Blackal circles. He was named 100 Black Men, Inc; the to have a seat at the- pro Publisher’s Associa- Alumnus of the Year Sacramento Branch of the verbial table. tion (WCBPA). Lee was(1993), by UC Berkeley’s NAACP (D.D. Mattocks Sacramento OB- named “Publisher of theBlack Alumni Association. Award); the American SERVER publisher Year” by the WCBPA Hein was appointed by Cali- Leadership Forum (Ex- emeritus Dr. William H. 1985. fornia Governor George emplary Leader Award) Lee went on to his glory, Active in the fieldDeukmejain of to chair the and was a recipient of the having passed away on journalism and the news- statewide Dr. Martin Lu- Congressman Bob Matsui Sunday, September 22. paper industry, Lee’s ther King, Jr. Holiday Award (for Distinguished Dr. Lee was 83 years publications, along with committee, leading to the Community Service); The old. his call for quality andstate’s observance of the Greater Sacramento Ur- Dr. Lee was born on excellence in the indus- MLK holiday. Years later, ban League’s Co-Founder May 29, 1936, in Austin, try, gave him a nationalin January 2014, Dr. Lee Award; the California State Texas. His parents (Rev. reputation. He was would a serve as the Grand University, Sacramento Charles R. Lee, father, member of the jury, -judgMarshal of the annual Dr. Alumni Association’s Dis- and Carrie Lee, mother), ing for Pulitzer PrizeMartin Luther King Holi- tinguished Service Award; with sons William and winners in Journalism inday March in Sacramento. and many others. James R. Lee, moved to 1987. In Sacramento, the In 2012, Fortune California, first to San Lee’s newspaper, prestigious Sacramento School of Education named Francisco and then to The Sacramento Ob- Magazine named Dr. Lee an elementary school, Wil- Sacramento, in the early server, has been namedas one of the “50 Most liam H. Lee College Prep, 1940s. Dr. Lee attended the nation’s No. 1 BlackPowerful Leaders” in the in honor of Dr. Lee. The Sacramento State Uni- Dr. William H. Lee newspaper six times; City (2006). He was a co- school’s computer lab is versity (1953-1955) and being awarded the cov- founder and former Presi- named after Dr. Lee’s late went on to earn a B.A.real estate and land devel- became sole owners of theeted John B. Russwurmdent of the Men’s Civic wife. degree (Accounting) opment company in 1960.paper, also starting at thetrophy, the nation’s topLeague; co-founder of the In January 2015, Kevin from UC Berkeley inThe success he had in realtime the Lee Publishing newspaper publishing Sacramento Urban League; Johnson, Sacramento’s first 1957. He was awardedestate allowed him to investCompany. The publishing honor given by the - Naas well as co-founder of African American mayor, an Honorary Ph.D. fromin the much-needed commu- company grew during the tional Newspaper Pub- the Sacramento Area Black awarded Dr. Lee with the Southeastern University nity newspaper publishing 1970s and 80s, to publish- lisher’s Association. Caucus. Mort Friedman Legacy in 1970. business. He along with- loing at one point, six distinct A recognized busi- Dr. Lee has been hon- Award, which honors an After graduating cal radio connoisseur Genopublications in California ness leader, Lee servedored by a large number of outstanding individual who from UC Berkeley, LeeGladden and businessman and Nevada — including on the board of directorsgroups and organizations has made notable civic and had short, but fruit- John W. Cole, launched TheLos Angeles, San Francisco, of a number of nationalfor his long and dedicated community contributions ful, employment stays Sacramento Observer on Stockton, Solano County, and local companies, community service and within the Sacramento city with both Aerojet andNovember 22, 1962. Reno, Nevada and Sacra- including Blue Cross ofleadership. He received and region. IBM Corporations. His A short time after - startmento. California; Methodist Lifetime Achievement A memorial service has dream to establish hising the paper, Gladden Dr. Lee took on local,Hospital (Sacramento); Awards from the California been tentatively set for Sac- own firm, however, ledpassed away. And, in 1965,state and national leader- the Superior Valley SmallBlack Chamber of Com- ramento on Tuesday, Octo- him to open his ownLee and his wife, Kathryn,ship roles. From 1970 toBusiness Development merce and the Sacramento ber 1. Details to follow.

Sentinel newS Service into and out of the Los residents have been wait- and families near LAX who tive for the people who live Angeles International Air- ing for years for sound- have been living with air- and work near the airport. Congresswoman Max- port (LAX). proofing for their homes.” port noise every day,” said This grant will bring relief ine Waters (CA-43), Chair “I am proud to an- The FAA grant will Congresswoman Waters. to these residents who de- of the House Financial nounce that the FAA has provide additional fund- “Noise from LAX opera- serve to enjoy peace and Services Committee, an- awarded a grant for more ing for the City of Ingle- tions is extremely disrup- quiet in their homes.” nounced today that the than $4 million to the City wood’s Residential Sound United States Depart- of Inglewood for residen- Insulation Program. Ingle- ment of Transportation’s tial noise mitigation,” said wood residents who wish JAZZ RECORDS Federal Aviation Admin- Congresswoman Waters. to find out if they qualify WANTED istration (FAA) awarded “This grant will help an for residential sound in- a $4,428,903 grant to the estimated 150 Inglewood sulation can contact Ms. Top Dollar For Your - - - City of Inglewood for res residents mitigate the im Bettye Griffith, the pro Jazz Records, R&B, Blues idential noise mitigation. pact of airport noise in gram’s director, who can The grant will provide as- their homes. While Ingle- be reached by phone at We Come to you, or come to me sistance to an estimated wood has previously re- (310) 412-5289. Mint Condition 150 Inglewood residents ceived noise mitigation COURTESY PHOTO “I have worked for who are impacted by the funds, not all residents Congresswoman Maxine many years to bring relief 213-332-3624 noise from planes flying have benefited, and many Waters to all of the individuals

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Kenmore Ave., Suite 307, Los matter pursuant to Section This statement was filed Vendor Portal. The District their Proposal to be deemed with the District selecting NAME STATEMENT Angeles, CA 90004 17913 of the Business and with the County Clerk of Los will have no responsibility for responsive to DBE Program three to five pre-qualified File No. 2019233272 This business is conducted Professions code that the Angeles on August 26, 2019 bids not submitted in a timely requirements. Applicant firms, designated The following person(s) is by: an individual registrant knows to be false NOTICE-In accordance with manner, no matter the reason. as “Finalists”, to receive the (are) doing business as: The registrant commenced is guilty of a misdemeanor Subdivision (a) of Section For further information RFP. The Finalists’ proposals Axel’s Floor Covering Co. to transact business under punishable by a fine not to 17920, a Fictitious Name contact: Wai Shong Chan, (including cost component) 3234 1/2 Kentucky Place, the fictitious business name exceed one thousand dollars Statement generally expires Bidding Documents including Contracts and Compliance submitted in response to La Crescenta, CA 91214, or names listed above on ($1,000)). at the end of five years from Instruction to Bidders and Administrator at chanw@ the RFP will then be scored, County of LA 07/2019 S/EVELYN D. EDWARDS, the date on which it was filed other documents, if any, will scrra.net. evaluated, and a successful Registered owner(s): I declare that all information Owner in the office of the County be available to Bidders on 9/26/19 Design Build Entity (“DBE”) Axel Neftali Diaz, 3234 in this statement is true and This statement was filed Clerk, except, as provided and after September 24, CNS-3297220# will be identified for award of 1/2 Kentucky Place, La correct. (A registrant who with the County Clerk of in Subdivision (b) of Section 2019 , at the Online Vendor LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a Design Build Contract using Crescenta, CA 91214 declares as true any material Los Angeles County on 17920, where it expires Portal OR at Build LACCD, a “Best Value” (qualitative) This business is conducted matter pursuant to Section 08/16/2019. 40 days after any change 1055 Corporate Center Drive, Bidding Opportunity with method of selection. All by: an individual 17913 of the Business and NOTICE-In accordance with in the facts set forth in the 5th Floor, Monterey Park, LACCD For future bidding Statement of Qualifications The registrant commenced to Professions code that the Subdivision (a) of Section statement pursuant to Section California 91754, (323) 981- opportunities please visit the (SOQ) must be received transact business under the registrant knows to be false 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 other than a change 7231. Online Vendor Portal which at the Jacobs - Program fictitious business name or is guilty of a misdemeanor Statement generally expires in the residence address of can be accessed by visiting Management Office, 1055 names listed above on N/A punishable by a fine not to at the end of five years from a registered owner. A new the website www.build-laccd. Corporate Center Drive, org under “Contractors and I declare that all information exceed one thousand dollars the date on which it was filed Fictitious Business Name Call information for a 5 th Floor; Monterey Park, in this statement is true and ($1,000)). in the office of the County Statement must be filed Bidders” then clicking the California 91574 no later non-mandatory Pre-Bid PlanetBids link. NOTICE IS correct. (A registrant who S/ David E Torres, Owner Clerk, except, as provided before the expiration. Effective Conference Call October than: October 10, 2019 before declares as true any material This statement was filed in Subdivision (b) of Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious HEREBY GIVEN that the Los 2:00 PM Local Time. The 3, 2019 are available at the Angeles Community College matter pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los 17920, where it expires Business Name Statement Online Vendor Portal. Applicant assumes full and 17913 of the Business and Angeles on August 28, 2019 40 days after any change must be accompanied by the District (“District”) invites sole responsibility for timely Professions code that the NOTICE-In accordance with in the facts set forth in the Affidavit of Identity form. Design Build Entities to submit receipt of its SOQ and any Statements of Qualification registrant knows to be false Subdivision (a) of Section statement pursuant to Section The filing of this statement Questions shall be directed other documents required to is guilty of a misdemeanor 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 other than a change does not of itself authorize (SOQ) for the following be submitted with the SOQ, to: Paul Spear paul.spear@ procurement: Request for punishable by a fine not to Statement generally expires in the residence address of the use in this state of a build-laccd.org by the District. The District exceed one thousand dollars at the end of five years from a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name 9/26/19 Qualifications (RFQ) from will have no responsibility ($1,000)). the date on which it was filed Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of CNS-3297946# Design Build Entities for Los for SOQ’s not submitted in S/ Axel Neftali Diaz, Owner in the office of the County Statement must be filed another under Federal, State, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Angeles Southwest College, a timely manner, no matter This statement was filed Clerk, except, as provided before the expiration. Effective or common law (See Section Student Union, Construction the reason. RFQ Documents, with the County Clerk of Los in Subdivision (b) of Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 14411 et seq., Business and SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Services. The proposed including instructions to Angeles on August 28, 2019 17920, where it expires Business Name Statement Professions Code). REGIONAL RAIL Student Union will be a 2-story Applicants, will be available NOTICE-In accordance with 40 days after any change must be accompanied by the Original AUTHORITY moment-frame structure with to Applicants on and after Subdivision (a) of Section in the facts set forth in the Affidavit of Identity form. 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 RFP NO. E745-20 approximately 31,000 SF of September 17, 2019, at the 17920, a Fictitious Name statement pursuant to Section The filing of this statement CNS-3290203# ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL gross area and 19,000 SF Online Vendor Portal . The Statement generally expires 17913 other than a change does not of itself authorize LOS ANGELES SENTINEL ENGINEERING DESIGN of assignable program area. Online Vendor Portal can at the end of five years from in the residence address of the use in this state of a SERVICES Site improvements include be accessed by visiting the the date on which it was filed a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name new concrete hardscape website www.build-laccd. in the office of the County Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of The Southern California and planted landscape org under “Contractors Clerk, except, as provided Statement must be filed another under Federal, State, GOVERNMENT Regional Rail Authority surrounding the building, a and Bidders” then clicking in Subdivision (b) of Section before the expiration. Effective or common law (See Section (Authority) is seeking to retain large outdoor meeting and the PlanetBids link. A Non- 17920, where it expires January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 14411 et seq., Business and a bench of qualified firms to dining area, and replacement Mandatory Pre SOQ Meeting 40 days after any change Business Name Statement Professions Code). provide on-call professional of the adjoining fire lane will be held on September engineering design services. parallel to the building. in the facts set forth in the must be accompanied by the Original Filing BID NOTICE 25, 2019 at 9:00 AM at statement pursuant to Section Affidavit of Identity form. 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 The period of performance Program spaces include Build LACCD, Program 17913 other than a change The filing of this statement CNS-3290205# for this project shall be for a a Student Lounge, Student Management Office, 5th Floor, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL three-year base period and Dining, the Associated in the residence address of does not of itself authorize NOTICE IS HEREBY 1055 Corporate Center Drive, a registered owner. A new the use in this state of a one two-year option. Student Organization (ASO), Monterey Park, CA 91754. All FICTITIOUS BUSINESS GIVEN that the Los Angeles Servery and Kitchen, Café Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name Community College District questions shall be directed to Statement must be filed in violation of the rights of NAME STATEMENT Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Student Shop, and a the Online Vendor Portal. File No. 2019230371 (“District”) invites electronic may be obtained via download large Multipurpose Room with before the expiration. Effective another under Federal, State, bids for the following: 9/26, 10/3/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious or common law (See Section The following person(s) is at: http://www.metrolinktrains. Warming Kitchen, Storage, CNS-3296143# Business Name Statement 14411 et seq., Business and (are) doing business as: com/doing_business. and Balcony patio. As the new LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The Organization: Kuumba (Vendors must register on the main social hub on campus, must be accompanied by the Professions Code). Service Agreement for Plan Affidavit of Identity form. Original (O.K.), 1195 Keniston Ave., website in order to download the building will have an REQUEST FOR 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 Los Angeles, CA 90019- Room and Printing Services the document). Electronic abundance of glazing, a mix PROPOSALS Notice is given The filing of this statement SP-19-03-RFB 50J.4J55.05. does not of itself authorize CNS-3290745# 1710, County of LA Proposal Submittals are due of blue and grey metal panels that proposals for Transfer or the use in this state of a LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Registered owner(s): at 2:00 p.m. (PST) on October reflecting LASC pride, highly Sale of Sativa Water System Fictitious Business Name Olu Kwasi Osei, 1195 3, 2019. visible LASC signage, and a ( BRC0000114 ) will be FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Keniston Ave., Los Angeles, For bidding purposes the welcoming, durable interior. received by the County of L.A. in violation of the rights of items to be procured are another under Federal, State, NAME STATEMENT CA 90019-1710 The contract to be awarded The Student Union will clearly Dept. of Public Works, Cashier File No. 2019223611 This business is conducted broken down into six (6) Bid is subject to a financial demonstrate the Los Angeles Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., or common law (See Section Classifications and consist of 14411 et seq., Business and The following person(s) is by: an individual assistance agreement Community College District’s Alhambra, CA 91803 until (are) doing business as: The registrant commenced to thirty nine (39) items(number between the Authority commitment to sustainable, 2 pm, on October 9, 2019. Professions Code). of Classifications and items Original FNK BOUTIQUE, 1345 transact business under the and U.S. Department of highly efficient buildings. How An RFP may be obtained by 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26/19 FIGUEROA PLACE 405, fictitious business name or subject to change). Transportation (U.S. DOT) the Procurement Process for accessing the link at http:// CNS-3290754# WILMINGTON, CA 90744 names listed above on N/A under grants issued by the this Project will take place: dpw.lacounty.gov/general/ LOS ANGELES SENTINEL County of LOS ANGELES I declare that all information Federal Transit Authority. This procurement process contracts/opportunities/ or Registered owner(s): in this statement is true and All Bids must be received In conformance with the will take place in two steps: will be emailed to you upon FICTITIOUS BUSINESS EVELYN D. EDWARDS , correct. (A registrant who at the Online Vendor Authority’s Disadvantaged Step 1 is the instant Request request by calling (626) 300- NAME STATEMENT 1345 FIGUEROA PLACE 405, declares as true any material Portal found at http://www. Business Enterprise (DBE) for Qualifications process 2325 orTDDat(626) 282-7829. File No. 2019232953 WILMINGTON, CA 90744 matter pursuant to Section planetbids.com/portal/portal. Policy and Program, the (“RFQ”); to be followed by 9/26/19 The following person(s) is This business is conducted by 17913 of the Business and cfm?CompanyID=21372, no Step 2, a Request for Proposal CNS-3293685# Authority has established a LOS ANGELES SENTINEL (are) doing business as: an Individual Professions code that the later than October 18, 2019 @ 20% DBE contract-specific process to pre-qualified firms Rabi Towing, 245 N. The registrant(s) started doing registrant knows to be false 2:00 PM. The Bidder assumes goal on this project. Prime (“RFP”). Upon receipt and Kenmore Ave., Suite 307, business on 01/2019. is guilty of a misdemeanor full and sole responsibility for Proposers will be required evaluation of the Statements Los Angeles, CA 90004, I declare that all information punishable by a fine not to timely receipt of its Bid and to either meet the DBE goal of Qualifications (“SOQ’s”) County of Los Angeles in this statement is true and exceed one thousand dollars any other documents required or submit a Good Faith submitted in response to Registered owner(s): correct. (A registrant who ($1,000)). to be submitted with the Bid, Effort (GFE) demonstrating this RFQ, the SOQ’s will be David E Torres, 245 N. declares as true any material S/ Olu Kwasi Osei, Owner by the District at the Online intent to meet the goal for scored, evaluated and ranked B-1 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett ever since. I have a small bined with unwavering under the Rev. Dr. Jamal H. the membership programs include Religion Editor church, but with amazing, faith in the Lord to Bryant fulfill at Empowerment has declined Project Destiny loving members who have the church’s mission to Temple AME in Baltimore,with the and Project The Rev. Deborah received me and love me!” “teach the true Gospel of MD, the Rev. Dr. Mark change of Home of Hope, Manns was appointed to The congregation of 80 Christ and serve families, E. Whitlock, Jr. at Christ pastors and which aim to lead Ruach Christian Com- members will demonstrate men, women and children Our Redeemer AME in Ir- to meet op- prevent young munity Fellowship on June their love even more by who live, work and worship vine, and for the past five erating ex- females from 1. While she is a first-time hosting Manns’ installation in risky environments.” years, with Smith-Pollard penses, she entering the pastor, she is not new to the service on Sunday, Sept. When Logan founded at Word of Encouragement works for no juvenile jus- ministry. 29, at 1 p.m., in the Ruach the fellowship 10 years in Los Angeles. pay. Still, she tice and pris- Licensed and ordained worship center, located ago, he selected the name Despite her pedigree, remains op- on systems. in 2008, Manns comes at 1957 ½ W. Manchester from a Hebrew word mean- Manns was reluctant to ac- timistic about The services equipped with a deep faith Ave., in Los Angeles. The ing “breath of God.” In a cept Logan’s offer, espe- Ruach’s future. include a in God, ministerial degrees, Rev. Dr. D. Najuma Smith- 2009 L.A. Sentinel article, cially considering the chal- “Our goal support and a strong background in Pollard, pastor of Word of he said, “launching this lenges of being a female is to be in group church administration that Encouragement Commu- new church is a way of cel- pastor. a she learned from working nity Church (WOECC); ebrating the resurrection of “I have many close with several notable pas- Ruach founder, the Rev. Jesus.” friends who are fe- tors over the years. Dr. Lewis Logan, will con- Ruach thrived for a de- male pastors, mar- Trusting that those fac- duct the installation; and a cade under Logan’s leader- ried and single, and tors have prepared her, celebratory dinner will be ship before he reached out I have watched them Manns said with excite- served following the wor- to Manns to serve as the go through so much. ment, “I accepted this op- ship. pastor. Heeding the Holy So, when the call first portunity and God has As the pastor of Ruach, Spirit, he had taken an ap- came, I refused and blown my mind with mir- Manns aims to retain the pointment to head Gaines told Dr. Logan that the acles, signs and wonders spirit of celebration com- Chapel AME Church in only way I would ac- Douglas, Georgia in May cept was if Dr. Najuma 2019, but also wanted to released me. I told him ensure that Ruach would that I would pray about continue to exist. it and then talk to her,” she more traditional church for runaways, aid for vic- Logan, like many in the explained. setting by the spring of tims of sex trafficking, -ad L.A. faith community, was “Dr. Najuma said, ‘Yes, 2020. We are also looking dictive behavior recovery no doubt aware of Manns’ of course I will release you forward to rebuilding our and transitional housing extensive experience in the to pastor.’ She said that it membership and offering options. ministry. She had served was time for me to elevate, resources such as mentor- “God has shown me under the Rev. Dr. Sander so I accepted.” ing and counseling,” she that if I say ‘yes,’ con- White, Sr. at El Shaddai Since serving in the said. stantly study to preach the Christian Church and as an position for four months, Manns added that God word, stay faithful and love associate pastor on the staff Manns has embraced her has supplemented her in- on the people,” insisted

COURTESY PHOTO of the Rev. Dr. Eugene Wil- role while facing various come through speaking Manns, “He will cover me, Pastor Manns, center, with some of Ruach’s members. liams III at Prophetic Mis- hurdles, such as Ruach’s engagements and projects keep me, bless the church From left are Katara Autry, Rachel Osborne, Dr. Aqua- sionary Baptist Church. current location in a com- run by her non-profit, Thewith growth and Ruach netta Davis and Debra Hall. Manns had also worked mercial strip mall. Also, Virtuous Woman, Inc. VWI will bring change!”

staFF and Wire report He also served 33 years dignity.” IC in San Francisco and re- Mother Church. He also as the pastor of Greater A native of San Anto- ceived a succession of state worked 10 years as the ex- Bishop Wilburn Wy- Victory Temple Church of nio, Texas, Hamilton was and national appointments ecutive director of the San att Hamilton, an enduring God in Christ in Seaside, born Jan. 28, 1931, to Bish- in the Church of God in Francisco Redevelopment spiritual and community CA, where his life celebra- op Eugene and Bessie Lee Christ. As pastor of Greater Agency where he directed activist in the San Fran- tion was held on Sept. 25. Hamilton. As a youngster, Victory, he led the congre- major projects and a $2.5 cisco area, passed away on “The impact that he had his family relocated to San gation in building a new billion urban revitalization Sept. 16, at the age of 88. on younger preachers and Francisco and his father edifice and constructing program. Hamilton served in the pastors, that he poured into later became the founding senior and family housing. Bishop Hamilton Church of God in Christ their lives, will be the most bishop of the COGIC Cali- In 1987, he was conse- earned an AA degree from denomination as general important legacy Bishop fornia Northwest Jurisdic- crated as bishop and prelate San Francisco City Col- board member emeritus Hamilton leaves behind,” tion. of the California Northwest lege, a Bachelor’s degree and prelate emeritus of the GREATER VICTORY TEMPLE COGIC said Ronald Britt, current Bishop W.W. Hamilton Bishop W.W. Hamilton Jurisdiction. He had 106 from Simpson College, California Northwest Ju- pastor of the Greater Vic- marked many accomplish- churches under his juris- MBA degree from Golden risdiction under the leader- tory Temple Church in biggest lesson learned from ments during his life. He diction and Greater Vic- Gate University and Doc- ship of Bishop Nathaniel Seaside, in the Monterey him is to love the people of was the founding pastor tory, where he continued tor of Divinity degree, also Antonio Bullock. Herald Newspaper. “The God and to serve them with Hamilton Memorial COG- as pastor, served as the from Simpson College.

sentinel neWs serviCe downs, trials and tribula- tions, unpleasant circum- On Sunday, September stances and filled with 29, at 4 p.m., all roads will challenges. But God has lead to The Liberty Church, always been right there 14725 S. Gramercy Place and He delivered me out of in Gardena, as Dr. “Lady them all!” Rose” Neale celebrates her The special guests in- 70th birthday with a live clude Jeffrey Coprich, Sr. recording concert. and the Inner-City Mass The theme is “Remem- Choir, Tony Jones and bering the Journey — A LACA (L. A. Chapter, - GMWA), Psalmist Kad- Tribute to my Mom!” Pas COURTESY PHOTO tor David and First Lady Dr. “Lady Rose” Neale miel Siler, Shanon Lorick- Jacqueline Cross will host Timmons, FIRE gospel the concert and the pastor concert is my way of say- group with Vicky Cotton, will also serve as the wor- ing ‘Thank You Lord’ for Barbara Howard, Claudia ship leader. all you’ve done for me,” Loyd, Chantae Metcalf, Al- “God has been better said Neale. “My journey, ana Nixon, Cathy Rachal, than good to me and this thus far, has had ups-and- Professor Eddie Kendrix, TLC Unlimited & Friends, Angel Latrease Cross and the QueQue Smith Praise Dancers. “There will be some- By viCki phillips weaves together personal thing for everybody — old Contributing Writer stories of voters in Georgia, school, new school, praise “to paint an undeniable pic- and worship. Doors will “Suppressed: The Fight ture of voter suppression… open at 3 p.m., with the To Vote,” a documentary and the threat it poses to concert starting at 4 p.m.,” about the 2018 midterm elections all across the said Cross. “You dare not elections in Georgia, will nation in 2020.” A panel miss this collection of mu- make its West Coast pre- discussion will follow the sical gifts being presented miere on Thursday, Oct. screening. for God’s Glory and mani- 3, at 6 p.m., at First AME Admission is free and fold blessings in the life of Church, 2270 S. Harvard open to the public, how- Dr. ‘Lady Rose’ Neale.” Blvd., in Los Angeles. ever, attendees must RSVP. For information, call Brave New Films To sign up, visit fight- (310) 715-8400 or visit partnered with FAME to tovote.org. The doors will Facebook @LadyRose present the movie, which open at 5 p.m. Neale. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 RELIGION LASENTINEL.NET B-2

By amanda sCurloCk and many also know her as Staff Writer the tenured choir director at Crenshaw High School. Saint Hillrie Church of Through her years teach- God in Christ hosted their ing at Crenshaw, she has annual Choir Day concert trained generations of stu- on Sept. 14, at 88th Street dents to travel and perform Temple Church of God in in Europe, the West Indies, Christ. Asia and Africa at concerts The concert celebrated and singing competitions. the achievement and dedi- Her story was the inspira- cation of gospel music icon COURTESY PHOTO tion of the movie, “Sister Iris Stevenson-McCullough Professor Iris Stevenson- Act 2: Back in the Habit.” McCullough by performing Age Five, a children’s Brown has been a songs from her renowned group from Saint Hillrie, mentee of Stevenson-Mc- album, “Restore My Joy.” performed a hymn writ- Cullough since her adoles- Saint Hillrie music di- ten by Stevenson-Mc- cent years and now instills rector and Bennett-Kew Cullough. The Jubilee- Perher tutelage to the Love Elementary principal LaR- forming Arts Conservatory Light Children’s Choir, an oyce Murphy always prays traveled from McComb, organization she created. for the right theme for the Mississippi to surprise Ste- “She taught me how to annual Choir Day concert venson-McCullough with sing,” Brown said. “She let and the Lord revealed to a performance. me travel with [her] and her that it was time to ap- “She mentored the di- took me around the world.” preciate Stevenson-Mc- rectors [at Jubilee] and she The concert was a way Cullough for her strides in also been there and done to catch a glimpse the vast the gospel music industry. workshops and trained body of work of Steven- “Choir day is like min- them too,” said Vanity son-McCullough. istry,” Murphy said. “We Brown, who sang with the “We wanted the young wanted the message to get choir. “They sang ‘Glory to people as well as old peo- out for people and there’s the Name of Jesus’ in Ger- ple to hear the music that a message for every song man and English.” she has written,” Murphy that Professor Iris Ste- Stevenson-Mc- said. “To get to know her venson has wrote.” TheCullough is well known and to understand the work Saint Hillrie Choir sang throughout the Church of that she has done.” several songs from the al- God in Christ community bum including, “It’ll Be in Vain,” “Restore My Joy,” “Ye Shall Never Fall” and “Give Him the Glory.” By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Church, 3320 W. Adams tions, information, and a Foundation of First AME collaborative that provide “That is a major gospel Religion Editor Blvd., in Los Angeles. screening and panel discus- Church, West Angeles resources, education, ac- hit that has been sung by According to Nancy sion on the HBO documen- CDC, Center of Hope in tivities and advocacy for many different churches Faith Foster Families Harris, FFFN executive tary, “Foster.” Inglewood, City of Refuge foster families and youth. and celebrity gospel art- Network will host “Food, director, the free event will FFFN is comprised of in Gardena and Crossroads To learn more, call ists,” Murphy said. “We ac- Facts and Film” on Oct. 5, focus on foster care and the Holman Community De- United Methodist Church Nancy Harris at (323) 591- tually did our processional from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at child welfare system. The velopment Corporation, the in Compton. The group’s 7900 or Jennifer Blannon to ‘Give Him the Glory.’” Holman United Methodist program includes food sta- Biddy Mason Charitable goal is to sustain a faith at (323) 703-5868.

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By AmAndA Scurlock coalition of students, teach- Deserve group at their re- back. He has a season high pediatrician when he request a story on Sports Writer ers and parents who fight spective schools. Allen is of 104 rushing yards in grows up. Becoming in- a student athlete, against human injustices. also involved in Black Stu- the Los Angeles Romans’ volved in school keeps email amanda@ Senior linebacker A recent project, Stu- dent Union and Leadership game against the Hawkins him focused on his lasentinel. Q’marr Allen is using his dents Deserve, fought on his campus. He is even Hawks. On defense, he goal. The elders in net. voice to create change at against random searches on the panel to interview makes 10.3 tackles perhis life taught him Los Angeles High School. in the Los Angeles Uni- and choose their new prin- game and has 21 solo tack- the importance Not only is Allen a captain fied School District. Thiscipal. les this season. of leading by ex- of the football team, but he allows school administra- “I have things on my re- The Romans are young, ample. is a leader in different ways tors to randomly search a cord, my transcripts and so but they are cultivating a “As a leader, on campus. student’s backpack during I look good in college, do family bond. Being one of you can’t just “I’m well-known school hours. good in college, be success- seven brothers, Allen ap- tell people what around here,” Allen said. Allen said a speech to ful,” Allen said. preciates a sense of broth- to do and just “I’m all about academics, a panel of teachers about On Tuesdays and erhood among his team- sit back and lay so my grades are good.” how the practice was de- Thursdays, Allen gives mates. back,” he said. “I’m Allen aspires to get both humanizing and how the sports reports via P.A. sys- “We ask each other if on the field with an athletic and academic searches disrupt class time. tem; one of many duties they need help with their you, we’re work- scholarship, using football “[There were] 300 he has being the school’s homework, we work to- ing together to do as a vehicle to access a teachers there,” Allen said, sports commissioner. He gether [to make] sure - evthis, we’ve gonna get free education. Along with “I practiced all night on also stays in touch with dif- erybody gets their work through this together.” playing football, Allen is what I wanted to say, prac- ferent coaches and put up done,” he said. “Before Follow @lasentinel- involved in three differ- ticed all the questions.” posters for sporting events. and after practice, we pray. news on Instagram and ent student organizations. Since his speech, teach- After three games, Al- We’re on a family-type @thelasentinel on Twitter One of the organizations is ers approached Allen to len is averaging 6.8 yards scale.” to keep up with Student called Students Deserve, a speak about the Students per carry as a running Allen aspires to be a Athlete of the Week. To

By AmAndA Scurlock California. on the high school level. Sports Writer “It feels good to be able “If these guys decide and come back and not only they want to go the next As part of their “Fan- be here but be in the experi- level and play college foot- tennial Weekend,” the Los ence and be an influence on ball, take their talents on to Angeles Chargers hosted the players and show them the professional level, I feel a “Friday Night Lights” what you can do with foot- like now is the time to en- showdown tailgate party ball,” Hughes said. joy being a kid playing this on Sept. 13, as Crenshaw For Neal, seeing high game,” he said. High School battled Lawn- school football takes him Lawndale found a way dale High School. back to his years at Lem- to score in every quarter. Lawndale football head oore High school. He urges Crenshaw struggled to coach, Travis Clark, was the students not to take make plays, especially af- the 2018 Chargers Coach these years for granted. ter halftime. of the Year while Cren- “These moments that Lawndale won the shaw football head coach you have in high school, matchup 48-20 and - is trav Robert Garrett received the these Friday nights, your eling to face Narbonne same honor in 2017. Gar- mom, dad and parents and Sept. 27, at 7 p.m., seeking rett would ultimately win AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL families out watching you to get their fourth win. the NFL Don Shula Coach From left are former Chargers player Lorenzo Neal, tight end Virgil Green, Crenshaw play; you [have] got to tell Crenshaw is having a of the Year Award. athletic director Christopher Burgess, former Chargers player Dante Hughes, Lawn- these young men to just en- slow season, facing tough “They’ve been com- dale athletic director Demetre Howard and Lawndale principal Paula Rodas. joy it while you have it,” loses to Garfield and- Up pletely supportive of the against Coach Garrett with Chargers served food and side current Chargers nose Neal said. land. After Crenshaw’s bye program,” Lawndale ath- his storied history,” said provided music and enter- tackle Brandon Mebane Green’s advice to the week, they will battle View letic director Demetre Paula Rodas, principal at tainment. The Bolts drum- while they attended Cren- student athletes is to have Park at home on Oct. 4 at Howard said about the Lawndale high school. line also performed. shaw and the University of fun and enjoy competing 7 p.m. Bolts. “Any time we’ve “Coach Clark is making his “It’s a great privilege needed something, they’ve way up as well, so I think for us to have the Chargers been there to help so it’s it’s a long-standing game here and all the work that just an honor for them to that we’re gonna keep they do for our school,” continue to support.” playing.” said Crenshaw athletic In 2018, Lawndale be- The year prior, - Crendirector and golf coach, came the Division V South- shaw qualified for the ChristopherCity Burgess. “It’s ern Section champions af- Section’s inaugural Open great for the kids.” ter defeating Palos Verdes Division playoffs, reaching Chargers tight end Vir- 34-20. They went on to the the City Section Finals but gil Green and former full- Division 2-A State playoffs fell to Narbonne. Crenshaw back Lorenzo Neal were and ultimately defeated qualified for the Division team captains. Crenshaw San Joaquin Memorial 20-4-AA State Playoffs where alum and former Chargers 12 to earn the State title. they eventually met Placer corner Dante Hughes per- “It’s wonderful as a in the title match, defeating formed the honorary coin public school to be able them 46-43. toss. AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL to have this honor to play Prior to the game, the Hughes played along- Lawndale cheerleaders dance at the tailgate party.

By AmAndA Scurlock but head coach Curt Miller shoot beyond their scoring one-on-one thing.” home court throughout chemistry and a connection Sports Writer planned for the 2019 sea- averages. The first quarter started the season, where out of and a togetherness,” Fisher son to be a special year. Meanwhile, the Sun slowly for the Sparks as sorts on Sunday. Could the said. “I thought our players The Los Angeles “You can see what hap- landed more shots and that they struggled to get shots. change of homecourt have did the best job they could Sparks could not overcome pens when a core group was no different in Game The Sun kept the ball in affected L.A.? Despite at times.” the speed and accuracy of plays together for four Three. Connecticut went their hands, with guard their 15-2 home record, the Head coach Derek the Connecticut Sun in the years,” he said. “It’s just for 32 percent from behind Courtney Williams leading Sparks had a 7-10 record Fisher noted how the team WNBA Semifinals. In the amazing that that group has the arc compared to the in scoring with nine points. in away games. Travel eats was not able have a shoot Walter Pyramid at Califor- allowed the vision that we Sparks’ 10 percent. The Guard Alana Beard initi- up practice time, and the around at Walter Pyramid. nia State University Long had all come together.” Sun also shot at 43 percentated a 7-4 run to help thestrength and conditioning Yet the core players had Beach, the Sparks lost 56- Connecticut shut down in field goals, the SparksSparks going into the sec- and player development seen success in the college 78 and were out of Playoff the Sparks backcourt of- shot at 30.7 percent. ond quarter. coaches don’t travel, ac- arena. contention. fense throughout the series, “I feel like we were just Alexis Jones three- cording to Sparks head “We had some re- The young Sun squad making it nearly impossi- doing what we do, it’s not pointer gave the Sparks coach Derek Fisher. ally great games here, but showed flashes of great- ble for guards Riquna Wil- really a magic potion to it,” their first lead of the game,“When you have lim- for me personally I just ness in previous seasons, liams and Chelsea Gray to Sun guard Courtney Wil- guard Jasmine Thomas ited time to get on the court did whatever I could to liams said. quickly responded with a together … and to be able be ready,” Nneka said. “I Sparks forward Nneka three-pointer. The Sun bat- to still hold a level of con- always loved playing in Ogwumike led the team tled for rebounds and had sistency and greatness on Long Beach, as you can see with 17 points, despite few problems scoring from the road, there has to be a the ambiance is awesome.” running a fever the night any part of the floor. The before. Sun guard Jasmine Sparks struggled with turn- Thomas led her team with overs and missing shots. 29 points and guard Court- When L.A. would close ney Williams secured 13 the deficit, Connecticut rebounds with 17 points. would break away to score. “They’re both great The Sparks’ offense dried players.” Sparks guard up in the third period, the Tierra Ruffin-Pratt saidteam was shooting at 19 about Williams and -Thompercent from field and the JERRY KELLY/T.G.SPORTSTV! as. “I think for us it was Sun’s lead expanded. Sun forward Alyssa Thomas chases down Sparks for- just being able to play team The Sparks, a team with JERRY KELLY/T.G.SPORTSTV! ward Nneka Ogwumike. defense, it’s not really a great depth who defended Sun center Jonquel Jones had eight rebounds. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 SPORTS LASENTINEL.NET C-2

JEVONE MOORE/L.A. SENTINEL JEVONE MOORE/L.A. SENTINEL Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 during the NFL Houston Texans vs Los Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler #30 breaks free during the Texans Angeles Chargers at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson on September 2, 2019. vs Chargers game at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson on September 2, 2019.

By Jarred davis acter in that locker room… “That was a year ago,” than the others. manding 27-17 lead. eran and All-Pro Quarter- Contributing Writer but we have to find a way to Anthony Lynn said on the Defensive back Ray- “I was just going out back like Rivers in a head- finish football games.” teams 2018 (1-2) start. shawn Jenkins intercepted there playing ball, having to-head road matchup. The Los Angeles Char- Los Angeles Wide re- “This is 2019. I have no Watson in the fourth quarter fun, trying to make things “To come in his house gers were clinging onto ceiver Keenan Allen had 13 idea … well, let me correct only for it to be nullified by happen,” Watson said with and compete with him is a 10-point first half receptionslead, for a career-high myself. I do have an idea offsetting penalties, where a humble smile. special,” Watson said on clicking on all cylinders183 yards and two touch- how I think this team is a holding penalty on the The Chargers had one Rivers. on both sides of the ball,downs, while signal caller, going to respond, but right Texans’ Nick Martin and a final chance late, when “He called my name but were ultimately unable Philip Rivers passed for now I can’t say we’re going facemask on the Chargers’ Rivers connected with and said, `Great job. Con- to sustain it, allowing the 318 yards and two touch- to do what we did last year. Desmond King resulted in Mike Williams for a long tinue to grow and have a Houston Texans to come downs on 31 of 46 comple- We’re a different team.” a replay of down. completion near the goal bright future.’ And he said from behind and steal ations. Los Angeles scored the “Was it a facemask? I line with 24 seconds left,he’ll see me in January, 27-20 victory, Sunday - af Chargers Running first points of the game on a don’t know,” frustratingly but a costly holding pen- so I’m looking forward to ternoon at Dignity Health backs Austin Ekeler and seven-yard touchdown pass said Lynn. “But that’s what alty on tackle Trent Scottthat.” Sports Park. Justin Jackson combined from Rivers to Allen in the they called.” was called seemingly end- The Chargers will trav- Houston quarterback for 62 rushing yards on 14 first quarter. A few plays later, Wat- ing the game with L.A.- unel to Miami next, looking Deshaun Watson threw totalfor carries, as the Texans In the second quarter, son then dazzled and es- able to overcome a 27-20 to pick up some momen- 351 yards and three- packedtouch the box up front Rivers connected with Al- caped the pocket, hitting deficit. tum against the winless downs with a 135.8- for quar a large duration of the len again for a 12-yard Akins for a 53-yard catch After the game, Watson Dolphins (0-3) on Sept. 29, terback rating, helping game. the touchdown, capping an and run for a touchdown, mentioned how much it at 10 a.m., at Hard Rock Texans (2-1) outscore the “We keep shooting eight-play 89-yard drive to giving the Texans a com- meant to him beating a vet- Stadium. Chargers (1-2) 20-3 in the ourselves in the foot,”- give Al L.A. a 17-7 halftime final 30 minutes of play. len said. “Coming outlead. in During their two-game the second half, we’re notIn the third quarter, losing streak, Los Angeles moving the ball. PenaltiesTexans tailback Carlos has scored three points, every time we make Hydea play. scored a three-yard total, in its last two second Score a touchdown, rushing we touchdown, cutting halves, which has led to get a penalty. Interception,their deficit to three, 17-14. frustration from coaches penalty. We’ve got to Sevenfind a minutes later, - Wat and players. way to get over that.”son connected with Jordan “We’re putting our- The Chargers are no Akins for a 15-yard score, selves in position to win strangers when it comes to giving Houston its first lead these football games, but getting off to slow starts, of the game at 21-17. we’re not finishing,” Char- marking their fifth con- The Chargers commit- gers head coach Anthony secutive season with a los- ted seven penalties that

Lynn said. “We have a loting record through the first resulted in 69 yards, with JEVONE MOORE/L.A. SENTINEL of football left, a lot of -charthree games of the season. some being more crucial Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen #13 makes a catch.

By alan Braxton In fact, LAFC were line. Staff Writer lucky to end the night in a The attempts finally draw, as Toronto dominat- paid off in stoppage time, Perhaps it was the fact ed much of the gameplay when an aerial ball from that LAFC has already throughout the match. Eduard Atuesta found Latif clinched a spot in the post Toronto was the first to Blessing running into the season, or perhaps it was score, in the 18th minute box. upon hearing the news that Mark-Anthony Kaye took Blessing masterfully fan-favorite Adama Dio- one too many touches on brought the ball down with mande admitted himself the ball in LAFC’s pen- his chest and was about to to MLS’ substance abuse alty box and had the ball release the ball when he clinic, leaving an indefinite stripped by Toronto where was kicked in the chest by timetable for his return, it found the feet of long- a flailing Toronto defend- or perhaps it just simply time USA international er’s leg. wasn’t their night. Jozy Altidore, who made After some delibera- With Adama Diomande a quick pass out wide to tion (and stadium input), out for the forseeable - fu Tsubasa Endoh with Endoh the referee finally pointed ture, Brian Rodriguez got finishing past Tyler Miller to the spot and awarded the nod. It was one of thein the low far corner to put LAFC the penalty, and first times LAFC hadToronto all in the lead 1-0. there was no doubt as to three of their designated Brian Rodriguez nearly who would take it. players on the pitch. equalized with a bullet from Carlos Vela slotted it Whatever the case, the 35 yards out in the 32nd away to tie the game in the Black and Gold put togeth- minute, but was eventually ROBERT TORRENCE/L.A. SENTINEL dying moments and sal- er one of the worst collec- parried away out of danger Latif Blessing (7) earned the Black and Gold a penalty in stoppage time. vage a point from nothing. tive performances of their by Toronto’s keeper. start to knock on Toronto’s gressed, with many chanc- Carlos Vela, only to be nar- season thus far. LAFC did however door as the second half pro- es created usually though rowly thwarted at the goal

By Jarred davis his house; he was taken to face. His kindness towards Contributing Writer the hospital where medics others and easy-going de- observed he had a single meanor made him a joy to Former Texas Tech star gunshot wound and later be around,” the BIG3 said and NBA player Andre died according to CBS Lo- in a statement. Emmett, 37, was shot and cal News in Dallas. “Off the court, Dre killed in the early morning Dallas police say the was passionate about help- on Sept. 23, in Dallas and two suspects are still on the ing young people through authorities are investigat- run. his Dreams Really Exist ing his death as a homicide. “This is a senseless foundation. We are simply Playing four years for tragedy, and we do notheartbroken by this devas- the Red Raiders under head want it to go unsolved…tating loss. Our thoughts coach Bob Knight, Emmett if anyone knows anything,are with Andre’s family was selected as the 35th we’re asking that they and friends during this dif- overall pick by the Seattle reach out to the police,”ficult time.” Supersonics in the 2004 said Emmett’s Aunt, Karen Emmett, who was a -fa NBA draft, and was then Oliver. ther of two young daugh- traded to the Grizzlies. Once news broke ters of was not known to have Emmett played all four the devastating shooting,any enemies that would years at Texas Tech and the Ice Cubes basketballlead to such a horrific act. finished a stellar collegiate AP PHOTO league released the follow- “That’s why we’re so career with 2,256 points Former Texas Tech star and NBA player Andre Emmett most recently played profession- ing statement: shocked, we don’t know according to ESPN’s Fran ally in the 3-on-3 league, BIG3. Emmett was shot and killed in Dallas, TX on Sept. 23. “The BIG3 is in a anybodystate that would want to Fraschilla. of shock over the suddenhurt him. He wasn’t like that. Most recently, Emmett players in the league. suspects approached. run away. and tragic death of- AnHe wasn’t involved in -any played professionally in According to Dallas -po Police say the suspects Emmett’s body was dre Emmett. Andre was thing a like that, he was strict- the 3-on-3 league, BIG3 lice, Emmett was in his- veshowed a gun, an alterca- found at 2:30 in the morn- member of the BIG3 - family about basketball, family, for 3’s Company, being hicle in front of his Dallastion took place, and Em- ing on Sept. 23, in Dallas ly for two seasons and- business,nev that was it,” said regarded as one of the tophome when two unknown mett was shot as he tried to by a person walking past er without a smile on his Emmett’s sister, Sasha. D-1 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 www.lasentinel.net Dionne Warwick Las Vegas Residency, Touring, & New Music

Her fans wanted to hear absolute favorite holiday. I more from the Grammy wish it could be Christmas Award winner. “People every single day.” started asking me when I When asked for the rea- was going to make new sons behind her enjoyment music. I could be in the she said, “It seems to be the supermarket or airport, they only time when people are would still ask. I finally said actually human. They don’t its time for me to get back in mind smiling at you or the studio, so I dubbed the opening doors. It just feels title “She’s Back!” like things are normal.” Her return to music isn’t Music has changed over. Warwick is preparing to throughout her journey. The release a new Christmas singer acknowledged album titled “Dionne War- today’s music has shifted wick & The Voices of Christ- towards digital. mas” coming Oct. 14 in both “We don’t have enough

COURTESY PHOTO CD and digital formats. time darling,” she said Dionne Warwick has six Grammy Awards. Over the phone, War- before letting out a laugh. wick became excited talking “I could go on for hours. about Christmas. “It’s my Everything is computer COURTESY PHOTO BY SHAQUILLE WOODS still want to hear me and see Dionne Warwick was honored the 2019 Smithsonian Insti- me. I love music and audi- Contributing Writer tutes Ambassador the Year in Music. ences. It’s very meaningful Dionne Warwick contin- for me,” said Warwick. now. It’s a multitude of peers. Only my peers,” said ues thriving as a living leg- Audiences are still things that have changed. I Warwick. end. flocking to hear those clas- think it’s the decline of radio The singer will add “I love what I do. It’s sic vocals. Warwick will stations and what the FCC another achievement under that simple,” said Warwick perform at the Cerritos Cen- allows on those stations.” her belt in October. She is over the phone in a discus- ter for the Performing Arts When pressed about her the 2019 Grammy Lifetime sion with the Los Angeles on Saturday Sept. 28. Her opinion on today’s music, Achievement Award winner. Sentinel Newspaper. busy schedule also includes Warwick responded, “What The TV special is set to air That love for music is a a weekly Las Vegas residen- is happening today is prima- on PBS Oct 18th. testament for her six decade- cy at Cleopatra’s Barge that rily being driven by the Awards, accolades, and long career. Warwick chart- ends in November. youth of our industry. It is achievement play only a tiny ed 56 hits in the Billboard With constant travel for the babies and young- role in her success. She Top 100 along with racking demands, her musical career sters. I’m not sure most kids credits her love of God and up six Grammy Awards. still remains strong. She today have any desire to be advice from her peers that She sung backup at an recently released her latest in the business for 59 years still stand with her today. early age with other great album “She’s Back.” like I have.” “The best advice I’ve legends like Sam Cooke and “She’s Back was basi- She inspired a new gen- received came from Lena Ray Charles. cally to quell a lot of things eration but don’t expect to Horne and Sammy Davis Jr. She now has been busy occurring with me. First of COURTESY PHOTO hear the legend blasting They told me, be who you touring. all, I didn’t realize, I haven’t Dionne Warwick is the 2019 Grammy Lifetime Achieve- today’s top hits. are because you cannot be “I’m happy that people recorded in six years.” ment Award winner. “I only listen to my anyone else but yourself.” Daniel Krikke’s Documentary ‘Scared of Revolution’ — a look at the life of former addict Umar Bin Hassan of The Last Poets

BY LAPACAZO SANDOVAL selves,”— I was reminded spoken-word group The willing to make amends to Contributing Writer of this while watching Last Poets. them all.” To wit, one such Daniel Krikke's deeply From the marketing moment is with Hassan and In the 12 Steps Program moving documentary materials, one would his elderly mother where of Narcotics Anonymous “Scared of Revolution” expect to walk away from she describes the heartbreak (NA), the fourth step is because it’s a searing por- the film knowing more that his addiction has described as “We made a trait of Umar Bin Hassan, a about the history and caused her over the years. In searching and fearless former addict, and member importance of The Last another equally tender moral inventory of our- of the highly influential Poets and how they shook COURTESY PHOTO moment, Hassan’s daughter up music and spoken-word “Scared of Revolution” (2018) written, directed and pro- shares what life was like in the 1970s, this is not the duced by Daniel Krikke is, inspired by the Novel “The Last with an absent father. Tak- case. For the record, The Poets” by Christine Otten Cinemato. ing the 8th step to heart, Last Poets have been cred- Hassan made an attempt to ited by many insiders as his father left the family and health and career. In connect with his father in being one of the fundamen- Hassan made his way to “Scared of Revolution,” the 90’s but he found his tal building blocks of rap. New York City, using the Hassan is shown recording him, dying, and ultimately What the director decided money he stole from his sis- his powerful poetry (new had to decide to turn off the to do is take us on a journey ter for his trip. and old) including excerpts life support. of one of the more promi- In New York, Hassan from "Ni****s are Scared I use the 12 steps of NA nent members, Umar Bin achieved a measure of suc- of Revolution” which to dissent Daniel Krikke's Hassan, who was born cess along with critical inspired the title of Krikke's documentary’s “Scared of Jerome Huling. acclaim with the release of documentary. Revolution” because the Somewhere along his director makes it clear that journey, Hassan got clean Hassan has made positive and in one poem, he talks strides in his life, mending about the power drugs had fences and achieving a level in his life when he was an of peace in his life. One of active addict says this: the last images is the most "Drugs have always been a satisfying and hopeful in it, friend of mine/ When I Hassan 's playing with his trusted no one else/ When I young grandson something believed in no one else/ only the gift of sobriety Drugs was always there." could have provided. COURTESY PHOTO As if following NA's 12 “Scared of Revolution” is

He steps boldly into the the first Last Poets album in mind of Hassan giving him 1970. But then he became the title of “the Godfather of addicted to drugs. In NA Rap" following him, now unless you recognize the 70, into the dark passages first of the 12 steps which that have shaped his life. are " We admitted we were Here’s what we learn. powerless over our addic- Hassan was born in Balti- tion, that our lives had more to an abusive and become unmanageable" an COURTESY PHOTO alcoholic father who was addict will never get a han- also a failed and frustrated dle of the devastating steps of recovery, Krikke an excellent film about one musician. Hassan learned impact of addiction. provides moments that tell man's journey to find him- betrayal early when his For many agonizing the uncomfortable truth. self. father would take his hard- years, Hassan did not step Step 8 of NA says: “We “Scared of Revolution” earned money from his shoe on the “first step” of NA and made a list of all persons we directed/screenwriter/pro- shinning job. Eventually, drugs wreaked havoc on his had harmed, and became ducer Daniel Krikke THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT LASENTINEL.NET D-2 Obba Babatundé Keeps Inspiring the Entertainment Industry

BY SHAQUILLE WOODS down anytime soon. Hulu Contributing Writer announced the actor will return in the hit series “Little Obba Babatundé is a Fires Everywhere,” along- man of many talents. The side Reese Witherspoon and Emmy Award-winning actor Kerry Washington. He also has spent four decades grac- currently stars as Dean Fair- ing theater stages, making banks in Season 3 of Net- moves as a dancer, and flix’s “Dear White People.” directing and producing cre- Babatundé will return to ative projects. His work CBS “S.W.A.T” as Daniel KELSEY MCNEAL Obba Babatundé stars as Dean Fairbanks in Netflix drama “Hondo” Harrelson Sr. in ethic granted him a Daytime series “Dear White People.” Emmy win for CBS’s “The the Season 3 premiere on Bold and The Beautiful,” Oct. 2 at 10/9c on CBS. The our perceptions of time by BABATUNDÉ: I’m al- along with a Tony nomina- Los Angeles Sentinel News- past, present, and future. ways looking to bring fully tion for his role as C.C. paper spoke with the actor You brought up social realized human beings to White in the original Broad- about the upcoming pre- media. It’s all about present, every character I portray. In way production of “Dream- miere, his career, and inspir- present, present. We have to this upcoming season of girls.” ing the younger generation. identify that nothing stays S.W.A.T, you will see how With more than 17 stage LOS ANGELES SEN- the same. I’m not damning my character, Daniel Harri- productions, 33 films, and TINEL (LAS): Thanks for social media but lets be real son Sr., evolves with his over 60 television credits speaking with us. You’re an here, many live their life on relationship with his family under his belt, Babatundé actor, dancer, singer, and social media. They are and son. There will be a lot does not plan on slowing director. How do you bal- going through harrowing, of challenges between my depressing, hard times character’s family. It’s because they are looking going to be fire. Obba Babatundé will appear in the upcoming premiere of and measuring their life with LAS: I have to end the CBS’s “S.W.A.T.” what somebody posted. It interview on this interest- doesn’t even have to be true ing fact. I saw that you love ance your creative talents? pens with commitment. You or factual. If you’re going horses? OBBA BABATUNDÉ: will then see, you will find through a difficult time, BABATUNDÉ: I am a I identify with what I do, not joy and happiness, because stick with it because it will horse whisperer. I train as a job, but as a calling. It’s your working in servitude change. horses and have for over 21 what I’m called to do. It’s that brings others joy and LAS: Let’s switch gears years with horse whisper- what I’m here on the planet happiness. Talent doesn’t here. You’ve been busy. Can ing techniques. That means to do. My service is given have to be only entertain- you talk about your latest it is all natural and horse through my gifts, talents, ment. You can be a talented role in ‘Little Fires Every- friendly. Horses are pure and creative expressions. doctor, lawyer, teacher, or where?’ spirits. They don’t have LAS: You mentioned whatever you want. But BABATUNDE: It’s a egos. The way to earn a your calling. That’s some- whatever it is, develop it. wonderful production. I play horse’s trust is through thing that people seek That’s the key to happiness for the second time as Kerry investment and consisten- throughout their lifetime. as well as the functioning in Washington’s father. She is cy. If we learn that as How does someone find your calling. one of my favorite individu- human beings, we are their own calling? LAS: Yeah especially als! As for Reese Wither- going to be in a better BABATUNDÉ: We all with social media, it seems spoon, she is kind and one place. It is also a departure have talents. To grow that harder to find your happi- who is about empowering from the entertainment talent, you must give it com- ness when you are compar- women. We have a wonder- industry, so it brings me mitment. If you give some- ing yourself with others. ful time. balance in my life. Balance KELSEY MCNEAL thing, whatever it is, but par- BABATUNDÉ: The LAS: And you are also is necessary. You cannot be Obba Babatundé is an actor, dancer, motivational speak- ticularly what your gift is, only thing permanent in life gearing up for the season a fully realized human er, and director. the opportunity to grow hap- is change. We have divided premiere of S.W.A.T. being without balance. D-3 LASENTINEL.NET ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 West Coast Hip-Hop Unites at the Welcome to the West Festival BY BERTRAM KELLER bandana around his fore- a “Real, hip-hop” chant, Contributing Writer head; further, performing his reminding attendance of the tribute song entitled, “The night’s purpose. Saturday night, Septem- Marathon Continues,” along The stage was then ber 20, the 2nd annual Wel- with several other songs he cleared to welcome the come to the West Festival wrote with Nipsey. The headliner Ice Cube, who showcased among the most beginning of the song fea- was accompanied by long- outstanding west coast tures a sound bite of Nipsey time hype man and friend, artists to date. The festival and Stone celebrating the WC of the Westside Con- united established legends release of Nipsey’s only stu- nection; both dressed in sim- and new-era contempo- dio album “Victory Lap.” ilar khakis suit attire. As the raries; such as, Bone Thugs- Festival Disc Jockey, DJ crowd simmered with antic- N-Harmony, G Perico, Joe VIP, guided fans through the ipation, a raucous “Ice Moses, J-Stone, Dom experience shouting, “Let’s Cube” chant echoed Kennedy, Suga Free, DJ honor a legend, my man throughout the arena. Cube Quik, Roddy Ricch, Ice Nipsey Hussle!” Followed rushed to the stage perform- Cube and many more. by various visuals of ing “That New Funkadelik.” West Coast hip-hop Nipsey’s cycled on the And went to perform patrons materialized at the arena’s giant-screen. In trib- favorites like “Bop Gun BERTRAM KELLER/L.A. SENTINEL ute, fans stood in the audi- (One Nation),” “You Know grandiose Toyota Arena in (L-to-R) Cobby Supreme, JRoc, J-Stone pay tribute to the late Nipsey Hussle. All Money Ontario, CA. The jubilant In! ence for the duration of the How We Do It,” and ulti- audience gathered in support segment while DJ VIP mately closing out the night of the music that represents natural. But I’m not trying to ous generations, in which is throughout Los Angeles, played Nipsey’s most cele- with “It Was A Good Day,” the region’s opulent style. do anything, you know, dif- justifiable to celebrate new- Nipsey’s contagious entre- brated songs, including before shouting-out Nipsey The festival celebrated ferent or to say, ‘This is era acts along with their gen- preneurial spirit, and his con- “Grinding All My Life,” one final time. its illustrious artists while new.’... I set out to do it the res predecessors. tinuous incite for Black “Checc Me Out,” and “Rap The Welcome to the also highlighting the up-and- way they did it, just in my After the untimely death owned businesses, continues N******” as spectators West Festival enabled vari- coming. Rap artist, Dom own way." of the legendary artist Tupac to inspire posthumously. recited the lyrics in unison. ous artists from the same Kennedy, has been making The difficulty of career Shakur, many have associat- Spectators and perform- waves on the west coast longevity within the hip-hop ed the West Coast Hip-Hop ers alike could feel the ener- since he debuted in 2008 industry is quite common; climate as incapable of unit- gy in the building. At the with the mix tape “25th aside from Kennedy’s men- ing, in which has incited a time of entrance, the build- Hour.” Kennedy stated by tioned west coast predeces- forlorn battle that points to a ing was filled with smiles virtue of HipHopDX: "If sors, Ice Cube and DJ Quik, history of gang violence. and an essence of kinship; anything, and I can only among a few others lasting Last year, the 2018 Welcome safe to say, everyone was speak for myself, I think that success has been unprece- to the West Festival’s head- there for the music. I’m trying to do it like DJ dented. In this way, up and liner was the late Nipsey Nipsey’s untimely death Quik did it, or Ice Cube did coming West Coast artists Hussle. Tragically, in late was certainly felt by each of it, but this is just my way of have much potential to learn March 2019, the prolific the performers Saturday doing it therefore I guess it’s from the blueprint of previ- artist was shot and killed in night. Performers were cer- the parking lot of his store, tainly mindful of the festi- Marathon Clothing located val’s significance, in which BERTRAM KELLER/L.A. SENTINEL in South Central LA. every performer shouted out Ice Cube rocks raucus crowd. He was the deplorable variations of “R.I.P Nipsey victim of a senseless act of Hussle!” or “Let’s do it one Introduced as “legends region to demonstrate pos- violence; however, Nipsey time for Nip!” Subsequently, in the building,” Bone sible awe-inspiring mo- leaves a legacy as being one the crowd reciprocated the Thugs-N-Harmony gave a ments of unity through of the first West Coast artists energy in the room chanting classic performance, kicking music, in which many new to advocate against gang ‘Nipsey!’ to commemorate off with “East 1999.” Dur- milestones were commem- violence. He is commonly his prolific life. ing their set, family and orated for new west coast recognized as the first crip- Notable performers friends lined the stage as artists. Creating an incredi- gang affiliated artist to will- included long-time friend Wish Bone did most of the bly intimate setting for a ingly produce music with and Nipsey Hussle’s All speaking and MC duties. sold out show, which may

BERTRAM KELLER/L.A. SENTINEL rival gang affiliated artists. Money In label-mate J- The groups set close out one day be remembered as Dom Kennedy Donned All Money shirt in honor of the late Allocating his personal aspi- Stone, who took the stage with “Tha Crossroads,” and a historic moment for the Nipsey Hussle. rations to inspire unity wearing a symbolic blue the group led the audience in West Coast. www.lasentinel.net E-1

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 Why is Suicide a Growing Problem in the Black Community? The NNPA is taking a closer look at the stigma of mental illness in the African American community. This is part II in the series. their pain who will listen, validate, understand, and be a safe warmly attuned place for comfort,” she said. Sam Gertsmann, the founder of Opinion-Lounge, a website for discussing poli- tics, said he’s had extensive experience working suicide Airbnb is proud to partner with hotlines. “While suicide is a com- plicated topic, it’s clear that Neighborhood Housing Services the rise of social media is one of the main causes of the recent jump in suicide rates,” of Los Angeles to support its PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA Gertsmann said. “There is nothing glamourous about suicide. The one com- “Social media show mon-denominator shared by all who cut, contemplate or long-standing “Don’t Move, attempt suicide is that they feel emotionally alone in their users pictures and videos of families,” said Dr. Fran Walfish, the author of “The Self- everyone living better lives Aware Parent,” and who appears regularly as an expert child than they are; even though Improve” program. psychologist on the CBS Television series, “The Doctors.” these pictures are often staged and paint an inaccu- BY STACY M. BROWN treated as a psychiatric emer- rate picture, the brain isn’t NNPA Newswire gency. able to differentiate and sim- Correspondent CDC officials also cau- ply sees that everyone else is tion that those who have sui- better off,” he said. This home rehabilitation loan program It’s no secret that African cidal thoughts should under- “Social media also puts Americans – particularly stand that it doesn’t make numbers on your popularity teens – are committing sui- one weak or flawed. – your followers, your likes, provides South LA homeowners with an cide at record levels. Accord- “Why are we killing our- your replies. And, no matter ing to the Centers for Disease selves? The lack of treatment how many you have, you’ll Control and Prevention, sui- of mental illness is the key always want more,” Gerts- opportunity to access no-interest and cide rates have increased by factor to why suicide is on mann said. 30 percent since 1999 and the rise in the Black commu- Kevin Darné, the author low-interest loans to improve their nearly 45,000 lives were lost nity,” said Clarence McFer- of “My Cat Won’t Bark! (A to suicide in 2016 alone. ren, a mental health advocate Relationship Epiphany),” A June 2019 study con- and author who admits to believes that the suicide rate largest asset: their homes. ducted by the Journal of previously having suicidal among young African Amer- Community Health revealed thoughts as a teenager. icans is due to the growing that suicide deaths among “Throughout my life, list of Black millionaires and For more information, visit: abnb.co/nhs-la Black females aged 13 to 19 I’ve been faced with difficult billionaires. rose 182 percent between situations which festered into “Today, we have Oprah 2001 and 2017, while the rate five mental illness diagnosis owning a TV network, Tyler among Black teen males rose – ADHD, PTSD, severe Perry owning his own stu- 60 percent during that same depression, bipolar tenden- dios, Shonda Rhimes owning period. cies and anxieties – and I did her night of television on From 2015 to 2017, 52 not understand what was ABC, Jay-Z becoming a bil- percent of Black teen males going on until I took the steps lionaire, Dr. Dre selling who died from suicide used to get help,” McFerren said. ‘Beats’ to Apple for $3 bil- firearms, a method with a Famed Beverly Hills lion, and a few Fortune 500 fatality rate of nearly 90 per- family and relationship psy- Black CEOS, Black doctors, cent. Another 34 percent chotherapist and author, Dr. lawyers, and entrepreneurs,” used strangulation or suffo- Fran Walfish said she’s treat- Darné said. cation, which has a fatality ed hundreds of thousands of “Although racism is still rate of about 60 percent. children and teens each year alive, it’s impossible to deny Among the 204 Black and recently she’s seen the the fact that the rise of a Black teen females who died by number of troubled teenagers upper middle class and an suicide from 2015 to 2017, who are cutters and dealing increase in Black millionaires 56 percent used strangulation with suicidal thoughts, feel- [contributes to others having Want to learn more? or suffocation and 21 percent ings, ideas, plans, and even lower self-esteem],” he said. used firearms, according to attempts of suicide. “The irony is the more Join us for special events with NHS to learn the study. “There is nothing glam- Black success that someone Experts and others have ourous about suicide. The sees in various industries more about the “Don’t Move, Improve” home tried to determine why one common-denominator could make a person start to African Americans increas- shared by all who cut, con- wonder about what’s wrong rehabilitation program, and how you can share ingly are choosing to end their template or attempt suicide is with themselves. Depression lives. Theories have run the that they feel emotionally and lack of fulfillment can your home to earn extra income. gamut – from the lack of alone in their families,” said cause people in a rich coun- strong father-figures to racism Walfish, the author of “The try to consider suicide … Saturday, September 28 and social media and even the Self-Aware Parent,” and who when there’s a huge gap RSVP: abnb.co/nhs-la-event increase in Black wealth. appears regularly as an between one’s expectations Whatever the reason, the expert child psychologist on and their reality, life can CDC said it’s important to the CBS Television series, seem miserable,” Darné said. Saturday, October 12 note that suicidal thoughts or “The Doctors.” Next in this series: Possi- RSVP: abnb.co/nhs-la-event-2 behaviors are both damaging “They feel there is no one ble solutions for those con- and dangerous and should be person they can talk to about templating suicide. For more information, call (213) 381-2862. DWP Board Votes to Expand Program Paying People for Renewable Energy CITY NEWS SERVICE tomers and businesses the including wind, geothermal About Airbnb confidence to invest in and small or conduit hydro- The Los Angeles Board renewable energy,” DWP electric, according to DWP. of Water and Power Com- general manager and chief As of Tuesday, the pro- Founded in 2008, Airbnb’s mission is to create a missioners today recom- engineer, Martin Adams gram included 96 projects mended expanding the said. “This expansion will with 66.2 megawatts in world where people can belong through healthy Feed-in Tariff program, allow even bigger projects, service, producing enough which pays people for incorporating new, innova- energy to supply about travel that is local, authentic, diverse, inclusive and feeding renewable energy tive technology to partici- 18,000 homes, according to to the department’s grid. pate throughout the loca- DWP. sustainable. Airbnb uniquely leverages technology tions we serve.” DWP said FiT is a big The FiT program to economically empower millions of people around allows customers, solar The expansion proposal part of the city' s Green companies and others to allows for another 300 New Deal to achieve 100 the world to unlock and monetize their spaces, develop solar or other eligi- megawatts of capacity and percent renewable energy ble renewable energy proj- includes changes to the by 2045. The board author- passions and talents and become hospitality ects within the DWP's serv- program to increase resi- ized 50 megawatts of the ice territory and sell the dent participation. 300 megawatts to be imple- entrepreneurs. power to the department at To allow larger projects mented in the next year. a set price. The power is to apply for FiT, the maxi- The proposal must redistributed to the DWP’s mum individual project receive Los Angeles City power grid. size has been increased Council approval to move “The FiT program has from three megawatts to 10 forward. been enormously well- megwatts. Additional In 2020, LADWP plans received, as it provides renewable energy tech- to introduce a FiT+ pro- dependable guidelines and nologies can now be incor- gram to support local solar set pricing to give cus- porated into FiT projects, storage projects. E-2A-6 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL FAMILYNEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 9, 2014

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