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Congresswoman Max- ine Waters (D-CA) has made history becoming the first woman and the first African American to Chair the House Financial Services Committee. Waters caught up with the Sentinel for an exclu- sive interview regarding COURTESY PHOTO the historic selection. April Verrett speaking at a rally in Los Angeles. Sentinel (LAS): Con- gratulations! .... What does Sentinel newS Service two years. Prior to joining the selection mean to you SEIU Local 2015, Verrett personally and what are The members of SEIU was Executive Vice Presi- your plans for the job? (Service Employees In- dent of SEIU Healthcare Maxine Waters (MW): ternational Union) Local Illinois and Indiana (HCII). Thank you very much. I 2015, the nation’s largest Verrett has been key in the am indeed honored to have long-term care union repre- successful unification of this opportunity to lead senting over 385,000 home healthcare unions in both the congress of the United care and nursing home Illinois and California to States on financial servic- workers throughout Cali- build greater worker power es matters. I have worked fornia, are celebrating the for its members. Such suc- hard, I have served on this new year with the start of cess was evident with the committee over 20 years. I April Verrett as their Presi- creation of SEIU HCII in am well prepared, to deal dent. Illinois and SEIU Local with the very complicated Verrett succeeds La- 2015 in California. issues of financial servic- phonza Butler as Presi- “Being a fighter and ad- es. I intend to represent not dent of SEIU Local 2015 vocate for working people only the women and peo- after having served as an is my passion,” said April ple of color, who have not Executive Vice President Verrett. “And there is no often times had an oppor- of the Local over the last {See SEIU A-7} COURTESY PHOTO {See WATERS A-8} Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA)

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Winter break is over and school is back in ses- sion but this time without teachers? On December 19, 2018, United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) an- nounced that they would be going on strike during the start of the 2019 school Photo By: Robert Maryland, California Black Media year if the Los Angeles Gov. Newsom gives his inaugural address. Unified School District (LAUSD) superintendent PHOTO BY E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS By Manny OtikO backdrop of serene gospel Austin Beutner failed to (L-R) Jason Lewis, Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, Kimberlee Buck, Cheryl Hildreth, Austin California Black Media music provided by Comp- adhere to the following de- Beutner, David Miller, Gloria Zuurveen, Dominque Diprima and Brandon I. Brooks at ton-based choir Voice mands: the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Former Mayor of San of Destiny. Newsom’s •use the $1.9 billion in Francisco and Lt. Gov. first speech as governor unrestricted reserves for fund our schools; education, and adult edu- •empower parent and Gavin Newsom was sworn touched on his vision for smaller class sizes; for •commit to more sup- cation; educator voices at the in as California’s 40th gov- California and his plans more nurses, counselors, port for special education, •end the toxic over school site with stronger ernor on Monday to the and librarians; and to fully early education, bilingual testing of our students; {See LAUSD A-13} {See NEWSOM A-7}

city newS Service personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene, ac- A woman who says she was a victim of sex trafficking when she killed a man in 2004 A man was found dead cording to Deputy Charles was granted clemency Monday by Tennessee’s governor and will be released from prison at the West Hollywood Moore of the Sheriff’s In- apartment of prominent formation Bureau. Homi- By kiMBerlee krueSi sion, a horrific crime at the Democratic donor Ed cide detectives were sent to Associated Press age of 16. Yet, imposing a Buck, where another man the scene. life sentence on a juvenile was found dead of what The man’s name was A woman who says that would require her to not immediately released she was a 16-year-old sex serve at least 51 years be- and his cause of death was trafficking victim when fore even being eligible under investigation by the she killed a man in 2004 for parole consideration county coroner’s office, was granted clemency is too harsh, especially Moore said. Monday by Tennessee’s in light of the extraordi- COURTESY PHOTO Buck made headlines governor and will be re- nary steps Ms. Brown has Ed Buck when the body of 26-year- leased from prison later taken to rebuild her life,” old Gemmel Moore was this year. Haslam said in his state- authorities deemed a drug found at the same apart- Tennessee Gov. Bill ment. overdose in 2017. ment on July 27, 2017. Haslam granted clem- Brown, 30, will remain Deputies from the sher- The coroner’s office ruledency to Cyntoia Brown, on parole supervision for iff’s West Hollywood Sta- Moore’s death an acciden- who had been serving a LACY ATKINS /THE TENNESSEAN VIA AP, POOL, FILE 10 years on the condition tion responded about 1:05 tal methamphetamine over- life sentence but who will she does not violate any a.m. to the 1200 block of dose, to the dismay of his be released on parole on This May 23, 2018, state or federal laws, holds Laurel Avenue regarding a family. Aug. 7 — 15 years from file photo shows Cyntoiaa job, and participates in person not breathing. The Buck was present at the date she was first - ar Brown, entering her -clemregular counseling ses- caller performed CPR and the location when both rested. ency hearing at Tennesseesions. www.lasentinel.net called 911, and Los Ange- deaths occurred, according “Cyntoia Brown com- Prison for Women in - Nash les County Fire Department {See BUCK A-7} mitted, by her own admis- ville, Tenn. {See CLEMENCY A-7}

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By Stacy M. Brown business major, just “When I real- lenged by major players in NNPA Newswire graduating college,” ize what an impact the industry. Correspondent Rolle said. Western Air plays “To say the least I had “My Mom and in people’s lives to cut our way through a Although she acknowl- I went to Andros on the daily, it cer- number of legal red tapes, edges setting “big goals,” for my great grand- tainly motivates take the risk and seek ap- Sherrexcia “Rexy” Rolle mother’s funeral me to keep pushing proval from the authorities said the magic really hap- and on our return, and progressing to in the position to validate pens in the small steps it we were stuck at the better their experi- our right to operate. takes to reach those ambi- airport for almost the ence,” Rolle said. “Opening the passenger tions. entire day. I remem- While her fam- terminal was a pivotal point “That’s where the victo- ber her and I saying, ily counts as role for our company and was ries are won, in your daily to that there must be a models, Rolle said instrumental in securing do list,” said Rolle, whose better way to travel she’s also inspired market share on that route. boardroom and classroom from one island to by Oprah Winfrey, I was a fairly new attorney accomplishments likely the next,” she said. who is the “Aunty at that time. While it was a turn as many heads as her “It wasn’t diffi- in my head.” bit intimidating, it was a re- modelesque looks. cult to convince my “She inspires warding experience.” At 30, Rolle serves as Dad who is an avia- me because she Rolle said she refuses to vice president of opera- tion enthusiast. We seems to have mas- allow negative stereotypes tions and general counsel sought financing for tered the art of bal- to affect the way she does of Western Air Limited, her one aircraft and the ance and remaining business or carries herself. family’s company and the aircraft financier be- in a state of grati- As a successful Black largest privately-owned air- lieved so much in the At 30, Sherrexcia “Rexy” Rolle serves as vice president of operations and tude, all while woman attorney and execu- line in the Bahamas. idea and offered to fi- general counsel of Western Air Limited, her family’s company and the larg- being courageous tive in the airline industry, She’s climbed the cor- nance three aircrafts, est privately-owned airline in the Bahamas.PHOTOS: INSTAGRAM AND TWITTER in various busi- Rolle isn’t easily intimi- porate ladder, but nothing zero down as a pack- ness and creative dated. was handed to her – Rolle age,” Rolle continued. pursuits,” Rolle said of the “For some, a lawyer or clearly has earned her Rolle’s family wasn’t in Boca Raton, Fla. After inspired my thoughts on Talk Show queen and mag- a VP of an airline should wings. “My family instilled rich, as her dad was one of graduating from Thomas love and relationships, nate. look and act a certain way, a very strong work ethic in 13 children who came from Jefferson Law School in songs that have strength- Life and her achieve- perhaps more conservative, me as a child. We strongly very humble means. “My San Diego, Rolle was ad- ened my daily hustle, or ments haven’t been with- perhaps older, White and believe in the principle of parents’ journeys, the good mitted to the State Bar of encouraged me not to take out obstacles, Rolle said. male. But I thrive on being big faith and hard work,” and the bad, inspire me and California. life so seriously and of However, she noted that unapologetic about who I Rolle said. are what makes me believe Rolle, who also has course, songs that make obstacles only serve to pro- am,” Role said. Western Air, a commer- that I can do anything with done some modeling, en- me dance instantly. Music pel one forward because “My hair is big, my cial airline that operates God, hard work and dedica- joys a passion for music inspires me in more ways “once you’ve survived it, it heels are high, but my opin- daily scheduled and on-de- tion,” she said. and entertainment. than one,” Rolle said. sets the precedent to similar ion and work ethic is strong. mand flights to major desti- Rolle, who is originally She enjoys acting, sing- Still, her beginnings at challenges.” I also understand there is a nations throughout the Ba- from Mastic Point, Andros ing, songwriting and dance Western Air proved quite “I’ve faced the most ob- misconception that work- hamas, including Nassau, in the Bahamas, grew up and promises to soon “un- humbling. stacles when we sought to ing in a family business Grand Bahama, Exuma, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. veil her growth artistically, She started as a bag- do things that were never is easy or that things are Bimini, Abaco, and San An- After attending eighth and and put [her] long-stand- gage handler and worked done before. For example, handed to you. But we be- dros, also provides charter ninth grade in Andros, she ing love for all things mu- her way up to vice presi- when I was spearheading lieve in demonstrating your services to the Caribbean, attended Montverde Acade- sic and entertainment to dent of operations, even- the opening of Western individual value and earn- Central and South America. my, an international board- good use.” tually orchestrating sev- Air’s Grand Bahama Pas- ing your stripes,” she said. In business since 2000, ing school. She’s working on new eral strategic acquisitions senger terminal we got ma- Rolle continued: Western Air was founded Rolle completed her un- music she believes will be for the airline – the firstjor push back on a number “It’s an uncommon op- by Rolle’s parents, Rex dergraduate studies at the a hit. “Music enhances our of which were two Saab of levels because it was the portunity that I feel blessed and Shandrice. The airline University of Ottawa in consciousness. Depending 340A and a multi-aircraft first of its kind in the Baha- to be a part of, but responsi- conducts an average of 42 Canada where she excelled on what I’m listening too, deal with Embraer for the mas,” she said. bilities are great. As long as flights per day, 365 daysin a a joint honors program in it makes me think about acquisition of three ERJ “A passenger termi- I am producing results for year and has a team of 165 Political Science and Com- where I am in life, and 145 LR 50-seater jets. nal with its own security the betterment of our pas- employees. munications. Later, Rolle what I’m doing. Rolle also is training screening, acting indepen- sengers and our staff, I’m “My dad was a private earned a Masters in Mass “I’ve listened to songs to become a pilot, having dently from the airport it- not moved by any pushback pilot at the time and my Media and Communica- that have made me feel logged more than 44 flight self. 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ART-2812_JUUL 34M AD_LAS_10x21.indd 1 12/10/18 2:01 PM THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-5 CBN L.A. Wants to Encourage and Support African American Aspiring and Practicing Nurses BY JENNIFER BIHM also reach out to kids. Contributing Writer “I’ve been to some ele- mentary schools [for Members of the Council instance] where some of the of Black Nurses Los Ange- kids had never seen an les said they want to empha- African American nurse. size the importance of an CBN-LA is comprised organization like theirs, of African American nurses PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK they said, that’s why they “committed to addressing The Council of Black Nurses Los Angeles is “steadfast in its commitment to the elimination of health disparities” in the are reaching out to fellow African American community. health disparities, and and prospective nurses to improving the health status join their ranks. In recent She was the first Black that by starting immuniza- LA) is the oldest chapter in the Council for five years. of African Americans with- times, they have reached out nurse to teach at UCLA and tions in the community for the National Black Nurses “We give scholarships in the state of California. As to nurses, nursing students one of our original instance and holding health Association, representing to aspiring African Ameri- a part of our goal to address and even elementary school founders.” fairs. They became commit- the interests of more than can nurses,” Ricks said, and improve the health sta- kids here, touting the bene- What sparked their first ted to improving the quality 2,500 African American explaining some of the tus of African Americans, fits of joining their ranks. meeting was the assassina- of healthcare that low- nurses. activities of the organiza- CBN-LA provides a plat- Together, they said, Black tion of Dr. Martin Luther income, most significantly There are approximately tion. form for Black nurses to nurses in Los Angeles and King. African Americans in Los 3.2 million nurses in the “We raise money to get further educate, advocate, beyond, can better address “People were so angry Angeles had access to. U.S. African American nurs- them to the conference.” empower, and mentor one health disparities that most and [the 10 founders] want- As they began to grow, es are less than 10 percent of That is important said another,” members said. often occur among the low- ed to do something,” Ricks they realized they needed to the entire population. Ricks because prospective The council installed income population. explained. do more, like lobbying for NBNA represents approxi- nurses as well as established their new officers on Janu- “We started in 1968 They started to bring clinical trials to include mately 2,800 nurses nation- nurses have the chance to ary 4 and will be recogniz- with Dr. Betty Smith Black nurses together to Blacks… ally, members explained. meet and network with ing heart health as part of Williams,” recalled CBN – represent the underrepre- The Council of Black For his part, Ricks said some very powerful mem- heart health month in Feb- LA President Chad Ricks. sented, he said. They did Nurses, Los Angeles (CBN- he has been involved with bers of the industry. They ruary. Harris’ First Action of 116th Congress: Re-introducing Tax Cut for Middle Class SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE more tax breaks for the top the end of the year. two workers and two out of Arreguin, Chula Vista one percent and corpora- > Families can receive every three children in Mayor Mary Casillas Salas, U.S. Senator Kamala D. tions, we should be lifting up to $500 per month. America. In addition, ITEP Corcoran Mayor Raymond Harris re-introduced the up millions of American > Individuals can re- estimates approximately 1 Lerma, Selma Mayor Jim LIFT (Livable Incomes for families. A real tax cut for ceive up to $250 per million Pell Grant eligible Avalos, Madera Mayor Families Today) the Middle middle class families is a month. students would qualify for Andy Medellin, Wasco Class Act, legislation that good place to start. That is • The advance credit the credit of up to $3,000. Mayor Pro Tem Alex Gar- provides middle class and why the LIFT the Middle each month would also Supporters of the LIFT cia, Kern County Supervi- working families with a tax Class Act is my first priori- provide families an alterna- the Middle Class Act sor Leticia Perez, Monterey credit of up to $6,000 a ty in the new Congress.” tive to taking out predatory include DEMOS, Econom- County Board of Supervi- year—or up to $500 a The LIFT the Middle payday loans. The median ic Security Project, SEIU sors Chairman Supervisor month—to address the ris- Class Act would: payday loan borrowed is International, the National Luis Alejo, Selma Coun- ing cost of living. The lat- • Provide up to $6,000 a $350 and interest on these Urban League, Greenlining cilmember Yvette Montijo, est Federal Reserve report year per family, in the form loans can be as high as 780 Institute, Los Angeles Selma Councilmember on the economic well- of a refundable tax credit. percent annually, which Mayor Eric Garcetti, San Louis Franco, State Center Senator Kamala D. Harris being of Americans indi- > Tax credit applies to often force borrowers Francisco Mayor London Community College Dis- cated that four in ten adults households earning under deeper in debt. By making N. Breed, Oakland Mayor trict Trustee Miguel Arias, (AHF), National Coalition still say they don’t have $100,000 annually. more money available, it Libby Schaaf, Sacramento State Center Community of 100 Black Women Oak- enough savings to cover a > Tax credit provides would also help families Mayor Darrell Steinberg, College District Trustee land Bay Area Chapter, and $400 emergency expense. up to $3,000 for single fil- budget for other goals. Long Beach Mayor Robert Eric Payne, Center for Washington State Budget “We need to make ers earning under $50,000 • The Institute on Taxa- Garcia, Stockton Mayor Community Change, & Policy Center. America’s tax code work per year. tion and Economic Policy Michael Tubbs, Santa Rosa Ontario Chamber of Com- Harris previously intro- for working people,” said • The tax cut can be estimates the LIFT Act Mayor Chris Coursey, merce, SEIU 2015, AIDS duced the bill during the Senator Harris. “Instead of accessed each month or at would impact one in every Berkeley Mayor Jesse Healthcare Foundation 115th Congress. Governor Newsom Swears In New Board of Equalization Members Newsom administered the property values, which ceremony, State Librarian for the San Francisco rus performed the National oath of office to the four reached $5.7 trillion for the Greg Lucas presented wel- Giants, led the Pledge of Anthem, and Reverend statewide constitutional 2017-18 roll year – with coming remarks and intro- Allegiance. The CAL FIRE Evered C. Cohen, pastor of officers, who were elected property tax laws, rules, ductions, Assembly Speak- Local 2881 Honor Guard Lutheran Church of Our in November 2018. Mem- regulations, and assessment er Anthony Rendon intro- and Pipes and Drums con- Savior in San Francisco ber Cohen is the first issues. In addition, the BOE duced Governor Newsom, ducted the presentation of (and father of Board Mem- African American woman hears appeals on various and Renel Brooks-Moon, the colors, the Northern ber Malia Cohen), offered and Member Vazquez is the property tax, alcoholic bev- Public Address Announcer California Children’s Cho- the invocation. first Latino to be elected to erage tax, and insurance tax the BOE since its incep- matters and sets the values tion. of state-assessed properties, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and Labor Leader

COURTESY PHOTO BOE Members serve which are primarily private- Malia Cohen concurrent four-year terms ly-owned public utilities Laphonza Butler, Convene Meeting with L.A. Black as the nation's only elected and railroads. SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE tax commission. Four “As Board Member, my Leaders to Advise Gov. on State Policies members are elected by dis- commitment to the people Board of Equalization trict, and the fifth member, of California is to get things (BOE) Members Ted the State Controller, is done,” Member Vazquez Gaines (1st District), Malia elected at large and serves said. “I believe there is a Cohen (2nd District), Anto- in an ex officio capacity. lot of important work to be nio Vazquez (3rd district), Established in 1879, the done by the Board regard- and Mike Schaefer (4th BOE acts in an oversight ing property tax as it relates District) were inaugurated capacity to ensure compli- to addressing the affordable on January 7, 2018, at the ance by the 58 County housing crisis, Proposition Stanley Mosk Library and assessors – who are tasked 13, and property tax COURTESY PHOTO Courts Building in Sacra- with determining Califor- appeals.” SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE of diverse African American and sports advocates to out- mento. Governor Gavin nia’s County-assessed During the inauguration leaders: elected officials, line a policy vision that In anticipation of the inau- appointed officials, health empowers Southern Califor- guration of Governor Gavin providers, artists, press, cler- nia’s African American com- Whitney Herrington is New Executive Vice Newsom, transition team am- gy, civil rights leaders, labor munity. Priority policy items bassadors Supervisor Mark leaders, educators, legislative included: ending child pover- President and COO of the Leadership Ridley-Thomas and labor advocates, affordable hous- ty, reinstating redevelop- leader Laphonza Butler con- ing developers, business ment, ending homelessness, Conference and the Education Fund vened a high-powered group leaders, philanthropic leaders and protecting ObamaCare. gomery, Alabama. In that come Whitney to work role, she served as a mem- alongside a powerful coali- ber of the SPLC’s senior tion of passionate advo- leadership team and provid- cates,” said Vanita Gupta, ed oversight on all issues president and CEO of The relating to strategic plan- Leadership Conference and ning, program expansion, The Education Fund. “In and organizational growth these critical times, it is and strategy. She is a gradu- important that advocates ate of both Georgia State remain relentless in the fight University where she for civil and human rights. COURTESY PHOTO received her MBA and Whitney embodies those Whitney Herrington Western Michigan Universi- ideals, and we are excited to ty where she received a have her contribute her SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE degree in finance. expertise and determination “I am thrilled to wel- to our organizations.” The Leadership Confer- ence on Civil and Human Rights and The Leadership JAZZ RECORDS Conference Education Fund named operations visionary WANTED Whitney Herrington as exec- utive vice president and Top Dollar For Your chief operating officer. Jazz Records, R&B, Blues Whitney Herrington recently served as the Direc- We Come to you, or come to me tor of People and Technolo- Mint Condition gy at the Southern Poverty Law Center in Mont- 213-332-3624 A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARYTHURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 16, 2019 2017 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

capacity. “It is the strength rejects funded programs as is won. It will be a divine In these critical times tality, education, support needed to bring about so- power and calls for our dili- dissatisfaction with and which unavoidably raise for education, college en- cial, political and economic gent work “to organize our well-won victory over un- the pressing questions of rollment, and other areas changes” directed toward strength into a compelling freedom, injustice, uncar- mapping and making our which disadvantage, disable freedom, justice and otherpower so that government ing, hypocrisy in high and way forward regardless, a and often dispirit us. And he good in the world. Here cannot elude our demands.” low places, poverty, eco- thoughtful rereading of Dr. concludes, “When we view King is speaking of the This, he reminds us, re- nomic insecurity, political Martin Luther King’s his- the negative experiences need to join and build -orgaquires not only our own or- non-participation and pow- torical speech, “Where Do of life, the (Black person) nizations and institutions, ganization and Movement, erlessness, warmongering, We Go From Here?” offers has a double share.” “This structures that house our but also coalitions and alli- police violence and racism us an excellent point of is where we are,” he states, aspirations and advance our ances with other oppressed, in its raw and disguised departure. Given in 1967 in this “system that still op- DR. MAULANA KARENGA interests as a people and progressive and struggling forms. He confesses that at the height of the Black presses us” in varied ways. then unite these structures people. “the road ahead will not Power period of the Black And only by righteous and and honor” with a “rich into an overarching Move- Finally, King having always be smooth.” There Freedom Movement, it relentless struggle can we and noble history,” sec- ment for freedom, justice, urged us to avoid hate and will be rocks, twists and reflects the tenor- endand ten what Malcolm called ond to none and certainly equity and power over our violence, tells us that in all turns, frustration and fa- sion of the times, a righ- our nightmare and recon- no less sacred. Thus, King destiny and daily lives. our strivings and struggle, tigue, setbacks, shattered teous rebellion of youth, a ceive and achieve what says, “Yes, we must stand Dr. King knows that if ultimately, we must “hon- dreams and heartache. But year we of Us designated King called our longed-for up and say, ‘I’m Black we are to claim respect for estly face the fact that the no matter how difficult and as the “Year of the Simba dream. and I’m beautiful’ and this the humanity and dignity of Movement must address painful the struggle is, we Wachanga,” the Year of the So, the question be- self-affirmation is Black a person, we must be con- itself to the question of re- must continue to push and Young Lions of Us, and comes where do we go from (people’s) need, made com- cerned that they live lives structuring the whole of move forward “with an au- others similarly engaged here, what is to be done, pelling by the White man’s of decency which honor American society.” We dacious faith in the future,” in radical and revolution- how do we map out and crimes against (them).” this dignity. Thus, he also must question the existence respecting the sacrifices ary resistance to the estab- make a way forward in our And he warns that this cul- stresses the need to struggle of millions in poverty in of those before us and the lished order. struggle for liberation, jus- tural grounding and self- for our economic security, a the midst of such riches, demands of our history, as It is his last address as tice and other goods in this affirmation is indispensablecontext in which “the dig- the inequitable distribution reflected in the Black- Na SCLC president and some country and the world? The and that “any movement nity of the individual will of wealth, the monopoly tional Anthem and realizing argue his most radical. For first step forward, King tells for (Black) freedom that flourish” and people will beon resources, and the cold that “the arc of the moral he not only defends the us, is a reaffirmation of our overlooks this necessity is able to improve and push calculus of a capitalism universe is long but it bends integrity, dignity and ulti- identity, dignity and worth only waiting to be buried.” their lives forward in posi- that puts profit above- toward hu justice.” mate worth of Black peo- as a people. Thus, Dr. King Secondly, Dr. King tells tive and productive ways. man life and the well-being Dr. Maulana Karenga, ple, but also questions the says, “First we must stand us that “Another basic chal- In this regard, he argues of the world. Furthermore, Professor and Chair of very structure and func- up amidst a system that still lenge is to discover how to for a guaranteed annual in- it is not only capitalism we Africana Studies, Califor- tioning of U.S. society and oppresses us and develop an organize our strength in come and full employment must confront, but also two nia State University-Long calls for a radical critique unassailable and majestic terms of economic and po- for economic security and other “interrelated evils,” Beach; Executive Direc- and transformation of its sense of values. We must no litical power.” For “Indeed as a protection against “dis- racism and militarism. For, tor, African American Cul- capitalist, racist and mili- longer be ashamed of being one of the great problems locations in the market,” he says, “When I say ques- tural Center (Us); Creator taristic character. He also Black,” but embrace it in all that the (Black person) “the prevalence of dis- tion the whole society, it of Kwanzaa; and author wrote a book of the same its historical, ethical, spiri- confronts is his (her) lack crimination,” and “constant means ultimately coming of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- title. tual, cultural and aesthetic of power.” Careful to defineor frequent unemployment to see that the problem of tion of Family, Community Dr. King tells us in meaning. King speaks of power in positive and com- against our will.” He also racism, the problem of eco- and Culture, The Message his address that if we, to- the language and treatment pelling ways in the period advocates “new forms of nomic exploitation and the and Meaning of Kwanzaa: day, are to know where to inferiorize Black people, of Black Power, King as- work that enhance the so- problem of war are all tied Bringing Good Into the we should go from here deny their contribution and sures the timid and threat- cial good.” together.” World and Essays on Strug- in the troubled times, ice- strip them of their person- ened that “power properly Dr. King does not dis- He concludes calling gle: Position and Analysis, cold climate, and cruel hood and peoplehood. It understood is nothing but cuss political power here, us to battle, motivated by www.AfricanAmericanCul- and mean-spirited spac- is a process and practice, the ability to achieve pur- but in his book Where Do a commitment to freedom, turalCenter-LA.org; www. es in which we live and he says, of “cultural homi- pose,” and in the context of We Go From Here: Com- love of justice, and the OfficialKwanzaaWebsite. struggle, “We must firstcide,” a cultural killing of the Black Freedom Move- munity or Chaos,” devel- nurturing of a “divine dis- org; www.MaulanaKaren- honestly recognize where Black persons and people ment is an ethical goal and ops his ideas about this. He satisfaction” until victory ga.org. we are now,” i.e., at a per- which is “as old as the ear- sistent, deep disadvantage liest history books and as • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY of wealth, power and con- contemporary as the morn- ditions of life in relation- ing’s paper” and must be ship to Whites, those who resisted. dominate. He asserts that In the ugly and inferior- Pervasive police abuse don’t have their own sepa- law enforcement, govern- “Of the good things in life izing face of this decultural- of Black people, young rate values. Hence, Blacks’ ment agencies, politicians (the Black person) has one ization and dehumanization, Black males, especially, ambivalence and defensive- and perhaps, most impor- half of those of Whites.” Black people must resist is being documented as ness about ridding them- tant, Black leaders them- King then cites a list of and achieve a “psychologi- never before. As a result, selves of systemically in- selves. Common ground what we now call “dispari- cal freedom,” standing up, the nation is more aware grained second-class status. has to be clearly defined by ties” in housing, income, declaring ourselves as we of the problem; whether Other manifestations of leadership and accountabil- employment, infant mor- are—a people of “dignity or not this results in sus- the “less than White” syn- ity must be built into all ef- tainable change in policy drome, in addition to previ- forts for actual sustainable the los aNgeles seNtiNel and practice remains to ously mentioned self-hate change. be seen. However, start- and low esteem, include a Black parents and local ing with Trayvon Martin’s tendency to minimize oth- communities need solid in- murder, which launched the ers’ rights, humanity and formation and must share LARRY AUBRY Black Lives Matter Move- an unwillingness to force- in decision-making author- DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. Executive Publisher / CEO ment (BLM), public aware- practically indescribable. fully challenge oppressive ity in order to participate as JENNIFER J. THOMAS ness, grassroots organiz- These youngsters, through conditions or the oppressor. equals in matters that affect Publisher ing against police brutality no fault of their own, grow Also, Black students’ “dys- their lives. New leadership KENNETH R. THOMAS and continuing pressure on up in an environment that functional” behavior; public models must also include a Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) elected officials and law en- hinders their capacity for policy that codifies injustice reassessment of strategies RUTH WASHINGTON Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) forcement appears to have caring and dims any lasting and, of course, injustice with a strong emphasis on COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. had some discernable im- hope for the future. itself based on race. 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{continued from Pg. A-1} nity of seniors, people with SEIU disabilities, and their care- givers and now more than greater group of workers to half of older adults are in ever we must continue to fight for than caregivers. As need of assistance for their stand together to protect those living in our country daily activities. We must be what we fought hard to and our state are growing ready to meet the growing create, such as the Afford- older and living longer, we demand of caregiving by able Care Act, Medicare, must continue to support and investing in the workforce and Medi-Cal. strengthen the infrastructure and programs that allow our “We have a lot of work that allows our loved ones loved ones and their care ahead of us and I am very to age with dignity and re- providers to be treated with much looking forward to ceive the care they deserve. respect. starting my new position In California alone, the “Over the last several FILE PHOTO as president alongside population of older adults is months we have fought Then-Candidate Newsom with SEIU Local 2015 Members, April Verret (left of New- our new Governor, Gavin expected to double between against multiple attacks on som) and Laphonza Butler (right of Newsom) at a 2018 Get-Out-The-Vote Rally in Los Newsom.” 2015 and 2030 and about the care, livelihood, and dig- Angeles

are big-hearted and fair- Ridley-Thomas also was optimistic about New- “We will offer an al- {continued from Pg. A-1} Newsom minded, when those quali- gave a pointed message som’s speech. ternative to the corruption to keep the Golden State in nearly 3 million jobs and ties are more vital than to Democrats who want to He said the issues and incompetence of the the national spotlight.“This put away billions for a rainy ever. I’ve seen that again win the African American Newsom discussed, free White House,” said New- is a place where anything day,” he said. in just the past few weeks,” vote. Newsom’s message community college, child som. is possible,” said Newsom According to Newsom, said Newsom. (He recently was more than just being welfare and the private He was also critical of who was joined on stage by he wanted his policies to visited Paradise, a commu- “anti-Trump,” he said. prison industry, are all is- other areas such as drug his wife and four children. bring the state together. nity that was devastated by Another African Amer- sues that resonate with Af- companies’ price gouging, During the speech, New- “We will not have one wildfires.) ican political insider also rican Americans. the gun lobby, polluters som said that while Cali- house for the rich and one Mark Ridley-Thom- liked the speech. “Many of the things he and the payday loan indus- fornia had many successes, for the poor, or one for the as, a member of the Los “Gavin Newsom is go- discussed affect the Afri- try. such as Silicon Valley and native-born and one for Angeles County Board ing to be a great governor. can American community “Here in California we Hollywood, there was also the rest. We will build one of Supervisors, said he Today he showed his com- and will be big in the Af- have the power to stand up startling signs of wealth in- house for one California,” was impressed by New- mitment to inclusion and rican American commu- to them and we will,” said equality. said Newsom. som’s inclusive message. highlighted the diversity nity,” said Harris. Newsom. “We … face a homeless Newsom also touched Ridley-Thomas also liked of California through his He also hoped New- He also said Washing- epidemic that should keep on some of the areas that he some of the topics New- inaugural ceremony. His som continued to discuss ton had failed on climate each and every one of us up planned to focus on such as som touched on such as speech was all-encompass- prison reform and com- change and praised Brown at night,” he said. supporting organized labor. affordable housing, reduc- ing and set the tone that we mute more sentences. for his work on the issue. Newsom thanked his “Working people de- ing child poverty and jobs. are moving towards being Harris noted Newsom had Newsom has many big predecessor, outgoing Gov. serve fair pay, the right to Newsom also quoted an one California,” said Tai- already named several Af- projects he plans to imple- Jerry Brown, for eliminating join a union, and the chance African proverb that says, sha Brown, vice president rican Americans to high- ment such as spending al- the state’s deficit and leav- at a middle-class life for “If you want to go fast, go of the African American level positions, such as most $2 billion on early ing a surplus. themselves and their fami- alone; if you want to go far, Caucus, California Demo- Malia Cohen, who now childhood education. He “Back then, we were lies,” he said. go together.” cratic Party. serves on the State Equal- also plans to make com- $27 billion in debt. Unem- Newsom also compared “He talked about things Like Ridley-Thomas, ization Board. munity college free. New- ployment above 12 percent. the success of California that were relevant to Afri- Rev. Shane Harris, presi- During his address, som added that he looked The worst credit rating of with the political chaos in can Americans statewide,” dent and founder of the Newsom made a few other forward to working with any state in our nation. To- Washington, D.C. said Ridley-Thomas. “Af- newly-formed national jabs at the Trump adminis- his Democratic colleagues day, our economy is larger “At a time when so rican Americans want to group, the People’s Alli- tration, especially its treat- in the legislature on his than all but four nations in much of America is divided, know what’s going to en- ance for Justice, a civil and ment of migrants on the agenda. Democrats control the world. We’ve created we are united. Our people hance their lives.” human rights organization, border. both houses.

“Thank you Governor Court documents say the gued successfully in lower cal move in Tennessee now {continued from Pg. A-1} Haslam,” Kardashian West man verbally, physically courts that it was not in that U.S. Sen. Lamar Alex- Clemency tweeted soon after news and sexually assaulted her. violation of federal law ander announced he won’t of the clemency decision One night, Allen picked because Brown did have a seek re-election in 2020. broke, which was followed up Brown at a Sonic Drive- possibility for parole: She Yet compared to Dem- by similar high-profile re- In and she agreed to en- was sentenced to serve at ocrats, Tennessee’s Re- sponses from former Geor- gage in sexual activity for least 51 years of her life publican lawmakers re- gia Democratic guberna- $150. Once at his place, sentence. mained markedly quiet on torial candidate Stacey Brown eventually got into “We need to see this as Haslam’s decision. Abrams, actresses Alyssa Allen’s bed. Brown told a national awakening to Gov.-elect Bill Lee of- Milano and Viola Davis. law enforcement officialschange the draconian laws fered a brief statement, Brown was convicted she thought he was reach- that allow juveniles, chil- saying he “respected” in 2006 of murdering Al- ing for a gun, so she shot dren, to be placed in adult Haslam’s choice in the len, a Nashville real estate him with a handgun from prisons when they’re just complex case and Lt. Gov. agent. Police said she shot her purse. children. They’re not little Randy McNally said he Allen in the back of the She took two of his adults,” said Houston Gor- “appreciated” the process head at close range with a guns and his money from don, one of Brown’s lead the governor went through gun she brought to rob him his wallet before fleeing attorneys. to arrive at his decision. after he picked her up at a the scene. While in prison, Brown Ed Yarbrough, another Sonic Drive-in fast-food Brown expressed completed her GED and attorney for Brown, joked restaurant in Nashville to thanks in a statement re- took college classes. She is at a Monday press confer- have sex with her. leased Monday by her le- currently one course away ence that he was brought Brown’s lawyers con- gal team. from finishing a bachelor’s on as the “token Republi- tended she was a sex traf- “I am thankful for all degree at Lipscomb Uni- can” in Brown’s case. In this Dec. 18, 2015 photo, inmate Cyntoia Brown of ficking victim who not the support, prayers, and versity. “I have to give a lot of the Tennessee Prison for Women delivers a commence- only feared for her life encouragement I have re- Nashville Mayor David credit to Gov. Haslam for ment address before receiving her associate degree from but also lacked the mental ceived. We truly serve a Briley praised Haslam’s having the wisdom and the Lipscomb University. (RICKY ROGERS /THE TENNESSEAN VIA AP capability to be culpable God of second chances decision, calling it a “great compassion to do what he in the slaying because she and new beginnings. The day for social justice and did today,” he said. “It will was impaired by her moth- Lord has held my hand this our city.” Democratic state not be popular with every- Brown’s case has at- clemency, arguing Brown er’s alcohol use while she whole time and I would Sen. Raumesh Akbari said one in Tennessee, but he tracted national attention was not justified in killingwas in the womb. have never made it with- the clemency announce- did the right thing and we from criminal justice reform 43-year-old Johnny Allen, According to court doc- out him,” Brown said. “Let ment shows that Tennessee praise him for that.” advocates, and the attention celebrities like Kim Kar- uments, Brown ran away today be a testament to his “can show love, compas- To date, Haslam has has amped up as Haslam’s dashian West and singer Ri- from her adoptive family saving grace.” sion and mercy” for people granted five commuta- second and final term nearshanna spoke out for Brown. in Nashville in 2004 and The U.S. Supreme who have experienced tions, 15 pardons, and one an end. He leaves office Jan.The governor’s office -re began living with a man Court has ruled against trauma. exoneration. The Republi- 19. ceived thousands of phone known as “Cut Throat” in life-without-parole sen- Haslam’s decision can says he is continuing to While law enforce- calls and emails from sup- a hotel, who then forced tences for juveniles. Yet, comes at a time when he’s review and consider addi- ment officials had porters.opposed her to become a prostitute. the state of Tennessee ar- considering his next politi- tional clemency requests.

Moore. Likewise, the ad- With the death ruled Buck {continued from Pg. A-1} missible evidence is insuf- accidental, however, no ficient to prove beyond a arrests were made and no to the sheriff’s department. less than two years. reasonable doubt that sus- charges were filed. A group of activists ``While much is still pect Buck furnished drugs Amster has said held a rally and vigil outside to be learned, it appears this to Gemmel Moore or that Buck and Moore were Buck’s apartment tonight, tragedy is linked to sub- suspect Buck possessed good friends, and told The calling for Buck to be ar- stance use.’’ drugs.’’ Times that Buck did not rested and prosecuted. Com- The statement went on In ruling Moore’s witness Moore injecting munity activist Jasmyne to note that ``LGBT people death an accident, the drugs the night he died. Cannick, who worked close- and other marginalized coroner’s office noted that Moore’s mother, ly with Moore’s family, an- groups are at elevated risk there was drug parapher- LaTisha Nixon, contin- nounced the rally, saying in for impacts that result from nalia found in the home, ued to push the sheriff’s a statement that the person the current epidemic uses of along with sex toys and department to investigate found dead Monday morn- opioids, methamphetamine, clear plastic bags contain- her son’s death. She noted ing was also a young Black and other dangerous drugs.’’ ing what was suspected that her son had been liv- man who died of an appar- The center, which of- to be methamphetamine, ing with her in Texas, but ent overdose inside Buck’s fers free or low-cost addic- COURTESY PHOTO according to a coroner’s Buck bought him a plane Laurel Avenue apartment. tion recovery services as Community activist Jasmyne Cannick, who worked report obtained by the Los ticket to return to Los The Los Angeles well as free fentanyl testing closely with Moore’s family, announced the rally, say- Angeles Times. Angeles, which he did LGBT Center issued a state- strips to those who request ing in a statement that the person found dead Monday According to the the day he died. Accord- ment calling on the sher- them, urged anyone in need morning was also a young black man who died of an ap- newspaper, the report also ing to The Times, Moore, iff’s department ``to fully to email recovery@lalgbt- parent overdose inside Buck’s Laurel Avenue apartment. noted that somebody at the who was Black, had previ- investigate this tragedy and center.org or call (323) 993- scene ``is suspected to be ously been homeless and aggressively seek justice 7448. micide detectives. ming from Moore’s death. known to exchange drugs worked as an escort. wherever the investigation The sheriff’s depart- Buck’s attorney, Sey- According to a charge- for sex,’’ but the name was Buck, who is White, might lead.’’ ment said the District Attor- mour Amster, has denied evaluation worksheet pre- redacted. The report said is a longtime political ac- ``The reports we have ney’s Office will be closely that Buck had any involve- pared by the District Attor- Moore was found naked tivist and noted Democrat- heard provide more ques- involved in reviewing the ment in either death. ney’s Office, the evidence on a living room mattress ic political donor, along tions than answers,’’ accord- latest case, as it was in the Los Angeles County was ``insufficient to prove with a ``male pornography with being active in LG- ing to the statement. ``The Moore case, which will also prosecutors last July 26 de- beyond a reasonable doubt movie playing on the tele- BTQ political circles. He fact is two Black men have be the subject of ``a second- clined to pursue criminal that (Buck) is responsible vision,’’ according to The also once ran for a seat on died at Mr. Buck’s home in ary review’’ by sheriff’s ho- charges against Buck stem- for the death of Gemmel Times. the West Hollywood City A-7 NEWS LASENTINEL.NET THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 A-8THURSDAY, LASENTINEL.NET DECEMBER 26, 2013 OPINION NEWS LOSTHURSDAY, ANGELES JANUARY SENTINEL 10, 2019A-9

Congresswoman Max- ing efforts to be shared would overhaul our bro- 30 percent of their adjust- Waters continued from Pg. A-1} ine Waters has served as with millennials who have ken system of credit re- ed income on rent, and re- a Member of Congress dubbed her as “Auntie porting and hold the credit mains a widely recognized not often times had an oppor- Bureau and we have been and the Financial Services Maxine.” reporting bureaus account- standard for affordability tunity to provide leadership fighting to try and holdCommittee on. since 1991. During a June 2017 able; of rental housing; and on financial services issues. INow that we are in the ma- Throughout her decades exchange at a hearing 5. H.R. 3936, the 18. H.Res.442, Of look forward to the challenge jority, I intend to provide the of public service, she with Trump Administra- National Flood Insurance inquiry directing the Sec- and I’m going to use every leadership to undue all of the has gained a reputation tion Treasury Secretary Program Debt Forgiveness retary of the Treasury to opportunity to protect our harm that has been caused as a fearless and outspo- Steven Mnuchin, Waters Act, which would forgive provide certain documents consumers, to protect inves- by the Republicans and been ken advocate for women, repeatedly ‘reclaimed her the debt of the National in the Secretary’s posses- tors and to make sure that we caused by Mr. (Mick) Mul- children, people of color time’ after the Secretary Flood Insurance Program sion to the House of Rep- don’t have another financial vaney who was appointed by and the poor. In her vari- failed to answer questions (NFIP); resentatives relating to crisis that would cause us to the president to be in charge ous leadership roles on the regarding her request for 6. H.R. 3519, the Bad President Trump’s finan- have a recession, such as the of that Consumer Financial House Financial Services information about Presi- Actor Disqualification cial connections to Russia, one that happened in 2008. Protections Bureau. I served Committee, she has fought dent Trump’s shady finan- Act, which would protect certain illegal financial LAS: Being that you have the directors who had once for the protection of con- cial dealings and pressed investors by preventing schemes, and related in- been a part of this committee been there appointed by Pres- sumers, investors, small him for answers. During the SEC from automatical- formation. for so many years, can you ident Obama, left. And so Mr. businesses and vulnerable another notable exchange, ly waiving disqualification She also co-led several speak on the changes of the Mulvaney has undermined it populations. she yielded ‘not one sec- for bad actors; bipartisan measures dur- committee, how it has grown, and has tried to destroy it and Preventing Another ond’ to a Republican Con- 7. H.R. 3357, the ing the 115th Congress, how you have grown in that I intend to correct all of that, Financial Crisis gressman during a May Military Consumer Pro- including H.R. 6139, a bill position and how you see that and I intend to hold the major In 2010, Congress- 2018 House floor debatetection Act, which enhanc- to require the Securities the it has changed in today’s banks and financial institu- woman Waters and her on a harmful Congressio- es protections for military and Exchange Commis- era? tions accountable for all of Democratic colleagues nal Review Act resolution servicemembers from abu- sion to carry out a study to to repeal Consumer Fi- sive Wall Street practices evaluate the issues affect- nancial Protection Bureau by giving the Consumer ing the provision of and guidance on indirect auto Financial Protection Bu- reliance upon investment lending intended to com- reau authority to enforce research into small issu- bat discriminatory prac- the Servicemember Civil ers; S. 488, the JOBS and tices. Relief Act (SCRA); Investor Confidence Act Historic Committee 8. H.R. 6220, the of 2018 (JOBS Act 3.0), a Chairwoman Restoring Fair Housing package of strong capital- As Chairwoman or Protections Eliminated by formation legislation to Ranking Member of every HUD Act of 2018, which help America’s small busi- Subcommittee under the restores several fair hous- nesses and entrepreneurs Committee’s jurisdiction ing protections that HUD and to protect investors; since 1995, Chairwoman Secretary Ben Carson has and H.R. 3110, the Finan- Waters has always worked eliminated; cial Stability Oversight to create opportunities, en- 9. H.R. 5555, The Council Insurance Mem- sure fairness, and protect FHA Foreclosure Preven- ber Continuity Act, a bill the economic wellbeing of tion Act of 2018, which to extend the term of the all Americans. would enhance oversight Financial Stability Over- She has spearheaded of and compliance with sight Council (FSOC) in- efforts on important is- FHA’s loss mitigation re- dependent member with sues such as housing in quirements in order to insurance expertise, which the aftermath of Hurricane help borrowers avoid fore- became law. Katrina, the 2008 financial closures; Additionally, in previ- crisis, the subprime mort- 10. H.R. 4160, Pre- ous Congresses, the Con- gage meltdown, public venting Foreclosures gresswoman has played a housing reinvestment, and on Seniors Act of 2017, key role in major biparti- affordable flood insurance. which would make re- san legislation that eventu- Some of her most no- forms to the Home Equity ally became law, including table work includes her Conversion Mortgages for the Biggert-Waters Flood efforts to mitigate fore- Seniors (HECM) program Insurance Reform Act, the

PHOTO BY MESIYAH MCGINNIS closures to keep American to help seniors remain in Homeowner Flood Insur- Congresswoman Maxine Waters families in their homes their homes; ance Affordability Act, the during the housing and 11. H.R. 4159, Mak- Terrorism Risk Insurance (MW): Ok, let me just the products that they [pro- worked tirelessly to pass economic crisis and the ing FHA More Affordable Act, the reauthorization of say when I was first electedvide] and the mortgages that the Dodd-Frank Wall creation of the Neighbor- Act of 2018, which would the Export-Import Bank, to office, I was placedthey on put out so that we never Street Reform and Con- hood Stabilization Pro- repeal the requirement that the Community Lender the financial services - com ever again have the kind of sumer Protection Act, gram, which provides the FHA charge insurance Regulatory Relief Act and mittee without my choosing meltdown that we had in the landmark legislation to grants to states, local gov- premiums for the life of the Foreign Investment to do so. At that time, the system that caused so many prevent another financialernments and nonprofits to the loan, and reinstate the Risk Review Moderniza- financial services commit- foreclosures and the loss of crisis, which created the fight foreclosures, home FHA’s previous policy tion Act. tee was known as the bank- homes in this country and Consumer Financial Pro- abandonment and blight of terminating premiums Congresswoman Max- ing committee and it was a the destruction in our com- tection Bureau, an agency and to restore neighbor- when the outstanding ine Waters (D-CA) re- difficult time in the historymunity. dedicated to protecting hoods. Through two infu- principal balance reaches leased the following state- of the committee because LAS: Final question America’s consumers sions of funds, the Con- 78 percent of the original ment on becoming the first there was an “S&L” (Savings chairwoman, can you speak from financial gresswoman abuses. was able to home value; woman and the first Afri- and Loans) scandal, and no on taking on President Don- Congresswoman Waters secure $6 billion for the 12. H.R. 6102, the can American to Chair the one wanted to serve on that ald Trump in the rightful po- was one of 10 Committee program. Homeowner Mortgage House Financial Services committee and many of the sition that you have? What Members to be selected to With a Republican Servicing Fairness Act of Committee: members were fed up with can you share with us with serve as a conferee on the Majority in Congress, she 2018, which would pro- “I am honored to the committee because of the what you plan to do or not Dodd-Frank Act. also used creative meth- tect homeowners against have been selected by scandal that had taken place do? A central driver of the ods in Committee to push foreclosure and increase my colleagues to be the with the savings and loans MW: The most important crisis was predatory mort- a Democratic message. the Federal Housing Fi- first Chairwoman of the banks of this country had de- thing people have to under- gage lending, which inten- During the 115th Con- nance Agency’s (FHFA) House Financial Services cided to change its mission stand is all of the subject tionally targeted minority gress, she twice utilized a oversight of mortgage ser- Committee in the 116th and they stopped being focus matter, that’s in the financialcommunities with toxic rarely used parliamentary vicers that conduct busi- Congress. Since 1995, I on home mortgages and they services committee and all products and resulted in maneuver to force his- ness with Fannie Mae and have served as Ranking got involved in investing in the work that we have had devastating foreclosures toric Democratic hearings Freddie Mac; Member or Chairwoman shopping centers and com- to do, whether we are talking across the country and on Chairman Jeb Hensar- 13. H.R. 5833: Ex- of every Subcommittee mercial activities that they about national flood insur- an immense loss of gen- ling’s harmful Financial panding Housing Oppor- under the Committee’s had no experience in. And so, ance, whether we are talking erational wealth. Demo- Choice Act, which she tunities for Foster Youth jurisdiction, taking on im- from that time up until 2008, about EXIM bank that helps crats specifically designedcalled the Wrong Choice Act of 2018, which would portant issues on behalf of the financial services -com provide opportunities for our Dodd-Frank and the Con- Act, and the Equifax data permanently authorize consumers, investors, and mittee was focused on trying exporters to be able to cre- sumer Bureau to prevent breach. $200 million annually in vulnerable populations. As to deal with home mortgages ate jobs and do business with the harmful practices that Chairwoman Waters appropriations for family Chairwoman, I will con- and trying to deal with red- foreign countries or whether caused the financial crisis. has long advocated for unification program (FUP) tinue to prioritize protect- lining and trying to deal with we are talking about fraud The Consumer Bureau consumers, investors, vouchers, which is esti- ing consumers and inves- the problems that had been and the oversight that we protects consumers from small businesses and vul- mated to provide a FUP tors from abusive financial faced with the members by must do to protect fair hous- predatory and abusive - fi nerable populations as il- voucher for every foster practices, making sure the “S&L” debacle. And as it ing or whether we talk about nancial practices in areas lustrated by her extensive youth in need of one; there are strong safeguards turned out, in 2008 it all came what we must do to reform such as mortgage loans, legislative history. 14. H.R. 6972, the in place to prevent another to a head when we went into the GSE’s (government- private education loans, In the 115th Congress, Consumers First Act, a financial crisis, expanding a recession in this country sponsored enterprises) bet- and payday loans. she introduced the follow- bill to block the Trump and supporting affordable because of the way that Wall ter known as Fannie (Mae) Despite Republican ef- ing financial services bills Administration’s anti- housing opportunities, Street and the major banks in and Freddie (Mac). This is forts to destroy the Con- to improve our financial consumer agenda and re- tackling the homeless- this country had in fact been significant work that cannotsumer Bureau, Waters system and the state of verse efforts, led by Mick ness crisis, encouraging involved in predatory lend- be ignored. We are not go- has fought to make sure housing in this country. Mulvaney to dismantle the responsible innovation in ing…. and we witnessed the ing to spend all of our time it is not impeded from its 1. H.R. 3937, the Consumer Financial Pro- financial technology, - pro largest foreclosures of homes working with the processes important work cracking Megabank Accountabil- tection Bureau. moting diversity and in- in the history of the country. of the president but we are down on industries that ity and Consequences 15. H.R. 6320, Pro- clusion in the financial- ser And from that point on, I going to follow up on work have a history of harming Act, which would require moting Transparent Stan- vices sector, conducting was involved with the Dodd- that we started looking at consumers, including debt regulators to fully exercise dards for Corporate Insid- appropriate oversight and Frank reform to straighten money laundering and the collectors, payday lenders their authorities and shut ers Act, which requires the ensuring that hardworking all of this out and to create relationship of this president and consumer reporting down megabanks that re- SEC to consider certain Americans and small busi- consumer protection. And so, to the Deutsche Bank, that is agencies. peatedly harm consumers; types of amendments to nesses have fair access to I have served on the commit- known as a money laundering Auntie Maxine 2. H.R. 2076, the End- Rule 10b5-1 to ensure that the financial system and tee not only helping to create bank. And the relationship of During the 115th Con- ing Homelessness Act, corporate insiders are not opportunities to thrive. I the reforms that were neces- this bank to the finances of gress, Waters’ activities as which would help to en- able to indirectly engage consider it a privilege to sary to be able to get justice the president and his family. the senior Democrat on the sure that every American in illegal insider trading hold the Chairwoman’s for homeowners who had So, we will be taking a look House Financial Services has a safe, decent, and through changes to their gavel and look forward been basically defrauded by at that and following up on Committee generated un- affordable place to call trading plans; to working with my fel- the Wall Street firms. And tothe letters we have sent to the precedented public atten- home; 16. H.Res.895, Recog- low Democrats, Ranking try and get the reforms that Deutsche Bank in the past, tion as she consistently 3. H.R. 3160, the Pub- nizing the Federal Home Member McHenry and my were needed to prevent this letters that we have sent to and vocally pushed back lic Housing Tenant Pro- Loan Bank of San Fran- colleagues across the aisle from ever happening again. the treasury who has the re- against a harmful Republi- tection and Reinvestment cisco and the contributions on commonsense solutions And so, since the Republi- sponsibility for the oversight can agenda. Act, which would ensure of Lawrence Parks and that benefit hardworking cans have been in charge, of money laundering and we While she has always safe, decent, and afford- Timothy Simons; Americans and strengthen they have been undermining will be looking at whether or been outspoken in her ef- able housing for the 1.1 17. H.Res.886, a reso- our economy.” all of the work of the Dodd- not the treasury department is forts to protect hardwork- million families who rely lution that affirms the Frank reform that we did and carrying on its responsibility ing Americans and ensure on public housing; Brooke Rule, which en- the consumer protections that with overseeing the sanctions fairness in this country, 4. H.R. 3755, the Com- sures that families receiv- we created with the Con- that have been performed on the era of social media has prehensive Credit Report- ing federal housing assis- sumer Financial Protection the Russian government. allowed for her longstand- ing Reform Act, which tance do not pay more than THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-9 The Transatlantic Slave Trade: 500 Years Later the Diaspora Still Suffers The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has launched a global news feature series on the history, contemporary realities and implications of the transatlantic slave trade. This is Part 9 in the series. “Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.” — Muhammad Ali “We need to exert ourselves that much more, and break out of the vicious cycle of dependence imposed on us by the financially powerful: those in command of immense market power and those who dare to fashion the world in their own image.” —NelsonMandela

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA Newswire Correspondent

The most enduring con- sequences of the migration for the migrants themselves and for the receiving com- munities, were the develop- ments of racism and the cor- responding emergence and sustenance of an African American community, with particular cultural manifes- tations, attitudes, and expressions. The legacy is reflected in music and art, with a sig- nificant influence on reli- gion, cuisine, and language, according to Paul E. Love- joy, a distinguished research professor and Canada Research Chair in African Diaspora History at York University in Toronto. “The cultural and reli- gious impact of this PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA African immigration shows Much of the wealth generated by the transatlantic slave trade supported the creation of industries and institutions in modern North America and that migrations involve Europe. more than people; they also involve the culture of those Union Ambassador Dr. ish especially after the set- Asiento agreements) other and North America – packed the Center for Critical Race people,” Lovejoy said in a Arikana Chihombori-Quao. tlement of sugar planta- nations to supply its Spanish their sailing vessels with Studies at the University of recent post about the cre- “Africans weren’t even tions in the Americas, American and Caribbean local goods and commodi- Houston Downtown. ation of the African diaspo- invited to the conference,” UNESCO officials noted in colonies with African cap- ties from Asia to trade on the The hurt continues ra. she said. a 2018 web presentation tives. France, the Nether- African coast. today. American culture is not At the conference, titled, “Slavery and Re- lands, and England initially Enslaved Africans, their “The fact that slavery European or African, but its which took place over three membrance.” used monopoly companies. often-violent capture and was underway for a century own form, created in a polit- months in Brazil beginning European planters In time, the demand for enslavement out of sight of in South America before ical and economic context of in February 1884 and spread sugar, cultivated by African laborers in the the European general public, introduction in North Amer- inequality and oppression in attended by 13 European enslaved Africans on planta- Americas was met by more were exchanged for iron ica is not widely taught nor which diverse ethnic and nations and the United tions in Brazil, and later open trade which allowed bars and textiles, luxury commonly understood,” cultural influences both Sates, ground rules were Barbados, throughout the other merchants to engage in goods, cowrie shells, liquor, said Felicia Davis of the European and African – and established to split Africa. Caribbean. the trade with Africans. firearms, and other products HBCU Green Fund. in some contexts, Native “Africans still are suf- In time, planters sought Thus, formidable private that varied region by region “It is a powerful histori- American – can be dis- fering the consequences,” to grow other profitable trading companies emerged, over time. cal fact missing from our cerned, Lovejoy said. the ambassador said. crops, such as tobacco, rice, such as Britain’s Royal Much of the wealth gen- understanding of slavery, its “Undoubtedly, the trans- Said John W. Ashe, the coffee, cocoa, and cotton, African Company (1660– erated by the transatlantic magnitude and global atlantic slave trade was the president of the United with European indentured 1752) and the Dutch West slave trade supported the impact. Knowledge that defining migration that Nations General Assembly: laborers as well as African India Company of the creation of industries and slavery was underway for a shaped the African Diaspo- “The Transatlantic slave and Indian slave laborers. Netherlands (1602–1792), institutions in modern North century [before it began in ra. It did so through the peo- trade … for 400 years de- Nearly 70 percent of all according to UNESCO. America and Europe. North America] provides ple it forced to migrate, and prived Africa of its lifeblood African laborers in the The profits generated To an equal degree, prof- deep insight into how especially the women who for centuries and trans- Americas worked on planta- from the Atlantic trade eco- its from slave trading and enslaved Africans adapted,” were to give birth to the chil- formed the world forever.” tions that grew sugar cane nomically and politically slave-generated products Davis said. dren who formed the new There’s no question that and produced sugar, rum, transformed Liverpool and funded the creation of fine She continued: African American popula- legacies of the slave trade molasses, and other byprod- Bristol in England, Nantes art, decorative arts, and “Far beyond the horrif- tion,” he said. persist today in most of the ucts for export to Europe, and Bordeaux in France, architecture that continues ic seasoning description, These women included countries Africans were North America, and else- Lisbon in Portugal, Rio de to inform aesthetics today, clearly generations had many who can be identified taken to, said Ayo Sopitan, where in the Atlantic world, Janeiro and Salvador de UNESCO officials said. been born into slavery long as Igbo or Ibibio, but almost founder of Pendulum Tech- according to UNESCO. Bahia in Brazil, and New- “European countries – before introduction in none who were Yoruba, nologies in Houston, Texas. Before the first port, Rhode Island, in the Portuguese, English, Fren- North America. It deepens Fon, or Hausa. “I have been thinking Africans arrived in British United States. ch, and Spanish – are most the understanding of how Bantu women, from about how Africans and the North America in 1619, Each port developed complicit in the transatlantic vast majorities could be matrilineal societies, also diaspora need to get together more than half a million links to a wide hinterland for slave trade. This pernicious oppressed in such an constituted a considerable – through proxies in the per- African captives had local and international form of slavery was driven extreme manner for such a portion of the African immi- sons of recognized leaders – already been transported goods in Asia and capital to by European capitalistic long period of time,” Davis grants, and it appears that and have a conversation and enslaved in Brazil. sustain the trade in African countries seeking to expand said. females from Sierra Leone about the past, the role that By the end of the nine- captives. their nation-states and “It is also a testament to and other parts of the Upper African collaborators played teenth century, that number European merchants and empires,” said Dr. Jonathan the strength and drive Guinea Coast were also well and how we can unite as a had risen to more than four ship captains – followed Chism, assistant professor among people of African represented, Lovejoy said. people. Then, and only then million. later by those from Brazil of history and a fellow with descent to live free.” “These were the women will we be able to excel as a Northern European who gave birth to African people,” Sopitan said. powers soon followed Por- American culture and socie- “I have sat at lectures by tugal and Spain into the ty,” he said. Henry Gates and learned transatlantic slave trade. After many rang in 2019 about Blacks in the Americ- The majority of African with celebratory parties and as. The conclusion is that captives were carried by the gatherings, there were still wherever we are, Blacks are Portuguese, Brazilians, the others who solemnly re- usually at the bottom of the British, French, and Dutch. called the beginning of the totem pole. This does not British slave traders alone transatlantic slave trade that have to continue,” he said. transported 3.5 million started 400 years ago – 500 The transatlantic slave Africans to the Americas, years, depending upon the trade was an oceanic trade in UNESCO reported. region. African men, women, and The transatlantic slave For Africans throughout children which lasted from trade was complex and var- the diaspora, their struggle the mid-sixteenth century ied considerably over time not only traces back 400 or until the 1860s. and place, but it had far- 500 years, but it continued European traders loaded reaching and lasting conse- and was underscored as African captives at dozens quences for much of recently as 135 years ago of points on the African Europe, Africa, the Americ- when the infamous Berlin coast, from Senegambia to as, and Asia. Conference was held. Angola and round the Cape The profits gained by The conference led to to Mozambique. Americans and Europeans the so-called “Scramble for The great majority of from the slave trade and Africa” by European powers captives were collected slavery made possible the who successfully split the from West and Central development of economic continent into 53 countries, Africa and from Angola, and political growth in assuring a division that according to the United major regions of the Ameri- remains today. Nations Educational, Scien- cas and Europe. “There isn’t a single tific, and Cultural Organiza- Europeans used various thing that was more damag- tion – UNESCO. methods to organize the ing to Africa than the Berlin The trade was initiated Atlantic trade. Conference,” said African by the Portuguese and Span- Spain licensed (by A-10 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 Man Remains Jailed In Torrance Bowling Alley Triple-Killing CITY NEWS SERVICE never had an incident like as “horrible” in a social this in the city of Torrance,” media post. A parolee arrested in con- the police chief said. “It’s Rep. Maxine Waters, D- nection with the shooting tragic. Three people lost their Los Angeles, issued a state- deaths of three men during a lives. Four other people were ment Monday morning say- fight at a bowling alley in shot. This is life-changing for ing she was “deeply sad- Torrance remained jailed on so many people.” dened” to learn of the a parole hold. The bowling alley was shooting at Gable House No charges have been equipped with surveillance Bowl. filed yet against Reginald cameras and had security COURTESY PHOTO “This shooting weighs Wallace, 47, according to personnel on hand the night Reginald Wallace (47). heavily on my heart, as it Ricardo Santiago of the Los COURTESY PHOTO of the shooting, Irvine said. took place right outside of Astin Edwards(28), Robert Meekins(28) and Michael Rad- Angeles County District Video and other inves- the building, then some men my district in a bowling ford(20). Attorney’s Office. tigative tools led investiga- got involved. About a minute alley that should be a place Wallace – who had been Hawthorne Blvd. Three men lowing the shooting. tors to identify Wallace as the later, gunshots erupted, Scott for fun and celebration for on parole since 2017 after were pronounced dead at the Killed were Michael suspected shooter, she said. said. members of our communi- spending 17 years incarcerat- scene and two others were Radford, 20, and Robert The assault for which Another witness, who ty,” the lawmaker said. ed for assault with a deadly taken to a hospital for treat- “Tank” Meekins and Astin Wallace was incarcerated did refused to give his name, said “I extend my deepest weapon involving a firearm ment of their injuries. Two Edwards, both 28 and best not occur in Torrance, Irvine a fight erupted and he heard sympathies to the victims, – was arrested early Sunday other men sought medical friends. said. nine gunshots. their families, and all those by detectives and SWAToffi- attention on their own. Meekins is survived by a The bowling alley was Wes Hamad, a 29-year- who have been impacted by cers in the area of Fourth A fight involving a few 5-year-old son, whose godfa- the scene of another fatal old Torrance resident, said he this shooting. I would also Street and Western Avenue in people grew into a brawl ther was Edwards. shooting on March 28, 2015. saw a “huge fight” break out like to thank the Torrance Los Angeles, Torrance Police involving as many as 15, Relatives of all three vic- In that case, 27-year-old that lasted about five min- Police Department, first Department Chief Eve Irvine according to the police chief. tims told reporters they Mytatiyana Conner was utes, blocked the entrance of responders, and staff of the announced Monday at police At some point, Wallace believed the men were killed gunned down in the parking the bowling alley and Gable House Bowl for their headquarters. allegedly pulled a handgun while trying to break up the lot and died at a hospital. It's devolved into “complete bravery and response to this Wallace was being held from his pocket and fired fight. unclear if anyone was arrest- chaos.” incident.” without bail at the Twin Tow- into a crowd, according to No employees of the ed or convicted in connection “I grabbed my niece and There were three homi- ers Correctional Facility, the police chief, who said he bowling alley, a community with her death. started running toward the cides in Torrance in 2016 authorities said. was believed to have been fixture for about five Dana Scott, who was at far end of the bowling alley,” and none in 2017, accord- Officers responded to a the only shooter. decades, were injured, police the bowling alley on Friday he said. “As we were run- ing to Torrance police Sgt. shots-fired call just before The police chief describ- said. night, previously told ning, we heard 15 shots.” Ronald Harris, who said midnight Friday at Gable ed a scene of “complete “This is a tragic event of reporters that a group of Torrance Mayor Pat figures for 2018 were not House Bowl, 22501 chaos” leading up to and fol- major proportions. We’ve women got into a fight inside Furey described the shooting immediately available. Security Guard Charged with Murder in Walgreens Shooting CITY NEWS SERVICE An attorney for Hart’s Hart, also known as Sky card. family alleged that he was Young, was not shoplifting. “Jonathan was not A security guard at a targeted because he was He said Hart and another shoplifting,” he said. “Let Hollywood pharmacy has Black and gay and ques- Black man were in the store, me repeat that. Jonathan been charged with murder in tioned why Walgreens only and at one point while was not shoplifting when he the killing of a suspected has armed security guards at inside the store, one of them was shot. That’s the propa- shoplifter, the District Attor- four stores in the Los Ange- picked up a $2.99 water fla- ganda Walgreens wants you ney’s Office announced last les area. voring product. The guard to report.” week. “Each of these stores are confronted the men and got He added: “I dare say, Donald Vincent Ciota, in the Black, Brown and into an argument with Hart, Jonathan Hart was profiled 28, of Covina, is also facing homeless and LGBT com- the attorney said. because he was homeless. multiple gun allegations in munities, and we want to YOUTUBE “The guard feels the He was harassed because he the alleged murder of 21- know why,” attorney Carl Donald Vincent Ciota man pushed him one time,” was gay, and he was shot year-old Jonathan Hart. FILE PHOTO Douglas said at a Dec. 11 Douglas said. “The guard because he was Black.” Ciota, who is being held on Jonathan Hart news conference. “We contract for armed pushes the man back one Douglas said he planned $3 million bail, appeared in Walgreens issued a and unarmed security, as time. The guard watches as to file a lawsuit against Wal- a downtown courtroom this ing to prosecutors and a statement in response saying well as video surveillance, the man turns to run toward greens seeking $525 million morning with his defense coroner’s report. the company had “extended in our stores based on the the back door. The guard in damages and scheduled a attorney Mark Geragos, but A witness told CBS2 our deepest and most sincere public safety needs of each raises his gun and points at news conference at his did not enter a plea. His that Hart was carrying condolences” to Hart’s fam- location. We operate in the man. The guard says, Ladera Heights office this arraignment was postponed something as he walked ily, and noted that as a result thousands of communities ‘Freeze,’ as the man travels afternoon to respond to the to Thursday. near the door to use the of the shooting, “we imme- and neighborhoods across toward the door. The guard murder charge. Investigators say Ciota ATM. The witness said he diately terminated the secu- the nation and the sugges- fires one shot, striking the Walgreens reiterated its confronted Hart inside the knew Hart, who he believed rity company” that hired the tion that we would inappro- man in the back of the neck. commitment to its employ- Walgreens pharmacy on to be homeless and suffering guard. priately serve any commu- The guard watches as the ees, patients and customers Sunset and Vine on Dec. 2 from mental illness. “We are committed to nity is simply false. We man crumbles to the in an email to City News and the two men began If convicted as charged, providing a safe environ- firmly believe everyone ground.” Service today, adding “We fighting. Ciota then pulled Ciota faces a possible maxi- ment for our employees, should be welcomed and Hart died at a hospital. have cooperated with out his firearm and allegedly mum sentence of 50 years to patients and customers in treated equally in all of our Douglas said the only thing authorities and will contin- shot Hart in the back of his life in prison, according to the communities we serve,” stores.” in Hart’s hands when he ue to support their prosecu- neck as he ran away, accord- prosecutors. according to the company. Douglas insisted that died was a California ID tion of this case.” Second Suspect Charged in Shooting Death of Jazmine Barnes BY JUAN A. LOZANO motivated. in an SUV who fired upon ing people they'd previous- Associated Press The Harris County Jazmine and her family as ly fought at a club, hours Sherriff's Office said 24- they drove to a grocery earlier when they shot at Authorities announced year-old Larry D. store. The driver of the Jazmine and her family. Tuesday that a second Woodruffe has been SUV, 20-year-old Eric The family had Black man has been charged with capital mur- Black Jr. has also been described the shooter as a charged in the fatal drive- der in the Dec. 30 slaying charged with capital mur- White man driving a red by shooting of a 7-year-old of Jazmine Barnes. der. pickup truck, prompting Houston Black girl, whose Authorities previously Authorities say Wood- concerns by them and death her family had ini- said that they believe ruffe and Black mistakenly activists that her death was tially believed was racially Woodruffe was the person thought they were attack- a hate crime. Harris County Sheriff

Ed Gonzalez said he HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE VIA AP HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE VIA AP believes the family's initial This undated image provid- This undated image provid- description was sincere and ed the Harris County Sher- ed the Harris County Sher- the man in the red truck iff's Office shows Larry D. iff's Office shows Eric Black was likely a bystander who Woodruffe. The Harris Jr. Prosecutors said Sunday, left the scene of the shoot- County Sheriff’s Office said Jan. 6, 2019, that the shoot- ing. the 24-year-old Woodruffe ing death of a 7-year-old was charged Tuesday, Jan. Woodruffe was charged Black girl as she rode in her 8, 2019, with capital mur- family's vehicle stemmed as Jazmine's funeral took der in the Dec. 30 slaying of from a case of mistaken place Tuesday afternoon, 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes identity. Prosecutors char- attended by hundreds of ged Black in the Dec. 30 people at a Houston writer Shaun King that was death of Jazmine Barnes. church. corroborated by their Woodruffe and Black investigation. a capital murder charge were both taken into cus- While Black was against him. tody on Saturday. The sher- charged on Sunday with Court records did not iff's office said they identi- capital murder, Woodruffe list an attorney for fied Woodruffe and Black was being held in the coun- Woodruffe. as suspects based on a tip ty jail on a drug charge from social activist and while authorities prepared

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MARIE DE JESUS/HOUSTON CHRONICLE VIA AP Christopher Cevilla, father The casket of Jazmine Barnes is removed from the funer- of 7-year-old Jazmine al hearse to be taken inside the Community of Faith Barnes, speaks during a Church for her memorial cervices, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, news conference, Monday, in Houston. Dec. 31, 2018, in Houston. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 209 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LASENTINEL.NET A-11 THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-7

ful of the resolutions that go deep into the areas in practice the art of fasting. I make and how they are which I fear or feel chal- There are different types good for me. Perhaps, in lenged. Therefore, once of fasting, but basically the past, I have been in de- again, I will make a prom- fasting is where we con- nial because I felt defeated ise (resolution) to myself sciously give up some- before I even got started. to make my health and thing for a period of time. WINDOW As I’ve gotten older, the wellbeing a priority in As we give ourselves over main area where I feel 2019. Will you join me? to the fast, oftentimes the the most challenged is My church is currently things we give up (and it with my discipline around undergoing a 21 day fast. doesn’t even have to be health and exercise. But I During this fast we are be- just food), we come to re- know that eating a steady ing asked not only to pray, alize we probably didn’t healthy diet (allowing op- but also to pay attention to need it anyway, especially portunities to treat your- the food we eat, increase if it gets in the way of us self from time to time), our focus, let go of fear becoming our best selves. along with some level of and return to the funda- I am not advocating for consistent exercise is criti- mentals. I believe this is total denial, but I am say- cal to an overall healthy the perfect time for me to ing that we can all prob- life. jumpstart watching what ably do a little better job January is a good time I put into my mouth and of living our lives in mod- to stop, reset and recali- how I move my body. Af- eration when we focus on brate. We must be willing terall, if I can accomplish what is really important. Recently a friend asked ing resolutions because make a shift in my think- to calibrate something all the other things I set As they say, you will ei- me if I had made my New I wasn’t always good at ing. again or differently when out to do, but don’t take ther pay now or pay later. I Year’s resolutions. As I keeping them. I consider As I dissect the mean- necessary. As I walk into care of myself, what good think I want to pay while I thought about his question myself a disciplined and ing of a resolution, espe- my Season of Greatness, is it? We are living longer have the health and energy and what it means to make goal-oriented person, but cially the part referring I’ve realized that means lives and it is important to put in the work. resolutions; the action of what I realized is usually to an action of solving a all aspects of my life. I for us to get a handle on solving a problem, dis- the things I made “resolu- problem, I realized that feel like I’ve done a good our health sooner than lat- Healing Without pute, or contentious matter tions” about were not high I do have a problem be- job in various areas and I er, especially if there are Hate: It’s a choice. It’s a or a firm decision to do or on my priority list and they cause historically I always work hard to do a good job health issues that exist in lifestyle. Pass it on! not to do something; my felt more like obligations viewed resolutions in a and accomplish my goals our families. opinion on making resolu- than choices. I wasn’t se- negative light. I now un- and live out my purpose; You don’t have to be tions changed. In the past rious about them from the derstand that I must reset, however, to really be my a Christian or even fol- I really didn’t like mak- jump. I realize now I must recalibrate and be mind- best, I must be willing to low any particular faith to

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Call 310-766-0501 Close to Shopping & transportation & shopping. numerical order based on the waiting list number assigned. ______transpo.$1675/mo $1625/mo An application may be requested by calling the facility listed above. You may (310) 990-5524 So.West LA Food Service Vendor also have an application mailed to you. For further information on TELACU Room 4 Rent Furnished w/ ______(310) 990-5524 Definitely Learning owned and/or managed properties that are currently accepting applications for utilize included. TWO APARTMENTS FOR -- Children Program is looking residency, please contact TELACU Residential Management, Inc. at 323.838.8556 n TTY 323.622.0006. 1248 Goodrich Blvd., Los Angeles CA Clean & safe. 40+ y/o RENT for a Food Service Vendor 90022. preferred. Couples welcome. Unfurnished 3 bd/ 1ba apt. ______for two Child Development No Section 8 Nonprofit for rent: $1,900 230 centers through a food service OK! $675 GOING FAST! AND Partially furninshed 1 Employment Opportunities agreement. 310.923.6973 / 310.467.7583 bd/ 1ba apt. for rent: $1,300 ______Ryan-323-231-1996 PRIVATE & SHARED [email protected] Caregiver Wanted 370 1000 ROOMS CHECK OUT THE Thank you Part-time Announcements Legal & Public Notices DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ______At least 2 years Jefferson/Hauser INGLEWOOD TRIPLEX experience. NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID Private entrance, small LARGE 2 BDRM., Need reliable VETERANS The Community Coalition for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (“Owner”) yard.$1300/mo. Hdwd.flrs, New paint,A/C, transportation. Vterans Discussion with federal funding assistance from the City of Los Angeles (“City”) is seeking qualified licensed contractors to bid on a project involving the design and construction of a New Shared room 2 people W/D hook-up,patio garage, Background check Workshop,Sat., Jan solar canopy, replacement of an asphalt parking lot with new permeable paving, re- $750 each Inglewood sec. 8 ok. mandatory. 19,2019,1-2 P.M. striping parking stalls, new landscape planters, non-structural façade refurbishment LaBrea/Venice 10512-Crenshaw Bl. Send your resume to Info:www.Dl.Gqnu.Net. approximately 6,000 square feet located at 8101 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, California 90044. Private rooms Mr. Edward [email protected] (323) 960-4384 Scope of work for this project includes, but is not limited to the following: $850/mo. & up (323) 757-0948 ______www.Dl.Gqnu.Net Shared rooms ______1. Project scope of work includes a detached 950 sq. ft. solar carport structure, part of a 2 people $700/mo. each 3 BDRM., 1 BA. DUPLEX Drivers-PAID TRAINING parking lot restoration project. The carport will consist of a steel frame cantilevered structure supporting 48 solar panels. The carport will be design/build and coordinated Slauson/Overhill VERY VERY QUIET AREA. We are seeking a safe 840 with the solar panel installer. Private Masterbed Room Washer/dryer hook up. 819 W. driver to transport children Cleaning & Janitorial 2. Prime contractor will be required to designate a subcontractor for the design/build $1200/mo. Gage Ave. City section 8 ok. to and from school each day. solar carport scope of work, regardless of tier. Failure to designate qualified subcontractor for the design/build solar carport scope of work may render the prime utilities paid, w/d, satellite (323) 583-4662 Additional extracurricular runs contractor’s bid non-responsive. TV, gated, ______and charter work may also Part-time house keeper 3. New perimeter fencing with access-controlled gates, screened for privacy New No Credit check be available. Typical runs are needed landscape planting with irrigation. Replace asphalt parking lot with permeable (310) 876-4485 BEAUTIFUL 2 BDRM.,1 morning and afternoon and Looking for a paving, restriping parking stalls, and non-structural façade refurbishment. Prepare the west wall for a mural, sand blast and apply a new smooth stucco finish. ______BATH REMODEL APT., average 20-30 hours per week part-time housekeeper. 4. New solar panels to service existing building: Includes engineering, drawings, ROOMS FOR RENT LARGE New appliances, laminate with a SIX hour pay guarantee. Must have own supplies. permit, add supports for solar panels, PV system, inverters, conduit, wiring, pull QUIET PRIVATE ROOMS / $550/ floors. Secure building Competitive hourly wages Inglewood area boxes, disconnects, system integration to commercial utility, and special inspections.

MO. & UP Fairfax/Washington (Near and an exceptional working Pay negotiable Bid packages will be available online at the link below on the day of the Mandatory Pre- rd 1311 W.VERNON AVE. Culver City) environment. Jeanette Bid Conference/Job Walkthrough that is scheduled for 10:00 am January 23 , 2019 at Community Coalition located at 8101 S. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90044. Any (310) 433-8800 $1,995/mo. 213.819.5485 bidder submitting a bid who fails to attend the entire mandatory Pre-Bid Conference/Job ______(323) 452-0054 Experienced bus drivers ______Walkthrough will be deemed non-responsive Proposer and will have its bid returned LOW COST SHARED ROOMS ______that have an CA school bus unopened.

FOR RENT! $600-$650/mo. 70 license are preferred, but we The purpose of the pre-bid conference is to inform prospective bidders of contract SOUTH CENTRAL LA AREA Houses - Furnished will also provide PAID training requirements and the opportunity to examine the site and physical conditions of the proposed work. NEW QUIET HOUSE for good drivers without school Planwell link: www.crplanwell.com Utilities Included. SSI & House for Rent bus experience. Public Planroom Pilot program accepted. 1BD/ 1BA Find:Community Coalition

Call Amir Washer machine & dryer, Candidates will need Sealed bid documents can be submitted to the Owner in person: (323) 387-5889 air conditioner, and stove. have a clean driving record 8101 S. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90044. ATTN: Tiffany Caldas ______Florence & Vermont. with at least three years of Documents must be submitted not later than 3:00 pm, February 20, 2019. LARGE ROOM FOR RENT Sec 8 Acceptable. personal driving experience, The Owner, with the concurrence of the City, reserves the right to reject any or all such CRENSHAW-HYDE PARK AREA (323)901-2309 be able to pass a DOT physical, bids and to waive any informality in the bid. Shared Kitchen ______pre-employment drug test and The bid of any party who has been delinquent or unfaithful in the performance of any former contract with the City many be rejected. Separate Bath 90 criminal background check and Bids are subject to acceptance within 90 days unless otherwise stipulated by the bid. No Pets Houses - Unfurnished be over 21 years of age. This project is partially or wholly financed with City, State and/or Federal funds. No Smoking Contractor must comply with all applicable Federal, State and local regulations regarding equal employment, labor standards and other requirements, including but not limited to: $825/mo. Student Transportation (a) Affirmative Action/Nondiscrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Call Linda @ Unfurnished Rear House of America is an Equal (b) MBE/WBE/OBE/DBE - Business Inclusion Program, HUD Section 3 Good Faith (323) 418-1278 1 Bdrm Rear House Opportunity Employer. Efforts (323) 240-5413 New paint/new flooring, (c) Federal and State labor compliance, including payment of federal or State prevailing wages; whichever is higher. laundry hook-up, secure Fill out an application (d) 10% bid bond or certified check and 100% performance and payment bonds ______parking no pets -Rent $900 here: www.drive4sta.com (e) City-certified Worker’s Compensation, General Liability and Property Insurance

Ms Coleman (323) 7896895 ______For further information regarding this project bid contact Owner’s Representative, ______Tiffany Caldas at (323) 835-5127, and/or email at [email protected]; or Hugo Garcia at (323) 317-4828, and/or email at [email protected] A-6A-12 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL CLASSIFIEDNEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY JANUARY 10, 2019 9, 2014

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Ca. 91411 court at the hearing indicated Mariano Dr., Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a registered owner. A new S/ Dessie M A Sweetwine, Date (Fecha): October 30 below to show cause, if any, 90008 NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Owner CIVIL 2018 why the petition for change of This business is conducted File No. 2018316037 Statement must be filed This statement was filed Sherri R. Carter, Executive name should not be granted. by: a general partnership The following person(s) is before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of Los Officer Clerk, by (Secretario, Any person objecting to the The registrant commenced (are) doing business as: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Angeles on December 10, por) A. NAZARYAN, Deputy name changes described to transact business under ELS Development, 11546 St Business Name Statement 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (Asistente) above must file a written the fictitious business name Andrews Pl., Los Angeles, must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with FOR CHANGE OF NAME [SEAL] objection that includes the or names listed above on CA 90047, County of LA; Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section Case No. 18STCP03160 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/19 reasons for the objection at 01/2019 Mailing Address: 11546 St The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name Superior Court of California, CNS-3207811# least two court days before I declare that all information Andrews Pl., Los Angeles, CA does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires County of Los Angeles LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the matter is scheduled to in this statement is true and 90047 the use in this state of a at the end of five years from Petition of: Elaine Rockett for be heard and must appear correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Change of Name ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE at the hearing to show cause declares as true any material Eric Louis Shepherd, 11546 in violation of the rights of in the office of the County TO ALL INTERESTED FOR CHANGE OF NAME why the petition should not be matter pursuant to Section St Andrews Pl., Los Angeles, another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided PERSONS: Case No. 18STCP03290 granted. If no written objection 17913 of the Business and CA 90047 or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section Petitioner Elaine Rockett filed Superior Court of California, is timely filed, the court may Professions code that the This business is conducted 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires a petition with this court for a County of Los Angeles grant the petition without a registrant knows to be false by: an individual Professions Code). 40 days after any change decree changing names as Petition of: Eric Lanard hearing. is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced Original in the facts set forth in the follows: Coleman for Change of Name Notice of Hearing: punishable by a fine not to to transact business under 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/19 statement pursuant to Section Elaine Rockett to Ellean TO ALL INTERESTED Date: 1/22/19, Time: 8:30 AM, exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name CNS-3205904# 17913 other than a change Slaughter PERSONS: Dept.: A, Room: 904 ($1,000)). or names listed above on LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of The Court orders that all Petitioner Eric Lanard The address of the court S/ Chantee Hall, Owner 12/2018 a registered owner. A new persons interested in this Coleman filed a petition is 200 W. Compton Blvd., This statement was filed I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name matter appear before this with this court for a decree Compton, CA 90220 with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed court at the hearing indicated changing names as follows: A copy of this Order to Show Angeles on January 2, 2019 correct. (A registrant who File No. 2018311616 before the expiration. Effective below to show cause, if any, Eric Lanard Coleman to Eric: Cause shall be published at NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material The following person(s) is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious why the petition for change of Lernard: Coleman-El least once each week for four Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: Business Name Statement name should not be granted. The Court orders that all successive weeks prior to 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and 1. Resource Parent must be accompanied by the Any person objecting to the persons interested in this the date set for hearing on Statement generally expires Professions code that the Organization, 2. Child Affidavit of Identity form. name changes described matter appear before this the petition in the following at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false Monitoring Services, 111 N. The filing of this statement above must file a written court at the hearing indicated newspaper of general the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor Labrea Ste 639, Inglewood, does not of itself authorize objection that includes the below to show cause, if any, circulation, printed in this in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to CA 90301, County of LA; the use in this state of a reasons for the objection at why the petition for change of county: LA Sentinel Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars Mailing Address: PO Box Fictitious Business Name least two court days before name should not be granted. Date: Dec 10 2018 in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). 7033, Los Angeles, CA 90007 in violation of the rights of the matter is scheduled to Any person objecting to the MAURICE A. LEITER 17920, where it expires S/ Eric Louis Shepherd, Articles of Incorporation or another under Federal, State, be heard and must appear name changes described Judge of the Superior Court 40 days after any change Owner Organization Number: AI or common law (See Section at the hearing to show cause above must file a written 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10/19 in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed #ON: 201723710399 14411 et seq., Business and why the petition should not be objection that includes the CNS-3203660# statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los Registered owner(s): Professions Code). granted. If no written objection reasons for the objection at LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change Angeles on December 19, Alacarte Professional Original is timely filed, the court may least two court days before in the residence address of 2018 Services, LLC 111 N. Labrea 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10/19 grant the petition without a the matter is scheduled to a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with Ste 639, Inglewood, CA CNS-3204625# hearing. be heard and must appear Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section 90301; CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Notice of Hearing: at the hearing to show cause FICTITIOUS Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name This business is conducted Date: February 19, 2019, why the petition should not be before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires by: A Limited Liability FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Time: 10:30 a.m., Dept.: 44, granted. If no written objection BUSINESS January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from Company NAME STATEMENT Room: 418 is timely filed, the court may Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed The registrant commenced to File No. 2018304766 The address of the court grant the petition without a NAMES must be accompanied by the in the office of the County transact business under the The following person(s) is is 111 N. Hill Street, Los hearing. Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided fictitious business name or (are) doing business as: Angeles, CA 90012 Notice of Hearing: The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section names listed above on N/A 1. SUBLIME SCRIBE, A copy of this Order to Show Date: February 26, 2019, does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires I declare that all information 2. GOOD VIBE TRIBE, Cause shall be published Time: 10:30am, Dept.: 44, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a 40 days after any change in this statement is true and 3. SUBLIME SUPER at least once each week Room: 418 NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the correct. (A registrant who SCRIBERS, 3840 POTOMAC for four successive weeks The address of the court is File No. 2019003809 in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section declares as true any material AVE APT 22 , LOS ANGELSS, prior to the date set for 111 North Hill Street, Los The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change matter pursuant to Section CA 90008 County of LOS hearing on the petition in Angeles, CA 90012 (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section in the residence address of 17913 of the Business and ANGELES the following newspaper of A copy of this Order to Show Remedy Errand Services, 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new Professions code that the Registered owner(s): general circulation, printed in Cause shall be published 1630 W. 79th St., Los Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name registrant knows to be false KEILENN JAMONE CHILDS , this county: The Los Angeles at least once each week Angeles, CA 90047, County Original Statement must be filed is guilty of a misdemeanor 3840 POTOMAC AVE APT 22 Sentinel News for four successive weeks of LA 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/19 before the expiration. Effective punishable by a fine not to , LOS ANGELES, CA 90008 Date: Dec 11, 2018 prior to the date set for Registered owner(s): CNS-3209574# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious exceed one thousand dollars This business is conducted by Edward B. Moreton Jr. hearing on the petition in Marlon Barksdale, 1630 W. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement ($1,000)). an Individual Judge of the Superior Court the following newspaper of 79th St., Los Angeles, CA must be accompanied by the S/ Tracey Marie Walters, The registrant(s) started doing 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/19 general circulation, printed in 90047 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. Owner business on N/A. CNS-3209579# this county: The Los Angeles This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement Alacarte Professional I declare that all information LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Sentinel by: an individual File No. 2018313903 does not of itself authorize Services, LLC in this statement is true and Date: December 19, 2018 The registrant commenced to The following person(s) is the use in this state of a This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who SUMMONS (Family Law) Edward B. Morton, Jr. transact business under the (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material CITACIÓN (Derecho Judge of the Superior Court fictitious business name or MOOR DRIVE, 4267 CARLIN Angeles on December 14, matter pursuant to Section 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/19 in violation of the rights of familiar) names listed above on N/A AVE APT 11, LYNWOOD, another under Federal, State, 2018 17913 of the Business and CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO CNS-3206543# I declare that all information CA 90262 County of LOS NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section DE CASO): 18VEFL01776 in this statement is true and ANGELES 14411 et seq., Business and Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false NOTICE TO RESPONDENT correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Professions Code). (Name): AVISO AL declares as true any material JAMES E DOTSON , 4267 Original Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to DEMANDADO (Nombre): FOR CHANGE OF NAME matter pursuant to Section CARLIN AVE APT 11 , at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars Case No. 18CHCP00064 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/19 Daniella Sipailova 17913 of the Business and LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CNS-3206437# the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). You have been sued. Read Superior Court of California, Professions code that the This business is conducted by LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the office of the County S/KEILENN JAMONE the information below and on County of Los Angeles registrant knows to be false an Individual Clerk, except, as provided CHILDS, Owner the next page. Petition of: Willie Arthur is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed Lo han demandado. Lea la Simmons for Change of Name punishable by a fine not to business on N/A. NAME STATEMENT 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of información a continuación y TO ALL INTERESTED exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information File No. 2018300606 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on en la página siguiente. PERSONS: ($1,000)). in this statement is true and The following person(s) is in the facts set forth in the 12/07/2018. Petitioner’s name is: Petitioner Willie Arthur S/ Marlon Barksdale, Owner correct. (A registrant who (are) doing business as: statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with Nombre del demandante: Simmons filed a petition This statement was filed declares as true any material ZEE PRINT, 1070 S 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section Jordan Benjamin Ginsburg with this court for a decree with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section CORNING ST #14 , LOS in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name You have 30 calendar days changing names as follows: Angeles on January 7, 2019 17913 of the Business and ANGELES, CA 90035 County a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires after this Summons and Simmons to Willie Arthur NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the of LOS ANGELES Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from Petition are served on you to Simmons Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false Mailing Address: 1070 S Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed file a Response (form FL-120) The Court orders that all 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor CORNINING ST 14, LOS before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County at the court and have a copy persons interested in this Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90035 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided served on the petitioner. A matter appear before this at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars Registered owner(s): Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section letter, phone call, or court court at the hearing indicated the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). MARCEL THOMAS , 1070 must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires appearance will not protect below to show cause, if any, in the office of the County S/JAMES E DOTSON, Owner S CORNING ST #14 , LOS Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change you. why the petition for change of Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed ANGELES, CA 90035; State The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the If you do not file your name should not be granted. in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of of Incorporation: CA does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section Response on time, the court Any person objecting to the 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on This business is conducted by the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change may make orders affecting name changes described 40 days after any change 12/18/2018. an Individual Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of your marriage or domestic above must file a written in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with The registrant(s) started doing in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new partnership, your property, objection that includes the statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section business on 12/2018. another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name and custody of your children. reasons for the objection at 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name I declare that all information or common law (See Section Statement must be filed You may be ordered to pay least two court days before in the residence address of Statement generally expires in this statement is true and 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective support and attorney fees and the matter is scheduled to a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from correct. (A registrant who Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious costs. be heard and must appear Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed declares as true any material Amended Filing Business Name Statement For legal advice, contact a at the hearing to show cause Statement must be filed in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10/19 must be accompanied by the lawyer immediately. Get why the petition should not be before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and CNS-3204664# Affidavit of Identity form. help finding a lawyer at the granted. If no written objection January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement California Courts Online Self- is timely filed, the court may Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false does not of itself authorize Help Center (www.courts. grant the petition without a must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a ca.gov/selfhelp), at the hearing. Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name California Legal Services Notice of Hearing: The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars File No. 2018309877 in violation of the rights of website (www.lawhelpca.org), Date: 02/19/19, Time: 8:30 does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, or by contacting your local am, Dept.: F47 the use in this state of a in the residence address of S/MARCEL THOMAS, (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section county bar association. The address of the court Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new OWNER Self Discovery Counseling 14411 et seq., Business and Tiene 30 días de calendario is 9425 Penfield Ave in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed Services, 9563 Schooling Professions Code). después de haber recibido la Chatsworth, CA 91311 another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed with the County Clerk of Road, Pico Rivera, CA Original Filing entrega legal de esta Citación A copy of this Order to Show or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Los Angeles County on 90660, County of LA 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10/19 y Petición para presentar Cause shall be published at 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 12/03/2018. Registered owner(s): CNS-3204358# una Respuesta (formulario least once each week for four Professions Code). Business Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with Denise Benitez, 9563 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL FL-120) ante la corte y successive weeks prior to Original must be accompanied by the Subdivision (a) of Section Schooling Road, Pico Rivera, efectuar la entrega legal de the date set for hearing on 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/19 Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, a Fictitious Name CA 90660 una copia al demandante. the petition in the following CNS-3209944# The filing of this statement Statement generally expires This business is conducted Una carta o llamada telefónica newspaper of general LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize at the end of five years from by: An Individual GOVERNMENT o una audiencia de la corte no circulation, printed in this the use in this state of a the date on which it was filed The registrant commenced basta para protegerlo. county: Los Angeles Sentinel FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County to transact business under Si no presenta su Respuesta Date: December 18 2018 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of Clerk, except, as provided the fictitious business name /s/ David B. Gelfound File No. 2018320925 or names listed above on a tiempo, la corte puede another under Federal, State, in Subdivision (b) of Section REQUEST FOR dar órdenes que afecten su Judge of the Superior Court The following person(s) is or common law (See Section 17920, where it expires 12/2018 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/19 (are) doing business as: I declare that all information PROPOSALS Notice is matrimonio o pareja de hecho, CNS-3206276# 14411 et seq., Business and 40 days after any change given that proposals for Los sus bienes y la custodia de SIMPSON & SIMPSON Professions Code). in the facts set forth in the in this statement is true and LOS ANGELES SENTINEL MORTUARY, 3220 W 85TH correct. (A registrant who Angeles Arts District County sus hijos. La corte también Original Filing statement pursuant to Section Facility Replacement and le puede ordenar que pague STREET , INGLEWOOD, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/19 17913 other than a change declares as true any material ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE CA 90305 County of LOS matter pursuant to Section Development Opportunity manutención, y honorarios y FOR CHANGE OF NAME CNS-3207695# in the residence address of (BRC0000058) will be costos legales. ANGELES LOS ANGELES SENTINEL a registered owner. A new 17913 of the Business and Case No. 18CMCP00027 Registered owner(s): Professions code that the received by the County of Para asesoramiento legal, Superior Court of California, Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles Dept. of Public póngase en contacto de CURTIS SIMPSON JR , 3220 Statement must be filed registrant knows to be false County of LOS ANGELES W 85TH ST , INGLEWOOD, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is guilty of a misdemeanor Works, Cashier’s Office, 900 inmediato con un abogado. Petition of: VINCENT before the expiration. Effective S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, Puede obtener información CA 90305 NAME STATEMENT January 1, 2014, the Fictitious punishable by a fine not to RASHAWN EVANS for This business is conducted by File No. 2018317377 exceed one thousand dollars CA 91803 until 2:00 p.m. para encontrar un abogado Change of Name Business Name Statement on 2/7/19. A RFP may be en el Centro de Ayuda de an Individual The following person(s) is must be accompanied by the ($1,000)). TO ALL INTERESTED The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: S/ Denise Benitez, Owner obtained by accessing the las Cortes de California PERSONS: Affidavit of Identity form. link at https://dpw.lacounty. (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en business on N/A. 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(A registrant who of LOS ANGELES 2018 upon request by calling (626) lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose as follows: Fictitious Business Name 300-2330 or TDD at (626) en contacto con el colegio de declares as true any material Articles of Incorporation or in violation of the rights of NOTICE-In accordance with VINCENT RASHAWN EVANS Organization Number: LLC/AI Subdivision (a) of Section 282-7829. abogados de su condado. matter pursuant to Section another under Federal, State, 1/10/19 to VINCENT RASHAWN 17913 of the Business and No 201830910075 17920, a Fictitious Name NOTICE—RESTRAINING SMITH or common law (See Section CNS-3208445# ORDERS ARE ON PAGE Professions code that the Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and Statement generally expires LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The Court orders that all registrant knows to be false VANITY HAUS LLC, 4155 at the end of five years from 2: These restraining orders persons interested in this Professions Code). are effective against both is guilty of a misdemeanor SOMERSET DR , LOS Original Filing the date on which it was filed RFP 18-05 E-Bike Share matter appear before this punishable by a fine not to ANGELES, CA 90008; State in the office of the County spouses or domestic partners court at the hearing indicated 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/19 Provider until the petition is dismissed, exceed one thousand dollars of Incorporation: CA CNS-3205906# Clerk, except, as provided below to show cause, if any, ($1,000)). 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A new not exclude persons from least two court days before Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section Beverly Hills #182, Beverly Fictitious Business Name DE RESTRICCIÓN SE the matter is scheduled to participation in, deny benefits ENCUENTRAN EN LA 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and Hills, CA 90212, County of LA Statement must be filed to, or otherwise discriminate be heard and must appear Statement generally expires Professions code that the Articles of Incorporation or before the expiration. Effective PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de at the hearing to show cause against any persons in restricción están en vigencia at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false Organization Number: AI January 1, 2014, the Fictitious connection with the award why the petition should not be the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor #ON: 201826210318 Business Name Statement en cuanto a ambos cónyuges granted. 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Notice of Hearing: Request for Proposal (RFP) Cualquier agencia del orden 40 days after any change S/ SHELIEMA LEWIS, This business is conducted the use in this state of a No. 18-05 is available for Date: 01/17/2019, Time: 8:30 in the facts set forth in the PRESIDENT by: A Limited Liability Fictitious Business Name público que haya recibido AM, Dept.: 4, Room: 904 download via SGVCOG’s o visto una copia de estas statement pursuant to Section This statement was filed Company in violation of the rights of online bidding system, http:// The address of the court is 17913 other than a change with the County Clerk of The registrant commenced another under Federal, State, órdenes puede hacerlas 200 W COMPTON BLVD, www.theaceproject.org/ acatar en cualquier lugar de in the residence address of Los Angeles County on to transact business under or common law (See Section contract.php COMPTON, CA 90220 a registered owner. 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Affidavit of Identity form. in the office of the County matter pursuant to Section CNS-3207484# general circulation, printed in The filing of this statement Clerk, except, as provided 17913 of the Business and NAME STATEMENT LOS ANGELES SENTINEL EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: this county: LOS ANGELES File No. 2018306577 Si no puede pagar la cuota does not of itself authorize in Subdivision (b) of Section Professions code that the SENTINEL the use in this state of a 17920, where it expires registrant knows to be false The following person(s) is de presentación, pida al Date: 11/21/2018 (are) doing business as: secretario un formulario de Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change is guilty of a misdemeanor MAURICE A. LEITER in violation of the rights of in the facts set forth in the punishable by a fine not to Gogo’s Bistro Catering, exención de cuotas. La corte Judge of the Superior Court 4224 Van Buren Pl, Los PROBATE puede ordenar que usted 12/20, 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10/19 another under Federal, State, statement pursuant to Section exceed one thousand dollars or common law (See Section 17913 other than a change ($1,000)). Angeles, CA 90037, County pague, ya sea en parte o por CNS-3204832# of LA completo, las cuotas y costos LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and in the residence address of S/ Arnold Dean Carter Jr, Professions Code). a registered owner. A new Co-Owner Registered owner(s): de la corte previamente Dessie M A Sweetwine, 4224 NOTICE OF PETITION exentos a petición de usted o ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Original Filing Fictitious Business Name Barbold Services LLC 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/19 Statement must be filed This statement was filed Van Buren Pl, Los Angeles, TO ADMINISTER de la otra parte. FOR CHANGE OF NAME CA 90037 Case No. 18CMCP00040 CNS-3209604# before the expiration. Effective with the County Clerk of Los ESTATE OF: 1. The name and address LOS ANGELES SENTINEL This business is conducted of the court are (El nombre Superior Court of California, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Angeles on December 17, RABIHAH ABDUL- Business Name Statement 2018 by: An Individual y dirección de la corte son): County of Los Angeles The registrant commenced to RAHMAAN Petition of: Deborah Elenora FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be accompanied by the NOTICE-In accordance with Los Angeles Superior Court- NAME STATEMENT transact business under the CASE NO. 18STPB11389 Van Nuys Court East, 6320 Reed Sellers for Change of Affidavit of Identity form. Subdivision (a) of Section File No. 2019000782 The filing of this statement 17920, a Fictitious Name fictitious business name or To all heirs, beneficiaries, Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, Ca., Name The following person(s) is names listed above on N/A creditors, contingent 91401 TO ALL INTERESTED does not of itself authorize Statement generally expires (are) doing business as: the use in this state of a at the end of five years from I declare that all information creditors, and persons who 2. The name, address, and PERSONS: in this statement is true and Petitioner Deborah Elenora The Well-Beings Group, Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed may otherwise be interested telephone number of the 4151 Don Mariano Dr., Los correct. (A registrant who petitioner’s attorney, or the Reed Sellers filed a petition in violation of the rights of in the office of the County in the WILL or estate, or Angeles, CA 90008, County another under Federal, State, Clerk, except, as provided declares as true any material petitioner without an attorney, with this court for a decree of LA; Mailing Address: P.O. matter pursuant to Section both of RABIHAH ABDUL- are: (El nombre, dirección changing names as follows: or common law (See Section in Subdivision (b) of Section RAHMAAN. Box 91241, Los Angeles, CA 14411 et seq., Business and 17920, where it expires 17913 of the Business and y número de teléfono del Deborah Elenora Reed 90009 Professions code that the A PETITION FOR PROBATE abogado del demandante, o Sellers to Deborah Elenora Professions Code). 40 days after any change Registered owner(s): Original Filing in the facts set forth in the registrant knows to be false has been filed by SAMIA del demandante si no tiene Reed Chantee Hall, 4151 Don is guilty of a misdemeanor The Court orders that all 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/19 statement pursuant to Section ABDUL-RAHMAAN in the abogado, son): Erlinda I. Mariano Dr., Los Angeles, CA CNS-3207694# punishable by a fine not to Ginsburg SBN 158814, 14821 persons interested in this 17913 other than a change Superior Court of California, 90008 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the residence address of exceed one thousand dollars County of LOS ANGELES. 1/2 Burbank Blvd., Van Nuys, matter appear before this StephenHall, 4151 Don ($1,000)). THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY JANUARY 9, 201410, 2019 NEWS NEWS LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL A-13 A-7

ULTA {continued from Pg. A-1} Sentinel headquarters for a families.” be [which is] our schools,” “Los Angeles Unified Black press roundtable led UTLA was scheduled to said Hildreth. has a large and recurring by former assemlymember meet with the LAUSD offi - “If the strike comes to budget deficit and recom- Sebastian Ridley-Thomas. cials on Wednesday, Janu- fruition there is going to mends the district and Beutner was joined by ary 9 to discuss a proposal be an ending and what we UTLA work together with LAUSD local district west that reflected the demands want to see after that strike the state legislature and superintendent Cheryl Hil- local educators were ask- is a focus on the educa- the governor to secure ad- dreth. ing for. As of press time, tion of our students. [We ditional funding,” said neu- During the meeting the results of this meeting don’t want] their needs tral chair of the State Ap- Beutner discussed the im- were not yet released. to die with this conversa- pointed Fact Finder, David portance of community “UTLA will engage in tion. We want our fami- A. Weinberg. engagement and the role whatever talks are possible lies to become engaged in “I feel Mr. Beutner has that plays in students thriv- to avoid a strike, but the what’s happening with the not dealt with the teachers ing in school. Beutner also district must be willing to schools. We want to en- union in good faith instead, highlighted the importance spend a substantial portion gage our community and [he] has taken to the media of school safety and other of its record-breaking $1.9 make sure that we vitalize to misinform. He would K-12 education related billion reserve to serve our education and that we give like to give the perception topics. In regards to the students and must engage the focus especially to our that this strike is about a

MESIYAH MCGINNIS PHOTO CREDIT FOR ALL PHOTOS students of color. salary increase, when in Austin Beutner In terms of mov- fact the raise is only a small ing forward, I part of our dispute. UTLA’s Local School Leader- trict would go bankrupt. hope this becomes demands are reasonable ship and Councils Instead, Beutner made a a community con- (LAUSD currently has al- • address the char- counter offer in an attempt versation.” most $2 billion in reserve) ter industry drain that to reach an agreement Here is what and we will continue to siphons more than $600 with UTLA, however, the some of the lo- fight for the quality of- Pub million from our schools district’s proposal was de- cal educators and lic Education our commu- every year. nied. LAUSD represen- nity deserves for genera- The potential strike “We all stand [with tatives had to say: tions to come. United we was scheduled to take teachers]. Once you get “Everything stand,” editorial cartoon- place on Thursday, Janu- pass that, [you have] to and anything we ist, career technical educa- ary 10 with more than say where is this going,” can do to prevent tion instructor and UTLA 34,000 educators includ- said Beutner. “We under- the strike should Chapter Chair for the Los ing substitute teachers and stand that we made a rea- be done. The Angeles School of Global special education teachers sonable offer [to UTLA] teacher strike is to Studies, David G. Brown. on the picket lines. How- and that the state told us be avoided at all “It’s very clear you’re ever, it could be moved to that we made a reasonable costs. To have a living off the reserves. Monday, January 14 due offer. Only UTLA can call strike would be di- That’s not wise, that’s not to LAUSD’s recent legal a strike so it’s on them and MESIYAH MCGINNIS PHOTO CREDIT FOR ALL PHOTOS sastrous for teach- prudence, that’s not fiscal action. it’s incumbent on them strike, Beutner says that he ers, parents, and solvency… (Los Angeles On the third of January, to tell those families why is still open to reaching an our full package of pro- certainly for students. We Unified) is not a district Beutner filed a strike in - they don’t think school agreement. posals rather than dismiss owe it to everyone to do ev- that is too big to fail,” said junction to prevent special should be open.” “Now we shouldn’t put them,” Caputo-Pearl said. erything we can to avoid a the chief financial officer education teachers from The district has deter- families or students in the If the strike occurs, strike,” said vice president of the Los Angeles County participating, but the claim mined that the strike could middle of this in the first UTLA as well as three Los of the LAUSD Board of office of education, Candi was denied by the federal affect children, their par- place,” said Beutner. Angeles charter schools, education Dr. George Mck- Clark. court. Recently, LAUSD ents, and the community “My reach to UTLA operated in accordance enna III, who represents “For students with filed another injunctionat large which will force has been, this is bold is- with The Accelerated District 1. special needs, the impact stating UTLA failed to them to hire temporary sue and we should solve Schools (TAS), will walk- “My students come to is even more significant. give the district notice of employees to teach stu- it as adults. We can close off their jobs at more than my class to get a better These students will not their intent to strike. dents. the door or open the door, 900 school sites across the job and a better life. Adult only miss traditional read- “There has been one “It is outrageously ir- we can do it at night [or] district. education teachers cur- ing and math courses, but force at the bargaining ta- responsible for Supt. Aus- we can do it transpar- According to UTLA, rently have fewer rights, critical services such as ble pushing to improve the tin Beutner to force this ently. I reached out to the “a strike at TAS would be less pay, and fewer job speech, behavior and oc- educational experience for strike when the district mayor and other elected only the second charter protections [compared to] cupational therapies will the 600,000 students in the holds $1.9 billion in re- officials to say, helpschool us. strike in the coun- other LAUSD teachers, be interrupted. Thus, par- district, and that has been serves and it is even more We want to solve this, we try following the walkout yet Superintendent Beutner ents will be forced to take UTLA and the parents and irresponsible to think that don’t want a strike. This of 500 charter educators in is refusing to bargain or off work, and for some, community standing with 400 substitutes can edu- isn’t helping anybody. We Chicago last month.” even discuss these issues. depending on the length of us,” said UTLA President cate more than 600,000 shouldn’t drag families Should the strike take He needs to be willing to the strike, even quit their Alex Caputo-Pearl in a students. We believe that in the middle of this and place, all LAUSD schools roll up his sleeves and lis- jobs. This could have a statement. “By dragging it is illegal for the district we sure shouldn’t drag are still open. ten and learn. It seems to negative effect on the local us through bad faith bar- to hire people outside our students in the middle of “Things will of course me that Superintendent economy beyond what the gaining for 20 months and bargaining unit to teach in this. We’ve [Hildreth and look different in terms of Beutner expects to offer district than teachers may refusing to invest in our LAUSD classrooms,” said I] talked many times about how we are doing instruc- the teachers a raise and be anticipating. This real- schools, the district has UTLA in a statement. the stress, trauma, and the tion and what that looks shut the door on everything ity alone should cause both disrespected our students In an effort to address challenges of some of our like because this would not else. I think that this un- sides to look for a compro- and disrespected us. We the teacher strike and students going to school be a normal environment willingness of the district mise that averts a strike and have exhausted our op- tell his side of the story every day and now we if the strike is to move for- to dialogue is very familiar ensures that our kids con- tions.” Beutner met with the Los need to load a strike on ward, but we want to make to many parents and stu- tinue to make progress,” In response to UTLA’s Angeles Sentinel News- top? That makes no sense sure that we are still the dents,” said adult education said author, attorney, and list of demands, LAUSD paper, Our Weekly, Pace to me. So we want to avoid hub for our families know- teacher at Maxine Waters commentator, Areva Mar- stated that if those de- New, the Los Angeles a strike and we want to do ing that this is the best Employment Prep., Robert tin. mands were met, the dis- Standard, and KJLH at the what we can to support our place for our students to Torrence Sr.

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Donald “Don” Los Angeles. He ish his unique and Elias Bushman. Edward Anderson, was 80 years old. loving spirit his wife In lieu of flowers, former Senior Vice A memorial “Cel- Ronee Epps Ander- the family asks that President of HBO, ebration of Life” will son, sister Loretta you consider mak- President of Emerge be held on Friday, Anderson McKen- ing a contribution Communications January 25, 2019, zie, sons Donald E. to STRIVE, a non- and Emerge Maga- 9:30 a.m. in the Anderson, Jr., and profit after school zine, as well as Se- Golden West Gal- Brian K. Anderson. program for inner- nior Advisor to the leria of Inglewood Grandson Joseph city youth (founded Chairman & CEO Park Cemetery, 720 Bushman, great- by Donald E. An- of Time Warner, Inc. E. Florence Ave., granddaughter Ella derson, Jr.), 9124 passed away on De- Inglewood, CA Bleu Bushman and S. Main Street, LA cember 18, 2018 in He leaves to cher- great-grandson 90003

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YOLANDA SIMS be appointed will be held in this court as notice under section 9052 of B-1 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 Political Strategist and Journalist Jasmyne Cannick Announces Run for Delegate to California Democratic Party values crisis,” said Jasmyne women like me or the issues fornia Democratic Party Election Jan. 12 in Boyle Heights Cannick. “Our Party no important us — but was Convention, and those who longer reflects the interests always more than willing to are also elected to serve as SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE every district.” of the people it serves and take advantage of our an Executive Board member Darren Parker, Chair of many of its members are votes.” are responsible for voting Political strategist and the California Democratic disillusioned. Cannick says that she and representing their com- journalist Jasmyne Cannick Party’s African American She continued, “That’s hopes her run will inspire munity at the semi-annual E- is starting off 2019 by Caucus has endorsed Can- not the kind of political other Black women to get Board meetings. AD Dele- announcing her candidacy nick. party I want to belong to. involved and run for politi- gates are directly responsible for delegate in the 53rd “Jasmyne is a leader and One that sees the lives of cal office at every level. for helping to shape the Assembly District to the a voice of change who is a Black people as being The California Demo- party’s platform and be the California Democratic walking example of what it expendable. As Black cratic Party is the largest voice of voters in their com- Party. The 53rd Assembly means to be your brother’s Democrats, that is not the Democratic Party organiza- munity at the party level. District includes the com- keeper,” said Parker in a Jasmyne Cannick type of return we expect on tion outside of Washington, On her platform, Can- munities of Adams-Nor- statement. “I proudly and our years of investing in the D.C. With 43.5 percent of nick says that, “As a dele- mandie, Arts District, Boyle humbly endorse her com- immediately classified as an Democratic Party with our the state’s registered voters, gate, I will continue to be a Heights, Downtown Los mitment and her unwaver- accidental methampheta- votes. If Gemmel Moore the Democratic Party has the consistent advocate for can- Angeles, East Hollywood, ing integrity, as she mine overdose by the coro- had been a white male or highest number of regis- didates, issues, and initia- Hancock Park, Huntington embraces her role in demon- ner, but after his personal female — I seriously doubt trants of any political party tives that speak to the needs Park, Koreatown, Larch- strating that to truly make a journal was published and the Party leadership would in California. Seventy- of communities of color- mont Village, Little Toky, change in our community other young men stepped have been able to sweep it seven percent of African representation, restor a tive Pico-Union, Rampart Vil- requires fixing our families, forward recounting similar under the rug the way they American likely voters vote justice, criminal justice lage, Skid Row, Vernon and building the pathway to suc- stories about Ed Buck, a so carelessly and deliberate- for Democratic candidates reform, income equality, liv- Westlake. cess and destroying the man who they say has a ly did.” and issues statewide. ing wage jobs, affordable “I am running for dele- pipeline to prison that is a Tuskegee Experiment like In an op-ed announcing In California, every two housing, healthcare for all.” gate in a district in Califor- plague in our community.” fetish which includes shoot- her run for office, Cannick years Democrats elect mem- The election for 53rd nia that is less than 6 percent Cannick, who has spent ing drugs into young Black pointed to her own lack of bers to represent the Assem- Assembly Delegates will Black and the reason why is the last 10 years working for men that he picks up off the involvement in party poli- bly District they are regis- take place on Sat., Jan. 12 simple,” said Jasmyne Can- elected officials and political street or via dating hookup tics. tered in. These people are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the nick. “Black people do not campaigns, says she was websites. The L.A. County “For too long, as a Black called AD Delegates. AD Boys and Girls Club of only live in one or two inspired to take the plunge Sheriff’s Department’s woman living in Southern Delegates are elected by vot- Estrada Courts in Boyle Assembly Districts. Thanks into her party’s politics after opened a homicide investi- California, I’ve had one foot ers in their Assembly District Heights (3232 Estrada St.). to gentrification and the the overdose death of Gem- gation. in the Democratic Party and and vote on behalf of the For more information on high cost of living, we live mel Moore in Democratic “I believe that Califor- one foot out. 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College Bound School All Grades, Small Classes, After School Program, Transitional Kindergarten and K-8 Accredited by Western Association of School’s & Colleges THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 www.lasentinel.net B-2 Student Athlete of the Week: Dwayne Haskins BY AMANDA SCURLOCK ship with the offense. He’s perform at a high level and Sports Writer put the work in to under- opponents continued to stand the defensive struc- flounder, the Buckeyes Ohio State Buckeyes tures week in, week out.” reached the Big 10 Champi- sophomore quarterback Ushering in a winning onship and defeated the Dwayne Haskins had the season did not deter Hask- Northwestern Wildcats 45- talent, skill and leadership ins from his classwork. 24. Despite throwing an qualities to maintain the Haskins has earned OSU interception, Haskins raked winning culture of the Ohio Scholar Athlete honors for up 499 passing yards and State Buckeyes. After play- two consecutive years. The five touchdowns. ing eight games with no award is for student athletes Their winning momen- starts during his freshmen with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. tum continued into the 2019 AMANDA SCURLOCK/L.A. SENTINEL year, Haskins came into the Quarterback Dwayne Hask- In 2017, he earned Academ- Rose Bowl, where Haskins 2018 season as a starter. ins earned OSU Scholar ic All-Big Ten honors. made three touchdowns and With Haskins as the Athlete honors for two “My parents always 251 passing yards to beat main signal caller, the yearsinarow. voiced to me about how the Washington Huskies 28- ROBERT TORRENCE/L.A. SENTINEL Buckeyes had a prosperous important grades and school Quarterback Dwayne Haskins was named the Rose Bowl 23. season with a 13-1 overall mulated 4843 passing yards are,” Haskins said. “[I] Game’s Most Outstanding Player on offense. “Buckeye Nation loves record. He ascended and 108 rushing yards. His made sure I did well in me, and I love Buckeye through the ranks of college new head coach Ryan Day school, because football a sports editor at my high Haskins noted how he had Nation since I was eight, football by becoming one of noted how Haskins had “a won’t last as long as your school paper and I want to control of the offensive line. nine, ten years old,” Hask- the top ten college quarter- tremendous season.” education will.” do TV broadcasting,” “I have that complete ins said in the press confer- backs in the country. His “The thing I’m most A highlight in his aca- In his first career start, control of it, [to] be able to ence after the Rose Bowl. quarterback rating at 86.3 proud of is his leadership, demic career at Ohio State Haskins broke campus change protections, change “To know how much they placed him at fourth. just the way that he’s han- was taking a class on the records with five touch- plays or being able to see value me as a player and to During the season, dled himself, the way he Black Power Movement. downs and 313 passing things at light speed and know how much work I put Haskins made 50 touch- walks and talks, that’s come His major is strategic com- yards. The next game, he knowing things before it into this to be in this spot, down passes and four alongway,”Daysaid. munications. launched four touchdown even comes,” he said. just to go to school here, [I touchdown rushes; he accu- “He’s taken more owner- “I like journalism, I was passes in the first half. Haskins continued to am] just really blessed.” Chargers Victorious in Wild-Card Opener; Hold off Ravens 23-17 BY JARRED DAVIS Contributing Writer

The Los Angeles Charg- ers game plan was simply to stop Lamar Jackson at all costs, they did that and kept TWITTER Chargers running back Melvin Gordon finished with one a perfect (8-0) road record touchdown for 40 rushing yards on 17 carries. outside of California. The Chargers ended up wide receiver Michael Crab- Coordinator Gus Bradley sacking Jackson seven tree for a 31-yard score, fol- featured seven defensive times, forcing three fumbles lowedbyanotherseven- backs on the field for the and an interception in route yard touchdown to Crabtree majority of the game and to a 23-17 AFC wild-card TWITTER to give the Ravens life at the forced the 21-year-old quar- victory over the Baltimore Chargers celebrate after defeating the Baltimore Ravens 23-17 in the AFC wild-card two-minute warning, 23-17. terback to go 14 of 29 for Ravens Sunday at M&T game, Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore then forced 194 yards, two touchdowns Bank Stadium. Los Angeles to punt the ball and an interception. Rookie kicker Michael because he has a lot of con- ished 22 of 32 for 160 yards point conversion and suc- back to Jackson and the “We didn’t know if it Badgley set a new franchise fidence in himself.” and constantly kept Los ceeded, as Rivers lobbed a Ravens, allowing one final was going to work,” Lynn record with five made field Los Angeles (13-4) will Angeles within field goal wide-open ball to Mike offensive possession. said of the defensive adjust- goals, connecting from 21, next take on the second- range. Williams. With 28 seconds remain- ment. “We wanted to take a 53, 40, 34 and 47 yards. seeded New England Patri- Leading 12-0 at the half, Badgley then sent in his ing, rookie linebacker look at it.” “As long as we won the ots (11-5) at Gillette Stadi- the Ravens finally got on the fifth field goal of the game, Uchenna Nwosu sacked The Chargers are now game, it doesn’t really mean um next Sunday, a place board with a field goal of to give Los Angeles its Jackson, and forced the two victories away from that much,” said Badgley. where Chargers quarterback their own and cut their largest lead of the game, 23- fourth fumble of the game reaching Super Bowl LIII, “I’m excited to go and con- Philip Rivers has won in the deficit to nine, (12-3) with 3 with nine minutes left in with defensive end Melvin but a showdown with the tinue in this playoff run Tom Brady era. eight minutes remaining in fourth quarter. Ingram scooping the game- New England Patriots we’re making. It’ll be fun “Is this special to go to the third quarter. After being harassed and winning recovery. stands firmly in their way. Foxborough next week.” New England against a Hall However, after a 10-play hounded all afternoon, Jack- “I just saw Lamar hold- “The first one down in “They made a big differ- of Fame coach and arguably 60-yard drive, Los Angeles son finally was able to get ing the ball out,” Nwosu the books,” Gordon said. ence in this game,” said the best quarterback ever to running back Melvin Gor- some rhythm through the air said. “My eyes got big, like “I’m happy, man. But we Chargers coach Anthony play and get another shot at don punched in a one-yard and scored 14 unanswered looking at candy when got two more to go.” Lynn on the made field them?” Rivers said. “Heck, score to go up 18-3. points in just under five you’re first born. I just Kickoff from Gillette goals. “I have a lot of confi- yeah. It is special.” Moments later, the minutes. swiped for it. Stadium is on Sunday, Jan. dence in that young man On the day, Rivers fin- Chargers went for a two- Jackson connected with Chargers Defensive 13, at 10:05 a.m. Pacific. 76ers Play Aggressor in 119-113 Win Over Clippers BY JARRED DAVIS “My goal is to be domi- 21 points apiece. fourth quarter. Contributing Writer nant every game,” Embiid The 76ers scored a sea- The fourth ejection of said. “If I dominate, the son-high 76 points through Bradley and Butler clearly The Los Angeles Clip- numbers will come, but most two quarters of play, taking favored Los Angeles in the pers’ intensity fell to match important is that we win.” an 18-point lead into the sec- final seven minutes, as the the aggressive play of the Former Clippers sharp- ond half. Clippers went on a 16-6 run Philadelphia 76ers on New shooter JJ Redick finished In the third quarter, to get within five after Mon- Year’s Day. with 19 points, Butler added Embiid and Simmons got trezl Harrell made a lay-up Jimmy Butler and Avery 16 and point forward Ben tangled up trying to get a with 32.7 seconds left. Bradley shoved each other Simmons came close to a rebound, where Embiid’s “We waited too long and after fighting for a rebound triple-double with 14 points, frustrated reaction caused had to fight and ran out of and were immediately hit nine rebounds and eight everyone to wonder. gas,” Harrell said. with double technical fouls assists. “I was going for the ball Out the timeout, the that led to both players being Philadelphia held Los and I got hit in the face and I 76ers drew up a perfect play ejected with 7:01 remaining Angeles to 20 percent shoot- freaked out because I got hit that led to Simmons putting in the fourth quarter. ing from three-point dis- where I had surgery and I the game away with a fero- By that time, the 76ers tance, making only 5 of 25 didn’twantittobere- cious uncontested dunk. (24-14) were already cling- shots. injured,” Embiid said. “The game was physi- ing onto a 15-point advan- “Give Philly credit,” Philadelphia head coach cal, and I like it physical tage and then Joel Embiid Clippers coach Doc Rivers Brett Brown added that and aggressive,” Embiid returned to the floor to hand said after his team was outre- Embiid’s reaction was out of said. “This was a huge win the Clippers (21-16) a 119- bounded 55-to-41. “They “frustration and initial fear,” for us.” 113 loss Tuesday night at were the instigator all game. referring to last season’s “I like it. I’m a compet- Staples Center. They deserved to win. They facial injury. itive man,” said Butler on

Embiid recorded his played harder for longer.” Even after an abysmal the physical play and ejec- AP PHOTO/ALEX GALLARDO NBA-leading 32nd double- Lou Williams led the first half for Los Angeles, the tion with Bradley. “We sup- Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, left, pushes away double of the season with 28 Clippers with 22 points, Clippers ultimately went on posed to be enemies on the Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley, right, after points and 19 rebounds in a while Tobias Harris and to outscore the 76ers (30-25 floor. That’s what Philly pulling in a rebound during the second half of an NBA bas- dominant effort. Danilo Gallinari both added and 25-18) in the third and likes to see.” ketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. B-3 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL SPORTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 Lakers’ Two-Way Player Johnathan Williams Experiences a Wild NBA Ride BY LAUREN A. JONES camp started,” coach Walton play with some champions The uncertainty that Contributing Writer said of Williams. “It’s what like [Rajon] Rondo, came with how his NBA made our staff really start to LeBron, JaVale [McGee], career started before signing Johnathan Williams and take a close look at him. all those guys are champi- his contract, forced I sat down in an empty gym Defensively, he’s active and ons,” commented Williams. Williams to lean heavily on at the Lakers practice facili- he’s really intelligent.” With almost half of his religious faith and the ty in El Segundo, California In a matter of days, Williams’ rookie season closeness to his immediate to discuss how his time with Williams had gone from looking him in his rearview, family. the Lakers organization has being a member of the Los he has had ample time to “One thing my parents played out thus far. Angeles Lakers’ preseason soak in as much knowledge always said is that God Lakers’ rookie Johna- rostertowaivedbytheteam as possible from many play- always has a plan,” than Williams made his andthensignedtoatwo- ers he grew up watching. Williams discerned. NBA debut against the San way contract between the “[Things like] how to Williams’ parents still Antonio Spurs, as he intro- Lakers and their G-League watch film,” Williams said. live in his hometown Mem- duced himself to the Staples affiliate, South Bay Lakers. “I remember Rondo was phis, Tennessee. His mother Center crowd with a two- “It's been like a roller- telling me instead of watch- runs a daycare and his father handed dunk on his first coaster,” described Wil- ing highlights you should is retired from work in fed- play of the game. After Lak- liams. “Contributing at a watch the game flow and eral government. He has an ers’ starting center JaVale high level and putting the see how each person is older brother who resides in McGee fouled out and Ivica team in a great position to guarding the ball, what they Spokane, Washington. Zubac found himself in foul try to win the game [against do in the post and watch In times when he faced trouble, Lakers’ coach Luke San Antonio] that was prob- how different players react adversity, his mindset Walton called Williams’ ably one of my greatest in different situations.” remained, “How can I beat number. Though Williams’ highlights as a Laker.” PHOTO BY MARK J. TERRILL/AP PHOTO With the back and forth this? How can I overcome first NBA game ended in an The Memphis native had Los Angeles Lakers forward Johnathan Williams, top, between playing with the it? I just tried to stay overtime loss, he racked up such an impactful debut that dunks as San Antonio Spurs guard Marco Belinelli, of Italy, Lakers and South Bay, focused, never get too high, watches during the second half of an NBA basketball eight points on 4-5 shooting, it impressed one of his most Williams has not had much never get too low and just game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Spurs grabbed four rebounds and notable teammates and one won 143-142. time to enjoy acclimating to always be pushing forward.” three blocks in 14 quality of his favorite players grow- his new home in mostly As a Laker, Williams is minutes. Williams joined ing up, Lakers’ star LeBron Bulldog eagerly anticipated Mykhailiuk and Moritz sunny southern California. averaging 3.3 points, 3 Laker great Magic Johnson James. hearing his name called Wagner, which is where his His focus is to positively rebounds and 0.6 blocks a and Andre Ingram as just the “Energy, effort, [recov- during the 2018 NBA NBA journey began. impact whichever team he game. Williams’ focus on third Lakers rookie of all ering] loose balls, defen- Draft. Though he ultimate- “It's been an incredible suits up for that day. attaining greatness coupled time to notch eight points sive energy,” James said. ly went undrafted, he moment, I just feel so “Right now I just want with his faith and support and three blocks in their “We’re happy to have him received an invitation to blessedtobeabletohave to focus on perfecting my from family is what he NBA debut. back.” join the Lakers Summer this opportunity to play craft,” Williams mentioned. hopes is a recipe for a long “That’s what we’ve seen Just seven short months League roster alongside against some of the best “I got a lot of time to enjoy and successful life and NBA from him since training ago, the former Gonzaga newly drafted rookies Svi players in the world and the beach, the sunshine.” career. Clemson Wins Their Second National Championship in Three Years BY JEVONE MOORE Contributing Writer

The first team in college football history to win 15 games is the Clemson Tigers (15-0), who thrashed the Ala- bama Crimson Tide (14-1) 44-16 in 2019 CFP National Championship in the Bay. It was the Clemson defense that set the tone right from the start with corner- back A.J. Terrell 44-yard PHOTO BY JEVONE MOORE Clemson Tigers headcoach interception return for a PHOTO BY JEVONE MOORE touchdown to take a quick 7- Dabo Swinney. Clemson wide reciever Tee Higgins (#5) completes a catch 0 lead with 13:20 in first beyond the Alabama defense. PHOTO BY JEVONE MOORE quarter. three touchdowns and no Clemson players reveling in thier 2019 Championship win. This defense held Ala- interceptions. receiver Tee Higgins No. 5, teams met with ‘Bama com- bama scoreless in the second "You just give them a with 81 yards on three catch- ing out on top. That was not The games defensive holding the No. 1 spot till half after allowing on 16 chance, and they'll come es and a touchdown. the case this year when the MVP was Clemson corner when it mattered most. Does points in the first. down with it." said "We knew he'd (#8) be a defense had time to prepare Trayvon Mullen, who had this loss by coach Nick Pressure, is just a word Lawrence, "Just amazing tough match-up not just for and have film on the lefty. six solo tackles and lone sack Saban signal changing of the when you have played in the players and really just so Alabama, for anybody we Tagovailoa threw two on Tagovailoa. guards? three of the last four Nation- proud." played," said Clemson head interceptions, two touch- "The whole defense to "It's just the grace of God al Championships Game, When Clemson needed a coach Dabo Swinney, "The downs but beside the two play, the whole team, all to have the opportunity to even with a true freshman big-play, receiver freshman catches that you saw him long passes he never really three phases," said Mullen, experience something like quarterback at the helm. Justyn Ross No. 8 was there make tonight, those are rou- got the offense humming as "We bent a little bit, but this once in a lifetime, and to Clemson quarterback to move the chains. He fin- tine for him." before. He was only sacked never broke." have a chance now to do it Trevor Lawrence #16, who ished the game with 153 Alabama quarterback once but the pressure from With Clemson taking two times in the past three was named the offensive yards receiving and a touch- Tua Tagovailoa was the hero Clemson’s front seven was in down the great Alabama, years is just amazing." said MVP, threw for 347 yards, down. Alongside him was last year when these two his face all night. who ran the table this year Swinney. Anthony Lynn of the L.A. Chargers Named 2018 Coach of the Year SENTINEL NEWS SERVICE Awards,tobeheldontwo different continents tions are a league-high and the Sportsman, Sports- Monday, March 25 at The including wins at Seattle, the most for the team since woman, and Sports Execu- Los Angeles Chargers Beverly Hilton. Pittsburgh and Kansas 2008. The LA Sports tiveoftheYear,anda Head coach Anthony Under Lynn, the City, three of the NFL’s Awards are presented countdown of 2018’s Top Lynn, who has guided the Chargers completed the most difficult venues to annually by the Sports Ten moments. The awards team to its first playoff regular season with an out- visit. Council to celebrate the banquet will be televised ROBERT TORRENCE/L.A. SENTINEL L.A. Rams Coach Anthony berthinfiveyears,has standing 12-4 record — Further, under the greatest moments of the on Fox Sports West/Prime Lynn picked up his degree been selected 2018 Coach tied with the Chiefs for the direction of their second- year in sports in the Los Ticket (air dates TBA). from UNLV after 26-years. oftheYearbytheLos bestmarkintheAFC.In year coach, seven players Angeles/Orange County Previous Coach of the His mother and the rest of Angeles Sports Council. all, Lynn’s Chargers were picked to play in the area. Year award honorees the family were on hand to Lynn will be honored at secured victories in five 2019 Pro Bowl later this The ceremony also will include Sean McVay, Dave help him celebrate. the 14th Annual LA Sports different time zones across month. The seven selec- feature the presentation of Roberts and Doc Rivers. UCLA Fires Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Alford After the Team Collapses Against Liberty

BY LAUREN A. JONES chance to work with such as an athletic director, I have $3.6-million buyout from This season made number Contributing Writer special student-athletes and maintained a belief that athletic department-generat- six for Alford, who coached coaches,” Alford said in making a head coaching ed funds plus the balance of 11 NBA draftees including The only thing surprising response to his discharge. change during a season is his salary for this season to seven first-round picks about UCLA’s announce- “While I wish we could rarely in the best interests of be compensated for his con- through five seasons. ment that Steve Alford was have had more success, my our student-athletes or pro- tract that ran through April “On behalf of UCLA dismissed as the men’s bas- family and I are so grateful gram,” said UCLA athletic 2021. Athletics, I want to thank AP PHOTO/MARK J. TERRILL ketball coach was how for our time in Westwood. director Dan Guerrero in a “While Steve led us to Steve, Tanya and the entire UCLA head coach Steve quickly it happened follow- We wish this program noth- statement. “In this case, three Sweet 16 appearances, Alford family for their com- Alford reacts to an out-of- ing the 73-58 loss at Pauley ing but the best. I sincerely however, it is now clear to we simply have not been mitment to UCLA and wish bounds call against UCLA Pavilion to little known Lib- hope that the UCLA com- me that what is best for our performing at a consistent them all of the best in the late in the second half of erty. The fact that it was the munity will rally around this current students and for the level and our struggles up to future.” the team's NCAA college basketball game against team’s fourth consecutive team, its players and the overall good of the program, this point in the season do UCLA has assembled a Colorado, Saturday, Jan. coaching staff as Pac-12 is to make this change now.” not bode well for the search committee including loss and that the discontent 13, 2018, in Los Angeles. was apparent as the team play begins.” Assistant coach Murry future,” stated Guerrero. Guerrero, senior associate Colorado won 68-59. was booed by its home The team was just four Bartow takes over as interim Guerrero expressed that athletic director Josh Reb- crowd at several points dur- days away from opening coach through the rest of the it was imperative to make a holz, senior associate ath- mittee has initiated a nation- ing the game may have been Pac-12 conference play season for the Bruins, a pro- change given the team’s 7-6 letic director Chris Carlson, al search with no timeline some indication that an against Stanford on Jan. 3 gram that boasts a record 11 record after a 4-0 start. Dur- and Bruin alumnus and for filling the vacancy. immediate change loomed. when Alford was relieved of national championships. ing Alford’s time as the Bru- Golden State Warriors Pres- The Bruins are 2-0 in “I’m extremely appre- his duties making it the first Assistants Tyus Edney and ins head coach, he compiled ident of Basketball Opera- Pac-12 play with wins ciative to everybody at in-season firing in the 100- Duane Broussard will also a 124-63 record with four tions/General Manager Bob against Stanford and Cali- UCLA for what has been a year history of the program. remain on staff. NCAA Tournaments and Myers, to find the Bruins’ fornia since Alford’s depar- tremendous run and the “Throughout my career Alford will receive a three Sweet 16 appearances. next head coach. The com- ture. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 www.lasentinel.net C-1

By Shaquille WoodS ner,” said Clarke. laugh over the phone and [had] just came out. I got ing back especially to the Contributing Writer “I didn’t want to walk continued. a chance to play in Indi- younger generation. His around carrying those large “They use to tell me ana for a 2,500 seat venue. organization, The Stanley Stanley Clarke is a ma- instruments, so I chose the how they were confused Once I was finished, the Clarke Foundation, was gician. Not the typical ma- bass. It was a difficult -in but still liked it.” promoter approached me started over a decade ago. gician found pulling rab- strument to learn. It always Clarke’s vision for the and said he didn’t get why I The organization helps bits out of hats. His magic had a sense of uniqueness bass expanded far beyond was playing the bass like I talented young musicians comes from his uncanny because no one picked it what others imagined. was,” explained Clarke. each year. bass playing skills. out. I wanted more than He created two He let out another heart “Me and my wife have You might think, is anything to get this thing new instru- filled laugh before continu- sent over 60 kids to higher there something up his to sound like music.” ments, the ing. education. We are going to sleeve? Is this all pre-re- In that moment, piccolo “I was expecting him to do another one this year corded? But there are no Clarke would start bass thank me for selling out and with our concert. That’s tricks. his journey as a and the making him money! That what success means to me With over 45 years in world-renowned tenor was the first time I - ques today.” music and countless awards bass player. He bass. tioned what others thought Through it all, Clarke tied to his name, Stanley started the 70s The about me. It was very inter- remains a faithful artist. Clarke’s “living legend” bass revolu- cre- esting. I wonder what hap- Art isn’t just something he status isn’t up for debate. tion, pav- pened to that guy?” does, but part of his iden- He was the first art- ing the Despite the backlash, tity. ist to bring the bass to the way for Clarke continued to reign “Everything you see is foreground. Before Clarke, other mu- supreme. He has 13 Gram- designed by an artist. Take bass players were never sicians. my nominations. He’s won a step outside and you’ll taken serious as solo acts. His four of those. Multiple gold see that an artist built ev- Thanks to his creative first al - and platinum albums are erything. We grow up genius, he pushed the bass bum, “Stanley under his belt. thinking politicians are on to its limit and sparked an Clarke,” drove him He also be- top.” entire musical movement. into the spotlight. Un- H e Over the phone Stanley like other bass players, sounds happy. He’s on va- Clarke wanted the in- cation with his family and strument to stand out as a ations enjoying quality time be- solo act. devel- came part of a perma- fore he heads on tour. Why can’t the bass oped a wid- nent collection displayed at Clarke didn’t pick up play a melody? That’s the er range of cre- the Smithsonian National paused for a second. the bass like most players. question Clarke poised to ative influence. Museum of African Ameri- “That’s not true. It’s the Surprisingly, it was a result himself while learning the This allowed can History and Culture in artist. They determine what of him being late for class. instrument. him to play Washington D.C. a society looks and feels “I was 12, in elementa- “I’ve seen guitar play- more notes. With everything a mu- like.” ry school and there was an ers have melodies. I saw As his suc- sician could ask for such Clarke will perform se- “The strange thing is announcement made. They singers sing melodies. I cess grew, Clarke’s fear- as family, fame, and for- lections from his latest al- that it all felt natural. I wanted us to come to the thought the bass could do lessness to expand the tune, Clarke still remains bum, “The Message,” Sat- didn’t see anything wrong music room and choose an the same.” bass into unknown terri- humble. urday, January 19, at The with it. I eventfully started instrument. I was running He was only 18 when tory caused some backlash. “I have no real interest Broad Stage. gaining fans. Some people late. The only instrument he first played a solo bass in getting more famous.” When asked, what’s his looked at me like I was He recalls the first time he left was the sousaphone, act in Philadelphia. questioned whether or not Clarke would rather legacy, Clarke swiftly re- crazy.” tuba, bass drum, and the “I still have the poster,” he made the right move. help others than gain fame. sponded. Clarke let out a hefty acoustic bass in the cor- said Clarke. “My second album He strongly believes in giv- “All things music.”

Sentinel neWS Service cacy for equality of oppor- tunity in our society with- The 50th NAACP Im- out regard for race,” said age Awards will air live the NAACP’s Johnson. on TV One, a division of “We are sincerely grateful Urban One, Inc., on March for our continued partner- JORDAN STRAUSS/ASSOCIATED PRESS PAUL DRINKWATER/ASSOCIATED PRESS 30. For the first time ever, ship with TV One and look Mahershala Ali shows his award for best performance Regina King accepts the Golden Globe for best support- the telecast will take place forward to working with by an actor in a supporting role in a motion picture for ing actress in a motion picture for her role in “If Beale from the Dolby Theater in them on the 50th anniver- “Green Book.” Street Could Talk.” Hollywood, California. sary show, added Johnson. The announcement was “We are honored to made by NAACP National Board of Directors Chair- man Leon W. Russell, NAACP President/CEO Derrick Johnson, Urban By Kam WilliamS “The Favourite,” Christian Best Actress, Musical Best TV Series, Mu- One Chief Executive -Offi Contributing Writer Bale for “Vice,” and Regi- or Comedy: Olivia Col- sical or Comedy: “The cer and Chairman/CEO TV na King for “If Beale Street man, The Favourite Kominsky Method” One Alfred Liggins and TV “Green Book” emerged Could Talk.” Best Actor, Musical or Best Actor in a TV Se- One General Manager Mi- as the early favorite in the The show was co-host- Comedy: Christian Bale, ries, Music or Comedy: chelle Rice. Oscar sweepstakes at the ed by Andy Samberg and “Vice” Michael Douglas, “The The NAACP Image Golden Globes on Jan. 6, Sandra Oh, who studiously Best Supporting Ac- Kominsky Method” Awards celebrates the ac- after prevailing in three avoided offending any fel- tress: Regina King, “If Best Actress in a TV complishment of people of categories: Best Musical or low celebs in attendance. Beale Street Could Talk” Series, Musical or Comedy: color in the fields of televi- continue our partnership Comedy, Best Screenplay They didn’t even make any Best Supporting Actor: Rachel Brosnahan, “The sion, music, literature, and with the NAACP to remain and Best Supporting Actor. political jokes, although Mahershala Ali, “Green Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” film and also honors- indi the television home for the Curiously, “Bohemian Christian Bale got a big Book” Best Limited TV Series viduals or groups who pro- Image Awards,” said Lig- Rhapsody” was dubbed laugh when he thanked Sa- Best Foreign Language or Made for TV Movie: mote social justice through gins of TV One. “As we Best Drama although that tan for showing him how to Film: “Roma” “The Assassination of Gi- creative endeavors. prepare to celebrate the biopic about the rock group play Dick Cheney. Best Animated Feature: anni Versace” The upcoming telecast, network’s 15th anniversary Queen’s frontman, Fred- Most of the other ac- “Spider-Man: Into the Spi- Best Actor in a Limited the 50th Anniversary of the next year, we look forward die Mercury, was a mu- ceptance speeches were de- der-Verse” TV Series or Made for TV NAACP Image Awards, to this very special night.” sical laced with comical livered in earnest, touching Best Original Score: Movie: Darren Criss, “The will also spotlight the sig- “African Americans moments. Another head- on themes ranging from fe- Justin Hurwitz, “First Man” Assassination of Gianni nificant contributions of have had a tremendous im- scratcher was how “Green male empowerment (Regi- Best Original Song: Versace” the NAACP and the impact pact on society and culture, Book’s” Mahershala Ali na King and Glenn Close), “Shallow,” “A Star is Born” Best Actress in a Limit- the organization has had on a fact that we’re excited to won for Best Supporting to brotherhood (Peter Far- Best Screenplay: Peter ed TV Series or TV Movie: the Black community and celebrate with the telecast Actor despite playing a relly and Alfonso Cuaron), Farrelly, Nick Vallelonga Patricia Arquette, “Escape country. of the 50th NAACP Image lead role. to LBGTQ rights (Rami and Brian Currie, “Green at Dannemora” In addition to the live Awards on TV One,” said “Bohemian Rhapsody” Malek and Ben Whishaw). Book” Best Supporting Ac- telecast, TV One will also General Manager Rice. and “Roma” garnered two Here are the winners: Cecille B. DeMille tor in a TV Series, Limited air special programming “As we honor this trophies each, while “A Star FILM Lifetime Achievement TV Series or Made for TV honoring this year’s nomi- year’s biggest achieve- Is Born” had a disappoint- Best Picture, Drama: Award: Jeff Bridges Movie: Ben Whishaw, “A nees and spotlighting sig- ments and the incred- ing evening, only netting Bohemian Rhapsody Very English Scandal” nificant moments. ible 50-year legacy of the a win for Best Song, after Best Picture, Musical or TELEVISION Best Supporting Ac- “The 50th Anniversary NAACP Image Awards, landing five nominations. Comedy: Green Book Best TV Series, Drama: tress in a TV Series, Lim- of the Image Awards rep- we’re proud to continue Bradley Cooper and Lady Best Director: Alfonso “The Americans” ited TV Series or Made for resents a major milestone the network’s mission to Gaga were overlooked in Cuaron, Roma Best Actor in a TV Se- TV Movie: Patricia Clark- in bringing visibility to the represent the richness of favor of Rami Malek (“Bo- Best Actor, Drama: ries, Drama: Richard Mad- son, “Sharp Objects” outstanding achievements the Black experience.” hemian Rhapsody”) and Rami Malek, Bohemian den, “The Bodyguard” Carol Burnett Lifetime of African Americans in Nominations for the Glenn Close (“The Wife”). Rhapsody Best Actress in a TV Achievement Award: Carol entertainment, literature, 50th NAACP Image The other acting awards Best Actress, Drama: Series, Drama: Sandra Oh, Burnett and arts, as well as the Awards will be announced went to Olivia Colman for Glenn Close, The Wife “Killing Eve” NAACP’s ongoing advo- February. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT LASENTINEL.NET C-2

By Lapacazo SandovaL Despite women giv- port system. We hear from Contributing Writer ing details on the years of Kelly’s own brothers and violence, intimidation, and employees and we watch It’s almost a “where molestation it’s hard to un- (in horror) as they come to were you” when you first derstand why this serial pe- terms with their own part heard the rumblings on so- dophile isn’t serving time in protecting him over the cial media about Lifetime’s behind bars. All this makes years. “Surviving R. Kelly,” the series even more dis- They let a monster con- which aired the first part turbing because there have tinue to ravage innocent of the six-part series last been recent reports that women and despite their week. Kelly’s legacy of sexual testimonies tinged with Shock and disgust were abuse is ongoing. regret, all of them say the the common themes ex- Why is this docuseries same thing, citing that his pressed on social media, as so crucial? Because it’s musical brilliance and nat- a wide range of interviews made painfully clear that ural charisma took control. with R. Kelly’s family so many people in the -mu How does one explain members, former friends sic industry were not only a life of a sexual predator? LIFETIME and colleagues, and wom- The women above, who appear on the “Surviving R. Kelly” docuseries, accuse the art- aware of his behavior but In the series, there are at- en who claim that the ist of using his influence to sexually and physically abuse women and young girls. allegedly enabled him. tempts by culture writers, singer and producer used A victim said as much, sexual violence experts, his influence to sexuallyevade the charges and any to stardom, and his rela- years, about Kelly groom- stating; [that] “the reason clinical psychologists, and physically abuse wom- significant consequences tionship to the late Aaliyah,ing women and girls into a why he could do it is that he and even Kelly’s industry en and young girls. almost every time. whom he met when she sex cult for his pleasure. had people helping him.” peers but in truth, there is It’s like a bad dream. The complete series is was just 12-years-old. What’s uncomfort- What stays with the no answer that fits. No one It’s been 25 years since R. six hours long and divided The third and fourth able to watch isviewer the is justpraise how long should have allowed this Kelly had to deal with the into chapters in an effort no episodes detail the scandalthat the music community Kelly’s pattern has beenbehavior. sexual abuse allegations. doubt to try to untangle the of the infamous “pee tape,”continued to shower on in motion and the fact that His reported marriage Fast forward to 2019 and long history of allegations which allegedly showed him despite the fact that theso women — the survivors to the late Aaliyah when there are new reports along against the singer. Kelly urinating and having many of them knew about are young still, while oth- she was just 15-years-old with witnesses and damn- The set-up is impor- sex with a 14-year-old girl Kelly’s alleged behavior ers now are mothers them- brought great emotion from ing testimonies about his tant and in the first two and the subsequent child and continued to cover selves up with daughters the social media highlighting brutish behavior. Despite episodes, we dive into his pornography case that end- for him. same age they were when the fact that the manner in which the childhood, in which his ed in a surprise acquittal. On Twitter, many view- they met and were alleg- “Surviving R. Kelly” docuseries lays out musical ability and his own The final two episodes ers criticized the girls and edly abused by him. isn’t an easy watch. the brutal details, Kelly sexual abuse are laid bare. recap the disturbing re- women arguing that they We also hear the roar of “Surviving R. Kelly” has always found a way to Here we follow his rise ports, from the last several should’ve known better. the survivors and their sup- aired on Lifetime.

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By Lapacazo SandovaL men, but longs for a change Dayana Castellanos - Contributing Writer in her destructive pattern. After serving two years in When the father of her prison for her role in - run I experienced unex- son went to jail (on drug ning a cartel-connected pected tears which sur- charges) she “put on her marijuana hot house, a prised me, a lot, while re- big girl pants” and opened mother of four, Dayana is viewing VH1’s new reality a tattoo shop. Episode trying to make up for lost show, “Cartel Crew.” one finds Kat focusing time on and start a new life. @ Drugs are a touchy sub- raising her son and deal- dayanac__ ject since they may nega- ing with the early prison To learn more visit car- tively impact many lives release of her son’s father, telcrew.vh1.com. Follow on many different levels. Eddie. the crew by liking @Car- From the outside looking telCrewVH1 on Facebook inside, we know at least Stephanie Acevedo and follow @CartelCrew one thing, and that is the - Daughter to a former on Instagram and Twitter. fact that illegal drug mon- career cocaine trafficker,Use #CartelCrew to join ey is “big money” and with Stephanie’s childhood was the conversation. those type of dividends it shattered when her father “Cartel Crew” is execu- comes at great risk. Violent was arrested and sent to tively produced by Dan Ce- death is a part of the game. federal prison. Today, shesareo, Lucilla D’Agostino, If you’re an intelligent is determined to move on Faith Gaskins and Lashan person, then you know that from the past, choosing to Browning and co-executive the real drug dealers wear concentrate on her singing produced by James Knox suits, have seats in the gov- career. @stephs_music for Big Fish Entertainment, ernment and own paramed- an MGM Company. Nina ical companies. Nicole Zavala and Mi- L. Diaz and Daniel Blau What the new VH1’s VH1 VH1 chael Zavala - Twins Ni- Rogge executive produce series, “Cartel Crew,” is re- Michael Blanco Maria Ramirez De Arellano cole and Michael grew up for VH1. ally about is the impact the enjoying the money that a illegal drug game, at the is drama and where there erations because his broth- into the cartel life. While cartel life provides, with- street level, has made on is love, there is even more er and his mother were in her father kept his business out losing a loved one to a handful of young people drama. prison. private, the family heard prison or murder. A fact whose close family mem- There are a lot of rules Before he became a le- rumors of his dealings. that makes them stand out bers made millions of dol- when you are part of the gitimate businessman, he Now grown, she’s like sore thumbs. Yet they lars and powerful enemies cartel, like being aware buried 22 members of his lost touch with her fam- strive to be accepted in the in the cartel game. of your surroundings at family, including his moth- ily largely because of her community and they clash Set in Miami, “Cartel all times. But the largest er, who was assassinated relationship with Michael with others who don’t be- Crew” follows the lives of one that looms is not “to and whom he remembers as Blanco. lieve they grew up with a eight descendants of cartel snitch.” Another point that his “mentor” and his “best She’s given up every- legitimate tie to the cartel. families and tells the world was made is that the cartel friend.” A straight shoot- thing for the man she loves @realnicolezavalaz and what it’s really like to world is about power. er, Blanco sums it all up and is devoted to “Pure Michael Zavala, @zavala- have gangsters in the fam- The insiders include: in the first episode saying Blanco,” although she has a concepts ily tree. The series takes a Michael Blanco - Mi- that “for 33 years, I was a few secrets in her past that deep dive into how they are chael grew up surrounded straight criminal.” may shock even the unflap - Carlos “Loz” Olive- navigating their adulthood by crime. The youngest Now, a father and at- pable Michael Blanco. @ ros - After a member of his and the effects the legacy son of Griselda Blanco (the tempting a legit life, he lil_ms.monroe family was brutally mur- that has been a part of their “Cocaine Godmother”), he launched a personal cloth- dered, allegedly by the car- lives. followed his mother’s foot- ing brand inspired by his Kat “Tatu Baby” tel, Loz stepped away from As you can imagine, steps into the drug world. mother and the cartel life- Flores - After the assas- a life of crime. A fine artist it’s a big jump trying to “My mother invented the style, “Pure Blanco,” in an sination of her cartel- of sorts, now he’s currently disconnect from their cocaine business, as you effort to prove that he could affiliated father, Katfocusing and on his career as a past, but making a know name it … ” she killed a lot break the cycle. @michael- her mother fled fromtattoo New artist and raising his for themselves outside of of people” he shares with a corleoneblanco York to Miami, leaving daughter while trying to the drug world, makes for matter of fact tone. their old life behind. In her avoid demons from his for- great television viewing. At the age of 11, he was Marie Ramirez De voiceover, Kat confesses mer life. @iamloz_ Where there is money there running the day-to-day op- Arellano - Marie was born that she has terrible taste in FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 www.lasentinel.net D-1

Khan’s musical legacy - hundreds of dancers. highlighted by hits such as Also, the Grammy- “I Feel For You” and “This winning band, Kool & the is My Night” – emphasized Gang, performed on the the parade’s theme, “The “Taste the Magic” float Melody of Life,” which sponsored by Stella Rosa underscores the universal Wines. appeal of music. Pasadena resident Ash- “Music has a unique ley Symone Hackett par- power to transcend borders ticipated as a member of and boundaries, to travel the 2019 Rose Court. A across countries and con- senior at John Muir High tinents,” said Freeny. “It School, she was selected speaks to old and young. from among 44 finalists to It represents, enriches and serve as a Tournament of Chaka Khan sings a medley of her songs in the Rose sustains our human ex- Roses ambassador. Parade’s “Opening Spectacular” segment. CLAYTON EVERETT PHOTO istence. It quite simply “For me, ‘The Melody touches every single life on of Life’ means that every- Melody of Life” theme. Freeny, who is the first- Af Earth.” one has highs and lows in Among the performers rican American president of “This year’s theme life, but just like in mu- Chaka Khan poses with Gerald Freeny and his daughter, were the LAUSD All Dis- the Tournament of Roses. ‘The Melody of Life’ sic, fitsboth high notes and trict High School Honor “On a personal scale, Erica.CLAYTON EVERETT PHOTO perfectly into my philoso- low notes add value to the Band, Alabama State Uni- it (music) gets us through phy that ‘Music is the mel- piece, just as it would in versity Mighty Marching our day, it accompanies us By Cora JaCkson-Fossett headed the distinguished ody of life,’” noted Khan. life. Without the low times Hornets (which included through good times and bad Staff Writer list of Blacks in his role Demonstrating the tran- that I have experienced, I Pasadena native Robert times,” he said. as the top executive of scendence of music, Khan would not be able to appre- Esaias Jones, Jr. as one “It is quite literally the The 2019 Tournament the 130th parade and the kicked-off the parade with ciate the high moments of of the drum majors), and soundtrack of our lives. But of Roses Parade present- fabled Rose Bowl. Fol- a medley of her songs in life that I have been blessed the Florida A&M Univer- on a grand scale, it has the ed by Honda included a lowing behind him was the “Opening Spectacular” with,” said Hackett. sity (FAMU) Incomparable ability to heal, to unite, to considerable number of 10-time Grammy Award- segment. Joining her were The parade’s 40 floral- Marching “100.” promote change, to bring African Americans in the winner Chaka Khan, who her nephew, Tyler Mc- covered floats, 18 eques- Music and “The Melo- joy and harmony and world-renowned produc- served both as the grand Crary; grandsons, Jett and trian groups and 20 march- dy of Life” theme struck a rhythm and happiness.” tion. marshal and featured per- Josh Khan-Corley; “Danc- ing bands from around the positive chord with orga- Tournament of Roses former. ing with the Stars” cham- world included African nizers, participants, attend- City News Service con- President Gerald Freeny According to Freeny, pion Jordan Fisher and Americans reflecting “Theees and TV viewers, said tributed to this article.

ContriButors: rashmi The percentage of the tion, community efforts to wish to examine the data shetgiri, mD; megha population living in close improve health can play a by health indicator across shah, mD; Paul simon, proximity to a supermarket vital role in reducing health multiple cities and com- mD; D’ann morris, mPa or grocery store was great- care costs and improving munities, data tables by er than 80% in 12 cities/ economic productivity as indicator also are available. The Los Angeles Coun- communities but was less well as improving overall The data can be used alone ty Department of Public than 40% in 11 cities/com- quality of life. The reports or in conjunction with other Health has released health munities. Access to nutri- provide the most compre- local data and narratives to profile reports for 62 cities, tious and affordable foods hensive information avail- assist with planning, inter- 9 unincorporated commu- is an important factor in able to date on the health of vention, and advocacy ef- nities, and 15 council dis- protecting against obesity, Los Angeles County resi- forts to improve the health tricts within the City of Los diabetes, and a host of oth- dents, and the factors influ- of cities and communities Angeles. er chronic diseases. encing their health, within in Los Angeles County. The reports reveal large The percentage of chil- cities and communities. Public Health will be con- 20% in 24 cities/communi- pollution, health behav- disparities in community dren ages 3 and 4 years who The profiles cover ducting more presentations and ties, but was greater than iors such as smoking and conditions that impact were enrolled in preschool than 90% of the county’sworkshops throughout Los 35% in 4 cities/communi- physical activity, access to health, including commu- was greater than 80% in 5 total population of 10.2 Angeles County to provide ties. Housing burden can healthcare services, disease nity assets and potential cities/communities but was million residents. more information regard- negatively impact health rates, mental health, and opportunities for health lower than 40% in 9 cities/ Data in the reports ing the reports and methods by causing chronic stress measures of maternal and improvement. For exam- communities. Access to are freely accessible to to access and use the data. and limiting the amount of child health, such as teen ple, 10 cities/communi- early childhood education the public in several for- For additional informa- money people have avail- births, infant mortality, and ties had more than 5 acres is associated with numer- mats. In-depth reports for tion or to view the reports, able to spend on other life low birthweight births. of available recreational ous health benefits later in each city and community please visit our website necessities, such as food or The reports highlight space per 1,000 residents, life. place the data in a narra- at http://ph.lacounty.gov/ health care. the important roles that cit- whereas 12 cities/commu- The percentage of tive context, with graphs ohae/cchp. You can also Similar disparities were ies and their community nities had less than half an households experiencing and figures representing thecontact us at (213) 288 – observed for many of the constituents can play in acre per 1,000 residents. severe housing burden, indicators. Data tables for 7785 or via email at cchp@ other indicators in the re- improving the health of all Recreational space is a vi- defined as spending more each city and community ph.lacounty.gov. port, including measures residents and reducing the tal resource for promoting than half of their income provide the data only, with- of social support, commu- large health inequities seen physical activity. on housing, was lower than out the narrative or visual nity safety, environmental across the county. In addi- component. For those who

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By KimBerlee BucK Johnson is also a survi- Staff Writer vor of bullying both verbal and physical, an experi- Samarea Johnson’s ence that took place both at world came crashing down home and at school. Some at the age of nine after her of the words that she was father passed away from often called included “stu- heart cancer in 2010, leav- pid” and “slow” referring ing “a big hole in her life.” to her learning disability “My life started to and “crack baby,” in refer- change at that point; I ence to her mother’s drug didn’t feel myself when addiction. he was gone. It just didn’t The bullying on cam- feel the same not having pus didn’t come to an end him there because we were until she changed schools. always together, we were “[Now], I was able to inseparable, we were best start focusing on myself friends and [his death] just and my academics more really took a toll on me,” than I was, instead of going said Johnson. to school and having a load Samarea Johnson speaks during the 28th annual Beat

The death of her father on my back and having the Odds Awards.COURTESY PHOTO caused her relationship people saying something with her mother to change to me, or shoving me and come to my Godmother’s tural Center in Los Angeles house and spend a night on December 6, 2018. for the worse, leaving putting their hands on me,” Samarea Johnson COURTESY PHOTO Johnson to grieve her fa- said Johnson. with me. With my siblings, In June of 2019, John- she moved with her God- The summer visit it’s in and out as well, I talk son will graduate from An- ther’s passing on her own. During this time, John- mother. turned into Johnson perma- According to Johnson, her son and her mother had to them on the phone but I telope Valley High School “I met my Godmoth- nently living with her God- don’t see them as much.” with her high school di- mother started using drugs trouble finding a stableer through my aunt; she mother after her mother again. Later, she began dis- home which caused them Today, Johnson is a ploma. But she’s not stop- was basically like a fam- was unable to find them a appearing for hours, days, to move around from place 17-year-old senior at An- ping there! The teenager ily friend of my aunt. She place to live. telope Valley High School, will attend college where and soon after weeks. to place, eventually leaving helped me with school and “Currently, I am still “My mom started fall- them homeless. where she has maintained she plans to major in sports helped me with the rela- living with my Godmother a 3.8 GPA, a track athlete, physical therapy and mi- ing back into the old habits “It’s like we were jump- tionship [I have] with my and her family. The rela- that she had before I was ing from my aunt’s and dif- and one of five 2018 Beat nor in business and social mom by helping me not tionship with my mom is the Odds scholarship re- work. Johnson will be the born. My relationship with ferent family member’s to think about it at times,” still in and out,” she said. “I my [two] brothers and [six] houses and from place to cipients. first in her family to gradu- said Johnson. “[The sum- don’t really hear from her The $10,000 scholar- ate from a four year univer- sisters weren’t the same place. Sometimes, I was mer before high school], but when I do it’s kind of either because we weren’t sleeping in the car with my ship was awarded to her sity. my mom called my God- like a check up to see how during the Children’s De- Samarea Johnson is the living in the same house mom and at times I would mother and asked could I I am doing and how she is anymore. So, I didn’t get be with a friend,” she said. fense Fund-California’s true meaning of Black Girl come and visit for the sum- doing. Every blue moon, (CDF-CA) 28th annual cer- Magic! to see them as much,” said Johnson didn’t find a mer [break].” I will see her and she will Johnson. stable place to live until emony at the Skirball Cul-

not like placing a pizza or- the background of that ful completion” of your der. “God, I want ancho- person. Do you have vi- dream. This is not un- vies, pepperoni sausage, sion? Can you see your common. Dealing with tomatoes.” Or, “I want a project in your “mind’s governmental agencies new car with special tires, eye?” Can you visual- and people in general has air conditioning, naviga- ize your dream before it an inherent component of tion, automatic convert- comes into reality? You “pick yourself up and dust ible top [and whatever]. need to do that. yourself off.” Rest. Pre- No. God’s blessings are What’s your idea, pare for the next round. Ask Dr. Jeanette accessed according to His your concept in your You totally and absolute- planned universal laws; “mind’s eye?” Are you ly must be persistent. You like sowing and reap- planning and working on cannot give up. You must ing; law of faith; giving: your dream’s timeline? not give up. Your life de- what you sow is what you Are you praying to God pends on it! Your success reap. Sowing lemons? Almighty, listening for and that of your family You won’t get apples. If His guidance, allowing depends on it! Remem- you’re stingy, you’re go- time to see your dream ber your great, tenacious ing to reap stingy. Now, come into the physical mental capacity. It’s like a what are you sowing? realm? Have you started? rubber band. It stretches, Hopefully, you are Get started somewhere! but doesn’t break. not sowing bad seeds into Do something! If you do your life. Keep a watch nothing, expect nothing! Jeanette Grattan over your life; what you Don’t you know there are Parker, Ph.D. Founder/ That’s about as far as voice of divine wisdom. ance in their lives; mak- are doing and with whom forces working against Superintendent Today’s some people’s minds go Someone said to me as I ing charms, women luring you are doing it. Are you you and the proclama- Fresh Start Charter with understanding and was talking about God, in men making pillows too trusting…not watch- tion and reality of your School: author “Will You comprehending God. We the response was: “Oh, as a piece in their ways ing who you are trusting? dream? There may be ob- Marry Me? ©Inquiring can never comprehend he’s like magic, right?!” to deceive weak mind- Are you diligent? Some stacles. You may run into Minds Want To Know” The Almighty God. How- There is tremendous re- ed men into their traps people see the success of some rocks in the road. ©all rights reserved. ask- ever, seek Him. Gradually search on how workers with false consultations. others and fail to under- Don’t stop. drjeanette.successonthe- understand Him more and of “magical arts,” prog- I could go on and on. stand the labor that has Tough going is a [email protected] more to love Him, love nosticators, those relying Accessing God’s ac- gone into the project or component in “success- His way and listen for His on star watching for guid- cessories [so to speak] is

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The Holy Spirit fell repeatedly throughout the 2019 Prayer Bowl as the Rev. George Hurtt, the Rev. Dr. Donald Parsons and Bishop Marvin Sapp delivered the Word of God with clarity, insight and RICHARD D. NICHOLS RICHARD D. NICHOLS power. The three preachers headlined the Jan. 1 event, RICHARD D. NICHOLS RICHARD D. NICHOLS which has been sponsored for more than 60 years by Mount Moriah Bap- tist Church of Los Ange- les. The Rev. Dr. Earl A. Pleasant organized the first prayer bowl after found- ing the church in 1946 and his successor, the Rev. Dr. Melvin V. Wade Sr., pre- sented it for the next 42 RICHARD D. NICHOLS RICHARD D. NICHOLS RICHARD D. NICHOLS RICHARD D. NICHOLS years. This year marked the help listeners enjoy a victo- seed, so you can reap.” ning gospel artist and pas- purpose and destiny for His ty Supervisor Mark Rid- first time that Mount- Mo rious spiritual life in 2019. Parsons, who leads Lo- tor of Lighthouse Full Life children. Follow God’s vi- ley-Thomas attended and riah’s new pastor, the Rev. The marathon began gos Baptist Assembly in Center Church in Grand sion and He’ll make provi- expressed his gratitude for Johnteris Tate, hosted the with Hurtt, pastor of Mount Chicago, IL, reminded the Rapids, MI, opened with sion!” the ongoing support of the citywide gathering. Joining Sinai Missionary Baptist audience that “faith is a his popular 2010 song, In response to the speak- city’s faith community. as co-host was the Baptist Church in L.A., preach- high-risk activity” during “He Saw the Best in Me.” ers, the overflowing audi - “I consider myself to Ministers Conference of ing on the topic, “Don’t his message entitled, “How Moving next to his sermon, ence shouted, clapped and be a servant leader and Los Angeles and Southern Give Up, Look Up.” Cit- to Let Your Past Pass” Sapp used Acts 9:36-42 to danced in praise through- thank you for all that you California led by the Rev. ing Psalms 125, he urged based on Mark 10:46-52. expound on “Cancel the out the 2019 Prayer Bowl. have done during my years Dr. L.A. Kessee, interim the crowd to have faith in “Are you judged by Funeral, I’ve Decided I’m Among the 800+ worship- in public office. We must president and pastor of Christ and “don’t ever give predecessors? Burdened Going to Live.” pers were scores of clergy make life better for those Bethany Baptist Church in up because God’s been too by your memories? Stuck “Satan has unleashed including Bishop Kenneth less fortunate. We have lots L.A. good to us.” in a stereotype? Give God big attacks on believers. C. Ulmer, Bishop T. Larry of work to do. You better Together, the pastors He also advised listen- a better you in 2019,” he He creates distractions Kirkland Sr., Bishop Syl- put on the whole armor of continued the New Year’s ers to do good works. Using declared. “Make friends so [that] we lose focus on vester Washington, Bishop God,” said Ridley-Thomas. Day tradition of inviting Galatians 6:7-10 as a refer- based on your destiny not God’s purpose for our life,” Marvis Davis, Pastor K.W. CDs and DVDs of the notable local and nation- ence, Hurtt said, “To grow your history and let every- insisted Sapp. “But, noth- Tulloss, Pastor Quincy 2019 Prayer Bowl are ally known ministers to in 2019, you better have thing go that comes be- ing can stop a believer who Fielding, Pastor Joe Gates available by calling the offer scriptural guidance some fruit. God determines tween you and Jesus.” knows that he or she is in and Pastor Wayne Gaddis. Mount Moriah church of- and practical application to the reward, so sow good Sapp, an award-win- God. God has a position of In addition, L.A. Coun- fice at (323) 846-1950.

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88th Street Temple Church of God in Christ partnered with L.A. Coun- ty Supervisor Mark Rid- ley-Thomas to bring snow to the 89th Street and Ver- mont Ave. neighborhood on Jan. 5. The free event, Winter Wonderland 2019, drew many community members of all ages. Both children and adults delighted in expe- riencing real snow along with enjoying a range of activities. The featured at- tractions included a pet- 88TH ST. TEMPLE COGIC 88TH ST. TEMPLE COGIC ting zoo filled with rabbits,88th St. Temple parishioners and community members enjoy the snow and other ac- Supv. Mark Ridley-Thomas,First Lady Bukeka Williams pigs, goats, chickens and a tivities at Winter Wonderland 2019 held Jan. 5, on the church’s campus. and Pastor Anthony Williams partnered on the event. miniature pony; a Track- less Train, which rode into reality. to enjoy!!” and dental items; LADOT music through the voices residents within the Athens guests around; and taking “Many residents find In addition to Ridley- Transit outreach team, of the Crenshaw High Neighborhood of Los An- family pictures at the Free themselves alone after the Thomas, participants in- WIC, Sparkle Girl Face School’s elite gospel choir. geles County for Winter Lance Photo Booth. holiday season and I be- cluded L.A. County Fire Painting services, Allied Many additional talented Wonderland 2019 Commu- Pastor Anthony L. Wil- lieved we could kick-off Battalion Chief Mark Security Services, Rev. JJ children and youth per- nity Event,” added the pas- liams and First Lady Buke- 2019 by serving our com- Tolbert, L.A. County Fire and members of the South formed as well. tor. “Everyone enjoyed the ka Williams came up with munity with “Winter Won- Captain Ramon Valdivia, Bureau Ministerial Alli- “We are thankful that snow play area!” the vision to produce the derland 2019,” said Pastor firefighters from Stationance. key community leaders, 88th Street Temple program and tapped church Williams. “This was a posi- 14 and Michelle Chamber. Also, internationally small business owners, COGIC is located at 8825 members Sherrie Smith tive, goodwill community The vendors were Watts renowned musician, Pro- community volunteers and S. Vermont Ave., in Los An- Reese and Linda Bronson event, bringing hope and Health, who provided free fessor Iris Stevenson Mc- faith leaders all came to- geles. To learn more, visit Abbott, to turn the dream new activities for all ages blood pressure screening Cullough, provided live gether to serve community 88thstreettemple.org.

By Min. Dawnesha Beavers Bishop Sherman Gordon of organization that provides Contributing Writer Family of Faith Christian ministerial coaching and Center. development to women in New Mount Calvary Dawson, known for ministry. Missionary Baptist Church her prolific preaching andShe is also a deputy city will celebrate the 8th Pas- teaching ministry, is a attorney for the city of Los toral Anniversary and sought after local and na- Angeles and has received Birthday Celebration for tional speaker for confer- numerous awards and ac- Pastor Sonja R. Dawson ences, workshops, revivals, colades for her ground- with two dynamic worship and seminars. In addition, breaking work in the area celebrations. she has led New Mt. Cal- of human trafficking and The Pre-Anniversary COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO vary’s expansive growth prostitution diversion. Celebration begins on Pastor Sonja Dawson Apostle Beverly Crawford Rev. E.V. Hill II in membership, ministries, Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 7 technology, community New Mt. Calvary Mis- p.m., with Pastor E.V. Hill Also, Elder William worship services will be of Bible Enrichment Fel- development, and interna- sionary Baptist Church is II of Mount Zion Mission- E. Johnson III of Light- held at 7:30 a.m., 10:45 lowship Church in Ingle- tional missionary work in located at 402 E. El Se- ary Baptist Church in Los house Church of Houston, a.m., and the Grand Anni- wood, will be the guest Belize and Haiti. gundo Blvd., in Los Ange- Angeles as guest preacher, a spiritual son of New Mt. versary and Birthday Cel- preacher. Additional spe- Dawson serves as the les. For information, call as well as several guest Calvary, will be the guest ebration at 3:30 p.m. cial guests include Rev. Dr. founding director of Sis- the church office at (310) pastors and ministries psalmist. Apostle Beverly Michael Fisher of Greater ters in Ministry Inc., a 324-0644 or visit newmt- throughout the city. On Sunday, Jan. 27, “BAM” Crawford, pastor Zion Church Family and philanthropic parachurch calvary.org. D-4 LASENTINEL.NET RELIGION THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 First AME – L.A. Hosts FAMU Marching ‘100’ ALL2 ORSHIP! By viCki PhilliPs C W Contributing Writer by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor

More than 200 mem- bers of Florida A&M Uni- Miracle Temple Church of God Pentecostal versity’s (FAMU) March- continues its 2019 Revival on Jan. 10-11, at 7 p.m., at 109 ing “100” performed W. Buckthorn St., in Inglewood, said Senior Bishop Johnny outside of First AME Young, pastor, and Dr. Brenda Young, first lady. The revivalists Church of Los Angeles on are Elder Magellan Harris and Bishop-elect Jonathan Young. Dec. 30, prior to their Jan. Call (310) 419-7335 for details. 1 apperance in the Tourna- Carson Community Deliverance Center Church ment of Roses Parade. holds a Women’s Prayer Service on Jan. 12, at 10 a.m., at The band’s event at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to attend for FAME was one of nine worship and prayer. For information, scheduled performances call (310) 835-7905. prior to the Rose Parade. Greater Emmanuel Temple The band’s trip to Los CLAYTON EVERETT/FAME CHURCH Angeles was assisted by Drum majors lead the Florida A&M University Marching “100” as they perform outside hosts the Central California District Council’s Leadership Los Angeles-based philan- First AME Church of L.A. on Dec. 30. The band also appeared in 2019 Rose Bowl. Conference on Jan. 17-19, at 3740 E. Imperial Highway in Lynwood. Participants include Bishop T. Douglas, Sr., thropists and FAMU alum- Suffragan Bishops Vanessa Ussery and David Rhone, Dr. na Bernard and Shirley L. “Chip” Murray, a FAMU J. Edgar Boyd to Larry Council, Councilman Mar- Byron Brazier and Dr. Rickey Allman. Visit centralcdc.org for Kinsey, who were among alum), watching the parade Robinson, PhD, FAMU queece Harris-Dawson and details. hundreds of worshippers on a special telecast from president; Shelby Chip- FAME Church. and community members inside the church. man, PhD, FAMU director First AME Church, 2270 COGIC First Jurisdiction Department of Women Citations were pre- of Bands; and the Kinseys, S. Harvard in L.A., can be plans “Unveiling Vision 20/20” on Jan. 19, at 9 a.m., at - including former FAME rd Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Cecil sented by FAME Pastor on behalf of the L. A. City reached at (323) 735-1251. Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, 1399 E. 33 St., in Los Angeles. Speakers and workshops will focus on the theme, “God’s Unlimited Power Unleashed in the Lives of Women@ Work” based on Ephesians 1:18-19. Bishop Joe Ealy is the presiding prelate, Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis is the general and jurisdictional supervisor and Supt. Wilbur Jones Jr. is sentinel news serviCe “Thank you for all that Super Producer, Rod- the host pastor. Dr. Wanda Barnett Street is the chair and you’ve done for me and ney “Darkchild” Jerkins, attorney Sheila Bankhead Grisham is the co-chair. For details, John P. Kee recently many others like me to said, “I’ve got the Stax vi- email Street at [email protected] or Grisham at threw a concert celebrat- blaze trails out here, so we nyl records and I listen to [email protected]. ing the 70th birthday of his can sing our songs today,” them jams, man and you mentor and gospel icon, Brian Courtney Wilson were ahead of your time Trinity Baptist Church Bishop Rance Allen. Kee. said on his IG page. R&B with the grooves you were hosts the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., 34th Commemorative Dr. Martin Luther Jason Nelson, Yolanda artists ranging from Ruben making and your singing, King, Jr. Concert on Jan. 20, at 4 p.m., at 2040 W. Jefferson DeBerry, Isaiah Temple- Studdard and K.C. Hailey your style of singing was Blvd., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Alvin Tunstill is the host pastor. COURTESY PHOTO ton, Shawn Bigby and (of K-Ci & JoJo/Jodeci ahead of your time.” Performers include the Delta Sigma Theta Choraliers, Alpha Zeeksong came out for Bishop Rance Allen and friend. fame) to Tank and Lalah PJ Morton, Vanessa Kappa Alpha Chorus, United Male Chorus of L.A., South the event at Kee’s New Rance Allen Group’s sig- Hathaway, all sent Insta- Bell Armstrong, Kierra Central String Quartet of the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Life Fellowship Church in nature tune, “Something gram messages as well. Sheard, Tasha Page, Fred L.A. and the Watts Learning Center Charter Elementary and Charlotte, NC. About the Name Jesus.” “You have been one of Hammond, singer/song- Middle School choirs. For information, call (310) 537-4242 or Artists who couldn’t Kirk Franklin, who (310) 649-5757. my favorite singers all of writer Eric Dawkins, co- appear in person sent wrote the song, wrote on my life,” Hathaway said median Not Karlton Banks, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - L. A. Alumnae Chapter greetings via Instagram. A his IG wall, “The greatest in her post. “I don’t know Tasha Cobbs Leonard, offers scholarship to qualified high school applicants in Korean soul music quartet, opportunity of my life was if you remember me as a Le’Andria Johnson, Lena the Los Angeles area. The deadline is Feb. 2, 2019. For Korean Seoul, serenaded to work with you, sir. For- 10-year-old, but you were Byrd Miles, and Erica and information and applications, visit dstlachapter.com. Bishop Allen with an a ever grateful for what you one of my favorite singers Warryn Campbell also sent Email [email protected] and tell us about your church! cappella rendition of the made this song become.” even then.” birthday greetings.

New Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church 9537 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044 Worship Services..... 8:00am & 11:00am Sunday School ...... 9:30am Prayer Meeting (Wed) ...... 6:30pm Bible Study (Wed) ...... 7:00pm The Church Where “It Pays to be Nice”

CHURCH OFFICE: (323) 755-1130 & (323) 755-1139 Fax: (323) 755-8961 Rev. Melvin Hill, Pastor