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The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has launched a global King is remembered by LAUSD and city officials for news feature series on the history, contemporary realities and implications of the her commitment to youth and education. transatlantic slave trade. This is Part 3 in a Series on Slavery in America.

COURTESY PHOTO Former LAUSD superintendent, Michelle King

LAUSD Board Member Staff RepoRteR George J. McKenna III. “She was loved for her Los Angeles Unified respectful and personable School District flags were demeanor when interact- flown at half-staff until ing with staff, parents, Wednesday in honor of students and all others, former district superin- respected for her intel- tendent, Michelle King, lect, work ethic, effective- who passed away Satur- ness and leadership and ISTOCKPHOTO / NNPA day, February 2, at the age admired for her accom- The transatlantic slave trade lasted from the 16th century through the 19th century. of 57, as announced by plishments leading to her LAUSD superintendent, appointment as the first Austin Beutner. African American female By StaCy m. BRoWn inconceivable until you doing our people a disser- the 16th century through “The passing of for- Superintendent of the Dis- NNPA Newswire reflect that for 200 years, vice in fact, it’s a crime, much of the 19th century. mer superintendent Mi- trict.” Correspondent ships sailed carrying cargo it’s a crime.” — Public En- Slavery, and the global chelle King was a loss for “Dr. King was a role of slaves. How can man be emy- “Can’t Truss It.” political, socio-economic the entire LAUSD family, model for so many who “It started with slave nonviolent … in the face of The transatlantic slave and banking systems that the greater Los Angeles noted her growth through ships … there are more the … violence that we’ve trade is often regarded as supported it, constitutes community and educators records of slave ships than been experiencing for the the first system of global- {See KING A-10} across the nation,” said one would dream. It seems past (500) years is actually ization and lasted from {See HISTORY A-8}

By LauRen a. JoneS Councilwoman Nury Martinez , the LAPD, and service providers are Contributing Writer bringing the resources, strategies, and tools to the Operations-South Bureau to end sex trafficking. A contingent of celeb- rities, athletes, fans, and activists boycotted Super Bowl on Sunday, Febru- ary 3, in support of former NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, who has been blackballed by the league according to multiple re- ports. In 2016, when Kaeper- nick was a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, TWITTER @IMAGINEXJUSTICE PHOTO BY BRIAN W. CARTER he initially sat before tak- Dr. Angela Davis sports a #ImWithKap No. 7 jersey in L.A. City Council, LAPD and service providers came together at a press conference ing a knee during the na-protest of Super Bowl and in support of Colin Kaepernick. to mark the introduction of improvements to the Operations-South Bureau Human tional anthem to protest Trafficking Task Force. Photo By Brian W. Carter racial inequality and police Kaepernick filed an of- anthem. Since being side- violence. The 31-year-old ficial grievance against the lined from playing football By BRian W. CaRteR Curren Price joined with Joining the coun- quarterback, who once led NFL, accusing the league of professionally, Kaepernick Contributing Writer the Los Angeles Police cilmembers were City his team to a Super Bowl,collusion last year. His pro- has devoted his time and Department’s Operations- Council president, Herb has not been offered a con-tests inspired others across money to charity work. On Thursday, January South Bureau to introduce Wesson, 8th District tract to play since opting the NFL and other U.S. On Sunday, #ImWith- 31, city of Los Angeles a new approach to the Councilmember, Mar- out of his contract the fol-professional sports to also Kap started trending on Councilwoman Nury Mar- South Bureau Human Traf- queece Harris-Dawson, lowing season. protest during the national tinez and Councilmember ficking Task Force. {See BOYCOTT A-10} {See TRAFFICKING A-14}

By JennifeR Bihm By LauRen ViCtoRia years. Contributing Writer BuRke Booker, 49, is likely NNPA Newswire to project an upbeat {See FULL STORY D-1} Contributor positive tone at a time when President Donald Though much of the Trump is winning com- 2020 Election attention parisons to some of the this week went to former worst presidents in U.S. Starbucks Coffee execu- history. If either Sena- tive Howard Schultz, the tors Kamala Harris (D- end of the week held a Calif.) or Booker win FILE PHOTO surprise entry: Senator the White House, they Sen. Cory Booker has already made Cory Booker of New would become the sec- stops in key primary states over the last Jersey. ond African American few months. He now plans to travel more It was widely ex- president in history, after extensively as he joins the most diverse pected that Sen. Booker Barack Obama. presidential field in American history. would run, the former Booker announced mayor of Newark with a his candidacy via a video The video’s nar- “I still live there high-flying social media called “Rise.” The video rative features the today, and I’m the presence and an affable focuses on many of the New Jersey Sena- only senator who personality has been ru- issues he confronted as tor affirming that goes home to a www.lasentinel.net FILE PHOTO mored to be a contender Mayor of Newark such he still lives in the Dr. Ricky Bluthenthal for the White House for as housing and poverty. inner-city Newark. {See BOOKER A-14}

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from negative to positive, ing a drastic physical ac- of her “Rebirth” Collection emotional attributes,” Ash- Ashley said. tion, but had no compre- that she premiered at Arise ley said. With a strong focus on hension of the sacrificesfashion week last March. She also serves on the glamorous evening wear that I would have to make “The overall collection was board of the AU Diaspora and millinery, Ashley with my business, personal inspired by my journey African Forum based in brings holistic values to life and mental health.” through my brother’s sur- Accra, Ghana, where she’s the special occasion and The Jan. 2018 surgery gery and recovery,” Ashely developing programming eveningwear markets. “We proved successful and her said. and collaborations that ul- are committed to produce brother is doing exception- “The mixture of dark timately will be formed our garments through sus- ally well, Ashley said. colors and static brights are into camps, schools, and tainable means by utilizing In Houston, Ashley has the expression of my many training platforms with a transparent supply chains, opened a studio where she stages of healing and find- primary focus on building producing locally in small creates some of the most ing wholeness.” up young ones through the curated production houses, stunning lines of evening The outfit is available creative arts, entrepreneur- and ensuring fair wag- ship, and economic es throughout our en- development. tire production pipe- When asked where line,” Ashley said. she gets her inspira- “We believe that tion, Ashely said it beauty shouldn’t com- comes from her par- promise our value nor ents. is overindulgence ex- “I would say that I clusively equal to lux- am constantly driven ury fashion. With that, and inspired by my VALERIE GOODLOE PHOTO all of our products are family and mixed cul- either made-to-mea- tural heritage. My fa- Karolyne Ashley/COURTESY KA sure in our Karolyne ther is Bahamian and Ashley Atelier or sold my mother grew up By Stacy M. Brown Ashley, whose company, pre-sale via our web- in Brooklyn, NY, but NNPA Newswire The Karolyne Ashley Ate- site and at exclusive Raisa Dress Blue and Paradise lace gown with waterfall train has roots deep in the Correspondent lier, has created “fantasy” events. south,” she said. evening wear pieces she “This model allows us wear, bridal, millinery and for purchase at “The Pop- “So, I am drawn to the For clothing designer says exude the most dreamy to eliminate excess waste custom designs. Up Co-Op” boutique in color and nature of the is- and entrepreneur, Karolyne types of elegance and glam- while supplying conscious- Last month, Ashley Houston and will soon be lands, the charm of the Ashley, it all begins and our. ly fabulous fashionistas attended the NNPA Mid- available for custom orders south, and the bustling en- ends with love. Ashley’s designs are globally.” Winter Training Confer- on her website. ergy of the city. The Drexel University known for exuberant color Born and raised in ence in Orlando, Florida, Recently, Ashley was “This shows up in the graduate, who has been palettes and innovative sil- Nashville, Tenn., Ashley where she wore a stun- appointed as the head of layered colors and textures oto featured in Fashion Week houettes, all which serve to and her family later moved ning black ensemble – one the Style Shop at Work- of my work. I have also al- 1: events in New York, the Ba- capture the hearts of wom- to Richmond, Va., where of her signature designs. shop Houston, a nonprofitways maintained a strong rai- hamas and Nigeria, said she en globally. she spent her high school “This dress is actually a that focuses on community spiritual connection which Sa has a passion for people and “We pride ourselves in years before relocating to two-piece garment made building through the cre- guides me through various believes that the ultimate creating timeless pieces Philadelphia for college. of a black satin wrap skirt ative arts. life experiences.” quality of life is created by that will stand out within Eventually, she opened with an exaggerated hi- The Style Shop at “This deep sense of loving each other “as deep- any crowd and turn heads a shop in Brooklyn and low hem and a textured Workshop Houston has connection allows me to ly as we love ourselves.” on every red carpet. At the then re-located to Houston bodysuit,” she said. fashion, music production, move fluidly through life’s That importance, she Karolyne Ashley Atelier we after providing a kidney The pieces can be worn STEM, and tutoring pro- journey. In ways, fashion said, reigns supreme as a create custom evening wear for her brother who needed separately or together with grams. Students perform becomes my therapy and core company value and pieces made-to-measure for a transplant – something other items. hands-on projects within allows me to speak through acts as a guide in the pro- each of our beautiful cli- Ashley called a simple act “The skirt is called each discipline. situations of turmoil and cess of planning the pieces ents,” she said. of obedience to God. Roxie and was inspired by “As the coordinator of bliss. This shows up in my she creates. The company works “It was my immediate the need of having evening the Style Shop, I am build- mood boards and silhou- “We are excited to share within a community of reaction to offer my kidney wear pieces that can grow ing fashion curriculum that ettes. I try to keep my eyes our love and creativity with sustainable design entre- and I felt strongly that it and transform with the teaches both industry tech- and heart open while creat- every woman that wants to preneurs whose vision is was something God want- women that wear them,” niques as well as goal cen- ing so that each collection tap into their inner goddess. to re-shape the impact that ed me to do,” she said. Ashley said tric frameworks to build tells as deeper story.” Love is truly the key,” said fashion has on the world “I knew that I was tak- Both pieces are a part the students’ social and A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2019 A-3 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBUARY 7, 2019 A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Special to the Sentinel Spain, where at Estudios an association with Bill Moros, he worked as both Melendez Productions, on On Feb. 2, Frank C. animator and director in TV specials, “You’re in Braxton Jr., widely re- Madrid, then Barcelona. Love, Charlie Brown” and garded as the first Black While in Europe, Frank of- “He’s Your Dog, Charlie animator in Hollywood, ficially represented ASIFA Brown,” and what turned was posthumously award- Hollywood. out to be his last project, ed with the Winsor McCay Frank returned to the the feature length, “A Boy Award at the 46th Annual U.S. in late 1965, feelingNamed Charlie Brown,” ASIFA-Hollywood Annie “free and energized” from released in 1969, after his Awards at UCLA’s Royce having worked in environ- death. Hall. ments absent of prejudice. Frank Braxton passed According to the ASI- As a freelancer during this away at UCLA Medical FA-Hollywood’s website, period, Frank spent the ma- Center on June 1, 1969 the International Animated jority of his time with Jay from Hodgekins Disease. Film Association (ASIFA) Ward Productions, animat- Thankfully, after bestows the award, “in rec- ing and also directing seg- Frank, many talented ognition of lifetime or ca- ments of “Rocky and Bull- Black artists, including reer contributions to the art winkle” and “George of the Floyd Norman, Leo Sulli- of animation in producing, Jungle,” as well as “Capt’n van, Richard Allen, Norm directing, animating, de- DAVID YEH Crunch” and “Quisp and Edelen and Ron Husband sign, writing, voice acting, From left are Bette Braxton, Aleta Braxton and Scott Braxton accepting the Winsor Quake” commercials. followed with impressive sound and sound effects, McCay award on behalf Frank Braxton. Other projects includ- careers in the industry. technical work, music, professional teaching, or was taking voice lessons mainder of his life. for other endeavors which from Witner at the time. When Warner Bros. exhibit outstanding con- Upon meeting Frank, shut down for six months tributions to excellence in Washam saw that he had to retool, Frank was recom- animation.” the talent to become an -ani mended to Disney Studios Los Angeles native mator. Knowing there were where he worked for only Frank C. Braxton, Jr., born no Black animators, Wash - 10 days before he was hired March 31, 1929, devel- am shrewdly approached as an assistant animator by oped a love for drawing Warner Studio head Ed- veteran animator/direc- as a young boy and was die Selzer and asked, “Is it tor Abe Levitow, and then known to carry his sketch true that Warner Bros. has with animator Bill Hurtz at book around, capturing im- a policy against hiring of Shamus Culhane Produc- ages of L.A. in the 1930s Negroes?” tions, and later at Jay Ward and 1940s. Offended, Selzer em- Productions. As a teenager, Frank phatically replied, “That’s Hurtz would later recall developed a love for absolutely not true!” in Frank’s eulogy that he drawing caricatures of his “Good,” replied Wash- realized the intense pres- COURTESY PHOTO friends and family, and as a am, “because I’ve got a sures Frank was under as Frank C. Braxton, left, regarded as the first Black animator in Hollywood, with his men- senior at Manual Arts High Black artist we should the first Black animator. tor and friend, Ben Washam. School, he filled the 1947 hire!” Throughout the remain- During this time, Frank ed: MGM’s, “The Phantom “He was our Jackie yearbook with his draw- After waiting several der of the 1950s and into also served as president Tollbooth,” under Levitow, Robinson,” said Disney ings depicting school life. months for Warner Bros.’ the early 1960s, Frank con- of the Los Angeles localand director John Hubley’s animation artist, Norman. While studying art and final decision, the -anima tributed to several shows, of the Screen Cartoonists“Urbanissimo,” in 1967. The award was ac- music at L.A. City College tion industry had its firstincluding “The Bullwinkle Guild, making him one of Frank also began teach- cepted by his wife, Bette, and driving a cab at night, Black artist. Frank began Show,” “Mr. Magoo,” “Al- the first – if notthe first – ing animation to inner city and his two children, Aleta Frank met voice teacher, as an “inbetweener” in the vin and the Chipmunk,” Black person to be elected youth at the Performing and Scott. Also present at Lee Wintner, who intro- Chuck Jones unit of the “Beany and Cecil,” and president of any film union Arts Center of Los Angeles the ceremony were his four duced him to Ben Washam,mid-1950s. Ben Washam “Linus the Lionhearted,” as in Hollywood. using equipment donated grandchildren, Alan, Dan- a highly respected Warner became his mentor and well as some commercials In 1964, Frank seized from various studios. iel, Kathrine, Michael; and Bros. senior animator who trusted friend for the re- and independent projects. the opportunity to work in In 1968, Frank began nephew, Greg.

By Brian W. carter “Composers of African historic compositions by includes cool facts about Contributing Writer descent have created mas- Afro-Caribbean and Afro- each composer in their -im terful, classical music for European composers from age, usually hidden among Classical music has centuries, yet they continue classical and romantic eras. their clothing,” said Pine. been loved and adored to be underrepresented in “I soon found myself “The coloring book also in- throughout the world — concert programming and sitting on diversity panels cludes a biography of each Wolfgang Amadeus Mo- in classical music educa- and fielding questions from of the 40 composers.” zart, Johann Sebastian tion,” said Rachel Barton students, parents, teach- In addition to “Coloring Bach and Frédéric ChopinPine, founder of RBPF. ers, and colleagues about Book of Black Compos- are just some of the great “This absence silences a where to find more worksers,” the RBPF has released names that come to mind rich vein of works from by Black composers,” said their first sheet music book, when one mentions classi- global consciousness and Pine. “Violin Volume 1,” which cal music. obscures the true face of She founded RBPF in is for beginner through ele- While their contribu- classical music.” 2001 as a charitable orga- mentary level students. It’s tions are immeasurable, Pine was born and nization providing services a collection of 22 pieces have you ever heard of Che- raised in Chicago, where and funding for classical by Black men and women valier de Saint-Georges? she was introduced to- mu music education, research, from the 18th-21st centu- What about George Walk- sic in church at St. Paul’s performances, and artists to ries, representing North er? How about Chiquinha United Church of Christ. benefit listeners and learn- and South America, the- Ca Gonzaga? No, well they She states that the vio- ers alike. ribbean, Europe and Africa. were musical composers oflin became her identity as RBPF started the Mu- “It’s really important Black heritage and the - Rashe eventually transitioned sic by Black Composers for any Black person who chel Barton Pine Founda- to being homeschooled, (MBC) project in an effort is interested in classical tion (RBPF) is making surewhich left more time for to create curricular mate- music to know that this is the next generation knows her to perfect her craft. playing Haydn’s Violin ble. rials for young classical not someone else’s music,” all about them in a fun and She made her professional Concerto in G Major with Pine competed in a musicians, professional said Pine. “And it’s really colorful way. debut at the age of seven, the Chicago String Ensem- number of international performers, educators, and important for all of us to competitions including theothers. RBPF has collect- know about these vital voic- Queen Elisabeth (Brussels,ed more than 900 works, es of our past and present. 1993), Kreisler (Vienna,spanning four centuries “It’s a struggle for artists IT’S YOUR BABY. 1992), Szigeti (Budapest,by more than 350 Black and enthusiasts of color to 1992), and Montreal (1991)composers, both men and participate in an art form in AND YOUR International Violin Com- women from North Ameri- which they do not appear to petition and received -accoca, Latin America, the Ca- belong, perpetuating a lack EXPERIENCE. lades for her interpretation ribbean, Asia, Europe and of diversity on stage and of the Paganini Caprices at Africa. among audiences.” both the Szigeti Competi- “The MBC coloring RBPF’s MBC website tion and the 1993 Paganini book is a fairly recent idea, features a free directory of International Violin Com- inspired by my own experi- more than 170 living Black petition in Genoa. ence as a parent of a young composers. In 1992, she competed musician,” said Pine. “I’d like to quote a in the J.S. Bach Internation- “There are 40 composers, friend, the composer Billy al Competition in Leipzig, 10 of whom are women.” Childs, who said when Germany and became the In this unique coloring asked about the Music by first American and young- book, youth will find the Black Composers publica- est violinist, at age of 17, to 18th Century Afro-French tions, ‘I hope it makes proj- win the gold medal. composer, Chevalier de ects like it obsolete.’ “My father was often Saint-Georges known as “It would be wonder- unemployed throughout “The Black Mozart;” theful if we as a society get When you have a baby at Martin Luther King, Jr. my childhood,” said 19th Pine. century Afro-Brazil- to a place where we call Community Hospital (MLKCH) you get a private “Starting in my teens, I ian composer; Chiquinha masterful music written by used my earnings from mu- Gonzaga, who was the firstBlack composers ‘master- room and a family-friendly environment. sic jobs to help support my woman to conduct an- ful or music by composers,’” You also get an obstetrician/gynecologist family. chestra in Brazil; the 20thsaid Pine. “Because of this, I was century African American The coloring book, (OB/GYN), an anesthesia team, and midwives never able to attend col- composer, George Walker, as well as MBC Violin who are at the hospital every day, 24 hours a lege, however, I had the who was the first BlackVolume 1, is available at day. Having a round-the-clock team makes it opportunity to do a lot composer to win a Pulitzer;Shar Music online: https:// easier for us to understand your needs and of university-level music and the 21st century - Afriwww.sharmusic.com/Ac- education during my highcan American composer, cessories/Books-DVDs/ to make sure that you have the experience school years.” Michael Abels, who wroteColoring-Book-Of-Black- you want. In 1997, Pine releasedthe soundtrack for the- Composers.axd re an album, “Violin Concer- cent hit film “Get Out.” For more information Log on to MLKCH.org to register for one tos by Black Composers of “All of the drawing is about the Rachel Barton of our monthly maternity tours. the 18th and 19th Centu- by Dallas Symphony Or- Pine Foundation, please ries” on Cedille Records,chestra violinist, Sho-mei visit https://www.rbpfoun- which was a collection ofPelletier, and she cleverly dation.org/ A-4 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2019 A-5 LASENTINEL.NET NEWS THURSDAY, FEBUARY 7, 2019 A-6 LASENTINEL.NET OPINION THURSDAY,FEBRUARYTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 7, 20192017 • DR. MAULANA KARENGA •

It is all there, the begin- pit in the White racist re- peoples of color. This kind tion of racist words spoken ly just and inclusive soci- ning of another myth-mak- cesses of his mind. Nor did of focus on personal trans- and acts committed by per- ety. Among the Democrats, ing drama of an America he design the clown and gressions works well for sons that have their roots in there is talk of a rising left honestly engaged in com- dunce cap costume of the the system, for it comes a racist system, unengaged initiative among them, but ing to terms with its racist Klan. Both are American with little cost to it. In fact, and unaltered. they seem apprehensive of past and present, openly historical traditions, born the system is strengthened In the final analysis, its presence and promise. discussing the grievous of a larger bloody and sav- by the myth that it corrects we are confronting and And the Republicans are hurt and harm White rac- age tradition of degradation itself, outs its rogue mem- discussing a serious pa- fear mongering about the ism causes to its victims, and death-dealing terrorism bers, and removes them thology in America called spread of socialism here and making a united front against Black people. And while the system itself that racism, a systemic disor- and in Venezuela and the and consensus call for the it should be noted that these produced, sanctions and der. Indeed, Min. Malcolm suppression of democracy, resignation of a governor photos and the decision to supports them, until they states that racism is “plagu- as if they have not already caught with his White Klan immortalize them in a med DR. MAULANA KARENGA are caught, keeps rolling on ing America like an incur- enabled and presided glee- cape up and his blackface school yearbook were taken and over the oppressed. able cancer,” and that he fully over this suppression. guard down in a pre-selfie in 1984 not 1884 or even and did not change rela- Moreover, America had dedicated his life to And yet a new overarch- photo for his med school 1915 when a movie acted as tions of wealth, power and loves to force and hear bringing light and teaching ing movement to the left yearbook. Clearly, it must mid-wife for the notion and status and neither do sym- confessions and is almost “meaningful truth that will and of an inclusive left of be an important issue, for it “birth of a nation” of Klans- bolic placements of Blacks pathologically committed help to destroy (this) rac- peoples and groups united is on all the media: corpo- men, saving America from in ads and roles on TV or to purges in their personal ist cancer that is malignant in struggle, is possible. But rate, social and otherwise. its reconstructionist memo- in the movies. Afterall, it is and cinematic forms. How- in the body of America.” it cannot minimize the cen- And if it drags out long ries and mistakes about the not a question of who’s in ever, again, the ruling class Given the nature of the trality of race and racism, enough, it could inspire the humanity, equality and hu- the bedroom, but who’s in never sacrifices the system disease, its history and its pretend all differences are making of a movie or at man rights of Black people. the boardroom; who rules itself, but periodically finds pervasive and persistent equally disadvantaging or least lead to other goodwill We are talking about a and defines reality and whoitself needing to make an presence, it will not be easy ask Black people to erase tours inside the alternating history of violence and op- controls the racist struc- example of the embarrass- to excise and eradicate. themselves and accept racist and reformist mind pression and its continued ture of wealth, power and ingly problematic charac- But we can be sure that tea funding, favor, accolades of America. unfolding, a deeply rooted status which, of course, is ters it has produced. Such and sympathy, confessions for controlled anger, and And at the center of all White supremacist ap- monopolized by Whites? is the case of the wayward and personal repentance, a comfortable place in op- this White soul searching proach to Black people and And unless we discuss and Virginia governor who has resignations and more ad pression as a substitute for drama is the fallen-from- the world that cannot be move to change such rela- been declared a racist rogue man images of interracial a real and irreversible free- grace governor of Vir- seriously altered or ended tions of crushing and crimi- and is being urged to re- exchange as evidence of dom. ginia, Ralph Northam, the even with ten thousand res- nal inequity and injustice, sign, thus saving the racist progress and change will repentant sinner, asking ignations and repentances calling for one or numerous system itself from serious not solve the problem. Only Dr. Maulana Karenga, for an opportunity to earn on a personal level. For resignations, taking people and sustained scrutiny. a radical reconstruction Professor and Chair of forgiveness for his rac- racism is not simply an at- to lunch or bed, and joking So, the Governor, of society and of wealth, Africana Studies, Califor- ist transgression, and the titude of hostility and hatred about Trump and his open dressed in racist rag, be- power and status relations nia State University-Long Democrats and others all of different persons and and silent supporters and comes the talk of the town offer any serious promise Beach; Executive Direc- crying “no.” And we don’t peoples, but the turning of confederates-in-arms on and nation. But police vio- and possibilities of real and tor, African American Cul- really know if this widely that hatred and hostility into late night shows, will not lence, mass incarceration substantive change. tural Center (Us); Creator advertised outrage is out public policy and socially change our condition or and disabling disparities in America sees itself on of Kwanzaa; and author of real moral concern or sanctioned practice. That that of others who are op- health, housing, employ- good days as a liberal so- of Kwanzaa: A Celebra- rank political calculation. is turning this attitude into pressed by this system. ment and education which ciety and truly believes tion of Family, Community But given the history of law and systemic policy and Certainly, it’s impor- deal with systemic issues its founding myth of be- and Culture, The Message these selective episodic en- practice. Indeed, what dif- tant that every instance rather than personal disor- ing a light of democratic and Meaning of Kwanzaa: gagements with personal ference does it make wheth- of racism, especially in ders and evil acts are not hope and capitalist heaven Bringing Good Into the expressions of racism, it’s er the suit is white or blue, if public space, be exposed, engaged in a depthful and among nations. But in re- World and Essays on Strug- safe to suspect and assume its wearers have a depraved criticized and condemned. sustained manner. But this ality, in race relations, it gle: Position and Analysis, that moral concern is not racist disregard for our lives But let’s be clear - the ex- is the crux of the matter, is driving in the far right www.AfricanAmericanCul- the first order of the day. and rights as persons and pressions of racism we are the hub and hinge on which lane on the highway of his- turalCenter-LA.org; www. Indeed, regardless of a people? And in the finaldiscussing now are about it all turns - the racist op- tory holding fast to White OfficialKwanzaaWebsite. what we say about and analysis, what consolation personal transgressions, pressive structure and daily power, privilege and illu- org; www.MaulanaKaren- see in this incident and or real contribution to social not various forms of sys- functioning of the system. sions of superiority, while ga.org. the man who sparked it, it change is it to have the sys- temic racist treatment and And failing to address this promising and pretending is the structure and func- tem fake our equality in TV their effects on us and other ensures an endless repeti- it’s going left toward a tru- tioning of America we are ads, pretending interracial really discussing and the mingling and sex is some governor is only a mime sort of index of progress? • A BLACK PERSPECTIVE • LARRY AUBRY and metaphor for a larger, Indeed, interracial sex more injurious and lethal has been engaged in since systemic problem. He did the Holocaust of enslave- EMPOWERMENT REQUIRES UNACCUSTOMED UNITY not create the blackface ment, but it was vicious rape caricature from the lime of women, men and children Talking about Black The latter group has al- to the formation of Black unity has fallen out of fa- ways advocated maintain- caucuses in Black and the los aNgeles seNtiNel vor, but the need for unity ing unapologetically Black non-Black organizations, is as great, if not greater, institutions as integral for e.g., Congressional Black than ever. Black unity is a achieving full freedom and Caucus, Coalition of Black perquisite for sustainable justice. Malcolm was the Trade Unionists, Associa- change, but it has become most influential proponent tions of Black Psycholo- DANNY J. BAKEWELL SR. Executive Publisher / CEO a dust-covered relic. Bas- of Black Nationalism in gists, teachers, engineers, JENNIFER J. THOMAS tardized remnants remain, the latter part of the 20th etc. Publisher but are found mostly in century. He strongly influ- It is essential to reaf- KENNETH R. THOMAS venues that do not advance enced the leaders of Black firm racial consciousness Publisher / CEO (1983-1997) our collective interest. consciousness, Black pow- and solidarity as a means RUTH WASHINGTON Business Manager / Publisher (1948-1990) Blacks continue to emulate er and Pan-African move- of securing Black interests. COL. LEON WASHINGTON JR. whites’ individualistic and ments that challenged the It is also important to de- Founder / Publisher (1933-1974) materialistic values with- LARRY AUBRY integrationists’ faction dur- bunk the hypothetical and PAMELA A. BAKEWELL out commensurate benefits. ing Black civil rights strug- diversionary “post-racial” Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer DANNY J. BAKEWELL JR. 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By Stacy M. Brown $20,000. ren, D-Mass., and Kirsten nnPa newSwire corre- “The GOP is always Gillibrand, D-N.Y., both SPondent talking about the costs of presidential hopefuls, also the ACA: the cost of pro- co-sponsored the Sanders Wisconsin Democratic tecting pre-existing condi- Bill, according to NPR. Rep., Gwen Moore has tions, the cost of essential Everyone would get a made a strong and very per- health benefits, the cost of Medicare card and doctors sonal case for lawmakers to the individual mandate,” would have to sign annual keep the Affordable Care Moore said. agreements to participate. Act. “But what about the val- For Moore, that would be In a televised interview, ue of life? The lives of your ideal, particularly for those Moore revealed her can- kids? Your parents? That’s who suffer with life-threat- cer diagnosis and where the core of this debate,” ening illnesses like cancer. she believes she’d be if it she said, adding that she’s “The mere suggestion weren’t for former Presi- “alive today because of that it could be cancer was dent Barack Obama’s sig- comprehensive insurance anathema to me because no- nature piece of legislation, that covers most” of the body ever wants to hear the which allows her to afford money in medication costs C-word,” Moore said. the treatments and neces- per month she now needs. PHOTO: MILWAUKEE TEACHERS’ EDUCATION ASSOCIATION/FLICKR/CC “All of the while that I sary medication to fight the First diagnosed last U.S. Representative Gwen Moore. was going through the di- deadly disease. summer with small lym- agnosis and the care that I “If I had to pay $15,000 phocytic lymphoma – a and most Republicans have tain the law that’s com- was getting, I thought about a month for this medicine, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, fought against. monly known as Obam- well, ‘I don’t know if the number of people that I’d be here writing my where the cancer originates Moore and other Demo- acare, Democrats have also your insurance company I knew who die needlessly obituary, perhaps instead of in the lymphatic system – crats, who’ve now taken pushed a “Medicare-for- is going to cover this,’” from cancer because they talking to you,” Moore told Moore said the disease is control of the House, have all” proposal that NPR not- Harris said during a didn’t get early diagnosis.” MSNBC in an interview manageable because she said they want to reverse ed has gained in popularity. CNN Town Hall event. Moore continued: this week. caught it early and she takes the GOP’s decision to take Several Democratic “Let’s eliminate all of “It’s our job as legisla- She said her oral medi- her medicine every day. away the individual man- presidential hopefuls are that. Let’s move on,” she tors to ensure that no Ameri- cation, Imbruvica, helps to After her MSNBC ap- date in the health care law. getting behind the idea, said. can has to choose between keep her in remission. pearance, Moore spoke A decision late last year according to NPR which Harris was a co-spon- seeking treatment & provid- Without the insurance before the House Ways and by a Texas judge, who cited California Sen. Ka- sor of a 2017 bill written ing for their families. coverage, she’d be on Means Committee in which ruled the individual man- mala Harris, who said her by Sen. Bernie Sanders, “I personally know peo- the hook for $15,000 per members held a hearing date unconstitutional, is aim would be to eliminate (I-Vermont), that would ple who marched into the month. on protecting those with currently being appealed all private insurance. have created a national, emergency room two weeks Prior to taking Imbru- pre-existing conditions – a and Moore said she hopes “Who of us has not single-payer health sys- before they died because vica, Moore said she had major component of the Congress will act to protect had that situation, where tem, eliminating the pri- they didn’t have health in- intravenous therapy twice Affordable Care Act which the law. you’ve got to wait for ap- vate insurance system. surance. I am just a grain of a month at a whopping President Donald Trump In their attempt to main- proval and the doctor says, Sens. Elizabeth War- sand on a beach.”

By Jeffrey L. Boney tion. Out of those incar- tions is over $87 billion NNPA Political Analyst cerated individuals, more dollars. than 50 percent of them are Many of the people who According to the World detained or convicted for have played a major role in Prison Brief, which is a non-violent offenses and ensuring that this economic unique database that pro- roughly 56 percent of them engine remains intact are vides free access to infor- are Black. legislators and other elect- mation about prison sys- It is, and always has ed officials at the federal, tems throughout the world, been, a huge issue. One state and local levels. there are over two million of the primary issues is This is why voting mat- people in prison and jails the money associated with ters and elections have con- throughout the United mass incarceration. Mass sequences. States, which is approxi- incarceration is a multi-bil- Speaking to attend- mately 0.66 percent of the lion dollar business — the ees and members of the country’s entire popula- annual cost of incarcera- Black Press at the National

“Once you get a felony conviction, your life is practically ruined based off of the -cur rent laws on the books in many states,” said nationally-recognized civil rights attorney Benjamin L. Crump while speaking to attendees and members of the Black Press at the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Mid-Winter Training Conference last week in Orlando. “It is as if you are walking dead, but they just haven’t given you the death certificate.”

Newspaper Publishers As- show that although White There are several other sociation (NNPA) Mid- men made up 31 percent of rights that are impacted, Winter Training Confer- the population nationwide, such as prohibiting former- ence last week in Orlando, approximately 79 percent ly incarcerated individu- nationally-recognized civil of the elected prosecutors als from serving on a jury, rights attorney Benjamin L. were White men, and 66 stripping away their ability Crump spoke passionately percent of the states that to travel outside the coun- about the need to have peo- elected prosecutors had no try, impeding their ability ple in office who care about African Americans work- to obtain gainful employ- the rights of people of color ing for them in those of- ment in certain professions, through public policy. fices. impacting their parental “Once you get a felony Although the rights of rights, making it difficult conviction, your life is formerly incarcerated in- to receive public assistance practically ruined based off dividuals are slightly dif- and housing, and many of the current laws on the ferent from state-to-state, other quality of life issues books in many states,” said there are some common that make life in America Crump. “It is as if you are rights that are customarily so much more manageable. For First-Time Homebuyers walking dead, but they just taken away*. The prevailing culture haven’t given you the death Federal law states that within America’s criminal Looking to buy your first home can mean lots of questions and certificate.” any person who is con- justice won’t change over- In looking at each state victed of a crime that is night, and it won’t change uncertainty. From our Southern California beginnings to over 130 and county, legislators and punishable by a minimum at all unless there is a con- locations today, we’ve helped immigrant families achieve the life District Attorneys have of 12 months in prison, is scious effort to advocate for they’ve imagined for themselves. Our loan specialists will provide you the power to decide which prohibited from purchas- that change. with the guidance and financing options to suit your needs. rights they can strip away ing or owning a firearm,Crump challenged the from people once they regardless of whether that Black Press to “go to any have been convicted of a person actually served time courtroom across America • Down payments as low as 3% felony. Of course, many in prison or not. and sit in the back of the • Assistance available for down payment and closing cost of those rights continue to Of course, voting is ex- room” to observe the vis- • Flexible qualification guidelines remain stripped away even tremely important and vot- ibly apparent disparate after those individuals have ing rights vary from state to treatment that people of • Competitive rates served time for the criminal state. color often experience on a offense that they were con- The majority of states day-to-day basis. victed of. across the country deny Crump also expressed John May On the flip side, legisla- convicted felons the right the importance of work- tors and district attorneys to vote, although there a ing with the Black Press to Mortgage Business Development Officer also have the power to de- few states where convicted raise awareness and push NMLSR # 1058713 cide which rights individu- felons are still allowed to for changes in the crimi- 626.228.4770 als can regain once they are vote while they are in pris- nal justice system across [email protected] released from prison and/or on or jail. America. are no longer on probation. However, once a person “We have to stand up This is extremely im- is released from jail, the for our children and speak portant across counties majority of states continue up for our children,” said and states in the United to deny formerly incarcer- Crump. “We are together States, where, according to ated individuals the right to in this. The Black lawyers, a study done by the Equal vote until after they com- Black law enforcement of- Justice Initiative in 2014, plete some form of proba- ficials, and my Lord, the All rates, fees, products and program guidelines are subject to change or roughly 95 percent of the tion. Even worse, there are Black Press, are needed discontinue without prior notice. Other limitations and restrictions may apply. All loans are subject to East West Bank’s application, underwriting, appraisal, and 2,437 elected state and lo- a few states that prohibit more now than ever be- credit approval. Program is available in selected counties of California, Georgia, cal prosecutors in the U.S. formerly incarcerated fel- fore.” Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Texas and Washington. in 2014 were White. The ons from voting ever again Equal Housing Lender Member FDIC NMLSR ID 469761 study went even further to in life. A-8A-8 LOSLASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBERFEBRUARY 7,26, 2019 2013

History {continued from Pg. A-1} The transatlantic slave were deported from their trade was the largest mass homes and sold off as slaves deportation of humans in in the different slave trading history and a determining systems. factor in the world economy More than half – 17 mil- of the 18th century, where lion – were deported and millions of Africans were sold during the transatlan- torn from their homes, de- tic slave trade, a figure that ported to the American con- UNESCO historians said tinent and sold as slaves, doesn’t include those who according to the United Na- died aboard the ships and tions Educational, Scientific during the course of wars and Cultural Organization – and raids connected to the or UNESCO. slave. The transatlantic slave The trade proceeded in trade that began about 500 three steps. The ships left years ago connected the Western Europe for Africa economies of three conti- loaded with goods which nents with Spain, Portugal, were to be exchanged for the Netherlands, England slaves. and France acting as the pri- Upon their arrival in mary trading countries. Africa, the captains traded

In a dissertation for op-ed educator and writer with Netherlands. in good condition could news earlier this year, Roberts expertise in the teaching During that period, the be sold in the Caribbean said, Africans were well-suit- of reading and writing, Dutch shipped 600,000 for $25. ed for plantation agriculture who holds graduate de- Africans to the colonies in Liverpool had 107 in the Caribbean and South grees from Harvard and the New World. ships and transported America. MIT. “Initially, the Dutch 29,250 slaves, historians Also, the high immunity of Cromwell was were against slavery noted. Africans to malaria and yel- known for his campaign which was considered to London had 58 ships low fever, compared to white in Ireland that centered be a catholic heresy. This carrying 8,136 slaves Europeans and the indigenous on ethnic cleansing and antislavery point of view while Bristol had 23 ships peoples of the Caribbean and the transportation of can be easily explained,” that transported 8,810 South America, meant Afri- slave labor to the Bar- den Heijer said. slaves. cans were more suitable for bados. “Dutch seafarers first Additionally, research- tropical labor. “Irish enslaved per- ventured across the Atlan- ers said Lancaster had 4 “While Native Americans’ sons worked alongside tic without the intention of ships that transported 950 “The transatlantic slave their merchandise for cap- labor were initially used, Afri- African enslaved per- enslaving anyone. They slaves. trade transformed the Amer- tive slaves. Weapons and cans were the final solution to sons in the Caribbean,” were mainly interested in From 1791 to 1807, icas,” wrote Dr. Alan Rice, a gun powder were the most the acute labor problem in the Miller said. the trade in Atlantic prod- British ships carried 52 Reader in American Cultural important commodities but New World,” Roberts said. However, historians ucts like salt, sugar, wax percent of all slaves taken Studies at the University of textiles, pearls and other “The slave trade was one generally agree that the and dye wood. At the be- from Africa while, from Central Lancashire in Pres- manufactured goods, as well of the most important busi- most cruel and exploit- ginning of the 17th centu- 1791 to 1800, British ton in the United Kingdom. as rum, were also in high de- ness enterprises of the 17th ative people have been ry, however, the Dutch es- ships delivered 398,719 “Three factors combined mand. century. The undisputed fact the African. tablished small plantation slaves to the Americas. to cause this transformation. The exchange could last is that the nation states of “From the moment colonies on the coast of While it was the Brit- Large amounts of land had from one week to several Europe stabilized themselves when Europeans took Guyana, the area between ish who stood as the most been seized from Native months. and developed their econo- their slaves from a race the Orinoco and Amazon progressive couriers of Americans and were not be- The second step was the mies mainly at the expense different from their own, rivers,” he said. whatever was transported ing used,” Rice said. “Eu- crossing of the Atlantic. Af- of millions of Black African which many of them “Most of the early set- through the sea, many ropeans were looking for ricans were transported to people,” he said. considered inferior to tlements were populated other countries chartered somewhere to invest their America to be sold through- During the 16th Century, other human races, and with Dutch colonists and ships and descended upon money and very cheap labor out the continent. when Europeans first made assimilation with whom a few indigenous slaves. African nations to capture was available in the form of The third step connected regular contact, West Africa they all regarded with The Dutch embraced the slaves. enslaved Africans; [thus] the America to Europe. had highly developed civi- horror, they assumed slave trade and slavery on Ships sailed to Africa Americas became a boom- The slave traders brought lizations and Africans were that slavery would be a large scale for the first loaded with guns, tools, ing new economy.” back mostly agricultural keen to trade their gold, sil- eternal,” historian Win- time in Brazil.” textiles and other manu- The transatlantic slave products, produced by the ver, copper, Ivory and spices throp D. Jordan wrote in The slave trade also factured goods and crews trade also formed an es- slaves. The main product for European pots, pans, cloth his dissertation, “White brought a great deal of with guns went ashore to Over Black: American wealth to the British ports capture slaves and pur- Attitudes Toward the that were involved. chase slaves from tribal Negro.” Researchers noted the leaders. While tribal leaders count of slaves and slave Slave ships spent assisted in the capturing ships that came through months travelling to dif- of some African slaves, the main British ports in ferent parts of the coast, its without any doubt 1771, when the average according to historians that foreigners were working person earned who described the devas- overwhelmingly the $35 in British currency tation on a webpage titled most egregious in their per year and a single slave The Transatlantic Slave pursuit of men, women and children who would {See HISTORY#2 A-10} be placed in the horrors of forced labor and inhu- mane treatment. The transatlantic slave trade would be- come the largest forced migration in history. It started at the be- ginning of the sixteenth sential bridge between Eu- was sugar, followed by cot- and guns. century and, until the rope’s New World and its ton, coffee, tobacco and rice. However, Europeans soon mid-17th century, Span- Asia trade and, as such, it The circuit lasted ap- became more interested in ex- ish America and Portu- was a crucial element in the proximately eighteen ploiting the people of Africa guese Brazil were the JAZZ RECORDS development of the global months and, in order to be and forcing them into slave major slave markets for economy in the 18th centu- able to transport the maxi- labor. European slave traders. WANTED ry, Professor Robert Harms mum number of slaves, Most of the slaves were The Dutch participa- wrote for Yale University’s the ship’s steerage was fre- taken from the West coast, but tion in the transatlantic Top Dollar For Your “Global Yale.” quently removed, historians some were kidnapped further slave trade started in the Jazz Records, R&B, Blues Harms, a professor of said. inland from the interior. 1630s and ended at the History at Yale and chair Many researchers are “The biggest lesson to be beginning of the nine- We Come to you, or come to me of the Council on African convinced that the slave learned from this dark and teenth century, accord- Mint Condition Studies continued: trade had more to do with evil chapter in human his- ing to Henk den Heijer, “There was one basic economics than racism. tory is that exploiting fellow professor emeritus in 213-332-3624 economic fact – little no- “Slavery was not born of humans for cheap labor never Maritime History at the ticed by historians – that racism, rather racism was pays off in the long run,” said Leiden University in the provides the key to the rela- the consequence of slav- Pablo Solomon, an interna- tionship between the direct ery,” historian Eric Williams tionally recognized artist and trade and the circuit trade. wrote in his study, “Capital- designer who’s been featured IMPORTANT SURVEY: n a French ship arrived in ism & Slavery.” in 29 books and in newspa- the New World with a load “Unfree labor in the New pers, magazines, television, of slaves to be bartered for World was brown, white, radio and film. sugar, the value of the slaves black, and yellow; Catholic, “The acts of using fellow The promise equaled about twice as much Protestant, and pagan. The humans as beasts of burden to sugar as the ship could carry origin of Negro slavery? save a few bucks always ends of quality back to France. For that rea- The reason was economic, up costing more in the long son, the most common form not racial, it had to do not run, both in real money and personalized of slave contract called for with the color of the laborer, in societal decay,” Solomon fifty percent of the sugar tobut the cheapness of the la- said. be delivered immediately bor,” Williams said. “Any rationalization of learning and and the remainder to be de- Also, contrary to “the misusing fellow humans is livered a year later. popular portrayal of African both evil and ignorant,” he education “The second delivery slaves as primitive, igno- said. carried no interest penalty, rant and stupid, the reality is One aspect of the transat- and so the slave sellers were that not only were Africans lantic slave trade that would Graduation rates for Black, Latino, and low-income students lag in effect giving the buyers skilled laborers, they were greatly enhance its under- behind the national average and are lower than for white students. an interest-free loan.” also experts in tropical ag- standing is that the English To fix education, parents and communities must be engaged. In total, UNESCO es- riculture,” said editor and began to enslave and export Do your part, please complete this essential survey: Made possible by a grant from the timates that between 25 to social media and commu- Irish persons to the Caribbean www.nnpa.org/essa/survey 30 million people — men, nications expert, Michael in the time of Oliver Crom- women and children — Roberts. well, said Heather Miller, an © 2018 National Newspaper Publishers Association. All rights reserved

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The National Newspa- slave traders and slave ship an assistant professor of per Publishers Association captains were very ‘good’ history at the University of (NNPA) has launched a Christians.” Houston-Downtown. global news feature series For example, Sir John “Many European ‘Chris- on the history, contempo- Hawkins, the first slave- tian’ slavers perceived the rary realities and implica- ship captain to bring Afri- Africans they encountered tions of the transatlantic can slaves to the Americas, as irreligious and uncivi- slave trade. Visit www. was a religious man, who lized persons. They justified blackpressusa.com for full insisted that his crew “serve slavery by rationalizing that series coverage God daily” and “love one they were Christianizing another.” His ship, ironi- and civilizing their African This is Part 2 in a cally called “The Good Ship captors. They were driven Series on Slavery in Jesus,” left the shores of his by missionary motives and America. native England for Africa in impulses,” Chism said. October 1562. Some histo- Further, many Anglo- By Stacy M. Brown rians argue that if churches Christians defended slavery NNPA Newswire had used their power, the using the Bible. For exam- Contributor Atlantic slave trade might ple, White Christian apolo- The universal church taught that slavery enjoyed the sanction of Scripture and have never occurred. gists for slavery argued that natural law. FILE PHOTO “When the missionaries By the same logic, oth- the curse of Ham in Genesis arrived, the Africans had ers argue that the Catholic Chapter 9 and verses 20 to the land and the mission- church and Catholic mis- 25 provided a biblical ratio- Christian apologists deter- peration would be mostly slaveholding, according to aries had the Bible. They sionaries could have also nale for the enslavement of mined that Africans were forgotten for more than a Blackthen.com. taught us how to pray with helped to prevent the coloni- Blacks, Chism said. the descents of Ham,” century. But this was no or- Internal church politics our eyes closed. When we zation and brutality of colo- In this passage, Noah Chism said. dinary slave sale. The en- mattered too. When the Je- opened them, they had the nialism in Africa. However, cursed Canaan and his de- Nevertheless, at the slaved African Americans suit order was suppressed land and we had the Bible.” according to a 2015 Global scendants arguing that Ham beginning the sixteenth had belonged to the na- in 1773, the plantation sys- — Jomo Kenyatta, First Black History report, the would be “the lowest of century, the racial inter- tion’s most prominent Je- tem of the order in Mary- President of Kenya, Africa Catholic church did not op- slaves among his brothers” pretation of Noah’s curse suit priests. And they were land was seen as a protec- The Catholic Church pose the institution of slav- because he saw the naked- became commonplace, he sold, along with scores of tion for their identity and played a vital role in the ery until the practice had ness of his father. A fur- said. others, to help secure the solidarity. trans-Atlantic slave trade, already become infamous in ther understanding of the In 2016, Georgetown future of the premier Cath- The universal church according to historians and most parts of the world. passage also revealed that University in Washington, olic institution of higher taught that slavery enjoyed several published theses on In most cases, the while some have attempted D.C. offered a public apol- learning at the time, known the sanction of Scripture the topic. churches and church lead- to justify their prejudice by ogy after acknowledging today as Georgetown Uni- and natural law. Through- The trans-Atlantic slave ers did not condemn slavery claiming that God cursed that 188 years prior, Jesuit versity. out the antebellum period, trade was introduced by the until the 17th century. the Black race, no such priests sold 272 slaves to “The Society of Jesus, many churches in the South coming of the Europeans The five major countries curse is recorded in the save the school from finan- who helped to establish committed to sharing their who came with the Bible in that dominated slavery and Bible. cial ruin. Georgetown University version of the Christian the same manner that Arab the slave trade in the New That oft-cited verse says This is how The New and whose leaders en- faith with Blacks. They raiders and traders from the World were either Catholic, nothing whatsoever about York Times first reported slaved and mercilessly believed that their version Middle East and North Afri- or still retained strong Cath- skin color. the story: The human car- sold your ancestors, stands of Christianity would help ca introduced Islam through olic influences including: Also, it should be noted go was loaded on ships before you to say that we them to be “good slaves” the trans-Saharan slave Spain, Portugal, France, that Black race evidently at a bustling wharf in the have greatly sinned,” Rev. and not challenge the slave trade, according to Afri- and England, and the Neth- descended from a brother nation’s capital, destined Timothy Kesicki, S.J., system, Chism said. caW.com, a premiere infor- erlands. of Canaan named Cush. for the plantations of the president of the Jesuit Con- “Yet, it is important to mational website available “Persons who consid- Canaan’s descendants were Deep South. Some slaves ference of Canada and the note that African Ameri- throughout the continent. ered themselves to be Chris- evidently light-skinned – pleaded for rosaries as they United States, said during a cans made Christian- “In fact, the Church was tian played a major role in not Black. “Truly nothing in were rounded up, praying Liturgy of Remembrance, ity their own, and Black the backbone of the slave upholding and justifying the the biblical account identi- for deliverance. But on that Contrition, and Hope. Christians such as Nat trade,” the authors wrote. enslavement of Africans,” fies Ham, the descendant of day, in the fall of 1838, no “We pray with you to- Turner employed Christian “In other words, most of the said Dr. Jonathan Chism, Canaan, with Africans. Yet, one was spared: not the day because we have great- thought and biblical texts 2-month-old baby and her ly sinned and because we to resist the slave system. mother, not the field hands, are profoundly sorry.” Furthermore, Black and not the shoemaker and not During the early repub- White abolitionist Chris- Cornelius Hawkins, who lic, Catholics celebrated tians played a major role in was about 13 years old the new Constitution for overturning the system of when he was forced on- its guarantee of religious slavery,” he said. board. liberty while simply ac- Their panic and des- cepting its guarantee of

The highlight of the conference was the Lifetime Achievement Award Gala, with the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019 to Rosetta Miller-Perry (third from left), the Ten- nessee Tribune publisher and civil rights activist. (Pictured from left to right: Thurmon Jones, publisher of the North Dallas Gazette; Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., NNPA president and CEO; Rosetta Miller-Perry, publisher of the Tennessee Tribune; Dorothy R. Leavell, NNPA chairman and publisher of the Crusader Newspapers)

By roger caldwell globalization of the Black editors, Samuel E. Cornish North Dallas Gazette Press. We pause here to and John B. Russwurm, as- Special Contributor thank our host publishers, serted, “We wish to plead members of NNPA, board our own cause. Too long “In 2019, the state of the of directors, staff sponsors, have others spoken for us. National Newspaper Pub- advertisers, and friends Too long has the public lishers Association (NNPA) for their support as we be- been deceived by misrep- is strong and expanding as gin another pivotal point resentations in things that we continue to innovate and in our existence,” Dorothy concern us dearly.” adjust to changing market R. Leavell, publisher of The theme of the mid- realities and opportunities. The Crusader News Group winter conference in Or- The Black Press of America and chairman of the NNPA lando was, “Publishing In- is viable, relevant, ener- board of directors said dustry: Training, Innovation getic and committed to ex- Several key indicators & The Global Expansion of cellence in journalism and spotlight the success of the Black Press of America” service to our communities 2018 for NNPA. The orga- speaks to the next chapter that depend and rely on our nization increased the pub- for NNPA and the Black news products, advocacy, lication membership from Press. Under the tutelage and voice,” proclaimed Dr. 205 to 219 and increased and leadership of Dr. Cha- Benjamin Chavis, Presi- advertising sales by 21 vis, NNPA is forecasting dent/CEO of NNPA. percent from $5,606,083 global expansion in the up- Print media is under at- in 2017 to $6,794,105 in coming years. tack by digital and social 2018. Also, NNPA Partners/ Without a doubt, the media, seemingly with Sponsors increased by 32 NNPA Mid-Winter Training newspapers being replaced percent from $1,775,343, to Conference was a success, by Facebook, Twitter, and $2,347,953 in 2018. featuring receptions, work- Instagram. The major chal- The Black Press remains shops, health, political, lenge for the Black Press resilient and powerful with business, digital monetiz- is to bridge the gap with NNPA members providing ing training sessions, global the younger Black hip-hop excellent reporting from a expansion, great food, and a generation and the seasoned Black perspective for more fun award gala. and older Black generation. than 75 years while cel- Newsmakers and guest “Because of these times ebrating 192 years of the speakers included The and new technology, we are Black Press in America. Honorable Andrew Gillum, gathered here in Orlando to On the front page of the former Mayor of Tal- discuss, dissect, and learn the Freedom’s Journal on lahassee, Florida, Attorney how we can continue our March 16, 1827 in New mission and the looming York City, publishers and {See NNPA A-10} feature

A-10A-10 LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL OPINION NEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY, FEBRUARY DECEMBER 7, 201926, 2013 of Africans who some way, not {continued from Pg. A-8} died had declined celebrated, but History#2 to about one in 18. recognized and When enslaved memorialized Trade. toll on captives and crew. Africans arrived because of the Captives were often in Surviving records sug- in the Americas, effects this de- poor health from the physi- gest that until the 1750s, one they were often cision had then cal and mental abuse they in five Africans on board alone, separated that still affects suffered. ship died. from their family the world today,” The air in the hold was At least two million Af- and community, said Dr. Jan- foul and putrid, according to ricans – 10 to 15 percent unable to commu- nette Dates, dean historians. – died during the infamous nicate with those emerita at the From the lack of sanita- “Middle Passage” across the around them. School of Com- tion, there was a constant Atlantic. “When we munications at threat of disease. Epidem- Some European gov- arrived, many Howard Univer- ics of fever, dysentery and ernments, such as the Brit- merchants and sity in Washing- smallpox were frequent. ish and French, introduced planters came on ton, D.C. Captives endured these con- laws to control conditions board and exam- “The Black ditions for months. In good on board. They reduced the ined us. We were Press continues weather, the captives were numbers of people allowed then taken to the to play its histor- brought on deck in mid- on board and required a sur- merchant’s yard, liked best.” Africans were “seasoned,” ic role in keep- morning and forced to ex- geon to be carried. where we were all pent Sold, branded and is- which meant that, for a pe- ing issues of significance ercise. The principal reason for up together like sheep in a sued with a new name, the riod of two to three years, to African Americans in the They were fed twice a taking action was concern fold,” according to a pub- enslaved Africans were they were trained to endure forefront for Black people’s day and those refusing to eat for the crew, not the cap- lished description from separated and stripped of their work and conditions – awareness, knowledge and were force-fed. tives, historians said. “The Interesting Narra- their identity. obey or receive the lash. better understanding of our Those who died were The surgeons, often un- tive of the Life of Olau- In a deliberate process, It was mental and physi- history,” Dr. Dates said. thrown overboard. The qualified, were paid head- dah Equiano.” meant to break their will cal torture. Read the entire series at combination of disease, in- money to keep captives “On a signal, the buy- power and make them “The anniversary of the www.blackpressusa.com adequate food, rebellion and alive. By about 1800 re- ers rushed forward and totally passive and sub- Transatlantic Slave Trade punishment took a heavy cords show that the number chose those slaves they servient, the enslaved needs to be marked in

Meanwhile, filmmaker DuVernay end. Kaepernick shared a photo of When a popular Atlanta mural Boycott {continued from Pg. A-1} took to Twitter to affirm, “I will not former Olympic athlete, John Carlos featuring Kaepernick was destroyed be a spectator, viewer or supporter wearing a jersey with #ImWithKap the Friday before the Super Bowl, Twitter to show solidarity thought I was watching Su- of the #SuperBowl today in protest written on it. Carlos is famous for artists around Atlanta painted eight to protest Super Bowl LIII. per Bowl …we beefin.” She of the @NFL’s racist treatment of @ one of the most iconic silent protest more Kaepernick murals around the Among the many celebrities and other artists like Cardi Kaepernick7 and its ongoing disre- demonstrations that took place dur- city totaling nine. that vowed to boycott the B and Pink refused to per- gard for the health + well-being of ing the 1968 Olympic games, along- The outpouring of support for game were Rihanna, Ava form at the Super Bowl’s all its players. To watch the game is side Tommie Smith, where the pair Kaepernick, in part, led to Super Bowl DuVernay, Common, Dr. halftime show in support of to compromise my beliefs. It’s not sported black gloves and rose their LIII being the lowest-rated NFL title Angela Davis, John Carlos Kaepernick, before Maroon worth it. #ImWithKap.” fists to protest racism. game in a decade. According to the and Lena Waithe. 5 agreed. Comedian Amy Kaepernick acknowledged the “It means the world to me to have Washington Post, the NFL’s biggest Rihanna posted an im- Schumer was vocal about outpour of support, thanking every- the support of John Carlos, an icon game scored a 44.9 rating, a 5.2 per- age of Kaepernick kneeling not participating in a Super one including two of the NBA’s big- who paved the way for myself and cent decline since last year, making it on her Instagram story on Bowl commercial this year gest stars, LeBron James and Steph many others to continue to fight -sys the lowest-watched super Bowl since Sunday with a caption stat- in support of Kaepernick as Curry, who sported a No. 7 Kaeper- temic oppression. Thank you for your 2009, when the Pittsburgh Steelers ing, “For those of you who well. nick jerseys over Super Bowl week- sacrifice for us!” Kaepernick wrote. faced the Arizona Cardinals.

school district [LAUSD] ing treated. many years as a colleague Her energy was boundless {continued from Pg. A-1} King with all of the passion, “Michelle’s extraor- and friend, I had never as she always arrived early many years in LAUSD be- students in school and im- skill and determination that dinary achievements — known her to not be present and stayed late. ginning as a student, teach- proving citizenship. it takes to be a powerful record graduation rates, or to refuse a difficult as - “We have lost a hero er, school site administra- She was a proud prod- fighter for young peopleputting higher education signment,” said McKenna. and a champion for the tor, Principal, Local District uct of L.A. Unified, having and their dreams,” stated within reach for all fami- “Her illness and premature entire community. Dr. Mi- Superintendent, and Depu- attended Century Park and Los Angeles Mayor, Eric lies, and creating new op- resignation was a shock to chelle King has gone and ty Superintendent. She was Windsor Hills elementary Garcetti. portunities for our kids to all of us, but foretold the we are all saddened by her truly an LAUSD product schools, Palms Junior High “As a Los Angeles Uni- be on pathways to careers severity of her medical passing. We grieve that she and returned her acquired School and Palisades High fied graduate, parent, life- — should inspire each one condition. During the an- left, but are grateful that skills to the District in full.” School. King had a bache- long educator, and the first of us to be part of the mis- nual Martin Luther King she came.” “Words cannot begin lor’s degree in biology from African American woman sion to make L.A.’s schools Day parade, she walked the As of press time, no to describe the sorrow we UCLA and a master’s de- to lead the district, Dr. King the best in America,” stated entire length of the route funeral arrangements have feel, the love we shared gree in administration from was truly an inspiration. Garcetti. along with the District’s been announced. with – and for – Dr. King, Pepperdine University. She “She was a collabora- “Having known her for all-star marching band. and the lasting impact she earned a doctorate from the tive and innovative leader had on our communities,” USC Rossier School of Ed- who broke down barriers stated LAUSD officials. ucation recently. to create more equitable “Her dedication to uplift She dedicated her 30- opportunities for every stu- every student, family and year career to the students dent. employee within Los An- of L.A. Unified, having “Her warmth, love and geles Unified was secondworked as a teacher, coor- generosity transformed to none.” dinator, assistant principal, countless lives and left a King was the first Black principal, chief administra- legacy that will continue to woman hired as superin- tor of secondary instruc- impact us for generations. tendent for the nation’s tion, local district super- “We offer our heartfelt second-largest school dis- intendent, chief of staff to condolences to Dr. King’s trict. As a veteran educa- the superintendent, senior daughters, parents and tor, King was committed deputy superintendent and brother, as well as all of her to instruction and ensuring chief deputy superinten- family and friends whose that all students had access dent. lives she so deeply and to the tools they needed She was named “Wom- positively touched,” stated to prepare for college and an of the Year” by the non- LAUSD officials. career opportunities. She profit organization Women King had been on medi- led a district-wide reform On Target, an advocacy cal leave since September to increase graduation group supporting leaders in 2018, when she announced rates, particularly among Southern California’s Afri- she was being treated for traditionally under-repre- can-American community cancer, stating she would sented populations. She in 2016. retire by June 30 with- also championed programs “She devoted her entire out returning to her job. It such as Restorative Justice, professional life to students wasn’t specified the type of which aimed at keeping in Los Angeles, and led our cancer for which she is be-

NNPA {continued from Pg. A-9} Benjamin L Crump, the re- presentation of Ambassa- the papers and publishers nowned civil rights lawyer, dor Arikana Chihomboori- generate more income with and H.E. Dr. Arikana Chi- Quao. a declining print model?” hombori-Quao, the African “In order for Africa to According to the Pew Re- Union Ambassador to the become a heavy-weight it search Center, print adver- United States. These were must speak with one voice, tising still pays the bills, just a few of the conference one heart, one mind, and but print ad revenues have headliners. one Africa,” shared Ambas- fallen from $44.3 billion in “Slavery was legal, but sador Chihomboori-Quao. 2003 to just $16.4 billion in that did not make it right. The highlight of the 2014. Segregation was legal, but conference was the Life- The NNPA will contin- that did not make it right. time Achievement Award ue to be a voice in America, We see them kill our chil- Gala, with the Lifetime where there is no justice, dren, our brothers, our sis- Achievement Award for racism, voter suppression, ters, and we see it on video 2019 to Rosetta Miller- and no truth. As an Or- with our own eyes, and they Perry, the Tennessee Tri- lando resident and NNPA have all these legal terms, bune publisher and civil contributor, it was an honor like grand jury proceed- rights activist. At eighty- to meet the publishers and ings, and they tell us there five years young she is stillspeak with Dr. Benjamin was no violation of policy, working and engaged. The Chavis, NNPA President/ and we ask what video was dinner with jumbo shrimp CEO, Board Chairman they looking at,” stated At- was excellent. The enter- Dorothy Leavell, and the torney Benjamin Crump. tainment and music were NNPA Headquarters Staff. The publishers and provided by the electrifying With a renewed spirit NNPA staff enjoyed the op- Howard Hewitt. after the conference, the portunity to network and With the tremendous NNPA is relevant and mak- share knowledge over four success of the conference, ing a difference in America days. The time was espe- the NNPA must work to and the Black community cially invigorated with the solve the big elephant in the for 75 years. global perspective from the room, and that is, “How do THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 NEWS/CLASSIFIED LASENTINEL.NET A-11 THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014 NEWS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A-7

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Rosa Parks was not He stood at the podium;born, many greats mur- The current presiden- occurrence of this heinous a world where people’s the first person to refusepushing his notes aside. dered through abortion. tial administration con- act, there has been a big opinion or actions are often to give up their seat onHe a improvised the most No voice. Suppose - Jo stantly uses the phrase, outpouring of love from based on prejudice or pre- bus in Montgomery, Ala- iconic part of his “I Haveseph surrendered Mary “Make America Great people everywhere show- judged situations that have bama. One is Claudette a Dream Speech.” The for stoning--aborting Je- Again” or MAGA. Some ing solidarity with him no real validity. All of us Colvin. March 2, 1955. Anight before the march, sus the Christ?? “State would question if America during his time of healing. have some level of preju- 15-year-old schoolgirl -re Dr. King began work- legislatures in New York was ever great, and many As people share their dice, but are we willing to fused to move to the backing on his speech in theand Virginia, among oth- would argue that it is no concern about what hap- make the necessary adjust- of the bus, nine monthsWillard Hotel lobby. -Af er states, are— consid- better today than it was pened to Jussie, a central ments to make our world a before Rosa Parks’ stand ter delivering the now ering controversial bills before. If we look back theme that continues to better place? that launched the Mont- famous line, “we are notthat would significantly through history, every pop up is that hate won’t Showing kindness, for- gomery bus boycott. satisfied, and we will notexpand abortion rights. generation has had issues win. Kevin Hart said, giveness and compassion Claudette had been study- be satisfied until justiceAndrew Cuomo signed they’ve dealt with specific “why are we falling in love is a choice. Every day we ing Black leaders: Harriet rolls down like waters the Reproductive Health to the times; so why should with hate?” He urged all all can chose to be kind or Tubman. Sojourner Truth. and righteousness like a Care Act (RHA) into law; we be any different? I am of us to choose love and to be mean. We can forgive The bus driver ordered mighty stream,” Dr. King allows abortions to be proud to be an American that he would continue to those who have offended Claudette to get up. Shetransformed his speech performed by non-doc- born during this time, but teach his kids how to do us or not, and we can show refused. Was arrested; into a sermon. Mahalia tors up until the moment even in my lifetime, I feel the same. For years, I have compassion towards those thrown in jail; one of fourJackson reportedly kept of birth for many reasons! like in some ways we’ve spoken and written about that really need a little love. women challenging the saying, “Tell ‘em about “The 1983 U.S. Senate gone backwards. Hate the power of forgiveness Ultimately it is our choice. segregation law in court. the dream, Martin.” King Judiciary Committee, crimes have escalated to an and how it can change our We don’t know what - oth Claudette’s story is most- continued, “Even though (proposed by Senators all-time high and we must lives forever. I believe ers may be going through ly forgotten? NAACP we face the difficultiesOrrin Hatch and Thomas act verses just react if we this now more than ever. I or experiencing when they and other Black organi- of today and tomorrow, Eagleton), stated: the [Ju- want to see things improve. found Kevin Hart’s state- behave the way they do. zations felt Rosa Parks I still have a dream; onediciary] Committee ob- The question I ponder is ment to be so profound All of us fall short and made a better icon than deeplya rooted in the serves that no significant how do we build a culture and believe that no matter that’s why all of us stand in teenager. As an adult withAmerican dream….” The legal barriers of any kind of kindness, forgiveness what life brings, eventually need of grace and mercy. the right look, Rosa Parksfamous Baptist preacher whatsoever exist today and compassion? What the pendulum of justice al- Are you willing to take was also the secretary ofpreached on, adding repe- in the United States for a has happened to human- ways swings back to love. the first step? To help withthe NAACP, well-known tition---outlining the spe- woman to obtain an abor- ity where the simple acts Dr. Martin Luther King, the healing that must take and respected – people cifics of his dream. Whiletion for any reason during of kindness, showing re- Jr. said, “I have decided to place if we want to live in awould associate her with this improvised speech any stage of her pregnan- spect and common cour- stick with love. Hate is too world of peace? Let’s leave the middle class and thatgiven on that hot, Augustcy.” tesies have gone out the big a burden to bear.” this world a better place would attract support for day in 1963 was not - con Dr. Jeanette Grattan window? It seems like If hate costs too much, than it was before we leave the cause. The struggle tosidered a universal suc- Parker, Ph.d. Founder/ every time we turn on the then what are we willing here. MEGA. “Make Earth end segregation was often cess immediately, it is Superintendent Today’s news or read the paper, we to pay to show love? I be- Great Again.” fought by young people, now recognized as one ofFresh Start Charter learn about another mean lieve in the power of one more than half--women. the greatest speeches in Schools 4514 Crenshaw act or hate crime towards and if each of us makes it Healing Without Hate: [PBS.org] Wednesday, American history. Sup- BL, LA, CA 90043. 323- someone based on his or our business to make a dif- It’s a choice. It’s a lifestyle. August 28, 1963, 250,000 pose….. Suppose...Dr. 293-9826 www.today- her race, gender or sexual ference, it can get better. I Pass it on! Americans united at the King had been aborted…sfreshstart.orgImage: orientation. Recently we was recently talking to a Lincoln Memorial for the What a loss!!! Consider Claudette Colvin by Phil- learned that actor and friend of mine (who hap- Visit www.WendyEnter- final speech delivered byconscience? Killing the lip Hoose singer, Jussie Smollett was pens to be African Ameri- prises.com and www.for- Martin Luther King Jr. innocents--the great un- a victim of a hate crime can) and he was sharing givingforliving.org. Wendy and was attacked in Chi- that whenever he gets a is an international coach, cago for being a gay, Black chance, he likes to dispelconsultant and speaker. male. It was also stated that myths, especially when You may email her at wen- his attackers placed a rope they are centered around [email protected]. around his neck. Since the race or gender. We live in

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S/ Romeka Randolph, I declare that all information S BRONSON AVE , LOS Noreen Danielle Flynn disposing of, or changing the Dissolution (Divorce) of: Notice of Hearing: Manager in this statement is true and ANGELES, CA 90018 The Court orders that all beneficiaries of any insurance Marriage Date: February 19, 2019, Roll Fit LLC correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted by persons interested in this or other coverage, including 1. LEGAL RELATIONSHIP Time: 10:30 a.m., Dept.: 44, This statement was filed declares as true any material an Individual matter appear before this life, health, automobile, and a. We are married. Room: 418 with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section The registrant(s) started doing court at the hearing indicated disability, held for the benefit 2. RESIDENCE The address of the court Angeles on January 17, 2019 17913 of the Business and business on N/A. below to show cause, if any, of the parties and their minor REQUIREMENTS is 111 N. Hill Street, Los NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the I declare that all information why the petition for change of children; Petitioner has been a resident Angeles, CA 90012 Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false in this statement is true and name should not be granted. 3. transferring, encumbering, of this state for at least six A copy of this Order to Show 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor correct. (A registrant who Any person objecting to the hypothecating, concealing, months and of this county Cause shall be published Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to declares as true any material name changes described or in any way disposing of for at least three months at least once each week at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars matter pursuant to Section above must file a written any property, real or personal, immediately proceeding the for four successive weeks the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). 17913 of the Business and objection that includes the whether community, quasi- filing of this Petition. (For a prior to the date set for in the office of the County S/ZAKIYA KASHA NEE SEON Professions code that the reasons for the objection at community, or separate, divorce, at least one person hearing on the petition in Clerk, except, as provided LIGGINS, Owner registrant knows to be false least two court days before without the written consent of in the legal relationship the following newspaper of in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor the matter is scheduled to the other party or an order of described in items 1a and general circulation, printed in 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of punishable by a fine not to be heard and must appear the court, except in the usual 1c must comply with this this county: The Los Angeles 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on exceed one thousand dollars at the hearing to show cause course of business or for the requirement.) Sentinel News in the facts set forth in the 01/09/2019. ($1,000)). why the petition should not be necessities of life; and 3. STATISTICAL FACTS Date: Dec 11, 2018 statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with S/MICHAEL CASEY, OWNER granted. If no written objection 4. creating a nonprobate a (1) Date of marriage: Edward B. Moreton Jr. 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section This statement was filed is timely filed, the court may transfer or modifying a 6/26/02 Judge of the Superior Court in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name with the County Clerk of grant the petition without a nonprobate transfer in a (2) Date of separation: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31/19 a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires Los Angeles County on hearing. manner that affects the 8/30/16 CNS-3209579# Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from 01/08/2019. Notice of Hearing: disposition of property subject (3) Time from date of marriage LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed NOTICE-In accordance with Date: 3/27/19, Time: 8:30 AM, to the transfer, without the to date of separation: 14 before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County Subdivision (a) of Section Dept.: D written consent of the other Years 2 Months January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided 17920, a Fictitious Name The address of the court is party or an order of the 4. MINOR CHILDREN Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Statement generally expires 600 East Broadway, Glendale, court. Before revocation of a a. There are no minor FICTITIOUS must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires at the end of five years from CA 91206 nonprobate transfer can take children. Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change the date on which it was filed A copy of this Order to Show effect or a right of survivorship 5. LEGAL GOUNDS (Family BUSINESS The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the in the office of the County Cause shall be published at to property can be eliminated, Code section 2200-2210, does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section Clerk, except, as provided least once each week for four notice of the change must be 2310-2312) NAMES the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change in Subdivision (b) of Section successive weeks prior to filed and served on the other a. Divorce Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of 17920, where it expires the date set for hearing on party. (1) irreconcilable differences. in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new 40 days after any change the petition in the following You must notify each other of 8. SPOUSAL OR DOMESTIC another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the newspaper of general any proposed extraordinary PARTNER SUPPORT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Statement must be filed statement pursuant to Section circulation, printed in this expenditures at least five c. Reserve for future NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective 17913 other than a change county: Los Angeles Sentinel business days prior to determination the issue of File No. 2019004674 Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the residence address of Date: January 3, 2019 incurring these extraordinary support payable to Petitioner The following person(s) is Original Business Name Statement a registered owner. A new Darrell Mavis expenditures and account to Respondent (are) doing business as: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 must be accompanied by the Fictitious Business Name Judge of the Superior Court the court for all extraordinary 9. SEPARATE PROPERTY J.H. MCDADE TACTICAL CNS-3214622# Affidavit of Identity form. Statement must be filed 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 expenditures made after b. Confirm as separate GEAR, 4859 WEST LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement before the expiration. Effective CNS-3214779# these restraining orders are property the assets and debts SLAUSON AVE #649 , LOS does not of itself authorize January 1, 2014, the Fictitious LOS ANGELES SENTINEL effective. However, you may in Property Declaration ANGELES, CA 90056 County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a Business Name Statement use community property, 10. COMMUNITY AND of LOS ANGELES NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name must be accompanied by the SUMMONS (Family Law) quasi-community property, or QUASI-COMMUNITY Registered owner(s): File No. 2018321299 in violation of the rights of Affidavit of Identity form. CITACIÓN (Derecho your own separate property to PROPERTY DEANDRE IZELL MCDADE , The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, The filing of this statement familiar) pay an attorney to help you or b. Determine rights to 6003 BRYNHURST AVE APT (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section does not of itself authorize CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO to pay court costs. community and quasi- 5 , LOS ANGELES, CA 90043 DIGITAL LIVING SPACE, 14411 et seq., Business and the use in this state of a DE CASO): 18STFL00860 ÓRDENES DE community assets and debts. This business is conducted by 3314 W MANCHESTER , Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name NOTICE TO RESPONDENT RESTRICCIÓN ESTÁNDAR All such assets and debts re an Individual INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 Original Filing in violation of the rights of (Name): AVISO AL DE DERECHO FAMILIAR listed in Property Declaration The registrant(s) started doing County of LOS ANGELES 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 another under Federal, State, DEMANDADO (Nombre): En forma inmediata, usted y 12. I HAVE READ THE business on 12/2018. Mailing Address: 6203 CNS-3214585# or common law (See Section JOHN ROBERT HOLNESS su cónyuge o pareja de hecho RESTRAINING ORDERS I declare that all information CONDON AVE , Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 14411 et seq., Business and You have been sued. Read tienen prohibido: ON THE BACK OF in this statement is true and CA 90056 Professions Code). the information below and on correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Original Filing 1. llevarse del estado de THE SUMMONS, AND 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 the next page. California a los hijos menores UNDERSTAND THAT THEY declares as true any material JEROME L JOHNSON JR , NAME STATEMENT Lo han demandado. Lea la matter pursuant to Section 6203 CONDON AVE , LOS File No. 2019006452 CNS-3214554# de las partes, o solicitar un APPLY TO ME WHEN THIS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL información a continuación y pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto PETITION IS FILED. 17913 of the Business and ANGELES, CA 90056 The following person(s) is en la página siguiente. Professions code that the This business is conducted by (are) doing business as: para los hijos menores, sin I declare under penalty of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Petitioner’s name is: el consentimiento previo por perjury under the laws of the registrant knows to be false an Individual ANOTHER CHANCE TO BE Nombre del demandante: is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing STABLE, 316 E. HILLCREST NAME STATEMENT escrito de la otra parte o sin State of California that the File No. 2019013247 MARCIA MAY HOLNESS una orden de la corte; foregoing is true and correct. punishable by a fine not to business on 12/2018. BLVD , INGLEWOOD, You have 30 calendar days exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information CA 90301 County of LOS The following person(s) is 2. cobrar, pedir prestado, Date: 1/23/18 (are) doing business as: after this Summons and cancelar, transferir, MARCIA MAY HOLNESS ($1,000)). in this statement is true and ANGELES Petition are served on you to S/DEANDRE IZELL correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): 1. Yalove’Shoetique, 2. deshacerse o cambiar el FOR MORE INFORMATION: Milove’s Educational file a Response (form FL-120) nombre de los beneficiarios Read Legal Steps for a MCDADE, Owner declares as true any material RENE ODELL FARMER at the court and have a copy This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section , 212 W REGENT #14 , Center, 3901 Ursula Apt de cualquier seguro u otro Divorce or Legal Separation #19, Los Angeles, CA 90008, served on the petitioner. A tipo de cobertura, como (form FL-107-INFO) and visit with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 letter, phone call, or court Los Angeles County on Professions code that the This business is conducted by County of LA de vida, salud, vehículo y “Families Change” at www. Registered owner(s): appearance will not protect discapacidad, que tenga como familieschange.ca.gov - an 01/07/2019. registrant knows to be false an Individual you. NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing Luscious Yalove Atkins, 3901 beneficiario(s) a las partes y online guide for parents and Ursula Ave Apt #19, Los If you do not file your su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); children going through divorce Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to business on 01/2019. Response on time, the court 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information Angeles, CA 90008; CA 3. transferir, gravar, hipotecar, or separation. This business is conducted may make orders affecting ocultar o deshacerse de NOTICE: You may redact Statement generally expires ($1,000)). in this statement is true and your marriage or domestic at the end of five years from S/JEROME L JOHNSON JR, correct. (A registrant who by: An Individual cualquier manera de cualquier social security number from The registrant commenced partnership, your property, propiedad, inmueble o any written material filed with the date on which it was filed Owner declares as true any material and custody of your children. in the office of the County This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section to transact business under personal, ya sea comunitaria, the court in this case other the fictitious business name You may be ordered to pay cuasicomunitaria o separada, than a form used to collect Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and support and attorney fees and in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on Professions code that the or names listed above on sin el consentimiento escrito child, spousal or partner 01/2019 costs. de la otra parte o una orden support. 17920, where it expires 12/27/2018. registrant knows to be false For legal advice, contact a 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information de la corte, excepto en el NOTICE - CANCELLATION in this statement is true and lawyer immediately. Get curso habitual de actividades OF RIGHTS: Dissolution in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to help finding a lawyer at the statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who personales y comerciales or legal separation may declares as true any material California Courts Online Self- o para satisfacer las automatically cancel the 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires ($1,000)). Help Center (www.courts. in the residence address of at the end of five years from S/RENE ODELL FARMER, matter pursuant to Section necesidades de la vida; y rights of a domestic partner 17913 of the Business and ca.gov/selfhelp), at the 4. crear o modificar una or spouse under the other a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed Owner California Legal Services Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County This statement was filed Professions code that the transferencia no testamentaria domestic partner’s or registrant knows to be false website (www.lawhelpca.org), de manera que afecte la spouse’s will, trust, retirement Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of or by contacting your local before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on is guilty of a misdemeanor asignación de una propiedad plan, power of attorney, punishable by a fine not to county bar association. sujeta a transferencia, sin el pay-on-death bank account, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires 01/08/2019. Tiene 30 días de calendario Business Name Statement 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars consentimiento por escrito de survivorship rights to any ($1,000)). después de haber recibido la la otra parte o una orden de property owned in joint must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section entrega legal de esta Citación Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ Luscious Yalove Atkins, la corte. Antes de que se tenancy, and any other Owner y Petición para presentar pueda eliminar la revocación similar thing. It does not The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires una Respuesta (formulario does not of itself authorize in the residence address of at the end of five years from This statement was filed de una transferencia no automatically cancel the with the County Clerk of Los FL-120) ante la corte y testamentaria, se debe right of a domestic partner or the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed efectuar la entrega legal de Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County Angeles on January 16, 2019 presentar ante la corte un spouse as beneficiary of the NOTICE-In accordance with una copia al demandante. aviso del cambio y hacer una other partner’s or spouse’s life in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided Una carta o llamada telefónica another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section entrega legal de dicho aviso a insurance policy. You should 17920, a Fictitious Name o una audiencia de la corte no la otra parte. review these matters, as well or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires basta para protegerlo. 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 40 days after any change Statement generally expires Cada parte tiene que notificar as any credit cards, other at the end of five years from Si no presenta su Respuesta a la otra sobre cualquier gasto credit accounts, insurance Professions Code). must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the a tiempo, la corte puede Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed extraordinario propuesto por polices, retirement plans, and in the office of the County dar órdenes que afecten su lo menos cinco días hábiles credit reports, to determine 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21/19 The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change matrimonio o pareja de hecho, CNS-3217003# does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided antes de realizarlo, y rendir whether they should be LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in Subdivision (b) of Section sus bienes y la custodia de cuenta a la corte de todos changed or whether you the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new sus hijos. La corte también Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires los gastos extraordinarios should take any other actions. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 40 days after any change le puede ordenar que pague realizados después de que Some changes may require in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed manutención, y honorarios y NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the estas órdenes de restricción the agreement of your partner File No. 2019019669 statement pursuant to Section costos legales. hayan entrado en vigencia. or spouse or a court order. or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Para asesoramiento legal, The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change No obstante, puede usar 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 (are) doing business as: in the residence address of póngase en contacto de CNS-3213555# Professions Code). must be accompanied by the propiedad comunitaria, Resolution Play, 1214 W. a registered owner. A new inmediato con un abogado. cuasicomunitaria o suya LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. Puede obtener información 82nd Street, Los Angeles, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name separada para pagar a un CA 90044, County of LA CNS-3214614# Statement must be filed para encontrar un abogado abogado que lo ayude o para ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE does not of itself authorize en el Centro de Ayuda de FOR CHANGE OF NAME Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective pagar los costos de la corte. Nicole P. Allen, 1214 W. January 1, 2014, the Fictitious las Cortes de California NOTICE—ACCESS TO Case No. 18STCP03461 Fictitious Business Name (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en Superior Court of California, 82nd Street, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement AFFORDABLE HEALTH 90044 NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the el sitio web de los Servicios INSURANCE: Do you or County of Los Angeles another under Federal, State, Legales de California (www. Petition of: Muyideen Toyin This business is conducted File No. 2019014352 or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. someone in your household by: an individual The following person(s) is The filing of this statement lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose need affordable health Oloyede for Change of Name 14411 et seq., Business and en contacto con el colegio de TO ALL INTERESTED The registrant commenced to (are) doing business as: Professions Code). does not of itself authorize insurance? If so, you should transact business under the Cloud9 Beauty Bar, 2726 E. the use in this state of a abogados de su condado. apply for Covered California. PERSONS: Original Filing NOTICE—RESTRAINING Petitioner Muyideen Toyin fictitious business name or 10th Street, Long Beach, CA 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 Fictitious Business Name Covered California can names listed above on N/A 90804, County of LA; Mailing CNS-3214576# in violation of the rights of ORDERS ARE ON PAGE help reduce the cost you Oloyede filed a petition 2: These restraining orders with this court for a decree I declare that all information Address: 15900 Ellington LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, pay towards high quality in this statement is true and Way, Chino Hills, CA 91709 or common law (See Section are effective against both affordable health care. For changing names as follows: spouses or domestic partners Muyideen Toyin Oloyede to correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and more information, visit www. declares as true any material Christel Channel Murray, NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). until the petition is dismissed, coveredca.com. Or call Toyin Olumuyiwa Oloyede a judgment is entered, The Court orders that all matter pursuant to Section 15900 Ellington Way, Chino File No. 2019011165 Original Covered California at 1-800- 17913 of the Business and Hills, CA 91709 The following person(s) is 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 or the court makes further 300-1506. persons interested in this CNS-3214532# orders. They are enforceable matter appear before this Professions code that the This business is conducted (are) doing business as: AVISO฀ACCESO A registrant knows to be false by: an individual NELAZ, 815 Industrial LOS ANGELES SENTINEL anywhere in California by any SEGURO DE SALUD MÁS court at the hearing indicated law enforcement officer who below to show cause, if any, is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced #1, Inglewood, CA 90302, ECONÓMICO: punishable by a fine not to to transact business under County of LA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS has received or seen a copy ¿Necesita seguro de salud why the petition for change of NAME STATEMENT of them. name should not be granted. exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name Registered owner(s): a un costo asequible, ya ($1,000)). or names listed above on Traveion Pollard, 815 File No. 2019013267 AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES sea para usted o alguien en Any person objecting to the The following person(s) is DE RESTRICCIÓN SE name changes described S/ Nicole P. Allen, Owner 01/2019 Industrial 1, Inglewood, CA su hogar? Si es así, puede This statement was filed I declare that all information 90302 (are) doing business as: ENCUENTRAN EN LA presentar una solicitud con above must file a written K. Elle, 7619 1/2 Melrose PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de objection that includes the with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and This business is conducted Covered California. Covered Angeles on January 23, 2019 correct. (A registrant who by: an Individual Ave., Los Angeles, CA restricción están en vigencia California lo puede ayudar a reasons for the objection at 90046, County of LA en cuanto a ambos cónyuges least two court days before NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material The registrant commenced to reducir el costo que paga por Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section transact business under the Registered owner(s): o miembros de la pareja de seguro de salud asequible y the matter is scheduled to Nicole Denise Crabbe, 8313 hecho hasta que se despida be heard and must appear 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and fictitious business name or de alta calidad. Para obtener Statement generally expires Professions code that the names listed above on N/A Hannum Ave., Culver City, CA la petición, se emita un fallo más información, visite www. at the hearing to show cause 90230 o la corte dé otras órdenes. why the petition should not be at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false I declare that all information coveredca.com. O llame a the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and This business is conducted Cualquier agencia del orden Covered California al 1-800- granted. If no written objection by: an individual público que haya recibido is timely filed, the court may in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who 300-0213. Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material The registrant commenced o visto una copia de estas WARNING - IMPORTANT grant the petition without a to transact business under órdenes puede hacerlas hearing. in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section INFORMATION 17920, where it expires S/ Christel Channel Murray, 17913 of the Business and the fictitious business name acatar en cualquier lugar de California law provides that, Notice of Hearing: or names listed above on California. Date: March 05 2019, Time: 40 days after any change Owner Professions code that the for purposes of division of in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed registrant knows to be false 12/2018 FEE WAIVER: If you cannot property upon dissolution 10:30 A.M., Dept.: 44, Room: I declare that all information pay the filing fee, ask the clerk 418 statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los is guilty of a misdemeanor of a marriage or domestic 17913 other than a change Angeles on January 16, 2019 punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and for a fee waiver form. The partnership or upon legal The address of the court is correct. (A registrant who court may order you to pay 111 North Hill Street, Los in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars separation, property acquired a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). declares as true any material back all or part of the fees and by the parties during marriage Angeles, CA 90012 matter pursuant to Section costs that the court waived for A copy of this Order to Show Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ Traveion Pollard, Owner or domestic partnership in Statement must be filed Statement generally expires This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and you or the other party. joint form is presumed to be Cause shall be published Professions code that the EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: at least once each week before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los community property. If either January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed Angeles on January 14, 2019 registrant knows to be false Si no puede pagar la cuota party to this action should for four successive weeks is guilty of a misdemeanor de presentación, pida al prior to the date set for Business Name Statement in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with die before the jointly held must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to secretario un formulario de community property is divided, hearing on the petition in exceed one thousand dollars exención de cuotas. La corte the following newspaper of Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name the language in the deed that The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires ($1,000)). puede ordenar que usted characterizes how title is held general circulation, printed in S/ Nicole Denise Crabbe, pague, ya sea en parte o por this county: The Los Angeles does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change at the end of five years from (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed Owner completo, las cuotas y costos in common, or community Sentinel This statement was filed de la corte previamente Date: December 28 2018 Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County property) will be controlling, in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los exentos a petición de usted o and not the community Edward B. Moreton, Jr. Angeles on January 16, 2019 de la otra parte. Judge of the Superior Court another under Federal, State, in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section property presumption. You or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with 1. The name and address 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/19 Subdivision (a) of Section should consult your attorney CNS-3210451# 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change of the court are (El nombre if you want the community 17920, a Fictitious Name y dirección de la corte son): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions Code). Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the property presumption to be Original before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires Superior Court of California, written into the recorded title at the end of five years from County of Los Angeles, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change to the property. FOR CHANGE OF NAME CNS-3216990# Business Name Statement in the residence address of the date on which it was filed Central District, 111 North ADVERTENCIA - LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in the office of the County Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA Case No. 18STCP03160 must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new IMFORMACIÓN Superior Court of California, Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided 90012 IMPORTANTE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in Subdivision (b) of Section 2. The name, address, and County of Los Angeles The filing of this statement Statement must be filed De acuerdo a la ley de Petition of: Elaine Rockett for NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires telephone number of the California, las propiedades File No. 2019014845 40 days after any change petitioner’s attorney, or the Change of Name the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious adquiridas por las partes TO ALL INTERESTED The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the petitioner without an attorney, durante su matrimonio o (are) doing business as: statement pursuant to Section are: (El nombre, dirección PERSONS: in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the pareja de hecho en forma Petitioner Elaine Rockett filed (1) Powercoaching (2) Roll another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change y número de teléfono del conjunta se consideran Fit N Train, 2012 W. 73rd in the residence address of abogado del demandante, o a petition with this court for a or common law (See Section The filing of this statement propiedad comunitaria para decree changing names as Street, Los Angeles, CA 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new del demandante si no tiene fines de la división de bienes 90047, County of LA Fictitious Business Name abogado, son): Marcia May follows: Professions Code). the use in this state of a que ocurre cuando se produce Elaine Rockett to Ellean Registered owner(s): Original Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed Holness, 1905 West 67th una disolución o separación Roll Fit LLC, 2012 W. 73rd 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 before the expiration. Effective Street, Los Angeles, CA Slaughter in violation of the rights of legal del matrimonio o pareja The Court orders that all Street, Los Angeles, CA CNS-3214601# another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 90047; (323) 403-6810 90047; CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement THURSDAY,THURSDAY, JANUARY FEBRUARY 9, 2014 7, 2019 NEWS NEWS LOS LASENTINEL.NET ANGELES SENTINEL A-13 A-7

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the date on which it was filed Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced to Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, in the office of the County 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and transact business under the Nicole Denise Crabbe, 8313 NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section Clerk, except, as provided Statement generally expires Professions code that the fictitious business name or Hannum Ave., Culver City, CA File No. 2019005763 14411 et seq., Business and in Subdivision (b) of Section at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false names listed above on N/A 90230 The following person(s) is Professions Code). 17920, where it expires the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor I declare that all information This business is conducted (are) doing business as: Original Filing 40 days after any change in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to in this statement is true and by: an individual Professional Appraisals, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/19 in the facts set forth in the Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced 3612 Baldwin Street, Los CNS-3212520# statement pursuant to Section in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). declares as true any material to transact business under Angeles, CA 90031, County LOS ANGELES SENTINEL 17913 other than a change 17920, where it expires S/ Christel Channel Murray, matter pursuant to Section the fictitious business name of Los Angeles in the residence address of 40 days after any change Owner 17913 of the Business and or names listed above on Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a registered owner. A new in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed Professions code that the 12/2018 Carolina Michelle Olvera, NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false I declare that all information 3612 Baldwin Street, Los File No. 2019006759 Statement must be filed 17913 other than a change Angeles on January 16, 2019 is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and Angeles, CA 90031 The following person(s) is before the expiration. Effective in the residence address of NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted (are) doing business as: January 1, 2014, the Fictitious a registered owner. A new Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material by: an individual Shelter Plus International Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Name 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section The registrant commenced and Global Care, 1961 must be accompanied by the Statement must be filed Statement generally expires S/ Traveion Pollard, Owner 17913 of the Business and to transact business under West Manchester Av., Los Affidavit of Identity form. before the expiration. Effective at the end of five years from This statement was filed Professions code that the the fictitious business name Angeles, CA 90047, County The filing of this statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false or names listed above on of LA; Mailing Address: 1418 does not of itself authorize Business Name Statement in the office of the County Angeles on January 14, 2019 is guilty of a misdemeanor 01/2019 Roland Curtis Place, Los the use in this state of a must be accompanied by the Clerk, except, as provided NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information Angeles, CA 90062 Fictitious Business Name Affidavit of Identity form. in Subdivision (b) of Section Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and Registered owner(s): in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement 17920, where it expires 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who Lateef Kayode Ajayi, 1418 another under Federal, State, does not of itself authorize 40 days after any change Statement generally expires S/ Nicole Denise Crabbe, declares as true any material Roland Curtis Place, Los or common law (See Section the use in this state of a in the facts set forth in the at the end of five years from Owner matter pursuant to Section Angeles, CA 90062 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section the date on which it was filed This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and This business is conducted Professions Code). in violation of the rights of 17913 other than a change in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the by: an individual Original Filing another under Federal, State, in the residence address of Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on January 16, 2019 registrant knows to be false The registrant commenced to 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/19 or common law (See Section a registered owner. A new in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor transact business under the CNS-3218665# 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to fictitious business name or LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions Code). Statement must be filed 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars names listed above on N/A Original before the expiration. Effective in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires ($1,000)). I declare that all information FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21/19 January 1, 2014, the Fictitious statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from S/ Carolina Michelle Olvera, in this statement is true and NAME STATEMENT CNS-3216990# Business Name Statement 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed Owner correct. (A registrant who File No. 2019018900 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL must be accompanied by the in the residence address of in the office of the County This statement was filed declares as true any material The following person(s) is Affidavit of Identity form. a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of Los matter pursuant to Section (are) doing business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The filing of this statement Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section Angeles on January 8, 2019 17913 of the Business and GHH, 1615 WEST VERNON NAME STATEMENT does not of itself authorize Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the AVE , LOS ANGELES, CA File No. 2019014845 the use in this state of a before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false 90062 County of LOS The following person(s) is Fictitious Business Name January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor ANGELES (are) doing business as: in violation of the rights of Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to Registered owner(s): (1) Powercoaching (2) Roll another under Federal, State, must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars GYLES HART , 1615 Fit N Train, 2012 W. 73rd or common law (See Section Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). WEST VERNON AVE , LOS Street, Los Angeles, CA 14411 et seq., Business and The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new in the office of the County S/ Lateef Kayode Ajayi, ANGELES, CA 90062 90047, County of LA Professions Code). does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name Clerk, except, as provided Owner This business is conducted by Registered owner(s): Original the use in this state of a Statement must be filed in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed an Individual Roll Fit LLC, 2012 W. 73rd 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of Los The registrant(s) started doing Street, Los Angeles, CA CNS-3214601# in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 40 days after any change Angeles on January 9, 2019 business on N/A. 90047; CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with I declare that all information This business is conducted or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section in this statement is true and by: a limited liability company FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced NAME STATEMENT Professions Code). The filing of this statement in the residence address of Statement generally expires declares as true any material to transact business under File No. 2019006700 Original does not of itself authorize a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from matter pursuant to Section the fictitious business name The following person(s) is 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed 17913 of the Business and or names listed above on (are) doing business as: CNS-3214562# Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed in the office of the County Professions code that the 07/2018 ISSA VIBE, 7601 1/2 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided registrant knows to be false I declare that all information S HOOVER ST , LOS another under Federal, State, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and ANGELES, CA 90044 County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who of LOS ANGELES NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material Registered owner(s): File No. 2019005123 Professions Code). Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section ZAKIYA KASHA NEE The following person(s) is Original The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section S/GYLES HART, Owner 17913 of the Business and SEON LIGGINS , 7601 (are) doing business as: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change This statement was filed Professions code that the 1/2 S HOOVER ST , LOS MUSICL CHAIRS, 2838 CNS-3214513# the use in this state of a in the residence address of with the County Clerk of registrant knows to be false ANGELES, CA 90044; State S BRONSON AVE , LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new Los Angeles County on is guilty of a misdemeanor of Incorporation: CA ANGELES, CA 90018 County in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name 01/23/2019. punishable by a fine not to This business is conducted by of LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with exceed one thousand dollars an Individual Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section ($1,000)). The registrant(s) started doing MICHAEL CASEY , 2838 File No. 2019010917 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name S/ Romeka Randolph, business on N/A. S BRONSON AVE , LOS The following person(s) is Professions Code). Business Name Statement Statement generally expires Manager I declare that all information ANGELES, CA 90018 (are) doing business as: Original must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from Roll Fit LLC in this statement is true and This business is conducted by Sole Goals, 1243 W 80th 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/19 Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who an Individual St., Los Angeles, CA 90044, CNS-3212548# The filing of this statement in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material The registrant(s) started doing County of LA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on January 17, 2019 matter pursuant to Section business on N/A. Registered owner(s): the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and I declare that all information Nailah Eshe Miller, 1243 W FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the in this statement is true and 80th St., Los Angeles, CA NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false correct. (A registrant who 90044 File No. 2019002325 another under Federal, State, in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor declares as true any material This business is conducted The following person(s) is or common law (See Section statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to matter pursuant to Section by: an Individual (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced to LIGHT SAMPLE, Professions Code). in the residence address of in the office of the County ($1,000)). Professions code that the transact business under the GARDENING & Original a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided S/ZAKIYA KASHA NEE SEON registrant knows to be false fictitious business name or LANDSCAPING DESIGNS, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/19 Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section LIGGINS, Owner is guilty of a misdemeanor names listed above on n/a TRUST, 7407 SOUTH CNS-3212497# Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires This statement was filed punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information BROADWAY , LOS LOS ANGELES SENTINEL before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change with the County Clerk of exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and ANGELES, CA 90003 County January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the Los Angeles County on ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who of LOS ANGELES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section 01/09/2019. S/MICHAEL CASEY, OWNER declares as true any material Registered owner(s): NAME STATEMENT must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change NOTICE-In accordance with This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section LIGHT SAMPLE, TRUSTEE, File No. 2018317696 Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of Subdivision (a) of Section with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and 7407 SOUTH BROADWAY , The following person(s) is The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new 17920, a Fictitious Name Los Angeles County on Professions code that the LOS ANGELES, CA 90003 (are) doing business as: does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name Statement generally expires 01/08/2019. registrant knows to be false This business is conducted KCC ENTERPRISES, 8950 the use in this state of a Statement must be filed at the end of five years from NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor by a Trust OLYMPIC BLVD #227 , Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective the date on which it was filed Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the office of the County 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars business on N/A. County of LOS ANGELES another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement Clerk, except, as provided Statement generally expires ($1,000)). I declare that all information Registered owner(s): or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the in Subdivision (b) of Section at the end of five years from S/ Nailah Eshe Miller, Owner in this statement is true and CARTER C PAYSINGER 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 17920, where it expires the date on which it was filed This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who JR, 6253 ACACIA ST. , LOS Professions Code). The filing of this statement 40 days after any change in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los declares as true any material ANGELES, CA 90056 Original Filing does not of itself authorize in the facts set forth in the Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on January 14, 2019 matter pursuant to Section KAREN J. PAYSINGER, 6253 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/19 the use in this state of a statement pursuant to Section in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with 17913 of the Business and ACACIA ST. , LOS ANGELES, CNS-3218661# Fictitious Business Name 17913 other than a change 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section Professions code that the CA 90056 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of in the residence address of 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by another under Federal, State, a registered owner. A new in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires is guilty of a misdemeanor a General Partnership FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Fictitious Business Name statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and Statement must be filed 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed exceed one thousand dollars business on N/A. File No. 2019004674 Professions Code). before the expiration. Effective in the residence address of in the office of the County ($1,000)). I declare that all information The following person(s) is Original January 1, 2014, the Fictitious a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided S/LIGHT SAMPLE, Trustee in this statement is true and (are) doing business as: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who J.H. MCDADE TACTICAL CNS-3214622# must be accompanied by the Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of declares as true any material GEAR, 4859 WEST LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Affidavit of Identity form. before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section SLAUSON AVE #649 , LOS The filing of this statement January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the 01/04/2019. 17913 of the Business and ANGELES, CA 90056 County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS does not of itself authorize Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the of LOS ANGELES NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false Registered owner(s): File No. 2018321299 Fictitious Business Name Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor DEANDRE IZELL MCDADE , The following person(s) is in violation of the rights of The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to 6003 BRYNHURST AVE APT (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars 5 , LOS ANGELES, CA 90043 DIGITAL LIVING SPACE, or common law (See Section the use in this state of a Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). This business is conducted by 3314 W MANCHESTER , 14411 et seq., Business and Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County S/CARTER C PAYSINGER an Individual INGLEWOOD, CA 90305 Professions Code). in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided JR, Partner The registrant(s) started doing County of LOS ANGELES Original Filing another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section This statement was filed business on 12/2018. Mailing Address: 6203 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires with the County Clerk of I declare that all information CONDON AVE , Los Angeles, CNS-3214585# 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change Los Angeles County on in this statement is true and CA 90056 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Professions Code). The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the 12/21/2018. correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): Original Filing does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material JEROME L JOHNSON JR , FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Subdivision (a) of Section matter pursuant to Section 6203 CONDON AVE , LOS NAME STATEMENT CNS-3214554# Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of 17920, a Fictitious Name 17913 of the Business and ANGELES, CA 90056 File No. 2019006452 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new Statement generally expires Professions code that the This business is conducted by The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name at the end of five years from registrant knows to be false an Individual (are) doing business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section Statement must be filed the date on which it was filed is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant(s) started doing ANOTHER CHANCE TO BE NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective in the office of the County punishable by a fine not to business on 12/2018. STABLE, 316 E. HILLCREST File No. 2019013247 Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Clerk, except, as provided exceed one thousand dollars I declare that all information BLVD , INGLEWOOD, The following person(s) is Original Business Name Statement in Subdivision (b) of Section ($1,000)). in this statement is true and CA 90301 County of LOS (are) doing business as: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 must be accompanied by the 17920, where it expires S/DEANDRE IZELL correct. (A registrant who ANGELES 1. Yalove’Shoetique, 2. CNS-3214504# Affidavit of Identity form. 40 days after any change MCDADE, Owner declares as true any material Registered owner(s): Milove’s Educational LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement in the facts set forth in the This statement was filed matter pursuant to Section RENE ODELL FARMER Center, 3901 Ursula Apt does not of itself authorize statement pursuant to Section with the County Clerk of 17913 of the Business and , 212 W REGENT #14 , #19, Los Angeles, CA 90008, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a 17913 other than a change Los Angeles County on Professions code that the INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 County of LA NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name in the residence address of 01/07/2019. registrant knows to be false This business is conducted by Registered owner(s): File No. 201901158 in violation of the rights of a registered owner. A new NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor an Individual Luscious Yalove Atkins, 3901 The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, Fictitious Business Name Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to The registrant(s) started doing Ursula Ave Apt #19, Los (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section Statement must be filed 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars business on 01/2019. Angeles, CA 90008; CA Family and Friends Auto 14411 et seq., Business and before the expiration. Effective Statement generally expires ($1,000)). I declare that all information This business is conducted Sales, 879 W. 190th Street, Professions Code). January 1, 2014, the Fictitious at the end of five years from S/JEROME L JOHNSON JR, in this statement is true and by: An Individual Suite 400, Gardena, CA Original Filing Business Name Statement the date on which it was filed Owner correct. (A registrant who The registrant commenced 90248, County of LA 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/19 must be accompanied by the in the office of the County This statement was filed declares as true any material to transact business under Registered owner(s): CNS-3212525# Affidavit of Identity form. Clerk, except, as provided with the County Clerk of matter pursuant to Section the fictitious business name Kenneth Lavelle Amerson, LOS ANGELES SENTINEL The filing of this statement in Subdivision (b) of Section Los Angeles County on 17913 of the Business and or names listed above on 2403 Thoreau St., Inglewood, does not of itself authorize 17920, where it expires 12/27/2018. Professions code that the 01/2019 CA 90303; CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the use in this state of a 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with registrant knows to be false I declare that all information Eugene Turner Batchelor, 720 NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name in the facts set forth in the Subdivision (a) of Section is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and E. 99th Street, Los Angeles, File No. 2018320916 in violation of the rights of statement pursuant to Section 17920, a Fictitious Name punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who CA 90002; CA The following person(s) is another under Federal, State, 17913 other than a change Statement generally expires exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material This business is conducted (are) doing business as: or common law (See Section in the residence address of at the end of five years from ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section by: a General Partnership FROM THE CHAIR, 13107 14411 et seq., Business and a registered owner. A new the date on which it was filed S/RENE ODELL FARMER, 17913 of the Business and The registrant commenced to FLORWOOD AVE APT 1 , Professions Code). Fictitious Business Name in the office of the County Owner Professions code that the transact business under the HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 Original Filing Statement must be filed Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed registrant knows to be false fictitious business name or County of LOS ANGELES 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/19 before the expiration. Effective in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of is guilty of a misdemeanor names listed above on N/A Registered owner(s): CNS-3212489# January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, where it expires Los Angeles County on punishable by a fine not to I declare that all information DARON T HAYES , 13107 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Business Name Statement 40 days after any change 01/08/2019. exceed one thousand dollars in this statement is true and FLORWOOD AVE APT 1 , must be accompanied by the in the facts set forth in the NOTICE-In accordance with ($1,000)). correct. (A registrant who HAWTHORNE, CA 90250 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Affidavit of Identity form. statement pursuant to Section Subdivision (a) of Section S/ Luscious Yalove Atkins, declares as true any material This business is conducted by NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement 17913 other than a change 17920, a Fictitious Name Owner matter pursuant to Section an Individual File No. 2018321989 does not of itself authorize in the residence address of Statement generally expires This statement was filed 17913 of the Business and The registrant(s) started doing The following person(s) is the use in this state of a a registered owner. A new at the end of five years from with the County Clerk of Los Professions code that the business on 08/2013. (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name the date on which it was filed Angeles on January 16, 2019 registrant knows to be false I declare that all information DC CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, in violation of the rights of Statement must be filed in the office of the County NOTICE-In accordance with is guilty of a misdemeanor in this statement is true and 8950 OLYMPIC BLVD STE another under Federal, State, before the expiration. Effective Clerk, except, as provided Subdivision (a) of Section punishable by a fine not to correct. (A registrant who 227 , BEVERLY HILLS, or common law (See Section January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name exceed one thousand dollars declares as true any material CA 90211 County of LOS 14411 et seq., Business and Business Name Statement 17920, where it expires Statement generally expires ($1,000)). matter pursuant to Section ANGELES Professions Code). must be accompanied by the 40 days after any change at the end of five years from S/ Kenneth Amerson, Partner 17913 of the Business and Registered owner(s): Original Filing Affidavit of Identity form. in the facts set forth in the the date on which it was filed This statement was filed Professions code that the CARTER C PAYSINGER 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21/19 The filing of this statement statement pursuant to Section in the office of the County with the County Clerk of Los registrant knows to be false JR, 6253 ACACIA ST , LOS CNS-3217003# does not of itself authorize 17913 other than a change Clerk, except, as provided Angeles on January 14, 2019 is guilty of a misdemeanor ANGELES, CA 90056 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL the use in this state of a in the residence address of in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with punishable by a fine not to KAREN J PAYSINGER, 6253 Fictitious Business Name a registered owner. A new 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section exceed one thousand dollars ACACIA ST , LOS ANGELES, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in violation of the rights of Fictitious Business Name 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name ($1,000)). CA 90056 NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, Statement must be filed in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires S/DARON T HAYES, OWNER This business is conducted by File No. 2019019669 or common law (See Section before the expiration. Effective statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from This statement was filed a General Partnership The following person(s) is 14411 et seq., Business and January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed with the County Clerk of The registrant(s) started doing (are) doing business as: Professions Code). Business Name Statement in the residence address of in the office of the County Los Angeles County on business on 12/2018. Resolution Play, 1214 W. Original Filing must be accompanied by the a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided 12/27/2018. I declare that all information 82nd Street, Los Angeles, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 Affidavit of Identity form. Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section NOTICE-In accordance with in this statement is true and CA 90044, County of LA CNS-3214614# The filing of this statement Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires Subdivision (a) of Section correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): LOS ANGELES SENTINEL does not of itself authorize before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change 17920, a Fictitious Name declares as true any material Nicole P. Allen, 1214 W. the use in this state of a January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the Statement generally expires matter pursuant to Section 82nd Street, Los Angeles, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section at the end of five years from 17913 of the Business and 90044 NAME STATEMENT in violation of the rights of must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change the date on which it was filed Professions code that the This business is conducted File No. 2019014352 another under Federal, State, Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of in the office of the County registrant knows to be false by: an individual The following person(s) is or common law (See Section The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Clerk, except, as provided is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced to (are) doing business as: 14411 et seq., Business and does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name in Subdivision (b) of Section punishable by a fine not to transact business under the Cloud9 Beauty Bar, 2726 E. Professions Code). the use in this state of a Statement must be filed 17920, where it expires exceed one thousand dollars fictitious business name or 10th Street, Long Beach, CA Original Filing Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective 40 days after any change ($1,000)). names listed above on N/A 90804, County of LA; Mailing 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious in the facts set forth in the S/CARTER C PAYSINGER I declare that all information Address: 15900 Ellington CNS-3214576# another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement statement pursuant to Section JR, Partner in this statement is true and Way, Chino Hills, CA 91709 LOS ANGELES SENTINEL or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the 17913 other than a change This statement was filed correct. (A registrant who Registered owner(s): 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. in the residence address of with the County Clerk of declares as true any material Christel Channel Murray, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Professions Code). The filing of this statement a registered owner. A new Los Angeles County on matter pursuant to Section 15900 Ellington Way, Chino NAME STATEMENT Original does not of itself authorize Fictitious Business Name 12/28/2018. 17913 of the Business and Hills, CA 91709 File No. 2019011165 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 the use in this state of a Statement must be filed NOTICE-In accordance with Professions code that the This business is conducted The following person(s) is CNS-3214532# Fictitious Business Name before the expiration. Effective Subdivision (a) of Section registrant knows to be false by: an individual (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of January 1, 2014, the Fictitious 17920, a Fictitious Name is guilty of a misdemeanor The registrant commenced NELAZ, 815 Industrial another under Federal, State, Business Name Statement Statement generally expires punishable by a fine not to to transact business under #1, Inglewood, CA 90302, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law (See Section must be accompanied by the at the end of five years from exceed one thousand dollars the fictitious business name County of LA NAME STATEMENT 14411 et seq., Business and Affidavit of Identity form. the date on which it was filed ($1,000)). or names listed above on Registered owner(s): File No. 2019013267 Professions Code). The filing of this statement in the office of the County S/ Nicole P. Allen, Owner 01/2019 Traveion Pollard, 815 The following person(s) is Original does not of itself authorize Clerk, except, as provided This statement was filed I declare that all information Industrial 1, Inglewood, CA (are) doing business as: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 the use in this state of a in Subdivision (b) of Section with the County Clerk of Los in this statement is true and 90302 K. Elle, 7619 1/2 Melrose CNS-3214496# Fictitious Business Name 17920, where it expires Angeles on January 23, 2019 correct. (A registrant who This business is conducted Ave., Los Angeles, CA LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of 40 days after any change NOTICE-In accordance with declares as true any material by: an Individual 90046, County of LA in the facts set forth in the A-14A-6 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWS/CLASSIFIEDNEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY FEBRUARY 7, 2019 9, 2014

continued from Pg A-1} es so that we can look going at to let the world knowand turn [their] pimp over? ing in the neighborhood. Trafficking this problem with the entireabout you.” “The perpetrators are “The signs are always South Bureau,” said Harris- Operating out of Coun- the pimps, we’ve got to getthere,” said Myles. “The Dawson about Martinez cilmember Curren Price’s those folks off the street.” signs of a human trafficking Deputy Chief, LAPD my wife’s husband and abringing new endeavors to 9th District, the South -Bu “This issue is so impor- victim are always there— Operations-South Bureau, grandfather of two young the South Bureau Human reau Human Trafficking tant, it attacks our commu- be vigilant and don’t be Dennis Kato, human sex girls. Trafficking Task Force. Task Force focuses on tack- nity in so many ways,” saidafraid to say something. trafficking survivor and “We, as men, need to “Unfortunately, we’ve ling human trafficking inPrice. “It’s not just the girls “When you know things advocate, Tangelia Myles come together to make allowed a situation where Council Districts 8, 9, and or women who are involved are just not right in your and service providers. sure that [women and girls]trafficking has become 10, represented by Council- but their families, friends, gut, you know something is “Women and girls are realize their dreams, that normalized in culture. To- members Harris-Dawson, neighbors, the impact on not right … it’s better to be being sold on our streets, inthey can go as far as theirday, we have people on thePrice, and Wesson respec- law enforcement [and] the safe than sorry.” our city and that is no- lonabilities and imagination radio, right now, who call tively. Some of those strat- need to shift resources. “This is not some 1970s ger acceptable,” said Mar- will take them and that it themselvesis [pimps] and egies include changing the “We have to do all thatmovie “The Mack”, said tinez. “I want to make itnot okay to take advantagethey have hit records and approach to targeting those we can to end this problemWesson. “There is nothing clear—nowhere, nowhere of children.” we sing along and dance who perpetuate the prob- and make sure these girls cool about this crap. These in our city is it ok to see Following three years along to the records. lem - the pimps and johns. and women know that we are our streets, this is our half-naked girls standing of success at the Oper- “In a situation, where it “No longer are we tak- are here to support them.” community and these are in the middle of the day onations-Valley Bureau, has become normalized … ing the approach that we Myles is a survivor of our sisters—this is our city any of our corners, in anyCouncilwoman Martinez, the police have a job, folkscan arrest our way out ofsex trafficking and sharedand we have a responsibil- of our districts selling theirthe LAPD, and service who work with victims this issue because we can- her story during the press ity as men to rise up and be bodies for sex. providers such as Jour- have a job—yes indeed, if not,” said Martinez. “The conference. She is with a true man, which is to be a “That is completely un- ney Out, are bringing thewe catch you pimping or approach now is to - re Gems Uncovered, a faith- protector.” acceptable.” resources, strategies, and if you see fit to get allyout of look and be centered based organization based in “I find healing through “I’m here today to saytools that make the Valleyyour bed at three or four inaround victims. What can Long Beach, where she is speaking up and letting to all of the men in ourBureau Human Traffickingthe morning and drive from we do to rescue women andhelping to turn the tide withpeople know this is going community … a man is aTask Force a success to thewherever you live to West- children off the street but sex trafficking victims- to to get better and that there protector, a man is not aOperations-South Bureau. ern Ave., or Figueroa or tomore importantly how do wards a positive light. She is hope at the end of the predator,” said Wesson. “Today, what you’ve Hollywood so you can have we incentivize or help [vic- shared what the community tunnel,” said Myles. “I am my mother’s son,done is give us the resourc- sex with a teenager—we’re tims] to be able to speakcan do to help end traffick-

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Celebration of Life low-income, inner city community. The first com- munity that took a chance on me,” Booker says in the announcement video. “I believe that we can build a country where no one is forgotten, no one is Attorney John residences around left behind, where parents Willie Heath Jr., Los Angeles. He was can put food on the table. 84, of Los Ange- a U.S. Army veteran, Where there are good pay- les passed away on former inspector ing jobs with good benefits Monday, February 4 for the Contractors in every neighborhood. FILE PHOTO at a local hospital. State License Board, Where our criminal jus- Sen. Booker A graduate of Jor- former police officer tice system keeps us safe, ing Secretary Julian Castro dan High School and and a very proud fa- instead of shuffling more (D-Texas) and South Bend, Southwestern Law ther and grandfather. children into cages and Indiana Mayor Pete But- School, Atty. Heath Funeral services will coffins. Where we see the tigieg, have all announced practiced law for be held on Tuesday, faces of our leaders on that they will run for the many years and was February 12 at 9 television and feel pride, White House in 2020. a highly skilled gen- a.m. at Inglewood not shame,” Booker con- Sen. Booker has al- eral contractor who Cemetery Mortuary, tinues. ready made stops in key built some of the firstwith a public view- Sen. Booker will join primary states over the last Century Freeway ing Monday, Feb. 11 Sen. Harris, Sen. Eliza- few months. He now plans Relocation homes in from 3 to 8 p.m. at beth Warren (D-Mass.), to travel more extensively Willowbrook along the same location. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand as he joins the most diverse with dozens of other (D-NY), Rep. Tulsi Gab- presidential field in Ameri- bard (D-HI), former Hous- can history.

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statement pursuant to Section FICTITIOUS BUSINESS matter pursuant to Section CM Department, on or before REQUEST FOR not grant the authority. THE SUPPLEMENTAL 17913 other than a change NAME STATEMENT 17913 of the Business and 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on PROPOSALS A HEARING on the petition PETITION requests authority in the residence address of File No. 2018322775 Professions code that the Thursday, February 21, Notice is given that proposals will be held in this court as to administer the estate a registered owner. A new The following person(s) is registrant knows to be false 2019, at which time bids will for Water Truck Services follows: 03/05/19 at 8:30AM under the Independent Fictitious Business Name (are) doing business as: is guilty of a misdemeanor be opened and publicly read. (BRC0000048) will be Statement must be filed 1. BUILDING BLOCKS punishable by a fine not to Bids received later than the received by Los Angeles in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. Administration of Estates Act before the expiration. Effective 4 FAMILIES, 2. FAMILY exceed one thousand dollars above date and time will be County Public Works, Cashier HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA . (This authority will allow January 1, 2014, the Fictitious MONITORED VISITATION ($1,000)). rejected and returned to the Office, 900 S. Fremont Ave., 90012 the personal representative Business Name Statement SERVICES, 111 N. LABREA S/PIER G MATHEWS, Owner bidder unopened. Each bid Alhambra, CA 91803 until IF YOU OBJECT to the to take many actions without must be accompanied by the SUITE 639 , Inglewood, This statement was filed must be sealed and marked 5:30 p.m., Tue., February 26, granting of the petition, you obtaining court approval. Affidavit of Identity form. CA 90301 County of LOS with the County Clerk of Bid No. C58187. 2019. A mandatory Proposers’ should appear at the hearing Before taking certain very The filing of this statement ANGELES Los Angeles County on Conference will be held on and state your objections or important actions, however, does not of itself authorize Registered owner(s): 01/03/2019. Tue., February 12, 2019, at the use in this state of a LAKIEYA PATTERSON NOTICE-In accordance with For a copy of the Proposal/ 9 a.m., at the Los Angeles file written objections with the the personal representative Fictitious Business Name , 6008 WEST BLVD , LOS Subdivision (a) of Section Bid specification visit our County Road Maintenance court before the hearing. Your will be required to give notice in violation of the rights of ANGELES, CA 90043 17920, a Fictitious Name Solicitation Page on our District 5, located at 38126 appearance may be in person to interested persons unless another under Federal, State, This business is conducted by Statement generally expires Vendor Portal at https:// North Sierra Highway, or by your attorney. they have waived notice or or common law (See Section an Individual at the end of five years from business.metro.net or for Palmdale, California 93550. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR consented to the proposed 14411 et seq., Business and The registrant(s) started doing the date on which it was filed further information email Estimated contract amount is or a contingent creditor of action.) The independent Professions Code). business on 12/2018. in the office of the County Josefina Mellen at mellenj@ $800,000 annually. An RFP the decedent, you must file administration authority will be Original Filing I declare that all information Clerk, except, as provided metro.net. may be obtained by accessing 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/19 in this statement is true and in Subdivision (b) of Section 2/7/19 the link at http://dpw.lacounty. your claim with the court and granted unless an interested CNS-3212487# correct. (A registrant who 17920, where it expires CNS-3217235# gov/brcd/servicecontracts/ or mail a copy to the personal person files an objection to LOS ANGELES SENTINEL declares as true any material 40 days after any change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL at the Cashier Office or will be representative appointed by the petition and shows good matter pursuant to Section in the facts set forth in the mailed to you upon request by the court within the later of cause why the court should FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 17913 of the Business and statement pursuant to Section LOS ANGELES COUNTY calling (626) 458-4199 or TDD either (1) four months from not grant the authority. NAME STATEMENT METROPOLITAN Professions code that the 17913 other than a change at (626) 282-7829. the date of first issuance of A HEARING on the petition File No. 2018322240 TRANSPORTATION 1/31, 2/7/19 registrant knows to be false in the residence address of letters to a general personal will be held in this court as The following person(s) is is guilty of a misdemeanor a registered owner. A new AUTHORITY (LACMTA) CNS-3213867# (are) doing business as: punishable by a fine not to Fictitious Business Name LOS ANGELES SENTINEL representative, as defined in follows: 02/25/19 at 8:30AM THIS BIG TEAM, 6323 10TH exceed one thousand dollars Statement must be filed section 58(b) of the California in Dept. 2D located at 111 AVE APT 211, Los Angeles, ($1,000)). before the expiration. Effective INVITATION FOR BID Probate Code, or (2) 60 days N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90043 County of LOS S/LAKIEYA PATTERSON, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious from the date of mailing or CA 90012 ANGELES Owner Business Name Statement Mailing Address: 6323 10TH PROBATE personal delivery to you of a IF YOU OBJECT to the This statement was filed must be accompanied by the LACMTA will receive bids for notice under section 9052 of granting of the petition, you AVE APT 211, Los Angeles, DB60329C1187 - DIVISION with the County Clerk of Affidavit of Identity form. the California Probate Code. should appear at the hearing CA 90043 Los Angeles County on The filing of this statement 5 HOIST REPLACEMENTS Registered owner(s): (D/B)at the 9th Floor Other California statutes and and state your objections or 12/29/2018. does not of itself authorize NOTICE OF PETITION NICOLE DENISE BURNS , NOTICE-In accordance with the use in this state of a Receptionist Desk, Vendor/ legal authority may affect file written objections with the 6323 10TH AVE APT 211 , Subdivision (a) of Section Fictitious Business Name Contract Management TO ADMINISTER your rights as a creditor. You court before the hearing. Your LOS ANGELES, CA 90043 17920, a Fictitious Name in violation of the rights of Department, One Gateway ESTATE OF: may want to consult with an appearance may be in person This business is conducted by Statement generally expires another under Federal, State, Plaza, Los Angeles, CA CLARENCE C. an Individual attorney knowledgeable in or by your attorney. at the end of five years from or common law (See Section 90012. CUMMINGS, SR. California law. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR The registrant(s) started doing the date on which it was filed 14411 et seq., Business and business on 12/2018. CASE NO. 18STPB11427 YOU MAY EXAMINE the file or a contingent creditor of in the office of the County Professions Code). To all heirs, beneficiaries, I declare that all information This project is a Small kept by the court. If you are the decedent, you must file Clerk, except, as provided Original Filing creditors, contingent creditors, in this statement is true and in Subdivision (b) of Section 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/19 Business Enterprise (SBE) a person interested in the your claim with the court and correct. (A registrant who 17920, where it expires CNS-3212459# Set-Aside contract. To and persons who may estate, you may file with the mail a copy to the personal declares as true any material 40 days after any change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL participate in this IFB, bidders otherwise be interested in the court a Request for Special representative appointed by matter pursuant to Section in the facts set forth in the must be SBE certified with lost WILL or estate, or both of 17913 of the Business and Notice (form DE-154) of the the court within the later of statement pursuant to Section LACMTA prior to proposal CLARENCE C. CUMMINGS, filing of an inventory and either (1) four months from Professions code that the 17913 other than a change due date. For information on registrant knows to be false SR.. appraisal of estate assets the date of first issuance of in the residence address of GOVERNMENT the Set-Aside program, visit: A PETITION FOR PROBATE is guilty of a misdemeanor https://business.metro.net/ or of any petition or account letters to a general personal a registered owner. A new has been filed by REGINA L. punishable by a fine not to Fictitious Business Name VendorPortal/faces/home1/ as provided in Probate Code representative, as defined in exceed one thousand dollars Statement must be filed certifications CUMMINGS in the Superior section 1250. A Request section 58(b) of the California ($1,000)). Court of California, County of before the expiration. Effective LOS ANGELES COUNTY for Special Notice form is Probate Code, or (2) 60 days S/NICOLE DENISE BURNS, January 1, 2014, the Fictitious LOS ANGELES. Owner METROPOLITAN available from the court clerk. from the date of mailing or Business Name Statement TRANSPORTATION All Bids must be submitted on THE PETITION FOR In Pro Per Petitioner personal delivery to you of a This statement was filed must be accompanied by the forms furnished by LACMTA, with the County Clerk of AUTHORITY (LACMTA) PROBATE requests that REGINA L. CUMMINGS notice under section 9052 of Affidavit of Identity form. and must be filed at the REGINA L. CUMMINGS Los Angeles County on The filing of this statement reception desk, 9th floor, V/CM 2800 TRACY AVENUE the California Probate Code. 12/28/2018. be appointed as personal KANSAS CITY MO 64109 Other California statutes and does not of itself authorize INVITATION FOR BID Department, on or before 2:00 NOTICE-In accordance with the use in this state of a PM Pacific Time on March 13, representative to administer 1/31, 2/7, 2/14/19 legal authority may affect CNS-3215467# Subdivision (a) of Section Fictitious Business Name 2019at which time bids will the estate of the decedent. your rights as a creditor. You 17920, a Fictitious Name THE PETITION requests the LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of LACMTA will receive bids be opened and publicly read. may want to consult with an Statement generally expires another under Federal, State, Bids received later than the decedent’s lost WILL and at the end of five years from for C58187 - Scaffolding NOTICE OF attorney knowledgeable in or common law (See Section above date and time will be codicils, if any, be admitted the date on which it was filed at the Red Line passenger rejected and returned to the SUPPLEMENTAL California law. 14411 et seq., Business and stations at the 9th Floor to probate. The lost WILL and in the office of the County Professions Code). bidder unopened. Each bid PETITION TO YOU MAY EXAMINE the file Clerk, except, as provided Receptionist Desk, Vendor/ any codicils are available for kept by the court. If you are Original Filing Contract Management must be sealed and marked ADMINISTER ESTATE in Subdivision (b) of Section 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/19 Bid No. DB60329C1187. examination in the file kept by a person interested in the 17920, where it expires Department, One Gateway OF: CNS-3212469# the court, or in the alternative BARBARA IMOGENE estate, you may file with the 40 days after any change LOS ANGELES SENTINEL Plaza, Los Angeles, CA for Letters of Administration. 90012. ALLEN court a Request for Special in the facts set forth in the For a copy of the Proposal/ THE PETITION requests statement pursuant to Section CASE NO. Notice (form DE-154) of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Bid specification visit our authority to administer the 17913 other than a change NAME STATEMENT 18STPB08037 filing of an inventory and A Pre-Bid conference will be Solicitation Page on our estate under the Independent in the residence address of File No. 2019001672 Vendor Portal at https:// To all heirs, beneficiaries, appraisal of estate assets a registered owner. A new The following person(s) is held on Thursday, February Administration of Estates creditors, contingent creditors, or of any petition or account 7, 2019, 11:00 a.m., at One business.metro.net or for Fictitious Business Name (are) doing business as: further information email Act with limited authority. and persons who may as provided in Probate Code Statement must be filed AFROKLOTHIN, 265 Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, Noelle Santos at santosn@ (This authority will allow the otherwise be interested in the section 1250. A Request before the expiration. Effective N. HILLCREST BLVD , CA 90012, Wilshire: Room personal representative to 09-36. This project is a metro.net. WILL or estate, or both of for Special Notice form is January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Inglewood, CA 90301 County 2/7/19 take many actions without Business Name Statement of LOS ANGELES Small Business Enterprise BARBARA IMOGENE ALLEN. available from the court clerk. CNS-3217223# obtaining court approval. must be accompanied by the Mailing Address: 265 (SBE) Set-Aside contract. To LOS ANGELES SENTINEL A SUPPLEMENTAL In Pro Per Petitioner Affidavit of Identity form. N. HILLCREST BLVD , participate in this IFB, bidders Before taking certain very PETITION FOR PROBATE CHARLES ARTHUR ALLEN The filing of this statement Inglewood, CA 90301 must be SBE certified with In accordance with Sec. 106 of important actions, however, has been filed by CHARLES 22530 HARVARD BLVD. #3 LACMTA prior to proposal does not of itself authorize Registered owner(s): the Programmatic Agreement, the personal representative ARTHUR ALLEN in the TORRANCE CA 90501 the use in this state of a PIER G MATHEWS , 265 due date. For information on AT&T plans to upgrade an will be required to give notice Superior Court of California, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/19 Fictitious Business Name N. HILLCREST BLVD , the Set-Aside program, visit: existing telecommunications to interested persons unless CNS-3213594# https://business.metro.net/ County of LOS ANGELES. LOS ANGELES SENTINEL in violation of the rights of INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 facility at 1427 1/2 North they have waived notice or another under Federal, State, This business is conducted by VendorPortal/faces/home1/ Hacienda Blvd, La Puente THE SUPPLEMENTAL or common law (See Section an Individual certifications CA 91744.Please direct consented to the proposed PETITION FOR PROBATE 14411 et seq., Business and The registrant(s) started doing comments to Gavin L. at action.) The independent requests that CHARLES Professions Code). business on 12/2018. 818-898-4866 regarding site administration authority will be ARTHUR ALLEN be appointed All Bids must be submitted on Original Filing I declare that all information LAC213. granted unless an interested as Special Administrator with 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/19 in this statement is true and forms furnished by LACMTA, 1/31, 2/7/19 person files an objection to CNS-3212477# correct. 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By Gene Hale ately-placed digital signs in At the Greater Los An- businesses a cost-effective to create a new funding Chairman, Greater Los exchange for the removal geles African American platform that drives de- stream is rare and valuable Angeles African American of existing billboards. Chamber of Commerce, mand for their products in Los Angeles. And, even Chamber of Commerce The comprehensive ap- we’re committed to ex- and services and, in turn, more rare is the ability for proach allows the commu- panding opportunities for stimulates economic devel- communities, like South The Los Angeles City nity to weigh-in every step businesses in the African opment. All business own- L.A., to weigh-in on how Council is currently con- of the way, by ensuring any American community and ers in Los Angeles should the funding is invested and sidering a new billboard new digital sign undergoes focused on ensuring equity have the opportunity to tailored for their needs, policy that will benefit the a thorough public approval in those opportunities. Ac- benefit from this innovativeanother important compo- city’s businesses and com- process and residents have cess to affordable advertis- advertising tool. The L.A. nent of this ordinance. We munities, particularly here direct input into the signs ing in our large metropoli- City Council now has the should not pass up this op- in South Los Angeles. they need taken down. tan area is a critical part of chance to ensure they do. portunity. The proposed sign ordi- This fair exchange this. But it’s about much For years, city leaders COURTESY PHOTO nance provides opportuni- Gene Hale leads to less billboards These opportunities at- more than business. The have worked to craft a pol- ties for local small business overall, without hurting the tract customers and allow proposed sign ordinance icy that works for all Ange- owners, a new funding nance so communities in needs of local small busi- businesses of all sizes to will also support our com- lenos. Now is the time to source for our communi- South L.A. and beyond can ness owners. It’s crucial grow and contribute to the munities by ensuring any advance the sign ordinance ties and a reduction of begin reaping the benefits. that we have policies in larger community. Appro- new signs create revenue to reduce billboards, sup- billboards throughout our The proposed sign or- place, like the sign ordi- priately-placed digital bill- for essential city services port the needs of business neighborhoods. dinance will establish sen- nance, that give businesses boards provide the oppor- and community benefits owners and create critical Councilmembers sible policy that permits a the tools they need to help tunities we need. programs. ongoing funding to invest should advance the ordi- small number of appropri- them grow and thrive. These signs give local The fact is, a chance in our neighborhoods.

Sentinel newS Service veloping a short film. Chase Bank building. The per hour or more) careers. ployment or a paid intern- 16-24 Individuals interested entrance is in the rear of the Once the orientation ship. • Out of School or In School The Brotherhood Cru- in taking advantage of this building. concludes, qualified and Spots are limited! To youth/young adults sade – YouthSource Center opportunity are invited to During the orienta- eligible candidates who de- RSVP and take advan- • Not employed has immediate slots avail- attend an orientation being tion, candidates will learn sire to move forward will tage of this opportunity or • Must live in the City of able for a new program held on Tuesday, Feb. 19, about the Brotherhood Cru- be enrolled in a four-week to obtain more informa- Los Angeles where students can learn from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and sade’s Jr. Executive Career career readiness training tion, please contact Mi- • Must have the legal right about the craft of filmmak- Thursday, Feb. 21, 4 p.m. to Readiness Training and Job program beginning Mon- chael Lawson, Jr. via email to work in the United States ing, from pre-production 6 p.m., at the Brotherhood Placement Program and day, March 4, and the 11- at mlawsonjr@brother- • Current or former foster through post-production. Crusade – YouthSource the Brotherhood Crusade week production classes hoodcrusade.org or call youth The program is open to Center, located at 4401 video production, editing beginning February 25. (323) 903-6926. • Homeless or runaway youth, ages 16-to-24. Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 103, and graphic design class- Candidates who suc- youth Students will learn in Los Angeles, at the cor- es, which connects young cessfully graduate from the Who is Eligible to Partici- • History of involvement in about writing, directing, ner of Crenshaw Boulevard people to employment that program will be placed in pate? the juvenile justice system editing, production and de- and Leimert Blvd., in the leads to middle-wage ($18 full-time or part-time em- • Youth/Young adults ages

Sentinel newS Service tempt to criminalize Black ment. for families who have lost client, there will be a trial. protest. Other charges include loved ones to the police, And at that trial, we will Patrisse Cullors, Black “The City Attorney’s three counts of unlawfully experienced police brutal- expose the corruption of Lives Matter co-founder, decision to prosecute Black disturbing and breaking up ity and excessive force. the LAPD.” will lead a delegation of protestors also fits into an assembly and meeting, Attorney Carl Douglas In addition, over 200 community activists in de- a much larger picture in and two counts of unlaw- has stated that Dr. Abdullah letters will be delivered livering a petition signed which the federal govern- fully and intentionally in- will not plea to assaulting from the California Faculty by over 6,000 people to ment is attempting to crim- terfering with the business an officer. Association, the National Los Angeles City Attor- inalize Black people and of the LAPD commission. “I give you my word Conference of Black Po- ney Mike Feuer opposing even label them as “terror- Abdullah has said that that there will be no plea to litical Scientists, the Na- the prosecution of Dr. Me- ists” and “extremists” for her attendance and dem- an assault on a police offi- tional Association for Eth- lina Abdullah, a California daring to struggle against onstration at meetings of cer,” Douglas said. nic Studies, Reclaim Our State University - Los An- COURTESY PHOTO police brutality, abuse, and the police commission are “If we cannot reach a Schools and March On. Dr. Melina Abdullah geles professor and leader killings,” said Patrisse Cul- in an advocacy capacity resolution that satisfies my of Black Lives Matter Los face up to a year in prison lors. Angeles. if convicted. (Court Case Charges include one Abdullah faces eight No. 8CJ10572) count of battery on an of- criminal counts related to Supporters of Abdul- ficer, resisting arrest,- re her anti-police activism, lah say that the charges are fusing to disperse, and including battery on an malicious and discrimina- interfering or obstructing LAPD officer and couldtory and are a direct at- a public business establish- B-2 www.lasentinel.net THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett worship and the non-com- seer. He really hears from Religion Editor promising message of the God and is very accurate Gospel of Jesus Christ.” in interpreting people’s -is Bishop Marvin Sapp His goal is to spur church sues with answers as God will headline the special growth and church relevan- reveals them.” guests at the Rush Revivalcy among all generations. Caraby gained renown Crusade 2019. Joining “This event is open to as an original member of Sapp will be Prophet Isaiahthe public to help people the rap group, NWA. After AAREGISTRY.ORG Kelley, Antoine “DJ Yella”live a more victorious leaving the entertainment Bishop Richard Allen Caraby and Bishop ErnestChristian life,” said John- industry, he began produc- Johnson. son. “We are focused on ing porn films, then his for- The praise-filled eventreaching troubled youth, COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO tunes plummeted. Caraby Bishop Ernest Johnson Bishop Marvin Sapp will be on Saturday, Marchsharing better financial met Johnson through a sick 2, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.,strategies, at overcoming of the Todd Bridges Youth he also oversees more than friend, which led to his By Cora JaCkson-Fossett the Los Angeles Conven- depression, aiding others Foundation. His friend- 100 churches as a bishop conversion and baptism. Religion Editor tion Center. The agendain finding their purpose. ship with the actor led to with Global United Fel- Currently serving as a -dea includes workshops, guest We will also outline how Bridges’ rehabilitation and lowship. con at Jita Church, he also Bishop Richard Al- speakers and the main ser- using social media tools rediscovery of his faith Kelley is the spiritual appears at Rush Crusades’ len helped shape Ameri- vice starting at 6 p.m. can revive church growth foundation. head of Re-Charge Church events to share his testi- can history. Known as Bishop Johnson, found- and recover the lost and Sapp, a multiple award- in Lancaster, Califor- mony. the founder and first bish- er of Rush Crusades Inter- backslidden to Christ.” winning recording artist, nia. A veteran and recent Pre-registration for the op of the African Meth- national and pastor of Jita Also, Johnson will has excelled during his graduate of the University program is $30 and the do- odist Episcopal Church, Church in Harbor City, share his decades-long30+-years musical career. of Nevada, Johnson de- nation is $70 at the door. he was also a successful organized the gathering experiences as a ministry The pastor of Lighthouse scribed Kelley as a young For information, call (310) businessman, civic leader to “motivate the church to leader, author, Christian Full Life Center Church in and “very powerful pas- 637-7086 or visit rushcru- and social activist and a return to its roots of praise, broadcaster and co-founderGrand Rapids, Michigan, tor, teacher and prophetic sades.org. preacher. Born a slave in 1760, Allen bought his free- dom while in his 20s. He was ordained as a min- staFF report which will be observedtionally known civil rights ister in 1784 and later at both campuses whereactivist, Baptist minister, united with St. George’s Heritage Sunday kicks- Thompson serves as thetelevision/radio talk show Methodist Episcopal off on Feb. 17, at Southern under-shepherd. host and White House ad- Church in Philadelphia. Saint Paul and Calvary Calvary Baptist viser to former President His association with St. Baptist Churches with Church, located at 12928 Barack Obama. George’s ended after powerful messages by the Vaughn St., in San Fernan- He is also the founder Black worshippers were Rev. Al Sharpton. do, will host Sharpton at of the National Action Net- pulled from their knees Pastor Xavier L. 9:30 a.m. He will preach atwork and previously ran while praying. Thompson, who leads both the 11:15 a.m. worship ser- for U.S. president in 2004. In 1787, Allen and parishes, announced that vice at Southern Saint Paul, fellow preacher, Absa- Sharpton’s appearance is 4678 W. Adams Blvd., in To learn more, call lom Jones, established part of the church’s Black COURTESY PHOTO AP PHOTO Los Angeles. Southern Saint Paul at the Free African Society History Month celebration, Pastor Xavier L. Thompson Rev. Al Sharpton Sharpton is an interna- (323) 731-2703. to assist freed slaves and migrants. Twenty-nine years later, Allen and other Black Methodist leaders founded the AME Church. The U.S. Postal Service issued the Rich- ard Allen stamp in 2016, By Cora JaCkson-Fossett Wanda Miles and the 75th the 200th anniversary of Religion Editor Street Early Education the founding of the AME Centers. Church. With Black History “The role of Black The denomination Month taking place in Feb- educators in the African designates the second ruary, Agape Church of American experience has Sunday in February as Los Angeles has planned directly contributed to the Founder’s Day, which two events to celebrate the success of this country,” pays tribute to Allen’s achievements of notable said Bishop Craig A. -Wor legacy. On Sunday, African Americans in the sham, senior pastor. “Dr. Feb. 10, the Southern L.A. area. McKenna and Dr. Davis California AME Minis- Educators Appreciation exemplify the character and terial Alliance will host - Sunday is set for Febru dedication of those who are COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO a Founder’s Day service ary 10, at 11 a.m., in the committed to training our Bishop Craig A. Worsham Dr. Ayanna Davis Dr. George J. McKenna at 4 p.m., at First AME Agape sanctuary located people to excel.” Church, 2270 S. Harvard at the Consolidated Plaza, Agape Church will host Public Safety Chief John maintain the highest - stanstories about their achieve- Blvd., in Los Angeles. 3725 Don Felipe Drive in Law Enforcement Sunday Thomas, Fontana School dards, even in the most- ments,dif ” said Worsham. Alliance president Los Angeles. The special on Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. The District Chief Mark Sissac ficult circumstances. Inviting the public to John E. Cager III, guestsFAME will be Dr. George J. honorees are CHP South- and LAPD Officer Deon “We want to thank attend the events, Worsham Pastor J. Edgar BoydMcKenna, and LAUSD board ern Division Chief Mark Joseph. KTTV news an- Leon Gamble, CEO of addedthe that a reception will other ministers will lead member; and Dr. Ayanna Garrett, LAPD Deputy chor Christine Devine will Gamble Group, and LAPDfollow both worship ser- {See Allen B-2} Davis, principal of the Chief Regina Scott, USC be recognized as well. Sergeant II Lu Q. Watkins,vices. “This is an opportunity for partnering with us to to salute some of the com- honor these stars in law en- To learn more, visit munity leaders in public forcement and salute Ms. agapela.org or call (323) safety, who consistently Devine, who broadcasts 295-5571.

CORA J. FOSSETT/L.A. SENTINEL From left are Charlotte Lombard-Roberts, Greg Robinson, Dolores Bolton, Pastor Mary S. Minor, Rev. Dr. Suzan Johnson-Cook, Archbishop Perry Moore and Trènais Roberts. BKCAME Welcomes Johnson-Cook By Cora JaCkson-Fossett her sermon, “Strengthened tion,” she declared. “Have Religion Editor by the Struggle.” front-line faith! Don’t be Using Exodus 13:14-17 a wimp or a whiner, be a Pastor Mary S. Mi- and 14:10-18 as her text, warrior!” nor and the members Johnson-Cook of outlined She also encouraged Brookins-Kirkland Com- how Black American histo- the audience to maintain munity AME Church wel- ry parallels the experiences their faith in God, despite comed the Rev. Dr. Suzan of the Israelites’ escape trying circumstances, and Johnson-Cook as the guest from the Egyptian pharaoh. to be available to assist preacher on Feb. 3, and she “God does some of His best others on their life’s jour- captivated the crowd with work when I’m in a situa- {See BKCAME B-2} THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 RELIGION LASENTINEL.NET B-3

By Cora JaCkson-Fossett explained Cross. By Joshua appariCio We are taught and Religion Editor “We have extended Contributing Youth Writer reminded daily that us- our sanctuary, now we are ing the Word of God One “atomic faith” expanding our worship To the youth read- as an example to best. worship service begins on experience. Our emphasis ers, I say, “Hello, young As it is proclaimed in 1 Sunday, Feb. 10 at The will be on God’s Word – leaders! I pray that your Corinthians 1:25, “For FILE PHOTO Liberty Church (TLC) and explained, experienced and Pastor David Cross year is off to an excep- the foolishness of God Pastor David Cross will anointed; music - extraor- tional start!” I would like is wiser than human commemorate the occasion dinarily amazing and fea- Forward,” “The Seven to continue to encour- wisdom, and the weak- by launching a new ser- turing some of God’s best Love Languages of God” age you all as you start ness of God is stronger mon series entitled, “The psalmists and musicians; and “How God’s Voice your new 2019 endeav- than human strength. Voice.” and love – the most loving Answers Your Questions, ors with a scripture that Everything is plain for SHIRMIN APPARICIO TLC recently enlarged church in L.A. County,” Calms Your Fears and- Ful us to see so we cannot I’ve had to firmly stand Joshua Apparicio its sanctuary and the added said the pastor/teacher. fills Your Dreams.” on so many times before, go in the wrong direc- space allows the growing As for his new series, “A more excellent especially when I had to joyed this story in 1 Kingtion. The word of God congregation to worship Cross outlined that the praise is our endeavor,”make insightful and cal- 3:25, when King Solomon shares in James 3:17, together as one in their edi- messages will cover - tophe shared as he referenced culated decisions. ruled between two women, “But the wisdom that fice located at 14725 South ics such as “How to LearnPsalm 148:13, which reads, As it states in James who both claimed to be thecomes from heaven is Gramercy Pl., in Gardena, God’s Voice and Move“Let them praise the name 1:5, “If any of us lack mother of the same living first of all pure; then of the Lord: for his name wisdom, we should ask child. peace-loving, consider- Allen Norwalk, Jeremiah Riggins alone is excellent; his glo- God, who gives gener- He used wisdom to ate, submissive, full of of Cain Memorial AME - determine which woman {Continued from B-1} ry is above the earth and ously to all without find mercy and good fruit, in Bakersfield and Coralheaven.” ing fault, and it will be was the child’s mother byimpartial and sincere.” the spirited celebration, Pongsuwan of Holy Trinity Inviting the public to given to us.” ordering the baby to be cut My brothers and -sis which will also launch the AME in Long Beach. attend, he added, “Join us I often thought in two. The birth motherters in Christ, as young group’s campaign to out- Choirs and soloists and share in these prophet- you had to be a grand- loved her child so muchleaders, we don’t have reach and engage millenni- representing the Southernic and powerful life chang- mother or older to have that she asked King - Soloto wait until we’re older als. Several young people California Conference, ing worship services.” wisdom. I found in Job mon to spare the baby’s lifeto have wisdom. We can will participate in the wor- Holy Trinity AME, ChristTo learn more, call 12:12, “Is not wisdom by giving him to the otherhave it right this - mo ship, Cager. Our Redeemer AME(310) and 715-8400 or visit found among the aged? mother so that her son ment if we use the Bible The youth speakers in- Cain Memorial AME will Facebook@The Liberty Does not long life bring could live. as our guide. clude Kennedy Cofield of provide musical selections, Church understanding?” As the year goes by, Colossians 2:2-3 Rose of Sharon AME in he added. Lady Rose Neale con- This scripture an- remember that God wantsreads, “My goal is that tributed to this article. swered so many ques- us to have the best - of they ev may be encouraged Bronx Fellowship Chris- tions and made so much erything that He has -to ofin heart and united in BKCAME tian Church, she was also {Continued from B-1} sense to me as it relates fer. As He clearly states love,in so that they may the first woman elected to my earlier belief that Ecclesiastes 2:26, “To thehave the full riches of ney. “Anything good will president of the Harvard only the elderly display person who pleases Him,complete understand- take time. Ministry is about University Ministers Con- wisdom. Understanding God gives wisdom, knowl- ing, in order that they helping people get to the ference. comes from advanced edge and happiness, but tomay know the mys- other side,” she said. comprehension and lis- the sinner he gives the tasktery of God, namely, Johnson-Cook is an ac- Brookins-Kirkland tening. of gathering and storing upChrist, in whom are claimed theologian, author, Community AME Church One of my favorite wealth to hand it over hidden to all the treasures educator and activist, who is located at 3719 W. Slau- Bible stories when I was the one who pleases God.”of wisdom and knowl- served as an advisor to for- son Ave., in Los Angeles. younger was the story In all things we are encour- edge.” mer presidents Bill Clin- To learn more, call (323) of King Solomon. I - en aged to use wisdom. Amen! ton and Barack Obama.. 296-5610 or visit bcame- The founding pastor of churchla.org.

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By AmAndA Scurlock history by being the first Black head coach to win a title. Sports Writer Dungy was at the helm of the Indianapolis Colts from 2002 to 2008, leading them to Super Bowl XLI. It was Although many Black athletes earn an opportunity a historic day as Dungy was facing off against his friend to play in the NFL, there are certain barriers only a few Lovie Smith and the Chicago Bears. This was the first have been able to break. In recent history, Black athletes time two Black head coaches battled in the Super Bowl. and coaches have made history by besting the league with Prior to the Colts, Dungy was the head coach of the their skill and talent. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For 10 straight years, he led a team to the playoffs, Dungy was the first NFL head coach to complete the feat. Dungy spent three years as a player in the NFL, playing for the San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, and the Pittsburg Steelers.

ESPN IMAGES Charles Haley Over a 13-year career, Haley was the first NFL player to win five Super Bowl titles. Until recently, that was the highest number of Super Bowl titles any individual player earned. He won back-to-back titles with the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980’s. Haley joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1992 and won three Super Bowls with the franchise. A native of Virginia, Haley was a linebacker at James Madison University where he became a two-time All-

ESPN IMAGES American. During the 1986 NFL Draft, the 49ers selected Doug Williams him in the fourth round. After the Washington Redskins went 12-4 during the 1987 season, the team outlasted the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings in the playoffs to reach Super Bowl XXII. He overcame an injury and a 10-point deficit to lead Russell Wilson the Redskins to a 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos After Williams won the Super Bowl, it took over 20 in Super Bowl XXII. Williams was also the first Black years for another Black quarterback to hoist the Lombardi quarterback to be a starter in the Super Bowl. He was also trophy. Signal callers Steve McNair, Donovan McNabb the first NFL player to make four touchdowns in one half and Colin Kaepernick had tried, but fell short. Wilson was of the title match. in his sophomore season when he helped the Seattle Se- Before the NFL, Williams played football for Gram- ahawks to a 13-3 in-season record. bling State, where he was a starter for four years. He led With 26 rushing yards and 206 passing yards, Wil- the Grambling State Tigers to a 36-7 record during his son led the Seahawks to a 43-8 victory over the Denver time there. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him in Broncos. Wilson made 257 passes for 3,357 yards and 96 1978, Williams was the 17th overall pick. With the Bucs, ESPN IMAGES carries for 539 yards during the 2013 regular season. In Williams was a starter in the 1979 NFC Championship Tony Dungy college, Wilson helped the Wisconsin Badgers to the 2012 game. Although he won a Super Bowl as a player, he made Rose Bowl, where they lost to the Oregon Ducks 45-38.

By lAuren A. JoneS share, according to the Tom Brady and Bill Belich- It was a 29-yard pass Contributing Writer Sports Business Journal. ick would go on to win. from Brady to tight end, “This was for it all, This, Super Bowl LIII, Rob Gronkowski, that set The cliché “defense the last two teams, we fell was projected to end in up the Patriots for a first wins championships” was short,” stated back-to-back favor of the new-era L.A. and goal touchdown situa- played out on America’s NFL defensive player of Rams, the team that was tion. Patriots’ running back, largest domestic sports the year, Rams’ defensive the last standing undefeat- Sony Michel, ran in the first stage in Super Bowl LIII tackle, Aaron Donald, stat- ed franchise in the NFL’s and only touchdown of the on Sunday at the Mercedes ed. regular season. The team game; his twelfth touch- Benz Stadium, as the New Coincidentally, the that started out on an eight- down of the season. Patriots England Patriots defeated New England Patriots’ dy- game winning streak led by took a 10-3 lead with sev- the Los Angeles Rams, 13- nasty began with a 2002 the youngest coach in Su- en minutes left in the final 3. Super Bowl victory over per Bowl history, 33-year- quarter. The heavily relied on the St. Louis Rams exactly old Sean McVay and an- The Rams still had an defenses of both teams 17 years ago Sunday. That chored by Jared Goff, who opportunity to tie up the made for an underwhelm- game was the first of six would have been the sec- game on the following ing Super Bowl fan experi- Super Bowl championships ond youngest quarterback drive. Goff, under pres- ence, as television ratings the New England Patriots’ to when a Super Bowl at sured, attempted a deep hit a 10-year low of 44.9/68 coach/quarterback duo 24-years-old. pass down the right sideline Instead, in the Patriots’ to Cooks that was instead third consecutive Super intercepted by cornerback Bowl appearance, the game Stephon Gilmore. came down to father time. With 1:16 left, New On Sunday, the 41-year- England charged down the old Brady became the old- field and kicked a 41-yard est quarterback to ever win field goal to put the game a Super Bowl along with out of reach. 66-year-old Belichick, who “I got out-coached,” is the oldest coach to win. McVay said. “I didn’t do

“I think the value of ex- AP PHOTO/JEFF ROBERSON nearly good enough for our perience is something, this New England Patriots’ Stephon Gilmore (24) intercepts a football team. The thing is a humbling game,” re- pass intended for Los Angeles Rams’ Brandin Cooks (12), that is so tough about all of flected McVay on Brady’s during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football this is the finality to it. Usu- nine Super Bowl appear- game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. ally, you get a chance – if ances. you go through some adver- While it was an accom- first half, the Rams were To start the second half, sity, you can bounce back plishment for McVay to unable to convert even one Los Angeles sustained their right away. This one is go- be the youngest coach to third down and finished longest run of the game to ing to stick with you and it appear in a Super Bowl in with just two first downs. that point, a 16-yard run by just stings in your gut.” just his second year as the Los Angeles’ offense to- Gurley. The following play, McVay went away from Rams’ head coach, the man taled 57 total yards in the Gurley gained five yards, the exact game-planning who earned a reputation for first half. but it forced an incomple- that got his team to the Su- his offensive genius and Meanwhile the Rams’ tion and led to another per Bowl. He abandoned play-calling did not show defense kept the Patriots off Rams punt. the run, limited his star up on Sunday. the board in the first quar - Cornerback Marcus back Todd Gurley’s touch- Before a crowd of ter. Stephen Gostkowski Peters gave the Rams of- es, made practically no of- 70,081 people at the Mer- missed a 46-yard field goalfense some life as he forced fensive adjustments, and cedes-Benz stadium, the attempt. With 1:51 left in back-to-back Patriot punts looked for the defense to Rams won the toss and the first quarter, the Rams’with pass breakups on two bail out the dismal offense. elected to defer to the sec- defense were able to sack consecutive third downs. Certainly, that is going ond half. On the Patriots’ Brady, the first time he had The Rams first touch- to be something I’m sure first drive, Rams’ inside been sacked all postseason. down attempt came with I’ll say, ‘I wish I could have linebacker, Cory Littleton, Early in the second 3:42 left in the third quar- got him more involved.’ We picked off Tom Brady on quarter, the Patriots earned ter, Goff targeted Bran- could have thrown him the his first pass attempt afterthe first points of the game din Cooks in the end zone ball. the ball was tipped by for- on a 42-yard field goal by with a deep pass that was Despite being the low- mer USC Trojan, Nickell Gostkowski. The Rams broken up by Devin Mc- est-scoring game in Super Robey-Coleman. tallied four additional pos- Courty. The Rams settled Bowl history, the game was Los Angeles failed to sessions that the team was for a field goal to tie marked the by many historical capitalize on the opportu- unable to convert any into game up after Greg Zuer- firsts. Brady became the nity to score first, goingpoints before the half con- lein nailed a 53-yarder. The first player in NFL history three-and-out on the earned cluded with a 3-0 Patriots third quarter ended knotted to win six Super Bowl rings extra drive. Through the advantage. up at three. {See SUPER BOWL C-3} THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 www.lasentinel.net C-2

By The AssociATed Press CBS and Sony Pictures outside... am reading your Television said in a joint tweets about my friend Kristoff St. John, who statement that St. John’s KRISTOFF! Thank you all played the struggling alco- death is heartbreaking. for your kind words! I have holic and ladies’ man Neil “He was a very talent- none right now! He was a Winters for 27 years on ed actor and an even bet- hell of an actor and simply “Young and the Restless,” ter person. For those of us one of the nicest guys ever! has died. He was 52. who were fortunate enough Can’t believe it!” tweeted Los Angeles police to work with him on ‘The Eric Braeden, who plays were called to his home Young and the Restless’ for Victor Newman on the Sunday and his body was the last 27 years, he was a show. turned over to the coroner. beloved friend whose smile Viola Davis and Yvette The cause of death was and infectious laugh made Nicole Brown were among not immediately available every day on set a joy and others. Brown tweeted: Monday. made audiences love him,” “No!!! This news has truly St. John had played Neil the statement said. broken my heart. Kristoff Winters on the CBS soap Fellow cast members was pure & so kind. I will opera since 1991, earning and friends were shocked never forget how wonder- nine daytime Emmy nomi- and saddened. ful he was to me and ev- nations. He won a Daytime “Sitting by myself in eryone else he came into Emmy in 1992 for out- my car! It’s raining outside, contact with. He was just a standing younger actor in with dark clouds and wind good, good man.” a drama series and won 10 NAACP Image Awards. His business-guy char- acter wended his way MONTY BRINTON/CBS through romances, deaths Kristoff St. John, who played Neil Winters on ‘’The Young and the Restless,’’ has died at of loved ones and other age 52. The father of three, St. John’s 24-year-old son, Julian, died in 2014. daytime travails that de- scended into alcoholism, until his Winters went to rehab. St. John announced in September that he was en- gaged to model Kseniya Mikhaleva. “So early.....so early,” she wrote in her Instagram Stories. “Why you are leave so early????Why... AP PHOTO/MATT SAYLES, FILE you are always in my In this June 20, 2008, file photo Kristoff St. John accepts heart.” the father of a son and two 2014. On Jan. 21, St. John It begins on the day your the award for outstanding supporting actor in a drama St. John was twice mar- daughters. His 24-year- retweeted “Grieving the child passes, and ends the series for his work on “The Young and the Restless” at ried and divorced and was old son, Julian, died in loss of a child is a process. day the parent joins them.” the 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. C-3 LASENTINEL.NET SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019

By AmAndA Scurlock California Collegiate Ath- about yourself when you ley could only make the Sports Writer letic Association (CCAA) learn another language.” cross-country team. As he also gave him an All-Aca- Reaching the NCAA grew, he qualified for more Hurdler Ingvar Mose- demic award. championships in 2018sports. ley has been stand-out Moseley aspired to be would bring him All-Amer- “I also became the fast- athlete in is native country a kinesiology major, but ican second-team honors. A est kid in school,” Moseley Canada and has broken he had problems enrolling 13.79s time in the 110m said. “I honestly think it’s records at Cal State L.A. in to classes for the major. hurdles would set a new because my brother told He has achieved both All- He ended up majoring in Cal State L.A. record and me you’re supposed to run American and All-Aca- Japanese and excelling in was the third fastest time on your toes, I was running demic honors during his his studies. Along with the in the nation. Moseley also heel-toe the whole time.” college years. language, he learned about won the California Colle- The track and field In 2018, the College Japanese history and cul- giate Athletic Association coach at his elementary Sports Information Direc- ture. (CCAA) championship in school would allow the stu- tors of America (CoSIDA) “I had already learned the 110 hurdles. dents to practice hurdling. named him on the Google French from elementary Moseley also excelled Moseley would practice Cloud Academic All- school all the way to the in the 4x100m, 200m, anddaily with the help of a America Division II Men’s end of high school,” Mose- 60m hurdles. With him, the track club coach who vol- Track & Field/Cross Coun- ley said. “I enjoyed it kinda 100m squad placed third in unteered his tutelage. try First Team. He is the reinvigorated my passion the CCAA. After graduating, first Cal State L.A. trackfor learning.” Prior to attending Cal Moseley plans to train in and field athlete to earn the Moseley is of Carib- CAL STATE L.A. State L.A., Moseley attend- order to compete in the honor. bean descent and his fam- Cal State L.A. track and field runner Ingvar Moseley has ed York University, where 2020 Summer Olympics in He also earned U.S. ily immigrated to Canada. earned several All-American and All-Academic honors. he won the Canadian Se- Tokyo. Track & Field and Cross- His mother enrolled him chance at finding employ- sionate about. nior National Champion- “Hopefully, I make it.” Country Coaches As- and his siblings in French ment in Canada. Learning “I would actively try ship in the 110m hurdlesMoseley said. “After that, sociation (USTFCCCA) immersion classes in order Japanese became some- and use it, actively study twice. I want to teach English in All-Academic honors. The for them to have a better thing Moseley was pas- it,” he said. “You learn a lot Growing up, Mose- Japan.”

Sentinel newS Service group of Black film critics in the world, will next cel- The African Ameri- ebrate its AAFCA Award can Film Critics Associa- winners at the 10th An- tion (AAFCA) handed out nual AAFCA Awards being awards to seven outstand- held Feb. 6, at the Taglyan ing individuals represent- Complex, capping off a ing the best of the enter- week of awards season ac- tainment industry at the tivities that coincide with organization’s fifth annualthe launch of Black History AAFCA Special Achieve- month each February. The ment Awards luncheon at honorees included: the California Yacht Club Ruth Carter -- Nissan In- in Marina Del Rey. novator Award, Costume ©2019 SHERI DETERMAN ©2019 SHERI DETERMAN The intimate affair Designer From left are Lena Waithe, Tendo Nagenda, vice AAFCA Co-Founders Shawn Edwards, left, and Gil was filled to capacity Prolificwith costume - de president of Original Film at Netflix and recipient of the Robertson with Chaz Ebert, wife of the late Roger Ebert, a guest list that included signer Ruth Carter has de- Ashley Boone Award; Ava DuVernay and David Oyelowo. after whom the Roger Ebert Award is named. Ava DuVernay, David Oy- signed over 50 feature films “The Butler,” “Shaft” and made their mark in enter- Outlier Society as head of Named after the trail- elowo and Lena Waithe, and just recently received “Do The Right Thing,” tainment. Production, Mayo served blazing studio executive among many others. The her third Oscar® nomina- among many others. She as vice president of Pro- Ashley A. Boone, this event was presided over by tion for her work in “Black won an Emmy® in 2016“Crazy Rich Asians” -- duction at Paramount Pic- award is presented to an AAFCA co-founders, Gil Panther.” Her vast and for the television remake Game Changer Award tures and vice president of executive who has distin- Robertson and Shawn Ed- celebrated resume includes of “Roots.” The Innova- Presented to the film - Originals at Vimeo. guished himself within wards. “Amistad,” “Selma,” “Mal- tor award is presented to an making team and cast of the industry with excel- AAFCA, the premiere colm X,” “School Daze,” outstanding talent who has the hit film, “Crazy RichWesley Morris -- Roger lence. Prior to joining Net- Asians” is being honored Ebert Award, Critic-at- flix, Nagenda spent many for their massive achieve- Large, New York Times years at Disney as execu- ment that turned “the little Morris won the presti- tive vice president of Pro- film that could” to “the lit- gious Pulitzer Prize while duction and held positions tle film that did.” Helmed working at the Boston at Warner Independent and by Jon M. Chu, who ac- Globe and continued his Plan B Entertainment. cepted the honor on behalf career at Grantland be- of the “Crazy Rich Asians” fore joining the New York Buddy Bolden -- Pioneer team, the film featured the Times. The Roger Eb- Award first all-Asian cast in 25 ert Award is named after Jazz legend Bolden is, years, received critical ac- prominent film critic Rogerknown as the originator claim and has made over Ebert, who used his plat- of jazz music. The inau- $238 million worldwide. form to promote and rec- gural Pioneer Award was A true game changer. ognize diverse filmmakers presented to him posthu- long before it was popular mously. He is the subject Kelly Edwards -- Salute to do so. of the upcoming film about to Excellence Award his life, “Bolden,” directed Senior Vice President Tendo Nagenda -- Ashley by Dan Pritzker. His great of Talent Development, Boone Award, Vice Presi- granddaughter, Rita Bell, HBO dent of Original Film, accepted the award on his “She’s made a career Netflix behalf. of providing a pipeline of opportunity for emerging voices in film and - televi sion.” - Gil Robertson, AAFCA co-Founder and president

Alana Mayo -- Horizon Award, Head of Produc- tion, Outlier Society The Horizon Award spotlights and celebrates a young executive who is ©2019 SHERI DETERMAN on the rise. Prior to join- Ruth Carter, center, was honored with the Innovator ing Michael B. Jordan’s Award for her prolific career as a costume designer.

the pocket, missed reads, les’ best all-around defen- Super Bowl and elected to take sacks sive showing, the offense {Continued from C-1} instead of finding an opencould not hold up their end biggest stage. target. of the bargain. On the other side, Goff finished 19-of- The Rams were sent off Rams’ punter Johnny Hek- 38 for 229 yards with no to their first Super Bowl ker made Super Bowl his- touchdowns and threw a appearance since moving tory as he booted a 65-yard. fourth-quarter interception back to Los Angeles in The Rams were shutout into the hands of Stephon 2016 by thousands of fans, for the first time in a half Gilmore that sealed any who attended a send-off since McVay took over as chances the Rams had to rally at the team’s under- head coach and it was the come back. construction Inglewood first time a team did not “Obviously, I should stadium site one week be- score a touchdown in a Su- have thrown it away,” fore the team took on the per Bowl. Goff said. “I knew it was Patriots. The blame cannot be ‘zero’—of course I did— The Rams have a new solely placed on McVay, but I thought I could make $2.6 billion stadium to look as 24-year-old Goff was a play. I didn’t realize [Ste- forward to moving into, set visibly intimidated by the phon] Gilmore was staring to open in 2020. magnitude of the moment. at me, and I threw too early. Though the team was “It wasn’t a game we I put it in a bad spot. It was unable to bring back the needed 30 points to win. dumb. It was stupid. I will Vince Lombardi trophy to We needed two touch- learn from it. But it really Los Angeles this year, there downs, and I couldn’t get hurts right now.” is much optimism that the it done. That’s on me. I’m Meanwhile, the Rams’ team boasting a young the guy who has to drive offensive line gave up four quarterback/coach tandem, this offense.” sacks. Goff was pressured a dynamic running back in Uncharacteristically, all game by the Patriots’ Todd Gurley and one of the Goff held on to the ball defense. most highly-decorated de- for entirely too long in In what was Los Ange- fenses in the NFL. FfrnqY Lifestyle HjfqyH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 www.lasentinel.net D-1

By Jennifer Bihm rience.” ciate dean for social justice university colleagues in Contributing Writer Bluthenthal isn’t new advances the Keck School’s identifying and prioritizing to this work. It’s something priority of advocating for areas of focus. Sociologist, Dr. Ricky with which he has been in- local underserved commu- “It is a great pleasure Bluthenthal is excited, he volved throughout his ca- nities and beyond.” to lead the Office of Social said, to take on his new role reer. His body of work is A key first step in the Justice,” Bluthenthal said. as Associate Dean for So- extensive, including studies establishment of the new “This is the first of cial Justice at USC’s Keck on sexual behaviors among Office of Social Justice willmany steps the Keck School of Medicine. Cur- Black men, tobacco sales be a “Listening Tour,” School hopes to take to- rently, Bluthenthal is a pro- and usage and behavioral “The dean has asked ward decreasing dispari- fessor of in the Department patterns among drug users. me to do a listening tour ties and promoting equality of Preventive Medicine and “One of the themes of to learn about the things in access to quality care a member of the Institute sociology is that social sys- that are already going on in and fair policies across the for Health Promotion and tems are not set up to serve the medical schools and to board.” Disease Prevention Re- the general population but come up with a set of ideas Bluthenthal received a search at the Keck School. to serve the elite groups,” and potential programs that BA in History and Sociol- In his new role, with specif- said Bluthenthal. would deal with not only ogy from the University of ic goals and plans in mind, “And that creates con- the quality of care that peo- California Santa Cruz and he will establish an office flict. The great thing about ple would receive but also a PhD in sociology from specifically dealing with sociology when it comes to in terms of dealing with the the University of Califor- social health issues within medicine and health, is that 60 percent of health deter- nia Berkeley. His research the dean’s office. it sort of takes you out of minants that have nothing has established the ef- “My early goals include that [dynamic]… there are to do with biology,” Blu- fectiveness of syringe ex- working with some of the a lot of things you can do thenthal explained. change programs, tested educational components to improve the health out- “Those are things like novel interventions and that will provide social jus- comes for everyone.” where you live, issues that strategies to reduce HIV tice opportunity training for “All people should re- are related to the conditions risk and improve HIV test- medical school students,” ceive basic benefits from you live under, your level ing among injection drug Bluthenthal told the Senti- the ‘institutions of society’ of access to health insur- users and men who has nel in a recent interview. based on justice, fairness ance. Those really deter- sex with men, documented “We have about 1200 and the advancements of mine [if you live and qual- how community conditions Ph.D. and master’s level the public good,” said Lau- ity of life].” contribute to health dispar- Dr. Ricky Bluthenthal (FILE PHOTO) students. We want to - figra Mosqueda, MD, dean of Bluthenthal said he will ities, and examined health ure out a way to add social the Keck School and pro- engage with community policy implementation. entific journals such as the diction, and Alcoholism: justice work to their current fessor of family medicine. leaders, Keck School and Bluthenthal has authored American Journal of Public Clinical and Experimental studies or to do actual work “The appointment of Keck Medicine of USC or co-authored over 125 ar- Health, Social Science and Research. to gain social justice expe- Ricky Bluthenthal as asso- leaders, faculty, staff and ticles in peer-reviewed sci- Medicine, The Lancet, Ad- Langston Bar Salutes Legal Luminaries, Awards $60,000 in Scholarships tinuing legal education for insisted. Looking Back, Looking attorneys, free bar exam “We also reach back to Forward, Looking Out,’ tutorials for law students, encourage people to enter and we would love people mentoring programs for the legal field. We do a lotto join us in our fundraising young attorneys, and eval- of programming for young campaign,” he said. uations for candidates in- people by going to schools “Supporters can text to terested in judicial officerto tell youth what it means give. Just text 41444, then positions. to be a lawyer or a judge type in JMLCI, and donate “You always have new because we need more any amount to scholarships African American lawyers African Americans in this for law school students. It entering the field and we field. We need more Blackcan be $5, $50, $500 and want to make sure that they people representing indi- 100 percent of donations know that they are support- viduals in the courtroom goes to scholarships. The ed and loved. Just passing and the boardroom and in money will help students in the California Bar Exam legal-oriented meetings. law school pay those enor- is a tough task for many It’s so important to have mous bills, so they can go of us and we want to sup- African American lawyers on to become lawyers.” port them, not only as law in the legal profession,” Membership in Langs- From left are Judge Kevin Brazile, Adai Lamar, Byron McLain, Tina Perry and Aaron school students, but also as said McLain. ton Bar Association is Lewis.(LEIGH GASTON PHOTO) lawyers in the field. They A major goal he has open to anyone interested By Cora JaCkson-fossett funding for those efforts noted McLain. “They’ve have the support of African set for this year is to raise in supported the mission Staff Writer and we were very honored made great strides in the American legal network $100,000 for scholarships. and goals of the nonprofit to have Adai Lamar from past year and we wanted to and legal community and “Our theme for this year organization. To learn Continuing its mission KJLH radio as our mistress honor them.” we are here for them,” he is ‘Langston is Family – more, visit langstonbar.org to advance the African of ceremonies. The program also fea- American legal commu- “In addition to the tured the installation of the nity, the John M. Langs- scholarships we gave this association’s officers. The ton Bar Association sa- year, the gala was also a Honorable André Birotte, luted four luminaries in the platform to acknowledge Jr., U.S. District Judge for profession and awarded people who are not just California’s Central Dis- $60,000 in scholarships to outstanding legal practitio- trict, recited the oath of of- eight students on Feb. 2. ners, but also individuals fice to President McLain, The presentations, who take the time to give President-elect Nyanza which highlighted the non- back to their community,” Shaw, Vice President Re- profit organization’s 43rd he added. ema El-Amamy, Treasurer Annual Installation and Tina Perry, executive Terrence M. Jones, Re- Awards Gala, took place vice president of Business cording Secretary Noelle at the JW Marriott Hotel at and Legal Affairs for the Brown, Corresponding L.A. Live. The black-tie Oprah Winfrey Network, Secretary Ashley Bobo, event attractedAsk more Dr.Jeanette than received ! the Loren Miller Sergeant-at-Arms Rodney 750 people, including the Lawyer of the Year Award. Diggs and Parliamentarian city’s most celebrated at- The Honorable Kevin C. Jennifer Fisher. torneys and judges as well Brazile, presiding judge of Eagerly anticipating his as many corporate execu- the Los Angeles Superior term as the head of Langs- tives and law students. Court and the first Africanton, McLain said his orga- According to President American to serve in the nization remains relevant Byron McLain, the Langs- position, was saluted with in the 21st century and he ton Bar Association is the the Bernard S. Jefferson believes the group is poised largest and oldest African- Judge of the Year Award. to make an even greater American organization of U.S. Representative difference in the Black lawyers, judges and law Karen Bass, chair of the community in 2019. A for- students in the western Congressional Black Cau- mer prosecutor in the U.S. United States. cus, was the recipient of Attorney’s Office in Los “Our mission is to em- the Ridley-Thomas Pub- Angeles, McLain currently power leadership, advance lic Service Award and the serves as a partner at Foley the professional develop- Covington & Burling law and Lardner specializing in ment of our members, and firm earned the Law white-collarFirm defense work. promote the administra- Diversity of the Year Award In both roles, he learned tion of justice in the Black in recognition of “their ef- the importance of groups community and the com- forts to improve diversity in like the Langston Bar As- munity at large,” explained the legal profession, wheth- sociation. McLain. “Our gala serves er it’s gender, ethnic, or Among the programs as the primary source of representational diversity,” that the group offers is con- Bakewell Media & the los angeles sentinel

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