VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 18, 2013 VOL. LXXXV NO. 06, $1.00 +CA. Sales “ForTax Over “For Eighty Over Eighty Years TheYears Voice The Voiceof Our of Community Our Community Speaking Speaking for forItself Itself” THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 . 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} E. MESIYAH MCGINNIS/L.A. SENTINEL AUDITION IN 3 WAYS ON-LINE, MOBILE APP, OR IN - PERSON A-2 A-6 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,THURSDAY,JANUARY FEBRUARY 7, 9, 2019 2014 Fashion Designer, Kidney Donor and American Success Story 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.