VOL. 33 NO. 31 MULTI-CULTURAL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER August 5 - August 11, 2021 Page 2 Torrance senior Harry Kaplan wins Congressional Award Gold Medal e is the third sibling in his family to be given the high honor. Torrance resident HarryH Kaplan recently received the Congressional Award Gold Medal, Lakers add Carmelo Anthony, Ken- the highest honor a member of the drick Nunn, Malik Monk on Day 2 of United States Senate or House of NBA free agency Representatives can bestow on a youth civilian. Page 3 Kaplan, who will be a senior at South Torrance High School next year, has dedicated more than 1,200 hours over the past five years to the goals of the award, which include ar- eas of personal development, physi- cal fitness, expeditions and volun- tary public service. Despite those accomplishments, Kaplan is not the first sibling at home to win the Congressional Award In Memory of Malcolm N. Bennett Gold Medal. He’s not even the sec- “We’re fortunate to have kids who ond either. Two older siblings — Ju- “They’ve really helped push me in Father Neil Kaplan said his children are motivated and like to do things lie Kaplan last year and Max Kaplan the right direction,” he said. “It’s re- took up the challenge all on their on their own,” Neil Kaplan said. “The in 2013 — also won the award. ally their continued support, and in own, without any cajoling from mom only thing we encourage them to do Harry Kaplan, the most recent win- all of my adventures, that made it and dad. is try to make the world a slightly bet- Page 4 ner, said his siblings inspired him. possible.” see KAPLAN Pg. 5 Former Olympic Track Star (Rochelle Stevens) Brings Gold Medal Effort to Inner City Kids porting her Olympic pink blazer and silver medal from the 1992 Summer Olympics and her gold Smedal from the 1996 Summer Charles Connor, Famed Drummer for Olympics, track star Rochelle Ste- Little Richard, Dies at 86 vens was ready for a 6 a.m. TV live shot of her watching the opening ceremonies of the 2020 Games in Tokyo last week.BIO OF MALCOLM N. BENNETT Page 5 She was not only ready, but focused — just like she was when Team USA walked into the stadium in Atlanta for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Histo- rians say the women’s 4×400 relay was one of the greatest moments of the 1996 track and field events. “It was the proudest moment of my life to represent Team USA,” said Spain, though they were considered are racing the best people in the versity, where she holds many of the Stevens. The team won gold in the the underdogs in a field of 15 con- world,” Stevens said. women’s track records. relay, in which Nigeria was the fa- tenders. She also has a foundation that helps vored nation. Decades later, Stevens is an am- young athletes and raises money for Latino college enrollment was on an “I had to do my best because there bassador for the sport, whether scholarships. upswing. But Covid has taken a toll Stevens was also part of the team was no room for excuses, no cramps she’s a running a track camp for that won a silver medal in the 1992 because of dehydration. No false children in Memphis or speaking at Stevens’ mother, Beatrice Holloway- Summer Olympics in Barcelona starts. I had to go hard because you her alma mater, Morgan State Uni- see OLYMPIC Pg. 5 MULTI-CULTURAL NEWSPAPER Serving Southern California • Los Angeles County • Inglewood • Gardena • Hawthorne • Lawndale • Torrance • Redondo Beach • Manhattan Beach • Ladera • Baldwin Hills • Windsor Hills • Leimert Park • Westchester Fox Hills Shopping Mall • Culver City • Norwalk and surrounding areas April 3 2 www.calcrusnews.com August 5 - August 11, 2021 California Crusader Lakers add Carmelo Anthony, Kendrick Long Beach pro skateboarder Terry News Nunn, Malik Monk on Day 2 of NBA free Kennedy charged with murder A Weekly Adjudicated Newspaper agency THREE LOCATIONS PHONE Office (424) 269-1359 Fax (424) 269-1964 [email protected] (editorial) [email protected] (legals) [email protected] (advertising) DBA’s 424-625-1974 Published Weekly — Deadline — Monday prior to Thursday issue date. 12519 Crenshaw Blvd Anthony, 37, revamped his career the Lakers so far this offseason, A professional skateboarder who Prosecutors said Kennedy punched Hawthorne, CA 90250 as a reserve in Portland; Nunn, 26, though he is a profoundly different has been featured in music videos Josiah Kassahun, 23 of Wheaton, (Inside The Hawthorne and Monk, 23, provide shooting and player from his prime. While James, by Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Wil- in the head and kicked him in the Chamber of Commerce) younger legs who was selected two spots ahead liams was ordered held without torso at an Oakbrook Terrace hotel of him in the draft, is still a franchise bond Tuesday after being charged on July 27. Kassahun died from his 2930 W. Imperial Hwy. The latest of Laker star team-ups is player for the Lakers just a year with first-degree murder in the injuries over the weekend. An au- Suite 200J one long in the making. removed from being named Finals death of a suburban Chicago man. topsy found he died of blunt force Inglewood, CA 90303 Carmelo Anthony, 37, is joining the MVP for a fourth time, Anthony was Terry Kennedy 36, of Long Beach, injuries to his head. NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Lakers on a one-year deal, adding chiefly a reserve for the Portland California, was ordered held with- a veteran scoring presence who Trail Blazers the past two seasons, out bail while he hires an attorney. Kennedy is known for appearances 11215 South Western Ave. has logged more than 27,000 ca- averaging 13.4 ppg while shooting The hearing is scheduled to re- in music videos, video games and Los Angeles, CA 90047 reer points, made 10 All-Star ap- 40.9% from 3-point range. sume Monday, the DuPage County TV shows such as “Viva La Bam” NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC pearances and helped secure three State’s Attorney’s Office said. and “Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Fac- tory.” Olympic gold medals – but has nev- James and Anthony have been CCN Founder er made it to the NBA Finals. close since they were prep phe- M. Meg Roi, Esq. noms, touted as young prospects, Publisher The long-rumored move was first viewed as rivals for greatness, then Vicki Diaz reported by ESPN, but Anthony teammates on three Olympic teams Co-publisher confirmed it himself on his social while often spending chunks of Cecelia Lopez media accounts, superimposing a the offseason together. James told Managing Editor Lakers’ “L” onto his “Melo” brand Bleacher Report in 2016: “I really Norma Beltran - logo. It will team two of the biggest hope that, before our career is over, Production Circulation Manager names and close friends from the we can all play together.” Sidney Davis legendary 2003 NBA Draft – Antho- ny and LeBron James – for the first James said he was “open” to the time in their pro careers. possibility in 2018 during a season Graphic Design when the Lakers ultimately missed Troy Cole Anthony isn’t the only addition an- the playoffs, but it did not material- nounced early Tuesday afternoon: ize even though Anthony was un- Web & Digital Managing Editor The Lakers also added Miami signed at the time. Thomas Body Heat guard Kendrick Nunn, 26, and Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Anthony joins an aging roster, now CREDO — Reporting the news Monk, 23. 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His most erside, Orange, San Bernardino, ceded him in death. current service was under Supervi- and San Diego Counties.