Nielsen Hosts “Power of She” Panel Featuring Rep. Maxine ‘The Raw Word’, A Talk Show Waters, Angela Rye & Mara Brock That Inspires and Entertains Akil (See page A-4) (See page C-3) VOL. LXXVV, NO. 49 • $1.00 + CA. Sales Tax THURSDAY, DECEMBERSEPTEMBER 12 17,- 18, 2015 2013 VOL. LXXXV NO 13 $1.00 +CA. Sales Tax“For Over “For Eighty Over EightyYears TheYears Voice The ofVoice Our of Community Our Community Speaking Speaking for Itselffor Itself” THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018 Martin Luther King stands with other civil rights leaders on the balcony of The Rev. Martin Luther King addresses a crowd estimated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., a day before he was assassinated in April 70,000 at a civil rights rally in Chicago’s Soldier Fielld June 21, 1968. (AP Photo) 1964.(AP Photo) AP PHOTO/MATT DUNHAM Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Nelson Mandela's former wife, listens to speakers during the memorial service for former South African president Nelson Mandela at the FNB Stadium in Soweto near Johannesburg, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013. BY KIMBERLEE BUCK In early March of Staff Writer last year, the Global In- ternational Network re- One of South Afri- ported that the veteran Dr. Ralph Abernathy, Jesse Jackson, Andrew Young and others stand on the balcony of Lorraine motel and point ca’s greatest icons, anti- activist had been hospi- in the direction of gun shots that killed American civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who lies at their feet, apartheid campaigner, talized for observation. Memphis, Tennessee, April 4, 1968. (AP Photo and former wife of late According to the article, President Nelson Man- Madikizela-Mandela BY JENNIFER BIHM Hotel and this Wednesday’s zens and activists across justice, equality and free- dela, Winne Madikizela- was “absolutely fine and Staff Writer anniversary was a time for the United States. Answers dom. Mandela, passed away at doing great.” The article the nation to reflect on the varied from King’s legacy “Like many in my the age of 81 after a long went on to say that the Fifty years ago, on April Civil Rights leader’s ide- still being determined, to generation, I was raised battle with an illness. “doctors would soon dis- 4, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ology. So, what does Dr. there being a need to revive to view myself as inher- Her death was confirmedcharge her.” was assassinated on the bal- King mean to America to- his dedication to making so- iting rights and privileg- on Monday, April 2. {See WINNIE A-9} cony of Memphis’ Lorraine day, asked reporters, citi- cietal changes that promote {See KING A-8} The Genius of Dr. King - 50 Years Later BY SEN. KAMALA D. HARRIS NAACP, Prince George’s County File Lawsuit over Special to the Sentinel “Underfunded, Understaffed” 2020 Census Last month, in the BY WILLIAM J. FORD middle of this incredibly The Washington Informer challenging time for our NNPA Member nation, I had the honor of joining Congressman The NAACP an- John Lewis for the annual nounced that the group has march commemorating filed a lawsuit against Pres- the Selma to Montgomery ident Donald Trump, the march for voting rights. U.S. Census Bureau and And as we crossed the Secretary of Commerce Edmund Pettus Bridge, I Wilbur Ross, “to combat thought about Dr. Martin the imminent threat that Luther King, Jr.’s dream. the 2020 Census will sub- It was 50 years ago stantially undercount Af- FREDDIE ALLEN/AMG/NNPA this week that Dr. King’s rican Americans and other NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson (at podium) life was cut short. But his people of color in commu- talks about the NAACP’s lawsuit against President Donald impact lives on today in COURTESY PHOTO nities throughout the Unit- Trump, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and the U.S. countless ways. When we Senator Kamala D. Harris takes a picture with youth ed States,” a press release Census Bureau over management of the 2020 Census, think of the doors of op- at Martin Luther King Parade. Hurricane Irma hits Florida about the lawsuit said. during a recent press conference at the National Press Club portunity that have swung Prince George’s Coun- in Washington, D.C. Elizabeth Johnson, (left) a resident of open to people of every toward justice. But there homeownership, and incar- ty, the NAACP’s Prince Prince George’s County and Rushern Baker, the county color, there’s no question is no question we have ceration rates are the same George’s County branch executive for Prince George’s County also delivered remarks. Dr. King’s arc of the mor- more work to do. When or worse today than in Dr. and two county residents al universe has been bent Black unemployment, {See NAACP A-9} {See HARRIS A-9} BY JENNIFER BIHM Costs Run High in Bill Staff Writer ton from Ridley-Thomas who is now focusing on his Cosby Sexual Assault Trial Sydney Kamlager will health. fill the seat left vacant by “I am deeply grateful to BY STACY M. BROWN California’s 54th District the voters of the 54th As- NNPA Newswire Assemblymember Sebas- sembly District for their tian Ridley-Thomas after humbling vote of confi- Judge Steven O’Neill dence at the ballot box in has warned that the retrial today’s Special Primary in the criminal case of co- Election that has been of median Bill Cosby will great importance to resi- likely last longer than the dents of South Los Ange- first trial. les, West L.A. and Culver For Pennsylvania tax- PHOTO BY BRIAN ROSS ADAMS City,” Kamlager said in a payers, that means shelling Sydney Kamlager-Dove statement released Tues- out more money on top of and Husband Austin Dove day night. the more than $220,000 “The voters clearly spent on last year’s trial. winning a special election on expressed their desire to “The cost of the Cosby April 3. Kamlager beat out choose a demonstrated POOL PHOTO trial did not adversely im- three other candidates, one leader who will fight hardBill Cosby will likely spend much more defending pact the 2017 budget, and Republican and two Demo- for their interests in Sac- himself against the sexual assault charges in the Andrea we have planned for it in crats, with almost 65 percent ramento and who’ll work Constand case, than Montgomery County will spend our 2018 budget,” Mont- of the vote. Kamlager said hard to reflect their voiceprosecuting him. Photo taken of Cosby spokesman gomery County Chair of her previous experience will in our State Capitol.” Andrew Wyatt (left) leading the comedian into court the Board of Commission- www.lasentinel.net allow her to “hit the ground Kamlager’s career be- during his trial last summer at the Montgomery County running” as she takes the ba- {See ELECTION A-8} Courthouse on June 5, 2017 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. {See COSBY A-8} A-6 A-2 LASENTINEL.NETLOS ANGELES SENTINEL NEWSNEWS THURSDAY,JANUARYTHURSDAY, APRIL 5, 9, 2018 2014 munity.” Mitchell’s career stands on the philosophy, “working herself out of a job.” She believes that individuals in the com- munity should serve children, as opposed to the justice system. “The population of kids who have been in- carcerated is down al- most 75 percent over the past 10 years. When I say ‘working myself out of a job,’ I mean perhaps REMEMBERING 1968: LA TOWN HALL there will always be a need for custodial facili- Saturday, April 21, 2018 ties, but I want them to look like Campus Kil- patrick, where we are Join AARP in Los Angeles for a discussion on implementing a highly therapeutic model and Civil Rights and financial security as they recognize the really working in a much significance of the year 1968 as well as the life and legacy different way.” of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an intergenerational Throughout her time, event that will highlight the past, present and future as it Mitchell has spearheaded many reforms advocating pertains to Black wealth, housing and entrepreneurship. Chief Sheila Mitchell Photo Credit: California Endowment for young men of color. Registration is FREE, but seating is limited. Food and Many believe young men beverages will be provided. The first 200 registrants of color are being pun- will receive a special gift. BY KIMBERLEE BUCK ity very seriously,” she said. ished more harshly than Staff Writer “I’m someone who be- White youth. During the lieves in a higher power. I interview, Mitchell stated WHAT: Town Hall 11A.M. – 2 P.M. Sheila Mitchell is a full- know I just didn’t arrive at that 90 percent of incar- Historical Civil Rights Tour 2 P.M. – 3 P.M. time mother and criminal this position. It wasn’t hap- cerated young people are justice reformer working penstance, but rather it’s a Black and Latino. While WHEN: April 21st 11 A.M. – 3 P.M. hard to reduce the number directed calling. I love the youth of color are sta- of incarcerated youth in the work I do, and I know that tistically punished more city of Los Angeles. As an the decisions I make affect harshly than White youth WHERE: Watts Labor Community Action Center L.A. County Chief Deputy children and families here who commit the same of- (Phoenix Hall) 10950 South Central Ave. LA, CA 90059 Probation Officer, Mitchell in our community. I lead fenses. Recently, the Pro- has dedicated over 15 years with my heart and head. I bation Department began RSVP: Call 1-877-926-8300 to the juvenile justice sys- learned this wisely from implementing new tools or visit aarp.cvent.com/AARPCA1968 to register.