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accomplished by your attitude. Don’t overdo your physical workout. IBRA ~ The time has come to forgive and forget. Take the first step in reconciling a friendship. You thought no one knew, but you may be romantically attracted to an old pal. CORPIO ~ If you are finding it hard to concentrate on a project at work, begin imagining it successfully completed. Work steady and stay calm this week. This week is a good time for personal inventory. AGITTARIUS ~ Mental fog lifts and you are sharp as a tack once again. You’ll be making decisions about partnerships and joint finances. A very happy week is in store. APRICORN ~ Exercise prudence this week in your handling of personal funds. Let your mind wander into the future and you’ll receive the happy answer that you are looking for. Time shared with a partner this week will be very enjoyable. QUARIUS ~ Work with a partner or colleagues goes exceptionally well this week. You receive praise for a job well done! Feel free to change your mind regarding a personal issue. News from a distance arrives. ISCES ~ You are a superstar at work. Efficiency seems to be your middle name. As you go your charming way, don’t forget to delegate tasks with a smile.
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RIES ~ You may feel as if you’ll never get everything done that’s asked of you, but stay steady and on course, take things one step at time, and you’ll be amazed at what you accomplish. Celebrate with a special friend. AURUS ~ It’s a great week for catching up on chores and leftover tasks from last week. You’ll also have the opportunity to spend some time thinking about the direction you want your life to flow toward. EMINI ~ Communication vibes are highlighted, and you are in your element. Many ideas will be presented, and everyone will be very receptive and agreeable to what you say. Romantic interests are easily pursued this week. Smile on! ANCER ~ Love and romance vibes are all around you this week! They will soothe your spirit and uncoil your tensions resulting from having too much work to do. Delegate some of the minor tasks so that you can do your best at the big stuff. Have a loving, lovely week. EO ~ Financial matters are highlighted during working hours. Everything to do with your money, or money under your care, goes smoothly. Another party invitation arrives … say YES! IRGO ~ Happiness with partners remains the order of the week. Relations between partners are exceptionally harmonious right now. You are in sync with loved ones. Much is being
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Calif. AG latest to seek resumption of gay unions BY LISA LEFF ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO — The state’s top attorney has dealt another setback for seekers of gay marriage bans with her request to allow the unions to resume immediately in California, the latest in a string of about-faces siding with same-sex couples. State Attorney General Kamala Harris’ request Tuesday to an appeals court considering the constitutionality of California’s gay marriage ban comes a week after the Obama administration said it would no longer defend a federal law that prohibits the U.S. from recognizing gay unions. Together, the two actions represent a blow to opponents of gay marriage, as well as to Proposition 8, the voter-approved initiative that banned the unions in California in 2008. In a letter to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Harris joined the lawyers for two same-sex couples and the city of San Francisco in seeking the resumption of gay marriages in California. The unions were put on hold while Proposition 8’s sponsors appeal a trial judge’s ruling striking down the ban. Harris said those sponsors were unlikely to prevail in their appeal and that keeping the ban in effect was a fruitless violation of gay Californians’ civil rights. “The public interest weighs heavily against the government sanctioning such discrimination by permitting it to continue,” she wrote. Harris also said the case for allowing gay marriages was bolstered by the Obama administration’s announcement last week that it would no longer defend the federal Defense of Marriage Act. While not directly relevant to Proposition 8, the administration’s new position “substantially diminished” the likelihood the measure’s sponsors will be successful in their effort to get the lower court ruling overturned, she said. Andy Pugno, legal counsel for the coalition of religious and conservative groups that put Proposition 8 on the November 2008 ballot and campaigned for its passage, disputed the attorney general’s contention that the prospects for a successful appeal were any more dim now. “It’s a highly politicized case, and this is just a reminder that we need the initiative process exactly because state officials sometimes refuse to do their job,” Pugno said. “The fact that President Obama has made a carefully calculated political decision in no way changes the law and the role of the court to decide Prop. 8’s validity.” Harris, a Democrat who previously served as San Francisco’s district attorney and who was a strong supporter of Obama’s in 2008, suc-
ceeded Gov. Jerry Brown as attorney general in January. Brown had refused to defend Proposition 8 in his previous role, as did then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Last year, both men asked the 9th Circuit to let gay couples marry during the appeals process. The push by Harris to quickly get same-sex marriage reinstated in California could further enflame conservative activists angered by the Obama administration’s new stance. The president of the Family Research Council, a Washingtonbased advocacy group that champions marriage and family as the foundation of civilization, said Tuesday it suspected the government was colluding with lawyers in the Proposition 8 case. The group’s president, Tony Perkins, pointed out that lawyers for the two California couples asked the 9th Circuit to lift its stay just a few hours after U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced the administration’s new position on the federal act. Perkins asked the government to provide records of any contact the Justice Department might have had with the attorneys. “Even the appearance of collusion between the Department of Justice and litigants is highly damaging to the rule of law in America,” Perkins wrote. The couples’ lawyers have said the timing was coincidental. Chad Griffin, president of the American Foundation for Equal Rights, which is funding the challenge to Proposition 8, said Harris’ endorsement demonstrates that gay people are being hurt while the ban remains in effect. “Life is not eternal — sometimes it is tragically short — and courts should not act as if it were otherwise,” Griffin said. “Allowing the U.S. District Court’s landmark decision to enter into effect will not harm anyone, but will alleviate the suffering of countless families and their children.” Same-sex marriages were legal in California before Proposition 8 passed in November 2008. The initiative supported by 52 percent of voters amended the state Constitution to limit marriage to a man and a woman. Supporters of gay marriage are growing impatient with the slow pace of court proceedings. The California Supreme Court reiterated Tuesday that it would take at least until the end of the year to consider a legal question asked by the federal court as it tries to resolve the appeal. Because the governor and attorney general refused to defend the law on appeal, its sponsors have asked the 9th Circuit to allow them to do so. But the federal court panel has said it needs the state court’s guidance on whether ballot proposition sponsors can defend their measures
in court if state officials will not. The state court has said it plans to hear oral arguments on the issue in September. In this photo taken Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, California Attorney General Kamala Harris gives her first news conference in Los Angeles. Harris asked a federal appeals court on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, to allow gay marriages to resume while the court considers the constitutionality of the state’s AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes voter-approved ban on same-sexunions. The request came after the California Supreme Court said it needed the rest of the year to consider a legal question the appeals court said it needs answered before it can resolve the case.
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UN suspends Libya from rights council BY ANITA SNOW ASSOCIATED PRESS UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly suspended Libya from its top human rights body as governments worldwide pressured Moammar Gadhafi to halt
the deadly crackdown on his people. The 192 U.N. member nations voted by consensus on the council’s recommendation to suspend Libya’s membership on the U.N.’s top human rights body for committing “gross and systematic violations of human rights.” General Assembly
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U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, left, and General Assembly President Joseph Deiss, right, prepare to speak in the General Assembly, which voted to boot Libya from the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. The full membership of the United Nations on Tuesday suspended Libya from the U.N. Human Rights Council in the latest international effort to isolate Moammar Gadhafi’s government for its violent attacks on civilian protesters.
President Joseph Deiss called for the vote and signaled its adoption by consensus by banging his wooden gavel. The resolution sponsored by Arab and African states also expressed “deep concern” about the human rights situation in Libya. It is the first time any country has been suspended from the 47member council since it was formed in 2006. Based in Geneva, the council is charged with strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe. Libya’s suspension from the rights body comes after the U.N. Security Council and United States’ imposition of sanctions on Moammar Gadhafi, his family and top associates, and the Arab League, the African Union and the Organization of Islamic Conference’s condemnation of Libya’s deadly attacks on civilians. There have been no moves by the U.N. to create a no-fly zone, and the idea has been rejected by Russia, which has a veto-wielding permanent seat on the Security Council. But British Foreign Minister William Hague said Tuesday that his country and its allies could seek a no-fly zone without a U.N. mandate. Canada announced on Tuesday
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United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice speaks in the U.N. General Assembly after a vote to boot Libya from the U.N. Human Rights Council on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at U.N. headquarters. The full membership of the United Nations on Tuesday suspended Libya from the U.N. Human Rights Council in the latest international effort to isolate Moammar Gadhafi’s government for its violent attacks on civilian protesters. it had frozen 2.3 billion Canadian dollars ($2.4 billion) in assets belonging to Gadhafi’s regime. The government did not detail the assets. Canada is also sending a warship to the Libyan coast, adding to an international military buildup in the region. Tuesday’s vote suspending Libya from the council does not permanently remove it from the body, but prevents it from participation until the General Assembly determines whether to restore the country to full status. At a gathering of the U.N. Human Rights Council before last week’s vote there, Libyan diplomats to the U.N. in Geneva were given a standing ovation as they announced they were renouncing Gadhafi’s government. They, like Libyan diplomats to the U.N. in New York, have supported the U.N. moves against the government. Libya’s deputy U.N. ambassador Ibrahim Dabbashi said Tuesday that Gadhafi is trying to replace him and Ambassador Mohamed Shalgham because they have both called for an end to his regime. Although Dabbashi told The Associated Press that “certainly it will not be accepted by the United Nations,” U.N. diplomats say it could be complicat-
Black Facts March 3, 1932 African actress and singer Miriam Makeba is born in Johannesburg, South Africa. March 5, 1770 On this day, Crispus Attucks, an escaped slave, becomes the first man killed in the cause of America’s freedom. This event is better known as the “Boston Massacre.” March 5, 1897 The American Negro Academy is founded. Source: blackfacts.com
ed because, from a legal and protocol standpoint, the Gadhafi government is still accredited to the United Nations. In Washington, U.S. State Department lawyers are reviewing a Libyan government document that purports to fire Ambassador Ali Aujali as its envoy to Washington and replace him with a Gadhafi loyalist. U.S. officials said Tuesday that until the review is complete, the Obama administration will recognize Aujali, who has sided with Gadhafi opponents. In other U.N. action, the 15member Security Council slapped an arms embargo, a travel ban and assets freeze on Gadhafi, his family and top associates during an emergency weekend meeting. It also agreed to refer the case to the International Criminal Court at The Hague — a permanent war crimes tribunal — to investigate and prosecute possible crimes against humanity. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the General Assembly before its Tuesday action the collective actions send a strong message that “that there is no impunity, that those who commit crimes against humanity will be punished.” Suspension of Libya from the rights council was cheered by the United States, which has imposed its own sanctions on the Gadhafi government. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said: “The General Assembly today has made it clear that governments that turn their guns on their own people have no place on the Human Rights Council.” “The international community is speaking with one voice and our message is unmistakable: these violations of universal rights are unacceptable and will not be tolerated,” she said in a statement released by the U.S. State Department. Venezuelan Ambassador Jorge Valero expressed reservations about See LIBYA, page 12
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Motown celebration at the White House (NNPA) —First Lady Michelle Obama, right, hosted high school students from around the country for an educational workshop on the history of Motown. Moderated by Grammy Museum Executive Director Robert Santelli, second from right, “The Sound of Young America” gave students an overview of the history of Motown music and outlined the importance the genre had in the integration of African-American artists onto the pop charts and American culture. Featured panelists were, left to right, Grammy Award winner John Legend, musical legend and Grammy Lifetime Achievement recipient Smokey Robinson, and Motown founder Berry Gordy. “Motown helped pave the way for people in this country to look at one another a little differently, because something changed when little girls all across the country saw Diana Ross on the ‘Ed Sullivan Show.’It was a change that happened. Something changed when teenagers turned up the volume on The Temptations’ song, no matter where they lived, in Birmingham or Boston, in Detroit or Denver. Motown made music for all people, no matter what you looked like, no matter where you came from. And that is why we are so proud, my husband and I, to share Motown’s story as we continue to celebrate Black History Month,” said Michelle Obama when introducing the panel to the students.
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Backers Bonds’ making trainer another picks jail run at over pardon stand, for again boxer This May 18, 1931, file photo shows boxer Jack Johnson, the first Black world heavyweight champion, striking a pose. Lawmakers are going AP Photo another round in their fight to get a posthumous presidential pardon for Johnson, who was imprisoned nearly a century ago because of his romantic ties with a White woman. BY FREDERIC J. FROMMER ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are going another round in their fight to get a posthumous presidential pardon for the world’s first Black heavyweight champion, who was imprisoned nearly a century ago because of his romantic ties with a White woman. New York Rep. Peter King and Arizona Sen. John McCain, both Republicans, plan to reintroduce a congressional resolution urging a pardon for boxer Jack Johnson. Another supporter, Rep. Charles Rangel, DN.Y., said he will talk to President Barack Obama’s new chief of staff, William Daley, and Attorney General Eric Holder about the cause. “It’s an injustice that shouldn’t fall through the cracks, and it looks like that’s exactly what happened here,� Rangel said. Johnson became the first Black heavyweight champion a century before Obama was elected the nation’s first Black president. The boxer’s flamboyant lifestyle and his relationships with White women inflamed White sensibilities. Racial resentment boiled over after he defeated a White boxer in the “Fight of the Century� 100 years ago last summer. Three years later, Johnson was convicted of violating the Mann Act, which made it illegal to transport women across state lines for immoral purposes. One of Johnson’s great-great nieces, Linda Haywood of Chicago, is writing to Obama about the case. “I think having a letter from a family member will help put a face on our plea,� Haywood said. “Many people didn’t realize he had nieces and nephews. For years, the rest of my family was so ashamed, no one ever spoke of him because of the stigma attached to him being in prison.� King said he was surprised that Obama didn’t act during the last ses-
sion of Congress, when the House and Senate passed the resolution. But the congressman said he’s still optimistic. “With last year’s elections, there seems to be a clear intent by the president to try to be more bipartisan,� King said. “Everything is there to correct an historic wrong and also, in a small way but significant way, help to bring the country together now.� The White House declined to discuss the request for Johnson, citing a policy of not commenting on how pardon candidates are chosen. Obama, a former constitutional law professor who once taught a class on racism and the law, has not spoken publicly of the Johnson effort, but the Justice Department has come out against it. In a letter to King and McCain at the end of 2009, the Justice Department attorney who advises on pardons argued that resources for such requests are best used for those still alive “who can truly benefit� from them. That notwithstanding, he noted, Obama certainly could pardon whomever he wishes. Rapper Chuck D, a member of the pardon committee organized by documentary film maker Ken Burns, said he feels a presidential pardon is still possible, but unlikely any time soon. “I think President Obama’s pardon for something a hundred years ago will be at the tail end of his presidential run,� said Chuck D, whose real name is Carlton Ridenhour. Last year, Obama pardoned nine people convicted of crimes including possessing drugs, counterfeiting and even mutilating coins. None was wellknown. The fact that Johnson wouldn’t personally benefit from the pardon is beside the point, argued another one of Johnson’s great-great nieces, Constance Hines of Chicago. “This is about righting a wrong,� she said. See JOHNSON, page 15
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BY JIM LITKE AP SPORTS COLUMNIST
Greg Anderson, former trainer of baseball player Barry Bonds, arrives at federal court in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Anderson is set to appear before a federal judge to reiterate his refusal AP Photo/Jeff Chiu to testify against the slugger during Former baseball player Barry Bonds Bonds’ perjury trial scheduled to arrives at a federal courthouse in San start March 21. Francisco, Tuesday, March 1, 2011.
Everybody needs a friend like Greg Anderson, especially if you happen to be a retired home run king suspected of doping and charged with lying to a grand jury about it. Then it’s essential to have a pal like that. Anderson’s childhood friend and former boss, Barry Bonds, was back in court gain Tuesday, pleading not guilty, again, knowing full well that Anderson would refuse to testify against him and as a result, wind up spending some time in jail — again. Three years have passed since Bonds was originally charged with lying under oath, but almost seven have gone by since the two men first got caught in the government’s net during an investigation into the BALCO labs in California. Anderson went to prison the first time in 2005, after pleading guilty to steroid distribution and money laundering tied to the BALCO operation, then twice more for refusing to tell the feds what he knows about Bonds, whose next stay in jail — if it comes to that — will be his first. It’s one of those cases where nearly everyone involved behaved badly. There’s Bonds, who continues to insist that he believed substances Anderson provided in measured doses and administered according to a precise schedule were nothing more potent than flaxseed oil. Then there’s federal agent Jeff Novitzky, whose dogged pursuit and questionable tactics prompted more than one judge to make him return evidence that was seized illegally. And finally, there’s the prosecution team, which has revised the charges three times since November, 2007, when the original indictment was unsealed, and have yet to get that right. Anderson is no angel, to be sure. His list of sins begins with the decision to expand his personal training operation and begin providing performance-enhancing drugs to select clients, then clamming up about almost all of it. But he’s the only person in the cast of characters who — Bonds’ legal fees aside, which are considerable but manageable for a
guy with his portfolio — so far has had to pay for his mistakes. That kind of loyalty is admirable, in a twisted way, and it makes for good movies — think “Goodfellas� — but a miserable life. Anderson has missed chunks of his son’s childhood while in prison and his time on the outside hasn’t been a picnic, either. His business is a bust. The day after he got out of prison the last time, his wife, Nicole, was informed she and her mother, Madeleine Gestas, were targets in a federal tax investigation. In January, 2009, no less than 20 federal IRS and FBI agents staged a SWAT-style raid on his mother-in-law’s house. Anderson’s attorney, Mark Geragos, said that was no coincidence, but payback for his refusal to tell prosecutors whether his client had changed his mind and would testify against Bonds “Even the mafia,� Geragos huffed back then, “spares women and children.� But on Tuesday, Anderson told U.S. District Judge Susan Illston he wouldn’t take the stand and when the case goes to trial March 21, he will be going back to jail for as long it lasts. Exactly what Bonds did to inspire that kind of loyalty is the subject of much speculation and the punchline to running joke, which usually ends with the words “secret bank account in the Cayman Islands.� The two were teammates on a middle school baseball team, but even then, they were never equals. Bonds was the star at every level, Anderson the guy on the periphery working out longer and lifting heavier weights trying to close the gap. He got as far as college ball, but figured out soon enough playing the game was never going to put food on the table. He and Bonds arrived at the federal building at the same time, but remained a study in contrasts. They came in different entrances and rode different elevators up to the courtroom. Bonds looked svelte and smiled a lot. Anderson was bulky and grim. Instead of answering Illston’s
question about whether he intended to follow through on his vow of silence, Anderson only nodded his head. “He’s nodding yes,� Geragos assured the judge, drawing a few laughs from the gathering. But what the attorney said in the moment after that didn’t seem quite as funny. “He’s taking not testifying to the n-th degree.�
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PAFF: A Black film lover’s guilty pleasure BY JOY CHILDS CONTRIBUTING WRITER Though it was shorter in length, had no centerpiece film and featured fewer entries than in previous years, the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) was still the No. 1 film destination during Black History Month. And in its 19th year, there was no shortage of enthusiasm at its three major events. Opening night saw the yearly mob scene at the Culver Plaza Theatres, with red carpet celebrities from TV, film and stage intermingling with festival buffs and media folk. PAFF Executive Director Ayuko Babu reached out to the packed audience, strongly encouraging folks to financially support PAFF, to go out and encourage their friends to support it, and to identify corporations and elected officials to financially support it. Actor Nate Parker, best known for his lead role as Henry Lowe in “The Great Debaters,” served as celebrity host. “What this film festival does,” Parker stated, “is it connects the Diaspora ... and shows us in a positive light.” Then it was on to the screening of the festival opener, “35 and Ticking,” written and directed by Russ Parr. As the title suggests, the film is about two 35-year-old men and
women, close friends since childhood, whose life clocks are ticking. One of the females is a successful sportscaster (Nicole Ari Parker) who’s looking for the right man; her best friend (Tamala Jones), a seemingly happily married woman of three years, desperately wants children though her hubby (Dondré Whitfield) does not. There’s the good brother (Keith Robinson) who’s working hard to support his two kids and a wife (Jill Marie Jones) that doesn’t want to be a mother; and there’s the single guy (Kevin Hart) with a unique “delivery” job, who’s smitten with a beauty (Meagan Good) he meets at a club. There are plot twists and turns, some amusing dialogue and some jammin’ but unidentified hip-hop music that keeps the plot flowing. Whether the audience thought it was good, bad, or were indifferent, if for no other reason, the movie should be sought out, as there’s something good
lacks: “It’s all about distribution ... Hopefully, there will come a time when we don’t have to beg ...” Given that the film was executive produced by comedians Kym Whitley and Mike Epps (both of whom also starred in the film) and Parr, it’s particularly remarkable that
featured include Tamala Jones, Darius McCrary, Wendy Raquel Robinson and others.
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Phylicia Rashad Parr was able to attract the breadth of Black talent beyond the main stars — and to complete principal photography in 15 days. Some people who
Afterwards, most of the cast very generously participated in a question-and-answer session before the audience adjourned to the opening night after-party at nearby Gyenari’s for Korean cuisine. Further east, at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center on West Washington Boulevard, was where
Ayuko Badu the second major event took place on the next night. Hosted by Nate Parker, Seyi Brown and Eno Georgette Inwek (the latter two from the Africa Channel), the PAFF Night of Tribute paid homage to a number of distinguished Africans and African Americans. The highest achievements were presented to two distinguished ladies: The Lifetime Achievement Awards went to Phylicia Rashad and Hope Foye. See PAFF, page 14
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to be said about the pure visual of Black folks kissing, hugging, making up and making love. But you will have to seek it out, as it lacks a distribution deal presently. Even though Parr got a lot of positive feedback from those who stayed around after the screening, he was very frank about what his film
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Black Women and their Babies Are they being targeted? By Jennifer Bihm Contributing Writer “No hype. Just truth,” reads the simple slogan on toomanyaborted.com. The truth, says The Radiance Foundation, founded by creative professional Ryan Bomberger and the Issues4Life Foundation, is that a disproportionate number of Black women in America are having induced abortions and that it’s no accident. But they contend Planned Parenthood — the nation’s largest abortion provider — is targeting these women as part of a covert eugenics experiment aimed at curbing the Black population. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, citing 2007 figures, reports that, “Black women had higher abortion rates and ratios than white women and women of other races.” It also noted that, “Among women from the 37 areas that reported race for 2007, white women (including Hispanic and non-Hispanic white women) accounted for the largest percentage (55.9%) of abortions; black women accounted for 36.5% and women of other racial groups for 7.6% of abortions.” The disproportionate number, as well as the higher abortion rates and ratios among Black women, are contributed to an abortion-awareness and pro-adoption-themed campaign called Endangered Species. The campaign started in Atlanta and had spread to several locations, including Los Angeles. It started in L.A. in January and is expected to end March 6. About 70 billboards featuring Black children — and stating that they are an “endangered species” — had been placed throughout the local area last month to grab the attention of those passing by and lead them to www.toomanyaborted.com to read more about the impact abortion has had among African Americans. Now, about 50 billboards are still up. Connected to the campaign was the National Day of Mourning, a cross- country ceremony memorializing the more than 50 million babies (of all races) aborted in the United States. Locally, several people gathered at Philadelphia Faith Temple in Compton to take part in the ceremony. More than 50 white roses (each repre-
senting 1 million aborted babies) adorned the podium where pro-lifers made their cases against what they essentially characterized as a brutal and ungodly act. “Abortion stops a beating heart,” said Dr. La Verne Tolbert, a former Planned Parenthood board member who is now on the Issues 4 Life board, a minister, and a staunch pro-lifer. “A person who is pregnant is going to have a baby … it is not a mass of tissue,” she later added. Tolbert left the board after doing extensive research on the subject, which uncovered things that she said unnerved her. Tolbert said she read 135 books, articles and dissertations and came across something that “absolutely floored” her — a book called “Population and the American Future.” “In 1970 the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (as it was called then, now it’s called the Department of Health and Human Services) with President Nixon, mandated a commission on population and the American future headed by Nelson Rockefeller,” she said. “They looked at how the Black community was expanding. Remember in the 1970s and ’60s, everyone had large families but especially Blacks. “We (would have) eight or nine children. And so, they determined that since Black women were so fertile, there had to be a plan to keep us from having so many babies,” she said. “When I first became a board member, I thought what everyone else thought: that (the baby) was a mass of tissue. And I felt that every woman had a right to have an abortion, that it was a matter of choice. At that time in the early ’70s, we knew little about abortion. “We didn’t have the information we have now. But while I was on the board, I received documents that detailed how abortions were performed.” Tolbert also noticed something else: She said that while she was on the board, a death certificate had to be issued for every abortion that was performed. “And I thought, ‘Well, a death certificate is only required if it’s a living a being. So, (when you) talk about it being a mass of tissue, how can that be when a death certificate is required?’ When I read how abortions were performed, I came back to the board meeting
Ryan Bomberger The Radiance Foundation
and I protested. She said, “ ‘This is traumatic for the mother and the baby.’ And, I was told that it was not traumatic, and then I started looking around the room and wondering why abortion was more necessary for Black women…” BLACK WOMEN’S EXPERIENCES L.A. resident Tera Hilliard said, at age 14, she was rushed through her abortion without much explanation as to what was happening to her. “(The abortion) wasn’t even my decision. My relative, who I was living with at the time, forced me to have it done,” said Hilliard, who had a total of three abortions. “Nobody would talk to me. I was 24 weeks along and had to have a two-day procedure. I didn’t even know what that meant.” Tegra Little was a 20-year-old sociology major at UCLA and guessed she was seven or eight weeks pregnant when she decided to have an abortion. She didn’t want anyone or anything to get in the way of her schooling and career plans, she said. “I felt completely numb” the day of the procedure, Little recalled. “I remember in Planned Parenthood asking them if I could see the ultrasound and they said no … I went into the little locker room area to put on my robe. Then I went into the room, got up on the table and they gave me something … I guess to numb me below. “I remember hearing the suctioning, sort of vacuum sound, and there was a nurse in there and a doctor performing the procedure. I don’t remember being on the table that long. I remember getting oơ the table and the doctor saying, “everything’s fine, everything’s done…’ ” Both African-American women said they still sometimes feel regret and guilt over their decisions. Upon resigning from the board and moving to California to research Planned Parenthood in depth, Tolbert said she discovered that the federally funded series of clinics are strategically placed in poor (mostly Black and Latino) communities to circumvent the proliferation of undesirable oơspring. A lot of the clinics are school-based, she said, because population control
Dr. La Verne Tolbert Formerly of Planned Parenthood
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advocates feel that “Black children have no self-control.” Instead of encouraging the teaching of values and life skills such as carefully choosing friends, self-discipline, delayed gratification and planning for the future, “they are handing them condoms,” she said. “They teach about … stuơ that parents would be appalled if they knew their children were learning (about them) … and the condoms that they’re giving our kids in these schools are cheap, they are inexpensive, they are designed to fail,” Tolbert added. “When they fail, the girls go to the school-based clinics, they take them oơ grounds during morning school hours. “Her parents have no idea that she’s had an abortion when she comes home. That’s what’s going on in our community and people don’t know it. When I read this research, I was furious. “I was shocked, I was appalled, I was alarmed, and I have been doing everything I could to get this information to our people.” Oƥcials from Planned Parenthood Los Angeles denied the accusations against their organization and insist that it provides important and necessary services to uninsured and underinsured communities no matter what race. “I can’t imagine taking young people oơ their campuses. It’s untrue,” said Adrianne Black, co-CEO of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, who called the concept of the Endangered Species campaign “offensive and disturbing.” “The campuses that we support for LAUSD request that we provide education, STD testing. They usually ask us and organizations like us to come to their schools, because they know there is a high inci-
A 20-week-old actual fetus, preserved to show how its bone structure develops, at an exhibition called “Bodies” in London, April 2006. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant/FILE)
dence of STDs in specific communities. “As someone who grew up in South L.A., it’s just hard for me to understand why someone would want to say those kinds of things that really don’t hold up to what it is we do every single day,” she said. It is health disparities, not race, Black explained, that drives poor people to Planned Parenthood clinics. They come in, she said, for important health screenings such as screenings for breast and cervical cancer, HIV/AIDS and other STDs. Many of their education programs focus on preventing teen pregnancy and on providing support to parenting teens, she added. “Think about what is going on in this country as our own president is fighting for health so that people have access to insurance and care,” Black said. “We can see it all over the place, being fought against by people who don’t care about poor people, women of color, women who face barriers every single day to health care. (Planned Parenthood) stands in those communities, and we take anybody, any color, who comes to our clinic seeking preventative STD treatment. We provide over 33,000 pap smears to women in our community regardless of color and almost the same number of breast exams …” Both Tolbert and Black agree that abstinence education plays a vital role in sex education. “The main way to deter abortions is to speak about abstinence,” Tolbert said. “Abstinence education teaches young people skills they will need to be successful (in) their entire lives (like) self-control. Even when a person is married, they have to exercise self-control. Planning for the future, delayed gratification, choosing the right friends, avoiding drugs, alcohol and risky behaviors — this is what abstinence education teaches.” Black said: “At Planned Parenthood we’re giving teens and their families medically accurate sex education and that includes information about healthy relationships, about not being forced into making decisions through peer pressure.” “We talk about abstinence every single day,” she said.
Adrianne Black Co-CEO of Planned Parenthood, L.A.
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Will Compton produce the next District Pioneer land developer, Attorney of Los Angeles County? Celebration of Life: Richard Lee Atkins
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Danette Meyers came ‘Straight Outta Compton’ and as a veteran prosecutor, she is heading in that direction
BY FAMILY MEMBERS OF RICHARD L. ATKINS
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Richard L. Atkins passed away on Feb. 17 at the Wadsworth Veterans Administration Greater LA Health Care Hospital in Los Angeles from complications of congestive heart failure. He was 85 years old. He was a beloved resident of the Veterans Community Living Center “Home for Heroes.” A real estate and land developer, building contractor and businessman, Atkins was born in Ann Arbor, Mich., Jan. 11, 1926. Atkins — a student of Eastern Michigan University, Charles Simmons Institute of Human Relations, and Certification of Legal Education University of West Los Angeles School of Law — was Richard Lee Atkins a general licensed contractor in California, Michigan, New York and Georgia, and a licensed real estate broker. Atkins is founder of the Atkins Institute of Land Development in 2000. A pioneer, Atkins broke down barriers for African Americans in the segregated fields of building, contracting and labor relations associations. In the real estate industry and in the field of land development, Atkins spent more than 60 years breaking down racial prejudice and discrimination in the U.S. real estate marketplace. Atkins was a building contractor for hospitals, medical emergency centers, apartment houses and tracts, private homes and palatial mansions, shopping malls, churches, restaurants, day care centers and business plazas. Atkins was a pioneering planner and visionary of excellence. He was the largest African-American landowner, with acreage along Stocker Street, La Brea Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard. As an African-American pioneering contractor and land developer, Atkins built numerous homes, parcels and tracts in the Second District area of Ladera Heights, Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills and View Park (including Valley Ridge Avenue and Stocker Streets). A mentor to many young African Americans, Atkins counseled and advised community leaders and homeowners in the development of what is considered in Los Angeles “the Black Beverly Hills.” Atkins was a well-known popular political candidate for the Second District in Los Angeles. He also mentored U.S. veterans through the Atkins Institute of Land Development, which he founded in 2000 on the grounds of the Greater West Los Angeles VA Healthcare Center. Upon completion of a two-year course in real estate development, a prescribed masters program, students were awarded a graduate certificate of achievement. Atkins also developed the Vet Cities of America, an all inclusive Veteran Living and Lifestyle Community. Atkins founded Trans Pac Construction Engineers and R.L. Atkins Companies of the United States, among other accomplishments. In 1984, he founded and built the African-American Cultural Village; founded the Atkins Black Business EXPO-Los Angeles; founded the Black Business Chamber of Commerce in 1986, as well as founded the Black Business Planning Commission. Atkins was Man of the Year for the City of Los Angeles in 1969. He also received the Award of Excellence from the National Council of Negro Business and Professional Women, Los Angeles, in 1969. With homes in Los Angeles and New York, Atkins leaves a wife, Joan, and former wife, Jean B. Palmer, mother of the nationally known fine artist Kathleen Atkins Wilson and son-in-law Ernest Wilson. He also leaves behind a son, Dyke Cordell Atkins; daughter-in-law, Marion Wanzo Atkins, eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. The interment was held at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside.
According to Deputy District Attorney Danette Meyers’ website, she intends to use her unprecedented courtroom experience to implement major reforms to the juvenile justice system and develop more effective community outreach projects aimed at reducing violent crimes and drug-related offenses. As District Attorney, Meyers intends to work in partnership with law enforcement, the judiciary and the Legislature to increase public safety throughout Los Angeles County while ensuring fair and equal justice for all, her website states. Born and raised in Compton, Meyers has become one of the city’s biggest thrusts in its effort at “Birthing a new Compton,” and as a deputy district attorney, she has the ability to place Compton on the map as the next district attorney of the county of Los Angeles. In a frank conversation with Meyers, she was emphatic about her vision for the county as district attorney. She said, “My objectives when I take office are to revamp our environ-
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Danette Meyers mental section; revamp the juvenile justice system focusing on repeat offenders; to center in on rehabilitative programs in terms of drug offenders.” Compton has had a reputation that is totally removed from the reality of the city, and Meyers is on the road to help change that myth into the reality
of a community of working people in decent neighborhoods — with children going to school and families getting together like other neighborhoods. Her focus at present is mostly on murder cases with special circumstances, and as a 25year veteran prosecutor, she is uniquely competent and qualified to take over the reins of the country’s largest prosecutor’s office. Located at the airport court where she is one of the senior trial deputies, Meyers brings a meaningful compassion in her work as a prosecutor. She is not of the old school of thought that says by arresting and incarcerating low-level, non-violent criminals, it would solve or lessen the problem of crime and/or make society safer. “Having different prosecutorial agencies throughout the state,” Meyers
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White out — Oscar and culture Why should we care about the Arab democratic revolt? BY JULIANNE MALVEAUX NNPA COLUMNIST
Months ago, we knew that there would be no AfricanAmerican Oscar winners, mainly because we knew there were no Oscar nominees. What a denouement from that glorious year when Denzel Washington and Halle Berry were winners for films that, if flawed, celebrated their artistic genius. While the Oscars have not been an equalopportunity experience, there have been celebrated nominations and wins that have lifted up African Americans in film, and it may be a mistake to take just one year and turn it into a trend. Still. What do films depict? In some ways, they are reflections of our hopes, dreams, visions, fantasies and realities. Those who “green light” films offer opportunities to films that resonate — a stuttering king, a troubled ballerina. Those of us who know writers and thinkers in the African-American world know there are equally compelling figures, but those who see film often reflect the sensibilities of their own age. In other words, what did it take for someone to decide that “The Great Debaters” would be a film that resonated? Why has Tyler Perry had to go the independent route? Who interprets culture and reality? Through which prism do they view the world? What do they see? I think this question is especially pointed during this Great Recession, when there are such compelling economic stories that can be cast in a comedic and/or a dramatic light. I know that entertainment is partially about escapism, not just reality. Why else would a king’s
Julianne Malveaux stutter be more compelling than a sister’s foreclosure? Still, if I could give a green light, I’d ask someone to dramatize the story that Iyanla Vanzant tells in her latest book, “Peace from Broken Pieces.” How does a nationally acclaimed spiritual leader, teacher, and commentator emerge from a woman who has been broken, battered, abandoned and then some? Isn’t there some drama there? Why not tell that story? Or if a king is so compelling, what about a queen? Why not tell the stories of the African-American women in Black History who have made tremendous contributions. If we can talk about Ray Charles through Jamie Foxx, what about Cathy Hughes through Angela Bassett? Imagine the resonance of an entrepreneur so dedicated to her dream that she slept in the radio stu-
dio when she could not afford rent so she could keep her dream alive. Or what about Maggie Lena Walker, the woman who founded Penny Savings Bank in Richmond, a woman with a scant second-grade education? Popular culture does not lift these women up, no matter how dramatic their stories, because we have not often been able to bridge the racial divide in drama, culture, and entertainment. Whatever is compelling in these stories is often muted by the racial aptitudes that shackle our nation. Thus, it is more interesting to learn of a British king who can’t speak the King’s English than an enslaved man such as Frederick Douglass whose elocution inspires a nation. We could put the Frederick Douglass story on film, but then we’d have to deal with the miscegenation that makes many uncomfortable, the Black man, the White wife, the cultural barriers. Better to run to England with a stuttering King. I’m not mad at Colin Firth and “The King’s Speech,” but I’m mad at a Hollywood that won’t take chances, a Hollywood that won’t lead with the films that are “green lighted.” If films reflect our turgid reality and our royal fantasies, not the vision for a redemptive future, then films hold us back instead of moving us forward. This Oscar season is an exciting season for many individual artists. It is repudiation for African-American people. Julianne Malveaux is president of Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, N.C. Her most recent book, “Surviving and Thriving: 365 Facts in Black Economic History,” is available at www.lastwordprod.com.
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Continued from page 4 the vote, saying “a decision such as this one could only take place after a genuine investigation.” Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has said he would not condemn “my friend” Gadhafi. Peggy Hicks, global advocacy director for Human Rights Watch, said the vote raises the question of how Libya got on the council in the first place. Libya was among seven countries accused of human rights violations, including Angola and Malaysia, that won three-year council seats last year when running on uncontested regional slates. Candidates for membership are proposed by regional groups, which often submit only enough candidates to fill their seats. By failing to provide competitive options, such uncontested candidate nations are virtually assured approval — despite their human rights records. “It’s time for the General Assembly to take seriously the standards it set for membership on the Human Rights Council, and apply them to countries seeking to join the body in the future,” Hicks said.
Israeli Ambassador Meron Reuben said after the vote was a “wake-up call” about how Human Rights Council members are chosen. “Libya under its current notorious regime should never have been elected to sit as a member in the Human Rights Council,” he said. In Geneva earlier Tuesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov ruled out the idea of creating a no-fly zone over Libya, saying such a move would be “superfluous” and that the international community should instead focus on full use of U.N. Security Council sanctions. Leaders in the U.S., Europe and Australia have suggested the military tactic — used successfully in Iraq and Bosnia — to prevent Gadhafi from bombing his own people. Hague told BBC television on Tuesday that while “ideally” such an action would be sanctioned by a Security Council resolution, it wasn’t essential. The no-fly zones operated over Saddam Hussein’s Iraq by the U.S. and Britain did not receive such U.N. approval, while the one
over Bosnia did. Russian NATO ambassador Dmitry Rogozin cautioned against moving militarily against Libya without U.N. authorization. Edith M. Lederer at the United Nations, Matthew Lee in Washington, and John Heilprin in Geneva contributed to this report.
BY BILL FLETCHER JR. NNPA COLUMNIST The momentous democratic revolt sweeping the Arab World has captured the interest and imagination of millions. The energy and courage of the participants has inspired movements in other parts of the world, including in our own Wisconsin (with the fight against the governor’s attacks on public sector workers). The Arab democratic revolt has the potential to change global politics. This is absolutely no exaggeration. The governments that are facing their people’s wrath are — with the exception of Iran, and to some extent Libya — governments that have been in the pocket of the United States, in some cases for decades. They have been allies of various U.S. administrations and have helped the U.S. government to move otherwise unpopular policies in North Africa and the Middle East. While various U.S. administrations have mouthed about democracy, they have been quite comfortable holding hands with governments in North Africa and the Middle East that demonstrate not a shred of respect for democratic rights. Therefore, what is important for us to understand is that it is quite possible that the United States may lose key allies in North Africa and the Middle East and, for the first time in decades, actually have to negotiate new relationships based on mutual respect with countries that they have treated as vassal states. It is also important to recognize that the Arab democratic revolt has been Al-Qaeda’s worst nightmare. Consider for a moment that the revolts, although including Islamist forces (in many cases), have not been religious revolts or religiously inspired revolts. They have been a response to the economic and political injustices
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Continued from page 11 said, often facilitated the uneven handling of cases in each jurisdiction. “They have different policies about how they handle cases in their jurisdiction. I think it is a lack of (proper) training, and how you hire deputy district attorneys. I think there has to be ongoing training.” Meyers added that she has tried cases all over L.A. County and that gives her a broad approach to the job that she is seeking. She has tried cases in Corona, Torrance, Van Nuys, Pomona, and, of course, on her home turf, Compton. “There needs to be more uniformity in the criminal justice system; that’s one of the things that I’d like to see,” Meyers said. “What happens in
Compton and what happens at the airport or in the Valley — are we being uniformed in our application of the law?” Meyers was very proud of her upbringing in Compton and looks forward to be able to return to her community, as the first Black, female district attorney of the county following in the footsteps of the state’s first Black, female Attorney General, Kamala Harris (who was the first Black female district attorney of San Francisco). She said, “The community could expect that I would mete out justice fairly to everyone in L.A. County and that I will always be open to any thoughts from the community, and that I’ll be fair to all in hiring and make sure the DA’s office represents the community.”
Bill Fletcher Jr. that people have suffered for years. In fact, in a courageous and historic act of solidarity, Coptic Christians in Egypt protected Muslims during a Friday prayer against the forces of then-dictator and former President Hosni Mubarak. There had been a fear that during prayer, Mubarak’s internal security units would attack. The Coptic Christians indicated that they would not let that happen. Finally, these revolts are not revolts that were the result of outside forces, except and insofar as you acknowledge the role of the Internet and social media sites such as Facebook. The reality is that it has been the people of these countries, often inspired by hearing about or reading about uprisings in other countries, who have taken their respective futures into their own hands. This step is monumental, thus making this what is often called a “teachable moment.” We can learn from the example of the Arab people, for instance, that despite immense, if not overwhelming difficulties, that it is possible to successfully resist and create a better world. We not only have much to learn from the Arab democratic revolt, but we should also find ways to offer our support. If history is any standard, the U.S. government will do what it can to win the new governments back into the fold of the West rather than treating these new governments as sovereign partners who have chosen a different course. President Obama and Congress need to accept this understanding, and they will if and when Black America and other people of good will speak out in a chorus of millions. Bill Fletcher, Jr. is a senior scholar with the Institute for Policy Studies, the immediate past president of TransAfrica Forum, and the coauthor of “Solidarity Divided.” He can be reached at papaq54@hotmail.com.
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PERFORMANCE (STEVE MOYER PR) — “Back By Popular Demand!!!” — performances of a CD of romantic ballads, “Corky Hale ... And Friends – I’m Glad There Is You” — will take place March 8, 8 p.m., at Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Singer Tricia Tahara will appear in the concert, along with Hale — a jazz pianist, harpist and singer — as well as singer Sally Kellerman, among others. There is a $20 cover charge. Valet parking is available. Reservations for the show and dinner can be made by calling Photo by Andrew Eccles Catalina Bar & Grill at Linda Celeste Sims (323) 466-2210, or at World,” will present three programs. The www.ticketweb.com. More performengagement will celebrate five decades of ance information: www.catalinajaz“Revelations,” an American classic. A zclub.com.
FAIR (LA NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES) — Southern California residents can take a step in dealing with foreclosure or the home-buying process by attending the free and confidential Help and Hope Fair on March 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the El Camino College Compton Center, 1111 E. Artesia Blvd., Compton. Arrive early to avoid a long wait. Homeowners in financial distress should bring their mortgage statement, pay stubs and monthly budget to obtain financial counseling. At the event, there will be HUD-certified housing counseling agencies, lenders/servicers, and attorneys with information on foreclosure prevention and the home-buying process, including down payment assistance programs. Bank of America, Chase and others will be onsite. More information: (888) 895-2647, www.lanhs.org. “PEARLS OF WISDOM” (FULLCALENDAR.COM) — A Window Between Worlds and artist Kim Abeles will present “Pearls of Wisdom: End the Violence,” a community engagement project. The reception will take place March 5, 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibition will run until March 31 at the Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. The event includes advice and images by domestic violence survivors who recast personal memories of pain into lessons of courage and strength. The event is free. RSVPs for the reception are appreciated but not required. More information: www.awbw.org, (310) 396-0317, lresser@awbw.org.
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3 p.m., at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. The event will star Lady Jazz, an all-female jazz ensemble. Jazz radio personality Janisse will be the host. Admission is $30 and group discounts are available for six or more. Reservations: (626) 355-4318. Group sales only: (626) 301-9852. Online ticketing: www.sierramadreplayhouse.org.
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Obama,” a comedy about the lives of President Barack Obama and others in the White House, will be previewed March 11, 8 p.m., at the Fremont Centre Theatre, 1000 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena. The show opens March 12, 8 p.m., and runs through May 1. Show times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays. There is free parking behind the theater. Admission: $25. Students and seniors must pay $20 for admission. Reservations: (866) 811-4111 (Theatermania). Online Ticketing: www.fremontcentretheatre.com.
THREE STRIKES — Families to Amend California’s Three Strikes (FACTS) will speak against the state’s three strikes law on its 17th anniversary — March 7, 2011 — at the northwest corner of Wilcox and Fountain avenues in Hollywood, 3 p.m. More information: (213) 746-4844.
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MALCOLM X — An event titled “Malcolm X: Why Was It Necessary to Kill Him?” will take place March 8, 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the University of Southern California, at Taper Hall of Humanities (THH) 102. Pan-African scholar Marika Sherwood will give the lecture. THH is at 3501 Photo Courtesy of The Instrumental Woman Project Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles. Dr. Dawn Norfleet More information: (626) 372-9498.
CONVENTION — The 2011 RT Booklovers convention will take place April 6 to 10 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel at 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. There will be 100 workshops, and the price to attend the whole convention is $490. More information: www.rtconvention.com; Jo Carol Jones, jocarol@rtconvention.com, (281) 471-1077.
“REVOLUTIONS” (DAVIDSON & CHOY PUBLICITY) — The 2010-11 season of “Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center” continues with the return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for an unprecedented 10 performances, April 8 to 17, at the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The company, recognized by the U.S. Congress as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the
short film will be shown prior to “Revelations” at every performance. The film includes historic performance footage and rare interviews with Alvin Ailey and Judith Jamison, the artistic director. Tickets for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater are priced from $25 to $105 and are available at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Box Office, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Tickets are also available by calling (213) 972-0711 and online at musiccenter.org/events/dance.html. For groups of 10 or more, call (213) 972-8555.
4-22-11 SPRING FLING (CITY OF L.A.) — The Los Angeles Zoo’s annual three-day event, Big Bunny’s Spring Fling, will feature bunnyrelated crafts and activities, including the BeA-Bunny Ear Craft and Funny Bunny Face Painting. Children can also pet bunnies and plant their own carrot seeds to take home. Big Bunny’s Spring Fling will take place April 22 to 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. The zoo is at 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. Admission is $14 for adults and $9 for children ages 2 to 12. This event is free with paid zoo admission. The zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Information: (323) 644-4200, www.lazoo.org.
The deadline for receipt of calendar listings is Friday, noon, at least two weeks prior to activity. Fax to: (323) 299-3896, e-mail us at lawattsnus@aol.com or mail to: L.A. Watts Times, 3800 Crenshaw Blvd., L.A., CA 90008. All calendar items are received from various senders and are subject to being edited.
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Trustee Sale No. CA09002183-10-1 . Title Order No. 100660582CA-LPI Loan No. 1010632451 APN 4204-019-036 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 31, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 14, 2011, at 01:00 PM, At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building,350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA, MTC FINANCIAL Inc., dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on November 6, 2007, as Instrument No. 20072488853 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: MICHELLE ZETINAA SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, in favor of INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3623 KALSMAN DRIVE NO1, LOS ANGELES, CA 90016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest theron, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $362,986.94 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATE: February 17, 2011 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09002183-10-1 . 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.NoticeSolutions.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-786-5351 Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in Civil Code s 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded or the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #9679 2011-02-17 2011-02-24 2011-03-03 Trustee Sale No. CA09002386-10-1 . Title Order No. 100662001CA-LPI Loan No. 3017594916 APN 6014-032-006 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 21, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 23, 2011, at 01:00 PM, At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building,350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA, MTC FINANCIAL Inc., dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 30, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071298332 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: MARIA G SIBRIAN A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1338 W 70TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90044 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest theron, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $256,291.43 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATE: February 24, 2011 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09002386-10-1 . 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.NoticeSolutions.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-786-5351 Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in Civil Code s 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a
Thursday, March 3, 2011 final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded or the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #10283 2011-02-24 2011-03-03 2011-03-10 Trustee Sale # CA0940891-2 Loan# 1008814582 Order # 090258980 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/03/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/18/2011 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/15/2006 as Document No. 20062523411 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, AMELIA TRIGUEROS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, LOANEX FUNDING, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 6088-019-009 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 833 WEST 118TH, LOS ANGELES, CA 90044 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is: $408,195.53 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 02/24/2011 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com Ad #10298 2011-02-24 2011-03-03 2011-03-10 Trustee Sale # CA0928982-1 Loan# 100230861 Order # 080119540 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/04/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/24/2011 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/12/2006 as Document No. 06-0799494 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, ARTURO BRAVO HUERTA,A MARRIED MAN, as Trustor, AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 5172-006-039 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 138 SOUTH CLARENCE STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90033 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is: $377,927.52 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section
2924f have been met. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 03/03/2011 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com Ad #10397 2011-03-03 2011-03-10 2011-03-17 Trustee Sale No. CA09002712-10-1 . Title Order No. 4754800 Loan No. 1506882990 APN 6147-023-014 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED January 20, 1999. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 28, 2011, at 01:00 PM, At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building,350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA, MTC FINANCIAL Inc., dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on February 8, 1999, as Instrument No. 99 0194822 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CA , executed by: CATHERINE E. TARPLEY, A WIDOW, as Trustor, in favor of UNION CAPITAL FUNDING, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1832 EAST 123RD STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90059 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest theron, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $87,268.80 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATE: March 3, 2011 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09002712-10-1 . 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.NoticeSolutions.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-786-5351 TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Ad #10398 2011-03-03 2011-03-10 2011-03-17 Trustee Sale # CA0955220-3 Loan# 167597315 Order # 955216 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/03/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/04/2011 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/18/2007 as Document No. 20071214020 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, HARLEY TOLENTINO, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 6052-004-036 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9614-9614 1/2 S. MAIN STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is: $535,457.82 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf
of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 03/03/2011 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com Ad #10537 2011-03-03 2011-03-10 2011-03-17 Trustee Sale # CA0953733-1 Loan# 148224741 Order # 950145 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/23/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/19/2011 at 01:00PM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/31/2007 as Document No. 20070203358 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, LISA R. JACKSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, HMS CAPITAL, INC., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the front entrance of the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd, Pomona CA The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 6017-010-002 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1908 WEST 74TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90047 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is: $431,595.85 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary's agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 03/03/2011 MTC FINANCIAL INC., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: CLARISA GASTELUM, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)786-5351, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com Ad #10538 2011-03-03 2011-03-10 2011-03-17
Black Facts March 5, 1845 President John Tyler signs the joint resolution of Congress to admit Texas as a slave state. Source: blackfacts.com
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Continued from page 7 Most know of Rashad from her TV and stage work — and all have marked their calendars for her Los Angeles directorial debut of “A Raisin in the Sun” (for which she won the Tony award in 2004) in March at the Nate Holden. Many don’t know of Foye but should: She’s a notable soprano who, along with Paul Robeson and W.E.B. DuBois, risked her career to sing about and fight against social injustice during the McCarthy Era of the 1940s and ’50s . Truly an unsung heroine, at 89 she can still wow a crowd, as she and her long-standing cellist did. Other awardees were actor Lamman Rucker (Canada Lee Award); actress Tessa Thompson (Beah Richards Award); actor Hlomla Dandala of South Africa (TAC Creative Achievement Award); and author Ngugi wa Thiong’o of Kenya (recipient of the first ever TAC Literary Achievement Award); and City Councilmember Jan Perry (Community Service Award). The night was sponsored by the Africa Channel, with music provided by South Africa’s own Jonathan Butler and his attractive look-alike daughter Jodie. Another romantic comedy closed out the PAFF where the festival had begun, at the Culver Plaza Theatres. “DWB: Dating While Black” is the tale of two guys who get laid off and, while looking for new jobs, become friends. One’s a womanizer who ostensibly sets out to teach the other guy — the proverbial good brother — how to succeed with women. Writer, producer, director Van Elder guarantees that “everybody that watches that film will find something in each character that they can relate to.” Asked what inspired him to write it, he responded, “It was inspired by many conversations with my inner circle of friends, both male and female ... and some personal experiences mixed in there. Van Elder’s name may be familiar from his other two feature films, “Divine Intervention” (2007) and “Issues” (2006). Both received limited theatrical release, though they were subsequently released on DVD and cable. Regarding distribution of “DWB,” Elder says, “We’re gonna get this one out there ... I think this one has the makings of a cult following ...”
LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (Metro) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Metro will receive proposals for RFP No. EN077 – Environmental Waste Handling and Environmentally Related Construction Services per specifications on file at the LACMTA Office of Procurement & Material Mgmt, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (9th Floor). All proposals must be received on or before Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at COB 4:00 pm Pacific Time at the address listed above, sent to the attention of Patricia Bel Nickles. Proposals received later than the above date and time may be rejected and returned to the proposer unopened. A Pre-Proposal conference will be held on March 14, 2011, at the Windsor Conference Room, 15th Floor at 9:00 – 11:00 am PacificTime located at the address above. The RFP documents are available for purchase at the above address for $10.00 when picked up and $15.00 if mailed. For further information, please email your request to Patricia Bel Nickles at nicklesp@metro.net.
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Continued from page 6 But P.S. Ruckman Jr., a political science professor at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Ill., who writes a blog on pardons, said he agreed with the Justice Department’s position. “There are plenty of living persons with real problems who are deserving of clemency,” he said. In their efforts to prosecute Johnson, authorities first targeted Johnson’s relationship with Lucille Cameron, who later became his wife, but she refused to cooperate. They then found another White witness, Belle Schreiber, to testify against him. Johnson fled the country after his conviction, but agreed years later to return and serve a 10-month jail sentence. In his 2005 documentary, “Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson,” filmmaker Burns explored the case against Johnson and the sentencing judge’s admitted desire to “send a message” to Black men about relationships with White women. Burns helped to form the Committee to Pardon Jack Johnson, which filed a petition with the Justice Department in 2004. The committee included celebrities such as Samuel L. Jackson and boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, as well as lawmakers like Rangel and McCain. The effort went nowhere during the Bush administration. Burns, McCain and King revived it in 2009, confident that Obama would act on the request — especially after the resolution passed both houses of Congress for the first time. The resolution urged that a pardon be issued “to expunge a racially motivated abuse of the prosecutorial authority of the federal government from the annals of criminal justice in the United States; and in recognition of the athletic and cultural contributions of Jack Johnson to society.” King and McCain also plan to send letters to the Obama administration and name a separate boxing reform bill for Johnson. Johnson won the world championship on Dec. 26, 1908. Police in Australia stopped Johnson’s fight against the severely battered Canadian world champion, Tommy Burns, in the 14thround, leading to a search for a “Great White Hope” who could beat Johnson. Two years later, Jim Jeffries, the American world titleholder Johnson had tried to fight for years, came out of retirement to challenge Johnson for the championship in a 45-round “Fight of the Century.” They squared off on a scorching Independence Day in Reno, Nev., at a stadium that had been quickly constructed for the match. Johnson won, but deadly race riots ensued, as angry Whites took out their frustrations on Blacks, especially those who had celebrated Johnson’s victory. A July 6, 1910, Los Angeles Times editorial, published two days after the fight, counseled Blacks: “Do not point your nose too high. Do not swell your chest too much. Do not boast too loudly. Do not be puffed up ... Remember you have done nothing at all. You are just the same member of society today you were last week.” Geoffrey C. Ward, who wrote the screenplay for the documentary as well as the biography by the same title, said he’s still hopeful Obama will grant the pardon. “In recent years, we’ve been very good about admitting past wrongs,” said Ward. “I don’t see what harm it does to do this.”
NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
available to provide information on the program requirements, including SBE certification assistance. Please contact the staff at (562) 499-3472. You may also view the Port’s SBE program requirements at: http://www.polb.com/economics/contractors/sbe/default.asp
AT PICO AVENUE ON/OFF RAMPS AT OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA AS DESCRIBED IN SPECIFICATION NO. HD-S2331 AND DRAWINGS LISTED ON DRAWING NO. HD 10-2040 All bids must be submitted before 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Any Bids received at or after 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2011 will be deemed non-responsive and will not be opened. Bids will be publicly opened in the 6th Floor Board Room of the Harbor Department Administration Building, 925 Harbor Plaza, Long Beach, California, 90802 at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Bids shall be sealed in an envelope and the outside of the envelope should clearly state the specification number, title of the project and the bid opening date. Bids received before Tuesday, March 29, 2011 shall be sent to the 4th Floor, Plans and Specifications office, where the bid envelope will be date stamped. If bids are hand-carried or received the day of bid opening, prior to 10:00 a.m., the bids will be clocked in at the Lobby desk of the Harbor Department Administration Building and taken to the 6th Floor Board Room by the Port Contract Administrator. It is anticipated that the Board of Harbor Commissioners will consider a conditional award on April 11, 2011 with Staff given the authority to execute a Contract provided the lowest responsive bidder submits the required completed insurance forms, bonds and signed Contract within thirty (30) days after conditional award by the Board. Copies of said specifications and drawings in CD format may be obtained, at no cost, in the Plans and Specifications office, 4th floor, Harbor Department Administration Building beginning Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. To arrange to receive a CD by courier at the expense of the Bidder call the office at (562) 590-4146. The printing of hard copies from the CD will be the responsibility of the Bidder. For information on this project and other upcoming Port projects, you may view the Port website at http://www.polb.com/economics/contractors/out_for_bid.asp. Copies of all Port insurance forms are available at: http://www.polb.com/economics/contractors/forms_permits/insurance.asp. . The Engineering Staff of the Harbor Department will conduct a pre-bid meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 in the Conference Room, 5th floor, of the Harbor Department Administration Building. Attendance is not mandatory, but highly recommended. This project is subject to the Port of Long Beach (POLB) Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and Very Small Business Enterprises (VSBE) Program. POLB expects all Bidders to achieve the combined SBE/VSBE participation goal for this project which is ten percent (10%) SBE/VSBE, of which a minimum of zero percent (0%) must be allocated to VSBEs. Award of the Contract will be conditioned on the Bidder providing documentation that it has obtained enough SBE/VSBE participation to meet the goal or that it made adequate good faith efforts to meet the goal even though it did not obtain enough SBE/VSBE participation to do so as specified in the Special Provision 37 (S.P. 37). The Port’s SBE Program Staff is
This project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, power, equipment, tools, transportation and supervision necessary to: A. Remove and dispose of asphalt concrete pavement B. Grind and overlay existing pavement C. Construct asphalt concrete (AC) pavement D. Haul, and place Port furnished Crushed Miscellaneous Base (CMB) E. Install pavement striping F. Execute traffic control plan G. Complete miscellaneous items as described on plans Bidders shall be licensed by the State Contractor’s License Board as a General Contractor with a "Class A" license at the time of submitting their bids, in compliance with Section 7028.15 of the California Business and Professions Code. Whenever any material, product, thing, or service identified in the specifications is described by one or more brand or trade names and is followed by the words “or equal”, the apparent low bidder shall submit data substantiating a request for the substitution of equivalent item(s) within forty-eight (48) hours following bid opening. All Bids and bonds shall be submitted upon forms provided by the City accompanied by a satisfactory "Bidder’s Bond" or other acceptable security deposit in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of such bid as a guarantee that the Bidder will, if conditionally awarded a Contract by the Board, within thirty (30) days thereafter, execute and deliver such Contract to the office of the Chief Harbor Engineer along with all required insurance forms and a “Payment Bond” for not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price, and a “Performance Bond” for not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price. The “Bidder’s Bond” shall be submitted on forms provided by the City, signed by the Bidder and the surety and both signatures shall be notarized. The work shall be completed within sixty (60) calendar days from a date specified in a written "Notice to Proceed" issued by the City. Failure of the Contractor to complete the work within the specified time frame will result in liquidated damages in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per calendar day of delay. In addition, liquidated damages in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200) per calendar day will be assessed for a delayed schedule (as stated in Special Provision 13). Liquidated damages are cumulative and can run concurrently. The Board of Harbor Commissioners, acting through the Executive Director, reserves the right at any time prior to the execution of the Contract by the City, to reject all bids and to return all deposits accompanying said bids. If the lowest responsive bidder fails to submit the required insurance forms, bonds and signed Contract within thirty (30) days after conditional award, the Board reserves the right to rescind the conditional award and conditionally award the Contract to the next lowest responsive bidder. All bids and bid bonds shall be guaranteed for a period of ninety (90) days following the bid opening or until the Executive Director executes a Contract, whichever occurs first. The Board also reserves the right at any time to terminate the Contract for its convenience. Dated at Long Beach, California, this 3rd day of January, 2011. Richard D. Steinke Executive Director of the Harbor Department, City of Long Beach, California
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Ollie Matson dies at 80 (AP) — Ollie Matson, a Hall of Fame running back who was once traded for nine players during his 14-year NFL career and won two medals at the 1952 Olympics, has died. He was 80. Matson died Feb. 19 of respiratory failure surrounded by family at his home in Los Angeles, his nephew Art Thompson III told The Associated Press. Thompson said Matson had been mostly bedridden for several years due to a form of dementia. He said Matson hadn’t spoken in four years. As a senior at the University of San Francisco, Matson led the nation in rushing yardage and touchdowns while leading the Dons to an undefeated season. He was the No. 1 pick of the Chicago Cardinals and third overall in the 1952 NFL draft, and went on to share rookie of the
year honors with Hugh McElhenny of the 49ers. Matson played with the Cardinals from 1952-58 before being traded to the Los Angeles Rams for nine players. He made the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1957. He spent 1959-62 with the Rams, then played a single season for the Detroit Lions before finishing his career with Philadelphia from 1964-66. Matson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1972, and into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1976. He was a sixtime Pro Bowl selection, winning MVP of the 1956 game. He also made the All-Pro team seven times. Matson earned a silver medal in the 1,600meter relay and a bronze in the 400 meters at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Born May 1, 1930, in Trinity, Texas, Ollie
Genoa Matson II moved to San Francisco when he was in high school. After graduation from George Washington High, where he developed into one of the city’s greatest prep athletes, he enrolled at City College of San Francisco. He spent one year there before transferring to USF. Thompson said before his uncle’s health declined in the recent past, he could walk with assistance and his children often took him on outings. “For those in his family, he was ‘The Man,’ ” said Thompson, a former sports writer for The Orange County Register. “Whether it was barbecuing, listening to his collection of Dinah Washington and Sam Cooke albums, winning games of skill, giving sage advice to the younger generation or just maintaining a calm steady hand ... we all felt his positive influence.” Matson is survived by his children Lisa, Ollie III, Bruce and Barbara; his twin sister Ocie Thompson; eight grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. His wife, Mary, whom he married in 1954, is deceased.
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