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Devon Franklin Lights Up Faith Leadership Institute Graduation with Words of Faith
Dr. Gloria Zuurveen graduates from the USC Dornsife Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement on Thursday. Photo by Grace Hopper STEM Academy, Sadira Hayes
Photo by Grace Hopper STEM Academy, Sadira Hayes Devon Franklin, Keynote Speaker for the 2015 FLI Summit and graduation spoke truth when admonished the graduates to walk by faith and not by sight during his address.
Photo by Sega Dr. Gloria Zuurveen and Rev. Cecil “Chip” Murray at the Faith Leadership Institute Summit and Graduation Thursday.
Photo by Sadira Hayes Brenda McDowell presents Rev. Murray with a framed copy of all Cohorts a gift from the Cohorts the Cohorts.
The 2015 Graduates with students from Grace Hopper STEM Academy and Devon Franklin along with Rev. Murray and Rev. Mark Whitlock. Photo by GHSA Sadira Hayes 2015 USC FLI graduates Vanessia Hall, Ph.D and Sheila Booker, FLI Event Project Manager at the 2015 Summit and Graduation.
Photo by Gloria Zuurveen Tabetha Locke and First Lady Sandra Stewart at the 2015 FLI Thomasina Lawrence, Sheila Booker, FLI Event Project Manager, Rev. Murray Summit and Graduation on Thursday and guest of Dr. Zuurveen . and Rev. Nelson Sandoval at the Summit and Graduation. Photo Sadira Hayes
Photo by Gloria Zuurveen Devon Franklin and Kelly Redmond, a graduate from the 2015 USC FLI Summit and Graduation .
Photo by Gloria Zuurveen
Dr. Vanessia Hayes sang a solo at the graduation ceremony.
Photo by Gloria Zuurveen (L-R) Rev. Murray, Alvin Stafford, Sheila Booker, Rev. Mark Whitlock Photo by Gloria Zuurveen Rev. Cecil Murray and Bob Walker at the graduation ceremony and Rev. Frank Jackson at the 2015 CMCCE Faith Leaders Institute on Alberto Retana, Terry Gubatan, Dr. Elaine Batchlor, Charmaine Thursday, November 5, 2015 at USC Town and Gown Ballroom. Jefferson and Don Dyer spoke during the Summit. See more pg. 8 held at the Town and Gown in the campus of USC. Op/Ed....Page 2 Education News…Page 3 Church/Religious…Page 4 Business Directory…. Page 5 Health News…Page 6 Business News…Page 7 State/National News….Page 8 Arts & Ent...Page 9 and more…
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EDITORIAL/OPINION Publisher’s Column
Dr. Gloria Zuurveen Founder /Owner/ Publisher/Photographer
Hello Everyone, Praise God I graduated from the USCDornsife Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement on Thursday and I am thankful for the opportunity to have graduated with such a spiritual yet scholarly group of Cohorts. We have been working tirelessly nonstop to get to the day of graduation it was well worth it. The distinguished group of panelists brought so much to the table. Many of them spoke from real life situations like Dr. Elaine Batchlor, Md, MPH, CEO, MLK, Jr. Community Hospital who said she learn about faith through reading works from Dr. Luke of the New Testament. The Keynote Speaker, Devon Franklin laid it all out about how we are to live out our faith and not just be hearers only. He was simply and to the point on what he said to the graduates. He gave up tips and tools to live by as well as to demonstrate daily as we endeavor to be the Faith Leaders we have been talking about throughout our time at the Cecil Murray Center. Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. I look forward to putting into practice what I have learn. Praise
God.
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Blackonomics: Black Media Ownership is in a Drought By James Clingman NNPA Columnist In war, one of the first things the enemy does is destroy his adversary’s ability to communicate within its ranks. Chaos likely ensues if a fighting force cannot communicate internally. Individual soldiers end up doing their own thing, left to their own devices; they make decisions based on their individual situations and in their individual interests. This allows the enemy to come in and pick them off one by one, using false information and propaganda (Tokyo Rose) instilling fear of being captured or killed, or by making the individual feel abandoned and left with no hope of victory. If the ability to communicate is maintained within a fighting force, it strengthens the group and provides confidence, assurance, and cohesion. Considering our penchant for soundbites, 140character chirps, and listening to great speeches, but not analyzing them and taking appropriate action, communication among Black folks has largely been reduced to little more than noise. And it’s getting worse. Black newspapers used to be our main communication organ, but as the demand for electronic access to news has increased, newspapers have nearly become obsolete in some circles. Books were also a great source of communication because they contain so much knowledge written by scholars, historians, educators, and activists; but now we are so intellectually lazy that books have become passé and just something to brag about having on our bookshelves. Now we rely on Twitter and Face Book for our news. Newspapers, radio, Internet, and television are the four dominant means of communication today. Black people still own a few hundred newspapers, many of which are struggling from week to week because Black folks do not subscribe nor do Black businesses buy ads to any large degree. Black ownership of radio stations has drastically decreased in the past twenty years. Aside from a couple of great Black owned Internet wire services, “Black oriented” sites are not Black owned; and two of the three longstanding Black magazines, Essence and Ebony, have been reduced to fashion and entertainment, leaving Black Enterprise to carry the load of informing Black folks on economic issues. (I don’t mean to overlook other Black periodicals; I know they are out there getting the word out as best they can.) Now let’s look at television. According to an article on TVNewsCheck.com, written by Doug Halonen, “Racial minorities owned 41 of the U.S.’s 1,386 full-power commercial TV stations in 2013, up 32% from the thirty-one they owned in 2011— but only nine of those stations were owned by African Americans during 2013, down 18% from the 11 they owned
two years previously,” according to a study of station ownership released by the FCC. Whites owned 1,070 full-power commercial TV stations in 2013, up 14% from the 935 they owned in 2011 The FCC report also found that “Asians owned 19 full-power TV stations in 2013, up 73% from the 11 they owned in 2011. Hispanics or Latinos owned forty-two full power TV stations in 2013, up 8% from the thirty-nine they owned in 2011.” I guess I could end this article right here, but without application, knowledge and information are without effect. The obvious point here is the necessity for Black people to own more communications outlets in order to control and disseminate pertinent information to Black people. How? Establish syndicates that could purchase more outlets; form an alliance of affluent and conscious Blacks to purchase communications outlets and produce programs to empower rather than dumb-down Black people. Increase support of Black-owned media and their advertisers by Black consumers; leverage the support of Black readers, listeners, and viewers of Black media by insisting on more than just mindnumbing idiotic portrayals of Black folks. These simple tactics could strengthen our lines of communications. Accessibility, accountability, and acceptability are essential elements to a strong and relevant media presence within Black society. Our current position in that game is untenable and tenuous at best. In light of the fact that we have the financial wherewithal, collectively and individually, to purchase and support media outlets, it is intriguing how we seem to have settled for much less than we need. Most of us understand and even admit we are in a war, behind enemy lines, and fighting for respect and empowerment. That being the case, why are we content with having our lines of communication controlled by others? If we are reluctant to acquire more conscious media outlets, the least we can do is hold those who purport to be “Black media” accountable by refusing to accept the trashy caricatures of Black people and the negative portrayals of Black life that bombard us every day. Without control of communications an army is severely handicapped. We had better get rid of our negative channels of communications, shore up the positive ones, and create more of our own. James Clingman, founder of the Greater Cincinnati African American Chamber of Commerce, is the nation’s most prolific writer on economic empowerment for Black people. He can be reached through his website, blackonomics.com. He is the author of Black Dollars Matter: Teach Your Dollars How to Make More Sense, which is available through his website; professionalpublishinghouse.com and Amazon Kindle eBooks.
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EDUCATION & COMMUNITY NEWS Tom Joyner Foundation Announces Full Ride Scholarship Program for Graduating HS Seniors Dallas, TX — The Tom Joyner Foundation® announced the ‘Full Ride’ scholarship program that will cover all the expenses of one student planning to attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the fall of 2016. “The cost of a college education isn’t getting any cheaper,” said Tom Joyner, chairman of his Foundation and host of the top-ranked nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning show. “So, I want to help a graduating high school senior with a chance to attend a black college to pursue their dreams.”
Past Full Ride Scholars have impressive backgrounds, including last year’s winner, JoAnna Jones from Ashville, North Carolina’s Buncombe County Early College High Show who is attending Winston-Salem State University where she is pursuing a degree in nursing. Other winners are Titus Zeigler, who was a top student at Atlanta’s Henry W. Grady High School. The future trauma surgeon was a member of the Junior ROTC program, tutored kids at a local middle school and volunteered at the Atlanta Food Bank. Blaine Robertson of Reserve, La. graduated from Howard University in Washing-
ton, D.C. with a B.S. in mathematics, a B.A. in history with a minor in secondary education. Britney Wilson, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., who graduated from Howard University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Wilson, who recently passed the New York Bar exam, is participating in the Marvin M. Karpatkin Fellowship where’ she’s working with the American Civil Liberties Union’s Racial Justice Program litigation team. Another one of our Full Ride Scholars Cheyenne Boyce graduated from Spelman College, where she was an international
relations major who is fluent in Japanese. She spent the past year working as a Fulbright Fellowship English Teaching Assistant (ETA) in Malaysia. Students will receive full tuition and stipends for up to 10 semesters to cover on-campus room and board and books. Students must meet the required academic standards each semester to renew the funds each year. Graduating high school seniors can apply for the scholarship by going to the Tom Joyner Foundation website – www.tomjoynerfoundation.org – to complete the application. Students must have their schools mail their tran-
scripts and recommendations to the Foundation at P.O. Box 630495, Irving, TX 75063-0495. To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria: * A United States Citizen * Current high school seniors attending school in the United States (applicant must be anticipating completion of high school degree in the spring of
2016) * Minimum high school grade point average of 3.50 (on a 4.00 grade scale, excluding home school studies) and Minimum SAT score of 2100 (combined math essay and verbal score) or ACT score of 30. * Applicants must apply and be accepted to an HBCU by July 1, 2016. * Applicants must have
demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities. The applications must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2016. Interviews will occur in April 2016. For more information, contact Neil Foote, media relations, Tom Joyner Foundation, neil.foote@tomjoynerfoundation .org, 214-448-3765.
Still No African-Americans Taking the AP Computer Science Exam in Nine States By Liana Heitin The pool of test-takers for the Advanced Placement computer science exam is still overwhelmingly white and male, according to data from the College Board, which administers the AP tests. The number of students taking the AP computer science exam increased by about 24 percent from last year, up to 46,000 U.S. students, according to numbers released this fall. That's less growth than the exam showed the year before (it was up about 26 percent then), but still more growth than any other AP course except physics. Maryland was the state with the most test-takers overall by population. The AP computer science exam has traditionally suffered from a lack of racial and gender diversity, and this year's administration was no exception. The number of female
test-takers in computer science went up slightly over the year— but the group is still severely underrepresented at just 22 percent. The percentage of testtakers who were members of underrepresented minorities (that is, students who are not white or Asian) went up just half a percentage point, to 13 percent. The College Board recently released even more detailed demographic data about test-takers in each state. Barbara Ericson, the director of computing outreach and a senior research scientist at Georgia Tech, went through the data, as she does every year, to see among other things, how girls and African-Americans are faring in computer science across the states. Here's some of what she found: Girls •Ten states had fewer than 10 girls take the exam.
•No girls took the exam in Mississippi, Montana, or Wyoming. (Though Montana had no test-takers at all, male included, this year. Wyoming, which previously had no students take the test, had three boys take the exam in 2015). •Hawaii had the largest percentage of female test-takers, with 33 percent. •The overall female pass rate went up 3 percentage points, to 61 percent, from the year before. •In Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, and Wisconsin, girls were more likely to pass than boys. •Twenty-four girls took the test in Iowa, and 100 percent of them passed. "You don't usually see 100 percent passing with numbers that big," said Ericson. "Maybe five out of five pass. But 24 out of 24 is pretty cool." Please see AP, page 12
Michael’s Halloween Adventure with Mom By Israel Matthews Contributing Writer Hello. I hope you enjoy my Izzy’s column and I hope you had a happy Halloween. Michael was so excited on Halloween to go trick or treating with his friends. He was going to be a skeleton for Halloween. He loves to be very weird stuff. Michael’s mom was also happy for Halloween too. Why? Well because she could eat all of Michaels good candy, like the Snickers, the Almond Joy and especially the M & M with peanuts. It was nighttime, the best time to go trick or treating and Michael had a big bag for his candy of coarse. Michael’s mom took him to a very nice neighborhood where she thought he may get some good candy. She parked her car and walked with Michael and his friends but she stayed a little ways behind them as he and his friends knocked on doors. Michael and his friends went to every house on the block. Michael saw many different costumes some were funny and some were scary. When Michael and his mom returned home, Michael and mom had so much fun eating the Halloween candy. Ha ha ha ha.
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CHURCH & COMMUNITY NEWS Park Windsor Celebrates Holy Harvest Festival with Fun and Fellowship By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES—On Saturday, October 31, 2015 was a splendored time at Park Windsor Baptist Church. It was a fun time for members and the community to come out and celebrate the Holy Harvest Festival where the children and adult alike dressed in their favorite costumes and celebrated the harvest season. The weather was hot and so was the creative costumes mostly made by Lorelei Zimmerman who coordinated the event with the Youth Pastor, Brandon Bouldin who provided the resources along with a dedicated crew of volunteers from various ministries of PWBC. Pastor Terrell Taylor took time to welcome all in attendance. The children enjoyed playing and looking for treasure during the Treasure Hunt game. The harvest was truly plentiful at the Park for the Holy Harvest Festival.
Lorelei Zimmerman created this amazing Genie costume for the Holy Harvest Fest. Photo by Gloria Zuurveen
Sylverna Mitchell enjoying herself at the Holy Harvest Festival on October 31. Photo by Gloria Zuurveen
This Barbie creation Ty’Lia Barnes wore was Zimmerman’s idea. Photo by GZ
Deacon Walter Snipes dressed in pirate costume represented Men to Men ministry. Photo by GZ
Paige Bouldin the Holy Harvest Festival Queen on October 31 at the Park. Photo by Gloria Zuurveen
Dr. Lovene Knight and her husband Elijah Knight. Photo by GZ
Zakkiyya Leonard with son Shane Leonard takes time for the camera before showcasing their creation in the Holy Harvest Festival at the Park. Photo by Gloria Zuurveen
Willie Bobo, the Clown, from Bomb Entertainment kept the crowd entertained during the Holy Harvest Festival at the Park. Photo by Gloria Zuurveen
Tommy and Gussie Harris “Says there is a King in You” during the Holy Harvest Festival held at the Park on October 31, 2015. Photo by Gloria Zuurveen
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HEALTH & COMMUNITY NEWS California Targets African Americans And Latinos In New Round Of Obamacare” By Barbara Feder Ostrov Kaiser Health News/ Covered California still faces major challenges in enrolling African Americans and Latinos as the state’s health insurance exchange launched its third open enrollment period Nov. 1. “We know we’ve come up short in who’s enrolled today,” Covered California Executive Director Peter Lee said at a recent media briefing on the exchange’s marketing and outreach plans. “Of those who are still uninsured, we want to make sure we reach them.” About 2.4 percent of the exchange’s approximately 1.3 million enrollees are African American and only about half of the Blacks considered eligible for subsidies because of their income. Another 30 percent are Latino; 37 percent of whom are considered eligible
for subsidies, according to Covered California data. In contrast, enrollment of Whites and Asians has exceeded eligibility projections, meaning that Covered California was better able to reach those groups. The state’s enrollment data is not exact because more than a quarter of enrollees decline to state their race. While many more California Latinos and African Americans have become insured since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, including through the state’s Medi-Cal expansion and employer-based insurance, Covered California’s experience echoes that of other states trying to ensure that their minority populations get the health coverage they need, said Larry Levitt, senior vice president at the Kaiser Family Foundation. About 55 percent of the
Early on Obsession By Dean L. Jones, CPM It is remarkably coincidental that today (11-4-15) is National Candy Day, and simultaneously National Eating Healthy Day. Branding a day for a product can only mean -- more money! For instance, annually in the United States alone, the candy industry generates about $35 billion in retail sales and the health and wellness industry revenue is close to $300 billion. Aside from all of the money garnered by these differing industries, the overriding fact is the makers [and others] of any foodstuff/beverage attempt to find out who, what, when, where, why and how it is consumed. The ingestion of foodstuff reaches a large range including comedy/entertainment, where Jimmy Kimmel Live once again invited his parental viewers to trick their respective offspring (s) by recording reactions to: "I Told My Kids I Ate All Their Halloween Candy." Well, if you have not seen this reality situation it is attentiongrabbing from the stand point it potentially places an indelible memory on a child's physic. The most common reaction from the children is that they hate their parent for doing it; some are in disbelief that anyone could be so cruel, to those that throw nearly endless tantrums. There are kids who literally attack the video camera in an effort to strike the parent delivering such unspeakable news. If it were anything but candy, I wonder if there is another food/ beverage's confiscation that could generate such a reaction of scornfulness. These reactions are fairly suggestive of what adults do when they are restrained from their alcohol/drug obsessions. Accordingly, the children's reactions are startlingly enough to reactivate the debate on the effect of processed sugar intake on children’s behavior. Historically, the common belief is that processed sugar in foodstuff will harmfully impact a child's behavior. Although the majority of doctors have dismissed this as a myth that large amounts of sugar intake
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Dean L. Jones does not produce hypoglycemia or other blood sugar abnormalities in the children. Even though, the medical community is in agreement in recommending fresh fruits and vegetables to favorably treat all types of illnesses from hypertension, diabetes, heart disease to most cancers. So, this leaves the obvious state of affairs that ingesting too much processed sugary-filled items has the potential of being an introductory addictive substance since it apparently causes such a depressing reaction when removed. There are enough tangible negatives to address a reason to avoid the processed sugary-filled items where scientifically it is accepted that it causes tooth decay and increases the risk for obesity. Particularly in children, ingesting too much processed sugar weakens the body's immune system and thereby permits the intrusions of frequent colds, allergies, chronic runny noses, excessive mucus, stomachaches, coughs and symptoms of sinus infections. Then, by knowing the chance of an early on obsession of processed sugar stands to reason to be decidedly SugarAlert! www.SugarAlert.com Mr. Jones is a marketing strategist with the Southland Partnership Corporation (a public benefit organization), sharing his view on mismanagement practices of packaged foods & beverages.
nation’s remaining 32.3 million uninsured under age 65 are people of color, including 34 percent who identify as Hispanic/Latino and 14 percent who identify as Black, according to Kaiser Family Foundation data. (KHN is an editorially independent program of the foundation.) In California, about 2.2 million Californians remain uninsured but are eligible for Medi-Cal or Covered California insurance plans, Lee said. They are more likely to be Latino and African American, and younger and slightly more affluent than current enrollees, who may have qualified for subsidies or Medi-Cal, the state’s version of Medicaid. Covered California’s open enrollment runs from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, 2016. Covered California has earmarked about $50 million for marketing and another $13 million for navigators, trained counselors who help people learn about and sign up for coverage. The exchange was expected to unveil its new advertising campaign Friday, including ads specifically targeted to Latinos and African Americans. Explanations for the disproportionately low enrollments of eligible African Americans and Latinos vary. “We’ve got people who don’t trust the government,” said Dan Daniels, coastal area director of the NAACP California State Conference, who oversaw Affordable Care Act outreach in his region. Daniels also cited attitudes among “young invincibles,” who are healthy enough to think they don’t need coverage and are willing to pay the mandatory penalty for not having health insurance. That penalty will rise in 2016 to $695 per person or 2.5 percent of income, whichever is higher. Among some Latinos who are legal residents, there is fear
that applying for health insurance through Covered California will jeopardize the immigration status of other family members, Levitt said. And affordability remains a looming concern for higherincome people of color who may not be eligible for subsidies or Medi-Cal. For example, Kemisha Roston, a 38-year-old contract lawyer from Riverside, said she makes too much money to qualify for those programs, but not enough to afford Covered California unsubsidized premiums – which top $300 per month — while she pays off student debt. “I’m living check to check, because the market for attorneys is very saturated,” Roston said. “My health is pretty good right now, so I don’t need to go to the doctor. When I do, I go to free clinics or Planned Parenthood. I’m dismayed, because if something does happen and I don’t have health insurance, I could be wiped out.” In addition, some community leaders and health advocates have criticized Covered California’s previous marketing and outreach efforts to both AfricanAmerican and Latino communities as too generalized and impersonal. The exchange has spent more money on marketing and outreach than other exchanges, with less to show for it, said Hector De La Torre, executive director of the Transamerica Center for Health Studies. “You have these challenges in these communities and it takes a lot more than a TV commercial to make them aware of what they need to do – you can’t do that in 30 seconds,” De La Torre said, referring to the need to educate people about the basic value of health insurance. “That’s where Covered California has not done as much as it could in reaching out to these folks. It’s a face-to-face communication effort that needs to take place.”
Charla Franklin, community outreach liaison for Healthy African American Families, an advocacy group in Los Angeles, said Covered California did well in reaching out to California’s Black churches and community groups to get the word out. But the advertising campaign in her area was “so bland it was ridiculous,” she said. The exchange really needed to better inform people about specific community events and places where people could get inperson help with the complicated and time-consuming online enrollment process, she said. Lee has told reporters recently that Covered California is stepping up its ground game and changing its messaging. Consumer surveys have shown that potential enrollees need more education on how subsidies can lower their out-of-pocket costs, he said. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said it will pursue a similar strategy of publicizing financial help available to many people. “We cannot take it as a given that Californians understand that health care is more affordable because subsidies are available,” he said. “We’ll be getting back to basics.” The exchange is also expanding its direct outreach efforts, more than doubling the number of Covered California storefronts where people can get help to enroll to 500, Lee said. The exchange also plans door-todoor canvassing in communities with the highest remaining number of uninsured people, including Culver City, Inglewood, Riverside, Oakland and Richmond. But while Lee promised “a more intense ground game,” he also cautioned against overly high expectations for the exchange’s third open enrollment season. “We have millions of Californians who’ve adopted a culture of coping. They don’t understand they have subsidies available to them.”
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COMMUNITY NEWS John Martin Honored by Inglewood Mayor James Butts for Outstanding Service By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief INGLEWOOD—When it comes to excellence in educational achievement, there is one individual who stands out from the crowd and that one is John Martin. John was recently recognized by both the South Bay WIB’s CEO, Jan Vogel and Mayor Butts and the City Council of Inglewood for his decades long crusade to better the lives of young people in the inner city. Born and raised in South Los Angeles in the Florence/Vermont area, Martin attended St. Raphael Elementary School and graduated from Mt. Carmel High School, before joining the Army and subsequently receiving his Bachelor’s Degree from Cal State Los Angeles. Martin, as a businessman and a marketing guru, ten years ago decided to use his talents to establish relationships in order to help youths, with a special focus on those in South Central Los Angeles—his way of giving back to the community. Because of Martin’s outstanding work in helping inner city youth believe and achieve great things for their lives, he was honored recently for how he has shown through his actions, that he truly believes that one of the best ways to help children in low income communities is to enhance their educational opportunities. His belief is much like the old proverb “Give a man a fish and feed him for a day— Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. His goal is to assure the
John Martin (Center), Co-Founder, Grace Hopper STEM Academy, was honored recently by Inglewood Mayor James Butts, Jan Vogel, CEO, South Bay Workforce Investment Board, and the Inglewood City Council for Outstanding Service.
children he help will become selfsufficient and productive members of society who, in turn, will help others and give back to their community. He performs his good deeds through helping children in the inner city attend the best educational institutions in the community. These include Grace Hopper STEM Academy in Inglewood (a middle school of which he is a co-founder), Verbum Dey, St. Mary’s Academy, and Serra high schools, and a legion of colleges and universities throughout the country. Some of the colleges from which John has helped students receive scholarships are: Marist; Georgetown; De Paul; St. John’s; Loyola Marymount; Marymount, California;
John Martin was honored for Outstanding Service recently by the Inglewood Mayor, James Butts is shown with family members.
John Martin with family and friends. Creighton; George Fox; UC, Santa Cruz; UC Berkeley; UCLA; College of the Desert; El Camino; and Compton.John also serves as the Chair of Neighborhood Youth Achievers, a non-profit CBO with headquarters in Watts. For the
past ten years, he has worked side by side with Michael Wainwright, NYA’s Executive Director and Dr. Richard Meehan (a key advisor and benefactor). NYA provides summer jobs, and mentoring,
The CBO’s signature program “We Are On Our Way” is a series of workshops (every Saturday for 26 weeks) which prepares students for life after high school. It also provides bridge scholarships to participants who enroll in college or vocational school. While Martin has been working diligently and consistently behind the scene to make things happen for youth (not seeking or desiring recognition for the work he has performed), it was an exciting moment to see institutions like South Bay WIB and the City of Inglewood honor individuals like Martin. It is people like Martin that makes all the difference when it comes to being a servant. He is an unsung hero for improving the lives of so many young people.
Elderly Abuse, is it Par for Course or was it Despairing Treatment of My Father By Glenna Wilson LOS ANGELES—A Mandated Reporter are people who have regular contact with vulnerable people and are therefore legally required to ensure a report is made when abuse is observed, reported or suspected. Bank of America is a Mandated Reporter of Elderly Abuse and was informed in February 2008 of suspected elderly and financial abuse, subsequently and ongoing of the embezzlement of my father’s life savings of more than $200,000.00. During the course of the embezzlement and fraud my father suffered from acute congestive heart failure and dementia. Subsequently the embezzlement exhausted his life savings and other properties thru wire fraud, forgery, out of state transfers, versertellars and in person withdrawals by unauthorized relatives who orchestrated these acts by isolation and undue influence, Prior to the exhaustion of the life savings, the author wrote letters, conducted telephone calls including an onsite visit with a witness to the branch on Avalon and Gage avenues in Los Angeles. The Banking Officer Mrs. Gabriella Rivera was informed in person of the financial elderly abuse during the
time in question and confirmed knowing my father and revealed ‘unusual banking activities of large sums.’ Mrs. Rivera revealed that she would flag the account to prevent further injury and would inform her manager and the police department of the various signatures on the checks and of the observed activity noted from her desk computer. Hence to say these protocols were not followed and failed to produce an investigation to prove the bank acted in the best interest of the victim nor to question the witness statements. Further evidence reveals including but not limited to California SB 1018 the Financial Abuse Reporting Act, effective January 1, 2007 requires employees of banks and credit unions to report suspected financial elder abuse to adult protective services or law enforcement. Furthermore, suspected financial abuse occurs when a bank employee observes behavior or transactions that would lead a person with similar training to form a reasonable belief that an elder is the victim. According to a letter from Lieutenant Mark Fried of the Inglewood Police Department, Bank of America failed to adhere to a subpoena and claimed they had no records. Bank of America revealed they never received a
subpoena from law enforcement and would have cooperated upon receipt of a subpoena. According to the American Bankers Association, banks play a vital role in the protection of elderly financial abuse, further evidence is available for investigations including but not limited to California SB 1018 the Financial Abuse Reporting Act, effective January 1, 2007 requires employees of banks and credit unions to report suspected financial elder abuse to adult protective services or law enforcement. Suspected Financial abuse occurs when a bank employee observes behavior or transactions that would lead a person with similar training to form a reasonable belief that an elder is the victim of financial abuse. Bank employees must report suspected financial abuse by telephone immediately or as soon as possible, and file a written report within two working days with the local adult protective services or law enforcement agency (Callaway & Becker). According to Brown, (2011) as bankers, we have a strong commitment to our clients and the protection of their financial assets. Part of that commitment includes watching out for our elderly customers. Additional insults and inju-
ries were coupled and due to the abdication of duties when alerts were forwarded by certified letters emails, telephone calls and in person to Elected Officials of local status i.e. Assembly members, City Council, State Senators and to Congressional members with visitations to offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento and Washington D.C. The financial abuse progression was unheeded coupled with complaints of lack of staff to investigate elderly abuse. These inactions appeared orchestrated unless proven otherwise and resulted in the thwart, and failure to allow a police report to be made and or investigate the elderly financial abuse and or follow the Law. The World Health Organization reveals that elder abuse is a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person. Elder abuse has serious consequences for the health and well-being of older people and can be of various forms: physical, verbal, psychological/ emotional, sexual and financial. These infractions were conducted flagrantly by, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Adult Protective Services, County of Los Angeles
Public Guardian’s Office, Los Angeles County Public Administration, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Los Angeles County Elderly Abuse Unit, Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles City Mayor, Elected Officials of City, State and Federal Offices, City of Inglewood Chief of Police Department, City of Inglewood Mayor, Office of Ombudsman, and the notification of the Grand Jury and the Departments of Justice and the FBI all of whom failed to serve and protect, especially the elderly whom are most vulnerable. The question posed to the Reader and or investigator: Elderly Abuse, is it par for course or Despairing Treatment of my father and why? References: Brown, R. K., Opinion: Banks Support law to Protect Seniors frNewom Fraud. San Jose Mercury s (California) April 24, 2011. Callaway, L., Becker, J., Stopping the Financial Abuse of Seniors Jul/August 2011 American Bankers Association. A Global Response to elder Abuse and Neglect: Building Primary Health Care Capacity to Deal with the Problem Worldwide: Main Report. World Health Organization, 2008. ISBN 978 92 4 156358 1.
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BUSINESS & COMMUNITY NEWS Garcetti Announces Federal Designation, $700,000 Grant To Assist Disconnected Youth LOS ANGELES— Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced that the Obama Administration has selected Los Angeles as a Performance Partnership Pilot for Disconnected Youth (P3), a designation that allows local and state governments to pilot improved ways of assisting disconnected youth with federal dollars. Performance Partnership Pilot status gives agen-
cies added flexibility in the use of discretionary funds across multiple federal programs. The designation comes with a $700,000 grant to fund a planning effort — led by the city’s Economic & Workforce Development Department — that will bring together local and federal agencies to provide wraparound services to improve education, employment, and social outcomes for youth with a history of home-
lessness, chronic school absenteeism, or involvement in the criminal justice system. “There are few things more meaningful or impactful than giving young people new opportunities to achieve and second chances to succeed,” said Mayor Garcetti. “The Performance Partnership Pilot will enable L.A. to show the nation how we can strengthen service delivery to our most
Bread for the World Applauds President Obama’s Call to ‘Ban the Box’ Washington, D.C. – Bread for the World applauds President Obama’s decision to prohibit federal agencies from asking prospective government employees at the start of the hiring process about their criminal histories on job applications. Often called “ban the box,” the process refers to the checkbox on employment applications asking if the individual has ever been convicted of a crime. “We thank President Obama for taking action to reduce the barriers to employment people face when returning from prison,” said Eric Mitchell, director of government relations at Bread for the World. “When people can’t work, they can’t eat. Right now, too ability to access employment and put food on the
table.” many people aren’t hired because of a past criminal record. The president’s action is a major step that will improve people’s Bread for the World believes that reforming our country’s mass incarceration policies and practices is crucial to ending hunger and poverty. Individuals leaving prison or with a criminal record are much more likely to experience poverty and food insecurity, partly because of the huge obstacles they encounter in finding work. “This is one of many steps our elected leaders can take in reforming our criminal justice policies that will help alleviate hunger for people across this country,” Mitchell said. “But there is much more work to do.” For example, Congress
is currently considering the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act (S. 2123). The bipartisan bill reduces mandatory minimums for nonviolent drug offenses, includes prison reforms, promotes programming for individuals currently incarcerated, and gives judges more flexibility when handing down sentences. “While this bill won't solve all the problems with our current criminal justice system, it represents a critical first step,” Mitchell added. “Reforming our criminal justice system is essential to alleviating hunger and poverty in our country.” Bread for the World (www.bread.org) is a collective Christian voice urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad.
Board of Supervisors Reforms How First Responders Treat Sexually Trafficked Children LOS ANGELES COUNTY—The First Responder Protocol that guides Los Angeles County law enforcement and other agencies to treat children in the sex trade as victims of abuse and human trafficking, instead of criminal delinquents, may be expanded countywide. Currently, only the Sheriff’s Department’s Compton and Century stations; the Los Angeles Police Department’s 77th Area and Southeast Area stations; and the Long Beach Police Department have adopted the Protocol as permanent policy, following a successful pilot program. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisors Mark RidleyThomas and Don Knabe to develop a plan for taking the Protocol into the County’s unincorporated areas, as well as to cities patrolled by the Sheriff’s Department. It also sought recommendations for enlisting the participation of cities that have their own police departments. “Although federal law states that any individual under the age of 18 who is induced to perform a commercial sex act in exchange for anything of value is, by definition, a victim of sex trafficking, in the majority of juris-
dictions within the County, minors are still being arrested, detained, and charged with prostitution and related crimes,” Supervisors Ridley-Thomas and Knabe said in their motion. “There is a need to expand the Protocol Countywide,” Supervisors Ridley-Thomas and Knabe added. “Aside from the obvious benefits of rescuing victims and connecting them to lifesaving resources, early and frequent collaboration between law enforcement and victim service providers helps victims and prosecutors. Victims who receive immediate and comprehensive assistance are more likely to help bring their traffickers to justice.” Under the Protocol, law enforcement officers alert and summon representatives of the Departments of Children and Family Services DCFS, Probation, Mental Health, and Health Services to provide specialized services within 72 hours to minors identified as victims of sex trafficking. The law enforcement officers must also involve survivor advocacy groups to provide assistance. During the yearlong pilot program that ended July 31 at the Sheriff’s Department’s Compton and Century stations
and the Long Beach Police Department, 36 young people were identified as commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC) and connected to critical services, including psychological and medical screenings and housing placements. Only two arrests were made for prostitution and related charges during the pilot program – down from 94 in the year preceding the Protocol’s implementation. The success prompted the agencies that piloted the Protocol to make it their permanent policy. LAPD’s 77th Area and Southeast Area stations followed suit. Each year in the United States, more than 1,000 victims of child sex trafficking are arrested and charged with prostitution. Many of them experience torture and abuse at the hands of traffickers called pimps, and buyers called johns. In October, Supervisor Ridley-Thomas stood with child trafficking survivors and advocates, as well as lawmakers and law enforcers, in launching a national campaign called No Such Thing to end the use of the misleading term “child prostitute” and to crack down on pimps and johns.
vulnerable youth — through stronger partnerships, and by breaking down jurisdictional boundaries.” The multi-agency partnership will map out ways to bolster collaboration between the Economic & Workforce Development Department, the Los Angeles Unified School District, the Los Angeles Community College District, and Los Angeles County. “LAUSD is proud to partner to bring essential services to the youth that need them the most,” said LAUSD Board President Steve Zimmer. “Allowing increased flexibility will ensure that more young people are reached and that they are better served.” “I want to applaud Mayor Garcetti and the City for taking the lead on this important program,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. “Disconnected youth will benefit greatly from the kind of supportive teams made possible through this innovative collaboration between City, County, and LAUSD.” In addition to enhancing local partnerships, six fed-
eral agencies — the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Justice Department, as well as the Corporation for National and Community Services and the Institute of Museum and Library Services — are committed to working with Los Angeles officials to align resources, provide waivers, and help identify new opportunities to improve service delivery outcomes to disconnected youth. The effort to secure P3 status for L.A. resulted from the City’s engagement with President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative. It was also supported by LA n Sync, founded by the Annenberg Foundation, which provided technical assistance in the application process and helped assemble various sectors to help pursue the opportunity. “We are confident that this award will have a tremendously positive impact on our region’s most disenfranchised youth,” said Annenberg Foundation Executive Director Cinny Kennard.
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NATIONAL/STATE & REGIONAL NEWS Minneapolis' Anti-Bias Efforts Focus on Black Males By Denisa R. Superville Minneapolis In a small conference room at a South Minneapolis school, the principal and assistant principal were trying to come up with ways to get a group of eight black boys to be more engaged in school. The administrators said they were concerned that the 8th graders, whom they described as extremely "smart" and potential "leaders," were disconnected from their classrooms and did not think it was "cool" to be smart. The administrators wanted to figure out how to get the boys to harness their strengths in a positive way. They were brainstorming with Michael V. Walker, the director of the Minneapolis school district's Office of Black Male Student Achievement. As the lead figure in a district effort focused on its 8,963 black boys, Walker has the job ultimately, of helping close the achievement gap between them and their peers. In the 2014-15 school year African-Americans made up 37 percent of the 35,300-student district, Minnesota's largest. In this city, as in many others, the data show the impetus for this effort. On almost every indicator related to school success, black boys are at, or near, the bottom. Nationwide, black boys are more likely than almost any other demographic slice of the school
TARGETED SUPPORT: Michael V. Walker, bottom left, the director of Minneapolis schools' Office of Black Male Student Achievement, greets students before the group heads into a college fair. A growing number of urban districts are creating special offices to address educational disparities. —Courtney Perry for Education Week
population to be suspended or expelled from school and to score at the lowest achievement level. They are also less likely to take honors classes or go to college. Thus, Minneapolis is among a growing number of districts looking to right such imbalances by establishing specialized offices or dedicating staff members to work on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Although many districts were already doing that work, President Barack Obama's My Brother's Keeper initiative has been a galvanizing force for others, said Michael Cas-
Congresswoman Waters offers Amendment to Create Jobs though Investment in Transportation Infrastructure WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, submitted an amendment to the House Rules Committee, which would expand the popular TIGER transportation program, and urged the Rules Committee to allow her to offer her amendment on the House floor during consideration of the transportation bill. The Congresswoman’s amendment would provide $7.5 billion for TIGER over 6 years, consistent with the President’s proposal to expand TIGER. The funding would be exempt from sequestration. “My amendment will provide an emergency supplemental appropriation totaling $7.5 billion dollars over the next six years for the successful TIGER program, which creates jobs through investments in transportation infrastructure,” explained Congresswoman Waters in her statement before the Rules Committee. Congresswoman Waters’ amendment is based on the TIGER Grants for Job Creation Act (H.R. 2495), a bill which she introduced earlier this year, and which has 69 cosponsors. “The economy is still struggling to recover from the recession,” said Congresswoman Waters. “The unemployment rate is still above 5 percent nationwide and is significantly higher in some minority and disadvantaged communities. Meanwhile, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the public infrastructure of the United States a grade of “D+” in 2013 and estimated that we will need to invest $3.6 trillion by 2020 in order to improve the condition of our infrastructure.” TIGER – formally known as Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery – is a nationwide competitive grant program that creates jobs by funding investments in transportation infrastructure
Maxine Waters by states, local governments, and transit agencies. The President proposed an expansion of the TIGER program, which would provide $7.5 billion for TIGER over the next 6 years. “Passage of an emergency supplemental appropriation would provide funding for TIGER free from sequestration and without reducing funding for other important domestic priorities, and it would allow states, local governments, and transit agencies to begin immediately to plan projects and prepare grant applications,” concluded the Congresswoman. “Thus, it would ensure an efficient use of funds and timely job creation.” The transportation bill already includes an amendment authored by Congresswoman Waters to ensure equity for economically distressed urban communities in the distribution of federal highway funds. This amendment was offered by Congressman André Carson (IN07) during the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s consideration of the transportation bill. The Carson-Waters amendment was passed by voice vote, and the bill was subsequently reported out of committee and scheduled for consideration on the House floor.
serly, the executive director of the Council of the Great City Schools, which represents the nation's largest school districts. The program is focused on improving educational and employment opportunities for boys of color. Around the Country The Oakland, Calif., district was among the first to establish an office of African-American male achievement, and its approach is seen as a model. Other efforts to promote equity among diverse groups are also underway in Orange County schools in Orlando, Fla.; in Wake County, N.C.; Beaverton, Ore.; and Virginia Beach, Va., among other locations. The Minneapolis district's office is patterned after Oakland's. Walker is working here to ensure that students— like the 8th graders who were worrying their school administrators—have positive role models. They and their parents take an active part in their own education. The office is also ensuring that culturally responsive practices are in place in schools, that parents know who to call if issues arise, and that principals who want to develop programs for black students have a ready resource. The office started last year under former schools chief Bernadeia Johnson, and has continued with her interim successor, Michael Goar. This school year, it has a proposed $1.2 million budget and is partnering with 12 schools, four each at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. In those schools, teachers are expected to participate in five professional-development sessions, including ones focused on strategies to engage black male students; how to recognize unconscious bias; and how to be connected to the communities in which they teach. Changing adult behavior is also an important part of
Walker's work. "It's not about fixing the young people," he said. "It's about us [adults] changing the way we go about working with young people; us changing how we go about allowing them to be able to make mistakes, and not let that be the end for them." Special Curriculum At the high school and middle school levels, about 110 students are participating in a class called Building Lives Acquiring Cultural Knowledge (BLACK), a five-day-aweek course where they learn about African-American history, literature, and leadership development. One session a week is spent on tutoring and helping the students with other academic work. Students and instructors are all referred to with the honorific "king." The class was developed in conjunction with a professor at the University of Minnesota. The district's teaching and learning team helped to shape the learning targets for the curriculum. On a recent day, a group of boys in the class at South High School was preparing for an assignment to interview teachers about their expectations and perceptions of black boys. In a middle school class, students were working on autobiographical essays. The classes are taught by two black "community experts," a special designation given by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for individuals who are not traditional educators. Having the classes taught by African-American men, Walker said, allows black boys to see teaching as something to which they can aspire, and nonblack students get to see black men in a professional setting. Simultaneously, the district is working to cut discipline rates. Last year, it entered into a voluntary agreement with the office for civil rights in the U.S. Department of Education over disparities in how it disciplines black students. According to the OCR, black students made up about 40 percent of the district's enrollment in the 2010-11 and 201112 school years, but accounted for 74 percent of recorded disciplinary incidents and 78 percent of out-ofschool suspensions. There were also disparities in how black and white students were punished for the same infractions. In September, the district announced that it would eliminate suspensions for students in 1st through 5th grades. Last year, it officially ended suspensions for preK-1 students who got into trouble for nonviolent infractions, but the Minneapolis Star Tribune found additional incidents in which such children were sent home.
A principal on special assignment is also working with teachers on strategies to reduce discipline referrals. "We think it's important to recognize that [inequity] exists, and begin to acknowledge it, and begin to tackle that issue directly, and that's why we created Michael's office: to acknowledge it, and also give opportunities to talk about the positive things about our black males," said Goar. "Because the narrative is singular in nature, which is, if you are a black boy, you are going to go to jail, you're going to fail, or you're going to get suspended. We want to change the narrative." For Walker, the job was a natural fit. An assistant principal upon his appointment, he had developed programs for at-risk young people as the youth-development director at the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities. He spent the first days on the job asking the community—people at barbershops, hair salons, and malls—about their experiences with the school system and what they wanted from the office. What he heard was that black boys felt there was a double standard in how they were disciplined at school. They spoke about racism and stereotypes, and that they felt that some teachers didn't expect much from them. Parents told him they did not think educators were fair when dealing with black boys. Educators didn't believe they had all the tools necessary to help black boys to be successful, he said. There are not a lot of data yet to show if the programs are working, Walker said. Anecdotally, he points to a drop in disciplinary incidents, increased attendance, and positive engagement for the students who participated in a pilot of the BLACK classes last year. Helen Hunter, a single mother of four, said that she appreciates what the classes are doing to help her two boys, Glen, 14, and Glentrel, 13. Given the grim statistics for black students, programs specifically aimed at "balancing the scale for African-American children" were overdue, she said. "There was nothing celebrating what they were doing, but so many things looking at what they were not doing," she said. For his part, Glentrel said his "kings" looked out for him. They worked together in groups, encouraged each other to do homework, attend classes, and stay on task, and called out each other on behaviors they thought were unbecoming. "Hopefully, we'll see some results," said Walker. "We'll see it getting better. We'll see it changing."
Still No African-Americans Taking the AP Computer Science Exam in Nine States African-American Students •Twenty-three states had fewer than 10 black students take the exam. •No African-American students took the exam in nine states: Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. That's better than last year, though, when 13 states had no African-American test-takers. •Notably, Mississippi has the highest population of African-Americans—about half of the state's high school graduates last year were black, according to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. Yet of the five AP computer science test -takers, all were white or Asian
and male. •The District of Columbia had the largest percentage of African-American test-takers, at 22 percent. (Just under half of the district's population is AfricanAmerican.) •The overall pass rate for black students went up, from 33 percent in 2014 to 38 percent in 2015. But it varied significantly from state to state. In New Jersey, 66 percent of black students passed the exam. In Oklahoma, the pass rate was 13 percent. •Even so, the pass rate for African-Americans was still the lowest of any other racial subgroup. (Ericson notes this is true for many AP exams.) In an attempt to make
the subject more accessible to all students, the College Board is introducing a new course in 2016 called AP Computer Science Principles. That course will focus on a broader range of computing skills and allows teachers to select the programming language they'd like to teach. Last year, the algebrabased Physics B course was split into two courses, Physics 1 and Physics 2—and a huge jump in enrollment ensued. The percentage of female students and underrepresented minority students taking a physics test went up as well. "I wonder if the same thing will happen in computer science next year" with the new course available, said Ericson. Source: Education Week
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“Prayer Still Works” white competitions and white showcases and we receive a lot of flack when we did praise dancing. He said, “But when we did praise dance it was an issue because it said words like, God, Spirit, Holy Ghost and Jesus they felt it would offend some of the judges.” Dr. Davis said, “But Lady Gaga and Madonna can use curse word in their songs and that doesn’t bother you.” Dr. Davis said he also learned that you can do gospel music and do jazz, tap and hip hop to its and they loved it, but the minutes you gave movements that were lyrical or interpretive of the Word it was a problem. Dr. Davis said, “Oh, I get it so as long as I use gospel music
and do the other types of styles its ok.” Dr. Tedd said, “That’s unfair to my kids.” This ignited the passion he had for dance even more so he created a platform for the Praise Dance platform where his kids could be seen and appreciated for who they are. Dr. Davis continued to say that unfortunately praise dance is very underground. He said a lot of people are doing it but nobody is really talking about it and many times praise dancers are hidden behind gospel choirs, gospel musical or its thrown in as additional. He said he created this platform so the praise dancers can stand alone and glorify God. He said they are not hiding they are giving all praise to God with undivided attention. He said in order for praise dancers to be appreciated they have to have a wider range. People from all walks of life need to come and experience the praise dance showcase. He said it doesn’t matter whether you go to church or not because for some people this may be the closes they will get to a church. So we want to be able to inspire everyone who sees the showcase. Dr. Davis also talked briefly about the technical side of praise dancers in church and how they can be resolved. For example he said, praise dancer need to know and understand what it means to keep on with the movement if doing service someone continues on as they are being led by the Spirit yet the praise dancers are performing. This he said can become very dangerous if not trained and accordingly. He said they discuss these issue doing separate workshops he gives to churches. Dr. Davis thanked Bishop Gadson and First Lady Debbie Gadson for hosting the showcase in the Amazing Grace Outreach Ministries. He also thanked KJLH, Rochelle Lucas, Open Road Tires and PACE NEWS for all of their support. For more information visit cadancecenter.com or call (213) 446-6801 Also please see flyer on this page.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY To all interested Parties: The Law in California At this time, the English common-law is the law in California, after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo became effective, the California Republic was admitted into the Senate of the United States of America (A. D. 1850) and thereby, into the perpetual Union of sovereign, free and independent States established by the Articles of Confederation of November 15, A. D. 1777, the "United States of America". The Law in the State of California The Constitution of the State of California (A. D. 1879), and the laws passed pursuant to that Constitution, is the law in the State of California. The State of California was admitted by a Congress of the United States into the United States Union established by the Constitution of the United States, which is the supreme Law of the land in the State of California. The English common-law is not the law in the State of California. One’s Declaration One, Donnie R. of the family Mayes, a live man and fully competent to conduct all his affairs, whose permanent domicil is upon the geographic land-mass commonly known as California, does solemnly declare and affirm the following material Facts. One is not now nor has one ever been a citizen or resident of the State of California. One is not now nor has one ever been a resident of any private, for-profit, corporate County [i.e. any “County of …” including but not limited to County of Los Angeles. One is not now nor has one ever been a citizen or resident of the United States. One lawfully demands that one be stricken from the rolls of potential jurors for any current or future criminal or civil actions brought pursuant to any written law of the State of California. One lawfully demands that one be stricken from any list of delinquent tax debtors for which provable liability does not exist. One lawfully demands that any and all actions civil or criminal pending or the subject of a final judgment against one and / or one’s private property be vacated or suspended until proof of State of California territorial jurisdiction over one and / or one’s private property can be proved. One declares the foregoing declarations to be true, correct and materially complete. Dated: [October 29, A. D. 2015] M a r k manual: Donnie R. Mayes ( s i g n e d within the United States of America) First Witness: ___/s/ Frank Ortega___ Date: October 29, A. D. 2015 , A. D. 2015 Second Witness: _/s/Elizabeth Ortega Date: October 29, A. D. 2015 , A. D. 2015
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Pub October 30, Nov. 6, 13, 2015 PACE NEWS
Pub October 30, Nov. 6, 13, 2015 PACE NEWS
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015213765 The following person (s) is/are doing business as: 1. Lucky Rich Fruitful 2. Super Superb Supreme, 2746 Clyde Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90016 Registered Owner(s): 1. Shauna Chappell, 2746 Clyde Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90016. This business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) SIGNED: Shauna Chappell Title: Owner/Founder This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on August 17, 2015 Expires August 17, 2020. Notice-This fictitious Name Statement expires five years from date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). (First Filing) Pub August 21, 28, Sept. 4, 11, 2015PN
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015261009
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015259513 The following person (s) is/are doing business as: LOOKlauncher, 1201 N. LaBrea Avenue #185, Inglewood, ca 90302 Los Angeles Registered Owner (s): Andrew Delira, 1336 W. Valencia Dr. Apt F, Fullerton, CA 92833 2. Jazlyn Turner, 6223 Long St., Los Angeles, Ca 90043 3. Tatania Minguet, 11313 Clare St. , Whittier, CA 90601 4. Danny Lagos, 6223 Long St., Los Angeles, CA 90043 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) SIGNED: Jazlyn Denise Turner Title: Owner Registrant Signature This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on Oct. 13, 2015 Expires Oct. 13, 2020. Notice-This fictitious Name Statement expires five years from date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). (First Filing) Pub October 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2015PN
The following person (s) is/are doing business as: National Eagle Security, 3200 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1208, Los Angeles, CA 90010 LA County Registered Owner(s): Jean Akre, 12141 Centralia Street Unit 315, Lakewood, CA 90715 This business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) SIGNED: Jean Akre Title: Owner Registrant Signature This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on Oct. 13, 2015 Expires Oct. 13, 2020. Notice-This fictitious Name Statement expires five years from date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). (First Filing) Pub October 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2015PN
APPLICATION FOR ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF CITATION RE ADOPTION
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015271657 The following person (s) is/are doing business as: 1. Linton Custom Cabinets, 2069 West Florence Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047.LA County Registered Owner(s): 1. Patrick Linton, 2069 West Florence Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047. This business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) SIGNED: Patrick Linton Title: Owner Registrant Signature This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on October 23, 2015 Expires October 23, 2020. Notice-This fictitious Name Statement expires five years from date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). (First Filing) Pub October 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2015PN
Case #GT000752
Daren DiNicola, 3545 El Lado Dr., Glendale, CA, 91208 Attorney for Daren DiNicola, In ProPer in the matter of the Adoption Petition of Daren DiNicola. Application is hereby made for an order directing service of the abovecaptioned summon, citation or notice of hearing on defendant, respondent, or cite James Douglas Hodgson by publication of said summons, citation or notice of hearing in the PACE NEWS which newspaper is adjudicated a newspaper of general circulation in California and most likely to give notice to defendant, respondent, or cite because the citation, complaint or petition, which is for Adoption, was filed herein on October 9, 2015. A copy of summons, citation or notice of hearing and the complain or petition could not be served by any of the following methods for the reasons shown: 1. Personal service-section 415.10CCP 2. Service on a corporation, partnership, association, or public entity-section 415.20 (a) CCP). 3. Service on natural person, minor, incompetent, or candidate-section 415.20 (b) CCP. 4.Service by mail-section 415.30CCP 5. Service by mail outside the State of California-section 415.40 CCP 6. Other-Section 413.10, 413.3 Executed October 9, 2015 at Glendale, California. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Pub. Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2015PN
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015251836 The following person (s) is/are doing business as: 1.Five Dollar Holla, 5912 So. Normandie Avenue, Los Angele, CA 90044 Los Angeles County lLA County Registered Owner(s): 1. Danita Eugene, 5912 So. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90044. This business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) SIGNED: Danita Eugene Title: Owner Registrant Signature This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on October 30, 2015 Expires October 30, 2020. Notice-This fictitious Name Statement expires five years from date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). (First Filing) Pub October 30, Nov. 6,13,20 2015PN
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