Southern Christian Leadership Conference -Southern California

Tulloss Leads Faith-Based Groups in Protesting Death of George Floyd

Sentinel News ServiceJune 3, 2020

The Rev. K.W. Tulloss, president of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Southern California, assembled a protest on June 2, to honor the life of George Floyd, an African American man who was murdered on May 25, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Clergy from throughout the Los Angeles community participated to demonstrate solidarity and demand justice for George Floyd. “It is not enough to remain silent. It is the responsibility of the church to shine light on dark situations. Now is the time for leaders of faith to voice our concerns in the spirit of our beliefs,” Tulloss stated. L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti

Religion

Call 2 Worship – October 31

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 30, 2019

Abundant Grace Bible Church honors their pastor, Bishop Michael V. Jenkins, with a birthday luncheon on Nov. 2, at 11 a.m., at Greater New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 1154 E. 92nd St., in Los Angeles. Dr. Patrick D. Ross is the host pastor. The donation is $30. For tickets, call or text (310) 896-5741. Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California and the Black Jewish Alliance presents the Heschel/King Forum – Confronting White Supremacy on Nov. 3, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Holman United Methodist Church, 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor William Smart, SCLC

Religion

Call 2 Worship – October 24

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 23, 2019

Crenshaw United Methodist Church and Delta Sigma Theta L.A. Alumnae Chapter host a free Legal Aid Fair on Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter Sr. and Annette Mosley Gibson, chapter president. Law professionals will address expungements, child support enforcement, estate planning, reverse mortgages, restraining orders and other topics. To register, visit dstlachapter.com/events. Salvation Army Compton Corps presents musician and composer Charles Barnes in concert at 736 E. Compton Blvd., in Compton. He just released a new CD, “You’re So Good Thank You Lord.” He will perform

Op-Ed Opinion

Rideshare Drivers Deserve Flexible Work Schedules

William D. Smart, Jr.July 25, 2019

Rideshare platforms have significantly improved transportation options for communities of color, particularly in low-income neighborhoods that have been neglected by public transit fordecades. However, current legislation in Sacramento is threatening to take this option away, by forcing rideshare drivers to become employees instead of independent contractors.