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Black Men Rise Above COVID

Leading men in the race to get the coronavirus vaccine

vaccine that Blacks have been dreading to take. Inglewood business owner Aaron According to the most recent study, Moore is a COVID survivor and already only 3% of Americans have received at has witnessed his wife Kimberly least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine receive her first shot of the coronavirus By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

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History is traditionally written by the conquerors. For this reason, Blacks, Hispanics and those of Indian lineage were written out of the first drafts of American history. The early history of Inglewood was written in a similar set of circumstances. Looking at the pictures of mayors and councilmen adorning City Hall and City publications, the colors were primarily monochrome. As Blacks in the 70’s and Hispanics in the 80’s began to ascend to elected positions, history recorded the existence, contributions of and relevance of Blacks to the City that would become the City of Champions.

African-American influence “No blacks had ever lived in Inglewood”, Gladys Waddingham wrote, but by 1960, “they lived in great numbers along its eastern borders. This came to the great displeasure of the predominantly white residents already residing in Inglewood. In 1960, the census counted only 29 ‘Negroes’ among Inglewood’s 63,390 residents. Not a single black child attended the city’s schools. Real estate agents refused to show homes to blacks. A rumored curfew kept blacks off the streets at night. Inglewood was a prime target because of its previous history of Continued on page 8

cases two to three times higher. In the most dramatic case, 1.2% of whites in the state of Pennsylvania had been vaccinated as of Jan. 14, compared with 0.3% of Black Pennsylvanians. The snapshot of this alarming trend has sent government officials scrambling for methods to inspire more Blacks to get vaccinated. Moore, doesn’t need any such inspiration. “Like most people I just never thought I would catch it, until I did,” Moore explained to Inglewood Today. “It was the most frightening experience that I ever had. I couldn’t taste or smell, body aches and chills, the whole nine. Honestly I really did not know what the outcome would be.” Moore is the principal owner of LA Lounge, a local cigar membership establishment which caters to Black businessmen. While many Blacks are skeptical of the coronavirus vaccine, Moore is anxiously awaiting his opportunity to receive it. “For me not to be open to taking the vaccine would be grossly neglecting me and my responsibly to my health, the so far, but in the case of Blacks a 16 health of my wife, family and friends. states study that revealed data by race, There is no question about taking the and white were being vaccinated at vaccine when it is available to me.” significantly higher rates than Black, Continued on page 2 according to the analysis — in many

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CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH THREE NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL COLLECTIONS IT News Wire

In celebration of Black History Month, TidalWave Comics is proud to announce three new graphic novel collections featuring black politicians, musicians, and athletes at the top of their fields. Every February for the last twelve years of producing biography comic books, we celebrate Black History Month to show our respect for the black communities work and sacrifices. No stranger to honoring those who shape our politics and culture, TidalWave has profiled politicians, musicians, actors, and others for more than eleven years using graphic narrative’s unique storytelling properties. The merging of compelling text with eye-popping art appeals to people of all ages, something that’s important to publisher Darren G. Davis. “I was a reluctant reader as a kid,” said Davis. “But comic books drew me in. There’s something magical about the combination of words and pictures working together that appealed to me.” That appeal is something adults, and kids enjoy. “Comics like this are collectible memorabilia,” said Davis, “but we also want them to be a great read about the people who are shaping our country’s politics and culture.” The graphic novel collections explore the lives of real people who achieved fame and are considered at the top of their chosen fields. The first collection, out on February 10, “Black History Leaders: Volume 2: Nelson Mandela, Michelle Obama,

Kamala Harris, and Tyler Perry,” is a study in active, social leadership. Also available is “Black History Leaders: Volume 1 “ featuring: Oprah, Barak Obama, Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice. “What I love about working with TidalWave is that we focus on the real lives of our subjects. We don’t get mired down in conjecture. We strive for unbiased storytelling. Don’t think of this as a political book. Think of it as a profile of people who are influential in our political system.” Said writer Michael Frizell, whose work is featured in the section on Vice President Kamala Harris. Chosen for their undeniable influence on the music scene, the second collection, “Black History Leaders: Music: Beyonce, Drake, Nikki Minaj, and Prince,” looks at leadership’s creative side. This collection is set for release on February 17. “As a kid, I couldn’t get enough of Continued from page 1: Black Men...

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John Coleman is a healthcare consultant, also caught a severe case of COVID that crystalized his perspective about the virus. “I had a severe case of COVD in December 2020. It was very scary not only for me, but also for my family. Getting this virus and recovering has giving me a lot to think about,” he stated. “We as Black men have to be prepared to take control of our health and the vaccine is a critical part in that process moving forward. It will allow for us to prioritize our health, along with being the role models that is required of us in our communities.” Veteran Black health advocate and political consultant Tony Wafford is President and CEO of I Choose Life Health and Wellness Center (ICL) an organization founded to address health inequities in the Black community. “I believe treatment trials like “Rise Above Covid” are so desperately needed in our community, not everyone infected with Covid-19 are going to be hospitalized but need treatment during their time of quarantine. What could be better than to be a part of not only a treatment trial where for weeks you are in constant communication with the doctor, you are helping the Black community better understand the need and the importance of our participation in treatment trials, you’re becoming a

Prince’s music,” said writer Frizell. “Sure, Michael Jackson sold more copies during that time, but Prince changed the way we listen to music. His combination of funk and rock was infectious. It was his innuendo-laden lyrics that got me in trouble with my parents as a kid.” And finally, on February 24, “Black History Leaders: Athletes: LeBron James, Jackie Robinson, Russell Wilson, and Tiger Woods” explores the lives of people who pushed themselves to their physical limits and led their respective sports to fame. The cover was drawn by famed comic book artist Joe Phillips. Upcoming comic book biography titles in 2021 featuring other African Americans include Stacey Abrams, Angela Davis, Amanda Gorman and a tribute to Herman Cain. The biography comic format allows TidalWave writers to delve into newsworthy figures’ history and

explore what shaped them. Several media outlets, including CNN, FOX News, “The Today Show,” and Time and People magazines, have featured the company’s line of biographical comic books. The “Female Force: Oprah Winfrey” comic book is displayed in the Smithsonian Museum. Our titles also can be seen as part of the “Black History 101: Mobile Museum”. Print copies of the comics are available on Amazon. Digital versions are available from iTunes, Kindle, Nook, ComiXology, Kobo, and wherever e-books are sold. The latest biography graphic novels join TidalWave’s ever-growing library of more than 200 comic book biographies. Previous titles have profiled Barack Obama, Selena Gomez, Condoleezza Rice, George Bush, Cher, Marco Rubio, and Elizabeth Warren.

self-conscious agent of your own health and wellness, while being compensated $1,600.00 for your time, all of these things which are so desperately needed during these uncertain times.” Wafford continued; “As a community we were not invited to be at the table of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, subsequently

diners, as Malcolm X once said, “Being at the table don’t make you a diner”, this is our time, we have an opportunity to set the menu, fix our own plate and sit down and eat. Black people let’s eat, Lets Rise Above Covid together. Wafford has worked tirelessly in partnership with community-

many of our people died unfairly and unnecessarily. We have an opportunity now to be the vanguards for our community in the planning, shaping, and messaging in what is best for African Americans around Covid-19. God may have created us all equal, but diseases and the treatment of disease are not monolithic. This is our time to be at the table not just symbolically but as

based organizations and their entire membership to educate them on health literacy, increase access to health care, health screening, along with HIV and STI testing and education. Individuals who are interested in learning more about Rise Above COVID are encouraged to go their website riseaboveciovid.org.

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The Forumâ€™s parking lot in Inglewood has been converted to a COVID-19 vaccination site and is being managed by the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LAFD). According to LAFD Public Information Officer Fabian Herrera, the Inglewood vaccination site is equipped to administer 2,400 vaccinations per day and they are being given, by appointment only to individuals over the age of 65 and to health care workers only. To make an appointment, eligible individuals may call 211 or visit the website at vaccinatelacounty.gov.

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Senator Steven Bradford Appointed to African American Reparations Study Task Force “I am honored to be appointed by President Pro tem Atkins to this truly revolutionary position,” said Senator Steven Bradford. “Another year has passed filled with disgusting racial injustices. Government authorities have actively supported the institution of black enslavement throughout history. Never has the trauma of four million enslaved people and their descendants and the impact it continues to have been meaningfully acknowledged or addressed by our nation. The consequences of these actions are felt today in many forms, not the least of which are the major disparities in life outcomes such as economic opportunity and quality of healthcare. This is

SACRAMENTO – Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins has appointed Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) as a member to California’s Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans. California became the first state government in the country to establish a task force for this purpose. The Task Force is comprised of nine members appointed by the governor and legislative leaders in order to conduct an examination of the lasting consequences of discrimination against freed slaves and their descendants and to make recommendations on how the state can potentially make reparations for those affected. Senator Bradford issued this statement in regards to his appointment:

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As a way to maintain a healthy life balance, this month’s February WellNEWS edition provides resources with easy, useful, and fun activities that can be incorporated into a daily or weekly routine. We enter this month in the spirit of unity and building healthy relationships with love and with a sense of compassion, joy, and togetherness. We invite you to explore activities that honor and celebrate National

Black History Month, including a traditional African Dance and an introduction to a local restaurant that shares their love of soul food, with an organic twist. In addition to infusing culture in our wellness practices, there is an online self-care calendar that we can all reference in a time of need you’ll read why! We hope you enjoy this issue and continue learning ways to incorporate wellness in your own way and with those around you.

not just about slavery, this is about paying back a debt to those who have been mistreated for so long. Awarding reparations to victims of violent, inhumane treatment is not a new or radical concept. If you can inherit wealth in this country, then it’s time to take ownership of inheriting the debt owed to African Americans. I look forward to working with my fellow Task Force members as well as all community organizations and members who have made it their mission to find facts and deliver promises on this matter. ”

Ventura, CA - Island Packers, the official boat concessionaire to the Channel Islands National Park, with daily departures to the Channel Islands from Ventura Harbor Village, has now re-opened! www.islandpackers.com. A winter Whale Watch is a perfect way to gather with family and friends to view Pacific Gray whales migrating through the Santa Barbara Channel from their feeding grounds in Alaska to their breeding grounds in Baja. Pacific Gray Whales are normally sighted in the National Marine Sanctuary near Anacapa and Santa Cruz Island that

began in late December and extending through middle of April 14, 2021. This mammoth migration of over 20,000 whales and 6,000 miles twice a year remains a major attraction in Southern California. Sightings of the southern migration began in December for Pacific Gray Whales, and we also saw Humpback Whales, Fin whales, and occasionally Orcas. Common Dolphin are enjoyed year-round, delighting passengers as they frolic with the boat, and ride the bow and stern waves. For our most recent sightings visit www. islandpackers.com or find us on Twitter. The half-day Winter Whale Watch Cruise provides stunning views of the Ventura coastline or the Channel Continued on page 2

A Message from County Administrator Dr. Erika Torres IT News Wire

Dear Inglewood Unified School District Students, Staff, Families and Community: It is with great sadness that I inform you that our beloved Inglewood High School Assistant Principal, Mr. Troy Hairston, died suddenly and unexpectedly this morning, January 29, 2021. Mr. Hairston will be remembered as a warm, caring and nurturing person. He made sure that his students were taken care of first. We will miss his presence, his dedication and the support that he provided for our staff, students and the entire Inglewood Unified School

District community. Crisis counselors and other support staff will be available for crisis counseling for students, staff and families. Support for Students If you would like to refer a student for support services, you may complete a Student Mental Health Support Referral Form online and a Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health counselor will reach out to you. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please contact Dr. Scott Bastian, Director of Student Support Services, at scott.bastian@ inglewoodusd.com, if you have any

questions or concerns. Support for Staff If you would like to speak with someone, we encourage you to reach out to EASE, at (800) 882-1341 for personalized counseling. EASE staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) Wellbeing Line is available and staffed with trained listeners 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The number to call is (833) 307- 0509. Lastly, LACDMH has online resources for educators which can be accessed here. Support for Families and Community

If you would like to speak with someone directly, please contact the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health 24-hour helpline, (800) 854-7771. Please know that we are here to support you in any way we can. If you feel you may need extra support during this difficult time, please take advantage of these resources. Our thoughts are with Mr. Hairston’s family, friends and loved ones. He will not be forgotten, and as a community, we will get through this together.

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Sports & Entertainment Celebrating Black History Month

Cicely Tyson Personified Elegance, Grace, Beauty, Art and Hertiage By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

From her first significant role as Jane Foster in the TV drama “East Side/West Side” to her recurring role as Ophelia Harkness in “How to Get Away with Murder,” Cicely Tyson’s nuanced portrayals of proud Black women “were a powerful counterbalance to the negative stereotypes prevalent in film and television.” The legendary film, television, and stage actress who earned an Academy Honorary Award, three Emmy’s and a Tony, left us too soon at 96. “Often at great personal cost, she demanded truth and dignity in the roles she accepted. Few actors have done more to advance the cause of racial justice than the incomparable Cicely Tyson,” National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial said late Thursday. “The National Urban League was proud to present her with one of our highest honors, the Arts Award, at our 2013 Conference. The entire Urban League Movement mourns her passing and honors her memory.” A cause of death was not immediately released.

“With heavy heart, the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her peaceful transition this afternoon,” her manager, Larry Thompson, said in a statement. “At this time, please allow the family their privacy.” Born in New York on December 19, 1924, Tyson grew up in Harlem’s famed but hardscrabble streets. As a teenager, she worked as a typist but decided she wanted to go into show business. She began modeling at the age of 18, but her love of the stage almost immediately took over. In 1963, Tyson made history with East Side/West Side, becoming the first Black lead in a television drama series. Her star soared after an Academy Award-nominated performance for the 1972 film, Sounder. She had previously appeared in an episode of the TV western “Gunsmoke,” and had made a name for herself in “The FBI,” “A Man Called Adam,” and I-Spy with Bill Cosby. “Cicely was a brilliant actress, who was a woman of color, with the strength of her Blackness, she made it possible for Black women to grace the stage of theatre, film, and television,” comedian Bill Cosby wrote in a statement posted

to his official Twitter account. “I still smile because I had the blessings of witnessing her talent on an episode of ‘The Bill Cosby Show’ called ‘Blind Date’ I can only imagine how strong Miles Davis is blowing that trumpet, welcoming you in his arms with the song, ‘So What.’ Thank you for your brilliance and grace.” The ultra-talented Tyson would earn Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Kunta Kinte’s mother in Alex Haley’s “Roots,” and as the lead character in “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.” In 1994, Tyson earned her third Emmy in her supporting role as housemaid Castalia in CBS’ miniseries “The Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All.”

Among her more memorable stage performances were 1968’s “Carry Me Back to Morningside Heights,” 1969’s “To Be Young, Gifted and Black,” and 1983’s “The Corn is Green.” “So many great stories about Cicely Tyson,” Tweeted Soledad O’Brien. “Whew, that lady was amazing. While shooting a doc on her in Spanish Harlem, people kept stopping their cars. In the street. To hop out and say hi. Old people. Teenagers. Middleaged fans. “Ciss-el-lee” they’d chant as she’d walk by.” The Hollywood Reporter received statements from some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Viola Davis, who worked with Tyson on How to Get Away with Murder and wrote the foreword of Tyson’s memoir, wrote: “I’m devastated. My heart is just broken. I loved you so much!! You were everything to me! You made me feel loved and seen and valued in a world where there is still a cloak of invisibility for us dark chocolate girls. You gave me permission to I’m not ready for you to be my angel yet. But...I also understand that it’s only when the last person who has a memory Continued on page 8

Celebrating Black History Month Remembering Home Run King Hank Aaron By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

Baseball lost recognized home run king and an African American hero, Henry “Hank” Aaron recently. He was 86. Aaron, who broke Babe Ruth’s alltime home run record on April 8, 1974, was not just a baseball legend but a hero to superstars. “He’s the one man that I idolize more than myself,” the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali once said about Aaron. While with the Atlanta Braves, Aaron tied Ruth’s mark of 714 homers on April 7. A day later, he slugged No. 715 against the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Al Downing. Before and throughout his chase of Ruth’s longstanding record, Aaron was subjected to racism and hate. Death threats were common, and even some teammates and those throughout baseball despised Aaron as he approached their white hero’s record. Despite beefed up security at Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium, some fans

breached the outfield walls as Aaron trotted around the bases following his record-setting dinger. “A Black man is getting a standing ovation in the Deep South for breaking a record of an all-time baseball idol,” Dodgers announcer Vin Scully, who called the game, proclaimed as Aaron’s mother, family, and teammates greeted him at home plate. Born Henry Louis Aaron on February 5, 1934, in a poor Black section of Mobile, Alabama, called “Down the Bay,” Hank Aaron was the third of eight children born to Estella and Herbert Aaron. Aaron’s father made his living as a tavern owner and a dry dock boilermaker’s assistant. According to biography.com, Aaron and his family moved to the middleclass Toulminville neighborhood when he was eight years old. Aaron, who became known as “Hammering Hank,” developed a strong affinity for baseball and football at a young age and focused more heavily on sports than his studies. During his freshman and sophomore

years, he attended Central High School, Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest a segregated high school in Mobile, civilian award, from President George where he excelled at football and W. Bush in 2002. baseball. Aaron first starred in the Negro Leagues in 1952 and again in 1953, batting .366, with five home runs and 33 RBIs in 26 official games. He began his Major League Baseball career in 1954 with the Milwaukee Braves and spent 23 seasons as an outfielder with Milwaukee – the franchise eventually moved to Atlanta. Aaron finished his career with 755 home runs, a record topped by Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants in 2007. The U.S. Postal Service once honored Aaron for receiving nearly 1 million pieces of mail, more than any nonpolitician. On the 25th anniversary of Aaron’s 715th home run, Major League Baseball created the Hank Aaron Award, given annually to the players with the best overall offensive performances in each league. Aaron received the Presidential

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BUPPIE | BUSINESS

The Lion Queen

Black Girl Magic, Local Girl Opens Global Online Academy By Michelle Lyons, Columnist

Ghanaughn Brown was born and raised in Inglewood, California. After homeschooling her four children for five years, she decided to open her own Home School Academy. Brown is a woman of faith; she did not trust the public education system to expose her children to virtuous things and discuss them in a responsible manner. Also, her children all had different needs that made it challenging to find one school that matched all their need. Therefore, in 2015, Brown started Global Citizen Leadership Schools (GCLS) an American virtual hybrid academy based in Southern California. The academy promotes global leadership through teaching, tutoring, and test prep. Stated on their website, “GCLS offers a full-time school solution for homeschool families and a robust tutoring system for schooling families.” Brown graduated from UCLA and attended Harvard University. In 2000, she worked with Hope Worldwide promoting education in South Africa, and she also worked as an elementary school teacher and Special Education Resource Specialist in Compton. “Juggling four children under four was hard for me. In addition, my daughter had asthma, and my son exceled faster than his preschool classmates. It was hard to find a school that met my children’s needs and my virtues, so I decided to meet my children’s needs myself by homeschooling them,” said Brown. Brown’s husband, Raymond “Ray” Brown is a Nigerian real-estate developer. In 2015, he expanded his real estate company to Nigeria, keeping his Inglewood office and opening a second office in Lagos. The Brown’s became an international family of six, which made homeschooling even more convenient. Once in Nigeria, Brown decided to launch her own homeschooling company. She thought her American degrees would be a benefit to recruiting children in Africa. “When I first started GCLS in Nigeria, the hardest thing was educating parents on the benefits of homeschooling, both socially and academically. Nigerians

prefer private schools, so I had to show them that my son was doing 7th grade work in 4th grade, and that my daughter at 12 years old launched her own business called Rea’s Slime Bar,” said Brown. GCLS clients find that homeschooling is an easier way to get kids prepared for real life by focusing more on their talents and interests. Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, GCLS grew exponentially. “Prior to last year, I don’t believe online education got the respect it deserved. Now, I think everyone can see virtual education is the future. We are in a technological global world now,” said Brown. Reagan Brown, Ghanaughn’s fourteen-year-old daughter, said, “I feel like the future is online education. Not just for us kids, but also for adults. My mom said even Harvard is having online classes right now. If they continue, I will go to Harvard for College while living in Nigeria running my business.” All four of Ghanaughn’s kids enjoy GCLS because they get to engage with students from different countries. “Presently, we have students from Ghana, Nigeria, and the U.S. Next year we plan to expand to Europe and Asia.

LA CREATE SP_CE LAUNCHES A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY Shopify to partner with La Create Sp_ce for Black History Month for virtual events to help small businesses IT News Wire

La Create Space of Inglewood and its founders’ entrepreneurs Marisa and Terell have launched a new virtual community that will bring together many of the groups of people they support together in an online app. This allows La Create Sp_ce to grow outside of their physical space and open up opportunities for creating new products and services. The new virtual community will offer creative classes and business trainings. For creatives, La Create is creating classes in areas such as Podcast and Video Production that teaches both new and experienced creatives how to create, produce, and market their podcast content as well as curriculum for engineers on how to turn these skills into a paid service into a successful business with clients. Their Business Trainings are aimed at working with businesses, brands and digital service base consultants on how to set up strong business foundations focusing on the needed services to conduct business using many of the digital and online platforms. For Black History Month La Create Sp_ce has partnered with Shopify which is an e-commerce platform that allows anyone to set up an online store to sell their products. Shopify will offer 3 virtual events for the month of February (11th, 18th & 25th) which will include “Intro to Shopify”, “Dropshipping 101” and “Building the Store of your dreams”. These virtual events will be conducted by a Shopify

employee. La Create Sp_ce in the heart of Inglewood, CA provides a progressive and modern workspace that hopes to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs and creatives. Whether you’re a freelancer or a growing business, La Create Sp_ce has the space you need to inspire your most influential work. Their memberships which consist of coworking and creative come with access to their virtual app for connecting with members, finding events through the community. Their psychical space offers open work areas for collaboration or a private conference room for your next zoom meeting. The space also offers private office spaces, conference room, podcast studio and multipurpose room for small events, broadcast needs and photo shoots all equipped with the latest technology. La Create Sp_ce is a membership based, co-working community located in Downtown Inglewood California. Members have access to workspaces, hot desks, conference rooms, production studios, as well as all of the resources needed to create projects, host events, and get business done. La Create Sp_ce Marisa & Terell Johnson believe that connecting likeminded individuals with motivation, positivity, and a great workspace are crucial to accomplishing your goals. At La Create Sp_ce, it’s all about meeting, creating, and taking advantage of any and all new opportunities.

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Learning virtually with other cultures makes learning more fun, almost like studying abroad from your living room,” said Brown. GCLS offers grades K-8 Day School Academy, After School Academy, and IT News Wire Dr. Kimberly Hardy-Porter is the new Summer School Academy, as well director of the CLIMB (Credentials as electives, SAT/ACT test prep and Wilberforce University, the nation’s for Leadership in Management and tutors. For more information go to first, private HBCU, is adding faculty Business) Program at Wilberforce www.gclschools.org. member Kimberly Hardy Porter to its Continued on page 8 adult academic degree ranks.

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2021009561 The Following Person Is Doing Business As:

Hyaluronic Los Angeles 4136 W 105th Street Inglewood, CA 90304

La Rose Voice Overs 11657 Oxnard Street, #324 North Hollywood, CA 91606 LaRoseVO, La Rose Voiceovers P.O. Box 104 North Hollywood, CA 91603

Prestige Paralegals And Notary Services 916 E 65th Street, Unit 4 Inglewood, CA 90302

Registered Owner: Veronis La Rose Forte, 11657 Oxnard Street, #324, North Hollywood, CA 91603

This business is conducted by a company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on January 12, 2021

I (We) 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.) Alison Wood, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on January 12, 2021 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original Jan 28; February 4, 11, 18, 2021 IT0042230120020156 Inglewood Today

Registered Owner: Celest Bonilla, 4136 W 105th Street, Inglewood, CA 90304 This business is conducted by a company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on January 13, 2021 I (We) 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.) Celest Bonilla, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on January 13, 2021 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original Jan 21, 28; February 4, 11, 2021 IT0042230120020154 Inglewood Today

This business is conducted by a company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on January 4, 2021 I (We) 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.) Veronis La Rose, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on January 4, 2021 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original Jan 21, 28; February 4, 11, 2021 IT0042230120020153 Inglewood Today

Registered Owner: Lori McCoy Shuler, 916 E 65th Street, Unit 4, Inglewood, CA 90302

I (We) 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.) Lori McCoy Shuler, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on January 12, 2021 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original Jan 21, 28; February 4, 11, 2021 IT0042230120020155 Inglewood Today

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Islands; depending on where the whales may be sighted. Winter Whale Watch excursions are available now thru mid-April from Ventura and/ or Channel Islands Harbor departing at 9:30 a.m. and/or 1:30 p.m. Rates for half-day trips are $40 for adults, $36 for seniors, and $29 for children 3-12. Children 2 years old and younger ride free. All-day trips with landings to Anacapa and Santa Cruz Island are also available year-round. On Santa Cruz, Prisoner’s Harbor is now open. All-day trips run from $ 62.00 to $ 84.00 per adult. Camping is NOT available on the Channel Islands at this time but will resume soon. What makes whale watching a great activity: ·Affordable family fun – half

could create a coronavirus super spreader that could threaten the good momentum combating COVID-19. The week began with 85 additional deaths from the virus and 4,223 new cases. That is a drop from the peak of the current surge in early January when the county was routinely seeing more than 200 deaths per day and more than 15,000 new cases per day. Hospitalizations have also declined, with 5,398 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized, down from a peak of 8,000 in early January. The current surge was fueled in part by gatherings during the holidays. Now officials are urging the public to avoid a new surge by not gathering in groups to watch the Super Bowl. While restaurants have been allowed to reopen for outdoor dining, they are not allowed to have televisions. The county is also focusing on vaccine distribution and especially making sure those who got their first dose also get their second shot. The problem has been supply. Officials say they are getting vaccine but the amount varies. The county has received about 1 million doses of the vaccine and at least 80% of them have been administered. Local officials say that’s the best rate among the largest counties in the country. Even with the decline in cases and hospitalizations, officials urge the public to continue to show caution. “While we’re headed in the right direction, we still again have a ways to go before our hosptials are not overcrowded and health-care workers are not overstressed,” said county health director Dr. Barbara Ferrer.

birds, sea lions, and the coastline of the offshore islands while onboard

day excursions start at $40 for adults; $29 for kids ·Flexible – winter trips depart twice a day, almost daily (weather permitting) until mid-April

whales on the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel and will narrate and inform guests about all the varieties or marine mammals seen on your cruise

·Educational – crew aboard the whale watching cruises have many years of experience sighting

·Get in touch with nature – it is not just whales that make the area so special; you may also see sea

·Safety protocols keeping visitors to the Channel Islands safe and comfortable include: Passenger loads limited to under 50% capacity to better facilitate social distancing Island Packer employees are health screened before every shift Eating and drinking permitted outside cabin area Passengers will be given a health inquiry before being allowed access to office or boats and everyone required to wear face covering on board vessels Office and boat crew wear appropriate PPE when in contact with the public

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restrictions.” “Fair housing and school busing were the main problems of 1964. The schools were not prepared to handle racial incidents, even though any that occurred were very minor. Adults held many heated community meetings, since the Blacks objected to busing as much as did the Whites.” In 1969, an organization called “Morningside Neighbors” changed its name to “Inglewood Neighbors” “in the hope of promoting more integration.” On February 3, 1969, Harold P. Moret (of Louisiana Creole Ancestry) became Inglewood’s first black police officer.

A full year later Jimmy Lee Worsham became the second. He was followed by Barbara Harris, the first black female officer, then Otis Hendricks, Melvin Lovelace and Eugene Lindsey. The seventh black officer was James T. Butts Jr. He became Inglewood’s first black Motorcycle Traffic Enforcement Officer, first black lieutenant, captain and only black deputy chief in the history of the department. Butts left Inglewood in September 1991 at the age of 38 to become the first person of color to command the Santa Monica Police Department as Chief of Police,

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“She called me son. Well, today your son grieves your loss and will miss our long talks, your laughter from your belly, and your very presence.” Whoopi Goldberg also paid tribute by describing Tyson as “a tower of power, a pillar of strength, CLEAR about who she was, and how she was to be treated.” LeVar Burton paid tribute to his “first screen Mom.” “Elegance, warmth, beauty, wisdom, style, and abundant grace. She was as regal as they come. An artist of the highest order, I will love her forever,” he wrote.

of you dies that you’ll truly be dead. “In that case, you will be immortal. Thank you for shifting my life. Thank you for the long talks. Thank you for loving me. Rest well.” In a tribute, Tyler Perry emotionally shared that the news “brought me to my knees,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. “She was the grandmother I never had and the wisdom tree that I could always sit under to fill my cup. My heart breaks in one beat, while celebrating her life in the next,” he wrote.

and the youngest ever to do so. Twenty years later, on February 1, 2011, Butts returned to Inglewood by being elected as its fourth black mayor. On July 22, 1970, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Max F. Deutz ordered Inglewood schools to desegregate in response to a suit filed by 19 parents. At least since 1965, said Deutz, the Inglewood school board had been aware of a growing influx of black families into its eastern areas but had done nothing about the polarization of its pupils into an eastern black area and a western white one. On August 31, he rejected an appeal by four parents who said the school board was not responsible for the segregation but that the blacks “selected their places of residence by voluntary choice.” The first black principal among the 18 Inglewood schools was Peter Butler at La Tijera Elementary, and in 1971, Waddingham wrote, “Stormy racial meetings in 1971” included a charge by “some real estate men in the overflowing Crozier Auditorium” that the Human Relations Commission was acting like “the Gestapo.” In that

year, Loyd Sterling Webb, president of Inglewood Neighbors, became the first black officeholder when voters elected him to the school board. In 1972, Curtis Tucker Sr. was appointed as the first black City Council member. That year composer LeRoy Hurte, an African-American, took the baton of the Inglewood Symphony Orchestra and continued to work with it for 20 years. Edward Vincent became Inglewood’s first black mayor in 1983. In that decade, whites left the city in increasing numbers, and Inglewood became the first city in California to declare the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday. Now the City of Champions is the home and future home of the Rams and Chargers of the NFL and the Clippers of the NBA, the LA Philharmonic Youth Orchestra program, the NFL Networks, the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, Superbowl 56, a coming FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games. Black history in Inglewood is deep and rich. The only thing that has changed in Inglewood is everything.

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Her main goal, she says, is to make the CLIMB program the premier, accelerated degree plan of action for adult learners. “I am honored to return home to ‘The Force’ to serve my alma mater,” said Dr. Porter. “I am excited about this opportunity, the future of CLIMB, and the future of Wilberforce!” A CLIMB applicant must be an older working adult with a minimum of 45 semester hours with a maximum of 72 semester hours of transferable credit with a 2.0 GPA or better from an accredited college or university. To apply: 844-849-2405, or wilberforce.edu/climb

University, located in Wilberforce (Greene County), Ohio. The Wilberforce alum earned a bachelor of arts degree in mass media/communications and advanced degrees in education from Northcentral University. Delivering extensive experience in both communications and education, Dr. Porter made the career change from communications and public relations to education, teaching as a licensed English/Language Arts teacher for grades 4-12 and as an ESL teacher at Columbus State Community College.