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Rams Seeing Red and Seeking Super Bowl

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

The last time the Rams saw their NFC West Division rival San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 9 at SoFi Stadium they were playing for the division championship and had an opportunity to eliminate the Niners from the post season tournament. A sea of Niners fans plastered the seats at SoFi, the Rams blew a 17 point lead as the Niners came from behind 27-24 for a victory, capping their sixth consecutive win against the Rams while planting an ocean of doubt in the mans for the local faithful. As the Rams backed into the division title and dropped from a two seed to a four in the NFC, the Niners roared into the postseason and went on the road to

Dallas and then Green Bay to advance to the NFC Championship Game on Sunday Jan.30 at SoFi Stadium. In the meanwhile, the Rams rolled the Arizona Cardinals in a Super Wild Card Monday Night confrontation and then avoided a meltdown of historical ramifications to eke out a win against the Tom Brady led Tampa Buccaneers 30-27 at Raymond James Stadium. Which Rams team will we see in the NFC title tilt? We can assume the Niners are going to bring the juke box and the defensive unit anchored by Nick Bosa. Bosa, the younger brother of the Chargers Joey, is closing in on a 49ers playoff record. Following his two-sack performance in the divisional playoffs against Green

Bay, the former No. 2 overall pick now has 6.5 playoff sacks in his career. That leaves him 1.0 behind Charles Haley for the team’s all-time playoff record. Offensively, this team will go as far as Deebo Samuel can take them. He has handed the Rams their lunch in ever meeting, Samuel has 29 catches for 345 yards and has scored 4 touchdowns in 5 games versus the Rams in his career. Although a 3.5 dog, the Niners have also dominated the Rams in the coaching department. In the 10 matchups of the Kyle Shanahan- Sean McVay era, the 49ers have won seven, including six in a row. Those are the hard numbers going into a game in which the Rams can advance to the Super Bowl.

While numbers don’t lie, they can sometimes be a bit deceiving. The 49ers defense is ranked tops in the NFL, has allowed 3,510 yards, 25 touchdowns and has 9 interceptions. The Rams with the best player in the world Aaron Donald on their side is ranked 25th giving up 4,109 yards, 17 TDs, with 19 INTs. Although the Niners have contained Donald, he has still be a wrecking ball amassing 84 tackles, 46 assist and 12.5 sacks on the season. Offensively, Matthew Safford, whose wife was instrumental in calling out the Rams fans for allowing the Niners fans to take over SoFi, has Continued on page 8

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EYE ON THE CITY

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A Message from County Administrator Dr. Erika Torres GEORGE DOTSON

Dear Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) Students, Staff, and Families, In our continued commitment to serving our community and providing current information, we have some important updates in this week’s message. Updated COVID-19 Protocols As we continue to work with IUSD staff to address concerns that arise as a result of this pandemic, we want to share the updated Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) guidelines effective January 19th. LACDPH is best positioned to set guidance and protocols for school safety based on their knowledge, expertise and experience. Our district will continue to work with LACDPH, in addition to collaborating with our staff and the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE). Their feedback is imperative as it helps drive our COVID-19 response and ensures that we are providing a safe environment for our students, staff and community. We will continue to provide updates regarding COVID-19 guidelines. Although mandatory testing is not required by LACDPH, I am pleased to share that our District has tested over 4,900 staff and students since January 2, 2022. Additionally, we have distributed approximately 5,400 take-home tests to students that were either symptomatic

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or close contacts of positive cases. We continue to work with our testing vendors, not only to secure additional athome testing kits, but also to increase our testing capacity at our district sites. We greatly appreciate your understanding as we all continue to navigate these challenging times. School Board Recognition Month January marks School Board Recognition Month and it is a time dedicated to acknowledging and thanking our school board members for their unwavering commitment. Our school Board members work closely with parents, District staff and leadership, teachers and community members, to support our District’s vision. Our Board members contribute to our efforts of formulating goals, defining results and setting the course for an education program that is equitable and inclusive for all students. Please join us in showing our appreciation for our Board members who are dedicated to ensuring that all students in our care are provided with effective academic experiences! The Great Kindness Challenge Week: January 24–28, 2022 We are excited to announce that our District is once again participating in The Great Kindness Challenge (GKC) Week this year, beginning January 24th through 28th. The GKC is presented by Kids for Peace, and it’s a global, proactive, bullying-prevention initiative for educators and students to create a culture of kindness. We’re challenging students, staff, families and our global community to safely perform as many kind deeds in a week, by using the Kind Acts checklist that can be downloaded here. Join us as we participate in the GKC challenge by using the social media hashtags #GreatKindnessChallenge and #WeAreInglewoodUnified to show your IUSD pride. Drug Prevention Efforts in Inglewood In an effort to keep the community aware of the substance abuse prevention work in Inglewood, the organizers of the Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP) will host a resource fair on Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at 660 E. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90301. The resource fair will provide the community with COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots, flu shots, HIV testing, harm reduction services, hygiene kits and more! For additional information about this event, please email pmandel@ aadapinc.org. To view the flyer for this event, please click here. AADAP has also created an Inglewood Prevention Newsletter, which includes updates on substance abuse prevention work in Inglewood, community resources and information about health intervention programs. Please click here to view and subscribe. IUSD Construction Projects Morningside High School has seen campus-wide improvements this past year through our Measure GG Bond

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Program, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Sound Insulation Grant Program and through the work of our District’s Maintenance department. Landscape and hardscape repairs have been completed throughout the school with a renovated Senior Circle area, and a new security camera system for the main parking lot has been installed. The security mesh panels for the pool building windows are also being finalized for installation. Sound attenuation improvements have been completed and the District is working on refurbishing the campus marquees and finalizing the next phase of construction. At Woodworth-Monroe TK-8 Academy, a few upgrades have been completed at the campus, including the installation of the Joint Property Fence Line, and privacy restroom screens. A new meal services kiosk was also installed at the TK-5 Campus to serve the students in that area. We will continue to share updates on the construction projects at various IUSD sites in future communications. Additional ASES Activities Our District is excited to share that our After School Education and Safety (ASES) program will fully reopen all 13 of our after school sites on Monday, January 24, 2022. Additionally, the ASES program has expanded its curriculum and activities which will focus on engagement and will provide students opportunities to develop new life skills. Some of the expanded activities, which were decided by students, include art, drama, business, music, and science clubs. We will invite advisors to teach students dance, robotics, graphic art design, karate and we will provide advanced tutoring services from February through May of 2022. For additional questions regarding the added curriculum and activities, please call (310) 680-4829 or email ases@inglewoodusd.com. To learn more about the ASES program, including program offerings and ASES locations, please click here. Academic Supports Beginning late October, our District organized differentiated academic supports for our students, which include IUSD’s teacher tutoring and homework clubs. We are excited to share that we have added additional support through HeyTutor, a local company who helps students bridge their learning gaps, curate social and emotional learning skills, and achieve long-term academic confidence. Through this partnership we will offer complimentary, inperson tutoring for students in order to help them excel. Throughout the day, students will work with professionally trained tutors in coordination with their teachers, staff, and district leaders, to receive beneficial support while they are working in and outside of their classrooms. HeyTutor services will begin this month with varying start dates per school site. Parents/Guardians will

receive additional information from the school site regarding enrollment to the HeyTutor Program. COVID-19 Updates & Resources Student Attendance Ensuring students are in school daily is a priority for our District. We continue to implement all safety precautions per the LACDPH guidelines. Should your child(ren) not feel well, please ensure they remain home and receive medical attention. Parents and guardians are always welcome and encouraged to call the school and report an absence. Free At-Home Testing Kits Residential households in the United States are now able to order one free set of 4 At-Home COVID-19 Tests. Tests are limited to 1 order per residential address, which includes 4 individual rapid antigen tests, and will ship for free starting late January. To place your order to receive an At-Home COVID-19 Test, please click here. Weekly Onsite COVID-19 Testing STUDENTS EMPLOYEES Student COVID-19 Testing Website Employee COVID-19 Testing Website COVID-19 Procedures, Contacts, Forms, Schedules, FAQ’s COVID-19 Vaccinations The CDC and FDA has authorized the COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11 year olds. We strongly encourage all of our families to get their school aged children vaccinated. As we have seen, the higher the vaccination rates, the less impact COVID has on our day to day lives. Please help keep our schools and classrooms safe by getting your school aged children vaccinated. Please click here to find out how and where to get vaccinated. Vaccination Request Per the updated Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) COVID-19 guidelines, IUSD is now requiring COVID-19 vaccination status for both students and staff. The updated LACDPH protocols provide guidance on how to manage COVID-19 cases, exposures, and quarantine requirements dependent on an individual’s vaccination status. In order to implement these protocols, it is critical for us to know the vaccination status for all students and staff. If the vaccination status is not provided or is not already within our records, we must assume that the student/staff is not vaccinated. Vaccination Records Upload for Students and Staff • For parents and guardians, please click here to upload your child’s vaccination record. • For employees, please click here to upload your vaccination record. Thank you staff, parents, students, and community members for your ongoing support and commitment to the success of our district. #WeAreInglewoodUnified Sincerely, Erika F. Torres, Ed.D., MSW County Administrator

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CDC Releases Updated Maps of America’s High Levels of Inactivity Showing 25% of U.S. adults are not active enough to protect their health NNPA News Wire

More than 1 in 5 adults is inactive in all but four states, according to new state maps of adult physical inactivity prevalence released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For these maps, physical inactivity for adults is defined as not participating in any physical activities outside of work over the last month – activities such as running, walking for exercise, or gardening. State and territory-level estimates of physical inactivity range from 17.7% of people in Colorado to 49.4% in Puerto Rico. In seven states and one territory (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, West Virginia, and Puerto Rico), 30% or more of adults were physically inactive. By region, the South had the highest prevalence of physical inactivity (27.5%), followed by the Midwest (25.2%), Northeast (24.7%), and the West (21.0%). “Getting enough physical activity could prevent 1 in 10 premature deaths,” said Ruth Petersen, MD, Director of CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity. “Too many people are missing out on the health benefits of physical activity such as improved sleep, reduced blood pressure and anxiety, lowered risk for heart disease, several cancers, and dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease). The new maps are based on combined 2017-2020 data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), an on-going state-based telephone interview survey conducted by CDC and state health departments.

This is the first time that CDC has created state maps of physical inactivity for non-Hispanic American Indian/ Alaskan Native and non-Hispanic Asian adults. The demographics of physical inactivity The maps point to notable differences in physical inactivity levels by race and ethnicity. Overall, Hispanic adults (32.1%) had the highest prevalence of physical inactivity outside of work, followed by non-Hispanic Black (30.0%), nonHispanic American Indian/Alaskan Native (29.1%), non-Hispanic White (23.0%), and non-Hispanic Asian adults (20.1%). The maps also show that: • Two states (Alaska and Montana) and Guam had a physical inactivity prevalence of 30% or higher among non-Hispanic Asian adults.* • Five states (Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and West Virginia) had a physical inactivity prevalence of 30% or higher among non-Hispanic White adults. • 27 states had a physical inactivity prevalence of 30% or higher among non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native adults.* • 23 states and the District of Columbia had a physical inactivity prevalence of 30% or higher among non-Hispanic Black adults. * • 25 states and Puerto Rico had a physical inactivity prevalence of 30% or higher among Hispanic adults. • *49 of 52 jurisdictions had sufficient data to be included in these results. Physical activity can benefit everyone. Lack of access to safe and convenient

places to be physically active may contribute to the observed racial and ethnic disparities. What more can be done? CDC is working with communities and partners across the country as part of the Active People, Healthy NationSM initiative, to make it easier, safer, and more convenient for people to be active where they live, learn, work and play. The overall goal of the initiative is to help 27 million Americans become more physically active by 2027 to improve overall health and quality of life and to reduce healthcare costs. The initiative helps community leaders take advantage of proven strategies to make physical activity safe and enjoyable for people of all ages and abilities. Building active and walkable communities may also help support local economies and create more cohesive communities. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition, recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. This can be broken into smaller amounts such as 22 minutes every day

or 30 minutes/five times a week. Individuals and families are encouraged to build physical activity into their day by going for a brisk walk or a hike, walking the dog, choosing the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator, parking further away in the parking lot and walking the rest of the way, walking, or cycling to run errands, and getting off the bus one stop early and walking the rest of the way. The key is to move more and sit less. Community leaders can also encourage school and youth physical activity programs, educate, and support families and individuals to be more active. They can create activity-friendly routes to everyday destinations such as home, work, school, and grocery stores. Together, leaders and community members can work with various populations to design and implement culturally relevant solutions to reduce disparities in physical inactivity. To learn more about physical activity, visit https://www.cdc.gov/ physicalactivity/index.html. Maps and data tables are available at www.cdc. gov/physicalactivity/data/inactivityprevalence-maps/index.html.

During Cold and Flu Season Doctors recommend steps for preventing viral infections

in South Los Angeles, shares ways to Sacramento, Calif. – With the cold identify the different symptoms for the and flu season in full swing at the same common cold, flu and COVID-19. “Because they are all respiratory time as a dramatic uptick in COVID-19 cases due to the highly transmittable Omicron variant, many people wonder how to tell the difference between the viruses which can share similar symptoms. Likewise, California’s steep surge in Omicron and hospitalization rates have sparked concern among health officials, who urge the public to continue to practice safety basics to ward off COVID-19, colds and flu, and to help prevent overwhelming busy hospitals and healthcare workers. Personal safety measures include frequent hand washing, wearing a well-fitting mask, getting tested and staying home when sick. The most important way to keep COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations down is by getting vaccinated and boosted, illnesses, it is important to pay attention to symptoms as many health experts say. If you’re feeling sick, Dr. Jerry P. overlap,” he said. “With the common Abraham, Director of Kedren Vaccines cold, you typically don’t have a fever IT News Wire

COVID-19. Loss of smell is a classic indicator of having COVID-19 and is rarely seen with the common cold and flu,” Abraham said. Whether it’s a cold, flu or COVID-19, health experts encourage people to stay home to slow the spread if they are experiencing symptoms. Testing is easier now that free COVID-19 tests are available from the federal government at www.covidtests.gov. “Omicron is spreading faster than any other COVID-19 variant,” said Dr. Sylvia Gates Carlisle, Operations Medical Director at Beaver Medical Group and Director of Practice Management Curriculum at UC Riverside Family Medicine Residency. “This is particularly alarming for unless you are severely sick. Overall, milder symptoms include a stuffy nose our community, as Blacks and African and sore throat.” “Cough, fever, fatigue and muscle Continued on page 7 aches are common to both flu and

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COVID Winter Surge Brings New Challenges for Elder and Youth Health Care Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media

The COVID-19 winter surge has impacted different age groups in different ways, as caretakers struggle to take care of the elderly during this pandemic and parents remain wary of their children returning to in-person classes. “It’s been here but it’s been everywhere for like the last 14 days,” said Los Angeles County resident Clarence Johnson whose wife, Tanesha Johnson, decided to shut down their daycare last year. Across the United States, 1,099 children under 18 have died from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In California, the state Department of Public Health reports that 47 children have died of the disease. This past December saw a four-fold increase of children admitted to hospital over the past year, according to the African American Wellness Project. Tanesha Johnson, owner and director of the Sunshine Academy Childcare Center in Inglewood, made the choice to

close her daycare after reflecting on her own concerns as a parent. “When I started seeing how fast the COVID-19 virus began to spread, I had to now think as a mother and not just as a business owner,” said Johnson. “I said, ‘okay, if I did not own a daycare, would I feel comfortable sending my children to school at this time,’ and the answer was no.” Johnson said she is still cautious about her children returning to school and hopes that kids will be required to test before returning. Both the federal and state governments

have been pushing for more tests in schools, with Gov. Gavin Newsom announcing each student in public school will get two at-home COVID-19 tests. The Biden administration announced that they will be implementing initiatives that will increase the number of tests in schools by 10 million per month. “These additional tests will help schools safely remain open and implement screening testing and test to stay programs. With the additional ten million tests per month, we will make available to schools more than double

the volume of testing that took place in schools across the nation in November 2021,” read the press release from the White House. In the US, only 27% of parents of 5- to 11-year-olds are in favor of vaccinating their children, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) survey. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a number of challenges for the country’s aging population as well, particularly for African Americans and other minorities. Only 7% of people ages 65 and older who received a booster shot are Black. Earlier this month, retired Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino), who is a member of the California Commission on Aging, hosted a news briefing with journalists featuring caregivers discussing the difficulties of taking care of aging adults in the state. The virtual conversation was organized by St. Paul AME Church in San Bernardino, Black Voice News in Riverside and Ethnic Media Services. Continued on page 7

Venice Family Clinic To Provide Covid-19 Vaccines In Inglewood On Saturday

Information about Nonprofit Community Health Center’s Children First Early Head Start and Health Education Available INGLEWOOD – (January 25, 2022) – Venice Family Clinic, a nonprofit community health center serving 45,000 patients in need from the Santa Monica Mountains through the South Bay, announced today that it will be providing COVID-19 vaccines free of charge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, January 29, at its clinic site at 1091 La Brea Avenue in Inglewood. Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines will be available. Information and free items will also be available from Venice Family Clinic’s Children First Early Head Start program, and nutrition information will be available from the Clinic’s Health Education Department. People are asked to make appointments for their vaccines, but walk-in appointments will also be based on availability that day. Please visit the Venice Family Clinic website to make

an appointment and get additional information or please call (310) 664-7894. Over the past year, Venice Family Clinic has provided more than 30,000 COVID-19 vaccines to its patients and other members of the community, most of whom come from lower-income communities that have suffered some of the highest rates of COVID-19 infections and deaths. About Venice Family Clinic Venice Family Clinic is a leader in providing

comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to people in need. Having recently merged with South Bay Family Health Care, the combined organization serves 45,000 patients through 17 locations in Venice, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, Inglewood, Culver City, Redondo Beach, Carson, Gardena and Hawthorne plus two mobile clinics and an expansive street medicine program for people experiencing homelessness. The Clinic provides integrated care by creating a one-stop health system that offers multiple services, often at the same locations and same time as primary care appointments. These services include dental care, substance use treatment, mental health services, vision services, child development services, health education, prescription medications, domestic violence counseling, HIV services and health insurance enrollment. For more information, visit VeniceFamilyClinic. org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Sports & Entertainment Rams face off against divisional rival 49ers in NFC Championship

By Stu Jackson, The Rams

The No. 4-seed Rams are back home to take on the No. 6-seed 49ers in the NFC Championship, with the winner advancing to face the winner of BengalsChiefs in Super Bowl LVI. Kickoff from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on Sunday is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. pacific time on FOX. In advance of the contest, here is your First Look at Rams-49ers, presented by Audi. Notable 49ers additions

Selected RB Elijah Mitchell in the sixth round in this year’s NFL Draft: San Francisco’s leading rusher set a franchise rookie record with a teamhigh 878 rushing yards in 10 games this season, also rushing for five touchdowns. Re-signed LT Trent Williams to a 6-year deal on March 23: Arguably

the most important piece to the 49ers’ offensive line, Williams was brought back on a lucrative deal to anchor the left side of it. His performance during the regular season earned him AP First Team All-Pro recognition. Top performers in Divisional Round QB Jimmy Garoppolo completed 11 of 19 pass attempts for 131 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in San Francisco’s 13-10 win at Green Bay. Mitchell led the backfield with 17 carries for 53 yards, while WR Deebo

Armstead and DL Nick Bosa led the way with two each. On special teams, K Robbie Gould drilled both of his field goal attempts, including the 45-yard game-winner as time expired, plus his lone extra point attempt. P Mitch Wishnowsky averaged 52 yards per punt across five punts. Early storylines to watch, and what they mean for the Rams The 49ers head into the NFC Championship game with Williams banged up and his status for Sunday uncertain.

while San Francisco adjusted, his potential absence cannot be ignored, given that he’s one of the best blindside protectors in the NFL. Taking advantage of that potential advance and getting pressure on the quarterback won’t be enough for the Rams alone, though. According to the NFL’s Next Gen Stats, Garoppolo had an average time to throw of 2.41 seconds in Week 18. While he threw a pair of interceptions, he was still getting the ball out quickly and putting the 49ers’ skill players in

Samuel added 10 carries for 39 yards. TE George Kittle was Garoppolo’s top target, hauling in four receptions for 63 yards. Samuel wasn’t far behind with three catches for 44 yards. The 49ers defense held Packers QB Aaron Rodgers to 225 passing yards and zero touchdown passes while sacking Rodgers five times; DL Arik

Williams sustained an ankle injury against the Packers, and while his X-rays came back negative, he will be monitored throughout the week. Samuel is sore but OK and expected to practice this week. Williams also missed the last meeting between the Rams and the 49ers in Week 18 with an elbow injury, and

position to make plays by completing 23 of 32 pass attempts. It’s well-known how effective Kittle and Samuel are after the catch, so it will be important for the second and third levels of the Rams defense to tackle well. And if linebacker Ernest Jones can return this week, it would make a big difference there.

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PGA of America to Support Staffing of 2022 Major Championships By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.– The PGA of America is inviting local talent from underrepresented backgrounds to register for PGA JobMatch and be considered for positions that support the PGA’s high-profile 2022 Major Championships. Registration at PGAImpact.org goes through Feb. 15. Qualified applicants will interview with the PGA’s key vendors for jobs leading up to, during and after the following PGA of America events: • 2022 PGA Championship – Southern Hills C.C., Tulsa, Oklahoma (May 17– 22, 2022) • 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship – Harbor Shores, Benton Harbor, Michigan (May 24–29, 2022) • 2022 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship – Congressional C.C., Bethesda, Maryland (June 21–26, 2022) Job opportunities include part-time and full-time temporary work for pre-, during and post-Championship events from April to July.

A variety of positions need to be filled within areas such as hospitality, concessions, retail, transportation, logistics, carpentry, construction, janitorial, and miscellaneous services. A full listing is featured on PGAImpact. org.

“PGA JobMatch supports our pursuit of a golf industry workforce that mirrors America,” PGA of America Chief People Officer Sandy Cross said. “The opportunity for individuals from a variety of backgrounds, identities and abilities to work on a

Major Championship is pretty special. It provides a unique experience and inspiration for the jobs and career opportunities that exist in golf.” The PGA will work with diverse talent and employment associations, as well as local partners in Maryland, Oklahoma and Michigan, to encourage candidates to register for PGA JobMatch. Connections will be made between qualified candidates and key PGA vendors, such as Barton G and Cornerstone Parking Group. Registrations must be received by Feb. 15 to be considered. Qualified candidates will be contacted by vendors for the next phase of the hiring process. About the PGA of America The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of nearly 28,000 PGA Professionals who work daily to grow interest and inclusion in the game of golf. For more information about the PGA of America, visit PGA.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Howard University Professor Says Americans Are Quitting ‘Bad Jobs’ The increased implementation of diversity and inclusion programs explain why nationally, African American and Hispanic workers are projected to account for close to 25 percent of new hires in management, business and financial jobs through 2035. It’s official, America has entered the Great Resignation. In August, 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs, and the quit rate, measured by the government against total employment, rose to 2.9 percent in August. But that was August. According to the Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, November quits hit close to historic highs. The number of workers jumped to 4.5 million above the prior record of 4.4 million reached in September. When broken down, 3 percent of workers voluntarily left their positions, a figure that matched September’s record high. Further, employers posted 10.6 million job openings, down from a near-record 11 million the previous month and just below July’s all-time high. Openings have now topped 10 million for six straight months. Economists said the decline was

fueled by a drop of 261,000 openings in restaurants and hotels, leaving a whopping 1.5 available jobs for each unemployed person, the most on record dating back two decades. After years in the restaurant industry, Colette Graack told CBS News that she left her duties in the food prep line in June 2021 in exchange for a more profound role as mom. “I just couldn’t handle keeping on that pressure when my son needed me more,” Graack said. Her son has autism and needs constant care, a job she will soon take as she trains to be his personal care assistant. Graack told the network the leap proved difficult. “Especially financially because I’m a single mom. Thankfully I had savings at the time that we could ride that out,” she said. Reportedly, many Americans left the workforce recently and shared Graack’s concerns. Despite millions quitting, millions more found new jobs. So where are they going? Often, it’s a different industry altogether. “This notion that if you leave one industry, going to a new one requires, Continued on page 7

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According to Donna Benton, Research Professor of Gerontology at USC, caretakers of aging Californians, including family members, have also been impacted. “The majority of care, elder care in our state, is done by family members,” she said. “We are an essential part of the healthcare system.” Benton, who is also director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center

and the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center, said there are nearly 4.5 million family caregivers in California. One caretaker, Ruth Rembert, who lives in the Inland Empire, talked about tending to her ill husband and how the pandemic puts him at greater risk. “His immune system was compromised,” she said. “He has two strikes against him, number one is his age and also his medical issues.” She also emphasized her support for more people being immunized.

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“This pandemic has definitely been a challenge for me and for my husband,” she said. “We all wish this would be over, but it doesn’t look like it’s going to be anytime soon unless we take seriously the importance of vaccinations.” The Rev. Noella Buchanan, Caregiver Coordinator for the Southern California Conference of the African Methodist Church Ministerial Alliance, said most elderly African Americans are people of faith and that plays a role in the way they approach their health care.

“We need to share with them that if God has opened up a way for someone to come up with a vaccine, we need to trust. And part of our trust comes from what we are seeing. We are seeing loved one die. And the loved ones that are dying are the one that have not taken the shot,” she said. California Black Media’s coverage of COVID-19 is supported by the California Health Care Foundation.

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2021270898 The following Person is doing business as: Kara-Marie Hall 2900 Sunset Place, Apt. 121 Los Angeles, CA 90005

Registered Owner(s): Kara-Marie Orellana, 2900 Sunset Place, Apt. 121, Los Angeles, CA 90005 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on December 14, 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.) Kara-Marie Orellana, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on December 14, 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 January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 IT0042230120020183 Inglewood Today

PUBLIC NOTICE

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2021275138 The Following Person Is Doing Business As:v

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2022001322 The Following Person Is Doing Business As:

Naturale Goddace 15552 Gundry Ave. Paramount, CA 90723

The Curly Healer 1011 N. Chester Ave., Apt. A Inglewood, CA 90302

Registered Owner: Ashley Watkins, 15552 Gundry Ave., Paramount, CA 90723

Registered Owner: Janee Williams, 1011 N. Chester Ave., Apt. A, Inglewood, CA 90302

This business is conducted by a company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on December 21, 2021

This business is conducted by a company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on January 4, 2022

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.) Ashley Watkins, Owner

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.) Janee Williams, Owner

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on December 21, 2021

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on January 4, 2022

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.)

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Original January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 2022 IT0042230120020184

Americans in California remain the second-lowest group of those vaccinated (58.6 percent),” she said. Getting vaccinated against both COVID-19 and the flu are especially critical this year — and it’s safe to get them at the same time, said Dr. Gates. It might also be time to upgrade your mask to one with a good fit and filtration, such as a N95, KF94 or KN95. “Masking helps stop the spread of COVID-19 as well as the common cold and flu, so it’s important for people to continue to mask up, regardless of

vaccination status, to protect ourselves and those around us,” said Dr. Gates. “If you’re not vaccinated, get your shot as soon as possible. If you are eligible, get boosted. It can help increase your immunity almost immediately. Now’s also the time for parents and guardians to help get their eligible youth vaccinated and boosted,” reminded Dr. Abraham. Schedule a vaccination or booster appointment today at Myturn.ca.gov or by calling 833-422-4255.

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been on point. Stafford passed for 4,886 yards during the regular season and 41 touchdown passes. The Rams traded for Stafford in the offseason and then continued during the season to assemble a star-laden cast around him was for him to be a quarterback who could produce in the biggest moments, who could help the Rams realize their lofty aspirations of making a run very, very deep into the NFL postseason. At Raymond James Stadium Stafford made the throws in crunchtime send home Brady and made him contemplate retirement. Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Year as part of the 52nd annual 101 Awards, the Committee of 101, it was announced Tuesday. Kupp finished the 2021 season – the first of the league’s 17-game era – as the NFL’s fourth receiving triple crown winner since 1970 after leading the league in receptions with 145, receiving yards with 1,947 and receiving touchdowns with 16. He was five receptions shy of breaking Michael Thomas’ NFL single-season

record in that category and 18 yards shy of breaking Calvin Johnson’s NFL single-season record in that category. Kupp also broke Isaac Bruce’s franchise single-season receptions and receiving yards records, both of which had stood since 1995. A first-time Pro Bowl selection and unanimous First Team All-Pro choice, Kupp adds this recognition to being named to the PFWA’s 2021 All-NFL and All-NFC teams on Monday. The 101 Awards have been annually presented to the top players and coaches in the NFL since the 1969 campaign and are selected by a committee of 101 national media members. The honorees will be presented with their awards at the 52nd Annual 101 Awards Gala, scheduled for Thursday, March 10, 2022 in Kansas City. When Robert Woods went down with a season ending injury, somebody had to fill in and the acquisition of Odell Beckham Jr. filled the bill. Beckham has caught 27 passes for 305 yards and 5 touchdowns and has been a difference maker since signing after the Browns let him go. When Rams owner Stan Kroenke brought the team back to Los Angeles he did so with this opportunity in mind. Don’t Blow it!

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you know, a degree or a bunch of training, it might not be the case,” said Steve Grove, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, told CBS. “The reality is today; whether it’s the state, whether it’s a college, whether it’s your future employer, there is a ton of support and free training available to make that shift.” William Spriggs, a professor in Howard University’s Economics Department and an economist for AFLCIO, cautioned that the government’s job numbers shouldn’t frighten anyone. During an appearance on the NNPA’s Let It Be Known live breaking news program, Professor Spriggs said it’s dubious calling this the “Great Resignation” or the “Great Quit.” “The problem of job matching was going to be a problem once we, the United States, showed a policy of separation as opposed to retention to make it through the virus,” Professor Spriggs remarked. “All other industrial countries held employees in place,” he said. He asserted that “what took place in Europe, Australia, and Canada were schemes where the government

paid employers to keep employees connected to their jobs through the pandemic.” Professor Spriggs said the U.S. took a different route. He said the federal government placed workers on unemployment, separating them from their jobs with no reconnection plans. “For instance, in a place like New Jersey where you have perhaps the best unemployment insurance system, you also have better job matches,” Professor Spriggs stated. “You didn’t see the quit rate rise when we had the supplement to unemployment because you could choose jobs. Now, we force people to take a job so you will get a mismatch as you’ve seen in the accommodations sector.” Professor Spriggs continued: “They’re not letting people go, but they’re still draining people on hours and still paying lower wages. With the shift in demand taking place and a record number of online shopping and getting tested at much higher rates, the shift in demand to other sectors is happening because workers no longer have to put up with bad jobs. It’s really bad jobs where the quit rate is up.”