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During a recent culturally themed and timely orchestrated roundtable Chef Marilyn soul food lunch discussion with Black media outlets, veteran media pundit and renowned activist Tavis Smiley reintroduced himself. Not that Smiley, 57, really needed to do so. After all, for two decades he’s been a fixature on television at BET and radio at NPR (National Public Radio) and Public Radio International, but on two occasions the final chapters were not written the way Smiley would have preferred. Smiley hosted BET Tonight until 2001 when, in a controversial move, the network then owned by Robert L. Johnson refused to renew his contract, sparking outrage from Smiley followers who rallied to his defense on his radio broadcast. Always adamant about owning content much like Ray Charles owned his masters, Smiley sold an interview to rival network ABC, he said, only after CBS passed on the interview, and suggested that his firing was payback for the publicity he gained as a result of providing an exclusive interview to Continued on page 7
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On July 15, reports of hostility from the city towards long-time Inglewood residents was the talk of the town. The reports were published by a fairly well-known and popular community blog-type website, which claimed that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and Rams owner Stan Kroenke were set to offer certain Inglewood residents $1 million for their homes. The blog post claimed that there had been a Zoom call on July 13 with homeowners in Carlton Square, where the proposal of buying the SoFi Stadium-adjacent homes was brought up. According to Inglewood Mayor James Butts, this claim by the popular blog is completely false. No such Zoom call has happened, and residents in Carlton Square have not been incentivized to sell their homes, and Mayor Butts wants to make that clear. “The claim is completely false and utterly without foundation. Quite simply, it is a lie. The concept makes no sense economically or socially. The city would never allow the rezoning of residential neighborhoods. The owners cited have never approached the city with any such proposal. It appears that the writer is intentionally trying to generate fear and contention in the community. Inglewood continues to move forward for its residents and children,” says Mayor Butts. The article went on to target the mayor in the debacle, claiming that if Carlton Square residents refuse to sell, Mayor Butts will then invoke eminent domain. The mayor intently denies
such claims. The lack of validity in the article’s claims are evident, as it includes quotes from residents who “refuse to be identified”, and even the blanket amount of $1 million for each home in
the area isn’t logical. Hours after the blog’s original article was posted, it was updated to state that “no offers have been made to owners, however, select residents were shared plans of what’s to come.”
Reparations Task Force Agrees It Needs the Ideas, Input of Black Californians Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media
On July 9, California’s Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans held its second meeting in a series of 10. During the Zoom conference, the group’s nine members shared differing views on how to best get Black Californians involved in their deliberations. But they all agreed on one key point:
having voices and ideas of African Americans across the state influence their conversations would be the best approach to successfully accomplish their work. “A lot of things that’s important is we as a task force not let ourselves operate in a vacuum,” said Dr. Cheryl Grills, a member of the task force and professor at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. “Not to assume that the public
comments that happen at the end of our meetings are adequate to represent the community voice.” Grills delivered a presentation titled “A Community Engagement Strategy for Taskforce Consideration.” In it, she put forth a plan to get Black Californians involved. Grills suggested the task force hosts Continued on page 8
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The President With over 6000 Needs to Pull Homeless Individuals on Out All Stops Skid Row, CFH is Bringing Hope with Healing & Housing By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper
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Changing the Faces of Homelessness (CFH) is excited to announce their 2nd Annual Breakthrough Event on August 28th at St. Julian Park located at 312 East 5th St., Los Angeles, from 12pm-4pm. Their new 360 Turnaround Housing program will allow CFH staff to accept applicants with no income and house them for 90 days at no charge. The mission is to change the faces of homelessness by providing services that move clients from a life of dependency into a new life of selfsufficiency with independence. Founded by Katrina Williams, the event will honor late actor Gary Hays,
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known for The ‘Burbs, Busted and Evil Laugh. Hays most recently appeared as himself in Corey Feldman’s documentary My Truth…The Rape of Two Coreys. He spoke candidly about his friendships with both Corey Haim and Corey Feldman, as well as his own struggles with addiction, which he sadly succumbed to in 2019. Corey Feldman will honor Hays at the event and there will also be a live musical performance. Feldman states “Katrina is the most sincerely compassionate and selfless person I have ever come into contact with in the Social Services work force. The dedication and personal touch she puts into everything she does gives me hope for the Millions of Homeless people in our Country, knowing that there are still people out there like Katrina who willingly do Gods work to help those who can no longer themselves, while refusing to give up as long as they are still breathing.” Katrina Williams worked closely with Hays during her employment with Volunteers of America. Following Gary’s death, she was shocked and saddened to learn that there was no type of long-term housing offering supportive services for individuals suffering from addiction and coming directly from rehab. Taking matters into her own hands, she developed a permanent housing program with supportive services called Changing the Faces of Homelessness. They help their residents by providing resources and tools to help them overcome their addictions and take ownership of their lives. Williams states “When I developed the program, I wanted to ensure our program would empower others by bringing life changing results. Gary may have lost his battle, but his death was not in vain. We continue to house the homeless while providing employment resources and ongoing life skills to help our residents reach their full potential daily.” For more information about the Breakthrough event August 28th on Skid Row (312 East 5th St., Los Angeles) and for donations, please visit https://www.cfh20201.org/
Last week, Majority Whip Clyburn, Democratic leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, made the observation that the “Filibuster” currently being used in the U.S. Senate to block the Voting Rights Bill as well as the George Floyd Bill, is a matter of tradition and not a part of the U.S. Constitution. There was also a reference to how former President Lyndon Johnson used the full weight of his office as President to secure the needed votes to get the Voting Rights Act passed. It is a known fact that the President of the United States has far more power and influence than the Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate in the person of Mitch McConnell. Every Republican member of the Senate at some point is going to need something from either the President or a Cabinet office within his Administration. The passage of the Voting Rights Act by the Senate will undo most of what the States are doing with voter suppression. As suggested by Congressman Clyburn, now is the time to put all power and influence behind getting the Senate to act, not only on Infrastructure as slated for this week, but, by all means, the Voting Rights Act. These items cannot wait and should not be held up. President Biden needs to remember that without the Black Vote, he would not be in the White House. Without the influence of Congressman Clyburn endorsing him when he did, Biden would not have gotten the nomination of the Democratic Party to run for
President. The Black Vote has to be as important to the President, if not more so, than Donald Trump is to the Republican Party The Texas Democratic Delegation, fleeing that state and coming to Washington, D.C. to lobby for the Voting Rights Act as a means of stopping voter suppression in that state, has given new meaning to the words, “All Gave Some, But Some Gave All”. President Biden has spent enough years on Capitol Hill to know where the bodies are buried and who placed them. He and Chuck Schumer cannot continue to play “Gentleman Jack” with Mitch McConnell. McConnell must be stopped by any means necessary. That would appear to mean dealing with the Filibuster by any means necessary. This must be done before the end of July when the Congress goes on recess. One thing should be remembered about Capitol Hill and the Legislative Process: There is always a loophole and a back door to solve every problem. Politics is never absolute about anything. The Vice President, while doing all she can, is not a substitute for the Office of the President applying full power. To our Civil Rights leaders, your only message can be: Out with the filibuster, and passage of the Voting Rights Act. No in-betweens. If we did not let the pandemic stop the protest and emergence of our votes to take back the White House, we must not allow the pandemic’s resurgence, Republican gerrymandering of the Congressional Districts because of tampering with the Census, or radical Conservative acts of terrorism under the “Big Lie” to stop the salvation of democracy that we all are fighting for. Let’s call the Republican offices, their home districts and anyone who supports them and let’s make this happen before the end of July 2021.
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City parking permit aimed at curbing SoFi event residential parking
street for more than two hours. For the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., a permit will On July 16, Inglewood officials not be required. announced the implementation of The new Citywide Permit Parking a new parking permit that will be Program is the city’s effort to required to park on any residential city
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that will be frequently visiting the area such as NFL games, concerts, the 2023 College Football National Championship, the 2028 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, and more, city officials remain firm on their stance that the well-being of Inglewood residents remains a top priority. The permit parking program is set to go into effect this Fall. Inglewood residents can attain their parking permit on the city’s website by providing proof of residence, a current California driver’s license, and vehicle registration. Each household is eligible to receive two free permits. Additional permits can be requested and arranged for a fee. The program will be strictly enforced prevent SoFi Stadium attendees from overwhelming the nearby residential with fines and towing. street parking, which would put a strain on residents in the area. With the upcoming major events
A Message from County Administrator Dr. Erika Torres Dear Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) Staff, Students, Families and Community: In our continued commitment to serving our community and providing current information, we have some important updates in this week’s message. Please be advised that our newsletter will be distributed twice a month during the summer break. Our regular, weekly distribution will resume in August 2021. Fall School Reopening Our school reopening will begin on August 23, 2021, with all students returning to in-person instruction. We are excited to welcome students back to our schools for in-person instruction and will be sharing details about an independent studies option next week. During the pandemic, we ensured families that we would provide updates regarding health and safety protocols, instructional support and resources, and the District’s initiatives. Our school reopening employs the most current safety protocol guidelines. This includes following the advice of leading experts: the LA County Department of Public Health’s “Reopening Protocols of K-12 Schools,” state health agencies, and the Centers for Disease Control. We believe EVERY student, teacher and staff member deserves to learn and work in a SAFE, healthy, and inviting space. That is why we continue to make safety a top priority at IUSD. To learn more about the steps we are taking to ensure the health and safety of students, staff and families, please click here to access the IUSD Health and Safety Plan. 1DayLA School Beautification Event 1DayLA, a movement that has united communities across Southern California through philanthropy,
has selected Woodworth-Monroe TK-8 and Morningside High School for a beautification project. The beautification project will consist of planting and removing plants, shrubs and decorating with mulch or bark at each location. The work will be conducted by volunteers, and we are asking students, parents and families who would like to be a part of this amazing event to arrive at WoodworthMonroe between 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or Morningside High School from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on July 24, 2021. For those who register and pay a $29.00 registration fee, 1DayLA is giving all registered volunteers a ticket to attend a SoFi Concert with special guest appearances from Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, Tori Kelly and more! To register as a volunteer, please click here. To view the event flyer, including concert details, please click here. Enrollment and Family Resource Fair We are excited to announce that our District will host an Enrollment and Family Resource Fair on Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Caroline Coleman Stadium. Please join us to learn additional information about enrolling in our schools, the innovative programs we offer, health and wellness services, family resources, job opportunities and more! Families and students will also have an opportunity to win raffle prizes, and participate in fun activities, music and
food! For additional information about the Enrollment and Family Resource Fair, please contact Student Support Services at (310) 419-2700. School Closure/Consolidation Committee Selection The Inglewood Unified School District (“District”) is seeking qualified, interested individuals to serve on the District’s School Closure/Consolidation Committee (“Committee”). Leading into the 2022-2023 school year, the District will engage in extensive short-and long-term facilities planning for its programs and school sites. Through this process, school sites and facilities that are substantially under-enrolled or underutilized will be considered for closure or repurposing to improve the District’s fiscal solvency. The District’s educational programs will benefit from this as resources are redirected to improve and grow those programs. The role of the Committee is to provide input and recommendations to the County Administrator and District regarding a plan to close/consolidate schools. If you wish to serve on this important committee, please review the Committee Bylaws for more information about the Committee’s role and responsibilities. To apply for the School Closure/Consolidation Committee, click here to complete the application. In submitting the application, you certify that you have read, understand and agree to follow
the Bylaws. Completed applications should be submitted by 4:00 PM on Friday, July 30, 2021 OneSight Vision Screening On Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 8:30 a.m., the Los Angeles Chargers, OneSight and Oakley are hosting a day of free vision screenings and eye exams for local youth football players and cheer squad at Champions Field in Edward Vincent Jr. Parkquads. The process is expected to take under 1 hour, but could take up to 2.5 hours depending on the child’s need for an eye exam, prescription glasses fitting and more. Please note that face masks are required, bags/backpacks will not be permitted and only water will be allowed on the field. To reserve your spot at the clinic, please click here. Grocery Kits Distribution Update Our District is providing ONE free Grocery Kit per child at the following sites beginning Monday, June 28, 2021: The kits contain 7 days of breakfast and lunch, including milk and fresh bulk produce. The kits may include various grocery items each week such as cheese, cherries, apricots, peaches, avocados and cucumbers. Please click here to access additional details regarding grocery kits. For more information, please contact the IUSD Food Services department at (310) 680-4870. 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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Company Will Pay You $125 to Participate in Research Project Manny Otiko | California Black Media
Evitarus, a Black-owned Los Angeles-based public opinion research firm, is surveying African Americans in California to gauge opinions on healthcare and racism. The goal of the project, the company says, is to gather data that can influence healthcare policy. “We are conducting one of the largest scale studies of Black people in the US regarding their perspectives on health and experiences with health care,” said Shakari Byerly, partner and principal researcher at Evitarus. “This research will be focused on Black Californians with the goal of changing both practice and policy as it relates to health care delivery and the elimination of racism in the health care system in California,” Byerly added. People Evitarus select for the onehour interview will be paid $125 for their time. Researchers plan to interview 3,200 people.
they have access to a quiet room and a California Governance Project at the dedicated telephone, and that they should Center for Governmental Studies, is be willing to share their experiences and also a National Academy of Sciences opinions for approximately one hour. Byerly, former director of the Continued on page 7 Continued from page 1: Reparations...
During the second phase of the survey, researchers will conduct interviews with African Americans to discuss their personal experiences with the healthcare system, healthcare disparities and the impact of racism. Participants in the survey need a stable, high-speed internet connection since the interviews are all being conducted via Zoom. The researchers are also asking potential interviewees to make sure that
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“listening sessions” across the state since it only has limited time to assess California’s role in slavery and Jim Crow discrimination -- and follow that work up with developing resolutions to compensate African Americans for past and ongoing race-based injustices. Regions in the southern, northern, and central part of the state (where many Black farmers reside) should be involved in the process, said Grills. The “listening sessions would go beyond” formal task force meetings and would not infringe upon scheduled discussions, Grills added. The intent, she said, would be to involve Black Californians from varying backgrounds. “Black folks exist in an ecosystem and the system includes a diverse, cultural base of people, social class, education levels, etc.,” said Grills. “So how do we make sure that those people are impacted. They need to be at the table.” Through news coverage, Grills also suggested the National Association of Black Journalists could play a role in keeping the ongoing discourse about reparations “in the forefront and minds” of the Black community. Lisa Holder, Esq. a nationally recognized trial attorney and task force member, emphasized that the proposal she prepared was not “in conflict” with Grills’ outreach plan and that her proposal offered a framework within which the task force can draw up its strategy to move forward. Holder told fellow task force members that she and Grills are on the same page. “This plan, for a lack of a better word, is in alignment with the blueprint we just saw (presented by Grills),” Holder clarified. “Grills focuses a little bit more on the details of how we can implement the community engagement plan. This outline I put together is a little bit broader and more of a concept.” The meeting’s other seven participants were task force chair Kamilah V. Moore, a Los Angelesbased attorney, reparations scholar and activist; vice-chair Dr. Amos Brown, a civil rights leader and respected Bay Area pastor whose journey to leadership started under the tutelage of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in the 1960s; Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena);
Assemblymember Reginald JonesSawyer (D-Los Angeles); San Diego Councilmember Monica Montgomery Steppe; Dr. Jovan Scott Lewis, chair of the Department of Geography at the University of California Berkeley; and Attorney Don Tamaki, Esq. is an attorney best known for his role in the Supreme Court case of Korematsu v. the United States. Tamaki overturned the conviction of Fred Korematsu who refused to be taken into custody during the imprisonment of Japanese Americans in World War II. After hearing Grills’ presentation, Brown raised concerns about transparency. He also said that other groups around the state should have an opportunity to present a plan for community engagement. “What will we do around this state without our giving due diligence to announce to everybody, that you can present a plan, too?” Brown asked. “Whether it’s northern, central California, whatever. We talk about transparency, but if we are going to be about it, then we should be about it.” The task force voted 8-0 to consider both Holder’s and Grills’ community engagement plans. Brown opposed the motion and abstained, withholding his vote. Bradford said he favored a “blending” of the two proposals. Both Grills and Bradford suggested that the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA and the Mervyn Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute at California State University Dominguez Hills could assist in facilitating the statewide listening sessions, possibly through the California Department of Justice. Both academic research institutes are located in Southern California. Steppe expressed confidence in her colleagues and the process. “The (Black) community is going to play a huge role in getting whatever we present across the finish line,” she promised. The task force also agreed to move public comments during the meeting from the end to the beginning of the sessions. Public comments will also expand from two minutes to three, Moore announced.
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Sports & Entertainment Derwin James and Oakley Team Up for Vision Clinic with OneSight
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While backpacks, notebooks, and new clothes might be the first things that come to mind when someone hears “back-to-school,” there’s another vitally important thing every kid needs when beginning a new school year – proper vision. Enter Derwin James, Oakley, and OneSight, a non-profit that provides vision care for those who need it most. The group teamed up to host a free vision clinic for kids and families in Inglewood’s Edward Vincent Jr. Park this past Sunday, complete with a custom van that made prescription glasses on-site for anyone in need. Among the attendees were youth football players and cheerleaders from the Snoop Youth Football League, Pacific Coast Conference Youth
Football & Cheer, and more. Over the course of the day, kids and families transitioned through a number of stations in order to get a comprehensive assessment of their vision needs. Kids were then able to
home lunch. “With the collaboration of Derwin James, the Chargers, and Oakley, we had a really successful clinic here in Inglewood,” said Steve Stockton, program manager for OneSight. “When you realize that one in four children in the United States needs some type of visual correction, we’re just glad we can do our part. After all, if you can’t see, you can learn.” On Sunday, Derwin James and Oakley teamed up with nonprofit OneSight to host a free vision clinic for kids and families in Inglewood’s Edward Vincent Jr. Park. Attendees join Derwin for a Q&A and some light were given comprehensive eye exams football drills while they waited for and screenings, as well as a brand new their very own glasses to be finished. set of prescription glasses. Chargers and Oakley representatives were on hand to pass out swag, and even provided attendees with a take
Giannis Antetokounmpo saves best for last, leads Bucks to first NBA title in 50 years MLB.COM
MILWAUKEE — The countdown to 50 years between championships began with 35 seconds remaining in the dry spell, when the sellout crowd inside Fiserv Forum began to chant “Bucks in Six” in perfect pitch and harmony. On the outside, where half of Wisconsin gathered, the screams rose up and the beer went down. And on the floor, Giannis Antetokounmpo waved his arms and therefore gave the signal that it was time. Time for Giannis to join an elite group of historically special players. Time for the NBA Finals to creep to a close after six mostly suspenseful games. Time for Khris Middleton and P.J. Tucker, Jrue Holiday and Mike Budenholzer to become a bit choked up and find someone to hug. Time for the Milwaukee Bucks to announce themselves as champions for the second time in their history and first since 1971. Seeing how it developed and progressed and especially how it ended, with an electric Game 6 that was authored by a player who instantly became a legend, it was well worth the wait. The Bucks rallied from 0-2 in the series and never looked back — well, actually, maybe they did a few times nervously along the journey — and then put the Suns away Tuesday night with a closing 105-98 victory that made a city shiver. The victory and the title was mostly made possible by the brilliance of Giannis, a force on each end of the
floor throughout the series, and who saved his best for last. Giannis scored 50 points, reaching that round figure on a made free throw — who would’ve thunk it? — and added 14 rebounds and five blocked shots. It was an immortalized effort by Giannis that surely earned him a spot among those who walked before him. “Sweat and sacrifice,” Giannis said, choking up. “So much sacrifice.” Giannis Antetokounmpo reflects on his and the Bucks’ journey to their first NBA title together. In The Finals, Giannis had a pair of 40-pieces as well, but what made this game special was the manner in which he toppled the Suns: He made 17 of 19 free throws, an astonishing display of efficiency by a player whose free
throws were mocked by road crowds and also struggled to swish through the nets. “I made them when I’m supposed to,” he joked. Also, it was an affirmation that Giannis did right by himself, and the franchise, when he signed a contract extension in 2020 and delivered the championship that eluded these Bucks, who had nothing to show for their recent efforts except shiny regularseason records — until now. “I could go to a super team and do my part and win a championship,” said Giannis, whose potential free agency had teams clearing cap room to make a run at him. “But this is the hard way to do it and we did it.” He added: “There was a job that
had to be finished … this was my city. They believed in me. So many people believed in me and helped me get to this point. I’m in the people business and I don’t want to let people down.” Are there any historical comparisons to what Giannis just did? Maybe the best is 2011 Dirk Nowitzki, who took a Dallas Mavericks’ team that lacked another superstar-in-prime and beat the Big Three of Miami. Another is 1975 Rick Barry, who tug-boated the Warriors. But neither had their fingerprints on both the offensive and defensive end quite like Giannis, a two-time Kia MVP and former Kia Defensive Player of the Year and now, Finals MVP. Budenholzer said: “It was the way he did everything, stepped up, the poise, the confidence, the leadership. He’s off the charts. It’s hard to find more words what Giannis does.” It would be a bit unfair to totally attach this title to Giannis, though. This was also a product of the relationship he developed over the last eight years with Khris Middleton, and their trust and chemistry and respect for each other was apparent throughout the series. Giannis yielded to Middleton by choice and often by necessity and it worked: Middleton constantly torpedoed the Suns with mid-range jumpers and seemed to get buckets whenever the Bucks needed one. Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 50 points with 14 rebounds and 5 blocks in a historic closeout performance.
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Advocates Say State’s $10 Million Fund for Ethnic Media Is “Great Start” By Sunita Sohrabji | Special to California Black Media
In recognition of a mass communication sector that has been struggling from dwindling advertising dollars and intense competition from well-funded media conglomerates and a field of small niche publishers since the inception of the internet, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature appropriated $10 million in new funding for ethnic media in the state budget for 2021-22. The funding was approved as part of the Asian Pacific Islander Equity Budget created to respond to the surge in hate crimes against Asian American and Pacific Islanders. It will be used to improve outreach to Asian and Pacific Islanders as well as other underserved California communities, including African Americans and Latinos. The money will be channeled through state agencies working with
Asian, African Americans, Latino and other ethnic media outlets who have audiences of monolingual and underserved communities, according to the governor’s office. Advocates who have been fighting in the trenches for decades to include minority-owned media in state outreach programs say the funding is historic because it earmarks funds specifically aimed at expanding communications with ethnic and racial populations through ethnicowned media with an eye to creating more racial equity in the state. They say these outlets play a critical role in preserving the country’s democratic system by holding institutions, public and private, accountable and informing the public. “It recognizes the indispensable role ethnic media play to inform, educate and engage our communities about critical issues that impact their lives,
said Sandy Close, director of Ethnic Media Services (EMS). “It also provides a template that can later be scaled for requiring state agencies to include the full spectrum of ethnic media -- including hyperlocal outlets traditionally excluded in media buys by advertising agencies -- in their public awareness campaigns to our underserved communities,” she added. Regina Wilson, executive director of California Black Media (CBM), applauded the appropriation, too, she also thanked ethnic press for always finding a way to crank out valuable and high-quality journalism even though many of them are under-resourced. “This is an exciting news, she said. Wilson said the murder of Minnesota resident George Floyd by a White police officer, Derek Chauvin, who has been sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison, alongside the COVID-19
pandemic, has served as an inflection point for communities of color. “It has made us look at our humanity. We are neighbors who must stand up for one another.” Wilson said the funding is a good start, but more work needs to be done and is concerned that the two longest serving ethnic media advocacy groups in the state, EMS and CBM, were not included in the discussions that led to the allocation. Close and Wilson say CBM and EMS will be convening a briefing with government and ethnic media leaders to make sure the funds truly benefit the full spectrum of minority-owned media in the state.
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Registered Owner: MSJ Comprehensive Insurance Solutions, LLC, 578 Washington Blvd., Suite 396, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Registered Owner(s): Lora Lacy Marshall, 800 S. Fir Ave., #14, Inglewood, CA 90301
This business is conducted by a company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 22, 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.) MSJ Comprehensive Insurance Solutions, Inc., Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 22, 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 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 IT0042230120020163 Inglewood Today
This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 21, 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.) Lora Lacy Marshall, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 21, 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 July 22, 29; August 5, 12, 2021 IT0042230120020164 Inglewood Today
Registered Owner(s): Lora Lacy Marshall, 800 S. Fir Ave., #14, Inglewood, CA 90301 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 21, 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.) Lora Lacy Marshall, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 21, 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 July 22, 29; August 5, 12, 2021 IT0042230120020165 Inglewood Today
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Ford Foundation Fellow, a Rev. James Lawson Teaching Fellow at UCLA, and a member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research. She is also active in a number of African American-focused statewide and local civic and community-based organizations, including serving on the boards of Black Women Organized for Political Action, the African American Community Empowerment Council, and the Los Angeles African American Women’s Political Action Committee. Byerly said, with the study, Evitarus intends to do a deep dive into the demographics of African Americans in California. “We are especially interested in reaching Californians in harder to reach segments of our community, including those 70+ years of age, men of all ages, the LGBTQ+ community, lower income Black Californians, and those in key regions such as the Far North, Central Valley, Central Coast, and Orange County and San Diego counties,” she said. “That said, all Black Californians are encouraged to participate.” For more information about participating in this project, visit https:// evitarus.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ SV_enXQ1qkDsWWQfau.
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ABC. His stint at Public Radio International also ended acrimoniously after he was fired following sexual misconduct allegation which he has vehemently denied. During his stints first on NPR as host of The Tavis Smiley Show until December 2004, leaving citing a lack of diversity that inspired a weekly version of his radio program The Tavis Smiley Show in 2005 distributed by NPR rival Public Radio International (PRI). Smiley was silenced during the most consequential Black social movement during the modern era, as the Black Lives Matter fueled protest of police brutality and racial injustice ignited economic progress across multiple platforms. Smiley quipped to the community scribes that he’s been in quarantine for three years, well before COVID-19, but is roaring to go now. He officially launched the 50,000 watt station during the weekend of Juneteenth, so this particular gathering was one month in for KBLA which can reach as many as 12 million listeners. Emotions from Smiley spilled throughout Smiley Studios located in the Leimert Park district of Crenshaw Blvd., a region of South Los Angeles steeped in African American culture with sprinkles of culinary eateries, artifacts highlighting the last predominant Black community. Although born in Mississippi and educated in Indiana, Smiley roots
run deep in Southern California which essentially made for a sublime homecoming to a place where he cut his teeth on the political landscape before his orator genius took fold and forged him into ownership in a fraternity that is as racist as the new Republican Party under Donald Trump. KBLA Talk 1580 AM is built on the three E pillars; ENLIGHTENS EMPOWERS, ENCOURAGES. He raided Stevie Wonder’s KJLH for talent, which speaks volumes for KJLH deep roster of executives and on air personalities. Dominique Diprima, a staple at KJLH for 17 years and well connected throughout Southern California political community sphere was Smiley’s signature hire and is on air with First
Things First from 6a.m. to 9a.m. a far better time than the jail slot at KJLH. Smiley, frequently stated his station will be a flagship as he aims to pierce other markets throughout the nation with a progressive format to counter punch conservative stations which continues to dominate the industry. And while he also indicated that KBLA was not about him, pointing to his rich roster of personalities such as Middays with Danny Morrison, The DL Hughley Afternoon Show Alonzo Bodden: Who’s Paying Attention?; Let’s Get Intimate with Dr. Jeshana Johnson; Don Amiche vs. Everybody + Crysta & Kiara and BLM’s This Is Not A Drill. The reality is, if not for Tavis Smiley this probably would not have happened.
Smiley invested real money, $1.5 million of his own, towards the station purchase price of $7.5 million. On the merits of his reputation and name alone he was able to secure other investors such as prominent liberal commentator Bill Maher, the ever evolving businessman/actor Ice Cube and political news commentator Vance Jones among others. However, his most significant hire is Elson Howard Butler as president and general manager, who was responsible for navigating KBLA to progressive talk, a monumental achievement in radio to start a station from scratch. “The eyes of the future are looking back at us, hoping and praying that we get it right this time. I have been in and around L.A. my entire life, and now more than ever in this moment of racial reckoning for America, I feel a deep responsibility to help put our city on the right track,” Howard said in a published interview. It is a dynamic team, led by a man who has made the safest bet in betting on himself. Tavis Smiley in talk radio and on any platform has always been successful. Why not own it ? Inglewood Today coverage of local news in Los Angeles County is supported by the Ethnic Media Sustainability Initiative, a program created by California Black Media and Ethnic Media Services to support minority-owned-and-operated community newspapers across California.
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CITY OF INGLEWOOD
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION Christopher E. Jackson, Sr. Director
Mindy Wilcox, AICP Planning Manager
July 23, 2021 July 23, 2021 Subject:
Additional 30-Day Review for Draft EIR Appendices: Transit Oriented
Plans for the Westchester/Veterans and Crenshaw/Imperial Metro EIR Subject:Development Additional 30-Day Review for Draft Station Areas Appendices: Transit Oriented Development Plans for The City of Inglewood is providing members of the public and public agencies with a 30-day thereview Westchester/Veterans andAppendices. Crenshaw/Imperial period for Draft Environmental Impact While these documents Metro were available upon request during the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) circulation period, Station Areas they were not posted on the City’s website during the original 45-day review period for the Westchester/Veterans and Crenshaw/Imperial TOD Plans Draft EIR (State Clearinghouse #2017101068, City of Inglewood EA-EIR-2021-066).
The City of Inglewood is providing members of the public The following EIR Appendices can bea found on the City’s website at:period for Draft and publicDraft agencies with 30-day review https://www.cityofinglewood.org/1016/Environmental-Documents Environmental Impact Appendices. While these documents Notice of Preparation wereA.available upon request during the Draft Environmental B. Responses to the Notice of Preparation Impact Report (DEIR) circulation period, they were not posted C. Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Modeling Results on the City’s website during the original 45-day review period D. Noise and Vibration Modeling Results forPlease thenoteWestchester/Veterans and Crenshaw/Imperial TOD that the Draft EIR incorrectly refers to both the Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Responses to the EIR NOP as(State “AppendixClearinghouse A.” However, the NOP and NOP responses are separate Plans Draft #2017101068, City of appendices (A and B). The Draft EIR also incorrectly refers to Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Inglewood EA-EIR-2021-066). Modeling Results as being in separate appendices. Because the same CalEEMod model runs were used for both air quality and greenhouse gas analysis, a single set of CalEEMod model runs are presented in Appendix C.
The following Draft EIR Appendices can be found on the City’s Please also note that, with the exception of modeling results (Appendices C and D), the entirety website at: greenhouse gas, and noise and vibration technical analyses were presented in of air quality, Sections 3.7, 3.8, and 3.10 of the Draft EIR, respectively. There are, therefore, no separate technical https://www.cityofinglewood.org/1016/Environmentalreports. Documents A technical traffic report was prepared for informational purposes and can be found on the City’s website at the address cited above. These and other references will be corrected in the Final EIR.
A. TheNotice of Preparation City requests that comments be limited to the above reports and the Draft EIR sections they (i.e., Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Noise & Vibration, Transportation). The B. support Responses to the Notice of Preparation City further requests that such comments be provided by August 23, 2021. C. Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Modeling Results Comments on the Draft Program EIR appendices should be sent to: D. Noise and Vibration Modeling Results Bernard McCrumby, Senior Planner City of Inglewood Planning Division One West Manchester Boulevard, Fourth Floor Inglewood, CA 90301
Please note that the Draft EIR incorrectly refers to both the Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Responses to the NOP as bmccrumby@cityofinglewood.org “Appendix A.” However, the NOP and NOP responses are separate appendices (A and B). The Draft EIR also incorrectly refers to Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Modeling Results as being in separate appendices. Because the same CalEEMod model runs were used for both air quality and greenhouse gas analysis, a single set of CalEEMod model runs are presented in Appendix C. Please also note that, with the exception of modeling results (Appendices C and D), the entirety of air quality, greenhouse gas, and noise and vibration technical analyses were presented in Sections 3.7, 3.8, and 3.10 of the Draft EIR, respectively. There are, therefore, no separate technical reports. A technical traffic report was prepared for informational purposes and can be found on the City’s website at the address cited above. These and other references will be corrected in the Final EIR. The City requests that comments be limited to the above reports and the Draft EIR sections they support (i.e., Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Noise & Vibration, Transportation). The City further requests that such comments be provided by August 23, 2021. Comments on the Draft Program EIR appendices should be sent to: Bernard McCrumby, Senior Planner City of Inglewood Planning Division One West Manchester Boulevard, Fourth Floor Inglewood, CA 90301 bmccrumby@cityofinglewood.org
COVID-19 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS Due to the existing COVID-19 health emergency and the social distancing measures currently in effect, and pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20((https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.17.20-N-29-20EO.pdf)), please note that members of the public will only be allowed to observe and address the City Council Meeting of August 3, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. by telephone, video and other electronic means, as follows: Viewing and Listening to the Meeting without Making Public Comments: •On Spectrum Cable Local Channel 35 with audio and limited video. Please check with your cable provider for details. •Live on-line through Facebook Live, with audio and limited video, at https://www.facebook.com/cityofinglewood/ •The above access options provide the public with the opportunity to both observe and listen to the meeting. •However, members of the public who wish to orally address the City Council must use the public access options noted below: Listening to Meeting and Oral Public Comments: The meeting’s telephone number and access code will be provided no later than 72 hours before the meeting on the meeting agenda published at https://www.cityofinglewood.org/ AgendaCenter/City-Council-3. Please observe the following tips when phoning in: •When you call-in, the operator will provide further instructions on how you can make public comments via phone. •If you are calling from a cell phone, please call from an area with good reception. •If you are watching the meeting on Facebook or Channel 35 while also accessing the phone line, it is requested that you mute the sound of your video feed as it is offset by 3 seconds from the phone transmission. Additionally, when you are making public comments on the phone line you will be inaudible due to feedback. Written Public Comments: Should you choose to submit comments electronically for consideration by the Inglewood City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority/Finance Authority /Parking Authority/Joint Powers Authority (Legislative Body) by sending them to the City Clerk/Secretary at athompson@cityofinglewood.org. To ensure distribution to the members of the Legislative Body prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments prior to 12:00 P.M. the day of the meeting, and in the body of the email, please identify the agenda number or subject matter. Those comments, as well as any comments received after 12:00 P.M., will be distributed to the members of the Legislative Body and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Contact the Office of the City Clerk at 310-412-5280 with any questions. Accessibility: If you will require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 412-5280 or FAX (310) 412-5333, One Manchester Boulevard, 1st Floor, Inglewood, California 90301. All requests for accommodations must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing. The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California, will hold a public hearing on August 3, 2021 at the hour of 2:00 p.m., to consider the following: 1. A Public Hearing to consider Zoning Code Amendment 2020-001 (ZCA-2020-001) to Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code to Modify Regulations for Off-hour Parking for Major Event Patrons and Tailgating, Citywide. A Notice of Exemption (EA-CE-2020-040) has been prepared to state that the proposed project will have no significant adverse impact upon the environment, a copy of which is available for public review in the first-floor lobby of the City Hall and via email at mfewell@cityofinglewood.org. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Inglewood and is dated the 20th day of July 2021. Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk City of Inglewood, California “If you challenge the proposed code amendments in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.” In the event that the City Council meeting of August 3, 2021 is not held, or is concluded prior to this public hearing agenda item being considered, the public hearing will automatically be continued to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. “Si no entiende esta noticia o si necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar a este numero (310) 412-5280.”
COVID-19 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS Due to the existing COVID-19 health emergency and the social distancing measures currently in effect, and pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20((https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.17.20-N-2920-EO.pdf)), please note that members of the public will only be allowed to observe and address the Planning Commission Meeting of August 4, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. by telephone, video and other electronic means, as follows: Viewing and Listening to the Meeting without Making Public Comments: •On Spectrum Cable Local Channel 35 with audio and limited video. Please check with your cable provider for details. •Live on-line through Facebook Live, with audio and limited video, at https://www.facebook.com/cityofinglewood/ •The above access options provide the public with the opportunity to both observe and listen to the meeting. •However, members of the public who wish to orally address the Planning Commission must use the public access options noted below: Listening to Meeting and Oral Public Comments: The meeting’s telephone number and access code will be provided no later than 72 hours before the meeting on the meeting agenda published at https://www.cityofinglewood.org/ AgendaCenter/Planning-Commission-4 Please observe the following tips when phoning in: •When you call-in, the operator will provide further instructions on how you can make public comments via phone. •If you are calling from a cell phone, please call from an area with good reception. •If you are watching the meeting on Facebook or Channel 35 while also accessing the phone line, it is requested that you mute the sound of your video feed as it is offset by 3 seconds from the phone transmission. Additionally, when you are making public comments on the phone line you will be inaudible due to feedback. Written Public Comments: Members of the public can submit comments electronically for consideration by the Inglewood Planning Commission by sending them to the Case Planner indicated below. To ensure distribution to the Commissioners prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments prior to 12:00 P.M. the day of the meeting, and in the body of the email, please identify meeting date and subject matter. Comments received after 12:00 P.M. on day of meeting will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Contact the Planning Division at 310-412-5230 with any questions. Accessibility: If you will require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Planning Division Office at (310) 412-5230, One Manchester Boulevard, 4th Floor, Inglewood, California 90301. All requests for accommodations must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing. The Planning Commission of the City of Inglewood, California, will hold public hearings on August 4, 2021 at the hour of 7:00 p.m., to consider the following: 1.A public hearing to consider an application by Gina Cabotaje, representing HomeLight DayCare, for Special Use Permit No. 2021-003 (SP-2021-003) to allow 1) a child day care facility and 2) a reduced parking requirement through the use of alternative modes of transportation in an existing three-story apartment building on an approximately 9,889 square-foot (R-3) Multiple-family Residential zoned property at 339 East Plymouth Street and legally described as the West ½ of Lot 694 of Tract No. 1453(AIN 4016-001-029). A Notice of Exemption (EA-CE-2020-076) has been prepared stating that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a copy of which is available for public review in the first floor lobby of City Hall and via email request to asalazar1@cityofinglewood.org. 2.A public hearing to consider an application by Amin Badie, representing Michael Acevedo, for Special Use Permit No. 2021-008 (SP-2021-008) to allow a barbershop within 300 feet of a similar use on an approximately 1.59-acre, C-2A (Airport Commercial) zoned property at 4940 West Century Boulevard and legally described as PM353-99-100 Ex of STS Lot 1 (AIN 4038-013-013). A Notice of Exemption (EA-CE-2021-051) has been prepared stating that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a copy of which is available for public review in the first floor lobby of City Hall and via email request to al-martell@cityofinglewood.org. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge any of the public hearing items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In the event that the Planning Commission meeting of August 4, 2021 is not held, or is concluded prior to a public hearing agenda item being considered, the public hearing will automatically be continued to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. “Si no entiende esta noticia o si necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar a este numero (310) 412-5230.”