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Councilwoman Faulk brings music and fun to Darby Park

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

it was also intended to help the plagued Inglewood Unified School District.

Faulk for not letting the event die.

needs us,” added Morales.

An excited Faulk, the first Black female on the City Council, stood on stage at the west lawn area of Darby staring out at a grass filled with people in their lawn chairs, picnic baskets in tow, wearing wide brimmed hats, sunglasses, shorts and dresses.

This was an event that nearly didn’t happen. There were preliminary plans to host it at SoFi Stadium and the concept was almost scrapped entirely, but Faulk’s due diligence pushed the vision through.

“I wanted to see if Darby Park would work, check it out and maybe we could still do the show. I came here with my husband Shannon Faulk; we looked around and I said Inglewood is going to be at Darby Park today. And we are here y’all,” she exclaimed.

Flanked by her council colleagues Eloy Morales (District 3), Alex Padilla (District 2) and Mayor James T. Butts, Jr., Faulk basked in the sunshine of bringing something to Inglewood that other pocket cities have enjoyed for years, a music festival.

However, this wasn’t just an occasion to have a good time because

“Hey you guys, so let me tell you something. The first $100 check is coming from me to the Inglewood Unified School District for our children. So, whatever you can, let’s give it to them to help the school district. Second, I want you guys to give a rounding ovation to Dionne Faulk for putting this together for us, for Inglewood,” the mayor boasted.

Inglewood is the fastest growing city in America and while certifying itself as the sports capitol with two NFL teams and an NBA team on the way, one of the leading concert venues in the nation with the Kia Forum, the Music Festival arrival with a line that featured host Tommy Davidson and a line-up consisting of; Pete Escovedo & Family; Keiko Matsui; Loose Ends Featuring Jane Eugene; Sugar Hill Gang Featuring Scorpio & Melle Mel; Frankie J; Sista Nancy Tia P and CME Community Choir.

“Now, you guys know that Inglewood has changed when Keiko Matsui comes to entertain in the City of Inglewood. We have changed over the last 10 years, we are special,” mayor Butts stated putting and exclamation mark on it.

Councilmember Morales praised

“I can tell you that this event happened because Dionne did not let it die. We all did our part, but I’ll tell you the mayor says we’re special and we are as a city, but we are special because you’re special. Sometimes

State Senator Steve Bradford, who host one of the most successful music events was also on hand and joined by Lawndale Mayor Robert Pullen Miles, who will be hosting a blues festival in his city in September.

you have to listen to the new person on the council who says we need a jazz concert like they have in other cities for our residents so people can just hang out. Then it became something with a purpose. Our school system

Thanks to Councilwoman Faulk, Inglewood residents have a music event to call their own and something good to look forward to.

California Black Media Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed

By Joe W. Bowers Jr., Antonio Ray Harvey and

Henderson | California Black Media

Your roundup of stories you might have missed last week.

Black Caucus Members Sen. Steven Bradford and Sen. Lola SmallwoodCuevas Recognize Juneteenth on Senate Floor

Last week, the California Senate voted 39-0 to pass Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 76. This measure recognizes June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth. During the session before the vote, Senators Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood) and Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Ladera Heights) spoke about why the commemoration is important for all Americans.

Bradford highlighted the historical significance of the color red for formerly enslaved people.

“Many times, people stereotype African Americans as great lovers of watermelon, red soda pop, or other things of that nature. But if they knew our history, they would know the significance of ‘red’,” Bradford told his colleagues before they cast their votes in favor of California commemorating the 158th Anniversary of Juneteenth.

“It is the significance of the watermelon, the significance of hibiscus tea, or as my old man used to say, ‘red velvet cake’,” Bradford continued. “The red was reflective of the blood that we shed in this country. The blood that we shed for over 250 years of slavery. That’s why those

items are so significant to a Juneteenth celebration if you’ve ever been to one.”

Smallwood-Cuevas reminded her colleagues that Black Americans were enslaved longer than they have been free.

“It is a celebration, historically, of how America became the “Land of the Free” for everyone in this country on Juneteenth,” said SmallowoodCuevas. “An estimated $20 trillion was amassed on the backs of enslaved labor, making the U.S. the largest economic power in the world.”

Authored by California Black Legislative Caucus (CLBC) members Bradford and Smallwood-Cuevas, SCR 76 urges lawmakers and Californians to celebrate the anniversary of the day in 1865 when some of the last enslaved African Americans in America were told they were free through the Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln more than two years earlier in 1863.

Hate Crime Hotline Receives 180 Reports in First Month

In May, the California Civil Rights Department (CCDR) launched a hate hotline to provide support and services to victims of hate crimes. One month into the effort, 180 reports from across the state have been processed.

“Make no mistake: Hate and discrimination remain a threat across the country,” Director Kevin Kish said in a statement. “However, here in California, you’re not alone in the face of hate.”

According to Kish, nearly half of those who reported hate acts accepted services from department staff, including help in obtaining legal aid and counseling.

“No place is immune to hate, but in California, we’re committed to doing everything in our power to uplift, protect, and heal all our communities,” Kish said.

Of the 180 reports received by the CCDR hotline, hate acts related to race

and ethnicity were the most commonly reported. Acts related to religion and sexual orientation followed. The majority of reports were from individuals who were directly targeted by hate acts. The CCDR plans to release more detailed numbers in the future.

Reports can be made online in 15 languages at any time at cavshate. org, or by calling (833) 866-4283 or 833-8-NO-HATE, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT. Trained staff are prepared to receive reports in over 200 languages.

Attorney Gen. Rob Bonta Releases “State of Pride” Report

In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a new “State of Pride Report.” The report highlights recent actions taken by the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) to support, uplift, and defend the rights of LGBTQ+ communities across California.

The report documents discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community in the classroom, sports, healthcare and public access. The report also lists rights that members of the community have to protect themselves against discrimination.

According to the report, about 2.7 million or 9.1% of California adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender -- the largest share of any highly populated state and higher than the national average of 7.9%.

Between 2021 and 2022, there were over 391 reported hate crime events motivated by sexual orientation bias, and 45 hate crimes motivated by anti-transgender or anti-gender nonconforming bias in California.

“As a committed LGBTQ+ ally, I firmly believe that everyone deserves to be safe, healthy, prosperous, and celebrated for who they are — regardless of how they identify or who they love,” said Bonta. “As we come together this Pride Month to celebrate our LGBTQ+ communities, we must

also recommit ourselves to the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights at home and across the country.”

The State of Pride Report can be accessed on the Attorney General Office’s website. For more information on hate crimes and LGBTQ+ discrimination, visit https://oag. ca.gov/hatecrimes.

“A Confluence of Crises”: Gov. Newsom Unveils Multibillion-Dollar Housing Plan for Mentally Ill

On June 20, Gov. Gavin Newsom, in partnership with Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman (D-Stockton) and Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), announced a legislative package to build housing for people with mental illness and addiction.

The plan proposes using $4.68 billion in new bond funding and modernization of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) for the March 2024 ballot.

“We are facing a confluence of crises: mental health, opioids, housing, and homelessness – and this transformative effort will ensure California is tackling these head-on in a comprehensive and inclusive way,” said Newsom in a statement.

“Over the last few years, California has led the nation in expanding access to affordable and quality mental health services – especially for children, teens, and people with untreated mental illness. The historic legislative effort announced today will supercharge these efforts to ensure California continues to lead the way in the decades to come.”

SB 326 (Eggman) and AB 531 (Irwin) are two bills that aim to transform California’s behavioral health system through housing with accountability and reform. The funding would provide California with the resources needed to build 10,000 new beds across community treatment

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City Council Meeting, June 27, 2023

By Francis Taylor, Executive Editor

The council conducted a public hearing to consider introduction of an ordinance approving Zoning Code Amendment 23-00001 (ZCA-2300001) to modify Chapter 12 of the Inglewood Municipal Code to permit

(Commercial and Recreation) Zoned Property at 3900 West Manchester Boulevard. After the public comments

the council affirmed Categorical Exemption (EA-CE-2023-051) and introduced the ordinance.

The council approved an eighth-month Cooperative Purchase Agreement with

Inc. (Leverage), for services related to the Police Department’s camera system.

The council approved an agreement with the County of Los Angeles, not to exceed $5,778,000, authorizing the Chief of Police to request supplemental law enforcement services for professional sporting and entertainment

Emergency using American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) Grant Funds; and 2) amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to approve the appropriation of $4,000,000.

automated car wash facilities in the MU-C (Mixed-Use Corridor) Zone. Following public comments, the council affirmed Categorical Exemption (EACE-2023-013 and introduced the ordinance.

The council conducted a public hearing to consider introduction of an ordinance approving Zoning Code Amendment 23-00003 (ZCA-2300003) to amend Article 17.3 (Sign Overlay Zone) to include the amended Master Sign Plan for a 29.5-acre C-R

New Tangram, LLC (Tangram), for the purchase and installation of furniture for the Inglewood Office of Emergency Services.

The council authorized payment of an invoice, in the amount of $5,500, submitted by Kelcey Newman dba: Attain Design and Marketing Communications for design and creative services provided for the City’s Inglewood Music Festival.

The council approved an agreement with Leverage Information Systems,

events from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD).

The council authorized payment of an invoice, in the amount of $26,598.72, submitted by Lawrence Roll Up Doors, Inc., for the replacement of one (1) rollup door.

The council adopted a resolution 1) providing Champions Grant Assistance Awards to eligible Inglewood Small Businesses and Inglewood Nonprofit Organizations negatively impacted by the COVID-19 Public Health

The council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and the City of Inglewood regarding the use of SBCCOG’s allocated County of Los Angeles Innovation Grant funds to implement the City’s Homeless Coordinator Project.

The council adopted Ordinance No. 23-13, establishing pay range assignment and conditions of employment for Fiscal Year 2022–2023.

Social Security Expansion Act Proposes $2,400 Monthly Increase

By Francis Taylor, Executive Editor

Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.) formally reintroduced the Social Security Expansion Act to Congress earlier this year, and this time, he had a lot more support from fellow lawmakers pushing the initiative.

The Social Security Expansion Act was first introduced on June 9 by Sanders and U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.). Under terms of the bill, anyone who is a current Social Security recipient, or who will turn 62 in 2023, would receive an extra $200 in each monthly check. Meaning, Social Security recipients could get an additional $2,400 a year in benefits if the bill wins approval, something seniors would no doubt welcome as inflation wipes out their annual cost-of-living increases.

While the initial June 9 introduction of the measure has remained dormant, Sanders and a new coalition of supporters, including cosigners Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Val Hoyle

(D-Ore.), have renewed interest amid proposed cuts to Social Security as the U.S. faces its latest debt ceiling crisis.

The latest draft of the bill also provides a way forward for the severely underfunded program, ensuring that future generations can receive benefits through 2096 by taxing the highest earners in the country. According to a press release from Sanders’ office, this will be done “all without raising taxes by one penny on over 93% of American households that make $250,000 or less.”

“Our job is to expand Social Security so that every senior in America can retire with the dignity that they deserve and every person with a disability can live with the security they need, Sanders said. “The legislation that we are introducing today will expand Social Security benefits by $2,400 a year and will extend the solvency of Social Security for the next 75 years by making sure that the wealthiest people in our society pay their fair share into

the system. Right now, a Wall Street CEO who makes $30 million pays the same amount into Social Security as someone who makes $160,000 a year.

Our bill puts an end to that absurdity which will allow us to protect Social Security for generations to come while lifting millions of seniors out of

poverty.”

Sen. Warren added, “As House Republicans try to use a manufactured debt ceiling crisis to cut the Social Security that Americans have earned, I’m working with Senator Sanders to

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Family Suing for $100 Million for Death of Keenan Anderson After LAPD Encounter

By Maxim Elramsisy | California Black Media

Civil Rights and personal Injury attorneys Benjamin Crump and Carl Douglas announced a $100 million lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles last week for the death of Keenan Anderson, a high school English teacher visiting Los Angeles from Washington D.C.

The attorneys are representing Anderson’s son, Syncere Anderson, and Syncere’s mother Gabrielle Hansell.

The complaint alleges civil rights violations, assault and battery, false imprisonment, and negligence on the part of Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers in the death of Anderson.

“They are trying to George Floyd me,” Anderson said as he lay face down on the street in Venice, California on January 3. The 30-year-old died later at a hospital after body-camera footage shows him being tased at least six times by LAPD officers.

“[He is] calling out to the public when he’s on the ground being tased and squashed. He’s calling for help. He was anticipating his own injury,” Douglas, said to California Black Media (CBM).

“When you think about Black people, our fear is that every time police stop us, they might do us like George Floyd,” Crump said to CBM.

The LA County Medical ExaminerCoroner reported in early June that Anderson’s cause of death was an enlarged heart and cocaine use and reported manner of death as undetermined.

The attorneys argue the report is irrelevant.

“After they assassinated him, they tried to assassinate his character. That is the strategy, tried and true, in America when the police kill Black people,” Crump said. “Look at that video, your eyes are not deceiving you. What killed [Anderson] was an overdose of lethal force, it’s that simple. If he were not tased, he would be here today.”

They believe the video shows that the use of force by police was inappropriate in this situation.

“It matters not whether there was cocaine in his system, because the actions of the officers were wrong. It matters not why he was in distress, because it’s clear from the body camera footage that he was never a threat. He spoke to the officers politely. He was always compliant; he never balled his fist, he never kicked. He never did anything to give an officer the belief that he was a threat.

Instead, these officers acted like

hammers. And when you send a hammer into a garden, they treat all the flowers like their nails,” Douglas said to CBM.

“They did not know that Keenan Anderson was a schoolteacher of high school students. They didn’t know he had a five-year-old boy who loved him and he was engaged in his young son’s life. They didn’t know he was a role model to dozens of other kids across the country.”

“It resonated with me because I was so close to George Floyds family,” said Crump, who represented the family in a lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis.

“The one thing that I think is similar is just the fact that Black people who have mental health crises, man, we get the death sentence,” Crump said. “When White people have mental health crises, everybody is trying to help them.”

This month the U.S. Department of Justice released a report outlining systemic problems in the Minneapolis Police Department. It said police officers used “unjustified deadly force” and other types of force, and that they “unlawfully discriminate” against Black and Native American people,

violate the rights of people engaged in protected speech, and discriminate against people with behavioral health issues.

There were similar findings in Los Angeles Police Department after the Rampart Scandal uncovered corruption.

“20 years ago, there was a finding that there were systemic problems in the Los Angeles Police Department and there was a consent decree,” Douglas said. “The problem is there is a warrior mentality that envelops law enforcement: us versus them; military equipment against citizens instead of a guardian mentality to protect and serve, to help.”

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass discussed the incident with CBM in February.

“People have died at the hands of the LAPD. You had those three deaths in one week, which was really horrific from my point of view,” Bass said. “With my medical background, I looked at those tapes unedited, and I saw two people in serious crisis.”

Bass also described assurances she received from Los Angeles Police Chief Michael Moore. She said, “Part of my agreement in supporting him was that

we identified a group of objectives of what I want to see done. I am insisting that every officer be trained in mental health to spot crises.”

“The Commitment I made to the chief was to work to increase the funding for mental health, social workers, so that they can go out and be part of these assessments, because I believe if those officers had been accompanied by a mental health professional that it may not have escalated the way it did.”

A June 23 statement from Mayor Bass’ office to CBM stated, “The Mayor’s approved budget has money to continue funding the SMART teams. The primary challenge isn’t lack of funding for these positions but a shortage of licensed clinicians who work alongside the officers to respond to people experiencing mental health crises. The Mayor’s Office is working with our partners at LAPD and LA County Department of Mental Health to pursue strategies to hire additional licensed clinicians.”

The LA City Attorney declined to comment for this article, citing pending litigation.

Sports & Entertainment

California NAACP Conference Honors 1968 Olympics Heroes

By Antonio Ray Harvey| California Black Media

The California Hawaii State Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (CA/HI NAACP) held its 11th annual Legacy Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The event took place on June 24 at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Sacramento.

At the event, the NAACP paid tribute to 1968 Olympic medalists Dr. Tommie Smith and Dr. John Carlos, and 1967 Olympic Project for Human Rights co-organizers Dr. Harry Edwards and Dr. Kenneth Noel. These men were honored for their contributions to the civil rights movement in the 1960s.

All the honorees except Smith were present at the ceremony. Smith’s friend Darrell Goode accepted the award on his behalf.

“If you receive this award, it exemplifies greatness of your career whether it’s in politics, whether it’s in business, or whether it be activism,” said Rick Callender, President of the CA/HI NAACP.

“I’m sure you can see why now our current inductees are receiving this honor. It just shows you what an incredible impact they had on the lives of everyone in their fight for civil rights,” he added.

After placing first and third in the 200-meter dash at the Olympic Games in Mexico City, sprinters Smith and Carlos ascended the medal stand to receive their respective gold and bronze metals with second-place silver medalist Peter Norman of Australia. During that historic moment, the men led a protest to draw attention to racial discrimination and other negative conditions affecting Black people in America and across the globe.

Shoeless, donning black socks to represent Black poverty, and wearing beads to protest violence against African Americans, the athletes raised a black-gloved fist to show support for Black and oppressed people. Smith wore a black scarf around his neck to show Black pride.

The iconic image of their stance on the podium and their bold display of the Black power movement’s most recognizable symbol (the raised fist) was seen around the world. That moment changed the racial dynamics of international sports forever.

After their stand against racial injustice, Smith and Carlos never relinquished their medals even though the International Olympic Committee (IOC) prohibits protests at the games. They were immediately asked to leave the games in Mexico City.

Carlos said it was a widespread myth for decades that the IOC took his and Smith’s medals.

“They never took our medals. It was pure propaganda,” Carlos told California Black Media. “They were saying for years that they took our medals but what it really was a fear

factor. They said it to try to instill fear into every Black athlete after 1968.”

Carlos, Smith, Edwards and Noel were associated with San Jose College’s track and field team in the

mid-1960s. Facing discrimination as students on the campus, Edwards and

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The California Film Tax Credit Presents a Real Opportunity to Change Hollywood

By Dominique Ulloa and Lori Condinus | Special to California Black Media

As industry insiders, advocates for change, and social justice activists, we are joining forces in this Op-Ed to shed light on the critical need to strengthen California’s Film Tax Credit program through community and stakeholder participation and oversight.

Thankfully, Sen. Lola SmallwoodCuevas (D-Los Angeles) and Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Hawthorne) have been spearheading this effort in the Legislature, calling for a Film Tax program that reflects the diverse landscape of the California workforce.

The motion picture industry is grappling with a multitude of challenges, including strikes, COVID-19 disruptions, and fierce competition from other states offering enticing tax incentives.

To address these issues and support the ever-evolving industry, California plans to extend the $1.2 billion film tax credit for another five years. While we applaud the commitment of Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature to retain jobs in our state, it is essential that we seize this opportunity to bring about real change for disadvantaged and underrepresented workers.

We can’t afford to settle for mere job retention or isolated success stories from underrepresented workers; this moment calls for us to strive for true accountability and inclusivity within the industry.

Looking to the future, the very essence of Hollywood as we know it

may be at stake. Other states, including Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Missouri, have embraced film tax credit legislation, luring productions away from California.

According to McKinsey & Company’s 2021 Study on Black representation in film and TV, addressing persistent racial inequities could unlock an additional $10 billion in annual revenues for the industry. This presents an incredible opportunity for California to not only lead by example in equitable representation, but also bolster our economy and help shield ourselves from recession.

Throughout history, the motion picture industry has lacked the necessary mechanisms to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in hiring practices. Version 4.0 of the California Film Tax Credit presents us with a fresh chance to make significant headway in this regard.

Previously, the industry operated mostly within the private sector, making it difficult for the state to evaluate compliance, progress, and enforce reporting requirements as it does with public sector jobs.

Under Version 3.0 of the California Film Tax Credit, the implementation of a Diversity Requirement aimed to increase employment opportunities for underrepresented workers. Unfortunately, this program fell short due to its lack of meaningful reporting requirements, community and stakeholder participation, and institutional support.

Studios receiving the tax credit were

allowed to devise their own diversity plans and benchmarks.

We firmly believe we can change this by implementing a communityand other stakeholder-led film tax credit task force. This task force would be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the diversity plans of tax credit recipients, using certified payroll data to verify that the industry’s efforts to promote diversity lead to tangible changes in its workforce demographics.

The task force would also provide productions with resources to help them implement these requirements through partnerships with nonprofits like Ujima Entertainment Coalition - a Black entertainment professionals staffing liaison, networking alliance, and advocacy group - as well as by offering guidance in using the ‘Inclusion Rider’ as a process for inclusive hiring.

As the state prepares for Version

4.0, let’s make sure that the creation of high-quality film and television content right here in Hollywood is an attainable goal for all aspiring creators, free from the confines of an antiquated ‘old Hollywood’ model that continues to perpetuate exclusion. We want to ensure that the real stakeholders— the workforce and community — are given a prominent seat at the table. We can’t sit on the sidelines as passive observers; we have to show up as active participants who hold the power to enact change. So today, we are using that power to demand community- and stakeholder-led oversight as part of California’s Film Tax Credit Proposal.

As an editor, and the Founder of Ujima Entertainment Coalition, I, Dominique Ulloa, remain committed to advocating for a more inclusive and equitable television and film industry.

And, I, Lori Condinus, a labor leader and activist for over 30 years and the President of the National Action Network Los Angeles, have witnessed, firsthand, the amazing progress that is possible through labor-managementcommunity collaboration, and I look forward to a fruitful endeavor with the Legislature and the other motion picture industry stakeholders. Let’s seize this opportunity to shape the future of California’s production landscape together.

About the Authors

Dominique Ulloa is a PeabodyAward winning editor and Founder of Ujima Entertainment Coalition.

Lori Condinus is the President of the National Action Network Los Angeles.

Inglewood Makes its own Music Festival

By Anuoluwapo Bamiro, Columnist

On June 24, 2023, Inglewood had its music festival at Darby Park. It was a family day for the community that brought people of all ages to the event. There were food vendors, black businesses, and others in attendance. This was a community event that brought out people and families of all ages. Showing the strength of the people and how they can come together to have an amazing time. It was a beautiful way to kick start the summer and bring in business, as well as music to Inglewood’s beloved Darby Park.

The event was hosted by District 4 Councilwoman Dionne Faulk and cohosted by comedian and actor Tommy Davidson. Faulk did an amazing job hosting the festival and making sure that everyone was having a great time. She

helped show that although Inglewood is changing, the main priority is still for the residents that have been in the city to feel loved, seen, and welcomed.

Tommy Davidson brought his comedic routines and showed us exactly why

he was a heavy hitter in the beginning seasons of Wild-N-Out. There were performances by Pete Escovedo & Family, Keiko Matsui, Loose Ends, Sugar Hill Gang, Frankie J, Sista Nancy, Tia P, CME Community Choir,

It was beautiful to see families, kids, and everyone else having a good

A Tribute to the Legends of Soul, and DJ Karma Camille.

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expand Social Security and extend its solvency by making the wealthy pay their fair share, so everyone can retire with dignity.”

For their part, GOP leaders are also stating that they are not interested in cuts to Social Security or Medicare. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (RKy.) made remarks on the subject as recently as Feb. 14. This sentiment was echoed by Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), who said that cuts to Social Security and Medicare should be “completely off the table,” in January.

ceiling crisis, the Social Security Expansion Act bill is timely for a couple of reasons. First, it follows a Social Security Administration announcement in 2022 that Americans will stop receiving their full Social Security benefits in about 13 years without actions to bolster the program.

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It also comes during a period of historically high inflation that has a particularly big impact on seniors living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely solely on Social Security payments. According to the press release from Senator Sanders’ office: “Nearly 40 percent of seniors rely on Social

The new bill aims to ease the financial strain by boosting each recipient’s monthly check. The average monthly Social Security check was about $1,658 as of Dec. 2022, meaning a $200 increase would represent a 12% boost.

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“We are facing mental health and substance abuse crises on our streets in communities throughout California,” said Eggman. “This legislation will help us transform our behavioral health system and provide critically needed support for the most vulnerable among us, many of whom are struggling with homelessness in addition to mental illness. The time to act is now.”

University of California San Francisco Study of People Experiencing Homelessness

The University of California San Francisco’s Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative (BHHI) recently published the largest representative study of homelessness in the United States since the mid-1990s.

The California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness (CASPEH) was designed to all adults 18 years and older experiencing homelessness in California.

CASPEH includes nearly 3,200 administered questionnaires and 365 in-depth interviews with adults experiencing homelessness in eight regions of the state, representing urban, rural, and suburban areas.

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time with no drama or danger. They were dancing, singing, and enjoying a beautiful Saturday. The cherry on top was seeing families made of multiple generations listening to music and vibing together. My favorite part was seeing different families come together to do the same shuffle, couples dancing together, and kids frolicking, dancing, and playing while the different acts are performing.

Events like this are exactly what

of homelessness in California and recommends policy changes to shape programs in response.

The study found that, for most of the participants, the cost of housing had become unsustainable. Participants reported a median monthly household income of $960 in the six months prior to becoming homeless. Most believed that rental subsidies or onetime financial assistance would have prevented their homelessness.

The study also found that the state’s homeless population is aging, with 47% of all adults aged 50 or older, and that Black and Native Americans are dramatically overrepresented.

“The results of the study confirm that far too many Californians experience homelessness because they cannot afford housing,” said Margot Kushel, MD, Director, UCSF BHHI and principal investigator of CASPEH. “

CASPEH recommendations can be found on the final page of their executive summary.

State Announces New Action to Attack Organized Retail Crime

in California

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, with retailers and online marketplaces representing a large share of retail and online business,

signed an agreement committing to specific actions aimed at addressing the growing issue of organized retail crime.

Organized retail crime refers to large-scale theft and fraud by individuals or groups who steal retail goods from the retail supply chain with the intent to resell, distribute, or return stolen merchandise for financial gain. In some cases, resale may occur through third-party online platforms. California and other states have seen a pattern of organized retail crime.

The agreement will help advance information-sharing and detection of lost items from various stages of the supply chain, including cargo and retail goods, that may end up for sale in online marketplaces.

“The fact is, we are stronger when we work together as a united front,” said Bonta. “Organized retail crime costs businesses, retailers, and consumers -- and puts the public at risk. This new partnership signals a robust and genuine commitment shared by the retail marketplace and law enforcement to crack down on these crimes. Whether it is law enforcement, online marketplaces, or retailers -- we will not tolerate organized retail crime in our state.”

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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Fictitious Business Name Statement

File No. 2023135131

The following Person is doing business as:

Salon Harmony Beach Cities

1240 Beryl St. Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Registered Owner(s): Sundas Latif, 21024 Ladeene Ave., B, Torrance, CA 90503

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 20, 2023

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.) Sundas Latif, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 20, 2023

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.

Inglewood needs to keep the current residents feeling catered to and cared about. It gathers everyone in the community to come to celebrate the city, the musical acts, and black and brown food and businesses surrounding our culture. It allows residents to feel as though they are still being thought of even during the new developments of the city. There’s a sense of confidence that the city does care about its residents, and that they do have a place

in the new Inglewood.

Overall, the event was beautiful and well put together. The musical acts brought a calmness and togetherness with multiple generations being able to enjoy. The city did an amazing job with this event, and we all hope to see many more. Many more opportunities for members of the community to celebrate and enjoy more family time like this.

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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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case# 23TRCP00212

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS

Petitioner: Ismail Khan Ali, 7442 W. 88th Place, Los Angeles, CA, 90045, has filed a petition with the Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles, Southwest District, 825 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503-5058, to change his name.

FROM: Ismail Khan Ali - TO: Ismail khan

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing on, July 7, 2023, 8:30 AM, Dept. M, to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Publication Dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023.

Noel orchestrated rallies, protests and social justice events to attract African American student-athletes and fellow campus activists.

Noel and Edwards started The United Black Students for Action (UBSA). They both noticed that Black studentathletes could use their fame to elevate civil rights issues. They both converted UBSA into the Olympic Project for Human Rights (OPHR), a civil rights organization created to boycott the 1968 Summer Olympics.

On Oct. 16, 1968, Smith won the 200-meter race in a world-record time of 19.83 seconds. Norman finished second with a time of 20.06 seconds, and Carlos was third with a time of 20.10 seconds.

“There were several other people

who were really important in our lives and involved in the struggle too,” said Noel, who was known as a gifted middle-distance runner. “One of the things that I will say about the fight for human rights is we endeavored to change the paradigm of what it means to be a champion athlete. Not only to perform on the field but to get involved in politics, and support activities in our communities.”

Edwards, an emeritus professor of Sociology at the University of California Berkeley, and former scholar-athlete at San Jose State College (today San Jose State University), encouraged African American athletes to protest the 1968 summer Olympics in Mexico City with the support of the Project for Human Rights.

Edwards, a long-time consultant at the San Francisco 49ers, is a proud and committed social activist.

In 2016, Edwards supported then49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s controversial protest against excessive use of force by police officers.

Kaepernick took a knee during the playing of the National Anthem before each game, as a way of bringing attention to police brutality against Black people in the United States.

After the first time Kaepernick kneeled, Edwards told him to give him his uniform immediately because his action would be a monumental moment in sports and representative of the new wave of civil rights. Edwards sent the garment to the National Museum of African American History and Culture

in Washington, D.C., alongside Carlos, Smith, and Muhammad Ali’s exhibits.

“He felt strong enough about it to put his career and life on the line. Look at the number of death threats and other things that happened to him. He put it all on the line in order to make that statement,” Edwards said. “He was saying we are better than this. He started a movement that swept the world.”

The Legacy Hall of Fame honors outstanding community leaders who have fought tirelessly to advance the civil rights movement while also creating vital funding for local unit capacity building, youth leadership programs, and NextGen Leadership programs and initiatives, according to the CA/HI NAACP.