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Inglewood’s King and Queen Beauty Salon Back in Business RR, a barber at King and Queen Beauty Salon on La Brea Ave. and Centinela has been cutting hair for 28 years, but he also had to shut down during COVID-19. Last week the popular salon welcomed its happy customers back as it reopened, adhering to modified social distancing regulations. (Francis Taylor/Photo)
By Francis Taylor, Senior Correspondent
After adhering to countywide instructions and retail and service establishment store closures, the King and Queen Hair Salon at 921 La Brea Avenue is open for business. Providing a full range of hair care services for men women and children, King and Queen Hair Salon is a wellappointed shop with over 10 operator stations located in one of the city’s
leading shopping centers in central Inglewood, RR the barber in the first chair when you enter the spacious shop had been cutting hair for 28 years, said that King and Queen Hair Salon opened about a week ago and many of their regular customers are filling appointment calendars to receive the cuts, shaves and grooming that they have missed for nearly eight weeks.
Donald, RR’s client said that he usually visits King and Queen every two weeks and he was pleased when the closure restrictions were lifted and he was able to get back to his normal hair-grooming routine. He also said that his three children, two daughters and one son, did not visit the shop quite as often but they have already learned that maintaining proper hair grooming and appearance is very important.
Cuts at King and Queen cost around $25-30 and the price varies according to the complexity of the cut and if any special services are requested including beard trimming and shaping. To become a licensed barber it usually takes about one to two years, according to RR, and the individual must pass a state exam in order to obtain state certification.
New York Rapper is right at home in Inglewood By Kenneth Miller, Publisher
The recent protest of racial injustice and police brutality resonated with Devon Howard, commonly referred to by his stage name of Neotic, but it also served as a painful reminder for him. Fourteen years ago, Neotic’s then 23-year old cousin Antonio Bryant was shot and killed by police in Newburgh, New York, after a random traffic stop erupted into a deadly shootout and foot chase with little warning. No one may ever know for sure why Antonio Bryant started shooting at a plainclothes cop as police allege in 2006 that left Bryant dead in the middle of the street. Many of the residents in the closeknit city knew Bryant mainly as the son of Omari Shakur, a 50-year-old poet and activist who is often a sharp critic of the mainly white police force.
Over and over around the lit candles marking Bryant’s death, the talk was not of Bryant gunning away at police; it was about a Black Newburgh resident known on every block on both sides of Broadway killed by city police, few of whom lived in Newburgh and fewer still who were black. “We were born 13 days apart,” recalled Neotic. He chronicles messages about his slain cousin in his music. The aspiring rap star relocated to Inglewood about four years ago. While working in Washington D. C., he met the love of his life, Inglewood native Danielle Lowe and in his pursuit followed her back home to the City of Champions. “I never stopped being a dreamer and Continued on page 2
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FastSigns provides masks for Inglewood Police
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The owners of FastSigns in Inglewood are supporting the men and women of the Inglewood Police Department during the COVID-19 pandemic by manufacturing and donating face shields and masks. This spring, FastSigns owner Eric Baines went from making banners and placards in-house to resourcing thick plastic with which to create personal protective equipment (PPE). Baines purchased the material to create sturdy face shields after he saw police officers were using flimsy, poorly constructing shields. The locally made PPE was then branded with either the Inglewood Police Department logo or the City seal. Face shields were also donated to Mayor James Butts and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science,
where physicians are administering COVID-19 tests for patients. “We just had to shift on the fly,” Baines said. “We thought that it was really cool we were able to do that and the police appreciated it so much.” Los Angeles County had more than 47,000 cases of COVID-19 as of May 25, according to the Department of Public Health. In Inglewood, there have been 553 cases and 53 deaths. L.A. County residents with symptoms, including fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, and new loss of taste or smell are encouraged to get a COVID-19 test. Asymptomatic individuals who are over the age of 65, live with a chronic medical condition, or are an essential worker are also encouraged to get tested. FastSigns was able to produce the
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having her on my side has had a positive impact on my life,” he explained to Inglewood Today. The couple shares a dotting daughter Brynn Howard and have plans to wed in the near future. COVID-19 and the national revolution following the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota have shelved most of their plans, but it has not prevented him from continuing to create music. “I have done a lot of things that I am not proud of, but I want to be an inspiration for others now.” The hip-hop artist, director and producer say the current state of the world has made him more humble. “It’s been hard to think about myself with everything going on in the world.” He says that the protest has been really emotional for him, but he’s concerned that there is no end goal. Among his most popular songs, Lonesome I and Lonesome II, telling his life story as a Black man as a father. In addition to young Brynn, he has also father to two other children that live back east. “I came to Inglewood all the way from Beacon, New York and it has turned out to be good for me and my family,” he said.
face shields while overcoming the challenges of obtaining the right material. “It’s really hard to find that material now because so many people are buying that to make face shield, sneeze guards, all sorts of PPE,” Baines said. “When you find it, you try to buy as much as you can even if you don’t have an order for the material.” Other FastSigns franchisees also took to making PPE, allowing store owners to share tips on best practices, Baines said. “It was good that we were able to get that information from some of the other franchisees,” he said. FastSigns also worked with the father of one of the shop’s employees to make branded face masks. Those masks are now being used by restaurants, FedEx employees and postal workers, and private companies. “It’s been cool that we’ve been able to brand those face shields and make people happy with the personal touch,” Baines said. “We’re just trying to be flexible right now with all the craziness going on.” FastSigns in Inglewood opened in 2018. Baines grew up in the area — his mother still lives in Inglewood — and knew he wanted to open a small
local business after leaving DirecTV after more than 20 years in accounting. Part of the appeal of opening in Inglewood was the City’s growth, Baines said. “So many things are coming to the City, and there are going to be huge things that are coming to the neighborhood,” he said. The construction boom in Inglewood has meant a lot of business for FastSigns, which is able to provide logos, banners, exteriors signs, business cards and ADA compliance materials for construction sites and new businesses. “We’re excited about all of the things that are coming to Inglewood and we try to donate our time when we can,” Baines said. “It’s been a great experience to be in Inglewood and see all of the things that are coming.”
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EYE ON THE CITY GEORGE DOTSON
ALEX PADILLA
JAMES BUTTS
ELOY MORALES
RALPH FRANKLIN
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Council Members Congratulate 2020 Graduates, Extend KUDO’s to Inglewood Police Department By Francis Taylor, Senior Correspondent
At the start of the city council meeting, a public hearing was conducted to consider the adoption of a resolution affirming Categorical Exemption EACE-2020-036 and approving General Plan Amendment 2020-001 (GPA 2020001) to adopt an Environmental Justice Element for the Inglewood General Plan. The comprehensive plan was presented and persons viewing the meeting online were provided a toll-free number to call-in with any public comments. The council affirmed and adopted the plan. Another public hearing was conducted to consider the adoption of a resolution affirming Categorical Exemption EACE-2020-037, and approving General Plan Amendment GPA 2020-002 to amend the Land Use Element of the Inglewood General Plan to clarify existing population density and building intensity allowances for all land use designations. The plan was approved by the council. The council accepted the City Attorney recommendation to reject several personal injury and property claims against the City of Inglewood. The council approved a three-year cooperative purchase agreement with 3Di, Inc., for the development of a centralized data management system, and related equipment and maintenance that will support the services and activities of the Housing Protection Department. The council approved the purchase of three (3) Elderly Nutrition Program replacement Delivery Vehicles from 72 Hours, LLC doing business as “National Auto Fleet Group. The council heard the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Midyear Budget Review Report.
The council adopted a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles. The council introduced an Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Inglewood Municipal Code (IMC) to implement a Citywide Permit Parking Districts Program. The council adopted a resolution updating the Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and the opening of the waiting list for Section 8 as well as a resolution to accept Federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The disgruntled City Treasurer made several disparaging remarks that were later revealed by the mayor to be false. While there were no public comments the council members had much to say. Member Dotson thanked his wife for 15 years of marriage and extended his condolences to the family of George Floyd, as the nation and indeed the world is clamoring for police reform. He applauded the Inglewood Police Department (IPD) for the manner in which they were able to maintain peace and civility during the recent demonstrations. Finally, he congratulated the 2020 graduates. Member Padilla also acknowledged the outstanding job the IPD performed working with the community to maintain
peace. He also applauded the work of the City Manager despite the critical comments made by the City Treasurer. Finally, Member Padilla urged everyone to report the use of illegal fireworks to 310-412-4333 and reminded the community that Safe and Sane fireworks are the only ones that are permitted in the city and that is on the 4th of July only. Member Franklin reiterated his concern about the use of illegal fireworks and added his support and ‘props’ for City Manager Artie Fields. Before ending his remarks he read a commendation for Terry L. Coleman who is retiring from his present position as member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Member Morales echoed his council colleagues in decrying the use of illegal fireworks and in support of City Manager Fields, who he described as one of the city’s unsung heroes. Mayor Butts addressed three critical areas. Concerning the six protest
demonstrations related to the death of George Floyd, he applauded the outstanding, invisible police strategy the IDP deployed in maintaining law and order. With respect to the use of illegal fireworks he pointed out that while the city will respond to reports a more effective strategy is for neighbors to encourage neighbors to refrain from the use of loud, illegal fireworks, noting that realistically, by the time police arrive, the culprits have disappeared. Before adjourning the meeting, Mayor Butts addressed the assertions by the City Treasurer and indicated that the false information she espoused gives him great concern. He corrected factual misstatements that were made concerning the City Manager’s salary and bonus and the factually incorrect statements made about Inglewood Today. He noted that the city was obligated to make a variety of public announcements and it has been the city’s decision to spend that money locally.
Senator Bradford and other Leaders Kneel in Honor of George Floyd IT News Wire
SACRAMENTO –Senator Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood) and other California elected representatives gathered at the West Steps of the state’s capitol to pay tribute to the late George Floyd. “We knelt in silence, honor and respect for George Floyd’s life. But we also placed a collective knee on police brutality and racism in this country,” said Senator Steven Bradford. “Over the last fifteen days we have witnessed one of the most amazingly diverse peaceful protests across the world. We are sick and tired of being sick and tired of the cycle of the wash, rinse and repeat approach to racism and police brutality. Now is the time to stand up.” Officials honored George Floyd by kneeling in front of California’s capitol building for eight minutes and forty-six seconds. Attendance at the
Women’s Caucuses. On May 25, 2020, Mr. Floyd was killed during an arrest where the officer knelt on his neck and back for eight minutes and forty-six seconds, ignoring cries that he could not breathe, while other officers did nothing. Four officers involved in the arrest have been charged with counts of second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree murder. Mr. Floyd’s death comes only six weeks after police in Louisville, Kentucky, fatally shot Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old black woman, during a midnight “no-knock” raid on her home. It comes ten weeks after the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old black man, who was chased down by a white father and son in a pickup truck as he solemn tribute included Senate pro Tem representatives on behalf of the Los jogged in his neighborhood in Glynn Atkins, Assembly Speaker Rendon, Angeles County Delegation, and Black, County, Georgia. Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis, and Latino, Jewish, API, LGBTQ, and
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Rep. Maxine Waters, HACLA Deliver Masks & COVID-19 Testing Info to Avalon Gardens Public Housing Residents
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the House Committee on Financial Services, and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) distributed non-surgical, washable masks and the location of local COVID-19 testing sites to residents of Avalon Gardens Public Housing Development on Friday, June 5. Last month, Congresswoman Waters called for HACLA to provide masks
for public housing residents in order to protect the health and well-being of her constituents and vulnerable communities during the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, HACLA received 25,000 masks to share with public housing residents. Avalon Gardens Public Housing Development, which is located in Congresswoman Waters’ district, is one of many public housing sites that will receive the free masks. “It is imperative that all public housing residents have access to masks during the coronavirus pandemic,
which has already impacted more than 64,000 Los Angeles County residents and caused the death of more than 2,600 members of our community,” said Congresswoman Maxine Waters. “During this unprecedented crisis, we cannot forget about the needs of public housing residents. I am so pleased that the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) heeded my request to distribute masks to its residents, and I was proud to join with HACLA President & CEO Doug Guthrie to safely distribute masks and
the location of COVID-19 testing sites to my constituents in Avalon Gardens.” “Resident safety remains one of our top concerns,” said Doug Guthrie, President & CEO of HACLA. “We are mobilizing quickly to distribute these masks to our various public housing sites and senior facilities as a part of our broader response efforts to COVID-19. We value our relationship with the Congresswoman and appreciate how she rolls up her sleeves. She’s not watching from the sidelines. She’s right there with us in the trenches.”
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Sports & Entertainment Kareem Abdul Jabbar ‘It’s Important for Athletes to Speak Out’ in Wake of George Floyd Protests
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is no stranger to social activism and protests. Jabbar, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history who earned six world titles, boycotted the 1968 Olympics in the wake of social unrest and the aftermath of the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In a live interview with the BlackPressUSA, Jabbar said he believes the murder of George Floyd by police and the subsequent protests around the globe, signal a sea change. “Across America, people of all descriptions got an understanding of what it means to be a Black American, to be singled out and discriminated against,” Jabbar said during the interview, co-hosted by Brandon Brooks, Managing Editor of the Los Angeles Sentinel. “For so many Black Americans, it’s just a daily grind of possible bad situations that you come across just because of the color of your skin. And people are starting to realize that and understand that it can’t be tolerated,”
Jabbar stated. The Hall of Fame center has worked almost his entire life to help bring change. He said he even changed his name and became a Muslim because he sought ways to make a difference. Jabbar commended his fellow athletes for their history of activism, including LeBron James, who has spoken out about Floyd’s murder. “It is really important for athletes, especially those in AfricanAmerican communities and communities of color, to speak out because the young people in those communities look up to Jabbar commended fellow athletes for their history of activism, including LeBron athletes as the people that set the tone and have the knowledge and courage to do what is right,” Jabbar insisted. “They look upon athletes in a way they look at their own parents. So, and dreams of young people in those that is just a little bit less than how athletes are very important to the hopes communities.”
Temptations’ Otis Williams Talks Music, History, and the Temps’ 60th Anniversary By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent
Otis Williams, the founding and only surviving original member of the legendary super-group, The Temptations, joined BlackPressUSA for an exclusive live interview to discuss music and social change. Named the No. 1 R&B Artists of AllTime with hits like “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” The Temptations have sold tens of millions of albums, and they’ve earned four Grammy Awards. The group has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and have earned stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Apollo Theater’s Walk of Fame. Williams’ journey from Texarkana, Texas to Motown and global superstardom, is chronicled in his acclaimed autobiography, “Temptations,” written with The New York Times best-selling author Patricia Romanowski, as well as “The Temptations,” an Emmy AwardWinning television mini-series. Williams is unlike any other musical artist in American culture. The cultural significance of his life achievements, along with his
success musical career and longevity have ensured his status as an icon for millions of fans all over the world. “I have to give accolades to the late great Paul Williams. He started
our choreography,” Williams shared during the live interview. Cheryl Smith, publisher of the Texas Metro News and I Messenger Media, cohosted the interview. Williams also
graciously answered questions from the livestream’s viewers. “Smokey Robinson got us started with ‘The Way You Do the Things You Do.’ He looked at us and said, ‘you guys are fantastic. I love what you do on stage,’” Williams recalled. His story is also chronicled in the Tony Award-Winning Broadway Musical, “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations.” Williams revealed that he isn’t among the millions who’ve watched the television min-series. “Too emotional,” Williams stated, noting that Robinson has encouraged him to “Break out the Kleenex and watch it.” This year, The Temptations plan to record and release a new album, and, in 2021, the group will mark its 60th anniversary with a tour and other celebrations. “As I look back in the rear-view mirror of my life, Motown was no happenstance,” Williams stated about the famed record label responsible for the Temptations, Robinson, Marvin Gaye, and so many others. “Motown sent its artists to school. They schooled us about being artists in show business. They took on another kind of dimension.”
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The Lion Queen The Black American Revolution By Michelle Lyons, Columnist
Every revolution has a spark. After being on lockdown for 2 months due to a global pandemic and witnessing multiple racist murders, the black american revolution was sparked on May 25th as The World witnessed a brutal murder of a handcuffed man named George Floyd. Four members of The Minnesota Police Department participated in a public lynching, one of the officers literally held his knee on the victims neck for 8 minutes and 30 seconds. To make matters even worst, the African American community was still grieving the murder of another African American man, named Ahmaud Aubrey, who was murdered for jogging in a white neighborhood. In both incidents, the criminal justice system failed to arrest the murderers until public outcry. Which further exposed to The World the inhumane systematic racism that is prevalent in The United States in 2020. Well, Barack Obama said it best, “We are the ones we have been waiting for”. George Floyd became a Martyr because his best friend, Steven Jackson, a professional basketball player committed himself to make this crime a crime against humanity. Steven Jackson used his leverage and awakened The Entire World for what will go down in history as “The Great Awakening”. The Great Awakening, awakened the divine spirit around The Globe, where everyone was forced to ask, “Why after four hundred and one years of Blacks being in America does racism still exist?” African Americans have committed too much to America to not have the respect that we deserve. With that said, America’s youth took to the streets and celebrities of all races took to internet to protest “BLACK LIVES MATTER”. When Black Lives Matter in this country, this country will dismantle systemic racism and become The Greatest Nation Ever. Our best years are ahead of us. We are all blessed to be witnessing this transformational history. Together we are stronger, so we must stay united choosing Love over Fear, Right over Wrong leading with our souls!
BUPPIE | BUSINESS Black-Owned Laboratory Uses Artificial Intelligence-Based Drug Discovery Platform to Develop Treatment for COVID-19
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent
The novel coronavirus has ravaged most of the globe, but in the U.S., African Americans and other communities of color have disproportionately born the lethal impact of the pandemic. Darnisha Harrison, a Louisiana State University grad and founder and CEO of Georgia-based Ennaid Therapeutics, says that scientists working for her company are developing a drug-based therapy whose laboratory tests continue to show promise. If successful, her scientists’ solution could be instrumental in blocking the continued spread of COVID-19. Ennaid Therapeutics uses artificial intelligence (AI)-based drug discovery platforms to develop antiviral drugs. The drug that shows so much promise has been labeled ENU200, a repurposed, patent-pending, and orally deliverable antiviral drug that was previously approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a different indication. The development of ENU200, as a therapeutic, is targeted to treat the up to 80% of asymptomatic, mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 viral infections. “Our science strongly suggests that ENU200, a repurposed drug with a well-established clinical and safety profile, has the potential to be a broad solution to address the COVID-19 pandemic and, specifically, the near 80 percent of coronavirus cases that are asymptomatic, mild to moderate,” said Harrison. “Key to ENU200 is its target of two proteins on the SARS-CoV-2 virus that interfere with the virus’ ability to enter healthy cells and its replication. Additionally, unlike other COVID-19 drugs in development, which must be administered via injection or intravenously under the care of a physician, ENU200 can be administered orally, thus enabling in-home treatment for COVID-19 infections.” “The FDA has been very supportive at fast-tracking review every step of the way, and that is true around the world,” Harrison told WBRZ-TV in Baton Rouge. “We anticipate the clinical trials could start within 90 days. The clinical trial itself could take a month. We feel quite optimistic that in the 120-day window, when our clinical material would be ready, we could have a drug that could be safe and effective at treating COVID-19.” In a statement posted on the company’s website on Monday, April 27, Harrison noted that the rationale for developing
ENU200 arose from a bioinformatic search for in-silico identification of prior-approved chemical compounds blocking the CoV proteins, spike S glycoprotein and Mpro. A Mpro is a key CoV enzyme. The results suggest the use of ENU200 as a current, viable treatment for COVID-19 and other CoV infections, Harrison stated. “ENU200 blocks the S glycoprotein of CoV, which is responsible for host cell attachment and mediating host cell membrane and viral membrane fusion during infection.” “The in-silico predictions hint that ENU200 matches the receptor-binding domain (RDB) by simultaneously blocking the key residues for binding to ACE2, e.g., Gln493 and Asn501. This function is key to the viral life cycle and a major target for antiviral drugs, such as ENU200 and vaccines,” said Harrison. All available data demonstrate that Mpros are largely conserved structures, Harrison added. “The combination of such unique features reveals that ENU200 blocks COVID-19 and other coronavirus action by specifically targeting the Mpro active site. Before showing specific blocking/antiviral activity against S glycoprotein and Mpro of COVID-19, ENU200 had previously shown protease inhibition of a different virus, indicating that ENU200 interacts with two targets.” The in-silico drug discovery platform applied state-of-the-art codes by combining virus targets and a wide range of libraries of compounds, Harrison added. Computational steps include: • A first geometrical and electronic optimization of the drugcandidates based on quantum chemistry within density functional theory (DFT) methods. • The resulting refined structures were next implemented in blind docking calculations, an approach that allows to scan the whole protein surface in the search of main binding pockets.
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• Only the best poses are retained for the analysis, so that the provided structures correspond to the drug-target interaction with the largest affinity. Harrison said in vitro work is now being completed. “Currently, we have in vitro and in vivo data supporting ENU200’s
inhibition of a viral protease in a different viral infection. Both viruses are RNA viruses. We think it is noteworthy to mention as proof that ENU200 is indeed an antiviral,” she stated. Since ENU200 has a well-tolerated safety profile, Ennaid is confident that being allowed to treat the up to 80 percent asymptomatic, mild/moderate cases of COVID-19 infections will reduce COVID-19 viral shedding and severity, Harrison noted. Ennaid believes it can quickly bring ENU200 to market by treating patients with COVID-19 in a Phase 3 in-home, self-dosing clinical trial of patients with asymptomatic, mild to moderate coronavirus infections utilizing their iClickCare®️ secure clinical reporting software service to monitor the inhome trials. “ENU200 would also reduce worldwide fear and allow continued economic and operational development worldwide. ENU200 can mitigate COVID-19 and may even cure coronavirus,” she said.
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Report: Black COVID-19 Patients in California Hospitalized 2.7 More Times Than Whites
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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2020091527 The Following Person Is Doing Business As: National Center For Audio And Video Forensics Center For Audio And Video Forensics National Center For Video And Audio Forensics NCAVF Notowitz Productions Notowitz Video Productions 6363 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 115 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Registered Owner: National Center For Audio And Video Forensics, Inc., 6363 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 115, Los Angeles, CA 90048 This business is conducted by a company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 4, 2020 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.) National Center For Audio And Video Forensics, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 4, 2020. 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 June 11, 18, 25; July 2, 20200 IT0042230120020131 Inglewood Today
The cost of unequal healthcare is measured in human life, says Dr. Stephen Lockhart, the African American chief medical officer at Sutter Health, a non-profit healthcare network with 24 hospitals located across Northern California. Lockhart made this chilling observation while talking about the growing body of evidence that is confirming that more minorities and disadvantaged people are getting infected, being hospitalized and dying from COVID-19 than White, middle class and wealthier Americans. “The COVID-19 pandemic has ripped a Band-Aid off of the structural inequities that exist within our society. We must address these disparities right away,” Lockhart explains, adding “We have a moral obligation to do so.” Last month, Sutter Health’s Advancing Equity Team released a report in the journal Health Affairs, a publication that focuses on health policy. The study found that Black COVID-19 patients in California are 2.7 times more likely to be hospitalized than their Non-Hispanic, White counterparts. It also reported that they “tend to arrive at Sutter healthcare facilities sicker and with more severe symptoms.” Based in Sacramento, Sutter Health serves more than 3 million people across 22 California counties. Even when Blacks in California have health insurance, the study revealed that African Americans may not seek testing and care until their illnesses become emergencies — when the likelihood of dying is highest. The report focused its research on areas in Northern California — including neighborhoods with historical African American enclaves like Hunters Point Bay View in San Francisco and East Oakland in Alameda County. Lockhart and the researchers at Sutter say the study points to how socioeconomic variables can factor into the high rates of African American infection, hospitalizations and death. For example, African Americans tend to go farther away to seek care hospital through emergency rooms than to visit health care centers located closer to their homes. And because a large number of Blacks work in “essential” jobs, they may not be able to get excused from
work to get testing when they first start to experience COVID-19 symptoms. For the study, Sutter collected data from patients ages 18 or older who had visited or been treated at Sutter Health facilities. Then, using its electronic health record (EHR) system, Sutter scientists broke the study’s subjects into two groups – suspected cases and
confirmed cases. The researchers also applied the data to its Health Equity Index, a metric Sutter Health has used in a similar study on Asthma, to come up with the findings of the COVID-19 report. The asthma study, much like this one, crystallizes the stubborn racial health gap that persists in California and around the country. Across the United States, there have been a total of 1.7 confirmed million COVID-19 cases and over 100,000 deaths. Black Americans represent nearly 13% of the total population. Yet, African Americans living in counties across the United States where the Black population ranges between 13% and 85%, account for more than half of all COVID-19 infections, and they make up almost 60% of deaths. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, the University of Mississippi, and Emory University released those numbers
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earlier this month. So far, in California, there have been 110,583 confirmed cases and 4,213 deaths as of May 31. Blacks make up about 6 percent of the state population but account for more than 10 percent of all deaths. The majority of the deaths have been in Los Angeles County, where there have been 53,627 cases and 2,338 deaths. The Black death rate in Los Angeles county hovers around 12 percent. “The real value of the study lies not in the disparities it reveals but in its utility to inform our work to develop solutions that will address the equity gaps we are seeing with programs such as community outreach and engagement in atrisk neighborhoods,” said Kristen M.J. Azar, a registered nurse, public health professional, lead author of the study and a research scientist at the Sutter Health Center for Health Systems Research. According to Sutter, expanding health care coverage alone is not enough to close the health gaps in California between Blacks and Whites and between the people at the bottom and at the top of our economic spectrum. Health care institutions, the organization’s leadership believes, would have to rely on “communitybased outreach and access to culturally competent care within the African American community” to arrest the problem. “Additional research is needed to understand where healthcare disparities exist, what drives them, and what targeted interventions work best to address them. Sutter remains committed to continued advancement and leadership in this field,” the organization said in a statement. “This pandemic underscores the need to develop innovative solutions that are specifically tailored to address the unmet needs of those at highest risk,” Azar concluded.
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