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Biden clings to lead for President
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Women Power Through
Holly Mitchell is new revolution on Supervisor Board Maxine Waters
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By Kerman Maddox, Special to Inglewood Today
As we went to print, the day after the election with all the polls closed, the Presidential race is up for grabs with Donald Trump barely holding on and Joe Biden leading in Arizona and Nevada and surging in key mid western battleground states like Wisconsin and Michigan. Other battleground states that are too close to call include: Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Biden currently leads with 224 electoral votes, Trump has 213 electoral votes, the candidate who receives 270 electoral votes will be the next President of the United States. There are over 3 million absentee or early ballots that have not been counted in key states like Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona and Wisconsin. The early absentee votes are typically counted after the election day votes cast at the polls and early voting has favored Democrat candidates nationwide. Most objective observers believe once all the early votes have been counted, Joe Biden will win Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, Maine and Nevada and have enough votes to reach the magic number of 270 electoral votes. The reason President Trump wants the counting of ballots stopped is because he knows early voting favors Biden and if all the ballots are counted, as they should be, Trump will lose and Joe Biden will become the next President of the United States. I expect all the ballots will be counted by close of business, Friday, November 6th and we will know who won this election. Everybody needs to just be patient !
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By Kenneth Miller, Publisher
As much as the 2020 general election was about an appeal for change at the top of the ticket when all of the ballots were cast it revealed that it was more about women, more specifically local
Black women. The choice of Joe Biden to select Kamala Harris as his Democratic Vice President running mate as the first woman and woman of color to serve in such a capacity on the heels of the 2018 Mid Term women revolution inspired a
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Election 2020 Update: All California Black Caucus Members Hold Strong Leads in Races Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media
Election Day 2020 is behind us, and a winner for President of the United States has not been decided. As predicted, California voted overwhelming for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and they will be receiving the state’s 55 electoral votes. Also, as predicted, counting the votes in battleground states will take time to
determine a state winner. There are seven battleground states that will determine the next President and right now Joe Biden is leading in four of those states (Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan). President Trump is leading in three (Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania). If the trends hold in the battleground states, Joe Biden is on course to collect
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at least 270 electoral votes and will be the next President. But, nothing is certain until all votes have been counted and all lawsuits that Trump is likely to initiate have been resolved. In California elections, a ballot postmarked by Nov. 3 has up to 17 days later to be counted. Counties have Continued on page 2
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until December 3 to certify contests for office. The vote counts in State District contests involving African American incumbents show that they have all either won or are winning their contests. In the Congressional races – Barbara Lee, (Democrat – Congressional District 13), Karen Bass (Democrat – Congressional District 37 Los Angeles) and Maxine Waters (Democrat – Congressional District 43 Los Angeles) have been declared winners. State Sen. Steve Bradford (Democrat35th Senate District) won his contest. In Assembly races, declared Legislative Black Caucus winners include: Kevin McCarty (Democrat – Assembly District 9), Chris Holden (Democrat – Assembly District 41), Sydney Kamlager (Democrat – Assembly District 54), and Autumn Burke (Democrat – Assembly District 62). Assemblymembers currently leading in their contests by double digits are Jim Cooper (Democrat – Assembly District 9), Reggie Jones Sawyer (Democrat – Assembly District 59) and Mike Gipson (Democrat – Assembly District 64). However, the percentages of votes counted at this time are not enough to project that those three state legislators will be re-elected in their districts. State Sen. Holly Mitchell (Democrat – 30th Senate District) was not up for re-election, but she was running for a seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. She is currently leading in her contest against Los Angeles City Councilman Herb Wesson. If she wins, there will have to be a special election to find a replacement to complete her term in the State Senate.
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Judge: People in Prison Can Receive $1,200 Stimulus Payments Quinci LeGardye | California Black Media
The first round of economic impact payments funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act, has been opened to a new group of Americans. Incarcerated individuals can now apply to receive their stimulus payments of up to $1200.
According to a June report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), the IRS initially sent nearly 85,000 payments, totaling about $100 million, to incarcerated individuals. After the report raised concerns about the payments, the IRS decided that payments to incarcerated people were not allowed under the CARES Act and ordered that the payments sent should be returned. Then a class-action lawsuit was
filed. Lawyers argued that denying the payments solely based on an individual’s incarcerated status was against the law. The language of the CARES Act does not explicitly say that incarcerated individuals cannot receive payments. On Sept. 24, Judge Phyllis Hamilton of the U.S. District Court for the
Northern District of California ordered the Treasury Department and the IRS to reverse the decision. The previously rescinded stimulus payments now have to be returned to the incarcerated individuals. On Oct. 14, Hamilton also ordered the IRS to extend the deadline for incarcerated individuals covered by the lawsuit to file paperwork to receive the money to Nov. 4. People covered by the lawsuit who did not file a 2018
or 2019 tax return will have to submit a postmarked simplified Form 1040 paper return by Nov. 4 to receive the stimulus payment. The IRS also extended the online deadline to register for a stimulus payment for people who don’t typically file a tax return to Nov. 21. According to the IRS website, the government is working on an appeal to the decision. “The government has filed an appeal and request to stay the preliminary injunction. Any updates regarding the appeal will be posted on this webpage,” the IRS states. Under the CARES Act, stimulus payments must be made by Dec. 31. People will still have an opportunity to get the stimulus funds next year, but they won’t receive the money until they file their 2020 tax return. Information on how to help an incarcerated person file for a stimulus payment is available at caresactprisoncase.org. The website includes directions on where to mail the simplified return, as well as a sample Form 1040 with instructions on where to add the incarcerated individual’s personal corrections number to ensure payment is sent to the right place.
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barrage of insults to earn a 16th term in The United States House of Representatives. Waters captured an overwhelming 72.5% and earned 145,866 votes to trounce Collins 27.5% and 55,224 votes. The major surprise of the local elections was Holly Mitchell’s monumental defeat of former Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson in the race for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors 2nd District. L.A. County, which encompasses Inglewood and is home to more than 10 million people is an enormous swatch of the electorate and the position of Supervisor offers political might and influence that is arguable greater that most federal officials. For Mitchell to defeat Wesson a career politician who was considered the power broker of Los Angeles City Hall demonstrated that name recognition alone is not enough to win. With the weight of heavyweights such as Governor Gavin Newsom Former Governor Jerry Brown, United States Senator Bernie Sanders, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and
current Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis, Mitchell obliterated Wesson carrying a whopping 61% of the vote compared to 39% for Wesson. Mitchell becomes just the second Black woman to serve as 2nd District Supervisor since Yvonne Brathwaite Burke who retired in 2008. Elected to the State Senate in 2010, Mitchell has been cited for her outstanding leadership by more than 100 community and business groups, including the Courage Campaign, Sierra Club, United Cerebral Palsy Association, the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Foundation of California Board. She was named the 2019 National Leader of the Year by the Fathers & Families Coalition of America and this year received the Budget Champion Award from Provider Alliance to End Homelessness. In the California Assembly, the daughter of Burke, Democrat incumbent Autumn Burke rolled past Republican Robert Steele, to win reelection 62nd Assembly District which among other cities serves Inglewood. Burke captured 82 percent of the vote
and appears poised to run for either the State Senate or perhaps The United States House of Representatives in the next few years. Longtime Carson City Councilmember Lula Davis-Holmes stood on the supse of becoming Carson Mayor City Council at presstime. In a two way shake between former Mayor and Carson Councilmember Jim Dear, Holmes held a 34% to 31% for Dear. and 23% for Robles. Holmes has served on Carson City Council for over a decade. She was elected for her first term in 2007, then re-elected for a second term in 2011 and is now serving her third consecutive term that began in 2015. Throughout her terms as a member of council, she has been appointed twice as Carson’s Mayor Pro Tem in 2009-2010 and again recently in 2016-2017. Since her election to the City Council 11 years ago, Lula worked vigorously to improve the quality of life for the residents of Carson by running lead on and supporting numerous projects such as the Utility User’s Tax, which brought additional revenue to the city.
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EYE ON THE CITY
AROUND THE CITY
Inglewood Voters to approve Measure I GEORGE DOTSON
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Measure I, the $240 million infrastructure bond project aimed at improved student safety, health, achievement and building improves and provided safe drinking water is trending towards approval. The measure was winning with 80% of voters at Inglewood Today press time. Official results will not be known for
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weeks. The bond is projected to raise about $15 million per year through property taxes, meaning it would last 16 years, or as long as the bond is outstanding. Its goal, according to the school board’s resolution that placed the bond measure on the ballot, is to close the education gap between Inglewood students and those who attend schools in wealthier communities through more quality education.
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Facilities’ needs are assessed to cost $422 million, Laura Crotty, vice president of Clifford Moss said during a board meeting where the measure was discussed. But the district chose the more feasible $240 million route, she said. In a community poll administered over the summer by political strategy firm Clifford Moss, 84% of those surveyed said the district needs additional funding. Some surveyed
also said they believe that upgrading Inglewood Unified campuses will directly increase property values in the city. “I am excited to see that there does seem to be a lot of enthusiasm (in support of Measure I) amongst the persons in the community,” said Dionne Faulk, vice president of the school board during a July 29 meeting.
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City Councilmember Dionne Faulk
City councilmember Eloy Morales
Treasure Wanda Brown
City Clerk Aisha L. Thompson
Inglewood Today newspaper congratulates new City Councilmember Dionne Faulk, reelected City councilmember Eloy Morales, Treasure Wanda Brown and City Clerk Aisha L. Thompson
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Black Employees Say Racism is Rife at Cal Air Resources Board Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media
Mary Nichols, an influential California attorney known and respected in environmental policy circles across the United States, is finding herself at the center of racial storm brewing at home. Black employees say racism is widespread at the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the organization Nichols chairs. In September, African American employees hit CARB with a 13-page letter alleging that they have been experiencing racism – widespread, routine and systemic, they point out – at the air-pollution and climate agency. The “Concerned Black Employees at CARB (CBE CARB),” the Black group that submitted the letter, says its members have been the target of cynical comments at the organization and that they have been excluded from promotions, and have had to face other Continued on page 2
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Sports & Entertainment Chargers to host rival Raiders
The Chargers traded defensive back Desmond King II to the Tennessee Titans. (Chargers/Photo) IT Sports Wire
The Chargers will welcome the Las Vegas Raiders for the first matchup between the teams of this season on Nov. 8, at 1:05 p. m. at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers trail in the all-time series with the Raiders, 54-64-2, but hold a 12-5 mark in the last 17 home games. Los Angeles has scored 20-plus points in four of the last five contests, winning three of those games by double digits Bolts defensive end Melvin Ingram III is riding a five-game sack streak against the Raiders Averaging 417 net yards per game, the Chargers boast the NFL’s No. 2 offense this year.
Led by Justin Herbert’s AFC-best 303 3 passing yards per game, Los Angeles’ passing attack has seen eight different players catch touchdowns. Keenan Allen has caught 53 passes for 548 yards and is on pace for single-season career highs in each Defensively, Joey Bosa leads the team with 4 5 sacks and ranks No 2 in the NFL this season with 23 quarterback pressures. After a 10-point win in Cleveland last week, Las Vegas sits with a 4-3 record this season Josh Jacobs ranks fourth in the AFC with 522 rushing yards while Derek Carr’s 70 6 completion percentage over the last two years ranks No. 3 in the NFL among qualified passers Maxx Crosby leads the team
Sean McVay assesses Rams at the bye week
with four sacks this season Los Angeles heads to South Florida for the second straight season to play the Dolphins in Week 10 The Bolts won last year’s matchup, 30-10, and look to win back-to-back games in Miami for the first time since 1980. The two teams kick off from Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Nov 15 at 1:05 p m PT BY THE NUMBERS 4- Justin Herbert has tossed three or more touchdowns in four consecutive games, tying for the longest streak by a rookie quarterback in NFL annals while the four performances also ties for the most by any rookie quarterback in history
577- With nine catches last week, Keenan Allen reached 577 for his career. It marks the most receptions since 1970 in a player’s first 93 career games. 5-Melvin Ingram III has a five-game sack streak against the Raiders. A halfsack or more on Sunday would tie for the longest active streak against one team. NOTES The Chargers traded defensive back Desmond King II to the Tennessee Titans. In exchange for King II, the Chargers will receive a 2021 sixth-round draft pick from Tennessee.
Clippers Name Tyronn Lue Head Coach
By Stu Jackson, The Rams
IT News Wire
With the bye week getting underway, it’s a good time to get a sense of the state of the Rams after their first eight games. Here’s a look at where they rank in key statistical categories on offense, defense and special teams, plus Los Angeles head coach Sean McVay’s assessment of each unit from his
The LA Clippers have named Tyronn Lue as the team’s head coach, it was announced today by Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released. Lue will become the franchise’s 26th head coach after serving as an assistant coach for the Clippers during
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CALIFORNIA’S CORPORATE PIPELINE NEEDS A REFRESH By Marc Morial
In 1996, California banned affirmative action by passing Proposition 209. Since then, the business community has struggled to make inroads in diversity and representation. Last month, Reuters reported that Wells Fargo’s CEO Charles Scharf said that “the unfortunate reality is that there is a very limited pool of black talent to recruit from.” The fact that the CEO of the country’s largest bank so easily admitted defeat when met with the thought of trying to find Black talent is a chilling realization in 2020. The truth is that California’s lack of Black representation in business started with Prop. 209. Companies often blame the lack of representation on “pipeline” issues, where there are not enough women or minorities with the educational or professional experiences needed to work in highly-competitive fields. However, the real problem is the narrow professional and social networks that these high-end professions draw from. Although California has an existing pipeline full of potential applicants, diverse candidates are too often kept out of the education and professional environments that prepare them for these jobs. And California’s ban on affirmative action has dispersed diverse talent in a way that can make it difficult for businesses to hire a representative workforce. Contrary to doubters, affirmative action is essential to promote equal opportunity for women and people of color. In a world without affirmative action, women and minorities are paid less, given fewer chances at top jobs, and denied the types of careermaking opportunities that White men use to climb the corporate ladder. But it doesn’t have to be this way. California can join the 41 other states that already have affirmative action as a tool to level the playing field by considering race and gender when making college admissions decisions that can springboard young people into coveted business roles. Without affirmative action, the
lack of Black representation in the upper echelon of corporate leadership is startling. According to Institutional Shareholder Services, only 7.3% of the five highest-paid executives at financial companies in the Russell 3000 were racial or ethnic minorities. Heidrick & Struggles also reports that African Americans made up just 10% of new director appointments in the Fortune 500 last year. B l a c k representation is even worse at technology c o m p a n i e s . Bloomberg News reported that the portion of Black workers in America’s 8 largest tech companies sits at 3.1% in 2017. In 2016, the U.S. government reported that Black people made up just 7% of high-tech jobs, and just 3% of Silicon Valley’s workforce. This leaves Black professionals in finance and tech with little support from peers, limited potential mentors, and few sponsors that provide career-changing opportunities for advancement. To change the status quo, California has the chance to pass Proposition 16, which would reverse the state ban on equal opportunity programs. This would level the playing field for women and minorities, so elected leaders can design programs that provide good jobs, better wages, and access to better schools for all Californians. Some people fear that considering race as a factor in college admissions would lead to quotas that lock them out of top colleges and jobs. But the
Supreme Court ruled racial quotas unconstitutional in 1978 and passing Prop. 16 won’t bring them back. We want to close these gaps the right way—not with unconstitutional quotas—by giving everyone a fair shot at success. That’s why Prop. 16 will be subject to monitoring by California’s Department of Justice to ensure that expanded opportunity doesn’t at the expense of unconstitutional discrimination. Prop. 16 will unleash new opportunities in higher education and business to give everyone a shot to succeed. Business leaders won’t be able to blame the pipeline for not having diverse leadership or workers, and we can finally have businesses that reflects California’s diverse communities. Some would have you believe that we can only heal the ills
of our past by creating a color-blind society. But after 24 years under Prop. 209, it is now clear that curing a lack of opportunity from colorbased discrimination is impossible without affirmatively acting to help the disenfranchised. The wealthy and well-connected in California continue to control access to lucrative careers, top universities, state contracts, and other opportunities for success, and they keep recruiting people just like them to replace join at the top. With Prop. 16, we can start to knock down the barriers to high-quality jobs in business and tech for Black people, so we can all rise together.
found that the best choice for our team was already in our building. As head coach, Ty will put a unique imprint on the organization, and drive us to new heights.” “The pieces we need are in place – committed ownership, smart management and elite talent, on and off the court, in the NBA’s best market,” Lue said. “My familiarity with the organization, particularly Mr. Ballmer and Lawrence, confirmed this is where I want to be. We have work to do to become champions, but we have the motivation, the tools, and the support
to get there. I’m excited to get started.” During the 2015-16 season, Lue became the fourth head coach since 1980 to win an NBA Championship during his first year, and the 14th person to have won a title as a head coach and as a player. During that same season, Lue was also selected to coach the Eastern Conference All-Star team. Over the next two seasons, he led the Cavaliers to two more Finals appearances, becoming the third head coach in NBA history to lead his team to three straight NBA Finals in his first three seasons. Lue previously worked on the Clippers
staff as an assistant coach from 201314. He joined the team after spending two years with the Boston Celtics, as an assistant coach and the director of basketball development. A native of Mexico, Missouri, Lue played 11 seasons in the NBA, winning two NBA championships in 2000 and 2001 with the Lakers. He appeared in 554 career games and averaged 8.5 points and 3.1 assists. Lue attended the University of Nebraska, where he was selected First-Team All-Big 12 in 1998 and had his jersey (#10) retired by the school in 2017.
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the 2019-20 season. Before joining LA, he was the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2016-18, amassing a 128-83 record, taking the team to three consecutive NBA Finals, and winning the franchise’s first NBA title in 2016. “Ty has been where we want to go. He is a championship head coach with an extraordinary feel for the game and the people who play it,” Frank said. “He’s one of the great minds in our league, and he’s able to impart his vision to others, because he connects with everybody he meets. We conducted a thorough search and spoke with fantastic candidates. We
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2020 162790 The following Person is doing business as:
Appease Of Cake 811 Centinela Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90302 8780 19th Street 161, Alta Loma 91701 Registered Owner(s): Jonetta Burnette, 8780 19th Street 161, Alta Loma, CA 91701 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 14, 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.) Jonetta Burnette, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 14, 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 October 29; November 5, 12, 19, 2020 IT0042230120020141 Inglewood Today Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2020 168738 The following Person is doing business as: Room For Error 7415 Varna Ave., Suite 33 P O Box 34921 North Hollywood, CA 91605 Registered Owner(s): Crashland LLC, 7415 Varna Ave., Suite 33, North Hollywood, CA 91605 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 21, 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.) Crashland LLC, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 21, 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 November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020 IT0042230120020142 Inglewood Today Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2020153443 The following Person is doing business as: LAX Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram 1030 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90301 Registered Owner(s): LAX Auto Center LLC, 1030 W. Manchester Blvd., 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 October 2, 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.) LAX Auto Center LLC, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 2, 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 October 15, 22, 29; November 5, 2020 IT0042230120020139 Inglewood Today
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Monday video conference. Sean McVay on Rams at the bye week Offense No. 8 in Total Offense (396.4 yards per game) No. 13 in Pass Offense (258.6) No. 7 in Rushing Offense (137.8) No. 21 in Scoring Offense (24.1 points per game) McVay: “I think offensively it’s been up and down. Yesterday, obviously being as frustrating as it is, it was such a weird game where there’s a lot of positives on some of the early downs and really what it boiled down to was our inability to be able to consistently handle when they were bringing some of their zero-pressures, like I talked about after the game yesterday and that’s what it boiled down to.” “You give them credit, they did a nice job, but three of our four turnovers came on that and they in essence got 21 of their 28 points off of those turnovers based on the short field where they score a touchdown, one of those drives ends up starting on the 1-yard line and then the other one on the 33 (yard line) which was their longest offensive drive that led to points for the Dolphins offense yesterday, all of which resulted in turnovers from the offense, giving
the Dolphins’ offense short fields.” “We’ve got to be better. It’s something that we’ll look at and we’ll be able to address moving forward, but that’s the beauty of this game – is you’ve got to be able to address it, you’ve got to be able to move forward. But I think we’ve run the football efficiently and then I think there’s been some good and some bad. I’d say overall, not consistent enough for the standards that we have.” Defense No. 1 in Total Defense (291.9 yards per game allowed) No. 2 in Pass Defense (197.1) No. 4 in Rush Defense (94.8) No. 4 in Sacks (25 total) McVay: “I think defense has been playing at a pretty high level consistently throughout the season. I’ve been very pleased with them, especially each of the last few weeks. They’ve definitely played at a really high level. I think we’re really getting very comfortable with some of the nuances and the newer things that we’re doing, but you’re really starting to see some of our players shine and they’ve done an excellent job. I’ve been very pleased with them.” Special Teams No. 20 in Kickoff Return Average (20.7 yards per game)
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atrocities because of the color of their skin. The letter details discriminatory hiring practices, incidents of intimidation, low representation of Black employees, and a general lack of support. CARB, the letter alleges, has a total of 1627 employees and only 73 of them are Black. Only one African American has held an executive position with the organization. “You will find a compilation of Black stories about our experiences at CARB along with messages we received from those experiences,” CBE CARB stated in the introduction of the document. Although these stories are first person accounts of experiences, we believe that most of them apply (or have applied) to all Black employees at some point and time at CARB.” The state of California charges CARB with protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution and developing programs and actions to fight climate change. Founded in 1967, the Sacramento-based organization also sets air quality standards, oversee automakers’ emissions compliance, conducts research on air pollution, measures reductions of air pollutants and promotes public health, among other functions. In July, Assemblymember Jim Cooper (D-Sacramento), who is African American, called out Nichols online after she posted a message that drew parallels between the lack of clean air
the death of George Floyd. “How dare you use a dying man’s plea for help as a way to discuss your agenda. Have you no shame?” Cooper reacted to Nichols’ tweet. Floyd died when a Minneapolis police officer pinned his knee on the unarmed Black man’s neck for nearly nine minutes in late May. The shocking incident caught on video a bystander caught was shared millions of time, sparking anti-Black racism protests across the globe. On June 1, Nichols posted, “‘I can’t breathe’ speaks to police violence, but it also applies to the struggle for clean air. Environmental racism is just one form of racism. It’s all toxic. Government needs to clean it up in word and deed.” Nichols later issued an apology via Twitter, stating “I apologize for speaking at the wrong time about the wrong topic. Racism comes in many forms and I believe we must fight every instance of it in our society.” Nichols has served on the CARB Board under Gov. Jerry Brown (1975–82 and 2010–18), Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (2007–2010), and Gov. Gavin Newsom (2019–present). She also served as California’s Secretary for Natural Resources (1999– 2003), appointed by Gov. Gray Davis. Her term under Newsom ends Dec. 31. There is speculation in Sacramento political circles that Nichols, 75, could be in line for a job as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency
No. 25 in Punt Return Average (5.8) No. 28 in Field Goal Accuracy (69.2 percent) No. 29 in Extra Point Accuracy (87.0 percent) No. 16 in Net Punt Average (42.1 yards per punt) No. 1 in punts inside the 20 yard line (18) McVay: “I thought (special) teams has been steadily improving and unfortunately, yesterday I thought we took a step in the wrong direction based on how I thought Chicago was, by far and away, our best performance this season. I thought we covered really well. We knew we were going to have to do the same thing against (Dolphins WR) Jakeem Grant, a really dangerous returner and we didn’t do that. It’s a great challenge for us to really be able to focus on coming off of the bye, but it’s kind of where I see us right now.”
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should Joe Biden win the presidency. Published reports say CARB’s Executive Director Richard Corey forwarded CBE CARB’s letter to the air CARB’s staff about a week after he obtained it. The 13-page document is dated Sept. 4. CARB’s board, which the governor appoints and the Senate confirms, consists of 14 voting members with two lawmakers in non-voting roles. The board does not have any Asian American or African American members. “There is no doubt the letter eloquently describes a history of poor treatment, lost potential, and deepseated pain,” Corey wrote in a memo to his staff, according to Politico. “But, when I consider the courage it took to write and submit the letter, I have a sense of optimism as I know that change begins with the ability to openly acknowledge and discuss issues.” CBE CARB also stated that its only intent is to “shine a light on areas where CARB can improve” and asked the air pollution and climate agency to move forward and be “part of the solution.” “Our intent in sharing this Letter and Action Plan is not to shame or belittle CARB, or to assign blame. We enjoy the work we do at CARB and want to do all we can to improve CARB for the future, and our future careers with the agency,” CBE CARB stated in conclusion of the letter.
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A Blueprint California’s Black Students Need: Educators Conference to Focus on Equity The California Association of Black School Educators (CABSE) will hold its fourth annual conference in a virtual setting this year. Scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 13, the statewide conference will be centered on the theme “Blueprint for Educational Equity.” Organizers say attendees can look
strong legacy of shining the spotlight to expose inequities faced by students of color in this country,” said Micah Ali, the Conference’s chairperson. “I am confident that our speakers and workshop programming will offer an illuminating view of the challenges faced by Black and Brown students.” “I look forward to the thoughtful, productive and collaborative solutions that will undoubtedly be advanced
Dr. Thomas Parham, President, California State University Dominguez Hills, is also scheduled to speak during the virtual meeting. Compton Unified School District (USD), Riverside County Office of Education (COE), San Diego USD, Ed Trust West, Corona Norco USD and Fresno COE, among others, will all participate in scheduled workshops. Each workshop will address a
forward to workshops that highlight the newest innovations in learning and cutting‐edge educational interventions that lead to academic success, particularly for Black students. “Despite the challenges posed by COVID‐19, this year’s conference will continue to build on CABSE’s
during this convening,” Ali continued. Confirmed speakers include Tony Thurmond, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Dr. Shaun Harper, Founder and Executive Director of the University of Southern California’s Center for the Study of Race and Equity in Education.
“Blueprint” theme: Applying a Holistic Cradle‐to‐Career Lens to Education; Embracing Technology as the Great Equity Equalizer; and Challenging Inherent Bias and Promoting Positive Campus Climates. “Our Blueprint for Educational Equity is envisioned as a living
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document that crowdsources the best and brightest ideas in the educational space,” said CASBE President Gary Hardie, Jr. “We look forward to seeing how these issues will be elevated and the kind of solutions that will be proposed.” Even with a thoughtful blueprint to help Black students succeed, CASBE faces an uphill climb. The organization is holding its annual conference at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a blow to public school education in California and across the country. Public education policy experts warn that distance learning will likely increase the disturbing achievement gap that already exists between Black students and that of their peers of other ethnic groups. In California, nearly 68 percent of all African American perform below their grade level in English and language arts. In math, about 80 percent of Black students do not meet the state’s proficiency mark. CASBE is a nonpartisan organization consisting of elected and appointed school officials, administrators, and instructors from across California who are committed to advancing equity for Black students. CABSE members represent governmental agencies, charter schools, and charter school organizations, traditional public schools, and community colleges. The organization says its mission is to expand the PK‐14 educational opportunities available to all students in California, with an emphasis on underrepresented and under‐served Black students. Find more information about the conference and register online at www. cabse.org.