Inglewood Today October 8, 2020

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EYE ON THE CITY Rams

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“Inglewood’s Latino Small-Businesses” See Page 3

October 08-14, 2020 VOL. 35, No. 41

Inglewood is on the ballot Our Endorsements Are In

Supervisor Candidate Herb Wesson

Presidential Candidate Joe Biden

Inglewood Councilman Eloy Morales

Inglewood Candidate Dionne Faulk

Congresswoman Maxine Waters

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

The City of Inglewood and area communities are on the ballot Nov.3 and Inglewood Today has examined the candidates and propositions that impact our residents and have made our choices.

In Inglewood, longtime Councilman Ralph Franklin has resigned, but we welcome the new energy that will be brought by Dionne Faulk in District 4, which encompasses SoFi Stadium and south just beyond Imperial HWY. Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. is equally impressed with Faulk who will be running unopposed, but she has our most sincere vote of confidence as well.

Eloy Morales is also running solo in District 3, but Morales has demonstrated his commitment to Inglewood and has

been Councilman for the city for 17 years now.

He has long since earned the support of Inglewood Today and we will continue to be steadfastly advocating for all of the good work that he continues to do.

Wanda M. Brown will be running unopposed for City Treasure, but two candidates are vying to replace the priceless Yvonne Horton as the City Clerk.

Deandre Warren will be facing off against Aisha Thompson, but Thompson gets the nod here because she served as Deputy Clerk under Horton and would therefore make it a seamless transition.

PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AND VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS America is really at a crossroads

and its democracy is severely in peril.

The person occupying the office of president vowed during his candidacy that he would “Create a whole new system and tear this system apart.” Not sure if voters were paying attention or, if in fact that’s what they wanted, but that is exactly what he is doing and tribal politics has engulfed our political party system unlike never before. Can Joe Biden change that?

He’s the only choice that we have and his record of working across party lines can’t possibly be worse than the current president. Harris, as a historical choice as the first woman and woman of color VP on the ticket is a boon to a demographic of this country that has been humiliated by this administration in office now. Vote like our lives depend

Buppie is Back! See Page 6

on it, literally this time.

CONGRESS House of Representatives, District 43 MAXINE WATERS This would be the 16th term for arguably the most powerful woman in politics, but this time around the Trump game plan is in full effect. Republicans have presented voters with a ruse, a devious ploy in the name of Joe Collins, whom they have stockpiled with a boatload of money in hopes of unseating our most beloved elected official.

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EYE ON THE CITY GEORGE DOTSON

ALEX PADILLA

JAMES BUTTS

ELOY MORALES

RALPH FRANKLIN

AROUND THE CITY

City Council Cites People Mover Progress (Artist’s rendering of Inglewood Mobility Plan)

Francis Taylor, Senior Correspondent

During this week’s council meeting the members received a comprehensive presentation related to the proposed people mover that will transport Metro Rail passengers from the Inglewood station on Centinela to the Entertainment District on Prairie Avenue. Among the progress highlights of the people mover it was reported that three stations will be established for the people mover, presumably at the Forum, SoFi Stadium and the eventual Clippers’ Arena; $95.2 million has been secured for implementation; and, the South Bay Cities Council of Governments has approved an additional $233 million in Measure R Highway funds for the project.

At the beginning of the council meeting a representative of the Coalition for Clean Air thanked the council and acknowledged the City of Inglewood’s support and participation in California Clean Air Day on October 7, 2020.

The Council conducted a public hearing to consider amendments to Inglewood Municipal Code Chapters 8 and 12 including Zoning Code Amendment 2018-01 (ZCA-201801) to establish Short-Term Rental regulations and another to consider an appeal of Planning Commission Resolution No. 1853, denying Special Use Permit No. 2019-014 (SP 2019014) to allow the sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption within an existing convenience market at 400 W. Manchester Boulevard. The council overturned the Planning Commission‘s recommendation to deny the Special Use Permit to allow the sale of beer and wine and passed the measure with the stipulation that the store does not offer single servings for sale. The council members unanimously agreed that their decision was to support ‘Mom and Pop’ businesses that are so essential to the

city’s growth and health.

Council approved a three-year agreement with HdL Coren & Cone for property tax consultation and tax revenue recovery.

Council approved Amendment One of the Elderly Nutrition Program Services Sub award with County of Los Angeles Workforce Development Aging and Community Services (WDACS) to reflect award of additional funding for provision of the Elderly Nutrition Program.

Council approved an agreement with Harris Steel Fence Co., Inc., for replacement of wrought iron fencing and gates at Edward Vincent, Jr. Park.

(General Fund) Council approved several agreements with HHJ Construction, Inc., to complete residential sound insulation work on 58 residential units (RSI Phase XV, Group 22A), 18 residential units (RSI Phase XV, Group 23A), 61 residential units (RSI Phase XV, Group 24A), and 48 residential units (RSI Phase XV, Group 29J), per Bid No. CB20-03.

Council approved Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 19-155 with Nossaman, LLP, increasing the contract by an additional $3,100,000 (making the total compensation maximum to date $4,528,000) for payment of legal services being provided to the City.

Council approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 20-084 with Trifiletti Consulting, Inc., to provide Program Management Services for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project, increasing the contract amount by an additional amount not to exceed $4,588,070.

Council approved an Agreement with Ernst and Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC to provide Financial Advisory Services for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project.

Council approved an Agreement

with Gannett Fleming, Inc., to provide automated people mover infrastructure engineering and design consultant services for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project.

Staff report recommending approval of an Agreement with Lea-Elliott, Inc., to provide automated people mover operating system, architecture, and urban design consultant services for the Inglewood Transit Connector Project.

Before closing the meeting Mayor Butts had the last word and as he usually does, addressed any public comments that deserve a response.

He explained, in response to a citizen comment that the 2019 Water Quality Report, which is available online, indicated that the City of Inglewood’s water is safely within proscribed guidelines. He also explained that the cost of the people mover is the responsibility of the city and not the entertainment venues that will benefit

because transportation infrastructure is a municipal responsibility. He added that the infrastructure requirements already completed for SoFi Stadium will be virtually free for the city of Inglewood and, like the people mover, will position the city for future investment, growth and development.

Finally, Mayor Butts explained that everything the council members do is for the eventual benefit of the residents.

He cited the three percent rent control guideline, the rent assistance program, more infrastructure improvements than have been accomplished in the previous 25 years combined, and an accumulation of unrestricted financial reserves that have quintupled from 2011.

Mayor Butts said that Inglewood is set up for the future and the city’s accomplishments, particularly during these troubled times, are nothing short of remarkable.

CITY OF INGLEWOOD INGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY

INGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE OF OWNER SELECTION FOR PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER (PBV) Pursuant to 24 Code of Federal Regulations 983.51(b), a project can be selected for recommendation of an award of PBVs based upon a previous solicitation by another government entity, within the three years, for housing assistance under a Federal, State or local government housing assistance program (e.g. HOME or Low Income Tax Credits) provided the selection proposal did not involve any consideration that the project would receive PBV assistance (24 CFR 983.51(b)(2)).

The Inglewood Housing Authority provides public notice of the selection of an owner to provide housing under the PBV Program. Proposals were evaluated according to the established Request for Proposal process outlined in the HUD PBV regulations and the Inglewood Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan. The Inglewood Housing Authority will make its selection records and documentation for the basis of selection available for public inspection for no less than 30 days in the City of Inglewood City Clerk’s Office.

Inquiries can be made by contacting Roberto Chavez, HUD Programs Manager at (310) 412-5221.

RFP Date Posted

RFP Date Closed

March 13, 2018

April 13, 2018

Owner/Property Beach Park Apartments 716-730 W. Beach Avenue, Inglewood CA 90301

PBV Units Awarded

Project Type

31

New Construction

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Inglewood’s Latino Small-Businesses

Struggle to Stay Afloat During the Pandemic

By Francis Taylor, Senior Correspondent

The City of Inglewood, like most cities, has a number of small businesses that support the local economy and collectively, represent the largest employer. Latino and AfricanAmerica-owned businesses have been a significant portion of the small business landscape in the city and the area around West Arbor Vitae Street is representative of one of the Latino business enclaves that have been operating for years.

In the 400 block alone there are a number of Latino-owned businesses including the Jalisco Bakery, Mina Printing Company, Chapala Meat Market, Calfor construction Company, El Nino Garden Equipment Company.

Lalos Grill, Portero Income Tax Service and Briana’s Mods Women’s Fashions, to name only a few. Briana’s is finally

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re-opening after being completely closed for the last two months as a result of COVID-19.

Beatriz Acero opened Briana’s Mods six years ago at 430 West Arbor Vitae Street. Her business had grown progressively from its inception as she added more variety and accessories to her women’s fashion line. From daily women’s business attire to casual and formal wear, Briana’s was the go to spot for women shopping for the latest in women’s fashions and accessories.

“We have lost over $4,400 since our store closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Acero said. “I am very happy that we are now open six days per week from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday through Saturday.”

Over the last decade, the number of Latino business owners has grown by 34%, compared to 1% for all business

owners in the United States, according to a report from the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative, a research and education collaboration between Stanford University and the Latino Business Action Network.

Now, those same businesses — along with those owned by African Americans — are struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic and face particularly great challenges.

“Latino businesses before the pandemic started small and stayed small,” said Marlene Orozco, lead research analyst with the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative. The group has been tracking how Latinoowned businesses are faring through the pandemic.

These smaller businesses often have trouble accessing capital as they start out, Orozco says. Those same

challenges remain now. Funding from the US federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program is limited to those who meet a list of requirements. The program, which started in response to the pandemic, offers loans meant to provide incentives for small businesses to keep their workers on their payrolls.

Applications are no longer being accepted.

Acero was not eligible to participate in the Paycheck Protection Program because her small enterprise did not meet the minimum requirements.

“Because of the pandemic, my business has lost revenue that will never be replaced and because we were not able to collect any past relief I hope that, going forward, we will be able to finish the year with a modest profit.”

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history of a public servant who has the ability to connect to the common citizen.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Wesson has stepped up to support families with food giveaways, face mask, gloves, sanitizers without ever mentioning his candidacy for supervisor.

Meanwhile there has been a lot of dark money flowing into the campaign chuffers of Mitchell, and while nothing is illegal about it the mysterious nature of it raises concern.

Mitchell is a good public servant who won the endorsement of a prominent daily publication that does not understand our community, our culture or the people in it.

Herb J. Wesson, Jr. has won the support of mostly all prominent Black newspapers in the communities he serves.

The former President of the Los Angeles City Council, Wesson is the first African American to hold the position of Council President in the city’s history and was been re-elected three times to lead the city’s legislative body. He presided over monumental policy initiatives making Los Angeles a better place to live, work and raise a family. Not only have local policy initiatives —which include raising the minimum wage, pension reform and consolidating city elections to increase voter turnout— positively affected local residents, but in many cases the city’s actions have spurred state and national response and served as a model for similar policies.

We believe that Wesson can also impact the county and more specifically Inglewood in the same way.

would be laughable if the consequences were not so dire.

Rep. Waters have been a thorn in Trump side from the moment he stole the election in 2016. She called for his impeachment from the gate and was consistent throughout, but never took her focus from where the work was most essential in communities just as ours.

She has gained a reputation as a fearless and outspoken advocate for women, children, people of color and the poor.

Congresswoman Waters represents a large part of South Los Angeles including the communities of Westchester, Playa Del Rey, and Watts and the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County comprised of Lennox, West Athens, West Carson, Harbor Gateway and El Camino Village.

The 43rd District also includes the diverse cities of Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita and Torrance.

Just like that of the highest office in the land, the loveable Maxine Waters is not just our best choice, but our only choice and we must check her name on the ballot like our lives depend on it, because literally it really does.

Los Angeles County Supervisor, District 2 HERB WESSON This race is down to Wesson and State Senator Holly Mitchell for a powerful seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

Our choice is Wesson because of his indefatigable work ethic and a long

CALIFORNIA BALLOT MEASURES

Proposition 15 (property tax “split roll” for commercial and industrial real estate) — YES It is about time that one of the worse tax laws in the nation is reversed.

Remember Prop. 13 ? Did you hate it?

Well this Prop offers some relief at last with the most rich and money gobbling property owners now paying their fair share of taxes instead of the amount when the bought the property some 3040 years ago. A no brainer! Vote Yes! Proposition 16 (repeal of ban on affirmative action in state programs) — Yes Proposition 17 (restoring parolees’ right to vote) — Yes Proposition 18 (right to vote in primaries for some 17-year-old Californians) -- Yes Proposition 19 (transfer of property tax assessments when homes are sold) — No Proposition 21 (rent control authority for local jurisdictions) — Yes Proposition 22 (treating app drivers as independent contractors) — Yes Proposition 23 (dialysis clinic requirements) — No Proposition 24 (consumer data privacy) — Yes

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Area Communities S e r v i n g L a d e r a , H a w t h o r n e , W e s t c h e s t e r, L a w n d a l e , G a r d e n a , C a r s o n

Randy’s Donuts partners with women of color breast cancer survivors

IT News Wire

Randy’s Donuts, Los Angeles’ beloved donut shop for over 60 years, is featuring two pink donuts in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Women of Color Breast Cancer Survivors’ Support Project (WOC) based in Inglewood, CA. During the month of October, proceeds of both the Pink Raised with Sprinkles and Pink Sprinkles Iced Cake donuts will be donated to WOC. “Supporting social justice and self-

advocacy, the fight against breast cancer and our local community organizations is very important to the Randy’s Donuts family.” said Mark Kelegian, President of Randy’s Donuts.

“We are inspired by the founders of WOC origin stories, their commitment to fighting for culturally adequate cancer treatment within the African American community, and are honored to partner with WOC for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to help breast cancer survivors with their recovery.”

WOMEN OF COLOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS’ SUPPORT PROJECT was created to help survivors navigate the world of recovery and develop self-care plans to aid in their survivorship. Their mission is to support breast cancer survivors, offer crisis intervention in the healing process, educate women and families on breast health, and actively participate in effective change as it relates to health and racial disparities.

The Pink Raised with Sprinkles and

Pink Sprinkles Iced Cake donuts are available at all five Randy’s Donuts locations in the greater Los Angeles area (Inglewood, El Segundo, Century City, Downey and Pasadena). To make a donation directly to WOC Breast Cancer Survivors’ Support Project visit www.woc4you.org. For more information about Randy’s Donuts, menus and locations, visit www. randysdonuts.com.

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Sports & Entertainment

CLAP TO THIS—Lakers stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James. The Lakers quest for their NBA tying 17 crown was theirs to lose at press time as the team holding a commanding 3-1 series lead in the best of 7 series. (Nick Koza/Photo)

Rams travel to Washington Football Team aiming for NFC East sweep

Chargers get a taste of prime time against Saints

Chargers.com

The Bolts head down to New Orleans for their 18th road Monday contest in history, kicking off at 5:15 p.m. PT against the Saints from the MercedesBenz Superdome.

Monday marks the 13th matchup between the teams, with the Chargers boasting a 7-5 all-time advantage. The bout is just the third between the teams in New Orleans since 1997 and marks the first-ever matchup between the Saints and Chargers on Monday Night Football.

The Chargers enter Week 5 with a 1-3

By Stu Jackson, Rams.com Football Team (1-3) on Sunday in record. Last week, rookie quarterback Following a brief return to SoFi Week 5, seeking to go 4-0 against the Justin Herbert found wide receiver Tyron Johnson and tight end Donald Stadium, the Rams (3-1) head back Continued on page 11 Parham Jr. for their first career scores. on the road to face the Washington

The touchdowns were each on the first catches of their careers, making them the first set of undrafted teammates to accomplish the feat in the last 40 seasons. Defensive end Joey Bosa is tied for an NFL-high 17 quarterback pressures. His 180 pressures since entering the league in 2016 ranks No. 3 over that span.

New Orleans got back into the win column last week with a 35-29 win at Detroit to even the record at 2-2.

The Saints are led by running back Alvin Kamara’s league-high seven scrimmage touchdowns. Quarterback Drew Brees has thrown for 1,006 yards and eight touchdowns while Kamara’s 30 receptions rank No. 4 in the NFL and lead all running backs this season.

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The Lion Queen

Covid -1619

By Michelle Lyons, Columnist

Ben Crump, the President of the National Bar Association and the civil rights attorney for Trayvon Martin, Ahmaud Aubrey, Breonna Taylor and Jacob Blake coined the term Covid-1619.

He explained that this pandemic has exposed the ugly truth that racism still exists in America.

For the past seven months we have seen Confederate flags, Nazi banners, public executions and lynchings as if we were living in 1619. Ironically, the US, Brazil and India are the hardest hit countries by the coronavirus.

What is God trying to tell us?

Is coronavirus the plague that brings karma to the lands of the enslaved?

As a nation, we have not been this divided since 1865, the year that slavery was abolished.

Joe Biden just gave a speech on unity in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania where the Civil War started. That year the country was divided between the Union and the Confederates.

This year, we are divided between the Biden Supporters and the Trump Supporters.

This pandemic an been a global embarrassment, but the silver lining is we are reckoning that racism has been ignored for far too long in a country where all men and women are suppose to be created equal.

I believe the person who unites the country will prevail, but truthfully no one wins until we are all treated equally and we prioritize children.

BUPPIE | BUSINESS Leanna Smith’ T-Shirts and Hoodies do all the talking

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

It’s NFL football season and for Leanna Smith that means a lot of endless days and sleepless nights as the owner and operator of Myztiques.

Smith, who was born in Harlem, New York, grew up in South Central just south of downtown Los Angeles and for the past few decades in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is a custom graphic designer of T-shirts, hoodies and other unique accessories.

This week is going to be especially busy with the hometown Saints playing a Monday Night encounter against the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 12.

Myztiques is formally Youneekly Yours and for the past several years served as a unique gift shop specializing in personal custom products.

“I was raised in a neighborhood called the roaring 20’s. My neighborhood was a big family and I needed because my biological family was in New York.

I had a rough in the beginning because I didn’t fit in, but As I grew older

and the neighborhood changed for the worst, I knew wanted more out of life,” Smith explained to Inglewood Today about her upbringing.

As a student earning straight A’s in high school, Smith was attracted to what was known then as the black power movement and yearned to learn more of her heritage.

“I was a young supporter of the Panthers and that is where I found my purpose and who I truly am.”

Today, what Smith truly is, is a mother to five sons and a reliable source for the most unique T-shirts and hoodies a person can find. She has been in business for 35 years now.

“I founded this idea as a dissatisfied customer; and decided to make the shopping experience a memorable and Continued on page 11

LEANNA SMITH

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YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE — BE HEARD! VOTE SAFELY. VOTE EARLY. VOTE BY MAIL. STAY HEALTHY AND LET’S GET EVERY VOTE IN. In the midst of a pandemic we must protect both our health and our right to vote. Make sure you and your family know how to vote from home this election.

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MJ Songstress dance hit “Dame La Noche” reimagined

YES ON 22 Protect App-Based Work for California’s Black and Brown Communities at a Critical Time

Four million Californians are out of work. But hundreds of thousands have been able to make ends meet by driving with appbased platforms, delivering food, groceries, prescriptions and other essential supplies. Large numbers of Black families in California count on the income and flexible schedules that this independent app-based work provides.

Prop 22 • IT News Wire

New York, NY-Genre-transcending MJ Songstress’s bilingual dance banger, “Give Me Tonight/ Dame La Noche,” has been reimagined in a hot new remix featuring Latin GRAMMY-winning producer and recording artist, Pinto “Wahin,” out today on V-Records.

The track, written by MJ Songstress and produced by Ty Jamz, which has already scored two million streams, serves as a sonic passport with Tropical and Mediterranean stamps from her collection of experiences building a brand as a global powerhouse vocalist.

The dreamy lyrics express a shared desire for freedom and carefree nights while dancing under the stars.

Now newly flavored with a highvoltage verse from Spain’s Pinto “Wahin,” served on a deep afro-beat dish, the dance song will continue to sizzle, invigorating playlists, and working spines.

Prior to hit-making, Pinto held an illustrious 20-year career as a goalie for top clubs, including the iconic FC Barcelona, winning the admiration of soccer fans worldwide.

MJ stepped into the national limelight as a finalist on The Voice, as a member of Usher’s team, followed by her

time on Televisa’s La Voz where she contended on Team Alejandro Sanz, and earned an endorsement from reggaetón star J Balvin. She has collaborated with Wyclef Jean, Niles Rodgers & CHIC, and proved hit-making abilities on breakout performances on Beanie Sigel’s hip-hop anthem, “Feel It in The Air” and on Kumbia All Starz’s “Rica y Apretadita.”

Yet, it’s her years of work as a masterbandleader, working with elite event companies, that accelerated her artistry and solidified her leadership prowess in the male-dominated music industry, giving her the comfort to fully embody her singer-songwriter moniker.

WAHINPRU Pinto “Wahin” Pinto “Wahin” features the song in his wildly popular fitness-oriented platform, P13Fit, a signature concept he developed that has captivated millions worldwide, offering fun and high-impact jump-rope routines set to today’s hottest music.

The remix to “Dame La Noche” has just dropped on V-Records and is now available on all major streaming platforms. For more information, follow @MJSongstress and @Pinto13.

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www.YesOn22.com

Protects the ability of app-based drivers to work as independent contractors Saves hundreds of thousands of jobs Preserves rideshare and food and grocery delivery services

Ad paid for by Yes on 22 – Save App-Based Jobs & Services: a coalition of on-demand drivers and platforms, small businesses, public safety and community organizations.

Committee major funding from Uber Technologies Lyft DoorDash Funding details at http://fppc.ca.gov

ATLANTA HAWKS HONOR THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WITH FIRST-EVER MLK NIKE CITY EDITION UNIFORM Unprecedented Partnership Between the King Estate, Hawks, NBA, NBPA and Nike Will Donate Uniform Profits to Support Programs Continuing Dr. King’s Work in Social Justice

By Lauren Victoria Contributor

Burke,

NNPA Newswire

ATLANTA – Today the Atlanta Hawks announced an unprecedented partnership with the estate of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and Nike with the release of its 2020 –21 MLK Nike City Edition uniform. For the first time in the league’s history, the initials of an individual will be featured prominently on the chest of

an official NBA game uniform. The Hawks will be donating profits from the jersey sales back into the Atlanta community to help further initiatives championed by Dr. King.

Born and raised in Atlanta, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., became a global symbol of the fight for racial equality through his platform of nonviolence. He attended his hometown’s historic Morehouse College, entering as a freshman when he was just 15 years old. While he continued to call Atlanta home, raising his family

and pastoring at local churches like Ebenezer Baptist with his father, Dr. King led initiatives that caught the attention of a worldwide audience, including the Montgomery Bus Boycotts, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and the March on Washington. The latter is where he made his watershed “I Have a Dream” speech, playing a significant role in his being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. His life and leadership were cut short at age of 39 by an assassin, as he organized for the rights of sanitation

workers in Memphis.

“It is an incredible privilege to be able to represent the legacy of Dr. King, one of Atlanta’s native sons and one of the nation’s most transformative leaders. His message of equality, nonviolence, and justice is as relevant today as it was in the 60s and we are proud to not only help educate legions of young fans about Dr. King’s work, but empower them to pick up his Continued on page 10

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N a t i o n a l N e w s Republican Connected Tech Firm Targeted Black Voters on Facebook for “Deterrence”

By Lauren Victoria Contributor

Burke,

NNPA Newswire

A database built by Cambridge Analytica, the Republican-aligned firm that shut down over allegations of improper use of Facebook data, targeted Black voters for “Deterrence” in profiles prepared for Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign according to reporting

by Great Britain’s Channel 4 News.

It had already been known that Black voters were focused on disenfranchisement by the Trump campaign and Russian interference.

But the new report outlined that 3.5 million Black Americans were profiled specifically in a new digital form of social media-driven voter suppression for ‘deterrence’ by the Trump campaign. What this also reveals is

PRESS ROOM:

that in 2016 Facebook allowed this to take place. In 2016 many Black voters said that they wanted to stay home on election day.

“The ‘Deterrence’ project can be revealed after Channel 4 News obtained the database used by Trump’s digital campaign team – credited with helping deliver his shock victory to become president four years ago. Vast in scale, it contains details on almost 200 million Americans, among more than 5,000 files, which together amass almost 5 terabytes of data – making it one of the biggest leaks in history. It reveals not only the huge amounts of data held on every individual voter, but how that data was used and manipulated by models and algorithms,” the new investigative report from Channel4

revealed.

Over 3.5 million Black Americans were marked for ‘deterrence’.

The digital arm of Trump’s 2016 digital team, called ‘Project Alamo’ included a team from the now defunct British company Cambridge Analytica.

Two senior directors of the former Cambridge Analytica team are now working on the Trump 2020 campaign for The White House.

Voter suppression has become mainstream policy for the Republican Party in America. Efforts to suppress the vote became mainstream after the election of the first Black President of the United States, Barack Obama, in 2008.

Voter suppression efforts that disproportionately target Black voters

include requiring certain IDs at the polls, shutting down polling locations in predominantly Black areas and polling hours that make it difficult for working class Americans to participate.

Trump lost the popular vote to Hillary Clinton by 2.8 million votes. In certain states, such as Wisconsin, the margin was thin. Hillary Clinton won the most votes but lost the electoral college and Trump won four years in the White House.

Lauren Victoria Burke is an independent journalist for NNPA and the host of the podcast BURKEFILE. She is also a political strategist as Principal of Win Digital Media LLC. She may be contacted at LBurke007@ gmail.com and on twitter at @LVBurke

CRL Statement on the Federal Reserve’s Plan to Revamp the Community Reinvestment Act

CRA must help address systemic racial barriers and inequality, and it must benefit LMI and families of color

By Lauren Victoria Contributor

Burke,

NNPA Newswire

WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week in a board meeting, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve approved its draft Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).

In May, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency finalized its CRA rule, while the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) has yet to join an agency in finalizing a CRA rule.

The CRA is a civil rights law designed

to expand financial opportunity. The law requires banks to meet the credit needs of the communities in which they are chartered. The CRA was created to be a key driver in financial equity, helping to spur hundreds of billions of dollars of investment in underserved areas. Yet, the CRA requires strengthening to evolve with the changing banking landscape and to fully meet its statutory mission.

Center for Responsible Lending Executive Vice President Nikitra Bailey released the following

statement: “Unlike the OCC’s approach in finalizing a deeply misguided rule without stakeholder support, we appreciate the Federal Reserve’s commitment to a data-driven process that solicits broad input. The Federal Reserve should ensure that updated regulations account for the harsh realities of discrimination that still plague today’s financial marketplace.

“CRA was designed to undo the injustices created by the horrific practice of redlining and to expand

financial opportunity, equity, and help spur investments in underserved areas. Our nation’s most recent reckoning with racial injustice has elevated the recognition and urgency to enact significant reforms to address structural racial barriers and provide opportunity to LMI families and people of color. CRA must be one of the major tools to provide these long overdue reforms.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF INGLEWOOD NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (PROGRAM YEAR 2020-2021) AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (“CARES Act”) Residents of the City of Inglewood are advised about the availability of the draft Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan (Program Year 2020-2021), which adds the new CARES Act Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (CARES Act HPRP), created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), signed by President Trump on March 27, 2020.

The Substantial Amendment describes the City’s proposed implementation of the CARES Act City of Inglewood COVID19 Rental Relief Program, for which the City has been allocated $1,035,671 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as of September 11, 2020. The purpose of the CARES Act HPRP is to offer financial assistance and services to extremely low-income households who would become homeless but for the short-term resources offered by this program, and also to help those who are currently experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized.

Written comments or questions on the Substantial Amendment will be accepted during the comment period from Tuesday, October 13, 2020 through Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Comments can be sent by mail to the attention of Damian Pipkins, City of Inglewood, CDBG Division, 1 W. Manchester Blvd., Suite 750, Inglewood, CA 90301, by fax to 310330-5756, or by email to dpipkins@cityofinglewood.org.

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mantle and embody the change they wish to see in their communities,” said Hawks Chief Marketing Officer, Melissa Proctor. “We are honored that the King Estate would entrust us with these powerful initials.”

Deeply connected to the tenets of Dr. King’s social activism are the roots from which the Atlanta Hawks’ own civic work grows. The team has a well-demonstrated commitment to building bridges through basketball to help better the community. The Hawks’ ongoing efforts in addressing food insecurity, access to early voting, and entrepreneurial development are directly tied to crucial issues on which Dr. King focused, including racial equality, voting rights, and economic justice. In a franchise first, profits from the sale of the groundbreaking jersey will be given to programs that help to continue Dr. King’s work regarding economic empowerment for communities of color.

“We were honored to learn of the Atlanta Hawks’ desire to pay homage to Dr. King’s life and legacy by using him as the focus of their 2020 - 21 MLK Nike City Edition uniform design.

During this challenging climate, it is our hope that this visual reminder of Dr. King’s legacy will inspire people to further educate themselves on how he effected change using his philosophy and methods of nonviolence during the civil rights movement of the

October 08-14, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2020 145673 The Following Person Is Doing Business As:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2020140256 The Following Person Is Doing Business As:

Mr. Flowers 713 Myrtle Ave. Inglewood, CA 90301

LAX Automotive, 1030 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301 LAX Auto Group, 9898 Trask Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92844

Registered Owner: Erving Massey, 713 Myrtle Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301 Registered Owner: LAX Auto Center LLC, 1030 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301 This business is conducted by a company. The registrant commenced to transact business This business is conducted by a company. The under the fictitious business listed above on registrant commenced to transact business September 23, 2020 under the fictitious business listed above on September 16, 2020 I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

I (We) declare that all information in this (A registrant who declares as true information statement is true and correct. which he or she knows to be false is guilty of (A registrant who declares as true information a crime.) which he or she knows to be false is guilty of Erving Massey, Owner a crime.)

LAX Auto Center LLC, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 23, 2020.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 16, 2020.

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of generally expires at the end of five years from Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement the date on which it was filed in the office of the generally expires at the end of five years from County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision the date on which it was filed in the office of the (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision after any change in the facts set forth in the (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days statement pursuant to section 17913 other after any change in the facts set forth in the than a change in the residence address of a statement pursuant to section 17913 other registered owner. A New Fictitious Business than a change in the residence address of a Name Statement must be filed before the registered owner. A New Fictitious Business expiration.

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 The filing of this statement does not of itself Business Name in violation of the rights of authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious another under Federal, State or common law Business Name in violation of the rights of (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and another under Federal, State or common law Professions Code.)

(See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

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1950s and 1960s. We look forward to continuing to work with the Hawks to perpetuate his wonderful legacy,” said Eric D. Tidwell, Esq., Managing Director & General Counsel of Intellectual Properties Management, Inc., (Manager of the Estate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.).

The 2020 – 21 Atlanta Hawks MLK Nike City Edition uniform pays homage to the world’s greatest “Drum Major for Justice” through personal elements woven into the design details and a thoughtfully selected color scheme.

The uniform was created through a collaborative effort between the Nike design team, Hawks ownership, and the team’s CMO, Melissa Proctor, V.P. of Brand Creative Shirley Zhang, and V.P. of Brand Merchandising Amy Serino.

The Colorway: Infinity Black: This principal hue of the Atlanta Hawks Nike Statement Edition and City Edition uniforms denotes the team’s bold, relentless, and unapologetic approach to competition and community.

Vintage Gold: The subtle and sedate golden tone highlights the reverence befitting the memory of a global icon and reflects an air of sophistication.

Fidelity White: Dedication and loyalty to the great city of Atlanta along with the ideals of equality and compassion come through in this crisp and classic white.

The Black, Gold and White colorway speaks to Dr. King’s determination, as

well as his understated style. It is also a nod to Dr. King’s membership in the first Black Greek fraternity. Bold Vintage Gold MLK letters, outlined in Fidelity White, blaze across the uniform chest, the initials of an eternal role model whose words of equality and justice are the foundation of today’s powerful activism. The stars donning both sides of the shorts represent 22 of the 29 times Dr. King was jailed fighting for justice and equality, while also paying tribute to the dedicated student freedom fighters who engaged in sit-ins all over the South. Of them, he said, “Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.”

Towards the bottom of the jersey, Dr. King’s personal signature graces the authenticity tag.

Several of the design details of the uniform are inspired by architectural elements of churches where Dr. King delivered some of his most moving sermons. The uniform is bordered in White and Gold striping that lead to tapered peak at the side of the shorts mirroring the silhouette of stainedglass windows. The crown and shield symbol on the leg of the shorts is inspired by church windows and Dr. King’s personal effects. At the waistband is the Hawks’ Primary Icon logo encircled in black symbolizing the continuous quest of the Black community to achieve freedom and justice. This heat-applied graphic is made of a soft touch rubber. The Nike Swoosh placed at the right jersey strap,

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2020124126 The Following Person Is Doing Business As: ASK4IT; ASK4IT Sports Accessories; ASK4IT Accessories; ASK4IT Enterprises; ASK4IT Investments; ASK4IT Math Services; ASK4IT Sports 109 N. Hillcrest Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301 – PO Box 90096, Los Angeles, CA 90009 Registered Owner: Ariana Kirk, 109 N. Hillcrest Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301 This business is conducted by a company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on August 17, 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.)

Ariana Kirk, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on August 17, 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.)

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just opposite of the Sharecare jersey partner patch above the heart.

Since 2017, the Atlanta Hawks have held a multiyear partnership with Sharecare, the Atlanta-based digital health company, which serves as the team’s inaugural jersey patch sponsor and its partner in the Sharecare Movement – a communitydriven initiative launched by both organizations to make Georgia and Atlanta one of the healthiest places in the country. In addition to the Sharecare patch over the “heart” of every jersey, the Atlanta Hawks and Sharecare are united by a shared passion and pride for the legacy of Atlanta and our world-changing leaders like Dr. King, whose life’s works paved the way for happier, healthier, and more equitable futures for all.

The team will wear the MLK Nike City Edition uniforms at select games throughout the 2020-21 season. In conjunction with the MLK kit, a complimentary MLK City Editionbranded court for home games will extend the important recognition of Dr. King to the main floor of State Farm Arena. Mirroring the uniform colorway and stars detail, the court design will feature the stylized Hawks Primary Icon logo at the center which also incorporates the team’s core uniform colors – Torch Red and Legacy Yellow – in a mosaic pattern that continues the stained-glass motif.

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enjoyable journey,” she said.

“I am Black Woman with extraordinarily high standards there for my business reflects those standards. Our Company motto is, “WE SPECIALIZE IN CUSTOMIZED CUSTOMER SERVICE”; AND WE TAKE THAT LITTERALLY.” Smith obviously loves what she does and so does her many customers, especially those rabid Saints fans and even more particularly people who wanted to demonstrate their support for victims of racial injustice.

“This journey has been a long and pleasurable one. A couple years ago I had two back to back strokes which left me slightly disabled and could no longer work. I struggled for awhile to regain my mobility and then went straight to work building my part-time business into what it is now! This parttime business became my major source of income and I am extremely proud of it,” she added.

“This year with all the changes in the world, particularly the murder of Brother Floyd, I had to do something.

I dedicated a line to the senseless murdering of my people by the hands of the Police. I have OLM “Our Lives Matter” and that is the name of my collection.

“I have always had some type of business going from age 16. I attended USC and obtained an AA in Computer Science and that’s what sparked my interest in graphics. I can recall running

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NFC East this season. Kickoff from FedEx Field is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. pacific time on FOX. In advance of the contest, here is your first look at Rams-Washington on Oct. 11, including notable Washington additions, some of Washington’s top statistical performers in Week 4 and key storylines: Notable Washington additions Drafted defensive end Chase Young second overall in this year’s draft.

The Ohio State product made 8 total tackles and 2.5 sacks before sustaining a groin injury in Washington’s Week 3 loss to the Browns. That same injury also kept him out of their Week 4 game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Washington head coach Ron Rivera told reporters last week that Young would be re-evaluated this week.

Signed cornerback Kendall Fuller to a four-year deal in March. Though he missed the first two weeks of the season due to injury, Fuller has quickly made up for lost time. Just recently, he had a pair of interceptions in Washington’s Week 4 loss to Baltimore and was named to Pro Football Focus’ Team of the Week for his overall performance.

Those two picks lead Washington’s defense on the season.

Top Performers in Week 4 QB Dwayne Haskins completed 32 of 45 pass attempts for 314 yards in Washington’s 31-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He did not throw a touchdown or an interception.

Rookie RB Antonio Gibson paced Washington’s backfield with a teamhigh 13 carries for 46 yards and one touchdown. He also did damage as a

October 08-14, 2020 through the Forum parking lot selling concert t-shirts before they were even popular. We worked with a gentleman named Leroy and he made his own silk screen machine. A lightbulb went off and I have been doing it ever since.”

“Our line includes T-shirts, hoodies, leggings, dresses, purses, clocks and blankets just to mention a few. I take pride in what I do. I may not be able to get out there and walk and protest, so I make my presence known with apparel. My subsidiary Company is called WORD ARTtm and that is my graphics side. My shirts reflect current events for the most part.

We also have a unique line of jewelry and Duvets.

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receiver with four catches for 82 yards, second only to WR Terry McLaurin’s 118 on 10 catches.

Besides Fuller’s two interceptions, veteran linebacker Jon Bostic’s 14 combined tackles led Washington’s defense.

On special teams, kicker Dustin Hopkins made 1 of 2 field goal attempts and both of his extra point attempts.

Early storylines to watch, and what they mean for the Rams The Washington Football Team, in some ways, is similar to the Giants.

Like the Giants, Washington has struggled with giveaways. Its eight so far are tied with the Giants and the Denver Broncos for third-most in the league. At the same time, Washington has still been able to create takeaways – its six through four weeks are tied with the Bills, Rams, Titans and Jets for ninth-most in the league.

Washington’s offense also has two dynamic playmakers who can stress defenses in McLaurin and Gibson.

McLaurin has averaged 15.5 yards per catch in 18 career games so far, while Gibson took a screen pass 40 yards against the Ravens last week.

So while the Rams’ defense will have its opportunities to force turnovers, of perhaps greater importance will be their offense’s ability to score points off those turnovers and take care of the football, simultaneously keeping the ball out of the hands of McLaurin and Gibson.

Additionally, Young’s status will be important to monitor. If he is in position to return against Los Angeles, it would provide a big boost to Washington’s pass rush and obviously impact L.A.’s pass protection plans.

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the Dangerous & Costly Dialysis Proposition Learn more at NoProp23.com PROP 23: Disproportionately hurts people of color.

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, African Americans are 3.5 times more likely to develop kidney failure and need dialysis treatment.

Prop 23 would impose costly, unnecessary new mandates that would increase dialysis clinic costs by hundreds of millions of dollars every year - putting many clinics at risk of closure.

PROP 23: Puts patient lives at risk.

Nearly 80,000 Californians get dialysis treatments three days a week, four hours at a time to stay alive. Missing even one treatment increases the risk of death by 30%.

Prop 23 hurts the poorest and most vulnerable individuals in our communities by reducing access to the care they need to stay alive.

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