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Relocated restaurant struggles to survive amid city’s growth Governor Newsom Defeats More Than The Recall

“When it was time to renew the lease, I went to him and asked him if he was going to renew it and he said well, Ms. B, I’m not thinking about renewing the lease but the best I could do is month to month. I told him I can’t run a restaurant from month to month. He said he had someone who wants to lease the building, but the rent is going to be $14,000 if you want it. He knew we couldn’t afford to pay that much. We were barely making the $6000,” Beverly Brinson, M&M owner explained to Inglewood Today. Her tale is one quite familiar to small, mom and pop business establishments in Inglewood since the city became home to the NFL and

By Dr. John E Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper

With more than 68% of the votes counted within an hour of the California Recall Election, Governor Gavin Newsom was declared the winner by the Associated Press. It was not a guess, but a progressive analysis of voter response to the recall on a county by county basis. Throughout the media coverage of voter turnout, there was a clear comparison between Donald Trump’s votes in those areas voting “Yes’ on the recall, and the actual numbers Trump received in the same areas during the November 2020 election. Governor Newsom, in his victory speech, said he was humbled by the votes of the people of California, but acknowledged what so many already knew. In his words, this was a victory for Democracy, for diversity, for individual human rights; a victory for vaccines, the wearing of masks, the safety of our children, our economy and all we hold dear. These remarks reflected everything that Larry Elder, the leading Republican contender, stood against. Elder was a Trumper all the way. He was calling election fraud before the votes were counted and the polls opened. He was against the vaccine, against the wearing of masks, against the idea of vaccines for children and in favor of reparations for former slave owners. Elder was the “Great Black Hope’’ of the Republican Party without the party endorsing him. Newsom said his defeat of the Recall was a defeat of all Elder and his supporters stood for, from voter suppression to plans

Continued on page 7 (Kenneth Miller/Photo) By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

It’s a pristine day in the City of Inglewood, the week of the big game when the Rams play their first home game with fans at SoFi Stadium, but just a short distance away from the glitz and glamour of the new sports mecca sits a deserted soul food restaurant nestled just off Hawthorne Blvd and Imperial Hwy. Ms. B M&M Soul Food has always been a Southern California favorite since 1990. A year ago, their location was a lot closer to the action at 801 Manchester Ave., a scoop of gravy away from The Forum and SoFi, but after 15 years the landlord increased their rent from $6000 to $14,000 after their five year lease was not renewed.

Ms. B M&M Soul Food sits empty, searching for customers to keep their doors open after being forced from their location of 15 years in Inglewood after the owner more than doubled the $6000 rent. (Kenneth Miller/Photo)

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Legislature to Gov. Newsom: Make Ethnic Studies a High School Graduation Pre-Req Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media

For the second time since he became governor, Gavin Newsom is being asked by the California Legislature to sign a bill that would make ethnic studies a California high school graduation requirement. Days before the end of the 2021 Legislative session, by overwhelming margins, the State Assembly and Senate approved Assembly Bill (AB) 101. It would require high schools to offer ethnic studies courses beginning academic year 2025-26 and make completing a one-semester course a graduation requirement starting in the 2029-30 school year. Sponsored by Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside), AB 101 requires all public school districts and charter schools serving students in grades 9 through 12 to offer culturally responsive curricula reflective of California’s diverse population. The state has more than 1,000 public school districts enrolling 6.2 million students speaking more than 90 languages. More than three-quarters of California’s K-12 students are nonwhite: 55% Latino, 22% white, 12% Asian or Pacific Islander and 5% African American. According to Medina, a former ethnic studies teacher, “California is one of the most diverse states in the country and we should celebrate that diversity by teaching a curriculum that is inclusive of all of our cultures and

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backgrounds. Ethnic Studies provide students an opportunity to learn about histories outside of the Euro-centric teachings most prominent in our schools. At a time when the national climate drives divisiveness and fear of otherness, Ethnic Studies can play a critical role in increasing awareness and understanding.” Last year, Newsom, who has expressed support of ethnic studies, vetoed a similar bill, AB 331. He expressed concerns about the content of the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum that was being developed as a template to guide school districts as they created their own versions of the course. Newsom called the draft model curriculum “insufficiently balanced and inclusive and needed to be substantially amended.” Initial reaction to the Department of Education (CDE) Instructional Quality Commission’s (IQC) Ethic Studies Model Curriculum was strongly negative. During two years of heated debates, it produced several versions of the curriculum and attracted nearly 100,000 public comments. The drafts drew complaints from Jewish Americans and other ethnic and religious groups who said their American experiences were being ignored. Jewish Americans expressed concerns that the curriculum evoked anti-Semitic stereotypes and dwelled on the IsraeliPalestinian conflict. Others criticized the curriculum for taking a left leaning and politically biased view of history. For example, it defined capitalism as a system of oppression. Revisions to the model curriculum were made and it was adopted by the State Board of Education this past March. The 894-page curriculum with more than two dozen lesson plans is designed to teach students about the history, culture and struggles of four historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos and Native Americans. The guidelines also include supplemental lessons on Jews, Armenians and Sikhs in response to public comments received. School districts and charter schools are not required to adopt CDE’s model curriculum. AB 101 lets them pick the elements they like from the model curriculum— or choose none of them. They can develop ethnic studies courses on their own. The course must be approved by the governing board of the school district or the governing body of the charter school and the courses must be approved as meeting the A–G requirements of the University of California and the California State University. AB 101 is supported by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and a coalition of educators, students, and advocates across the state. Supporters include the California Teachers Association, the California State PTA, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, California Association for

Bilingual Education, and The Education Trust-West. Over the weekend, at the California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) 2021 Annual RoundUp, Thurmond was applauded by the group when he said, “I hope you’ve heard the good news. AB 101, the bill to require ethnic studies as a graduation requirement has been passed, and is on its way to the governor’s desk for signature. Our babies deserve to learn about the contributions of their ancestors. Our African American children, our Latino children, our Native American, Pacific Islander children, deserve to hear the positive contributions of their ancestors, who helped to make this a great state, and a great nation.” Also unanimously supporting AB 101 are the five diversity caucuses of the California State Legislature: the Latino caucus, the Asian Pacific Islander caucus, the Black caucus, the Jewish caucus and the Native American caucus. The statement from the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) leaders chair Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) and vice-chair Sen. Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles) reads, “As chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, I am proud to stand

with Assembly member Medina in support of the amendments to AB 101, … it is critical that ethnic studies be immediately included as a graduation requirement to help reduce further racial bias and create understanding. History is often taught with oppression and racism in the periphery or sometimes erased altogether. It is imperative that all students leave our education system with a deeper understanding of the communities that make California and America culturally diverse and strong.” As Newsom decides whether or not to sign AB 101, criticism of the bill persists. The anti-Semitism watchdog AMCHA Initiative writes, “My organization is deeply concerned that classes taught using [the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum] will become vehicles for highly controversial, one-sided and extremely coercive political advocacy and activism that will both subvert the educational mission of our schools and incite bigotry and harm against many students…, we believe it is irresponsible and unethical to pass a bill requiring students to take a course that has not been shown to improve students’ academic achievement, and is quite likely to incite strife and hatred.” He has until Oct. 10 to sign the bill.

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EYE ON THE CITY AROUND THE CITY A Message from County Administrator Dr. Erika Torres GEORGE DOTSON

Dear Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) Staff, Students, Families and Community: In our continued commitment to serving our community and providing current information, we have some important updates in this week’s message. Patriot Day: Remembering 9/11 On the 20-year anniversary of 9/11, our District honors the memory of those we lost in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and pay tribute to the courage, heroism and resilience Americans displayed on this day and in its aftermath. This date is engraved in our history and our hearts, and we will continue to honor our 9/11 heroes. REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS: Short Term Independent Study Master Agreement We have been working diligently to put all safety protocols in place to keep our families and staff as safe and healthy as possible. But as we have seen, even with all of our mitigation strategies in place, we have had cases of COVID-19 in our schools and offices. In an abundance of caution, as we conduct contract tracing, we are having to close more classes than we would like in order to reduce the spread of the virus. In the case your child or class has to be quarantined, it is important for us to continue student learning, as long as they are healthy

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and able to participate in the program. In order to prepare for this possibility, we are asking families to complete the Short Term Independent Study Master Agreement linked here. By signing this now, if there is an instance where there is a quarantine, we can seamlessly move your child to Short Term Independent Study. Please click here for additional details regarding this process and feel free to reach out to your principal should you have any questions. Health and Safety Vaccination Clinics Students ages 12 and older, family members of Inglewood Unified School District students, and community members are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations at our schoolbased community vaccination centers. COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics at school sites have begun and each site will be on a rotating schedule, hosting two vaccine clinics per site. The next round of vaccine clinics are as follows: Highland TK-6 Elementary School on September 13, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hudnall TK-6 Elementary School on September 14, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Inglewood Continuation High School on September 15, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Inglewood High School on September 16, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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For questions regarding the Vaccine Program, please contact Project Coordinator, Marvin Lawton, at (310) 912-9164 or vaccines@inglewoodusd. com. Please click here to access additional information regarding the vaccination clinics schedule, COVID-19 testing and more! For questions regarding the COVID-19 Testing Program, please contact Project Coordinator, Jenny Fuentes, at (213) 476-3667 or submit an email to COVIDTaskForce@ inglewoodusd.com. Our Partnership with the Los Angeles Rams David Long Jr. Backpack Distribution at Warren Lane On Friday, September 3, 2021, the Los Angeles Rams Cornerback, David Long Jr. and our Los Angeles Rams partners, hosted a backpack distribution for Warren Lane Elementary students. The donated backpacks included a variety of school supplies such as pencils, notebooks, crayons, markers, rulers, pens and more! Students also had a chance to interact with the Rams Mascot, Rampage. Since the Rams returned home to Los Angeles, the team has engaged Warren Lane Elementary students through a variety of community initiatives, including the remodeling of the Warren Lane library by former Rams Quarterback Jared Goff. Our District would like to thank David Long Jr. and

our Los Angeles Rams partners for their commitment to our students, families and community. Countdown to Rams Kickoff In anticipation of the Los Angeles Rams first regular season game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, September 12, 2021, the team launched a series of community efforts in Inglewood that will support “Certified #RamsHouse”, a program that aims to support businesses throughout the Los Angeles region. As a way to rally the community, the Los Angeles Rams surprised our students and staff with t-shirts, and a visit from the Rams mascot, Rampage and Rams cheerleaders at some of our school sites. Teachers and staff were also entered into a raffle where they had the opportunity to win a game day package which includes two tickets to Sunday’s kickoff game, a parking pass and $100 gift card to the Rams Fan Shop. In addition, the Inglewood High School drumline, drill team, cheerleaders and tall flags were invited to perform at the American Airlines Plaza at SoFi Stadium during the Rams Countdown to Kickoff show. They were also invited to attend the game against the Bears following their performance. Thank you to the Los Angeles Rams for celebrating their first season game with IUSD!

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Love Your Neighbor: Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 By Bishop Kelvin Simmons

I’ll be honest. As co-pastor at Immanuel Praise Fellowship in Rancho Cucamonga, I had decided I wasn’t going to encourage my parishioners to get the COVID-19 vaccine until I was sure the vaccine was safe. And I was not alone among my peers in the Southern California faith community. Dr. Andrea King, pastor at 16th St. Seventh Day Adventist Church in San Bernardino and a fellow member of Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches, felt the same way. We know all too well that Black people have been mistreated by doctors, scientists and others for generations. So, it’s no surprise that many of our brothers and sisters believe the stories circulating on social media making false claims about the vaccine. However, the truth is that we have a life-saving vaccine that protects us against a virus that has hospitalized and killed far too many of us. While hospitals are struggling to keep up with the number of unvaccinated

people with severe COVID-19 illness, the FDA granted full approval last month of Pfizer’s vaccine for those ages 16 and up. It’s worth noting that emergency-use authorization also remains in place for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson shots, as well as Pfizer’s for 12- to 15-year-olds. Dr. King and I believe in being informed, so despite our reservations, we prayed about it and then we got educated. We connected with a group of Black and brown health care providers from nearby Loma Linda University School of Medicine. We fired question after question at them and talked about our suspicions and fears. We delved into how the vaccines were developed, how they work in our bodies, and the possible risks and benefits of getting vaccinated. We recognized that these people, who look like us, are the real experts. We trusted them to tell us the truth. When I learned that people with immune system disorders can be fatally impacted by the virus, I thought of my only child, who has lupus. I asked myself, “How can I be out engaging

with people and getting exposed to the virus unintentionally and then endanger my daughter?” For me, it was a real ‘Come to Jesus’ moment. Soon, we were hosting town hall meetings and vaccination clinics for our congregations and surrounding Inland Empire communities. We have educated hundreds of people through our town hall meetings, webinars, and a Black church summit on COVID-19 with Loma Linda University and county health experts. We have vaccinated thousands at more than 20 pop-up clinics. When people ask me if I took the vaccine, I tell them, “Yes.” If they ask me how I feel, I say “good.” We cannot argue with the numbers. As an African American, we can’t argue that we are 12 percent of the U.S. population but 34 percent of those who have died of COVID-19, according to CDC data Think about it for yourself and the people around you. Of course, there are those among us who still don’t trust the vaccine and still don’t want to take it. I pray about it. I tell them that I can’t make them get

vaccinated, but I also try to help them understand that we must do better, especially when we have deathly ill children in hospital ICUs with the highly contagious Delta variant of the virus. I urge my congregation and anyone who follows Biblical teachings to love their neighbor as they love themselves. The virus itself is what it is. What is keeping COVID-19 around is the hardness of the heart of humanity. If everybody looked out for everybody else, and got vaccinated, we would be talking about something different. The virus can only do what we allow it to do. It’s not about the virus now, it’s about humanity. Bishop Kelvin Simmons is copastor of Immanuel Praise Fellowship in Rancho Cucamonga, president of the Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches, and a member of Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement (COPE).

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Sports & Entertainment All Fired Up Staley Ready for Cowboys A more offensive minded foe awaits

Austin Ekeler’s first quarter 3-yard touchdown run that kicked off the Chargers scoring against the Washington Football Team as the Bolts captured a 20-16 victory in the Nation’s Capital. Coach Brandon Staley’s squad will play host to the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 19 at SoFi Stadium. (CHARGERS/PHOTO) By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

Chargers first year head coach told his team following a hard fought 2016 road win over defending NFC East champion Washington Football Team that he’s waited his whole life to give

out game balls as a head coach. So, in what he considers the greatest tradition in the league he gave out game balls to quarterback Justin Herbert, defensive back Derwin James Jr. and rock solid receiver Kennan Allen. Herbert, who turned in one of his

Rams defeat Bears in season opener, 34-14– QB Matthew Stafford shows great promise

gustiest performances yet, then turned to Staley and gave him the fourth game ball. He was clutch when it was necessary passing for 337 yards, a touchdown and an interception against one of the NFL’s elite defensives.

Opening week for the Los Angeles Rams was a success, as they dominated the Chicago Bears throughout most of the game. And although heading into the evening, most predictions, if not all, leaned toward the Rams taking the W, they still managed to exceed expectations. All eyes were on veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, who the Rams acquired in the offseason from the Detroit Lions. Sunday’s season opener against the Bears was Stafford’s debut on the field as a Ram, and he had a night to remember. In the SoFi Stadium crowd of 70,445 spectators, Stafford passed for 321 yards

and three touchdowns, and he made it look easy. The Rams’ first touchdown of the evening was a dashing 67-yard pass from Stafford to wide receiver Van Jefferson just five minutes into the start of the game, and momentum stayed with the Rams squad from there. In the third quarter, Stafford connected a 56-yard pass to wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who was a consistent go-to throughout the game. Kupp had a total of seven catches for 108 yards. Rams running back Darrell Henderson’s explosiveness was also on display. The 24-year-old had 16 carries for 70 yards, with one touchdown– Continued on page 8

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As WNBA season concludes, LA Sparks offense struggle is more apparent

By Brea Mitchell, Staff Writer By Brea Mitchell, Staff Writer

James in his return from two injury plagued seasons has seven solo tackles and a pass defended, but his mere presence on the field makes this revamped defense a forced to be reckoned with. Allen averaged 11 yards per catch on nine receptions for 100yards. It was his 28th career 100 yard game. Receiver Mike Williams was also clutch with 6 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown. The Chargers were 14-of-19 on third down. That’s the most thirddown conversations in the NFL since Baltimore converted the same amount in Week 9 of the 2011 NFL season. Linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. led the Chargers with 10 total tackles. He recovered a fumbled forced by fellow linebacker Kyzir White in the fourth quarter. Safety Derwin James Jr. was second on the team with seven total tackles in his first game since the

On Sept. 9, The Los Angeles Sparks (10-19) hosted the Connecticut Sun (23-6) in what was their second-tolast home game of the season. While the Connecticut Sun are indeed the top team in the league, and the Sparks have undergone unfortunate injuries of multiple key players throughout the season, it is still apparent that offensive rebuilding should be a top priority this off-season for Head Coach Derek Fisher and the Sparks. One of the blaringly obvious takeaways from this season is that when the Sparks offense operates through Nneka Ogwumike, the team is at their best. The star center’s high basketball IQ is always on display, as she’s dominant

with her back to the basket and also when she’s squared up and attacking the rim. She sees the floor and can make smart passes, moves off-ball effectively, and is all-around disruptive of defensive strategies. Her younger sister, Chiney Ogwumike, has also proven to be an offensive force for the squad, but suffered a knee injury at the beginning of season that has been an ongoing issue. On Thursday she exited the game early after an awkward landing. Nneka Ogwumike had a knee injury of her own, back in June. Keeping both Ogwumike sisters healthy and supported by strong outside shooters who can stretch the opposing team’s defense– will be a key for the Sparks offense next season. Along with reliable, skilled, and smart post players occupying the paint, every potential championship team also needs consistent outside shooters– especially in today’s game. Not only is it critical to simply be able to knock down open shots from the field, but also, that threat of consistent-shooting guards brings post players more opportunities to create plays. Lastly, the Sparks can benefit from an improvement of shot selection. Thursday night’s matchup began Continued on page 8

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Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. Pays Homage to the People of Inglewood and their Commitment to Serving the Community with Release of New Beer

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Crowns & Hops Brewing Co., the first Blackowned craft beer brand in Inglewood, CA, is further cementing its dedication to the City of Inglewood through its brand mission of preserving culture, building community, and expanding the palate of consumers in the area. The commitment starts with the brewery laying roots in the community

through its 14,000 square foot location off Manchester Ave. and Crenshaw Blvd. Crowns Inglewood is a community establishment based in the heart of Inglewood, and it will provide a safe familyfriendly space to gather,

As stated by Beny Ashburn, specifically discussed balancing the CEO, “Our brand started with the benefits, resources, and initiative in community. Now, we want to offer a developing city, with Inglewood the community an opportunity to Mayor James Butts opening the event own a part of Crowns in the City of by announcing the official date for Champions and wherever we expand.” the ground-breaking of the new Los In addition, last month the brewery Angeles Clippers arena. Butts also co-hosted a panel discussion and delivered a heartfelt message about mixer at All In Co Working with the the ongoing progress and growth Inglewood Chamber of Commerce and happening within the city and amongst dine and have delicious independent the City of Inglewood in celebration its residents. craft beer. To help support this mission, of Black Business Month. The panel Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. recently launched their equity crowdfunding campaign “OWN CROWNS” to help raise the capital needed for the new location. CITY OF INGLEWOOD “We have always celebrated the mission of community and ownership in the craft beer industry. We’re excited to bring these concepts of investment and equity to a region that has been starved of resources for generations,” said Teo Hunter, Housing Protection Department COO & Head of Beer One Manchester Blvd., Suite 602 Operations. Inglewood, CA 90301 This investment Office: (310) 412-4330 opportunity allows Fax: (310) 412-5681 the community to Email: housingprotection@cityofinglewood.org participate in the revitalization efforts of a city. Crowns The City of Inglewood Housing Protection Department was established in May of 2020, and is responsible for monitoring and enforcing the City’s & Hops will offer rent regulations and just cause eviction protections. The Department’s locals and visitors initial launch date for the program begins on October 1, 2021, with alike an opportunity registration commencing in January 2022. The Inglewood City Council to publicly connect has waived the fee for all residential units registered between January 7, in Inglewood/ 2022 through March 31, 2022. South L.A. to The City Council created the Department to assist its residents, both enjoy premium landlords and tenants, and we are here to help!! For any resident who products produced has questions or concerns regarding rent increases and eviction in Inglewood. procedures and protections, you are urged to contact the City of Cofounders Beny Ashburn & Teo Inglewood Housing Protection Department at 310-412-4330 or housingprotection@cityofinglewood.org. Hunter believe this opportunity will allow for the community to invest in the city’s development while supporting Black-owned businesses in the region.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2021201848 The following Person is doing business as:

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2021195836 The following Person is doing business as:

TAILS 666 W. 3RD Street San Pedro, CA 90731

Trex Express Hauling 309 E. Hillcrest Blvd., 351 Inglewood, CA 90301

Registered Owner(s): TAILS LLC, 666 W. 3RD Street, San Pedro, CA 90731

Registered Owner(s): Trex Express Hauling, 309 E. Hillcrest Blvd., 305, 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 September 9, 2021.

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 01, 2021.

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

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.) Trex Express Hauling, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 9, 2021.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 01, 2021.

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

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) Original September 16, 23, 30; October 7, 2021 IT0042230120020169 Inglewood Today

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soon the NBA, owners are cashing in on more lucrative tenants. Land owners are increasing rents, forcing businesses to either find another location or close. “It is about big business,” added Brinson. She didn’t have a clue as to her fate, but says many M&M customers

assumed it went out of business and they eventually began flocking down the street to Dulans Soul Food Kitchen on Manchester and La Brea Ave. to fill the void. “I didn’t know what to do,” she solemnly said. So, one day while she was driving down Imperial Hwy her son Jerry decided to stop by a Mexican restaurant for a meal.

Once inside she sat at the same booth where she granted this interview and began crying. “I was just crying and crying and all of a sudden the owner came and served us. He then offered to lease the restaurant to me for the same amount that I was paying on Manchester. This was nothing but an act of God.”

For Brinson the long journey from Jackson, Mississippi has been daunting. She came west to Los Angeles on a Greyhound Bus in 1974 with two kids and $14 in her pocket. She ran away from an abusive marriage. Her mother the late Celestine Mosley took her and the two children in. M&M back in the day stood for Mississippi Mary, Brinson’s God

mother, as time progressed and she became the owner it represented Mississippi Moses, after her maiden name. Brinson took over the business in 1990 and has been at several locations in Inglewood, but she says this might be her best one. “As you can see there is much more space here,” as she pointed to the various pictures of celebrities who have enjoyed her succulent oxtails, short ribs, candied yams, or Southern fried catfish, all-time favorite of macaroni and cheese, greens, cornbread, tender liver and onions buried under smothered gravy, and even turkey chops. Down from 19 employees to 12

including her son Jerry and daughter Toni, Brinson says that it has been a struggle to keep the doors open because business is so slow. “I think the primary problem is that people don’t know we are still in business and I don’t have the financial resources to get the word out. I need help or we may have to close,” she stated. The family has established a GoFundMe campaign with aspirations that donations will allow for this family owned treasure to keep the doors open. Ms. B’s M&M Soul Food is located at 4549 W Imperial Hwy. in Inglewood. For more information contact (310) 330-2697.

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to change the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. Elder had said that if he won the election and Senator Feinstein’s seat became vacant during his time as Governor, he would appoint a Republican. This single act would have given the Republicans control of the U.S. Senate. San Diego County was one of the first to overwhelmingly report a vote against the recall and it only went downhill from there for the recall supporters.

which came at the end of the third quarter, pushing the Rams further ahead, 27-14. Coming off the 2020-21 season as a top defensive unit, it’s not a surprise that the Bears were subdued to just 14 points. Jordan Fuller led the Rams defense with 11 total tackles. Taylor Rapp and Kenny Young each added 10, and Justin Hollins contributed two sacks. Chicago quarterback Andy Dalton was given nothing easy all night. In the highly-anticipated season debut, the Rams oozed confidence and efficiency on both offense and defense. Matthew Stafford seems to be the perfect fit, and the defensive line is still the same powerhouse that the league saw last season. Next week, the Rams hit the road to take on the Indianapolis Colts.

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2019 season. Outside linebacker Joey Bosa notched his first sack of 2021. He’s 1.5 sacks from reaching 50. He’s also a half-sack from passing former teammate Melvin Ingram for sixth on the franchise’s all-time list. Now, The Bolts will face the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott who lit up the defending Super Bowl champion Buccaneers for 403 yards on 42-58 passes and three touchdowns against one INT. It will be a much more difficult challenge than Washington Football which started journeyman signal caller Ryan Fitzpatrick who they knocked out of the game. The Chargers are favored by 3 to improve to 2-0 when they finally welcome their fans to SoFi Stadium on Sept. 19 at 1p.m.

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with a disheartening 17-0 run by the Connecticut Sun. Poor shot selection by the Sparks, along with careless turnovers, played directly into the hands of the Sun offensive powerhouse, leading them right into easy transition baskets. However, it’s important to note that injuries have been the ultimate downfall for the Sparks this season, and a healthy and full roster would solve most, if not all, of their major struggles. But despite these shortcomings, the Sparks are still in playoff contention, currently battling for the eighth and final seed.

California Earns Top Grades in Annual State of Tobacco Control Report SACRAMENTO, CA – The latest American Lung Association State of Tobacco Control 2019 report reveals that California again leads the nation in efforts to reduce and prevent tobacco use, though much work remains to be done. The study reminds us that tobacco use remains the nation’s leading cause of preventable death and disease, taking an estimated 480,000 lives every year. While California received solid grades in many areas, a disturbing trend is threatening the health of the state’s young people as youth e-cigarette use reaching epidemic levels due to a 78 percent increase in high school e-cigarette use from 2017 to 2018, according to results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey. This equals one million additional kids beginning to use e-cigarettes, placing their developing bodies and lungs at risk from the chemicals in e-cigarettes as well as a lifetime of addiction to a deadly product. This has caused the U.S. Surgeon General to declare e-cigarette use among young people an epidemic in an Advisory issued in December 2018. “We are proud that California continues to make progress in addressing the lung health of its people, said Lindsey Freitas, Senior Director of Advocacy

for the American Lung Association in California. “By passing a strong tobacco tax in 2016, continuing to support coverage of smoking cessation programs and other key quit tools and standing up to the billions spent in lobbying by Big Tobacco, the state remains a leading nationwide advocate for healthy lungs and clean air.” The 17th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report grades states and the federal government on policies proven to prevent and reduce tobacco use, and finds that California is among the top states in the nation in several key areas, though key to maintaining and further improvement hinge on the continued efforts of state, county and local officials to continue to enact strict measures to prevent youth smoking, e-cigarette use and multi-unit housing protections. California’s 2019 Grades Smokefree Air Policies - Grade A Funding for State Tobacco Prevention Programs – Grade B Level of State Tobacco Taxes - Grade B Coverage and Access to Services to Quit Tobacco - Grade B Minimum Age of Sale for Tobacco Products to 21 – Grade B

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