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For the policy to be effective, it would need to have some teeth, Steinberg says.

“We’ve tried moral persuasion. We’ve tried economic incentives,”he told the Los Angeles Times.

“But all of it’s optional. Why should this be optional?

It shouldn’t be. It mustn’t be. Thousands of people are dying on the streets, and people are telling us this is a priority.”

Members of the governor’s task force have not outlined exactly what the sanctions would look like, but they could include cities and counties losing control over how they spend state funds locally.

Gov. Newsom says he supports the general concept but would like to see it tested in a pilot program first.

“It is a tectonic shift in the way we’ve done things.

I’ve learned — and you’ve probably heard me say this — there is an old wonderful African proverb that says ‘if you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together,’” Newsom said last week in Grass Valley as he toured housing facilities for the homeless.

The proposal comes just after the governor proposed about $1.4 billion in new funding in his 2020-21 budget to fight homelessness. An estimated $640 billion from last year’s budget is expected to flow into local government coffers within the next couple City Officials, Grand Marshals and MC. (Ricky Richardson Photo) of months, too, to support local homelessness and affordable housing initiatives.

By Ricky Richardson various cities across the nation this past weekend.

Tabernacle early Saturday morning for this rousing, In California, there are more homeless people than Contributing Writer City officials couldn’t have asked for a better day commemorative service to honor the life and legacy of any other state in the nation. And from 2018 to 2019, Inglewood, Ca.- The City of Inglewood to hold this signature event. The celebration was held on a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Air Host Dominique the state’s homeless population jumped by more than presented its 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day beautiful, sunny, picture perfect day, with clear skies.

DiPrima (Radio Free 102.3FM KJLH) served as Mistress 16 percent to about 151,000 people, according to the Celebration, Saturday, January 18, 2020, from 9:00am The theme of the 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther of Ceremony.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

6:00pm.

King, Jr. Day Celebration was I Choose Peace, Love and Los Angeles Chapter of the Greater Music Ridley-Thomas, who is African American, The national holiday in the United States is Respect.”

Workshop of America lifted up their voices with songs is expected to propose a pilot program to reduce further proof of Dr. King’s legacy. There was celebration in Several hundred people gathered inside The Continued on page A4 homelessness that meets the state’s housing goals to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors this week.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mathew Ahmann at the Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. (National Archives)

By Dr. Kelvin “Kelly” Wright “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,” a scripture reading from Romans 12:2.

Transformation is something the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior was in pursuit of. He was seeking to fulfill his God given dream to help lead all people to the promise land of true brotherhood. On this national holiday we observe the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., a drum major who followed the drumbeat of a different drum. He did not follow the world’s cadence of anger, discord and violence but chose to operate in the unforced rhythm of God’s grace to take a stand against racism, militarism, injustice and poverty. He sought to serve others in his quest to achieve equality in civil and economic rights for Black Americans, along with a demand for criminal justice reforms.

In 1963, I remember as a child sitting at home in Hagerstown, Maryland with my mother and grandmother in our living room watching a network news report on the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice. The report showed Dr. King delivering what would become a speech literally heard around the world and echoed throughout history, “I Have A Dream.”

It was a dream that set into motion the transformation of race relations in America. Dr. King’s leadership in the non-violent struggle for civil rights earned him the distinction of being called a “drum major for justice, a drum major for peace.”

But to his four children, he was simply known as “daddy.”

Dr. King was mindful of his children when he deliv Continued on page A2

Redefining Suffrage, Unerasing Black Women

By Gwen McKinney Sojourner Truth. Harriet Tubman. Ida B. Wells. Shirley Chisholm. Rosa Parks.

These household names, spanning a couple of centuries, qualify for the Suffrage Hall of Fame.

Almost a buzz word synonymous with the Year of the Woman, in 2020 the centerpiece of suffrage will be marked by the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women’s voting rights. Referred to as a bold justice movement, suffrage will be celebrated as America’s march to full democracy.

In popular parlance, can we unpack the significance of suffrage and inclusive democracy for Black women?

Words matter. But the impact and impetus of their meaning matter more.

Here’s a composite definition from online dictionaries: Suffrage is the right to vote in public elections. Universal suffrage means everyone gets to vote, as opposed to only men or property holders… For example, after trying for about a hundred years, American women were granted suffrage and voted for the first time in 1920.

The 19th Amendment was adopted Aug. 18, 1920, after the required number of states ratified the constitutional measure. Though many Black women led suffrage campaigns, the 19th Amendment put white women on an empowerment tract to electoral engagement. Interestingly, the suffrage movement, festooned in the symbolic color white, is often portrayed through a narrow window uncomplicated by the strictures of race and power that framed the Amendment then and now.

Look no further than the historical landscape of that moment. Congressional approval of the Act in 1919 was the same year as the infamous Red Summer, a tumultuous white supremacist reign of terror and lynching in Black communities across the country. One year after the 19th Amendment was adopted in 1921 racist mobs set ablaze Tulsa, OK, decimating what was revered as Black Wall Street.

The Year of the Woman battle cry is perversely at odds with Black women’s unbroken quest for liberation.

Although lauded today as the most reliable and consistent voting bloc for democratic change, we’ve historically endured being marginalized, dismissed and erased.

Black women’s demand to be equal and heard extends beyond the century run-up to the 19th Amendment. It was intersectional and linked with abolition of slavery, anti-lynching battles, literacy drives, sharecropper land rights campaigns and the establishment of a radical Black press that was led by many Black women suffragists.

Our suffrage quest continued through the Civil Rights Era and passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 which finally, for the first time, delivered the franchise to Black people in the South.

Rewind centuries earlier.

Our demand to self-govern predates the formation of this republic, beginning in 1619 when the first Africans, snatched from their ancestral home, landed on these shores. Those nameless suffrage pioneers joined with their men to resist and carry the torch for all people – Native Americans, Chinese immigrants and even Irish indentured servants – denied fundamental liberty. Then and now, we

wage claims to own our bodies, voices and choices.

We build on that truth by redefining suffrage beyond the limited act of casting a ballot. For Black women, the narrative is rooted in telling herstory, unerasing the achievements of yesterday and the possibilities for the future.

This centennial year is an appropriate time to redefine universal suffrage through the prism of triumphs and tragedies. Trust Black women must be more than a cliché.

Unerased Black Women promises to create brave spaces and in alliance with Black newspapers across the country, unfurl a frank public conversation about Suffrage, Race, and Power.

Through a digital destination, we’ll turn our ear to a beating heart of resilience, resistance, words and deed.

Daughter of slaves, descendants of warriors, writers, journalists, teachers, mentors, activists – universal suffragists all – have something to say.

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. Anna Julia Cooper. Mary Ann Shadd. Harriet Jacobs. Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin. Mary McLeod Bethune. Fannie Lou Hamer. Ella Baker. Gertrude Bustill-Mossell. Charlotta Bass. Marvel Jackson Cooke.

Most of these women can’t claim household name status in the traditional suffrage roll call. But their noble stories will be unerased.

Stay tuned as suffrage, redefined, meets our truth.

Gwen McKinney is campaign director of an initiative, “Suffrage. Race. Power: Unerased Black Women,” that will launch in March.

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Kawhi Leonard Named Western Conference Player of the Week The NBA today announced that L.A. Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for Week 13 (games played Monday, January 13 through Sunday, January 19). This is Leonard’s seventh career Player of the Week Award – first since Week 13 in 2019 (January 7-13, 2019).

Leonard, who is on a five-game streak of 30+ points, helped lead the Clippers to a 3-0 week averaging 38.0 points, 5.0 assists, and 4.7 rebounds, in addition to shooting splits of 58.6% from the field and 52.4% from threepoint range. Against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 14, Leonard became the third player in the shot-clock era to score 43+ points in under 29 minutes played. On January 16 against the Orlando Magic, Leonard became the fourth player in franchise history to have 35+ points, 5+ rebounds, 5+ assists and 5+ steals and joined World B. Free and Bob McAdoo as the only players in franchise history to score 30+ points in five or more consecutive games.

In his ninth NBA season, Leonard is averaging career-highs in points (26.9) and assists (5.1). The Clippers currently rank second in the Western Conference with a 3013 record and have won seven of their last nine games.

New Al Sharpton Book Looks at America’s Politics NEW YORK (AP) – The Rev. Al Sharpton is working on a book that will address what he calls an urgent moment in American history.

The longtime civil rights activist’s “Rise Up: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads” is coming out Sept. 15, less than two months before the 2020 election, Hanover Square Press announced Monday. Sharpton will look back at the Obama administration, the 2016 election of Donald Trump and the transformation of the Republican Party during Trump’s presidency.

Sharpton said in a statement that he wanted to “get people to understand the gravity of where we are as a nation; whether we will choose to continue the path of progress towards human rights and to value all people or whether we will choose the path of returning to a value system of where might is right and wealth is the measure of human value.”

Sharpton’s previous books include “Al On America,” “The Rejected Stone: Al Sharpton and the Path to American Leadership” and the memoir “Go and Tell Pharaoh.”

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Census Officials Kick Off $250 Million Ad Campaign

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent The U.S. Census Bureau unveiled its $500 million “Shape Your Future. Start Here,” 2020 ad campaign on Tuesday, January 14, in Washington, D.C. Nearly $38 million – or approximately 16 percent – of the paid media budget is earmarked toward African American and black audiences.

The “Shape Your Future. Start Here,” tagline is geared to helping underscore the notion that people can shape their future by responding to the 2020 Census.

At a news conference at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., Census officials revealed that they would have more than 1,000 ads that target a range of demographics in 13 different languages. Those ads are projected to reach 99 percent of U.S. households.

“The 2020 Census is here and like we say in the ad: ‘Across America, we all count,’” Steven Dillingham, director of the Census Bureau, stated at the news conference.

“The 2020 Census is your census, and its success depends on you. It’s a once-in-a-decade chance to inform how billions of dollars in funding are allocated for critical public services like hospitals and health care clinics, schools and education programs, roads and bridges, and emergency response for the next 10 years,” Dillingham stated.

He continued: “Through advertising, public events, partnerships and digital and traditional media, we are embarking on a nationwide effort to let everyone in the country know about the upcoming 2020 Census and encourage them to respond online, by phone or by mail.

“And we are extremely committed to reaching those

people who are historically undercounted.

The communications campaign includes television and radio commercials, digital, social media and print advertising and messaging on billboards and at bus stops.

The Census’ massive public education effort encourages participation among multicultural and hard-to-count populations with ads in English and 12 other languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese.

During the conference, several samples of the video advertisements were previewed.

In one video, children were featured teaching adults how to count their forms. The ad aims to curb the routine undercounting of children.

In another ad that’s specifically geared to African Americans called “The Mural,” Census officials highlight a desire for an accurate count in the black community.

“Taking the 2020 United States Census impacts how funding flows in our communities for many programs and services,” the ad notes. “Because when a community comes together, anything is possible.”

The ads will run on television, radio, the internet, newspapers, magazines, billboards, and various special events.

Bureau officials said there are three main phases of the campaign: Awareness, Motivation, and Reminder. The first began on Tuesday, January 14, the day of the news conference, and will run through March.

The Motivation phase will highlight how easy it is and the benefits of completing the Census, which can be done online, by telephone or through the mail.

During the Reminder phase, officials plan to mount a campaign that points out the urgency to count everyone with as many as 500,000 census takers and other employ-

ees swarming the nation seeking to collect data from all residents.

Census officials emphasized the importance of digital for the campaign.

About 29 percent of the paid media portion of the ad budget is allocated toward digital and social media channels; only television, at 39 percent, has a larger allocation.

Johnson noted that as many as 65 percent of people are expected to complete the Census online this year.

The 2020 Census is billed as the most extensive collection of statistical information on everyone who lives in the United States and is required by the U.S. Constitution.

Responses to the 2020 Census will shape how more than $675 billion in federal funding is distributed to local communities.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s goal is a complete and accurate count and, utilizing paid media is a critical component of the campaign, officials stated.

In spreading ad dollars, the U.S. Census Bureau has decided against advertising in the Super Bowl this year after previously running ads in 2010 and 2000.

“It isn’t an efficient spend of taxpayers’ dollars,” Alex Hughes, a census program director at VMLY&R, which is handling the campaign, told reporters.

“The work, research and dedication that has gone into this campaign is unmatched to that of any previous censuses,” stated Kendall Johnson, executive director of the communications contract for the Census Bureau.

“Our outreach is multifaceted with a heavy focus on increasing response among groups that are historically undercounted. And it’s based on the most extensive research ever conducted to understand both what motivates people to respond to the census and what prevents them from responding,” Johnson stated.

“Through advertising, public events, partnerships and digital and traditional media, we are embarking on a nationwide effort to let everyone in the country know about the upcoming 2020 Census and encourage them to respond online, by phone or by mail,” said Steven Dillingham, director of the Census Bureau. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

Renewing MLK’s Dream

by Renewing Our Minds Continued from page A1

ered his famous address, “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”

Dr. King’s youngest child, Bernice King, has followed in her father’s footsteps, becoming an ordained minister and continues his legacy. She believes that her dad’s dream for his children to be judged by the content of their character has, in many ways, become a reality. She says, “new generations of people have benefited greatly because of the dream but we still have more work to do.”

King recently talked to me about her reflections of her father. Her dad’s incredible contribution to the world, she explained, is a result of his extraordinary faith in God. As I talked with her, she told me that everything her daddy did, came out of his personal commitment to Jesus Christ.

King recalls how her dad’s deep faith helped him overcome the pressures from leading the non-violent struggle for Civil Rights, particularly when the burden became too heavy to bear: “I remember in the beginning when he was about to give up because he got a call that threatened to blow up his home where my mom and my sister were. He was in the kitchen and just before midnight, he told God; I’m at the end of my powers. I’m just down here trying to do right. Why do I have to deal with all of these evil and wicked people? Why are people so mean-spirited? Why can’t people understand goodness and the good works we’re trying to do? Why is there so much hate?”

King continued that her dad had grown weary and felt he could not continue; he was at the end of his rope. She explained to me; “It was at that point that he said he heard the voice of God say; “Martin Luther King, Junior! Stand up for justice! Stand up for righteousness! And I will be with you until the end.”

Essentially, Dr. King went through what I refer to as a “Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane” moment. King was facing the very real threat of death for seeking to do what was right in the eyes of God. He knew in the eyes of man, if he would continue to carry his cross of love for humanity, the very depravity of mankind could crush him and his family. But from that encounter with God in his kitchen, his extraordinary faith compelled him to keep moving forward with his noble cause, even in the face of death.

Scripture tells us when we encounter adversity as King surely did, “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. Therefore, we do not lose heart.”

Of her daddy’s accomplishments, Bernice humbly says, “It’s emotional to know that you’re connected to a man who had such a great impact on this world. It’s a humbling experience to know that he’s my dad.”

Dr. King, a dedicated Baptist minister with brilliant oratory skills, the academic prowess of a scholar, and the wisdom of a prophet, faithfully and courageously challenged America to embrace his dream of a better, stronger and united America. I asked Bernice how we have gone astray in fulfilling that dream.

“It goes back to economics and spirituality. Those two issues I think are very critical. And the whole fervor of materialism in our society and self-centeredness has taken us away. And so, instead of people focusing on God first and everything else next, we’ve reversed those priorities. So, our values and our priorities are off.”

She adds; “Daddy talked about this in 1967. He forewarned that if we’re not careful, we will become a “thing” oriented society and not “people centered” and all of these different crises are going to emerge. And that’s what’s been happening.”

With that, King’s daughter acknowledged how the world has shattered her daddy’s dream. She points out how we are still confronted with poverty, crippling illiteracy, poor education, and senseless violence. “You think about what happened in Newtown, Connecticut. I mean that should have jolted us like nothing else. We saw 6-year-olds losing their life so senselessly. I’m thinking about Chicago and all of those young people who are killing each other. What has happened to a society that has turned away from that kind of situation and not realize this speaks to who “we are.” as a nation and a cancer in our society. The situation with Trayvon Martin, everyday there are several Trayvon Martins; not in the black community but in the Hispanic/Latino communities and other communities.

Were he living today, Dr. King would listen to politicians, civil rights and faith leaders agitate bloviate, instigate and aggravate. Then he would seek to elevate, motivate and demonstrate God’s view for healing the painful wounds of the past and bridge the deep divide with the bonds of reconciliation.

In 1963, as he sat in a Birmingham jail, he wrote about becoming an extremist to deal with the extreme issues of hate and division.

He advised Americans to become more like Jesus as an extremist in love — “your enemies, bless them that curse you, pray for them who despitefully use you.”

His daughter says, “One of the most important traits in unconditional love is the capacity to forgive. It’s very easy to become bitter. It’s very easy to become angry. It’s very easy to want to take revenge or retaliation. We must have the capacity to have the mentality that says by de-

stroying them; part of me is being destroyed because they’re part of my humanity.

“My dad lost his life but look at what the world has gained. Even though he didn’t make it to see that Promised Land he talked about and everybody hasn’t made it to this Promised Land he talked about but there are people that are benefiting from the life and ultimate sacrifice that he made.”

Reflecting on King’s legacy, we would serve ourselves well if we could follow his example of spiritual depth, courageous leadership and unselfish service. Like King, we must seek transformation by the renewing of our minds.

Let us remember that Dr. King did not conform to the culture of hate but followed the pattern of love. He said; “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” Let’s continue the King dream and legacy by boldly and courageously spreading God’s love, freedom and peace.

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of Praise. The program continued with the Invocation, delivered by Reverend Frederick D. Shaw, Jr. Associate Pastor, True Faith Ministries.

Jackie Robinson Auxiliary Color Guard, Unit 252 posted COLORS and led the crowd in the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. addressed the crowd and acknowledged the dignitaries that were present.

Mr. Henry Brown, Chairman, 2020 King Day Planning Committee extended greetings to all in attendance.

Anointed Feet Dance Ensemble, under the Direction of Dr. Kanisha Bennett wowed the crowd with a Glorious dance selection.

King Day Grand Marshals, actor Asante Blackk, Ashley Mackey, Community Reporter, ABC7 Eyewitness News and Byron Scott, Los Angeles Lakers Legend and

NBA Analyst gave inspiring, memorable speeches in keeping with the theme of the day.

The highlight of the morning was witnessing and hearing the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Speech Contest Winners. Each one delivered a dynamic speech on the topic I Choose Peace, Love and Respect.” The speech winners received a standing ovation at the conclusion of their respective speeches as well a monetary award and a Certificate of Recognition. The Ecumenical program concluded with the Benediction by Rev. Robert Douglas, President, Inglewood Area Ministers Association.

Part 2 of the King Day Celebration featured a celebratory parade. Participants left The Tabernacle, paraded down Eucalyptus Avenue to Manchester Blvd, east on Manchester Boulevard to Hillcrest Boulevard.

A Sense of Self was on display as part of the Dr.

Jimetta Rose (Ricky Richardson Photo)

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. (Ricky Richardson Photo)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration. A Sense of Self is collaborative public art by Michele Asselin and thirteen teens from South Bay Teen Center and St. Mary’s Academy.

Each teen identified one person who fostered individual self-worth and significance. The teens then photographed and interviewed each mentor in a portrait studio. Their photographs and interview except were printed on a 130’ vinyl banner that was displayed at the intersection of Market and Queen Streets. The City of Inglewood presented Certificate of Achievements to each teen.

The 3rd and final segment of this magnificent celebration continued with a King Fest that featured various commercial vendors, give-a-ways, engaging arts and crafts, interactive games, food and live entertainment produced by HMG-Hannibal Media Group, Elevate CVLTVRE, City of Inglewood, Party in My Living Room

Mali Music (Ricky Richardson Photo)

and 102.3FM Radio Free KJLH. Hats off to the above mention producers for this stellar line-up of musicians who entertained the crowd with a huge spectrum of music. The KJLH Stage featured R&B, Soul provided by Tia P, Sonna, Jimetta Rose, surprise appearance and performance by Rough Ends and Jon B. Funkalicious funkified the proceeding with some old school jams. Las Chikas spiced up the celebration with a sizzling set of Salsa.

Mali Music raised the bar with a roof raising set of Gospel music. Bobo and Guy Black were the host.

The PlMLR+ Elevate Culture Stage featured the awesome talents of DJ Battlecat, Tiffany Gouche, DJ R-Tistic, The Voices of Creation, The Katalyst Collective, Wyann Vaughn, Iman Europe, Clay Dub, Hannah Go Traps, Fat Ron, Kabasa with Leon Mobley, hosted by Thurz & DJ Qwesscoast.

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

Cicely Tyson Savors Life with OWN Series at 95

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer PASADENA, Calif. (AP) – Cicely Tyson doesn't quibble with those who marvel at her long life and career, now in its eighth decade. The acclaimed actress said she doesn't take her staying power for granted.

“You know how old I am,” a smiling Tyson, 95, told a TV critics meeting Thursday. “Who in the world lives this long?”

Tyson, whose chic look included booties and a bouffant hairstyle, said she's grateful for every day and every year. She described her annual birthday eve ritual.

“I sit at a table with a clock ... and when it gets to one minute after 12, that's when I say, “Thank you, and Happy birthday, Cicely,” said Tyson, who was born Dec. 19, 1924, in New York City.

The actress, a two-time Emmy winner, was part of a panel discussion for “Cherish the Day,” an eight-episode OWN anthology series created and produced by Ava DuVernay. Tyson plays a maternal touchstone for Xosha Roquemore's character, Gently, who's embarking on a relationship with Evan (Alano Miller). Its two-night premiere is Feb. 11 and 12.

DuVernay, whose projects include the Central Park Five case dramatization “When They See Us,” said she decided to take a break from history and “do something lovely and light,” adding that she was a “sucker for love stories.” She said she savored African American films including “Love and Basketball” when she was in college and wanted to see such romances on TV. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker (the documentary “13th”) also fondly recalled the 1972 film “Sounder,” an Oscar nominee for best picture that earned nods for stars Tyson and Paul Winfield.

“The whole story is about their love. It is a deep love story about fully formed human beings who happen to be black,” DuVernay said, choking up as she recalled the scene in which Tyson and Winfield's character are reunited after a long, unjust separation and are caught up in “an avalanche of love ... even in the face of chaos and tragedy and prejudice.”

That prompted Tyson to recall an interview in which a reporter told her the scene wasn't credible.

“She did not believe that black people could have a moment in their lives that could be interpreted as love,” said Tyson, who said she was so taken aback it took her several minutes to refute the assertion. “Do you realize that you're saying we're not human beings?”

Wrestler Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s Father, Dead at 75

Singer-rapper Lizzo dominated the pop, R&B and rap charts in 2019 with songs like “Truth Hurts” and “Good As Hell.” Her major-label debut, “Cuz I Love You,” garnered eight Grammy Award nominations, including album of the year, song of the year, record of the year and best new artist.

Lizzo, Lionel Richie Among 2020 Jazz Fest Top Acts

By CHEVEL JOHNSON Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) – The Who, Stevie Nicks and Foo Fighters will join Lizzo, Lionel Richie, Lenny Kravitz, The Avett Brothers and Elvis Costello at the 2020 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, organizers announced Thursday.

The festival, which annually celebrates the culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana alongside performances by national and international artists, is scheduled over two weekends in the spring _ April 23-26 and April 30-May 3 _ at the Fair Grounds Race Course. More than 650 bands covering many genres of music will perform on 14 stages during the eight-day event.

Singer-rapper Lizzo dominated the pop, R&B and rap charts in 2019 with songs like “Truth Hurts” and “Good As Hell.” Her major-label debut, “Cuz I Love You,” garnered eight Grammy Award nominations, including album of the year, song of the year, record of the year and best new artist. She's also up for six NAACP Image Awards and was named Entertainer of the Year by The Associated Press and Time magazine.

Lizzo, who is also an accomplished flautist, is scheduled to perform Saturday, May 2.

Also scheduled to perform is Nicks, who missed the festival's 50th anniversary performance with Fleetwood Mac, because of illness. The band had been scheduled as a last-minute replacement for the Rolling Stones, which also canceled because Mick Jagger needed medical treatment.

Others scheduled to appear this year are Dead & Company, a collaboration consisting of former Grateful Dead members and other musicians, The Lumineers, The Black Crowes, Norah Jones, Trombone Shorty, Erykah Badu, H.E.R., The Beach Boys, The Revivalists, Irma Thomas, Anthony Hamilton, WuTang Clan featuring The Soul Rebels, Buddy Guy, Aaron Neville, The Isley Brothers, Tank and The Bangas, Big Freedia, PJ Morton, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Fred Hammond, Tab Benoit and Anders Osborne.

There will also be tributes to regular Jazz Fest contributors, singers Dr. John and Art Neville and rock n' roll pioneer Dave Bartholomew. Each died last year.

The 2020 Cultural Exchange Pavilion at the festival will showcase Puerto Rico this year. More than 150 Puerto Rican artists will be featured including salsa legends El Gran Combo, cuatro guitar virtuoso Christian Nieves and reggaeton star Nicky Jam.

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer Rocky “Soulman” Johnson, a WWE Hall of Fame wrestler who became better known as the father of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has died. He was 75.

WWE issued a statement on Johnson's death Wednesday night. Johnson and Tony Atlas became the first black world tag team champions in WWE history when they defeated The Wild Samoans on Dec. 10, 1983.

“A loss for every fan of (at)WWE, Rocky Johnson was a barrier-breaking performer. Our thoughts are with his family at this time,” WWE executive and wrestler Paul “Triple H” Levesque tweeted.

Johnson later helped train his son, who adopted the Rocky moniker from his father. Johnson came to his son's aid after a match at WrestleMania in 1997. The Rock inducted his father into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008.

Former professional wrestler Brian Blair, another 1980s WWE star, was friends with Johnson for decades and they still went to church together in the Tampa, Florida area. Blair told The Associated Press on Wednesday that

Johnson had complained of an unspecified illness of late and had missed church that he attended with Blair and other former wrestlers. Blair said Johnson's wife, Sheila, was distraught over her husband's death.

“He was just under the weather, he thought he had the flu or something,” Blair said by phone. “I said, 'You, need to get checked out, Rocky.' He said he'd be OK. Then he missed this Sunday, a few days ago. When I talked to him again, he said he still wasn't feeling good and he still missed church. He still didn't get checked out. I talked to Sheila and she said he was just being stubborn. He died at home, today.”

Johnson was born Wayde Douglas Bowles and started his wrestling career in the mid-1960s. He spent the bulk of his career in the National Wrestling Alliance and later joined the then-World Wrestling Federation in the 1980s.

He formed a tag team with Atlas known as “Soul Patrol” and became of one the popular teams of the era. Johnson retired in the early 1990s, but helped introduce his son to officials at WWE.

Sports

Bush, Lott, Easley Head Walter Camp All 150th Team

By Earl Heath Contributing Sports Writer Many have always said “The Creme rises to the top,” that can be said for the Walter Camp 150th Anniversary team. While it is hard to hit the nail right on the head there are several local players from USC such as Heisman Award winners Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart who made the team. They are joined by Trojan wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett.

Tony Boselli, Brad Budde, and Ron Yary are Trojan lineman who were selected. All-World tackle Jonathan Ogden of UCLA was also named to the O-line.

On the defensive side Ronnie Lott and Tim McDonald represent the men of Troy. Kenny Easley and Jerry Robinson are headliners for the Bruins. John Lee and his “Golden Toe” is one of six kickers selected.

The Walter Camp All-American team first formed in 1888 by Walter Camp who is know as “The Father of American Football”. The 2019 team is the 130th edition, easily the oldest such type team.

The Walter Camp Foundation is a Non-profit all volunteer organization based in New Haven, Connecticut.

It was founded in 1968. In all there were 130 players from 53 different schools on the All-Time list which were selected by Foundation members and College Experts.

Ohio state had the most representatives (11) then Notre Dame (8), USC, Michigan, Florida State, and Alabama all had (7).

It’s really tough to get all the deserving players in over a 150 year window but you can’t go wrong with those selected.

The 2005 Lawry’s “Beef Bowl”. Bush and Leinart were named to the Walter Camp 150th All Time All-American Team. (Photo: Earl Heath)

Sports Is There any Competition for NBA Rookie of the Year?

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Grizzlies Ja Morant goes up for a poster type dunk during a game. (Photo Credit: The Daily Memphian)

By Cameron Buford whatsgoodinsports.com On a humid night at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, the lives of many young basketball players changed forever as teams in the National Basketball Association took turns selecting eligible players in their annual NBA Draft. This pool of players come from universities across the United States in addition to players that have competed on international teams. Since we are nearing the midpoint of this NBA season, we felt this would be a great time to highlight and review a few of the league’s top-performing young stars.

The NBA has implemented a weighted system that increases the teams with the worst record, from the previous season, chances of acquiring the higher draft pick. Though the revised lottery took place in May 2019, the actual draft was held in June of 2019. This gave teams scouting department time to identify the best available talent for the upcoming draft.

Headlining the NBA draft was high flying, yet powerful Duke University’s Zion Williamson. However, this young phenom has yet to play this season due to an injury he suffered during the NBA Summer League, which is held each year in Las Vegas. Having been drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans with the first pick of the draft, they are targeting his season debut against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night January 22.

With the second pick of the draft, the Memphis Grizzlies drafted Ja Morant, the uber-athletic guard out of Murray State. After his sophomore year at Murray State, this Georgia native was too spectacular to return to college.

His light hasn’t dimmed one bit in the NBA, as Morant is an impressive combination of speed, fearlessness, and explosiveness wrapped up in a 6’ 3” 175 lb. frame.

Other Rookies performing well this season in the NBA are Canadian and Duke’s RJ Barrett. Though some have expected a bigger impact from Barrett he currently averages 14.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.5 assist per game which is 3rd, 5th and 6th respectively in comparisons to

his rookie class.

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura, the first-born Japanese player to be drafted by the NBA, has also impressed in his rookie season. The former Gonzaga Bulldog standout Hachimura leads all rookies in rebounds through the midpoint of the season and is 5th in rookie scoring. As he is averaging 5.8 rebounds a game and 13.9 points a game for the Wizards.

Miami Heat teammates Kendrick Nunn and Tyler Herro have also impressed thus far in the NBA season.

Nunn, a Chicago native and a 4-year college player who went to school at Oakland, has played the 4th most games this season while being second in rookie scoring by averaging 16.3 points per game and second in assist averaging 3.6 assists per game. This Greenfield, Wisconsin native and Kentucky Wildcat Tyler Herro has had a major impact on the heat by averaging 12.9 points per game, 4.2 rebounds per game and 2.1 assists per game. these stats have him ranked 6th in scoring, 8th in rebounds and 8th in assists as compared to this rookie class.

With all that being said it the NBA Rookie of the Year Award is Morant’s award to lose at this point. He is leading all NBA rookies with 17.9 points per game and 7.0 assists per game. These stats coupled with his infectious personality and awesome highlights has all but secured the award for Morant, even if that wasn’t his initial focus coming into his inaugural season in the NBA. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=VvxHbL7yE2c&t=4s Kindly share your thoughts on our synopsis of the NBA rookies crop and who you have being awarded the NBA Rookie of the Award at the end of the season, by simply commenting in the comment section of this article on www.whatsgoodinsports.com or by following me on Twitter @whatsgoodnsport for immediate engagement.

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Players Coalition Announces $88,000 in Contributions to Los Angeles Unified Schools (Los Angeles, CA, January 21, 2020) – Last Friday, Los Angeles Rams player Sebastian Joseph-Day visited 96th Street STEAM Academy to announce four, $22,000 contributions from the Players Coalition to 96th Street STEAM Academy, 116th Street Elementary School, Flournoy Elementary School and 92nd Street Elementary S.T.E.A.M Academy. These education contributions are designed to support access to STEAM education, computer science, industry-based credentials, technology certifications program, as well as the implementation, creation and design of technology labs for the students of each school.

“One of the biggest resources that we have is our students - our children from our community. They are very capable just like anyone else. The only thing that they are lacking at times is the background knowledge or experiences. By providing a STEAM Lab we are, in essence, leveling the playing field and bringing equity to something that is missing. In this case, our students need the opportunity to develop these experiences. These STEAM Labs will provide this type of opportunity,” said Luis Heckmuller, Instructional Director for LAUSD. 96th Street STEAM Academy, 116th Street Elementary School, Flournoy Elementary School and 92nd Street

Elementary S.T.E.A.M Academy are all perfectly situated to further Players Coalition’s 2019-2020 education objective of bridging the technology and resource gap in low-income communities and schools. The students, most of whom live in under-resourced communities, study computer science and robotics daily and will have expanded opportunity to hone their knowledge and skill thanks to the resources provided by this grant.

“Because of the zip codes of most of these kids, the schools they attend must work harder than most to ensure that they have access to experiences that will put them on the path to success. The issue of equity is very obvious when you visit these schools and these contributions are really going to help move the needle forward in the STEAM field for each and every student,” said Sebastian Joseph-Day, Los Angeles Rams Defensive Lineman and Players Coalition supporter.

In 2019, schools in Brooklyn, New Orleans, Seattle and Washington D.C. were all recipients of local, schoollevel education grants as part of the Players Coalition’s education initiatives. These grants, along with the Watts education contributions total more than $300,000. There will also be additional markets awarded grants in 2020.

Sebastian Joseph visits with 96th Street STEM Academy students. (Courtesy Photo)

96th Street STEAM Academy. (Courtesy Photo)

The Matchup for the NFL Super Bowl LIV Is Set

KC Chiefs and SF 49ers are set to compete in Superbowl LIV on February 2. (Courtesy Photo)

By Cameron Buford Whatsgoodinsports.com Coming into arguably the best weekend of the football season NFL fans got to enjoy not one but two Championship games this past Sunday. Each of these Championship game winners will matchup for the biggest sports spectacle across the globe, Super Bowl LIV. Competing to represent the AFC was the (9-7) Tennessee Titans vs. (12-4) Kansas City followed by the (13-3) Green Bay Packers vs (13-3) San Francisco 49ers who were competing for a chance to represent the NFC.

By Derrick Henry rushing for 182 yards against New England Patriots, last season’s Superbowl winners, in their Wild Card game. They then dismantled the Baltimore Ravens and this season’s eventual Most Valuable Player by playing stifling defense. While Henry established a postseason franchise rushing record, by rushing for 195 yards rushing the Tennessee Titans started off their playoff in spectacular fashion.

By overcoming an injury to last season’s MVP Patrick Mahomes earlier in the season, The Kansas City Chiefs came into the playoffs healthy though sluggish. As they started the offseason slow against the Houston Texans.

Down by 24 points in their initial playoff game, the Chiefs came roaring back to score 41 unanswered points to end the Texans season and move onto the AFC Championship game.

By narrowly beating their nemesis the Seattle Seahawks, for their 35th postseason win. The Green Bay Packers have moved to 3rd most postseason victories in NFL History. That Divisional playoff win would also set them up for a rematch against the San Francisco 49ers, who handed them one of their 3 loss.

Rookie Head Coach Kyle Shanahan led the San Francisco 49ers to an impressive 13-3 record this season.

Their destruction of the Minnesota Viking’s in their previous game has the 49ers a couple wins from their 6 Super Bowl wins and would position the Kyle Shanahan and his father Mike Shanahan as the only father-son duo to make a Super Bowl as Head Coaches.

Going back to the AFC Championship game which pits the Titans vs the Chiefs, for the chance to play in Miami for a chance to represent the AFC in the Superbowl.

Controlling the ball and keeping the opposing offense off the field with the rushing prowess of Derrick Henry is how the Titans won their previous playoff games. Though the Titans jumped out to a 10-point lead against Chiefs, at 10-0 and 17-7. As the Chiefs found themselves down once again in the playoffs, and once again they came roaring back to win the AFC Championship game and return to the Superbowl for the first time in 50 years.

The NFC Championship game would uniquely boast the first Conference Championship game with Head Coaches under 41 years old. The stout defense of the 49ers absolutely shut down Aaron Rogers and the Green Bay Packers al the while running all over the Packers defense.

The undrafted free agent Raheem Mostert has taken full advantage of his opportunities in San Francisco throughout the season however, he had his best as a pro in the NFC Championship game by rushing for an impressive 220 yards and a team-record 4 touchdown runs.

As mentioned, Championship Sunday sets the stage for Super Bowl LIV as (12-4) Kansas City will face the (133) San Francisco in the remodeled Hard Rock Stadium in South Florida. On paper, this appears to be a fantastic matchup, as the 49ers will line up a tough defensive line and quality corners while the Chiefs will be counting on the 2018 NFL League to make plays and utilize his explosive and elusive wide receivers to counteract that 49ers defense. These intriguing matchups will have football fans all across the globe excited about this matchup.

Though we have an extra week to prepare your Superbowl watch parties, you have time to share with us your thoughts on the upcoming Superbowl matchup?

Also let us know who you have winning the 2020 NFL Superbowl, by simply commenting in the comment section of this article on www.whatsgoodinsports.com or by following me on Twitter @whatsgoodnsport for immediate engagement. Additionally, subscribe to our weekly “Voice of the Fans Podcast” which is available for you on most podcasting platforms, Apple and Google Podcasts including Spotify, TuneIn, and iHeart Radio. As always, we certainly appreciate you for making our voice your choice!

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

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City-Wide Turnout For Women’s March LA 2020 300,000 Women and Allies Marched and Gathered in Support of Women’s Rights Today, more than 300,000 women and allies marched and gathered in downtown Los Angeles at Women’s March LA 2020, presented by Women’s March Foundation.

“The voices of hundreds of thousands of women and their allies rang loud and clear across Los Angeles in support of women’s rights,” said Emiliana Guereca, president of Women’s March Foundation. “Supporters of the Women’s March Foundation have made it clear that the next President of the United States must have an agenda to advance women’s rights.”

The 4th annual Women’s March LA began with a rally and march from Pershing Square to Los Angeles City Hall.

Following the March, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom opened a program at City Hall featuring powerful speeches and performances.

In the 2018 midterm election, a record-breaking 103 women were elected to Congress and have risen to assert powerful and courageous leadership in every area from the economy to foreign policy to government accountability. Women’s March LA 2020 celebrated these accomplishments and raised awareness of the important work done by community organizations throughout

the year registering and educating voters, mobilizing communities, equipping youth for civic engagement and empowering women to run for office.

“In 2020 Women’s March Foundation is excited to take the women’s movement beyond marching and toward large scale social change,” said Guereca. “We plan to register 100,000 new voters, host a Women’s March Conference and raise funds for a Women’s Building – a re-imagined feminist mecca of the 1970s that will offer a space for women to create, advocate and better their communities.”

On January 21, 2017, the Women’s March was the largest single-day protest in U.S. history with more than seven million women and allies marching throughout the world. More than one million of those marching for gender justice and equality marched in Los Angeles. Women’s March Foundation grew from that initial moment and has organized a march for women’s rights in LA each year since, with over 2.2 million marchers taking part.

Women’s March Foundation was proud to partner with Courage California, Lyft, MARK and SameSide to present Women’s March LA 2020.

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