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Stage, Screen Actress Ruby Dee Dies at 91 By Will Dunham (Reuters) - Legendary stage and screen actress Ruby Dee, who won acclaim in theater, film and television and became a notable figure in the U.S. civil rights movement, died peacefully at home, a friend of the family said on Thursday. The actress, who was 91 years old, died on Wednesday night in New Rochelle, New York, surrounded by her family. "She died of natural causes," said Arminda Thomas, who works for Dee's family. "She was blessed with old age." The petite actress won an Oscar nomination in 2008 for her role in "American Gangster." After being nominated for six Emmys, she nabbed the award in 1991 for her role in the TV movie "Decoration Day." Dee was married to actor Ossie Davis for 56 years until his death in 2005. The couple,
Ruby Dee during their acceptance speeches,” said Charlotte St. Martin, executive director of the Broadway League, which represents producers and theater owners. Broadway theaters will dim their marquees on Friday in Dee's memory. President Barack Obama recalled Dee's performance in the 1989 Spike Lee film, "Do the Right Thing" - which the president and his wife, Michelle, saw on their first date. "Through her remarkable performances, Ruby paved the way for generations of black actors and actresses, and inspired African-American women across our country," Obama said in a statement. Friends and fans also turned to Twitter to express their sadness. "Words cannot express how much Ruby Dee inspired me to be who I am today. I will miss her dearly ...," hip-hop mogul
Photo courtesy Eso Won Bookstore (Left) Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Founder/Owner/Publisher, PACE NEWS had the immense pleasure of introducing Ms. Ruby Dee (right), the legendary stage and screen actress, to an anxiously waiting audience at Eso Won Bookstore in Leimert Park in February 2007. She said, when co-owners, James Fulgate and Thomas Hamilton asked if she wanted to participate by introducing Ms. Dee, she immediately said “Yes.” She said Ms. Dee rwas such a warm and loving person and her spirit was one of gratitude and thankfulness as she reflected on the life she shared with her late husband, Ossie Davis during the talk and booksigning of (Life and black activist Malcolm X among their friends and took part in marches for racial equality in the South. Dee and Davis were emcees of the landmark 1963 March on Washington where King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech. The couple were honored in 2004 at the Kennedy Center in Washington for their lifetime contributions to theater, TV and movies, as well as their advocacy for equality. The Kennedy Center recognized them as "two of the most prolific and fearless artists in American culture," stating: "With courage and tenacity they have thrown open many a door previously shut tight to African American artists and planted the seed for the flowering of Amer-
Ruby Dee ica's multicultural humanity." Dee was born as Ruby Ann Wallace in Cleveland, the daughter of a train porter and a schoolteacher, and was raised in the Harlem section of New York City. She attended Hunter College in New York, then joined
the American Negro Theater in 1941 before making her way to Broadway. In 1946, she appeared on Broadway with Davis, who also became a director and playwright, in "Jeb," about a black soldier back from World War Two who confronts the white supremacist Ku Klux Klan. Dee's films include "The Jackie Robinson Story" (1950) in which she co-starred with Robinson, portraying himself in the tale of major league baseball's first black player, as well as "A Raisin in the Sun" (1961) with Sidney Poitier. (Additional reporting by Patricia Reaney and Edith Honan; Editing by Eric Walsh)
Waters' Statement on the Passing of Ruby Dee Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis who had three children, formed a productive and enduring artistic and activist partnership. They performed together in plays and films and appeared together at some of the seminal events of the turbulent civil rights era. The actress broke free from the racially stereotypical roles often given to black actresses when she began her career in the 1940s and continued to act into her 90s. "Ruby Dee inspired so many people both on stage and off. At the Tony Awards last Sunday, both Audra McDonald and Kenny Leon paid tribute to
Russell Simmons tweeted. Director Spike Lee said he was "crushed" and actress Angela Lansbury described Dee's death as "an irreplaceable loss." Dee and Davis were equally famous for their political activism, even as they paid a price in terms of their careers. They denounced Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-Communist crusades of the 1950s and were blacklisted for a time. They also were investigated by FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover's agents. They counted civil rights leader Martin Luther King
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (DCA) released a statement Thursday on the death of actress and civil rights activist, Ruby Dee. She was 91 years old. "Today, we mourn the passing of my dear friend of many years, Ruby Dee, whom I truly admired. She was a gifted and talented woman who joined with her late husband, Ossie Davis, to produce and present some of the most enjoyable and inspirational stage productions and movies that I have ever experienced. Ruby and Ossie were well connected with both the artistic and AfricanAmerican communities. They were pioneers who opened doors
previously shut tight to AfricanAmerican artists, and planted the seeds for the success that actresses and actors of color enjoy today. "Ruby and Ossie were also community activists committed to social justice and improving the lives of AfricanAmericans. They were remembered by the Congressional Black Caucus for their efforts in establishing the Black Agenda during the 1972 National Black Political Convention. We missed Ossie when he passed away, and we were concerned about Ruby because they were a team, in which you didn't see one without the other. Ossie's death in 2005 was
difficult for Ruby and for all of us. Now, her passing will be equally difficult. "Ruby lived a productive life and is well-recorded in the history of this nation and her work will be cherished for years to come. As a legendary actress, playwright, and screenwriter, Ruby's career spanned more than half a century, and her enormous body of work included A Raisin in the Sun, the first Broadway play written by a black woman, and the memorable I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with Ruby's family and friends during this very difficult time."
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Dr. Gloria Zuurveen President, CEO, Founder and Publisher
Hello Readers, Praise God for this is Father’s Day weekend. It is a time to tell Daddy, Dad or Papa that you love him. Dad’s are important and on this weekend and especially on Sunday it is time to show some love to your daddy. I miss daddy but I am so thankful to know that he is in the Beloved. His spirit lives on in me and his offspring. So make sure you take the time to reflect on how important this day. Let us pray for the family of Ruby Dee who passed on Wednesday at 91. Praise God for your long life. She was a legend in the arts of Theater and acting. I always admired her ability and her assurance of who she was as a woman. She served as great role model for me and million of women around the world especially Black women. It were Ms. Dee and Maya Angelou who set the tone for boldness, black and beautiful women in America to be proud of who you are, brown skin and all. So it is with sadness of heart at the passing of Ms. Ruby Dee, an Icon like known other.
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A Pledge to Keep To Our Youth By Julianne Malveaux As young people graduate from high school, or finish the school year as sophomores and juniors, they begin to search for summer jobs. For the past several summers, the jobs have not been there, and this summer will be no different. It is true that economists are projecting a better employment situation for the college graduates who are entering the labor market now. At the same time, those high school graduates who must save money for college incidentals or for other needs will have a hard time finding work. The Brookings Institute says that in our nation's top 100 metropolitan areas, the employment prospects for teens and young adults dropped drastically. Indeed, Brookings used the word "plummeted" to describe changes in the employment situation between 2000 and 2011. White youth had an official unemployment rate of 15.9 percent in April, while African-American youth have a rate of 36.8 percent, more than twice the White rate. These are just the official numbers. The unofficial numbers would suggest that a third of White youth, and about 70 percent of Black youth, are out of work. Many choose to focus on adult unemployment. And certainly, the ability of adults to support their families is of greater concern. But in addition to earning money, the 16-19 year old population benefits from summer jobs because they learn work habits, such as promptness and appropriate dress, when they are exposed to the labor market. Many who do not find summer employment will find that later an employer will prefer someone who has worked to someone who had not. In the past, some city governments have provided resources to help put young people to work. In economic hard times (though some say they are improving), it is often easier for young people to find unpaid opportunities than those that generate income. That's fine for those who can afford to work for free, but there is a definite class bias when unpaid internships are considered. Those whose parents are moderate earners are more likely to be willing or able to work without pay. Yet, unpaid intern-
ships are often stepping-stones to lucrative paid employment opportunities. The youth employment situation is dire, and it is all the more dire when our rhetoric about valuing youth is examined. How often have you been to an event focused on youth issues that played the Whitney Houston song, The Greatest Love of All? The song begins with the words, "I believe that children are the future, teach them well and let them lead the way." What are we teaching our youth when we fail to provide opportunities for them? We have made it more difficult for young people to find summer work, and more difficult for them to attend college, but very easy to fast track them into the criminal justice system. We are determining our nation's future tomorrow by our actions today. All youth are not in the same position. Race, class, and ethnicity shape the opportunities presented to young people. The offspring of the top 1 percent certainly don't have to worry about summer jobs or college costs. This summer, some will complain that young'uns playing with fire hydrants will bring water pressure down (fix that by opening the pools), or that youngsters gathering in the street are a nuisance (so open a playground). We'll hear about literacy challenges (keep libraries open longer hours), and other ways that the young people who are out of school occupy themselves. Job creation, summer programs, and other links between school and work possibilities are all ways to connect our young people to opportunities. It costs money now, but as a dear friend, the late Charles Franklin said, "You have to pay, but if you wait too long, you will pay penalties and interest." Our beloved ancestor Maya Angelou wrote, "A Pledge to Rescue Our Youth" at Essence former editor Susan Taylor's request and it was read at the 2006 Essence Music Festival. These are the last lines of her charge, "You are the best we have. You are all we have. You are what we have become. We pledge you our whole hearts from this day forward." We can't afford to discard that pledge. Julianne Malveaux is a Washington, D.C.-based economist and writer. She is president emerita of Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, N.C.
Economic Collapse By James Clingman Imagine the U.S. dollar being worthless. Picture millionaires and billionaires becoming “thousand-aires” overnight. shrinking dollarThink about the possibility of two hundred million U.S. citizens being unable to eat unless the government provides food for them. Fathom a day when you check out your 401-k or your bank account and find nothing there. What would happen to social security and Medicare if the dollar was devalued to the point of being virtually worthless? The short answer to these scenarios: We would be in a world of hurt and misery. As the recent Urban League Report stated, despite our current fiscal situation, Blacks are “optimistic” about our economic future. So it naturally follows that we seldom, if ever, give a thought to the possibility of an economic collapse in this country; after all, we are the world’s “top economy” the “biggest, strongest, and the ‘baddest’ nation on earth.” Our dollar is the reserve standard for the world; oil is traded in what we call “petrodollars,” which assures that our economy will always rule because everybody needs energy, right? We are the “breadbasket” of the world, and everybody needs to eat, right? We are indeed “all that” aren’t we? In case you have been spending most of your time watching all of the award shows on BET, the housewives and divas of…, or the many other mindless, non-thought provoking distractions being tossed at us 24/7, you have no idea about the true state of our union. You are hung-up on what Donald Sterling said, what Stephen A. Smith and Michael Eric Dyson said, what that police commissioner in New Hampshire said, and what Mark Cuban said. You are ensconced in what Michelle Obama is wearing, what brand of Vodka Diddy drinks, Solange’s elevator beat-down, and buying a $200.00 ticket for the Beyonce/Jay-Z concert. While I understand the need for us to get away from the real world and reside in fantasy land for a while, the amount of attention we give to the 140 character banter of some celebrity or athlete, no matter how mindless or ridiculous it may be, is very dangerous. We have no sustainability, no patience, and no staying power when it comes to the things that really affect our lives and
our very survival. In other words, we have been swept away from reality by reality shows through which we live vicariously; and to make matters even worse, we have fallen for the absolute delusion of economic progress in spite of all the indicators that point to the complete opposite. We are not teaching our children and grandchildren about economics, wealth building, finance, entrepreneurship, inflation, hyperinflation, deflation, quantitative easing, cashless society, bartering, self-reliance, gold, silver, bitcoin, fiat, and the role of money in general. In many cases we adults have very little knowledge of these things. We are too busy working 70 hours a week to earn dollars that could be worthless in the next decade or two. We are not making efforts to prepare for the worst; we are not “hedging” our bets against economic collapse, and we are definitely not working to become more independent, which includes, at a minimum, being able to grow food and feed our children. In general, we have very little understanding of what our government is doing and the plans it has for us just in case things get really bad financially. Yes, we talk about conspiracy theories all the time, and we think we know about the Bilderbergers, the Council on Foreign Affairs, the Illuminati, Skull and Bones, the Boule, and all the other so-called secret societies that run the world. skull and bonesWhile they may make for great conversation, we cannot affect them one iota. They are doing their thing, and all we do is “talk” about them. Do you really think they care? When it’s all said and done, if a collapse does come, they will be the ones we will have to depend upon because they have the vast majority of the wealth. This is not meant just to instill fear in us, albeit, we are at the very bottom of every economic category; it is to stimulate us to use that fear to change our minds, to be more informed and active, and to direct our attention to economic empowerment in a world where that’s all that counts. It is an effort to bring us back to where we once were, when we took care of ourselves and built for future generations. It is a cry for a stronger and collective foundation of Spirit-led people who know that while we are on this earth we have an obligation to share our talents and to multiply them rather than squander or “bury” them in the ground of conspicuous consumption. As for our position in this country, as a citizen of 1st century Rome said, “I smell smoke!” Nero
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EDUCATION & COMMUNITY NEWS Music Unites for Centennial High School Jazz Ensemble
Beverly Hills, CA - Following the tragic death of her friend Paul Walker, whose final film she penned the title song for, singer/songwriter Natalia Safran vowed to give back to the community whenever possible. This past week she hosted the first ever Salon Series at her Beverly Hills residence. The evening featured an intimate performance by students from the Music Unites Centennial High School Jazz Ensemble. Music Unites Founder and Executive Director Michelle Edgar (right) developed the program, working with the Compton Unified School District high school. Safran (left) was joined by Actor/Director David Arquette (center). Also in attendance were “My Name Is Earl” actress Nadine Velazquez, “Rock of Ages” star Diego Boneta and guest host/ Music Unites Ambassador, KIIS FM's DJ Skee, who was also honored. Safran’s current single “SAY GOODBYE” from the motion picture thriller ANNA arrived in theaters this month. Photo credit:Dustin Downing
Waters Congratulates Lennox School District on Receiving $10 Million Noise Mitigation Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement today congratulating Lennox School District on receiving $10 million in funding from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) for noise mitigation efforts in Lennox schools. "I am very pleased that the Lennox School District has received a $10 million grant for sound insulation projects in Lennox elementary and middle schools. This grant will be financed by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) using passenger facility fees, and it will help to mitigate the disruptive impact of airport noise in Lennox classrooms. "I know how disruptive airport noise can be to a quality education. For many years, students and teachers have complained to me about the noise from airplanes arriving at and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). That is why I worked so hard to pass Public Law 110-337, which allows LAWA to use passenger facility fees for noise mitigation projects at local schools that are impacted by noise from LAX. This law was originally introduced in the House of Representatives jointly by
then-Congresswoman Jane Harman and myself in March of 2007 and was signed into law by the President in October of 2008. "I am confident that this grant will help students and teachers to concentrate on their studies and contribute to a positive learning environment in Lennox schools. I look forward to continuing to work with the Lennox School District to provide a quality education to the children of our district." The grant will fund sound insulation work at the following schools: Buford, Felton and Jefferson elementary schools; new school construction north of Jefferson; and Lennox Middle School. The noise mitigation upgrades could include replacement of standard windows and doors with sound-rated windows and doors, installation of interior insulation, and replacement of heating and air conditioning units.
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The Nation's Mayors to Gather in Dallas This Summer WASHINGTON, PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -Under the leadership of U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and host Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, more than 200 of the nation's mayors from cities large and small will convene in Dallas at the OMNI Hotel to discuss the economic health of the nation's cities, transportation, education, housing, help for returning Veterans and the minimum wage. Mayors will release new economic data showing economic output and jobs numbers for each of the nation's 363 metropolitan areas on Friday morning at the OMNI during an Opening Press Conference with USCM Leadership. Mayors will also hear from several guest speakers including Maria Shriver who will discuss The Shriver Report and what mayors can do to address the 1 in 3 American women living on the brink of poverty. In addition, there will be two Special Sessions: One on Sunday re Climate Protection with EPA Administrator McCarthy and Energy Secretary
Moniz and the other on Monday re Sports, Race and Politics in America featuring NBA All-Time Leading Scorer and NY Times Best-Selling Author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Sacramento Kings Principal Owner Vivek Ranadive, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, Journalist, TV Host and Author Roland Martin, a current NBA Player/Coach TBA and USCM President Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson. USCM is also pleased that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will address the general body, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will participate in a discussion on transportation, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray will participate in a discussion on education/early learning and the minimum wage and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh will bring greetings. On the final day of the meeting, the mayors will debate and vote on policy resolutions to forward to Congress and the Administration in the hopes of shaping federal legislation. Resolutions to be consi de r ed a r e a vai l abl e at www.usmayors.org.
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CHURCH & COMMUNITY NEWS TD Jakes Asks Hollywood to Make More Movies for Christians By Morgan Lee Christian Post Reporter Megachurch pastor of The Potter's House in Dallas and producer of the recent hit "Heaven Is for Real" T. D. Jakes urged Hollywood to create more films that reflected his own experiences in an editorial for Variety. "As both an AfricanAmerican and a person of faith, I have watched with great consternation while the missing reflection of the world in which I live in was previously being poorly served," wrote Jakes in an article released on Wednesday. (Photo: Facebook/T.D. Jakes Ministries) Hollywood film producer Tyler Perry prays for Bishop T.D. Jakes on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, at The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas, in this photo shared on the Facebook page belonging to T.D. Jakes Ministries.
families who are in constant pursuit of entertainment that is engaging, crafted with the excellence that only an adequate budget can afford?" For Jakes, the answer to this question began in the "development stage of production," and Hollywood must be "aware of the sensitivities of this population." "Hollywood may have to override its own skepticism in order to reflect faith on film, and recognize that it needs to 'go green' at the box office by partnering with those who have an instinct to increase the diversity of entertainment options for a previously underserved and poorly served consumer market," he wrote. 2014 has been a breakout year for faith-based movies. Currently, according to Box Office Mojo, "Noah," "God's Not Dead," "Heaven Is for Real," and "Son of God" all sit in the top 20 of highest
Jakes, who has a close relationship with Christian film executive Tyler Perry, (who also donated $1 million to his church in 2013,) praised Hollywood for "the new-found proliferation of products that serve the burgeoning faith and family film market," but added that he remained "appalled that this sector is still being discussed from a niche-market perspective." Jakes expressed frustration that although the U.S. was overwhelmingly Christian, the majority of its movies and television shows did not attempt to cater to this demographic. "Does Hollywood have the instinct to communicate to an audience base whose views are often more conservative than its own?" he queried. "Is the system willing to accept the tutelage of those who understand how to penetrate this inescapable base of young
grossest movies of the year. This fall, "The Song" and "Exodus: God and Kings" will also be released in theaters. Jakes' "Heaven Is for Real" has grossed $88 million since its April release. Results from a recent poll suggest that while nearly 50 percent of American Christians favorably view Hollywood, more than 40 percent believe that the major studios do not accurately represent their faith on screen. According to respondents from a Christian News Service/ Nicaea Movie poll conducted by American Insights, 49 percent of Christians view Hollywood positively, while 32 percent do not. The poll also revealed that Catholics are more likely to view Hollywood warmly, with 57 percent approving of it, compared to only 40 percent of Protestants.
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HEALTH & COMMUNITY NEWS
Black Children Have Highest Abuse Rates by Jazelle Hunt WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Black children are twice as likely as Whites to be victims of child abuse, with 1 in 5 becoming victims of neglect and/or physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, according to a new study. “These data highlight that the burden of confirmed maltreatment is far greater than suggested by single-year national estimates of confirmed child maltreatment and that the risk for maltreatment is particularly high for black children, who had cumulative risk of confirmed maltreatment in excess of 25 percent for many years, and never less-than 20 percent,” the report states. Official 2011 data from child protective service agencies
puts the overall child abuse figure at 1 in 100 children. But the new research places the figure at 1 in 8, with most of it taking place in the early years. The new study, which appears online in this month’s JAMA Pediatrics, uses the same protective services data (the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System – or, NCANDS— Child File), but measures it cumulatively, including all children under 18 who have been victimized, up to and including the given year. “If you have a person abused, say, at age four, and they were four in 2009. In 2014, they would be nine. If you took a yearly approach, you would only include in your measure those who were maltreated this year,” says Hedwig Lee, one of
Brain Gloom By Dean L. Jones, CPM Every television weather person spews the rhyme JuneGloom whenever there is a morning marine layer of clouds. Undoubtedly, newscasters like to sound scary with vying to get the viewers' attention. But, the brain can acquire a real gloom when ingesting a lot of processed sugary filled items, caused by an imbalance in the blood sugar (glucose) level. The symptoms from this reaction can include fatigue, irritability, dizziness, insomnia, excessive sweating (especially at night), poor concentration, forgetfulness, excessive thirst, depression, crying spells, digestive disturbances and even blurred vision. Our brain depends on operating with an even supply of glucose. Ingesting high amounts of processed sugar will negatively add to aggressive behavior, anxiety, and depression, and fatigue. Bear in mind that it is not just processed sugar, but also other refined carbohydrates like white bread, pasta, rice and most processed foods. These foodstuff items use up the mood enhancing B vitamins and diverts the supply of the mineral chromium that is involved in mood shifts. So whenever you think you are having one of those days that seem to crave a sugary-filled treat you may want to think twice. That wine or bowl of ice crème may backfire on your mood after the crash. It may seem like consuming those treats would be a stress reliever, however, processed sugar can cause a higher level of being panicked and wired. Science routinely shows how a poor balance of a person's blood sugar level is often the single biggest factor in people suffering mood swings, depression, anxiety, and emotional instability. We have all witnessed how someone appears to be fine one minute and then you see them in floods of tears the next. Having large blood sugar swings lessens
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Dean L. Jones a person's ability to cope with stress. Somewhat related is how there is a report from Everytown for Gun Safety stating that at least 74 school shootings have occurred over the past 18-months in the United States. This group wants to pass gun control laws, but when you break it down these are killings and the choice of weapon is secondary. The mind has snapped on some level and some of the blame could be dietary deficiency. Guns are easy weapons of destruction, but when you are averaging a shooting per week at schools, which is where the mind is the focal product, maybe we should be exploring the cause and effect on emotions. Sadly, the recent shooting this week at a high school east of Portland, Oregon was yet another example of how the mind took action against others, wherein this situation also panned out not to have a rocksolid motive. It is just that a person has come to a perceived end of their mind's wits and are deciding that the only way out is to destroy someone else's life. Accordingly, stay SugarAlert! www.SugarAlert.com Dean Jones, Ethics Advocate, Southland Partnership Corporation (a public benefit organization), contributes his view on health attributes derived from processed foodstuff items.
the study’s authors. “We show people who’ve experienced this at least one time before they were 18. It’s an estimate that shows the actual burden of maltreatment in children. If you experience maltreatment at any time, it affects you, so [this method] is a more clear snapshot of the population affected.” The researchers use NCANDS data from 2004 through 2011, and in that time, nearly 5.7 million children had at least one confirmed case of maltreatment during their lives (80 percent of which stemmed from neglect, as opposed to abuse, according to the study). CPS found that 174,400 Black children had been neglected or abused in 2011 alone (for most of these children, it was the first reported case). Cumulatively, researchers found that by 4 years old, Black children had a 1 in 10 chance of being maltreated. By 10 years old, the risk was 4 in 25. Put another way, that’s at least four students in every fifthgrade class. By 15 years old, Black youth had a 1 in 5 chance of having a CPS file. In 2011, White children accounted for 317,900 confirmed maltreatment cases, most of which were first offenses. (There were a total of 670,000 confirmed cases that year). Cumulatively, by 4 years old White children have a 1 in 20 chance of maltreatment; a 4 in 50 chance by age 10, and a 1 in 10 chance by age 15. Put another way, Black children are twice as likely to suffer maltreatment as White children by each of those benchmarks. “It highlights the importance of thinking about how, in the United States, many dis-
parities that occur…are examples of the ways in which the history of racism can lead to disparate outcomes among groups,” Lee says, pointing out that overwhelmed parents of color are much less likely to have access to support such as comprehensive healthcare, lactation consultants, therapists, nannies, and the like. “When we think of [the data’s] racial disparities, it’s not necessarily bias among CPS, but more about the large problems of social disparities. In many cases parents are overwhelmed and not receiving enough support. That’s a social and economic problem.” CPS confirmed cases of abuse or neglect are most likely to occur in infancy and toddlerhood, across race and in both annual and cumulative measures. A more accurate interpretation, according to study coauthor, Christopher Wildeman, is that in the case of babies and toddlers, maltreatment is both easier to identify as such, and more likely to be discovered. “Young children are quite fragile, so maltreatment they experience — whether abuse or neglect — is more noticeable than it would be with older children. If you yank a two year-old by the arm and you yank an eight year-old by the arm, the two year-old could end up with a separated shoulder from the incident, whereas the eight year-old might feel resentful and hurt, but may not present symptoms of an injury,” Wildeman explains. In addition, “folks – whether teachers, physicians, or other folks in the community—are just more attentive to small children, and the folks at CPS are no different.” In addition to the rate
difference between CPS’s annual count and this study’s cumulative count, there’s also a huge difference between CPS rates and self-reporting from adults who were maltreated as children. “Self-reported rates are higher because to have a case confirmed there has to be enough evidence and there’s a high level of proof,” Lee explains. “There’s going to be discre panc y…[espec ia lly if] they’ve never had contact with CPS. Our estimate might be conservative. It’s clear that people may be slipping through the cracks.” The study does not make recommendations or offer sociological explanations regarding the disparities it highlights, but it does point out that child maltreatment is a serious public health issue. In addition to the moral implications, child maltreatment is associated with higher rates of mortality, obesity, HIV/AIDS infection, and mental health problems. Children who have been abused or neglected are more likely to engage in criminal activity as teens and/or adults, and five times more likely to attempt suicide. One cited study estimates that the social toll stemming from the effects of child maltreatment costs the United States $124 billion every year. “The results of this study provide valuable epidemiological information,” the researchers conclude. “Being able to assess the extent and severity of maltreatment across populations and time can inform policies and practices that can be used not only to reduce maltreatment, but also to improve population health and reduce health disparities.”
Hospitals Put Pharmacists In The ER To Cut Medication Errors In the emergency department at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, pharmacists who specialize in emergency medicine review each medication to make sure it's the right one in the right dose. It's part of the hospital's efforts to cut down on medication errors and dangerous , which contribute to more than 7,000 deaths across the country each year. Julian Coleman, 16, tells emergency departme nt phar macist Jamie Tweedle about his medication history. Medication errors can be caused by something as simple as bad handwriting, confusion between drugs with similar names, poor packaging design or confusion between metric or other dosing units, according to the . But they're often due to a combination of factors, which makes them harder to prevent. At in Dallas, there are 10 full-time emergency pharmacists, more than anywhere else in the country, and they are on call 24 hours a day. The pharmacists provide a vital safety net, according to , chief quality officer and a pediatric ER physician. "Every single
order I put in," Morse says, "is reviewed in real time by a pharmacist in the emergency department prior to dispensing and administering the medication." That may sound obvious, but Morse says doctors like him, are used to jotting down a type and quantity of drugs and moving on. If there's a problem, a pharmacist will hopefully catch it and get in touch later. But later won't work in the emergency room. The extra review is particularly important at Children's because medication errors are three times more likely to occur with children than with adults. That's because kids are not "just little adults," says , the clinical pharmacy manager for Children's Medical Center. "They have completely different metabolic rates that you have to look at," Darling says, "so you have to know your patients." On any given week, pharmacists at Children's review nearly 20,000 prescriptions and medication orders, looking at things like the child's weight, allergies, medications and health insurance. Sometimes the care that's supposed to help winds up hurting instead.
There are also automatic reviews by an electronic medical record system designed to essentially "spell check" orders to prevent errors. You need both, says , associate professor of emergency medicine at the University of Wisconsin, because the electronic medical record doesn't catch all errors. Svenson co-authored a in the Annals of Emergency Medicine that found that even with an electronic medical record, 25 percent of children's prescriptions had errors, as did 10 percent of adults'. Now his hospital also has a pharmacist in the emergency department 24 hours a day. So why doesn't every hospital do this? The main reason, Svenson says, is money. "If you're in a small ER, it's hard enough just to have adequate staffing for your patients in terms of nursing and techs, let alone to have a pharmacist sitting down. If the volume isn't there, it's hard to justify." Hiring pharmacists is expensive, but Morse points to research showing prescription review , thereby saving money and lives.
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BUSINESS & COMMUNITY NEWS Garcetti Announces Businesssource Virtual Counselor Network With Citi Community Development and Housing Opportunities Collaborative LOS ANGELES – Mayor Garcetti today announced the launch of the BusinessSource Virtual Counselor Network (VCN), a new initiative funded by a $100,000 contribution from Citi Community Development that will improve the services offered by the City of Los Angeles to small business owners. VCN aims to improve the quality of BusinessSource services. A small business owner can visit one of the city’s BusinessSource Centers and be connected either by phone or video chat with a counselor specifically suited to their business or language needs. By making experts available virtually, this network reduces Angelenos’ needs to visit a different location or return at a later date. There will be up to 60 virtual counselors ready to provide realtime help. This way, if, for instance, a business owner requires advice on intellectual property, but their local BusinessSource Center doesn’t have that expertise, they can quickly be connected with another center or an external counselor in the network that does. “The BusinessSource Virtual Counselor Network is a great example of how the City can harness the power of technology to help boost local business,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti. “It’s these very businesses that will create local jobs for Angelenos and help put the recession in the rearview mirror.” The VCN will also serve to connect Angelenos to the BusinessSource centers’ entrepreneurial workshops, management courses, business plan development, ac-
counting, marketing, as well as counsel on securing capital and job creation strategies, and other services. The system will be up and running next month. These services will aid Los Angeles’ already diverse small business ecosystem. According to the last U.S Census Survey of Business Owners, Los Angeles leads the nation with more than 466,000 minority-owned small businesses, which employ over 556,000 people. “During a time when governments face budget constraints and increasing demand for public services, this is a technology solution that answers the need for collaborative, integrative, and modern support systems,” said Bob Annibale, Global Director of Citi Community Development and Microfinance. “By collaborating with the City of Los Angeles on this important program, we are identifying solutions that leverage technology to overcome opportunity gaps and support small businesses.” “Collaboration allows organizations to lean on the expertise of other members. That element has been a driving force in the VCN’s success to date. Open communication and shared technology solutions keep multiple partners, miles apart geographically, on a flexible ecosystem that leverages available resources,” said Appaswamy Vino Pajanor, President and Executive Director of the Housing Opportunities Collaborative. Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does busi-
ness in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com | Twitter: @Citi | YouTube: www.youtube.com/citi | Blog: http://blog.citigroup.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/citi | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/ company/citi Housing Opportunities Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt HUD approved counseling intermediary, established in 2005 by a coalition of HUD approved housing counseling and fair housing agencies, other housing related nonprofit organizations, business organizations, and government agencies that support all aspects of housing rights and responsibilities. It was created to serve as an information clearinghouse by consolidating housing and related information, making it easily accessible to the public and partners. To improve the delivery of services to the community, the HOC developed the Virtual Counselor Network in 2013 to digitally connect social services agencies and partner organizations to the community using the power of technology. Additional information may b e f o u n d a t : www.virtualcounselornetwork.org
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LOCAL NEWS Doris LaCour Appointed New CEO of the Western State Golf Association By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES—The First Tee of South Los Angeles is on the move with new leadership at the helm of the ship who is a nononsense person when it comes to the game of golf. Doris Jean LaCour was recently appointed as the new CEO and when she and Teresa Thornton, the First Tee of South Los Angeles, Executive Director stop by the office on Tuesday, I was not about to take up LaCour's time on nonsense. After speaking with her for several minutes, she did not hesitate to expound on her vision and goal to bring to South Los Angeles one of the most elaborate state-of-the-art youth learning center where youth can, not only play the game of golf, but they will also develop life skills. LaCour began to call off names of high-powered professionals and experts in their whom she has already solicited to be on the First Tee of South Los Angeles Advisory Board. One such person is Attorney Charles Windon, III, a criminal law attorney for over 36 plus years. Like I mentioned above, LaCour is a no-nonsense person therefore it stands to reason that she will bring on board like-minded people to help carry out her vision for the youth of South Los Angeles. Windon is certainly one of them. His credentials speaks for him. He has tried over 75 murder cases and 12 capital murder cases, along with thousands of felonies and misdemeanors. He is a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College, Bates College of Law, Houston, Texas; Graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College,
Doris Jean LaCour Gerry Spence Death Penalty College in Dubois, Wyoming. He’s a member of the Board of Directors of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and more importantly, he is the father of First Tee of South Los Angeles recipients. His two children are past participants in the program and he is very excited about working with LaCour to help youth reach their fullest potential like his children who are both graduates of Princeton University. LaCour is on the move and even though she is a retired Deputy Sheriff and a retired Senior Deputy to then Supervisor Yvonne Burke, she has the energy of a ready soldier who is in a battle to win for the youth to rise to the occasion and
bring them a first class golf academy and learning center to South Los Angeles. When reading her bio, it became very clear to me that she is the person to carry out her vision and mission because she is an innovator, pioneer and a 2014 Western State Golf Association (WSGA) Hall of Fame recipient in the field of gold and more. For well over 24 years she has been a part of the WSGA. She has worked in the Women in Golf Program since it was called “Aide to Women Golfers”. She helps to recruit and helps to train women and men in the game of golf. Following a couple of years of the training sessions, LaCour discovered that the new trainees had no channel to keep
them involved in golf. In order to help insure that these women stayed involved in the game and work to improve their skill level, she along with several friends founded the Tee Divas Golf Club in 1996. This 18year-old club is still recruiting, developing and supporting women and subsequently men into the game. She continues to work with beginning golfers to encourage them to join a club in the WSGA family. She has served two threeyear terms as Southern Area Vice President and two terms as WSGA Sergeant at Arms. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Southern Area Youth Programs, Inc. where she channeled her dedication for golf to involve more inner city youth into the game by providing facilities, programs and excursions to expose minority youngsters to educational possibilities through golf. She has served for twelve years on the WSGA Tournament Committee. No matter where she is, LaCour finds something to do to help WSGA. Through her position with the County of Los Angeles Doris insured the continuing association of WSGA’s operation of the Maggie Hathaway Golf Course. Under her stewardship, this golf course has been upgraded, new tee boxes installed, improved fairways and the addition of a driving range to be used primarily for the training of junior golfers. She also helped secure funds from State and County sources to improve and upgrade Chester Washington and Alondra Golf Courses. Chester Washington and Alondra are used by a large number of WSGA members in the Los Angeles area. She was ulti-
mately responsible for having Chester Washington Golf Course named as the “Home of Western States Golf Association.” LaCour has served on many Boards and Commissions. She served 17 years on the Board of Directors of the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of California, where she served as Corporate Secretary and Fund Development Chair; she served as Second Vice President of the New Frontier Democratic Club and as a member of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Black Women of Achievement Committee and currently as a board member of the Los Angeles Aquatic Foundation. She has received numerous awards, recognitions and citations for her public service and volunteer activities. She continues to hold memberships in several organizations. She is a shining star in the WSGA family. She continues to find creative ways to help improve the skill level of new golfers and to keep her club, Tee Divas and Tee Dudes in the forefront of everything golf. LaCour is seekingl sponsors and anyone who would like to contribute to bring a state of the art learning center to South Los Angeles at the Maggie Hathaway Golf Course for the inner-city youth to thrive with pride in the game of golf. And life skills. To make a donation or to inquire more about the First Tee of South Los Angeles contact: Teresa Thornton, Executive Director, The First Tee of South Los A n g e l e s 1921 W. 98th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047; 323-755-6290 ext 201; 3 2 3 - 7 5 5 - 7 5 9 2 F a x or visit online at www.thefirstteesouthlosangeles.org
Park Windsor Baptist Church Celebrates Annual Children’s Day By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief LO S ANGELES— What a time? What a time? It was time to celebrate at Park Windsor Baptist Church with the Children’s Church taking charge during Annual Children’s Day celebration on Sunday, June 8 at 4:00 pm. The children were finally able to show what they had prepared with the help of dedicated leaders like their Director, Vivian Ransom and teachers: Sylverna Mitchell, Darlinn Lucas and Andrea Johnson along with Velma Peacock, assistant and Mrs. Helen Martin, Children’s Choir director. The Children’s Church performed “The Creation” A Musical Production. It was inspirational and educational. They were in charge of the entire program while Pastor Terrell Taylor sat in the back cheering them on with handclapping and encouraging them. After the opening prayer by Israel Matthews, Chelsey Leckford welcomed everyone. The first song “Jesus Is My Friend” was performed by Jashelle Miller, Malaysia Rainey, Simone Nevels and Karrington Travis, the Children’s Choir. Other songs performed were: “Rejoice In It”, “What He’s Done For Me!”, “Little Hands of Praise”, “Let the Chil-
dren Sing” and “This Little Light of Mine”. The Children’s Choir was joined by Chelsey Leckford, Cal’Naiya Wilson, Micole Howard, Tylia Barnes, Israel Matthews, Malaysia Rainey, Jayden, Jeremiah & Khairi Wroten and Ja’leah Jones. The afternoon was filled with joy as only children can bring. Park Windsor Baptist Church is fulfilling the call of Christ when He said let the little children come unto me. At the “Park” children are encouraged to come to Jesus and they are taught His will and His way through a committed teachers who love the Lord and what to see the children grow up in the admonition of the Lord. They take the book of Proverbs literally when it says, “Train up a children in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.” On Sunday at the “Park” (short for Park Windsor) that message was on display by the children. They were diligent in their assignments and giving a valuable spiritual lesson about God’s “Creation”. The Rev. Terrell Taylor and the Park Windsor family welcome all to come out and fellowship at the “Park”.
Photo by Gloria Zuurveen The Children’s Church celebrated Annual Children Day at Park Windsor Baptist Church on Sunday, June 8.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Audra McDonald Makes Tony Award History with Win NEW YORK (AP) — Audra McDonald has become the Tony Awards’ most decorated actress. The singer and actress on Sunday won her sixth Tony for portraying Billie Holiday in “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill,” putting her ahead of five-time winners Angela Lansbury and the late Julie Harris for the most competitive wins by an actress. The latest win — for best lead actress in a play — also makes McDonald the first grand-slam performance This photo provided by Jeffrey Richards Associates shows winner. She previously won Audra McDonald as Billie Holiday in “Lady Day at Emerson’s as best featured actress in a Bar & Grill”. McDonald is nominated for a Tony Award for play (“A Raisin in the Sun” best performance by an actress in a leading role. (AP Photo/ and “Master Class”), best Jeffrey Richards Associates, Evgenia Eliseeva) lead actress in a musical (“The Gershwins’ Porgy and (“Ragtime” and “Carousel”). Tanya Richardson Jackson, Bess”) and best featured ac- She also has two Grammys. Cherry Jones and Estelle t r e s s i n a m u s i c a l She beat Tyne Daly, La- Parsons.
Budget Conference Committee Approves $7 M for the Arts Sacramento (CA) –Last month the Assembly Budget Committee, at the urging of Assemblymember Nazarian (D-Sherman Oaks), approved a $10 million allocation to the California Arts Council (CAC). Building off this momentum the Budget Conference Committee, comprised of members of the Senate and Assembly, agreed to include a $7 million dollar allocation to the Arts as part of the budget they send to the Governor. With this projected allocation, the California Arts Council has expressed their intention to utilize the funds to push programs that will foster wider accessibility to
arts initiatives to California’s diverse populations. Citizens all over the state, both young and old will benefit from the services that the CA Arts Council can provide. In the 2013- 2014 session Assemblymember Nazarian introduced three arts funding measures, AB 580, AB 1625 and AB 1676, while at the same time, having ardently pushed for an increase in arts funding through the budget process. Immediately following the compromise, Assemblymember Nazarian commended his colleagues for being outspoken advocates for the Arts. “The compromise reached in the Conference
Committee is a beacon of hope for the future of the Arts in the golden state. I thank my fellow colleagues, in both the Assembly and the Senate, for joining my efforts in prioritizing funding for the arts. I am hopeful that the Governor will join us in restoring a portion of the devastating cuts that the arts sector has endured throughout the last decade. Arts in California will revitalize and empower Californians and most importantly our youth who have long starved for arts education, cultural and innovative tools that will prepare them to succeed in all aspects of life,” said Assemblyman Nazarian.
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Kentwood Players Announces Open Auditions Kentwood Players will hold open auditions for “ORPHANS” by Lyle Kessler on Saturday, July 12, 2014, from 12:00-4:00pm and Sunday, July 13, from 6:00-9:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045. Production dates are September 12 to October 18, 2014 for a six-week run on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm with Sunday matinees at 2pm. The production is directed by Kathy Dershimer and produced by Susan Goldman Weisbarth by special arrangement with Paradigm Talent Agency. “ORPHANS” centers on two abandoned grown-up boys who live in a dilapidated North Philly row house. Treat, the older, and a violent, predatory thief, has assumed the role of head of household, while Phillip, a reclusive and sensitive man-child, would never survive without his brother. In their horrifying way, these two brothers are a family, until one night when Treat kidnaps a drunken wealthy business man named Harold.
Harold turns the table on the two brothers in a strange, hilarious and moving way, becoming a force that will forever change their lives. “ORPHANS” premiered in 1983 at the Matrix Theatre in Los Angeles, and was performed by the Steppenwolf Theater Company OffBroadway in Chicago, New York and London. The play made its Broadway debut in April 2013 and has received two Tony Award nominations. The play contains adult language. Please come to the auditions prepared with headshot and resume. No advance appointment required to audition. Script sides of monologues and short scenes will be provided at the auditions. Rehearsal schedule will be posted in the lobby during the audition period, so please bring your calendar to list scheduling conflicts. For further information, please email orphans@kentwoodplayers.org. Cast breakdown: This is a completely volunteer community theater. There is no pay involved. PHILLIP - 16-21 younger brother – man/child with a strong desire to learn sheltered and bullied, yet strong
a t h i s c o r e . TREAT - 19-25 - older brother hoodlum with anger issues, bully and controlling, weak at h i s c o r e . HAROLD - 55-67 - mobster businessman - yet soft and nurturing. All roles require onstage physicality. For more information about Kentwood Players including our current production or upcoming auditions, and our Kentwood Kids Children’s Theatre classes and productions, please visit the Kentwood Playe r s w e b s i t e a t www.kentwoodplayers.org. You can also find Kentwood Players information on Facebook and Twitter. To meet the “ORPHANS” production team and learn more about Kentwood Players and what goes on at the Westchester Playhouse, the public is invited to attend our general membership meetings, which are free and held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located two blocks west of the San Diego Freeway and two blocks north of Manchester at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045.
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NEWS & VIEWS Court's Final Order Grants $18.6 Million for Violations of Fair Credit Reporting Act CLEVELAND - The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio entered its final order on Thursday, June 5, in the class action case of Roe, et al. v. Intellicorp Records, Inc., et al., approving an $18.6 million settlement fund, changes to Intellicorp’s business practices, free copies of class members’ criminal history information and a fast and easy dispute process. The settlement is believed to be the second largest ever obtained for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The plaintiffs filed a class action against Intellicorp claiming that Intellicorp gave inaccurate criminal background reports to employers and failed to notify individuals that their
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criminal history information was reported to employers. The case originated with Jane Roe in early 2011, who expunged her record through A New Way of Life-UCLAW ReEntry Legal Clinic. Her prospective employer obtained an instant background check report from Intellicorp, one of the largest background check companies in the country. Ms. Roe lost her employment opportunity when Intellicorp’s instant report showed her expunged record. Subsequently, A New Way of Life ReEntry Project, with Chavez & Gertler and the Law Offices of Devin H. Fok, brought the nationwide suit against Intellicorp.
Board of Supervisors Proclaim 'Refugee Awareness Month' by Celebrating the County's Rich Cultural Diversity LOS ANGELES Highlighting the many critical services provided by the Departments of Public Social Services (DPSS) to refugees forced to leave their country due to political, religious and other social issues, the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday proclaimed June as “Refugee Awareness Month” in the county. Joined by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Dr. Jonathan E. Fielding and a host of dedicated community partners that provide direct services and support, DPSS Director Sheryl L. Spiller praised the collaboration. “Today we honor and congratulate our community partners for the unwavering commitment to serve the refugees and their families, as they be-
The Board of Supervisors’ proclaiming of “Refugee Awareness Month” coincides with a similar observance by the State of California’s and the United Nations High Commission on Refugees’ declaration of “World Refugee Day.” DPSS, along with the DPH and their community partners, play an integral part in assisting refugees, providing culturally and linguisticallysensitive resettlement assistance, such as employment and other specialized services for refugees and their families. The list of DPSS’ community partners include Catholic Charities of Los Angeles; Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Service/Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles; International Institute of Los Angeles; Interna-
come contributing members of our diverse county.” The annual observance focuses on DPSS’ coordinated efforts that help families and individuals escape the threat of persecution, torture and imprisonment. Los Angeles County is home to more than 10.4 million residents, including 140 cultures and as many as 224 languages.
tional Rescue Committee; Jewish Family Services/Jewish Vocational Services; World Relief; Armenian Relief Society; Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles; Jewish Vocational Services; and Community Enhancement Services. For more information about DPSS’ refugee services, visit http://dpss.lacounty.gov/ dpss/gain/refugee/default.cfm.
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Susan Burton, Executive Director, A New Way of Life, LA 9th District City Councilman Curren Price listens to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti ban the box so that it will stop criminalizing individuals with past criminal records from getting a livable wage job.
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NEWS Connie Rice To Serve On the Los Angeles Press Club Advisory Board HOLLYWOOD— The Los Angeles Press Club is pleased to announce the formation of an Advisory Board of prominent individuals from business, government and media. These distinguished leaders in their respective fields will lend their expertise and time to the Club’s continuous effort to support, promote and defend quality journalism in Southern California. “The LA Press Club does an excellent job of connecting members with each other and sponsoring public events, so it made perfect sense to enhance our program with an Advisory Board of non-journalists,” said Press Club president Robert Kovacik of NBC4. “I am thrilled that so many respected men and women with such a wide range of expertise and experience have agreed to share their wisdom with us. We are fortunate to have these new partners to help us in pursuit of our mission and we
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deeply appreciate their willingness to participate.” The Advisory Board will be formally introduced on June 29th at the 2014 Southern California Journalism
Waters: Republican Spending Bill Ignores those Most in Need WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the House of Representatives’ approval of a measure to fund the nation’s housing and transportation programs, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, blasted Republicans for undercutting a number of important programs that protect our nation’s seniors, veterans, families and persons with disabilities. Waters criticized House Republicans for dramatic cuts to important public and assisted housing programs, for limiting funding to improve transportation infrastructure and in many other areas. An outspoken opponent of the bill’s harmful cuts, and the Ranking Member of the Committee with jurisdiction over the nation’s housing programs, Waters released the following statement: “The measure approved by the House of Representatives today makes clear that helping families, seniors, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities age in place, live with dignity, and provide for themselves has no place on the Republican agenda. I believe the Republican Party owes the American people an explanation. This legislation ignores low-income families who need our support the most, by gutting our public and assisted housing programs. It actually reverses what little progress we have made toward the nation’s goal of ending chronic, family, veteran and youth homelessness. Key housing programs that provide rental assistance and help fight homelessness will be reverted to levels that are blatantly unacceptable. And if this Republican measure were enacted, deteriorating living conditions will persist and the nation will continue to
permanently lose thousands of public housing units a year due to disrepair. Republicans have blocked funds for the National Housing Trust Fund, which would ensure that homeless families and extremely low-income households have an available supply of housing that is decent, safe, sanitary and affordable. The bill cripples the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which creates jobs and is a vital lifeline for local communities across the nation. It prohibits the enforcement of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, designed to curb housing discrimination and bring more federal investment to minority communities. After devastating housing programs for our families, the legislation takes aim at critical transportation initiatives such as the successful TIGER program, slashing its funding and eliminating its ability to support critical functions such as public transit, passenger rail, bicycle and pedestrian projects. Under the bill’s restrictive language, innovative public transit projects like the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor in my district, would never have qualified for TIGER funding. While the lack of consideration for our nation’s seniors, families, poor and disabled in this Republican spending bill is extremely disappointing, it’s unfortunately not surprising. Supporting programs that get individuals and families off the street and into safe and decent housing has never been important to Republicans – despite the fact that it is the right thing to do morally and economically. As we’ve seen time and again, this Republican measure sends a clear message to those who have fallen on hard times: good luck on your own.”
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