Inglewood Inspirational Choir Performs Inglewood Senior Center Easter Celebration
special luncheon in the center’s game room.
“I have been the choir director since 1984, two years after our founder, Elizabeth Payne, was inspired by God to establish the choir in 1982.” Mary Abbott said. “We welcome anyone who has a desire to sing with us and perform as a group.”
On Wednesday, April 5th the Inglewood Inspirational Choir, the first Senior Center Choir in the United States, according to Choir Director Mary Abbott, performed at the Inglewood Senior Center for the Annual Easter Celebration. The choir, which currently has 20 active choir members, was established in 1982 by Elizabeth Payne and performs at the center for all major holidays. The choir also performs at other locations by invitation only.
The Inglewood Inspirational Choir welcomes new members and anyone who is a member of the Inglewood Senior Center is invited to attend a weekly rehearsal at the center, every Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. After this week’s performance, the choir members and their guests enjoyed a special luncheon in the center’s game room.
By Anuoluwapo Bamiro, Columnist
Recently, the Inglewood Inspirational Choir, the first Senior Center Choir in the United States, according to Choir Director Mary Abbott, performed at the Inglewood Senior Center for the Annual
Easter Celebration. The choir, which currently has 20 active choir members, was established in 1982 by Elizabeth Payne and performs at the center for all major holidays. The choir also performs at other locations by invitation only.
The Inglewood Inspirational Choir
welcomes new members and anyone who is a member of the Inglewood Senior Center is invited to attend a weekly rehearsal at the center, every Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. After this week’s performance, the choir members and their guests enjoyed a
“I have been the choir director since 1984, two years after our founder, Elizabeth Payne, was inspired by God to establish the choir in 1982.” Mary Abbott said. “We welcome anyone who has a desire to sing with us and perform as a group.”
Building Strong Children and Restoring Strong Adults: How One California Community Is Empowering Change
By Gina Warren, Marilyn Woods, Damond “Fade” Dorrough, and Sarah Marikos | Special
Partners
There is a transformation taking place in an area of Sacramento once notorious for gang violence, sex trafficking, and near decimation brought on by the crack and opioid epidemics.
Despite the cultural taboos around mental health that still exist in many communities, this transformation is healing intergenerational trauma and changing trajectories - by getting to the root.
There’s plenty of evidence documenting how our early experiences shape our health and behavior. Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, such as abuse, neglect, and growing up in a household with violence, incarceration or problematic substance use, can lead to prolonged activation of the body’s stress response, a condition known as the toxic stress response, which affects both mental and physical health throughout the lifetime - even making changes to our DNA that ripple across generations.
The impacts of ACEs are compounded by factors like racism, poverty, and community violence, leading to even greater risk of developing the mental and physical health problems associated with toxic stress.
Consider that adults with four or more ACEs are 30 times more likely to experience suicidal behaviors than those with no ACEs. That’s one in six US adults. The urgency begins early in life, as children with four ACEs are eight times more likely to experience suicidal behaviors compared to children without ACEs. While these statistics may sound alarming, we see this as a charge - a cause to connect in community, a way to destigmatize what we carry, and a path to prevention.
The good news is that healthy environments and resources can help to regulate the stress response and heal and protect us from the effects of ACEs and toxic stress. Some of the most powerful and effective work we can do to address mental health and suicideincluding the concerning rates among Black men and boys - is to prevent and address childhood adversity and intergenerational trauma. This is the core of the work we’re doing from our home on the intersection of Grand Avenue and Clay Street in the heart of Del Paso Heights (DPH) in Sacramento, through grassroots organization Neighborhood Wellness.
In DPH, like so many neighborhoods all over the US, many of our Black families are navigating intangible complexities of poverty every day.
They are suffering - some out loud, spreading their pain through violence. Some move with what appears to be a reckless disregard, coping in ways that put themselves and others at risk. Some hold it together in stoic silence, grinding through the days but barely calling it a life, or masking their inner world as they perform to others’ expectations.
Childhood in DPH is far from carefree. In addition to carrying their own baggage, Black people have been handed down the traumas of our elders. They navigate systems hostile to them while bearing these tremendous burdens. Since Neighborhood Wellness got its start in 2015, we’ve been disrupting cycles of intergenerational trauma. We work to remove stigma around accessing help, and to change what help can look like. For many in our community who have felt institutionally and structurally betrayed and neglected, just learning to trust somebody is the beginning of breaking the cycle.
Programs like our Restore Legacies restorative justice program and our Higher Heights self-paced high school diploma program for adults, along with services ranging from parenting skills and DUI classes with trauma education
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Choir Director Mary Abbott and her sons.
Action Required: Medi-Cal Renewal Process Is Underway Across California
By McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media
Californians enrolled in Medi-Cal should keep an eye out for a yellow envelope in their mailbox over the next 14 months.
The Medi-Cal eligibility of over 15.4 million Golden State residents is under review for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
If a Medi-Cal beneficiary does receive the yellow envelope, they must provide their current contact information to health care officials as soon as possible to retain their Medi-Cal coverage, noted California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Assistant Deputy Director Yingjia Huang.
“It is critical that they do it by the due date that is on the packet that will come,” she said. “If that is not completed by the due date, there is a possibility that you will lose your coverage from Medi-Cal.”
Huang was one of several speakers featured during an April 12 online media briefing held to notify MediCal members of the health coverage eligibility check, which began on April 1. The media teleconference was organized by California Black Media
and Ethnic Media Services in partnership with DHCS.
Medi-Cal is California’s version of Medicaid, the federal governmentfunded health insurance program. Administered in conjunction with states, Medicaid is designed for people with limited incomes. The insurance covers services such as dental care, prescriptions, and medical and preventive care.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, enacted in 2020, directed Medicaid programs nationally to keep everyone enrolled during the pandemic. The annual redetermination process was suspended due to the severity of the worldwide health emergency. However, federal agencies declared
the emergency over last month. So now, 80 million Americans are in the process of having their Medicaid eligibility checked by their states’ health department.
According to DHCS figures, 1,066,215 African Americans in California have Medi-Cal. Over 2.6 million Whites are enrolled in the program, as are 7.4 million Latinos. Over 2.8 million people who did not provide a race or ethnicity are insured by Medi-Cal and the number of Asian/Pacific Islanders enrolled is over 1.4 million. By ethnicity, people of American Indian/Alaskan Native descent account for the lowest number of enrollees at 55,851.
Children’s Partnership Executive Director Mayra Alvarez said during the online call that it is important for MediCal eligible families to keep coverage.
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to lifesaving opioid overdose reversal and wound treatment response trainings all address a legacy of inequities and lower barriers to thriving in our community. Our Healing Circles create a trusted space to help us deconstruct what we carry - the effects of our childhoods, what we’ve inherited from those who came before us, the ways racism and trauma have impacted our ability to learn, grow, and create our own paths.
In DPH, transformation is taking place. Mixed generations are sharing in our Healing Circles, acknowledging the need to be mindful of what others may be carrying, stepping into their roles in their families as the innovators - the ones to help make change. We’re working to empower our community, to help them see their value. Consider the fortitude, the resilience, the strength it requires just to keep showing up most days. To do the work of unburdening what we can and shouldering what we must continue to carry, and still trying to find happiness, joy, love, and greatness. Students in our high school Healing Circles get an early start on this work of unburdening, and
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“As we come out of this public health emergency, health insurance coverage and access to care is essential for everyone to be healthy and thrive,” she explained. “Particularly during this pandemic, which has also exacerbated mental health issues for children and youth across the state.”
Alvarez said most of Medi-Cal enrollees are people of color, and nearly 70% of the 5.7 million children that use the service are minorities.
“It is a lifeline for so many in our communities, and it’s a program that continues to be available for the millions enrolled,” she stated. “Even before the pandemic, long standing, structurally racist policies and practices have created an environment wherein families of color experience significantly greater degrees of instability. Instability in employment; instability in income; instability in housing. These economic and housing conditions actually heighten the risk of disruptions in health coverage and in doing so, eliminates the security that comes with having health insurance coverage.”
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“Your players set the culture of your team and we want to create competition in the springtime to improve as a football team,” Staley added. “We’re excited about the guys who are here and we’re looking forward to the next couple of months.”
3. Balancing draft prep
As Staley mentioned above, the 2023 NFL Draft looms next week.
That means Staley, his coaching staff and the entire Chargers front office is in a bit of a juggling act right now.
Staley on Monday commented on his love for the draft and how important it is for him to be invested in it even with members of the current roster in the facility.
we provide additional behavioral health services on campus to ensure our young people have a safe space to make strong strides toward promising paths.
At Neighborhood Wellness, we provide the kind of community care that shines like a beacon in any kind of weather, calling our neighbors home and reminding us: no one is on this journey alone.
When we disrupt cycles of trauma and reduce childhood adversity for the next generation - through awareness, education, skill-building, mental health care, access to resources, and lowering barriers - this is suicide prevention. This is helping keep each other alive. This is building the future of our neighborhood, and beyond.
About the Authors
Gina Warren, Pharm.D. - CEO & CoFounder, Neighborhood Wellness
Dr. Warren, who earned her doctorate from UCSF, brings both clinical and grassroots perspectives to leading an interdisciplinary team to serve the Del Paso Heights community, her childhood neighborhood.
Marilyn Woods - CFO & CoFounder, Neighborhood Wellness
The retired CEO/CFO/coowner of the Institute for Fiduciary Education, Marilyn manages corporate development, assists with strategic development and executive management, and serves on the board.
Damond “Fade” DorroughSenior Neighborhood Navigator, Neighborhood Wellness
Damond is generationally rooted in DPH and provides historical perspective and understanding that help address the challenges in the current conditions.
Sarah Marikos, MPH - Executive Director, ACE Resource Network
A public health leader and epidemiologist, Sarah leads ACE Resource Network’s national and community-based efforts, along with their work to advance research on the biology of trauma.
California Black Media’s coverage of Mental Health in California is supported by the California Health Care Foundation.
Fictitious Business Name Statement
File No. 2023075584
The following Person is doing business as:
Repair Clinic Wireless 18311 S. Western Ave. Gardena, CA 90248
envelopes Medi-Cal members will receive ask for personal information, including their current phone number, email address, and street address. Recipients must reply by the deadline, which is typically between 45 to 60 days after getting the packet in the mail. For example, packets mailed this month have a June 30 due date and packets sent in May must be returned by July 31. The Medi-Cal account holders can provide that info by mail, online, or by calling their county’s Medi-Cal office.
“The easiest way to actually do this is online,” Huang remarked.
Medi-Cal members all have different medical renewal months. Around 30% will be automatically renewed. Those people will get a letter in the mail acknowledging that.
Also, addressed during the briefing were the steps involved in redetermining a person’s eligibility and how to get information in 19 different languages.
Between two million to three million Californians will lose the health service, while others will become eligible for the first time.
Workers hired to jobs that provide health benefits and people who earn
enough income to be shifted from the health coverage to Covered California, the state’s health insurance exchange, are among those predicted to lose Medi-Cal.
Huang said the switch from Medi-Cal to Covered California can be automatic.
“It all goes back to the member must have the most updated information with the county Medi-Cal office for that process to happen,” she said.
The Medi-Cal packets are sent to the last known address of beneficiaries. Recipients whose name, phone number, email address or mailing address have changed in the last three years need to update that information at Covered California, BenefitsCal, or My Benefits CalWIN.
Medi-Cal coverage, Alvarez said, can continue for everyone who is eligible.
“Now is the time to make sure we are taking the necessary steps to keep our coverage,” she noted. “This is especially important for people of color, who are more likely to rely on Medi-Cal for coverage and who are more likely to be at risk of losing that coverage.”
“Pour yourself into the draft, pour yourself into the players,” Staley said. “There’s no bigger investment that you make as a club than who you bring into your football team. You have to have as much knowledge of that player as possible and you have to have as many viewpoints as possible.
“I love the draft since I was a little kid. I grew up watching the draft, the Staley Family was watching every pick in the draft from as long as I can remember,” Staley added. “Now, you get a chance to be a part of that selection process. You want to dive into to that process full steam.”
Staley said that with 10 days to go until the first round, his excitement for
the annual event is building because of the work the front office has put in.
“We take a lot of pride in the level of detail that we have in this process,” Staley said. “Joining up with our scouting department, which was fantastic, led by you [General Manager] Tom [Telesco], [Director of Player Personnel] JoJo [Wooden], [Director of College Scouting] Kevin Kelly, the scouts, just that teamwork, that aspect of bringing people together and studying these guys, getting to meet these players.
“It’s a tremendous process. Next week is going to be exciting for the Chargers,” Staley added.
Registered Owner(s): David Rodriguez, 18311 S. Western Ave., Gardena, CA 90248
This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on April 5, 2023
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The following Person is doing business as:
Career Access 310 4027 Wade St. Los Angeles, CA 90066
Registered Owner(s): Joanne Nazarian, 4027 Wade St., Los Angeles, CA 90066
This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on March 20, 2023
I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
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Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business
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The following Person is doing business as: Front Line Auto Appearance 10822 South Grevillea Ave., Suite 1A Inglewood, CA 90304
Registered Owner(s): Danny Leon, 10822 S. Grevillea Ave, 1A, I nglewood, CA 90304
This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on April 17, 2023.
I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime) Danny Leon, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on April 17, 2023.
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Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)
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Williams shared her vision for the City of Inglewood, as the Economic Development Manager with INGLEWOOD TODAY in an exclusive interview as follows:
Your background is impressive with the California (CA) Board of Equalization and the City of Los Angeles (LA), what attracted you to the City of Inglewood?
The City of Inglewood is beyond impressive and undergoing a major economic resurgence. Having transformed from the brink of bankruptcy into the birthing of multiple billion-dollar projects, the creation of generational wealth through increased property values, and a projected surplus of $6m by the end of the fiscal year 2022-2023 among other remarkable accomplishments, is monumental. The growth that has been seen and experienced here, under Mayor Butts’ leadership, is unmatched and it speaks to the visionary leadership at play. Moreover, the unique blend of culture, history, and diversity makes it a special and vibrant place to live, work and play. The city continues to evolve and thrive, upholding the epitome of its moniker, the “City of Champions,” and I am honored to have the opportunity to contribute to the continued unfolding of greatness as the City ventures to soar to heights never before imagined.
The CA and LA arenas dwarf the City of Inglewood; did you think your move was a step back?
Well, when you have a vision, you see a place for what it will undoubtedly become, not solely for how it currently exists. Joining the City of Inglewood is joining a movement…a movement that demonstrates the critical importance of collaboration, partnership, visionary leadership, and dedication to the true empowerment and uplifting of the people in which you represent.
As the Economic Development Manager of the City of Inglewood, I can play a key role in the continued economic growth and development of the city, which is truly a fulfilling and rewarding experience. It is also worth noting that there is the tremendous value found in working in a smaller City. Inglewood has a 9.1 square mile radius and approximately 110,000 residents, so yes, it’s relatively small but it’s a mighty place to be! We are a fast-growing world-class City that offers the unique opportunity to build relationships with residents, business owners, and stakeholders working in a participatory capacity to recognize challenges and develop actionable solutions in real-time.
Inglewood has emerged as the Jewel of the South Bay with the development that the mayor and council have delivered, it seems that small business development offers the largest growth opportunity for you in your new assignment. What is next in your view for growth and development for small businesses in Inglewood?
The robust level of new development and at such an exponential rate has sent
a powerful signal to the marketplace, positioning the City of Inglewood as an innovative ecosystem that can lay a foundation from start-up to growth. Inglewood is vibing from the synergy with large-scale investments, major attractions, and world events such as Super Bowl LVI and the upcoming 2028 Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies. The current climate in which investors will have to compete to advance economic opportunities across the city has created a healthy appetite ripe with opportunities for small and local business growth, retention, and attraction.
I have a host of ideas for the growth and development of small businesses in Inglewood, particularly the homegrown businesses that were operating here as the lifeblood of the city before the economic boom. Some ideas that support my vision to uplift small businesses in the city involve refining the nexus between civic and economic culture to provide every aspiring entrepreneur and existing business owner in Inglewood with access to the resources and markets they need to start, compete and stay in business. Overall, my vision focuses on creating a supportive environment for small businesses to flourish, while also promoting Inglewood as a destination for sports, entertainment, shopping, and dining, which could help attract and retain small businesses in the city.
Your position was vacant for some time, arguably because the city wanted to identify a candidate with unique abilities and capabilities that would make a real difference. What is your view of your position and what is your vision of what you want to accomplish for the City of Inglewood’s small businesses?
I certainly take my newly appointed position with a high level of seriousness. A position focused on small businesses can be critical to the economic development of a city, but also to the livelihood of our residents. Small businesses play a significant role in creating jobs, uplifting the standard of living for residents, and driving the local economy. Having a dedicated economic development manager will help to ensure that economic success is sustained and reaches into every corner of the 9.1 square mile radius of the City through the provision of proactive support and resources such as the identification of viable funding opportunities, reduction of regulatory barriers to entry, direct technical assistance, workforce training and education, fostering partnerships and expanding new jobs and entrepreneurial innovation, through institutionalizing a culture of “economic opportunity for all” throughout the city. Overall, we are working to holistically create a lasting economic culture that inspires collaboration to create a city recognized as one of the world’s most innovative, livable, and inclusive Cities- the City of Champions reimagined.
Have you had an opportunity to meet with the council members to discuss your view of what your position must accomplish and what they expect of you in your new assignment with the City of Inglewood team? What are their expectations? If you have not yet met
with them, what will you offer as your plan going forward?
My role requires that I work closely with the Mayor, Council, and City Managers to promote economic development opportunities and to serve as an economic development advocate for the city. Together, we will diligently work to comprehensively bring forward the economic development mission for the City of Inglewood, which is to: Drive economic growth with a diverse mix of businesses that serve residents and visitors and complement the existing City; reinforce the Citywide brands of “Sports, Entertainment, Recreation and Culture” and Class A Office Business; preserve a high quality of life for residents and encourage business and neighborhood compatibility.
INGLEWOOD TODAY is one of hundreds of Inglewood’s businesses that have seen the economic growth and development that has arrived with the billion-dollar NFL stadiums and NBA basketball arenas, what are you going to do with us, the small businesses that have preceded the recent developments and positioned Inglewood to emerge as the jewel of the South Bay?
Small businesses are truly the lifeblood of any community, and therefore supporting local small businesses is crucial for the vitality and sustainability of the city. These businesses often serve as the backbone of a local economy, with INGLEWOOD TODAY for example having provided the city and its residents with vital information and promoted City activity/ events, and businesses, and created jobs for the past 38 years. Thus, laying down and cementing the “support beams” (no pun intended) in place that are necessary to level the playing field for businesses that have proceeded recent developments. It’s our local businesses, like INGLEWOOD TODAY, that deliver a more personal touch and unique offerings that help to differentiate our community and make it a more attractive place to live, do business, and visit. So, I say to the magnificent businesses who have ushered the city to this point, I am here, I want to know you, I want to build a relationship with you, and I am here to support your growth and expansion.
Homeless, seniors, youth and local criminals provide a challenge for any growth and development of municipal communities. What are your thoughts about these categories?
While the City continues to make tremendous efforts to improve and revitalize its finances, crime profiles, brand, and overall livability, it is important to note that addressing the unhoused, particularly among seniors and youth, is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach. Providing affordable housing, job training, and access to social services can help address some of the root causes of homelessness. Additionally, providing mental health and addiction treatment among other wrap-around services is critical to ensuring that once housed, homelessness doesn’t reoccur. With issues such as crime, too often we focus on the “what” but not the “why”. Why is crime so prevalent? Leaning into the “why” is important to address some of the root causes of
illegal behavior, such as poverty, lack of access to opportunities and resources such as education and quality housing. Providing opportunities for, job training, reducing barriers to accessing higher level education or vocational training, and community benefits and programming can help reduce crime and recidivism rates. Overall, it’s important for municipal communities to work together with local organizations and government agencies to address these complex issues in a comprehensive and compassionate manner.
Do you expect that your plans will require the Forum, SOFI Stadium and INTUIT Dome to include local businesses, and news outlets in their promotional activities?
The unprecedented growth and development happening in Inglewood is translating into measurable community benefits. We are taking an integrated approach to attracting large-scale investments and engines of growth, balanced with a supportive economic ecosystem that provides support mechanisms such as economic inclusion and business assistance strategies to provide small businesses with the necessary resources to compete in the changing market here in Inglewood. For example, the city requires new development to aide in the creation and of job recruitment and training programs to provide employment opportunities to Inglewood residents during construction. The City further requires that all construction contractors have a goal to achieve participation by MBE/DBEs of at least 30% of the total value of contracts and subcontracts awarded for construction activities during the Project, with a goal of at least 50% of the 30% goal being awarded to local qualified businesses located in Inglewood. We’ve seen the immediate results of this with the Hollywood Park Tomorrow Project having done $800m in business with Minority and Women-Led Business Disadvantaged Business Enterprise across all the construction projects as of February 2022 and upwards of $36m in wages for Inglewood residents doing the construction. So, to answer your question, yes, the city strategically optimizes these assets and other resources to enhance the local community as we continue to build a mega city, where no one gets left behind.
What can INGLEWOOD TODAY, the city’s premier weekly news outlet, do to assist with your plans for advancing the economic development of the City of Inglewood?
INGLEWOOD TODAY, has been and continues to be a close partner with the city. There will be quite a bit of activity coming down the pipeline for small businesses here in Inglewood, so I hope to foster continued collaboration with INGLEWOOD TODAY, as a vehicle of information sharing. We want to ensure that every business owner and resident of Inglewood is informed of the city’s ongoing efforts to identify and deploy resources and opportunities to advance economic development in the city. Thank you Inglewood Today for your historic contribution to the city, and cheers to your illuminating future.
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