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February 26, 2015

Why Inglewood Deserves a Stadium Year of the Ram By Veronica Mackey

t was definitely not business as usual at the Feb. 24th Inglewood Council meeting. For one thing, the public began to file into the council chamber about 90 minutes before the meeting began, which was scheduled to start at 7pm. Even blindfolded, one could not escape the very palpable feeling of excitement in the air. From the crowded room on the 9th floor which was crammed with news crews from major networks, to two overflow rooms on the first floor where crowds watched via a video feed, Rams fans made their

Excitement was in the air at the Feb. 24 Inglewood City Council Meeting.

presence and purpose known. Decked out in team jerseys, caps and helmets—some with Ram horns—scores of visitors showed their support for a new stadium in Inglewood.

Inglewood Youth Score Big with Stadium Deal

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About fifty people waited patiently for Mayor James Butts to call their names for their turn at the mic. The majority of speakers were eager to share what football, (Continued on page 2)

nything that benefits young people, especially young people of Inglewood, I’m for. Tuesday’s council meeting, as we all now know, was a historic day for our community, the people voted, and the city leaders did what they were elected to do, and that’s make wise decisions for the city on behalf (Continued on page 2)

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Inglewood Youth Score Big with Stadium Deal (Continued from page 1) of its residents. The City of Champions Revitalization Initiative is for obvious reasons, an extremely attractive initiative that brings the excitement of NFL football and a host of other entertainment opportunities to our backyard. However, with this much excitement it’s always good to read the fine print. After attending the public forums held at Faithful Central Bible Church, and listening to Gerard McCallum of Hollywood Park Tomorrow and Dr. D’Artagnan Scorza of the Social Justice Learning Institute, I began to learn that other than the fact that the city would have to expend no public funds in order to build the stadium, there were a number of public benefits directly focused on our future leaders of the city, which really piqued my interests. Section 16.14 of the initiative states that, “In addition, as part of the annual compliance review for this Agreement, or more frequently as the Parties may deem necessary, Landowner and City shall meet and confer to review when and how Landowner has satisfied or intends to satisfy the amount of Public Art Contribution obligations accrued to date in accordance with the provisions of the Section 16.14 and the Specific Plan. In addition an aggregate amount of Two Million and No/100 Dollars ($2,000,000) from the Public Art Contribution shall be dedicated to commission, acquire,

and/or display public art directly from local Inglewood artists.” We’ve seen with the 2014 IGAP Project, the direct impact such a project has on the consciousness of the community, and the impact it has on young people awarded the opportunity to study under professional artists and assist in creating public art exhibits in the community they call home. Huge win. Another huge win for young people in the community is the beneficial impact on jobs the initiative brings forth. The initiative is estimated to generate close to 23,000 full- and part-time jobs during construction in the City of Inglewood. Once the project is completed, the stadium is projected to directly create approximately 10,465 full- and part-time jobs associated with project operations within the City, and a total annual economic output of $911 million within the local economy. Lastly, what I thought was a major bonus, being that our community is predominately made of Latinos and African Americans, the initiative local-hire requirements specifically stated in Section 16.2 mandates a 35% local hire goal of post-construction jobs, local hire goals of at least 15% of the apprentice positions for the construction trades, requires the landowner/project operator to identify and solicit qualified Inglewood residents to fill senior management positions, and requires that all construction contractors have a goal to achieve participation by minority/disadvantaged business enterprises of 30%

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and not less than 18%. This means that over 30,000 jobs will become available over the project’s development process and opportunities for young people to begin careers in construction will be realized by this project alone. Nice bonus. Finally, I believe that Inglewood schools will benefit probably the most, as the initiative requires that the landowner make aggregate payments of $1,000,000 over 5 years to fund after-school programs for youth in Inglewood. Hello STEM, hello art, hello multimedia, hello computer programming curriculums! The initiative would thus provide a net benefit to schools and educational programs within the City of Inglewood. It also requires that the landowner make the stadium available to the City and non-profits to host Community Events, such as high school football, soccer games, and graduations, providing an additional new recreation resource for the community. I urge all young people who are currently looking for work to connect with the councilman in your district. I urge parents to ensure that the types of after school programs you want your children to be part of are explained in detail to representatives of the school board. Bring your requests before your elected officials and allow them to work on your behalf. They have proven time and time again, they have the wherewithal to get tasks accomplished, and as of Tuesday, make Inglewood history, do yourself and your children a favor, be part of it as well. Why Inglewood Deserves a Stadium (Continued from page 1) the NFL, and Inglewood meant to them. First up was Dan Wise, owner of Wise Tires and Brakes, Inglewood’s oldest family-owned business. Wise, 79, said he has seen a lot of changes in Inglewood since being born at Centinela Hospital, but getting a stadium is in a category all its own. “My vision is that Inglewood becomes the city with the most unique sports complex in the country in the next 4-5 years. Our motto should be, ‘All roads lead to Inglewood.’” One after one, almost without exception, each speaker gave an enthusiastic thumbs up for a stadium, which would occupy a 60-acre lot and expand into the Hollywood Park Tomorrow project, already approved by the Inglewood council. The 20-year absence of an NFL team in Los Angeles has created a hunger which won’t likely be quenched until someone—i.e. Rams owner Stan Kroenke—moves his team from St. Louis. While no such deal has been inked, fans are acting like it is a foregone conclusion. Meanwhile, Inglewood is in the enviable position of getting residents behind the project and at the (Continued on page 3)

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Community Why Inglewood Deserves a Stadium (Continued from page 2) same time not having to ask any of them for a single dime. The 80,000seat stadium will be privately funded and the City won’t have to fork over anything unless the developer delivers at least $25 million a year in tax revenue to Inglewood’s General Fund. Even then, reimbursements for expenses related to public infrastructure will come in the form of tax credits. With such a sweet deal, none of the arguments about noise or traffic holds a candle to the growing

movement for a stadium. Sporting his “Bring Back the Rams” tee-shirt, Andre Greenbart, who drove an hour to get to Inglewood, said traffic is no big deal. “This is L.A. There is traffic everywhere. It’s part of our life, traffic

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should not stop us. Think about super bowls, Olympics, hotels, shopping, concerts full of people generating revenue. You’re writing history today. Make it happen.”

already spoken with our signatures. Opponents of the stadium were few. One Inglewood homeowner said at first she did not see any benefit from having a stadium but once the project was explained in detail, she changed her mind. “After attending meetings and getting the facts, I am totally convinced it’s a good idea. I never believed this would happen in the City of Inglewood in my lifetime,” she said. Steve Johnson, of Faithful Central Bible Adrienne Sears, a member of Church, said the stadium will bring Inglewood’s Citizens Police Over- about economic revitalization. “I sight Commission, called for a deci- hope you’ll join me in seizing this sion by the council, without delay: once in a lifetime opportunity. It’s “It cost over $200,000 for a citywide the start of a renaissance unlike any special election, and I don’t want to we’ve seen before.” pay for that when the people have Arguments in favor of the sta-

dium were given from every angle: diversity, family bonding, Rams history, community development, jobs, and most important, no taxpayer financing. Randy Troy, a native Los Angeleno and 17-year South Bay resident, told the council, “We have a generation of children who have gone without football for 20 years.” Andrew Hogan, founder of Bring Back the Los Angeles Rams, was 5 when his team left. “We have the opportunity to bring the Rams back where they belong.” “Football left when I was a kid going with my dad. Now I’m old enough and it has been too damn long. I want to take my kids to the stadium. Build it and we will come. Build it and we will spend. Make it happen, we’ll show up,” Greenbart said. (Continued on page 11)

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February 26, 2015

Eye on the City

Stadium Vote Draws Overflow Crowd to City Hall

By Veronica Mackey

ot since the days of former Inglewood council members Mike Stevens and Judy Dunlap have the lights in Inglewood City Council Chambers burned past 10pm. But on Tuesday night, few seemed bothered by the meeting that occupied a packed 9th floor and two overflow rooms downstairs, and went well past 11. After all, residents and out-of-towners were on a mission—to close the deal that has been promising to bring a professional sports team to Inglewood. Mayor James Butts and council members listened to public comments and a presentation of reports to decide whether to adopt an ordinance as-is for a proposed sports stadium at the meeting, or return within ten days. Another option was to adopt a resolution for a Special Municipal Election on June 2, 2015. In 18 days 22,000 signatures were collected in support of the proposed City of Champions Initiative for

da Brass was all smiles as she approached the podium. “We should do this tonight. Why prolong the inevitable? Let’s spare the city any additional expense (to hold an election). I’m excited and I know everyone in here is excited.’’ The founder of One For All, an Inglewood nonprofit, is excited because the project “will funnel hundreds of millions into the community (and provide) over 25 acres of beautiful landscaped parks.” Sports reporter Eric Geller reInglewood City Council minded the audience that the Showthe 80,000-seat stadium adjacent to recognized for their participation in time Lakers, the Kings’ Wayne Hollywood Park. With more than the program and councilmembers Gretzky and horse racing at Hollyenough signatures, the public ea- were invited to the Read Across wood Park are all sports dynasties gerly called for a vote by the coun- America presentation at Inglewood that existed in Inglewood. cil to approve the ordinance “now!” High School next month. By the time the council took a brief Mayor Butts began the session With 50 people from the audience recess around 10pm, the normally with a brief presentation, proclaim- requesting to speak, time for public matter-of-fact meeting had turned ing March 2, 2015 as Read Across comments about the stadium was into a huge hug fest. Pro-stadium adAmerica Day, and noting that “chil- reduced from 3 to 2 minutes in the vocates greeted each other warmly, dren who read do better in school.” crowded room. took pictures and shared high-fives. (Continued on page 10) Several Inglewood students were Inglewood businesswoman Glen-

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Willie Brown, Publisher, Inglewood Today Weekly council, who were more committed to arguing than moving Inglewood forward, had to be replaced. While Inglewood lovers remained hopeful, some like the woman at the meeting on Tuesday, admitted she thought Inglewood’s best days were behind her. But when the Fabulous Forum re-opened last year, folks from everywhere began to take notice. The people of Inglewood reached inside their hearts, rolled up their sleeves and began showing up at community events—picnics, block club parties, the Space Shuttle Endeavour and the biggest holiday tree lighting ceremony ever held in the city. As a black and brown community, Inglewood has been the underdog for a long time. No one has given us or our leadership the credit we deserve. They said we couldn’t make it happen. They were wrong. No one gets all major news networks to show up and stay for hours for no good reason. People don’t drive for more than an hour in rush hour traffic to attend a council meeting in a town they neither work nor live in just for kicks. Inglewood is on the verge of a renaissance that goes well beyond the boundaries of our city. And whether the new stadium will eventually house an NFL team, a soccer team, host a Super Bowl or Olympics events isn’t really the issue. The bottom line is, Inglewood is the hottest property around for building a state-of-theart stadium. And although we have yet to build, the people have already come. Place your DBAs, Probates, Trustee Notices, Legal Notices, Summons and more in Inglewood Today Print & Online Call: 310.670.9600

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e’re all familiar with the statement, “Build it and they will come.” But at the Inglewood Council meeting Tuesday night, they came before a single shovel went into the ground. Football fans are hungry, and Inglewood is the place to play ball. As you have no doubt heard, and as major news outlets cannot stop reporting, history was made when Mayor James Butts and the Inglewood Council signed off on an ordinance to adopt the City of Champions Revitalization Initiative without alteration. The ordinance to add the stadium to the already-in-progress Hollywood Park Tomorrow project is a clear “go.” If you weren’t at the Feb. 24th meeting, I encourage you to please watch the cable broadcast and see history being made. It was truly a high point for the City and one of the best nights in Inglewood history. Who would have thought that even 5 years ago, a city that had lost its star basketball and hockey teams to the glare of downtown Los Angeles; a city that was negatively associated with drugs and gang violence; and a place people drove through—not to—on the way to LAX, would experience this type of turnaround. As I heard the many public comments made, comments about job creation, millions of dollars in revenue, business revitalization, better schools, etc. , the one theme that rang through each statement was civic pride. Getting the commitment of Rams owner Stan Kroenke to have a stadium built in Inglewood without tax payer dollars is a feat that more well known cities, including our L.A. neighbors, haven’t even pulled off. If you recall, L.A. came to the table well ahead of us. Where are they now? Inglewood is quickly becoming known as the place to be. But as we all know, it did not happen overnight. Little by little, elected officials, committed residents and business owners have been working to bring the city back. There was lots of work to be done, and I’m sure Mayor Butts must have spent a few nights scratching his head, wondering how to put this city back together. But he found a way to unite people and get them behind his vision. First the $18 million structural deficit had to be dealt with, the Residential Sound Insulation program had to restored, the police department needed to be strengthened and two members on the city

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He a lt h & F i t n e s s

Why Eye Exams Should Be Required for Every Child By Sam Opal

hildren’s eye exams are one of the most important, yet often overlooked part of a child’s development. Did you know that most of an eye’s development is complete by the age of six years? This means that if ocular conditions exist and are not noticed before the age of six, the damage could be irreversible. Eye exams are a fairly quick and painless routine. An optometrist or ophthalmologist uses a couple tests to verify standards, such as binocular vision, absence of opacities, and proper ocular development. While eye anomalies are rare in young children, they do occur. And many can be corrected. Common issues that creep up in children are strabismus, cataracts, and anisemotropia (two different corrections for each eye). Each of these has a treatment plan that may save the child’s vision for the rest of their life.

The important thing to realize is that if a child’s eye cannot develop normally up to the young age of six years old, it will probably never fully develop. In grade school, most teachers are instructed to watch for children who squint to view the front board

Easy Tips for Taking Care of Your Heart

orthern California native June Auld, 76, leads a very full life. Aside from her day job as a mental health professional, she can be found, with her husband, Glenn, cooking for the homeless, providing foster care to guide dogs or taking walks around their neighborhood. It was during one of those full days that Auld began experiencing extreme discomfort in her chest. She and her husband went to the emergency department at Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center, where doctors immediately began running tests. Doctors confirmed that Auld had experienced a heart attack, and placed a stent in a blocked artery. Auld’s decision to seek immediate care at Kaiser Permanente not only saved her life, but saved her from having to undergo more complicated treatment. “The care Kaiser Permanente gave me was fantastic,” Auld said. “The day after I got home, I did my walk like I had never had a heart problem, and I’ve never had any pain or discomfort since.” Show your heart some love now and throughout the rest of your life with these five simple, healthy aging tips from Marc Jaffe, M.D., clinical leader, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program. How to keep your heart strong: 1. Be sweet. Instead of chocolate, try blueberries or strawberries. These

heart-healthy treats are filled with natural antioxidants that can help keep your arteries open. 2. Move to the beat. Grab a partner and do some fancy footwork. Any activity that gets you moving -- like dancing or walking—can help increase blood circulation, reduce stress and protect your heart. 3. Do your thing. Activities like painting, writing, yoga and meditation can help slow your heart and breathing rates and lower your blood pressure, all of which are good for your body and your heart. 4. Avoid tobacco. If you smoke, join a tobacco-cessation program to help you quit, and talk to your doctor about medications that can help increase your chances of kicking the habit. If you don’t smoke, avoiding secondhand smoke may also help protect your heart, lungs and blood vessels. 5. Maintain a healthy weight. If you are overweight, losing as little as 10 pounds can make a difference and lower your risk of heart problems. Living a healthy lifestyle can help your heart stay strong, so you can live —and love—for years to come. See a video about Auld’s story on the Kaiser Permanente Care Stories blog. For more information about Kaiser Permanente and heart care, visit kp.org. For questions or advice about a specific condition, talk to your physician. Source: NewsUSA

How many stories have you heard that somebody learned they needed glasses after failing their DMV test? In most states, to acquire a driver’s license, a person only needs to see 20/40 out of one eye. That is pretty poor vision anyway. So these are 16-year-old children who are walking around in a blur because a simple eye exam is not part of a regular routine. All this can be prevented with regular visits to an eye doctor. Eye health is something that should be taken very seriously. So if you have a child or a friend with a child, I encourage you to or who have a difficult time reading. promote healthy vision for life by This is a great plan and I do hope it suggesting an updated eye exam. is encouraged and followed by most Sam Opal is an advocate for schools. Unfortunately it does not healthy eyes. He wants you, your replace a full eye exam. There are family, and your friends to have a more to eyes that simply vision. long life of clear vision. RememFor somewhat older children, reg- ber, an eye exam is more than an ular eye exams are also important. eye chart.

Inglewood Public Library to Host Community Screening of “Tom Bradley’s Impossible Dream”

he Inglewood Public Library will host a screening of “Tom Bradley’s Impossible Dream,” a new documentary on the life and legacy of Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the Gladys Waddingham Lecture Hall at the Main Library, 101 West Manchester Boulevard. Narrated by Shari Belafonte, “Tom Bradley’s Impossible Dream” is a 46-minute educational documentary film that tells the little-known story of how Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, the first African American mayor elected in a major U.S. city with an overwhelmingly white majority, rose to power, changed Los Angeles through an extraordinary multi-racial coalition, and in the process, transformed American politics. “Tom Bradley’s Impossible Dream” was produced by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Lyn Goldfarb and Emmy award winner Alison Sotomayor. The filmmakers are also currently producing a separate documentary on Mayor Tom Bradley for a national public television broadcast entitled “Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race,” with an anticipated release date in August 2015. A Q&A session with the filmmakers and Lorraine Bradley, Tom Bradley’s daughter and former LAUSD educator will follow the screening.

“Tom Bradley’s Impossible Dream” is available to teachers with a companion comprehensive curriculum for 11th grade history and 12th grade government classes, aligned to Common Core Standards. The film has received major funding and support from Cal Humanities in partnership with the Skirball Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, California Community Foundation, Los Angeles City Council President Herb J. Wesson, Jr., Los Angeles City Councilmember Bernard C. Parks, Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom LaBonge, the Los Angeles City Council, LADWP, Weingart Foundation, the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, and generous donations from individual supporters. To learn more about “Tom Bradley’s Impossible Dream,” please visit the website: http://mayortombradley.com/educational, or contact the filmmakers, Lyn Goldfarb, lyn@mayortombradley.com, and Alison Sotomayor, alison@mayortombradley.com. This screening is free and open to all. Parking at the Library is free after 4:00 p.m. For more information about this program call (310) 412-5380 or visit library.cityofinglewood.org.

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C e l e b r at i n g B l a c k H i s t o ry M o n t h

Discovering Inglewood: Mabel Messengill Gunn and Her Classical Legacy By April Mabry

uring Black History Month we, as a nation, celebrate and honor the distinguished accomplishments of ordinary men and women who committed extraordinary acts of valor in order to make the world a better place. They created a better place for their people, future generations and inarguably fulfilled their destiny. Courageous women like Ida B. Wells took the first defiant stance against racial discrimination in public accommodations before her successor 71 years later looked into the eyes of her oppressors and

April Marie Mabry defiantly refused to go gently to the back of the bus. We celebrate the formation of the two schools of thought that emerged during the timeless debates of W.E.B. Dubois and Booker T. Washington on how the African American should prog-

ress economically and politically in the United States of America. This was well before Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamt a dream on a mountaintop and Malcolm Little traded in his zoot suit and street life for that of a visionary that gave voice to a generation of African Americans who wanted Justice—who would no longer wait for her to make up her mind on whether or not she would come to the rescue. Black History Month provides us the opportunity to deepen our knowledge of the wonderful legacies hailed from all aspects of life, from the sciences, literature, sports, politics, law, government, music, etc. As Black History Month comes to a close, I pay homage to the legacy of Mabel Massengill Gunn. It is 1948. The world, as some of you readers remember or younger generations may have heard, was literally divided into black and white. However, a change was on the horizon and trailblazing Afri-

can Americans sought to ride its waves. One such trailblazer was Mabel Massengill Gunn. Mabel was a local pianist who taught music in Los Angeles communities. She possessed a tremendous passion for music and an even greater passion to see African American musicians be included in American orchestras. Up until 1948, American orchestras were predominantly segregated. African American musicians were shut out of orchestras with the excuse that they lacked knowledge and experience in the orchestra. So in 1948, Mabel Massengill Gunn gathered her colleagues and formed the first orchestra to welcome African American musicians, music teachers and patrons to experience the beauty of classical music, the Southeast Symphony Association (SESA). In its infancy, the Symphony, performed four concerts, all of which were held in large churches of the African American community, its

first year. From that moment on, it has become a musical and cultural institution and has secured its place in history as the oldest, longest continuously performing primarily African American orchestra in the world. Since its inception, the orchestra has performed over 250 concerts which, according to their website, have been enjoyed by more than 200,000 patrons, most of whom have been African American. Additionally, the orchestra continues to be a vital training ground for many African American musicians whose current members and alumni have enjoyed the success of playing in the world’s great, esteemed orchestras: Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, The Minnesota Orchestra, the El Paso Opera Company, and countless others. Although the Symphony’s formation was born of the necessity for African American musicians to have an orchestra to learn and hone their craft, and break the color barriers yesteryear, today, the Southeast Symphony is enjoyed by those of many different ethnicities. The main objective has remained (Continued on page 11)

Real Malcolm X Revealed in Daughter’s Novel

his month marks the 50th anniversary of Malcolm X being murdered by members of the Nation of Islam during a speech at the Audubon Ballroom in New York. Memories of her dad are faint for Ilyasah Shabazz, who was twoand-a-half at the time. However, she remembers Malcolm as “a big, tall, beautiful person with these big teeth. And I remember my doll that he’d given me, and I remember my rocking chair. I remember his voice.” The controversial leader, who preached the message of black selfdetermination, has been misrepresented and misunderstood, Shabazz said. So she decided to set the record straight in her book, X: A Novel, co-written by Kekla Magoon. According to the website (www.ilyasahshabazz.com), the book is a historical fiction novel that “follows the formative years of the man whose words and actions shook the world.” The book chronicles Malcolm’s life from childhood to his imprisonment

By Veronica Mackey

Malcolm with Ilyasah policies in the 6os, and his admonishment of black people to be more Ilyasah Shabazz disciplined, self-reliant, and ready for theft at age twenty, when he father really was. He was an out- to defend themselves, he never supfound the faith that would lead him spoken revolutionary, no doubt, ported violence. Shabazz wants to to forge a new path and command a whose passion for justice and stance bring this point home and to ensure voice that still resonates today. against racism made both whites her father’s legacy lives on. X: A Novel was motivated by and blacks uncomfortable. But deShe told Newsweek, “It was when (Continued on page 10) Shabazz’s desire to reveal who her spite Malcolm’s rejection of social

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C OMMUNITY

Belle By Anne Cheek La Rose

was recently able to screen some of the Oscar nominated films. I know this is an unpopular year at the Oscars with the lack of AfricanAmerican and other ethnic representation among nominees, but there were some really good films on a wide variety of subjects. For the record, membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is limited to film artists working in the production of theatrically-released motion pictures. Membership is by sponsorship, not application. Candidates must be sponsored by two Academy members from the branch to which the candidate seeks admission. Academy Award nominees are automatically considered for membership and do not require sponsors. One film stood out for me. It is “Belle,” a 2013 British period drama, based in history. There was considerable acclaim for the film, the director (African-British), and screenwriter (African-American), and exquisite actress, Gugu

Anne Cheek La Rose Mbatha-Raw as Belle. MbathaRaw won the African-American Film Critics Association and the Black Reel Awards; the film took top honors at the Miami International Film Festival and NAACP Image Awards, and the Women’s Film Critics Circle; Amma Asante, took the “Director to Watch” at the Palm Springs International Film Festival; and the NAACP Image

Award for “Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture” went to screenwriter Misan Sagay. The history behind “Belle” is two-fold. First, Dido Elizabeth Belle was the daughter of Captain Sir John Lindsay, nephew of William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, and the Lord Chief Justice, and Maria Belle, a slave from the West Indies. She was rescued by her father when her mother died and taken to England to be raised by Murray and his wife, along with her white cousin, Lady Elizabeth Murray, as their children. Dido, as she was known, was afforded the status of her father’s aristocratic birth. Interestingly, the one thing that caused Dido to be excluded from certain activities of society was not that she was mixed, but that her parents were not married. The second fact, upon which the sub-plot turns, was the 1783 case of the slave ship Zong. The case was Gregson vs. Gilbert, and dealt with seeking insurance payment for

the slaves who died when thrown overboard. The case is commonly known as the Zong massacre. This case, heard by the Lord Chief Justice, was seminal in the fight to abolish slavery in England. Screenwriter Misan Sagay saw the portrait of Dido and Elizabeth that hangs in Scone Palace, Scotland, and was struck by the equality of position of these cousins within the painting. In the 1700s, people of color were depicted at below waist level to those they served. In this portrait, the cousins are at an equal level. The mystery of this lovely, vivacious woman of color started the research that led to “Belle.” Not much is known about Dido’s life, so Ms. Sagay was able to fabricate the story that brings the historical facts together. If you have the opportunity, I urge you to see “Belle.” It is beautifully done with lush costumes, sets, and scenery. It is also a look at a period in which we have little reference to another side of the Black experience.

The NFL Response to Domestic Violence – Will It Continue to Lead the Way?

Marianna S. Klebanov, JD, says that the NFL is in a unique position to spark real (and much-needed) change in the way our culture responds to domestic violence.

ver the past year, the words “domestic violence” and “the NFL” have shared a lot of headline space thanks to highprofile cases like Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson, Ray McDonald, and Greg Hardy. And as we know, the NFL has been applauded for its response: suspending, fining, and even terminating players; pledging monetary donations to fight domestic violence; and donating airtime for public service announcements from NO MORE, a coalition against domestic violence (you might recall the chilling 31-second Super Bowl commercial featuring a 911 call to “order a pizza”). According to Marianna S. Klebanov, JD, the NFL’s actions are a step in the right direction—but they aren’t nearly enough. “The NFL is in a unique position to influence a huge audience, and it has been given a golden opportunity to set a new standard regarding how to respond to domestic violence,” says Klebanov. “The NFL’s initial response to the recent cases is the equivalent of a slap on the wrist, which echoes our culture’s overall tolerance of do-

mestic violence. While I’m pleased to see the NFL standing against this pervasive problem, I hope it will set a much-needed example by taking a harder line in the future.” Klebanov, whose specialty is child welfare and family violence, says she’s constantly shocked by how pervasive and accepted domestic violence is. And as a policy advocate, she also has a unique perspective on how far-reaching the consequences of domestic violence are—especially when it comes to its effects on children. “Any type of abuse—from severe trauma to more common practices like spanking and leaving babies to cry—can lead to serious long-term damage,” Klebanov states. “When children witness or experience domestic violence, their emotional and physical development is adversely impacted. This can—and too often does—influence them throughout their lives as parents, partners, and employees. Until we start to take domestic violence very seriously, this dangerous cycle will continue to cripple families, children, schools, and society in general.”

It’s worth noting that it isn’t only organizations like the NFL that fail to take a hard line on ending domestic violence. Believe it or not, the United States is one of only two members of the United Nations not to ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which sets out the civil, political, economic, social, health, and cultural rights of children—including “the right to protection from corporal punishment and other cruel or degrading forms of punishment.” (The other country not to ratify the convention is South Sudan.) You’ve heard them before, but as a reminder, here is just a sampling of the frightening facts about domestic violence in American culture: • Domestic violence is much more common than most people realize. In certain years, domestic violence has been shown to be a leading cause of death for women under age 50—at times the leading cause! • Domestic violence is often passed down through the generations. Children who observe domestic violence are much more likely to

engage in abusive relationships in their own adulthood. • Individuals who abuse their partners are significantly more likely to be violent toward their children. • Domestic violence is commonly unreported since many victims are psychologically trapped in their own victimization. Victims have frequently observed abuse in their own parents’ relationships during childhood, which literally programmed the trauma into their developing brains. This is one of the reasons they find it difficult to leave abusive relationships. • Abusers often threaten, stalk, or even kill victims when victims attempt to leave. • Most violence against women is interpersonal violence from an intimate partner. • Both victims and abusers need serious help and treatment. “The bottom line is, when it comes to domestic violence, suspensions and donations don’t fully solve the problem,” Klebanov concludes. “Players involved in domestic violence should be required to engage (Continued on page 11)

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Business

Walmart Gives, Takes Away

almart’s announcement to give pay raises last week was welcome news to a half million employees. The new $9 per hour wage increase puts Walmart’s $1.75 wages above the federal hourly minimum of $7.25. The increase will become effective in April and to rise to $10 by February 2016. The average fulltime wage will tick up to $13 an hour from $12.85. For part-timers, the average will go to $10 from $9.48. Walmart’s decision follows similar steps by other companies, including Gap, which raised its minimum wage to $10 an hour; and Ikea, which raised pay for thousands of its U.S. workers this year by an average of 17 percent to $10.76 an hour. But critics say Walmart has not done enough. Buoyed by recent pay equality protests which impacted the company’s decision, labor activists say it’s time to double down. Many Walmart employees still won’t make living wages because they aren’t given enough hours, and don’t have any consistent schedules from week to week. Laura Clawson in DailyKos.com writes: “For an $8.50-an-hour employee working 25 hours a week, a raise to $10 will mean earnings of $250 a week or $13,000 a year, up from the current $212.50 a week or $11,050

a year. At that level, many workers will continue turning to food stamps and Medicaid… “Many Walmart stores used to run 70% full-time employees and 30% part-time, but now at many stores, less than 50% of the employees are full-time.” Last year, the world’s largest retailer cut health benefits for about 30,000 part-time employees. Record numbers of employees signed up for health coverage. So instead of giving them insurance, the com-

pany took it away. The healthcare enrollment spike boosted health care costs by $500 million, compared to 2013. The cut applies to those who work fewer than 30 hours a week—about 2% of the company’s U.S. workforce. “This year, the expenses were significant and led us to make some tough decisions as we begin our annual enrollment,” Walmart executive Sally Welborn wrote in a blog post. Obamacare, which mandates that

everyone have health coverage, is said to be one of the main reasons for the surge in healthcare enrollment. Employees who lost the Walmart coverage option would now be eligible for government subsidies on Obamacare exchanges. That could work out to a better deal, especially for lower-paid employees. Target, Home Depot and Trader Joe’s all cut health benefits for parttime workers as well.

Employment Growth May Be from Your Street

here is no doubt the economy is healthier than it has been in quite some time. One has only to look to the news to discern that the U.S. is in the midst of an economic growth spurt. Underscoring a strengthening economy is that as of last month, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, 3 million more Americans were earning paychecks, compared with 12 months ago. And yet, even as unemployment rates are at an all-time low and at levels not seen in six years, there are still those who are struggling to find a job. If this is the case for you or someone you know, opportunity may be closer than you realize. Here’s why: Currently there are approximately 500,000 U.S. companies with annual revenue between $5 million and $25 million dollars -- companies that have succeeded in getting start-up financing with the help of families and friends, but have since grown into needing more capital to continue. “Today 80 percent of investments in private companies are made within

a 50 mile radius of that enterprise,” says YourStreet Funds CEO Stephen H. Watkins. “The problem is that Wall Street struggles to find these companies in an efficient manner.” That’s where the YourStreet Funds Independent Sales Organization (ISO) members come in. The sales member identifies these “faceless” companies who are on target for growth, but have capital needs too small to attract the attention of Wall Street, yet they typically need more capital than friends or family can spare to continue their growth. These companies, Watkins says, are where the “economic and employment growth for America will occur if given a chance.” “Unfortunately, this void of companies, this chasm, has few resources and places to go for continued financing,” he says. The answer, according to Watkins, is a joint effort between YourStreet’s ISO network identifying those companies in need and the regional and community brokers and sales reps across the nation.

“Mortgage brokers in every community know all the companies that fall into this category, as well as the CEO’s and presidents of these growing companies,” says Watkins. “Through the ISO network, the YourStreet Funds reach a large number of profitable companies across the

nation, companies who would like growth capital for their business, so that in turn, they can hire more employees.” For more information, visit yourstreetfunds.com. Source: NewsUSA

Allstate Agency Owner Billy Campbell Honored Named Premier Agency for 2014

As a business leader and involved citizen in the Inglewood area, Allstate exclusive agency owner Billy Campbell has been designated an Allstate Premier Agency for 2014. This designation is being presented to Billy Campbell for outstanding business performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of his agency’s work. Billy Campbell’s agency is located at 2300 W Manchester Blvd. in Inglewood and can be reached at (323) 750-1777 or http://agents.allstate.com/billy-campbell-inglewood-ca.html.

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LEGAL NOTICES Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2015034877 The following Person is doing business as:

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Kings & Queens Hair Salon 921 LaBrea Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90302 P O Box 451057 Los Angeles, CA 90045

Top Notch Girls Basketball Recruiting And Training Services 11300 S. Acacia Street, #D Inglewood, CA 90304

Registered owner: Uchenna Gloria Nwofor, 11439 205 Street, Lakewood, CA 90715

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This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on February 17, 2015 I 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.) Gene H. Jones; Annissa D. Young, Owners This statement was filed with the County Clerk on February 17, 2015

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Real Malcolm X Revealed in Daughter’s Novel (Continued from page 7) I was watching the second Obama inauguration that I started to really worry that my father was being written out of history.” Shabazz set out to reinvigorate her father’s legacy. She incorporated a moment of silence as part of the memorial experience at the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, (former home of the Audubon Ballroom in New York where Malcolm X was murdered on Feb. 21, 1965). She is also supporting a campaign to turn her father’s birthday into a U.S. national holiday. The history of Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King has been presented as a sort of rivalry, which has not

done justice to the legacies of either man. Dr. Martin Luther King touted the message of racial integration, but that did not mean Malcolm was for segregation. In a speech, Malcolm said: “The white man has brainwashed the so-called Negro, and they (blacks) think they…don’t have anything unless they’re living in the white man’s neighborhood or have a seat in the white man’s school.” While his piercing truth was not easily accepted by the races during the Civil Rights Movement of the 60s, Malcolm’s use of strong language was designed to wake people up—especially black people—to their own sense of value and worth. He just wanted African Americans to understand that living among whites did not make them su-

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Eye on the City (Continued from page 4) Many commented they had never experienced such fervor in all their years in Inglewood. But the agenda was more than a chance to express public comments, it offered a teachable moment on the finer points of building a stadium. Chris Jackson, Inglewood Sr. Planner, presented a glimpse of how the expanded Specific Plan for Hollywood Park (which will now include the sports venue) would alter the original design, as well as important physical, environmental and traffic-related matters. The addition of a stadium to the Hollywood Park project will reduce the number of housing units from 2,995 to 2,500. The 298 acre-site will have a signing overlay similar to the Forum and allow banner signs in the public right of way. The 25 acres of open space would not be impacted. Tailgating will not be permitted in residential areas.

said. “Compared to the previous Hollywood Park Specific Plan, there would be less traffic to the stadium during regular peak hours (non-game days).” There would be 9,000 parking spaces set aside on stadium days, in addition to shuttles running from the current Greenline station and the future Crenshaw/LAX line, which will have two stops in Inglewood. Shender’s recommendations include widening Century Blvd. to include a dedicated right turn lane going north on Prairie, and synchronized signals on Crenshaw, Manchester and Century. Inglewood Public Works Director Louis Atwell said “Now we have more alternatives than we did when the Lakers played at the Forum,” such as more taxicabs, Uber service and Metrolink trains.

perior to those who didn’t. But while King took a more passive approach, Shabazz says there is room for both men. “Why can’t these people just have a backbone and invite Malcolm? I mean, what is the big deal? Put a bust up of Malcolm X. Let’s tell the truth about Malcolm X,” she said. The media has often vilified Malcolm X while elevating Dr. Martin Luther King, as a peace maker. But what is not widely known or publicized is Malcolm’s own efforts toward racial harmony. Malcolm’s spiritual transformation after he left the Nation of Islam in 1964 is a part of his legacy that has been seriously downplayed. While visiting the Middle East and West Africa, Malcolm embraced Sunni Islam and returned a changed

man. He noted after observing how people greeted each other, “Throngs of people, obviously Muslims from everywhere, bound for the pilgrimage were hugging and embracing. They were of all complexions, the whole atmosphere was of warmth and friendliness. The feeling hit me that there really wasn’t any color problem here. The effect was as though I had just stepped out of a prison.” Malcolm began to embrace people of all races as his brothers and sisters, working together against injustice as a common brotherhood. A spiritual work in progress, Malcolm evolved his stance on topics such as equality for women and interracial marriage. In the 50 years that have passed since Malcolm X was

Jobs Gerard McCallum, Project Manager, Hollywood Park Land Company, said developers are contracted to maintain a local hiring poliTraffic cy that equals at least 35%. Traffic consultant David He described hiring outreach Shender reported that a traf- efforts as “aggressive,” and fic study was done as part of noted that local hiring is curthe environmental impact re- rently at 43%. The project port for the Hollywood Park will create thousands of new Tomorrow Project in 2006. construction and permanent It was updated in 2014. The jobs in Inglewood. study which identified traffic patterns in 49 Inglewood Money streets between 2006 and Debbie Kern, senior prin2014 found that traffic con- cipal, Keyser-Marston Assogestion has actually gone ciates (stadium consultants) down. “We are seeing simi- gave a snapshot of how the lar patterns throughout Los project will generate revenue Angeles County,” Shender for the City of Inglewood.

“The City will retain $25 million in revenue for the General Fund (paid for by developers), which currently has about $89 million. That amount of revenue exceeds 25% of the current amount,” Kern said. She added that the city will receive “$17.7 million net surplus per year upon build out. That amount will escalate over time with inflation…The stadium and music venue (are) not reliant on the rest of the project, whether the retail happens or doesn’t happen or if the hotel happens or doesn’t happen. It’s based on the admission tax from the ticket sales.” When asked about the financial risks of building the stadium, Kern replied, “We don’t know of any risks because 100% of construction is being privately financed. We do not find any red flags.” McCallum said construction is anticipated to generate about $55 million in tax revenue as early as the 2016-17 year. Obvious overwhelming public support, and documented reports by experts that there are no negative impacts to traffic and no public funding going toward the stadium, Mayor Butts concluded with the words most everyone had waited to hear: “I move that we adopt the ordinance without alteration!” Cheers all around and meeting adjourned.

assassinated, African Americans have made tremendous progress and, at the same time recent history shows disturbing trends in the reverse. Police killings of Michael Brown and Eric Garner are among the most prominent. Ilyasah knows her father would have a lot to say about the protests against these abuses, but she is also concerned about there being an effective strategy and action plan to bring about real change. She wants his message to resonate with new generations who must continue in the struggle for justice. Perhaps the spirit of Malcolm X will inspire Ilyasah with words of wisdom. To this day, Ilyasah says she still talks to her father. “You can’t be that potent and then be gone.”

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The Children’s Center of Greater Los Angeles Expands Access to Care with Donations from Henry Schein Cares

he Children’s Dental Center of Greater Los Angeles (TCDC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to integrated and preventive education and treatment services tailored to each child, caregiver or elderly adult, announced today that it has received a donation of health care products under a grant from the Henry Schein Cares Global Product Donation Program. Through this program, Henry Schein, Inc., the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health, and medical practitioners, provides several health care product donations valued at $5,000– $25,000 each over the course of two years to the Children’s Dental Center of Greater Los Angeles. The grant will enable Children’s Dental Center of Greater Los Angeles to more effectively carry out its mission and expand its ability to provide care to dentally underserved children, their

Why Inglewood Deserves a Stadium (Continued from page 3) “In Brooklyn, where the Barclay Center was built, it is one of the places with the most expensive real estate in the United States now. The Lakers and Kings moved to downtown Los Angeles. What was Los Angeles like then and what is it like now?” Troy said. It is a point that deeply concerns one Inglewood woman who fears renters will be moved out of the Inglewood market as the new stadium boosts home prices. She asked for the council’s help to insure there will be rent controls and livable wages. “I hope you have gone over everything line by line. I would really like to hear what could go wrong. With that, I say make history,” said long time Inglewood resident Ray Davis. Another man wants assurances that

caregivers, and the elderly in the local community (e.g. Denti-Cal, uninsured, underinsured, and the working poor), including household family size of incomes earning up to 250% of federal poverty guidelines in the Greater Los Angeles area. With the help of Henry Schein Cares, access to health care for underserved and at-risk populations around the world in the areas of wellness, prevention, treatment and education, emergency preparedness and relief, and capacity building is possible. “We want to thank Henry Schein Cares for their generous donation. With this gift, Henry Schein Cares has demonstrated their unwavering commitment to helping reduce oral disease in underprivileged communities. Together we are making a positive difference in the lives of dentally underserved children, their caregivers and the elderly,” said Dennis Young, President & CEO, TCDC.

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The NFL Response to Domestic Violence (Continued from page 8) in intensive domestic violence treatment programs before being permitted to return to the game. A policy that puts the safety of families and future generations before the game is the best way to send the message that the NFL’s audiences—especially men and boys—need to hear. I encourage the NFL’s leadership to take the lead in changing the way our smaller companies can get the lead culture thinks about and responds to on projects as contractors, not just domestic violence.” subcontractors. Marianna S. Klebanov, JD, is Kroenke’s purchase of Inglewood the coauthor of The Critical Role property aside, the Rams remain the sentimental favorite of the two teams that left Los Angeles in 1994. Mabel Massengill Gunn and The team’s 50-year history in the Her Classical Legacy NFL, along with its 20-year absence (Continued from page 7) in L.A., made fans long for the good to continue to train both current old days when the Rams played at and future musicians, provide opportunities to nurture their love for the Los Angeles Coliseum. It was the first major pro team to music, and impact the world with integrate NFL football, the first to their musical talents. Mabel Maswin a major championship, and first sengill Gunn left behind a legacy to represent Los Angeles in the Su- that bestowed upon Inglewood and per Bowl—a fitting history to make surrounding cities the gift of classical music through the Southeast history again in Inglewood. There is another reason L.A. de- Symphony Association (SESA), serves to get their old team back. the oldest founded African AmeriAs Anne La Rose, pointed out, can orchestra, proudly situated in “The Chinese New Year began last Inglewood, CA. As I conclude this article, while Thursday. It is the year of the ram!”

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listening to African American composer, William Grant Still’s “The Afro-American Symphony,” once performed by the Inglewood Philharmonic under the guidance of conductor, Leroy E. Hurte, I am forever grateful for the determination and commitment of Mabel Massengill Gunn to bless our communities with classical music. And yes, my fellow Ingelwoodians, you read that correctly. The City of Inglewood once had its very own orchestra, The Inglewood Philharmonic… Let the search to quench your thirst of all things in the City of Inglewood begin.

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