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Inglewood to allow fireworks display

By Francis Taylor, Senior Correspondent

Fireworks in the City of Inglewood may be displayed on the 4th of July only between 5PM and 10PM. The mayor and city council members encourage everyone to be safe with the use of SAFE and SANE fireworks only and to confine all celebrations to

private property.

Safety is critically important!

Fireworks injuries seen at Emergency Rooms between June 20 and July 20, 2014 included 28% from Sparklers, 16% from Illegal Firecrackers and 13% reloadable shells. Injuries by age included 34% - age 25-44 years

and 15% -age five to nine years.46% of fireworks injuries affect the hands and fingers while 17% affect the eyes with another 17% affecting the head, face and ears. The balance of injuries affects the arms, trunks and legs.

The most important safety tips include; having an adult present, do

not light fireworks in the street, be sure to have water handy, never re-light malfunctioning fireworks, never give fireworks to small children and never throw fireworks at another person.

Happy 4th of July from INGLEWOOD TODAY!

Family, Academics & Culture at Century Academy for Excellence

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

Century Academy For Excellence charter school has proved to be more than just an educational institution as indicated here with football coach Kenneth Patterson, former basketball standout Robert Cook (Washington Prep), former two-sport star Daniel Shelton (Inglewood High) and dean and basketball coach David Groce. Photo/ Kenneth Miller

Virtual graduations where students dressed in their cap and gown accepted their diploma, celebrated as parents painted their names and class year on car windshields was over.

At Century Academy For Excellence (CAFE) school administrators were bracing for the bad news that Lennox school board voted to revoke its charter, thus moving forward to closing the school down for good.

However, just days removed from the gut wrenching decision by Lennox, operator Dr. Lisa Edwards and principal Dr. Stephany Glover were fully engaged at the school located in Inglewood as if nothing had happened at all.

A sign outside the main office noted that applications were being accepted, and on this day there would be one happy applicant to enroll in the school.

David Groce, the dean and boys basketball coach, has been at the school for the past five years, before Edwards took over the school.

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Groce set up shop on the outdoor basketball courts at the former church transformed into a school and greeted the new applicant, while also entertaining a trio of former students who were two years removed from CAFE graduation.

It was not unusual for students to return to the school especially since Edwards and her sister Glover inspired this higher learning family culture.

Groce is more than just a holdover from the previous administration, Edwards promoted and elevated him to one of the most significant pillars at the school.

“Before, I would say that the school really didn’t have any culture,” Groce told Inglewood Today. “Education wise it was good, but the kids really wasn’t having any fun and identify with the community.”

He said that once Dr. Glover and Dr. Edwards arrived, they changed the whole culture.

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Rep. Waters Tributes Black Lives Matter, Angela Davis, Colin Kaepernick, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson & Civil Rights Activists on House Floor It News Wire

WASHINGTON – Ahead of the historic House vote on H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA43) paid tribute to activists and leaders in the decades-long fight against police brutality on the House Floor. She also expressed her support for the ongoing protests for justice on behalf of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Rayshard Brooks, and countless other Black men and women who have been killed at the hands of police.

I rise to support H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which bans chokeholds, creates a national police misconduct registry, and makes it easier to prosecute police for their brutality, among many other much needed provisions. Thank you to the leadership of the Congressional Black Caucus for bringing us to this moment.

The murder of George Floyd, and the pleasure the murdering officer seemed to take in his power over a struggling Black man, are nothing new. My heart broke when I first saw the video footage of the murder, not just for George Floyd and his loved ones, but also because this brutality, and all the police violence against Black men and women before it, have been used for centuries to terrorize, subjugate, and silence the Black community.

I have been fighting against this since my first days as an activist and member of the California State Assembly, when I took on then-Los Angeles Police

Chief Daryl Gates, who popularized the chokehold maneuver, which killed over a dozen Black men in Los Angeles between 1975 and 1982.

But now I would like to pay tribute to the brave men and women who for so many years have confronted bad cops, racist cops, brutal police chiefs, and the police protective leagues and unions who shield them from accountability.

I want to pay special tribute to Angela Davis, Elaine Brown, and the Black Panthers who fought hard and sacrificed mightily fighting bad cops.

And then there is Rev. Al Sharpton, who took up the fight against bad cops and assisted [victims’] families in getting legal representation when these issues were not popular.

I want to thank Rev. [Jesse] Jackson, who worked with me to confront the racist LA police chief Daryl Gates who popularized the chokehold and battering ram.

I want to thank Colin Kaepernick who took the knee and challenged the killings and beatings of unarmed Blacks.

And lastly, I want to thank Black Lives Matter: uncompromising, disruptive, energetic, and dedicated to undoing police killings and abuse.

I want to challenge the mayors and members of city councils and county commissioners who control police budgets to get the courage to reimagine what it means to serve and protect, and undo the system of rogue cops that has gone on for far too long.

And in closing, I want to say to the protesters, I stand with you. No justice, no peace!

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“Kids start having fun and they brought in a new technology with kids learning with the computer,” Groce added.

The football coach Kenneth Patterson echoed Groce.

“With this school, pretty much the students and the staff is like a family,” he added.

A former student such as Daniel Shelton is now attending Inglewood, but was one of those who return.

“At this school a big part of being able to play sports is academics, so that carries over to high school, college and all that. You can play sports all you life, but what if you get injured and you don’t have anything to fall back on?

So education is a big thing of life. Your body is eventually going to break down but your mind is not that’s why you see a lot of players like Richard Sherman who went to Stanford,” Shelton eloquently explained.

For them, especially since COVID-19, it was refreshing to get out of the house and into an open space such as the playground and Century Academy has always been that safe haven for them.

Groce feels that Century Academy doesn’t not get the support that it deserves from the district.

“They are just on the outside looking in. They don’t really come up here to see what we do at Century Academy. They don’t see that the students are coming back on a weekday while we are having COVID or things like that. It’s a family group, its more than for the school, its for the community.”

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

COVID-19 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS

COVID-19 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS

Due to the existing COVID-19 health emergency and the social distancing measures currently in effect, and pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 ((https://www.gov.ca.gov/wpcontent/uploads/2020/03/3.17.20-N-29-20-EO. pdf)), please note that members of the public will only be allowed to observe and address the City Council Meeting of July 14, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. by telephone, video and other electronic means, as follows:

Due to the existing COVID-19 health emergency and the social distancing measures currently in effect, and pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 ((https://www.gov.ca.gov/wpcontent/uploads/2020/03/3.17.20-N-29-20-EO. pdf)), please note that members of the public will only be allowed to observe and address the City Council Meeting of July 21, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. by telephone, video and other electronic means, as follows:

Viewing and Listening to the Meeting without Making Public Comments: •On Spectrum Cable Local Channel 35 with audio and limited video. Please check with your cable provider for details.

•Live on-line through Facebook Live, with audio and limited video, at https://www.facebook. com/cityofinglewood/ •The above access options provide the public with the opportunity to both observe and listen to the meeting.

•However, members of the public who wish to orally address the Planning Commission must use the public access options noted below:

Viewing and Listening to the Meeting without Making Public Comments: •On Spectrum Cable Local Channel 35 with audio and limited video. Please check with your cable provider for details.

•Live on-line through Facebook Live, with audio and limited video, at https://www.facebook. com/cityofinglewood/ •The above access options provide the public with the opportunity to both observe and listen to the meeting.

•However, members of the public who wish to orally address the Planning Commission must use the public access options noted below:

Listening to Meeting and Oral Public Comments: The meeting’s telephone number and access code access number will be provided no later than 72 hours before the meeting on the meeting agenda published at https://www. cityofinglewood.org/AgendaCenter/CityCouncil-3and/or by contacting the Office of the City Clerk via email at yhorton@cityofinglewood. org.

Listening to Meeting and Oral Public Comments: The meeting’s telephone number and access code access number will be provided no later than 72 hours before the meeting on the meeting agenda published at https://www. cityofinglewood.org/AgendaCenter/CityCouncil-3and/or by contacting the Office of the City Clerk via email at yhorton@cityofinglewood. org.

Please observe the following tips when phoning in: •When you call-in, the operator will provide further instructions on how you can make public comments via phone.

•If you are calling from a cell phone, please call from an area with good reception.

•If you are watching the meeting on Facebook or Channel 35 while also accessing the phone line, it is requested that you mute the sound of your video feed as it is offset by 3 seconds from the phone transmission. Additionally, when you are making public comments on the phone line you will be inaudible due to feedback.

Please observe the following tips when phoning in: •When you call-in, the operator will provide further instructions on how you can make public comments via phone.

•If you are calling from a cell phone, please call from an area with good reception.

•If you are watching the meeting on Facebook or Channel 35 while also accessing the phone line, it is requested that you mute the sound of your video feed as it is offset by 3 seconds from the phone transmission. Additionally, when you are making public comments on the phone line you will be inaudible due to feedback.

Written Public Comments: Members of the public can submit comments electronically for consideration by the Inglewood City Council/ Successor Agency/Housing Authority/Finance Authority/Parking Authority/Joint Powers Authority (Legislative Body) by sending them to the City Clerk/Secretary at yhorton@ cityofinglewood.org, and Deputy City Clerk at aphillips@cityofinglewood.org. To ensure distribution to the members of the Legislative Body prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments prior to 8:00 A.M. on the day of the meeting, and in the body of the email, please identify meeting date and subject matter. Comments received after 8:00 A.M. on day of the meeting will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Contact the Office of the City Clerk at 310-412-5280 with any questions.

Written Public Comments: Members of the public can submit comments electronically for consideration by the Inglewood City Council/ Successor Agency/Housing Authority/Finance Authority/Parking Authority/Joint Powers Authority (Legislative Body) by sending them to the City Clerk/Secretary at yhorton@ cityofinglewood.org, and Deputy City Clerk at aphillips@cityofinglewood.org. To ensure distribution to the members of the Legislative Body prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments prior to 8:00 A.M. on the day of the meeting, and in the body of the email, please identify meeting date and subject matter. Comments received after 8:00 A.M. on day of the meeting will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Contact the Office of the City Clerk at 310-412-5280 with any questions.

Accessibility: If you will require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 4125280, One Manchester Boulevard, 1st Floor, Inglewood, California 90301. All requests for accommodations must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing.

Spanish: “Si no entiende esta noticia o si necesita más información, favor de llamar a este número (310) 412-5280.”

The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California, will hold a public hearing on July 21, 2020 at the hour of 2:00 p.m., to consider the following: 1)A public hearing to consider an Ordinance Approving Amendments to Inglewood Municipal Code to Chapters 8 and 12 including Zoning Code Amendment 2018-01 (ZCA2018-01) to establish Short Term Rental Regulations.

A Notice of Exemption (EA-CE-2018-061) has been prepared stating that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a copy of which is available for public review in the Planning Division office of City Hall and via email to fljackson@ cityofinglewood.org.

This notice is given by the order of the City Council of the City of Inglewood and is dated this 2nd day of July 2020.

Yvonne Horton, City Clerk City of Inglewood, California Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the proposed code amendments in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

In the event that the City Council meeting of July 21, 2020 is not held, or is concluded prior to this public hearing agenda item being considered, the public hearing will automatically be continued to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

“Si no entiende esta noticia o si necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar a este numero (310) 412-5280.”

Accessibility: If you will require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 4125280, One Manchester Boulevard, 1st Floor, Inglewood, California 90301. All requests for accommodations must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing.

Spanish: “Si no entiende esta noticia o si necesita más información, favor de llamar a este número (310) 412-5280.”

The City Council of the City of Inglewood, California, will hold a public hearing on July 14, 2020 at the hour of 2:00 p.m., to consider the following: 1.A public hearing to consider a One Hundred and Eighty (180) day Extension to Emergency Ordinance 19-15 for a Moratorium on Any Self Storage Facilities in the City.

This notice is given by the order of the City Council of the City of Inglewood and is dated this 2nd day of July 2020.

Yvonne Horton, City Clerk City of Inglewood, California Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the proposed code amendments in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

In the event that the City Council meeting of July 14, 2020 is not held, or is concluded prior to this public hearing agenda item being considered, the public hearing will automatically be continued to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

“Si no entiende esta noticia o si necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar a este numero (310) 412-5280.”

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EYE ON THE CITY GEORGE DOTSON

ALEX PADILLA

JAMES BUTTS

ELOY MORALES

RALPH FRANKLIN

AROUND THE CITY

Mayor Butts Lauded for Metro Board Leadership; One-Half Billion Dollars Awarded to Inglewood

By Francis Taylor, Senior Correspondent

During this week’s city council meeting the members conducted four public hearings. The first was to consider the adoption of a resolution approving General Plan Amendment 2020-001 (GPA-2020-001) and rescinding an Environmental Justice Element to the General Plan.

The second was to consider the adoption of a resolution approving General Plan Amendment 2020-002 (GPA-2020-002) amending the Land Use Element of the Inglewood General Plan be rescinded. Following comprehensive staff reports both measures were adopted by the council.

The council adopted a resolution amending the City’s Master Fee Schedule to include permit parking fees for the Citywide Permit Parking District Program and they received a staff report of the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Financial Statements and Single Audit for the City of Inglewood and the City of Inglewood Housing Authority The council set a public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution establishing Short Term Rental Fees for July 21, 2020.

Public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution affirming Categorical Exemption EA-CE-2020-036 and approving General Plan Amendment 2020-001 (GPA 2020-001) to adopt an Environmental Justice Element to the Inglewood General Plan The third public hearing was conducted to consider the adoption of a resolution affirming Categorical Exemption EACE-2020-037, and approving General Plan Amendment GPA 2020-002 to

amend the Land Use Element of the Inglewood General Plan to clarify existing population density and building intensity allowances for all land use designations. The fourth public hearing was conducted to consider amendments to the Citizen Participation Plan, and substantial amendments to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Recovery Act (CARES Act). Both measures were adopted by the council.

Staff report recommending approval of an agreement with Leverage Information Systems, Inc., to install an upgraded security camera surveillance system at the Crenshaw-Imperial Library.

Staff report recommending authorization to pay Invoice No. 2028987, submitted by Lawrence RollUp Doors, Inc., for the emergency repair to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) roll-up doors.

The council set for July 21st a public hearing to consider amendment to the Inglewood Municipal Code (IMC) Chapters 8 and 12 including Zoning Code Amendment 2018-01 (ZCA2018-01) to establish Short-Term Rental Regulations.

In the final order of business, the council adopted an Ordinance approving the secured property tax rate for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020.

During the public comments one caller expressed concern over a number of issues. Mayor Butts indicated that his letter will be added to the public record.

During the Council Member’s comments, Member Dotson urged Inglewood residents to celebrate the 4th of July with Safe and Sane Fireworks and encouraged everyone to adhere to COVID-19 recommended guidelines with face covering and frequent hand washing.

Member Padilla applauded the

‘One for All Foundation’ for recently honoring High School Graduates and thanked the Inglewood Police Department, the Fire Department and McCormick Ambulance Service for participating in the event. He reminded everyone that there will be no street closures on the 4th of July and all celebratory events must be on private property.

Member Franklin used his time to congratulate Mayor Butts, on his last day as a member and chairman of the Metro Board, for his leadership and accomplishments on behalf of the City of Inglewood and the broad South Bay community. He also commended Mayor Butts for his leadership in responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic for the City Hall Staff and Inglewood residents.

Member Morales echoed Franklin’s remarks indicating that the Mayor has done a great job. He also extended accolades to Franklin for his earlier role on the Metro Board. He urged citizens to be a good neighbor with safe and sane fireworks only.

Mayor Butts thanked his colleagues for their remarks and provided an overview of his work as a member of the Metro Board, including one-half billion dollars committed to the City of Inglewood. He closed the meeting with a short video depicting the highlights of his Metro Board membership, leadership and accomplishments.

Section 8 Housing Assistance Available in the City of Inglewood

By Francis Taylor, Senior Correspondent

The City of Inglewood Section 8 Wait List Program will open from July 13 – 20, 2020. Interested applicants can visit: [www.CityofInglewood.org/housing] (http://www.CityofInglewood.org/ housing) to view the public notice for details and also visit [www. waitlistcheck.com/CA2107](http:// www.waitlistcheck.com/CA2107) to apply. Applications will be accepted online only. Applicants will receive a confirmation number once they apply to signify that their application has been received.

Section-8 is a federal government housing choice voucher program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments. The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the

requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.

The City of Inglewood Housing Department administers the program and receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the voucher program.

Eligibility for a housing voucher is determined based on the total annual gross income and family size and is limited to US citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status. In general, the family’s income may not exceed 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live.

During the application process, the Inglewood Housing Department will collect information on family income, assets, and family composition and will verify this information with other local agencies, your employer and bank. They will use the information to determine program eligibility and

Inglewood Apartment for Rent and Section-8 families are welcomed. Photo by Francis Taylor

the amount of the housing assistance payment.

If it is determined that a family is eligible, the name will be put on a waiting list, unless it is able to assist

you immediately. Once your name is reached on the waiting list, the family will be contacted and issue a housing voucher.

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Sports & Entertainment NBA bubble may burst before it ever resumes in Orlando

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

Personally, I never though I would see another NBA game this season after coronavirus upended our lives some three months ago, and now I am even more skeptical that LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard would continue

their rivalry of Southern California supremacy.

Yes, the NBA has agreed to resume its season within the next month or so at Walt Disney World in Orlando, but with COVID-19 continuing to spread in Florida and California and other regions

Greenleaf: OWN Network Hit is the Number One Cable Telecast for Women 25-54

of the nation, not only does it appear risky but also quite irresponsible.

The NBA sent out its media application form that will only be approved for a rare number of publications or organizations and it would cost entities some $550 per day

The fifth and final season premiere of OWN’s hit megachurch drama “Greenleaf” (6/23/20) delivered 1.9 million viewers and ranked as Tuesday night’s #1 cable telecast in OWN’s key demographic of women 25-54, which is up +2% from last season’s premiere.

The acclaimed drama from Lionsgate, award-winning writer/executive producer Craig Wright (“Lost,” “Six Feet Under”), and executive producers Clement Virgo (“Empire”), Kriss

Turner Towner (“Black Monday”), and Oprah Winfrey was also the night’s #1 telecast across all broadcast and cable for African-American women.

Greenleaf stars Merle Dandridge as Grace Greenleaf; Keith David as Bishop James Greenleaf; Lynn Whitfield as Lady Mae Greenleaf; Kim Hawthorne as Kerissa Greenleaf; Lamman Rucker as Jacob Greenleaf; and Deborah Joy Winans as Charity Greenleaf-Satterjee.

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Fisk Jubilee Singers release 150 anniversary album

Chida Rebecca | California Black Media

By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Entertainment and Culture Editor

for a mandatory 10-day stay at the property.

Now, let that sink in for a bit…Local Black newspapers struggle to cover the NBA throughout the season when

Nashville, Tenn. — The Fisk Jubilee Singers of Fisk University released their 150th Anniversary album, Celebrating Fisk!

The album with previously-released track “Glory / Stranger (feat. Derek Minor & Shannon Sanders)” on Spotify’s New Music Friday Playlist 6/19/20.

The album, which is more than 150 years in the making, is a collection of 12 songs that beautifully represent and communicate the powerful and vibrant history of Fisk University, Fisk Jubilee Singers, and the city of Nashville.

It also features the group from the stage of Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, with guest appearances

by Ruby Amanfu, Keb’ Mo’, and CeCe

Winans, among others.

“This product is the result of work done by wonderful people who love Fisk University and Fisk Jubilee Singers,” shares the album’s Musical Director, and Musical Director of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, Dr. Paul Kwami. “It was a great honor for me to collaborate with all of them, especially with Shannon Sanders. The beauty of the compilation lies in the variety and high quality of music, which will forever celebrate Fisk University!”

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The Lion Queen GIRLS RUN THE WORLD

By Michelle Lyons, Columnist

Imagine waitressing at a Mexican Restaurant in New York City and your co-worker, who is also a waitress, tells you she wants to run for Congress. Do you encourage her or think to yourself, “She is crazy”. Unfortunately, most people think the later. They limit others to their own limitations and anything outside of their own expectations for themselves seems asinine. Thankfully, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez also known as AOC, followed her calling and God qualified her call in less than a year. Then on June 23rd, just last Tuesday, she won her second term proving to haters that the first time was not a fluke. Regardless how you feel about her politics, you must see God’s Grace in her career.

Which is why, when God calls you must answer because on the other side of that call is where miracles happen much larger than what most people see.

Many are called but few are chosen… and this year those chosen are FEMALE. Just yesterday, Amy McGrath beat out Charles Booker in the Kentucky primary to take on Mitch McConnell this November in The General Election. Trayvon Martin’s mom, Sybrina Fulton is answering the call to go into Public Service in Miami, and she will also be on the ballot this November.

Black Lives Matter Co-Founder, Chivona Newsome just ran for office in New York, the same day AOC won. Women all across this Nation are answering the call to put love back into society: prioritize children and women issues, reform prisons and children services, and put more money in Education. Can you image what The World will look like under Women leadership?

You need to start thinking about it because The Future Is Female, meaning The Future has many more women in leadership alongside men to create a more peaceful society.

Women like AOC, Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, Aja Brown, Amy Klobuchar, Tulsi Gabbard, Stacey Abrams, Gretchen Whitmer are stepping into their power because no matter how it’s been perceived GIRLS RUN THE WORLD!

BUPPIE | BUSINESS Letter Responds to IUSD Board Prez

(Editor’s note: Last week Inglewood Today published a front page article that within it challenged Inglewood Unified School District Board president Dr. D’Artagnan Juc’qualle Scorza, who after publication unilaterally criticized the newspaper, the city, the mayor all the while not accepting any responsibility for his own actions leading a board that has been responsible for allowing iconic schools to close and our students leave the district in record numbers for higher performing charter schools and outside the area private and public schools. The author of this letter Joe Bowers has been a steadfast advocate of education of our children for decades and has closely monitored and advocated for change within the district. Scorza sent Mr. Bowers a letter and here is his response. Opinions of Mr. Bowers are expressly those of his own and does not reflect Inglewood Today position on Mr. Scorza or the IUSD.) Joe Bowers

Why are you harassing me by sending this email that appears to be a response to an email sent out by Bishop Young.

Cease and desist and don’t do it again.

I have a few minutes so I’ll give you my reaction to your email since you sought me out. I hope you don’t mind that I blind copy some people on this response like you did with your email.

Because I know you very well having worked on Measure GG and the Dotson Campaign with you, I don’t believe you know the meaning of truth nor have much practice telling it. So when you call out people for creating false narratives, maybe you should listen to yourself and read your own writing. You know from experience that I’m not easily fooled.

You say that closing Warren Lane is just a rumor. Then please have a talk with Dr. Torres. She didn’t get the message and is giving Warren Lane parents that impression. You gave a presentation to the parents and used a slide that said “Rationale for Warren Lane Consolidating to other IUSD schools.” Most people would think the school was being closed.

You mentioned Donald J Trump’s tweeting. Did you know you both share the same first two initials, D’Artagnan Juc’qualle? There must be something about having those initials, D.J., that makes you want to talk about yourself all the time and want everything to be about you. You probably could have made your point in your email without inserting up your life story. But then I’m not sure what your point was anyway.

By the way, how dare you take Michelle Obama’s name in vain?

You talked a lot about using facts and data. I also rely on facts and data. The following are some facts and data I think you should consider as you talk about yourself.

You say turning around Inglewood Unified is difficult work and that you are dedicated to its success. Well how did IUSD get to where it is today?

You happened to have been the IUSD assistant Chief of Staff from 11/15/2012 to 03/30/2020 working for the State Administrator Office. That’s when the

State Administrator and Interim State Administrator borrowed $29 Million without financial justification. Those are facts.

You don’t talk about that job experience in public do you? Conveniently, you left it out of your school board bio. Perhaps had you said something because you care so much, those fiscal mistakes could have been corrected before the school district had to assume responsibility for repaying the money and having to divert $1.8 Million a year for the next 20 years.

Borrowing that money is a part of why IUSD is struggling financially today and why you have to work so hard and make tough decisions.

You bring up your military service.

Thank you for volunteering to serve. I come from a military family so I’m aware of the sacrifices those in the military make. I also know that most military jobs don’t put you in harm’s way but if you don’t elaborate on what you did in the service those who don’t know you might think you were a warrior.. I guess the Navy didn’t have that impression of you. In fact, these are words you used to describe your Navy service on some application.

Navy - November 2001-2006 Personnel and Budget Management ·Responsible for the pay and personnel administration of 250 Navy personnel assigned to Multi-National Force Iraq joint and coalition forces ·Processed hundreds of pay documents and travel claims ·Managed a semiannual $100,000 budget for independent operations and unit equipment Records Management ·Directly responsible for records upkeep, led and managed the transition of more than 3,600 personnel documents from paper to electronic format ·Processed more than 5,000 document entries in two months Communication ·Communicated and coordinated Continental U.S. and International Operations for the travel of Navy personnel in out of area of responsibility and hostile zones · Worked closely with executive management to create programs

that expanded US Navy land based operations and capabilities in Iraq Leadership ·Supervised and directed individual deployment of Navy personnel while deployed in Baghdad, Iraq from February 2005 to August 2005 ·Meritoriously promoted to junior management ·Created, coordinated and executed cultural history events ·Established a volunteer and tutor program through the Partnership in Education Program I guess you weren’t awarded a purple heart because you would have let everyone know but if you do have one that must have been some paper cut.

In your narrative you say that IUSD will receive funding under AB1840 “if we comply with the following: - Close and/or consolidate schools -Growth and maintenance of budgetary reserves - Sell or lease surplus property” That is true, but the law does not require IUSD to take those specific actions. They are among a list of actions that IUSD “may” not “shall” explore and undertake to receive the funding. So if you are implying that closing Warren Lane is an action that AB 1840 requires the school district to take to receive funding, then you are being misleading.

COVID-19 has affected the school budget, but it’s not an excuse for not engaging the community in the decision to close Warren Lane. And your reference to the May Revise cuts is moot, because Governor Newsom and the Legislature have agreed to restore many of the cuts proposed in the May Revise.

I could respond to what you’ve said about Mayor Butts and Inglewood Today, but they can handle that.

I’ll finish by saying the Inglewood community is sure lucky you came back to help fix the school district and greatly appreciates it that you support Black Lives Matter. I suggest you add working hard on that truthiness thing if you want people in Inglewood to take you seriously.

Out. Joe Bowers

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In addition, the season premiere of “Greenleaf” ranked as the #1 most social scripted series across all of broadcast and cable, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, on

Tuesday night (non-sports).

OWN was Tuesday night’s #2 cable network among women 25-54 with “Greenleaf” the #1 cable telecast in the key demo. OWN was Tuesday

“Life is messy but when we get through the mess we find out who we really are..”

night’s #1 network on all of television, including broadcast and cable, for African American women and total viewers.

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July 2-8, 2020

Real Estate/Classified

PUBLIC NOTICE Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2020097106 The following Person is doing business as:

PUBLIC NOTICE Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2020093492 The Following Person Is Doing Business As:

Saint Mother Studios 5249 Thornburn St., Los Khaki Noir Angeles, CA 90045 326 S. Serrano Ave., #3 Los Angeles, CA 90020 Registered Owner(s): Karis Renee Dolberry, 5249 Thornburn St., Los Angeles, CA 90045 Registered Owner: MAJR LLC, 326 S. Serrano Ave., #3, Los Angeles, CA 90020 This business is conducted by an individual(s).

The registrant(s) commenced to transact This business is conducted by a company. The business under the fictitious business listed registrant commenced to transact business above on June 19, 2020. under the fictitious business listed above on June 10, 2020 I(We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who I (We) declare that all information in this declares as true information which he or she statement is true and correct. knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Karis (A registrant who declares as true information Renee Dolberry, Owner. which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

This statement was filed with the County Clerk MAJR LLC, Owner on June 19, 2020.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of on June 10, 2020.

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

Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

Professions Code.)

Original June 25; July 2, 9, 16, 2020 IT0042230120020132 Inglewood Today

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2020091527 The Following Person Is Doing Business As: National Center For Audio And Video Forensics Center For Audio And Video Forensics National Center For Video And Audio Forensics NCAVF Notowitz Productions Notowitz Video Productions 6363 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 115 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Registered Owner: National Center For Audio And Video Forensics, Inc., 6363 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 115, Los Angeles, CA 90048 This business is conducted by a company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on June 4, 2020 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.)

National Center For Audio And Video Forensics, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk on June 4, 2020.

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

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

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the cost of parking and the hospitality requires just shy $100 per game. Now, with COVID-19 crippling our business and advertisers abandoning our product in droves, covering a NBA game could mean bankruptcy.

However, for the NBA television and marketing partners a hyphenated campaign could cut their losses that are increasing by the billions.

Thus ESPN, which has trimmed staff and cut salaries, is salivating to televise something more than the opinionated First Take and highlight reels of games from yesteryear.

Commissioner Adam Silver even hinted at such prospects that the plans to resume play could come to a screeching halt during appearance on TIME 100 Talks.

“Never full steam ahead no matter what,” Silver responded to TIME. “One thing we are learning about this virus is much [is] unpredictable, and we and our players together with their union look at the data on a daily basis.

If there were something to change that was outside of the scope of what we are playing for, certainly we would revisit our plans.

“We are testing daily. We haven’t put

a precise number on it, but if we were to see a large number of cases and see spread in our community, that would of course be a cause to stop as well.”

Florida which recklessly opened way too soon has reported more than 6,000 additional cases of the coronavirus since this week, raising the state’s total past 152,000 cases. On one single day, the state had its highest single-day total reported at 9,585 cases.

The New Orleans Pelicans has had three players test positive for the virus, the Brooklyn Nets former Taft High Star Spencer Dinwiddie told The Athletic that he had also tested positive for the virus — though Dinwiddie said it was “unclear” whether he would be able to go to Disney World. Wilson Chandler, a reserve forward, told the team he was opting to skip the rest of the season because of virus concerns.

Veteran Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill is still on the fence as to return citing social justice issues in addition to the virus as a primary concern and recently opened up a charter school in his home town of Indianapolis.

“If I didn’t have that talent, I possibly would’ve been that George Floyd. I possibly would’ve got gunned down in the streets in Indianapolis. So, yes, this (charter school) for me, it impacts me even more because I’ve seen the killing going on, and I’ve seen the police brutality,” Hill said before getting choked up. “I’ve seen that my cousin is laying in the street for an hour and a half before another police officer gets there. I’ve seen that. So, I get emotional because it really hurts. I’ve got interracial kids, and I’m scared just for my whole life.”

Yeah, so life is much more important than basketball at the moment although sports in and of themselves contributes in many aspects to the life we live.

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Nashville’s Black Community. I consider it an honor to be able to work alongside Musical Director Dr. Kwami on this monumental project, especially as he carries forth the torch of the Fisk Jubilee Singers so well.

I’m also excited to work with the Curb Records team in the creation of this project, and for making it available for the world to hear.”

Also making a guest appearance on the album is Country singer Rodney Atkins, whom the Fisk Jubilee Singers had previously joined on Atkins’ 2019 single, “Caught Up In The Country.”

Their collaboration broke the record for the most weeks on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart at 57 weeks until it was broken by Jimmie Allen’s “Make Me Want To”, Travis Denning’s “After A Few” and most recently Scotty McCreery’s “In Between.”

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