May 11 2023

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Women Power Rules

At Women Rock Empowerment Summit

By Anuoluwapo Bamiro, Columnist

On May 6th, 2023, District 4 Council Woman of Inglewood Dionne Faulk and Inglewood City Clerk Aisha Thompson hosted their second annual Women Rock Empowerment Summit. The summit began to empower the wonderful and talented women of Inglewood, CA. With everything new popping up in the city, it was beautiful to see an event tailored toward the women that hold the community together. I had the pleasure of interviewing both the District Woman and the City Clerk. The event began with breakfast; a welcome from both hosts; and greetings from Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. and the other council members, Gloria Gray, Eloy Morales, Jr., and Alex Padilla. After that, we

Gloria Gray D-1 Council Member Returns

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By Anuoluwapo Bamiro, Contributing Writer

By Francis Taylor, Executive Editor

(District 1Council Member Gloria Gray with Osage Senior Villa residents. Photo by Francis Taylor)

City Clerk Aisha Thompson, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor and District 4 Councilmember Dionne Faulk.

IUSD Unveils New Animation Lab at local schools

The BRIC Foundation and the Inglewood Unified School District unveiled a new Animation, Visual Effects, and Gaming (AVG) Career Technical Education Pathway Lab at City Honors International Preparatory School and Crozier Middle School this past Thursday, May 4, 2023. The new animation lab featured new technology and resources, including state of the art computers and industry standard software like Unreal Engine. The Animation Guild is developing a K-8 curriculum that feeds into the 9-12 curriculum informed by the Arts, Media, Entertainment AVG Advisory of industry experts. Students participating in the animation programs will have the opportunity to enter into the AVG PreApprenticeship program, which feeds into BRIC’s Apprenticeship Program that features regional employers like Titmouse Animation, Riot Games, DreamWorks Animation, 9B Collective, and many more. The cutting-edge AVG Career Technical Education Pathway

Lab is funded and supported by the Inglewood Unified School District, the California Department of Education’s AME Workforce Training Grant, and the California Apprenticeship

Initiative Grant. The program will give participating students access to industry standard technology and the opportunity to professionally network with top-notch industry digital artists,

giving them the leading edge to become highly trained creative talent in the digital entertainment field.

Advice For My College-Bound Granddaughter

By Francis Taylor, Executive Editor

According to the Center for Disease Control, by age 15, 21% of young females aged 15-24 had ever had sexual intercourse. By age 17, this increased to 53% of young females, and by age 20, 79% of young females had ever had sexual intercourse. By age 15, 20% of young males aged 15-24 had ever

had sexual intercourse. While I hope my granddaughter waits until she is married, it is prudent of me to provide the following information and advice, provided by my doctor.

What are the most frequent sexually transmitted infections (STI) among sexually active teenage girls and young women? Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HPV (human papilloma virus), Herpes simplex virus, and Syphilis.

What is the difference between gonorrhea, chlamydia, genital herpes, HIV/AIDS, and HPV?

Bacterial sexually transmitted infections: Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Ureaplasma/ Mycoplasma – these can be cured with antibiotics.

Viral sexually transmitted infections: Herpes, HPV, HIV, Hepatitis Viruses can’t be cured. Medications can help to decrease the symptoms or effects of these infections, but they can’t be cured. Since symptoms do not allow medical professionals to properly diagnose an STI, what additional tests or exams are best to pinpoint an STI? Blood tests, tests of discharge/fluid from genital areas, cultures, or NAAT tests can help to diagnose sexually transmitted infections. Many of these infections are asymptomatic, or don’t cause symptoms. So, it is recommended to have STI tests done regularly based on your sexual activity. If you have unprotected sex, be tested for STIs before starting a sexual relationship with a new partner, or at a minimum once a year.

How can you reduce the risk of STD’s? Abstinence. Not having sex (including vaginal, oral or anal sex) is the most reliable way to prevent infection. Get vaccinated. Ask your physician if you should get vaccinated for HPV or hepatitis B. Have fewer sexual partners. Before you have sex with a new partner, get tested together

and share your results. Practice mutual monogamy and use condoms.

What are the treatments for STI’s among women? Antibiotics: oral or injection. STIs caused by bacteria or parasites can be treated with antibiotics. These antibiotics are most often given by mouth (orally). However, sometimes they are injected or applied directly to the affected area. The treatments, complications, and outcomes for viral STIs depend on the virus (HIV, genital herpes, human papillomavirus). It is important to note that some STIs cannot be cured but can be managed with medication.

Are antibiotics, like penicillin, the best treatment for STD’s? No, most STIs can’t be treated with Penicillin. The type of antibiotic depends on the STI. Each infection has specific antibiotics.

What other anti-biotics are useful for treatment and are there any side effects for these treatments? Trichomonas: Flagyl (Metronidazole), Chlamydia: Doxycycline, Gonorrhea: Rocephin (injection), and Syphilis: Bicillin (high dose Penicillin injection)

Penicillin can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, abdominal pain and urticaria. Are there other side-effects that may affect a woman’s reproductive system? Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Ureaplasma/Mycoplasma and Bacterial Vaginosis can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), Tubo-Ovarian abscesses, and scarring of the fallopian tubes.

PID due to the scarring of fallopian tubes can increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy, decreased fertility (the ability to become pregnant), or infertility (inability to become pregnant).

Cervicitis (inflammation of the cervix) Increased susceptibility to HIV infection

Any specific advice for women 21 and older? The Pap test screens for changes in the cells of the cervix, including inflammation, precancerous changes,

and cancer. Cervical cancer is caused by certain strains of HPV. Experts recommend that women have a Pap test every three years starting at age 21.

If you haven’t received the HPV vaccines, consider getting Gardasil, the HPV nine vaccine. HPV vaccines are recommended up to age 45 and can help to prevent genital warts and cervical changes associated with cervical cancer. If the HPV vaccines are recived after age 15, a total of three doses are recommended.

What should all women know and ask for when seeking treatment for STD’s? STIs can be transmitted with all types of sex, and between all genders.

Be honest with your provider about the type of sex you engage in, the gender of your partner(s), the number of partners you have (currently), or have had within the last 12 months, and if you use condoms, dental dams, or other barrier protection. This information will help you and your provider decide which tests are most appropriate for you and how often you should be tested.

Have routine tests (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, and Syphilis) at least once a year, at the end of a sexual relationship, or prior to starting a new sexual relationship. If tests aren’t offered, ask to be tested. Ask your provider specifically what you are being tested for.

Whatever area of the body is used during sexual activity, should be tested for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia (ex. If person has oral and anal sex, they should be tested in the mouth and anal areas for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia)

Request Hepatitis B testing – if you have had more than one sexual partner in the last six months, if you have had an STI request Hepatitis C testing, and if you are over 18 years old.

AKA’s Kick-Off Inglewood City Council Meeting

By Francis Taylor, Executive Editor

During the Council Member comments portion of the meeting all the members acknowledged a very successful Women Rock event that was well attended, Council Member Padilla’s outstanding Cinco de Mayo Event, and extended Happy Mother’s Day wishes to Inglewood’s mothers. Member Gray acknowledged INGLEWOOD TODAY, on the 30th year of publication of the city’s leading weekly newspaper, focusing on a broad range of subjects pertaining to the City of Inglewood, its small businesses, and its residents.

At the beginning of the regular City Council Meeting, the Mu Beta Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, received a proclamation from the City of Inglewood, read by Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, on the occasion of their collective effort to fight stigma and raise awareness related to depression, anxiety, and trauma by “Lifting the Veil on Mental Health,” that is being highlighted nationally, with National Mental Health Awareness and Mental Health Awareness Month.

When the council meeting got underway, the Council rejected eight claims submitted to the City Attorney’s office for matters including personal injury, property damage and potholerelated vehicle damage.

The council then approved a lease agreement with the Senate Rules

Committee, California Legislature (State), to continue to occupy Suite 600 on the 6th Floor of City Hall.

The council adopted a resolution approving and adopting Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Compliance Plan Update for the Senior Transportation Program of the City of Inglewood.

The council adopted a resolution rejecting all bids received by the City of Inglewood (City) for the Water Main Replacement Phase 5 Project, per Bid No. CB-22-20, and authorizing staff to revise and rebid the project.

The council adopted a resolution rejecting all bids received by the City of Inglewood (City) for Water Service Lines Replacement and Potholing Services, per Bid No. CB-23-07, and authorizing staff to revise and rebid the project.

The council terminated Agreement No. 22-230 with Integra Realty Resources and

The council approved a Funding Agreement with Murphy’s Bowl, LLC (the “Developer”), in the amount of $3,620,000, to fund specialized legal services provided by the law firms of Burke Williams & Sorenson, LLP (BWS) and Kane Ballmer & Berkman, a Professional Corporation (KBB), provided on behalf of the City with regard to the development of a National Basketball Association Area and Associated Facilities (Project) located at the Intersection of Prairie Avenue and Century Boulevard.

The council approved a Lease Agreement with Murphy’s Bowl, LLC for temporary parking at 3729 W. 104th Street, Inglewood, California 90303.

The council executed Stipend Agreements for the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project, which authorizes payment of up to $3,000,000 to each eligible proposer.

The council approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 22-190 with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los

Inglewood Fentanyl Town Hall Meeting on May 18, 2023, from 1012:00 p.m., at Rogers Park, to inform residents of the danger of using this drug. Mayor Butts announced that he had been named a Hallmark Bis Award and elected Official of the Year by his peers.

At the end of the meeting, Louis Atwell, Assistant City Manager, explained that the City of Inglewood is currently actively executing the

Angeles (Habitat), extending the term of the agreement by one (1) year and increasing the funding by $500,000 to cover the additional year.

Member Padilla announced an

city’s Street’s and Alley’s Improvement Project that is upgrading and repairing the city’s handicap accessible sidewalks, throughout the city.

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One on One with Aisha L. Thompson

By Anuoluwapo Bamiro, Contributing Writer

Hello Ms. Thompson, my name is Anuoluwapo, and my first question is how does it feel to be hosting the 2nd annual Women’s Summit and how important are events like this for the women of Inglewood and beyond to attend?

It feels amazing. I’m extremely thankful for the opportunity to join with our Council Woman Dionne Faulk. It just brings awareness to our women; it shows unity and it just makes me feel so good to be able to have an avenue for all of the women here within the city of Inglewood, especially because I represent the entire city of Inglewood as the elected city clerk. And to see our women being able to get empowered, get the information, get the knowledge, I am extremely thankful, and I am looking forward to next year.

Yes, the event was lovely, so I am excited for next year as well and what you ladies come up with.

Thank you, Thank you.

My pleasure. My second question for you today is what inspired you to become the city clerk for Inglewood?

Oh my gosh, no I’m kidding. What inspired me? I’m going to take it. I was in high school. I was in the 11th grade. And Congresswoman Maxine Waters had just been elected to Congress. When I saw that it inspired me, one that she was an African American Woman, and I said I wanna [sic] get into government and I wanna [sic] change things. I attended college and was a part of their Associated Body, and then got hired on with the California State Assembly Jerome E. Horton. He took a chance on me and mentored me for six years, while being in the California State Assembly. And then, I worked with Yvonne Horton, worked with her, yet again, a woman. She stayed here in the city clerk’s office, for fifteen and a half years. I was learning all about Inglewood government and our residents. So, when the opportunity presented itself, I was elated. I was excited; I said it’s my time. So, when the opportunity knocked, I took it and without a heartbeat, I went and ran the race during the Covid time. Wow!!

And now, I’m the city elected clerk as of 2020.

Yes, congratulations!

So, that’s what drove me to it, seeing Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Being mentored by Assemblymen Jerome E.

Horton. And also working for the city of Inglewood and serving our residents under the leadership of Yvonne Horton. Yes.

Beautiful, beautiful. So, my third question for you is what are your hopes and dreams for the city in the future?

My hopes for the city, well, they are actually coming alive. I mean look at our city. Inglewood is thriving. We have the most beautiful stadium here in California. I wanna [sic] say within the world because the stadium is beautiful, so fire, absolutely gorgeous. We have the forum that is back up and running; they are thriving. We have the Intuit Dome that is being built, and I know that it’s gonna [sic] be a beautiful monument. So, my thing is just to continue to thrive. I’m looking forward to the city going even higher; we are already at the next level. I’m looking for it to go even higher. I know new businesses will be coming in and new developments are in the plan. So, I’m just here for it, and I’m excited to see all of the great things that are coming and just continue to thrive.

Right, it’s a beautiful new city.

Yes, it is, absolutely!

My fourth question for you is how important are women in the development of the city of Inglewood?

Women are very important within the development of Inglewood. I don’t know if a lot of people know but there are more executive women now, here in the city of Inglewood than there have been in over 20-30 years. We have

women that are in key positions making the discussion. I know our Economic and Community Development Manager is a woman. Our Parks and Recreation Director, she’s a woman. The lady that is over our residential sound istolation, she’s a woman. There’s a woman that runs our finance department; we have a woman as the city clerk. We have a councilwoman in district 1, a councilwoman in district 4. So women are very important. We are making key decisions and helping to move this city forward. So, very important that we have that.

Beautiful. Now, I have my last question for you. My question is how do you respond to this generation of newly Inglewood adults who feel priced out and feel as though they can’t afford to live in the city they were born and raised in?

You know, it hurts me when I do hear people saying they are being forced out or kicked out, and that Inglewood isn’t serving the residents that have been here. I wanna [sic] be honest with you, if I can.

Yes ma’am.

I believe when the council made the decision to bring in the new developments and the new housing elements and things like that. You know they took into consideration low income, they took into consideration affordable housing and so my thing is. Is that sometimes our people we fail due to a lack of knowledge.

Right!

I feel like if our Inglewood people who were here prior to the new developments feel like they are being kicked out, you know, if they could come down and knock on the doors at our housing department and get a better understanding. They may find out that they do qualify for the new home developments. They could receive low-income or affordable housing. They would fall under that, the city also opened up a lottery so that people could put their names in it to be blessed with one of these new apartment units. I know my colleagues thought about everyone who lives here today when making these decisions, and they also thought about making sure our city is gonna [sic] thrive. But those that are here and they feel like they were left out or overlooked, I just encourage them to come to the city, sit down with your council person, come to the city, meet with our housing director and try to get an answer to your question because you just might qualify for our new developments. I just think our people need to come and see the good we have done. We have multiple new housing projects. So, meet with your council person, come to the city and talk to us.

Thank you so much.

Thank you Anuoluwapo.

Sports & Entertainment

Lakers Next Man Up Mentality Could Go A Long Way

By Tamara Latta, Contributing Writer

Two days removed from the conclusion of the 2023 NFL Draft, enough time has passed to round up grades for and reactions to the Rams’ 14 selections.

Here’s what experts had to say about the class as well as some of its individual members.

Grades

NFL.com’s Chad Reuter provided quick-snap grades after each day, giving the Rams an A on Day 1, a B on Day 2, and a A- on Day 3 for an overall grade of A- as a result.

“Super Bowl-winning quarterback Matthew Stafford functioned as the Rams’ first-round pick again this year,” Reuter wrote. “The team added more picks through various Day 2 trades. Adding Avila bolsters the interior of the offensive line, while Young’s closing ability gives him a chance to become an effective edge defender. Turner was a productive player at Richmond and Wake Forest but went a bit earlier than projected.

“Bennett was underrated as a prospect and has enough physical tools and the confidence to be a starter after Stafford retires if he can mature. Hampton and Mathis fit the team’s need at edge, Tomlinson plays stronger than his diminutive size would portend, and McClendon, Allen, Nacua and Evans

were all solid picks despite the veterans already on the depth chart. The team had no specialists coming into the draft, so they picked Evans instead of fighting for him as a free agent.”

Reuter’s grades and analysis for all 32 teams can be read here.

PFF breaks down each selection here.

USA TODAY’s Nate Davis: B

“Bad as last season was, the 2021 trade for QB Matthew Stafford was worth it – and the Super Bowl 56 champs are now scheduled to make their first Round 1 pick since 2016 ... next year,” Davis writes. “This draft was mostly about replenishing needed depth, though secondround G Steve Avila should be a plug-and-play starter. Should be fun watching fourth-round QB Stetson Bennett, a UGA alum like Stafford, proving he can play at this level during the preseason.”

FOX SPORTS’ Eric D. Williams: B

“The Rams had several needs to fill, particularly on the defensive side, where Aaron Donald is one of the few

starters sticking around,” Williams wrote as part of his analysis. “Tennessee edge rusher Byron Young should help replace the production left vacant by the departure of Leonard Floyd. TCU product Steve Avila helps bolster an offense that started 14 different offensive-line combinations in 2022. Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett should be a solid backup for the aging Matthew Stafford.”

CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco: B Prisco says TCU guard Steve Avila (Round 2, No. 36 overall) was the Rams’ best selection.

“The Rams didn’t have a firstround pick — shocking, right? — but they made the most of the picks they did have,” Prisco writes. “They picked a lot of good players. In addition to Avila, I liked a lot of their picks, including third-round edge Byron Young. Sixth-round corner Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is a quality player, who could be a good nickel. This team is being

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Cristo Osorio Performs in Inglewood Flamenco Music, Latin Sounds and Dance

By Francis Taylor, Executive Editor

Cristo Osorio will be performing this Friday in Inglewood at Motherland Music, 601 N. Eucalyptus Ave. It will be a night of celebration, excitement and an extraordinary blend of Flamenco music, Latin sounds, and dance.

Osorio, hails from his native country of Spain and this Inglewood performance is a brief moment in the Los Angeles area as he works on a new musical/media project and seeks collaboration and sponsorship. “I’ve been coming here for the past 20 years bringing Flamenco music from my native country Spain and incorporating this art form with other styles of music, Latin, jazz and world music,” Osorio said. “Los Angeles feels like a second home, it is magic to me, and I intend to give the magic back.”

In addition to the Inglewood performance, Osorio will be performing at Corazon Performing Arts Center in Topanga as well as a few private, invitation-only concerts. He will be

here until the 21st of May and after California, will return to Europe where he will be performing in Poland, as well as a few concerts in Barcelona, Spain.

Osorio was born in Barcelona, Spain, but reared in Andalucia, the southern

region of the country, which is the soul and roots of Flamenco. He has a broad and extensive background, and he describes himself as a tree whose trunk and roots are pure Flamenco.

“However,” he explained, “I have a theatrical background and possess different musical styles including Latin, jazz, and genres such as Turkish and Hindu music.”

The Art of Flamenco is powerful and unique and is celebrated all over the globe. Osorio is one of the few to have trained and learned with the legends of Flamenco including Moraito Chico, Fernando de la Morena, and El Torta, to name only a few from a very long list of others.

Osorio’s performances have spanned the globe with appearances throughout Europe including Spain, Italy, France, England, Scotland, Germany, Holland,

Norway, Poland, Hungary, as well as Northern Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Those who attend the Inglewood performance will experience the Master of Flamenco Music & World Media Music Rhythms from Barcelona, Spain. Osorio is known to weave an unique canvas of musical tapestry and visual artistry to present a dynamic performance, insightful and mind blowing full of flamenco puro, Latin sounds, visual effects and masterful rhythms.

The Art of Flamenco is one of the oldest folkloric forms of music and dance based in the southern region of Spain. Flamenco for Osorio is “an expression of the pueblo, a sentiment of many cultures, including Jewish, Arab, Christian, and Gypsies. And from these art forms I will travel through other musical styles and dream how to show that feeling or sentiment, blending with other types of music, he concluded.

BUPPIE | BUSINESS

WGA Strike: Writers Want Higher Wages, Job Security, Residual Pay and More

By Maxim Elramsisy | California Black Media

Rae Benjamin, a Los Angeles resident and writer for the Netflix series “The Witcher,” is among more than 11,000 members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) participating in a strike that has disrupted film and television production.

For almost a week now, writers have been picketing major studios in Los Angeles and New York City, after failing to reach a new contract agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).

The writers’ contracts expired on May 1 and negotiations with the Film and Motion Picture Association (FMPA) have not resulted in an agreement.

“For me, streaming residuals are really important,” stated Benjamin, one of the few Black writers in the union.

“Whenever they re-air an episode television writers would get a check based upon that,” she explained.

“When network shows were the only options, content was constantly reaired, and it really rewarded people who worked on a popular show. You could be making money from that show, years and years later, because it’s in syndication.”

Benjamin says the compensation structure is different for streaming companies like Netflix.

“They refuse to release data on how many people actually watch your shows, even though it’s easy to do. Because they’re refusing to do that we could not get accurately paid for our work. We can’t get paid the residuals and streaming that we’re owed,” she said.

In the past decade, streaming platforms, particularly Netflix, have disrupted the traditional cable television model by producing new shows with shorter seasons in an effort to attract new subscribers.

Last week, the AMPTP offered annual salary increases for writers and made other concessions, but the WGA has yet to respond to the proposal.

“When you see what was put on the table, and then you see that the producers negated most things, even

proposals such as making sure that we’ll have jobs and not robots take our jobs, and there’s no proposal for that No. counter for that,” said Benjamin. “It’s a little scary to think that, hey, there’s an AI that might be able to write your entire show, and no one seems to be fretted about that at all.”

In a statement, AMPTP acknowledged

WGA’s proposal stipulated, “AI can’t write or rewrite literary material, can’t be used as source material; and MBA (Minimum Basic Agreement) covered material can’t be used to train AI.” AMPTP rejected the offer and countered with an offer of “annual meetings to discuss advancements in technology.”

in between seasons and come back. So being a writer was a very stable career. Now, because of extremely short orders of streaming shows, it’s become more unstable. Worse than that, these companies don’t want to hire people for a reasonable amount of time to complete a show.”

Benjamin says showrunners and

that the emergence of Artificial Intelligence technology “requires a lot more discussion.”

“AI raises hard, important creative and legal questions for everyone. For example, writers want to be able to use this technology as part of their creative process, without changing how credits are determined, which is complicated given AI material can’t be copyrighted, the statement reads.

AMPTP did not make a counteroffer regarding proposals about duration of employment, which the writers say is too short and akin to freelance work.

“On network shows we would typically be employed for a long time, because there were more episodes. It would be 20 to 30 episodes of the show, which means you were employed 40 to 45 weeks out of the year,” said Benjamin. “We would just take a break

show creators cut corners by hiring writers for a short time then build on their work with rewrites and edits.

“The actual writers get a job for two weeks, which is very little pay,” she said. “I think it also disproportionately affects Black creatives, because a lot of times they’ll hire us to do the cheapest

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were introduced to the first keynote speaker. Tina McKinnon was elected in June 2022 to represent the South Bay/Westside communities in the state assembly. She gave inspirational and encouraging words to the ladies. She told us her story, including her ups and downs, and how she was able to keep her mind together even when everything around her seemed to be failing at the time. She said she would gain two wins while also experiencing two losses, but she would tell herself that she must keep going forward and not dwell on them. Through perseverance, trust, and belief in herself, she forged a new path. She went to college late in life and became the woman she is today.

After those inspiring words from our Assemblymember, the ladies broke into two 45-minute sessions from the following workshop choices: mental health awareness, floral arrangements, social media, and event planning. The sessions allowed us to learn new skills, check in with our mental health and bask in something fun and positive. After the workshops, it was lunchtime. We were given a beautiful plate with

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overhauled and this is the kind of draft that gives a team some good, young bodies to help make it happen.”

Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer: B-

“The Rams, for a change, loaded up on draft picks after not having a firstrounder again,” Iyer wrote as part of his analysis. “There’s a lot of volume here, with Avila, Young, McLendon, Hodges-Tomlinson and Zach Evans standing out as the most valuable picks for Les Snead and Sean McVay.”

Read the rest of his breakdown here.

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The Athletic’s Dane Brugler says Avila was his favorite Rams pick (subscription required to read).

fried wings, mac and cheese, rice and beans, salad, fruit, dessert, and more. We were well-fed and given goodie bags at the end. During this time, there was also a raffle, which was exotic pickles and gourmet ice cream. We were then introduced to Dr. Susie Jones. She delivered a powerful sermon about the true importance of women coming together and supporting each other. She said that based on the different stages we were in life, we had had a position to propel each other forward and help those behind, next to and even in front of us. She used the analogy of all of us being midwives helping each other birth our ideas. She told the older women the importance of guiding younger women without bitterness and jealousy. It was a beautiful and much-needed speech for everyone in that room.

The event simmered down with a conversation with Mignon who is currently starring in the hit Tyler Perry show Sistas. She talked about her life story, and what inspired her to become an actress. She let us know how once upon a time she was couch-hopping to be able to stay in Los Angeles. But

with his experience across the line. He is a wide-bodied 330-pounder with outstanding play strength and smarts. Despite not having a first-round pick, the Rams did well to find a plug-andplay starter.”

ESPN’s Todd McShay says Tennessee outside linebacker Byron Young was the Rams’ best value pick (subscription required to read full analysis).

even during that time, she knew the importance of giving back, which she did lovingly with her sandwiches that she’d pass around Skid Row with love/faith notes. She further shared how a dream differed doesn’t mean it’s never going to happen, and explained that even now, she still deals with things in the industry even though she has paved this beautiful path for herself. She let us know the projects she has coming up and took a few questions from the audience. She said something that will forever stick with me, which was 11 is just one in the next dimension and that the more healing, she does the better storyteller she is.

All in all, the event was beautiful and served the women of the community well, especially with Mother’s Day imminent. It was amazing to see the women be so excited, to engage, and really digest the words of the speaker. The other women who were in attendance left the event feeling inspired and ready to network with one another.

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“Easy pick here,” Brugler wrote. “Avila was arguably the top interior offensive lineman in the draft, and he gives the Rams flexibility up front amount of labor.”

“Hitting on the Day 2 and 3 picks is going to be important, and I think a lot of prospects in the Rams’ rookie class will have a chance to start at some point this season,” McVay wrote as part of his breakdown. “So getting an impact edge rusher such as Young in the third round? Massive. He has a really explosive first step and closing burst, and it’s no surprise that Young lit up the combine with a 4.43-second

West Basin has adopted a resolution of intent to levy water standby charges. A copy of this resolution is available for public review by contacting West Basin’s Board Secretary at WestBasinBoardSecretary@ westbasin.org or by submitting a written request to West Basin’s below specified Avalon Boulevard Office. The resolution describes how West Basin will fund the debt service obligation on West Basin’s water recycling facilities by the proposed levying of a water standby charge. The proposed annual standby charges shall be effective July 1, 2023 as follows:

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West Hills-based writer Sid Quashie told the Los Angeles times he made $250,000 for a script he sold to Walt Disney Studios in 2003. Sixteen years later in 2019, when he sold a script to Netflix, he made under $100,000.

In 2007, the WGA went on a 100-day strike that cost the city of Los Angeles an estimated $2.1 billion and countless jobs as all corners of the industry and others adjacent to it were impacted.

Only one week into the 2023 strike, there are already casualties. Late night shows were canceled abruptly. Daily shows stopped. Productions for all shows are tenuous, with many on pause.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, who have received support from both sides of the dispute, have expressed their concerns and are advocating for a resolution.

Newsom said Tuesday at the Milken Institute Global Conference that the work stoppage “has profound consequences direct and indirect. Every

single one of us will be impacted by this, and we’re very concerned about what is going on because both sides are dug in. The stakes are high.”

“Los Angeles relies on a strong entertainment industry that is the envy of the world while putting Angelenos to work in good middle class jobs. I encourage all sides to come together around an agreement that protects our signature industry and the families it supports,” Mayor Bass said.

In the short term, streaming platforms with more scripts banked may have an advantage, as they can continue their productions. Daily and weekly cable shows are at the greatest risk. During the last writer strikes, the producers turned to unscripted content, leading the creation of the reality show Cops and even The Celebrity Apprentice.

The Directors Guild and Screen Actors Guild are also in negotiations, with contracts set to expire at the end of June.

For property located in the City of West Hollywood the rates shall be as follows: single-family home or duplex shall not exceed $9.60 per acre of land, or portion thereof, or $9.60 for each parcel of land less than one acre. For property used for multiple-family residential purposes, including but not limited to condominiums, apartments, mobile homes, motels and hotels, the rate shall not exceed $6.40 per dwelling unit. For property used for any nonresidential purpose the rate shall not exceed $48.00 per acre of land, or portion thereof, or $48.00 for each parcel less than one acre.

For property located outside of West Hollywood the rates shall be as follows: single-family home or duplex shall not exceed $14.40 per acre of land, or portion thereof, or $14.40 for each parcel of land less than one acre. For property used for multiple-family residential purposes, including but not limited to, condominiums, apartments, mobile homes, motels and hotels, the rate shall not exceed $9.60 per dwelling unit. For property that is used for any nonresidential purpose the rate shall not exceed $72.00 per acre of land, or portion thereof, or $72.00 for each parcel less than one acre.

NOTE: THIS CHARGE WILL NOT EXCEED THE CHARGE THAT IS AS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT. THERE IS NO STANDBY CHARGE INCREASE WHATSOEVER. The charge, if adopted, will be collected on the annual property tax bill, or as directed by West Basin’s Board of Directors.

PLEASE NOTE that the Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on May 22, 2023, at 1:00 pm at West Basin’s address shown below and by teleconference at 1-213-349-1594 (Access code, 992-175-598#) to receive comments and written protests, if any, on continuing the proposed water standby charges for West Basin’s fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023. In addition, the Board will review all public protests and/ or written comments before considering adoption of the proposed standby charge. Any person may email or file a written protest with West Basin’s Board Secretary, at the street address below or by emailing WestBasinBoardSecretary@westbasin.org, to be received no later than 12:00 pm on May 22, 2023. The protest must identify the landowner and contain a description sufficient to identify the land owned by the landowner.

West Basin Municipal Water District 17140 S. Avalon Blvd., Suite 210 Carson, CA 90746 (310) 217-2411

Edward J. Caldwell Acting General Manager West Basin Municipal Water District

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district board in 201, and so, it was a wonderful opportunity to make an impact on the educational level and with kids. And so, there were some challenges, but, overall, it was a wonderful opportunity, and I learned that my efforts in that district made a difference. And so, when there was an opportunity to run because the former council member was ready to retire. I learned in that opportunity I was excited to be more impactful with the entire city, I was given a way to make a difference, especially with the beautification of the city as well as new economic opportunities coming in, and the vision of the city. I’m like, Oh my God. I felt like it was such a blessing to have this opportunity. So, I went for it. I ran. I was nervous; it took me a minute to digest, do I really want to do this? So, I dived off into the deep end, and I’m so glad that I did. I’m excited to impose my vision in District 4 and work with the community residents and make sure they are on board and we’re working together to improve the city.

Okay, amazing. My second question for you today is going to be how important is it for other Black Women to see you as part of Inglewood City Officials?

It is so important because we don’t have a lot of African American women in politics at all. I was the first African American woman to be elected to the city council. Even now, till this day, when people learn that, they are shocked because we are a predominantly Black and Brown city. So, for us not to have elected a woman before me is really shocking. So I think it is very important that we are represented, we are at the table. And if they don’t give us a seat, we

Continued from page 1: Gloria... to answer your questions and address your concerns,” she said. “I am here today to keep that promise.”

Osage Senior Villa is a 22-year-old structure, located at 924 Osage Avenue in Inglewood, CA, that has 91 oneand two-bedroom apartments. The building, nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in the city, features a billiard room, computer room, exercise room, library, and a public area with an adjoining kitchen.

After lunch was provided for the residents and their special guest, Council Member Gray thanked the residents for their support and opened the floor for discussion and questions. After it became apparent that many of the concerns and questions appeared to be beyond the control of the City of Inglewood,

need to pull up our own chair and put ourselves at that table. Because you cannot be a part of the progress in the decision if you are not at the table. So not only am I thankful that I am at the table, but I’m trying to lift up other Black women to be at the table and then lock hands with other women that represent us at different levels so that we are all working together for a better community.

Okay and my third question to you is how do you feel hosting the 2nd annual Women’s Rock Empowerment Summit?

I feel excited not only did we have a very successful 1st annual, but to be able to come back a second year and do it and even do it better than we did it the first year. And then to be sold out and have so many women in Inglewood, who want to come and participate in this conference and learn about event planning, learn about floral arrangements, learn about mental health, learn about how they can do a better job with their social media, and their websites and how to market and brand themselves better. And then to have a powerful message by our newest assembly member Tina McKinnor for the 61st district was amazing. She shared a lot about her testimony and some of the challenges that she went through to be able to become an elected official for the 61stdistrict was a powerful story. She had some challenges and some issues, she actually shared that she was fired at one point.

Wow !!

And she did not know she would be able to recover, but not only did she recover from that with her career choice, she became our elected official. That was amazing, and now I’m looking forward to

hearing Mignon Von’s story she is on the hit Tyler Perry showSistas

Mmm hmm

And she is going to talk a little bit about her journey in entertainment, and what she went through, and what her challenges were, so we’re looking forward to hearing from her as well this afternoon as one of the keynotes.

Okay, okay, love that. My next question for you is how important are women in the development of the city of champions?

Mmm, women are very important in the development; I will tell you that there are some challenges here in the city. Even the beautification projects of the city are very important because I think that sometimes men kind of look at the bolts and nuts of things but they are not looking at the overall health of the city, and the look and the feel of the city. I am very proud to say that I am looking at the overall look, beautification and health of the city. I have had an opportunity to work with my vision and we are gonna [sic] look at implementing larger capital projects. To rebuild certain aspects to make it as beautiful on the outside as our city is on the inside and to look and feel like the new Inglewood [sic].

And my last question is how do you feel about the younger generation that’s complaining about gentrification and the rising cost of living in the city and what we feel like is the closing of mom-and-pop shops/ small businesses?

Mmm hmm, wow that breaks my heart to even hear that question.

Yes, I will tell you that the mayor and the council members, especially me have that concern at the forefront of how we operate on a daily basis. We want our Black and Brown young adults to feel like they do have a future here in Inglewood. And then we want to be able to provide all the opportunities that we can for them. We are creating affordable housing, we actually just opened up an affordable housing project right here on Beach, a few weeks ago. So, we were able to have some of our families who may have been underserved in the past, to be able to afford to live there. And we are looking forward to bringing much more affordable housing to Inglewood. We’re also looking at programs to allow young adults an opportunity to buy in our city.

YES !!!!

Because gentrification is a concern for everyone, especially us, we want people who are born and raised here and feel like this is their city to have an opportunity to grow here, thrive here and succeed here. Whether that’s buying a home, opening up a small business, or whatever successful venture they want to be a part of. We want to support them, so please know that we have that in mind as well and we wanna [sic] support their visions.

Thank you so much for this interview it was amazing.

Thank you for interviewing me I appreciate it.

Member Gray demonstrated an act of experienced leadership by encouraging the residents to select a group of resident volunteers who could serve as a clearing house and voice for all the concerns and questions that would be more appropriately directed to property management. Once the list was compiled, she agreed to present the concerns to the property managers to seek resolution and accountability. The questions and complaints were varied and typical of what one might find in any residential apartment building including rent control, parking, security, laundry room operations, apartment and building repairs, common area usage, property management and ownership, etc. Member Gray and her staff member, Alicia Smith, urged everyone to submit their questions, concerns and complaints to one of the four volunteer residents so their concerns could be addressed.

Member Gray promised to return to Osage Senior Villa in the future for a follow-up meeting with the residents.