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VOL. 37, No. 44

Crowded Field Takes Aim at Dotson in District 1

Inglewood Today Endorses Gloria Gray IT News Wire

Inglewood voters can put the power back into their hands if they go to the polls on Nov. 8th and elect Gloria Gray for District 1 Council Seat.

When our elected leaders are serving our best interest, they don’t need a pat on the back for just doing their job, but when they are serving their personal interest and that of corporate interest then we should remove them.

In the case of Council District 1, incumbent George Dotson is just no longer fit or capable of doing the job.

It is well chronicled he owes the mayor money that was loaned to him in order for him to win the seat and now he’s at the mercy of that debt and the citizens should not be the victims.

Now, the field of candidates for this seat is crowded so the likelihood of any the top finishers in the race getting more than 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff is slim.

The six challengers against Dotson are Kevin Taylor, Gloria Gray, Alena includes The Forum, Carlton Square, Cindy Giardina, Yolanda Davidson, Taj District 1 takes in turf to the north, Brairwood, Inglewood Cemetery, Ed Powell and Leonard Redway. east and west of Sofi Stadium, that Vincent Park, Darby Park, Centinela

Park, and Morningside Library.

This district deserves an independent voice and Gloria Gray is that voice.

Gray, a board member at the West Basin Municipal Water District now running for the council, said she was approached by constituents who wanted a council person with an “independent voice on the council.”

“Most residents see this as a closed government,” Gray said. “I am not afraid to stick up for the community.”

Gray is running for the city council and also is unopposed for her water board seat. She said she would give up that seat if she is elected to the City Council and it is deemed a conflict.

The full-time council members are paid $62,993 annually, plus benefits, and are among the highest paid council members in the state. Their benefits added $1,500 to $51,000 to their total compensation packages in 2021, according to Transparent California.

Dotson’s opponents have taken aim at the $159,000 he owes the mayor for Continued on page 2

Mayor Butts faces 5 challengers Nov. 8 IT News Staff

The City of Inglewood is on the ballot big time in the Nov. 8 General Election as Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. faces opposition from 5 candidates.

Since defeating incumbent Danny Tabor on January 27, 2011 by a margin of 776 votes, Mayor Butts has spearheaded a revolutionary renaissance in the City of Inglewood no one thought imagined, but some contend he did so with an iron fist that does not allow for open and fair debate from constituents or council members.

Among his challengers are USC graduate Miya Walker, named after Maya Angelou, who has spent two decades working in leadership roles, including in the public sector.

Known for her award-winning strategies, Walker is part of the president’s office and works as the Director of College Relations, Public Affairs, and Governmental Relations at Cerritos College.

A resident for the past 7 years she Chika Ogoke is the lone male candidate learning sportsmanship and leadership is among four women in the race; the in the field. through sports and reactions in the Parks According to her campaign website, others are Angelique Johnson, Raina Continued on page 4 Carrillo and Fredrisha “Sha” Dixson. Johnson states she grew up in Inglewood,

Publishers Message

By Willie Brown, Executive Publisher

Would Black Americans today vote to enslave themselves?

Republicans are counting on a low voter turnout in an election season where the stakes nationally and locally could not be any higher because they are banking on banking on the apathy of Blacks who have allowed the Republicans to

disenfranchise them.

I am encouraging all of the eligible voters to not allow for this most precious right to be taken away from them, a right that cost Blacks their lives and freed for

you to have.

I leave you with this statement from the President to was instrumental in passing voting rights 57 years ago. Vote!

Vote! For the sake our children and our community like you life depends on it, because it really does!!!!

JOIN US ON

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A Message from Interim County Administrator Mr. Arturo Valdez

Dear Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) Staff, Students, Families and Community, In our continued commitment to serving our community and providing current information, we have some important updates in this week’s message.

IUSD Board Meeting and Updates In an effort to keep our community informed, we invite you to join our IUSD Board Meeting on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. You may join in person or tune in virtually via livestream. We will share an update regarding our District’s areas of focus in addressing the Financial Crisis Management Assessment Team’s (FCMAT) recommendations, an update on our facilities , and a review of student assessment data. Please click here for information regarding our Board Meeting agenda and livestream information, posted 72 hours prior to the meeting.

IUSD All-Star Employee Recognition The District is excited to announce the launch of our All-Star Employee Recognition Program to honor our classified employees at the District Office. Every 2 weeks a classified employee will be named as the IUSD All-Star Employee, where they have the privilege of parking in the District Office parking spot labeled: “IUSD AllStar Employee”.

We are happy to announce Lordelyn Sahagun, Administrative Analyst Student Services, as our first All-Star Employee for the week of October 24 – November 4, 2022. Congratulations

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Lordelyn, and thank you for your hard work, dedication, and vital contributions to IUSD! What’s Happening in our District and Schools?

District Committee Meeting Updates This week, the District hosted the School Closure and Consolidation Committee meeting on Thursday, October 27, 2022. The meeting was held at the District Office Board Room at 5:00 p.m. To access the meeting agenda and supporting documents please visit the District Committee Webpage. The next School Closure and Consolidation Committee meeting will take place next Thursday, November 3, 2022 and the Asset Management Advisory Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at the District Office Board Room.

The meetings are open to the public to attend, listen, and provide public comments.

Learning made fun for the entire Family The District is excited to host “Supporting Student Success Should not Be Scary, Let us Show you How” Parent Summit and Pumpkin Patch Kinder Literacy Village tomorrow, Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Inglewood High School from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

All IUSD families are welcome to attend a series of workshops that support in understanding and navigating their student’s school success. Free childcare will be available.

For all our families with children between the ages of 4-5, they are welcome to attend the Pumpkin Patch Kinder Literacy Village, in sponsorship with the Brotherhood Crusade and the California Department of Education.

Families will enjoy a fun-filled morning of activities for young children: Storytelling, Costume Cat Walk, Pumpkin Painting, Treats, Prizes, and so much more.

We are inviting IUSD families and students to join us at the Miracle Theater at 1:00 p.m. for a special showing of the Disney movie, Coco. Transportation for our IUSD families will be provided to and from Inglewood High School and the Miracle Theater.

For more information, please contact the Special Projects Department at (310) 419-2737. To access the Parent Summit flyer, click here and the Pumpkin Patch Kinder Literacy flyer, click here.

Los Angeles Rams visits Kelso TK-6 School As part of the Los Angeles Rams Readers Literacy Program that is designed to encourage students to explore the excitement that reading provides, the LA Rams visited Kelso TK- 6 School on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Students in 1st - 3rd grade enjoyed listening to Rampage, the LA Rams Mascot, and read the “Ride with Rampage” book, alongside members of the Rams family organization. Every 1st - 3rd grade student received a copy of “Ride with Rampage’’ and an LA Rams Super Bowl hat. We are thankful for our partners for their commitment to Continued from page 1: Crowded Field ... our youth and sharing the importance of helping to finance his past campaigns, reading. according to financial disclosures.

High School Students Meet CSUDH Critics claim Dotson isn’t accessible President, Dr. Thomas Parham to residents and doesn’t vote in his district’s favor.

Davidson agrees. At a recent council meeting, the 50-year resident asked Dotson if he supported the Inglewood Transit Connector Project, a proposal to build a $1 billion people mover to connect Metro to the new SoFi Stadium and future basketball arena. Dotson responded that he leaves such decisions up to a “higher authority.”

“I will put the people first, I am not afraid to say no,” Davidson said.

“There is no higher authority than me in District 1 if I’m elected.”

Gray, a board member at the West Basin Municipal Water District now running for the council, said she was approached by constituents who wanted a council person with an “independent voice on the council.”

“Most residents see this as a closed government,” Gray said. “I am not afraid to stick up for the community.”

Gray is running for the city council and also is unopposed for her water board seat. She said she would give up that seat if she is elected to the City Council and it is deemed a conflict.

Giardina, a former school board member, echoed the sentiments of her fellow candidates.

“All of them are bobbleheads,” she said of the current council. “No one contests anything he (the mayor) says.”

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, IUSD high school students, alongside their peers from various high schools across LA County who participate in the Brotherhood Crusade program, had an opportunity to connect with and participate in a rich and inspiring conversation with California State University, Dominguez Hills, President Dr. Thomas Parham and other community leaders. Students asked questions around careers, influential mentors, words of wisdom, and so much more. Thank you to the Brotherhood Crusade for their commitment and impact on our IUSD youth.

Athletics on the Rise This past weekend, IUSD’s Flag Football Camp was hosted at BennettKew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence. Students across our elementary school sites participated in a variety of football drills, activities and games. The teams were accompanied by our remarkable student athletes from City Honors International Preparatory School and Morningside High School, camp counselors, and coaches who volunteered to cheer and mentor our younger youth. The celebration does not end there, as our Bennett-Kew cheer squad performed by cheering on the teams and showing their school spirit pride.

Thank you staff, parents, students, and community members for your ongoing support and commitment to the success of our district. #WeAreInglewoodUnified Sincerely, Arturo Valdez Interim County Administrator

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Vote NO on Inglewood Measure HC

Deeply Flawed, Unfair and Dangerous for Disadvantaged Patients • Unequal and Unfair for Health Care Workers

Only certain health care workers at private hospitals would get a pay raise, while workers at 73% of health care facilities would get nothing – including workers at community clinics, nursing homes, urgent care clinic and public hospitals and clinics.

27%

73%

Excluded

• Hurts Inglewood Patients

Measure HC excludes workers at community clinics, county hospitals, Planned Parenthood and other providers that serve uninsured, low-income and undocumented communities. Measure HC will create staffing shortages and jeopardize access to quality health care for our most disadvantaged patients.

• Workers, Patients and Inglewood Deserve Better We should vote no on this measure and push for fair wages that treat ALL workers equally and don’t disrupt care for disadvantaged patients.

Vote NO on Measure HC For more information, please visit:

NOInglewoodMeasureHC.com

Ad paid for by No on Measure HC - Inglewood health care workers and providers against the unequal pay initiative Sponsored by the California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems Committee major funding from California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems

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California Nov Ballot ‘22: Prop 28 Will Boost Arts, Music Education Funding for PK-12 Students

By Manny Otiko | California Black Media

Proposition 28 is one of seven statewide initiatives on the November 8 ballot. If passed, Prop 28 will boost arts and music education funding for 6 million public school students. The proposition requires California to dedicate 1% of the education budget to arts and music programs.

If the proposition passes, it will provide approximately $1 Billion to PK-12 schools.

Prop 28 is backed by Austin Beutner, former superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Arne Duncan, education secretary in the Obama administration, and a broad coalition of teachers, families, artists, entrepreneurs, community leaders and labor organizations.

Among celebrities and musicians supporting the proposition are Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine, John Lithgow, Issa Rae, and Will.I.Am “This initiative is timely as our country seeks to create a more just and equitable future for all children. A boost in arts and music education will help ensure the future workforce in media and technology properly reflect the diversity of the children in our public schools,” according to a joint statement from Beutner and Duncan.

As schools adapt to tightening Continued from page 1: Mayor Butts...

& Recreation System. She attended Morningside H.S. and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy. Johnson has worked and lived in the community of Inglewood for most of her life.

He set a tone that outpriced people,” she said, referencing Mayor Butts.

“Eventually, there’s going to be a shift, there’s going to be empty apartments and empty homes because they’ve outpriced themselves. The stadium does not improve your quality of life. The residents of Inglewood cannot even afford a ticket.”

Carrillo is a Mexican American with Louisiana Creole heritage, born and raised in Inglewood, she claims.

In 1995, during her sophomore year of high school, I joined a Violence Prevention Program called Peace Colors and was an at-risk youth.

“I have been canvassing door to door for my campaign and 90% of our residents that I have spoken to are not happy with the gentrification and the displacement,” she said. “Affordable Housing is being misused because these new apartments are very pricey. I plan to create permanent housing and redefine what real affordable housing should be.

I called to check on a new building for a three-bedroom apartment, and it was

budgets, arts and music are often the first to go. But these programs have a profound impact on students’ academic outcomes and behavior. This was shown in a study of 10,000 students in the Houston school system by University of Missouri professor Brian Kisada and Texas A & M professor Daniel H. Bowen.

“We find that a substantial increase in arts educational experiences has remarkable impacts on students’ academic, social, and emotional $3500 a month, which is insane.”

Dixon an activist, community organizer and legal professional, has an eye on creating more social service programs to help reduce homelessness.

If elected, she wants to fund social services, including Mental Health Programs, and establish an emergency shelter equipped with social workers and access to necessary resources.

“I want to create avenues for Inglewood businesses to benefit from the visitors coming into our city to patronize our entertainment centers,” she said. “I want to be mayor because I love my community and want to help my constituents have the best quality of life they can possibly have.”

The biggest issues Ogoke wants to address include turning more of the city’s assets into affordable housing; redoing the rent control bill for a lower percentage; “I do know a rent control bill was passed in Inglewood, but residents are still complaining it’s not enough. Aside from turning more of the city’s assets into affordable housing, I am interested in going back in to give residents a rent control bill with numbers they are satisfied with.”

Our Weekly Newspaper contributed to this report

outcomes. Relative to students assigned to the control group, treatment school students experienced a 3.6 percentage point reduction in disciplinary infractions, an improvement of 13 percent of a standard deviation in

standardized writing scores, and an increase of 8 percent of a standard deviation in their compassion for others,” the professors wrote in their Brookings Institution article.

PUBLIC NOTICE COVID-19 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS The meeting of the Inglewood City Council will be conducted pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e), which allows the City to use teleconferencing for members of the public to access a meeting and to address the legislative body via a call-in option. Please note that members of the public will only be allowed to observe and address the City Council Meeting of November 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. as follows: CALL-IN OPTION 1.Members of the public who wish to attend the City Council Meeting and address the City Council must use the call-in option: The meeting’s telephone number and access code will be provided no later than 72 hours before the meeting on the meeting agenda published at https://www.cityofinglewood.org/AgendaCenter/City-Council-3.

In the event of a disruption which prevents the City from broadcasting the meeting to the public using the call-in option, or in the event of a disruption within the City’s control which prevents the public from offering public comments using the call-in option, the City Council shall take no further action on items appearing on the meeting agenda until public access to the meeting via the call-in option is restored.

ALTERNATIVE METHODS The City also provides alternative methods for members of the public to submit comments and/or to observe a public meeting. The following alternative methods are provided to the public as a matter of convenience only and the disruption in service to any alternative method does not preclude the City Council from taking further action on an agenda item. In the event of a disruption to any alternative method below, members of the public should use the call-in option above.

2. Submitting Comments Prior to Public Meeting: Members of the Public may choose to submit comments electronically for consideration by the Inglewood City Council (Legislative Body) by sending them to the City Clerk at athompson@ cityofinglewood.org. To ensure distribution to the members of the Legislative Body prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments prior to 12:00 P.M. the day of the meeting, and in the body of the email, please identify the agenda number or subject matter. Those comments, as well as any comments received after 12:00 P.M., will be distributed to the members of the Legislative Body and 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.

3. Viewing and Listening to the Meeting without Making Public Comments: •On Spectrum Cable Channel 35 with audio and limited video. Please check with your cable provider for details •Live online through Facebook Live, with audio and limited video at https://www.facebook.com/cityofinglewood/ 4. Public attendance at Gladys Waddingham Lecture Hall (located adjacent to the Main Library) to view meeting and make public comments via audio/video.

Accessibility: If you will require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 412-5280 or FAX (310) 412-5333, One Manchester Boulevard, 1st Floor, Inglewood, California 90301. All requests for accommodations must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing.

Hearing materials will be available 72 hours before the meeting at https://www.cityofinglewood.org/AgendaCenter/CityCouncil-3. and in the First Floor Lobby during regular business hours.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Inglewood, California, will hold a public hearing on November 15, 2022 at the hour of 2:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, Ninth Floor, Inglewood City Hall, One Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, California to consider the following: A Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance designating portions of the City as an “Event Zone” in order to regulate certain activities in connection with the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game and related events.

A Notice of Exemption (EA-CE-2022-125) has been prepared to state that the proposed project will have no significant adverse impact upon the environment, a copy of which is available for public review in the first-floor lobby of City Hall and via email at cejackson@cityofinglewood.org.

This notice is given by the order of the City Council of the City of Inglewood and is dated this 25th day of October 2022.

Aisha L. Thompson, City Clerk City of Inglewood, California “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 November 15, 2022 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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Sports & Entertainment No. 3 seed Inglewood continues elusive title chase Uncharted waters for Rams Sentinels open D-2 playoffs at El Camino College LAFC Rocks the Region

By Anthony Harris, IT Contributing Writer

When you talk about LA professional sports this week, I must lead with the LAFC. The Los Angeles Football Club took Austin FC to the woodshed on Saturday in the Western Conference Finals. LAFC dominated the first half with shot after shot on goal but only led 1-0 at the break. Cristian Arango put one in the back of the net for LAFC at the 29th minute of the first half. Austin FC came out with a different energy in the 2nd half, but the LAFC defense denied their early attack. Maximiliano Urruti scored in the 62nd minute to put LAFC up 2-0 and Kwadwo Opoku completed the scoring for LAFC in the 81st minute.

The 3-0-win catapulted LAFC into the MLS Cup Finals for the first time in club history. LAFC will take on the Philadelphia Union (Eastern Conference Champions) on Saturday November 5, 2022, at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. An LAFC game at the Banc rivals any venue in California.

This place is electric and hosting the MLS Cup Finals in Los Angeles is going to be bananas. The game is set for a 1:00 pm kick.

Another memorable moment over the weekend for Los Angeles sports fans included the Lakers winning their first game of the season under 1st year head coach, Darvin Ham. The Lakers were riding a 5-game losing streak (0-5) in the new season. The pressure was mounting for this group to get a win. The scrutiny for this team is relentless and focused on Russell Westbrook. The focus should be on putting the ball in the basket by any means necessary. The Lakers did just that Sunday night, shooting 47.9% from the field and 13-30 from behind the 3-point arc (43.3%). The big 3 for the Lakers showed up with Lebron James leading the scoring with 26 points, Anthony Davis poured in 23 points in 37 minutes, and Russell Westbrook came off the bench in fashion to score 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assist.

Enough of the Westbrook bashing LA. This man has embraced his roll to come off the bench and play hard. That’s all we ask. Davis is the main concern as he continues to deteriorate right before our eyes. His current back problems aren’t going away without significant rest. It’s only a matter of time before he misses multiple games. Although this bunch got off the slide with a victory Sunday night, the New Orleans Pelicans are in town and look to continue their dominance of the Lakers on Wednesday night. The Lakers can be successful on any given night if they continue to play defense and make shots. Consistency is the key and the proof is in the production.

THE CHAMP IS HERE--Here’s your 2022 Ocean League Champion Inglewood Sentinels for the third time in four years, after a 45-0 running clock victory over neighboring Morningside on Oct. 28 at El Camino College. (Nick Koza/Photo)

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

Inglewood High School will take another undefeated regular record (100) into post season for the third time in four seasons under head coach Mil’Von James with aspirations of capturing that elusive CIF-Southern Section Championship.

The chase for the talented Sentinels will begin as a No. 3 seed in Division-2 against Apple Valley (8-2) on Nov. 4 at El Camino College at 7p.m.

In 2019, James just missed the D-13 title game losing in the final seconds 4241 at Esperanza that closed the door on an otherwise brilliant 12-1 campaign.

The following year 2020 was cut short after four games because of the COVID pandemic, but the Sentinels had won all of them in impressive fashion.

Last year, the Sentinels introduced themselves to D-2, a division just below some of best teams in the nation and accounted well before being humiliated 56-30 at Coleman Field by Alemany in the quarter finals, finishing the season 11-1.

Their record of 48-3 over the course of four years is off the charts and will likely keep them in the upper echelon of competition for years to come.

However, this version of the Sentinels is arguably its best in that the team possess power, speed and depth.

Led by massive 6’5, 250 TE/ Linebacker Jamari Johnson who is already committed to Louisville, the Sentinels have the ability to stop anyone, and with electric players such as running backs Dane Reed, Caleb Harper and the dynamic Josh Russell it can put the ball in the end zone in a myriad of ways.

Sophomore quarterback Husan Longstreet is already on the radar of power conference schools and has demonstrated his ability to complete every pass on the football field.

The receiving corps are versatile

and dangerous with the athletic Bryce Parker, Johnell Gray and Darrien Grant, the Sentinels also have a solid offensive line in front of Longstreet, and a defense that recorded 6 shutouts and allowed 58 points all the season, but 34 came in one game and 18 in another.

However, their opponent in Apple

Valley is a big, strong physical team that plays a tough and rugged style of football. Their two defeats came at the hands of Rancho Cucamonga in their second game and undefeated Oak Hills on Oct. 21, 4127, both teams are in this loaded D-2 bracket.

Gardena Serra is the No 1. Seed and Chaminade is the No. 2 seed, but perhaps the most feared teams are Inglewood and Sierra Canyon.

Inglewood would meet the winner of Oaks Christian and Rancho Cucamonga in the second round, a possible Chaminade matchup looms in the semi-finals, and if all goes according to plan for Serra a glorious regional championship game.

Serra will have to escape Norco in round one and then the winner of Sierra Canyon and Warren in round two.

With each growing year, James does his absolute best to give Inglewood a chance at a championship.

After finishing their regular season with a 45-0 running clock victory over neighboring rival Morningside, the real season starts now.

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BUPPIE | BUSINESS

Tene ‘Spears’ Muhammad is Bridging Black Business in Compton

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

It’s a cold wet evening in Washington DC at the midpoint of the annual Congressional Black Caucus and the City of Compton has a front row seat to the experience for the first time as councilmembers, school board members congregate to discover solutions to improve their city.

The primary reason why Compton decided to attend this conference at this time is because District 2 City Councilman Andre Spicer’s Liaison.

A Liaison is an assistant to the councilmembers, selected by the member and paid for by the city and responsible for scheduling appointments, events and also authorized to attend meetings on behalf of the council member.

Tene Spears also known as Tene Muhammad is the Liaison for Spicer who was seated in May of this year after being declared the runoff winner by one vote when the race was overturned following an election rigging scandal that prompted criminal charges against

former two-term Councilman Isaac Galvan.

Spicer’s choice of Muhammad has turned out to be not just a very wise decision, but perhaps game changing during an administration transformation from former Mayor Aja Brown.

It was at the suggestion of Muhammad

that every city council member, including the mayor and school board members attended the Black Caucus.

“It was important to be there because the Black discussion is a conversation about Compton,” Muhammad explained. “It was very informative, but it was missing Compton and it was also

missing The Nation of Islam.”

However, she said the contingent was able to bring back some valuable information to Compton such as reform, mental health after attending so many workshops that included transportation and Black unions was also instrumental.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2022234886 The following Person is doing business as: In Touch Wellness 540 Evergreen St., Apt 21 Inglewood, CA 90302

Registered Owner(s): Elizabeth Gonzalez, 540 Evergreen St., Apt 21, Inglewood, CA 90302 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 27, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2022220020 The following Person is doing business as: LAX Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 1030 W. Manchester Blvd.

Inglewood, CA 90301

Registered Owner(s): LAX Auto Center LLC, 1030 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 7, 2022

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.) Elizabeth Gonzalez, Owner.

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.)

LAX Auto Center LLC, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 27, 2022

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 7, 2022

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.

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.)

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.)

Original Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022 IT0042230120020355 Inglewood Today

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2022221033 The following Person is doing business as: Tennex Builders, LLC 10025 Glade Ave. Chatsworth, CA 91311

Registered Owner(s): Tennex Builders, LLC, 10025 Glade Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on October 11, 2022 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.) Tennex Builders, LLC, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 11, 2022 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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“So many phenomenal workshops, the only problem is that many of them were happening at the same time.”

Born in Santa Clara and experiencing living in just about every pocket of Los Angeles County, the single mother of four Muslim kids, Muhammad is committed to improving the lives of Blacks.

Admittingly, as a direct result of her conversion to Islam it is her life work and responsibility to make such a sacrifice.

Three of her children are grown, 27 year old daughter Jaali is in medical school; 20 year old son Hodari is attending a Nation of Islam engineering school in Chicago; 18 year old Almira is studying culinary arts in Detroit and 10 year old Shaakira is being home schooled.

Without enough hours in the day, Muhammad still finds time to produce Compton’s Black Exchange through her non-profit organization The Bridge Compton, a once monthly event in the city that galvanizes local Black businesses and customers aimed at forming allegiances for productivity.

“The purpose is the create spaces to connect and offer a condition to alter the racial wealth gap. We are the hands that people work with and want to have a safe space to get our dollars circulating among ourselves in Compton.”

The next event is scheduled for Nov. 19 at 2175 W. Rosecrans.

This work is nothing new, she has been recognized as a figure in South LA and Compton since 2000, having advocated for the underserved residents in and out of her community.

As a community activist, she has worked with numerous organizations such as the Nation of Islam, Cease Fire, Mothers In Action, Mothers Against Violence, Operation Feed My Flock, The Game Changers and many others.

Muhammad has been working primarily in the city of Compton for the last 10 years. She is best known in the city for her role at The Hub Radio, an online platform. Initially volunteering her time, but soon advancing to engineering and producing shows.

Today as Vice President and content curator, she has helped catapult The Hub Radio to one the most relevant and recognized radio stations in the region.

At the station she has helped to combine entertainment, politics and activism on a community platform to stimulate participation in young people and those at risk, where it didn’t exist before.

She also identified several years ago the need for bridge building between the community and law enforcement.

The climate of distrust and strained relations between law enforcement and the community is one that Muhammad has helped sooth as a fixture in the dialog for equity and justice. She has orchestrated numerous meetings with The Sheriff, LAPD, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, The Civilian Oversight Commission, The Police Oversight Commission, Law Enforcement from other states and community leaders.

One of the most significant pieces of her journey has been her work with Compton Sheriff Deputy Daryll Harkless over The Youth Activities League (Youth & Law Enforcement), The Community Academy (Educating the community about law enforcement), her work with Pastor/Compton Sheriff Deputy Rafer Owens, The 7Pillars of Community Leadership Training (Changing Police Officers Standardized Training *P.O.S.T ) and forming The Bridge Compton.

“My children are my motivation!

They are why I push every day for change in our community. And, not just any ole change, but change for the better!”

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