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September 1-7, 2022 VOL. 37, No. 35 Celebrating 30 Years of Service in Inglewood, Airport area Communities Your Community Connection Since 1994EYE ON THE CITY City of Champions ‘Miracle on Manchester...’ See Page 5 JOIN US ON Broad field vie to unseat Butts and Dotson

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Incumber Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. will have five challengers to his office when residents vote on Nov. 8, but those challengers face long odds to defat him.

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California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta is urging Californians to take advantage of recent changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (TEPSLF) programs. Bonta’s announcement coincides with a CNBC survey that reports 31% of Black women are disproportionately impacted by student debt. Also, four years after graduation, 48% of Black students owe an average of 12.5% more than they borrowed, according to the Educational Data Initiative (EDI).

State Leaders: Beat deadline; Apply Now for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

The PSLF and TEPSLF programs are entirely different from President Joe Biden’s plan for targeted student debt cancellation to borrowers with loans held by the Department of Education. Qualifying borrowers must have “annual income of under $125,000 (for individuals) or under $250,000 (for married couples or heads of households). Borrowers who qualify can have up to $10,000 worth of eligible debt canceled. If the borrower received a Pell Grant, the borrower could have up to a total of $20,000 of debt canceled. Biden also extended the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections through December 31, 2022.Last year, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) launched a limitedtime PSLF Waiver opportunity that runs through Oct. 31. It allows eligible borrowers to receive credit for past student loan payments that would otherwise not qualify under the PSLF program.EDimproved the PSLF program in response to a lawsuit and yearslong advocacy by a number of state attorneys general and others urging ED to fix the broken program. Following resolution of the lawsuit, AG Bonta has continued to advocate for changes to the PSLF program. The California Department of Justice (DOJ) is taking part in the California Student Loan Debt Challenge to raise awareness about the PSLF program to help DOJ employees’ access loan forgiveness.“Onbehalf of the more than 5,000 public servants at the California Department of Justice, I’m proud to Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black

Incumbent Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. and veteran District 1 City Councilmember George Dotson will face a combined nine challengers to remain in office when voters go to the polls and cast their ballots in the Nov. 8 Butts, who has served as mayor since 2011, has emerged as national public figure after securing deals to woo the NFL, NBA Clippers and sustained a stature that dwarfs that of most federal and state officials.

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Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Alameda), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) shared her own struggles with General Election. While most the national attention will be focused on the Mid Terms and a potential red wave that could cost Democrats both the House and Senate, but locally all eyes will be on the renaissance city where the make up of city leadership could be altered. Chika Ogoke, Raina Carrillo all met the threshold of candidacy for mayor in the City of Inglewood, which requires an individual to produced 40 verified signatures and proof of residency. Butts, 69, has also bounced back from paying back student debt she owed. “I graduated with over $150,000 in student debt. I was in my 20s then,” she said. “I didn’t make my final payment until almost 20 years later, just in time to send my oldest daughter to college.” According to Bonta, a Black woman owes 112% of the loan amount she takes out 12 years after starting college. For a Latina, 12 years after starting college, she will owe 86% of that“Blackloan. and Latino students, coming from low-income communities take on a disproportionately amount of school debt,” Bonta said. “I witness this every single day.”

IUSD Staff Recognitions

At our August 24, 2022 Board of Education meeting, a number of IUSD staff were recognized for their commitment, hard work, and contributions to our district. We would like to congratulate our August recognized employees: Erica Willis, Human Resources Generalist, Gabriela Pozos-Hernandez, Counselor at Inglewood High School, Catherine Shaw, Administrative Analyst, and Yisel Gaeta, Administrative Assistant. We truly appreciate your unwavering commitment to our students, staff and families!Backto School Fair

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The Inglewood Unified School District was excited to welcome our students back for the 2022-2023 academic year. Students were greeted with balloons, a red carpet as well as cheerful teachers, staff, District leadership, Board members, and local elected officials, as they joined their classmates for their first day of school. The start of the school year is an exciting time, where students will deepen their education, sharpen their skills, make new memories, and engage in new opportunities and experiences. We wish everyone an amazing 20222023 school year! IUSD Stellar Student Spotlight By Maygan Orr Madison Robinson is a STEAM superstar! This incoming 9th grader at City Honors International Preparatory School received a full scholarship from Crozier Middle School to attend The Engineer Factory’s summer STEAM camp. During the five-week camp, Madison mastered 55 math topics on EdReady, built a model Piper Computer, where she installed all of the electronics and major computer systems, and completed 24 levels of coding! She and the other campers also had a VIP, STEM-focused tour of SoFi Stadium, and went on a college tour of Cal Poly Pomona.Madison is no stranger to achievement. She has been a winner since Hudnall Elementary School, where she won the spelling bee in 3rd grade, the Martin Luther King speech contest in 1st grade, and received annual honor roll awards. During her time at Crozier Middle School, she continued her winning streak by receiving the Principal’s Honor Roll award at the 8th grade commencement ceremony for her 3.9 GPA, and by winning the 8th grade spelling bee. Additionally, Madison has been a member of the Southern Area Youth Juniors Golf Association, where she has participated in multiple golf tournaments, and has won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies. In addition to being a stellar student, Madison volunteers at a daycare in her community during the summer because she enjoys helping others, especially children. She wants to become a pediatrician one day to help children live healthy lifestyles. Madison says that her greatest inspiration is her older sister (who is also a Crozier alumna) who attends Cornell University. She has inspired Madison to get good grades and never just do the bare minimum, but to always strive for more. Madison has this advice to share with her fellow IUSD students: “Work hard even when the work’s hard.”

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The Morningside High School (MHS) Alumni Association hosted their annual MHS Picnic at Edward Vincent Jr. Park on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Board Member Brandon Myers, County Administrator Dr. Erika Torres, MHS Principal Dr. Cain, and other members of the IUSD team had the opportunity to connect with generations of MHS alumni, and hear about their memories and experiences at IUSD. We appreciate Morningside High School Alumni Association for their continued support of Morningside students and their community. Their strong sense of unity and generosity is essential to their Alma Mater.Community Opportunity Girl Scouts of Los Angeles will be hosting a parent information meeting on September 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Inglewood Innovation Center. Girl Scouts offers an opportunity for young girls to meet new friends, experience exciting adventures, and make a difference in the world. Click here to learn more about how to enroll today. Thank you staff, parents, students, and community members for your ongoing support and commitment to the success of our district.

IUSD Hispanic Heritage Art Walk Our District will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2022 through October 15, 2022. We are excited to share that our district will host a Student Art Exhibition during the City of Inglewood Hispanic Heritage Festival on September 17, 2022. We are encouraging students to create beautiful pieces of art based on various themes: Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation. The art piece can be a drawing, sculpture, painting, or graphic art.Please submit all art pieces to your school site’s community liaison or the art pieces can be brought to Bungalow B1 at the District Office on or before September 12, 2022. To learn more about the Art Exhibition and Festival, clickParenthere.Center at Morningside High SchoolEvery school is working on establishing and developing a parent center, as part of our District’s focus on parent engagement. This week, we are proud to highlight the Morningside High School Parent Center, as they are ready for an exciting new school year. In collaboration with LACOE Community Schools, the Parent Center has opened a Community Closet for students and families. All of our school sites including the district office have a Parent Center, and our objective is to provide parent engagement opportunities that support student achievement and family wellness. To learn more about parent educational workshops offered, community resources, homeless/ foster youth support programs, parent volunteering and much more, please feel free to stop by your child’s school and meet your community liaison specialist. For more information about our IUSD Parent Centers please contact the district Parent Center Morningside310-419-2788.HighSchool Girls Flag FootballTheMorningside High School Girls Flag Football team was recognized at halftime at the Los Angeles Chargers vs. the Los Angeles Rams pre-season game at SoFi Stadium held on Saturday, August 13, 2022. The Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams have co-sponsored eight teams across Los Angeles County providing the teams with uniforms sponsored by Nike, as well as equipment and transportation for their five week season.

To nominate a stellar IUSD student to be spotlighted next month, email maygan.orr@inglewoodusd.com.TownHallWearethrilledtosharethat our District, along with the Los Angeles County Office of Education, and in co-sponsorship with Tina McKinnor, California State Assembly for the 62nd district, will host a Town Hall Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Morningside High School. The Town Hall will serve as an opportunity to celebrate IUSD’s successes and priorities, and receive district updates. We are excited to engage with our community members and discuss how they can become more involved. To learn more, click here.

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Community Events Our District has participated in various community activities, connecting with community members at local events: Councilmember Padilla’s Annual Picnic and Chili Cook-off On Saturday, August 13, 2022, Councilmember Padilla hosted his annual Picnic and Chili Cook-off at North Park. The event was joined by various community organizations and partners, coupled with music, food, a movie showing and the community member’s chili cook-off challenge.

IUSD Board Vice President Dr. Carliss McGhee, Board Member Brandon Myers, County Administrator Dr. Erika Torres and other members of the IUSD team enjoyed an afternoon engaging with the Brotherhoodcommunity.Crusade Bolt Academy On Saturday, August 20, 2022, our IUSD students who participate in the Brotherhood Crusade Bolt Academy had the opportunity to attend the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys football game, in the comfort of a suite. Our students were joined by members of the Brotherhood Crusade Bolt Academy, IUSD, and a special guest Tony Thurmond, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Morningside High School Alumni Association Picnic

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

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Our District hosted their Back to School Fair on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Crozier Middle School. This annual event was a fun-filled day, where students and their families learned about the many programs and resources available in our District and community. Students received free backpacks, school supplies, children’s haircuts, uniforms, and other much-needed items to help students gear up for the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you to our Board of Education Vice President Dr. Carliss McGhee, Board Member Brandon Myers, Mayor Butts, Council Members Alex Padilla, Dionne Faulk, Eloy Morales and George Dotson, and community partners for your support at the event. We appreciate your commitment to our students, schools, district, and community.

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Book Banning is a Concerning Trend in the Golden State

The #BlackDocsBelong campaign held a rally in Pasadena last Friday calling on Black medical doctors to join their movement dedicated to keeping and growing the ranks of Black physicians.“Weactively support and advocate for Black trainees and physicians facing workplace discrimination,” states the website of Black Doc Village, the group organizing the rally. “We aim to expand the Black physician workforce to improve health outcomes in the Black community.” The national kickoff for the not-forprofit organization Black Doc Village, began with a breakfast at the Pasadena Hilton hosted by two Black Doc Village cofounders: nephrologist Vanessa Grubbs and educator and physician Aysha H. Khoury. About 100 young medical students and staff gathered to march to the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine. A wide range of ethnicities came to provide support. A student who chose to remain anonymous shared the contents of a message about the protest from the Kaiser School of Medicine. “Students who choose to participate in the demonstration tomorrow will Nationwide, book banning is on the rise. It’s reached a 20-year high, according to the American Library Association and Unite Against Book Bans.Some of the books that have been banned include titles like “Beloved” by Toni Morrison, “I Am Enough” by Grace Byers and “Maus” by Art Spiegelman.“Itisalso worth noting that most challenged books feature LGBTQIArelated topics or are by BIPOC authors,” Kadie Seitz, a librarian at the Los Angeles Public Library who focuses on youth services, wrote on the organization’s blog. Troy Flint, Chief Information Officer at the California School Boards Association (CSBA), pointed out that book bans are not happening in California at the same level as in other states but cautioned that there is still cause for concern. “There are a wide range of books that have been banned in a number of districts, although it’s a relatively small number,” Flint said. “However, this is a concerning trend because the actual effects are on a much bigger scale than they might appear,” he continued. Gov. Gavin Newsom says the bans are largely “Republicanspartisan.are trying to destroy not be penalized or retaliated against for doing so,” reads an email by senior associate dean for student affairs Dr. Anne M. Eacker, “and absence from class or clinical sites tomorrow morning will be considered an excused absence.”

Isom says resistance to change is “perpetuated through training” and that people may not be conscious that change is needed. She referred to an article written by Rhea W. Boyd, a pediatrician who has spoken before Congress about racism in the medical profession.

The Kaiser School of Medicine was named the 6th Most Diverse Medical School in the nation and ranked 2nd in California by U.S. News & World Report after the School of Medicine at the University of California Davis. With handmade signs and white lab coats the rally set off for a two-block march to the medical school. Walking in a single file line the doctors raised their voices in a shouted call-and-response chant.“Stop pushing,” they shouted followed by the comeback, “Black docs out.”Black medical professionals from across the country came to support the Black Doc Village rally.

“Partisan interest has been driving these kinds of decisions as opposed to objective assessments of material on the basis of what children can handle and what they should learn,” Flint said.

The Burbank Unified School District objected to the inclusion of these books in their schools’ curriculum because according to them these titles “cast Black people in negative, hopeless, and secondary roles; and all but one

The same year Burbank Unified made its decision to challenge the use of five books, Pennsylvania’s Central York School District banned eight times the number of books and educational materials banned by the California district, including Brad Meltzer’s “I Am Rosa Parks” and the James Baldwin centered documentary “I Am Not Your Negro” directed by RaoulWhilePeck.all the 40 books and multimedia articles that the Central York School District banned were either written by authors of color or relate to race, the board insists that the motivation for its controversial decision was the “content” of the material -- not the race of the material’s content creator. Flint argued that this trend of widespread book banning could lead to complications at the local level for educators and institutions who want to avoid legal trouble. He warned that districts that ban several books in similar demographic target audiences could risk “selfcensorship at a classroom and district level, even if some books have not been officially banned.” Racism

In 2020, the liberal leaning city of Burbank banned five well-known titles: “Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain, “The Cay” by Theodore Taylor, “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry” by Mildred D. Taylor and “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck.

Dr. Robert Rock, who practices on the East Coast, says he was inspired to go into medicine by his grandmother and the strength she exhibited when she “refused to be disrespected” by medical professionals during her care. He witnessed a racist act aimed at a patient which he described as shocking.

“We were deterred from talking about it,” said Rock. “It was then that I lost my public education. Banning history. Banning books. Banning student speech. And now Betsy DeVos is admitting it,” Newsom tweeted last month, responding to the former U.S. Secretary of Education declaring that she believes the nation’s Department of Education “should not exist.” In March, the governor tweeted a picture of himself reading several frequently targeted books with the caption, “reading some banned books to figure out what these states are so afraidFlintof.”also spoke about some of the perceived political motivations for the renewed vigor of book banning efforts across the United States. faith (in the system).” Jessica Isom is a Boston-based psychiatrist and an advocate for equity and justice for BIPOC patients. She has been an outspoken resource and advisor in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs through her company Vision for Equality, which has worked with several major brands and medical institutions. She sees part of the issue as a flaw in the culture of medicine which makes changing it difficult.

“People see it. The person who serves you your food looks like me. The person who provides you your medical care often does not, and that is an intentional are written from the lens of a White author.”

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September 1-7, 2022Page 4 Serving Ladera, Hawthorne, Westchester, Lawndale, Gardena, Carson Area Communities IUSD Welcomes Students Back! Inglewood Unified School District and County Administrator Dr. Erika Torres was joined by Inglewood City Councilwoman Dionne Faulk in welcoming students back on Aug. 23.

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Three years ago, when Mil’Von Keishawn James was hired as the head football coach at Inglewood High School not a single soul noticed or even cared. Some viewed James as a tarnished high school football coach, desperate for another opportunity, but those who really knew the real deal about what transpired at the Los Angeles Unified School District campus that he led from anonymity to prominence in the blinking of an eye felt he would perform a miracle at Inglewood. James, a graduate of Los Angeles Fremont and former UCLA defensive back, is a person obsessed with the game of football, the opportunities that it offers Black urban youth facing severe life and death choices every day and is hell bent to do something about it. I know James, perhaps a bit more than others who judge him by what he does as a football coach, and while he Inglewood,” James explained after an exhausting practice this week. Inglewood returns just three starters on offense and defense, but is already off to a pretty good start, scoring a victory over last season’s playoff foe St. Bonaventure on its way to an early 2-0 record.Led by ‘6’5, 250 pound All American tight end Jamari Johnson, a Louisville commit who has already scored two touchdowns and ‘6’1, 185 pound sophomore quarterback Husan Longstreet who has been off the charts with nine touchdowns in just two games and already has an offer from Florida State.Arizona commit, safety Justin Johnson is another on the long and talented list of players that will be attending a Division 1 college next year. “It’s been a challenge so far. For me it’s about our core discipline and playing is desperately seeking to bring a CIF Southern Section football championship to ‘Da Wood’ he is equally motivated to help send as many kids to college as he can.So, far so good for James at Inglewood where in just three seasons he has led the Sentinels to back-to-back semifinals and 26-2 record during that time span. Most impressive is the number of players that he has developed into D-1 college recruits, 14 in three years and nine on his current team alone. Overall, 21 of his players have attended four year colleges or universities. We know the numbers before James, really well. Zero and 10, anchored in hapless obscurity. “I’m a natural builder. I took this job because I wanted to be part of something from the ground up, and this is not far from where I grew up. I like the city and the fact that this school is named for

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fast, but we still need to execute,” James added.Asto what division the Sentinels will playing in the playoffs is anyone’s guess. Last season they were jumped from division 13 to division 2, so there are no assurances where they might land. “I don’t have a clue how that works? Don’t know where we will be slated, but I do know that we played our hearts out lastJamesyear. still has a lot of work to do as he takes the Sentinels to Carlsbad for a game against a team that lost to the 2021 stateHischampion.mostglaring concern is depth, with just 35 players on the frosh/soph team and another 35 on the varsity roster there just isn’t enough bodies to go around.However, James isn’t complaining, he is driven to keep building his ‘Miracle on Manchester’.

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II.Smith credits retired Chief Betty Another Homekey 2.0 project is Avenida, which will repurpose the former Avenue Hotel between Koreatown and Rampart Village into 76 studio apartments for households that have experienced chronic homelessness and need permanent supportive housing. Thanks to Homekey 1.0, launched in 2020, the County already owns and operates 10 hotels and motels with a combined total of 847 units that have provided interim or permanent housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.LocatedinBaldwin Park, Compton, Hacienda Heights, Harbor City, Long Beach, Norwalk, Whittier, and unincorporated Los Angeles, Homekey 1.0 properties have provided more than 1,000 vulnerable men, women, and children a safe place to stay indoors during the pandemic. Most Homekey 1.0 units started out as interim housing, but all of them will have been converted into permanent supportive housing by Ashe2024. for giving him a chance when he got out of prison. He had tried to get a job in the fire protection field but ran Professional firefighters initially hesitated to work alongside former inmates, but eventually, they were glad “They want to find a way to get more Forest fires continue to be a major problem in California. The situation has been exacerbated for several reasons, such as climate change, hotter temperatures, drought, and Current climate conditions have created a perfect storm for forest fires, and there is a great need for people with the skills to work in fire protection and “There are not enough people to do Smith admits that fighting fires is dangerous and scary. He said the first time he fought a fire, “I have never However, for Smith, being a firefighter allows him to “be a good Being a firefighter has allowed Smith’s family to improve their situation. Now his daughter wants to be a wildland firefighter. And members of his church are interested in getting their and other services that can help them stabilize and avoid returning to the streets.Homekey 2.0 projects include Dunamis House, a 40-unit property in Boyle Heights that will be converted

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Building on the success of Project Homekey 1.0, Los Angeles County has secured $243 million in state funding for Homekey 2.0 which it will use to convert 14 hotels and multi-family apartments into interim or permanent housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This will add 720 units in Boyle Heights, Compton, East Hollywood, Inglewood, Koreatown, Redondo Beach, Lancaster, San Pedro, Westlake, Woodland Hills, and unincorporated Los Angeles. Nine of the Homekey 2.0 properties will provide interim housing, including 291 units for families, 69 units for youth, and 61 units for veterans, all of whom will receive support towards permanent housing solutions. The remaining five properties, with a combined total of 299 units, will provide permanent supportive housing into which particularly vulnerable people who have experienced homelessness can live and be connected to healthc are, mental health care, substance use disorder treatment, public benefits, imprisoned for the ninth time, he found himself at a crossroads. That’s when he learned about the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) conservation campfire crews, which allows inmates to train as firefighters. to get out of his cell, but something changed after working alongside firefighters and saving lives and homes. Smith said he found direction and realized he gained satisfaction fighting forest fires. now serves as executive director of the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, a nonprofit organization that supports formerly incarcerated firefighters, and those currently incarcerated in California’s Conservation Camps. thelife.”44 California Conservation Camps received the same training from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection or CAL-FIRE as it gives to seasonal firefighters but inmates are paid $2 to $5 a day in camp and an additional $1 to $2 an hour when they’re on a fire line. But once they were out of custody, former inmates couldn’t get hired on with fire crews into interim housing for youth at risk of homelessness. It once served as a boarding house for repatriated Japanese Americans who had been forced to live in internment camps during World War

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This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Inglewood and is dated the 1st day of September 2022.

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“Si no entiende esta noticia o si necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar a este numero (310) 412-5280.” take the California Student Debt Challenge,” AG Bonta said. “Our public servants work day-in and day-out on behalf of the people of California as our nurses, teachers, first responders, state workers, and more. I urge you to take advantage of the new PSLF Limited Waiver Opportunity before the Oct.31 deadline.” California ranks No. 13 among states on student loan debt with borrowers owing an average of $37,084. California’s student loan debt adds up to $141.8 billion, the largest amount of anyAccordingstate. to EDI, student loan debt statistics show tremendous disparities among racial and ethnicAfricangroups.American college graduates owe an average of $25,000 more debt than White graduates. Four years after graduation, 48% of Black students owe an average of 12.5% more than they borrowed. Black student borrowers are the most likely to struggle financially due to student loan debt, with 29% making monthly payments of $350 or more. About 3% of California borrowers owe more than $200,000 and nearly 10% of the state’s population have student loan debt. The moratorium on federal student loan payments expires on Aug. 31. A total of 43 million Americans owe student loan debt — worth $1.6 trillion, federal data shows. “Thankfully now, there are federal and state programs that can play a critical role in reducing or eliminating student debt altogether,” Mia Bonta said. “Now we have this last opportunity to spread awareness about these programs. Beyond that, we have to simplify the application process and create a better coordinated, outreach program between institutions of higher learning, the government, and the private sector.” Under the limited PSLF waiver rules, any past periods of repayment count as a qualifying payment, regardless of loan type, repayment plan, or whether or not the borrower made a payment, or if the payment was made in full or on Eachtime. borrower needs to work for a qualifying employer, private or nonprofit. The Temporary change applies to borrowers with Direct Loans, those who have already consolidated into the Direct Loan Program, and those who consolidate into the Direct Loan Program by Oct. 31, 2022. There are two requirements in order to receive additional qualifying payments:Full-time employment - Borrowers must have worked full-time for a qualifying employer during the prior periods of repayment. They receive credit only for periods of repayment after Oct. 1, 2007, which is when the PSLF program began. Loan consolidation – Borrowers with Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loans, Federal Perkins Loans, or other types of federal student loans that are not Direct Loans must consolidate those loans into the Direct Loan program by Oct. 31, 2022.If the borrower had Direct Loans and had PSLF employment certified, ED will award additional payments without further action. If necessary, Federal Student Aid may contact the borrower to certify additional months of employment. An employer needs to be a governmental organization, a 501(c) (3) organization, or a not-for-profit organization that provides a designated public service in order to qualify for PSLF under normal rules and the Limited PSLF Waiver. “My team has advocated for years for the Department of Education to fix this broken program, and with the recent changes under the Biden Administration, Californians are finally beginning to receive relief,” AG Bonta stated. Get more information on the loan forgiveness program.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Inglewood, California, will hold a public hearing on September 13, 2022 at the hour of 2:00 p.m., to consider the following:

3. Viewing and Listening to the Meeting without Making Public Comments:

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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.

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Continued from page 3:Black Doctors ... health challenges and appears to be as physically fit as ever. Meanwhile, Dotson who earned his seat to the council in 2013 with the support of Butts faces a viable field of candidates which include Gloria Gray, first African American woman ever elected chairperson of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Another candidate to keep your eye on is former District 1 City Councilmember and Inglewood Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Alena Cindy Giardina. In 2017 she was unanimously voted to temporarily fill the District One City Council office vacancy and has been a resident of Inglewood for nearly 40 years.Other candidates running against Dotson, whose district includes Inglewood Cemetery, Briarwood and Carlton Square in addition to Darby Park, include Kevin Taylor and Yolanda Davidson, a local activist and longtime resident seeking public office for the first time District 2 Councilman Alex Padilla is only IUSD Seat one incumbent Ronald Gomez has challengers. Joyce Randall and Zyra McCloud will compete against Gomez, while IUSD Seat 2 and IUSD Seat 3 representatives Carliss R. McGhee and Brandon Myers are running unopposed, respectively. running against one challenger, Robert Brown. Three Inglewood Unified School District seats are on the ballot, but process of segregation,” says Isom. Doctors were not the only ones who want more Black physicians and medical professionals in the industry. Robert Phillips was looking for a Black nephrologist, a doctor specializing in diseases and functions of the kidneys and found Dr. Grubbs. He felt ignored and unheard by White doctors. Scores of studies show that health outcomes for African Americans have historically been among the lowest, according to various metrics. The Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) recently reported African Americans have the highest rate of infant mortality of any ethnic group. The number of Black doctors is also disproportionately low, at just 5 %, according to a 2019 survey by the Association of American Medical Colleges. Some at the rally are in litigation against Kaiser, including Khoury. She is well-known for a viral thread on Twitter relating her story of how she was removed from Kaiser Medical School. Kaiser has released a statement disputing Khoury’s claim. “Regarding Dr. Aysha Khoury, one of the founders of the Black Doc Village organization, the school has been clear that Dr. Khoury was not placed on leave because she brought content related to anti-racism to the classroom or because she shared her experiences as a Black woman in medicine,” the Kaiser statement says.Khoury and Grubbs say that issues with Kaiser are a small part of a bigger problem in the medical community and are hoping that their stories can be the jumping-off point for“Kaiseraction.is where we are today, but this is everywhere, not just there,” said Khoury. “This is why we need the whole village.”

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