September 30, 2022

Celebrating 30 Years of Service in Inglewood, Airport area Communities

Inglewood Mayor James Butts to Host Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

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Inglewood, Calif. - Inglewood Mayor James Butts will host his re-election campaign kickoff on Sunday, Oct. 2, at his new campaign headquarters at 529 E. Manchester Blvd. The event will start at 2 p.m and include many of the mayor’s supporters. For more information and to RSVP, please visit joinjamesbutts.com.

In 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, James Butts was named one of the 500 most influential leaders in LA County by the Los Angeles Business Journal. As Inglewood’s 12th mayor, Butts’ business expertise prevented bankruptcy in a city that Bond Rating agencies had ceased to rate for bond worthiness as late as 2010. Inglewood’s bond rating has risen from BBB-(just above junk bond rating) to AA- and A+ in just nine years.

Among his many accomplishments, Mayor Butts is largely credited with the return of the NFL to Southern California. He followed that up with that Super Bowl LVI being held in Inglewood, where the Rams were victorious!

In 2021, the LA Philharmonic relocated its Youth Orchestra Program (YOLA) to Inglewood; YouTube opened

Bank of America Offers Zero Down-Payment Mortgages to Black, Latino Borrowers

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Bank of America announced a new zero down payment, zero closing cost mortgage solution for first-time homebuyers, which will be available in designated markets, including certain African American and Hispanic neighborhoods in Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Miami.

According to a news release, the Community Affordable Loan Solution aims to help eligible individuals and families obtain an affordable loan to purchase a home.

“The Community Affordable Loan Solution is a Special Purpose Credit Program which uses credit guidelines based on factors such as timely rent, utility bill, phone and auto insurance payments,” officials stated in the release.

“It requires no mortgage insurance or minimum credit score. Individual eligibility is based on income and home location.”

Prospective buyers must complete a homebuyer certification course provided by select Bank of America and HUD-approved housing counseling partners prior to application.

Officials said the new program is in addition to and complements Bank of America’s existing $15 billion Community Homeownership Commitment to offer affordable mortgages, industry leading grants and educational opportunities to help 60,000 individuals and families purchase affordable homes by 2025.

Through this commitment, Bank of

has opened a 115,000 sq. ft. production studio in the northend industrial area.

Mayor Butts is looking forward to 2023 when the NCAA Championship Bowl game will take place in Inglewood, and WrestleMania will be held there as well. By 2024, the Clippers will open a state-of-the-art NBA arena – The Intuit Dome – in Inglewood, and in 2028, the Olympic Games will open in Inglewood with Olympic Basketball and Swimming competitions occurring in the resurrected City of Champions.

Mayor Butts is seeking re-election to a 4th term to continue representing the city of Inglewood and says his priorities continue to include sustaining a clean and safe city with a community that is vibrant and welcoming to residents, businesses and visitors.

Butts was re-elected in 2018 with 63 percent of the vote.

Prop 30 Debate Splits CA Democratic Party

By Edward Henderson | California Black Media

The debate surrounding Proposition (Prop) 30 is causing division between the California Democratic Party and Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Prop 30 calls for a 1.75% raise on income taxes for people earning over $2 million annually. It is projected that the tax could generate around $5 billion annually. A majority of the funds would go towards programs helping people buy electric cars and install charging stations. Twenty percent of funds would go towards CalFire staffing and wildfire prevention/response programs.

Newsom is arguing that Prop 30 would disproportionately benefit one company, Lyft Inc. He is featured in a new television ad to spearhead efforts promoting a NO vote.

“Prop 30 is being advertised as a climate initiative,” Newsom says in

the ad. “But in reality, it was devised by a single corporation to funnel state income taxes to benefit their company. Put simply, Prop 30 is a Trojan horse that puts corporate welfare above the fiscal welfare of our entire state.”

Lyft has given more than $15 million to support the measure, including funding for signature-gathering to get it on the ballot. It plans to exclusively use electric vehicles by 2030.

This declaration follows California’s efforts to rein in the emissions of transportation companies like Lyft and Uber. The California Air Resources Board adopted a rule last year that would require those companies to cut 90% of their emissions by 2030.

The Governor along with the “NO” camp believe that Lyft is trying to use

City to Inglewood. So far in 2022, under Mayor Butts’ leadership, Showtime

a 6,000-seat theater in Inglewood, and the NFL Network relocated from Culver

EYE ON THE CITY AROUND THE CITY

A Message from County Administrator Dr. Erika Torres

to submit your Alternate Income Form to help support your school before Friday, September 30th. Please click here to complete the form.

IUSD Board Meeting and Updates

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.

Alternate Income Form

Our District is participating in the Seamless Summer Meal Option during the 2022-2023 school year and this program provides students with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks at no additional cost to families! In order to continue receiving additional District funding for this special program, families are required to complete the “Alternate Income Form”. The income form will not only provide free meals, it may also assist with after school academic and enrichment programs, state and federal funding for school budgets, resources for classrooms and much more! In addition, our district is having a competition between elementary and secondary schools where the two winning schools will have a special treat for lunch. Be sure

In an effort to keep our community informed, we invite you to join our IUSD Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. You may join in person or tune in virtually via livestream. We will highlight and recognize our students and staff as well as share many important updates. We will also be reconvening our District’s School Closure and Consolidation Committee to continue to engage in extensive short-and long-term facilities planning to support our programs and school sites. Additionally, our District will be appointing members to the District’s Asset Management Advisory Committee in exploring use and/or disposition for District owned property. Please click here for information regarding our Board Meeting agenda and livestream information, posted 72 hours prior to the meeting.

County Administrator’s Student Advisory Council

missed our CBOC meeting, you may access a recording of the meeting here or access of the agenda here. The next Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Meeting will take place on January 26, 2023. For additional information on the CBOC, please click here.

IUSD Teacher of the Year

IUSD Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibition and Family Literacy Village

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Our District is excited to announce that we are forming a 2022-2023 County Administrator’s Student Advisory Council, where the purpose is to elevate student voices, by providing them with opportunities to share their feedback, insight, and ideas with District leadership and external stakeholders. Students will engage in critical conversations and provide useful and actionable feedback to improve experiences for our students. Some of the topics for discussion may include, but are not limited to equity, social justice, instructional strategies and supports, social and emotional wellbeing, and extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to participate in this wonderful leadership opportunity by submitting an application before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022. For additional information about the Student Advisory Council, please click here.

Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee

On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, IUSD held the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Meeting. The committee shared updates on the use of LAWA funding as well as Measure GG and I Bond proceeds. In addition, the committee shared the past, current, and future facilities modernization and improvement projects. District staff presented an update on completion of the Oak Street TK-8 modernization and sound mitigation project, the completion of the shade structure at Beulah Payne TK-8, and the school marquees at seven of our schools. Staff also provided the CBOC with a progress status report on the shade structure project at Bennett-Kew TK-8, marquee installation at several schools, and the design efforts for the Inglewood High School Reconstruction Project. If you

Our District would like to congratulate Ms. Susan An, Oak St. TK-8 School teacher, for her recognition as the 2022-2023 Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Teacher of the Year of the Inglewood Unified School District. Ms. An is being honored today at LACOE’s 41st Annual Teacher of the Year Banquet. Ms. An advocates for students and teachers in our District and is a fierce supporter of student academic achievement in math and science. She has worked hard alongside District leadership and Inglewood Teachers Association (ITA) in planning, implementing, and encouraging teachers to learn about the Interim Assessment Blocks (IAB) and the Interim Comprehensive Assessment (ICA). Ms. An is part of the leadership team that supported the creation of the Academic Triathlon, where teachers worked with their students to compete in math, language arts, and science. Thank you for guiding, encouraging and inspiring our students. The influence of a great teacher lasts forever. Congratulations, Susan An!

Hispanic Heritage Month

Our District is proud to join the nation as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage month is dedicated to the many contributions that Hispanics and Latinx have made throughout history and still continue to make today. Please join us as we share a series spotlighting different Latin American countries where we highlight their beauty, diversity, and rich history.

This week we would like to highlight Columbia’s rich music history, a country located in South America. In Colombia, music is a passion that reflects the great cultural, regional, and ancestral diversity. Colombian music is a blend of Spanish and European influences with indigenous sounds and African beats. According to Colombia Country, Colombia is also known as “The land of a thousand rhythms’’ and holds over 1,025 folk rhythms, with music styles that include cumbia, vallenato, mapalé, fandango, merengue, bullerengue, chandé, berroche and champeta, among many others. Lastly, Colombia has many renowned global artists such as La Sonora Dinamita, Shakira, Carlos Vives, Juanes, Totó la Momposina, and Francisco Zumaquém who have impacted and inspired many new artists and fans across the globe. Recently, Disney released their movie Encanto showcasing the diversity of Colombia’s musical tapestry. ¡Estamos Unidos!

Last weekend, our District hosted a Student Art Exhibition and a Family Literacy Village at the City of Inglewood’s Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. Artwork representing students from all grade levels was displayed throughout the showroom, where students and their families, alongside community members had the opportunity to view their works of art. It was also a fun-filled afternoon, where I was joined by Board Members Dr. Carliss McGhee and Brandon Myers, district leadership, elected officials, staff, students, and families. Some of the highlights of the event were our preschool students performing, children creating their own canvas art pieces, families learning about the various resources and programs available in our District, listening to live Mariachi music, and so much more.

Thank you to our Board of Education Vice President Dr. Carliss McGhee for her support in ensuring that the vision for the event became a reality. We would also like to thank the Inglewood Educational Foundation, Brotherhood Crusade, and the California Department of Education for their sponsorship of the event, their support, and investment in our students.

Inglewood High School Marching Band performs at Dodger Stadium for Black Heritage Night

The Dodgers Foundation hosted Black Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium on Monday, September 19, 2022. Our Inglewood High School Marching Band and Drumline were invited to perform and did an amazing job. The Black Heritage Night was joined by various community partners and students across Los Angeles County. Thank you to our Band Director, Joseph Jauregui for his continued support and commitment to our students at Inglewood High School.

Champions Educate Here Recipient

The Los Angeles College Football Playoff National Championship Host Committee, the College Football Playoff Foundation, ChampionLA, and the LA84 Foundation have launched Champions Educate Here across Los Angeles County. About 46 educators were selected ranging from paraprofessionals, coaches, after school frontline staff, and teachers who harnessed the unique power of sport, play, and movement to support the mental health and social-emotional needs of students.

Thank you staff, parents, students, and community members for your ongoing support and commitment to the success of our district.

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OP-ED: A New Kind of Hope Lives Here

probation officer, he reluctantly showed up at the facilities of ONH. He found we offer family reunification services, a galaxy of job training and employer partnerships, mental and emotional therapy, and other wraparound services. As it turned out, working with his probation officer was a tremendous benefit.

For McCoy, it was important that ONH’s program qualified him to make a sustainable living wage while paying restitution and court costs, making the decision not to consider illegal sources of income that much easier. RAND’s study revealed that securing employment at a livable wage is one of the most significant challenges facing ex-offenders. Career training can be a way to obtain a hand-up, not a handout.

By Amanda Mahan, Operation New Hope, Chief Communications Officer

Research has found that 70 million people in the United States have criminal records. Of that number, 63 percent are no longer in jail, on probation, or on parole, yet roughly 27 percent of these ex-offenders remain unemployed due to their criminal records. This disproportionate statistic to the overall unemployment rate confirms the realization that the challenge of finding work for the formally incarcerated can be a daunting task.

Evidence indicates that ex-offenders have substantially lower probabilities of being hired than members of other disadvantaged groups – such as welfare recipients, high school dropouts, unemployed people, and those with “spotty” work histories – who do not have a criminal record. Dionne BarnesProby, a researcher at the non-profit, non-partisan think tank the RAND

Corporation, has studied how to improve employment outcomes for exoffenders.

“People transitioning from incarceration to employment face many challenges,” says Barnes-Proby, “from limited education, skills, and work history to stigma and employers’ fears about criminal behavior and reincarceration.”

Barnes-Proby led a study of the Sacramento Probation Department employment program Career Training Partnership (CTP), which offers career and life skills training and a comprehensive support team, to analyze how these combined elements can positively affect program participants and identify remaining challenges.

RAND’s research of the CTP program suggests that combining education, vocational training, and job placement with staffing agencies or reentry programs, local employers, and

union relationship building can yield positive results.

At Operation New Hope (ONH), we understand that people returning from incarceration face a multitude of barriers, with employment, transportation, and housing being three of the most reported obstacles. Without these necessities, people often feel less connected to their environments, creating communities that experience higher rates of crime, unemployment, and recidivism.

ONH supports life and job skills training for people with a history of involvement with the criminal justice system and places them in employment that offers a sustainable quality of life. People like Kendall McCoy, a convicted felon, can attest to the effectiveness of the nonprofit’s mission. For months, McCoy had tried unsuccessfully to navigate a wary job market with limited skills. At the not-so-subtle urging of his

Josh Martino, a partner and board member at ONH, says he’s hired several ex-offenders in his businesses.

He realized that hiring employees through ONH’s “Ready4Work” program cut down on time, hiring costs, and his concerns as an employer. He appreciated that employment candidates had been thoroughly vetted and came with a qualified endorsement.

To make training programs more successful, RAND suggests removing obstacles to participation, for example, by providing transportation or helping ex-offenders address driver’s license issues. Providing a subsidy or stipend may also help participants offset costs and increase their chances of completing the program.

ONH understands the importance of providing support to the ex-offenders and continues to work every day to build a stronger community by creating opportunities to realize second chances and reduce recidivism.

Chancellor Reveals New and Expanded Financial Aid for Community College Students

Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media

New and updated financial support for the state’s community college attendees, including changes to the Cal Grant and expanded aid for new and returning students, has been announced by California Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Daisy Gonzales.

Gonzales told California Black Media (CBM) that she wants college hopefuls to know that these programs which are described in the “I Can Go to College” campaign can be accessed at icangotocollege.com and that the grants do not need to be paid back.

Aside from grants, the website offers online mentorships for students.

The need for these programs, Gonzales said, were developed with students in mind as her office conducted statewide surveys.

“What has been very intentional during this pandemic is that we went straight to the students. We’re not guessing here,” she said. “We were very intentional in doing student outreach,

interviews and focus groups.”

The average tuition cost for state community college is a little under $2,000 per year while private community colleges average over $21,000 in tuition costs.

This doesn’t include books and other fees.

The Chancellor’s office asserts that there are over 200 programs available to community college students to help with these costs.

There are programs like the Student Success Completion Grant, which now offers $4,000 per semester for students taking 15 or more units, and $1,298 per semester for students taking 1214.9 units, expanded eligibility for the California College Promise Grant fee waiver, the Cal Grant Entitlement Award for students attending community colleges, and grants available to current and former foster youth.

Other programs like the Middle Class Scholarship, designated for students with a household income of

over $200,000, who may not qualify for other federal grants, are examples of the chancellor office attempting to provide aid for students who would otherwise not have it.

Another program being offered to students is the Golden State Education and Training Program. It is a grant of $2,500 for anyone who lost their job during the pandemic and has entered a career training program to help them get back to work.

According to Ken Brown, Immediate Past President of the California Community Colleges Trustee Board and Vice President of the El Camino Community College District, this is the business of California’s community colleges.

“Our assumption is that not everybody who goes to college is trying to get a four-year degree, not everybody who goes to community college is even trying to get an associate’s degree. Many of the folks who go to college are trying to get trained up or retrained,”

Brown told CBM.

Nationwide, fewer people are going to community college. And Black male attendance is declining at a disproportionate rate.

Brown addressed this phenomenon.

“You can see the numbers for community college across the nation going down in attendance for all groups,” said Brown. “Specifically African American males are going further down than the average.”

Brown and Gonzales both expressed the view that part of the reason for the decline in attendance is financial in nature.

“Obviously people look at the pandemic,” Brown said. “A lot of Black males – you’re talking about 18to 30-year-olds – could not afford to continue with school.”

Brown goes on to point out that many Black men, especially since the pandemic, have gone straight into the

Area Communities

10 Things “Master Backyarders” Do (That All of Us Should Emulate)

Over the last couple of years, we’ve had a lot of practice backyarding. This is the act of doing indoor things – think dining, working, entertaining, exercising and even vacationing –outdoors, like in our own backyards.

According to the TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of all green space, many Americans have taken their backyarding practices up a notch.

“We really appreciate their time outdoors – not only in the great expanses of nature, but also in their own backyards,” says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). “If you’re doing things like planting for pollinators, getting outside no matter the weather, and putting the right plant in the right place, pat yourself on the back. You’re a master backyarder.”

He adds that the more time we spend in our yards, the better it is for our health and well-being, as well as the health of the planet.

Here are 10 things Master Backyarders do that all of us should emulate:

Combat climate change on a microlevel. Having a living landscape, over artificial grass, pavement and rocks, supports the environment. Green, growing plants, shrubs, trees and grass, captures and filters rainwater, produces oxygen, and absorbs carbon just to name a few benefits. Master Backyarders take small steps in their yard that make a big impact on environmental concerns.

Don’t let lack of space deter backyarding. Master Backyarders maximize every inch of their outdoor space, whether that means planting a container garden on a balcony, outfitting

a small urban yard with shrubs and flower pots, or creating a backyard oasis in a large neighborhood lawn.

Creatively utilize outdoor space. Master Backyarders set up their yards for purpose with patio furniture, a fire pit, yard games, plenty of outdoor seating, string lights, and maybe even an outdoor kitchen or office space. And they use their backyards for everything – from working and exercising to vacationing and entertaining.

Put the right plants in the right place. Master Backyarders know their climate zone and consider location, maintenance, sunlight and watering requirements before they plant. They have the Plant Hardiness Zone Maps bookmarked so they are always prepared for proper planting.

Plant for pollinators & wildlife. Master Backyarders cultivate a living landscape that supports a rich biodiversity with butterfly bushes,

flowering plants, water sources, and trees and shrubs with nooks for nesting and food.

Get outside year-round. No fair weather backyarding here. Master Backyarders are outside during all four seasons. They understand advance planning and work in and use their green space year round. They plant in the fall for a glorious spring, remove snow to create useable areas, prune trees before bad weather hits and more.

Utilize community parks & public green space. Master Backyarders recognize the importance of managed landscapes throughout the community to create eco-corridors that are part of the worldwide ecosystem. They also appreciate and use these community gathering spots.

Teach kids the importance of green space. Master Backyarders are mentors to the next generation, teaching kids to explore, play in and enjoy the nature

right outside their backdoor.

Keep the family dog in mind. Master Backyarders understand that they aren’t the only ones who rely on their outdoor space, so they purpose their backyard with pets in mind. Sturdy turfgrass that stands up to pet play, soft foliage to create a natural barricade between off limits areas and the rest of the lawn, and trees and shrubs strategically planted for shade are all part of their master plan.

Embrace the hidden benefits of the backyard. Master Backyarders know they are getting a health boost when they spend time working in their yards since soil is the new Prozac and more physicians are prescribing time outdoors. Other hidden benefits of the yard Master Backyarders appreciate? Increased energy, lower stress, improved mood just to name a few.

workforce instead of to community college to provide for themselves or their families.

Gonzales addressed this declining number by offering solutions that are currently in the works.

Part of the solution she proposed was the work being conducted with the Black and African American Advisory Panel.

That collaboration includes programs that help facilitate transfers to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) as California’s community colleges have partnered with HBCUs.

Another solution comes from the grant money available to students.

“Many of the structures that existed prior to this year’s budget were not meant for the students that we’re trying to serve,” said Gonzales.

According to the survey, the Chancellor’s office conducted another possible explanation for the decline in community college attendance for Black males is the lack of representation and community.

Gonzales and her team have been working with Umoja to remedy this and help Black students feel less isolated on campus.

The African American Male Education Network and Development was provided with roughly $1.1 million in state funding to “create a model” to transform education to help support

Black men.

“We’re thankful for the Governor’s budget allocation to increase enrollment and graduation rates among African American male students,” said Dr. Amanuel Gebru, President of the African American Male Education Network and Development. “We’re equally thankful to the Chancellor’s Office for their call-to-action to improve Black student success and for partnering with [the African American Male Education Network and Development] to manifest this vision. As college enrollment of Black men is declining at an alarming rate, our organization is eager to continue engaging with our partners to expand our impact on retention rates among

Black male students.”

Students who have been to community college but have yet to finish their education will now be eligible for financial aid. Before this year, that was not the case.

These grants and programs will use some state and federal emergency dollars.

Additionally, some districts have implemented their own programs to aid their students.

According to Gonzales, San Bernardino Community College District will be providing free books and supplies for all enrolled and San Diego City College is offering free books, supplies, child care and a workstudy program.

Sports &

Lakers Open 2022-23 Campaign with Media Day

By Mike Trudell, Lakers.com

As the 2022-23 NBA season officially started for the Lakers at the UCLA Health Training Center for the team’s Media Day on Monday morning, new coach Darvin Ham wants to turn the page on an injury-plagued, disappointing previous season to focus on what’s ahead.

“I’m extremely excited,” he said. “Last year was what it was; there were a variety of circumstances that led to the team playing the way they did, and the lack of success the team had last year through COVID, injuries ... this year, we’ve turned the page. We’re looking out the windshield, not so much through the rearview mirror. We’re excited about the group (VP of Basketball Ops) Rob (Pelinka) and I have put together.

“We’re excited about the summer we’ve had thus far. I think we’re going to create an identity, establishing a defensive identity, that competitive nature, that competitive energy throughout the environment. Last year was last year, this year is a whole new

chapter.”

Entering his 20th NBA season, a feat only nine other players have accomplished, LeBron James echoed his new coach’s emphasis on defense.

“Teams that can defend and can get stops when needed, they’re just simply more successful on our league, so the defensive side of the floor is where we’re gonna be hammering home on every single day,” said LeBron. “And understanding that we can defend, make

teams take tough shots, keep them to one shot at the goal and rebound and secure the ball, puts us in position to be successful.”

The team’s best defensive player, Anthony Davis, has been speaking with Ham about that side of the floor over the past few months.

“We’ve had some great conversations – a lot about, honestly, defensively,” said AD. “That’s what he leaves his hat on. That’s what he wants us to be

is one of the best teams defensively in this league. That goes for everybody on this roster. With me being a defensive-minded guy, he’s asking me questions because I’m used to doing things a certain way.”

Pelinka and his staff acquired several players with a history of defensive intensity and competitiveness, like Patrick Beverley, Dennis Schroder and Juan ToscanoAnderson, to try and better compliment LeBron and AD.

“Darvin and I have spent hundreds of hours going over and over again how we want this team to reflect some of the qualities he stands for the most,” said Pelinka. “Our Lakers fans deserve one thing – a team that’s going to compete the hardest (of any team) in the NBA. That’s what Darvin stands for as a coach; he’s got

5 Takeaways: Chargers Focused on Response After Week 3 Loss

By Eric Smith, Senior Writer

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The Chargers are 1-2 following a 3810 home loss to the Jaguars.

Here are five takeaways from Week 3:

1. How do the Chargers respond? Make no mistake about it, Sunday’s performance was not pretty.

Chargers linebacker Drue Tranquill said the 28-point defeat was “embarrassing,” as the Bolts allowed Jacksonville to end an 18-game road losing streak.

But Tranquill also noted that Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley didn’t have to say much after the game, as a postgame locker room speech was spearheaded by Sebastian Joseph-Day.

The defensive tackle declined to speak with reporters after the game, but Staley praised the team captain in his first season for taking leadership after a rough loss.

“Sebastian, he may be new to this team, but he’s not new to the NFL. He knows what it takes,” Staley said. “He was elected captain for a reason, because his teammates see him that way.

“If it had not been him, it would have been somebody else,” Staley added.

“It’s not just him. That’s the way you want your teams to be.”

Tranquill related Joseph-Day’s message:

“Just got to play better, hold ourselves accountable. That’s not our standard of play and we know that. All of us,” Tranquill said. “We all feel it, as a competitor it stinks, but we’re thankful for the opportunity that this is Game 3.

“It’s a 17-game season, we got a lot more games to play and we’re going to be better coming down the stretch,” Tranquill added.

With the Chargers sitting at 1-2 heading into a Week 4 road game against the Texans, who are also 1-2, Staley is interested to see how his team responds from a big loss.

“We’re just three games into a 17game season. That’s how the NFL is, you treat it one week at a time,” Staley said. “Sometimes games like this happen in the NFL. It’s how you

respond tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day after that.

“That’s what the NFL is, is being able to overcome the tough stuff. Then, all the good stuff, too,” Staley added. “We’re going to have to respond from this one.”

DeAndre Carter said: “We got to be better. Everybody on the team, we got to be better. We got to do the extra, we got to hold ourselves to our standard. We got to get on the right track.”

Tranquill added: “I think at the end

of the day we just got out played. They beat us down, they whooped our tails and it’s embarrassing for us as a unit. We are a lot better football team than that and we’ll come out ready to prove that next week.”

Justin Herbert said: “It was not a great day by any means. Unfortunately, we lost, and that’s the tough part about it. There is nothing we can do now to change that. We have to have a good week of practice, watch the film tomorrow, and get after it this week.”

BUPPIE | BUSINESS

Belizean Sisters Inspire Culture in Beauty Supply ‘Be Brave’ hatched during COVID pandemic

By Kenneth Miller, Publisher

When most businesses were shuttered their doors in 2020 during the height of COVID pandemic, Keisha Meighan and her sister decided to open a new one.

“My sister and I both work for the county (of Los Angeles) and we both were like, what can we do. We’re over it! What can we do that we both know it and can give back to the community? We went back and forth through all these different industries. We both have retail experience and customer service, then I thought we could not get help when we go to the beauty supply store,” said Meighan.

So, collectively they decided they wanted to become the solution to that bad customer service at the beauty supply store.

“We wanted Black people to come in here and say this is what my hair is doing and the person behind the register can be able to relate,” she continued.

So, that’s what started their journey of opening ‘Be Brave Beauty Supply’ located at 13052 Hawthorne Blvd. in Hawthorne.

She and her sister Shanda Carter became co-owners, and hence two Belizean sisters who were born in Harlem, New York and raised in California have made their impression in an industry that has been dominated by Asians.

“For the most part our beauty supply stores are Asian ran, they own it, that’s their industry,” explained Meighan.

“They control the supply, the demand, from everything behind the scene, even the vendors for us now. We still have to go through them to get out product.”

So, they were just tired of trying to get the help they needed when Blacks are the number one support.

When the sisters sat down, they were determined to provide customer service that people could relate to, having someone understand their hair.

Meighan is 36 years old and her sister, Carter is 43, together the siblings represent a new generation of entrepreneurs America.

They were not born into wealth, but instead taught the value of hard work and sacrifice from their mother who labored long days and nights so that her daughters would not have to.

A mother who worked a full time day job, a full time night job and a weekend

job to make sure that her children went to college.

As a result, Meighan and Clark both have obtained their masters degrees, from National University and California State University Dominguez Hills, respectively.

Culturally, they have experienced life in America from the prism of a Black person, but with strong Belizean heritage.

“We are much like Belizean Americans because we have both sides. Our friends in school and growing up, everybody that we associated with in school growing up were Americans. But we have are Belizean inside and we just combined the two to make sure that every time we associated with somebody or speak with somebody that we are pretty much meeting them where they are. Belizeans are diverse, we come from a diverse culture. Some people go to Belize and they see Chinese people that are Belizeans, Spanish Belizeans, we have African Belizeans, so that what our family is,” explained Clark and Meighan.

“We wanted our customers to be inspired to be bold and brave and be who they wanted to be, so it was important that they saw someone who looked like them.”

For more information contact Be Brave Beauty Supply; P: 323-4932956 P: 323-445-1913 E: info@ bebravebeautysupply.com; www. bebravebeautysupply.com

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2022207345

The following Person is doing business as:

Financial Healing 727 Broadway 329 Ulysses St. Los Angeles, CA 90065

Registered Owner(s): Joanne Danganan, 329 Ulysses St. Los Angeles, CA 90065

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 21, 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.)

Joanne Danganan, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 21, 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 wich 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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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2020153443

The following Person is doing business as:

LAX Chrysler Jeep Dodge 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 02, 2020

I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

LAX Auto Center LLC, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on October 2, 2020

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

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

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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2022196361

The following Person is doing business as: Big Hair Company 3139 Hollypark Dr., Suite 4 Inglewood, CA 90305

Registered Owner(s): Tonya Cryer, 3139 Hollypark Dr., Suite 4, Inglewood, CA 90305

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 6, 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.) Tonya Cryer, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 6, 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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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2022198930

The following Person is doing business as:

Altura Clothing

624 North Gardner Street Los Angeles, CA 90036

Registered Owner(s): Rachel Lee, 1524 Longfellow Ave., Bronx, NY 10460

This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 9, 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.) Rachel Lee, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 9, 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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strong shoulders and a tough mindset, and we wanted to make sure there are guys on our roster that reflected those qualities.”

Of course, one of L.A.’s biggest issues since their 2020 NBA title has been an inability to get both LeBron and AD on the floor at the same time.

LeBron has played 45 and 56 games in the two previous seasons, and Davis even fewer, 76 of the 154.

“The focus of my game is being available,” said LeBron. “That’s the most important. Obviously some injuries you can’t control, but that’s my whole mindset. I think for me, as the leader of the team – one of the leaders of the team – availability is the most important thing in this league. You’ve gotta be available and on the floor. That’s always been my mindset.”

The Lakers have certainly improved from last season in terms of guard depth, with Russell Westbrook, Beverley, Austin Reaves, Kendrick Nunn, Lonnie Walker IV and Troy Brown Jr. all fighting for minutes. The depth in the frontcourt is less proven behind the two stars. Looking to improve the roster, particularly with LeBron James on the roster, is a constant pursuit, but will also depend upon what’s available.

“Let me be abundantly clear: we have one of the great players in LeBron James to ever play the game on our team, and he committed to us with a long-term contract, a three-year contract,” Pelinka explained. “So of course, we will do everything we can, picks included, to

make deals to give us a chance to help LeBron get to the end … But let me also clear … You have one shot to make a trade with multiple picks, so if you make that trade, it has to be the right one. So we’re being very thoughtful around the decisions on when and how to use draft capital in a way that will improve our roster. And again, we’re committed to doing everything we can to put the best team around LeBron, as long as it’s a smart trade.”

LeBron, AD and Westbrook were not on the court together a ton last season, but even when they were, they didn’t live up to external or internal expectations. With that said, multiple Lakers expressed optimism towards improvement this season, including LeBron.

“Looking forward to being on the part of the journey with him this year, and it’s gonna be a great year for him, and we’re gonna be right there with him,” said James. “We’re here, and it starts tomorrow. It’s all about putting in the work, and you put in the work, you see the results. So, looking forward to it.”

Easing the transition into a new season for Westbrook has been his budding relationship with his new coach.

“Very beneficial,” said Westbrook of his conversations with Ham. “Being able to talk and understand about things we want to do, and how we want to do them.”

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Common Law Adult Name Change/Correction (Usage Method)

To All Elected United States Republic Officials and Public Servants of Federal, State, City, and Municipal Governments, Personnel and Corporate Entities: Concerning the Constitution and all Statutory and Civil Law Codes of the Land, etc., Know All Men by These Presents: The undersigned honorary claimant has the Right under International law in respect to the municipal and civil laws of its home state to change/correct her given name within the meaning of United States Republic (several states of the union), without the territories, possessions, instrumentalities, and/or subdivisions of the District of Columbia, statutory/legislative due process.

The positive law stipulated is sanctioned under the “common law” right of adult to change name, Pursuant to (California Civil Code section 22.2).

Birthplace/Born: At Los Angeles County (118w15, 34n03) California State, Republic.

Residence/ Mailing Address: “ In care of ” 1723 west 146th Street Apt. 5 Gardena, California.

Current Name: and Proposed Name: My full true and any derivatives of; Hannah Akmal correct name; Hannah Akmal El I, Akmal El, Hannah real party in interest, being competent to testify and being over the age of 21 years of age, after first being duly affirm according to law to tell the truth to the facts related herein states that she has firsthand knowledge of the facts stated herein and believes these facts to be true to the best of her knowledge. All Rights Reserved, with explicit reservation of rights, “without prejudice”.

I, Hannah Akmal El make known in accordance with the principles of common law that a natural person (sentient being), may ordinarily change his/her name at will, providing only that one does not do so “for fraudulent purposes” or interfere with the rights of others. [In re Evett’s Appeal, 392 SW 2d 781(1965)].

Reason for Name change/correction: honorary claimant, Hannah Akmal El a sentient Being has chosen this new Spiritual Appellation/ Name and Title in accordance with her religious practices of Islam, pledging her Oath and Alliance to Allah the Father and to her Archaic Moabite/Moroccan/Moorish/ AL Moroc Empire, forefathers and foremothers of North, South, Central America and the adjoining Islands. (See; Pennsylvania, House Resolution 75 of 1933).

I, Hannah Akmal El honorary claimant is lawfully domiciled within the territory of North Amexem (America’s) “North-Gate”. I’m not now, nor have I ever been involved in or connected to any business within or without the corporate UNITED STATES, such as Title 27- “Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms” rendering me liable under Title 26 or any antigovernment terrorist or propagandist, and make the above statement under strict penalties of the U.S.A.

Also, Hannah Akmal El make known being previous identified by the UNITED STATES, under the colorable misnomer name, HANNAH AKMAL, rebut the presumption of being identified as a 14th Amendment Corporate CITIZEN of the UNITED STATES or STATE of CALIFORNIA1, its subdivisions, instrumentalities or territories. I’m not aware of any contract, writing or any other consent especially since this was done when I was a minor, when contracts like the birth certificate was done and social security number was issued in the abovementioned name, which would have put me under legal disability to contract, and not capable of such a contract.

1 Cong. Rec. 90th congress first session Vol. 113, Part 12 H1564115646, June 13, 1967.

Common Law Adult Name Change/Correction (Usage Method) To All Elected United States Republic Officials and Public Servants of Federal, State, City, and Municipal Governments, Personnel and Corporate Entities: Concerning the Constitution and all Statutory and Civil Law Codes of the Land, etc., Know All Men by These Presents: The undersigned honorary claimant has the Right under International law in respect to the municipal and civil laws of its home state to change/correct her given name within the meaning of United States Republic (several states of the union), without the territories, possessions, instrumentalities, and/or subdivisions of the District of Columbia, statutory/legislative due process.

The positive law stipulated is sanctioned under the “common law” right of adult to change name, Pursuant to (California Civil Code section 22.2).

Birthplace/Born: At Los Angeles County (118w15, 34n03) California State, Republic.

Residence/ Mailing Address: “ In care of ” 1723 west 146th Street Apt. 5 Gardena, California.

Current Name: and Proposed Name: My full true and any derivatives of; Saige Monea Akmal correct name; Saige Akmal El I, Akmal El, Saige real party in interest, being competent to testify and being over the age of 21 years of age, after first being duly affirm according to law to tell the truth to the facts related herein states that she has firsthand knowledge of the facts stated herein and believes these facts to be true to the best of her knowledge. All Rights Reserved, with explicit reservation of rights, “without prejudice”.

I, Saige Akmal El make known in accordance with the principles of common law that a natural person (sentient being), may ordinarily change his/her name at will, providing only that one does not do so “for fraudulent purposes” or interfere with the rights of others. [In re Evett’s Appeal, 392 SW 2d 781(1965)].

Reason for Name change/correction: honorary claimant, Saige Akmal El a sentient Being has chosen this new Spiritual Appellation/Name and Title in accordance with her religious practices of Islam, pledging her Oath and Alliance to Allah the Father and to her Archaic Moabite/ Moroccan/Moorish/ AL Moroc Empire, forefathers and foremothers of North, South, Central America and the adjoining Islands. (See; Pennsylvania, House Resolution 75 of 1933).

I, Saige Akmal El honorary claimant is lawfully domiciled within the territory of North Amexem (America’s) “North-Gate”. I’m not now, nor have I ever been involved in or connected to any business within or without the corporate UNITED STATES, such as Title 27- “Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms” rendering me liable under Title 26 or any antigovernment terrorist or propagandist, and make the above statement under strict penalties of the U.S.A.

Also, Saige Akmal El make known being previous identified by the UNITED STATES, under the colorable misnomer name, SAIGE MONEA AKMAL rebut the presumption of being identified as a 14th Amendment Corporate CITIZEN of the UNITED STATES or STATE of CALIFORNIA1, its subdivisions, instrumentalities or territories. I’m not aware of any contract, writing or any other consent especially since this was done when I was a minor, when contracts like the birth certificate was done and social security number was issued in the abovementioned name, which would have put me under legal disability to contract, and not capable of such a contract. 1 Cong. Rec. 90th congress first session Vol. 113, Part 12 H1564115646, June 13, 1967.

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America has already helped more than 36,000 people and families become homeowners, having provided more than $9.5 billion in low down payment loans and over $350 million in nonrepayable down payment and/or closing cost grants.

To date, two-thirds of the loans and grants made through the Community Homeownership Commitment has helped multicultural clients to achieve homeownership.

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Prop 30 funding to help lower their costs as they transition to employing only electric-powered vehicles.

The California Clean Air Coalition, which has been running the political campaign in support of Prop. 30, responded to Newsom’s ad with the following statement:

“Prop 30 is supported by the American Lung Association, California

Bank of America also has a 26-year relationship with the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA), through which the Bank has committed to providing an additional $15 billion in mortgages to low-tomoderate income homebuyers through May 2027.

According to the National Association of Realtors, today there is a nearly 30-percentage-point gap in homeownership between White and

state firefighters, and California Democratic Party because it will prevent catastrophic wildfires and reduce the tailpipe emissions polluting our air and threatening the health of our families. It is disappointing that the Governor would side with the California Republican Party and a handful of San Francisco billionaires who would rather kids breathe toxic, polluted air than pay their fair share.”

Assemblymember Tina McKinnor

Black Americans; for Hispanic buyers, the gap is nearly 20 percent.

And the competitive housing market has made it even more difficult for potential homebuyers, especially people of color, to buy homes.

“Homeownership strengthens our communities and can help individuals and families to build wealth over time,” said AJ Barkley, head of neighborhood and community lending for Bank of America.

“Our Community Affordable Loan Solution will help make the dream of sustained homeownership attainable for more Black and Hispanic families, and it is part of our broader commitment to the communities that we serve.”

In addition to expanding access to credit and down payment assistance, Bank of America said it provides educational resources to help homebuyers navigate the homebuying process, including:

First-Time Homebuyer Online Edu-

(D–Inglewood), member of the California Black Legislative Caucus (CBLC), is supporting Prop 30. She cites air quality as the number one concern prompting her decision.

“I know how this air quality affects my district. On a personal note, I raised my children in Lawndale, and we were right off the 405 freeway. My sons grew up with really bad nosebleeds. Both of them had asthma … I know we need cleaner air … Back in the day it was

Series, a five-part, easy-to-understand video roadmap for buying and financing a home, available in English and Spanish.

comfree financial education content, including videos about managing finances and how to prepare for buying a new home.

Bank of America Down Payment Center– site to help homebuyers find state and local down payment and closing cost assistance programs in their area. Bank of America participates in more than 1,300 state and local down payment and closing cost assistance programs.

Bank of America Real Estate Center–site to help homebuyers find properties with flags to identify properties that may qualify for Bank of America grant programs and Community Affordable Loan Solution™.

For more information, contact Bank of America at 1-800-641-8362.

good to buy a house off the freeway but now not so much. We’ve since learned how it pollutes the air and how bad it is for people who live out there … We got to think about our kids, and their quality of life in the future. We can’t have children living in that kind of pollution.”

On Nov. 8, California voters will decide the ultimate fate of Prop 30.