This past week I had the honor of attending the dedication of the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. The day was filled with plenty of pomp and circumstance, but given the history of this community treasure, I think it was warranted. Dignitaries, politicians, community leaders and everyday folk came from across the county to celebrate this amazing milestone.
Chants of ‘a new day at MLK’ filled the air as thousands came together to celebrate the reopening of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital in Watts on Friday, Aug. 7.
The audience was full of California officials including Supervisor Mark Ridley – Thomas, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, California Attorney General Kamala Harris, California State Senator Isadore Hall, III, Congresswoman Janice Hahn, Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley – Thomas, Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson, Inglewood Mayor James Butts and Councilmember Curren Price to name a few. While the hospital has been opened since July 7, last Friday was a day used to celebrate everyone that made it possible.
Dedicated professionals of the Los Angeles African American medical community participated in the “Brothers Can We Talk” forum held on April 24, at Spa 313 Salon and Barbershop in Inglewood.
As part of its commitment to strengthening communities by addressing critical needs that help advance racial equality and economic opportunity, Bank of America has awarded $11 million to 174 local nonprofits across greater Los Angeles last year.
Community leaders are encouraging adults and children alike to remain vigilant in their steps to avoid contracting the COVID-19 virus.
Says he will focus on addressing homelessness and says, “I would love to see Congresswoman Karen Bass enter Mayor’s race”
Over 3,000 new cases of the COVID-19 virus have been reported in Los Angeles County over the past several days. This is the largest number of new cases since that Los Angeles County has reported since February of this year.
The latest surge is bigger than the last and public officials warn it could get worse if the public doesn’t do its part in fighting COVID-19.
