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Fear Not with Iyanla Vanzant — a new series to discuss fear in Coronavirus pandemic America
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Fear Not with Iyanla Vanzant — a new series to discuss fear in Coronavirus pandemic America

Lapacazo Sandoval, Contributing WriterMay 27, 2020

You must know by now that Oprah Winfrey cares deeply about our mental and spiritual health. She and her creative team work passionately to provide safe spaces for exploration and deep and lasting healing. One of the greatest examples of this is introducing the world to Iyanla Vanzant (OWN’s hit series “Iyanla: Fix My Life”), the soulful inspirational speaker who champions getting to the root of the problem. 

Swift firings for Minneapolis officers in death of black man
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Swift firings for Minneapolis officers in death of black man

AMY FORLITI and JEFF BAENEN Associated PressMay 27, 2020

Four officers were fired a day after George Floyd’s death, a stunning and swift move by the Minneapolis chief with the mayor’s full backing. But despite their dismissal, whether the incident will be considered criminal, or even excessive force, is a more complicated question that will likely take months to investigate. 

The officers were dismissed soon after a bystander’s video taken outside a south Minneapolis grocery store Monday night showed an officer kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck, even after he pleaded that he could not breathe and stopped moving. Floyd’s death prompted protests Tuesday, with thousands taking to the streets at the intersection where he died. 

The Trifecta of Black Disempowerment: Poverty, Pollution, and the Pandemic
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The Trifecta of Black Disempowerment: Poverty, Pollution, and the Pandemic

Pastor William D. Smart Jr.May 22, 2020

The country’s largest cities released numbers showing the novel coronavirus is having a disproportionate impact on racial minorities. Epidemiologists say this is because my Black and Brown brothers and sisters often live close together in multigenerational households, work in jobs in which we interact closely with others, and have higher rates of asthma, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and other conditions. Officials in Los Angeles County said that Black people alone accounted for 17% of COVID-19 deaths where race was known – yet African-Americans make up only about 9% of the county’s population.   

A Crisis on Two Fronts: Black Immigrants  Face  COVID-19  in California  and  Back Home  
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A Crisis on Two Fronts: Black Immigrants  Face  COVID-19  in California  and  Back Home  

Manny Otiko  | California Black Media  May 22, 2020

They live in small clusters in inland valley towns and in  larger  ethnic enclaves in San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles — or  they blend  into  suburban  communities  across the state, according to  data collected by  California Black Media  to support its  Census 2020  awareness  mapping.

AS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND APPROACHES, L.A. COUNTY ANNOUNCES NEW OPENINGS OF BEACH BIKE PATHS, INDOOR MALL CURBSIDE SERVICE, AND PERMISSION FOR CAR PARADES
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AS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND APPROACHES, L.A. COUNTY ANNOUNCES NEW OPENINGS OF BEACH BIKE PATHS, INDOOR MALL CURBSIDE SERVICE, AND PERMISSION FOR CAR PARADES

COVID-19 Emergency Operations CenterMay 22, 2020

Los Angeles County has announced three new openings in advance of the holiday weekend, allowing increased outdoor and retail activities for residents. Beach bike paths are now open, indoor malls can open for curbside service, and car parades will be allowed.

LAPD Chief Michel Moore on The Passing of Larry Aubry
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LAPD Chief Michel Moore on The Passing of Larry Aubry

Sentinel News ServiceMay 22, 2020

It is with great sadness that I heard the news of the passing of Mr. Larry Aubry. Mr. Aubry and I have met on several occasions throughout my law enforcement career. Since becoming LAPD’s Chief-nearly two years ago-Larry attended several community meetings and he would challenge many decisions and policies of the LAPD.

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY LAUNCHES NEW WIFI LOCATOR TOOL TO HELP RESIDENTS GET ONLINE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Sentinel News ServiceMay 15, 2020

Los Angeles, CA (Friday, May 15, 2020) —  The ability to access the Internet has become a critical necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Internet access is key to schools’ online learning programs, and is the gateway that connects members of the public who are in need of Federal, State, and local emergency information and resources that are obtained online.

Compton United Offers Help To Residents During Pandemic
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Compton United Offers Help To Residents During Pandemic

Sentinel News ServiceMay 14, 2020

On Saturday, May 9, Compton United joined Mayor Aja Brown, Councilmembers Michelle Chambers and Tana McCoy in distributing much-needed supplies to residents during the coronavirus pandemic. With events staggered throughout the day in different parts of the city that is home to 100,000 people, residents were able to get diapers, food, hand sanitizer, water, and more for free. Los Angeles Councilmember and candidate for Supervisor Herb Wesson brought hundreds of Mother’s Day gift bags to each of the three events that took place at Gonzales Park, Compton Career Link, and Burrell-MacDonald Park.  Dr. Alan-Michael Graves, Director of National Programs of the Good Plus Foundation, donated thousands of diapers to the event. 

California State Senator Steven Bradford Secures $25,000 Contribution from Phillips 66 and Participates in Food Giveaway
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California State Senator Steven Bradford Secures $25,000 Contribution from Phillips 66 and Participates in Food Giveaway

Sentinel News ServiceMay 14, 2020

State Senator Steven Bradford (35th District) helped secure a donation of $25,000 to the Gardena Carson Family YMCA through a grant from the Crisis Response Community Relief Project of Phillips 66. The check presentation occurred at the YMCA food giveaway today. Senator Bradford and over 20 volunteers handed out food and fresh produce to hundreds of residents while practicing safe social distancing.

Baptist Ministers Conference Protest CIM Purchase of Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall
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Baptist Ministers Conference Protest CIM Purchase of Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall

Sentinel News ServiceMay 14, 2020

Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern CaliforniaLeaders of the Baptist Ministers Conference (BMC) of Los Angeles, Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), National Action Network(NAN), Los Angeles and a coalition of community groups in South Los Angeles hosted a rally to oppose the proposal by CIM group to purchase the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall. This proposal adds no value to our community and we are formally launching our petition campaign against the CIM group.

COVID-19 among African Americans in LA County
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COVID-19 among African Americans in LA County

Dr. Muntu Davis, MD, MPH Los Angeles County Health OfficerMay 14, 2020

COVID-19 is shedding a disturbing light on existing health disparities among African Americans in the County of Los Angeles; disparities rooted in a history of limited access to affordable housing, nutritious foods, and primary health care. Living under such conditions can make it harder to prevent and control chronic conditions, like high blood pressure, asthma, heart disease and diabetes, which increases our risk for severe illness and death from COVID-19. And our seniors 65 years and older, especially those who live in nursing homes, are particularly at risk from this virus.  

Councilmember Harris Dawson Brings Successful Small Business Accelerator to South LA
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Councilmember Harris Dawson Brings Successful Small Business Accelerator to South LA

Sentinel News ServiceMay 14, 2020

South Los Angeles businesses are experiencing a renaissance. COVID-19 has presented obstacles and setbacks, however, our community is resilient and local leaders are leveraging every available resource to support entrepreneurs and ensure they can thrive despite this crisis. Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson has partnered with Grid110 to support emerging South LA entrepreneurs and businesses. Grid110 is an accelerator aimed at helping new entrepreneurs build and grow strong, sustainable businesses and established business owners take their ventures to the next level.

CHANGE & SAVE WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM SERVES MORE THAN 300 FAMILIES DURING COVID-19 SHUTDOWN
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CHANGE & SAVE WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM SERVES MORE THAN 300 FAMILIES DURING COVID-19 SHUTDOWN

Sentinel News ServiceMay 14, 2020

In February, West Basin Municipal Water District launched Change & Save, a water conservation program designed to assist communities in West Basin’s service area that have historically lower participation rates in water conservation programs. To date, the Change & Save program has served more than 300 households in Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Gardena, Carson, and Lennox. 

Reopen Los Angeles? Communities of Color Will Pay the Price, Says Wesson
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Reopen Los Angeles? Communities of Color Will Pay the Price, Says Wesson

Sentinel News ServiceMay 13, 2020

“People of color are being hit by this pandemic physically, mentally, and financially,” Wesson begins. “A long history of unequal access to health care has left Black, Latino, and the working poor in a position to be disproportionately killed by the virus. As we begin to reopen, we need to take a hard look at ways to protect those who will be the most negatively impacted.”