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LA County Reduces Voter Hassle with Revamped System
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LA County Reduces Voter Hassle with Revamped System

Betti Halsell, Contributing WriterNovember 28, 2019

Voter suppression is a term used to describe underlying attempts to influence the turnout and demographics around an election. Voting times set during prime working hours, limited language assistance in polling locations, and obscure information on voting methods are just a few living testimonials that plague the current ballot system. LA County has studied multiple cases and conducted a number of diverse focus groups in search for a repellant to negative voter experiences. California is a pioneering state, it is only natural for Los Angeles to enter a new frontier of casting ballots. Introducing the Vote Center Placement Project, an innovative answer to the question on how to improve voter turnout. From digital user-friendly polling stations to mobile voting trucks, Los Angeles is leaving no room for a missed ballot opportunity in 2020.

Labor Leaders, Elected Officials Discuss Unions for All During CDC
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Labor Leaders, Elected Officials Discuss Unions for All During CDC

Jennifer Bihm, Contributing WriterNovember 22, 2019

On Saturday November 16 in downtown Long Beach, elected officials including Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks, and Congresswoman Maxine Waters joined SEIU members in discussing their 2020 Unions for All agenda. The discussion took place during a breakfast meeting as part of the California Democratic Convention. For the coming election year, union members said they are hoping for changes that include “ending money bail, and throwing open the doors for every person in this country to have the opportunity to join a union, no matter where they work.”

Rep. Waters on Roger Stone Guilty Verdict: Dirty Tricks and Lies Will Get You Nothing but Jail Time
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Rep. Waters on Roger Stone Guilty Verdict: Dirty Tricks and Lies Will Get You Nothing but Jail Time

Sentinel News ServiceNovember 15, 2019

“The strong fist of justice could not have befallen a more reprehensible, disgusting, and deserving human being than Roger Stone. Roger Stone has made a career off of lies, deception, and all manner of dirty tricks to win elections. He’s engaged in the kind of underhanded tricks that I witnessed and experienced firsthand. He is the living embodiment of everything we teach our children not to be. Roger Stone’s guilty verdict on seven federal charges – including obstructing official proceedings, making false statements to Congress, and witness tampering – are more proof that dirty tricks and lies will get you nothing but jail time in our democracy.

Scott Reflects on His ‘Incredible Ride’ at Macedonia Baptist
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Scott Reflects on His ‘Incredible Ride’ at Macedonia Baptist

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 16, 2019

It’s been a more than eventful stretch for the Rev. Shane B. Scott, who serves as pastor of the historic Macedonia Baptist Church in Los Angeles. In fact, he defines his eight-year tenure as “an incredible ride!” While the period has been marked by ups-and-downs, Scott enjoys serving his congregation and is pleased with the positive impact that he and the members have made in the Watts community. “God has been gracious and the people of Macedonia have also been gracious and patient. I have nothing but gratitude for their loving kindness,” he said, reflecting on his time at the

Rep. Waters Applauds Tyler Perry for Historic Grand Opening of Tyler Perry Studios
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Rep. Waters Applauds Tyler Perry for Historic Grand Opening of Tyler Perry Studios

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 10, 2019

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) wrote a letter of commendation to Tyler Perry – the first African American to own a major movie studio – following the grand opening of the Tyler Perry Studios, which Congresswoman Waters attended in Atlanta. The 330-acre major motion picture studio is “one of the largest production facilities in the country” and includes “40 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, 12 sound stages, 200 acres of greenspace, and a diverse backlot.” Her letter follows:

A-MAN, Inc. STEM Int’l. Science Center Honored Laser Scientist/Prof. Hildreth “Hal” Walker
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A-MAN, Inc. STEM Int’l. Science Center Honored Laser Scientist/Prof. Hildreth “Hal” Walker

LAWT News ServiceOctober 4, 2019

Laser Scientist Professor Hildreth “Hal” Walker was honored in grand style at the Apollo 11’s 50thAnniversary Celebration and Engineering Day& Dinner hosted by A-MAN, Inc. STEM International Science Centerat Holman UMC White Hall. Toni Guinyard, KNBC’s  Los Angeles Reporter was the Mistress of Ceremonies at the Program which included an Engineering lesson to over 200  K- 12, Collegestudents and adults.Brian Monacelli, Ph.D., Optical Engineer for Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) led a discussion on future plans for Moon and Mars exploration and how underserved students can prepare to participate.

Rep. Maxine Waters Announces $4 Million Grant for Noise Mitigation in Inglewood
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Rep. Maxine Waters Announces $4 Million Grant for Noise Mitigation in Inglewood

Sentinel News ServiceSeptember 20, 2019

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, announced today that the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $4,428,903 grant to the City of Inglewood for residential noise mitigation. The grant will provide assistance to an estimated 150 Inglewood residents who are impacted by the noise from planes flying into and out of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 

HBCU in LA Premieres Student Film ‘Uchawi’ with Rep. Maxine Waters in Attendance
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HBCU in LA Premieres Student Film ‘Uchawi’ with Rep. Maxine Waters in Attendance

Imani Sumbi, Contributing WriterAugust 15, 2019

Last week marked the culmination of the 2019 HBCU in LA program, an 8- to 10-week summer experience during which HBCU students from across the country gain access to coveted opportunities in the entertainment industry through training and internships. As they pursue paid internship positions, they are housed in Los Angeles free of charge, ensuring that they are not barred from participating due to low-income status. HBCU in LA is the signature program of the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP), a recruitment and diversity program that seeks to give students of all backgrounds the tools needed to succeed in the entertainment industry.

A Tale of Two Graduations
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A Tale of Two Graduations

Julianne Malveuax, NNPA Newswire ContributorJune 20, 2019

“…while the students are demographically different, one can hope that the call to “practice humanity” is one that will be heeded. It is, perhaps a sign of the times, that graduates have to be urged to practice humanity, but so much of our world is inhumane, placing profits over people, that the admonition is appropriate.”

Art Comes Alive at St. Elmo Village 50th Anniversary
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Art Comes Alive at St. Elmo Village 50th Anniversary

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Staff WriterJune 6, 2019

Founded in 1969 by the late Rozzell Sykes, the community center has become a cultural landmark for its enduring promotion of arts education through workshops and cultural events. In recognition of reaching the half-century mark, scores of supporters from throughout the city attended the street festival.

Wesson Dedicates Archbishop Carl Bean Square
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Wesson Dedicates Archbishop Carl Bean Square

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Staff WriterMay 30, 2019

From left, Rev. Elder Leslie Burke, Senior Bishop Zachary Jones, Council President Herb Wesson and Rev. Elder Russell Thornhill celebrate Archbishop Carl Bean Square on May 26 in South L.A. (Cora J. Fossett/L.A. Sentinel) Making a bold move on behalf of LGBTQ recognition, L.A. City Council President Herb J. Wesson designated the intersection of Jefferson Blvd. and Sycamore Ave. in South Los Angeles as Archbishop Carl Bean Square. Bean, a leading national advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer persons, was recognized for founding Unity Fellowship Church of Christ (UFC) in 1982 and the Minority AIDS Project (MAP) in 1985. Unity Fellowship,

Congresswoman Waters Leads Delegation to Haiti; Finds Both Inspiration and Evidence of Violence
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Congresswoman Waters Leads Delegation to Haiti; Finds Both Inspiration and Evidence of Violence

Sentinel News WireMay 15, 2019

WASHINGTON –Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) led a delegation to Haiti, which included actor, director and activist Danny Glover; journalist Margaret Prescod of Sojourner Truth Radio in Los Angeles; civil rights lawyer Walter Riley; Haitian diaspora leader Pierre Labossiere; and human rights lawyer Brian Concannon of the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti.  Congresswoman Waters and her delegation traveled to Haiti to visit the University of the Aristide Foundation (UNIFA) and was inspired by students of the university, which was founded by the Aristide Foundation. “Seeing 2,000 students preparing to serve Haiti by studying to be the doctors, nurses, and