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COVID-19 on the rise; Los Angeles City Mayor Issues a ‘Hard Pause’ on Reopening Anymore Businesses
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COVID-19 on the rise; Los Angeles City Mayor Issues a ‘Hard Pause’ on Reopening Anymore Businesses

Betti Halsell, Contributing WriterJuly 2, 2020

L.A. has seen a resurgence of outdoor activity, there has been added testing sites to handle the projected rise in positive cases. Gradually, Los Angeles has been opening different sectors in the work industry with the modified health directives. They serve as the armor against the spread of COVID-19 between guests and staff members. Small businesses are advised to open only when they are aligned with the public health mandates.

Skin Color Blind Society is the Only Solution
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Skin Color Blind Society is the Only Solution

Dr. Asif MahmoodJuly 2, 2020

The gruesome murder of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department has sparked a necessary public uprising against the systematic racism that has plagued the U.S. since even prior to its inception. Century-long questions of race and color have been brought to the forefront of social and news media. Globally, people have started to reflect on the cause and effect of racism within their own communities. One of the many effects of racism has been the development of colorism. Colorism is defined as prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial group. Colorism has significant roots in Asian, Latino, and South Asian societies.

Mayor Eric Garcetti Channels 100-Million Dollars into Renter’s Assistance
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Mayor Eric Garcetti Channels 100-Million Dollars into Renter’s Assistance

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJune 25, 2020

Mayor Garcetti is looking for ways to change the narrative for underserved and overlooked groups within the city, through multiple levels of resources that include renters assistance, Angeleno Cards, and a number of programs geared towards families that are currently experiencing their darkest days.Garcetti declared 100-million dollars towards renters relief program.

COVID-19 Facts Update
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COVID-19 Facts Update

Cedars-Sinai NewsroomJune 25, 2020

While large gatherings still are not recommended from a public health perspective, Murthy advised that if individuals find themselves in such a situation, they should follow established safety measures to avoid a COVID-19 infection: wearing a mask, frequent hand hygiene and maintaining physical distance from others. 

Black Workers More Likely to Face Retaliation for Raising Coronavirus Concerns
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Black Workers More Likely to Face Retaliation for Raising Coronavirus Concerns

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentJune 25, 2020

For instance, Amazon fired Black and brown workers who have organized to demand more substantial health and safety protections. Thousands of Instacart workers, many of whom are women of color, are reportedly waiting for face masks and hand sanitizer promised months ago.  Three out of every four Black workers who took the survey said they showed up to work during the pandemic even though they believed they might have been seriously risking their health or the health of family members. Less than half of white workers said they had done the same.

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Mayor Eric Garcetti Announces the Launch of Mobile COVID-19 Testing Sites

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJune 23, 2020

Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the deployment of mobile testing units.
With the launch of the mobile testing program, the construction of the site is to be flexible to the need and the current moment. This partnership adds to the list of 23 testing sites that are ran by the city and the county.

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COVID-19 Related Deaths Reach 3,000; L.A. County Officials Looking for Safest Way to Reopen.

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJune 19, 2020

Los Angeles County Officials continue to emphasize the importance of taking precautionary steps towards opening the economy. As of June 18, Nail salons, spas, tattoo shops, casinos, bars, and wineries are now approved to reopen. The threat of coronavirus is still present, L.A. County officials look for the safest ways to gain economic recovery.