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SYDNEY KAMLAGER DOVE – THE RIGHT WOMAN, THE RIGHT TIME, AND THE RIGHT CANDIDATE FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE
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SYDNEY KAMLAGER DOVE – THE RIGHT WOMAN, THE RIGHT TIME, AND THE RIGHT CANDIDATE FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE

Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. Executive EditorFebruary 18, 2021

Former State Senator and now Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell has left Sacramento.  While her ascension to the Board of Supervisors has pleased so many of her supporters, it has left a crucial vacancy in the halls of the State Capitol.  Not only for a Senator to represent the 30th Senate District with one of the most racially and economically diverse districts in the state, Mitchell’s vacancy also leaves the entire State of California with no African American woman in the California Senate and currently, State Senator Steve Bradford is the only African American Senator representing the entire state.

NNPA Holds Roundtable with White House Senior Advisor, Cedric Richmond
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NNPA Holds Roundtable with White House Senior Advisor, Cedric Richmond

Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterFebruary 11, 2021

On Thursday, February 4, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) recognized the beginning of Black History Month with a virtual conversation with White House Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond.
“We look forward to the next briefing, in the meantime, we’re going to count on you, I want you to count on us, it’s reciprocity,” said Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., president and CEO of the NNPA. “We’re going to do our job and help you get the message out.

Hands that once picked cotton, just picked a President
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Hands that once picked cotton, just picked a President

Roderick “Rod” WrightFebruary 4, 2021

Every election has its firsts.  The 2020 presidential election was no different.  In 2016, we saw the first election where social media was viewed by voters’ more than traditional media.  Trump was head and shoulders better than Hilary on social media.  He continued to be a master of the medium, until he got kicked off. 

Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson Celebrates Grand Opening of Navigation Center in Council District Eight
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Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson Celebrates Grand Opening of Navigation Center in Council District Eight

Sentinel News ServiceJanuary 7, 2021

Today, Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson announced the opening of the Navigation Center at 729 W. Manchester Avenue. This one-stop-shop will provide critical services to people experiencing homelessness and connect them to resources, such as employment opportunities and supportive housing. This project is funded at nearly $9
million thanks to HHH, a $1.2 billion bond issued by Councilmember Harris-Dawson and supported by millions of voters to create housing and provide services for individuals and families that are experiencing homelessness.

LADWP and LA City Council President Nury Martinez Announce $50 Million In Emergency Relief for Low-Income Households Impacted by COVID-19
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LADWP and LA City Council President Nury Martinez Announce $50 Million In Emergency Relief for Low-Income Households Impacted by COVID-19

Sentinel News ServiceNovember 5, 2020

Low-income Los Angeles City residents who have been financially impacted through the loss of their job or who have otherwise experienced income loss in their household due to the COVID-19 pandemic are encouraged to apply for a one-time $500 grant to help pay their utility bills, under a program championed by LA City Council President Nury Martinez, Chair of the Ad-Hoc COVID-19 Recovery and Neighborhood Investment Committee and approved by the City Council last week.

ELECTION 2020: For Millions of Americans, the Future of Health Care is What’s on the Ballot
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ELECTION 2020: For Millions of Americans, the Future of Health Care is What’s on the Ballot

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMediaOctober 29, 2020

“Right now, under the Affordable Care Act, it is your right to have access to lactation support and counseling without cost-sharing for as long as you are breastfeeding. If the ACA gets struck down, then insurers will not be required to cover it, which could have devastating impacts on new parents,” noted Andrea Ippolito, a health tech expert and founder of SimpliFed, a company that assists mothers who breastfeed.

JPMorgan Chase Commits $30 Billion to Advance Racial Equity
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JPMorgan Chase Commits $30 Billion to Advance Racial Equity

October 22, 2020

“All Americans deserve equitable access to affordable housing and the physical, emotional and financial security it represents,” said Lisa Rice, CEO, National Fair Housing Alliance. “JPMorgan Chase’s new commitments will help make owning or renting a reality for more Black and Latinx families, whose housing access has been impeded by decades of systemic racism and are now disproportionately affected by the impact of COVID-19. Addressing the affordability crisis, now overlaid with the pandemic, will require many players on many fronts, and these commitments are concrete, meaningful steps in the right direction.”

Despite COVID-19 Pandemic, Bakewell Media & Hyundai Celebrate
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Despite COVID-19 Pandemic, Bakewell Media & Hyundai Celebrate

Taste of Soul Founder, Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. Founder / Creator of Taste of Soul, Chairman, Bakewell Media and Executive Publisher, LA Sentinel NewspaperOctober 22, 2020

On Saturday, October 17, the Taste of Soul family festival, despite of the current COVID-19 pandemic, found a way to bring the energy, spirit, love, essence, and tradition of the beloved festival with the Virtual Taste of Soul Experience, a three-hour program hosted by comedic actress, Kym Whitley, whose beautiful personality and talent was a major highlight of the show. The show was loaded with soulful musical performances from classic R&B, old-school rap, and gospel artists, with community panels, and segments empowering and supporting Black-owned restaurants.

Trump Promises “Platinum Plan” for Black Americans
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Trump Promises “Platinum Plan” for Black Americans

Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire ContributorOctober 8, 2020

 In an attempt to win Black voters that have been elusive for the Republican Party for many cycles, President Donald Trump announced a “Platinum Plan,” of Black Economic Empowerment.

Trump unveiled the plan during an Atlanta rally with less than six weeks left until Election Day on November 3rd. Currently, President Barack Obama’s former Vice President Joe Biden in leading in the polls in many key states in the presidential contest. 

Wells Fargo gives $1 million in scholarships to bridge financial gaps faced by students amidst COVID-19
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Wells Fargo gives $1 million in scholarships to bridge financial gaps faced by students amidst COVID-19

NNPA NewswireSeptember 17, 2020

The program, which began accepting applications on Sept. 14, will be administered with long-standing partner APIA Scholars to students entering college and current college undergraduates for the Spring 2021 semester. The financial aid will be able to help cover costs of education like books, computers, materials to support distance learning, tuition, and housing.