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Los Angeles City Mayor Launches New L.A. Mask Print Project to Encourage Angelenos to Wear Face Coverings in Public

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJuly 22, 2020

Wednesday, July 22, Los Angeles City Mayor announced the launch of the L.A. Mask Print Project. It will help reach even more people with a clear message: when you wear a mask, you stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep everyone healthy and safe. “The city is looking to collaborate with small business throughout this directive, to distribute posters through Los Angeles.

Los Angeles City Mayor Looks to Update Safer at Home Order, to Align with New State Directives
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Los Angeles City Mayor Looks to Update Safer at Home Order, to Align with New State Directives

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJuly 13, 2020

The city is still in an emergency condition, Garcetti emphasized the need for physical distancing, face coverings, and extreme attentiveness to hygienic practices. Lives are at stake and each day more are at risk; the pandemic has gotten worse across the country. The mayor admittedly stated, “we never had so many people infected or infectious.” L.A. is on the border of level ‘red’ indicating severe conditions.

JPMorgan Chase teams with Brotherhood Crusade to develop new workforce skills in response to pandemic
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JPMorgan Chase teams with Brotherhood Crusade to develop new workforce skills in response to pandemic

Sentinel News ServiceJune 11, 2020

JPMorgan Chase has made a $160,000 commitment to the Brotherhood Crusade’s COVID-19 community relief efforts in response to the increasing economic disparities in South Los Angeles caused by the pandemic. The firm’s investment will focus on new workforce skills development and training. The funds will help the Brotherhood Crusade to deliver coaching, training and career transition to support disconnected youth, and underemployed and unemployed families impacted by the COVID-19 crisis across South Los Angeles.  

Los Angeles Looks to Rebuild Swiftly after Damage from Uprising and Looting; Over 100 Businesses Affected.
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Los Angeles Looks to Rebuild Swiftly after Damage from Uprising and Looting; Over 100 Businesses Affected.

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJune 1, 2020

The small businesses in L.A. are suffering the most, the damage from the looting and destruction impacts employees who were looking to start re-building a life with a consistent paycheck. They were counting on conditions improving, only to be met with property damage and uncertainty. The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety has been conducting safety assessments to property owners who request one at no cost.

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L.A. County Starts to Move Rapidly into Economic Recovery; COVID-19 Related Death Rate Remains the Same

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterMay 27, 2020

Wednesday, May 27, will mark the day retail stores across L.A. are available for indoor shopping since coronavirus took hold of the city. Permitted activities now include the gathering of faith-based services, all retail including those located in-doors can operate at 50% capacity. Dr. Ferrer provided the latest numbers surrounding coronavirus. As of Wednesday, May 27, there were 53 additional deaths, 35 of these individuals were between the ages of 65 and over.

The California Wellness Foundation Donates $20,000 Grant to Support Brotherhood Crusade COVID-19 Outreach
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The California Wellness Foundation Donates $20,000 Grant to Support Brotherhood Crusade COVID-19 Outreach

Sentinel News ServiceMay 21, 2020

In response to Brotherhood Crusade’s COVID-19 Community Rapid Response Fund, The California Wellness Foundation donated a $20,000 grant to help Los Angeles community youth, young adults and families during this critical time. The funds are designed for the most under-served communities that are being adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.   During this period when schools and the Brotherhood Crusade YouthSource Center are closed, these funds will directly assist with basic living, academic and household needs and assist students until it’s safe to reopen the Center.   “We’ve seen numerous examples across California about how COVID-19 is devastating communities of color,” said Alex Johnson,

Los Angeles City Mayor Addresses Graduating Class of 2020; Announces Educational Resources to Guide Students During COVID-19
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Los Angeles City Mayor Addresses Graduating Class of 2020; Announces Educational Resources to Guide Students During COVID-19

Betti Halsell, Contributing WriterMay 1, 2020

Thursday, April 30. Mayor Garcetti updated the City of Los Angeles with latest news surrounding COVID-19. Aligned with the principles laid out by the California State Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles prepares to take its first steps into opening low-risk businesses. There are anticipated spikes within the contracted cases as the economy prepares for a resurgence, the Mayor of Los Angeles addresses all of the pressing concerns as L.A. emerges out of the quarantine stages in the COVID-19 battle. Mayor Garcetti shared the latest numbers surrounded around testing and the County’s new protocol.

L.A. Public Officials List four “Prerequisites” needed to relax Safer at Home Order
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L.A. Public Officials List four “Prerequisites” needed to relax Safer at Home Order

Betti Halsell, Contributing WriterApril 25, 2020

Friday, April 24. Los Angeles Public Officials announced prerequisites to relax the Safer at Home Order. The L.A. County has been monitoring the spread and behavior of the coronavirus, they are moving very cautiously towards re-opening the economy. All decisions are dependent on the science and data behind COVID-19; Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer released latest updates surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. Leaders of the city outlined the safety measures in place, as they strategize future recovery stages. There is a high risk for a surge in COVID-19 related deaths and positive cases once the order is lifted without precaution.

Westfield Joins Brotherhood Crusade to Donate Food Vouchers for at Risk Youth in the City of Los Angeles
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Westfield Joins Brotherhood Crusade to Donate Food Vouchers for at Risk Youth in the City of Los Angeles

Sentinel News WireApril 9, 2020

In response to the call, community partner and donor, Westfield will be providing a generous donation for food vouchers. This gift will help Los Angeles community youth, young adults and families during this critical time to assist them with basic living, academic and household needs and assist students while they are away from their schools and the Brotherhood Crusade YouthSource Center.

Mayor Garcetti Shows Poise and Strength During COVID-19 Crisis
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Mayor Garcetti Shows Poise and Strength During COVID-19 Crisis

Danny J. Bakewell, Jr., Executive EditorMarch 26, 2020

As many have said over the past several weeks, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and America’s response to it has been fluid and constantly changing.   While Washington D.C. has struggled to come up with a plan and the president flip-flops on the message, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has been consistent, steadfast and action-filled as Los Angeles works to control this ever-evolving crisis.

New L.A. city order passed, “Safer at Home, Stay at Home”
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New L.A. city order passed, “Safer at Home, Stay at Home”

Betti Halsell, Contributing WriterMarch 20, 2020

Thursday, March 19. county and city officials gathered to explain new California Executive Order N-33-20, also known as, “Safer at Home, Stay at home” order. The new state regulation mandates all non-essential businesses to comply with social distancing guidelines by closing, secondary businesses in L.A. will be closed until April 19, with a possibility of an extension. The Safer at home, stay at home order suspends “any public or private gatherings of any size that would occur outside of a single home.” There are occupations exempt from the juridical act of the stay home order. Jobs such as emergency personnel, first responders, and government employees are permitted to go to work in order to keep the city’s infrastructure. Mayor Garcetti expressed this “new way of living” will be beneficial for overall health and human preservation, it will also provide support in flattening the curve of the spread COVID-19.