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JCL Consulting Helps Agencies Strengthen Ties with Local Communities
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JCL Consulting Helps Agencies Strengthen Ties with Local Communities

Denver Mackey, Contributing WriterMay 4, 2023

JCL Consulting Group (JCL) provides equity-focused communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, and specialized training workshops for government agencies in California. In an interview on Tuesday April 25, JC Lacey, principal, gave the Sentinel insight on his career having over 15 years of public and community service in Los Angeles, and most recently becoming president of the Crenshaw Chamber of Commerce this Spring. With 2023 being the Chamber’s 90th anniversary, Lacey noted that he has three main goals this year.  The first is to host networking events each quarter to socialize and talk about business. Secondly, he aims to improve members’ online

South Los Angeles Clinics Celebrate National Health Center Week
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South Los Angeles Clinics Celebrate National Health Center Week

Sentinel News ServiceAugust 19, 2021

For the parents and children in South LA, National Health Center Week marks the end of summer vacation and the start of the new school year. For more than 40 years, South Central Family Health Center (SCFHC) has hosted a National Health Center Week celebration at its medical campus on the corner of Vernon and Central Avenues.

LA City Councilmember Curren Price Partners With GUARDaHEART To Offer No-Cost COVID-19 Antibody Testing To The South LA Community
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LA City Councilmember Curren Price Partners With GUARDaHEART To Offer No-Cost COVID-19 Antibody Testing To The South LA Community

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 12, 2020

Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price, who represents the 9th District, partners with GUARDaHEART Foundation to offer no-cost COVID-19 antibody testing to the South LA community and the surrounding areas. The COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 serology antibody tests are covered under the CARES Act and will be available to the community with or without insurance starting on Tuesday, October 13 through Thursday, October 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Councilmember Price’s District Office (4301 S. Central Ave.)

Fighting to Bring Jobs to South LA Residents
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Fighting to Bring Jobs to South LA Residents

Councilmember Marqueece Harris-DawsonAugust 20, 2020

The age-old adage “A good Job can save a life” rings especially true during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of people across Los Angeles have lost their jobs while thousands of people have lost their lives. COVID-19 continues to threaten the health and economic vitality of South Los Angeles neighborhoods. The need for secure permanent employment is heightened even more as California grapples with mountains of requests for unemployment benefits.

Largest U.S. Planning Department Stewards Its First Chief Equity Officer Appointment
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Largest U.S. Planning Department Stewards Its First Chief Equity Officer Appointment

Sentinel News ServiceAugust 12, 2020

Appointed by the Director of Planning Vince Bertoni in response to Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Executive Order No. 27on Racial Equity in City Government, Roble has a robust history of serving various community groups around Los Angeles. His experience includes managing visions for South, Southeast and West Adams-Baldwin Hills-Leimert communities. Part of his work helped address racial injustice, equity, as well as economic disinvestment. His leadership in over 20 projects has helped bolster affordable housing and sustainable communities. Most recently, he oversaw projects of significant importance to the South L.A. community, including the redevelopment of Jordan Downs from 700 units of public housing into a 1,073 unit, mixed-use, mix-income neighborhood with a full-service grocery store, commercial and community services and more than five acres of parks and open space.  

Wesson, City of Los Angeles Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis
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Wesson, City of Los Angeles Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis

Sentinel News ServiceJune 25, 2020

The Los Angeles City Council has voted to approved a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in the city. The resolution, put forward by Councilmembers Herb Wesson, Curren Price, and Marqueece Harris-Dawson, also calls on City of Los Angeles departments to review their internal policies and procedures.

Prioritize the Health of Black Americans
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Prioritize the Health of Black Americans

Sentinel News ServiceJune 11, 2020

Public health concerns have taken a backseat in conversations about reopening our economy and returning to what we fondly remember as “normal life”. Memorial Day historically signals the unofficial start of summer and because COVID-19 cases were on the decline, many hoped it would also mark the beginning of a return to normalcy. Even before the Governor and Mayor began lifting restrictions, some residents dismissed the stay at home orders. On Memorial Day weekend, people flocked to beaches and parks in droves, hosted gatherings with more than ten people in attendance, and did so without wearing protective face masks.