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t may seem a little cliché to start our new esteemed commander and dom nor a communist nation so Ithis off quoting Spiderman, but chief, I share your shock but get our new president must follow the Stan Lee and Steve Ditko were onto over it. Whether we like it or not, rules of law and our governmental something when they included the just look at the numbers, 29 of our processes. I agree with protesting line “with great power comes great 50 states voted for our president and speaking out where there is responsibility”. With the presiden- elect, five of which Mitt Romney injustice. Let’s give the new presi- tial elections behind us and Ingle- lost in his 2012 presidential bid. dent, the support and benefit of the wood’s District 1 and 2 elections As far as actually votes go it’s hard doubt, after all in this wonderful coming early next year, there are to make a substantial case for her nation we are innocent until proven great opportunities to wield that overwhelming victory in the pop- guilty, after which we can start the power. ular vote when there were over impeachment process. The thought that our actions have 125,000,000 voters that came out Fields throughout America are little or no consequence to the qual- on November 8th and she won the riddled with the decomposed ity of our life is a myth that keeps popular vote by less than 2,000,000 remains of proud men and women us subjugated. What I am talking so far. I know some of you are like who gave their life for the rights about is simple, Life is an ever-re- that’s not a small number, but if you and freedoms that many of us take volving opportunity for advance- put it in perspective, they both re- for granted today. We need active ment, and voting is the vehicle for ceived a little over 60 million votes participation from informed cit- change in our community. It’s as that’s about a 2% margin of victory. izens. It is the fundamental and simple as that. We as a country have Donald Trump is our president sometimes flawed component that a lot to do and tough decision to elect and hopefully he can be a guides our democracy. I challenge make that will have a huge impact good president. Yes, I said it and every citizen, those of Inglewood on its people. Our president has no, I am not a supporter of either and beyond, be informed and be stepped down and together we party. I understand that some of a part of your City. Participate in have decided who is best equipped his campaign rhetoric, ok a lot your Community. Democracy to steer this country for the next 4 more than some, has been offensive cannot work if you don’t take part, years. It just so happens that this but while we trust our democratic and if you will participate then read year’s decision literally came from process to give a voice to the many, and analyze for yourself, join in the left field. Our political system has its own set conversation not the noise. For those of you still in disbelief of of procedures. This is not a king- 2016 ELECTED OFFICIALS

Donald Trump Mike Pence Kamila Harris Maxine Waters President Elect Vice- President Elect Senator Congresswoman 4 www.inglewoodtimes.com Supporting our Veterans

The successful transition of military Veterans Day is here again. It’s that homelessness. There are still quite a veterans and their families through one day of the year when everyone’s few that does not know or appreciate the provision of housing, counseling, focus turns to honor those men and how life changes for those enlisted career development and comprehen- women who have served and sacri- when they return home. sive support. ficed for our country’s ideals. For every person that enlists, there Over the past 15 years, over 2.5 mil- is the obvious fear of death or bodily lion active and reserve members of harm. What is unforeseen to most, Services Include: the U.S. armed forces have left mili- however, is the psychological trauma • Counseling tary service and returned to civilian caused by extreme circumstances • Job placement life. In the next four to five years, and situations. • Case management another million, most of whom are One vet that served in Afghanistan • Employment assistance post-9/11 veterans, will make this once said that while on patrol his • Drug and alcohol-free housing transition. That is millions of men unit was ambushed by a small group. and women that stood up for our He saved the life of his fellow soldier www.usvetsinc.org rights and freedoms finding them- but 10 years later he still dreams of hardships. selves in a daily struggle to readjust the incident and the two teens that With all that can go wrong, with all to civilian life. he was forced to kill. that they have faced and sacrificed For a soldier, sailor, airman or Ma- For others, it was the “trauma of for our liberties we owe every vet- rine who has served in the military, time” that has affected them. This eran a debt that extends far beyond reintegrating into civilian life can is being gone for 6 months or may- one day a year. Luckily there are be challenging, especially if you be a year or two, if not more, when outlets that assist these unfortu- no longer have the support system they get back stateside they find that nate patriots. One such outlet is US you once had. Challenges include circumstances have changed, this VETS right here in Inglewood. They post-traumatic stress disorder, un- includes broken relationships, dead provide a wide array of services and employment, broken families, and relatives, and unforeseen financial volunteer opportunities.

www.www.inglewoodtimes.com 5 Community Spotlight: Inglewood Times celebrates one of our city’s cornerstones We introduce to you, One of our city’s most talented sons disappointment within the school system, he believes that new pol- icies are being implemented that should start to result with students better equipped to survive in this changing America. The major change he has seen is with our young people. Highlight- ing their obvious lack of a sound value system. He went on to share a bit about his own upbringing and one of his heroes that helped to Willie Agee, originally from Dix- With a chuckle, Willie remembers shape him into the man he is today, on Mills Alabama, served in the how different Inglewood used to his grandfather Joe Lockett. Korean war before settling into Inglewood in the early 1950’s. For 37 years Willie was a truck driver, all the while remaining socially conscious through his support for Jimmy Hoffa and his membership with the teamsters. After retirement, he decided to get One of the things that set Joe apart more involved in his city. This led be, and the thousands of residents was his self-sufficiency. He acquired to multiple visits to city council that left the community shorly after farm land and successfully farmed meetings. The more he went the “diversity” began moving into thier it without formal education or any more he enjoyed it, and the more neighbourhood. government assistance, all in a time So, Davion you sing, you write, he got involved, helping however He went on to say how refreshing where something as basic as voting Qyou produce and you record, he can. After years of becoming it was to see how far we have come was denied to him because of his which best identify your role within a regular face at Inglewood’s City as a city and a country especially race. The second, and most impres- the music industry? Hall and at the various meetings when it comes to race relations, all sive was his heart; his compassion he was asked to head up the parks this was evident to him with the was like none other. Always helping That is a difficult one. I love to and recreation division as the Park influx of some of the same families whenever and wherever he could. Asing, I always have, and while I Commissioner. As the commis- that had left 50 years prior. Joe even took care of his 20 grand- like a variety of songs, there is just sioner and even before Willie has Today Inglewood is a beautiful children even after his wife passed something different about singing always seen the beauty and poten- melting pot of many cultures and away. something you wrote. As for the tech- tial of Inglewood both in its natural religions and we are stronger be- Willie’s wish is for every young nical side, the recording, I am good at beauty and in the strength of its cause of it. person to have the kind of it and I enjoy making music. When I people. Considering Willie’s unique per- role model he was blessed with. was at the music camp with Tyrese, I It is for his love and dedication of spective on Inglewood’s history and Someone that they can rely on, not would spend 15-20 hours a day work- this city that the Mayor and City development we had to ask, what just for the essentials but to inspire ing on beats and recording. In the Council decided to dedicate the In- was one of the major differences in them and instill a sound moral end, I would like to just be known for glewood Playhouse to Willie Agee. Inglewood over the decades? framework. making good music. While he did highlight some 6 www.inglewoodtimes.com INSIDE THE BOOTH Who is Davion Farris?

We introduce to you, One of our city’s most talented sons As a pre-teen Davion began his profes- Unfortunately, upon Busby’s death, sional music career with his brothers Davion and his siblings were released signed to DreamWorks SKG by, the from the label and he continued his then head of the urban music division, education graduating from Inglewood Industry veteran Jheryl Busby. Busby, High School in 2012. the former president of Motown re- cords, has worked with music legends Still having the interest for music and such as Lionel Richie, and Stevie Won- the skill to create, Davion reached der, and has developed artists such as out to a few of his contacts still in the Boys II Men, and Johnny Gill just to music business and started his musical name a few. journey once again.

So, Davion you sing, you write, You have written or produced singer I want to get my voice out Qyou produce and you record, Qfor artists like Tyrese, Trey Songs there. When I was 5 years old I did my which best identify your role within and Mary J. Blige as well as receiving first solo at a Christmas pageant in my the music industry? an ASCAP award for the song “Never” church. A few years later I was intro- performed by Jaheim. For an up and duced to Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the That is a difficult one. I love to coming singer how does it feel hearing key of life and it changed my world Asing, I always have, and while I the song you wrote being sung on the forever. I knew then that I wanted to like a variety of songs, there is just radio by another artist? do music, and now that I am, I am just something different about singing grateful for everyone that has given something you wrote. As for the tech- That feeling is definitely bitter- support throughout this journey. nical side, the recording, I am good at Asweet. I mean like I said before it and I enjoy making music. When I I love music and it was an honor to heck out more of Davion Farris was at the music camp with Tyrese, I work with all these great artists. When Con Facebook or Instagram or on would spend 15-20 hours a day work- I hear my song playing I am humbled SoundCloud featuring his two new ing on beats and recording. In the first because thousands of people, if singles. “Don’t hold back” feat. Tiffany end, I would like to just be known for not more, are listening and enjoying Gouche and “New Thing” feat. Iman making good music. something I helped to create. On the Omari all links and full video inter- other hand, as an up and coming view available on inglewoodtimes.com www.www.inglewoodtimes.com 7 8 www.inglewoodtimes.com www.www.inglewoodtimes.com 9 Community Insider:

It’s very important to build on the discoveries and accomplishments of those that have walked before us. This is the only way to truly move forward as a progressive society. What better way to honor and pay homage to those that have served our community, than by immortaliz- ing their names onto community structures, streets and other facilities. These are intended to act as beacons of hope and positivity, forever reminding us of what hard work, dedication and perseverance can

achieve. These people have helped death he was survived by his wife laid the foundation for us and of 55 years, Marilyn, two daugh- unfortunately many of this gener- ters, three grandchildren, two ation doesn’t know who they are great-grandchildren along with a or what they had accomplished. host of relatives and friends. Today we look at one such name- He was born on June 23rd 1934 in sake. Steubenville, Ohio. He received an athletic scholarship to the Uni- The Edward Vincent Jr. Park is one versity of Iowa in 1952. There, he of the larger parks in LA county majored in Public Relations and and a favorite for many in Ingle- Advertising. Vincent excelled on wood. This is a massive park with the football field, receiving All Big many structures including tennis Ten and All-American honors. As court, baseball field, basketball the third draft choice of the 1956 court, swimming pool, skate park, , Vincent played multiple playgrounds and beauti- in several games before being side- ful, wide open fields just to name lined by injury. a few. It is an impressive develop- While serving in the military, Vin- ment this is trying desperately to cent received all Army and service live up to a very large shadow cast Football Team honors. After an by the life and accomplishments of honorable discharge from the U.S. Mr. Vincent himself. Army in 1959, Vincent continued Edward Vincent jr Died August 31 his education, earning a BA degree in Los Angeles, at the time of his in Corrections and Social Welfare

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from California State University, Los Angeles. He then embarked upon a 35-year career with the Los Angeles County Probation Department. Vincent was elected to the Inglewood Unified School District’s Board of Trustees, where he served as president from 1978 to 1979. Moreover, he repre- sented the residents of District No. 4 on the Inglewood City Council from 1979 to 1983. In 1983, Vincent began his term as the first African-American Mayor of the City of Inglewood and was re-elected for three additional terms. He was also commissioner of the State of California World Trade Commission. Vincent served as a member of the California State Assembly from 1996 to 2000, representing the 51st Assem- bly District. Between 2000 and 2008 Vincent also served in the State Senate. He was forced to leave the Senate in 2008 due to term limits but remained active in his community until the day of his death. People like the Honorable Edward Vin- cent Jr, has giving us so much simply by living a life that others, lik myself can aspire to one day reach. With So many barriers such as poverty, illness, racism and a hundred other isms, We as a people, the people of Inglewood, need to look pass all the possible excuses that could be highlighted and keep pushing forward, towards pros- perity, towards a better tomorrow for us and the little ones following our footsteps. We here at the Inglewood Times would like to give thanks this thanksgiving to the life of Mr. Edward Vincent Jr, a man of principles who never stopped evolving.

www.www.inglewoodtimes.com 11 In Pictures We Salute the men and women who keeps Inglewood Strong. 1

The Gears that keep our Community Running ust like any other community that has been around long hese are the people that dawn their uniforms each day, Jenough, we as a city have seen our highs and our lows, Train or shine, just to make sure that mail gets delivered but through it all we have persevered. This indomitable or that trash gets taken away. For those in the healthcare spirit that inhabits our community, that dwells within the field, they have to brave death and disease on a daily basis very heart and soul of our people is what keeps us pushing and many times cope with us when we are at our worst. forward. From our city officials to our teachers that we trust to cul- his Thanksgiving, as we carve our turkey and reflect on tivate our next generation; these are the gears that keep our Tour many blessings let’s take the time to recognize and community going, these are Inglewood’s everyday heroes appreciate the many community workers that keep our city and they do deserve our recognition and appreciation. alive. Many of whom are charged with the thankless task of serving and protecting our rights, our safety, our children, and many times our very lives.

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Inglewood Times joins the rest of the citizens of Inglewood City in saluting all the men and women who serves our great City.

The Gears that keep our Community Running hese are the people that dawn their uniforms each day, Train or shine, just to make sure that mail gets delivered or that trash gets taken away. For those in the healthcare field, they have to brave death and disease on a daily basis and many times cope with us when we are at our worst. From our city officials to our teachers that we trust to cul- tivate our next generation; these are the gears that keep our community going, these are Inglewood’s everyday heroes and they do deserve our recognition and appreciation.

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www.www.inglewoodtimes.com 15 Inglewood Times’ Salutes A Healthier You Its Teacher of the Month Lets get active and informed, Hypertension does not have to be a silent killer anymore. ach time your heart beats, blood is pumped High blood pressure, or hypertension has been called Ethrough your arteries and veins, the blood vessels the “silent killer”, because it often has no warning of your circulatory system. Arterial blood pressure, is signs or symptoms, and many people do not even created by the force exerted by the blood against the know they have it. Over time, the constant pressure artery walls, as they carry blood around your body. overload causes accumulating damage that eventually Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is becomes more than your circulatory system can han- when the pressure of the blood being pumped through dle, often leading to serious health problems. your arteries is higher than it should be. Treatment typical- 160 / 100 mm Hg or larly for a few months ly involves lifestyle higher, but if you have to make sure you changes and medica- other cardiovascu- reach your treatment tions when necessary. lar risk factors such goal. You may also If you are pre-hyper- as atherosclerosis, need blood tests to tensive, but otherwise diabetes, or obesity, check the health of healthy, your doctor your doctor is likely your kidneys, which is most likely going to recommend med- are sometimes affect- to encourage life- ication earlier so as ed as a side effect of style changes, such to protect your kid- blood pressure med- as eating a healthier neys, heart, and other icine. diet, quitting smoking, organs from potential getting more exer- damage. Generally, Keeping track of your cise, and managing the treatment goal is blood pressure is stress, as a first step to lower blood pres- important. Check your to lowering your blood sure to less than 140 blood pressure and pressure. However, if / 90 mm Hg in people have regular medical this doesn’t work, or younger than 60, and checkups or tests you are already hy- less than 150 / 90 in as your health care pertensive, you may people older than 60. provider advises. Hy- need medications. pertension does not If you are healthy, After you start antihy- have to be a death blood pressure med- pertensive medica- sentence if you take ications are recom- tion, your doctor will it seriously and make mended when your want to follow your the necessary change blood pressure is blood pressure regu- in diet and lifestyle.

16 www.inglewoodtimes.com Inglewood Times’ Salutes currently teaches. After over come in and give students Its Teacher of the Month 20 years as an engineer in an introduction to actual the aerospace industry, Mr. coding. Fuller decided to transition Inglewood is blessed to careers after his retirement. Mr. Fuller loves what he Lets get active and informed, Hypertension does not have to be a silent killer anymore. have some pretty amazing He went on to get a master’s does and has a genuine men and women who guide, Degree from LMA and start- love for not just imparting his advice, enlighten and inspire ed his teaching career. knowledge and skills our next generation. We but in inspiring those of know this is not Beverly Hills, Coming out of the aero- tomorrow to take a hold our schools struggle with the space industry, Arnold was of their future today. lack of funding to keep all always exposed to the latest When asked about their programs running and technologies and advance- parents support in the their facilities updated with ments. With this experience, education process, the latest equipment and he along with the tremen- Arnold expressed his technologies. dous support of his princi- desire to see more • Making the most out of pal Mr. Douglas and other parent participation limited resources key personnel such as Mr. in students’ lives. • Being able to creatively Smith, and Mrs. Edwards package learning so its and of course with the help It takes a village to applicable and blessings from all those raise a child and • and most importantly at the School District, Im- that is true more being able to keep law plemented Inglewood High today than ever and order among unruly School’s first two project before. Parents, and often misunderstood based learning programs. follow up on teens. your child’s progress, All these skills are what One is a robotics class, Have an active makes Mr. Arnold Fuller our where students come to- relationship with your Teacher of the Month. gether and build a robot child’s teacher. Only if from scratch then compete there is commitment & Mr. Fuller has been teaching with other schools with their cooperation between math for over 16 years, 10 of robots. The second class is a all parties can this which has been with Ingle- computer game design class process truly work. wood High School where he where experts in the industry Arnold Fuller - Teacher of the Month - Inglewood High

www.www.inglewoodtimes.com 17 18 www.inglewoodtimes.com www.www.inglewoodtimes.com 19 Up and Coming Ok Inglewood and beyond, you know we love highlighting our beautiful and talent people. This new artist ‘Yung Nova” is straight outta Inglewood and has his eyes set on making it big.

We had a chance to sit down with him for a few minutes and this is what he had to say.

Yung Nova: What’s Up its your boy, Yung Nova, Inglewood Stand Up.

Inglewood Time: How did the whole rapping thing get started?

Yung Nova: That actually started by accident in middle School. I was in homeroom one day, and we were to either write an essay or read a book. At that time, I was going through a lot of hardship at home, my dad was in jail and my mom was on drugs, so I guess as a sort of therapy I picked up the pen and just started writing. Turns out it wasn’t much of an essay it was a rap. Now i had a friend that heard me and gathered a lot of students to hear my song thinking it would be a good laugh, instead it was pretty good and I haven’t stopped writing since.

Inglewood Time: how did you go from writing songs in middle school to making music today?

Yung Nova: I used to be like everyone else, beating on tables and coming up with raps but if you consider yourself a true artist and you have a passion for it, it’s just going to happen. I will tell anyone that wants to pursue their dream It’s all about dedication and commitment.

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20 www.inglewoodtimes.com THE RAM’S TOP 5 GOFF still on the shelf. Moments of the Past As a fellow fan, I know all the requests for Jared Goff especially the recent NFL’s GREATEST HITS chants from the crowds come from a . . . place of love. We are glad to have the . One of the greatest defensive Rams back in LA, and while we know line in NFL history. that Rome was not built in a day, we THE TEST OF TIME want champions. Not many NFL records last more than 60 years, but Dick “Night Train” Lane’s 14 “Good things come to those who wait”. (as a rookie!) in 1952 with We have all heard it before but never the Los Angeles Rams still stands up as the has it been more applicable than with single-season record. Nobody this century this current football season. The reason has more than 10 in a season. why we all seem to be back seat INTESTINAL FORTITUDE coaching is because we can’t rationalize Rams defensive end play- why we have a quarter back playing, ing through the 1979 playoffs with a broken that seems to not be working, when fibula. It was reported that he broke his leg we have a newly drafted quarterback in the divisional round against Dallas and still in his original package, sitting on had to argue with the trainers to tape it up a shelf. and get back on the field. “RAM IT” To be fair, we are fans and we want to The official song of the LA Rams 1980s win, but this desire cannot be greater when sports teams thought it was cool to than Jeff Fisher’s whose job depends on make music videos. Worth it for the Jackie winning. I believe that the entire Rams Slater (No. 78) saxophone part and Nolan organization is in this for a champi- Cromwell (No. 21) trying to dance. onship so let’s be a little patient, trust 1951 Championship that Jeff Fisher, Case Keenum feels the The Rams beat the Browns 24-17 at the pressure to deliver and that Goff is not Los Angeles Coliseum in the 1951 champi- a dud, and will be able to proudly take onship game. They did so with one of the the field sometime soon. most exciting teams in NFL history.

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