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Feb 13, 2025 | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Willie Brown |Milo Neil
By Willie BrownWhen we look at the plethora of information available about Black people today, it’s hard to imagine a time when not much was known or celebrated about Black life. There was a time, however, when it was illegal for Black people to read. Slaves were beaten for even trying. For generations, Black history was shared by word of mouth. Today, learning about Black history is easy.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Alexei Koseff |Milo Neil
By Alexei Koseff | CalMattersGov. Gavin Newsom approved $25 million on Feb. 7 for anticipated legal challenges against the Trump administration, positioning California to once again lead the resistance to the MAGA movement — just as the state is seeking federal assistance for the Los Angeles region’s recovery from devastating fires.
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Feb 9, 2025 | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Willie Brown |Milo Neil
By Willie BrownFebruary is affectionately called “The Month of Love,” because of Valentine’s Day. But it is so much more. So as we celebrate that day, as well as Black History Month, why not think of ways to celebrate love in all of its many forms? Begin by showing more love to yourself, your family and your community. Start with loving you. Show love to your body, especially your heart, by paying close attention to your heart’s health.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Willie Brown |Milo Neil
By Willie BrownOn Tuesday, we learned that CNN anchor and truth teller Jim Acosta is leaving the network. As the far right continues its campaign of hateful rhetoric and misinformation, we’ll be seeing more honest journalists leave corporate news. Acosta has been with CNN for 18 years and has one of the highest-rated shows on the network. So when CNN decided to pull him from his prime spot at 10am Eastern, and move him to a midnight show, he saw the writing on the wall.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Sergio Olmos |Milo Neil
By Sergio Olmos | Cal MattersAcres of orange fields sat unpicked in Kern County this week as word of Border Patrol raids circulated through Messenger chats and images of federal agents detaining laborers spread on local Facebook groups. The Border Patrol conducted unannounced raids throughout Bakersfield on Tuesday, descending on businesses where day laborers and field workers gather.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Milo Neil
As Donald Trump prepares to take office, Californians are raising critical questions: Could the president-elect, a vocal critic of the state’s Democratic leadership, deny disaster aid to California in the wake of natural disasters? Past actions and public statements suggest the answer is far from clear. A Pattern of Delays and Denials Trump’s previous handling of disaster relief has raised red flags about his willingness to act in good faith.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Milo Neil
Los Angeles County officials are taking swift measures to address the widespread problems with recent emergency alerts, which erroneously reached millions of residents and sparked outrage during an already chaotic wildfire emergency. In a statement, the County acknowledged the “anger and frustration” shared by residents and pledged to restore trust through immediate corrective actions and a thorough investigation into the alert failures.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Milo Neil
Unhealthy Air Quality Declared due to Multiple WildfiresAccording to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, potential direct smoke impact from the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst Wildfires burning has caused unhealthy air quality in Los Angeles County. Smoke from the multiple fires is expected to most heavily impact northwest coastal Los Angeles County including Pacific Palisades, the area of Altadena and Pasadena, near San Fernando, respectively, and areas near the fire.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Willie Brown |Milo Neil
By Willie BrownJust one week ago, we woke up to news about a mentally deranged person who shot and ran over people in his truck in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve. What began as young people celebrating and anticipating the new year ended up as a senseless tragedy. The very next day, another unhinged man blew himself up in an explosion in front of Trump Towers in Las Vegas.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
inglewoodtoday.com | Milo Neil
Over 300 toys and gift cards were giving away on Dec. 19, thanks to generous donors who contributed to the District 1 Holiday Toy Drive. “It was wonderful!” said District 1 Councilwoman Gloria Gray. “It was so good to be able to do something for people who really appreciated it.” The event, held at the ICOP Center at 2901 Manchester Blvd., was attended by a diverse group of people of all ages.
