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BENEATH THE SPIN • ERIC L. WATTREE
The United States of America has honored only four men in history by declaring the…
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Lawrence Joe, staff member of the Los Angeles City Redistricting Committee, attended the January 7th Empowerment West Congress meeting to explain redistricting. As a result of 2010’s U.S. Census, the 3.8 million increase in the city’s population is unevenly distributed. Some areas decreased and some grew. The goal of redistricting is to equalize the numbers in all Council Districts to 252,847 people per district.
Another goal of redistricting is to group together ‘communities of…
ContinueAdded by Yvonne Ellett on January 8, 2012 at 11:26pm — 1 Comment
What does it mean to “invest in your neighborhood”? Instantly, finances probably spring into your mind. With the talk of money probably comes an immediate defense, “There aren’t any restaurants…”, “I don’t need a dashiki…”, “The best services are [location of your choice]”. I've spent a few weekends exploring my neighborhood and come to find that investment comes in many forms. The main one? Just being in my neighborhood.
Eating: Food choices are…
ContinueAdded by Yvonne Ellett on January 7, 2012 at 7:03pm — 1 Comment
Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Development Council will be discussing the City Council Redistricting Process. Every 10 years the people of Los Angeles have an opportunity to shape district boundaries.
At Saturday's Town Hall meeting we will discuss how redistricting relates to our neighborhoods. Tuesday's hearing is an opportunity to provide testimony directly to the commissioners selected to draw the boundaries. It will be the only hearing conducted in Council District 8…
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I just read a snippet from an old article in Essence Magazine indicating that researchers have…
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Via Community Health Councils:
On Thursday, Jan. 5, the Los Angeles Department of City Planning will hold a scoping meeting on the Environmental Impact Report required for the Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market at Crenshaw and 52nd Street.
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Beneath the Spin * Eric L. Wattree
Indulging in conspiracy theories has been a longtime tradition in…
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