January 2012 Blog Posts (27)

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR: A MAN WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE

BENEATH THE SPIN • ERIC L. WATTREE

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR: 
A MAN WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE
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The United States of America has honored only four men in history by declaring the…

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Added by Eric L. Wattree on January 11, 2012 at 1:53pm — No Comments

Redistricting: Down To The Wire

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…

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Added by Yvonne Ellett on January 8, 2012 at 11:26pm — 1 Comment

Making 2012's Investments

 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…

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Added by Yvonne Ellett on January 7, 2012 at 7:03pm — 1 Comment

Neighborhood Council Town Hall Meeting Saturday Jan. 7, City Redistricting hearing Tuesday, Jan. 10

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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Added by enhager on January 6, 2012 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

A MESSAGE TO BLACK AMERICA: OUR HISTORY LIES BEFORE US

BENEATH THE SPIN • ERIC L. WATTREE

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A MESSAGE TO BLACK AMERICA: OUR HISTORY LIES BEFORE US
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I just read a snippet from an old article in Essence Magazine indicating that researchers have…

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Added by Eric L. Wattree on January 5, 2012 at 8:30am — No Comments

Jan. 5 meeting for Fresh and Easy at Crenshaw and 52nd; if you want healthy choices, you gotta speak up!

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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Added by enhager on January 4, 2012 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments

Clear Evidence of a GOP Conspiracy to Enslave America

Beneath the Spin * Eric L. Wattree



Clear Evidence of a GOP Conspiracy to Enslave America
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Indulging in conspiracy theories has been a longtime tradition in…

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Added by Eric L. Wattree on January 4, 2012 at 9:30pm — No Comments

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