This week, I wanted to look at another city other than Los Angeles that is being affected by this issue. Inglewood, California is known to be one of the less affluent neighborhoods. This city is also home to the famous Forum and Hollywood Park Casino. Recently the city announced the building of a new stadium for the Los Angeles Rams. in the past we have seen a high percentage of violence in this city but times have changed. The bringing of this new stadium is very exciting because it will also bring so many new businesses as well. but with, also comes higher rent expenses. In the article this is what is discussed. Members of the community and the mayor of Inglewood are interviewed and expressed their opinions. rising rents will make it almost impossible for the majority black and brown population. The majority of people living here are middle class on a median income. This does bring frustration to the families who are already struggling as it is. The city is aware of these issues but also explains how with the new businesses, this brings new jobs. 
https://www.npr.org/2019/09/05/758043726/inglewood-community-fights-tech-driven-gentrification

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