Magic Johnson Offers Jobs To Katrina Victims

[JamieC]

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7000082304

September 9, 2005 8:01 a.m. EST


Niladri Sekhar Nath - All Headline News Foreign Correspondant

(AHN) – Magic Johnson if offering jobs to victims of Hurricane Katrina staying at a shelter in Los Angeles.

He is also offering them shoes, food and entertainment. Magic Johnson runs his own corporation, which includes local TGIFriday's and Burger King restaurants, 24 Hour Fitness centers and Starbucks.

Johnson told some 300 families staying at the Dream Center in Echo Park near downtown that he will find jobs for some of them.

"We want to make sure that you understand that somebody loves you and cares about you," says the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar. "It may be tough. It may be a little dim and bleak, but you know what? It's going to be all right."

Johnson met with hurricane victims at the center and signed autographs. The center was expected to get more crowded as some 60 people were scheduled to arrive on Thursday night.

"I've greeted the families and hugged them and high-fived them," Johnson says to Fox 11 News. "They're so happy to see myself, but I'm happy to see them."

*I have a lot of respect for what he's doing. You're alright in my book Magic* :)

[jewels7]

yes- always a positive influence in the light ,what an indiviual !

[MochaLove37]

I applaud Magic for this. :)

if he fire some if them mexicans thats working for him he could give all of them jobs

mexicans have majority of the jobs here in LA

[saraphen]

Way to go, Magic!!

[TempestSoul]

Thank G-d!

[JamieC]

Originally Posted by notiq

if he fire some if them mexicans thats working for him he could give all of them jobs

mexicans have majority of the jobs here in LA

I don't condone anyone notiq believe me. I lived in Los Angeles for 16 years and I feel it's just a god send that he's looking out for our own. Yes the "Mexicans" take the smaller jobs there but if Magic is willing to lend a helping hand to those that need it so be it. You've lived there for only a short time ( a couple of months now right)? and I'm sure it's quite an adjustment to you as well.

but if all that glitters is so called gold.. somebody lied big time. Don't get all peeved now notiq. I know you better then that. Have you found a job you liked that a Mexican turned down? Stay tuned honey cause their coming to LA too.

Originally Posted by JamieC

I don't condone anyone notiq believe me. I lived in Los Angeles for 16 years and I feel it's just a god send that he's looking out for our own. Yes the "Mexicans" take the smaller jobs there but if Magic is willing to lend a helping hand to those that need it so be it. You've lived there for only a short time ( a couple of months now right)? and I'm sure it's quite an adjustment to you as well.

but if all that glitters is so called gold.. somebody lied big time. Don't get all peeved now notiq. I know you better then that. Have you found a job you liked that a Mexican turned down? Stay tuned honey cause their coming to LA too.

mexicans have majority of the jobs her locked down

any business you go to its all mexican, even in the medical field that i work in

when was the last time you was here

if its been awhile then you need to come here and check it out

you have to look hard to find a black or white person anywhere working

unless they are downtown pushing aournd a buggy picking up cans for money

its good what magic is doing

but like i said if he cut some of them mexicans loose he can give all those displaced black people a job

they are coming here and staying in echo park in a shelter set up for them

[SistahSpeak]

Alright now... that sounds good. Hey, I got sit in Magic's starbucks whenever I have a chance!