VOICE Issue May 20, 2021

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San Bernardino’s Newly Elected Black Councilmembers at the Forefront of a “Reimagined” City

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Inside: Governor Newsom Proposes $12B to House State’s Homeless

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“Because we’ve grown so accustomed to being poor, we think it’s normal for our kids to go to school hungry. We think it’s normal for us to go to the hospital with a runny nose and come home in a body bag. So, our job as the Black Panther Party is to heighten the contradictions.”

- Fred Hampton

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erhaps it was the history evoked by Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale when he spoke at a virtual town hall event hosted by Moreno Valley’s SBX: Youth and Family Services during the April 28 celebration of African American Unity Day that raised the question of government contradictions in my mind.

The legendary Seale reminded us during his talk (and perhaps some heard this for the first time) of how as a young man in the early 1960s he was so moved by the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X he left his job with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Gemini Program for a higher calling—to work as a grassroots organizer.

Or, perhaps, it was my recent viewing of the movie, “Judas and the Black Messiah,” that reminded me how doggedly determined the FBI was to bring down the Black Panther organization by killing its Chicago leader, Fred Hampton. Reliving his death was a painful reminder of how he and the movement were betrayed by Blacks.

Perhaps it is in knowing the services that Seale, Hampton and others raised money for, provided, fought for, and in the instance of Hampton and others—died for, are now accepted as what this nation should provide to the underserved until the fortresses of systemic and institutional racism are destroyed.

Maybe, it was the “Stepin Fetchit” performance of South Carolina Senator Tim Scott’s response to President Joe Biden’s formal address to the nation on April 28, the same African American Unity Day Bobby Seale spoke at the SBX town hall. This day is also called Heroes Day in some places or Super-Hero Day here in the U.S. Tim Scott failed to meet the bar in any case.

As one of the Republican Party’s most visible token Blacks, Scott is often trotted out to cover and equivocate in response to some of the party’s racist antics, with his ‘now-now Republican peers’ admonishments—though I call them timid-tap-backs because they are certainly not direct-slap-backs—he says something qualifying like, “I think anytime you leave the impression, continued on page 18

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Governor Newsom Proposes $12B to House State’s Homeless

California homeless: Rows of tents, cardboard shelters, battered RVs or makeshift plywood structures are visible in in communities across the state. (source: wikicommons.org)

Julie Watson and Janie Har | Associated Press

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uoyed by a large budget surplus and swimming in federal pandemic recovery money, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday proposed $12 billion to get more people experiencing homelessness off the streets and into homes of their own.

Newsom's proposal includes $8.75 billion over two years to create an estimated 46,000 housing units, expanding on a program he launched last year to convert motels and other properties into housing. Nearly half the money would go toward housing in places where people with mental health and other behavioral issues can get services onsite.

Newsom also proposed spending $3.5 billion on rental subsidies, new housing and shelter resources with the aim of ending family homelessness within five years. It would help

families with minors avoid losing their homes in the first place or help them get sheltered without spending days, weeks or months on a waitlist.

"As governor I actually want to get something done. I don't want to talk about this for a decade," Newsom said in a news conference at a former San Diego Residence Inn that has been converted into housing for 177 previously homeless people.

"What's happening on our streets and sidewalks is unacceptable," he said.

The Democratic governor, who faces a recall election this year, seized on the twin issues of homelessness and housing affordability early on in his first term as governor. The nation's most populous state has an estimated 161,000 people experiencing homelessness, more than any other state. Advocates say they can't house

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people quickly enough with a shortage of units and high rents.

Los Angeles is Hard Hit The largest concentration of homelessness is in Los Angeles, where Mayor Eric Garcetti last month vowed to spend nearly $1 billion to move some of the 61,000 homeless people in Los Angeles County off the streets. Rows of tents, cardboard shelters, battered RVs and makeshift plywood structures have now expanded beyond the notorious Skid Row throughout the nation's second-most populous city.

During the pandemic, Newsom launched projects "Roomkey" and "Homekey" using federal money to house homeless residents in hotels and helping cities, counties and other continued on page 12

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Ruling Paves Way for Longer Sentence in George Floyd’s Death Amy Forliti | Associated Press

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Minnesota judge has ruled that there were aggravating factors in the death of George Floyd, paving the way for the possibility of a longer sentence for Derek Chauvin, according to an order made public Wednesday.

In his ruling dated Tuesday, Judge Peter Cahill found Chauvin abused his authority as a police officer when he restrained Floyd last year and that he treated Floyd with particular cruelty. He also cited the presence of children and the fact Chauvin was part of a group with at least three other people.

Cahill said Chauvin and two other officers held Floyd handcuffed, in a prone position on the street for an "inordinate amount of time" and that Chauvin knew the restraint was dangerous.

"The prolonged use of this technique was particularly egregious in that George Floyd made it clear he was unable to breathe and expressed the view that he was dying as a result of the officers' restraint," Cahill wrote.

Even with the aggravating factors, legal experts have said Chauvin, 45, is unlikely to get more than 30 years when he is sentenced June 25.

Ben Crump and the team of attorneys representing Floyd's family applauded the ruling, saying in a statement that it "offers hope that we will see real change in the relationship between police and people of color by holding officers properly accountable for egregious behavior and for failing to honor the sanctity of all lives."

Chauvin, who is white, was convicted in April of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for pressing his knee against Floyd's neck for about 9 1/2 minutes as the Black man said he couldn't breathe and went motionless. Floyd's death, captured on widely seen bystander video, set off demonstrations around the United States and beyond as protesters demanded changes in policing.

Even though Chauvin was found guilty of three counts, under Minnesota statutes he'll only be sentenced on the most serious one — second-degree murder. Under Minnesota sentencing guidelines, he would have faced a presumptive sentence of 12 1/2 years on that count, and Cahill could have sentenced him to as little as 10 years and eight months or as much as 15 years and still stayed within the guideline range.

But prosecutors asked for what is known as an upward departure — arguing that Floyd was particularly vulnerable with his hands cuffed behind his back as he was face-down on the ground. They also said Chauvin treated Floyd with particular cruelty, saying Chauvin inflicted gratuitous pain and caused psychological distress to Floyd and to bystanders. They also said Chauvin abused his position of authority as a police officer, committed his crime as part of a group of three or more people, and that he pinned Floyd down in the presence of children — including a 9-yearold girl who testified at trial that watching the restraint made her "sad and kind of mad."

Cahill agreed with all but one of the prosecutors' arguments. He said prosecutors did not prove that Floyd was particularly vulnerable, noting

Derek Chauvin (Source: Shiv Aroor on Twitter)

that even though he was handcuffed, he was able to struggle with officers who were trying to put him in a squad car.

Cahill said one of the other officers twice checked Floyd's pulse and told Chauvin he detected none, while another officer suggested rolling Floyd to his side and said he was passing out. Cahill said these officers let Chauvin know that asphyxia was actually happening — yet Chauvin held his position. Cahill said when it became clear to bystanders that Floyd was in distress and stopped breathing, Chauvin continued to abuse his position of authority by not rendering aid.

In finding that Chauvin treated Floyd with particular cruelty, Cahill wrote: "The slow death of George Floyd occurring over approximately six minutes of his positional asphyxia was particularly cruel in that Mr. Floyd was begging for his life and obviously terrified by the knowledge that he was likely to die but during which the Defendant objectively remained indifferent to Mr. Floyd's pleas."

With Tuesday's ruling, Cahill has given himself permission to sentence Chauvin above the guideline range, though he doesn't have to, said Mark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. He said attorneys for both sides will argue whether an upward departure continued on page 17

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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT and RECORD OF DECISION

p. 5/13, 5/20/2021 ____________________________ Motor Pool Specialist San Bernardino County $15.24 - $20.95

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Record of Decision (ROD) has been approved based upon results of a Final Environmental Assessment prepared in April 2021 for the proposed acre for acre land exchange project between the San Bernardino International Airport Authority (SBIAA) and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI) at San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California.

The following project is addressed by the FONSI and ROD: - The San Bernardino International Airport Authority would acquire 10.306 acres located along the south side of E. 3rd Street at Victoria Avenue along the northern Airport property boundary (Parcel D) for the purpose of controlling the primary access road to its general aviation and air cargo areas.

- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians would acquire 10.306 acres located north of “W” Street (Parcel A).

The FAA’s Federal action for this project is approval of the SBIAA request to release the SBIAA from its obligations to use certain SBIAA property for aviation purposes and to authorize the Proposed Action.

Pursuant to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations at Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations § 1508.25(a)(3), the Final Environmental Assessment also considers a proposed Similar Action. The SMBMI is currently considering a site-specific development plan for the new property in conjunction with approximately 37 acres of adjacent land already owned by SMBMI. The FONSI/ROD indicates that the proposed land exchange project is consistent with existing environmental policies and objectives as set forth in the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 in that it will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The FONSI/ ROD states the FAA has no statutory or regulatory approval authority on the proposed Similar Action by the SMBMI. Copies of the The Final EA and FONSI/ ROD are available for public inspection at: - San Bernardino International Airport Authority Administration Offices, 1601 East 3rd Street, San Bernardino, California 92408 - Norman F. Feldheym Public Library, 555 W 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92410 The FONSI and ROD may be viewed at FAA’s website: https://www.faa. gov/airports/environmental/records_ decision/ The Final Environmental Assessment and the FONSI and ROD may also be viewed at the San Bernardino International Airport Authority’s website: http://www.sbiaa.org.

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The Fleet Management Department is recruiting for a Motor Pool Specialist who performs various tasks relating to the performance of support functions including, monitoring the utilization, control and disposition of vehicles in the County fleet; and preparing, compiling and maintaining data, records and reports. Requires 1 year of full-time experience working with vehicle registration, fleet credit card system, or vehicle data base management. Apply at www.sbcounty. gov/jobs Apply by 5/28/21 at 5 PM (909) 387-8304 EEO/ADA p. 5/20, 5/27/2021 ____________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES The following persons) is (are) doing business as: LADIES OF STATUS 25981 Calle Fuego Moreno Valley, CA 92551 RIVERSIDE COUNTY LEONEICA PERCIE JONES 25981 Calle Fuego Moreno Valley, CA 92551 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Leoneica P. Jones The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 04/01/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202104222 p. 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/2021

____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: LASHEDBYLAINE BEAUTY BAR & SPA LUXURY LAINE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1090 N. Orange St, Apt 4 Riverside, CA 92501 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Kayshia Elaine Thompson 1090 N. Orange St, Apt 4 Riverside, CA 92501 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2019 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Kayshia Elaine Thompson The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 04/01/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202104217 p. 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: DIVINITY TEMP AGENCY 25345 Woodcreek Court Moreno Valley, CA 92553 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Patricia Monita Bundy 25345 Woodcreek Court Moreno Valley, CA 92553 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Patricia Monita Bundy

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The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 04/14/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202104705 p. 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/ 5/27/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: CREATED TO WORSHIP AND DESIGN 977 Summit View Ct Corona, CA 92882 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Jessica Rachel Martinez 977 Summit View Ct Corona, CA 92882 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on January 1, 2021 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Jessica Rachel Martinez The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 04/19/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement

does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202104893 p. 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/ 5/27/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: BETTER TOGETHER BAKERY 3036 David Street Riverside, CA 92506 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Adelante Career Consulting LLC 3036 David Street Riverside, CA 92506 CA This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Rebecca Ramirez, Member The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 04/27/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202105198 p. 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/ 5/27/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: SOCALWHOLESALE 21500 Via Liago Lake Matthews, CA 92570 RIVERSIDE COUNTY SCW, INC. 21500 Via Liago Lake Matthews, CA 92570 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious

business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Patrick Madore, CEO The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 04/13/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202104608 p. 5/6, 5/13, 5/20/ 5/27/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: PIVOT DESIGN EVENTS & PHOTOGRAPHY 30296 Lamplighter Lane Menifee, California 92584 RIVERSIDE COUNTY PO BOX 2396 Menifee, CA 92586 Sierra Lashonda Glass 30296 Lamplighter Lane Menifee, California 92584 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Vierra Glass The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 04/30/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement

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US Doctors Group Issues Anti-Racism Plan for Itself, Field Lindsey Tanner | Associated Press

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he nation's largest doctors group Tuesday released a comprehensive plan aimed at dismantling structural racism inside its own ranks and within the U.S. medical establishment.

The American Medical Association's plan has been in the works for more than a year. The group's leaders said health inequities highlighted by the pandemic, ongoing police brutality and recent race-based crimes have given the effort a sense of urgency. ''We're working very hard at AMA to increase not just diversity in the healthcare work force but in understanding of health inequities,'' said Dr. Gerald Harmon, who becomes AMA president next month.

All people deserve equitable health care and it has long been known that people of color ''do better when their health care is delivered by providers of color,'' Harmon said.

U.S. physicians are overwhelmingly White and AMA membership tends to reflect that.

Most of the group's 21 trustees are White. With roughly 270,000 members, the group represents a little more than a quarter of U.S. doctors.

The AMA plan calls for more than diversifying its staff and adding members who are from Black, Hispanic, Indigenous and LGBTQ communities.

It aims to embed anti-racist activities and education at every level of the organization. ''We're going to be holding ourselves accountable,'' said Dr. Aletha Maybank, AMA's chief health equity officer.

The influential advocacy group also plans to use its clout to advocate for health equity government policies and to create and deliver anti-racist training for medical students, doctors and health systems.

Acknowledging Its Racist History In recent years, the AMA has publicly acknowledged its racist history, including efforts to bar Black physicians from joining and fighting against desegregating U.S. hospitals.

Last November, it declared racism a public health threat.

Dr. David Ansell, a senior vice president for community health equity at Rush University

Dr. David Ansell, a senior vice president for community health equity at Rush University Medical Center

Dr. Brittani James, Co-Founder, The Institute for Antiracism in Medicine.

Assistant Professor, The University of Illinois

Medical Center in Chicago, called it ''a landmark document'' for the usually conservative AMA and a road map for others to follow. ''It really should be taught widely across medicine because it's language that has not been central to the organization or the practice

of medicine in the United States and needs to be,'' said Ansell.

Dr. Brittani James, an anti-racism activist from Chicago, called the AMA plan ''a great first step'' and said its goals are impressive.

A frequent AMA critic from New York, Dr. continued on page 17

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Poll Reveals What Black Families Really Want: Politicians Need to Listen

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ortune School of Education in conjunction with National Action Network (NAN) Sacramento, Freedom Coalition for Charter Schools, Sacramento Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and The Alpha Community Education Initiative has released a poll called “What Black Voters Think” during the NAN Sacramento Rise Up! Virtual Conference.

We developed the poll as a way to truly understand what Black voters view as the most critical issues they are facing right now. More than half of Black parents said education was most important, eclipsing their concerns about health care, housing and climate change — the issues that tend to dominate the conversation in “progressive” circles. Only the economy ranked higher than education on the list of what Black parents who are registered to vote said affected

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them most on a daily basis. COVID relief came in a close third.

The survey, conducted in February 2021 by Applecart Research on behalf of Fortune School of Education, includes responses from 1,290 Black registered voters in California and key 2020 Presidential swing states including Michigan, South Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Ohio.

The majority of respondents surveyed have spent a significant amount of money on education-related expenses during the pandemic — 71 percent of parents polled said they or someone they know has spent money out-of-pocket to cover educational expenses due to COVID-19 school closures. The American Rescue Plan includes $129 billion for K-12 education. While that windfall is headed to schools, the next human infrastructure spending plan out of Washington may go equally big for families. continued on page 17

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Head Radiologist Darrell Pierce on the Pandemic, Institutional Racism, and Vaccinations

Kori Skilman | Contributor

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espite the continued and warranted apprehension among some members of the Black community about the COVID-19 vaccine, Head Radiologist Darrell Pierce, both as a Black man and a medical professional, encourages patients to get vaccinated.

Pierce, who works at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez, CA, said he does so because he wants to see the Black community prosper as the coronavirus pandemic subsides.

Black Patients Trust Black Healthcare Professionals “There’s always reasons to question,” he said.

This was especially true for the Black community during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic.

Now that the virus is ebbing in this country the huge question, he asked rhetorically, is, “How many more people have to die?”

Although the daily death toll in American has declined significantly in recent weeks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported, in the seven day period between May 7 and 14, nearly 85 people nationally lost their lives to COVID-19.

The coronavirus has killed more Americans than lives lost in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War combined. The national death toll as of May 14, 2021 is upwards of 584 thousand.

The CDC reports Black Americans are 2.9 times more likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19 and 1.9 times more likely to die from it compared to White Americans.

Pierce says his patients of color ask his opinion on the virus and the vaccine more often than not. After 30 years in the medical field, he noted how he is keenly aware of how his opinion on health related issues can be pivotal for minority patients.

Black healthcare professionals are valued in their communities not only for providing basic healthcare to their patients but also for assuring Black patients, they will keep them safe.

A 2020 study suggests having a racially matched physician and patient pair provides

Radiology equipment (Source: University of San Francisco Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging)

a sense of comfort and reduces angst in the patient--most commonly proven among Black physician, Black patient relationships.

Black patients reinforce this data in a national poll. Six in ten Black adults said they trusted a doctor “most of the time,” compared to eight in ten of White people. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the same poll reported, seven in ten Black-Americans said the U.S. “healthcare system treats people unfairly based on race ‘very often’ or ‘somewhat often.’”

Healthcare Professionals and the COVID-19 Crisis During the peak of the COVID-19 crisis in 2020, according to Pierce, every day his job became increasingly more hectic. Early on, the pandemic created intense turbulence for medical professionals almost overnight. Pierce says that his female staff tested positive for

COVID-19 at arate of five to one compared to his male staff. This created waves because not only did he have to redistribute shifts but it sometimes caused other employees to be uneasy about coming to work.

“This is not my first pandemic,” he recalled, referring to the 1980s AIDS epidemic. “AIDS Head Radiologist Darrell Pierce transmission was different, but at first we didn’t know that.” He referenced the precautions taken during the early stages of the AIDS epidemic as similar to those required during the coronavirus crisis. continued on page 14

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San Bernardino’s Newly Elected Black Councilmembers at the Forefront of a “Reimagined” City

Cheetara Piry | Staff

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he city of San Bernardino is in a unique position to change its current trajectory from a city that has been called an industrialized wasteland to one poised for reimagination, reinvestment and renewal.

With a proposed 2021-2022 budget full of capital improvements and staff positions and several recent motions to rebuild San Bernardino, the city’s three newly elected Black councilmembers are at the forefront of a long-desired renaissance.

Ben Reynoso, 28, the youngest councilmember, represents the fifth ward; Kimberly Calvin, represents the sixth ward; and Damon Alexander is the first African-American to represent the seventh ward. They were sworn into office on December 11, 2020.

“To be honest, the timing feels divine,” Reynoso said. “That’s the best way to put it.”

The three are members of the city’s new leadership which includes several new council members and a new city manager. Only two members remain from the previous city leadership: Fred Shorett, representing ward three and Mayor John Valdivia.

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Ben Reynoso, the youngest to represent the fifth ward Initially following in his father Jose Reynoso’s footsteps, Ben received his masters in education at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and wanted to go into education. His father was an educational administrator who consistently supported and hired women of color into teaching positions. He was eventually nominated superintendent, yet over the years, he was constantly threatened with losing his job. Ben recalled watching one district try and “oust his father.”

“As council members and elected officials, it's our responsibility to blow through the invisible barrier and regularly communicate and talk to the school board, talk to principals, talk to students,” he said.

Councilmember Reynoso had reservations about becoming a teacher.

Instead, he decided to become an organizer, utilizing his background in education to identify and mentor students who show signs of leadership.

“I'm trying to make ASB elections at these schools mean something real,” he said. “I want that president who was democratically elected by the student body to be representative of the school in a way that maybe they didn't even envision.”

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S T O R Y Councilmember start here.”

Reynoso’s commitment Councilmember to enact change and Alexander has already bring voice to the held a commendable voiceless number of town halls The young including a victim councilmember and witness rights describes himself as presentation and “extremely passionate” a homelessness not only wanting to roundtable. change the face of “I’m not talking education, but to bring anymore,” he said. “It's the city into a more time for action.”

Councilmember Ben Reynoso, Councilmember Damon Alexander, Councilmember Kimberly Calvin innovative future.

Within the first few months of his term, he challenged Mayor Valdivia, Councilmember Kimberly Calvin alongside Councilmember Calvin, on the redevelopment of the Carousel Councilmember Kimberly Calvin is commonly referred to as “Mama Mall, vocalized concerns on behalf of his constituents on a concrete pile Kim” by her supporters. She campaigned on a platform of improving the abandoned in his ward, and initiated a conversation that would place a local economy by providing jobs that pay a living wage, putting an end moratorium on all warehouses. to the waste of taxpayer dollars, promoting safety, and resurrecting and He actively engages the younger generation by utilizing social media to revitalizing the community’s pride. livestream council meetings on his instagram. He projected in the future, Councilmember Calvin is committed to addressing her constituents’ city councils will be made up of primarily a majority of people under the concerns and putting the needs of the city’s residents first. In her first age of 35. few months in office she has challenged the mayor on perceived conflict “I think there's going to be young people taking back the city,” he of interest issues and challenged one of San Bernardino’s downtown said. “They will be very honest and forthright and maybe there will be developers to ensure their plan addressed affordable housing. organizers like myself.”

Airing out the issues Damon Alexander, the first African American to represent the Constituents often complain the city has not progressed enough seventh ward overtime. During meetings in recent years, council members alongside Councilmember Damon Alexander not only graduated from Harvard members of the public have criticized the mayor, city management and University Leadership Institute and the U.S. Marine Corps Leadership staff.

Academy, he is also the founding president of 100 Black Men of the Inland “We're pouring millions of dollars into organizations — various Empire and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. organizations— and nothing's changing, that's a problem for me,” Prior to running for office, Councilmember Alexander served as Alexander said.

President of the North End Neighborhood Association. His ideas for Both Reynoso and Alexander have been vocal about alleged fraudulent reimagining the city begins by just being a good neighbor. activity taking place within the city and are directing their meetings to “You don’t have to care for the whole city, just care for your block,” he mitigate it. said. “Communities come together when people start caring.”

“I don't trust a lot of people inside of City Hall,” Reynoso said. “There's a lot of people who are very out of touch with the reality of the residents, the Councilmember Alexander began at once strategizing plans to lifestyle, and basically the lives we are subject to here in San Bernardino.” uplift San Bernardino Alexander explained it is vital for the whole seven member council and Upon taking office, he went door-to-door in his ward and learned the mayor together to get on the same page to work toward a better future issues of homelessness and public safety exceptionally concerned his for the city. constituents.

“If we all do this right, if we all care a little bit, I mean genuinely He hosted town halls on these subjects, among others. His strategy is care, San Bernardino will turn. I promise you, San Bernardino will,” to tackle problems within his ward and then once they have successfully Councilmember Alexander said. “The mayor and the city council must committed to a plan of action, he wants to introduce the process to his work together to achieve what the residents need.” colleagues.

“If it works in the seventh ward, then let's expand it to a couple of more Cheetara Piry is a mother and community journalist who found passion in bringing wards, then a couple more wards, until we're citywide,” he said. “But let’s a new voice to writing with the hope of engaging communities and spotlighting local journalism as a way to enact real change.

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A tent encampment by the West Oakland BART station. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters Gov. Newsom Proposes, continued from page 4

local entities buy and convert motels and other properties into housing. Newsom officials said $800 million spent on the Homekey program created 6,000 more housing units, providing shelter for 8,200 people.

One of them is Lindsey Prescott, who made an unplanned appearance at Newsom's news conference after her 18-month-old daughter Mia waved at the governor when he arrived at a converted Residence Inn operated by Father Joe's Villages.

Prescott said she was homeless for five years, struggling with addiction after her mother died, and lost her daughter to foster care. She said she got Mia back in May after she stopped using drugs and was selected to move into the former hotel.

"I feel normal," said Prescott, as Mia darted around an interior patio next to a tennis court.

"I'm a mom. I have my daughter. She has her crib next to my bed. I go to the grocery store. I cook."

Prescott expects to stay at the converted hotel for two years, then move to an apartment or house. There is no limit to how long people can stay at Father Joe's, and some may choose to live permanently.

Nan Roman, president and CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness, called Newsom's hotel and motel programs gamechangers that took advantage of the pandemic to make real changes. A topsy-turvy real estate market and the federal government throwing money at local governments make it an ideal time to expand housing, she said, but lots of coordination is needed on things such as rental subsidies and ongoing care to make sure people don't end up back on the streets.

Advocates Respond to Newsom’s Proposal Advocates cheered the governor's proposal.

But they voiced concerns about California's decades-old resistance to building new homes: long-term funding issues, neighborhood opposition and political jockeying.

"If we couple it with actually taking steps to close our affordable housing gap, it could be good," said Dr. Margot Kushel, director of the Center for Vulnerable Populations at the University of California, San Francisco. "The people who are homeless right now do need a response today, and not five years from now."

Focusing on homelessness could prove politically helpful for Newsom in the recall

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campaign. Republican challengers, including John Cox and former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, issued statements calling Newsom ineffective.

Later Tuesday, Newsom traveled to a trashstrewn lot adjacent to a homeless encampment on a freeway overpass near downtown Los Angeles, where he announced a $1.5 billion program to clean up garbage and spruce up neighborhoods around the state.

With a bank of TV cameras tracking him, Newsom pulled on a pair of gloves and grabbed a garbage picker, stuffing plastic bags with debris. from an old high-heeled shoe to a discarded sleeping bag and tent.

He vowed that he'll make sure the state has sustained funding for homelessness while he's governor, but he sounded dubious about establishing a dedicated funding stream, saying it could create a financial shackle that might prevent the state from meeting other needs.

Advocates for the homeless expressed concern over the proposed clean-up money, saying they hope it's not an excuse for encampment sweeps.

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Men Plead Not Guilty to Hate Crimes in Ahmaud Arbery Death Russ Bynum | Associated Press

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hree Georgia men pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime charges Tuesday in the slaying of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man who was chased and shot after being spotted running in the white defendants' neighborhood.

Travis McMichael and his father, Greg McMichael, as well as a neighbor, William "Roddie" Bryan, entered their pleas before a U.S. magistrate judge.

Justice Department prosecutors said they plan to share the bulk of their evidence with defense attorneys within a week, and the rest in the next month, a sign they're moving swiftly even with state murder charges still pending against the same defendants. A Georgia judge has set a trial in the state's case for October and will hear pretrial motions later this week.

"We know justice is closer," Marcus Arbery Sr., the slain man's father, told reporters outside the federal courthouse in Brunswick, about 70 miles (112 miles) south of Savannah. He said the Justice Department's decision to prosecute his son's death as a hate crime had been "a big relief."

The McMichaels armed themselves and pursued Arbery in a pickup truck after he ran past their home on Feb. 23, 2020. Bryan joined the chase and took cellphone video of Travis McMichael shooting Arbery three times at close range with a shotgun.

On April 28, the Justice Department charged both McMichaels and Bryan, who are all white, with violating Arbery's civil rights as well as attempted kidnapping for using their trucks and guns to try to detain him. The McMichaels were also charged with using firearms in the commission of a crime.

The federal indictment says all three men illegally used force to "injure, intimidate and interfere with" the young Black man "because of Arbery's race and color." If convicted of interfering with Arbery's rights, they could face a maximum sentence of life in prison.

Wearing white masks and orange jail uniforms, all three defendants confirmed their pleas to U.S. Magistrate Judge Benjamin Cheesbro.

It was the first time members of Arbery's family sat in the same courtroom as the defendants, who during prior court hearings appeared by video conference from jail because of coronavirus precautions.

Men charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery: Three Georgia men charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery, Travis McMichael (from left), his father, Gregory McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan now face federal charges in his death. (source: twitter.com)

"There was a moment where I wanted to break down, but I remained strong," said Thea Brooks, one of Arbery's aunts. "It's hard being in a room with people that you know have taken your loved one from you."

Defense attorneys for the McMichaels, and Bryan have insisted they committed no crimes.

Lawyers for the McMichaels have said they chased Arbery because they suspected he was a burglar who had been recorded on video inside a nearby home under construction. They say Travis McMichael was fearing for his life when he shot Arbery as they grappled over a shotgun.

Prosecutors say Arbery was merely out jogging and there's no evidence Arbery stole anything from the home.

All three defendants have been jailed without bond since their arrests on state murder charges a year ago. They initially remained free for more than two months after Arbery was killed, but were swiftly charged after Bryan's cellphone video became public and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation took over the case from local police.

The state murder case was set to move forward Wednesday and Thursday, with Superior Court Judge Timothy Walmsley hearing 12 pretrial motions in Brunswick.

Walmsley must decide whether the trial jury should be allowed to hear unflattering evidence

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of Arbery's prior run-ins with law enforcement as well as racist text messages and social media posts made or shared by the men who chased and killed him.

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“We put ourselves in harm’s way in this field,” Pierce acknowledged noting that remaining resilient and accepting a certain amount of risk as a healthcare professional is necessary. “Still there’s a level of respect and care we demand as healthcare workers.”

The Fight for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Pierce stated at times during the harrowing days of the pandemic, he had to demand his “higher-ups” provide proper personal protective equipment or PPE for him and his staff.

This confirms data published in The Lancet Public Health journal. It cited that healthcare workers of color were also more likely to report inadequate or reused PPE, at a rate 50 percent higher than what White workers reported.

“I’m fortunate in my position that my manager is a woman of color, so things [got] done,” he affirmed; but also admitted, a lot of the time it was still a fight for him and his manager to receive necessary supplies for their staff.

“Things are only a bit different now that people like me can be in the position of making decisions,” stated Pierce. “These little victories have come after years of fighting a big battle as a Black man in the medical field.”

“In L.A. there weren’t many people who knew about radiology, says Pierce. He recalls being one of three Black students pursuing radiology at El Camino. This was also new for him because there were not any Black professors.

As a Black student pursuing something that was not necessarily meant for Black people, “you had to be better to get ahead--way better,” he stressed. This proved even truer once Pierce graduated in 1985.

always being sized up.”

Though his career path was met with resistance and exclusion, Pierce recognizes that he has had it easier than a lot of other Black people trying to break into healthcare. He credits his father as a major factor in his success, as his father’s name made it easier for him to get places. “[For Black people, they may] give you the job but you’re on a shorter leash,” Pierce counseled.

Becoming a Healthcare Professional Pierce essentially modeled his life after his dad’s. Raised as a Navy brat, Pierce moved all over the country with his parents before settling in San Ramon, CA. Initially, he saw himself becoming a pro basketball player, but an injury took that away.

Along with the injury came multiple visits to Oakland Naval Hospital, where his dad worked as an X-ray tech manager. Seeing the ins-andouts of radiology up close gave Pierce a new dream for a future as an X-ray technician.

After high school, he attended Merritt College in Oakland, where he met Pearlina Hill, the school’s first Black professor to teach radiology.

Hill had a huge impact on Pierce because, to him, she was an unknown Black woman in radiology.

Everyone else he knew, he had met through his father. After two years of prerequisites, Pierce transferred to El Camino College in Southern California.

Overcoming the Obstacles of Racism He landed the interview of his dreams at Centinela Hospital Medical Center located in Inglewood, CA. According to Pierce, the interviewer rushed the process and neglected to ask him many questions pertaining to his experience in radiology. After never receiving a call from Centinela, Pierce began working at a local clinic. There, his bosses proclaimed his skill as a technician and his ability to work harder than most of the clinic's veteran technicians.

They recommended him back to Centinela.

Centinela’s tech chief, who had just interviewed Pierce months before, was forced to say he initially made a mistake not hiring Pierce. He went on to work at Centinela for six years running X-rays and CTs on professional athletes.

“And that’s the difference. Me, I had to prove myself,” Pierce says. “Once I proved myself everyone was asking me to work for them. I was

Kori Skillman is a 2020 graduate of San Diego State University with a dual degree in journalism and international business. She is working toward developing a career in foreign corresponding.

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school campus in 2013, a year after he graduated, as well as a shoplifting charge for stealing a TV from a Walmart store in 2017.

Prosecutors say Arbery's past is irrelevant considering none of the defendants knew him prior to the fatal chase.

"The only purpose for placing the 'other acts' of Mr. Arbery before a jury is to smear the character of Mr. Arbery and suggest that his murder was deserved," prosecutors wrote in a court filing.

Prosecutors have asked the judge to allow jurors to see text messages and social media posts that they contend show a lack of "racial goodwill" by all three defendants. They include a text message exchange from 2019 in which Travis McMichael twice uses a racist slur for Black people.

publicnotices generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202105361 p. 5/13, 5/20/ 5/27, 6/3/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: MBF PRINTING 14204 Flamingo Bay Ln Moreno Valley, California, 92553 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Bernard – Holmes Jr. 14204 Flamingo Bay Ln Moreno Valley, California, 92553 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on January, 2021 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Bernard – Holmes Jr The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/05/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202105573 p. 5/13, 5/20/ 5/27, 6/3/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: OJ’S CAFE 24578 Sunnymead Blvd, Suite C-1 14204 Flamingo Bay Ln Moreno Valley, California, 92553 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Olivia – Rivera

12991 Coralberry Street Moreno Valley, CA 92553 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Olivia Revera The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/05/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202105558 p. 5/13, 5/20/ 5/27, 6/3/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: LANCELOT’S PLUMBING 14088 Parkwood Ave Eastvale, CA 92880 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Lance Anthony Braun 14088 Parkwood Ave Eastvale, CA 92880 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/30/21 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Lance Anthony Braun The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/06/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was

filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202105676 p. 5/13, 5/20/ 5/27, 6/3/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: THRIVE ABA & CONSULTING 30627 Belmont Heights Murrieta, California, 92563 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Trisa Andria Jessamy 30627 Belmont Heights Murrieta, California, 92563 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Trisa A. Jessamy The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/07/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202105753 p. 5/20/ 5/27, 6/3, 6/10/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: LIVING WAY COMMUNITY CONNECTION INC. CREATE THURST ACADEMY 12125 Day Street, U101 MorenoValley, CA 92557 RIVERSIDE COUNTY P.O. BOX 7434 Moreno Valley, CA 92552

Living Way Community Connection Inc 1351 Century Avenue Riverside, CA 92506 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2015 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Pamela Dean Webber, Vice President The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/10/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202105850 p. 5/20/ 5/27, 6/3, 6/10/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: HELP ME BREATHE FOUNDATION INC. 12125 Day Street, U101 MorenoValley, CA 92557 RIVERSIDE COUNTY P.O. BOX 7434 Moreno Valley, CA 92552 Help Me Breathe Foundation Inc 12125 Day Street, U101 MorenoValley, CA 92557 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/28/2020 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Pamela Dean Webber, Vice President The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/10/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a

correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202105853 p. 5/20/ 5/27, 6/3, 6/10/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: SLICE OF HEAVEN 7841 Marbil Lane Riverside, California 92504 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 7841 Marbil Lane Riverside, California 92504 CW Grandview LLC 1939 West 65th Place Los Angeles, California 90047 CA This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. CW Grandview Chavonne Watson – Member, Member The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/06/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202105634 p. 5/20/ 5/27, 6/3, 6/10/2021

____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: HOLLIDAY BUSINESS SERVICES 697 Cornflower Way Perris, CA 92571 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 697 Cornflower Way Perris, CA 92571 Pearlie Elizabeth Holliday 697 Cornflower Way Perris, CA 92571 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Pearlie Elizabeth Holliday The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/12/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202105974 p. 5/20/ 5/27, 6/3, 6/10/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: INFINITY NAILS 1267 W 6th Street, Suite B Corona, CA 92882 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Ngan – Tran 748 June Dr Corona, CA 92879 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Ngan Tran The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code)

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Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/11/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202105882 p. 5/20/ 5/27, 6/3, 6/10/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: TECH BIZ MOBILE 697 Walnet Dr. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Mario Dwayne Vaughn 697 Walnet Dr. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Mario Dwayne Vaughn The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/13/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202106071 p. 5/20/ 5/27, 6/3, 6/10/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

EAGLE GLEN CARE HOME, INC 1697 Honors Circle Corona, CA 92883 RIVERSIDE COUNTY EAGLE GLEN CARE HOME, INC 1697 Honors Circle Corona, CA 92883 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/01/2013 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Restituto Lumba Calilung, President / CEO The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/12/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202105998 p. 5/20/ 5/27, 6/3, 6/10/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: CRESENCIA CARE HOME, INC 1785 Honors Lane Corona, CA 92883 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Cresencia Care Home, Inc. 1785 Honors Lane Corona, CA 92883 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/01/2016 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Restituto Lumba Calilung, President / CEO The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/12/2021

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202106002 p. 5/20/ 5/27, 6/3, 6/10/2021 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: LAMAR JOHNSON PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES 31173 Eastridge Ave Menifee, CA 92584 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Truitt Lamar Johnson 31173 Eastridge Ave Menifee, CA 92584 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Truitt Lamar Johnson The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/13/2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202106077 p. 5/20/ 5/27, 6/3, 6/10/2021

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When asked about their support for public charter schools, 71 percent of California Black registered voters surveyed said they supported charters. According to a CalMatters report, public school enrollment in California has hit a 20-year low while enrollment jumped by 15,000 students in public charter schools during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite facing political headwinds among some Democratic politicians, there is no denying public charter schools are as popular among parents now as when President Barack Obama championed them as America’s first Black president.

Charter schools are public schools, tuition free to parents with open enrollment to students. In California, where more than 690,000 students are enrolled in a charter school, charters are authorized by locally elected school boards or the state, operated exclusively by non-profit organizations or school districts and are held accountable for academic results.

Charter schools are held accountable to the same transparency laws for governance and finance that apply to school districts — with one big exception. If charter schools fail to follow the rules, they are closed, not so with school districts.

Nearly all of California’s top majority Black public schools are actually charter schools led or founded by Black people who have used chartering to specifically create schools that are open to all and aimed at educating Black children to a level of excellence.

Poll results show Black voters support this work. In California, 85% of poll respondents agreed that we need more Black educators and community members to lead publicly funded schools that provide equity, empowerment, and high quality education for all students. Black registered voters in swing states agreed at higher rates with 88% saying more Blacks should be in school leadership.

This poll reveals, in spite of everything we have faced over the last year, Black families will do anything they can to make sure their children have educational opportunities. Blacks are more informed and empowered to seek an understanding of what a high-quality education should look like and why it’s important for their

children. Elected officials must take heed, and create and pass policies that are also in support of the issues Blacks care about most — the economy and high quality education.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Margaret Fortune is the president/CEO of Fortune School, a network of K-12 public charter schools based in Sacramento, California she founded to close the African American Achievement gap in her hometown. Dr. Fortune has been an education adviser to two California governors and is a delegate to the California Demoratic Party (CDP). Fortune is on the executive boards of the CDP Black Caucus and National Action Network Sacramento, an affiliate of Rev. Al Sharpton’s national civil rights organization.

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is appropriate and how long the sentence should be.

A pre-sentence investigation report will also be conducted. These are usually nonpublic and include highly personal information such as family history and mental health issues, as well as details of the offense and the harm it caused others and the community.

Defense attorney Eric Nelson had argued there were no aggravating factors. He said Chauvin had legal authority to assist in Floyd's arrest and was authorized to use reasonable force. He also said Floyd was not particularly vulnerable, citing his large size and struggle with officers. Nelson argued that there was no particular cruelty, saying there is no evidence that the assault perpetrated by Chauvin involved gratuitous pain that's not usually associated with second-degree murder.

No matter what sentence Chauvin gets, in Minnesota it's presumed that a defendant with good behavior will serve two-thirds of the penalty in prison and the rest on supervised release, commonly known as parole.

Chauvin has also been indicted on federal charges alleging he violated Floyd's civil rights, as well as the civil rights of a 14-year-old he restrained in a 2017 arrest. If convicted on those

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charges, which were unsealed Friday, a federal sentence would be served at the same time as Chauvin's state sentence. The three other former officers involved in Floyd's death were also charged with federal civil rights violations; they await trial in state court on aiding and abetting counts.

This story has been corrected to fix a typing error to note that Cahill will sentence Chauvin, not Floyd.

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heavily on the willingness of local governments and communities to go along, which is often a significant barrier.

"Every community group that you go to demands that you solve the problem of homelessness, and then in the exact same meeting they'll demand you don't solve it anywhere near them," said San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, a fellow Democrat who appeared with Newsom.

The governor's proposal is part of a $100 billion pandemic recovery plan Newsom is rolling out this week, thanks to an astounding $76 billion budget surplus and $27 billion in new funding from the federal government's coronavirus spending bill.

A new state database shows that nearly 250,000 people sought housing services in 2020. Of that number, 117,000 people are still waiting for help while nearly 92,000 people found housing.

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Raymond Givens, said the group's slow response to a mishandled February podcast doesn't offer much hope for its broader plans. The flap began with a tweet from its flagship medical journal, questioning whether structural racism or racist doctors exist. A deputy editor at the Journal of the American Medical Association resigned and the journal's chief editor was suspended; an oversight committee's review is still ongoing. ''People are dying on a daily basis from the same structural racism that they are now acknowledging,'' he said. ''Given that, there's a need to act as quickly as is responsible.''

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intended or not…” Really Tim? “Intended or not?” That certainly packs a powerful punch…. or not!

Sure, he has played his Black card on pivotal issues like the anti-lynching bill where he partnered with now Vice President and former Senator Kamala Harris and current New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, but to no one’s surprise, his Republican peers had not interest in voting for it, so it was easy for him to feign righteous advocacy for the legislation and not risk his Republican “favorite Black son” status because he probably knew it would not pass despite disingenuous platitudes from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell uttered when they seek to bolster Scott’s bonafides as their front man on Black issues. “[He] is not just one of the strongest leaders in our Senate Republican Conference,” McConnell said. Obviously not strong enough as we still do not have a federal anti-lynching law. The only time he seems able to garner their support is when he successfully waters down measures important to the Black community as we witnessed with the prison reform legislation.

Or perhaps my angst is rooted in what I see as the same watering down strategy now poised to reoccur with the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Beyond banning chokeholds which many states have achieved and restricting noknock warrants.

However, two of the most important demands from the Black community include placing limits on qualified immunity which shields government officials from being held personally liable for constitutional violations like the use of excessive police force; and, substantive revisions to Section 242 of the U.S. Code that would lower the criminal intent standard, thereby making it easier to convict officers of misconduct. Currently, jurors must agree an act that caused a person’s death was done willfully—the goal of the George Floyd Criminal Justice Reform Act is to change the language “willfully” to “knowingly.” Regarding these pivotal concerns, Scott is walking around the Senate with a bucket of water in his hands.

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local sheriff’s department, this time Riverside County, just received another grant—this time, $3.3 million dollars.

Reports indicate 47 percent of the grant is targeted to increase the salary and benefits of county deputies; 23.6 percent will support programs aimed at training future employees (more deputies?); and 23.5 percent is designated for COVID-19 related supplies—what will happen to these funds now that many of the COVID restrictions are being lifted?

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, during the peak of the COVID-19 crisis last year there was political, corporate ad nonprofit alignment that “Racism is a public health crisis.”

The Black community hoped this would serve as a springboard for changes in economic opportunity yielding access to meaningful, wellpaying jobs, healthcare, housing, environmental justice and high quality education, if not more important, justice in policing so our sons and daughters would no longer be at risk of their lives.

The Black community and their supporters sought changes in the laws that continue to allow indiscriminate killings. They asked local leaders to reimagine local policing, to redirect part of the police budget away from police departments to mental health professionals and to nonprofit groups working in local communities.

Now, as the pandemic appears under control, many are anxious to return to life as before.

Those awakened to the issues of injustice may easily fall asleep hoping as they awaken from the long-night-year of the pandemic, things will go back to the way they were. Black people and other minorities do not have that luxury. As the young people say we must stay “woke,” because our lives may depend on it.

We must “make good trouble,” and force local, state, and national leaders to face the contradictions as Hampton advised more than 50 years ago.

Of course, this is just my opinion. I’m keeping it real.

S.E. Williams Executive Editor

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