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Vanessa Bryant’s lawyer, Gary Robb, said that she went to the sheriff’s office on Jan. 26, the day of the crash, “and requested that the area be designated a nofly zone and protected from photographers.” Israel United in Christ celebrating and honoring heritage at the BAKERSFIELD BLACK AMERICAN HISTORY PARADE 2020. (Courtesy Photo: Mayor Karen Goh “This was of critical importance to her as she Facebook page) desired to protect the dignity of all the victims, and their families. At that time, Sheriff Alex Villanueva assured us all measures would be put in place to protect the families’ privacy, and it is our understanding that he has worked hard to honor those requests,” Robb said. Robb said the sharing of photos would be “an unspeakable violation of human decency, respect, and of the privacy rights of the victims and their families.” He called for those who shared the photos to “face the harshest possible discipline, and that their identities be brought to light, to ensure that the photos are not further disseminated.” The Times also reported on Friday that the Sheriff’s Department quietly ordered deputies to delete any photos of the helicopter crash scene after a citizen complained that a deputy was showing the gruesome images at a Norwalk, California, bar, two public safety sources with knowledge of the events said.
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Celebrating and honoring heritage at the BAKERSFIELD BLACK AMERICAN HISTORY PARADE 2020. Special thanks to organizer Gloria Patterson, Diane McClanahan, and thieir team. (Courtesy Photo: Mayor Karen Goh Facebook page)
Gloria Patterson Bakersfield Black American History Parade 2020 Parade Grand Marshal -Mr. Rich Richardson, South High School Educator - COMPETITIVE DIVISIONS High School Marching Unit / Grand Marshall Centennial High School Hawks Junior High/ Elementary - Emily Smith Baton Twirler ( Lemoore, Ca ) Civic / Religious - Israel United in Christ Community - Jerusalem Mission Community COGIC Equestrian Unit Featured Rider 1st - Leroy Patterson (Palmdale, Ca) Group Rider 1st-Brotherhood Youth Riders (Stockton,
Glenda’s Family Daycare celebrating and honoring heritage and encouraging voting at the BAKERSFIELD BLACK AMERICAN HISTORY PARADE 2020. (Courtesy Photo: Mayor Karen Goh Facebook page)
Ca) Group Rider 2nd - Kim Hill and Sons Drum Lines Combination - Pasadena Cowgirls Drill Team and Drum Squad Pasadena,Ca Cultural Professional Units - One Body Community Church Praise Dancers(Fresno, Ca) Youth Drill - St. Peter Restoration Community Christian
Adult Drill -African American Child Care Providers Cheer Team - McKinley Mighty Mustangs Flag/Drill Units - TNT Dance Crew and Cheer Costume Dance Novelty - Dynasty Dance Crew Group Dance Units -Dat Krew Youth Dance Flag - Bougie Brats Civic Youth Unit - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Continued on page A8
Ebony Power 100 List Announced
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent What do Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Delores Tucker, Roland Martin, Gayle King, and Brent Staples have in common? Each has been named to the Ebony Power 100 List, which annually recognizes a leader in their respective field and one whom the iconic publication’s editors said have had a positive impact on the African American community. “They are game-changers in their respective fields and have consistently challenged the status quo,” expressed Ebony Chairman Willard Jackson. The Ebony Power 100 recognizes individuals in several
fields and categories, including media, culture, crusaders, shining stars, and power couples. Chavis, Tucker, Martin, King, Staples, Karen Hunter, and TJ Holmes are named in the category of Excellence in Media. Chavis is president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a trade association of the nation’s more than 220 African American newspapers and media companies. Tucker serves as president of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), an organization comprised of Black journalists, students, and media professionals whose purpose is to provide quality programs and services to and
advocate on behalf of African American media members. Martin, the host and managing editor of the daily digital show, “Roland Martin Unfiltered,” has continued to blaze trails for African American journalists. King, an anchor for CBS This Morning, has earned acclaim for her ability to land major interviews before any other television journalist. Staples, who writes for the New York Times, has earned numerous journalism awards, including the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing. Hunter has co-authored several books and hosts Sirius XM Radio’s “The Karen Hunter Show.” Holmes, who works for ABC News, spent five years at CNN, where he anchored important news stories, including Saddam Hussein’s execution in 2006, the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India in 2008, and at Glasgow Airport in 2007. “On behalf of the Black Press of America, I’m honored to be included on the 2020 Ebony Power 100 List,” Chavis stated. “African Americans in many different fields continue to achieve excellence as a result of our resilience in the ongoing struggle for freedom, justice, and equality. I am proud to serve the NNPA,” he said. Tucker, the NABJ president, said she’s humbled and honored by the recognition from Ebony. “I congratulate my colleagues who are also being recognized,” Tucker stated. “I stand on the shoulders of so many trailblazers, including the courageous founders of NABJ. As president, I am committed to ensuring that Black journalists worldwide have their voices heard, are treated fairly, have access to the resources they need, always have a seat at the table – and can own that table, if they choose,” Tucker said. Ebony Power 100 includes singer John Legend and his wife Chrissy Teigen; football star Russell Wilson and his wife, Ciara; singer H.E.R., radio personality Charlamagne Tha God, hip-hop superstar Jay-Z; NAACP President Derrick Johnson; Tennis champion Coco Gauff, and Olympic Champion Simone Biles. Scan over this stories photo using your “Observer Interactive” App to view the full list of the 2020 Ebony Power 100.
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) – A private archaeology firm says it has discovered what appear to be about 44 graves from a long-forgotten African American cemetery under a Florida parking lot. The Tampa Bay Times reports that the firm, Cardno, used ground-penetrating radar to find the suspected graves. The firm was hired by the city of Clearwater and the Pinellas County School Board to conduct the search. The school district owns the parking lot. Cardno also reported additional graves may exist under a nearby school district building. The discovery is the third since August in which archaeologists have discovered lost African American graves in the Tampa Bay region. In the latest find, officials say the original cemetery was moved in 1954 but that some graves were left behind. Officials say Cardno will get permission to validate the radar’s findings by digging just close enough to the graves to confirm their existence without touching them. Additional findings are expected by the end of March. After that, community meetings will be held to discuss what to do.
White Man Who Threatened Black Teen on Bike Gets Probation GRESHAM, Ore. (AP) – A 65-year-old white man who threatened to shoot a 14-year-old African American boy who rode his bicycle in front of the man’s Gresham home has been sentenced to three years of probation and anger management or diversity-sensitivity training. Michael James Black went to trial earlier this month before Multnomah County Circuit Judge Steffan Alexander, who found him found guilty of menacing and second-degree intimidation, which is a hate crime, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported. Black had been sitting in a lawn chair when the teen rode by, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. Black told the boy he was on private property and yelled a racist slur at him, prosecutors said. Black then yelled: “I’ll blow your head off,” according to the District Attorney’s Office. Black then went inside, prompting the boy to rush home out of fear the man was going to come out with a gun. The 14-year-old was heading home from school last May 10 with two friends and riding ahead of them, then circling his bike around as he waited for them to catch up, according to a probable cause affidavit. As part of his sentence, Black must write an apology letter to the teen, complete 150 hours of community service and refrain from possessing weapons. According to the District Attorney’s Office, Black apologized in court Thursday to the teenager’s mother, who talked about how the crime had affected her son, family and community.