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Williams Now and Then African American es it again, the bobcat on Fri History Museum, was found dead in the trunk of her car day he’ll issue a ticket for j. on July 12. She was 75. The mother and grandmother who was affectionately known as “Ms. Sadie” was also a civil rights icon who hosted the city’s Juneteenth celebration. She was known for her By ANDREW OXFORD dedication to bringing peace and unity to the community. Associated Press “She was a lady small in stature, but mighty in spirit,” SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Gov. Gavin the governor said. “I hope everyone will continue telling Newsom said Wednesday that he is encouraged by Ms. Sadie’s story. Let us never forget what Ms. Sadie stood Chevron’s efforts to clean up what has turned into the for – education, love, and community. She was a leader in state’s largest oil spill in decades. this community.” Mayor Broome echoed those sentiments. About 970,000 gallons (3,670,000 liters) have “Sadie Roberts Joseph was a beacon of light in our leaked from the ground at an oilfield west of Bakersfield community. She was the matriarch of our community,” over the last couple of months; about one third of it is oil said Mayor Broome. “She lived a life of purpose. She was a and the other two-thirds water. woman on a mission.” “I’m seeing progress,” Newsom said on a visit to the People from all walks of life came to pay their final site, where the oil and water are contained in a dry desert respects. Big spray flowers and a quilt that had been creek bed. The leaks are known as surface expressions, donated by a man in Arkansas flanked her wooden casket which can be caused by injecting steam into the ground. as her big family (she was one of 12 siblings) and others Chevron uses steam injection to extract oil in the looked on. Many who came barely knew her but admired her Cymric Oil Field about 35 miles (55 kilometers) west of spirit and dedication. Bakersfield. The steam softens the thick crude so it can Hundreds honor slain civil rights icon, museum founder remembered for living a life of purpose. (Courtesy flow more readily. It is a different process from fracking, Photo) Continued on page A6 which breaks up underground layers of rock. The company has said the initial leak began May 10 after its crews tried to seal off a damaged and abandoned well. The company said efforts to confirm the source of the original leak and shut it down unleashed higher flows in the weeks after the initial release was discovered. The state issued Chevron a notice of violation ordering it to stop steam injections around the spill. The company also increased its production of oil from wells in the area. Both actions are intended to relieve underground pressure that may be forcing the mix of oil and water to the surface. The latest seepage was noticed July 17. The spill is the largest in California since 1990, By Christopher G. Cox when a tanker spilled more than 400,000 gallons (1.5 publisher and managing editor, www.realesavvy.com “The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is probably million liters) of crude oil off the coast of Huntington the number one cash benefit program for low income Beach. families in the country,” according to Chris Rockey, Officials said the latest spill is not affecting senior vice president, market manager, Greater Maryland waterways. Community Development Banking for PNC Bank. Still, Newsom told reporters the state would ask “It can be a challenge to get into the program,” Rockey Chevron to turn over data so regulators can investigate adds, “but it is a way to put needed cash into a family’s the cause of the spill. pockets.” The Bakersfield Californian reported over the The EITC was implemented as a way to offset weekend that records show Chevron continued to inject the impact of Social Security taxes on low to moderate taxpayers and to provide them with an incentive to work. steam into the ground at a site about 360 feet (110 The credit can be worth up to $6,431 for 2018 and up to meters) from where its crews were working on a well $6,577 in 2019 for families with three or more qualifying – a combination of activity that experts said probably children. For taxpayers with two qualifying children, the contributed to the release. Chevron denied that steam maximum credit this year is $5,828. The maximum credit played any role in the uncontrolled releases. for one qualifying child is $3,526. “The EITC is different than other federal assistance programs,” Rockey continued, “because you actually have to have income in order to qualify.” There are several ways individuals can determine if they are eligible for the EITC, Rockey explained. “A number of community action associations through their financial programs are very aggressive about educating their clients about the EITC, as well as other programs like the CTC (Child Tax Credit),” he said. Rockey also noted that he has seen a trend with By LYNN ELBER and LINDSEY BAHR Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation sites whereby they are focusing on reaching out to working AP Entertainment Writers families to help them through the eligibility process. LOS ANGELES (AP) – Actresses of color say they “There are clearly efforts under way from an are banding together to get Hollywood to pay them what Unlike federal programs that benefit individuals and families who are not in the workforce, “he said, “the educational standpoint, “Rockey said, “but like any other they’re worth. EITC provides a direct benefit to the working poor. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) Continued on page A6 They’re sharing salary information and creating opportunities to boost their careers and those of other colleagues. African American actresses including Viola Davis are fighting for pay that matches the stardom and critical acclaim they’ve achieved after decades of struggle. For actresses of Asian and Latino descent, the scarcity of roles is a different burden. By Linda Goler Blount, MPH, Entertainment lawyer Nina Shaw says she those President and CEO, Black Women’s Health Imperative The cost of insulin is skyrocketing and people— are specifically at risk. working in the industry to find out those around are African Americans are more likely to develop Type especially Black women—are dying because they cannot making so they can get a fair deal. 2 diabetes and unfortunately suffer fatalities from type afford or don’t have access to vital medication. “L.A.’s Finest” star and executive producer Gabrielle There is not enough being done to lower the prices of 2 diabetes at twice the rate of their white counterparts. Union says that without that information, an actress is prescription medications that could mean life or death for Black people are overwhelmingly more likely to suffer “way behind the eight ball.” from debilitating complications caused by diabetes such so many African Americans that depend on it to live. Over 30 million people in the United States have been as amputations, blindness and kidney failure more than diagnosed with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes—including their white counterparts. Due to lack of health resources nearly 13% of all non-Hispanic Black people. According to in predominately African American communities, black the Office of Minority Health at the Department of Health people receive poorer quality care and get care later when and Human Services, African Americans are 80% more the disease has progressed. The risk for getting type 2 diabetes increases with likely to be diagnosed with diabetes and the majority of age with the highest incidence occurring between 65-75. them are women. Many of those suffering from diabetes depend on This is precisely the point in life when income decreases. insulin to regulate their blood sugar to remain healthy so African American women are especially affected. They are that the food they eat does not threaten their lives. Instead likely to be care-givers and spend their hard-earned money BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) – PBS will air a fiveof ensuring that people with diabetes can have access to on ensuring family members are healthy making access to this life-saving drug, some political leaders have put up insulin a greater challenge. part documentary series called “Asian Americans.” The health and wellness of Black women must be a top road block after road block to make it harder for patients The series will chronicle the Asian American story in to receive care, despite bipartisan outrage by the excessively priority so we must take action. the U.S. and aims to launch in 2020 during Asian Pacific Recently, a coalition of health care, social justice, and high cost of prescription drugs. American Heritage Month, which is in May. This isn’t just bad politics: this is a life or death issue faith organizations launched “Affordable Insulin NOW,” a In 2010, the U.S. Census identified the Asian campaign demanding lower drug costs for those suffering for working families across the country, and African population as the fastest-growing racial/ethnic group in from diabetes. Americans are disproportionately paying the price. the United States. Together, we are raising our voices, amplifying Instead of focusing on lowering drug costs for all PBS says the series will use personal stories to Americans, some lawmakers continue to attack the each other’s stories, building on-the-ground teams, explore the impact of the group on the U.S. Affordable Care Act and its health care protections for and demanding our policymakers and pharmaceutical those that have pre-existing conditions. While they do this, companies work together to provide access to high quality The network announced the series Monday. The risk for getting type 2 diabetes increases with as many as one in four people skips insulin doses or ration and affordable insulin. We need affordable insulin now. Too many lives age with the highest incidence occurring between prescriptions because of the rising cost. Sadly, some of these people are dying as a result—and many black women depend on it. 65-75. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)
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