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December 16, 2021 Thursday Edition

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Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what people will submit to and you have found out the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them and these will continue till they have resisted either with words or blows or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance those of whom they suppress. —Fredrick Douglass (1849)

On the Record: California Continues to Lead the Fight Against COVID-19

Rosetta Perry, ‘Queen Mother’ of the Black Press

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Gov. Gavin Newsom | Special to California Black Media Partners Since the early days of the pandemic, California has led the nation’s fight against COVID-19 through robust vaccination efforts rooted in science and data. This has helped slow the spread of the virus and save countless lives, especially in our most vulnerable communities - someone’s parent and friend, and each of them a Californian.

We’ve been meeting people where they are, from partnering with local grocery stores, schools, and barbershops, to developing media content in more than 19 languages to reach California’s richly diverse communities. California's public health measures are working, and much of our success can be attributed to our greatest tool to ending the pandemic: vaccines.

Dec. 14 marks the oneyear anniversary of the first COVID-19 vaccine administered in California. We began by prioritizing vaccinations for our frontline health care workers and vulnerable older adults.

Today, after a year of working in partnership with the federal government, local public health and community partners, millions of Californians aged 5 and older are now protected and helping to protect others from this deadly

Gov. Gavin Newsom virus. We’ve administered 61 million doses – more than any other state. Nearly 85 % of all eligible Californians have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and more than 6 million adults have received a booster. I am so proud that Californians are quite literally rolling up their sleeves to help end the pandemic and keep each other safer. The state has also made tremendous strides in closing vaccination equity gaps among our most vulnerable communities. Thanks to our dynamic partnerships with more than 130 faith-based and 700 community-based organizations, 77 % of Californians living in our least healthy neighborhoods ages 12 and up have received at least one dose. Our work is far from over.

Although we are in a better position than we were at this time last year, we must continue to practice basic safety tips to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities against COVID-19. This starts with getting fully vaccinated if you haven’t already, and getting your booster. Simply put, vaccination can help you avoid serious illness, hospitalization and death. It is also important to wear a mask indoors - especially when we are uncertain of everyone’s vaccination status - keeping gatherings short, small and outside if possible, getting tested if you’re exposed to the virus, experiencing symptoms, or planning to travel, and staying home if you’re feeling sick.

It is especially important for

those who are fully vaccinated to get their booster. This includes those 16 and up who received the Pfizer vaccine at least six months prior, those 18 and up who received the Moderna vaccine at least six months before, and those 18 and over who got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago. It’s critical that we keep our immunity strong, not just for ourselves, but for our communities. Even with the emergence of the Omicron variant, Californians have many reasons to remain hopeful because our state continues to move forward in the right direction.

I want to end this column with a personal note to each and every Californian. Californians have met every challenge with vigor and courage, and together, we will continue to lead the nation in the fight against COVID-19. I wish you all a very happy holiday season with heartfelt wishes for a happy, safer, and brighter new year to come. For the latest information on the Omicron variant go to CDPH.ca.gov and to find a COVID-19 vaccine or booster dose, visit MyTurn.ca.gov.

To find a COVID-19 testing site, call (833) 422-4255 or visit your local county public health website.

Cal Reparations Task Force Votes to Replace Economic Advisor Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media One day after Darrick Hamilton testified before California’s Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans, the panel decided that it would not enter into a contractual agreement with the noted economist.

Seven members of the ninemember panel voted to move forward without Hamilton. Two appointees, Loyola-Marymount psychology professor Dr. Cheryl Grills and UCLA law professor Lisa Holder, abstained.

The group’s chair Kamilah Moore said Hamilton informed the task force that he would have to narrow the responsibilities of his role, from advising on both calculations and methodology, to a “renewed or narrower scope of work.”

“I feel that the work is i n se pa r able,” Moore s a id b efor e t he vot e.

Hamilton was expected to bring an economic perspective to the work the group is doing, helping to quantify past economic injustices African Americans faced in the state and elsewhere,

and determining what or how much compensation should be for Black people living in California.

Califor nia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the state’s historic reparations bill into law, Assembly Bill (AB) 3121, in 2020.

Former Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber (D-San Diego) authored the bill before she was appointed and sworn in as the state’s first African American Secretary of State in January 2021.

AB 3121, titled “The Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans,” created a nine-member commission to investigate the history of slavery in the United States, the extent of California’s involvement in slavery, segregation, and the denial of Black citizens their constitutional rights.

In October, the task force approved the appointment of Hamilton, who is an economics and urban policy professor at The New School in New York City.

According to Section F of Article 2, 8301.1, of the legislation, Hamilton would have been

charged with affixing “what form of compensation should be awarded, through what instrumentalities, and who should be eligible for such compensation.”

The contract would have paid Hamilton $90,000 for the scope and term of his work, Moore said.

But the reduced assignment the economist requested decreases his compensation to $45,000.

“Fast forward to (Dec. 7), Dr. Hamilton essentially communicated to the task force that while he’s still able to deliver on Section F, he will no longer be able to deliver on Section E,” Moore said. “That would be doing the actual calculations for what any compensation should be. He meant that there weren’t enough resources present in the given contract, he felt that he didn’t have enough time, and he also pointed out issues of clarity on how to tackle that part of the bill.”

Hamilton told the task force that there was some misunderstanding about the work he could provide.

“I don’t think we had complete clarity at the time the (Department of Justice) made its presentation

in October or September,” Hamilton said. “With F, I have great clarity given the time constraints as well as the potential budgets that are available.”

Michael Newman, the Senior Assistant Attorney General of the California Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Enforcement Section, said the DOJ was still in negotiation with Hamilton before the task force’s fifth meeting and no contracts had been signed.

“To my knowledge, he has not done any reimbursable work under the contract. The contract has not been signed,” Newman said. “Other than sort of scoping out the project, doing the initial evaluation, or preparing for his testimony (Dec. 7), he hasn’t done anything on the project. I think he’s accrued probably reimbursable time in his initial preparation, but we’ll have to talk about that.”

Hamilton, a leading national authority on race and public policy, has been involved in crafting progressive policy proposals, such as Baby Bonds, continued on page 6

The weekly newspaper has become a lifeline for many who desire the unvarnished truth. It also provides a window into the historical life of Miller-Perry.

For 30 years, the Tennessee Tribune and its publisher Rosetta Miller-Perry have set the standard for news covering Nashville and beyond.

During a sold-out celebration on Sunday, December 5, MillerPerry, the trailblazing 2019 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, captured another high honor.

“Yes, the 30th anniversary of the Tennessee Tribune certainly has to be celebrated here in Nashville, but this is global,” NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. declared to the hundreds gathered at the Lighthouse on the Lake in Hendersonville.

“As of this day, we claim [Miller-Perry] as the Queen Mother of the Black Press of America,” Dr. Chavis exclaimed as the crowd rose to its collective feet, responding with a thunderous ovation of approval.

The crowd featured several notable dignitaries, including NNPA Chair Karen Carter Richards, Houston Forward Times Associate Editor Jeffrey Boney, Tennessee State University President Dr. Glenda Glover, Nashville Mayor Jim Cooper, and

U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.).

Ambassador and Gospel Legend Dr. Bobby Jones served as the introduction speaker, while Dr. Chavis provided the keynote address.

“This is a tremendous honor for me to celebrate with Rosetta Perry,” Dr. Glover told NNPA Newswire.

“We’re so pleased to have someone so courageous and eager to assist in making things right here in Nashville. We really appreciate her because she’s such an institution here and throughout the state of Tennessee.”

In November, The Tennessee Tribune, which opened a store in the Nashville Airport, remains as integral today as it was when it began 30 years ago, Dr. Jones asserted. “ Pe r h a p s e ve n m o r e so,” Dr. Jones remarked.

“The impact of health disparities, the educational gap, and the voting rights are among the other critical concerns that this wonderful media piece has exposed in our city,” Dr. Jones continued.

“The Tennessee Tribune is pressing on and still here, and we want it to be that way for a long time.” continued on page 7

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In Southern States, Redistricting Maps Lock Out Communities Of Color

Despite strong advocacy, congressional and legislative redistricting continue to leave minorities unrepresented. Litigation is expected before the 2022 primaries.

by Jenny Manrique

From left to right: Michael Li, Senior Counsel, Brennan Center’s Democracy Program; Evan Milligan, Executive Director, Alabama Forward; Kyle Hamilton Brazile, Director of Civic Engagement, NC Counts Coalition; Iliana Santillán, Executive Director, El Pueblo 20 states in the country have completed congressional redistricting and 22 states have done so with respect to legislative district maps. Although communities of color in southern states are pushing for more equitable representation, partisan mapmakers aim to undermine their influence and legislators are passing laws to restrict their access to vote. If there’s a silver lining, advocates say, it’s growing public awareness about what’s at stake and what needs to be done to protect the democratic process.

“This cycle of redistricting is one of the most complicated ever,” said Michael Li, Senior Counsel, at the Brennan Center’s Democracy Program during a press briefing hosted by Ethnic Media Services and moderated

by Jennifer Farmer, author. and founder of Spotlight PR. “In part because the census data came out later than expected… and we’re also doing maps with COVID, so there’s less opportunity for the public to participate.”

In normal times, the census numbers would have been released in February but they were ready

just in August, leaving less time for advocates to litigate maps while candidates prepare for the 2022 primaries. In Texas mail-in ballots will go out in less than 40 days and in North Carolina the filing period ends on December 17th.

“There’s a possibility that we will see primaries move as a result of litigation,” said Li, stressing that drawing mapping remains a political process done through legislatures, and usually subject to gubernatorial veto.

As in the Southern states, where one party controls everything, whether it’s Democrats or Republicans, “that is a recipe for abuse and racially and politically discriminatory maps,” Li said. The two exceptions are the states of Louisiana and Virginia: the first because it is the only southern state with a Democratic governor and a Republican legislature, and the second because the commission that draws the maps is bipartisan.

While the census shows that communities of color (Black, Latino, and Asian) accounted for the largest increase in the country’s population (in fact, eight out of ten of the new voters this decade are

people of color), in the last 10 years the White population fell for the first time in the country’s history.

That’s why in demographically diverse states like Texas and Georgia, these communities are the focus of map drawing.

In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Asian and Latino voters were displaced from Congressional Districts 4 and 6 respectively to more rural counties, creating not only division between communities but political advantages for Republicans, Li explained.

“Redistricting is a much more potent form of voter suppression,” the expert observed. “Even if you’re able to vote, your vote really doesn’t matter because the result has already been predetermined.

Because of these maps, people of color will be locked out of power for the course of decades.”

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Activists insist that fair maps that have a lens towards racial equity will only happen if there is a process that provides access and education opportunities

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for people to participate.

Governments and legislatures don’t seem very interested in it.

Kyle Brazile, Director of Civic Engagement for the NC Counts Coalition, said locals had only three business days to prepare for a public hearing on the criteria the legislature would adopt for the redistricting process, a hearing that was scheduled in the middle of the day so only a handful of people showed up.

“For this cycle, we had just 13 public hearings compared to the last decade, when there were over 60 public hearings throughout the state of North Carolina,” Brazile said. At the largest event in Durham, local organizations had to provide PPE and translation services.

Despite the short time, 200 people registered and 150 attended a training session on these maps even though they did not have the drafts of what their representatives wanted to draw. The General Assembly set up a portal for people to make public comments, and received almost 4,000.

“We’re not excited about maps. There’s clear political gerrymandering in a state where we are split 30% unaffiliated, Democrat and Republican. We now have maps that are 11 to 3 leaning Republicans,” said Brazile.

“Folks now want an independent redistricting commission in NC and stop spending $11 million every cycle on litigation continued in next 2 columns

Growing old is not hard to do By AMAC Frances Kompus, Lucy Pochop and Julia Kopriva are sisters.

They live in Atwood, KS a few blocks apart. According to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], Lucy and Julia threw a birthday party for Frances recently when she turned 100 years old. After all, she is their baby sister. Lucy is 102 and Julia is 104, you see.

What’s the trick to becoming a centenarian? Middle child, Julia, said, "We eat well … pray and try to stay out of mischief."

In Southern States, Redistricting Maps Lock Out Communities Of Color...continued against the legislat u re.”

As a result of the census, North Carolina now has an additional seat in Congress which represents more votes in the electoral college.

The state saw an increase of about 40% within the Latino community in the last 10 years and today represents 10.7% of the entire population, with great growth in counties such as Mecklenburg, Wake, Forsyth and Guilford.

Despite this, Hispanics are the ones who least understand the process, they are not familiar with the places where the hearings are held and lack interpretation services, said Iliana Santillán, Executive Director of El Pueblo in North Carolina. Her organization created a Spanish website and illustrative material to help Hispanics understand redistricting.

“We have one Latinx legislator at the NC General Assembly (Ricky Hurtado), maybe a couple of City Council members and a couple of school board members. So it’s not that we have representation, and with the way that maps are drawn, this is not going to happen, ”said Santillan.

“We need to elect our officials, not the other way around.”

In Alabama, a coalition of 28 civic engagement groups began meeting months before the census data was released in order to participate in the first round of redistricting in the state since the 2013 Shelby County decision. This decision ended section V of the Voting Rights Act that gave the Department of Justice the power to review any proposed legal changes in states with a history of discrimination against voters of color.

“We wanted people of color living in the state empowered to go to the public hearings,” said Evan Milligan, Executive Director of Alabama Forward. “We’re trying to make sure that messaging pervades everything we’re saying about redistricting and voter registration – it’s not just about the mechanics of civic institutions, but about the survival of our values​​ and our democratic traditions.”

As it is still unknown whether federal laws such as the For the People Act (S1) and the John L. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, will pass in Congress, activists believe that nothing can be left to chance in what happens locally.

Six Tips to Make Water Conservation Part of Your Holidays and New Year’s Resolutions Community/Education News Sacramento, Calif. – As the winter season arrives in California, we're starting to see rain and snow. But it's important to remember we're still in a drought and Save Our Water is urging everyone to continue to conserve water. Drought is nothing new in California and as we enter our third dry year in a row, the new year presents a new opportunity to make resolutions to conserve water.

Efforts to save water have been ongoing, but it is important that Californians make water conservation a priority this holiday season. California’s Save Our Water program encourages everyone to continue exercising water saving habits to get through this extended dry period and out of the drought together.

“Californians can’t let their guard down just because we’re in the winter season. We need to make sure we enter into 2022

with water saving resolutions at the top of our list,” said Maurice Chaney, a spokesperson for Save Our Water. “It’s going to take more than a season of rain to change the conditions of our current drought, and we need to remain vigilant in our water saving efforts during this time.”

Water is essential for our basic needs and for the survival of our communities and economy. It is important for us all to work together and be resilient as we prepare for future dry periods while actively taking steps to end the current drought.

“Now is a great time to look at making changes to your water saving habits, especially with limited water supplies likely for 2022. Once these habits are developed, you’ll find yourself practicing water conversation daily, which is the type of persistence we need to save the continued on page 7

Riverside County Seeks Volunteers for 2022 Homeless Count The count helps ensure communities get the funding needed to find longterm solutions to homelessness Riverside County News

— Marcia Brooks, 60 Menlo Park

COVID-19 vaccines have been tested and proven safe and effective for millions of people. An additional booster dose is recommended to help keep immunity strong and increase protection again COVID-19.

Booster doses are free and available regardless of immigration or insurance status. Free transportation and in-home appointments are also available.

Visit VaccinateALL58.com or MyTurn.ca.gov or call 833-422-4255 today to learn more.

RIVERSIDE COU NTY, Calif.— Volu nteers a re encouraged to sign up now for the 2022 Point-in-Time Count, an annual survey of homeless adults and youth in cities and unincorporated communities across Riverside County.

More than 700 volunteers are needed for the 2022 count, which is scheduled for Jan. 26.

Volunteers from nonprofits, churches and other groups will fan out across Riverside County’s 7,300 sq.-mile landscape.

Organizers say widespread participation from those who know their communities and who can communicate with the homeless is essential to obtaining an accurate count.

“This truly is a community effort” says Laura Gonzalez Rivera, Social Services Planner.

“During the count, we will also aim to help homeless individuals by providing direct

linkages to services and referrals to beds available at shelters.”

The Department of Housing and Urban Development requires communities that receive funding, including Riverside County, to perform the count.

The funds provide support and services, including housing, to help end homelessness.

“This count is vital for Riverside County to ensure we are heading in the right direction towards reducing homelessness” said Riverside County Board of Supervisors Chair Karen Spiegel, who represents District 2. “The information we collect allows us to make informed decisions about where our resources should be targeted”.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions and precautions, the large-scale count could not be completed in 2021, instead a sheltered count was conducted where data was gathered based on shelter bed occupation.

“We are excited to start recruiting and training volunteers for the 2022 count. The safety and well-being of our volunteers and staff is a priority so we are working with the Riverside County Department of Public Health and will be following safety measures to resume the count in full scale” Gonzalez Rivera said.

Training is required prior to the count. Volunteers must also have a smart phone or tablet to conduct the survey, be able to walk up to two hours and must be 18 or older. Volunteers ages 16-17 must be accompanied by an adult.

The general Point-in-Time Count is scheduled for Wednesday Jan. 26 while the Youth Count is scheduled Wednesday Jan. 26 through Friday, Jan. 28.

Interested participants can register at MoreThanACount. org or Yo u t h C o u n t .

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Ring in the New Year with Health Care Savings State/Government/Business News

The New Year is right around from a health insurance company the corner and it’s a time to set – now is the time to check out your new goals. One opportunity that options from Covered California. everyone should embrace is to Covered California is part of the make sure that you have access Affordable Care Act, sometimes to quality health care in 2022. known as Obamacare -- and it’s The COVID-19 pandemic and the only place you can go to get the new Omicron variant have financial help to bring the cost highlighted the importance of our of health coverage within reach. health, and now is the time to get Right now, an estimated 1.1 comprehensive health coverage. million Californians are uninsured The good news is that quality and eligible for financial help. The health care coverage is now more overwhelming majority of this affordable than ever before, thanks group, about 940,000 people, will to the new and increased financial qualify for no-cost health coverage help from the American Rescue through either Covered California Plan. The law dramatically or Medi-Cal. Even if you do not increased the subsidies available qualify for $0 health plans, many to Californians in nearly every people can get health coverage ISO 12647-7 Digital Control Strip 2009 100 30 100 70 100 60 income bracket 100 – 60allowing for 30 less than $10 per70month. them to get covered and stay In addition, the American covered with comprehensive, Rescue Plan extends the financial name-brand health insurance. 70 70help30 available to middle-income 100 100 60 100 100 30 100 100 60 100 100 70 70 30 30 So, what does that mean? If you Californians, who were previously or someone you know is uninsured ineligible for federal financial help. right now – or has coverage directly continued in next 2 columns A

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Ring in the New Year with Health Care Savings...continued For example, an estimated 260,000 Californians purchase their coverage directly from a health insurance company, without any assistance. They can switch to Covered California, and in many cases keep their same health plans and doctors, while saving hundreds of dollars a month.

Everyone can benefit from ringing in the New Year with big savings, peace of mind and access to quality health care.

Health insurance protects you financially if an injury or illness sends you to the emergency room or hospital. Preventive care helps keep you healthy and out of the hospital in the first place, which is especially important for African American communities which experience higher rates of chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure.

You can easily find out whether you are eligible for financial help, and find out what your health coverage options are, by visiting www.CoveredCA.com. All you need to do is enter a few pieces of information, your age, ZIP code, household income, and the ages of those who need health insurance and you can see you results in just seconds. You can also call Covered California’s Service Center at (800) 300-1506 to enroll in health plans.

Sign up by Dec. 31 and your coverage will start on New Year’s Day. If you miss that deadline, don’t worry, open enrollment runs through January 31. There has never been a better time for Californians to get health insurance, and with this new financial help available, the cost of health coverage is more affordable than ever before.

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Ask the DMV - What You Need to Know for Holiday Travel Season State/Government/Business News Whether you’re planning to travel by car or plane this upcoming holiday season, the last thing you need is added stress. In this edition of Ask the DMV, learn how you can expedite your travels with DMV online services, DMV NOW Kiosks and our Business Partner Automation (BPA) program, while also knowing what documentation is required for air travel.

Q1: I am planning to fly from my home state to another state this holiday season. Do I need a REAL ID to board domestic flights?

What about to enter a federal facility, such as a military base?

name – such as an original or certified birth certificate, or a valid U.S. passport. You’ll also need to provide TWO documents that show your name and address to prove you’re a California resident.

You can use cell phone and utility bills, a mortgage statement, bank statement, or even your vehicle registration. Finally, you will need to provide your FULL social security number.

It's as easy as 1-2-3 to get your REAL ID. View a full list of acceptable documents and start your application online today at CaliforniaREALID.org.

Q3: My car registration is out of date and I don’t have time to visit the DMV before the holidays. Can I renew my registration online?

A1: While you will not need a REAL ID to board domestic flights or to enter federal facilities this holiday season, there is no A3: Yes! Skip the line this reason to wait. The enforcement holiday season and renew your date has been moved to May 3, vehicle registration online. The 2023, but we highly encourage DMV offers a variety of online all Californians to get a REAL services that make completing ID as soon as possible because your DMV business easy and of high demand. REAL ID efficient, from renewing vehicle appointments are available and registration to changing your you can also check DMV Office address, or driver’s license wait times online if you do not renewal – and much more! You have an appointment. Even can find a list of online services better – you can complete your at dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv-online/.

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Phoenix Suns Charities Donates Millions to Children and Families in Arizona’s Underserved Communities By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Founded in 1988, Phoenix Suns Charities has donated more than $33 million to various charities in Arizona that have focused on improving the quality of life of children across the state. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) When the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced in 2020 that it would donate $300 million over the next decade to boost economic growth in the Black community, some of its teams had long ago solidified their reputations in the philanthropic space – particularly in their aid of children in need.

Teams like the Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks have taken the lead.

“The holidays present a special opportunity for our Dallas Mavericks players and staff to create a special evening for children to receive toys and have cookies with Santa,” Mavs owner Mark Cuban told NNPA Newswire.

One of the many organizations the Mavs support is the Vogel Alcove Childcare Center for the Homeless.

This organization offers t he r apeut ic, educat ional programs designed to support children experiencing the trauma of homelessness.

“The smiles on the children’s faces are priceless and something we look forward to each year,” Cuban stated in an email.

Since 1992, team officials said the Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation had dedicated itself to helping youth succeed.

Team officials said that the foundation had awarded millions in grants to non-profit organizations that support youth with direct services and programs.

“We provide thousands of underserved, Los Angeles children with safe places to learn and play, allowing them the opportunity to develop critical life skills and gain knowledge to pursue their dreams,” officials wrote on the foundation’s website.

Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores donated $250,000 to SAY Detroit. This non-profit works to improve the lives of the city’s neediest citizens through shelter, food, medical care, volunteer efforts, and education.

“It is so empowering for young people to learn to use their voice

and see how it feels to make an impact in someone else’s life,” NBA.com quoted Gores.

“There is so much to do in our community, and these kids at SAY Detroit are so smart. I’m proud of the way they came together to collaborate, get into the details, and make informed decisions.”

Perhaps no team has done more than the Phoenix Suns.

Founded in 1988, Phoenix Suns Charities has donated more than $33 million to various charities in Arizona that have focused on improving the quality of life of children across the state.

The charity has had a particular focus on children of color.

Team owner Robert Sarver has instituted what he calls a “culture of giving,” which members of the organization have affirmed.

“Professional sports teams are inherently community assets. As stewards of these organizations, our players, coaches, employees, and owners are duty-bound to provide assistance and support to communities in which we live – particularly those traditionally marginalized and underserved. Our track record in providing this support speaks for itself,” said Phoenix Suns President & CEO Jason Rowley.

The Suns have a long-standing partnership with Central High School in Phoenix with a program called “SunsCentral,” which offers test preparation for ACT exams, tutoring support, and scholarships.

Over 200,000 hours of tutoring time has been donated to Central High School by Phoenix Suns

Charites, resulting in an increase in graduation rates by over 40 percent over the last five years.

Overall, Phoenix Suns Charities distributes more than $1.5M annually to hundreds of diverse local community non-profit organizations, impacting more than 400,000 children annually.

The reach of Phoenix Suns Charities has resonated in communities throughout Arizona.

“A big thank you to the @ SunsCharities @Suns for the generous grant donation,” tweeted officials at 360 Sports & Fitness. “[The] funds will be used to purchase youth sports wheelchairs and provide scholarships to adaptive youth sports programming.”

Many have remarked just how deep the Suns’ charitable giving runs throughout the organization.

Notably, through the Suns’ Assist Employee Campaign, Suns staff generously donate their talents and countless hours to the community.

Employees have collectively contributed nearly $100,000 a year to Phoenix Suns C h a r i t i e s s i n c e 2 016 .

Suns Charities have earned notor iet y for prov id i ng scholarships and education opportunities in resourcelimited areas for education and career development.

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Phoenix Suns Charities Donates Millions to Children and Families in Arizona’s Underserved Communities...continued the Suns completed one of the most significant charitable assists in franchise history.

The Suns donated $2.6 million to fund the city of Phoenix’s Head Start program, which provides comprehensive early childhood development and support services for at-risk children and families.

With the generous gift, the Suns became the first professional sports team to assist Head Start, which was founded more than 56 years ago and remains the most significant preschool program in America.

“For more than 50 years, our organization has been dedicated to assisting those in need but [the Head Start donation] represents one of our most significant and impactful contributions to the community,” Entertainment News

Sarver said in a news release.

The proud team owner noted how his mother worked as a kindergarten teacher, which helped him understand the tremendous impact of early learning during a child’s formative years.

“The city’s Head Start program is integral in providing resources for kids and families that need it the most and creates opportunities to develop a foundation that leads to longterm success,” Sarver insisted.

Phoenix Cou ncilman Michael Nowakowski also praised the Suns and Sarver for their eye-popping donation.

“This donation from the Phoenix Suns will allow the success and reach of this program to go so much further,” Councilman Nowa kowsk i decla red.

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011741 Date Filed 11/22/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/22/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): VICTOR VALLEY SMOG CENTER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14810 SEVENTH ST VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Mailing Address:15252 TAWNEY RIDGE LN VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: MARSHALL PENA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 14810 SEVENTH ST. UNIT A VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 16, 2021 Marshall Pena, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 FORT 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.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011842 Date Filed 11/24/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/24/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BARBONI’S PIZZA County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9792 19TH STREET RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 Number of Employees: 12 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: BARBONI PIZZA INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4126008 Residence Street Address: 17 SAN GARAIN IRVINE, CA 92606 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 01, 2018 Hossein Darabi, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 FORT 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.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 2, Correction 9, 16, 23, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011773 Date Filed 11/23/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/23/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CALIFORNIA COSTOM PAINTING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14635 COOL GLEN DR. HELENDALE, CA 92342 Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 236 HELENDALE, CA 92342 Name of Individual Registrant: KI HWAN OH Number of Employees: 0 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 14635 COOL GLEN DR. HELENDALE, CA 92342 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Aug 30, 2011 Ki Hwan Oh, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 FORT 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.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011946 Date Filed 12/01/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/01/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): DISABILITY VALLEY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12992 WHISPERING CREEK WAY VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Name of Individual Registrant: VICTORIA L. PRECIADO Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 12992 WHISPERING CREEK WAY VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 21, 2021 Victoria L. Preciado, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 FORT 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.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011664 Date Filed 11/19/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/19/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): GD FREIGHT & TRANSPORT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 13452 PICO COURT FONTANA, CA 92336 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: KINGS DREAMS CORPORATION State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: C4722951 Residence Street Address: 13452 PICO COURT FONTANA, CA 92336 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 15, 2021 Keith Kingsberry, Owner/CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 FORT 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.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 25, December 2,9,16, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011943 Date Filed 12/01/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/01/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): UPLAND DENTAL AND IMPLANTS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 121 W. FOOTHILL BLVD., STE #E UPLAND, CA 91786 Mailing Address: 121 W. FOOTHILL BLVD., STE #E UPLAND, CA 91786 Number of Employees: 2 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: VIKAS SIKKA DMD INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: C4807564 Residence Street Address: 22201 VENTURA BLVD. STE 205 WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Vikas Sikka, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 FORT 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.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011869 Date Filed 11/29/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/29/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ARTE BEAUTY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 15370 BEAR VALLEY RD. SUITE 5 VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: FLORICEL CORRAL Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 1900 DILL RD. APT. 56 BARSTOW, CA 92311 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Floricel Corral, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 FORT 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.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011458 Date Filed 11/15/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/15/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): AUTONATION CAR SALES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 148 E. BASELINE STREET SUITE 101 C-24 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Mailing Address: 1128 EAST 28TH STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90011 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: JOHNNIE M. SAMPSON Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 1128 EAST 28TH STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90011 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Johnnie M. Sampson, Owner/CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 FORT 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.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011956 Date Filed 12/01/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/01/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SP GIFT AND VABE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 444 S. WATERMAN AVE. SUITE C SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 Mailing Address: Name of Individual Registrant: JOHN JR AMESCUA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 444 S. WATERMAN AVE. SUITE C SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 22, 2021 John JR Amescua, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 FORT 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.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210012227 Date Filed 12/13/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/13/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): AA AFFORDABLE AUTO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3998 MT. VIEW AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Name of Individual Registrant: AARON V. IBARRA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 619 E. 40TH ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 Name of individual Registrant: DARLENE BURNEY Residence Street Address: 619 E. 4OTH ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 This business is/was conducted by: A Joint Venture Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 26, 2016 Darlene Burney, Partner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 FORT 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.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210012261 Date Filed 12/13/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/13/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CROSSFIT N20 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9565 C AVENUE UNIT E HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: TIMOTHY VISOSKY Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 9565 C AVENUE UNIT E HESPERIA, CA 92345 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 08, 2021 Timothy Visosky, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS 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 FORT 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.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022.

PETITION/PROBATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOANNE M. GARDINER aka JOANNE MARIE GARDINER aka JOANNE GARDINER CASE NO: PROSB 2100918

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of:

JOANNE M. GARDINER aka JOANNE MARIE GARDINER aka JOANNE GARDINER

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JERRY C. GARDINER in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: JERRY C. GARDINER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: Dec 20, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S37 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Bryan C. Hartnell, Esq. HARTNELL LAW GROUP, APC 25757 Redlands Blvd.

Redlands, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 2, 9, 16, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DORIS A. TORRES aka DORIS TORRES CASE NO: PROSB 2100782

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: DORIS A.

TORRES aka DORIS TORRES

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: WILLIAM M. NASSAR in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: WILLIAM M. NASSAR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: January 18, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino District-Probate Division IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: William M. Nassar Law Offices Of William M. Nassar 1461 Ford Street, Suite 203 Redlands, CA 92373 (909)307-2000 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, 23, 30, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BETTY LOUISE LENT CASE NO: PROSB 2100983

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: BETTY

LOUISE LENT

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: SANDRA LEE LENT in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: SANDRA LEE LENT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: Jan 12, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S35P SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 W. Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino District-Probate Division IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as

a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: Edward G. Operini EDWARD G. OPERINI 16820 Ivy Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 (909)822-5041 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY L. JONES aka MARY LYNN JONES aka MARY JONES CASE NO: PROSB 2100889 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MARY L.

JONES aka MARY LYNN JONES aka MARY JONES

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: RUTH L. HENRICKS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: RUTH L. HENRICKS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: Jan 20, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S37 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: Bryan C. Hartnell HARTNELL LAW GROUP, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 25757 REDLANDS BOULEVARD REDLANDS, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, 23, 30, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2130160 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CHARLES EDWARD MCCRAY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. CHARLES EDWARD MCCRAY Proposed name: to: CHARLES EDWARD MINGO SR. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Jan 18, 2022 Time 9:00 a.m.

Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Dec 03, 2021 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, correction 16, 23, 30, 2021.

Date: Dec 02, 2021 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2126862 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: NIELA HARRIS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MICHAEL TIMOTHY DAVID HARRIS Proposed name: to: MICHAEL TIMOTHY DAVID MCGUIGAN THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Feb 09, 2022 Time 9:00 a.m.

Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393

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“When I Look Back Over My Life…!”

By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah And think about all the events in my life up unto the present time, the good as well as the bad, the bitter, and the sweet, my soul cries Abba, Father. Looking back upon those days I see now that the chief comfort of my soul was you Oh, Lord. In my time of doubt, it was Your assurance. In my time of darkness, it was Your light. In my time of confusion, it was Your instructions. Man’s opinion meant nothing to me because man could not help me.

It was You and You alone Oh, God. “I say a prayer every night, whatever I do, I'll get it right. With no regrets, no guilt or shame, no not this time once I surrender, I won't dare look back, cause if I do, I'll get off track... Prepare my mind, prepare my heart for whatever comes... I feel like I'm so blessed. With You in control, I can't go wrong. You showed me Your Grace, now my life's renewed and I thank You, Yes, I thank You. So, I'll tell anyone who'll listen. I'll testify about how good You are to me. The fact that You would show somebody so broke down, so-much-mercy, use me as You will, I'll pay the price cause You made the ultimate sacrifice. It's all because of You, that I even have life, and I'll give my love, as a tribute, to how

great You are...” [I’m Gonna Be Ready - Yolanda Adams].

All my days He had sought me, now I began to seek Him. He had called me, now I began to call upon Him, yet I thought He would never hear me. I had truly become the beggar. I wept till I had no more tears; prayed till I had no more words. Sought for advice and comfort but none could help me.

Then one night by my bed side as I lay under the burden of my guilty conscience, He suddenly revealed Himself to my heart. I saw all my sin taken away in His blood. For the first time in my life, I knew the Lord, He was in Heaven, and I was on Earth, yet He had made Himself known to me through His cleansing power.

I tell you the Love of God is Unmerited. [Deuteronomy 7:78]. The Love of God is Eternal.

[Jeremiah 31:3]. The Love of God is Universal. [John 3:16; 1st Timothy 2:4]. The Love of God is Unlimited. [Ephesians 2:4-5]. The Love of God is Immutable. [James 1:17] and He wants to bestow His love upon you. “Come to the feast.” The lamb is slain. The wine is poured. Forgiveness of sins, life and salvation is offered freely to you. God asks for the honor of your presence at the banquet of His love. He will compel you, lavish His gifts upon you, put the wedding suit on you, seat you at His table and feed you. Come.

Come Now! “Come to the banquet, come to the feast. Eat the bread of continued in last 2 columns

Cal Reparations Task Force Votes to Replace Economic Advisor...continued from page 1 which are trust accounts for lowincome kids funded by taxpayers.

Hamilton is also a proponent of the Federal Job Guarantee, a policy that would mandate the government to provide a job for any person that needs one.

Those initiatives have garnered national media attention and served as inspiration for legislative proposals across the country at the federal, state, and local levels.

In his defense, Grills said Hamilton’s knowledge, intellect and skill set are absolutely not “limited.” Hamilton is more than capable of performing the task, she explained, and said that he wanted to make sure both Section E and F would be completed thoroughly.

“I think he’s trying to caution us about what it really takes to do a careful set of calculations that are aligned with how we are defining some of the factors and understanding the costs,” Grills said. “He’s offering caution about what it takes and to do it in a way that minimizes the negative feedback that we will get on everything we do.”

With five meetings left on the agenda, Moore said that the task force will consider the services of William A. “Sandy” Darity Jr., the director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at

Duke University. He is also the Samuel DuBois Cook professor of public policy, African and African American studies, and economics at Duke University.

Darity’s research focuses on racial, class and ethnic inequality and stratification economics; education and the racial achievement gap; North-South theories of trade and development; and the economics of reparations.

Darity and his coauthor of the book, “From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the 21st Century,” Kirsten Mullen, testified before the task force during the first meeting in June.

Task Force member Don Tamaki said that Darity absolutely has the “stature” in terms of notoriety and has arrived at a number in his and Mullen’s book “anywhere from $9 trillion to $14 trillion” in terms of reparations.

As did Grills, Tamaki also warned that it doesn’t matter who does the work for 8301.1 Sections E and F. The report will get backlash, he said.

“The report is going to get criticized, scrutinized, and really taken apart,” Tamaki said. “So, it really has to be a first-rate expert in this area.”

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You can find a list of DMV kiosk locations at https://www.dmv. ca.gov/portal/locations/kiosks/.

O u r Busi ness Pa r t ner Automation (BPA) program authorizes qualified partners to process vehicle related transactions, including vehicle registration and titling, from their remote locations. Learn more about our BPA program and what transactions can be processed at https://www. dmv.ca.gov/por tal/vehicleindustry-services/businesspartner-automation-program/.

Who dunnit!

By AMAC It’s a mystery! How did hundreds of envelopes containing cash and checks wind up inside a bathroom wall at the Lynwood Church in Houston, TX? The Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] reports that the church had been robbed of an estimated $600,000 about seven years ago and the perpetrators were never caught. Could the find be all or part of the loot that went missing in the break in in 2014? Police are investigating.

Meanwhile, the plumber told reporters, "There was a loose toilet in the wall, and we removed the tile," the plumber said. "We went to go remove the toilet, and I moved some insulation away and about 500 envelopes fell out of the wall, and I was like 'Oh wow’."

“When I Look Back Over My Life…!”...continued life! Share in the singing, share in the joy. Drink the cup of love!”

“All things are ready,” Come, for the door is open wide… He waits to welcome thee; Delay not while this day is thine, tomorrow may never be. Leave every care and worldly strife; Come, feast upon the love of God, And drink everlasting life.” [Come To The

Feast Lyrics & Chords By Charles H. Gabriel & William A. Ogden].

And “The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let the one who hears say, "Come!" Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.” [Revelation 22:17].

Oh, When I Look Back Over My Life – My Soul Cries Abba, Father!

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Witness For Justice Issue #1077

For All to Live in Abundance Jessica Quinn

It was chilly standing in the shadow of the imposing pillars of the Supreme Court on the morning of December 1st. I stood a way back in the crowd.

I had been asked by organizers if I would be comfortable acting as one of the advocates standing between the growing mass of those crying for reproductive freedom and the hecklers holding graphic images and screaming obscenities towards us. Standing there, holding my sign with the words “Abortion is Essential” repeated in bold print, I could not see the speakers leading the rally. I could barely make out their words over the hateful chanting of the men standing behind me, but for one moment a line came through from the pastor speaking at the front: “God is abundance.”

In John 10:10 (New Revised Standard Version), Jesus says, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”

The speaker that morning went on to say that not everyone has been granted access to abundance; in fact, many have been structurally barred from experiencing abundance. She was talking, in this context, about access to safe, legal and affordable abortions and reproductive health care.

The idea of abundance stuck with me throughout the afternoon as I read updates from the oral arguments of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and as news trickled into my inbox about the new Omicron variant, which further underscored the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine. According to experts at the World Health Organization, while vaccination rates in highincome countries approach 70% of the population, less than 5% of the people in low-income countries have received even one dose.

The global failure to share vaccines equitably is taking its toll on the most vulnerable.

Oppressive abortion bans and the COVID-19 pandemic share the characteristic of falling hardest on those who already face structural barriers to health care access – Black,

Indigenous and People of Color; women; those working to make ends meet; and people with disabilities. The result is that people in need are blocked in varying degrees from access to a life of abundance.

Actionable steps can, and must, be taken to move us closer to that vision of a life of abundance for all—a life where everyone has what they need to experience safety and to thrive.

The Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA), reintroduced in Congress in June 2021, would safeguard access to high-quality care and secure constitutional rights by protecting patients and providers from political or religious interference. It would bar state and federal legislation that imposes medically unnecessary regulations on access to abortion services, i nclud i ng med icat ion , mandatory waiting periods, or out and out abortion bans.

To bolster global vaccination, the World Trade Organization must pass a Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights or “TRIPS” Waiver that would require WTO countries to extend monopoly protections on COVID-19 vaccines, tests and technology.

This would represent an essential step in addressing growing vaccine inequality, which is a pertinent factor in further mutation of the virus.

God intends abundance for all, which means all persons should have access to the care they need. The good news of the gospel is that scarcity is a myth.

Abundance, in the way we are called to live it, means access to a full range of reproductive health care, including abortion, and it means being able to live, work and learn without fear of illness or death from a serious virus because some prioritize profit over human life. May we all move towards a nation and a world where each of us experiences the life of abundance God has planned for us.

Jessica Quinn is the Online Communications Specialist for the United Church of Christ.

Thursday, December 16, 2021

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White House Announces the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

The White House said effectively combating human trafficking requires collaboration to complement and support the other pillars of prevention, protection, and prosecution. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) Globally, an estimated 25 million people are subjected to human trafficking and forced labor, which is responsible for an estimated $150 billion annually in illicit profits.

In a fact sheet released by the White House on Friday, December 3, administration officials said human trafficking and forced labor “erodes the safety and health of our communities and transportation networks, the security of our borders, the strength of our economy, and the rule of law.”

They said the Biden-Harris administration is committed to keeping the fight to end human trafficking at the forefront of America’s national security agenda by releasing the new National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking.

“Hu man traff icking disproportionately impacts some of the most vulnerable and underserved members of our society,” the fact sheet noted.

The updated National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking responds to this predatory behavior by addressing the needs of underserved individuals, families, and communities.

As such, officials said it reflects the administration’s commitments to gender and racial equity by taking action against the systemic injustices that communities exper ience, i ncludi ng underser ved populations.

“The anti-trafficking efforts outlined in the National Action Plan are directly linked to our broader efforts to address

inequities for marginalized groups,” the administration off icials st ated f u r ther.

These communities often experience overlapping social and economic inequities, and individuals may suffer multiple forms of abuse.

As a result, individuals from these communities may be more vulnerable to becoming victims of human trafficking.

The fact sheet noted that the National Action Plan also reflects the administration’s commitment to workers’ rights and ending forced labor in global supply chains, which the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated due, in part, to job insecurity, supply chain disruptions, and exponential demand for essential medical supplies and services.

The National Action Plan also serves as an important component of advancing the administration’s priority of ensuring safe, orderly, and humane migration.

“As we continue to address the acute and long-term drivers of irregular migration, we must ensure our legal immigration pathways provide safe alternatives,” the White House stated.

“We must also reaffirm trust in the U.S. government’s commitment to protect individuals who have experienced human trafficking, including noncitizens.”

Administration officials said the National Action Plan retains a central focus on the foundational pillars of U.S. and global anti-trafficking efforts – prevention, protection,

Six Tips to Make Water Conservation Part of Your Holidays and New Year’s Resolutions ...continued from page 2 state’s water supply,” said Chaney.

As you plan to gather with family and friends for the holidays, you can do your part by implementing and sharing the following holiday water saving tips: 1. Play your favorite holiday song that is under five minutes and try to finish your shower before the end of the song! By doing so, you could save 12.5 gallons of water per shower.

2.

Cooking for friends and family? Wash produce i n a cont ai ner i nstead of under r unning water.

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Skip the pre-rinse in the sink and load dirty dishes directly into the dishwasher, saving up to 20 gallons of water each time you wash.

4. Make sure to run full loads of laundry as it can help save five to 15 gallons of water per load.

5. Turn off those sprinklers when going out of town for the holidays and when it is going to

rain, or install a smart controller to do the work for you! Doing this could save 12 to 15 gallons of water each time that sprinkler runs.

6. Use a broom to clean up the yard versus a hose. When using a broom to clean outdoor areas, you are saving six gallons of water every minute.

Saving water will help you save money and our environment.

Remember that these tips can be used every day, even after the holidays, and using them throughout the entire year will be critical to conserving California’s water. Make it your New Year’s resolution to do your part to make our water last! For more water conservation resources and tips, please visit saveourwater.com.

About Save Our Water Save Our Water is a statewide, water conservation program created in 2009 by the Department of Water Resources. The program aims to make water conservation a daily habit among all Californians.

prosecution, and partnerships.

It contains strategic prevention programs which are wide-ranging, from educating vulnerable populations and mitigating risk factors to seeking to prevent goods produced with forced labor from entering U.S. markets.

It also ser ves to accomplish the following: Enhance education and outreach efforts, including for at-r isk populat ions.

E n h a n c e c o m m u n i t ycoordinated responses t o h u m a n t r a f f ic k i n g.

Strengthen efforts to identify, prevent, and address human trafficking in global supply chains.

Build capacity to prevent the importation of goods produced with forced labor.

Add re ss a sp e ct s of nonimmigrant visa programs that may facilitate the exploitation of visa applicants and visa holders.

Further, the plans protection encompasses the interventions, se r v ice s , a nd s up p or t s needed to protect and assist victims of human trafficking.

The White House noted that protection starts with robust outreach and proactive identification efforts, and includes providing comprehensive victim services and applying victimcentered, trauma-informed strategies, including the following: Identify and engage with victims in a victim-centered, t rau ma-i nfor med , and culturally competent manner.

Support survivor-informed interventions, in which survivors of trafficking are essential partners and help to improve service delivery and inform victim assistance policy decisions.

Seek to protect victims of human trafficking from incarceration, fines, or penalties for unlawful acts committed as a direct result of being subjected to trafficking.

Improve access to immigration benefits to help provide assistance to victims of human trafficking.

Ex p a nd a nd i mp r ove assistance to victims of human trafficking encountered by

law enforcement agencies.

Seek financial remedies for victims of human trafficking.

Increase access to social services for victims of human trafficking to increase shortand long-ter m st abilit y.

They also outlined prosecuting perpetrators, which involves holding individuals and entities engaged in human trafficking accountable and dismantling human trafficking networks.

Prosecution also would: I m p r ove c o o r d i n a t io n among law enforcement to increase accountability for hu m a n t r af f ick i ng.

Build capacity of Federal, state, local, Tribal and territorial law enforcement to investigate and prosecute human trafficking and its illicit proceeds using a trauma-informed, victim-centered approach.

Enhance efforts to bring traff ickers to justice by deploying a broad range of tools, including, where appropriate, financial sanctions, federal contracting suspension and debarment, and travel restrictions.

Increase efforts to investigate and prosecute forced labor.

Finally, the White House said effectively combating human trafficking requires collaboration to complement and support the other pillars of prevention, protection, and prosecution.

White House Announces the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking...continued trade partners, bilaterally and in regional and multilateral fora to address and combat human trafficking and forced labor.

Continuously reevaluate the authorities and resources of the U.S. Government to combat human trafficking.

“Human trafficking is an evil practice that contradicts who we are as Americans and the rights we cherish. With this National Action Plan, we reaffirm our commitment to preventing and punishing human trafficking in all its forms and to addressing the social and economic conditions that can create greater vulnerabilities for marginalized groups,” said Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall.

“We recognize and express our gratitude to the community leaders, service providers,

businesses, grassroots activists, and individuals with lived experience of human trafficking across the United States and around the world who continue to forge innovative anti-trafficking strategies and push various forms of government to improve their response to human trafficking.

“This includes addressing the ways in which policies and actions may have contributed to disparities that marginalize certain communities, jeopardized safe, orderly, and humane migration, or emboldened traffickers.

“This administration will continue to partner with a growing cadre of interagency, civil society, and international partners – to include those who have experienced human trafficking – to improve our collective efforts to comprehensively address human trafficking.”

In doing so, they would also accomplish the following: Deepen our understanding of human trafficking networks that primarily impact or operate in the United States.

Enhance information sharing to inform a strategic outcome.

Strengthen Federal antitrafficking efforts through external partnerships, including with the private sector, civil society organizations, and survivor input.

Cooperate with allies, including continued in next 2 columns

Rosetta Perry, ‘Queen Mother’ of the Black Press... continued from page 1 A longtime supporter of the Tribune, Mayor John Cooper, called Miller-Perry “a force of nature.”

“She began as a pioneer in the industry, and she’s been speaking the truth no matter what,” Mayor Cooper stated. “That’s why, 30 years later, her words speak to our conscious. She advocates passionately for the future of our city, for affordable housing, for HBCUs, for our communities, and for us to have a better city.”

The Tribune reaches more than 150,000 readers with its unique perspective on the issues and concerns of African Americans.

The weekly newspaper has become a lifeline for many who desire the unvarnished truth. It also provides a window into the historical life of Miller-Perry.

She joined the U.S. Navy in 1954, and Miller-Perry supported the Civil Rights Movement and joined Dr. Martin Luther King in marches from Selma to Washington.

As a federal observer for the U.S. Civil Rights Commission, Miller-Perry arrived in Memphis during the 1968 sanitation workers strike when an assassin’s bullet cut down Dr. King.

She remained in government service until she started the Tribune in 1991.

Determined to bring a Black perspective and speak truth to power, Miller-Perry remained steadfast in operating the Tribune even after banks repeatedly

turned down her loan requests.

“I’ve been in this business for 30 years, and it was tough,” Miller-Perry insisted.

“Many times I’ve had to fight with advertisers, and one time, it almost broke me,” she said.

Miller-Perry relayed a story of integrity and activism when Sen. Barack Obama sought the presidency in 2007.

“When Obama ran for office, I was so naïve that I went and got the names of every unregistered Black voter in the city of Nashville, and I had the nerve to print those names,” she recalled.

“I had a company that paid us over $100,000 a year to advertise, and I banked on that [money],” she continued.

“We had to bank on that to print, and they closed me down.

[However], when they did that, another company came and paid the same amount. Eventually, the other company came back to us, but it has been a struggle for all Black newspapers.”

Miller-Perry said there’s a quintessential lesson all Blackowned newspapers must learn.

“We have to struggle together,” she declared. “I’ve never in my life said it’s about me. Everything I’ve done in this city is to help other people. I didn’t open the news store just for me. I’m 87 years old, and if I haven’t made any money, I’m not going to make any now.

So, we’ve got to be together.”

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