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December 17, 2020 - December 23, 2020 Office: (909) 889-7677

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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)

The Universal Hip Hop Museum – The Official Record of Hip Hop

New Cal NAACP Chief Appoints Sac Woman Executive Director

By Rocky Bucano, Executive Director of the Universal Hip Hop Museum

Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media

Betty Williams

The “Official Record of Hip Hop” now has a permanent home.

In the 1970s, America was in turmoil.

The economy was in a freefall.

The nation was grappling with the Vietnam war. Marginalized Americans were still protesting in the streets for change. Anguish was felt throughout the country, but most profoundly in the nation’s inner cities. And this collective pain incubated an art form in the heart of the Bronx, New York, that would ultimately have a profound effect and influence upon the entire world. The birth of Hip Hop is a “Made in New York” story.

The story is delivered from the Bronx’s core creativity. It’s an epic tale, rich in history and cultural heritage that is rightfully told in the place that first gave it life – Welcome to the Universal Hip Hop Museum.

Humble – Yet Explosive Beginning In the late 1970s, an end-ofthe-school-year party delivered Hip Hop, a new musical genre that would travel from borough to borough, city to city, and eventually around the world.

The Black and Latinx teens who spearheaded the revolution of Hip Hop launched a musical paradigm shift, one which, by far, has had the most significant influence on popular culture since the U.K. invasion of the Beatles in 1964.

Those teenage kids who ignited New York City’s most significant cultural export came from various Bronx neighborhoods and were viewed by their peers as relatable superheroes. In the communities in which they lived. They were the coolest of the cool.

You have seen their names on party flyers, watched them showcase their talent on the big screen, and have heard their songs on the radio. Their unique

personas and mastery of this new art form fueled Hip Hop’s explosive rise. I was one of those teenagers. I witnessed the culture’s birth and have participated in its global growth as a promoter and music label executive and am now leading the next phase of Hip Hop’s historical development as Executive Director of the Universal Hip Hop Museum.

A Home for Hip-Hop Although most concentrated in Manhattan, New York City has many great cultural institutions, with very few located in the outer boroughs. The Universal Hip Hop Museum will be the first smart Museum constructed amidst a worldwide pandemic and the first cultural institution of its kind on the globe honoring the totality of Hip Hop. However, even though the doors are not officially open – we hold true to the saying – “Hip Hop Don’t Stop” – because, during the past year, the Museum has focused on supporting the needs of the greater global and local community by raising money to help New York City’s frontline healthcare workers and participating in the United Nations World Day of Peace.

We have also produced a successful preview of the future Museum in partnership with The Related Companies at the Bronx Terminal Market, titled the [R] Evolution of Hip-Hop, which has drawn more than 10,000 visitors from every corner of the world.

As a permanent home to accurately document, archive, and celebrate the cultural phenomenal; milestones, the Universal Hip Hop Museum will share and document the stories about the people, places, and events that spawned a uniquely American art form that

celebrates the musical and creative contributions of the culture.

The Museum will give permanence to the stories bred in the Bronx and beyond and serve as a new international cultural hub welcoming local residents and one million-plus tourists to the Bronx from across the U.S. and overseas when the Museum opens to the general public in 2023.

Walking the Walk and Talking the Talk-True Community Investment The construction of the Universal Hip Hop Museum is one of the beacons of the borough’s revitalization. It represents a homecoming celebration of an area that has been historically home to marginalized BIPOC communities that are severely rent-burdened, low income, and, during the pandemic, most severely impacted with higher than average unemployment rates and COVID-19 related deaths.

The Universal Hip Hop Museum’s mission is particularly relevant when considering that it is actively choosing to invest in its community and hire from within the community. The entire project has always focused on the community’s needs, with ample green space surrounding the Museum, an affordable housing component, and the Museum as the project’s cultural anchor.

When construction of the Museum begins in January 2021, a new standard for development will make history. L&M Development Partners and Type A Projects, the Museum’s development partners, have agreed to hire and train people who live in the local community.

L&M Development Partners has recently signed a landmark deal with Laborers’ Local 79. The

agreement represents a significant step forward, ensuring that Bronxites will be among those hired to build the future home of Hip Hop history, which also distinctly sets the Museum apart from other cultural institutions.

The Power, Purpose, and Platform The power and influence of Hip Hop are most formidable. It’s an educational instrument used in classrooms, it’s the backdrop for movie scores, we hear the beats on tv commercials, and Hip-Hop is used as a tool to preserve ancient languages in Peru and Uganda.

The rhythmic beats and culture of Hip Hop not only entertains but also serve as a global connector and a loudspeaker to amplify social change. The Museum is bass bottom that adds soul to the past and present cultural and social justice issues.

As an amplifier of social messaging, the Universal Hip Hop Museum seeks to become the Gold-Standard of how cultural institutions perform and inform the educational, artistic, cultural, aspirational, and economic needs of Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) through mentorship and strategic partnerships with institutions such as MIT, CUNY, Hip Hop Education Center, Microsoft, Google, and local community organizations.

The Universal Hip Hop Museum is best positioned to deliver on the race, social justice, and economic inequality issues amplified in 2020. For example, the Museum’s leadership is genuinely racially and ethnically diverse, representative of the NYC community.

Furthermore, according to an continued on page 6

The new president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) California-Hawaii State Conference is keeping in step with a national movement making strides to level the playing field for Black women -- long underrepresented in both private and public sector leadership roles. Like organizations and companies around the country, California’s conference of the oldest civil rights organization in the country is leading by increasing professional opportunities and offering critical career support for Black women.

Kickstarting his tenure, the NAACP State Conference President Rick L. Callender announced last week that Betty Williams has been hired as the organization’s executive director.

Williams, a longtime president of the Sacramento branch of the NAACP, calls her new statewide position a “blessing.”

“I had thought about it, and it was like, ‘God this is my passion, I love the organization, I love the advocacy of civil rights, and being that voice (of NAACP) for almost 10 years,’” Williams told California Black Media (CBM). “I want to be a part of an organization that I absolutely adore, part of the decision-making process, the transition, and Rick Callendar’s vision of taking all the branches to a whole new level.”

Williams was appointed with the full support of the State Conference board. In her new role, Williams will help Callendar represent the organization and oversee the operations of 55 branches in California and Hawaii, serving as a spokesperson and monitoring developments in politics at the State Capitol.

Under Williams’s leadership as the Sacramento branch president of the NAACP, she helped

law enforcement agencies in Sacramento develop community partnerships that contributed to the reduction of crime and safer communities in some of the most underserved areas of the city.

Williams was also instrumental in effecting changes to economic and social policies in the Sacramento region. Her peers praise her for pushing for reforms in policing strategies, including police-use-of-force procedures.

“She is the right person at the right time to lead the CaliforniaHawaii NAACP into the future,” said Callender, who is also the chief executive officer of the Santa Clara Valley Water District.

Callender has joined NAACP Chairman of the Board Leon Russell to fire up the organization’s members and delegates to become more engaged in the civic life of their local communities. He is also focused on promoting the participation of more Black women in politics in the state.

Callender and the CaliforniaHawaii NAACP supported a resolution calling for Gov. Newsom to appoint an African American woman to fill the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacant once Kamala Harris is sworn in as Vice President of the United States next month.

“The California voters sent a Black woman to the U.S. Senate.

She was, and is, the only Black woman in the U.S. Senate,” Callendar stated. “It’s the right thing that should be done. Let’s all mobilize to make this happen.”

Callender, former president of the San Jose-Silicon Valley NA ACP, was appoi nted president of the CaliforniaHawaii State Conference of the NAACP in November.

He assumed duties Dec. 1 after Alice Huffman stepped down due to health concerns. Huffman held the position for 21 years.

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December 17, 2020

COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING

Distance Learning, COVID-19 Pose Challenges to Educators, Administrators and Parents

Publisher’s Corner

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The biggest challenge with many of the students of color we serve is engagement. Students are faced with inefficient resources, little excitement to learn, and are born without being surrounded by role models and motivations which lead a child to dream, work hard and be successful,” noted David Anderson, General Manager of Think Together’s Southeast Los Angeles region.

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

At the same time, teachers and administrators work together to find innovative ways in-person and virtually to make learning fun and help students support students’ academic trajectory and provide enrichment opportunities that students of color are not exposed to and cannot afford. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) In Southeast Los Angeles’s most under-resourced and predom i nately d iver se neighborhoods of Compton, Lynwood, and Bellf lower, David Anderson has served as an educator in the expanding learning and youth development space for more than 15 years.

The General Manager of Think Together’s Southeast Los Angeles region, Anderson leads a team of role models helping students through enrichment cur riculum in the area.

Anderson has passionately advocated for the education equity needed in the public school system, noting that it’s a

requirement to have successful college and post-education careers.

This year, Anderson and his team have served more than 17,000 students in both a distance learning and in-person support capacity, with students of color comprising nearly 84 percent.

Anderson told Black Press USA that students, parents, teachers, and administrators of color all face various levels of challenges during the coronavirus pandemic.

“The biggest challenge with many of the students of color we serve is engagement. Students are faced with inefficient resources, little excitement to learn, and are born without being surrounded by

role models and motivations which lead a child to dream, work hard and be successful,” Anderson noted.

He said the students his team serves are primarily students of color, born without choices and not enlightened to dream.

“Parents of the students of color are often challenged to provide for their children without the resources and support they need for themselves,” Anderson relayed.

“These parents have a lack of resources, a lack of time for mental and physical health, and limited time for communication and social-emotional support of their children. That yields an unhealthy and fatigued environment that takes the energy and will to continue to work hard and make it with only hope alone. It is next to impossible for a parent to progress and be their child’s support and motivation while exhausted and without the belief that continuing to work even harder can improve the lives of themselves and their family.”

Schools provide students with a haven for learning.

At the same time, teachers and administrators work together to find innovative ways in-person and virtually to make learning fun and help students support students’ academic trajectory and

This Holiday Season, $100,000 will Supply 100 teachers with STEM Research Kits for Remote and In-Person Learning Community/Education News WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Society for Science & the Public today announced it is providing STEM research kits to 100 middle and high school science educators from underserved communities to help their students conduct scientific research outside the classroom.

The teachers, who hail from 38 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, will each choose from a selection of 13 highquality kits amounting to $1,000.

The kits will ensure educators have what they need to encourage scientific inquiry in all settings, regardless of whether they are guiding their students remotely, in-person or through a hybrid model. The kits are distributed through the Society’s STEM Research Grants program and are funded by Regeneron.

See the full list of 100 STEM Research Grantees here: https:// www.societyforscience.org/ out reach-and-equit y/stemresearch-grants/recipients/ “In the last 10 months, STEM teachers have had to completely overhaul learning. It has been particularly difficult to move hands-on research and projectbased learning, such as science labs, to a virtual environment without the appropr iate equipment and materials,” said Maya Ajmera, President and CEO of the Society for Science & the Public and Publisher of Science News. “By providing teachers and students with STEM research kits and equipment,

we hope to accelerate STEM learning and spark a curiosity in science and engineering topics, despite current circumstances.”

In prior years, the Society offered grants of up to $5,000 to educators through the STEM Research Grants program.

Educators then used that funding to purchase resources for their classrooms. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the STEM Research Grants program was adapted to provide teachers the necessary tools for effective at-home learning. In order to better help educators adjust to their continually shifting environment and to maximize the money being spent, the Society purchased resources in bulk and developed multiple kits for educators to choose from.

Out of the 427 STEM Research Grants applicants, priority consideration was given to teachers in schools that serve low-income areas or underrepresented students.

Here are just a few examples of the 13 available research kits that will allow budding scientists to explore their distinct research interests: · Foldscope Instruments – These paper microscopes work just like real microscopes and are perfect for students learning from home. Made with paper and lenses, the microscopes can fit right into your pocket and can give you magnifications of over 140X and 2-micron resolution. · Arduino Starter Kits – With this open-source hardware

and software platform, students can get started on learning about electronics. Available in a variety of languages and simple to use at home, teachers can lead students through projects about voltage, current, coding and also the fundamentals of programming. Students can build innovative prototypes with Arduino boards for their science fair projects with this kit. · PocketLab Weather Sensors – Equipped with a rechargeable battery and Bluetooth 4.0 wireless connection, this sensor technology allows students to easily measure data about the physical world, such as temperature, humidity, pressure, light and more. The data can be collected, visualized and analyzed in a cloud platform, enabling students to access the data in real-time on their iPads or mobile devices. · Neuron SpikerBox Bundles – Neuroscience isn’t often taught in middle or high school, but this take-home kit from Backyard Brains was fashioned to encourage teens to study the brain and develop future therapies to treat neurobiological disease. The bundle gives budding neuroscientists exposure to the field early, introducing them to overlapping sciences, such as biology, chemistry, computer science and medicine. The built-in bioamplifier will allow students to hear and see action potentials in real-time.

In the fall, the Society provided over 5,500 kits to educators continued on page 7

provide enrichment opportunities that students of color are not exposed to and cannot afford, Anderson offered further.

“Our students are not paying $3,000 to $15,000 to learn teamwork and confidence building through activities such as E-sports, coding, sailing, and photography.

Nor are these students of color able to afford a sports trainer for the student to develop mastery in a sport to be competitive at a young age truly,” Anderson said.

“Without school, these students are not often exposed to financial literacy nor the growing unlimited STEM and tech careers that a child may choose to pursue if their parents or family worked in these industries,” he added.

A nderson continued: “It is at school where students of color learn civic engagement, leadership, entrepreneurship, and how to create generational change.

Through adversity, teachers and administrators of color especially have the mantle of leadership to build a system of support for current students to rise, have successful careers and lives, and those students as adults may lay a framework for the next generation of students to be born into a life continued on page 3

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December 17, 2020

STATE/GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS

Oakland Study: Mortgage Discrimination Is Still Alive and Well Across California Quinci LeGardye | California Black Media

There is no silver lining it seems when it comes to redlining.

Redlining describes the illegal practice when government agencies or private institutions systematically exclude certain groups of people -- or selectively raise the prices of goods and services for them. The most notable example is how the United States government and private banks intentionally denied African Americans home loans based on race through much of the 1900s.

A new study by Oakland-based policy institute The Greenlining Institute has found that Black, Latino and Native American borrowers still receive fewer home purchase loans than white borrowers. White borrowers receive more mortgage loans than Black and Brown borrowers, regardless of population or income.

The report, Home Lending to Communities of Color in California, is based on data reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act in 2019.

It found that home purchase loans owned by Black and Latino homeowners were about 60 % of what would be expected based on their percentage of California’s population. This discrepancy was consistent both with high-income and low-income communities.

Across the state, women of color make up 30 % of the population, but received only 8 % of home loans.

The pattern also held in regional breakdowns. In the Los Angeles/Long Beach/Glendale Metropolitan Area, the Black community makes up 7.8 % of the population, but received 4 % of home purchase loans in 2019.

In the San Francisco/San Mateo/ Redwood City region, the Black community makes up 3.6 % of the population, but only received 0.7 % of home purchase loans.

Inequity in homeownership among communities of color continues to contribute to the wealth gap since wealth cannot be easily built incrementally from generation to generation without the inheritance of property.

Today Black communities in

particular are still feeling the financial effects of decades of redlining, or discriminatory mortgage-lending policies.

“In our society, homeownership remains critical to building wealth and financial stability,” said report author Rawan Elhalaby, Greenlining’s Senior Economic Equity Program Manager.

“The racial discrepancies we see can’t be explained simply by differences in income. It will take a concerted effort by banks, non-bank lenders and financial regulators to overcome the systemic disadvantages that Black, Latino and Indigenous borrowers still face.”

In California, mortgage discrimination only compounds the twin crises of homelessness and the lack of affordable housing.

Across the state, those problems are the worst in the country by all indicators, and they affect African Americans, who make up nearly 40 % of the state’s homeless population, in disproportionate numbers. Across the state, as of January 2019, there were an estimated 151,278 homeless people. Of that number, there are more than 60,000 unsheltered Black people, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Homeless Policy Research Institute at the University of Southern California reports that there is a shortage of 1.4 million affordable homes in California.

The concerted efforts that banks must take, as recommended in the report, include increasing their branch presence in communities of color and extending access to more loan products to lower-income and immigrant communities.

There is also evidence that culturally competent banks and well-funded nonprofits led by people of color can lead to better loan rates for communities of color.

First-time buyers can also seek out homeownership counseling, where they are advised through the basics of loan rates and advised away from predatory rates.

Flagstar Bank Distributes $1 Million to Support Small Businesses Owned by People of Color Local businesses benefit from grants Business News TROY, Mich., Dec. 10, 2020--Flagstar Bank today announced it will be awarding grants of $5,000 to over 180 small businesses owned by people of color in Flagstar’s banking markets. The grants are designed to assist businesses whose operating expenses have been impacted by COVID-19.

“Based on the overwhelming response we’ve received, I think we’ve struck at the heart of a huge need in our communities,” said Alessandro DiNello, president and CEO of Flagstar Bank. “The

economic impact of the pandemic has hit small businesses hard, and small businesses owned by people of color even harder. We are pleased and proud to provide critical funding at such a critical time in the life cycle of these businesses.”

Small businesses with diverse ownership, revenues of no more than $1 million that operate in Flagstar’s footprint of Michigan; Fort Wayne and South Bend, Ind.; and the High Desert of San Bernardino continued in next 2 columns

Flagstar Bank Distributes $1 Million to Support Small Businesses Owned by People of Color Local businesses benefit from grants...continued County, Calif., were eligible.

More than 1,200 businesses applied for the grants made available through 10 Flagstar nonprofit partners with a mission to serve people of color in Michigan, Indiana and California.

In California, two of the businesses to receive grants are Vinson’s Home Decor and The Loft Hair Studio. “This $5,000 grant will allow Vinson’s Home Decor to catch up on past rent due to COVID restrictions and retain two of my part time employees,” said Robert Vinson of Victorville, owner of the business.

“Thank you so much,” said Michael Osgood of Palm Desert on behalf of his wife, Casie, who coowns The Loft Hair Salon with her husband. “My wife is crying right now. This will save her salon.”

California nonprofit partners Southern California Black Chamber and AmPac TriState CDC provided $5,000 grants to more than 30 local small businesses. Seventy area businesses applied. For

a complete list of recipients, go to f lagstar.com/grants.

About Flagstar Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: FBC) is a $29.5 billion savings and loan holding company headquartered in Troy, Mich.

Flagstar Bank, FSB, provides commercial, small business, and consumer banking services through 160 branches in Michigan, Indiana, California, Wisconsin and Ohio. It also provides home loans through a wholesale network of brokers and correspondents in all 50 states, as well as 87 retail locations in 29 states, representing the combined retail branches of Flagstar and its Opes Advisors mortgage division. Flagstar is a leading national originator and servicer of mortgage and other consumer loans, handling payments and record keeping for $227.4 billion of loans representing slightly over 1.1 million borrowers. For more information, please visit f lagstar.com.

Wilk authors COVID small business grant measure Business News SACRAMENTO – Senator Scott Wilk, representing the 21st Senate District, and a bipartisan coalition of Senators and Assemblymembers jointly introduced Senate Bill 74, otherwise known as the Keep Califor nia Working Act, which will invest $2.6 billion (10% of California’s projected surplus) in grants to help small businesses and employees that have sustained financial losses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The bill includes an urgency clause so that it can take effect immediately upon approval.

If Governor Newsom is going to pick winners and losers in California by opening and

closing various sectors, we have a responsibility to provide these main street businesses with aggressive relief efforts. They deserve our support during this challenging time,” said Wilk. “There are 3.7 million small businesses in California, employing 49.6 percent of the state’s workers. They are the state’s economic engine – and the pandemic has derailed them.”

The bill has gained early bipartisan support and was introduced today with a wide coalition of authors. Senators Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) and Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) have joint authored the measure, with 25 additional co-authors.

Riverside County health officials anticipate first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 18 State/Government News The first shipments of a muchanticipated vaccine for COVID-19 could arrive in Riverside County on Friday (Dec. 18), and local health officials are working with area hospitals to vaccinate thousands of first-line health care workers.

The recently approved vaccine is expected to arrive at several preselected hospitals and at Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Public Heath facilities, where they will be housed until transported to other medical locations. The total number of doses for Riverside County – both those transported directly to hospitals and RUHS-Public Health – is between 14,000 and 15,000.

“With so much grim news lately with the pandemic, it is great that we can give the public something so positive that we believe can turn this around,” said Kim Saruwatari, director of Public Health. “This is a turning point in the pandemic and we are looking forward to a time in the not-to-distant future when we can vaccinate tens of thousands of our neighbors against this virus.”

T he Food a nd D r ug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer vaccine last week, setting off a massive plan to ship millions of doses throughout the country.

Riverside County officials, working with state and federal

officials, developed a distribution plan to get the doses to thousands of health care workers under the phased system of allocation.

“The vaccine is a lifesaving breakthrough in the battle against this global pandemic,” said Board Chair V. Manuel Perez, Fourth District Supervisor. “It comes at an urgent time, especially for our health care workers who face a worsening situation at hospitals throughout Riverside County and our nation. It is ever more critical that we follow public health requirements, wear a mask, maintain physical distancing and avoid unsafe crowds so we can all help each other.”

The Phase 1-A tier is the first group to be vaccinated and includes those healthcare workers at acute care hospitals with “direct patient contact who have potential for direct or indirect exposure.”

“Receiving the first doses of vaccine for our front-line healthcare workers is a day we’ve been looking forward to,” said Vice Chair Karen Spiegel, Second District Supervisor. “As we receive more vaccine in the coming weeks and months, we’ll be able to offer vaccinations to more of our workforce and start to see big movement in recovering from this terrible pandemic.”

Photo Contest Unites Themes of Pandemic Life and Fight Against Discrimination Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) members of Arts Administrators of Color network receive free Mixtiles photo tiles for original works around theme of “Life in the Time of COVID” State/Government News

Christina Delgado's winning photo (Credit: Christina Delgado)

New York, December 15, 2020 — A recently completed contest organized by the nonprofit arts service network Arts Administrators of Color (AAC) and leading printed wall art service Mixtiles inspired creativity that brought together two of the dominant storylines of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic and the fight for racial equality.

AAC invited members of its network of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists and arts administrators to submit an original photo around the theme of “Life in the Time of COVID.” All participants in the contest received a photo tile of their submitted image from Mixtiles, whose product turns pictures into photo tiles that stick and re-stick to walls.

The competition’s winning submission came from Christina Delgado, whose photo featured her daughter Omotola standing in front of a background displaying the words “Mask Tawk.” Delgado received a set of 20 Mixtiles as her prize, announced at AAC's 2020 Virtual Convening. The other photos in the top three were submitted by Luis Pagan and Lindsey Vance. The photos were judged by the public.

Established in 2016, AAC focuses on networking and community building through the arts, fighting for equity in the arts through collaboration, forums, and outlets that provide a voice for arts administrators and artists of color where there may not be one.

Its programs include an annual convening, a mentoring program, professional development events for artists and arts administrators, networking opportunities, and a podcast called Art Accordingly.

“We were so excited to be able to create a contest to offer our community of BIPOC-identifying

artists and arts administrators an opportunity to show us how they have been moving through this pandemic,” said AAC Board member Joshua Henry Jenkins.

“Our community has suffered greatly from the effects of this crisis. We wanted to keep the theme open enough to capture the joys, the challenges, and the perseverance of our community.

The contest ran concurrently with the planning of our virtual convening which usually gathers in person, but because of safety precautions was moved to an online event. We are an organization that creates space and creates opportunity for folks to be seen and heard. This contest was a great chance to provide more space for folks to be seen.”

Jenkins added, “We opened the voting to the public so that folks could vote for the images that resonated with them most. We are so pleased to amplify Christina Delgado’s image as well as the others who graciously offered their work. We are so thankful to Mixtiles for their generosity and support of this work.”

Mixtiles donated the photo tiles to the contest as part of its company-wide effort to combat discrimination, and to educate both its customers and employees about that topic. Earlier this year, Mixtiles created a dedicated $10,000 budget for its global team to fund initiatives that support the fight against racism.

The company also launched an ongoing process for donating its photo tiles to organizations like AAC that make a positive impact on Black communities.

“While our company stands in solidarity with the fight against discrimination, we simultaneously understand that we still have much to learn about racism in the U.S. and around the world,” said Eytan Levit, co-founder of Mixtiles. “As the arts are a powerful vehicle for education, we were gratified to partner with AAC on a contest that gave passionate BIPOC-identifying artists and arts administrators the opportunity to express themselves in new and creative ways which motivate the public to reflect on some of the most important issues that society is facing today.”

Distance Learning, COVID-19 Pose Challenges to Educators, Administrators and Parents...continued from page 2 with choices.

“The next generation of students are to be born exposed to role models at home, enlightened to subjects and careers they may become passionate about, have goals, the will, and belief in themselves to work hard and make their dreams a reality.”

The educator also noted that students of color and educators still face another barrier: balance.

“Regardless of your work and school environment, everyone is facing challenges. If you are fortunate to have a job still, you may be working and teaching from home. If you are a parent, or caregiver, working from home is accompanied by the challenge of balancing home and work responsibilities,” Anderson stated.

He concluded: “There are heroes in this work

deemed essential. These essential persons have the responsibility of being extra cautious because whether or not they have dependents, their health supports others’ well-being. Beyond balancing home, work, and responsibilities are the balance and performing at high levels versus simply accomplishing tasks.

“Folks currently have the will; however, they often do not have the time nor the energy to be the daily highest performer and greatest achiever had they not had to balance.

“For sustainability, mental and physical health, it is vital to balance achieving at the highest level with ensuring impact and success and simply being our best in a given moment. Your best is enough.”

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December 17, 2020

RELIGION/HEALTH/LIFESTYLE

“You Say, “She’s Always Talking About Repentance, Danger on the Horizon and God’s Wrath…. Don’t Nobody Want to Hear That!”

Cal Safety Workgroup Endorses COVID Vaccine Ahead of National Rollout This Week ...continued

By: Lou Yeboah

on their way to California, we are working hand-in-hand with local public health officials to get the vaccine out to the first phase of recipients. Their work will continue as data becomes available on other potential vaccines,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.

T he National Medical Association, the largest national organization representing African American physicians and patients, has also formed a COVID-19 task force to offer a recommendation r ega rd i ng t he va c ci ne.

California state officials expect to receive 327,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in the upcoming week. The Moderna coronavirus vaccine is also expected to be approved by the FDA this month, and it’s expected that California will receive about 2.16 million doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines combined by the end of December.

The Pfizer vaccine is given as two shots, administered 21 days apart. FDA documents note that the vaccine seems to provide “some protection” after the first shot, but it takes both doses to reach an efficacy of 95 %.

Once the vaccines arrive in California, they will be sent to hospitals and other facilities that can store them at around minus 94 degrees Fahrenheit. Storage facilities confirmed so far include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and UC San Francisco Medical Center.

Lou Yeboah Yeah I know, but the call of a watchman, is to faithfully deliver God’s message, including all of God’s rebukes and warnings. It is a watchman responsibility to warn the people of the coming judgment. You see, there are people today in harm’s way – in peril because of their sin, and like the prophets and Apostles, and even Christ Himself, we too must warn unbelievers of this coming dreadful day and compel them to flee to Christ, who alone is mighty to save. So as Isaiah said, “I will not keep silent because of Zion, and I will not keep still because of Jerusalem, until her righteousness shines like a bright light and her salvation, like a flaming torch.” [‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭62:1‬]. I can’t make you heed the warning─ I am not called to force you to change, but I am called to alert you. It is an eternal life and death situation for both me as a watchmen and for the lost. [‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭62:6-9, ‭‭Ezekiel‬ ‭33:1-9‬, Jeremiah‬ ‭1:13-17, John‬ ‭6:66-69].

You see, the word of the Lord came to me: “[Daughter] of man, speak to your people and tell them: Suppose I bring the sword

against a land, and the people of that land select someone from among them, appointing them as their watchman, and see the sword coming against the land and blows their trumpet to warn the people. Then, if anyone hears the sound of the trumpet but ignores the warning, and the sword comes and takes him away, his blood will be on his own head.

Since he heard the sound of the trumpet but ignored the warning, his blood is on his own hands. If he had taken warning, he would have saved his life. However, if the watchman sees the sword coming but doesn’t blow the trumpet, so that the people aren’t warned, and the sword comes and takes away their lives, then they have been taken away because of their iniquity, but I will hold the watchman accountable for their blood. “As for you, [daughter] of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. When you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. If I say to the wicked, ‘Wicked one, you will surely die,’ but you do not speak out to warn him about his way, that wicked person will die for his iniquity, yet I will hold you responsible for his blood. But if you warn a wicked person to turn from his way and he doesn’t turn from it, he will die for his iniquity, but you will have saved your life.” [‭‭Ezekiel‬ ‭33:1-9].

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Disturbing the Peace Traci Blackmon Associate General Minister I’ve only been arrested twice in my life, and both times were for disturbing the peace. The first time was for refusing to stop praying aloud in the bowels of the Pentagon. The second was for public lament in the chambers of the Senate. Disturbing the peace is a criminal offense, even if that disturbance is to cry out loud for justice. Public offerings of prayer, especially disruptive prayer, are forbidden on federal property, and such laws have been increasingly enforced in recent years.

One does not get to willfully disturb the peace of another in this country and, in times of great peril, this legal restraint is problematic for followers of Jesus. Not the Jesus we so gently await with candles and carols and majestically lit nativity scenes. But rather the Jesus whose very birth was so disturbing to King Herod that he was willing to massacre the innocent to silence Jesus’ cries.

The presence of Jesus among us is disturbing.

I read an article this week by biblical scholar, Ian Paul, suggesting this notion of Jesus being born an outcast is much more comforting than the notion of Jesus, an Afro-Semitic Palestinian Jewish baby conceived by an unmarried young girl of meager means, being born among us. Perhaps it’s easier on us all to go to the stable than for Jesus to come where we dwell.

The way we tell the nativity story matters. Theologically, it matters because the story we perpetuate evokes a sense of peace that is antithetical to scripture.

Socially, it matters because Jesus did not come to bring peace on

earth; Jesus came to disturb our false notions of peace. There can be no peace where there is not justice. While images of the holy family seeking refuge in a stable with animals may warm our hearts, it chills our souls by reducing us to spectators of the miracle rather than participants in preparing the way.

The Bible does not say Jesus was born in a stable. There is no mention of animals surrounding him to keep him warm. Neither is Mary noted as riding into Bethlehem on a donkey, although that image is less disturbing than that of a brown-skinned pregnant girl forced to walk 90 miles over treacherous terrain.

Luke’s Gospel does say Jesus was laid in a manger, but a manger in 1st century Palestine would not necessarily mean Jesus was born outside. Given the culture and the context of that time, “no room in the inn” most likely means they had to make space.

It meant those already in the home had to make room for Jesus.

Making room for Jesus means making room for those who have no place to lay their heads, tending to the needs of vulnerable, and caring for the poor. This revelation may cause more than a few of our Christmas narrations to implode. Christ among us will disturb our peace. The Christ child then and the Christ child now expects us to make room.

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6, KJV)

all you can to let people know of God’s coming wrath even if it offends them, it is a task that is not optional. “Again the word of the Lord came to me inquiring, “What do you see? And I replied, “I see a boiling pot, its lip tilted from the north to the south.” Then the Lord said to me, “Disaster will be poured out from the north on all who live in the land. Indeed, I am about to summon all the clans and kingdoms of the north.” This is the Lord’s declaration. They will come, and each king will set up his throne at the entrance to Jerusalem’s gates. They will attack all her surrounding walls and all the other cities of Judah.

“I will pronounce My judgments against them for all the evil they did when they abandoned Me to burn incense to other gods and to worship the works of their own hands. “Now, get ready. Stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not be intimidated by them or I will cause you to cower before them.” [‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭1:13-17‬].

“When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for a number of days, fasting and praying before the God of heaven.

I said, Yahweh, the God of heaven, the great and awe-inspiring God who keeps His gracious covenant with those who love Him and keep His commands, let Your eyes be open and Your ears be attentive to hear Your servant’s

prayer that I now pray to You day and night for Your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins we have committed against You. Both I and my father’s house have sinned. We have acted corruptly toward You and have not kept the commands, statutes, and ordinances You gave Your servant Moses. Please remember what You commanded Your servant Moses: “If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the peoples. But if you return to Me and carefully observe My commands, even though your exiles were banished to the ends of the earth, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place where I chose to have My name dwell.” They are Your servants and Your people. You redeemed them

by Your great power and strong hand.” [‭‭Nehemiah‬ ‭1:4-10‬] I tell you, we have had, and continue to have, plenty of warning, and plenty of time to prepare. The storm is on the horizon, and it will surely come, unless God intervenes, so get ready for its coming. And know that no one is excluded from Jesus’ demand to repent. If we will not repent, Jesus has one word for us, “Woe, to you” [Matthew 11:21].

“Therefore I testify to you this day, that I am innocent of the blood of all men, for I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.” [Acts 20:26-27]. Repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand!

Cal Safety Workgroup Endorses COVID Vaccine Ahead of National Rollout This Week Quinci LeGardye | California Black Media

Priority for receiving the vaccine will go to health workers most likely to be exposed to COVID-19, as well as residents and staff of nursing homes and long-term care facilities. According to public health experts, vaccines will most likely be available for the general public in spring or summer 2021.

As of Sunday night, the COVID-19 death toll in the United States since the pandemic was declared in March reached nearly 300,000. An estimated 16.2 million Americans have been infected. In California, there have been an estimated 21,043 deaths and 1.5 million reported cases.

According to FDA documents, the vaccine does have some common adverse effects, including pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, chills, muscle or joint pain and fever. Long term effects of the vaccine are not yet known.

The FDA has also warned against using the Pfizer vaccine for people who have had severe allergic reactions to ingredients used in this vaccine. Though severe allergic reactions to vaccines are rare, some participants in the Pfizer trial did experience adverse reactions, and the trial itself excluded people with a history of the severe allergic reaction anaphylaxis.

In a Dec. 12 press conference, the FDA said it will continue to monitor severe allergic reactions associated with the vaccine.

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Protect Yourself and Family by Getting a Flu Shot Health News

With concerns still lingering about the safety and side effects, the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has passed the full approval process and it is ready for distribution in the U.S. The first doses will arrive at California hospitals this week.

On Dec. 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer/ BioNTech coronavirus vaccine to be distributed to individuals 16 and older. In a statement, the FDA said that Pfizer’s clinical trial data showed that the “known and potential” benefits of the vaccine outweighed its risks.

“Today’s action follows an open and transparent review process that included input from independent scientific and public health experts and a thorough evaluation by the agency’s career scientists to ensure this vaccine met FDA’s rigorous, scientific standards for safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality needed to support emergency use authorization,” said FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. On Dec. 12, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended the Pf izer vaccine. CDC Director Robert Redfield, M.D., accepted the recommendation on Dec. 13, passing the vaccine through the final step needed for distribution.

On the same day it received CDC. approval, the first batch of vaccines was shipped out of a Pfizer plant in Portage, Michigan.

"This is the next step in our efforts to protect Americans, reduce the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and help restore some normalcy to our lives and our country," Dr. Redfield said in a statement.

In addition to governmental reviews, state officials and public health organizations are also reviewing the safety of the Pfizer vaccine. The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, made up of scientists and experts representing California and other states, independently reviewed and endorsed the vaccine’s safety on Dec. 13.

“This morning, the Workgroup recommended the Pfizer vaccine as safe for public use. With shipments of the vaccine soon continued in next 2 columns

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is urging Californians to get the influenza (flu) vaccine to protect your health, and the health of others, during this flu season. This year, preventing flu is more important than ever because of COVID-19. Flu usually peaks between December and February, but it can spread as late as May. While influenza activity is currently low, the worst of the season could still be ahead.

“A bad flu season combined with high numbers of COVID-19 cases will put additional strain on our health care system that is already on the path to being overwhelmed and understaffed very soon,” said Dr. Erica Pan, Acting State Public Health Officer. “Flu isn’t just a winter cold, it is a very contagious virus that can be deadly. There is still time to get your annual flu shot and prevent this serious illness.”

During the 2019-20 flu season, nearly 62,000 Americans died from flu or flu-related complications. Many of those who died had health conditions that increased their risk. The first influenza-related pediatric death for the 2020-21 flu season has been reported to CDPH. The death occurred in Placer County and serves as another somber reminder that influenza can cause serious illness or death, even in children.

CDPH recommends the annual flu vaccination for everyone six months of age and older.

While anyone can get the flu, pregnant women, children under five, adults 65 years of age and older, and people with chronic

conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and asthma are particularly at risk for more severe disease. Flu vaccinations are needed every year to maintain the greatest protection because the vaccine changes each year to match circulating viruses and annual vaccination boosts immunity.

“Many of us have learned during this pandemic that we are all interconnected. Getting vaccinated is a simple action to protect our individual and community health,” said Dr. Pan. Ju s t a fe w r e a s o n s to get a f lu shot now: · Like wearing a mask and social distancing, getting a flu shot is an easy way to help you and your family stay healthy during the pandemic. · Flu and COVID-19 share similar symptoms (e.g., fever, cough, fatigue, difficulty breathing, headaches, muscle pain, etc.). The only way to tell flu and COVID-19 apart is with testing. · Flu shots are safe and effective. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, getting a flu shot could save your life and protect your loved ones To learn more about the benefits of the flu vaccine, visit this website. Use VaccineFinder to find a vaccine location near you.

For more information about the flu, visit CDPH's website. w w w.c d ph.ca .gov

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010808 Date Filed: 11/24/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/24/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): TRIMOOR SHIPPING GEN P’SHIP County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12403 CENTRAL AVENUE, #735 CHINO, CA 91710 Name of Individual Registrant: MALISSA A. SYLVAIN 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: 12403 CENTRAL AVENUE #735 CHINO, CA 91710 This business is/was conducted by: A Trust Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 11, 2020 Sylvain, Malissa Adiola, Trustee Of Avery Imago Dei Express Trust, 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 17, 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010651 Date Filed: 11/19/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/19/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): HIGHLAND AUTO REGISTRATION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:1057 W. HIGHLAND AVE. #B SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Name of Individual Registrant: FADI N. YEHIA 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: 1057 W. HIGHLAND AVE. #B SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 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 Fadi Yehia, 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 17, 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011225 Date Filed: 12/10/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/10/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ISAIAH IMAGO DEI EXPRESS TRUST D/B/A ISAIAH BEY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:12403 CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 768 CHINO, CA 91710 Name of Individual Registrant: MALISSA A. SYLVAIN 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: 12403 CENTRAL AVE. SUITE 768 CHINO, CA 91710 This business is/was conducted by: A Trust Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 10, 2017 Sylvain, Malissa A., Trustee, 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 17, 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010934 Date Filed: 12/01/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/01/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SUM’N SWEET County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 5978 HONEYSUCKLE LANE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Name of Individual Registrant: COURTNEY ANDREWS 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: 5978 HONEYSUCKLE LANE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Name of Individual Registrant: CHEYENNE ANDREWS Residence Street Address: 5978 HONEYSUCKLE LANE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 This business is/was conducted by: A General Partnership Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 20, 2020 Courtney Andrews, General 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 17, 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010668 Date Filed: 11/19/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/19/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SILVER STAR AUTO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 25444 3RD ST., STE A SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Mailing Address: 1057 W. HIGHLAND AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Name of Individual Registrant: FADI N. YEHIA 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: 1057 W. HIGHLAND AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 18, 2013 Fadi Yehia, 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 17, 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010887 Date Filed: 11/30/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/30/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SOPHISTICATED TALENT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:171 WEST 40TH STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Mailing Address: 3225 MCLEOD DRIVE, UNIT 100 LAS VEGAS, NV 89121 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SOPHISTICATED HOMES INC. State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4177461 Residence Street Address: 1008 W. AVENUE M14, SUITE A -D180 PALMDALE, CA 93551 Name of Individual Registrant: Residence Street Address: This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/14/2020 Faraj Mourad, 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 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011140 Date Filed: 12/08/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/08/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): VERTICAL COMPUTERS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:14182 CENTRAL AVE, UNIT D CHINO, CA 91710 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: VERTICAL IT SOLUTIONS INC.State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 14182 CENTRAL AVE UNIT D CHINO, CA 91710 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 Steven Sedory, 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 17, 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010782 Date Filed:11/23/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/23/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): STRADA’S TRANSPORT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 13461 MOHAWK RD APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 Name of Individual Registrant: ERIK E. ESTRADA 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: 13461 MOHAWK RD. APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Erik E. Estrada, 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 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010830 Date Filed: 11/25/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/25/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): VIP FIT STUDIO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1230 W. FOOTHILL BLVD. STE B RIALTO, CA 92376 Mailing Address: 2122 W. CHESTNUT ST. APT. 2501 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Name of Individual Registrant: PERLA RIVERA 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: 2122 W. CHESTNUT ST. APT. 2501 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct. 01, 2020 Perla Rivera, 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 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200010790 Date Filed: 11/24/2020 Filing Expires On: 11/24/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. RANCHO RV & SELF STORAGE 2. RANCHO CUCAMONGA RV & BOAT STORAGE 3. RANCHO RV & BOAT STORAGE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:12050 ARROW ROUTE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 Mailing Address: 2042 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100 IRVINE, CA 92612 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: GUARDIAN STORAGE CENTERS, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 2042 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100 IRVINE, CA 92612 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Partnership Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/16/2004 John Minar, Managing Mem. of Guardian Storage Centers, LLC GP of GSC Rancho I, LP, 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 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011235 Date Filed: 12/10/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/10/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. REAL WORK FROM HOME JOBS AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 2. KAY DOLIVER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:19057 LINDSAY STREET HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: DARLENE K. OLIVER 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: 19057 LINDSAY ST 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: Not Applicable Darlene Oliver, Author/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 17, 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 2021.

Submission Deadline For All Legals & Classifieds is 5pm Mondays REQUEST FOR ORDER PETITIONER: VIVIAN F. CROOX RESPONDENT: JACINTO R. CROOX REQUEST FOR ORDER: DIVISION OF PETITIONER’S PENSION; APPT. RICHARD MUIR AND PAY ONE-HALF COSTS CASE NUMBER: VFLVS 022145 NOTICE OF HEARING TO RESPONDENT: JACINTO R. CROOX A COURT HEARING WILL BE

HELD AS FOLLOWS: DATE: 1/13/21 DEPT. : V11

TIME: 8:30 AM

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 14455 CIVIC DRIVE VICTORVILLE DISTRICT, VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 WARNING to the person served with the Request for Order: The court may make the requested orders without you if you do not file a Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (form FL-320), serve a copy on the others parties at least nine court days before the hearing (unless the court has ordered a shorter period of time), and appear at the hearing. ( See formFL-320-INFO for more information.)

Attorney For Petitioner: Christina Ferrante, SBN 80030 10700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 200 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 T: (909) 989-0023 F: (909) 466-0318 Date: February 24, 2020 Carlos M. Cabrera JUDICIAL OFFICER Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2020.

PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BOBBY JOE POWELL CASE NO.: PROPS 1900929 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: BOBBY

JOE POWELL

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: PATRICIA ANN LONG aka PATRICIA ANN POWELL in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PATRICIA ANN LONG aka PATRICIA ANN POWELL 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: February 1, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. : S37P 247 WEST THIRD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 PROBATE 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: Patricia Ann Long aka Patricia Ann Powell 6228 Sundown Road Phelan, CA 92371 (760) 954-9465 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 10, 17, 24, 2020.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ETTA C. WILLS aka ETTA CATHERINE WILLS aka ETTA WILLS CASE NO. : PROPS 2000866 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: ETTA C.

WILLS aka ETTA CATHERINE WILLS aka ETTA WILLS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: STEVEN H. WADE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STEVEN H. WADE 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: 12/28/2020 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Dept.: S-36 247 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. 25757 REDLANDS BOULEVARD REDLANDS, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881

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IN MEMORIAM: Covid-19 Claims Tiny Lister, Charley Pride and Carol Sutton

By Nsenga K. Burton Ph.D

The Internet is weeping over the Covid-19-related deaths of beloved character actor Tiny Lister, country music legend Charlie Pride and veteran theater and tv actress Carol Sutton.

Tommy “Tiny” Lister, 62 The character actor best known for his performance as Deebo in the cult classic Friday (1995) was found dead in his California home Thursday (12/10/20) after friends and business associates could not reach him, authorities said. Lister, who was blind in his right eye since birth, appeared in 220 television and film roles. In early 2020, he had been diagnosed with Covid-19 and thought he had overcome the virus. Friends worried about him as he struggled to breathe and make it through a livestream Monday and canceled an appearance at a TV festival.

When friends were alarmed by his appearance Monday, he stated, “God’s Got Me.” The actor, who was born with an eye defect that was an important part of his signature facial expression, famously wrestled Hulk Hogan in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) after appearing in the film No Holds Barred with the wrestling legend.

He also had a short stint in the World Championship Wrestling (WCW) wrestling as Z-Gangsta.

Lister, who also was a WWF wrestler named “Zeus” and played

president of the United States in 1997’s The Fifth Element, pled guilty to committing mortgage fraud to the tune of $3 million in 2014. Lister’s acting roles were plentiful, such that that he had three completed films for 2021, five films in post-production and was in the process of filming two films.

Rapper Ice Cube who executive produced and starred in Friday wrote on his Instagram page, “RIP Tiny “Deebo” Lister,” Ice Cube said Thursday night on Instagram. “America’s favorite bully was a born entertainer who would pop into character at the drop of a hat terrifying people on and off camera. Followed by a big smile and laugh. Thank you for being a good dude at heart. I miss you already.”

Charley Pride, 86Country music’s first Black superstar passed away from Covid-19 complications. The son of sharecroppers, also served in the U.S. Army and played in the Negro Baseball Leagues, received the Country Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award last month in Nashville. The award was presented to him by Jimmie Allen, a young Black country star. Pride and Allen performed a duet at the awards show. Show producers said they followed Covid-19 protocols but some in

attendance did not wear masks.

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell confirmed Sutton’s death and remembered her in a statement posted Friday (12/11/20) on the government website. Mayor Cantrell wrote:

“Born in Sledge, Mississippi, in 1934, Pride picked cotton, played baseball in the Negro leagues, served in the U.S. Army, and worked in a smelting plant in Montana before moving to Nashville and becoming country music’s first black superstar. He scored 52 Top 10 country hits, including 29 Number Ones, and was the first African-American performer to appear on the Grand Ole Opry stage since Deford Bailey made his debut in the 1920s. Pride became an Opry member in 1993. In 2000, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.” Pride is is survived by his wife, Ebby Rozene Cohran Pride, and his children, Carlton, Charles and Angela.

“Carol Sutton was practically the Queen of New Orleans theater, having graced the stages across the city for decades. The world may recognize her from her performances in movies and on TV — whether it’s ‘Treme’ or ‘Claws,’ or ‘Runaway Jury’ or ‘Queen Sugar’ — but we will always remember her commanding stage presence, her richly portrayed characters, and the warm heart she shared with her fellow cast and crew in productions such as ‘4000 Miles’ and ‘A Raisin in the Sun.’ May she rest in God’s perfect peace.”

Covid-19’s death comes just days after the passing of another major New Orleans theater figure, Sherri Marina, also due to COVID-19.

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — A visit to Nappily Naturals Apothecary is a guided experience with a sense of community and respect. In large part, because the staff is family. “Black people have an opportunity to spend their money with whomever they want. Our job is to treat them in such a way, where they want to spend it with us. It’s an honor,” explained Umaar Askia, Nappily Naturals co-owner.

Nappily Naturals customers are seeking natural ways to stay healthy

By John W. Davis, Our Weekly News Reporter

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Not all Black-owned businesses are struggling during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite coronavirus, profits are up at Nappily Naturals Apothecary in Leimert Park Village.

“It’s been a very positive experience to try to provide nutritional well-being, immunal support to the community,” said Umaar Askia, Nappily Naturals co-owner. “It’s been a very great honor to serve Black people.”

Nappily Naturals has been

rooted in Leimert Park since the fall of 2018. The apothecary specializes in natural health via herbs, oils and teas. They also sell natural beauty and hair products.

As many businesses have closed for various reasons during the pandemic, Nappily Naturals has experienced a year of growth in 2020. “(Sales) have actually increased because people are wanting to get healthy,” said Porschae Norwood, Nappily Naturals assistant

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A visit to Nappily Naturals Apothecar y is a guided experience with a sense of community and respect. In large part, because the staff is family.

“Black people have an opportunity to spend their money with whomever they want. Our job is to treat them in such a way, where they want to spend it with us. It’s an honor,” Askia explained.

“With that in mind, I try to tell my children… this is a sacred duty and if we can get that across to

“The smell is what does it for me,” said Brown, who lives in West LA. She’s been seeking a more holistic approach to selfcare. “The crystals for healing. It means something to me. It really does work when you believe and you have faith… so many things that they are pushing into our bodies, do not work for us. It gets us addicted to it. So those overthe-counter drugs are exactly what they are, they’re drugs.

“We can’t keep putting our money into these factoryprocessed things that are killing us and our children,” Brown added.

“The raw honey, that really helps a lot. Doing that in your tea, you notice that you’re not coughing up as much mucus as before. You’re not as constipated as before,” Brown said.

“It’s a very easy transition and with Black people it’s a natural inclination,” Askia added.

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When looking up and down Degnan Boulevard in Leimert Park’s small business district, Nappily Naturals consistently has the most customers.

“I am so honored and grateful.

We do pretty well. This is the perfect area. Leimert gathers all of the people who are into this stuff already, so we’re just providing what people were already gravitating to,” Askia said.

Leimert Park is known in many circles as the heart of the African American community in Los Angeles. It is also a cultural retail and African diaspora art destination in Crenshaw Corridor.

“I’ve actually been working here for about four months. I moved here from Mississippi to help the expansion of my family’s business,” said Norwood.

Norwood said the establishment also has an online presence, setting aside items for local pickup and shipping items across the country.

“Just like people (shop) in the store, that’s how it is online,” she said.

Expanding during the pandemic “We have not lost any business… customers come back and bring friends and family because each one, teach one,” Norwood explained. “As soon as they leave our store, with their herbs and they make that change, they’re bringing their family and friends.”

After successfully selling teas, herbs, roots and powders, Askia believes the natural progression in the health and wellness space is to begin selling shelf stable items like beans, rice, grains, oatmeal and olive oil. So, the family-owned business is putting the final touches on “Naked,” an off-shoot of Nappily Naturals, to be located right next door to the existing storefront to sell dry goods and bulk food.

“It’s going to be a zero-waste refill station,” Askia shared.

“Everything in the store is going to be bulk. No plastic and everything is organic. It’s the same idea (as Nappily Naturals). You can get anything by the ounce. You can get spices by the ounce, you can get rice by the ounce. You can get olive oil by the ounce, honey by the ounce. It gives (customers) more freedom. You don’t have to buy eight ounces.”

Meanwhile, for customers across LA, Nappily Naturals is a safe haven during unprecedented times.

“It’s home and it’s real… you walk in and they welcome you and it’s a warm, loving feeling,” said Brown. “There’s nothing wrong with being nappy and happy.”

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manager and Askia’s daughter.

“It’s very tragic that a lot of other businesses are losing customers or closing. We can really appreciate what we have here because we’re not losing (customers) and we’re helping the community.”

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Black people, not the product but the duty of service, then the revenue generation will have a positive effect because we, in tune, should turn that around and benefit the community more,” he continued.

According to managers, the average customer spends a minimum of $20 dollars, purchasing various organic African teas and plant-based shea butter compounds by the ounce.

Donna Brown has only been to Nappily Naturals twice. “Coming here and getting natural herbs really does help,” said Brown.

“The more natural the better.

We have to get in touch with what God has given us from the (earth),” Brown said, noting she’s already sold on the apothecary as her go-to spot for natural products for beauty and health. continued in next 2 columns

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Visit The San Bernardino American News Website: sb-american.com The Universal Hip Hop Museum – The Official Record of Hip Hop...continued from page 1 SMU study completed in 2019 on cultural BIPOC, employees of the cultural institution workforce are significantly under-represented within this space. The SMU study highlights the profound lack of diversity in positions of power within 65 cultural institutions in NYC. The Museum serves as an example of intentional inclusion and diversity.

The importance of Hip Hop’s influence and ability to empower and serve as a source of unity in a divided nation is more important now than ever before. And to encourage change, the Universal Hip Hop Museum will be a leader and active participant in facilitating gains for employees through opportunities in positions of power. Thus, creating an equal playing field for employees of color and investing in the community.

50 Years of Truth to Power Fast forward 50 years from the 1970s, and Hip Hop is now the most influential art form globally, continually reshaping trends and forming new pathways to guide free expression’s democratization.

The Bronx played a significant role in cultivating the rise of Hip Hop. The art form will be

permanently linked to the culture’s uncanny ability to defy social norms and break down national, cultural, and racial barriers.

The Museum is an apropos milestone for the culture and borough that has given so much to the world. Since its birth in the 70s, Hip Hop has kept a bright light on the economic inequality and social justice issues through songs such as “The Message”

by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five released in1980, “Fight The Power” by Public Enemy released in 1989 and “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar in 2015.

Hip Hop gives voice to the disenfranchised and is the cultural unifier connecting people of all races, ethnicities, and social status through music, poetry, dance, and art. – And in 2023, when the Universal Hip Hop Museum doors swing open, it will be a brick-and-mortar amplification of what the world needed in the 1970s and what the world needs now. The Universal Hip Hop Museum stands ready to usher the next 50 years of Hip Hop’s global prominence in the borough where it all began.

The “Official Record of Hip Hop” now has a permanent home.

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COUNTY/POLITICAL NEWS

Black Man, Casey Goodson Jr., Fatally Shot by Ohio Sheriff’s Deputy

This Holiday Season, $100,000 will Supply 100 teachers with STEM Research Kits for Remote and In-Person Learning...continued from page 2

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

from underserved areas who participated in one of the Society’s two virtual research teachers’ conferences and in the Society’s Advocate Program. In total, 7,544 kits were provided to teachers in all 50 states, American Samoa,

Goodson family attorney Sean Walton called Goodson, “an amazing young man whose life was tragically taken.”

NNPA NEWSWIRE — CNN reported that the involvement of multiple law enforcement agencies complicated the investigation of the case. Columbus Police, which was not involved in the shooting, announced Monday afternoon that the investigation had been turned over to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) at the request of Columbus Police Chief Thomas Quinlan. But only an hour later, BCI, the state agency that investigates police-involved shootings, announced that they would not be able to accept the case.

On Friday, December 4, while entering his home in Columbus,

Ohio, Casey Goodson Jr. was fatally shot by Deputy Jason Meade, a 17-year veteran of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

Goodson was only 23 years old.

His family is demanding answers.

Meade was working for the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force, searching for violent offenders. However, Goodson was not a target of any investigation, and authorities report that he committed no crime and has no criminal record.

Sean Walton, the Goodson family lawyer, told CNN that Meade’s gunfire struck Goodson as he turned the key to enter his

home where his 5-year-old brother and 72-year-old grandmother witnessed him lying on the ground clutching a sandwich he purchased from Subway.

Meade reportedly witnessed a man with a gun and began investigating when he engaged in a verbal spat with Goodson.

Authorities said no other officers witnessed the shooting, and no civilian eyewitnesses have been identified. At this time, police have not been able to locate any camera or video footage of the incident.

“At this point, witness testimony and physical evidence raise serious concerns about why Casey was

even confronted, let alone why he was shot dead while entering his own home,” Walton told CNN. In a separate statement, Walton called Goodson, “an amazing young man whose life was tragically taken.”

“Even hours after his death, the keys that he used to let himself in the house as he was shot and killed hung in the door — a reminder to his family of how close he was to safety,” the attorney noted.

CNN reported that the involvement of multiple law enforcement agencies complicated the investigation of the case.

Columbus Police, which was not involved in the shooting, announced Monday afternoon that the investigation had been turned over to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) at the request of Columbus Police Chief Thomas Quinlan. But only an hour later, BCI, the state agency that investigates police-involved shootings, announced that they would not be able to accept the case.

“We received a referral to take a three-day-old officer-involved shooting case. Not knowing all the reasons as to why so much time has passed before the case was referred to BCI, we cannot accept this case,” a spokesperson for the Attorney General’s office said.

OneTen, a Coalition of Major Corporations, Vows to Hire 1 Million African Americans in High-Paying Jobs NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This is a moment in time for Americans to move past our divisions to come together and reach our full potential as a nation,” Ken Frazier, the chairman and CEO of Merck and a OneTen founder stated. “Our country’s workforce of the future will be an increasingly diverse one,” Frazier proclaimed.

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

In January 2021, the organization will begin working with partner employers to improve workplace inclusivity practices and will connect talent providers to partner employers shortly after that. (iStockphoto / NNPA) OneTen, a coalition of leading executives, said it would work to hire 1 million African Americans into family-sustaining jobs with advancement opportunities ove r t he next de ca de.

The coalition joined forces to upskill, employ, and advance the hires as a method to chip away at the economic barriers plaguing African Americans.

“This is a moment in time for Americans to move past our divisions to come together and reach our full potential as a nation,” Ken Frazier, the chairman and CEO of Merck and a OneTen founder stated.

“Our country’s workforce of the future will be an increasingly diverse one,” Frazier proclaimed.

“Through the creation of one million jobs for Black Americans over the next ten years, OneTen has the potential to address persistent inter-generational gaps in opportunity and wealth,” Frazier remarked further.

In addition to Frazier, other

OneTen founders include Ken Chenault, chairman and managing director of General Catalyst and former chairman and CEO of American Express; Charles Phillips, the managing partner of Recognize and chairman of the Black Economic Alliance; Ginni Rometty, executive chairman and former CEO of IBM; Kevin Sharer, a former chairman and CEO of Amgen and former faculty member at Harvard Business School.

Each of the founders serves on the Board of OneTen – Frazier and Rometty serve as co-chairs.

“In this moment when all Americans share an aspiration for greater economic opportunity, leading executives and employers across industries are taking action to make a meaningful, measurable and lasting systemic impact on racial and economic justice and to create a more equitable society,” the founders noted in a news release.

OneTen connects employers with talent partners, leading

non-profits, and other skillcredentialing organizations that support diverse talent development.

“OneTen links our companies with the critical work we know we need to do to improve racial equity in America,” Rometty added.

“This will not only help our individual companies, but by removing structural barriers that have disproportionately hindered Black Americans from joining the middle-class, it will also help lift all Americans,” Rometty continued.

OneTen members include Accenture, ADP, Allstate, American Express, Amgen, Aon, AT&T, Bain & Company, Bank of America, Cargill, Caterpillar, Cisco, Cleveland Clinic, Comcast, Deloitte, Delta Air Lines, Eli Lilly, General Motors, HP Inc., Humana, IBM, Illinois Tool Works, Intermountain Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, Lowe’s, Medtronic, Merck, Nike, Nordstrom, PepsiCo, Roper Technologies, Stryker, Target, Trane Technologies,

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The organization noted that it’s looking forward to welcoming additional members, including small and mediumsized businesses, which power the majority of the U.S. economy.

In a statement, the founders pledged that OneTen would work with employers, education par t ners, and upskilling partners to design educational and employment solutions.

Together, these partners will better develop, retain, and advance diverse and underrepresented talent, more broadly, but with an explicit commitment to hire or promote Black Americans without fouryear degrees, the founders added.

OneTen’s role in the talent ecosystem will be local, reflecting the workforce development landscape, and focus on reducing exclusionary hiring practices, identifying robust and new talent sources, and ensuring that adequate and equitable career pathways for advancement exist.

I n Januar y 2021, the organization will begin working with partner employers to improve workplace inclusivity practices and will connect talent providers to partner employers shortly after that, the founders continued.

“By bringing together a coalition of key leaders and asking them to make long-term commitments, we have the ability to change employment practices and help break down systemic barriers opening the door to full participation in our economy,” Rometty said.

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Hydrogen’s Role in Clean Energy to Take the Spotlight in SoCalGas’ “H2 Hydrogen Home” First project of its kind in the U.S. aims to show how this carbon-free gas made from renewable electricity can fuel clean energy systems in a carbon-neutral future County/State News LOS ANGELES– December 15, 2020 – As part of its efforts to support California's climate change goals and its mission to become the cleanest, safest and most innovative energy company in America, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced it will build a stateof-the-art demonstration project to show the role hydrogen could play in attaining California’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality.

Named the H2 Hydrogen Home, the project is the first of its kind in the U.S. and will include a home, solar panels, a home battery, an electrolyzer to convert solar energy into clean hydrogen, and a fuel cell to convert that hydrogen back to electricity. The hydrogen will also be blended with natural gas for use in the home’s appliances. The H2 Hydrogen Home is expected to be complete by late 2021. An ad promoting the demonstration home is available via this link.

“California will continue to lead by bringing green hydrogen into its energy mix, just as it led by integrating renewable electricity and batteries for electric storage,” said Maryam Brown, SoCalGas president. “The H2 Hydrogen Home will help guide decisionmaking that will ultimately create the 21st century energy system needed to provide clean, affordable and resilient energy for Californians.”

“As we move to a clean energy future, hydrogen is a zero-emission fuel that could play a significant role in California,” said California Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin.

“This demonstration home will be a great way to see hydrogen in action. Looking forward I am excited about the development of hydrogen technology as a way to create jobs for Californians in a green economy.”

“This home is a great way to show in a tangible way how green hydrogen can store renewable power for an unlimited length of time and how it can be reconverted to electricity whenever it’s needed,” said Janice Lin, Founder and President of the Green Hydrogen Coalition.

The H2 Hydrogen Home is designed with solar panels, which will power the project’s home on sunny days and also provide excess electricity that will be stored for night use and cloudy days. Some of that extra electricity will charge a home battery for short-term energy storage. The rest of the solar power will be converted to clean hydrogen using an electrolyzer and stored until needed. That stored hydrogen will also be converted back to electricity with an on-site fuel cell.

And finally, the hydrogen will be blended with natural gas and used in the home’s heat pump HVAC unit, water heater, clothes dryer, and gas stove.

Majority Leader Reyes Introduces Bill to Assist Immigrant Families Separated at the Border County /State News Sacramento - Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes (D -San Bernardino) introduced her first bill of the Legislative session, AB 47 which creates multi-tiered and coordinated immigration support services to children and families who have been separated at the border as a result of the Trump Administration’s “zero tolerance” immigration policy.

“AB 47 serves to bridge the gap between immigrant families and the support services they need to be prosperous and overcome the effects of family separation,” Majority Leader Reyes continued, “Community based organizations and nonprofits are already providing quality services, it's only a matter of efficiently connecting families to the resources available to them. AB 47 would create a unified approach to getting families the services they need.”

Currently, at least 2,654 children have been detained separately from their families at the southern border enduring unnecessary

traumatic experiences while navigating the immigration process. Many separated families have since been reunified and reside in California. Families must now deal with the trauma of the “zero tolerance” policy and although the Federal government was ordered to provide mental health screenings and treatment, services have been limited and lack the coordination needed to meet immigrant family needs.

AB 47 would direct the department of Social Services to partner with qualified organizations to provide a “multi-tiered and Coordinated Immigration Support Service” which would include initial triage and connection to resources including: culturally relevant physical and behavioral health care, legal services, and food and grocery resources. AB 47 is a crucial step to ensuring families are connected to the support services they need to mitigate the negative effects of family separatio

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