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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)

Obama Returns to the White House to Tout Affordable Care Act

Vice President Kamala Harris to Announce Reforms to Ease the Burden of Medical Debt

By Stacy M. Brown, The Washington Informer

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

As part of the fight to help people contend with high costs, Vice President Kamala Harris plans to announce reforms to help ease the burden of medical debt.

Thirty-seven states and the District of Columbia have expanded Medicaid to cover adults under the ACA. For the first time since he left office on January 20, 2017, former President Barack Obama plans a triumphant return to the White House to promote and recognize the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. The occasion marks Obama’s first appearance in Washington since the inauguration of his former Vice President, Joe Biden.

The nation’s first Black president will join Biden and the country’s first African American vice president, Kamala Harris, at the event to deliver remarks.

W hite House off icials said all three would discuss expanding health care benefits and efforts to reduce costs.

“Joe Biden, we did this together,” Obama stated in a video released last year by the White House about the Affordable Care Act. “We always talked about how, if we could get the principle of universal coverage established, we could then build on it,” Obama said.

On March 23, 2010, Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law, which most call Obamacare.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services data revealed that at the time Obama signed the law, about 50 million Americans were without health insurance.

In its most recent statistics, the Department of Health and Human Services revealed that a record 31 million Americans have health coverage through Obamacare.

The 2021 report revealed drastic reductions in uninsurance rates in every state since the law’s coverage expansions took effect.

“People served by the health Marketplaces and Medicaid expansion have reached record highs,” health officials noted.

They said the data shows those individuals currently enrolled in health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces and Medicaid expansion under the ACA include 11.3 million people

enrolled in the ACA Marketplace plans as of February 2021.

The information revealed that 14.8 million newly eligible people enrolled in Medicaid through the ACA’s expansion of eligibility to adults as of December 2020.

Additionally, 1 million are enrolled in the ACA’s Basic Health Program. Nearly 4 million previously-eligible adult Medicaid enrollees gained coverage under expansion due to the ACA’s enhanced outreach, streamlined applications, and increased federal funding under the ACA. According to health officials, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have experienced reductions in their uninsured rates since the implementation of the ACA, with states that expanded Medicaid experiencing the most significant decrease in their uninsured rate.

For example, California, Kentucky, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, and

West Virginia have reduced their uninsured rate by at least half from 2013 to 2019 through enrollment in Marketplace coverage and expansion of Medicaid to adult populations.

Thirty-seven states and the District of Columbia have expanded Medicaid to cover adults under the ACA. “The Affordable Care Act has not only led to enhanced insurance coverage and dramatically reduced uninsured rates – but it’s lowered barriers to care, reduced people’s medical debt burdens, reduced out-of-pocket spending for a lot of people who had pre-existing conditions prior to the Affordable Care Act’s reforms,” Dr. Sara Collins of the Commonwealth Fund, testified this month during a House Oversight Reform Committee.

“So, this has been a substantial change – both for coverage rates and improving people’s financial security,” Collins stated

African Trade Disrupted by Russian Invasion of Ukraine

By Nsenga K. Burton Ph.D. THE BURTON WIRE — With trade disruptions caused by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, there are concerns over the rising prices of global grains and oilseeds. This has played a major role in food prices globally and hits even harder in African countries that depend on the imports from the wheat market.

This disruption could be beneficial for farmers, as an increase in prices could be profitable. However, droughts and rising demands from Asian countries could put pressure on food prices on the people of the African countries that depend on Russian and

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Ukrainian wheat and corn imports.

On February 24th, 2022, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, launched a full-scale invasion

of the neighboring country of Ukraine. The conflict has been felt on a global scale, especially in the global agricultural market. Both

countries, Russia and Ukraine, are significant producers of wheat and corn to the world, with a quarter of the world’s exports in 2020, Russia accounting for 18% of global wheat exports, and Ukraine 8%. The countries of Africa are largely dependent on this global trade. In 2020, African countries, such as Egypt, Sudan, Nigeria, Tanzania, Algeria, Kenya, and South Africa, imported agricultural products worth US$4 billion from Russia in 2020.

With trade disruptions caused by the conflict between Russia and continued on page 3

One-in-three adults in the United States are saddled with medical debt, which now counts as the largest source of debt in collections – more than credit cards, utilities, and auto loans combined.

According to a White House fact sheet, Black and Hispanic households are more likely to hold medical debt than white households.

As part of the fight to help people contend with high costs, Vice President Kamala Harris plans to announce reforms to help ease the burden of medical debt.

The White House said this should help provide more families the opportunities to thrive.

“Together, these actions will help hold medical providers and debt collectors accountable for harmful practices, reduce the role that medical debt plays in determining whether Americans can access credit – which will open up new opportunities for people with medical debt to buy a home or get a small business loan, help over half a million of low-income American veterans get their medical debt forgiven; and, inform consumers of their rights,” the administration said in a release.

The White House said medical debt isn’t just a financial issue – it can have negative health effects.

One study found that almost half of individuals with medical debt intentionally avoided seeking care.

“Getting sick or taking care of loved ones should not mean financial hardship for American families,” administration officials stated.

“That is why the Administration is taking new action to ease the burden of medical debt and protect consumers from predatory collection policies.”

The White House said the planned actions build upon President Joe Biden’s April 5th Executive Order on strengthening access to affordable, quality health care coverage, which directed federal agencies to take action to reduce the burden of medical debt. “[On April 11], Vice President Harris is announcing reforms in four areas that will lessen the burden of medical debt, protect consumers, and open up new opportunities for Americans looking to buy a home or start a small business,” the White House stated.

The actions include holding providers and collectors accountable.

“Providers have a responsibility to offer non-predatory payment plans or financial assistance to continued on page 4

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Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. to Host College Senator Leyva’s Universal Preschool and Career Day for High School Seniors Bill Graduates From Senate Education in Our District Committee Community News

SB 976 Supported By Children, Parent, Education and Community Organizations Community/ Education News

San Bernardino, CA. – San Bernardino Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. to host a College and Career Day for High School Seniors in our San Bernardino County School Districts. The event will take place on April 18th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event is meant to assist high-school seniors with their next steps following high school. There will be interactive workshops that will give the students resources, tools, and information pertaining to college and career opportunities that are possible for them. There will be booths from workforce development to inform students of potential job opportunities after they graduate.

“I want this event to be used as a tool for high school students who are not sure of what their near future is going to look like.

I want them to know that they have opportunities to thrive in our community and that anything that they dream to do is possible with hard work and dedication. I want to see every student from our County succeed by working or studying in a stable environment. This event will open doors by letting these high school seniors know that they have opportunities to do anything they set their minds to. I am looking forward to meeting and working with them at the event!”

-Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr.

SACRAMENTO – Affirming the need to expand access to care and early learning opportunities for California’s youngest learners, an important bill by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that establishes universal preschool in California passed from the Senate Education Committee today.

Sponsored by the Child Care Resource Center, EveryChild California, First 5 California and the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network, Senate Bill 976 ensures that parents have the option to send their children to a public elementary school provider or a community-based childcare provider to benefit from universal preschool.

“California working families with children need and deserve more flexibility and options so that they truly benefit from transitional kindergarten, since many are currently unable to access those services for their kids,” Senator Leyva said. “SB 976 will help to make sure that families will continue to have high-quality and full-day options for their early learners. We also know that childcare and early education was one of the hardest hit sectors during the pandemic—and recovery of our economy depends on the availability of early learning

options for working parents—so I appreciate that this important bill is advancing in the legislative process. SB 976 will offer flexibility to families, ensure care and learning options for children, and help to keep the primarily women-driven community based childcare provider industry providing these critical services.”

Last year, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed SB 130, which authorized universal transitional kindergarten. SB 976 builds upon the work that was previously completed on transitional kindergarten so that California has the necessary expanded infrastructure in place for child care for working families. SB 976 would build out the complementary mixed delivery community based system to ensure families have options that meet the early care and learning needs for their children.

Importantly, SB 976 would also provide much-needed stability for licensed communitybased providers and their employees—many of whom are women of color—such that they will not be forced to close due to declining enrollment of preschool-aged children.

Along with the strong coalition of bill sponsors, SB 976 has

Senator Leyva’s Universal Preschool Bill Graduates From Senate Education Committee...continued also already earned the support of dozens of children, parent, education and community organizations from across the state, including California Alternative Payment Program Association, Children Now, Crystal Stairs

Inc., Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, Parent Voices California, ReadyNation and San Bernardino City Unified School District, among others. This measure will be considered next by the Senate Human Services Committee.

San Bernardino City Schools To Delay Late Start Until August 2023 Community/ Education News Starting in August 2023, San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) students will have new school hours, with classes starting later for those in middle school and high school as part of a state law designed to give adolescents more time to sleep.

Starting with the 2023–2024 school year and in compliance with Senate Bill 328, also known as the Portantino Rule, all middle schools will start no earlier than 8 a.m. and all high schools will

start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. to give secondary students more time to get the sleep their growing bodies need. Implementing SB 328 in 2023 allows SBCUSD to continue improving its plan while it continues looking into the impact on families, including those with students in elementary school. The extra time also gives SBCUSD more opportunities to continue informing families and employees about the upcoming school schedule changes.

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California: Higher Black Unemployment Distorts Rosy Picture of Job Recovery Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media

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Officials in Sacramento and Washington frequently point to the low unemployment rate in the state and around the country as proof that the U.S. economy has recovered from the downturn experienced during the global COVID-19 crisis.

But the total unemployment rate for Black Californians seems stuck at almost three times higher than the national rate – despite steady increases in overall hiring of African Americans in the state.

A sharp drop in the national unemployment rate for all Americans – down to 3.6 % in February -- brings the number of people without jobs across the United States to just one tenth of a point above the pre-pandemic level of 3.5% (February 2020), according to data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics at the U.S. Department of Labor.

In February alone, the U.S. economy added a remarkable 431,000 jobs, bringing the number of jobs created since 2021 to 7.9 million.

Cecilia Rouse, Chair of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers, told California Black Media that the nation's Black unemployment rate has drastically decreased since the pandemic related recession.

"At the height of this pandemic, the unemployment rate for Black people was 16.8% and from what we saw this month, it is down to 6.2%," she said.

Overall, unemployment in California is also down from a pinnacle in 2020 during the peak of the pandemic. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined 10.5 percentage points from April 2020 to February 2022, from 15.9% to 5.4%.

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Credit: Shutterstock According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), the state's economy has added 2,405,900 nonfarm jobs, "in effect, recovering 87.2% of the nonfarm jobs it lost during the COVID-19 recession."

Although, Black unemployment in California has seen a decrease during the recovery period as well, it has not dropped to pre-pandemic levels, according to state officials.

Black unemployment was hovering at around 10 percent for the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. At that time, California’s overall unemployment rate was 7.5 %, about two points higher than it was for February.

Although the unemployment rate for Black Californians is higher than the state rate, it continues to move downward.

From April 2020 to February 2022, California increased its number of Black workers by 59,000, goi ng f rom 1,009,000 in April 2020 to 1,068,000 in February 2022.

Before the Covid-19 recession from February 2020 to April 2020, there were 1,133,000 employed Black workers in California, according to the EDD. Over the course of the COVID-19 recession, the state lost 2,758,900 nonfarm jobs and the unemployment rate rose from

4.1% in February 2020 to 15.9% only two months later. Over this time period, the unemployment rate for California’s Black workers rose 8.2 percentage points.

Across the country, the unemployment rate for African Americans is also decreasing, dropping from 9.5 % in March 2021 to 6.2 % in March 2022, according to the U.S. Labor Department.

"What we've seen is tremendous improvement in the labor market status for Black Americans, Black workers," Rouse says, attributing the improving numbers to the American Rescue Plan, the Biden administration's pandemic recovery initiative.

“It provided the resources to help us get through this pandemic," said Rouse. “The management of the pandemic is fundamental and so integral to this strong labor market recovery that we're seeing.”

Since 2021, growth in e m ploy me nt for Bl a ck Californians has been significant in three industries: Transportation and utilities, services, and the leisure and hospitality industries.

According to the EDD, there has been an increase of over 50,000 Black employed workers in the transportation and utilities industry, over 14,100 in other services, and over 13,700 in the leisure and hospitality industry

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5G and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Could Help End the Digital Divide

By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) - The last two years have underlined what we already knew: the digital divide in America is real and has consequences for millions of Americans. An affordable, reliable connection is imperative in participating in the 21st century economy, and those families relying on mobile-only access are falling behind. Often, they cannot attend class online or seek a career opportunity that offers the possibility of working remotely. And as more services, job applications, and infrastructure moves online, the gap is only widening.

This digital divide is one that crosses geographic, racial, and class lines. More often than not, those living without access to a reliable broadband connection are living in rural areas of our country. In urban areas access is not a problem, but affordability is for many low-income families – a challenge that disproportionately impacts minority communities.

Data show that Black and Hispanic adults are less likely than White adults to have highspeed internet in their home.

And while 92 percent of adults who make $75,000 or more a year say they have broadband at home, that number drops to 57 percent according to those whose annual income is $30,000 or less.

According to research by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, “Over 7.2 million children in the U.S. live in households without a computer—

including over 1.84 million Black children…In the United States, 34 percent of Black adults do not have home broadband, and 30.6% of Black households with one or more children age 17 or younger lack high-speed home internet (over 3.25 million Black children live in these households).”

Therefore, while it’s great news to see that broadband prices have fallen over the last five years, there are still millions of Americans who can’t afford an internet connection at home. Fortunately, two new developments from the public and private sector can help solve this problem: the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the nationwide rollout of 5G home service.

Closing the digital divide has been an area of key focus for President Biden. The bipartisan infrastructure package signed into last year contains billions of dollars that aims to tackle not only broadband access, but affordability and adoption. $14.2 billion of this funding went to

the creation of the Affordability Connectivity Program (ACP), which offers a $30 discount to help lower-income consumers and families pay for internet service. In many cases, internet service providers are offering plans under the ACP which are effectively free, and, to date, over 10 million households have taken advantage of these steep discounts.

The infrastructure bill also provides $65 billion to help bring broadband to the many unserved and under-served swaths of the country where there is little to no service to be had at any price. States are currently working on developing plans in coordination with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) to finally connect those parts of their cities and states that have languished with poor connectivity for decades.

One of the solutions to connect these homes is a new one: 5G for home broadband (also known as fixed wireless access or FWA). Similar to your

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Many people who are living without internet don’t have the luxury of waiting around for a technician for one, let alone two, visits. The ease of use of 5G for home broadband addresses this problem. It relies on the user for a self-installation, with some carriers reporting an average install time that is under an hour.

There are over 2,800 providers of fixed wireless access in the United States today. The number of companies entering the market will significantly increase competition and cause the price of broadband to drop even further. FWA plans are generally priced below cable internet rates and this new competition is a welcome development for low-income families.

The Biden administration’s broadband connectivity goals are intrinsically linked to the successful and widespread rollout of fixed wireless access. We’ve made a historic investment in making broadband affordable through the ACP and in making broadband available to all Americans.

This historic investment along with 5G home internet service means a better digital future for all of us regardless of race or income level. An equitable digital future is within reach.

African Trade Disrupted by Russian Invasion of Ukraine...continued from page 1 Ukraine, there are concerns over the rising prices of global grains and oilseeds. This has played a major role in food prices globally and hits even harder in African countries that depend on the imports from the wheat market.

This disruption could be beneficial for farmers, as an increase in prices could be profitable. However, droughts and rising demands from Asian countries could put pressure on food prices on the people of the African countries that depend on Russian and Ukrainian wheat and corn imports.

Only time will tell how the consequences of President Putin’s action will affect the world, and

to what scale. It is clear, though, that the dispute over the RussianUkrainian border has hindered global trade, which has and will be felt in many African countries.

Read more about African Nations Affected as Russian Invasion of Ukraine Disrupts Trade at The Conversation.

This news brief was written

by Solomon Hayes, editorial assistant for The Burton Wire.

Follow Solomon Hayes on Instagram @soulman957.

Fo l l o w T h e B u r t o n Wi re on I nst ag r a m or Twitter @TheBurtonWire.

This ar ticle originally appeared in The Burton Wire.

Padilla, Menendez, Cornyn Unveil Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating 30th Anniversary of HACU’s Hispanic National Internship Program Program has grown from an initial 24 summer interns in 1992 to over 500 interns serving across multiple federal agencies each year State/Government News WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Hispanic-Serving Institutions Caucus, alongside Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) unveiled a bipartisan resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Hispanic National Internship Program (HNIP), a seminal program of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) known for promoting and celebrating Latino excellence and creating greater

career development opportunities for Latino and Hispanic students across the country.

“I’m proud to join Senator Menendez in honoring 30 years of HACU’s work to ensure greater access to higher education for Latino students,” said Senator Padilla. “As co-chairs of the Senate HSI caucus, we will continue working alongside HACU to ensure that HSIs have the resources they need to support our students and strengthen the communities that are uplifted by their success.” continued on page 4

Far-Right Smears of Judge Jackson Show Why We Can’t Let Them Take Power Ben Jealous Judge Ket a nji Brow n Jackson made history this week when the U.S. Senate confirmed her nomination as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

That is cause for celebration.

When Judge Jackson is sworn in as Justice Jackson later this year, she will become the first Black woman to serve on our highest court. And she will become the first justice ever to have served as a public defender. She will bring a much-needed “justice for all” perspective to the court.

Judge Jackson’s nomination has inspired millions of Americans. Her bipartisan support from Americans and senators is a sign that our country can continue to move toward a “more perfect union.”

The confirmation process, however, showed us something else. Something far more disturbing about the current state of that union.

The far-right wing of the conservative movement, which is currently the dominant force in the Republican Party, set out to smear Judge Jackson and anyone— Republican or Democrat—who supported her. They made it clear why we cannot allow them to take power in this year’s elections.

They dragged Judge Jackson into dishonest and dishonorable far-right political campaigns that were already under way.

For example, far-right activists and their Republican allies have been waging a campaign to silence teaching about racism in U.S. history and institutions. The Far Right has devoted a huge amount of energy to make critical race theory—a way of studying the

impact of racism—something sinister. They want to scare conservative voters into turning out for school board elections and this year’s congressional elections.

The extremist think-tank activist who started the CRT scare has admitted that his goal was just to apply that label to anything that right-wing culture warriors didn’t like. And for sure, they tried to slap it on Judge Jackson.

Another far-right campaign sweeping the country is an attack on the legal equality of LGBTQ Americans. That campaign taps into some of the oldest and ugliest smears against LGBTQ people— claims that they are a threat to children. And it draws energy from the conspiracy theories promoted

by QAnon activists about a network of powerful pedophiles.

Shameless senators like Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz tried to drag Judge Jackson into that cesspool by distorting her record as a judge and portraying this mother of two daughters as sympathetic to child abusers.

Now, keep in mind that Judge Jackson is from a law enforcement family, and was endorsed by organizations representing both

police chiefs and police officers.

That didn’t stop the smears.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made it clear that this was a political weapon. She outrageously attacked three Republican senators who voted to confirm Judge Jackson, calling them “pro-pedophile.” And she attacked Democrats as “the party of pedophiles.” The Family Research Council suggested that it would try to make Democratic senators explain their support for someone who is “lenient on child offenders.”

Others used far worse language.

This is beyond unprincipled.

It is dangerous. And it shows us how much is at stake in this year’s elections. If we let these extremists get control of the House and Senate, we will be putting our future in the hands of people like Greene, Hawley and Cruz.

And we will put our courts in the hands of Mitch McConnell, who kept many of President Barack Obama’s judicial nominees, including a Supreme Court nominee, from even getting a vote.

Judge Jackson’s nomination was part of an exceptional effort that President Joe Biden has made to put more Black women, and a more diverse group of judges, on the courts. But Sen. Lindsey Graham made it clear that Republicans would put an end to that. He said if Republicans had been in control of the Senate, Judge Jackson wouldn’t have even gotten a hearing— because Republican senators would have forced President Biden to name someone else. continued on page 7

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ENTERTAINMENT/ LOCAL/BUSINESS/ADVERTISING

Jada Pinkett Smith Makes First Appearance Out Since 2022 Oscars Slap Incident The actress was there to support the opening of the new Rhimes Performing Arts Center, which serves as the home for the new Debbie Allen Dance Academy.

By Shanelle Genai

Over the weekend, actress Jada Pinkett Smith stepped out in her first appearance since the Academy banned her husband Will Smith from the Oscars for the next 10 years stemming from this year’s infamous 2022 Oscars slap incident.

According to People, Pinkett Smith was there to support her friends Debbie Allen and Shonda Rhimes during the opening of the Rhimes Performing Arts Center, which now serves as the home for the new Debbie Allen Dance Academy. The 24,000 square foot space boasts a studio named after the Smiths, “the Wallis Performance Space honoring Wallis Annenberg,” as well as “Kobe Bryant ‘Wall of Light’ which shines a light on major sponsors, Berry Gordy Control Room and Recording Studio and the Chandra Wilson Education Center which is the central space

for the Debbie Allen Middle School (DAMS),” per Broadway World.

“You are the legacy that so many other legacies will stand upon. Thank you for ALL that you do,” Pinkett Smith wrote in an Instagram post.

Added Shonda Rhimes in a statement to Broadway World: “I am beyond proud to support the Debbie Allen Dance Academy’s new home —the R himes Performing Arts Center. At DADA, the program is a haven of discipline and acceptance where—no matter their size, ability or economic background— young girls and boys grow into hard working, conscientious, determined and confident young women and men.”Allen echoed similar sentiments, saying: “On April 9, DADA will take a giant step forward towards realizing the dreams of thousands of young aspiring artists, parents, up and coming as well as seasoned professionals along with our local and global community. RPAC is a state of the art facility that nurtures creativity, technical ability, vision and possibility.”

Black Lives Should Also Matter in the Russia-Ukraine War

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

With Russia’s Ukraine invasion ongoing, some will train their eyes on the plight of Black people in the region. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) Black Americans have enjoyed an enduring bond with Africa and their brothers and sisters living on the Continent, with many U.S.based civil rights agencies, clergy members, and African American organizations taking a keen interest in the welfare of citizens in the 55-nation motherland.

While the world watched Russia invade Ukraine on Thursday, February 24, some expressed concern about the tens of thousands of international students studying in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mariupol, and other cities throughout that Eastern European nation.

Many of those students come from Africa.

“Many of them do not have paperwork to enter Europe,” wrote Terrell J. Starr, host of the Black Diplomats Podcast that focuses on the intersection of race and foreign policy.

Starr also counts as a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, focusing on Ukraine, Georgia, Russia, and nuclear non-proliferation issues.

Starr notes the especially per ilous position facing African students and Black Ukrainians in an op-ed.

“There is no census data on their numbers, but figures range from thousands to tens of thousands,” Starr wrote.

“It is impossible to know without data, but it is not

uncommon to see Black folks walking around Kyiv speaking fluent Russian or Ukrainian and walking with their white family members,” he continued.

Starr added that his friend, a Black Ukrainian, shared that, while she is proud to be Black, she feels the trauma of the Kremlin’s aggression as much as any white Ukrainian.

“Like America, Russia is a settler-colonial state, and we as Black folks need to understand how leaders of such states operate because we aren’t that far behind when it comes to being on the lower end of the totem pole of racial oppression,” Starr concluded.

“Yes, in America, Ukrainians are white. But over here, many of my Ukrainian friends tell me Putin and Russians who think like him view them as white trash. So many Ukrainians very much see themselves through the lens of race when it comes to Putin’s revisionism of their shared history.”

While multiple reports suggest Ukraine has never championed diversity or an acceptance of Black people, Russia has been especially harsh toward individuals of darker hues.

Home to 144 million people, just 70,000 Russian residents identify as Black.

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Padilla, Menendez, Cornyn Unveil Bipartisan Vice President Kamala Harris to Announce Reforms to Resolution Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Ease the Burden of Medical Debt...continued HACU’s Hispanic National Internship Program...

(CFPB) will investigate credit medical debt paid their bills at the continued from page 3 “As co-chair of the HispanicServing Institutions Senate Caucus, I am proud to join my fellow co-chair Senator Padilla, as well as Senator Cornyn, in recognizing HACU’s Hispanic National Internship Program for 30 years of excellence and service to Latino and Hispanic students committed to pursuing a career in public service”, said Senator Menendez. “Today, I recommit to finding more ways to provide greater resources to our Hispanicserving institutions and bolster life-changing career development programs such as HNIP.” “It’s important that we celebrate not only Hispanic heritage, but also educational achievements and opportunities for Hispanic students,” said Senator Cornyn.

“We all know that education is the key to the American dream, but no one understands that aspirational goal better than our Hispanic populations in Texas. I’m glad to support this program that has provided real-world experience through internships for three decades.”

For 30 years, HNIP has helped provide federal and private internship opportunities to Latinos and underrepresented students attending Hispanicserving institutions and other institutions of higher education.

Over 14,000 HNIP alumni now work in federal, state, or local government and across private industries, furthering HACU’s goal of increasing diversity in the federal government and the private sector. There are 569 HispanicServing Institutions found in 185 congressional districts across 28 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

In 2021 and 2022, the following institutions of higher learning from California, New Jersey, and Texas were represented in the HNIP: Rutgers University, Newark Campus; Rutgers University, News Brunswick Campus; Montclair State University; Kean University; Hudson County Community College; California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; San Francisco State University; California State University, Long Beach; California State University, Fresno; Humboldt State University; University of

California, Davis; University of California, Berkley; University of California, Irvine; University of California, Riverside; University of California, Los Angeles; University of California, Merced; University of California, Santa Barbara; California Lutheran University; California State University, East Bay; Sacramento State University; California State University, San Bernardino; California State University, Fullerton; San Diego State University; University of Southern California; Riverside City College; San Jose State University; California State University, Monterey Bay; University of Texas at Arlington; Northeast Lakeview College; University of Texas at El Paso; University of the Incarnate Word; University of Houston-Downtown; San Antonio College; University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Texas A&M University; Texas A&M International University; St. Mary’s University; St. Philip’s College; St. Edward’s University; Texas Lutheran University; Northwest Vista College; Texas State University, and; University of Houston-Clear Lake.

“The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities thanks the Senate for recognizing the 30-year milestone of the HACU National Internship Program that has opened doors for many colleges students and served as a resource to increasing workforce diversity nationwide in the Federal Government and the private sector,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores. “We are grateful to all our federal and corporate partners who have given our interns from Hispanic-Serving Institutions and other colleges and universities invaluable opportunities to gain real world experience to help shape the future workforce of this nation.”

Joining Padilla, Menendez, and Cornyn in supporting the resolution are Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.).

Vice President Kamala Harris to Announce Reforms to Ease the Burden of Medical Debt... continued from page 1 all eligible patients,” the White House noted.

“While many do, far too many eligible patients report not receiving help. Worse, lawsuits against patients over medical bills are on the rise. And when hospitals sell outstanding bills to third party debt collectors, patients can be subjected to persistent and aggressive collections practices.”

The administration noted that the federal government pays roughly $1.5 trillion a year into the health care system to provide patients with quality care and services.

Providers receiving that funding should make it easy for eligible patients to receive the financial assistance they are entitled to and should not directly or indirectly subject patients to illegal and harassing debt collection practices, the White House stated.

Department of Health and

Human Services Secretary Becerra plans to direct the agency to evaluate how providers’ billing practices impact access and affordability of care and the accrual of medical debt.

Officials said HHS will request data from more than 2,000 providers on medical bill collection practices, lawsuits against patients, financial assistance, financial product offerings, and 3rd party contracting or debt buying practices.

The Department will, for the first time, weigh that information in their grantmaking decisions, publish topline data and policy recommendations for the public, and share potential violations with the relevant enforcement agencies of jurisdiction.

Separately, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continued in next 2 columns

reporting companies and debt collectors that violate patients’ and families’ rights and hold violators accountable.

The White House added that the administration also plans to improve government underwriting practices as the latest research found that owing medical debt is not a reliable predictor of overall financial health.

They said an analysis of 5 million anonymized credit records found that consumers who owed

same rate as those who did not.

Including paid-off medical debt causes credit scores to underestimate creditworthiness by as much as 22 points.

“As a result, the inclusion of medical debt on credit reports and in credit scores and loan underwriting can hold Americans back from financial opportunities while failing to improve the accuracy and predictiveness of lending programs,” the White House said in the release.

Black Lives Should Also Matter in the RussiaUkraine War...continued Information and Analysis, a Moscow-based advocacy organization, revealed that Africans and those who descend from the Continent face widespread hostility and racism that routinely goes unpunished.

“We would note one racist action on the territory of Moscow State University of Civil Engineering,” SOVA Center officials wrote in January. “In a video circulated online, young people can be seen harassing Black students, throwing snowballs at them, ‘awarding’ them bananas as ‘gifts’

and insulting them generally.”

In 2021, the SOVA Center reported at least 63 victims of ideologically motivated violence; three of them died, and the others were injured or beaten; five people received serious death threats.

The total number of hatemotivated attacks had increased compared to the previous year when one victim died, and 52 were injured or beaten. “And what should be kept in mind is that our data, especially for the continued on page7

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002940 Date Filed 04/04/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/04/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SYDNI SAGULL County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14298 WOODLAND DR VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: CYNTHIA E. HARRIS 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: 14298 WOODLAND DR VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 23, 2022 Cynthia E. Harris, 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 April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003110 Date Filed 04/06/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/06/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): QUALITY HOME REALTY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 222 N MOUNTAIN AVE SUITE 202 UPLAND, CA 91786 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: ANNETTE P. SEGURA 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: 6154 SARD ST RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91701 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 06, 2017 Annette Segura, Broker/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 April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002878 Date Filed 04/01/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/01/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): TWO MEN AND A TRUCK 0636 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 30 S VISTA PL UPLAND, CA 91786 Mailing Address: 995 NASHPORT STREET LA VERNE, CA 91750 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: MILLER TRANSPORT LLC State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 30 S VISTA PL UPLAND, CA 91786 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 10, 2022 Aaron Miller, Owner/Manager, 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 April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002434 Date Filed 03/16/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/16/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): STATEWIDE AUTO BROKERS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1680 SOUTH E STREET SUITE B250 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: LUXURY CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202206810670 Residence Street Address: 1680 SOUTH E STREET SUITE B250 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable LudyN Lopez, Officer Manager, 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 March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220001908 Date Filed 03/04/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/04/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CALIFORNIA DUMP TRUCK OWNERS ASSOCIATION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO

Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 224 N EUCLID AVE UPLAND, CA 91786 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: WESTERN STATES TRUCKING ASSOCIATION State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C0188202 Residence Street Address: 334 N EUCLID AVE UPLAND, CA 91786 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 24, 1967 Lee Brown, Chief Operating Officer, 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 March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002714 Date Filed 03/28/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/28/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ROUTE 66 VAPE AND SMOKE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 640 W. MAIN STREET BARSTOW, CA 92311 Mailing Address: 10449 VIA APOLINA MORENO VALLEY, CA 92557 Number of Employees: 3 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: FLY HIGH 14TH LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202120810495 Residence Street Address: 540 EAST VIRGINIA WAY SUITE 102 BARSTOW, CA 92311 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Massab Hamzeh Abbas, Managing Member, 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 April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002670 Date Filed 03/25/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/25/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SOLAMONTE APARTMENTS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9200 MILLIKEN AVE. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Mailing Address: 8 EXECUTIVE CIRCLE IRVINE, CALIF 92614 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SOLAMONTE OWNER, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DE Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 7501 WISCONSIN AVENUE, SUITE 1300W BETHESDA, MD 20814 Name of Individual Registrant: Residence Street Address: This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Sep 01, 2021 Rex Delong, Manager, 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 April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002374 Date Filed 03/15/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/15/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): LENWOOD VAPE AND SMOKE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 25619 W MAIN STREET BARSTOW, CA 92311 Mailing Address: 10449 VIA APOLINA MORENO VALLEY, CA 92557 Number of Employees: 3 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: FLY HIGH 14TH LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202120810495 Residence Street Address: 540 EAST VIRGINIA WAY, SUITE 102 BARSTOW, CA 92311 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Massab Hamzeh Abbas, Managing Member, 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 March, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002338 Date Filed 03/14/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/14/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): FAMILY FURNITURE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 5789 CABROSA PL. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737

Mailing Address: PO BOX 8654 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91701 Number of Employees: 1 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: RESIDENTIAL REHAB, INC. State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.:C2109043 Residence Street Address: 5789 CABROSA PL RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 01, 2022 Saundra Stapp, Secretary, 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 March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002473 Date Filed 03/17/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/17/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BASELINE AUTO REGISTRATION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 675 E. BASELINE ST STE D SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Name of Individual Registrant: CLAUDIA E. ALVAREZ 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: 675 E BASELINE ST STE D 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: Not Applicable Claudia E. Alvarez, 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 March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002026 Date Filed 03/07/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/07/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): LUNAPIC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1334 WEST FOOTHILL BLVD., APT. 10B UPLAND, CA 91786 Mailing Address: 1334 WEST FOOTHILL BLVD., APT. 10B UPLAND, CA 91786 Number of Employees: 0 Name of Individual Registrant: LUIS E. VIVAR 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: 1334 WEST FOOTHILL BLVD., APT. 10B UPLAND, CA 91786 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jun 01, 2019 Luis E. Vivar, 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 April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002565 Date Filed 03/24/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/24/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): EDUCATIONAL TUTORING SERVICES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1468 ORANGE AVENUE #66 REDLANDS, CA 92373 Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 10704 HIGHLAND, CA 92346 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: LAZARO L. SERNA 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: 1468 ORANGE AVENUE #66 REDLANDS, CA 92373 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 10, 2022 Lazaro L. Serna, 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 April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002884 Date Filed 04/01/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/01/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ALOHA SOBER LIVING HOME County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 11932 CHAMBERLAINE WAY ADELANTO, CA 92301 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: STEVE L. SELKE 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: 11932 CHAMBERLAINE WAY ADELANTO, CA 92301 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 Steve L. Selke, 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 April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002342 Date Filed: 03/14/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/14/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. CALIFORNIA PATIO COVERS, INC. 2. CALIFORNIA PATIO COVERS 3. CALIFORNIA PATIO BUILDERS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9778 ORANGE STREET RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 Number of Employees: 2 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CALIFORNIA PATIO COVERS, INC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4549768 Residence Street Address: 9778 ORANGE STREET RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 06, 2020 Lisa Massagli, Secretary, 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 March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002893 Date Filed 04/01/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/01/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): LEYNA’S SALON County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 108 #B E. MAIN ST. BARSTOW, CA 92311 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: LEYNA TRAN CORPORATION State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.:C4843167 Residence Street Address: 7743 12TH ST WESTMINSTER, CA 92683 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 22, 2022 Leyna L. Tran, 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 April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2022.

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SUMMONS SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACION (Derecho Familiar) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Edward Keeton AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page.

Lo han demandado. Lea la informacion a continuacion yen la pagina siguiente.

Petitioner's name is: Tia Keeton Nombre del demandante: CASE NUMBER (N0MERO DE CASO): FAMBA 2200331 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website {www.lawhelpca.org, or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE-RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

Tiene 30 dias de calendario despues de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citacion y Petici6n para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante.

Una carta o 1lamada telefonica o una audiencia de la carte no basta para protegerlo.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la carte puede dar 6rdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambien le puede ordenar que pague manutencion, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, pongase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informaci6n para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca,org) o poniendose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

AV I S O - L A S O R D E N E S DE RESTRICCION SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PAGINA 2: Las ordenes de restriccion estan en vigencia en cuanto a ambos conyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticion, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras ordenes. Cualquier agencia del orden publico que haya recibido o vista una copia de estas ordenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

EXENCION DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario un formulario de exencion de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petici6n de usted o de la otra parte.

The name and address of the court are (El nombre y direcci6n de la carte son): San Bernardino County Superior Court Barstow District 235 East Mountain View Ave. Barstow, CA 92311 NOTICE THIS CASE IS ASSIGNED TO DEPT. B4 FOR ALL PURPOSES & SUBJECT TO CCP 170.6(2)

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The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner's attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direcci6n y numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o deldemandante si no tiene abogado, son): Tia Keeton 811 Keith Street Barstow, CA 92311 (760)620-7613

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Date (Fecha): 2/2/22 Clerk , by (Secretario, por) Jennifer --Garner , Deputy (Asistente)

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Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2022.

PETITION/PROBATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:GARY MICHAEL POISALL aka GARY M. POISALL aka GARY POISALL CASE NO: PROSB 2200261 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of:

GARY MICHAEL POISALL aka GARY M. POISALL aka GARY POISALL A Petition For Probate has been filed by: NATHAN POISALL in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN

BERNARDINO. The Petition For Probate requests that: NATHAN POISALL 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: June 9, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S-35 Superior Court Of California, County Of San Bernardino 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino District-Probate Division If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: William M. Nassar 1461 Ford Street, Suite 203 Redlands, CA 92373 (909)307-2000 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper March 31, April 7, 14, 2022

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CONNIE GONZALEZ MACIAS aka CONNIE MACIAS CASE NO : PROSB 2200429

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

CONNIE GONZALEZ MACIAS aka CONNIE M. MACIAS aka CONNIE MACIAS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: DORA R. SPOERLE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: DORA R. SPOERLE 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: May 02, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S37 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino District- Probate Division IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Petitioner: Dora R. Spoerle 1913 Topeka Way Colton, CA 92324 (909)213-7243 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper April 7,14,21, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ANNA BERNICE BROADWAY CASE NO: PROSB 2200260

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

BERNICE BROADWAY

A Petition For Probate has been filed by: KARLA A. BROADWAY in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. The Petition For Probate requests that: KARLA A. BROADWAY 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: 05/04/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S36 Superior Court Of California, County Of San Bernardino 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino District-Probate Division If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Lee J. Petrohilos 1851 E 1st St., Ste 840 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714)542-3110 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper March 31, April 7, 14, 2022

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NOTICE INVITINB BIDS PROJECT NO. 801 0089 CITYWIDE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM FY 2021/22 (LOCAL STREETS) IN THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY CALIFORNIA Bids shall be received electronically prior to 2:00 p.m., May 6, 2022 only in the City of Moreno Valley Bid Portal through PlanetBids. The link to register to become a prospective bidder and electronically bid on this project can be found at the following address: http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=24660 The bid results will be available on the above website immediately following the time of bid deadline.

PROJECT SPECIFIC SCOPE OF WORK The project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, necessary tools and machinery, supervision and coordination, traffic control, and all utility and transportation services required for removal of existing asphalt concrete pavement surface, local pavement repairs, removal of existing striping, payment markings and markers, application of slurry seal, pavement resurfacing or replacement, reestablishment of striping and upgrades of signing, and other related improvements on the streets as included in the Plans and listed in the Bid Schedule.

All work must be completed within the Contract Time of One Hundred Twenty (120) Working Days for the Base Bid only, and up to One Hundred Fifty (150) Working Days for Base Bid plus Additive Alternate Bids (1 and 2) working days after the date of commencement specified in the Notice to Proceed to Fulfill Preconstruction Requirements.

This project is subject to the Community Workforce Agreement by and between the City of Moreno Valley and San Bernardino/ Riverside Counties Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO, and the Signatory Craft Councils and Unions. Copy of the Community Workforce Agreement is included in the project’s Contract Documents.

All bidding documents shall be downloaded electronically on the City of Moreno Valley Bid Portal through PlanetBids at the address shown above. The cost for downloading is $75.00.

For technical information relating to the details of this Project and bidding requirements, please submit all Requests for Information (RFI) via the “Questions and Answer” tab within the City of Moreno Valley Vendor Portal in PlanetBids. All RFI’s shall be submitted no later than April 29, 2022, by 2:00 p.m. Any RFI received after the date and time specified herein will not be considered.

Dated: April 11, 2022 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper April 14, 2022.

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LIFESTYLE/RELIGION/FINANCIAL/NATIONAL

“Tik - Tok!” By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah Living between the Tik and the Tok! What’s wrong with you? What is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanishes away. [James 4:13-17]. Listen, God’s offer is only guaranteed for today. [2 Corinthians 6:2] says, “Now is the accepted time; behold now is the day of salvation.” God has given you the opportunity to give your life to Him in this era of human history, but if you neglect it, the Lord could come any day as a thief in the night, and it would be forever too late.

Living between the Tik and the Tok. What’s wrong with you?

Don’t wait until it’s too late!

[Hebrews 12:17] says of Esau, “For you know that even afterwards, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought for it with tears.” The awful story of the rich man and the poor man summarized in two words: TOO LATE! The rich man in hell did everything that the poor man did on earth; however, he did them simply TOO LATE! Wake up! The time is short! [Romans 13:11-14]. How much time is left?

We don’t know. That is a mystery that God holds in His hand, and He will not tell us. But what he does tell us in [Romans 13:11-14] it's later than you think. Time is

passing quickly! I tell you; the hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over the day is almost here.”

Living between the Tik and the Tok while the supreme Event of history is around the corner! Jesus is standing at the very threshold of returning again! Get it together before your Tik-Tok runs out!

Like the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, the wise had oil in their lamps. They didn’t wait till the bridegroom was near to start preparing, they were always prepared, get it together, because I tell you, the last days are not coming, they are already here.

Repent Now Before It Is Too Late! Christ is not going to wait forever. For He says in [Genesis 6:3], “My Spirit will not always strive with man.” God appeals to you today, seek ye the Lord. Seek Him while there is yet time, for when He stands up and the temple is filled with smoke, it’s too late.

The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and you are not saved.

[Jeremiah 8:20]. How tragic!

Living between the Tik and Tok! Listen, you may be like the men of Athens who said– “we will hear thee again of this matter” go away – [Acts 17:32]. You may be like Agrippa, “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian” – [Acts 26:28]. I want you to know that everyone will give an account to God, no one will escape. God spared not the angels, God spared not Sodom, God spared not the old world which was destroyed in Noah’s flood and God will not spare this current world. Be sure of this one thing, God’s wrath and

WITNESS FOR JUSTICE #1094

Tired Bones Katie Adams Advocates around the country (including myself) spent the better part of 2021 working to get the Build Back Better plan passed through Congress. Its passage promises opportunities for real generational investments in areas of great need and long neglect.

And then, due to obstruction and a failed Senate, the bill did not pass. It’s crushing to work on something for so long that could have such a monumental impact and then not see those hopes come to fruition. I’ve worked in Congress for a while now and thought I’d steeled myself better against the dispiriting frustration and disappointment that comes from seeing important bills fail.

I think one of the most vexing points of this particular instance is because we know the policies of Build Back Better work.

Last year, Congress took temporary action to prevent e v ic t io n s , i m ple m e nt e d emergency paid leave, and offered unemployment assistance, stimulus checks, and Child Tax Credit payments. As a result, even during times of mass unemployment and societal upheaval, poverty rates went down.

These actions prove poverty and its devastation are policy choices that can be remedied, at least in part, through policy decisions.

Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, we already know that highly effective strides have been made in cutting child poverty nearly in half with the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax

Credit. In fact, the CTC has helped nearly 35 million households cover the costs of food, education, and clothing, all necessities. We should be making these tax provisions permanent, allowing for healthier families to not just survive, but thrive. Who would disagree?

Yet when presented with the moment to make those policies even more far-reaching and longlasting, Congress squandered the opportunity for transformational change. Sometimes it feels like Members of Congress don’t see that the choices they make every day on Capitol Hill have real-world consequences. While seemingly endless debate takes place, families and communities are struggling, slipping further down the economic ladder.

But I didn’t write all of this to leave you with a sour taste in your mouth. Because ultimately our hope isn’t in the flawed institutions of government or even churches. Our hope is in a shared community of grace. One that believes in breathing new prophetic life into seemingly hopeless situations. We know that out of tired bones, empty desert, or dry rock, new life can spring forth. We’ve seen it happen before.

We won’t stop working to make sure that the ideas present in Build Back Better—more equitable access to basic rights like housing, healthcare, food, and education— are in current and future pieces of legislation. No matter what the next version of Build Back continued in next 2 columns

judgment is coming to this world.

They will say peace and safety, they will be going about business as per usual, they will be marrying and giving in marriage, they will be eating, drinking, and partying.

They will know not until the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night. Maybe you just think you can live your life how you want now and worry about where you’re heading later or negotiate it when you get there. Well make no mistake, the Bible is very clear that there comes a time when it is too late to be saved. [2 Corinthians 6:2]– For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. When God stops dealing with you, it’s over. For there is a time for every unbeliever when it is too late. And only God knows the time, it is not for me or any man to say. But I can only imagine the sheer terror of realizing I have refused God one too many times.

I want you to know that in Daniel, Belshazzar saw the writing on the wall. Judgment had been declared.

It was too late. That night Babylon fell, and Belshazzar was slain. The Bible records his trembling, his fear, his knees smote together in terror. He found no place of repentance, he found no mercy, he found no grace. God was done with him forever. In Genesis, when the angels came to Sodom, judgment had already been declared. Their fate was sealed.

The angels came to save Lot and destroy the city. All the inhabitants were dead men walking even before the angels arrived in Sodom. Symbolically, they

Univ. of GA Study: Whites Show Less Concern About Covid and Its Impact When They Believe it’s “…Not a White People Problem”...continued desperately groped for the door in the darkness, but like the handle to the door eluded them, so had the door to eternal life been slammed shut for eternity. They were in the mist of darkness forever.

We see the longsuffering of God in Genesis with the story of Noah. Noah preached repentance, he warned of coming judgment, he warned the people of impending doom, the invitation to be saved and avoid judgment was extended for many, many years. But one day, the offer was withdrawn.

There came a day when God shut him in. It was over, even before the raindrops began to fall before the fountains of the deep were broken up before there was any sign of the impending deluge. One can only imagine the icy hand of terror which took hold of their hearts as the rain fell and the water exploded up from underneath. They would no doubt have been hammering on the door of the ark, pleading to be let in. Fingernails began desperately clawing at the door.

Noah, Noah, let us in! Noah, Noah, we believe you now! The door was shut forever. Eternal darkness, eternal punishment, eternal wrath awaited even as they were scurrying for higher land.

The water covered the earth, the only people who survived were those in the ark. There would have been many that realized that Noah was right, but too late.

Today, the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. [Revelation 22:17].

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Tired Bones...continued Better looks like, the faith community will be there exhorting Congress to prioritize caring for the most vulnerable. I look

forward to seeing you there too!

Katie Adams is the Policy Advocate for Domestic Issues for the United Church of Christ.

In the first three months, the study authors wrote that the average weekly case rate per 100,000 Black Americans was 36.2, compared with 12.5 for White Americans.

In addition, the Black hospitalization rate was 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared with 4 per 100,000 for White people, and the death rate was also higher: 3.6 per 100,000 compared with 1.8 per 100,000.

“The severity of Covid-19 among Black Americans was the predictable result of structural and societal realities, not differences in genetic predisposition,” the authors stated.

When the University of Georgia report authors looked at social comparisons and construal level theory, they made additional conclusions.

Although the elevated rates of COVID-19 infection and mortality among people of color in the U.S. do not objectively reduce the risks of infection among White people, they may reduce perceptions of risk by serving as a source of downward comparison, the authors said.

“When people compare themselves to others who are less well off, they feel more satisfied with their current situation,” the authors asserted.

“When confronted with threatening health concerns, people often spontaneously engage in downward comparisons as a means of coping, which has been shown to reduce engagement in health-protective behaviors.

“Therefore, news stories about

COVID-19 racial disparities may facilitate downward comparison among White U.S. residents, reducing the perceived threat of the virus and endorsement of safet y pre caut ion s.”

They added that awareness of COVID-19 racial disparities could also inf luence how psychologically distant White U.S. residents feel from COVID-19.

“According to construal level theory, when people and things are more psychologically distant from us socially, in time, or in space, they seem more abstract and less concerning,” t he aut hor s conclude d.

The authors conceded that information about COVID-19 racial disparities might not have the same effect on all White U.S. residents.

They noted that previous research had revealed that U.S. residents who are more knowledgeable about past racial injustices tend to be more aware of and concerned about systemic inequalities and racism in the present.

“These findings suggest that White U.S. residents who are more knowledgeable about the systemic and structural inequalities that led people of color to be harder hit

by COVID-19 may also be more concerned about COVID-19 racial disparities,” the authors wrote.

“This line of thinking suggests that systemic knowledge of contributors to COVID-19 racial disparities would be associated with greater concern about COVID-19 and increased support for safety precautions.”

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By Miles Jaye, Texas Metro News Contributor

Univ. of GA Study: Whites Show Less Concern About Covid and Its Impact When They Believe it’s “…Not a White People Problem”

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

The authors conceded that information about COVID-19 racial disparities might not have the same effect on all White U.S. residents.

White people were more likely to ignore safety precautions like wearing masks and social distancing during the pandemic when they realized the various and disproportionate ways COVID-19 affected African Americans and other minorities.

Psychologists at the University of Georgia’s Department of Social Science & Medicine made those conclusions following an in-depth study of racial disparities during the pandemic.

“When White people in the U.S. were more aware of racial disparities in Covid-19, they were less fearful of Covid-19,” said Allison Skinner-Dorkenoo, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Georgia

and co-author of the study.

“We found evidence of less empathy for people who are vulnerable to Covid-19, and we also found evidence of reduced support for safety precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19.”

Skinner-Dorkenoo noted that the study revealed that White people mostly showed less concern about Covid and its impact when they believe it is “not a White people problem.”

According to an earlier study by the Black Coalition Against Covid, the Yale School of Medicine, and the Morehouse School of Medicine, African Americans struggled more than most during the pandemic. continued in next 2 columns

The fact that African empires existed before the existence of Europe is not taught in Public schools. Why? (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) Black no more, is a pledge to devest myself of anything that in word, tone, or image, detracts from the entirety and totality of my human experience. If by use of nomenclature, my so-called Blackness renders me one iota less human or denies me one single attribute, benefit, or protection of that afforded a whole human

being, including the solemnity of soul, divinity of spirit and brilliance of the human mind, then I divest myself from that name and the use of that naming system.

“Black is beautiful”, “I’m Black and I’m proud”, “Black Lives matter” and any other slogan continued on page 8

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The 55th Social Lites, Inc. Beautillion Ball Was A Success! “ Young Men Striving For Excellence “ World /Local News

(Left to Right) Our 2022 Knights - Freddie Fletcher, Talmadges Hughes lll, Syrano Ware and Kuzari Osonduagwuike Four distinguished young men were presented to society on Saturday, April 2nd 2022 at the beautiful campus of California State University.

The 55th Annual Beautillion Ball was no disappointment to a packed house of spectators as each young man was introduced along with their courts. Elegance, excitement and suspense were thick in the air as the Knights and their courts performed dances with precession for their guests. The Keynote speaker was Dr. Anthony Blacksher, faculty chair of sociology at San Bernardino Valley College with concentration in Africana Studies.

He is the son of late Anthony & Lisa Blacksher, where he spoke truth, life and history into the young men as well as shared his spoken word through his poetry.

The evening concluded with the swearing in of our newest Sir Knight Kuzari Jelani Akinlana Osonduagwuike was dubbed Sir Knight, receiving over $10,000.00

in scholarships and awards for the prestigious title. Additionally, Kuzari received $6,000.00 for the Social Lites, Inc., Evan T. Carthen Emerging Leadership Memorial Award, and $1,500.00 for the Lisa Blacksher-Owens Memorial Award. Cumulatively, Sir Knight Kuzari was awarded over $18,000.00 and received countless gifts for college expenses to allow him to pursue his dream to become a Documentary Producer for the big screen.

Syrano Ware and Talmadges Hughes lll were both awarded 1st Runner – ups with receiving $2,000.00 each, MacBook laptops and accessories. Syrano Ware also won the Social Lites, Inc., Lisa Blacksher-Owens Social-Lites Memorial Awarded of over $1,500.00, in addition to other gifts of his choosing for his college education.

Talmadges Hughes lll was awarded 1st Runner up receiving an additional $1,000.00 for the Social Lites, Inc., Evan T. Carthen

Far-Right Smears of Judge Jackson Show Why We Can’t Let Them Take Power...continued from page 3 What a loss that would have been for our country—and for all the people who are inspired

by Judge Jackson. Let’s not give the Far Right a veto over our courts and our future.

Ben Jealous serves as president of People For the American Way and Professor of the Practice in the Africana Studies Department at the University of Pennsylvania where he teaches leadership.

Sir Knight 2022 Kuzari Jelani Akinlana Osonduagwuike with numerous proclamations, special awards and scholarships Emerging Leadership Award, and $500.00 for the Social Lites, Inc., Lisa Blacksher-Owens Social-Lites Memorial Award, in addition to other gifts of his choosing for college expenses.

Freddie Fletcher received over $1,000.00 for the Alumni Award and the Social Lites, Inc., Lisa Blacksher-Owens Memor ial Awa rd. Each young man received a host of Resolutions and Proclamations by local mayors and dignitaries.

As we conclude our ceremonial event, our work is NOT over. With your help, we are seeking our next black and brown young men to set on the path toward higher levels through their education. The Social Lites program is a nonprofit (501c3) program that created the Beautillion Program. It was started in the Inland Empire out of concern for the future and survival of the young black and brown men in the community in which they

live and serve. This program is designed to help young men who are seniors in high school prepare for college through the solicitation of ads, leadership development, accountability, responsibility, etiquette, attire for all occasions, spiritual growth, public speaking, and com munit y ser vice.

If you know any boys or young men 6 yrs old to 1st year in college who aspire to improve with their educational aspirations. Please reach out to us so that we can bring them into the program.

If you would like to donate to our cause, we appreciate all contributions. To date, we have we have given out approximately 2.5 million dollars in scholarships to our college bound young men.

For more infor mation, please call chairperson, Sheri Lewis at (909) 320-0799 or cochairperson, Elsie Paulino (951) 205-8823 or publicity chairperson, Marlene Davis at (909) 709-5502

Jealous has decades of experience as a leader, coalition builder, campaigner for social justice and seasoned nonprofit executive.

In 2008, he was chosen as the youngest-ever president and CEO of the NAACP. He is a graduate of Columbia University and Oxford, where he was a Rhodes Scholar, and he has taught at Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania.

Black Lives Should Also Matter in the RussiaUkraine War...continued from page 4 year that just ended, is incomplete and will inevitably increase,” SOVA Center officials noted.

“The figures we provide do not reflect the true scale of violence and are incomplete to a significant extent,” officials continued.

“The mass media provide the lion’s share of information about such crimes, but in recent years they have reported practically nothing about hate crimes or have described them in such a way that isolating a motive becomes difficult.”

Victims rarely report attacks to human rights organizations, except in the hope of receiving legal, medical, educational, or financial assistance, officials concluded.

They also rarely inform

police out of fear of reprisals.

With Russia’s Uk raine invasion ongoing, some will train their eyes on the plight of Black people in the region.

“Anytime I am asked why Black people should care about anything that is considered non-Black, I refer them to Malcolm X’s call to condemn the U.S. at the United Nations for its abuses against Black Americans,” Starr wrote.

“Even a highly pro-Black activist like Malcolm knew the power of solidarity. I suggest we follow his lead as it pertains to Ukraine because colonial conquest of any nation should alarm us all—be it by Russia or even our native United States.”

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Doctors Said She Was Overreacting, But She Didn’t Give Up World /Health News At the age of 16, Shantana Hazel began to experience symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). “In the morning, I would wake up with what I called ‘old lady hands.’

They were achy and stiff and hard to move. It took me a moment before I was able to get out of bed, and even then I’d continue to feel fatigued throughout the day,” she shares. The mild symptoms didn’t alarm her at first because she often had issues with sleep. Instead, she chalked it up to needing more rest.

After fighting the urge to take what doctors were telling her at face value, Hazel shared her story with CreakyJoints to help Blacks living with rheumatoid arthritis navigate health disparities.

Although she wasn’t initially alarmed by her mild symptoms, Hazel decided to schedule a doctor’s appointment because the symptoms were recurring.

“It set off an alarm in my head and made me pay attention. I went to my doctor and showed him where I was hurting and described my other issues,” she says.

For most, this would have been a straightforward path to getting a diagnosis, but for Hazel it was a “terrible experience.”

After seeing a rheumatologist, it was determined that she had fibromyalgia. She was placed on medications that did not solve her problems. In fact, her symptoms got worse.

“The pain went from one joint to two, then three, and then they also became tender to the touch.

I started losing weight. I started having trouble doing certain things. I’d be holding a cup and

Photo: Sister Girl Foundation all of a sudden my hands would cramp up,” Hazel adds.

The importance of trusting yourself Hazel’s frustrations began to show as she wasn’t getting the help she needed and her doctor was solely focused on her fibromyalgia.

“When your doctor tells you you’re complaining, overreacting, or that what you’re feeling is all in your head, over time you start to believe those things,” she says.

After a while, she began to mistrust herself believing that the doctor knew best. “I didn’t research, I didn’t ask questions. I honestly didn’t know it was okay to question my doctor. After all, they’re the professionals. Who am I to question them?,” she adds.

Eventually, her frustrations led her to find a new rheumatologist.

Although her previous doctor left her resistant, she immediately noticed a difference in the level of care she was getting.

“From the very beginning, my

new doctor invited me to be a part of my care plan. I felt heard. She put me through a series of tests and went over the results with me.

As she was ordering each test, she would tell me what the test was for. She gave me literature and information so I could understand more of what was happening,” Hazel shares.

Hazel says her doctor also became her teacher by showing her what questions to ask and how to be more present at her appointments.

“I started to trust her — and myself. I started taking down some of my walls. I realized I’d been operating with the assumption that doctors should be able to figure things out based solely on lab results and symptoms, when in reality, my experiences are a key piece of the puzzle, too,” she shares.

This is the level of care that helped her get a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. continued on page 8

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COUNTY/POLITICAL NEWS/ADVERTISING

Howard University Professor Says Americans Are Quitting ‘Bad Jobs’

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Despite millions quitting, millions more found new jobs. So where are they going? Often, it’s a different industry altogether. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) It’s official, America has entered the Great Resignation.

In August of 2021, 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs, and the quit rate, measured by the government against total employment, rose to 2.9 percent.

But that was Aug ust.

According to the Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, November quits reached near historic highs.

The number of workers deciding to self-terminate from their employment jumped to 4.5 million above the prior record of 4.4 million reached in September. When broken down, 3 percent of workers voluntarily left their positions, a figure that matched September’s record high.

Further, employers posted 10.6 million job openings, down from a near-record 11 million the previous month and just below July’s all-time high.

Openings have now topped 10 million for six straight months.

Economists said the decline was fueled by a drop of 261,000 openings in restaurants and hotels, leaving a whopping 1.5 available jobs for each unemployed person, the most on record dating back two decades.

After years in the restaurant industry, Colette Graack told CBS News that she left her duties in the food prep line in June 2021 in exchange for a more profound role as mom.

“I just couldn’t handle keeping on that pressure when my son needed me more,” Graack said.

Her son has autism and needs constant care, a job she will soon take as she trains to be his personal care assistant.

Graack told the network the leap proved difficult.

“Especially financially because I’m a single mom. Thankfully, I had savings at the time that we could ride that out,” she said.

Reportedly, many Americans left the workforce recently and

shared Graack’s concerns.

Despite millions quitting, millions more found new jobs.

So where are they going? Often, it’s a different industry altogether.

“This notion that if you leave one industry, going to a new one requires, you know, a degree or a bunch of training, it might not be the case,” said Steve Grove, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, told CBS. “The reality is today; whether it’s the state, whether it’s a college, whether it’s your future employer, there is a ton of support and free training available to make that shift.”

H U Professor William Spriggs Says Americans Are Quitting ‘Bad Jobs’ Howard University Professor William Spriggs (left) says Americans are quitting ‘Bad Jobs’ William Spriggs, a professor in Howard University’s Economics Department and an economist for AFL-CIO, cautioned that the government’s job numbers shouldn’t frighten anyone.

During an appearance on the NNPA’s Let It Be Known live breaking news program, Professor Spriggs said it’s dubious calling this the “Great Resignation” or the “Great Quit.”

“The problem of job matching was going to be a problem once we, the United States, showed a policy of separation as opposed to retention to

make it through the virus,” Professor Spriggs remarked.

“All other industrial countries held employees in place,” he said.

He asserted that “what took place in Europe, Australia, and Canada were schemes where the government paid employers to keep employees connected to their jobs through the pandemic.”

Professor Spriggs said the U.S. took a different route.

He said the federal government placed workers on unemployment, separating them from their jobs with no reconnection plans.

“For instance, in a place like New Jersey where you have perhaps the best unemployment insurance system, you also have better job matches,” Professor Spriggs stated. “You didn’t see the quit rate rise when we had the supplement to unemployment because you could choose jobs. Now, we force people to take a job so you will get a mismatch as you’ve seen in the accommodations sector.”

Professor Spriggs continued: “They’re not letting people go, but they’re still draining people on hours and still paying lower wages. With the shift in demand taking place and a record number of online shopping and getting tested at much higher rates, the shift in demand to other sectors is happening because workers no longer have to put up with bad jobs. It’s really bad jobs where the quit rate is up.”

New Scholarship Opportunity for Conversations with Miles...continued from page 4 Graduating Foster Youth Across Riverside approved and tolerated by the movement, along with a few 19th County County News Riverside County, CA (April 12, 2022) – Family Service Association (FSA) recently announced a new scholarship opportunity for graduating high-school seniors who have been involved in the foster care system. More than 20 scholarships will be made through the new initiative, which aims to assist foster youth to further their post-secondary education and achieve their career goals.

T he Fost e r i ng HOPE scholarship was made possible through funding from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. “We are grateful for loyal and generous partners like San Manuel who are committed to improving access for students that may have some barriers in education,” said Shannon Gonzalez, Chief Operating Officer of Family Service Association.

In Riverside County alone, there are approximately 4,000 children who have been removed from their families and placed into the foster care system. As individuals exit the foster care system and transition into adulthood, they experience a range of challenges that impact their ability to remain in school and fulfill their educational pursuits. The goal of this program is to assist foster youth and equip them with the necessary resources and financial security to support their new journey ahead.

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Vice-Chairman Johnny Hernandez, who is also Chairman for the Tribe’s Education Board, says there is a deep commitment to education that is embedded in the Tribe’s beliefs.

“We are honored to support Family Services Association’s

Fostering Hope initiative and their efforts to make college a more achievable goal for foster youth in our community,” expressed Vice-Chair man Johnny Hernandez. “The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians truly believes that education is the key to a better future and FSA is doing just that with their Fostering Hope program.”

Family Service Association operates the Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) for Riverside County known as the H.O.P.E Collaborative. The HOPE Collaborative envisions a safe and secure environment for all children in Riverside County and will administer the application process and distribution of scholarships for graduating foster youth.

The Fostering HOPE scholarship opportunity will provide at least 20 scholarships, valued at $500 - $1,000 to graduating highschool seniors who are enrolling into a two-year college, four-year university, or a trade/vocational school. “We encourage all graduating high-school seniors who are eligible to apply for this unique scholarship opportunity,” said Selene Orozco, Lead Program Specialist at Family Service Association. “The application process was designed with simplicity in mind so students are not deterred from participating.”

The deadline to apply is

by April 24, 2022. More information, including eligibility requirements and the application, can be found here.https://www. hopecollaborative.org/fosteringhope

controlling establishment should be called into question. Black, as defined and described as; “The absence of light,” “Deeply stained with dirt,” “Characterized by tragic or disastrous events; causing despair or pessimism,” “Full of gloom or misery; very depressed,” “Full of anger or hatred,” is of no use to me as a tool of positive self-awareness or self-identity, but only as a term I use to describe a beautiful, clear night sky.

I am not your Black. What I am is Light– a child of God, a piece, particle, or tiny sliver of a Universe of God fabric. I am a fraction of an infinitely powerful, omniscient, omnipresent force, made, designed and rendered in the image of that boundless, imponderable God. What I am is a descendent of spirit-infused cultures and thousands of years of civilization predating the Abraham of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

The fact that African empires existed before the existence of Europe is not taught in Public schools. Why? Black is a linguistic invention.

Black is a redaction, a marker through the lines and pages of our history. Black is tape over the mouth of the griot. Black is the graffiti over the multicolored tapestry of our human presence across the globe throughout the millennia. A peoples’ history must be told by them, not by their captors and colonizers. It must be told from their perspective, infused with the joy and tears of their remembering. Black hides the tears and mutes the cries by rendering us less than human.

Black renders us invisible!

This Black History month, it is worth noting that recounting the horrors of slavery, remembering heroes of the civil rights

and 20th century inventors, athletes and entertainers, in no way sufficiently pays proper tribute to the totality of our past. Only by passing down our complete stories and sharing the fullness of our heritage do we properly honor our ancestors and history, a history that long predates the 17th century in North, South and Central America and the Caribbean. We were Africans long before becoming New Yorkers, Jamaicans, Brazilians, Haitians, Cubans or Puerto Ricans.

Black no more removes the control over one’s thoughts, beliefs and feelings. Black no more begins the renewal and restoration of self as God intended, by the emancipation from oppression of the mind and soul. If you remember nothing else this February, remember that you are not only the chosen people but also the original people. It’s time for truth-seeking.

Discover our truth hidden in Ancient History. Discover the original names of people and places through etymology and linguistics. Learn the original regions and territories through geography and cartography. Learn African religions, mythology and ancient customs through cultural and physical anthropology.

Perhaps one day we’ll replace Black History Month with African History Month and just perhaps then we’ll find another month for Super Bowl (2/13) and the NBA Finals (2/20) and have a true, uninterrupted celebration of our ancestry.

Your thoughts, insights and respectful response to this essay may be submitted to the following: Website: www.therealmilesjaye. com and www.milesjaye.net Email: MilesJayeDA@gmail.com

Doctors Said She Was Overreacting, But She Didn’t Give Up...continued from page 7 Living with rheumatoid arthritis “There’s no sugarcoating it: having a chronic illness is hard.

Rheumatoid arthritis has impacted the ways I’ve been able to interact and be present with my family and friends,” Hazel shares.

However, the difference is that she now has the tools to deal with it and she realizes that grieving is a part of the process. Sometimes she doesn’t have the strength to get out of bed, but when she can, she tries to find ways to have a good day.

“I speak these things to myself. I say “Sister Girl, you are awesome.

You’re amazing.” When you speak positively every day to yourself, no matter what your situation looks like, you can find one thing in the midst of your fog to be grateful for,” she adds.

She is also the founder of Sister Girl Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps empower women with endometriosis, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer to take charge of their health care. Hazel, who also has endometriosis, was able to apply what she learned from having a chronic disease and the Sister Girls to navigating life with rheumatoid arthrits.

Research representation matters Hazel says it is because of her doctor and her own advocacy work that she is able to have connections to RA research. However, she is aware that so many other people should also have a seat at the table.

“If my community — the Black community — isn’t involved, how can we be cared for properly?

That’s not equal health care.

The color of my skin shouldn’t determine the quality of treatment I get,” she says.

Tips for l iv ing w ith rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis affects approximately 2.1 million Americans or about 1 percent of the population. Women are two to three times more likely to

develop the disorder than men.

Blacks with RA experience worse disease activity and disabilities, according to senior investigator Richard Brasington, M.D., associate professor of medicine.

If you are living with rheumatoid arthritis, Hazel offers the following tips in her own words:Empower yourself Your voice is so important in this process. Be an active part of your care plan, and educate yourself about your disease.

Pay attention to your body and emotions and believe what they tell you. And then be honest with your physician about them.

Remember: what you don’t reveal, you can’t heal.

Build a support system Finding your tribe is one of the most important things you can do for yourself, because that provides the support that you need that you can’t get from your family or friends. These are people who understand chronic illness, who are having some of the same experiences as you, and get it.

Be open with your doctor Good care comes from building trust. Tell your doctors if you’ve had a traumatic experience with a previous physician. Discuss how that’s affected you so they can understand any resistance or pushback you might have and navigate an honest doctor/patient relationship.

Keep loved ones in the loop When you say “arthritis,” people automatically think of something their grandmother has. Educate your family and friends about the different types of arthritis, and don’t be afraid to tell people what you need. When I started talking about my RA, I found out others in my family also have it. We weren’t talking about it. But the more you know about your medical history, the better care you can get, so it helps everyone.

Ethnic Media Organizations Would Be Bolstered in Bill to Increase Community News Coverage Fund for Public Interest Journalism Would Direct at Least 25 Percent of $50 Million in Grants over 5 years to Ethnic Media County/ Political News SACRAMENTO – Ethnic media organizations would be eligible to apply for at least 25 percent of a $50 million fund under Senator Steve Glazer’s bill to bolster community news at a time when local news coverage has been decimated around California and assaults on democracy remain a growing concern.

The bill, SB 911, cleared a key Senate committee and now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee. If approved by the Legislature and signed by the Governor, the $50 million grant would be distributed over five years.

“Ethnic media organizations have taken a larger economic brunt than most during COVID, and have historically faced more significant hurdles than most in keeping their news operations afloat,” said Senator Glazer, D-Contra Costa. “Ethnic communities have been particularly vulnerable to misinformation filling the voids left behind by shuttered newsrooms.

This bill would help ensure that people around the state have access to news and information that is important to their lives and to the vital upkeep of democracy.”

To make sure that even the least equipped or cash-strapped

news organization has access to the fund’s resources, technical assistance will be available to grant applicants, under SB 911.

They also would be accessible to limited-English speaking and non-English speaking individuals.

The focus and priority would be funding the needs of news organizations publishing in or for historically underserved com mu n it ies a nd news organizations in geographic parts of the state that have suffered from a decline in media coverage. The bill also creates a 25 percent set aside for small community news organizations.

“Local news organizations serving under-represented communities are an essential component of many communities,” said Senator Monique Limon, D-Santa Barbara, a co-author.

“Unfortunately, they have faced historic hurdles that have been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. SB 911 will assist in their continued recovery to ensure these important sources of information remain economically strong and present in communities that rely on them for news and information.”