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Officials Release Names of those Killed in Racist Buffalo Massacre

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — Avowed white racist Payton Gendron allegedly put together a 180-page manifesto that revealed his hatred for Black and Jewish people and the “replacement theory” ideology that Fox News often speaks of, notably hosts Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham.

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

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Among the victims in the Buffalo shooting was a former police officer, and 11 of the 13 killed or injured were Black.

The victims of the racist massacre at a Buffalo, New York supermarket have been identified and their ages range from 32 to 86.

Avowed white racist Payton Gendron allegedly put together a 180-page manifesto that revealed his hatred for Black and Jewish people and the “replacement theory” ideology that Fox News often speaks of, notably hosts Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham.

A d d i t i o n a l l y, s e ve r a l Republican politicians have spouted the racist “theory,” saying that Democrats’ immigration policies would “replace” GOP voters with individuals of color.

New York Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

and Ohio GOP hopeful JD Vance recently have been outspoken in supporting “replacement theory.”

Stefanik used the concept in her 2021 campaign ads saying, “radical Democrats are planning their most aggressive move yet: a permanent election insurrection.”

Vance, a Donald Trumpendorsed candidate, recently ratcheted up the rhetoric.

“You’re talking about a shift in the democratic makeup of this country that would mean we never win, meaning Republicans would never win a national election in this country ever again,” he claimed at a campaign event last month.

Vance’s defeated opponent, Josh

Mandel, also ran on “replacement theory.”

“This is about changing the face of America, figuratively and literally,” Mandel stated in a published interview.

“They are trying to change our culture, change our demographics and change our electorate. This is all about power,” he said.

So far, the only Republican politician of note to call out the racist rhetoric is Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney.

“The House GOP leadership has enabled white nationalism, white supremacy, and anti-semitism,” Cheney wrote on Twitter. “History has taught us that what begins with words ends in far worse. @GOP

leaders must renounce and reject these views and those who hold them.”

Meanwhile, among the victims in the Buffalo shooting was a former police officer, and 11 of the 13 killed or injured were Black.

The names of the ten who died were: Celestine Chaney, 65 Roberta Drury, 32 Andre Mackneil, 53 Katherine Massey, 72 Margus Morrison, 52 Heyward Patterson, 67 Aaron Salter, 55 Geraldine Talley, 62 Ruth Whitfield, 86 Pearl Young, 77

Erica Loewe Helping to Open Doors for Black Press, Others at White House

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

(Pictured left to right): Karine Jean-Pierre, the nation’s first Black press secretary, Erica Loewe, director of African American media and outgoing press secretary Jen Psaki.

As Karine Jean-Pierre prepares to make history as the first Black press secretary at the White House, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have continued to ensure that African Americans – particularly Black women, helm crucial posts.

Alongside Jean-Pierre, there’s chief of staff to Kate Bedingfield, Khanya Brann, outgoing press secretary Jen Psaki’s chief of

staff, Amanda Finney, and senior regional communications di rector, Ryk ia Dorsey.

Then, there’s Erica Loewe.

In Loewe’s all-too-important job as director of African American media, she has ensured that the Black Press and other media of color have enjoyed unprecedented access to the White House and top administration and cabinet officials.

“President Biden and Vice

President Harris promised an administration that looks like America, and they have fulfilled that promise,” Loewe said during a recent visit to the National Newspaper P ublishers Associat ion’s (NNPA) headquarters at the Thurgood Marshall Center in Northwest, Washington, D.C. There, Loewe sat for an interview with NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., for his PBS-TV show, “The Chavis Chronicles.”

“Since day one, the BidenHarris Administration has valued diversity, empowered Black voices, and taken a wholeof-government approach to advance racial equity,” she told Dr. Chavis during the episode scheduled to air later this year.

Loewe grew up in Miami after her mother gave birth to her in South Carolina.

She attended the University of Florida and later interned at the White House for President Barack Obama.

A prolific volunteer, Loewe has worked as press secretary and deputy communications director for U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and as d e put y c om mu n ic at ion s director for Congressman James Clybur n (D-S.C.).

“Jim Clyburn is one of my favorite bosses, and he’s been very clear that I need to tell people that I’m from Charleston even though I grew up in Miami,” Loewe stated.

“He’s a great man, and I’ve lear ned a lot from h i m ,” she remarked.

Her early influence came from her parents, particularly her mother and grandparents.

Loewe’s father worked continued on page 3

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Statement By Dr. Gail C. Christopher, Executive Director Of National Educators Embrace Gov. Newsom’s May Collaborative For Health Equity, On Buffalo Shootings Revise to the State Budget Proposal Finding The Light To Drive Out Hate Community /Education News

WASHINGTON - “Hate always ter rorizes. That’s the intention. As an African American woman who came of age during the Civil Rights era, I know at heart how hate works to harm some and paralyze or, at least, to immobilize others. But movement is life. It’s certainly the way forward if Democracy is to survive and its aspirational tenets of equality are to be actualized.

This is why we must see hateful acts, and their progenitors, hate speech on all forms of media, as threats to our collective health, well-being and future existence.

We must mobilize as a nation, come together to deny the expression of hate permission to continue expanding, unchecked on multiple airways across this nation. Sociologists probe whether the rises in hate speech can be directly linked to racial violence.

This is not about free speech, it’s about freedom to live healthily

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The 21st century has ushered in new understanding about how molecular and cellular biology works to sustain life. Chemicals find receptors on our cell membranes before they can enter and catalyze action. No receptor, no effect. We need a parallel in our body politic. For example, the life-saving drug Narcan, prevents and reverses opioid overdoses by competing at the nine opioid cellular receptor sites. What are the interventions that can knock out receptors for hate? Available research tells us that authentic human engagements and positive

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BURLINGAME — CTA President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s May Revise State Budget proposal: "Educators welcome the very good news of robust revenues due to a strong economy and a budget proposal that would bring record funding for our public schools and community colleges.

Our schools and students are still reeling from the pandemic and the inequities it exposed and this May Revise provides added hope that California’s 6 million students will be closer to having the resources they need to succeed. We are especially appreciative of the governor’s proposals to significantly increase LCFF base funding beyond a costof-living adjustment and ensure school districts are not penalized for increased absences due to COVID-related student absences in the current school year. This will ensure our schools have the resources and stability they need to better serve students.

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OP-ED: Black Businesses Leaders Erica Loewe Helping to Open Doors for Black Padilla Joins Bipartisan Effort to Improve Press, Others at White House...continued from Safety for Legal Cannabis Businesses Undervalued in America page 1

By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA)

The challenges that Black businesses are facing is a national concern from the east coast to the west coast, and from the north to the south.

(Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) When is the last time that you read a national news story in the so-called mainstream media about a successful Black business in America that has achieved unprecedented excellence and profit in today’s marketplace?

I know it has been a long time.

On the other hand, when was the last time that you read or heard in the media about allegations of corruption, financial failure and excessive greed by the owners of some Black businesses?

In my opinion it, has been an all too frequent and reoccurring false narrative that continues to be cast in the media to undermine and devalue Black business leaders across the nation.

Late last year, I called attention to a barrage of unfair attacks being leveled in the media against CORE Services Group, Inc., a Black-run nonprofit that has for years provided food, shelter, and other services to New York City’s growing homeless population. I was particularly offended that the attacks appeared to be waged

through anonymous leaks by city bureaucrats in the previous mayoral administration who seemed bent on destroying the nonprofit organization and its founder, Jack Brown, a successful Black businessman.

Now, seven months later, the case has moved to court, where CORE has begun to fight back – and where city officials cannot hide behind a veil of anonymity. In a series of legal filings, CORE has presented evidence that appears to rebut the allegations by NYC’s Department of Homeless Services (DHS) against CORE and its leaders, while raising questions about the city’s motives under the previous mayor, Bill de Blasio, according to published reports.

Central to the city’s case, for example, are claims that CORE officials concocted a scheme to enrich themselves by hiring several for-profit companies that CORE itself owned to provide food, security, and maintenance at CORE-run shelters. An continued in last 3 columns

in the nonprofit sector and helped her to gain a focus on economic empowerment and business development.

Her mother worked for a city commissioner, allowing Loewe to spend time at City Hall.

“I have always been around people who lead and serve, to some extent,” she said.

“My parents split up, but I lived with my mom and grandparents in a house full of love and laughter,” she said.

While working in the Obama White House, Loewe lived with her family and worked under the director of African American outreach.

Now, as director of African American media, she said her life had come full circle.

“I’m back at the White House, and my mother lives with me,” she said.

Loewe said her mother battles Alzheimer’s disease, but “somewhere i nside, she’s there, proud of me.”

Loewe said she has enjoyed returning to the White House and tries to stay out of the crosshairs of secret service.

“We have fun. They take their jobs very seriously and we do as well,” Loewe said.

The fulfilling part of her job is allowing access to Black media and the American publ ic, L oewe of fe red.

“There’s nothing like being able to grant access to the White House for the very first time,” Loewe declared. “It’s a building people have seen on television and thought

they may never get inside. But, our job is to provide access to people.”

She exclaimed that the BidenHarris administration had provided access never before experienced by the American public.

The administration also has remained the most inclusive in American history.

“Never has there been an administration that has uplifted and supported Black women as much as President Biden and Vice President Harris,” Loewe asserted.

“It’s just a fact. Numbers don’t lie. The Honorable [Kamala] Harris is a Black woman who has lived experiences… She attended Howard University, and she’s a member of the Divine Nine, the Black Church, and an advocate for Black maternal health and accurate home appraisals for Black people.”

Loewe continued: “There are more Black people in first time positions in the President’s cabinet. You have the war in Ukraine and Gen. Lloyd Austin, the first Black to head the Department of Defense and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda ThomasGreenfield. Two Black people you see every day making sure that we’re providing aid to Ukraine.”

She noted the Environmental Protection Agency’s Michael Regan as the first Black person to lead there, and HUD Secretar y Marcia Fudge, as examples of other Black appointees in the administration.

“These are not symbolic positions,” Loewe concluded.

Bipartisan Group of Senators Calls to Include the SAFE Banking Act in Compromise House-Senate Competitiveness Bill State/Government/Consumer/Business News WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and 21 of their Senate colleagues in a bipartisan effort requesting that congressional leadership include the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2021, which would allow state-legal cannabis business to access banking services, in the final version of competitiveness legislation currently being negotiated between the House and Senate. Passage of the SAFE Banking Act would help ensure that legal cannabis businesses do not have to operate in all-cash— the current reality for thousands of small businesses across the country—which has led to ongoing threats of robbery and assault for business owners and employees.

In the letter to Senate and House leadership, the Senators note the SAFE Banking Act has passed the House six times—most recently as an amendment to its version of the bipartisan competition bill— and urge leadership to ensure the text of that amendment remains in the final conferenced version of the bill to be considered by both the House and the Senate.

“The SAFE Banking Act, as included in the House-passed America COMPETES Act, would allow banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions to

offer banking services to legallyoperating cannabis businesses without fear of punishment by federal regulators,” wrote the lawmakers. “Currently, thirtyseven states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical use, and eighteen states and the District of Columbia allow adult recreational use. As a result, the cannabis industry has become a powerful job creator and a significant generator of tax revenue.

However, financial institutions are often reluctant to transact with cannabis-related businesses, even in states that have some form of legalized cannabis, due to legal and regulatory risks arising from inconsistent federal and state laws.

“Allowing cannabis businesses operating legally and in compliance with state law to access financial services without federal reprisal would address public safety and compliance challenges, helping communities reduce cash-motivated crimes,” they continued. “Law enforcement organizations have publicly testified before Congress about these cash-related safety risks, including theft, robbery, and serious violence perpetrated against employees responsible for conducting what should be routine business operations. The same continued on page 4

OP-ED: Black Businesses Leaders Undervalued in America...continued outside observer without the benefit of all the facts might be tempted to conclude that CORE was engaged in some kind of self-dealing. But upon further examination, this hardly seems to be the case. Far from it, in fact.

As CORE has reportedly noted in court documents and elsewhere, the for-profit companies — wholly owned subsidiaries of the non-profit — are part of a model of integrated services that CORE established to run its shelters efficiently – and without the uncertainty its leaders say they regularly faced from outside vendors that all too often provided inferior services or threatened to cut off services because the city was slow to reimburse CORE for its expenses.

More than that, according to documents filed with the court, CORE told DHS about the formation of the for-profit companies even before the companies began providing services at CORE’s DHSfunded shelters. In other words, CORE operated the for-profit companies for years with the city’s knowledge and consent.

But none of this explains why city officials have targeted CORE for this kind of attack, particularly after years of consistently providing support to the city’s neediest residents, a disproportionate number of whom are Black and Latino. Yet to hear CORE tell it, city officials began raising questions about the organization under the previous mayor, Bill de Blasio, only after CORE officials began demanding that the city pay a backlog of unpaid bills that totaled $35 million.

“The sequence of events says it all: de Blasio used CORE to deflect from his own failures addressing homelessness in New York City,” Wendy Weingart,

CORE Vice President/General Counsel, told the news outlet Inside Sources. “The failure to pay nonprofits that continued to operate during the worst of the pandemic is indefensible. Simply put, the de Blasio administration took advantage of CORE through administrative delays and did not pay CORE for several programs it operated at the behest of the city for over a year.”

As a result, many Black leaders are speaking out on behalf of CORE and urging the city’s new mayor, Eric Adams, to correct this injustice.

In a recent Op Ed in Black Enterprise, the renowned freedom-fighting Attorney Benjamin Crump argued that Mr. Brown and his organization have been singled out for attack despite the essential role the nonprofit has played in helping legions of homeless individuals in a city with a notoriously overburdened s o cia l s e r v ic e s y s t e m .

“Jack Brown’s plight is yet another sad example of the impediments Black Americans still face when we strive for excellence,” he said. “Mr. Brown is being pilloried for his commitment to caring for the homeless New Yorkers, a group which unfortunately includes a disproportionate number of Black and Brown people. CORE came every time DHS called. But sadly, as Congresswoman Chisholm once said, ‘Racism is so universal in this country, so widespread, and deep-seated, that it is invisible because it is so normal.”

Now that there is a new administration in New York City, I believe that the Honorable Mayor Eric Adams will have the opportunity to rectify the situation with Jack Brown and CORE. The city’s homeless deserve to receive the best care possible as the city

rebounds from the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Adams has already expressed a priority in ensuring the future sustainability of local and citywide businesses that are owned by African Americans and other people of color.

Yet, what Jack Brown, as a Black business leader, was facing and continues to face in New York City is not isolated to that one city. The challenges that Black businesses are facing is a national concern from the east coast to the west coast, and from the north to the south. There appears to be a systematic attempt throughout the country to undervalue the strategic importance of supporting Black businesses. This is apparent at the municipal, county, state, and regional levels in nearly every state. The eventual fate of businessmen like Jack Brown III will be the future fate of our advance and progress in America.

The vital key to advancing the economic status of African American communities and families is the support and the promotion of the success of Blackfounded, managed, and owned businesses. We will not stand silent about this matter. Our businesses deserved to be respected, engaged, and empowered. No one should attempt to devalue what is invaluable to the future of our communities. It is time to vote. It is time to speak out. It is time to support our Black businessmen and women—especially those devoted to serving the underserved.

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. is the President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (N NPA) and Executive Producer/Host of The Chavs Chronicles on PBS TV stations weekly throughout the United States; and can be reached at dr.bchavis@nnpa.org

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Tunisia: Raja Amari’s ‘She Had a Dream’ Doc Premieres on AfroPoP

By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D, NNPA Newswire Entertainment and Culture Editor

The 14th season of AfroPoP shines a light on the collective power, strength and resilience of Black people and movements around the world,” said Leslie Fields-Cruz, AfroPoP executive producer. “Viewers will see artists use their platforms to push for progress and human rights and see ‘ordinary’ people do the remarkable in the interest of justice.”

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Critical Race Theory: An Academic Concept, Not a Threat to Children

By OAKLAND POST

Since late 2020, Critical Race Theory (CRT) has been at the center of furious controversies.

Despite all the heated arguments, many people still do not understand what Critical Race Theory is.

Sometimes, viewing it as part of vast conspiracy, right wing politicians and parents have often claimed CRT teaches children to hate White people.

Today, CRT is still an important topic of discussion. The theory was brought up in Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Senate confirmation hearings when Republican senators attempted to discredit Jackson claiming she was a proponent of CRT being taught in K-12 schools.

Critical Race Theory was first developed in the 1970s and ’80s, soon after the Civil Rights Movement. The phrase was coined

by Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, an activist and professor at UCLA Law and Columbia Law school. As an academic and legal framework, CRT was intended for graduate students. The subject is more multifaceted than most in the media have made it out to be and is far too complex to be taught in K-12 schools.

A major aspect of CRT is that it rejects the idea of “colorblindness,” acknowledging that racism is more than individual prejudice and is instead systemic.

CRT teaches that racism is something deeply embedded in the United States legal system due to centuries of race-based

oppression. According to the New York Times, Crenshaw said, “[CRT] is a way of seeing, attending to, accounting for, tracing and analyzing the ways that race is produced, the ways that racial inequality is facilitated, and the ways that our history has created these inequalities that now can be almost effortlessly reproduced unless we attend to the existence of these inequalities.”

CRT has become a catch-all for all topics regarding race, inequality, White privilege, and oppression. Opposition to the law graduate theory has been distorted into a movement that created outrage and evolved into attempts to justify banning books about anti-racism in K-12 schools.

This movement began with one right-wing PR person who spread misinformation through outlets like Fox News and galvanized White parents to protest.

Many parents reacted similarly to one parent who wrote an essay about an all-girls private school named Brearley, which had created discussions surrounding anti-racism. In the essay the parent wrote, “Brearley, by adopting critical race theory, is advocating the abhorrent viewpoint that Blacks should forever be regarded as helpless victims, and are incapable of success regardless of their skills, talents, or hard work. What Brearley is teaching our children is precisely the true continued in next 2 columns

friends and complete strangers to vote for her. As audiences follow her campaign, they also follow the dichotomies of her life as a woman striving for a role in politics in the Arab world and as a Black person in a country where racism is prevalent, yet often denied.

“The 14th season of AfroPoP shines a light on the collective power, strength and resilience of Black people and movements around the world,” said Leslie Fields-Cruz, AfroPoP executive producer. “Viewers will see artists use their platforms to push for progress and human rights and see ‘ordinary’ people do the remarkable in the interest of justice.”

Amari is one of these artists and Ghofrane is an activist. Exploring how racism has shaped her life in all aspects including her early school days, her romantic life and everyday activities, Amari’s film showcases how Ghofrane uses her experiences as impetus to work to bring change to her country for all people. A compassionate and hopeful exploration of the life and aspirations of Ghofrane, She Had A Dream sheds light on women’s roles in Tunisia’s changing society and one woman’s battle to create change for her community.

She Had A Dream airs on AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange Monday, April 11 at 8 p.m. ET on WORLD Channel and begins streaming on worldchannel. org at the same time.

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This article was written by Nsenga K. Burton, founder & editor-in-chief of the awardwinning news site The Burton Wire. Follow Nsenga on Twitter @Ntellectual.

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This article originally appeared in The Burton Wire.

Critical Race Theory: An Academic Concept, Not a Threat to Children...continued and correct definition of racism.”

Brearley, and other schools in this country are not adopting CRT in their curriculums. They are bringing conversations about race into the classroom, straying away from White-washed versions of history that has neglected true American history for decades.

Unfortunately, to people who aren’t educated on these matters, the Brearly parent’s arguments and fears seem justified. Many of the “concerned parents” that

were featured on Fox News were people manipulating the facts for their own political agendas.

Grievances like these were dramatized by Fox News and are magnified through social media until they became a part of mainstream media.

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New York, NY – May 16, 2022 – Fan-favorite relationship dramedy, For the Love of Jason, returns Thursday, June 2, 2022 to ALLBLK, the popular streaming service for Black television and film from AMC Networks. The sophomore season, from creator and lead cast member Trell Woodberry, finds the cast forced to face the consequences of their actions of last season, or in some cases inactions.

Last season’s finale exploded with bombshells, as Jason’s (Trell Woodberry) celebration for his new and exciting venture came to a halt, with the shocking news of Carmen’s (Kalilah Harris, Greyson Family Christmas, Being Mary Jane) pregnancy.

After an unexpected booze fueled entanglement between Bryan (B.J. Britt, Being Mary Jane) and Lacy (Laila Odom, Lifetime’s Salt-NPepa, The Bobby DeBarge Story), Bryan wakes up to his fiancé,

Alicia (Christol Lartey, Into The Woods, Unnatural Selection) knocking at his door. Erick (Kareem Grimes, All American, S.W.A.T.) seemed to be the only one to avoid the spray with his promotion to Principal, new home and baby fever for him and Lisa (Jessica Quintero, Telltale, Save Me from Love).

Season two explores Jason’s journey facing the obstacles of becoming an entrepreneur, building a co -parenting relationship with Carmen, and navigating his already complicated dating situation… all with a child on the way. Bryan, now facing the consequences of his actions, makes a desperate attempt to save his relationship with a life altering promise that may be impossible to keep. Lacy’s career is booming, but her personal life is in shambles, as the repercussions of past actions begin to unfold.

And while Erick seemed to be thriving, a new colleague at work has piqued his interest…could this be the distraction that destroys everything?

WATC H /SH A R E T H E continued in next 2 columns

ALLBLK Releases Trailer For Season Two Of For The Love Of Jason Premiering Thursday, June 2...continued T R A I LER H ER E:ht t ps:// w w w.yo u t u b e.c o m / watch?v=mYyMQNvIErY Additional cast this season includes Jackée Harry (Sister, Sister), Brely Evans (Ambitions, Being Mary Jane), Pierre Abena (Blackout), Dolly Gray (The Industry Did It), Tabitha Brown (The Chi), and Jasmine Luv (Chicago Med).

For the Love of Jason is

executive produced by Trell Woodberry (T.Wood Productions) in association with Deshawn Plair and Sade Oyinade (Flower Ave. Films). The series is directed by Michael Vaughn Hernandez and Deshawn Plair. And General Manager, Brett Dismuke, and SVP of Development & Production, Nikki Love, also serve as executive producers for ALLBLK

Padilla Joins Bipartisan Effort to Improve Safety for Legal Cannabis Businesses...continued from page 3 law enforcement organizations also have testified about the importance of moving these large amounts of cash in the cannabis industry into the banking system, where accounts are monitored in accordance with existing federal anti-money laundering laws and the Bank Secrecy Act. Enacting the SAFE Banking Act via the jobs and competitiveness legislation before us would support a rapidly growing industry that creates jobs, fosters innovation, supports small businesses, and raises revenue in states that have chosen to legalize cannabis, while reducing safety risks to industry employees and the public alike.”

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220004499 Date Filed 05/10/2022 Filing Expires On: 05/10/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ALLSTAR AUTO REPAIR AND DETAIL CENTER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 2225 CLUB WAY SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 Name of Individual Registrant: EDWARD R. SIORDIA 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: 2225 CLUB WAY SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 15, 2021 Edward R. Siordia, 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 May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220004392 Date Filed 05/06/2022 Filing Expires On: 05/06/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. CINDERELLA’S CLOSET YOUR SPECIALTY LINGERIE BOUTIQUE 2. CINDERELLA’S CLOSET LINGERIE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9033 BASELINE ROAD, SUITE C RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Number of Employees: 2 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CINDERELLA’S CLOSET YOUR SPECIALTY LINGERIE BOUTIQUE State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.:4327008 Residence Street Address: 9033 BASELINE ROAD, SUITE C RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 19, 2019 Dana S. Walker, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003922 Date Filed 04/27/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/27/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BAMBOO ICESHAVED ICE & MORE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:13551 QUAPAW COURT APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 Name of Individual Registrant: SALDY C. PORTACIO 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:13551 QUAPAW COURT APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 Name of Individual Registrant: MARY P. SANCHEZ-PORTACIO 13551 QUAPAW COURT APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 This business is/was conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 01, 2022 Saldy C. Portacio, 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 May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003796 Date Filed 04/22/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/22/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ROMANS 828 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9033 BASELINE ROAD SUITE C RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFO 91730 Name of Individual Registrant: DANA S WALKER 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: 6886 RIVERRUN COURT EASTVALE, CA 91752 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 Dana S. Walker, 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 May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003423 Date Filed 04/13/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/13/2027

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ABC ANIMAL HOSPITAL County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1238 EAST MAIN STREET BARSTOW, C 92311 Number of Employees: 8 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: PEREZ PET SERVICES LLC State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 1238 EAST MAIN STREET 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 Oksana Shimko, Chief Executive 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 April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002814 Date Filed 03/31/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/31/2027 ABANDONMENT County of Current Filing: SAN BERNARDINO Date of Current Filing: 02/28/2018 File No.: FBN20180002342 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. PEREZ PET SERVICES 2. ABC ANIMAL HOSPITAL County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1238 E. MAIN ST. BARSTOW, CA 92311 Number of Employees: 9 Name of Individual Registrant: OKSANA P. PEREZ 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: 14030 SNOWBIRD LANE VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 Name of Individual Registrant: JEUDYEL M. PEREZ Residence Street Address: 14030 SNOWBIRD LANE VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 This business is/was conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 13, 2017 Oksana Perez, 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 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003698 Date Filed 04/20/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/20/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): WEBU PUPUSAS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1543 N LASSEN AVE ONTARIO, CA 91764 Number of Employees: 2 Name of Individual Registrant: ERNESTO UDAVE 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: 1543 N LASSEN AVE ONTARIO, CA 91731 Name of Individual Registrant: WENDY BARCENAS Residence Street Address: 1543 N LASSEN AVE ONTARIO, CA 91731 This business is/was conducted by: A General Partnership Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Ernesto Udave, Owner/General Partner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003737 Date Filed 04/21/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/21/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BLACKRUBY ENTERTAINMENT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 11611 VILLA STREET ADELANTO, CA 92301 Name of Individual Registrant: CLARENCE E. PARMER 3RD 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: 11611 VILLA STREET 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: Sep 10, 2021 Clarence E Parmer 3rd, 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 May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003636 Date Filed 04/19/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/19/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ACE MASSAGE

County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1264 W FOOTHILL BLVD UPLAND, CA 91786 Number of Employees: 2 Name of Individual Registrant: HONG SUN 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: 1246 OAK ST UPLAND, CA 91784 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 Hong Sun, 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 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003082 Date Filed 04/06/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/06/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BEE KIND BOUTIQUE & TREATS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 10326 MIDDLETON ROAD PHELAN, CA 92371 Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 292631 PHELAN, CA 92329 Number of Employees: 0 Name of Individual Registrant: JANET M. CHAMPLIN 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: 10326 MIDDLETON ROAD PHELAN, CA 92371 Name of Individual Registrant: KAMIE L. CHAMPLIN Residence Street Address: 10326 MIDDLETON ROAD PHELAN, CA 92371 This business is/was conducted by: A General Partnership Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 20, 2022 Janet Champlin, Owner/General Partner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003558 Date Filed 04/15/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/15/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): KINGDOM SOLUTIONS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12011 ASPEN CIRCLE APT E GRAND TERRACE, CA 92313 Name of Individual Registrant: VANESSA A. AGUILLARD Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address:12011 ASPEN CIRCLE APT E GRAND TERRACE, CA 92313 This business is/was conducted by: A Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Vanessa A. Aguillard, 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 28, Correction May 5, 12, 19, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220004495 Date Filed 05/10/2022 Filing Expires On: 05/10/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SOCAL BLACK CAR SERVICE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 11325 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR APT 197 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Number of Employees: 1 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: HERAL LOGISTIC LLC State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202120411010 Residence Street Address: 11325 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR 197 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 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: Jul 21, 2021 Jose Luis Herrera, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003635 Date Filed 04/19/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/19/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): STRONG EXHAUST CLEANING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNADINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14139 ESTERO RD VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Name of Individual Registrant: ROSIO PEREZ 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: 14139 ESTERO RD VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Name of Individual Registrant: MARIA DR PEREZ ORTIZ Residence Street Address: 14139 ESTERO RD VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 This business is/was conducted by: A General Partnership Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 21, 2022 Rosio Perez, Partner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003798 Date Filed 04/22/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/22/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): WOMEN’S STONE SOUP SOCIETY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 7814 MELINDA WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 Number of Employees: 2 Name of Individual Registrant: CHRISTINE SMITH 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: 7814 MELINDA WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 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 19, 2022 Christine Smith, 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 May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220004085 Date Filed 05/02/2022 Filing Expires On: 05/02/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): DREAMS BRIDAL & ACCESSORIES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 15024 BEAR VALLEY RD. #A VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: CRISTOFER REYES 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: 15024 BEAR VALLEY RD. #A VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 15, 2022 Cristofer Reyes, 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 May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220004249 Date Filed 05/04/2022 Filing Expires On: 05/04/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): PHELAN GREEN GARDEN County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 10750 SHEEP CREEK RD PHELAN, CA 92371 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: PHELAN GREEN GARDEN State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 5013574 Residence Street Address: 10750 SHEEP CREEK ROAD PHELAN, CA 92371 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Hong Hui Dong, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003529 Date Filed 04/15/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/15/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): THEE BUTTERCUPP COLLECTION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3694 28TH STREET HIGHLAND, CA 92346 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: CHARRA M. EDWARDS 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: 3694 28TH STREET HIGHLAND, CA 92346 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 Charra M. Edwards, 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 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVBA 2200177 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: GARY SMITH MYREE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. GARY SMITH MYREE to Proposed name: GARY MYREE MIDDLETON SR. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Jun 13, 2022 Time 1:30 p.m.

Dept.: B2 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY Barstow District 235 E. Mt. View Barstow, CA 92311 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Apr 12, 2022 James R. Baxter Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2205814 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner: MARIA ARAQUE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MARIA ARAQUE Proposed name: to: MARIA DE LOS ANGELES ARAQUEZ MEZA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Jun 06, 2022 Time 8:30 a.m.

Dept:. S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Apr 06, 2022 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 2022.

PETITION/PROBATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NIKOLAOS MARKOU aka NICK MARKOU CASE NO: PROSB 2200074

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

MARKOU aka NICK MARKOU

A Petition For Probate has been filed by: ANGELIKI ROMANOU in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. The Petition For Probate requests that: be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 5/09/2022 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 Petros Law Offices 1851 E. 1st St., Ste. 840 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714)542-3110 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 12, 19, 26, 2022.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROCHELLE D. SCHMITT aka ROCHELLE SCHMITT CASE NO: PROSB 2200601

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

D. SCHMITT aka ROCHELLE SCHMITT

A Petition For Probate has been filed by: ROBERT L. SCHMITT in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. The Petition For Probate requests that: ROBERT L. SCHMITT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: Jun 08, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S35 Superior Court Of California, County Of Riverside 4050 Main Street Riverside, CA 92501 Central District 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, Esq. Law Office of William M. Nassar 1461 Ford Street, Ste. 203 Redlands, CA 92373-3909 (909)307-2000 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 12, 19, 26, 2022.

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NOTICE OF BUDGET PROPOSAL The 2022-23 Proposed Budget for the Baker Valley Unified School District will be available for Inspection from June 6, 2022 to June 9, 2022 during regular business hours at the Baker Valley Unified School District office, 72100 School House Lane, Baker, CA 92309.

The 2022-23 Proposed Budget Hearing for the Baker Valley Unified School District will be held on June 9, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Baker Valley Unified School District office, 72100 School House Lane, Baker, CA 92309.

Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper May 19, 2022.

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“Could’ve, Would’ve, Should’ve – But Didn’t - What Tragedy!

By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah I tell you; the message of the rich man should be a warning to all of us. He awoke to the fact of eternity too late. He lifted up his eyes too late. He was too busy in life to stop and look up. He was too absorbed with the Now to think of the Here-after. Could’ve, Would’ve Should’ve – But Didn’t – What Tragedy! This sad story should be a warning to each of us, not to take for granted the grace of God, as well as to realize that there are irreversible decisions in life.

If you are reading this message today and don’t know Christ as your personal Savior, do not wait till it’s too late. The weightiest application here is that one day it will be too late for repentance.

As [Hebrews 9:27] says, “It is appointed for me to die once and after this comes judgment. The rich man in [Luke 16] discovered that too late. His destiny was now fixed and like in Esau’s case “there was no place for repentance.” May each of us learn from him, and from Esau, and not wait until it is too late to consider the cost of our decisions and actions.

Right now, there is still time to repent before God releases the last three trumpet judgments, referred to as “woes”. Don’t wait till it’s too late. Heed the warnings. Now is the time to set your life right. Now is the time to get your house in order. Now is the time to repent!

Now is the time to put oil in your

lamp. Do not be complacent. Don’t wait till it’s too late. Regrets are a killer. The rich man in his eternity of suffering is a man of regrets.

He knew he was in hell, and he knew why. Don’t you do it for the Bible makes it very clear that there is a time coming when you won’t be able to be saved. These are the end times, the time of great tribulation, when God will pour out his wrath and judgment on an unbelieving world that will refuse him to the end. The Bible says God will give them up. They will curse God as they are being scorched with hailstones. They will try to hide from his wrath in vain, they will seek death, but death will flee from them. Don’t you do it. Repent and be converted that your sins may be blotted out [Acts 3:19].

For no one is excluded from Jesus’ demand to repent. He made this clear when a group of people came to him with news of two calamities. Innocent people had been killed by Pilate’s massacre and by the fall of the tower of Siloam [Luke 13:1-4]. Jesus took the occasion to warn even the bearers of the news: “Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish” [Luke 13:5]. Jesus, the Son of God, is warning us of the judgment to come, and offering escape if we will repent. If you don’t repent, Jesus has one word, “Woe, unto you” [Matthew 11:21].

The Bible says our earthly lives are a “mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes” [James 4:14]. What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?”

[Matthew 16:26; Mark 8:36].

Could’ve, Should’ve Would’ve – But Didn’t – What Tragedy!

WITNESS FOR JUSTICE #1099

A True Mother’s Day Michael Neuroth This Mother’s Day brought with it a range of emotions.

While Mother’s Day is often a complicated holiday, this year it seemed even more so given the continued impact of COVID-19 and the suffering being experienced by so many around the globe and in our own communities. So often, our observances are out of touch with the lived reality of many who mother, such as those who grieve infertility or who experience strained relations. But this year, the disconnect between the historical legacy of Mother’s Day as an intersectional call to action and anti-war movement and our current Hallmark-driven celebrations seems greater than ever.

The irony of celebrating mothers with cards and candy while we watch news of bombs falling on Ukrainian mothers and children, Afghan women and girls getting denied jobs or education, and our Supreme Court’s intent to open again the culture war over women’s bodies, highlights how little progress has been made. For the early founders of what we observe today as Mother’s Day, our contemporary celebration would smack of superficiality, materialism, a nd i ndeed , pat r ia rchy.

Ann Jarvis, considered the founder of Mother’s Day, called for a “Mothers Work Day” in 1858 to address maternal and child health conditions that were afflicting her West Virginian

town. During the Civil War, she organized a “Women’s Friendship Day” to care for soldiers on both sides and ultimately seek an end to the war. Inspired by Jarvis’s legacy, the prominent abolitionist and suffragist Julia Ward Howe called for a day in 1870 in which mothers would work for peace in accordance with a “Mother’s Day Proclamation” that drew new attention to the effort: Arise, then, women of this day! Arise all women who have hearts, whether our baptism be that of water or of tears! . . . We women of one country will be too tender of those of another country to allow our sons to be trained to injure theirs. From the bosom of the devastated earth a voice goes up with our own. It says “Disarm, Disarm! The sword of murder is not the balance of justice.” – Julia Ward Howe Like so many movements, the radical and fierce edge of Jarvis and Howe’s vision was dulled as its popularity grew.

In 1914, Congress passed a law declaring the second Sunday of May as Mother’s Day, and the next year President Woodrow Wilson described it as a day for “public expression of our love and reverence for all mothers.”

You’re welcome, Hallmark.

Throughout history, men have controlled the fate of women, of children, of soldiers and weapons, and even the Earth itself. For continued in next 2 columns

America’s White Supremacist Murders of Black People NNPA NEWSWIRE — Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell added that the organization condemns both the white supremacist terrorist attack targeting Black men and women in Buffalo and the racist rhetoric that has sparked such violence. “The constant repetition of white supremacist conspiracy theories on social media and even mainstream media outlets has led to horrific violence in places as distant as Christchurch, El Paso, Oslo, and Charleston,” Mitchell asserted.

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Details of the shooter, Payton Gendron’s 180-page manifesto, revealed troubling perceptions the self-avowed white supremacist possessed.

Buffalo, New York Mayor Byron Brown called the massacre at a Buffalo supermarket an unimaginable nightmare, while Erie County Sheriff John Garcia framed the onslaught as pure evil.

Put plainly, the deadly shooting by a white 18-year-old whose manifesto revealed his desire to cleanse the country of Black people is another example of America’s lingering murderous racial hatred.

It also shows how hateful rhetoric — spewed over conservative national news outlets and on social media and the dog whistles of rightwing politicians — has usurped some of the progress made in race relations since the Civil Rights Movement advances more than a half-century ago. “ L aw e n force me nt is proceeding with its investigation, but what is clear is that we are seeing an epidemic of hate across our country that has been evidenced by acts of violence and intolerance. We must call it out and condemn it,” Vice President Kamala Harris said.

“Racially-motivated hate crimes or acts of violent extremism are harms against all of us, and we must do everything we can to ensure that our communities are safe from such acts,” she asserted.

Details of the shooter, Payton Gendron’s 180-page

manifesto, revealed troubling perceptions the self-avowed white supremacist possessed.

He complained of the dwindling size of the White population and included his fears of ethnic and cultural replacement of White people.

Gendron described himself as a fascist, a White supremacist, and an anti-Semite.

His live-streamed shooting spree has left at least ten dead and several more wounded. But, unlike the multitude of unarmed Black people killed during encounters with law enforcement, the young White racist is alive to plead not guilty or “insanity” in court.

“While past violent white supremacist attacks seem to have factored into this heinous act, we must acknowledge that extremist rhetoric espoused by some media and political leaders on the right promoting theories that vilify or dehumanize segments of our society like ‘the great replacement theory’ is a factor too,” wrote U.S. House Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson in a statement.

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. speaking on behalf of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) emphasized, “We are outraged, angered, but we will not be silent again in the

A True Mother’s Day...continued the future of our world, for the possibility of peace, this must change. We must renew the vision of Jarvis and Howe and link arms with our contemporary leaders like Yvonne Delk, Bernice Powell Jackson, Linda Jaramillo, Traci Blackmon, and others— all voices for peace with justice in our church and in our world.

Let us indeed celebrate Mother’s Day every day, but not with more

candy and cards. Rather, let us honor those who mother, and all who identify as women, by joining them in the struggle at the front lines of movements for Just Peace, for bodily autonomy, for equality in the workplace, for the livelihood of all God’s children, and for the sustainability of the Earth itself.

Michael Neuroth is the Policy Advocate for International Issues for the United Church of Christ.

Majority Leader Reyes’s Budget Request to Save Families Up to $600 a Month in Child Care Fees Included in Governor’s May Revise Lifestyle/National News Colton – On May 13th, Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes’s (D-Colton) budget request to extend the waiver of child care family fees was included in Governor Newsom’s May Revision. The waiver, which was set to expire in June of this year, is now proposed for extension through June of 2023.

“The pandemic has shown us just how much our families and economy depend on our child care infrastructure,” said Majority Leader Reyes. “With pandemic relief programs ending and costs increasing with inflation, it is critical that we extend the family

fee waiver to provide families continued financial relief. While I applaud the Governor for including the extension of this waiver in the May Revision, I urge him and my colleagues in the Legislature to waive family fees through 2024, as permitted under federal law.”

Last year, Majority Leader Reyes introduced AB 92 to waive family fees during the pandemic, in order to provide relief to families struggling to afford subsidized child care. While the Governor’s Budget Act of 2021 waived these fees through June of continued in next 2 columns

wake of more racist murders of Black people in America this time in Buffalo, New York.

“The patterns and rising tide of these White supremacists’ attacks and murders of our people will not go without the unified and amplified voice of the Black Press of America to demand justice and an end to White supremacy in America.”

Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell added that the organization condemns both the white supremacist terrorist attack targeting Black men and women in Buffalo and the racist rhetoric that has sparked such violence.

“The constant repetition of white supremacist conspiracy theories on social media and even mainstream media outlets has led to horrific violence in places as distant as Christchurch, El Paso, Oslo, and Charleston,” Mitchell asserted.

“Those who promote racism, white supremacy, antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of bigotry must be held accountable for the violence they inspire.”

Mitchell added that CAIR has often spoken out against those who promote the “great replacement ” and other racist conspiracy theories.

Mayor Brown told reporters

that Gendron surveilled both the community and the grocery store as part of the attack’s planning.

Brow n said t he teen surveilled the area for several days and targeted a busy place in an area predominantly populated by Black people.

His manifesto noted that “Zip code 14208 in Buffalo has the highest Black percentage that is close enough to where I live.”

According to the U.S. Census, the zip code is 78 percent Black and among the top 2 percent of zip codes nationwide with the highest concentration of Blacks as a percentage of the population.

It has the highest concentration of Blacks as a percentage of the population of any zip code in upstate New York.

“Well, this manifesto tells everything to us. And that is what’s so bone chilling about it is that there is the ability for people to write and subscribe to such philosophies filled with hate,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

“The White supremacist acts of terrorism that are being fermented on social media and to know that what this one individual did has been shared with the rest of the world as well as the live-streaming of this militarystyle execution that occurred in the streets of my hometown.”

Majority Leader Reyes’s Budget Request to Save Families Up to $600 a Month in Child Care Fees Included in Governor’s May Revise...continued 2022, it did not include funding to extend the waiver in future years.

The family fee waiver has allowed parents to save an estimated average of $250 per month, with hundreds of families saving $600 per month in fees they would have otherwise paid for child care.

“For families like Micaela Mota’s, it means being home for bedtime and reading with her toddler instead of working a second job,” stated Mary Ignatius, statewide organizer with Parent Voices California and co-sponsor

of AB 92. “Kaitlyn Hudson, a mom of two, can continue to pursue her dream of finishing college while working full-time because the unaffordable fees won’t be a barrier. In one year, Maria Antonieta Jandres eliminated debt from four credit cards with record high interest rates and can now rebuild her credit score. These waivers provide improved mental and financial health at a time of continued uncertainty due to the pandemic, and with the cost of living rising continued on page 7

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Make Mental Wellness Part of Our Total Health

By Rhonda Smith, executive director of California Black Health Network

The next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in California has arrived. As the state begins to implement its SMARTER Plan, protecting ourselves and our communities from COVID-19 and its fast-spreading variants through vaccination can ensure better outcomes for us all.

Despite mask mandates ending, we must continue to spotlight the importance of keeping Black and African Americans healthy and encourage our community to think about being more proactive about our overall health and wellbeing. We can start by focusing on our whole selves – our physical, mental, and emotional health.

The pandemic has propelled health inequity and racism into news headlines and helped spark national conversations about the health disparities that face the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.

The impact of decisions about the treatment we receive or deserve are often driven by racism and the resulting implicit bias that individuals who have sworn to take care of their patients often harbor.

And this affects our physical, mental, and emotional health and ultimately health outcomes.

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while wages remain the same.”

In order to provide continued relief to families, Majority Leader Reyes authored a budget request for the Governor to extend the family fee waiver through 2024.

The Governor’s May Revision included $157 million to waive family fees for an additional year, through June of 2023.

“Another year of fees waived is a huge win for families, but families need relief beyond next year,” said Dr. LaWanda Wesley.

“California has the opportunity to waive these through 2024, as permitted by the American Rescue Act of 2021. We urge the Governor to extend the waiver through 2024 so parents can continue to afford subsidized child care.”

“Giving families a break from

paying child care fees will help thousands of families overcome the hardship of the pandemic,” said Laurie Furstenfeld with the Child Care Law Center. “It is a significant step for racial justice. These fees have hurt Black, Brown, and immigrant families for many years.”

“We have an opportunity to create a child care system that equitably serves all Californians, and especially our communities of color,” said Majority Leader Reyes. “I am excited to continue championing AB 92 this year to make affordable child care a reality for Californians, and I look forward to partnering with Governor Newsom and my colleagues in the Legislature to extend the waiver of family fees through 2024.”

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Expands Eligibility for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose to Children 5 through 11 Years World /Health News Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, authorizing the use of a single booster dose for administration to individuals 5 through 11 years of age at least five months after completion of a primary series with the PfizerBioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.

“While it has largely been the case that COVID-19 tends to be less severe in children than adults, the omicron wave has seen more kids getting sick with the disease and being hospitalized, and children may also experience longer term effects, even following initially mild disease,” said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. “The FDA is authorizing the use of a single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for children 5 through 11 years of age to provide continued protection against COVID-19. Vaccination continues to be the most effective way to prevent COVID-19 and its severe consequences, and it is safe. If your child is eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and has not yet received their primary series, getting them vaccinated can help protect them from the potentially severe consequences that can occur, such as hospitalization and death.”

On Jan. 3, the FDA authorized the use of a single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for administration to individuals 12 through 15 years of age after completion of primary vaccination with the PfizerBioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.

Today’s action expands the use of a single booster dose of the vaccine for administration to individuals 5 through 11 years age at least

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We must look to the past to inspire a better future so that we can rewrite our heath history here in California. I appreciate the state’s COVID-19 awareness campaign which has sought to address mental health concerns and other issues that impact us by partnering with African American and Black medical experts and advocates for community conversations. These conversations have provided a platform for discussion and opportunities to educate, dispel misinformation and break stigmas.

We are not strangers to racebased adversity, and its impact on our health and wellbeing. Racism, health inequities inequity, police brutality, and residential redlining each affect public health in its own unique way. Yet we continue to persevere. Black History Month was a time to remember our past, honor our heroes, celebrate our great legacy of achievement.

The theme for the month this year was “Black Health and Wellness”, and it was meant for us to prioritize total wellness and build a healthier history for us now and for generations to come.

For more about COVID-19, including guidance on masking and testing, visit covid19.ca.gov.

You should also visit covid19. ca.gov or the CDC.gov more timely, accurate information about the pandemic. To schedule an appointment for a vaccination or a booster, visit MyTurn. ca.gov, or call 1-833-422-4255.

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five months after completion of a primary series of the PfizerBioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.

The FDA has authorized the PfizerBioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for use in individuals 5 years of age and older and has approved Comirnaty (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) for use in individuals 16 years of age and older. “ T he Pf i ze r-BioN Te ch COVID-19 Vaccine is effective in helping to prevent the most severe consequences of COVID-19 in individuals 5 years of age and older,” said Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. “Since authorizing the vaccine for children down to 5 years of age in October 2021, emerging data suggest that vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 wanes after the second dose of the vaccine in all authorized populations. The FDA has determined that the known and potential benefits of a single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for children 5 through 11 years of age at least five months after completing a primary series outweigh its known and potential risks and that a booster dose can help provide continued protection against COVID-19 in this and older age groups.”

Data Supporting Effectiveness The EUA for a single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for children 5 through 11 years of age is based on FDA’s analysis of immune response data in a subset of children from the ongoing randomized placebocontrolled trial that supported

the October 2021 authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine primary series in this age group. Antibody responses were evaluated in 67 study participants who received a booster dose 7 to 9 months after completing a two-dose primary series of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. The antibody level against the SARS-CoV-2 virus one month after the booster dose was increased compared to before the booster dose.

FDA Evaluation of Safety The safety of a single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in this age group was assessed in approximately 400 children who received a booster dose at least five months (range 5 to 9 months) after completing a twodose primary series. The most commonly reported side effects were pain, redness and swelling at the injection site, as well as fatigue, headache, muscle or joint pain and chills and fever.

The FDA did not hold a meeting of its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee on today’s action, as the agency previously convened the committee for extensive discussions regarding the use of booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines and, after review of Pfizer’s EUA request, the FDA concluded that the request did not raise questions that would benefit from additional discussion by committee members. The FDA will make available on its website relevant documents regarding today’s authorization.

The amendment to the EUA was granted to Pfizer Inc.

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COVID-19 Is Not Over! We Cannot Drop Our Guard

By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. | Houston Forward Times

Sometimes we come to conclusions too quickly. We want things so badly that we think we can just make them happen.

Outlooks look good and they look promising. We immerse ourselves in all that is good and refuse to see the bad.

We are all guilty of rushing to judgments. That’s just a part of life, I guess.

There are many instances where we use statistics to justify our reasoning. I have learned throughout the years that we can make statistics say anything we want them to say.

If you say the same thing to people, over time they will start to believe you.

This past election is a good example of someone using the same story line and having people believe them.

You see, there are fellow countrymen and countrywomen who believe that Mr. Biden’s opponent won the election. That

wrong and overused statement continues to haunt our country.

Our nation is severely divided because of it.

Since 2020, we have been in a health crisis. The Coronavirus has run rampant and roughshod over the United States of America.

Our mindsets and our mental conditions have changed dramatically.

In many of our families, this illness took its toll. We could not escape it.

Pre-COVID-19, most of us were hopeful. Post-COVID-19, too many of us are hopeless.

Dinner tables have one less seat and living rooms have one less chair. The Coronavirus has caused this permanent disruption.

America has forever changed as we have lost thousands of our citizens.

It is a colorless disease. It has hit all of us, no matter our skin color.

Medications are with us now and new systems of safety have

been implemented.

Before now, while I knew about the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), I can honestly say that I didn’t pay attention to all of their statistical information.

Now, I pay close attention to their COVID-19 data.

According to the CDC, unvaccinated people are more likely to die from COVID-19.

Does that scare you?

I hope it does and makes you want to get vaccinated.

In a recent report in The New York Times, it stated that there are about 68,000 COVID-19 cases announced each day. Yet that only captures a portion of the total.

That same report states that our country will be approaching 1 million deaths from COVID-19 in the coming weeks.

Dr. Anthony Fauci said, “The United States and the entire world is still experiencing a pandemic, but there are different phases of the pandemic.”

He added, “And what we are in right now is somewhat of a transitional phase; out of the accelerated component into hopefully a more controlled component.”

Cities and states are now loosening some of the restrictions.

One of the biggest is that you don’t have to constantly wear your mask.

Most people that I know still wear a mask wherever they go. I just think that kind of discretion is still needed.

For example, in large-scale events, you still don’t know who is vaccinated.

I believe we cannot drop our guard. Yes, we are better than we were, but normal, we are not. Will we ever be normal again?

That is a good question and one that cannot be answered now.

According to the CDC, nearly 220 million people, or roughly 66% of the population, are fully vaccinated.

100 million people have also received their first booster dose.

We are going in the right direction and that is good news.

Encourage your friends and family to be cautious and not to take chances with their health.

Know who you are around. Our lives are at stake.

I value my life. Don’t you value your life?

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In a Major Win for Black Health, FDA Publishes Proposed Rule Banning Menthol Flavored Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

By Keisha N. Brown

After more than a decade of inaction and a citizens’ petition lawsuit brought by the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) and its partners, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), the American Medical Association, and the National Medical Association, the FDA is finally moving a proposed national ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes and flavored cigars.

While the proposed ban wouldn’t take effect for at least two years, this move is a major win for Black health in America.

For decades, Big Tobacco has used menthol-flavored tobacco products and flavored cigars to target African Americans.

Eighty-five percent of all African American smokers smoke menthol cigarettes compared to 29% of white smokers. Menthol cigarettes increase addiction and make it harder to quit.

“We are working towards a day where no Black people in America die from preventable deaths due to tobacco,” explained AATCLC Co-Chair Carol McGruder.

“This critical move in the rulemaking process by the FDA

helps make that day a reality.”

In order to ensure loopholes do not exist to allow Big Tobacco to continue to hook Black Americans with these products, AATCLC is urging the FDA to expand their rule to ban menthol, not just as a characterizing flavor, but as an ingredient altogether.

Formed in 2008 and based in California, the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council is one of the country’s leading public health education and advocacy organization taking on Big Tobacco to save Black lives. The AATCLC works at the intersection of social injustice and public health policy.

Working with health jurisdictions, elected officials, communitybased organizations, tobacco researchers, activists, and the media, the AATCLC is leading the fight to end the sale of menthol and all flavored tobacco products.

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Ke i s h a Br ow n i s a med ia relat ions liaison for the African American Tobacco Control Leadership The post In a Major Win for Black Health, FDA Publishes Proposed Rule Banning Menthol Flavored Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars first appeared on Post News Group. This article originally appeared in Post News Group.