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11TH ANNUAL BLACK GRADUATES RECOGNITION CEREMONY

AB 392, the California Act to Save Lives, moves to Senate with bipartisan support

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

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The University of San Diego is one of the city’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning, in which on Friday, May 24th approximately 53 African and African American students were recognized in the school’s 11th annual Black Graduation Recognition Ceremony. Dozens of family, friends, and faculty gathered to celebrate under the theme “Becoming,” which paid homage to our forever First Lady, Mrs. Michelle Obama.

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“The Black Graduation Ceremony is a pre-commencement celebration honoring African and African American students who through determination have successfully completed an undergraduate, graduate, or law degree from the University of San Diego. The Ceremony is representative of African and African American culture and heritage and embraces the value of community and scholarship.

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SACRAMENTO - The California State Assembly passed legislation today authored by Assemblymember Shirley N. Weber (D-San Diego) and Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) that would restrict the police use of deadly force statewide. AB 392 moved to the Senate on a 67-0 vote after law enforcement groups removed opposition and the bill gained the support of California Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon.

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AS BLACK BILLIONAIRE ADOPTS FINDING AFFORDABLE MOREHOUSE’S 135TH GRADUATING CLASS, MORE BOLD ACTION NEEDED

HOMES, APARTMENTS IS STILL POSSIBLE:

The nation’s $1.5 trillion debt is a crisis needing a solution

State Housing Finance Agencies Boost Hopes

IS HOMELESSNESS IN LOS ANGELES A RACIAL

ISSUE? Report shows most homeless people in L.A. are African-American

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The annual season of college commencements have a unique way of bringing together multiple generations of families in celebration. For the 135th graduating class of Atlanta’s Morehouse College, commencement marked another event that was as unexpected as it was generous.

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Robert F. Smith, the event’s speaker who is also Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, announced he would pay the entire class’ student loan debts. This unprecedented gift, expected to run as high as $40 million, now enables the newest Morehouse men to begin careers free from the burdens of debt that accompany the start of many careers. Smith’s generosity also directly affects the lives of multiple family generations who contributed to the sharing costs of these college educations.

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Every state in the U.S., as well as in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, has a Housing Finance Agency (HFA) that provides low- and moderate-income individuals and families with the opportunity to find a home or apartment that meets their budget and quality-of-life needs.

Vista CEO Robert F. Smith was giving the commencement address to the graduating class of Morehouse College when he made a surprise announcement: He would be paying off the student loans of the roughly 400 graduates.

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Most of NCFHA’s work is done in association with partners, including local governments, nonprofit organizations and private developers.

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According to Stockton Williams, executive director of the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA), in 2017 alone, state HFAs provided $28 billion to finance affordable homeownership for more than 152,000 households, 26 percent of which were minority-headed households.

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Black people make up to nine percent of the population of L.A., but more than one-third of its population is homeless.

To end homelessness, it will require a collective commitment to address racial disparities.

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Los Angeles, the city of palm trees, sunshine, and median temperatures of 65 degrees Fahrenheit, has experienced somewhat chillier temperatures and heavy rains this winter. Regardless, L.A. is See HOMELESSNESS page 6

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Morehouse: continued from page 1

In a related interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Yasmin Farahi, policy counsel for the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) reacted to the impact of Smith’s gift “on the lives of these graduates and their families will be incredible,� she said. “But it’s also worth recognizing the impact it has on the lives of their family members who have co-signed on these loans or would otherwise be supporting these graduates as they worked to get out from under their student debt. Student loan debt is an intergenerational problem.�

New research from the AARP Public Policy Institute provides insights on how increasingly older borrowers are taking on debt to help younger family members.

And when it comes to Black families, grandparents, aunts, and uncles are all helping their kin at higher rates than other ethnicities or races. This help can include not only direct borrowing, but also cosigning their student family member’s loans. Should a student borrower default on cosigned loan(s) with family members, the cosigner’s financial stability is jeopardized. “People ages 50 and older owe 20 percent, or $289.5 billion, of that total, up from $47.3 billion in 2004,â€? states the report. “The overall increase reflects a sharp rise in both the number of families borrowing and the amounts they borrow‌. For many families, the amount they owe increases over time because they are not paying enough to cover interest and pay down principal.â€? Defaults result in lost tax refunds, garnished wages, and decreased benefits from both Social Security retirement and disability

benefits – very real risks for the estimated 8.4 million student loan borrowers ages 50 and over.

enroll directly in income-driven repayment plans.

The ways in which family members’ share the cost of college enrollment is also changing.

While these reforms should be heartily supported by the federal government that sets budget priorities, the likelihood of interminable lawmaker debates or neglect still looms large.

Although the AARP report found that 30% of older Black consumers cosigned private student loans for family members, far more – 45% borrowed on their credit cards. This level of credit card debt exceeds that incurred by Whites (31%), or Latinx (39%).

Further, a disproportionate jump in borrowing from retirement savings accounts are also negatively impacting older Black consumers. While only 6% of comparable Whites used these funds, Black utilization was triple that of Whites at 18%. Older Latinx tapping into retirement savings were more than double that of Whites at 13%.

When the financial impacts of the nation’s racial wealth gap are added to these disparities, it’s little wonder that Black America suffers from acute financial stress. As this column recently reported, Black wealth averages only a dime for every dollar of wealth held by Whites.

Clearly, public policy reforms can and should address this national financial crisis. AARP’s proposed remedies include: • Increased public investment in higher education; • Encouraging the use of uniform financial aid award letters so they are more easily compared; • Ending offsets of Social Security benefits and other federal payments affecting older consumers; and • Allowing federal Parent PLUS borrowers to

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This past February, a CRL letter to several U.S. Senators alerted them to the disproportionate impacts of the student loan crisis on consumers of color, as well as a list of remedies to abate the crisis. “Students of color still face barriers in accessing higher education, still hold disproportionate financial burdens, and still struggle to overcome bad information from servicers,â€? wrote CRL. “Student loan debt is a real crisis for many people of color, and it exacerbates the racial wealth gap‌The time has come for large, systemic change and not tinkering around the edges of the Higher Education Act. “Unless bold, new actions are taken,â€? warned CRL in its letter, “a generation will be trapped in debt undertaken to advance their lives.

Among CRL’s recommendations were to: • Increase Pell grants and move that funding into the Education Department’s mandatory budget; • Increase and expand aid for Minority Serving Institutions via Title III and Title V; • Encourage borrowers to make student debt payments based on 8% of discretionary income, and then discharge any remaining balance after 10-15 years; • Guarantee that all loan forgiveness be tax-free; and See MOREHOUSE page 6

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The NCSHA was created by the state agencies more than 40 years ago, Williams said, to help share best practices. “HFAs are constantly learning from each other,� Williams adds, “not only sharing best practices, but solving emerging challenges on a collaborative basis. NCSHA facilitates these exchanges and augments them with additional analysis and support.�

Some of the state HFA practices that NCSHA helps to promote are careful underwriting of borrowers, close oversight of lenders, proactive loan servicing and counseling assistance to borrowers who need it, Williams noted. “A 2018 study,� according to Williams, “found that state HFA loans were much less likely to experience defaults or foreclosures than loans from other sources to similar borrowers. “According to the study,� he continued, “not only are HFAs more likely to require full documentation and careful underwriting, they also serve as a third-party monitor on lenders originating loans through a state program, creating an additional incentive for careful screening by the lender.�

Like other state housing finance agencies, the North Carolina HFA (NCFHA), which began operating in 1973, serves the broad mandate of providing affordable housing opportunities for state residents whose needs are not being met by the market, explains Connie Helmlinger, manager of public relations and marketing for the NCHFA. The work of her agency, Helmlinger notes, is divided into two main areas: providing assistance with home ownership and with rental housing. “We have helped more than 115,000 individuals and families purchase homes,� she said. “We do that by offering mortgages with competitive rates and down payment assistance for buyers.�

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“I am proud of my colleagues today,� Weber said. “Significant change is never easy, but those who voted today looked to their conscience and found the courage to do the right thing for California. I have to thank the families who have lost loved ones to police violence. They have been the energy and the moral compass for making this possible.� “It is clear that the time for change is now. California is watching.

Frankly, the nation is watching,� said Assemblymember Kevin McCarty. “I am pleased to see AB 392 pass the Assembly. This bill will modernize the use-offorce standard, increase public trust in law enforcement and make our communities safer.�

Cephus Johnson, an executive board officer for Families United 4 Justice said bill is a step in the right direction for preventing future deaths.

His nephew, who was killed by BART police in 2009, was the subject of the film “Fruitvale Station�. “As an impacted family member and the uncle of Oscar Grant, there is no horror comparable to the excessive use of force by the police that takes your loved one's life. This horror is forever etched into your memory, perhaps, because it could have been prevented,� he said.

AB 392’s goal is protecting human life and safeguarding human rights.

On behalf of myself and California Families United 4 Justice, we want to thank Assemblywoman Dr. Weber, the Governor, leadership and all those who supported this bill.�

Helmlinger notes that the NCHFA does not work directly with buyers — except for being involved in final approvals and underwriting — but works directly with lenders after buyers have contacted a loan officer about applying for one of their assistance programs.

AB 392 will change the standard under which officers use deadly force.

AB 392 will require that officers use deadly force only when there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to themselves or others.

The bill will expand the use of de-escalation and other non-lethal policing strategies by making clear that officers must use other resources and techniques, whenever safe and feasible. These changes will be reflected in both law enforcement agency policy and officer training statewide. Officers who violate the new standard will be subject to prosecution.

“The money is coming from us,� says Helmlinger, “but it’s the lender that is managing the whole process.�

The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

The NCHFA offers a variety of assistance programs that seek to help low- and moderate-income homebuyers in such categories as first-time buyers, military veterans, senior citizens and people with disabilities. Detailed information about such programs as NC Home Advantage Mortgage, NC Home Advantage Tax Credit and NC IST Home Advantage, and how potential buyers can qualify for them, can be found at www.ncfha.com Most of NCFHA’s work is done in association with partners, including local governments, nonprofit organizations and private developers. “One of our self-help programs,� Helmlinger says, “is working with Habitat for Humanity. They take the money we provide and roll that into their own money to provide better mortgages for people who buy their homes.�

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By Marian Wright Edelman

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Founder & President Emeritus, Childrens Defense Fund

Recently there was a follow up article in a local paper that revisited groups that have been identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center(SPLC) as “hate groups or terrorist organizations.” After naming various skinhead and white supermacist groups, the article got around to naming Minister Louis Farrakan as a Black Nationalist.

Muhammad Mosque #8 here in San Diego is under the Nation of Islam.

In 2017 the SPLC wrongfully listed Mosque #8 as a hate group. On September 8 of 2017, the San Diego Mosque #8, joined by members of the San Diego African American community, held a press conference on the steps of the San Diego Hall of Justice Courthouse demanding an apology because this Civil Rights

Group was “unfairly slandered by associating them with groups like the KKK.” As the student minister stated on that day, “We carry no weapons, nor do we instigate violence toward anyone.”

The truth of the matter is that this group has had nothing but a record of service in this community to all people, regardless of their skin color.

The organization and its leadership has worked with the police, District Attorney, and Sheriff ’s Department, always seeking to bring peace to tense situations and to be of help to the countless families who have lost loved ones to violence, regardless of where it started. The Mosque is the founding organization of “My Brothers Keeper” and Black Men United, a 15 year old organization of all classes of African American males providing mentorship, education and training and a source of interaction with the San Diego

Community.

The “revised” definition of a hate group, used by the SPLC and the Anti-Defamation League, has said that violence is no longer the indicator; that such groups “have beliefs or practices that attack or malign an entire class of people for immutable characteristics.”

It is written that “ye shall know the tree by its fruit.” We as a community must not allow outside forces such as the ADL and the SPLC to demonize members of our community who are known by the good works they do.

The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint salutes the tireless work and efforts of Muhammad Mosque #8 and its service to the entire San Diego community, which has continued for years.

The San Diego Police Chief Still Owes an Apology

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

It’s been about three weeks since Mr. Cannon was pulled out of a car and beaten by several San Diego Police Officers on an outstanding warrant.

We have seen the video tape from the helicopter of the arrest and its use of unnecessary force as well as the video taken by the woman at the scene of the arrest who was called “Bitch” by at least one police

officer and threatened if she did not stop recording. The San Diego Police Chief has neither apologized for that behavior or addressed the allegation that the officer pointed a gun at the woman at the time of the incident.

about where we go from here.

“Here” starts with the needed apology, or the community should really consider its options for a vote of no confidence or a call for the Chief ’s resignation. This issue will not go away.

These issues must be addressed before there can be conversation

The Right Time is Right Now We Need Programs and Services for Women Vets

By Daphne “Dee” Wright U.S. Navy Veteran

Why is it so hard for the Department of Veterans Affairs to create programs and services for women?

Have we not served honorably?

As we celebrated Woman’s History and International Women’s Day in the month of March and we sail pass Mother’s Day and National Military Appreciation month in May, I begin to reflect on the sacrifices and contributions that woman have made to this country and why it is so difficult to get consist benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Since the beginning of the military and war, women have served in

one capacity or the other in the U.S. Military. Whether it was as a support system to the men heading off to war, or as a nurse taking care of the wounded and sick, or simply preparing meals and feeding the troops. Officially, women have been involved in the U.S. military since 1775, originally in the civilian fields of nursing, laundering, mending clothing and cooking.

Deborah Sampson was one of the first women to enlist while disguised as a man. She served in a light infantry unit, fighting in many battles during the American Revolution.

Belle Royd was a spy and messenger during the Civil War at the age of 17.

In 1917 Loretta Walsh became the first woman to enlist as a woman.

Alice Kennedy, Sarah Kinno, Ellen Campbell and Betsy Young, all Black nurses during the Civil War – served under the direction of Catholic nuns aboard the Navy hospital ship Red Rover. Many women had multiple jobs like Susie King Taylor, Civil War nurse, cook, and laundress.

It would be 37 years before a 1948 law made women a permanent part of military service and another 96 years before the U.S. ended the policy of “no women in units that are tasked with direct combat” in January of 2013.

With the facts stated, women are the fastest growing group of Veterans See TIME page 15

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Every day I wear a pair of medallions around my neck with portraits of two of my role models: Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth. As a child I read books about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. She and the indomitable and eloquent Sojourner Truth represent countless anonymous slave women whose bodies and minds were abused and whose voices were muted by slavery, Jim Crow, segregation and sexism throughout our nation’s history.

Although Harriet Tubman could not read books, she could read the stars to find her way north to freedom. And she freed not only herself from slavery but returned to slave country again and again across forests, streams and mountains to lead other slaves to freedom at great personal danger.

She was tough. She was determined.

She was fearless. She was shrewd and she trusted God completely to deliver her and other fleeing slaves from pursuing captors who had placed a bounty on her life.

In April 2016, the Obama Administration Treasury Department under then-Secretary Jacob Lew announced that Harriet Tubman’s face would grace the front of the redesigned $20 bill, making her the first woman in more than a century and first African American ever to be represented on the face of an American paper note.

But President Trump said he was opposed to the idea of honoring Harriet Tubman that way before he even took office, and three years after the initial announcement, current Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin has since said that under the Trump Administration the Treasury Department is unsure when or whether that change will still happen.

Now a bipartisan pair of House members, Elijah Cummings, D-Md., and John Katko, R-N.Y., has reintroduced the Harriet Tubman Tribute Act of 2019 (H.R. 1083) to require the Treasury Department to put Tubman on the $20 bill.

We must follow through and insist that as our nation prepares to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in 2020 we will be able to celebrate with redesigned American currency that reflects all of us.

When Secretary Lew originally announced this bill honoring Harriet Tubman I celebrated with deep joy and noted that she would not be alone. The Treasury Department also announced that Sojourner Truth and women suffragette activists and leaders Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Alice Paul, Susan B. Anthony and Lucretia Mott would be featured on the

back of the $10 bill. It also said great contralto and opera singer Marian Anderson, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., would be featured on the back of the $5 bill, honoring Marian Anderson’s concert and Dr. King’s March on Washington as groundbreaking events at the Lincoln Memorial that helped shape our democracy.

It was 80 years ago on Easter Sunday 1939 that Eleanor Roosevelt arranged for Marian Anderson, for whom I am named and about whom great conductor Arturo Toscanini said “yours is a voice such as one hears once in a hundred years,” to perform at the Lincoln Memorial before a crowd of 75,000 after the Daughters of the American Revolution refused to let her sing at Constitution Hall because she was black. These additions would round out the inspiring group of determined moral warriors who expanded the civil and human rights of women, people of color and all of us, and would now be featured on the bills we use every day.

Former Secretary Lew said he had an ‘aha’ moment about how important these changes were after recognizing the groundswell of public response to his announcement that the Treasury Department was considering changing the design of the currency. To so many people these new bills will be much more than pieces of paper. For too long and for too many money has been the most powerful symbol of what we value as a nation. Making these leaders and s/heroes among the faces of America by placing them on our currency will send powerful messages about what—and who— we Americans are, value, and strive to become.

The new bills also will teach our children and grandchildren and remind all Americans that Black history and women’s history are American history. It is so important to make sure all of our children can see themselves and their ancestors pictured on something as basic as the money used every day by millions and this will deepen the meaning of how we define success in America.

Now it’s time for the Treasury Department to finish the job of paying tribute and public homage to Harriet Tubman and honoring these other great women and Dr. King who died seeking to redeem the soul of America. They never stopped demanding that we live up to our declared creeds of freedom, life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness and equality for all. Please tell your Members of Congress today that you support the bipartisan efforts to insist that this change happens right now!

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OBITUARIES Ronald Edward Morgan

Gina Walker

Ethel Pearl Bennett

SUNRISE September 8, 1955

SUNRISE July 11, 1966

SUNRISE December 26, 1944

SUNSET May 8, 2019

SUNSET May 12, 2019

SUNSET May 27, 2019

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Gina Lynne Walker was born July 11, 1966 to Cliffiteen “Angel” Walker and Ronald Pritchett in Compton, California . Gina was born with the odds against her as she entered into this world with complications. At just two years old Gina was diagnosed with diabetes. As a result, Gina was often in the hospital. During those moments Gina showed that she wasn’t going to let her health defeat her.

VIEWING: Wednesday, June 5, 2019

From two years old to fifty-two Gina made the hospital her playground.

Gina was a proud mother and grandmother showing pictures to anyone and everyone. In 2013 Gina began working at Vons Grocery, and despite her disabilities she was proud. She continued until her health declined and no longer allowed her to work. Family was everything to Gina. She loved her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, aunty, uncles, and cousins.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, June 6, 2019 – 11:00 a.m.

Ronald was a people person. He didn’t meet any strangers. He would strike up a conversation with anyone and make them feel as if they were old friends. He had a heart of gold and found joy in helping others. His smile and booming laughter will be missed by all who knew him.

To know Gina is to know that she loved her phone! She kept in contact with everyone. She would start her day calling and texting her loved ones and the last thing before she went to sleep was talking to a loved one on that phone. She left this Earth with that being the last thing she was doing. Calling everyone.

INTERMENT: Miramar National Cemetery

Ronald was formerly married to Katherine Moses. To their union was born one son, Ronald Edward Morgan, Jr., whom he affectionately called “Little Ron.”

Gina is survived by her mother Cliffiteen “Angel” Walker; grandmother Cliffiteen Williams; daughters Taneasha Newsome, Tiffany Newsome, Tatyana Newsome; son Simon Newsome; eight grandchildren; brothers Aralas “Ray” Ector, Marcus Raju Ector, Terrance Pritchett, Trumaine Pritchett; sisters Sheryl Pryor, Barbara Hughes, Cynthia Pritchett, Patrice Pritchett, Tammy Pritchett, Samya Pritchett; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and a host of cousins, and loved ones.

RONALD EDWARD MORGAN was born the first of a set of identical twins to the late Mrs. Rosie Tean Johnson Morgan and Huey P. Morgan on September 8, 1955, in Monroe, Louisiana. In 1964, his family relocated to San Diego.

Ronald received his education in San Diego, graduating from San Diego High School in 1973. After high school, he attended trade school in Phoenix, AZ before returning home to help his family. He enlisted in the United States Navy where he served his country faithfully for 15 years, receiving an honorable discharge. During his military service, he was recognized with seven total commendations and awards. Later, he was employed with the Veteran’s Administration until he became disabled and was unable to work.

On April 24, 2013, Ronald’s identical twin, Donald Edward Morgan preceded him in death.

Deacon Ronald Edward Morgan was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. He is survived by his son Ronald E. Morgan, Jr., sibling, Earlean Huggins, Gregory O. Morgan , and Yolondia A. Cotton; nephews Shaune L. Huggins, Gregory O. Morgan, Jared P. Morgan, Joshua G. Morgan, and Jeremiah E. Morgan; niece Amanda N. Morgan, and a host of cousins, church family, neighbors and friends.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

Bobbie Ree McDowell SUNRISE January 30, 1930 SUNSET May 13, 2019

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BOBBIE REE MCDOWELL was born January 30, 1930 in Lisbon, Louisiana, to the parentage of Sharecroppers Webster and Cora Wills. She was one of twelve children born into this union. She was educated in the Louisiana School District in Claiborne Parish, Loui-

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siana. At an early age, she joined Friendship C.M.E. with her family.

Later, her church home was Community Baptist Church of San Diego, California.

In 1955, Bobbie united in Holy Matrimony to Louis McDowell and into this union two children were born, one of whom preceded her in death.

When Bobbie came to California, she became employed as a domestic worker. Over the years, she had the opportunity of being employed by many families; The Casey’s, The Boner’s and The Coughlin’s.

Bobbie had many titles from “Mama” “Grandma”, “Auntie” and “Granny and was loved deeply by so many. She always had a smile and a positive word to share, like “Thank you”, “Thank you very much”, “That’s wonderful” or “Well, I’ll be blessed”.

On Monday, May 13, 2019, Bobbie Ree was called home to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents, Webster and Cora Wills; her first born son, Louis McDowell; five brothers: Moses, Hue P., Saloan, Louis and Booker T.and five sisters: Jessie Mae, Arlette, Bessie, Christine and Ernestine.

She leaves to cherish her memories: her loving son, Joseph McDowell; one sister, Floree Wills; grandchildren: Joseph Deon, Joseph Diondre and Nathaniel; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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IN OTHER NEWS SPECIAL REPORT:

MALAWIAN WOMEN PLAY KEY ROLE IN ENSURING AFRICAN DEMOCRACY

PRESS ROOM:

NEW COLLEGE GRADS MAY NOW QUALIFY FOR COVERED CALIFORNIA HEALTH PLANS Newswire NNPA

Congratulations — the moment you have worked so hard for is finally here! You are ready to walk across that stage, grab that diploma and begin the rest of your life.

NNPA President and CEO, Dr Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., (far right) invited Kettie Kamwangala (far left) and other Malawian women leaders for an open discussion while the ballots were being counted after a historic voter turnout across Malawi.

results from the 2019 Tripartite election.

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent

LILONGWE MALAWI, AFRICA– May 25, 2019 — Throughout this southeastern African nation of nearly 20 million residents, the strength and resiliency of women is on display 24 hours each day. The sustainability of democracy in any nation can be evaluated by the inclusive leadership roles performed by women in its social, political and economic life.

According to statistics from the World Population Review, nearly half (49.1 percent) of Malawi’s population is comprised of women – several of whom work as many as three jobs while providing needed care for their husbands and families.

When the nation’s one-party era ended in the early 1990s, giving way to a democratic system, the nation’s fairer gender was at the forefront of social transformation.

Having elected a woman twice in its relatively short Democracy – H.E. Joyce Banda, as president — the country now awaits the

While the top three candidates this year are all men, women have again taken a leadership role in ensuring free and fair elections and they’ve been largely responsible for what’s believed to have been an electoral race free of determinative manipulation.

“The last election in 2014, we were just being informed and had a lot of trust in government but there were so many rumors of [corruption] and the president was sworn in during the night, it wasn’t a day event, and we felt there was no one here to fight for our rights,” said Kettie Kamwangala, the country director of Medobal Health, a company that provides healthcare solution in partnership with Malawian businesses and the nation’s Society of Medical Doctors to offer direct access to expert surgeons in India.

“This year, we had our eyes opened and we made sure that we were included from the beginning of the process in the printing of the ballots which was done in Dubai,” Kamwangala said.

But life can be complicated, and it’s imperative to have the important things — like your health — covered. Graduation can mean coming off a school-sponsored health plan, or turning 26, the limit for when you can remain on your parents’ health plan.

As an older college student, Saul Guevara had to think about some of those things even before he graduated from the University of Southern California earlier this month in Los Angeles with a Master’s Degree in Communication Management. Now 28, Guevara has been a Covered California consumer for the past two years while finishing work toward his degree.

“I chose to become a Covered California consumer because I learned that I qualified for federal subsidies to pay for my monthly health care payment,” Guevara said. “I’m paying $109 a month now instead of $316.

Covered California has allowed me to get my medical needs met with the same primary care physician at a fraction of the cost.”

Guevara will begin working for the federal government this summer and plans to keep his Covered California coverage until he gets a health plan through his employer. Working part-time is a reality for many college graduates, as is getting married and starting your own business.

“Congratulations to all of this year’s college graduates for all you have accomplished,” said Covered California Executive Director Peter V. Lee. “But amidst all the changes in your life, make sure you always know what you will be doing for health care. If you are leaving your coverage behind when

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you graduate, then you may be eligible to enroll during Covered California’s ongoing special-enrollment period. Taking care of your health gives you the freedom to pursue your dreams.”

There are currently more than 336,000 Californians between the ages of 18 and 34 enrolled in a plan through Covered California, and they are receiving quality, namebrand insurance coverage.

The following circumstances are among the more common reasons people become eligible for Covered California special enrollment: • Losing health coverage because you have lost or changed jobs.

• Turning 26-years-old.

• Getting married or entering a domestic partnership.

• Having a baby or adopting a child.

• Moving and gaining access to new Covered California health insurance plans See QUALIFY page 15

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• Protect borrowers from aggressive collections and benefit garnishment.

While these and other federal aid reforms are debated on Capitol Hill, there remains yet another sphere of influence that could extend the kind of goodwill borne from Mr. Smith’s adoption of Morehouse’s Class of 2019: increased Black philanthropy.

If other highly successful Black businessmen and women, professional athletes, recording artists and others followed Smith’s example, HBCU’s like North Carolina’s Bennett College might not have needed a national emergency financial rescue. With a new infusion of financial resources, more students on college campuses could breathe a financial sigh of relief, knowing that people who look like them provided help beyond their own family’s resources.

Without a doubt, the nation needs more needbased scholarships and grants – especially at HBCUs. If that were to happen, a stronger sense of community could emerge with a renewed sense of pride.

still a place many people want to move to.

As Mr. Smith said in his May 19th commencement address, “We have nourished the soil with our blood. We ‘ve sown the land with our sweat.

We’ve protected this country with our bodies, contributed to the physical, cultural and intellectual fabric of this country with our minds and our talents.”

“A lot of people come here from other states, and they’re sleeping in their car, and they have to figure out how to make ends meet to survive,” said “E-3,” an African American veteran and former homeless individual. “Rents are just too high. Unless you’re getting some type of government assistance, you are basically left to struggle, you are basically on your own.”

Here’s hoping that more who have been financially blessed, will choose to pass a portion of assistance to those wanting to earn their way into the nation’s middle class.

The majority of homeless people in L.A. are of African-American descent. According to a survey done by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), 14 percent of the people who are homeless in L.A. became homeless outside of California first.

The LAHSA report shows how structural racism, discrimination, and unconscious bias in housing, employment, criminal justice, and child welfare policies have led to overrepresentation of Black people who experience homelessness.

Black people make up to nine percent of the population of L.A., but more than one-third of its population is homeless.

To end homelessness, it will require a collective commitment to address racial disparities.

The 58-year-old has been homeless for 15 years, he said. And recently got approved

for a two-bedroom apartment in Inglewood, that he waited on for eight years.

“I went back to school, while I was homeless,” he said.

“One of the biggest problems of homlessness is the agencies turn their backs on their clients, and they don’t work together at all. Everybody goes out and does their own thing.” He said, it’s hard to get out of the “homeless mentality,” as he calls it. It’s all about survival. How to make a dime, where to get the next meal.

Many times he got arrested or harassed by the cops. He said racial profiling is still a thing, and the homeless get treated like the outcast.

“When I was homeless in Hollywood, the LAPD would ride up and tell me I couldn’t be there, and put me in handcuffs, and ask me if I was on parole or probation. That was like a regular, recurring incident of 15 years of homelessness,” E-3 said. “I’ve got labeled a chronic complainer. […] and from that day, they don’t take any of your concerns or allegations seriously.”

The South L.A. native doesn’t represent the stereotypical homeless person. E-3 is well-spoken, clean, and intellectual.

He’s not a drug addict or an alcoholic. He said the homelessness epidemic will remain, and that city officials don’t want to change it. If that was the case, he said, they would have done so by providing mobile showers, soup kitchens, and mobile health care.

An ‘ingrained pattern’ “There’s not

proper, adequate classification of the individual’s wants and needs. […] So a lot of people basically have been given up and chosen to live on the streets,” E-3 shared. “It’s basically an ingrained pattern, it’s very, very difficult to erase.

He also feels, homeless veterans don’t get much help in a city like L.A. “I talked to some people and they told me about going to the V.A. [Department of Veterans Affairs] to get into the HUD-VASH program,” E-3 said. “I was very, very skeptical because the treatment that I received was not very fair compared to another guy that was homeless in Hollywood where the worker was more sympathetic, kind, and helpful to him, and I was just basically given a cold shoulder, but the information I was given, I took and I ran with it.

“I was encouraged by an outreach worker to go there [West L.A. Department of Veterans Affairs] and everything will be taken care of, then I found out it was just a catastrophe. A lot of stuff was out of order and it took an unnecessarily long time to get a housing voucher, and assistance, and aid.”

As the Los Angeles Times recently reported, the city of Los Angeles promised more housing for homeless people, but many neighborhoods are behind. Jobs and housing are hard to get a grip on even if people – such as E-3 – are qualified. Employers wouldn’t hire him because he doesn’t fit the profile, as a Black homeless man, according to E-3 said.

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Lamplighters 7th Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at MLK Community Center, Bayview Baptist Church, 6134 Benson Ave., San Diego, CA 92114.

Marcus Brady, Sr., the keynote speaker, emphasized education and not giving up no matter what obstacles or hurdles come your way. Strive to achieve your goals. Knowledge is key to success. Those were all themes Marcus emphasized.

Scholarships were awarded to seniors from Innovation, Morse, Lincoln, San Diego and San Diego Met High schools by President, Cynthia Nash and member Shirley Moore. The

seniors each had GPAs ranging from 3.5 to 4.6. There were a total of 8 scholarships awarded. Marcus Brady, Jr. Foundation, quarterback coach for the Indianapolis Colts, who attended Morse High School, 8 Female and Male Athlete of the Year Award scholarships were presented to Crawford, Lincoln, Morse and San Diego High students, with GPAs of 3.4 to 4.7, Black Police Officers Association represented

by Detective Sergeant Harold Oliver and Mrs. Patricia Oyeshiku (Mrs. “O”) also presented scholarship awards to local high school students.

The event was catered by “You Chill We Grill,” for more information, call 619-577-8842.

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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Multicultural Center at Bayview Baptist Church was the scene of the Black American Political Association of California, San Diego Chapter’s Women’s Brunch. The event which was well attended, provided a runway which was used by many of the local women recognized for their work and achievements.

Mrs. Ellen Nash spearheaded the event for BAPAC as did Dr. Helen Griffin, Principal of E-3 Civic High School located in the new San Diego Library.

Dr. Griffin, was the first to strut the runway and did it with grace and finesse. Mrs. Gloria Cooper was among those recognized for her years of service to the community both through her church family and the San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP) of which she has been an important part.

Other honorees were Dr. Shirley Weber who was introduced by her daughter, Dr. Akilla Weber, M.D.; SHeryl Mallory Johnson, and Tinesia Conwright. The theme for the brunch was “Celebrating Black Women Visionaries & Innovators In the Community and on the runway.

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also get the opportunity to celebrate their hard work and dedication,” states USD’s Black Student Resource Common’s website.

Graduate and graduate candidates entered Shiley Theatre to music from Beyoncé’s “Homecoming,” to cheers and applause. The event held more of a familial vibe, celebrating Black excellence, achievement and perseverance. Encouraging and reflective words were given to the graduates by Dr. Gail F. Baker, vice president and provost of the university, serving as the school’s chief academic officer; Momo Bertrand, who received his Master’s in Social Innovation, Undergraduate DeZell Lathon, and Dr. Ashely Barton, director of the Black Student Resource Commons and event coordinator.

Annually, the ceremony honors an undergraduate student, graduate student, an administrator and a faculty member who have “demonstrated outstanding commitment, leadership, and perseverance for the Black community at the University of San Diego.” These awardees chosen by the students were DeZell Lathon, who received his BA in Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, Nadirah “Nadi” Williams who received her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Candice Price, assistant professor of Mathematics, and Officer of Public Safety, Mr. Milton Maples.

This recognition left hearts full and joyous.

When graduate/graduate candidates left they were reminded of something notable in their program books. An illuminating quote by Mrs. Obama which states “For me, becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end.”

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M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records presented its 8th Annual “Jazz At The Creek: A New Groove” last Saturday.

The event is held annually to benefit Mandate Project Impact’s Youth Employment Training program.

Mr. Leonard Thompson, President of M.A.N.D.A.T.E., decided that, this year, the Jazz At The Creek event consolidated several weeks of programming into a three-day weekend. Memorial Day Weekend seemed a perfect fit.

Friday night at the Jacob Center for Neighborhood Innovation began with Steppin Session w/Choc James and the SDC Factory, Wildside Band and DJ John Phillips inside the Jacob Center Celebration Hall.

Saturday’s event was at the Market Creek Amphitheater outside with food, music and some great vendors. The timeline was from 2pm to 7pm and it was packed with sounds of Sons of Mystro, Lin Roundtree, Daneen Wilburn, ft. kamau kenyatta, and Kendrick Dial & Lyrical Groove.

Sunday was back in the Jacobs Celebration Hall. Sunday closed out the weekend with Jazz in Pink, a fantastic group of women musicians on all instruments, Reggie Codrington, Darryl Williams, ft Darruyl Walker and Erisa Nicole. The event played to a capacity crowd with a dinner and concert venue. This event was also supporting the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. It was top-notch entertainment for the holiday weekend.

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The Linda Vista 2nd Baptist Church Voices of Deliverance Choir presented it’s Twenty Third Annual Fashion Show and Brunch “Dress To Glorify, Dress To Beautify” (Isaiah 60:10) on Saturday, May 18th, held at the Handlery Hotel and Resort in San Diego.

Sis. Alsie Jones, Choir president, completed the call to order and opening. Sis. Bettie Rand had the honor to introduce the Mistress of Ceremonies, Sis. Thelma Shorter.

“Enjoy the brunch today and diet tomorrow” said Deacon Mc Kinley Underwood, as he welcomed the fellowship of the attendees and Sis. Althea Gray led a congregation song.

The Responsive Scripture Reading was led by Rev. Dr. John Gray and prayer was led by Rev. Jessie Beverly. A Praise Dance was performed by our youth dancer – Nevaeth Valle. The Reading was given by Sis. Colonia Baskins, “What if JESUS came to your house.”

From the beginning to the end, the anointing was in the house at the 23rd Annual Fashion Show and Brunch. As people lined up for the buffet, they greeted and hugged one another. The room was filled with the spirit of joy and the presence of God was felt in the Crystal Room!

There were plenty of door prizes to be given away and a “money hat,” which was worn by Sis. Maria Willis and won by Sis. Yvonne Alford.

Following the Brunch, Rev. Dr. Norris Jarmon, Assistant Pastor, introduced the narrator, Sis. Jean Brown, member of Linda Vista 2nd Baptist Church since 1955. Over the years, she has served on many auxiliaries; and currently serves the Women’s Choir, A- Team, and the Noon Day Bible study. She was employed by the San Diego Unified School District for more than 38 years and was principal of Holmes Elementary School for sixteen of those years. Sis. Brown retired from SDUSD in 2009.

Over 16 of the Church’s outgoing members modeled women and men’s fashions as professionally as any world class model. Four segments of categories were on the runway: Leisure Wear, Casual Wear, Sunday Best/Career, Formal-Evening Gala attire and Vendors Choice.

The show featured Sis. Paulette Jackson, Fashion Show coordinator, and her assistants: Sis. Angela Glover, Gennie Bowens, Lisa Santiago, Zeyla Medina, Annetle Ernster, Martle Ernster, and Markco Medina who kept the models flowing. D.J. Chris Modestin delivered the musical sounds.

Sis. Alsie Jones gave remarks and thanks to Rev. Dr. David C. Green, Senior Pastor of Linda Vista 2nd Baptist Church, who was ill and could not be in attendance and she also gave thanks to Sis. Green, 1st Lady, for allowing us to have this fantastic event. First Lady Green could not be in attendance as well, due to being the caregiver to Rev. Dr. David C. Green.

Sis. Alsie Jones introduced Rev. Dr. Norris Jarmon, Assistant Pastor of Linda Vista 2nd Baptist Church, who gave closing remarks. Special thanks were given to the vendors: Peggie Jean Seaton - Hats, Inez Dunning - clothing, Stephanie Piccini - Mary Kay Beauty Products, Edwina Chong - Clothes and Jewelry, Richa Eizen - Natural Body Care, Daphne Sterling - Women Apparel and Rachek Steele – Paparazzi Jewelry, who helped make the event successful.

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JUDGE ORDERS KENYAN FORMER PRESIDENT TO PAY $10 MILLION FOR STOLEN WIDOW’S LAND Newswire Global Information Network

A Kenyan High Court has ordered former President Daniel arap Moi to compensate a widow whose land was illegally seized 36 years ago.

According to the court, the ex-president falsely claimed ownership of 64 acres of land which actually belonged to Susan Cheburet Chelugi, the widow of a local chief. Because arap Moi was unable to provide any evidence that he was the actual owner, the judge recognized the 85 year old Mrs. Cheburet Chelugi as the rightful owner.

The case is a rare instance of an ex-president or any high-ranking government official being found guilty of the crime of “land grabbing” and being forced to pay a fine.

Judge Ombwayo said Moi behaved in a way that was “unconstitutional, irregular, unprocedural” and “tainted” when he ordered land officials to register the property in his name. He then sold it to Rai Plywood Limited,

a timber firm owned by the wealthy and politically-connected Jaswant Rai family of Kenya.

Judge Ombayo stated further: “There is not one iota of evidence as to how the former President was registered as the proprietor of the land, which was part of (property) that belonged to Noah Kimngeny Chelugui. “ “This court cannot protect property that was acquired through impropriety.”

Now both arap Moi and Rai Plywood Ltd will have to cough up $10 million – the sum being the current market value of the prime property.

This ruling is hugely significant for Kenya, as there have been numerous cases of land grabbing by high-ranking government officials and wealthy business people over the years, but the victims generally have neither the will nor the money to fight back.

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U.N. CREATES NEW ‘EBOLA CHIEF’ POSITION AS FEARS OF CROSS BORDER TRANSMISSION GROW Newswire Global Information Network

“We have no time to lose.” That’s the new mantra at the United Nations as the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo now appears almost unstoppable.

In an effort to bolster efforts to contain the growing outbreak that has killed more than 1,200 people in 10 months, United Nations officials on Thursday named David Gressly as the emergency Ebola response coordinator.

Gressly will oversee the coordination of international support for the Ebola response and work to ensure that an enabling environment — particularly security and political — is in place to allow the Ebola response to be even more effective,’ according

to a statement from the World Health Organization.

Kalenga said he preferred to use just one vaccine – Merck, not Johnson & Johnson.

The drive to rein in the deadly virus has been hampered by attacks on treatment centers by armed groups operating in Congo’s lawless east as well as by distrust among local residents, many of whom view the disease as a conspiracy.

“It would perturb the population to be faced with several different types of vaccines and that would muddle the message, and, as you know in a complex outbreak response, the message needs to be simple and clear,” he said.

In addition, the WHO announced it discovered holes in its ring vaccination program which thwarted efforts to track down and vaccinate all exposed people.

“Somehow we have to catch up with the outbreak and break the transmission chain very quickly,” Congolese Health Minister Oly Ilunga Kalenga said, adding that a new approach was already been used in a few remote villages.

Merck’s licensing process is underway but it was unclear how long it would take.

Meanwhile, as the second-largest Ebola outbreak continues to spread, health officials say it’s likely to reach the populous city of Goma. Once there, the risk of it spreading beyond the Democratic Republic of Congo to Rwanda, South Sudan, or Uganda increases. … ‘I wouldn’t say (the spread to Goma) is inevitable, but it’s highly probable,’ said Ray Arthur, director of the Global Disease

Detection Operations Center at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A PIONEERING VOICE IN AFRICAN LITERATURE DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS Newswire Global Information Network

Binyavanga Wainaina, one of Africa’s bestknown authors and gay rights activist, has died in Nairobi after a short illness. He was 48.

Wainaina won the 2002 Caine prize for African writing. Credited with founding the literary magazine and collective Kwani? and advancing the fight for LGBTQ rights in Africa, he made headlines around the world in 2014, when he responded to a wave of antigay laws around the continent by publicly outing himself in a short essay, published to mark his 43rd birthday.

He also revealed he was HIV positive. Calling it the “lost chapter” of his 2011 memoir “One Day I Will Write About This Place”, the essay “I Am a Homosexual, Mum” reimagined the last days of his mother’s life, in which he went to her deathbed and told her the truth about his sexuality.

After Wainaina came out, Time magazine in 2014 named him one of its 100 most influential people, with Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie praising him for having “demystified and humanized homosexuality” after the death of a Kenyan friend, whose family were prevented from holding a church memorial.

Wainaina was also known for his biting essay How to Write About Africa, which included the advice: “Always use the word ‘Africa’ or ‘Darkness’ or ‘Safari’ in your title.

Ironically, this week in a unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel of the court, a Kenyan High Court upheld the criminalization of gay sex. “A sad day for the rule of law and human rights,” said Eric Gitari, a co-founder of the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, a Kenyan civil rights group, who was one of the petitioners in the case. “We expect that the court of appeal will overturn this erroneous decision which in our view is very biased,” Gitari told reporters.

Téa Braun, director of the Human Dignity Trust, an international gay rights advocacy group, noted in a statement that Kenya’s constitution guarantees human dignity and freedom from discrimination.

“Yet in handing down this disappointing judgment, the court has ruled that a certain sector of society is undeserving of those rights,” she said.

The judges’ ruling was, however, welcomed by religious groups. Some of them clapped and thanked the judges.

The three judges said that while they respected changes to laws banning gay sex in other countries, it was the court’s duty to respect prevailing Kenyan values.

Many African countries still enforce strict laws governing homosexuality, in most cases a legacy of laws imposed by the colonial rulers.

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HEALTHY LIVING Your Heart Health: Part 3 in a 3 Part Series

Decreasing Your Risk

By Dr. Jerome Robinson, M.D.

To treat or prevent congestive heart failure, aerobic exercise of at least 150 minutes per week is recommended, however any exercise beats a sedentary lifestyle with no exercise at all.

Exercise Rehabilitation programs are now covered by Medicare and most health insurance companies. Exercise in heart failure patients has been shown to improve both quality of life and symptoms of heart failure as well as decrease hospital readmissions.

Medical therapy starts with decongesting the body of excess fluid. Diuretics is an initial therapy, but most surely thereafter must be followed by beta blockers, ACE inhibitors or Angiotensin receptor blockers and aldosterone antagonists. This forms

the basis of so-called ‘guideline directed medical therapy(GDMP)’.

Newer medications described as neurohormonal modulation and heart rate controlling therapy (i.e., patients with heart rates greater than 70) have been added to Medical therapy since the initial 2013 guidelines were published. These medicines have added a great deal of benefit in my African American patients with heart failure.

Other factors have also been added in the most recently revised update that deserve attention.

Sleep-disordered breathing is now a class 2A recommendation in heart failure patients to work up obstructive sleep apnea. Its treatment recommendation is only a 2B recommendation, pending results of large randomized clinical trials. Iron deficiency is another risk factor

present in nearly 60% of heart failure patients and needs to be further evaluated. Treatment with oral iron therapy does not seem to change results. However, the intravenous form of iron shows tremendous promise. The risks benefits, however, of intravenous iron, with its adverse consequences, needs to be factored into the equation. IV iron therapy is not currently a guideline-recommended therapy at this time.

Putting all of this information together, you can decrease your risk of an adverse outcome, increase your quality of life and possibly increase longevity at a lesser cost to the Healthcare System.

Heart failure remains one of the most common and costly chronic diseases that we managed and more importantly is the most debilitating for both the patient and family. You must be your own advocate by knowing your numbers and being screened and treated for other modifiable risk factors. By establishing that great relationship between you and your treating physician in an atmosphere of shared decision-making and shared knowledge of the medical issues you have and the goals of therapy, you can do well.

Prostate screening is a must

By Ricki Fairley, The Cincinnati Herald My friend Alan ended his four-year battle with prostate cancer, and I started my war to engage Black men and make them know the importance of prostate cancer screening. Though Alan and I have been friends for 30 years, when he got cancer, we formed an even more special bond.

As a Stage 3A Survivor of Triple Negative Breast Cancer, I know my purpose is to talk about breast health. I am now adding prostate screenings to my stump speech.

At age 55, Alan had a prostate cancer screening test, the PSA. It was normal. Two years later, it had inched up to the top of the normal range.

Although, he was getting annual physicals, his Caucasian, very well-regarded internist in their very affluent suburban town told him that PSA testing was not reliable (this is not true!), and he didn’t recommend them.

Life went on, a very good life, full of love, laughter, dancing, a blossoming family. Alan led an exceptionally physically fit lifestyle. He had been a disciplined runner since he was in his 30’s and engaged in other types of fitness activities such as lifting weights and tennis.

Following his 70th birthday celebration, he had a visit from his brother-in-law who was being treated for prostate cancer. When brought to Alan’s attention, he realized that he was having some symptoms (changes in urination).

Alan’s wife, Yvonne, then insisted he bypass his internist, and they went to a local urologist who told him his PSA was 149.9, shockingly high. Because of the high number, he sought

the best care possible and ended up with the Chief of Urology for a major NY hospital. His PSA just 3 weeks later registered at 180. Stage 3B prostate cancer was the diagnosis, which began a path of treatment. He started with Lupron, 10 weeks of radiation, 5 days a week, driving from his home in Ridgewood to Manhattan and then to his office in Morristown, NJ, to work all day as a Chief Investment Officer, a grueling daily regime.

His PSA went down for a short time and then began to increase. Despite intense chemotherapy, immunotherapy, including participation in 2 clinical trials, the aggressive cancer spread throughout his body. Despite the pain and anguish of debilitating cancer, Alan lived his life to the fullest, welcoming a new grandbaby 9 weeks before he passed and signing his favorite song, “My Way” from his hospice bed.

recommend a watch-and-wait approach over surgery or radiation therapy. When diagnosed early, prostate cancer is treatable!

And note that the disparity in health care happens at all socioeconomic levels. Alan had good health insurance and doctors with good reputations.

Was Alan’s struggle with prostate necessary?

Could this have been prevented had he been screened more frequently? Would there have been a different outcome if he had been going to an African American physician?

We know Alan would have taken different actions if he had been made aware of the high incidence of prostate cancer among Black men and the benefits of PSA screening.

According to the American Cancer Society, Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind lung cancer. African-American men are twice as likely to develop prostate cancer and twice as likely to die from it.

African American men do and should have different screening recommendations where screening begins at age 40, rather than age 55 for a white man without a family history of the disease. Heed this warning. Don’t let distrust of the healthcare system or a Caucasian doctor that doesn’t make prostate cancer screening s priority stand in your way. Get screened regularly and live your life to the fullest!

Research indicates that prostate cancer is not an equal opportunity disease. Black men in the U.S. have substantially higher prostate cancer incidence and mortality rates than the general population. They are also more likely to be diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease—which is typically treated with surgery and radiation therapy. Yet, black men are less likely than white patients to seek treatment, and when they do, their doctors are more likely to

BUSINESS

Iota Phi Lambda Celebrates 90 Years with Call to ‘Buy Black’

By Lauren Poteat NNPA Newswire Washington Correspondent

According to a recent study done by Guidant Financial, Black-owned businesses have seen a dramatic increase since 2015, particularly among Black women.

However, in the same survey, it was also reported that while the number of Black-owned businesses are at an all-time high, Blackowned business sustainment and substantial economic growth remain stagnant.

Working to better close economic gaps and help nurture Black communities to achieve greater financial excellence, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, the first Black Greek-lettered business sorority, established in 1929, sets off their 90th anniversary, with a call to action for people of color to “rule in the art of business.”

“There’s an issue with sustaining Black-owned businesses,” Outgoing 22nd National Iota Phi Lambda President Stephanie Dilworth said.

“On June 1, our organization will celebrate 90 years of nationwide service, so it is extra

important that we continue to help support our communities and work to build economic opportunities, specifically geared toward other Black people.”

Emphasizing community empowerment, Dilworth also noted how important it was for Black people to support Black-owned businesses.

“Our organization is comprised of women committed to the growth of our communities that really need our support and we are working very hard to make sure that we equip our people to have wealth that they can pass on to the next generations,” Dilworth continued.

“The creation of Black-owned businesses is at an all-time high, but keeping them going is difficult, especially with limited access to capital,” Dilworth said.

The same business survey also went on to list some of the main reasons for loss of Black business growth, including a tight labor market, challenges with recruiting and retaining employees and lack of capital and cash flow.

In a previous ProjectDiane report, which provides information about Black women and startup funding, only 0.2 percent of all venture capital funding was allocated toward startups founded by Black women in 2016, while just 34 Black women business owners received more than a million dollars of funding in the years previous.

“People will complain about smaller, Blackowned businesses having slightly higher prices than their competitors and then spend their money with those same competitors instead, not realizing that most of these mainstream companies, have more access to capital and revenue… If we want to get smaller Blackowned businesses generating that same kind of revenue, then we have to ‘Buy Black.’ We have to spend with them and help support them in their growth,” Dilworth continued.

Committed to all aspects of business, Iota Phi Lambda also strongly encourages youth entrepreneurship, pushing communities to lay the groundwork for youth business-minded endeavors early.

“For Iota Phi Lambda, it is important that we teach and build them young,” Dilworth said.

“We take pride in our youth and truly do believe they are our future.”

“Most of our business workshops and programming are geared toward our millennials, from our Youth: Future Iota Leaders mentoring program, to our Lola M. Parker Foundation and scholarships, to our recent partnership with Microsoft for our previous IGNITE Youth Leadership and Innovation convention, we are committed to the youth.”

Iota Phi Lambda sorority supports other non-business-focused programs, including their Iota Mothers Assistance Program— See ACTION page 15

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DR. CARROL WAYMON’S

94th Birthday Celebration Staff Writer Photos Voice & Viewpoint

Paradise Village was the location and present residence of Dr. Carrol W. Waymon. The gathering for the occasion was a Who’s Who among San Diego’s African American elders.

“Dr Waymon” as he has been known by many over the decades and “Carrol” to those of us over seventy who have worked, walked and fought with him over the years. Born May 15, 1919, he has been a Civil Rights Activist, Community Organizer, author, Psychologist, Educagor, Mentor and friend to all.

Among those present to celebrate with him were Mr. Leon Williams who is now 96 years of age and Bishop George D. McKinney; Dr. Dorothy Smith and her husband. The pictures of this intimate gathering tell the story. There was a welcome, libation, prayer, good food, good company, heart- warming stories as many have shared so much for so many years with Dr. Waymon. There was also a great cake with much love and appreciation for a life well lived.

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“Growing Up South-East”

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The event carried the name: “Growing Up South-East: Stronger Together.” It was a gathering at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park last Saturday. The organizers said the idea was to bring together the community to show homage to the coaches in the South East community with longstanding that have impacted lives through volunteering their time and resources.

Coaches from Football, Baseball, and Basketball Leagues in San Diego have been selected for the 2019 flower ceremony.

Flowers and plaques were presented to this year’s honorees.

Attendance was small, but the hearts with the event were large.

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TRANSPORTATION Located at: 7614 Lemon Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 07/01/15 This business is hereby registered by the following: On Time LLC 7614 Lemon Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 1, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 1, 2024 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9012541 Fictitious business name(s): EXTRAORDINARY BANANA PUDDING Located at: 4041 Home Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 05/15/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Toran Daveh Grays 4041 Home Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 15, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 15, 2024 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9012705 Fictitious business name(s): DAVIS TRUCK RENTAL Located at: 2776 Sweetwater Blvd Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 05/16/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kevin Davis 4525 Alta Lane ste B La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 16, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 16, 2024 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9012698 Fictitious business name(s): NATIONAL BATHTUB REFINISHERS Located at: 732 1st Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was 01/01/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: a. Frances M. Morales b. Jose Gonzalo Morales Rios

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732 1st Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 16, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 16, 2024 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9012019 Fictitious business name(s): A LOVE CHECK Located at: 7841 Shorwood Drive San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 04/22/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Davin & Hughes LLC 7841 Shorwood Drive San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 9, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 9, 2024 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9011602 Fictitious business name(s): a. K-CUTZ BARBERSHOP b. SAN DIEGO BARBERFEST Located at: 6461 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 05/01/12 This business is hereby registered by the following: Khalil Je Bryant 1608 So. 42nd Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 6, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 6, 2024 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9010553 Fictitious business name(s): ROSESS APPAREL Located at: 1250 Santa Cora Ave #1422 Chula Vista, CA 91913 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 04/23/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Rosemary Silva 1250 Santa Cora Ave #1422 Chula Vista, CA 91913 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 23, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on April 30, 2024 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9011482 Fictitious business name(s): THE PRETTY TOUGH ROOM Located at: 1330 Oro Vista Road #229 San Diego, CA 92154 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 05/03/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Sadell Ptomey 1330 Oro Vista Road #229 San Diego, CA 92154 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 3, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 3, 2024 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 7, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 7, 2024 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9010668 Fictitious business name(s): a. COMADRE CRAFTS b. COMPADRE CRAFTS Located at: 1236 East 16th Street National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was 04/24/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: a. Krysta Hughes 1236 East 16th Street National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego b. Patricia Nieves 5547 Shasta Lane National City, CA 91942 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 24, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on April 24, 2024 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9011355 Fictitious business name(s): DURDUR FASHION Located at: 4964 Auburn Dr. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 05/02/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Ardo A. Shire 4964 Auburn Dr. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 2, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 2, 2024 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9018908 Fictitious business name(s): STERLING'S CHAINS AND THINGS Located at: 257 Sychar Road San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 06/07/16 This business is hereby registered by the following: Sterling Franklin Hogans III 257 Sychar Road San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 5, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on April 5, 2024 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9010689 Fictitious business name(s): 7-ELEVEN STORE #39178A Located at: 4727 Federal Blvd San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 4/25/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Hallak Dynasty, Inc. 2593 Fresh Waters Court Spring Valley, CA 91978 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 25, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on April 25, 2024 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 -----------------------------------

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9011233 Fictitious business name(s): D&B TREE SERVICES Located at: 2515 Sweetwater Road #49 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 4/6/10 This business is hereby registered by the following: DB Solution Inc 2515 Sweetwater Road #49 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 1, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on May 1, 2024 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9010214 Fictitious business name(s): SPATIAL PERSPECTIVE GROUP Located at: 8717 Macawa Ave San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was 1/1/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: a. Johnny Spiva II b. DuShaunda Spiva 8717 Macawa Ave San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 18, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on April 18, 2024 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9011125 Fictitious business name(s): KANDEE'S TRANSPORTATION COMPANY LLC Located at: 5080 Camino Del Arroyo San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 4/30/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kandee's Transportation Company LLC 5080 Camino Del Arroyo

San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 30, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on April 30, 2024 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9011097 Fictitious business name(s): PARTI HELPERS Located at: 1641 Skyline Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was 4/30/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: a. Cynthia Renee Noland 1641 Skyline Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego b. Gwedolyn Wright-Watkins 103 Cedaridge Dr San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego c. Sabrina Garcia 9503 Caminito Toga San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 30, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on April 30, 2024 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 -----------------------------------

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C-903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

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,Voice & Viewpoint.

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NAME CHANGE California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00021220CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Leelahnie Gordillo TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Leelahnie Gordillo PROPOSED NAME: Leelahnie Tortoledo THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The County of San Diego, Owner, invites bids for Renovation of the Storm Water System at the San Pasqual Academy Project; ORACLE PROJECT NO. 1020907; BID No. 9478.

Sealed bids will be received at the Department of Purchasing and Contracting, at 5560 Overland Avenue, Ste. 270, San Diego, 92123, until 2:00 PM on June 3, 2019,at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract documents including Plans and Bid Forms are available for download on the County Buynet site: https://buynet. sdcounty.ca.gov.You must be registered at the site in order to download documents. The Contractor shall possess, at the time of submitting the bid, a California contractor's license, Classification A, General Engineering Contractor. The cost of construction is estimated to be $3,000,000. Bid security of no less than 10% required at time of bid. Successful bidder shall provide Payment and Performance Bonds for 100% of the contract amount. Prevailing Wage rates apply. For complete bid information, go to County of San Diego Purchasing and Contracting website at https:// buynet.sdcounty.ca.gov. For questions, please contact PCO, Martha F. Trevejo at Martha.Trevejo@sdcounty. ca.gov.

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INVITATION FOR BIDS INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) JOB ORDER CONTRACT RAILROAD GENERAL ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES IFB 5007510 CIP Various The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101-4231, is requesting sealed bids to perform Job Order Contract (JOC) Railroad General Electrical and Communication Services as follows: The anticipated scope of work for this on-call JOC Railroad General Electrical and Communication Services Contract consists primarily of, but is not limited to, railroad electrical and communications work, including network communications, fiber optic network installations, Closed Circuit TV, Train to Wayside communications, general site work and improvements, and all required incidental professional and technical services for SANDAG and its member agencies, Metropolitan Transit System, and North County Transit District (Owner) at locations throughout San Diego County.

Minimum Contract Value (3 Years): $40,000 Maximum Contract Value (3 Years): $3,500,000 Bidders must have a valid “A” or “C-10” Contractors License issued by the State of California Contractor’s Licensing Board. Bidders must comply with all Buy America requirements.

Projects may be funded in part with Federal Transit Administration funding. The DBE goal will be set at the Job Order level based on Scope of Work and funding source and fall within an estimated range of 0- 25 percent.

A non-mandatory prebid meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at SANDAG, 401 B Street, 7th Floor, San Diego, in the Wells Fargo Building. Networking for subs and primes: 8:30-9 a.m. Pre-bid starts at 9 a.m. All attendees must check in at the 8th floor reception.

This IFB package can be downloaded at no charge from the SANDAG website at sandag. org/contracts. Register in SANDAG’s online database and download the IFB and plans.

SANDAG is the only source of accurate information about SANDAG projects. The IFB may be reviewed at SANDAG and/or the Contracting Opportunities Center located at 4007 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 210, San Diego, CA. Bids must be received by 11 a.m., on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at SANDAG, on the 7th Floor, attention: Susana Tello. Bids arriving later than 11 a.m., or at a location other than 401 B Street, on the 7th Floor, will not be considered.

SANDAG is an equal opportunity employer and, as a matter of policy, encourages the participation of small businesses that are owned and controlled by minorities and women.

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LEGAL NOTICES CAJON AIR CENTER – RUNWAY OBJECT FREE AREA AND RUNWAY SAFETY AREA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT A.I.P. NO. 3-06-0212-0312019 ORACLE PROJECT NO. 1021597 AN FAA FUNDED PROJECT; RFB 9568 Sealed bids will be received at the Department of Purchasing and Contracting, Front Desk (where it will be timed stamped to indicate time of receipt), at 5560 Overland Avenue, Ste. 270, San Diego, 92123, until 2:00 PM on June 13, 2019, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract documents including Plans, Specifications and Bid Forms are available for download free of charge, from the Department of Purchasing and Contracting Buynet website: https://buynet. sdcounty.ca.gov. You must be registered at the site in order to download documents. The Contractor shall possess, at the time of submitting the bid, a California contractor's license, Classification A, General Engineering Contractor. The cost of construction is estimated to be from $4,300,000 to $4,500,000. Bid security of no less than 10% required at time of bid. Successful bidder shall provide Payment and Performance Bonds for 100% of the contract amount.

Prevailing Wage rates apply.

There is no DBE project goal established for this project.

At this time, County of San Diego will meet the DBE goal on federally assisted

projects through race neutral measures. County of San Diego supports the use of race neutral measures to facilitate participation

by DBEs and other small businesses, and encourages prime contractors to subcontract portions of their work that they might otherwise perform with their own forces. The Owner, as a matter of policy, requires Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation for this project. For complete bid information, go to County of San Diego Purchasing and Contracting website at https://buynet.sdcounty. ca.gov. For questions, please contact Sr. PCO, Kymeshia Morris at Kymeshia.

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Minimum Contract Value (3 Years): $40,000 Maximum Contract Value (3 Years): $3,000,000 Bidders must have a valid “A” Contractors License issued by the State of California Contractor’s Licensing Board. Bidders must comply with all Buy America requirements.

Projects may be funded in part with Federal Transit Administration funding. The DBE goal will be set at the Job Order level based on Scope of Work and funding source and fall within an estimated range of 0-25 percent.

A non-mandatory prebid meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at SANDAG, 401 B Street, 7th Floor, San Diego, in the Wells Fargo Building. Networking for subs and primes: 8:30-9 a.m. Pre-bid starts at 9 a.m.

This IFB package can be downloaded at no charge from the SANDAG website at sandag. org/contracts. Register in SANDAG’s online database and download the IFB and plans.

SANDAG is the only source of accurate information about SANDAG projects. The IFB may be reviewed at SANDAG and/or the Contracting Opportunities Center located at 4007 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 210, San Diego, CA. Bids must be received by 9 a.m., on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at SANDAG, on the 7th Floor, attention: Susana Tello. Bids arriving later than 9 a.m., or at a location other than 401 B Street, on the 7th Floor, will not be considered.

SANDAG is an equal opportunity employer and, as a matter of policy, encourages the participation of small businesses that are owned and controlled by minorities and women.

Joint ventures are also encouraged where feasible.

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) JOB ORDER CONTRACT GENERAL CIVIL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES IFB 5007509 CIP Various The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101-4231, is requesting sealed bids to perform Job Order Contract (JOC) General Civil Construction Services as follows: The anticipated scope of work for this on-call JOC General Civil Construction Services Contract consists primarily of, but is not limited to, general civil and site improvements, earthwork, utilities, paving, concrete, drainage, building facilities, landscaping mitigation, site clearing, and all required incidental professional and technical services for SANDAG and its member agencies, Caltrans, Metropolitan Transit System, and North County Transit District (Owner) at locations throughout San Diego County.

Minimum Contract Value (3 Years): $40,000 Maximum Contract Value (3 Years): $6,000,000 Bidders must have a valid “A” Contractors License issued by the State of California Contractor’s Licensing Board. Bidders must comply with all Buy America requirements.

Projects may be funded in part with Federal Transit Administration funding. The DBE goal will be set at the Job Order level based on Scope of Work and funding source and fall within an estimated range of 0-25 percent.

A non-mandatory prebid meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at SANDAG, 401 B Street, 7th Floor, San Diego, in the Wells Fargo Building. Networking for subs and primes: 8:30-9 a.m. Pre-bid starts at 9 a.m. All attendees must check in at the 8th floor reception.

This IFB package can be downloaded at no charge from the SANDAG website at sandag. org/contracts. Register in SANDAG’s online database and download the IFB and plans.

SANDAG is the only source of accurate information about SANDAG projects. The IFB may be reviewed at SANDAG and/or the Contracting Opportunities Center located at 4007 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 210, San Diego, CA. Bids must be received by 10 a.m., on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at SANDAG, on the 7th Floor, attention: Susana Tello. Bids arriving later than 10 a.m., or at a location other than 401 B Street, on the 7th Floor, will not be considered.

SANDAG is an equal opportunity employer and, as a matter of policy, encourages the participation of small businesses that are owned and controlled by minorities and women.

Joint ventures are also encouraged where feasible.

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as an increasing number of women are serving in the U.S. Military. Now women must look to the Department of Veterans Affairs for healthcare and benefits.

In 1988, the Women Veterans Health Program was created to streamline services for women Veterans. Almost 20 years later, the Women Veterans Health Program was elevated to a Strategic Health Care Group within the Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards in 2007, increasing its scope of activities to include all services provided to women Veterans.

In 2017, the projected percentage of U.S. veterans who are women was 9.4 percent or 2 million. Estimates suggest

this percentage will increase to about 16% by 2040. Also, according to data prepared by the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics, from 2005 to 2015 the number of women veterans using VA health care increased 46.4 percent, from 237,952 to 455,875. To put this in perspective, about 13.1 percent of all women Veterans in 2005 used VA health care compared with 22.4 percent of all women Veterans in 2015.

The data listed in the Women’s Veterans Report for 2017 states, “The total population of women Veterans is expected to increase at an average rate of about 18,000 women per year for the next 10 years and in 2015, 840,000 women Veterans used at least one VA benefit or service. This data

puts a demand on the VA Healthcare System to increase services for women veterans at an accelerated rate.

Women contributions, sacrifices and stories tend to be isolated to one month yet our narrative has helped shape this country and military.

Despite not being unrecognized, unrewarded and even acknowledged or held in esteem like our fellow servicemen, Military and Veteran women are pressing on to bigger and better opportunities in the military and continued service as veterans.

The right time for the Department of Veterans Affairs to get onboard with medical, educational and other benefits for women is right now!

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As she sat alongside her colleagues, each of whom joined her in monitoring this year’s election, Kamwangala spoke favorably of authorities who worked to ensure that there was no interference with the election process, particularly making certain that ballots were properly delivered and counted.

“We were able to go to places and we observed that everyone could clearly see which vote went to which candidate and that no one was denied the right to vote,” Kamwangala said.

NNPA President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., invited Kamwangala and other Malawian women leaders for an open discussion while the ballots were being counted after a historic voter turnout across Malawi.

Although some polling stations had overseers who would not allow Kamwangala and the rest of her monitors access to printed sheets where machines were failing, she said that also didn’t stop her team.

“The Malawi Defense Force and the Malawi police have done a really good job securing ballots,” Kamwangala said. “Most polling stations didn’t open at 6 a.m. as it was supposed to, but at 6:30. However, those that opened late stayed open late,” she said.

With isolated incidents of individuals attempting to bribe voters and some other complaints, Kamwangala said she and her team were able to direct election monitors to areas that could have been compromised.

“Everyone had to sign off on the election sheets that went to the Tally Center,” she said.

“We worked throughout the night until they allowed us to get the sheets. We were on the ground and we know how these polls come out and how the voting is done,” she said.

As the Malawi Election Commission certified more ballots and counting reached the 80 percent mark, Kamwangala said stories of election rigging began.

“We’re not worried,” she said.

“There was one officer in the village of Chichewa where, unfortunately,

evidence showed he was involved in rigging, but he and another officer are now in police custody,” Kamwangala said.

And, that’s largely due to the diligence and hard work of Kamwangala and Malawian women, who have slowly become the nation’s pillars of democracy.

It is also why, during a closing speech at a Women’s Conference, Thenjiwe Mthintso, the Republic of South Africa High Commissioner to Malawi, continued to encourage Malawian women to remain firm.

Mthintso called for a non-negotiable attitude toward gender equality.

“Gender equality should never be something we negotiate,” Mthintso said.

“These are the issues every woman should stand behind and not let anyone try to reduce their importance. Women are able to do great things given the opportunity,” she said.

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