The church and civic community of San Diego is still in shock at the death of Pastor
Glenn A. McKinney, Sr. Pastor McKinney, a San Diego native and a Morehouse graduate, suc-
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ceeded his late father, Bishop George D. McKinney, as Pastor of St. Stephen’s Cathedral Church of God In Christ, Inc.
While he only held the position of Pastor for a mere four years, the changes and the growth of the church during his tenure has been phenomenal. He
Community Spirit Shines in Chollas
renovated the sanctuary. He installed a ramp as a part of that change for the handicapped. The church was experiencing growth, as many of those who left after his father’s death returned to the church.
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JUDGE RODERICK SHELTON, ANOTHER AFRICAN AMERICAN FIRST JUDGE
By Dr. John E. Warren PUBLISHER
On September 17th, 2025, Judge Roderick Shelton was elected Assistant Presiding Judge of the San Diego Superior Court, the first African American to hold such
office. Judge Shelton’s historic election follows another noteworthy election. Five days earlier, Judge Shelton was elected President of the Association of African American California Judicial Officers (AAACJO).
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CELEBRATING COMMUNITY AND COFFEE IN ENCANTO’S BLACK ARTS & CULTURE DISTRICT
By Darrel Wheeler and V&V Staff
Owners Tommy and Danielle Walker invited the community to celebrate at their popular Mental Bar Coffee, Tea & Wellness Cafe on Imperial Avenue last Saturday. The well-liked Encanto coffee place was buzzing with activity both inside and outside its doors.
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SALUTE TO AFRICAN NATIONS
Mali’s Path to Independence: September 22, 1960 Guinea-Bissau’s Path to Independence: September 24, 1973
By Voice & Viewpoint Staff
A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER:
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations. This acknowledges our respect and appreciation of our brothers and sisters among us as we work together to build better lives.
Mali’s Path to Independence: September 22, 1960
Mali has been shaped by both its rich precolonial legacy and the rise of Pan-African nationalism in the 20th century. After centuries of empires and kingdoms, the region was conquered by France in the late 19th century and incorporated into French West Africa as French Sudan. By the mid-20th century, growing nationalist movements, led largely by the Sudanese Union–African Democratic Rally (US-RDA) under Modibo Keïta, began pressing for autonomy.
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By Antonio Ray Harvey CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) released new data on Sept. 18 indicating a continuous demand for support and resources through California (CA) vs Hate, the state’s multilingual statewide hotline and online portal.
POLITICAL PLAYBACK
By Bo Tefu
eral lawsuit on Sept. 16 against the Trump administration, alleging it is using civil rights laws to restrict academic freedom and undermine free speech.
The lawsuit follows the federal government decisions to fine the U.C. system $1.2 billion and freeze research funding at UCLA over alleged antisemitism and other civil rights violations.
According to the suit, the Trump administration’s proposed settlement with UCLA demands access to faculty, student, and staff data, ends diversity scholarships, bans overnight demonstrations on campus, and requires cooperation with immigration enforcement. The plaintiffs say these actions threaten the independence of
In 2024, 1,180 hate incidents were reported to the CA vs Hate telephone and digital resource, CRD revealed. Reports came from 49 counties across California, includ-
universities and public research.
“The blunt cudgel the Trump administration has repeatedly employed in this attack on the independence of institutions of higher education has been the abrupt, unilateral, and unlawful termination of federal research funding on which those institutions and the public interest rely,” the lawsuit states.
The UC system, while not a direct party to the suit, said it is pursuing legal and advocacy efforts to restore funding. Spokesman Stett Holbrook said, “Federal cuts to research funding threaten lifesaving biomedical research, hamper U.S. economic competitiveness and jeopardize the health of Americans who depend on the University’s cutting-edge medical science and innovation.”
ing all 10 of the state’s most populous counties. The portal intends to provide a safe and anonymous reporting option for victims and witnesses of non-emergency hate crimes and hate incidents, as well as a “platform to speak out against hate,” stated Tomiquia Moss,
UC President James Milliken described the federal actions as “one of the gravest threats to the University of California in our 157-year history.” The UC system receives more than $17 billion annually in federal support, including nearly $10 billion for Medicare and Medicaid research, and student aid.
This lawsuit follows similar actions against private universities, including Harvard, Brown, and Columbia, as well as K-12 public school districts investigated for alleged discrimination in diversity programs. The case is led by the American Association of University Professors and represented by Democracy Forward, a legal group experienced in challenging frozen federal funding.
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Encanto’s The Mental Bar co-owners, Danielle Walker (center) and Tommy Walker celebrated
CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA
California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
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Pastor McKinney, who was just days short of his October 20th birthday, leaves a wife and three children along with a church family who loved him dearly. Within the Church of God In Christ denomination, Pastor McKinney rose to the position of Deputy Adjutant General to the Church Triumphant. He was well on his way to following in his father’s footsteps. Bishop George Dallas McKinney was one of the twelve Apostles of the governing body of the worldwide Church of God In Christ.
Pastor McKinney recently hosted a Black and Jewish Clergy Luncheon just a few weeks ago.
Fabienne Perlov, Regional Director for ADL San Diego in the Jewish community, in acknowledging the passing of Pastor McKinney, said he was the kind of person who built bridges and championed the work of bringing our communities together.
We of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint add our prayers and hopes for both the McKinney family and the Church we have all grown to love so dear. We shall publish arrangements as soon as we receive notice.
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Judge Shelton was first elected as Judge on November 7, 2016 filling the seat vacated by the retirement of Judge Joe O. Littlejohn. Judge Shelton was the first African American criminal supervising judge for San Diego Superior Court. He presided over domestic violence court, misdemeanor and felony arraignments, family law, and juvenile justice.
Prior to his election to the bench, he served with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office in the South Bay and East County branches. He also worked as a Public Defender for San Diego County before joining the District Attorney's Office.
Judge Shelton is one of 13 African American sitting judges in San Diego County. His election appears to be a step in the direction of becoming the first African American Presiding Judge for San Diego, which is one of the three largest court systems in the country.
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The outcome could set a national precedent for how the federal government interacts with public universities, shaping research, campus governance, and academic freedom.
Newsom Signs Nation’s Strongest Laws to Protect Schools, Hospitals from Federal Immigration Raids
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 20 signed what he called the nation’s strongest protections against federal immigration enforcement tactics, aimed at shielding children in schools and patients in hospitals from Trump-era “secret police” raids. Newsom signed the legislation at the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex — a compound housing four specialized public high schools — in Los Angeles.
The new laws prohibit federal officers, including ICE, from concealing their identities by requiring visible badge or name and restrict immigration enforcement in classrooms and nonpublic hospital areas without a judicial warrant. They also require school administrators to notify families when enforcement occurs on campus.
“Public safety depends on trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve — but Trump and Miller have shattered that trust and spread fear across America,” Newsom said. “California is putting an end to it and making sure schools and hospitals remain what they should be: places of care, not chaos.”
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom said the measures protect families who live in fear of deportation.
“Our places of learning and healing must never be turned into the hunting grounds this federal administration has tried to make them out to be,” she said.
Lawmakers echoed her sentiment, with Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra) noting that AAPI communities are among the most impacted, and Sen. Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) calling the package “a major win for our communities” that sets “important
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In January 1959, French Sudan joined with Senegal to form the Mali Federation, an ambitious attempt to unite West African states under one political structure. However, disagreements between leaders in Dakar and Bamako led Senegal to withdraw, and on September 22, 1960, French Sudan declared itself the independent Republic of Mali with Keïta as its first president. Mali’s independence marked a symbolic victory for African unity and anti-colonial struggle, as the new nation sought to model itself on socialist principles and solidarity across the continent, despite facing immediate political and economic challenges.
Guinea-Bissau’s Path to Independence: September 24, 1973
Guinea-Bissau’s struggle for independence was one of the most determined anti-colonial movements in Africa. A Portuguese colony since the 19th century, the territory endured
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“Whether it’s to get resources for yourself or to help stand up for a neighbor, your voice matters,” Moss stated. “It is one of the ways our Civil Rights Department fulfills its mission to ensure the rights of all Californians are protected. It shows you are not alone.” In more than twothirds of cases reported, the person asked about receiving counseling, legal assistance, or other resources. The hotline provides support in over 200 languages by phone and 15 languages online.
In California, it is considered a hate crime if an individual or group is targeted because of their actual or perceived identity — including nationality and immigration or citizenship status. According to CRD, racial or ethnic bias was mentioned in 44% of reports. “Hate has no place in California,” stated Gov. Gavin Newsom, responding to the release of the report. “Every person has the right to feel safe in our state. As we continue grappling with increased hate incidents, we will keep working for the health and safety of our communities.”
In a June 2025 report released by the California Department of Justice (DOJ), there were 494 reported anti-Black hate crime events in California in 2024, continuing a trend where Black individuals are the most-targeted racial group. While this figure represents a 4.6% decrease from the 518 events reported in 2023, anti-Black incidents still make up a disproportionately large percentage of all race-based hate crimes in the state.
In 2021, Attorney General Rob Bonta launched
guardrails so that immigrant families can feel safe whether they are at school, at the doctor, or in their own neighborhood.”
Influential Leader in Southern California’s Black and Muslim Communities Dies
Umar Hakim-Dey, a pillar of Southern California’s Black and Muslim communities, died Friday at the age of 55, community leaders announced.
Born and raised in Compton, Hakim-Dey was known for bridging racial, religious, and generational divides while advocating for the unhoused and mentoring young people.
Hakim-Dey served as board chair for LA Voice, a multi-faith community organization, and founded Inkerij, a social enterprise advising nonprofit and social impact organizations. He spearheaded Humanitarian Day, one of the nation’s largest Muslim-led charity initiatives, emphasizing not just giving but seeing recipients as human beings, according to Arbazz Nizami, co-founder of the Sahaba Initiative.
“One of the first people to really inspire us and motivate us to serve the community,” said Nizami, recalling Hakim-Dey’s mentorship over 15 years. Hakim-Dey converted to Islam at 28 and became a central figure at Masjid Ibadillah in Los Angeles and the ILM Foundation, connecting young people across backgrounds to community service.
Imam Jihad Saafir of Islah LA described him as a rare connector.
“Christian, Jewish, homeless, a person who has membership in the gang, he was able to talk to all of these audiences and engage them,” said Saafir.
Hakim-Dey grew up in a Compton neighborhood divided by gangs, joining the Crips in
the Racial Justice Bureau (Bureau) within the California Department of Justice (DOJ). The Bureau is a part of the state’s efforts to lead the development of strategies to address bias and hate at their roots and to strengthen responses to hate crimes in California. Bonta started this process by engaging with local city leaders in the state’s biggest cities, organizing roundtable conversations in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego, Riverside, Long Beach, Santa Ana, San Jose, Stockton, Anaheim, Bakersfield, Fresno, and Irvine.
“Everyone has a part to play as we continue to fight intolerance in California, and I urge leaders up and down the state to review the data and resources available and recommit to standing united against hate,” Bonta stated.
“The California Department of Justice remains steadfast in our commitment to continue working with law enforcement, elected leaders, and community organizations across California to keep our communities safe.”
Earlier this year, Gov. Newsom announced $76 million in CA v. Hate grants, made in partnership with the state Legislature, to 347 community groups across the state to protect nonprofits and houses of worship from violence. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) administers the funds. The majority of the funding targets five regions. They are the Bay Area: South Bay and Central Coast; Border Region: San Diego and Imperial County; Los Angeles County; Northern California /San Joaquin Valley; and Orange County/Inland Empire.
Rosalyn Green is the Black Power-Building and Justice Reinvestment Director for the Monterey
sixth grade and leaving at 18. He often cited this experience as shaping his understanding of community and loyalty.
He also worked as a “bridge builder” across faiths and racial groups. Andrea Hodos of New Ground recalled Hakim-Dey calmly deescalating a potential fight at a Muslim-Jewish interfaith event, saying, “He has the capacity to listen deeply and to stand firmly on his principles.”
A Pipeline of Service: Gov. Newsom Launches New Effort to Support Young Men
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the California Men’s Service Challenge on Sept. 16, a statewide initiative aimed at addressing disconnection, mental health challenges, and declining opportunities among young men.
The program calls on 10,000 men to serve as mentors, coaches, and tutors, while inviting organizations across California to participate in building belonging and purpose.
“Too many young men and boys are suffering in silence — disconnected from community, opportunity and even their own families. This action is about turning that around,” said Newsom. “It’s about showing every young man that he matters, he has purpose, and he has a community.”
The initiative is part of Newsom’s broader effort through the California Service Corps and partner organizations to create pathways for leadership, community engagement, and career development. Participants will work directly with young men, helping them connect to education, careers, and community resources.
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom emphasized the collaborative nature of the effort.
decades of exploitation under Lisbon’s rule. By the 1950s, frustration with Portuguese repression fueled the rise of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC), led by Amílcar Cabral. Unlike many independence movements, PAIGC built a strong rural base, organizing farmers, establishing schools and clinics, and waging a guerrilla war beginning in 1963. Despite Portugal’s military campaigns, Cabral’s strategy of mobilizing the population and securing international support steadily weakened colonial control.
On September 24, 1973, the PAIGC unilaterally declared Guinea-Bissau’s independence, which was recognized by many countries even before Portugal’s 1974 Carnation Revolution forced Lisbon to formally concede. Guinea-Bissau thus became one of the first Portuguese colonies in Africa to win independence through armed resistance. The victory symbolized the resilience of its people and set an example for liberation movements across the continent, even though the post-independence years would bring significant political instability and recurring coups.
County Black Caucus and a member of the Stop the Hate network. She participated in the event in May at the State Capitol to advocate for more funding for the program. “The funding really does make a difference and suppresses hate activities,” Green told California Black Media (CBM). The grants are intended to help nonprofit entities and faith-based organizations improve their physical security and develop safety plans to prevent hate-motivated violence.
“The NAACP California Hawaii State Conference strongly supports CA vs Hate hotline,” stated Rick L. Callender, NAACP CA/HI State Conference President. “We will continue to stand as a proud supporter of the CA vs Hate hotline resource, as we know our Black and Brown brothers and sisters are disproportionately targeted with hate and discrimination.”
How To Report A Hate Crime:
CA vs Hate is a non-emergency, multilingual hate crime and incident reporting hotline and online portal. Reports can be made anonymously by calling (833) 866-4283, or 833-8-NO-HATE, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT or online at any time.
The caller will speak with a trained civil rights agent in over 200 languages. Outside of the scheduled hours and days of operation, the public can leave a voicemail or call 211 to report a hate incident and seek support from a professional trained in culturally competent communication and trauma-informed practices.
For more information on CA vs Hate, visit CAvsHate.org.
“Women and men may face different challenges, but we share a responsibility to lift up the next generation…The California Volunteers Men’s Service Challenge calls on 10,000 young men to step forward as mentors and coaches, offering the care and connection that can combat isolation and build belonging,” said Siebel Newsom.
The program partners with organizations including Improve Your Tomorrow, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Mentor California, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, the Giants Community Fund, and the American Institute for Boys and Men. These groups will help provide mentorship, service opportunities, and skill-building experiences.
“Young men across California are struggling with disconnection, loneliness and a lack of direction,” said GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday. “Through service, we can give them a sense of purpose and the opportunity to build careers while making a difference in their communities.”
Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Energy Bills, Stabilize Gas Market, and Reduce Pollution
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of bipartisan climate and energy legislation on Sept. 16 that promises to lower electricity costs, stabilize California’s gasoline market, and slash pollution. The reforms, backed by labor, business, environmental groups, and climate advocates, are being described as the most significant energy savings effort in a decade.
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The national flag of Guinea-Bissau blows in the wind as election officials gather on Saturday, June 18, 2005, in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau Bissau ahead of elections. PHOTO: Schalk van Zuydam/AP
By Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson OB-GYN AND STATE SENATOR FOR CALIFORNIA'S 39TH DISTRICT, REPRESENTING PARTS OF CENTRAL SAN DIEGO, LA MESA, EL CAJON, AND LEMON GROVE
Every September, we wear teal to recognize Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month—but for far too many women, the disease remains hidden in plain sight. That’s why I authored Senate Resolution 56, officially designating September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. As an OB-GYN, I see firsthand the urgent need for public health initiatives like this. SR 56 is not just symbolic—it is a potential lifesaver.
Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent killer” because its symptoms are vague and easily overlooked: bloating, abdominal pain, feeling full quickly, or frequent urination. These are everyday complaints for many women, and as a result, over 70% of cases are diagnosed at a late stage, when survival rates are significantly lower. By contrast, when detected early, the five-year survival rate is over 90%
Yet less than 20% of ovarian cancers are caught in the early stages. That’s why awareness matters. It’s not just about ribbons or resolutions—it's about giving women a fighting chance through education, early detection, and empowerment.
As a physician, I applaud California’s leadership in adopting Senate Resolution 56. This kind of legislative recognition creates a platform for educational campaigns, partnerships with health organizations, and media attention that can reach women where they are—at home, at work, online. It also encourages healthcare providers to have more proactive conversations with patients about family history, genetic risks and the importance of annual checkups.
But California should not be alone in this. I urge other states to follow suit and recognize September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the future. Here’s why:
1. Awareness Saves Lives
Ovarian cancer is rare, but it is the fifth-leading cause of cancerrelated deaths among women in the United States. Public awareness campaigns have made major strides with breast cancer—why not ovarian cancer? Greater awareness can lead to earlier diagnoses, better outcomes, and more lives saved.
2. Health Disparities Persist
Women of color are often diagnosed later and have poorer outcomes, not due to biology, but due to systemic inequities in access, awareness, and trust in the healthcare system. Statelevel recognition gives local advocates the support and visibility
WHY DEMOCRATS NEED A YEAR-ROUND VOTER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY
Last week marked national voter registration day and Democrats sure could use the help. Between 2020 and 2024, Democrats lost 2.1 million registered voters while Republicans gained 2.4 million across the 30 states that track party registration. That’s a net swing of 4.5 million voters—adding to Democrats bleeding as more Americans already have negative impressions about our brand.
Democrats’ approval ratings have dropped below 35 percent among white men, Hispanic men, and working-class voters across the board. The party’s advantage among Black adults has shrunk to its smallest margin since 1999, while Donald Trump nearly doubled his support among Black voters and drew even with Democrats among Hispanic voters in 2024.
These numbers hold strong implications for the Democratic Party’s ability to win national elections. In the battleground state of Pennsylvania, our voter registration lead has collapsed from over 500,000 to just 53,000 today. Similar trends exist across several other key battlegrounds needed to recapture Congress and the White House.
Like our brand, the key infrastructure Democrats need to win is crumbling.
Democrats have made fatal assumptions about voter loyalty among key g roups. For too long, we assumed working-class white, Black, and Brown voters would always be there. We
stopped meaningfully organizing these communities. Our engagement is relatively tepid, simply investing resources late in the game just before an election. Voters are right to ask where have we been?
To win again, Democrats must re-engage the working class from the ground up 365 days a year. Democrats need permanent staff conducting monthly drives at community centers, churches, barbershops, and college campuses— not just during campaign season. We need year-round organizing that connects our policies with the daily struggles working-class voters are experiencing. Registering voters without educating them about Democratic policies is political malpractice.
We have to remember that politics is relational and not every objective can be achieved through a splashy advertising campaign alone. Democrats need consistent presence supporting local causes and community events that build trust over time across communities.
And Democrats must make digital organizing and texting a permanent fixture, particularly in reaching young working-class voters.
Regular town halls and listening sessions must happen year-round to maintain coalitions, not just when Democrats need votes. The bottom line is that 4.5 million voters didn’t swing away from Democrats overnight. This resulted from years of Democratic neglect while Republicans methodically engaged in voter manipulation and intimidation to lock in a governing majority.
Trump’s attacks on the democratic process and integrity of our elections are well documented. He’s pressuring red states to redraw congressional maps before the 2026 midterms to ensure a GOP majority before a single vote has been cast.
When Republicans control redistricting, they eliminate competitive di stricts. When they suppress civic engagement through intimidation, they reduce Democratic turnout. All of this adds up to the working class losing more and more ground and Democrats falling farther behind.
The only counter to systematic voter suppression is systematic voter engagement—infrastructure that works 365 days a year.
Republicans are playing the long game while Democrats play election to election. The GOP is investing in permanent infrastructure while Democrats rely on temporary and transactional mobilization. Republicans are building sustained relationships while Democrats send texts every two years asking for votes.
Democrats are treating voters as numbers instead of building genuine relationships. The path forward requires admitting the old model failed and committing to year-round organizing—showing up consistently, investing in communities, and earning trust through sustained presence must be central to how Democrats regain relevancy in the lives of working-class voters.
Democracy isn’t a spectator sport, and neither is voter engagement. Democrats must stop analyzing our problems with working-class voters and start acting to bring those voters back into the fold, block by block and one registration at a time.
Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel are veteran Democratic strategists. They co-host “Maroon Bison Presents: The Southern Comfort Podcast.”
needed to reach underserved populations.
3. It Spurs Policy and Research
When lawmakers prioritize awareness, it opens the door to additional action—funding for research, screening programs, and better insurance coverage for genetic testing and preventive care. One resolution can catalyze real policy progress.
4. It Supports Survivors and Families
Ovarian cancer doesn’t just affect individuals—it impacts entire families. Recognizing their struggle validates their experience and creates a sense of community. Survivors are some of the most powerful advocates we have; their voices deserve to be heard.
As a doctor, I can tell you that science alone is not enough. We need education. We need legislation. We need community support. When patients come in armed with knowledge and questions, they are already a step ahead. When states like California say, “We see you, we hear you, and we are acting,” it makes a difference.
So to every legislator, health department, and medical professional in the country: join California. Declare September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in your state. Let’s not wait until it’s too late for the women we serve.
What
the Readjusters
Teach Us
About Healing Our Divided Country
By Ben Jealous
There’s a deep sense of despair settling over America. Families are working harder and falling further behind. The cost of raising children grows, while schools, housing, and healthcare remain out of reach for too many. It’s no wonder people across this country — rural and urban, Black and white — feel left behind and politically homeless.
But our past offers a powerful, largely forgotten story of how people once came together — across race and class — to put their children first. It happened in post–Civil War Virginia, through a political force called the Readjuster Party.
The Readjusters emerged in the late 1870s, when Virginia’s elites were insisting the state repay its massive pre-war debt in full — even if that meant closing schools and slashing public services. Poor and working-class families, Black and white, saw clearly what was at stake: the future of their children’s education. Public schools had been significantly expanded during Reconstruction, and they were now under threat.
In response, Black voters and white working people — farmers, laborers, veterans — formed the Readjuster coalition. Their message was simple but bold: public debt should be “readjusted” so that education and opportunity for all children could come first.
For a brief but impactful time in the 1880s, the Readjusters controlled Virginia’s state government. They raised public school funding, protected Black voting rights, and pushed for reforms that served the working class, not just the elite. It was one of the most successful examples of cross-racial, working-class solidarity in American history.
One of the leaders of this movement was Edward David Bland, a Black Reconstruction-era legislator from Petersburg. Elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1879, Bland was supported by both Black and white working-class voters — the kind of broad, grassroots coalition our politics rarely sees today. While in office, he championed public education and helped secure funding for Black schools and institutions. But his base was never just “the Black community” — it was the working people of Petersburg, Black and white alike, united by a shared demand for dignity and opportunity.
The Readjusters were eventually dismantled by a well-funded and racially charged backlash that ushered in Jim Crow. But the impact of their brief victory endures. Virginia’s public school system — now ranked among the strongest in the country — still benefits from the foundational reforms won by that movement.
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By Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Elma Georgiabell Earline Jiles
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Elma Georgiabell Peterson, 75, of San Diego, California, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. She was born on May 8, 1950, in San Diego to Vivian Smith and Henry Warren. Elma grew up in San Diego, where she attended Memorial Junior High and later graduated from San Diego High School with the Class of 1970.
In her journey through life, Elma was blessed with family and love. She was married to Lee Peterson, and together they built a life filled with devotion and joy. She was the proud mother of three children and carried her role as a mother with grace and strength.
Elma worked faithfully as a Certified Nursing Assistant, pouring her heart into caring for others. Her compassion, patience, and kindness touched the lives of so many, and she remained committed to helping those in need until her retirement. Beyond her work, Elma was a woman who embraced life. She loved to dance, to cook, and to enjoy a good meal. She cherished her church family and was a devoted member of 38th Street Church of Christ, where her faith remained a guiding light throughout her life.
Family was everything to Elma. She leaves behind her daughters; Delonna George and Annie George-Carpenter, both of San Diego, California. Her love and legacy live on through her grandchildren; Henry Shoate, Dejuan Shoate, Andie Shoate, Aliesha Newsome, Kelmisha Gonzales, Craig Nash, and Micheal Jones, as well as her great-grandchildren, five from Delonna’s family and nine from Annie’s. She also leaves behind her sisters and brothers; Ida Wright, Edith Jackson, Gracie Smith, Vernon Warren, Waltie Jackson, and Harold Mixon. Elma is now reunited in eternal rest with her mother and father; Vivian Smith and Henry Warren, her stepfather Eddie Leon Smith, her daughter Monique Peterson, her sisters; Francis Price and Gloria Rollin, and her brothers; Melvin Warren and Jimmy Shields.
Elma’s life will be celebrated on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at 38th Street Church of Christ in San Diego, with interment to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Though she will be deeply missed, her memory, her laughter, and her unwavering love will live on forever in the hearts of those she touched.
“ Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. ”
Service was held September 18, 2025 at Phillips Temple CME Church. ***************************************************************************
Earline Jiles White was born on February 11, 1940, in Homer, Louisiana, to the late Loyd and Carrie Jiles, and passed away on August 25, 2025. She was the beloved sister of Dars James (DJ), Fannie Mae, Major, Bobbie, and Ray.
From a young age, Earline accepted Christ at Mt. Zion Baptist in Homer, Louisiana. She attended Athens Colored High School, where she found her love for basketball and formed lifelong friendships, including one with Rev. Winston Martin, who remained close until her passing. She graduated in 1958.
After high school, Earline moved to San Diego with her best friend, Mary Jewell Thomas, who introduced her to the love of her life, Lincoln White. They married in 1960 at Phillips Temple Church, where they served faithfully for over 50 years. Together, they shared 52 years of marriage and raised a loving family.
Earline served joyfully as a church stewardess, a role that brought her great joy. Earline was full of life and laughter. She loved playing bingo, listening to music, and watching Family Feud with Steve Harvey. Known for her famous tea cakes and delicious yams, she made everyone feel welcome at her table. Her grandchildren lovingly called her “Nana.”
She dedicated 40 years to Sharp Memorial (now Mary Birch), beginning as a Nurse’s Assistant and later becoming a Medical Unit Clerk. There she built many lasting friendships, including with her dear friend Mrs. Lebeth Nash, who preceded her in death.
Earline was preceded in death by her husband Lincoln, her brothers; DJ and Major, and her sister Fannie Mae Canada.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Lolanda Y. White and her children; Miles and Kennedi Jones, her son Christopher L. White, his former wife Sandra M. White—who remained family—and their children; Christian and Zion White. She is also survived by her siblings; Rev. Ray Jiles and Bobbie Coleman of Homer, LA, along with a host of nieces and nephews who adored their “Aunt Earline.” Among them: Gary Jr., Paulette, Vincent, Mark, Nick, Rodrick, Bridget, Alvin, Sandra, Verna, John Jr., Kelton, Jerome, and Vernester—each carrying memories of her warmth and love. She also leaves behind her devoted sister-friend, Rachel Waller, and many friends who will miss her dearly. Earline’s life was one of faith, family, and love. Her legacy lives on in every life she touched.
rothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
TODAY IN
BLACK HISTORY
1952
BELL HOOKS IS BORN
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he Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
bell hooks, born Gloria Jean Watkins on September 25, 1952 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, was a writer, teacher, and cultural critic. Inspired by her great-grandmother, she adopted the lowercase pseudonym “bell hooks” to s potlight ideas over identity. Educated at Stanford, Wisconsin, and UC Santa Cruz, she became a pioneering scholar exploring race, gender, and class.
CHARLES “SONNY” LISTON BECAME HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
Her landmark book Ain’t I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism (1981) established her voice. Publishing over forty works and teaching at top institutions, hooks left a transformative legacy before her passing in 2021.
Charles “Sonny” Liston, born in 1932 in Arkansas as one of 25 children, endured a harsh childhood and illiteracy. With his size, power, and intimidating presence, Liston quickly rose through the h eavyweight ranks, defeating top contenders and claiming the world title on September 25, 1962 with a first-round knockout of Floyd Patterson.
Liston’s reign ended when he lost to Cassius Clay, later Muhammad Ali, in 1964 and again in 1965. On January 5, 1971, Liston was found dead in his Las Vegas home under mysterious circumstances.
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Their story offers urgent lessons for today.
Too often, the struggles of poor white families are rendered invisible, while Black poverty is hyper-visible but rarely treated with empathy. Both distortions serve to divide people who might otherwise stand together. In a political environment designed to pit us against each other, the Readjusters remind us
that it doesn’t have to be this way.
We can choose something better.
We can build a politics rooted in our shared concern for our children. We can refuse to let race be used to divide the working class, as it so often is, and instead invest in a future where every child — rural or urban, Black or white — gets a real chance at success.
The Readjusters weren’t perfect, and they weren’t permanent. But they proved what’s possible when people stop fighting each other and start fighting for each other. If they could do it — in the shadow of the Civil War — then surely, we can find the courage to do it again.
Ben Jealous is a professor of practice at the University of Pennsylvania.
Celebrating Community, Culture, Coffee
By Darrel Wheeler and V&V Staff
Owners Tommy and Danielle Walker invited the community to celebrate at their popular Mental Bar Coffee, Tea & Wellness Cafe on Imperial Avenue last Saturday. The well-liked Encanto coffee place was buzzing with activity both inside and outside its doors.
“I love the coffee, food, the atmosphere, the customers, and the owners and their staff are so friendly,” long-time customer Dolores Johnson shared. “This is a great place for me to relax, read a book, or have conversation with interesting people from the community.”
The Mental Bar has been serving the community for three years with genuine hospitality, valuable information on wellness,
The Mental Bar Cafe's Community and Youth Join Forces to Keep
By Voice & Viewpoint Staff
More than 75 local high school students and about a dozen community volunteers gathered this weekend to help beautify Chollas Creek Park and Hawk Project Park in a cleanup effort led by the Urban Collaborative Project, the Harvey Family Foundation, and partners including I Love a Clean San Diego, who organizes the annual Coastal Cleanup Day, San Diego's largest single-day environmental cleanup effort in and around San Diego County.
“This cleanup is long overdue,” said Barry Pollard, CEO of the Urban Collaborative Project. “It’s good to see the residents coming up. You know, there’s kids that are cleaning up, and that’s what it needs. I want this to be more frequent. If at all possible, bring
yourselves out here and help.”
The event marked the first community cleanup for the group in the corridor, which spanned Market Street, 47th Street, Imperial Avenue, and Euclid Avenue. Arman Harvey, Executive Director of the Harvey Family
Foundation, said the goal is to “beautify the community” while also building a culture of care and responsibility. “Our community is beautiful, but we have to come together to maintain it. We deserve to be in a beautiful community,” Harvey said.
As a Black woman expecting, or currently with a baby, you deserve the best care possible. Black women are at high risk for poor birth outcomes regardless of age, income, or education. They are 3.5 times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women and their babies are 61 percent more likely to be born premature. This is due to racial bias. This is not acceptable. Join us in our efforts to improve birth and maternal health outcomes for all African-American families in San Diego County. Learn more about available resources and programs to help protect and support pregnant women and babies. Visit BlackLegacyNowSD.com or contact the Black Infant Health Program at our Central location 619-266-7466 or the North County location 760-231-1887.
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Encanto’s The Mental Bar co-owners, Danielle Walker (center) and Tommy Walker celebrated 3 years in business on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
3rd Anniversary Celebration
Coffee in Encanto’s Black Arts & Culture District
youth programs, art shows, and a variety of great drinks and eats, and other treats. Its presence has anchored Encanto’s Black Arts & Culture District as a community gathering space.
“Today is very special to us because it marks three years of being in business,” Co-owner Danielle Walker said.
“A lot of Black-owned businesses fold within three years. We got over the three-year hurdle and it’s definitely a blessing. We really appreciate our customers and staff for helping to make this experience possible,” Walker shared.
Saturday’s celebration of this local veteran- and woman-owned cafe in the heart of Encanto is a story of resilience, growth, and representation for San Diego’s African American community.
Keep Chollas Creek Beautiful
Marilaine Kateroque of the Urban Collaborative Project emphasized that the work done by local students—including those from Morse High S chool, Lincoln High School, and the Elementary Institute of Science—is being recorded for potential school credit. Those credits will also prove helpful for future college applications.
It is evident that the participating students were not just volunteers; they are the next generation of leaders, stepping up to care for their community. And community organizations like the Urban Collaborative and The Harvey Foundation are there to help shepherd the way.
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Were You Affected By the Floods?
By Voice & Viewpoint Staff
If your home was damaged in the 2023-2024 floods you may be eligible for new state housing assistance programs. The ReCoverCA program, run by California’s Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD), under their Disaster Recovery & Mitigation Division, will launch two key programs for homeowners impacted by the floods.
• Owner-occupants: Must have lived in the home for two years at the time of disaster, not own additional properties, and have a household income capped at 120% of Area Median Income (AMI)
• Landlords: Must rent the property for 5 years to low-to-moderate income households.
Covered costs include home rehabilitation or reconstruction (including manufactured homes),
The Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction (SFRR) program assists homeowners whose primary residences were damaged or destroyed by the floods, and provides funding to repair, rebuild, or reconstruct single-family homes.
Eligible applicants must show flood damage, have owned the home in a federally designated Most Impacted and Distressed (MID) Area, and be U.S. citizens or qualified aliens.
reimbursement of approved repair costs, property elevation in FEMA flood zones, and up to 2 years of flood insurance payments.
For more information about the SFRR program, visit the HCD’s “Program Resources” page: https:// www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-and-funding/recoverca/program-resources
The Disaster Recovery Homebuyer Assistance Program (DR-HBA), part of ReCover CA, helps low- and moderate-income renters or home-
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owners who were impacted by the 2023 and 2024 disasters in certain California counties.
Starting Nov. 10, 2025, the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program will offer up to $300,000 for Californians who were impacted by the 2023 and 2024 floods to buy homes in safer areas. The financial assistance is provided as a Second Mortgage Loan, forgiven after five years of continued ownership and occupancy. The funds may be applied toward the down payments and closing costs.
Eligible applicants must have had their primary residence in a designated Qualifying Disaster Area at the time of flooding, have a household income capped at 80% of Area Median Income (AMI), have firsttime homebuyer status (no ownership in the past 3 years, with exceptions). New homes must be in California, outside FEMA flood zones and CalFire high-risk fire areas.
The Designated Qualifying Disaster Areas are:
• 2023 floods
■ H oopa Valley Tribe in northeastern Humboldt County (ZIP 95546), Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Tulare, and Tuolumme counties.
• 2024 floods
■ San Diego County
The first 60 days of the application period will prioritize households that can demonstrate they were impacted by a flood event
More information on eligibility and the application process will be released soon. To receive updates or application notifications, visit www.gsfahome.org/recoverca-hba and subscribe to email alerts.
After Plunge, Black Students Enroll in Harvard
By Stacy M. Brown
Black student enrollment at Harvard Law School has rebounded.
The incoming J.D. Class of 2028 includes 46 Black students, nearly returning to the averages seen between 2020 and 2023. That recovery comes only one year after the number collapsed to 19, the lowest since the 1960s.
The collapse of 2024 was severe. Harvard law professor David B. Wilkins told The New York Times , “This is the lowest number of Black entering first-year students since 1965.” He added, “This obviously has a lot to do with the chilling effect created by that decision.”
In a statement, Sean Wynn, president of the Harvard Black Law Students Association, said the enrollment decline was a “crushing loss” and that “with this marked decline, the (Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action) ruling has broken something fundamental about the experience of attending this law school.”
The chilling effect extended across higher education. Harvard College’s freshman class saw the share of Black students drop from 18 percent in 2023 to 14 percent in 2024. At the University of North Carolina, Black enrollment fell from 10.5 percent to 7.8 percent. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported a drop from 16 percent to 6 percent. Princeton’s Class of 2029 enrolled only 5 percent Black students, the lowest since 1968.
The source of these declines was the Supreme Court’s decision in 2023 to end race-conscious admissions. In his majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote, “Eliminating racial discrimination means eliminating all of it.” The ruling overturned decades of precedent, closing a door that had offered Black students a measure of access to the nation’s most selective institutions.
Harvard’s rebound this fall was driven not by structural change but by extraordinary efforts within its community. Black alumni and the Harvard Black Law Students Association launched new outreach and recruitment programs, accord-
People experiencing homelessness, those with mental health conditions or substance use disorders, and former foster youth, among others, may be eligible for new services through MediCal.
This help is available at no cost to eligible Medi-Cal members who have one of the region’s four Medi-Cal Health Plans: Blue Shield Promise, Community Health Group, Kaiser Permanente or Molina Healthcare.
The two new services are called Enhanced Care Management and Com munity Supports and are tailored for Medi-Cal members with specific needs.
Enhanced Care Management services include a care manager who works with the member’s health care team (doctors, pharmacists, specialists) to ensure they are getting needed care. Care managers help with a variety of things including coordinating rides to and from doctor’s appointments, explain medications and insurance benefits, and make health appointments.
Community Supports are shortterm services for Medi-Cal members who meet eligibility requirements. Members can get help with:
• Housing
• Create a housing plan and assist with a housing search
• Pay for a security deposit
• Pay first month’s utilities
• Personal and home care services to make your home safer
• Recovery
• Heal somewhere safe after being in the hospital
• Sobering centers
• Healthy food and meals
ing to The Harvard Crimson. Still, the rebound came even as Harvard shuttered diversity offices and ended a minority recruitment initiative for undergraduates. The numbers at Harvard show a fragile recovery. They are part of a larger struggle that continues in classrooms and courthouses across the country, where the future of access and opportunity for Black students is contested each year.
There are a number of upcoming community events where the public can learn more about these new Medi-Cal services, both in-person and online. Current Medi-Cal members and those who support members are encouraged to attend and learn about services and eligibility criteria.
All events will present the same
information and will have a resource fair to directly connect those eligible with services. A meal, childcare and gift card incentives will be provided at each event.
Here is a list of upcoming sessions:
• S aturday, September 27
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Border View Family YMCA, 3601 Arey Dr, San Diego, CA 92154
• S aturday, October 11
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Copley-Price Family YMCA, 4300 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92105
• S aturday, October 25
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Escondido Center for Community Well-Being, 649 West Mission Avenue #1, Escondido, CA, 92025
• S aturday, November 8 10 – 12 p.m.
Ronald Reagan Community Center, 195 E Douglas Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
• S aturday, November 22
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Mira Mesa Senior Center, 8460 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126
• Tuesday, December 9
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Virtual
You can also see if you are eligible for these new services by calling the customer service number on the back of your Medi-Cal health plan card.
States Ease Access To Covid-19 Vaccines As They Await Federal Recommendation
By Geoff Mulvihill Associated Press
The governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina on Friday joined the growing list of Democratic officials who have signed orders intended to ensure most residents can receive COVID19 vaccines at pharmacies without individual prescriptions. CVS Health, the biggest pharmacy chain in the U.S., says its stores are offering the shots without an individual prescription in 41 states as of midday Friday, September 12.
But the remaining states — Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah and West Virginia, plus the District of Columbia — require individual prescriptions under the company’s interpretation of state policies. Arizona, Maine and North Carolina are likely to come off that list as the new orders take effect there.
Democratic governors have been taking action
At least 14 states — 12 with Democratic governors, plus Virginia, where Republican Glenn Youngkin is governor — have announced policies this m onth to ease access. In some of the states that have expanded access — including Delaware and New Jersey earlier in the week and Illinois on Friday [September 12] — at least some pharmacies were already providing the shots broadly. Friday’s [September 12] orders are expected to change the policy in all three states where they were put into place.
North Carolina’s orders were narrower than most. They apply to everyone age 65 and over and people who are at least 18 and have a risk factor. Other adults would still
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5 Steps Students Can Take Toward Entrepreneurial Careers
Entrepreneurship is a career goal for many working adults. Autonomy and personal satisfaction are just a couple of the benefits of running your own business.
Running a successful company depends on multiple factors, including a solid business plan, adequate startup resources and a receptive market, as well as a strong sense of responsibility, work ethic and ability to persevere under pressure.
Beginning to shape the skills and mindset necessary to flourish as an entrepreneur can begin well before entering the workforce. In fact, even students in junior high and high school can begin working toward entrepreneurial goals with these tips.
1. Select Electives Wisely
Students don’t have to wait until they’re in college to begin developing business skills and knowledge. If they have the ambition and drive to become an entrepreneur, they may find it beneficial to complement the classes needed for graduation requirements with electives that allow them to explore
their interest in the business world. Some examples include accounting, marketing, finance, economics, psychology and computer science.
2. Make Part-Time Work Meaningful
Many students enter the workforce in high school to start practicing money management and contribute to expenses like gas and car insurance. While most jobs available to students are service-oriented and fall outside the business world, it doesn’t hurt to explore options that put students closer to their entrepreneurial ambitions. For example, local small businesses may be willing to hire someone eager to learn.
3. Take Part in Programs
Kids can challenge themselves by putting their knowledge into practice as real-world entrepreneurs.
4. Seek a Strong Mentor
Some of the best learning comes from emulating others who are successful in their
Spending a good portion of each day on camera is no longer a job description reserved for the rich and famous. Working professionals across a wide range of industries spend more time than ever on video chats and virtual meetings.
The ultra-connected working world has distinct advantages, especially for those who wish to work from the comfort of home, but the connectivity comes with a price. While meeting fatigue is a familiar workplace challenge, video fatigue brings a new layer of challenges, including the pressure of always being “on” with a camera sitting mere inches from your face.
Avoid exhaustion, burnout and digital eye strain from a rigorous video meeting sched -
ule with these tips:
Avoid digital eye strain: Back-to-back virtual meetings can leave your eyes dry and exhausted. The most important consideration in protecting your eyes is taking frequent breaks. Experts recommend the 20-2020 rule: look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes. This lets your eyes rest and minimizes the physical and mental exhaustion of screen time.
Create a comfortable setting: There’s nothing worse than realizing halfway through an important meeting you’re either too hot or too cold. Rather than visibly disrupting the meeting, make sure you have what you need to adjust your climate in easy reach, such as a fan you can flip on or a blanket you can pull
fields. Meeting regularly with someone who serves as a role model can help students sharpen their vision for the future and learn from the experiences that propelled professionals into their current positions.
5. Define a Future Vision
Creating an inspiration board can help moti-
over your lap. Invest in a chair you’re content to sit in for extended periods of time, and if you’re prone to fidgeting, be sure to get up and move around before your meeting starts.
Look your best: It’s human nature to worry about your appearance on camera, so take a few minutes before the meeting to smooth your hair and straighten your collar. Wearing video-ready attire and accessories can put you ahead of the game. Eliminate disruptions: It’s not easy to stay focused and engaged in a video meeting when you have noise and disruptions in your background. In fact, it’s a good way to get flustered. Turn off your music and mute your phone. Put curious cats and friendly pups in a safe place, and if you share your workspace, consider closing your door and hanging a sign that indicates a meeting is in progress.
Be mindful of lighting and angles: Lighting that comes from behind your screen will illuminate your face without awkward shadows. Avoid overhead lights or a table lamp behind you if possible. When it comes to setting your camera, be sure it sits at eye level or slightly above for the most flattering angle. A good rule of thumb is to have the same portion of your upper body (head and
vated students compile and organize ideas. This board, whether physical or digital, can serve as a source of inspiration and help motivate students to identify and overcome obstacles while working toward bringing their visions for careers as entrepreneurs to life.
Family Features
By Chinedu Asadu
Press
Ghana is the latest African country that has received third-country nationals deported by the U.S. or has agreed to receive them, though the legality of the approach is being questioned.
Eswatini, Rwanda and South Sudan have also taken in such deportees, and Uganda has agreed to a deal with the U.S. to take certain deported immigrants, though it hasn’t yet received any. Experts have said some countries may accept the deportees to earn goodwill in negotiations with the
shoulders) visible as you would in a traditional head shot photo so your colleagues don’t have a close-up of your face the entire meeting.
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Elevate Business Solutions
Mission Valley Telecommunications
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Chula Vista, CA 91910
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National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego
P.O. Box 740518 San Diego, CA 92174
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An Individual
The first day of business was: 09/01/2021
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P.O. Box 740518 San Diego, CA 92174
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6977 Navajo Rd. Ste 229 San Diego, CA 92119
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Therapy Located at: 2427 1/2 A St San Diego, CA 92102
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CTEK ATM Solutions Located at: 868 Plaza Taxco San Diego, CA 92114
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This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 08/05/2014
This business is hereby registered by the following: Michael Crawford 868 Plaza Taxco San Diego, CA 92114
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4737 Ladner St San Diego, CA 92113
This business is conducted by: A Married Couple
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Viengnakhone Soulikham 4737 Ladner St. San Diego, CA 92113
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Chula Vista, CA 91910
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636 Fan Tail Way Unit 909
Redwood City, CA 94063
This business is conducted by: A Corporation
The first day of business was: 06/10/2025
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636 Fan Tail Way Unit 909 Redwood City, CA 94063
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The first day of business was: 08/11/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: Auralune LLC 4329 Banning Street San Diego, CA 92107
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Fictitious business name(s): ADS Solutions Located at: 604 Sawtelle Ave San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego
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The first day of business was: 09/04/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: Arnoldo Duarte Sion 604 Sawtelle Ave San Diego, CA 92114
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Fictitious business name(s): Tiny Party People Located at: 3077 J Street San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego
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This business is hereby registered by the following: Natalie De La Vega 3077 J Street San Diego, CA 92102
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Fictitious business name(s): Water Cert Academy Located at: 5304 Laurel St. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego PO Box 152526 San Diego, CA 92195
This business is conducted by:
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This business is hereby registered by the following: Spencer Legacy Group, LLC PO Box 152526 San Diego, CA 92195 State of Incorporation/ Organization
California
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Fictitious business name(s): Ferrer Mobile Notary Services Located at: 11440 Bernardo Court Ste 300 San Diego, CA 92127 County of San Diego 11425 Matinal Cir San Diego, CA 92127
This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 04/26/2008
This business is hereby registered by the following: Ferrer Mobile Business Services, LLC 11440 Bernardo Court Ste 300 San Diego, CA 92127
State of Incorporation/ Organization
California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 3, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on September 3, 2030 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2
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Fictitious business name(s): Ace Auto Exchange
Ace of Trades
Irie Auto Trader
Apollo Autowerks
Akilah Auto Exchange Located at: 3774 Lindbergh St San Diego, CA 92154
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 09/01/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: Mark Anthony Paz 3774 Lindbergh St San Diego, CA 92154
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 2, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on September 2, 2030 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9016849
Fictitious business name(s): Guneva Oil Located at: 558 Felicita Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego
This
The first day of business was: 08/01/2025 This business is hereby registered by the following: Yolanda Clark 558 Felicita Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County
FICTITIOUS
NAME STATEMENT 2025-9015705
Fictitious business name(s): Suite Magnolia Located at: 414 Corte Calypso Chula Vista, CA 91914 County of San Diego 750 Otay Lakes Road #224 Chula Vista, CA 91910
This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Nikki Deshone Cornist
750 Otay Lakes Road #224 Chula Vista, CA 91910 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 15, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on August 15, 2030 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9014987
Fictitious business name(s): Sankys Located at: 4706 Heathbrook Ct San Diego, CA 92154 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Gildardo Dias 4706 Heathbrook Ct San Diego, CA 92154
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 5, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on August 5, 2030 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9015831
Fictitious business name(s): Pretty Parlor Located at: 2015 Birch Rd. Chula Vista, CA 91915 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: Co-Partners Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby
COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
Hall of Justice Courthouse Case Number 25CU034422C
Petitioner or Attorney: Bernadette Rose Feeney
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Bernadette Rose Feeney filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Bernadette Rose Feeney
PROPOSED NAME: Bernadette Rose Feeney Dunn
[First][Middle][Last][Last]
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: November 4, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal
document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification,
a certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is:
330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse
Case Number 25CU045670C
Petitioner or Attorney: Vanesa Hernandes
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Vanesa Hernandes filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Vanesa Hernandes
PROPOSED NAME: Vanesa Zintzun
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.
Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: October 27, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
If all requirements for a
name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT
OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN
OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
SUMMONS SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGOCENTRAL DIVISION
Case Number 37-2020-00032787-CL-BCCTL
Assigned for all purposes to: Judge Matthew C. Braner, Department C-60
ORDER RE PLAINTIFF'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR: (1) CONTINUING JUDGEMENT DEBTOR EXAMINATION; AND (2) AUTHORIZING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION (CCP § 415.50)
Ex Parte Date: September 4, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: C-60
ROCHELLE A. RAND, APC; Plaintiff v. Ella Prager Cashuk, Defendant
The Court has considered Plaintiff/Judgement Creditor Rochelle A. Rand, APC's ("Rand") Ex Parte Application for Orders (1) Continuing the Judgement Debtor Examination of Defendant/ Judgement Debtor Ella Prager Cashuk; and (2) Authorizing Service by Publication pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 415.50, together with the supporting Declarations of Rochelle A. Rand and BJ Cavins, and other papers on file. With good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. The Judgement Debtor Examination of Defendant/ Judgement Debtor Ella Prager Cashuk presently set for September 19, 2025, is continued to December 5, 2025, at 8:30a.m., in Department C-60, which shall be no less than sixty (60) days from the date of this Order;
2. Plaintiff is authorized to serve the Order to Appear for Examination of Judgement Debtor by publication pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §415.50 in the Voice and Viewpoint, a newspaper of general circulation in San Diego County most likely to give actual notice to Cashuk, once a week for four consecutive weeks, as required by Government Code §6064; and 3. Service shall be deemed complete (a) on the 28th day after the first publication pursuant to Gov. Code §6064 and Code of Civil Procedure §415.50(c), or (b) on any earlier date by which personal service may otherwise be affected. IT IS SO ORDERED: Dated 9/5/2025
By: Hon. Matthew C. Braner
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
SUMMONS (Citation for Freedom from Parental Custody and Control)
ATTORNEY OR PARTY
WITHOUT ATTORNEY
Pedro Antonio Sanchez Garcia
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
2851 Meadow Lark Drive, San Diego, CA, 92123
IN THE MATTER OF Megan Shelsy Gonzalez Malfavon; Brianna Emily Gonalez Malfavon Date of Birth 12/10/2012; 10/08/2014 A Minor
RESPONDENT(S)
Christian Brandon Gonzalez Jasso
JUDGE
Tilisha T. Martin
DEPT JC-02
CASE NUMBER 24AD000688C
To (name): Christian Brandon Gonzalez Jasso
You are ordered to appear in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego, in Department JC-02 at the court location indicated above on October 24, 2025, at 1:30 PM, to show cause, why (names) Megan Shelsy Gonzalez Malfavon; Brianna Emily Gonzalez Malfavon should not be declared free from parental custody and control (for the purpose of placement for adoption) as requested in the petition.
This hearing will be conducted by video or telephone through the 2851 Meadow Lark Drive San Diego, CA 92123. See attached instructions and call the court to have the video link emailed to you.
IMPORTANT:
Christian Brandon Gonzalez Jasso please call the court promptly for instructions on how to attend this hearing.
(858)634-1671 M-F 8:30am11:30 PST
At the hearing, the judge will read the petition and, if requested, will explain the effect of the granting of the petition, any term or allegation contained therein and the nature of the proceeding, its procedures and possible consequences, and may continue the matter for not more than 30 days for the appointment of counsel or to give counsel time to prepare.
The court may appoint counsel to represent the minor whether or not the minor is able to afford counsel. If any parent appears and is unable to afford counsel, the court shall appoint counsel to represent each parent who appears unless such representation is knowingly and intelligently waived.
Someone over the age of 18 - not the petitioner - must serve the other party with all the forms and complete a
proof of service form, such as
Proof of Service of Citation (Adoptions) (SDSC Form #JUV-300), telling when and how the other party was served and file that with the court.
If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your pleading, if any, may be filed on time.
DATE 9/10/2025
9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Chun Yee Lam
Case Number: 25PE002613C
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Chun Yee Lam
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Joseph Lam in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.
The Petition for Probate requests that Joseph Lam be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.
(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 22, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. in Department 502 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Petitioner: Joseph Lam 955 Deep Valley Drive, #4042 Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 (619) 203-3212 09/25, 10/02, 10/09
vaccines :
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need prescriptions. Officials said the order takes effect immediately, but that all pharmacies might not have supplies on hand right away. While most Republican-controlled states have not changed vaccine policy this month, the inoculations are still available there under existing policies.
In addition to the round of orders from governors, boards of pharmacy and other officials, four states — California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington — have announced an alliance to make their own vaccine recommendations. Of those, only Oregon doesn’t currently allow the shots in pharmacies without individual prescriptions.
One state has taken another stance on vaccines
Florida’s surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, announced this month that the state could become the first to eliminate requirements that children have a list of vaccinations. Since then, though, the state health department said that the change likely wouldn’t take effect until December and that without legislative action, only some vaccines — including for chickenpox — would become optional. The measles and polio shots would remain mandatory.
deportations :
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Trump administration on policies such as trade, migration and aid. Ghanaian authorities said Monday [September 15] that 14 deportees the country received last week have been returned to their home countries. Lawyers for four of the men said they were still detained in the country as of Monday [September 15] evening, and the different accounts could not immediately be reconciled. Deportees were sent to Ghana at short notice
The immigrants the U.S. government deported to Ghana included 13 Nigerians and one Gambian. None of them were originally from Ghana.
It was not immediately clear when they arrived in Ghana. Court documents show they were awoken in the middle of the night on Sept. 5 and not told where they were going until hours into the flight on a U.S. military cargo plane. Some of the deportees had no ties with the country, nor did they designate it as a potential country of removal, according to the lawsuit they filed in U.S. through their lawyers.
Ghana says it can only receive fellow West Africans
Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said his country accepted the deportees “purely on humanitarian principle” and because they were fellow West Africans.
“We just could not continue to take the suffering of our fellow West Africans,” Ablakwa said. “So we thought that since there was a vacuum in West Africa, we should step in as part of our Pan-African credentials to take care of West Africans,” he said, suggesting that Ghana agreed to the request because some other West African nations had rejected the request to receive third-country deportees.
The current status of the deportees
Ghana’s Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu told the AP on Monday [September 15] that the 14 migrants “have since left for their home countries,” without providing further details.
As of last week, the arrangement was for a bus to transport the Nigerians back home, a journey that typically takes seven to eight hours, Ghanaian President John Mahama, told reporters at the time.
Nigerian officials said they were not briefed by either Ghana or U.S. about the deportations, and expressed shock that the Nigerians were sent to other countries when some citizens have been deported directly from U.S. to Nigeria.
“What we have only rejected is deportation of other nationals into Nigeria,” Kimebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, a spokesperson for Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told AP.
Latin American countries have also taken deported immigrants
Many of the countries that have agreed to such deportation deals are in Latin America and Africa.
The U.S. has sent hundreds of Venezuelans to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Venezuelans and immigrants from Afghanistan, Russia, Iran, China and other countries have also been sent to Costa Rica and Panama.
Last month, Paraguay signed a third-country agreement with the Trump administration. Mexico has not signed such an agreement, but has accepted deportees from Central America and other Western Hemisphere countries, including Cuba, Haiti and Venezuela. Human rights concerns
The immigrants deported to Ghana were detained there in “abysmal and deplorable” conditions after being held in “straitjackets” for 16 hours on the flight, according to the U.S. lawsuit filed by lawyers for some of them.
Ghanaian authorities denied the claim about detention conditions and said they had no knowledge of the situation of the deportees as they flew to Ghana.
Sending the deportees to their countries despite the legal orders prohibiting such over fear of their safety is “a clear violation of the duties both countries have” to protect the migrants amid such risks, said Maureen A. Sweeney, immigration lawyer and professor of law at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law.
“This is part of a pattern by the U.S. government of extreme indifference (at least) to the government’s obligations and to the human consequences of its mass deportation campaign,” Sweeney said.
COMMUNITY
A Forum on PATHWAYS TO PUBLIC LEADERSHIP
The Southeastern Live Well Center was the location for a powerful discussion last Saturday afternoon, presented by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon XI Omega Chapter.
These two organizations brought out five of our local elected officials who happen to be African American.
The event filled the community room with Dr. LaShae SharpCollins, Assemblymember, California State Legislature; Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson, State Senator, California State Legislature; Marcus Bush, Vice Mayor, City of National City, CA; Sharon WhitehurstPayne, Board Trustee, San Diego Unified School District; and Henry Foster, City of San Diego City Councilmember. They all had stories of mentors, some public service, and a desire to change their communities.
It was very interesting that, while each talked about the need to get involved as a step toward public service, no one spoke of public service being a by-product of a real commitment to service because service was needed.
There was much discussion about the need to get young people involved with the many issues confronting our communities. There is certainly a need for more such events.
AROUND TOWN
Presentations
How to Keep our Loved Ones Safe from Drugs What is Substance Use Disorder?
Fentanyl Awareness
Importance of Non- Stigmatizing Language
Learn How to Recognize an Overdose and How to Administer Naloxone.
Presenter
Tim Ware, School Site Safety Director
Location
Christian Fellowship Congregational Church 1601 Kelton Rd. San Diego, CA 92114
For additional information about the event, please contact Carla Crudup at carlacrudup24@gmail.com
