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By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media

A fight is on and Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) should be concerned, charter school leaders and advocates say.

About 6,000 supporters showed up at the state Capitol in Sacramento recently to rally against four pieces of unfriendly charter school legislation, one co-sponsored by McCarty. If passed, school choice advocates say the bills could curb the growth of charter schools in California. They also fear the proposals could begin the dismantling of the existing 1,323 taxpayer-funded independent schools in the state.

Census data are inherently personal; the data record and codify individual stories, and help to paint a mosaic of rich racial, ethnic, cultural, and geographic identities (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

By Stacy M. Brown

all must be counted

NNPA Newswire Correspondent

While every Census faces challenges and even controversies, the count remains important because it’s the federal government’s very first responsibility to the U.S. Constitution, the cornerstone of the nation’s representative democracy

9 Miami Black Men

Nick Cannon standing with The People’s Alliance For Justice Founder Rev. Shane Harris and supporters for AB 329, a bill aimed to reduce police use of force. (Photo: CA Black Media)

Now, a year later, supporters – including actor and producer Nick Cannon - are coming together to show the boys and their mom, Salena Manni, some love.

was organized by the People’s Alliance of Justice, a civil rights group based in Los Angeles.

Cannon, who has hosted several popular TV shows, joined supporters, activists, politicians and bereaved family members recently at a private lunch reception in Sacramento to raise money for the family. The event

“In this unfortunate tragedy is still some young people who have a bright future ahead of them,” said Cannon. “These are two children without a father. However you feel about the situation, that doesn’t change.”

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However, Lowenthal believes the 2020 Census is heading into “a perfect storm.”

TO SUPPORT SONS OF On Hunger Strike to SLAIN SACRAMENTO MAN End Gun Violence Aiden Clark was only 2 years old and his little brother Cairo, 1, when two Sacramento police officers shot and killed their dad in March 2018.

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and America’s largest peacetime activity, said Terri Ann Lowenthal, a consultant to many census stakeholders and former staff director for the U.S. House Subcommittee on Census and Population.

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MARCUS GARVEY’S

Earlier this month, Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert announced she would not pursue charges against the officers who were involved in the shooting. Instead she focused the majority of her statement on characterizing Clark as a troubled young man whose actions may have provoked cops to shoot him.

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“This is about black men taking responsibility for their community.”

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In Miami’s Liberty City, during the wee hours of a Monday morning, two women were rushed to the hospital after being injured in a drive-by shooting. As the

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent

Dr. Julius Garvey probably felt like channeling his father, the late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey, when he responded to Fox News analyst Katie Pavlich’s misguided comment that America should get “credit for being the first country to end slavery in 150 years.”

The Hunger Nine, Posed In Front Of Their Sign At Their Campsite. (Photo: Lyle Muhammad / Circle Of Brotherhood)

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“Reparations is a conversation that is in-depth and involved and it’s a long and necessary conversation,” Garvey said.

week progressed, Miami experienced at least five more shootings, including one that was fatal, according to the Gun Violence Archive.

In the midst of all of the violence, for three consecutive weeks, nine

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Garvey simply laughed and brushed off such superficial racist rhetoric. “It shows that she has no clue,” Garvey said during a Black Press Week luncheon in Washington, DC just days after Pavlich’s remarks. “Look, it’s pretty said,” he said.

He also said a healthy discourse on reparations is long overdue.

“Reparations is a conversation that is indepth and involved and it’s a long and necessary conversation,” See GARVEY page 15

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Census: continued from page 1

“I think of unprecedented factors that could thwart a successful enumeration – one that counts all communities equally well,” said Lowenthal, who consults on The Census Project, a collaboration of business and industry associations; civil rights advocates; state and local governments; social service agencies; researchers and scientific societies; planners; foundations; and nonprofits focused on housing, child and family welfare, education, transportation, and other vital services.

“The risks include cyber-threats foreign and domestic, IT failures, weather events that have become more extreme, disinformation campaigns, and the unknown consequences of adding a new, untested citizenship question,” she said.

The official kick-off to the 2020 Census began Monday, April 1 in Washington where the U.S. Census Bureau will host a live operational press briefing to mark the one-year out milestone from the 2020 Census.

Bureau Director Dr. Steven Dillingham and others in leadership plan to brief the public on the status of operations and provide updates on the success of the integrated partnership and communication campaign.

Lowenthal said the unknown consequences of adding a new, untested citizenship question are among the growing challenges facing the 2020 Census.

She noted other challenges including consistent underfunding and President Trump’s budget request for next year, which is well below the amount needed; distrust of government at many levels; and fear among immigrants that their census responses will be used to harm them and their families.

“An inclusive, accurate census is especially important for Black Americans and other people of color,” Lowenthal said.

“The census determines the distribution of political power, from Congress, to state legislatures, to city councils and school boards, and guides the allocation of almost $9 trillion over the decade in federal assistance to states

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men camped out at NW 62nd St. and NW 12th Ave., across from the notorious “Pork n Beans” housing project.

For Liberty City, this wasn’t always the reality. The city used to be a flourishing community offering promise to its black and black immigrant residents. It was seen as an “ideal community” for black Americans in the 1950s. Over the years, due to the politics of integration, lack of resources, and systemic racial barriers, the community has faced a decline and crime rates have soared.

The Hunger Nine began their strike March 9 and ended it last Saturday, March 30. The men conducted the hunger strike to protest the violence raging around them, and their cause garnered national attention in the process. The group were part of a Miami-based activist group called the Circle of Brotherhood. They were inspired to lead the strike after a few of the members attended a candlelight vigil for the families of children slain by gun violence in their community.

The sheer amount of grieving black mothers is what struck them.

“It’s hard enough to deal with one mother who is grieving the loss of a child,” said Lyle Muhammad, executive director of the Circle of Brotherhood. “At this particular vigil, it

and communities for hospitals, public transit, school facilities, veterans services, Medicaid, school lunches, and many other vital services,” she said.

“Telling the story of diverse communities, including individuals of color, requires a fair and accurate count,” Jurjevich said.

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Unfortunately, advocates say the census is not an equal opportunity enumeration.

“As with any census, an all too common obstacle is that some individuals are excluded, resulting in an undercount. In the 2010 Census, considered one of the most accurate censuses in recent American history, 1.5 percent of Hispanics and 2.1 percent of African-Americans were undercounted,” he said.

“There is a package of bills, that has been introduced by various Assemblymembers, including our own Kevin McCarty, also a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), which taken together amount to a ban on charter schools,” said Margaret Fortune, President and CEO of Fortune School. “We’re here to let the legislature know we’re going to hold them accountable for standing up for all of our kids.”

Scientific yardsticks since 1940 reveal that the census misses Black Americans at disproportionately high rates, especially Black men ages 18 to 49 and Black children under age five.

“At the same time, the census over-counted non-Hispanic Whites in 2000 and 2010. And because the people who are more likely to be missed do not live in the same neighborhoods as those more likely to be double-counted, some communities get more than their fair share of political representation and resources, while others get less than they deserve and need,” Lowenthal said, adding that we then must live with those results for the next ten years.

The Census is a civil rights issue with huge implications for everyone, particularly people of color, added Beth Lynk, the director of the Census Counts Campaign at The Leadership Conference Education Fund.

“Census data are used to draw congressional district lines and help determine the amount of federal funding communities receive for programs like Head Start and SNAP,” Lynk said.

“Communities that are missing from the census lose out on what they need to stay safe and healthy. Unfortunately, Black people and Latinos are considered to be harder to count, and accurately counting these populations takes a focused effort,” she said.

Lynk added: “That’s why it’s critical that local governments and community organizations educate their own constituents and members and encourage them to be counted.”

Census data are inherently personal; the data record and codify individual stories, and help to paint a mosaic of rich racial, ethnic, cultural, and geographic identities, said Jason Jurjevich, Assistant Director of the Population Research Center, a research institute in the College of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University in Oregon.

Jurjevich added that among African-American men, ages 30 to 49, the undercount was much higher, at 10.1 percent.

The decennial census is the one chance, every ten years, to stand up and be counted, Jurjevich added.

Also, he noted that Census 2020 will offer the first-ever online response option, which could improve census response rates and, at the same time, numerous challenges and barriers will likely make it more difficult to count Americans in the 2020 Census.

“This means that communities will need to organize and address on-theground challenges like the proposed citizenship question, increasing public distrust in government, growing fears among immigrants about the current sociopolitical climate, the first-ever online response option and concerns around the digital divide and security of personal data, and inconsistent and insufficient federal funding,” Jurjevich said.

Each community should first consider developing a Complete Count Committee – or CCC, he said.

“A CCC is a volunteer committee established by tribal, state, and local governments and community leaders to increase awareness of Census 2020 and increase census participation,” Jurjevich said.

The first step for CCCs is to develop a Complete Count Plan.

The plan should identify local barriers to a fair and accurate count, identifies potential sources of funding, build on the strength of trusted community voices, and develop culturally resonant messaging, Jurjevich said.

“For all to count, all must be counted,” he said.

turned out to be 40 or 50 wailing mothers. And it really pierced the men in such a way that they were inspired to figure out what more can we do.”

“To say that what we’re doing will stop gun violence, it doesn’t really add up,” Campbell said in a phone interview with ThinkProgress, with a slight laugh.

After a two-month preparation period, Operation Hunger Strike was born. The men were from all walks of life. Among them, Edward Haynes, the first black person to be hired by the Miami Shores Police Department; Liberty City native Albert Campbell, who was formerly incarcerated for 35 years; Minister Anthony Eugene Durden, a Miami native who battled a 20-year addiction to drugs and alcohol and was once a perpetrator of violence, but recommitted his life to faith; community organizer Bro. Phillip Muhammad Tavernier; rehabilitated ex-offender, Leroy Jones, who has always wanted to be considered a positive force in his community; Anthony Blackman, who released a song on the day the strike started; local comedian George Dana Jackson; and national boxing champion, Melvin El.

He continued by saying the strike is really an effort “to bring awareness to gun violence, to put it in our people’s faces and to have an internal dialogue with our own people, to let them know that somebody cares about them and that we are concerned about the gun violence, and we’re concerned about grieving mothers, and we’re just doing our part in a process.

This is a step in a process to healing our people.”

Starting on March 9, all nine men consumed nothing but water. Medics checked in on their tents twice daily. Two men reported dropping significant weight, but all maintained that they were healthy and they kept their spirits high. The group ended the strike when they felt their message had been heard, with sufficient media attention to spark awareness and, hopefully, change.

Over the course of the strike, the men were visited by many supporters — college students, law enforcement agents, members of Congress, state representatives, victims, perpetrators, and students and teachers from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which was the site of a mass shooting that killed 17 people last year. But that’s not enough, the men say.

Eighty-five percent of all firearm homicides globally occur in the United States and black people are disproportionately affected. They are 10 times more likely than white people to experience gun violence in their lifetime. Black children experience gun violence in school at twice the rate of their white counterparts. And black people are more likely to be victims of police violence.

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McCarty, who is African American, represents California’s 7th Assembly District, which includes Sacramento. He currently serves as Chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance.

The California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) hosted the “Stand for All Students Rally” held on the grounds outside the Capitol. A number of speakers took to the stage to make their case against the charter school proposals and take aim at McCarty and the California Teachers Association (CTA) for sponsoring the bills.

“Stand up, fight back,” a crowd of Fortune charter school students walked the hallways and chanted outside of McCarty’s office in the Capitol, expressing their concerns about his intentions to modify the way charter schools work.

“Imposing a cap, not a moratorium, will be beneficial for communities,” McCarty defended the bills in a written response to CBM. “The current method has been unregulated for far too long, allowing charter schools to open without considering financial concerns. We should not have more charter schools than school districts in the state.”

McCarty’s critics say the lawmaker did not greet or speak with the protesting students on the day of the rally. He later praised the students for being engaged but said he had a prior commitment. Charter school advocates also point out that the McCarty never met with operators or supporters of charter schools to ask for their perspective before sponsoring the bills.

“They have to impact this building, They have to penetrate this building and make sure that the legislators in here know that they are not playing with them – that this is not a game,” said Steve Perry, an author and nationally known educator who founded his own charter school in Connecticut. “Let the legislators know that they want access to quality education, they want access to school choice or else they’re taking their jobs.”

Former State Sen. Gary Hart, a Democrat who represented Santa Barbara in both the Assembly and Senate, authored California’s Charter School bill. It passed in 1992. He drafted it, partly, as an alternative to Prop. 174 which proposed giving all parents in California the option to use vouchers for tuition at private or church schools. Voters rejected that measure in the 1993 general election.

Today, about 6,600 students are enrolled in the state’s charter schools. That number represents about 10 percent of the total public school population. According to the CCSA, Charter schools in the state enroll a larger percentage of African-American students at eight percent than district schools, which matriculate five percent.

The package of bills Fortune

refers to and the ones CCSA opposes include AB 1506, which is sponsored by McCarty and Assembly member Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach). The others are AB 1505, AB 1507 and AB 1508.

AB 1505, also authored by O’Donnell, would eliminate all charter appeals and allow school districts broad discretion to deny a new or renewing charter. AB 1507 prohibits any charter school site from being established outside of its authorizing district. AB 1508 intends to allow school districts the ability to deny new charter petitions based on the fiscal, academic reasons and even the facilities of new charter schools.

Officials from CCSA say the bills are “misleading, divisive, and premature.” CCSA’s President and CEO Myrna Castrejón suggests that legislation should be introduced to “benefit both sides,” public schools and charter schools.

“No matter where you are in this great state, when you talk to families, what they want is a great school,” Castrejón said. “In the end, we have to be willing to say that our schools that are delivering good results for our students, whether they are district operated or independent charter schools, they deserve support.”

McCarty insists the bills are not designed to shut down charter schools.

“The current method has been unregulated for far too long, allowing charter schools to open without considering financial concerns,” McCarty said in an email to CBM. “Our goal is not to shut down schools, but institute reforms to best serve all students.”

Getting ahead of the 4 bills, sponsored by the California Teachers Association, the CSSA is also sponsoring two bills aimed at achieving better results for Black students. The first is AB 575, authored by Assemblywoman Shirley Weber (D-San Diego), and the other is Senate Bill 614 or SB 614, introduced by state Sen. Susan Rubio, (D-Baldwin Park).

AB 575 would increase funding and require greater accountability for the education of African-American students, specifically the lowest performers. SB 614, the Child Care and Development Act, would expand programs that offer services to students with disabilities.

Fortune says her network of schools in Sacramento were created to address and close the African-American achievement gap, referring to the well-documented racial disparity in academic performance between White and African-American children. The controversial 1966 Coleman report, mandated by the 1964 Civil Rights Act, first revealed the stark racially-based differences in the country’s education system.

“Schools that prepare kids for college starting in kindergarten would be shut down within two years,” she said.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is also keeping his eye on the future of public education in the state and his ears open to the ongoing conversations. He recently passed a bill into law requiring more transparency and accountability in charter school operations. He also charged Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond to lead an 11-member Charter Task Force to look into the details of charter schools financing.

CBM reached out to the California Teachers Association for comment on the bill package but they did not respond as of press time.

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Remembering Dr. King This is Minority and Adam Clayton Powell Health Month

By Dr. John E. Warren

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On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee. On April 4, 1972. the late Congressman Adam Clayton Powell of New York, died of cancer in a Miami, Florida hospital. His death came four years, four months and four days after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We must remember the death of Dr. King beyond the news clips and the images of cities burning and people rioting. Those actions, while not excusable, were expressions of the pain and anger over the death of Dr. King.

Today, 51 years later, we have a generation that knew not Dr. King nor Congressman Powell. And what is even more tragic is that this generation is so social media addicted that they don’t want to read or hear about anything that is not about them. We must remember Dr. King beyond “I have a dream.”

We must remember that he died because of his commitment to our future and life as we now know it.

He was in Memphis because of the garbage workers and how two had

died because of discrimination and the denial of shelter during an electrical storm. We must remember that he gave away the money from the Nobel Peace Prize and moved into public housing with his family in Chicago at one time, to demonstrate his commitment to equal housing.

We must also remember the Rev. Dr. Adam Clayton Powell, Pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City. He fought for civil rights before there was a Congressional Black Caucus. Under his leadership the House Committee on Education and Labor passed and the Congress enacted 60 major pieces of legislation in 6 years of his Chairmanship.

These laws are in place today: Higher Education laws, School Lunch Program, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act amendments, Student Loans, Elementary and Secondary Education Act (now the Every Student Success Act, as an amendment), Intergovernmental Personnel Act, the Arts and Humanities (National Endowment of the Arts), the Economic Opportunity Act which many

remember as Model Cities, the Older Americans or Age Discrimination in Employment Act and most of all Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act known as Public Accomodations.

This amendment to the Civil Rights Act made it a matter of law that there could be no discrimination in the use of anything public where federal dollars are involved.

This meant that schools could not segregate students in a building or recreation center, the South could not deny Blacks the use of a public pool because Whites used it. It was Adam Clayton Powell that made the “Great Society” of President Lyndon B. Johnson a reality. It was Powell who acknowledged the anniversary of the independence of each African nation in the Congressional Record on the date of their establishment as a nation.

These two men must not only be remembered on this the occasion of their deaths, but this should also be another opportunity to remember how they lived and the sacrifices they made for the quality of life we enjoy today.

To Grow Black Businesses, Think Big

By Charles Griggs

“ S y s t e m s are perfectly designed to achieve the results they are achieving right now. At first glance, when we look at how dysfunctional existing systems can be, this premise seems absurd.”– David Peter Stroh Our national economy is barreling ahead, but at the same time millions of people are being left behind. Poverty and unemployment rates are down, but these indicators mask the financial tightrope that many working families walk every day. Because of a strong and steady stock market and relatively low unemployment rates, people tend to lose focus on the fact that there are pockets of the economy that are still struggling.

Locally, Jacksonville has paid little attention to the indicators that tell the real story of economic opportunity and the damage caused by neglect. The lack of progress can be traced back decades, but we can also look back to the late 90s when minority set asides were targeted for destruction. Once dismantled, the floodgates were open for the “good ole boy” system to reestablish itself without the burden of those “unnecessary” minority business programs.

In fact, when quotas went away they

said it would be better for Blackowned businesses.

Has it been? It’s hard to tell.

Some might say the ambiguity is on purpose. There is no real data that explains the success or failure of Jacksonville’s Black-owned businesses. The last attempt at trying to understand the true landscape of these economic drivers was in 2013 when the City of Jacksonville commissioned its Multi-Jurisdictional Disparity Study. The result was recommendations that concluded the City of Jacksonville should do more to level the playing field for small and minority businesses (surprise, surprise).

While the intent maybe there, doing “more” to assist Black-owned businesses can be subjective. It seems that setting goals as a standard for the inclusion of minority businesses is, as they say, “a no-no,” which makes it easier for Blacks to be left behind. Thereby creating barriers for those who dwell on the outer edges of economic opportunity.

And when that happens, we miss the chance to improve conditions for people to provide for their families and build better communities.

Given that African Americans make up 30 percent of Jacksonville’s population, it is imperative that the city addresses the harsh economic

realities facing its most vulnerable taxpayers. In order to break the cycle, we must address the system that created it with a sense of urgency and purpose. Policy is one way to provide opportunities and level the playing field, but course correction should come with a bigger want and higher motivation.

If we are going to guide Blackowned businesses to a real place at the table, those benefiting from the current system must be willing to risk engaging at a higher level. For example, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo sent a clear message that 30 percent of all State contracting would go to minorities and women owned businesses.

One of the high profile outcomes of this effort includes an $8 billion award to McKissack & McKissack, a black-owned construction management company, to oversee the John F. Kennedy Airport Terminal One Expansion Project. Not only is this a tremendous opportunity for a Black-owned business, but it speaks volumes about New York’s commitment to addressing diversity and inclusion.

And while McKissack & McKissack is a more than capable firm, the stakes are high for those betting on their success.

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April is Minority Health Month and for African Americans it is probably more important than for any other group. A recent statement on African American Health says: “African Americans are living longer. Our death rate has declined about 25% over 17 years, primarily for those 65 and older. In spite of these improvements, statistics show that younger African Americans living with or dying of many conditions typically found in white Americans.”

This month, the San Diego Voice

& Viewpoint will focus activities that address many of these issues affecting “us” with a Community Forum, or related event, and with an issue designed to cover more of this information both locally and nationally. We invite you to be more health conscious this month.

We start by including an article

by Dr. Jerome Robinson, noted Cardiologist, on hypertension, known to us as High Blood Pressure. This article appears on page 12 and we invite you to read it as a start in this month’s health observations.

Toward a Living Wage

By Julianne Malveaux

It is unfathomable that the federal minimum wage has not been increased in more than a decade, since 2007. That the wage, at $7.25 per hour, has remained flat through recession and recovery, through extremely high unemployment rates and much lower ones. Republicans have absolutely refused to consider minimum wage increases, and in early March rejected a bill that would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024. Still, with the Democratic majority in Congress, the bill came out of committee on a 28-20 party line vote.

While the federal government drags its feet, six states, the District of Columbia and several other cities now have a minimum wage that will rise to $15 in the next few years. In late March, Maryland joined California, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Illinois in increasing the minimum wage, even though Republican governor Larry Hogan vetoed the legislation. Both houses of the Maryland legislature overrode his veto, even though he melodramatically noted that a higher minimum wage would “devastate” the Maryland economy.

Unions, McDonald’s workers, and the Fight for Fifteen have fueled the national push to raise the minimum wage, especially as people have noted that wage stagnation has resulted in an extremely uneven economic recovery. While those at the top are celebrating economic growth, those at the bottom have barely experienced it. And the current minimum wage of $7.25 produces annual pay of $15,080, assuming that someone works a full 40 hours a week all 52 weeks of the year, which is often unlikely because many minimum wage jobs are parttime jobs.

The poverty line for a family of three (a working mom and two children) is $16,910. A woman working full time at the minimum wage is living below the poverty line. She qualifies for SNAP (food stamps), and possibly

for federal housing aid if she can get it. All too often, the list for housing subsidies is full, as is public housing, so assistance is not an option. What is a woman earning such a low wage to do, then, living at the economic periphery? She house-shares lives with family or endures homelessness. She lines up to get food at food banks or from other charities. She struggles to make ends meet, while her Congressional Representative earns $174,000 a year whether they produce or not. (I’d suspend Congressional pay when they choose to shut down the government).

Too many of the people who earn the minimum wage, mostly women, are caretakers. They mind our children and our elders, as nannies and home health workers. While we say that our children and elders are precious, we don’t pay the folks who care for them as if they are. Parking lot attendants, who care for our automobiles, often earn more than the people who care for our children, mothers, and grandmothers. And yet the economy depends on them! How many working women would be hard pressed to work if their nannies or home health workers stayed home? And how would the economy adjust to the absence of nearly half of the labor force?

Ai-jen Poo, the Executive Director of the National Domestic Worker’s Alliance, recently spoke about workers in the care industry, how poorly they are paid, and how essential they are.

Eighty-eight percent of these workers are women, mostly women of color, and while demand for their services is increasing (with an aging baby boom, and increased births to millennial women), pay is not. All don’t make the minimum wage, but far too many do, and their efforts, though essential, are all too often invisible. Poo and her organization are working to raise the visibility of these workers, not just so we can see them, but so we can ensure that they are adequately paid.

Most Americans will have to interact with the care industry at some point in their life, arranging help for elderly relatives or for children. The movement toward a living wage must include these workers.

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13230 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064

2774 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.

Spring Valley, CA 91977

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Sunday Early Morning Worship Service 8 : 00 a.m.

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• Thursday, april 4, 2019

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OBITUARIES Rosa Lavern Tann-Nanto

Lorene Sasser Ivey

Nathaniel Cobb

SUNRISE May 4, 1971

SUNRISE May 10, 1916

SUNRISE August 22, 1942

SUNSET March 14, 2019

SUNSET March 21, 2019

SUNSET March 24, 2019

arrangeMenTs by anderson-ragsdale MorTuary    ,  25, 2019   31  -  ;     .      - .

On May 4, 1971, Rosa Lavern Tann-Nanton was born to Rosa Lee Burnham Tann and Bernard M. Tann Sr. in Norfolk Virginia.

In 1987, Rosa arrived in San Diego, CA and first attended Saint Stephens Christian School. She subsequently transferred to and graduated from Grace Christian School. After graduation, Rosa earned her CNA certificate via the ROP program of San Diego Continuing Education. Later, Rosa earned her LVN certification from Maric College.

Rosa Joined the 31st Street Seventh-Day Adventist Church in 1991. It was that same year she meet and married Ira Lee Echols. They participated with the young adult ministry. Under that union, two children were born, Sabrina and Sierra.

Several years after the ending of her first marriage, Rosa meet Charles Armstrong and from that union came two more children, Candace and Christian.

IN 2001 Rosa met Lauren Nanton and they married in 2004 and remained inseparable until her passing.

Among the many endeavors she pursued, none were dearer to her heart then childcare, this was her calling, many children and their families were welcome into her Family Childcare Home from 1999 onward. Her special touch for creating a loving environment for children could be construed as a gift from God. Rosa would regularly update the look of her childcare home, exciting the children when they noticed the changes. Rose used many different themes, never a moment for the children to get bored.

It was during Rosa’s early experiences with children that she felt to become a foster mother, over the years she stepped in time and time again to accept foster children into her home.

Unfortunately, Rosa transitioned from this life on Thursday March 14th 2019. We will all continue to reassure Rosa’s life, love and passion in our hearts. San Diego County HHSA recognized Rosa as the Foster Parent of the year in a ceremony on May 14, 2010.

She leaves to cherish her wonderful memories: Husband - Lauren Nanton, Children – Sabrina, Sierra, Candance and Christian, Mother – Rosa Lee Tann and Siblings, Grandchildren, and a host of relative and friends.

arrangeMenTs by anderson-ragsdale MorTuary Lorene Sasser Ivey was born on May 10, 1916 in Bloomberg, Texas, to John and Emma Sasser. She was the 11th of 12 children and united with the church at an early age.

In 1943 she moved to San Diego, CA accompanied by her two young daughters La Verne and Frankie Jean Richardson.

In 1949 she met and fell in love with Isaiah Kyd Ivey, they married and from this union a son was born, Dwayne Stanley Ivey.

Lorene loved the Lord and united with Bethel Baptist church in 1950.

She was a good and faithful servant throughout her life. She served in the children’s nursery and Vacation Bible School for over 30 years. She was a member of the Altar Guild and Solace committee, up until the age of 90.

Lorene traveled extensively with her Husband, “Kyd11 for many years throughout the United States and abroad. She joined the Eastern Star in 1974 and was an active member of the Electra Chapter #10. She was an excellent cook and was well-known for her lemon cakes. Everyone loved her lemon cake. She was a classy lady and a sharp dresser who was also known for her many acts of kindness, her warm and gentle smile, pretty eyes and giving heart.

Lorene was the Matriarch of the Sasser family with over 500 living members and she represented them well. She exhibited strength, wisdom, caring and sharing, she showed us all what it meant to be family.

She taught us all how to carry ourselves with dignity.

God called Lorene Sasser Ivey home On Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 9:37 am. She was 102 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, all of her brothers and sisters, her daughter La Verne Ware, son Dwayne Ivey, granddaughter Michele Ware and grandsons Michael Ware, and Kevin Ivey.

Her gift of living and loving will always be remembered and celebrated by her daughter Frankie Yarbrough, San Diego, CA; grandchildren, Diane Smith, San Diego, CA, Donald Ware (Rochelle), Orange, CA, Darryl Yarbrough Sr., Leslie Ivey, Dwayne Ivey, Glenda Ivey and Karin Gentry (Rodney) all of San Diego, CA. Seventeen (17) great- grandchildren; Darryl Yarbrough Jr., Tiffany Smith, Marcus Yarbrough (Tawni), Nicole Smith, Donald Brandon Ware, Shemar Ivey, Raven Ivey, Isaiah Ivey, Kevin Ivey, DaRhon Yarbrough, Mathew Head, Ivey Billips Janene Ivey, Marquis Gentry, Darin Gentry, Kendrick Gentry, Roman Gentry and 2 great-great grandchildren; Selby Yarbrough and Damari Ivey, along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends and her special caregiver Janie Howard.

arrangeMenTs by anderson-ragsdale MorTuary    ,  2, 2019   ,  ;       ,  11, 2019.

Today we pause in humble submission to the will of our Father in heaven, who in his perfect timing, has called home to eternity one of his own, Nathaniel Cobb. His early journey began August 22, 1942 in La Grange, North Carolina to Jennie Cobb Stalling and Robert May. He was the eldest of three children. Nathaniel accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age in La Grange.

He received his formal education from the La Grange Unified School District, and graduated from Frink High School in 1961.

Soon after graduating, Nathaniel enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served two years in the Vietnam War. After 26 years of service to his country, Nathaniel retired as a Chief Petty Officer with an Honorable Discharge in 1987. After retiring from the United State Navy, he went on to work for the United State Postal Service as a mail carrier for 17-1/2 years. He retired once again in 2004.

In 1986, Nathaniel met the love of his life, Jill Boyd. Shortly afterwards they were united in marriage. They were blessed with 33 wonderful years of marriage.

In 2003, he rededicated his life to Christ and joined Greater Life Baptist Church under the spiritual leadership of Pastor Willie E. Manley. He also served under the leadership of Pastor Cedric Manley and Interim Pastor Michael Jackson. He loved going to Sunday School and was a faithful member until his health began to fail. His favorite Scripture: Proverb 3:5-6.

Nathaniel Cobb was a beautiful person and was loved by everyone he came in contact with. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

Sunday, March 24, 2019 was a gloomy day for those who knew and loved Nathaniel Cobb. That was the day God opened His arms real wide to welcome his loving child home. Although Nathaniel’s physical body is gone, his spirit is still with us and will live in our hearts and minds forever. We are all God’s children. Some of us are loaned out for a little longer than others. Only God knows when He is ready for us. So, let us celebrate all the good times and the memories we shared during the time he was with us.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jennie Cobb Stalling; father, Robert May; sister, Jeanette and brother, Cleo.

He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories: his wife Jill Cobb; five sons, Nathaniel Cobb, Jr. of San Diego, Samuel Cobb of Las Vegas, Andrew Cobb of Virginia, Everette Phillips and Earl Boyd; one daughter, Yevette Boyd Cole (Edward) all of San Diego; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, including his Greater Life Church Family who will mourn his passing, yet celebrate his life.

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OBITUARIES Jacob Clady, Jr.

Robert Bowie, Sr.

Jessie Parker Everett

SUNRISE October 26, 1936

SUNRISE September 14, 1928

SUNRISE February 17, 1930

SUNSET March 9, 2019

SUNSET March 20, 2019

SUNSET March 22, 2019

    &  Jacob Clady, Jr. was born on October 26, 1936 in Memphis, TN. He was the eldest son of the late Jacob, Sr. and Elmelia Clady. He was affectionately called “Sonny” by his family and childhood friends.

Sonny was a very popular and adventurous young boy. He loved to hike in the woods, swim in the rivers, and read/trade comic books.

Sonny joined the Boy Scouts of America; the perfect outlet for his hobbies. He played the bugle for his troop. Young Jacob was baptized at an early age at St. Paul Church. He maintained his faith throughout his adult life.

Sonny developed his work ethic early. As a young boy, he led a milk cow daily to pasture for an elderly couple in the neighborhood.

He made home deliveries with Uncle George in his dairy truck.

He worked as a carpenter apprentice with his dad. He also helped maintain the family garden. These jobs prepared him for his vocation as a dedicated, hard-working, and successful carpenter.

    &    ,  8, 2019    &    5:00 - 8:00    ,  9, 2019  .      11:00 ..

    &    ,  4, 2019    &    5:00 - 8:00    ,  5, 2019     11:00 ..

Robert Lee Bowie Sr. was born September 14, 1928 in Gould, Arkansas to his loving parents Vesta & Dan Bowie. Robert was the sixth child of fourteen siblings.

Jessie Pearl Parker Everett was born in Panama City, Florida. She was the 1st of 4 children of Will & Albertha Parker born on February 17, 1930. She went to school in Panama City, Florida. She married John Wesley Everett on (anniversary date) in (place of marriage). Together with family, they moved to San Diego, California in 1962 where they started their life together. She worked as a housewife for many years and then as a Cook for the San Diego School District for several years and then retired. She was involved in the MLK Choir as well as the Bethel Baptist Senior Church Choir, the Senior Usher Board and also served other ministries. She received (list any honors, awards or achievements).

Robert made San Diego California his home in the early 50’s where he jointed the San Diego County District Council of Carpenters, where he worked his way up to Master Carpenter. He was well known for his trade, that he sought by different companies to build luxury homes all over the country as well as, locally.

Robert jointed Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church under the late Reverend Hines, where he was the President of the Usher Board for many years.

Sonny attended Douglass H.S. from first through twelfth grades.

He played fullback on his high school team. He was runner up in the annual citywide “Gridiron Greatest” competition. 1955, upon graduating high school, he and his childhood buddy, Junior Yates, literally jumped trains from Memphis,TN to San Diego, CA.

Robert loved spending time fishing and being with his family and friends talking about “the good ole days” while playing music in his garage.

In California, Jake worked as a custodian for Convair Aircraft Plant. In the evenings, he pursued his ambition to become a professional boxer. Jake trained as an amateur boxer with the Robles Boxing Team of San Diego. He also trained with boxing great, Archie Moore. Jake held a local record for the fastest knockout by a light- middleweight.

Robert loved to have fish fry’s, he enjoyed playing Domino with family and friends. He would sit in his garage and talk to people as they came by.

In 1959, Sonny married Oray Stamps. Their union produced two boys, Ross Toby and Paul Quest. He put his dream on hold to provide for his young family.

Jake was a strong and hardworking young man. As a teen, Sonny learned from his father, Jacob, Sr., how to build houses. During the 50’s the housing industry was booming in California. Jake, Jr. encouraged his father to relocate the entire family to California.

Father and son worked in construction, building houses and commercial structures. Rough carpentry or “framing” became his mastery trade. Jake, Jr. worked from sunup to sundown throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona. He loved his freedom to quickly pitch a tent and, to just as quickly, pull up stakes. Jake retired his hammer in 1998. During his work-life he taught his sons, nephews, and some great-nephews Jesus’ trade—carpentry.

Jacob Jr. made his final transition Saturday, March 9, 2019. He is survived by his son, Ross Toby, four grandchildren, Ryan Jacob, Briauna, Christopher, Ashlynn, and great-grandchild Knox. Sonny had ten siblings Blondale, Dorothy Laverne, Charlotte, June, Hershel, Marshall (Marcella), Marvin, Billy, Jadene (Stanley), and Cathy; and a host of nieces and nephews.

His door was always open for any event, many Thanksgiving’s were enjoyed in his home. He was a good cook his specialties were homemade ice cream and bar-b-que which was covered with his homemade sauce.

Robert was a loving father, grandfather, uncle and cousin.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Vesta & Dan Bowie, all of his siblings and his step-daughter Brenda Carr.

Robert leaves to cherish his memories is his loving daughter Eunice Gipson, Robert Lee Bowie Jr., Curtis (Roxanne) Bowie and step-son Larry Muldron all of San Diego California. Fourteen grandchildren, host of great grandchildren and a host of loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

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

Fondest Memories – Everyone knows that her special skills in the kitchen were unmatched. Perfect strangers and family alike would claim to come by to see her, but we all knew it was for the food.

Her specialties that had all the family members losing respect for each other and fighting was for her biscuits, if they didn’t get any, and her Red Velvet Cake would melt in your mouth. Momma Everett was a ‘Take Charge Lady’. She would Love You, but also Teach You at the same time. There are quite a few of us that can testify to that. She also had her own special language and she would let you know that she could still, “Whoop Your Crack”, especially if you stayed at JP’s “Summer Camp”.

Jessie Pearl, “JP”, is preceded in death by her Husband, John Wesley Everett, June 9, 1986; her Daughter, Connie Renee Everett Forbes, July 14, 2008 & her Son, Robert “Bobbie” Everett, November 27, 2013; and her Brothers, Willie Parker & Leroy Parker.

Jessie Pearl is survived by her Children: Ray W. Everett, John Gary Everett, Karen M. Everett Johnson (Randy Johnson) & Inger C. Everett Edelen (George Edelen, Jr.); her Sister: Lois Roberts; her SonIn-Law, Simon W. Forbes, Jr); her Grandchildren: Tinir Everett, Jon Everett, Ray Everett Jr., Ashley Everett, Katisha Everett, Nicole Everett, Lashaan Everett, Brittany Everett, Kalia Everett, John Anthony Everett, Actavia Johnson, Randall Johnson, George Edelen, III & Oliver Edelen; her great-Grandchildren: Jon Everett, Jr., Ayden Everett, Allen Bell, Ronnie Bell, Charli Harrington, Kyla Rose McKinney, Noelle Harrington, Jalen Isaiah Brown, Taya Winters & Trenity Jones; her great, great Grandchild: Nyeema Bell. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends to cherish her memory.

If Tomorrow Never Comes

If I knew it would be the last time that I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in the more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep .

If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would videotape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare and extra minute or two to stop and say, “I love you,” instead of assuming, you would know I do.

If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, well I’m sure you’ll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away. For surely there’s always tomorrow to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything right.

There will always be another day to say “I love you’s”, And certainly

there’s another chance to say our “Anything I can do’s?”

But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I’d like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget,

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight. So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes, you’ll surely regret the day, That you didn’t take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss and you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today, whispher in their ear, Tell them how much you love them and chat you’ll always hold them dear.

Take rime to say “I’m sorry,” “please forgive me, “thank you” or “It‘s okay” And if tomorrow never comes, you’ll have no regrets about today.

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lemon grove

Community Garden

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• Thursday, april 4, 2019

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project new village

Continues Farmer’s Market

Photography by Voice & Viewpoint

By Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint

Project New Village, under the leadership of Ms. Diane Moss, kicked off its summer weekly Farmer’s Market last Tuesday on Market Street across from the new apartments next to the Euclid Trolley parking lot on Market Street.

There were a few farmers there with fresh produce, and a number of other vendors, all of whom will be welcomed throughout this season.

By Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint

Saturday, March 30 marked the grand opening of the Lemon Grove Community Garden.

The community was out in full force with families, neighbors, the young and the older. The garden itself is a part of a grassroots effort focused on improving neighborhood safety, health and vitality.

The project three years in the making, has been hailed as “an urban agricultural community jewel, a family friendly gathering space for Lemon Grove resident to grow healthy, sustainable pesticide-free fruits and vegetables for generations to come,” according to Mayor Racquel Vasquez. The Lemon Grove Community Garden is also seen as a meaningful, hands-on agricultural activity for residents that will help add beauty to unused space.

The Garden is located on the northeast corner at the intersection of Central Avenue and Olive Street. The volunteer nonprofit Lemon Grove Community Garden group was given a free two-year lease by the City of Lemon Grove with an option for annual renewals. When complete, the garden will house 43 raised planters10 feet long by 4 feet wide, outfitted with drip irrigation systems.

Some of the boxes already containing plants were showing green sprouts.

Among those present for the event was Nick Macchione, Director of San Diego County’s Department of Health and Human Services, and a strong voice for “Live Well.”

The Garden itself is the outgrowth of the Lemon Grove Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Zone. Project chairman Walt Oliwa said, “All are welcome to grow healthy vegetables and grow the community.”

The cost to lease a planter is $100 per year and they are available on a first-come-firstserved basis to resident of Lemon Grove and surrounding areas. Gardeners who lease a plot will be given a nine-step gardening guide, plant seedlings and access to workshops on how to make their gardening successful. About 20 residents have signed up to lease a plot in the garden.

The community is urged to come out and make a few healthy purchases that will not only encourage those who bring the produce, but also be good for those who are making the purchases. Mr. Reginald Jones, President of the Jacob Center for Neighborhood Innovation, was there and spoke of their partnership with the Farmer’s Market. There was also representation from the Diamond Business District with the president reminding everyone that all vendors supporting the Farmer’s Market are considered a part of the B.I.D. This could be a strong season for the Farmer’s Market.

Community Forum A Success

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The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint and Black Men and Women United held a Community Forum with a number of surprise attendees. One such person was Mr. Orin Brown, noted golf instructor to the youth of our community and a person from whom a long line of golfers come, along with a rich history of African American contributions to the game.

The meeting provided an open air opportunity to discuss a number of topics from education, school audits, reactions to the Citizens Review Board and the lack of community presence and participation, to the treatment of parents by San Diego Unified School District employees and the new Task Force being created within the District Attorney’s Office to handle such complaints.

The Forum was designed as a listening post and a place to bring up topics and ideas that are not necessarily on anyone’s agenda. These Forums are different from Town Hall Meetings that bring our specific people for specific agenda discussions with a view toward recommendations for change. The next meeting will be during the third week of April with location and time to be announced.

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Over 200 people gathered at the George Stevens Fourth District Resource Center last Saturday afternoon to celebrate the 86th Birthday of Joyce “Galerosa” Henderson. At 86, she is as beautiful as she was at 40. While all present have known and loved her for years, there are some special memories. Memories of seeing her drive her Stagecoach, horses and all in the early days of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade down Broadway, or memories of her western style restaurant in the heart of downtown known for its BBQ, baked beans and western-style menu. Her birthday party on Saturday had some of those same great foods, like ribs and baked beans. The table settings were beautiful, with gold utensils on gold and white table cloths. There was also a fantastic group of musicians on the stage who knew all the right songs to play, many of which had Joyce on the dance floor for brief moments.

It was amazing to see Joyce looking so sleek and beautiful considering she had been the victim of a car accident which left her with broken bones and a long recovery process. But she was back and as lively as ever. Clearly, her son, Clarence Henderson, handled the food and there was a host of young people serving the tables throughout the event. Her granddaughter was mistress of ceremonies and everybody there knew everybody.

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alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc’s 64th annual debutante ball

“An Evening of Beauty and Elegance” Photography by Steve Peterson

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March 16, 2019 was a beautiful evening for the San Diego Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated’s® 64th Annual Debutante Ball. The Ball theme, “Ebony Pearls…Poised, Polished and Prepared” perfectly exemplified the eleven beautiful, intelligent young ladies who participated in five months of leadership development workshops, cultural events, community service activities, and dance rehearsals. Certificates of Recognition from the California State Assembly recognizing the achievements and service of the Debutantes were provided by Assembly members Todd Gloria and Shirley Weber.

The distinguished presenters for the Ball were Jade Hindmon, Cohost of KPBS Midday Edition and the Honorable Michael D. Douglas, San Diego County Superior Court Judge. They did a phenomenal job presenting the debutantes.

Approximately 400 guests enjoyed the Debutantes’ presentation and grand promenade. Notable guests attending the Debutante Ball included Assemblymember Todd Gloria, San Diego Port District Commissioner Rafael Castellanos, Lemon Grove Mayor Racquel Vasquez, Michael Brunker, Executive Director of the Jackie Robinson YMCA, California School Boards Association President Dr. Emma

Turner, Judge Rod Shelton, and Judge Randa Trapp. In addition, many members of the Divine Nine Sororities and Fraternities were also in attendance. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Regional Representatives Joyce Suber, Clara Baity, and Dr. Donna Cook were also present.

As the guests entered the foyer of the Grand Ballroom of the Town and Country Resort and Hotel, décor featuring elegant gowns on dress forms created an ambiance of grace and elegance. During the cocktail hour everyone enjoyed talented jazz saxophonist Alvin Paige, musician extraordinaire and student at The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts.

Deborah Davis-Gillespie, the Alpha Kappa Alpha San Diego Graduate Chapter president opened the program by welcoming guests and introducing this year’s Debutante Ball General Chairman, Dr. Shirley Wilson and Co-chairman Patricia Grooms-Jones. Debutante Ball Committee Chairs, officers, and members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority were called to the center of the ballroom to sing the beautiful Alpha Kappa Alpha National Hymn. Music for the evening was played by the Terrell Hundley Combo and a dynamic saxophone performance by former debutante Erisa Nicole Blackman proved to be a rousing precursor to the Debutante Presentation.

The debutantes were proudly escorted by thirteen handsome and debonair Escorts and Grand Marshals. The Escorts and Grand Marshals, who are leaders at their schools and in their community, maintain academic excellence and are involved in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. The young men have also been involved in personal enhancement and leadership development sessions during the 2018-19 Debutante Season.

The / Debutantes and their Escorts are: • Kaniya Aldridge, granddaughter of Ms. Linda Brown, escorted by Trevor B. Standifer, son of Mr. Tyrone Miller and Mrs. Felice Standifer • Jourdyn Allison, daughter of Ms. Tanya Allison and Mr. Marcus Beasley escorted by Christopher Wakefield, son of Mr. Brock and Mrs. Rosalind Wakefield • Nickirah Brown, daughter of Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Kimberly Terrell, escorted by Elijah Anderson-Terrell, son of Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Kimberly Terrell • Brooke Henderson, daughter of Ms. Francis Henderson and Mr. Robert Henderson escorted by Edward Shenault, son of Mr. Edward and Mrs. Traci Shenault

• Tania Lloyd, daughter of Mrs. Tatina and Mr. Laurence Lloyd escorted by Jaron E. Simons, son of Mr. Adam and Mrs. Rumie Simons • Sydney Moore, daughter of Mrs. Christina Braden-Moore and Mr. Joseph Moore escorted by MacKinley Egland-Young, son of Mr. Larry Edwards and B. Nekita Egland-Young • Tacoria Perry, daughter of Mrs. Barbara and Mr. Dennis Perry escorted by Jamison Williams, son of Mr. Ernest Tory and Mrs. Yolanda Williams • Debra Santiago, daughter of Mrs. Erica and Mr. Vernon Santiago escorted by Jarod Lane, son of Mr. Wiley Lane, III and Mrs. Beverly Lane • Alajenai Wadley, daughter of Mrs. Aliscia and Mr. Clifton Anderson escorted by Christian Wakefield, son of Mr. Brock Wakefield and Mrs. Rosalind Wakefield • Taylor Williams, daughter of Ms. Sharon Green escorted by Anthony J. Marshall, son of Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Rita Marshall • Braelyn Willis, daughter of Mrs. Anitra and Mr. Benjamin Willis escorted by Javon Woodbridge-Macon, son of Ms. Cynthia Woodbridge

• Grand Marshal Caleb I. Berry, son of Mr. Floyd Berry, Jr. and Dr. Davina Berry • Grand Marshal Maximus Johnson, son of Mr. Paul and Mrs. Lesley Johnson

A special treat of the evening was the dance performed by the Escorts.

The young men danced with energy, style and had everyone on their feet.

The 64th Annual Debutante Ball was memorable and all who attended had a great time. Congratulations to the San Diego Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® for helping to equip the 2018-19 debutantes with skills and knowledge for future educational and career pursuits. Thank you to all those whose attendance at this year’s Debutante Ball helped the San Diego Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® continue a 64 year legacy of shaping young African American women for success. Debutante Ball attendance helps provide scholarships for high school students hoping to pursue a college education.

If you are interested in finding out how your 16-19 year old can participate in the 2019/2020 AKA Youth Leadership AKAdemy and 65th Annual Debutante Ball, please email your interest and contact information to southernbelle_08@yahoo. com or visit www.akasandiego.com.

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EX-PRESIDENT’S THEFT FROM GAMBIA TOPS $300 MILLION Global Information Network

Experts who follow the money are still scratching their heads as to how a quarter of a billion dollars vanished from the national coffers along with former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh at roughly the same time.

Before his flight into exile in 2017, Jammeh ruled the small palmfringed country in West Africa with an iron fist. Through the army and his private mercenaries, known as “the Jungulars,” he ruled by torturing and imprisoning political opponents and human rights activists, murdering journalists and depriving citizens of their right to exist.

As president, Jammeh flaunted his wealth. His lavish private estate was home to exotic animals, a military training camp and scores of luxury vehicles. He drove a stretch Hummer around the country and travelled in private jets.

A truth commission is investigating

alleged rights abuses committed during his 22-year regime.

Soon after fleeing into exile, the expresident turned up in neighboring Equatorial Guinea where he received red carpet treatment by that country’s leader, President Teodoro Obiang, who stands accused of similar atrocities.

Although theft was presumed under the ex-president, the extent of corruption documented in lengthy investigations by both the current Gambian government and the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) was shocking.

The government inquiry called Jammeh responsible for “shameless acts of brazen outright thievery at the Central Bank of The Gambia,” Justice Minister Abubacarr Tambadou told Reuters. Jammeh used the money to satisfy “his delusional life style,” Tambadou told

the Gambia Daily News.

Transparency International (TI) commented on the OCCRP’s newlyreleased report titled “The Great Gambia Heist” which faulted US and UK banks for helping the corrupt and oppressive regime.

Those banks “facilitated Jammeh’s theft of public monies in and out of Gambia, while he violently oppressed his people and destroyed the country’s economy,” TI Managing Director Patricia Moreira said, calling it a “sadly familiar pattern.”

Some of the world’s biggest banks — including Barclays, Citibank, HSBC Bank, and Standard Chartered — are alleged to have approved the transactions that facilitated Jammeh’s embezzling state funds by failing to conduct sufficient due diligence, the OCCRP claimed.

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Union is rejecting a new official policy requiring journalists to undergo security screening at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) for accreditation to cover the presidency.

“The new measure provides room for abuse of press freedom that could be

used to shut out media professionals deemed critical of government and government officials… In view of this, we resolve that no journalists should subject him/herself to any NIA screening. Complying may bring about long term safety complications for journalists.”

GHANA’S CROWN JEWEL OF BIODIVERSITY THREATENED

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Environmental groups in Ghana are waging an eleventh hour battle to stop the government of Ghana from opening the Atewa Forest Reserve – a crown jewel of biodiversity and a source of three rivers - to commercial large-scale bauxite mining.

“We don’t want it,” said Chief Nana Larbikrum, 79, from a tiny settlement on the fringes of Atewa, in an interview with Equal Times, a website of social justice activists based in Belgium. He and other farmers who grow and sell cocoa and plantain are especially worried. “They will come and scrape off all the trees, and there won’t be any rainfall or windbreaks for us,” the chief says.

But a contract with the Chinese company is reportedly on the table. To secure a US$19 billion infrastructural loan from the Chinese government, the Chinese state-owned Sinohydro Group has been invited to build roads, bridges and rural electrification

projects worth US$2 billion.

In exchange, the company will be paid back from the proceeds made from mining Ghana’s abundant bauxite reserves in Atewa and Nyinahin, another forest reserve in the Ashanti region.

A Rocha Ghana and Concerned Citizens of Atewa Landscape are fighting back, insisting the forest reserve should be designated a national park, which could generate additional income for the country.

The Atewa Forest is critical to the livelihood of humans and biodiversity, they say. Designated one of Ghana’s 30 Globally Significant Biodiversity Areas in 1999, it has the highest diversity of butterflies of any site in West Africa, at least 1100 plant species including 56 threatened with extinction, and thirteen threatened and near-threatened birds.

The U.S.-based Conservation International echoed their concerns.

“Atewa forest is unique,” wrote Okyeame Ampadu-Agyei, Conservation’s Country Director, on the group’s website. “It has excellent biological resources and distinctive upland forest vegetation which unfortunately is under threat by commercial bauxite mines.

The bauxite deposits will eventually be exhausted,” he signaled, “but the forest is a renewable resource which, if protected now, will be appreciated centuries hence long after all the bauxite has gone.”

Ghana has one of the fastest rates of deforestation in West Africa and lost 13 per cent of its forest cover between 2001 and 2017, according to Global Forest Watch. In 25 years, Ghana could lose all of its forests, scientists warn.

LAST MINUTE STAY OF DEPORTATION FOR LIBERIANS IN THE U.S. brought opposition and protests from several leading U.S. lawmakers including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, civil rights lawyers, human rights activists and Liberians across America.

An executive order signed this week by the President stated that although conditions in Liberia “had improved and did not warrant a further extension” of the protected status, the foreign policy interests of the U.S. warranted affording an orderly transition period to Liberian beneficiaries.

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Liberians living in the U.S. received a bit of good news from Washington this week. Scheduled Deferred Enforcement Departure (DED) would be extended for one year,

postponing the trauma and chaos of deportation scheduled for the end of March.

The threat of losing protected status

“The overall situation in West Africa remains concerning,” he wrote, “and Liberia is an important regional partner for the United States. Reintegration of the DED beneficiaries into Liberian civil and political life will be a complex task, and an unsuccessful transition could strain U.S.-Liberian relations and undermine Liberia’s post-civil war strides toward democracy and

political stability.”

Hennepin County, Minnesota, home to Minneapolis, has the greatest number of Liberians — an estimated 8,285 — among all counties in the nation. An estimated 35,000 Liberians live in the state.

The Trump administration has already announced plans to end two other high-profile immigration programs, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans and Haitians, as well as for people from Nicaragua and Sudan.

Liberians began to come in large waves beginning in 1989, as the country endured almost a decadeand-a-half of civil wars. These conflicts killed some 250,000 people, displaced more than a million more, and left the country with failing infrastructure and 80 percent unemployment.

Forced to flee for safety and economic survival, many Liberians came to the United States and were granted a protected immigration status called Deferred Enforced Departure.

In a series of profiles by the Minneapolis St Paul magazine, the story of Linda Clark stands out.

After working in Liberia for an entire year without getting paid, she traveled to the U.S., leaving behind a husband and 2 year old son. “I was coming with the idea of a better life for my family,” she recalled. “I want my son to go to school. He’s 20 years old and still in the 11th grade, losing a year to the Ebola pandemic.”

Watching the children of friends graduate, she felt sad. “I’m happy for them, but yeah. My son, he could be the same way, you know?”

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A DISCUSSION ON SALUTES EXCELLENCE AT 54TH ANNUAL LUNCHEON HYPERTENSION WOMEN, INCORPORATED

Given these current recommendations perhaps one third of all hypertensives will need to start medical therapy along with lifestyle modification. Maybe up to 2/3 will not need medical therapy other than lifestyle modification. This may be an underestimation among African-Americans. Other risk factors like diabetes elevated cholesterol, kidney disease, family history and smoking should also be considered.

Evelyn R. Lane (National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated, Delta Upsilon Chapter); Nicole L. Jones (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Epsilon Xi Omega Chapter); and LaShawn C. Williams (Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, Southeast Cluster Unit).

Each “Woman of Distinction” was selected for her commitment to the San Diego community through direct volunteerism, advocacy and/ or activism.

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Dramatic hats and beautiful spring colors will again be the traditional order of the day at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation on April 27, 2019 as Women, Incorporated celebrates excellence and community leadership at their 54th Civic Luncheon. Founded in 1965 by the late Ruth A. Green, a local probation officer and community activist, Women, Incorporated encourages civic engagement and salutes the contributions of African American women to the San Diego community.

This year, seven dedicated women will be recognized as “Women of Distinction”, five talented high school seniors will be named “Students of Achievement”, and one community advocate will receive the “Distinguished Service Award.”

The 2019 “Women of Distinction” are: Iris Anderson (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, San Diego Alumnae Chapter); Frances Ayalasomayajula, The Links, Incorporated, San Diego Chapter); Jahari Weir Harrison (Jack & Jill of America, Incorporated, San Diego Chapter); Jennifer Henry (Christ United Presbyterian Church);

The 2019 Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Brian “Barry” Pollard (Urban Collaborative Project) in recognition of his sustained commitment to the Southeast San Diego community.

The 2019 “Students of Achievement” are: Telejah Baxter (Mater Dei Catholic High School); Kristen Jenkins (Serra High School); Shiloh Logan (San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts); Jamahd Monroe (Lincoln High School); and Jocelyn Wilmore (Helix Charter High School).

The “Students of Achievement” will be recognized for academic achievement and school and community involvement. All five students are college-bound, and will receive scholarships from Women, Incorporated.

Tickets are $65 per person. For reservations please contact Dianne Joiner at joinertravel@ sbcglobal.net or visit https://womeninc2019. eventbrite.com for credit card payment. Women, Incorporated looks forward to seeing you at this traditional and festive celebration of excellence and civic engagement in our community.

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You are not just numbers but it is very important that you know your numbers. Our goal is to reduce your risk of having an adverse cardiovascular event or death.

Dr. Jerome Robinson, M.D. Contributing Writer

Hypertension or high blood pressure. What does that mean to you and why should you know your numbers? It is true that what you know and understand may save your life or, alternatively, may severely limit the quality of your life you now have.

Based on the most recent data from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) the number of Americans affected with hypertension is now over 100 million people. African Americans have the highest incidence of hypertension, which also increases with age.

How we define who is hypertensive is based upon the 2017 ACC and AHA guidelines. A blood pressure of 130 / 80 mL of mercury or higher is defined as hypertension. A normal blood pressure is less than 120 over 80 mL of mercury. And elevated blood pressure is 120 -129 millimeters of mercury systolic over less than 80 mL of mercury diastolic.

Hypertension stage one is a systolic blood pressure of 130 - 139 or a diastolic blood pressure of 80 -89 mm of mercury. Stage 2 is a blood pressure systolic and a diastolic blood pressure of greater than 140 over 90 mm of mercury.

Lifestyle modification is the baseline recommendation for all those defined as hypertensive but may also help those with elevated BP of 120-129 systolic. Lifestyle modification and medication is recommended for those who have a blood pressure of 140 systolic and above measured on at least 3 different occasions.

A good blood pressure is less than or equal to 130 over 80. A dangerous blood pressure is 180 / 130 or greater with or without symptoms (i.e., parastheias, headaches, double and/or blurred vision, chest pain or symptoms suggesting a stroke).

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These guidelines and recommendations are based on clinical trial data from multiple randomized clinical trials of thousands of patients showing a reduction in events , congestive heart failure, stroke, renal failure and myocardial infarction in patients appropriately treated to goal.

Other risk factors and comorbidities must be considered to have an individualized comprehensive approach to your care. Using the ascvd risk calculator from the American Heart Association American College of Cardiology, you can assess whether your risk of having an adverse cardiovascular event is less than or greater than 10% in a 10 year period to gauge intensity of therapy.

Individualization is key and one strategy does not fit all.

All of this information is invaluable to you because who wants to develop end-stage renal disease. If you’re hypertensive and Black in this country, you have a 320% increased risk of developing end-stage renal disease.

I’m sure you know someone who has congestive heart failure. African-Americans make up nearly 1 million of the six to seven million Americans with this problem. Quite an over-representation if you ask me.

In a large clinical trial made up of only African Americans, hypertension was the most common cause of developing congestive heart failure. In Caucasians, coronary artery disease accounted for nearly 50%-plus. Older individuals are deathly afraid of a stroke because they will lose their independence, become dependent upon family members for care or end up being warehoused at a longterm Skilled Nursing Facility.

Moving forward, hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and intensive therapy has the potential to significantly reduce rates of morbidity and mortality. This must be balanced against the risk of associated treatment adverse events.

The treatment of hypertension, the risk and benefit of individualized treatment in groups of patients with diabetes, renal disease, stroke, and congestive heart failure are important topics to understand. Lifestyle modifications and diet are essential.

Keep in mind, the treatment of hypertension is a collaborative effort and partnership between you and your treating physician. Shared decision-making is essential to achieve the best possible results and avoid the adverse reactions of medications which may greatly affect outcomes. Remember, the most expensive antihypertensive medication is the one that sits on the shelf unused.

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Currently, according to the most recent City of Jacksonville disparities study, there are no Black-owned businesses in the area capable of shouldering a prime position on a major project such as an airport expansion.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. Successful business owners who have benefited at the trough of local contracting should see the bigger picture for the community and work to create ways to help grow Black-owned businesses. And while policy can be a way forward, it is not the complete answer.

convincing the powerful elite (banks, government procurement executives and policy-makers) that they would make more money by being inclusive of Blacks. And so it went.

Civil rights icon Andrew Young believed that the growth of Atlanta’s African American upper and middle class came as result of

Think big on behalf of Black-owned businesses, and bigger outcomes will happen for the entire community.

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Thinking big to grow Black-owned businesses will take more than policy commitments and set-asides. It will take the will of those who have the ability to be audacious with their attempts to close Jacksonville’s economic gaps.

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Prospect Brings Urban Couture to Pacific Beach Former US Marine Justin Valley and His Team Open a Third Incarnation of Streetwear Brand Featuring Several Local Designers Voice & Viewpoint Contributing Writer

Garnet Avenue’s newest tenant doesn’t announce itself the way its neighbors do.

Tucked discreetly between into a mass of Pacific Beach eateries, bars and yoga studios, Prospect clothing boasts no signage or lighting.

“It’s kinda like a speakeasy,” said founder Justin Valley, smiling as spring breakers trickled into the grand opening Saturday, March 23.

“I’m from New York. I was stationed here,” he explained.

Boutiques like Prospect have become staples in the world of streetwear recently, but have thrived primarily in larger cities.

Valley – a native of Trinidad and Tobago – got his start in streetwear after landing in San Diego as a US Marine.

“We’re one of the only boutiques in this area that carries the brands we carry,” said Prospect manager Jay Shells, a longtime friend and business partner of Valley. “A lot of people come in here and they’re like ‘Oh, this looks like a store out of L.A. or New York,’ we bring that culture to PB, which is predominantly known as a beach town, a surf town.”

His business recently expanded its products and services ahead of a relocation to Pacific Beach.

Despite its healthy retail climate, with sales tax accounting for more than 20 percent of the city’s annual budget

“We opened our doors just to feel out the environment and some people came through and bought stuff.

Repeat customers already come back organically.”

“We definitely educate,” Valley said.

“If someone comes in to drop off a pair of shoes for cleaning, we tell them what we’re doing, about each new brand and let them make their own decision on what they want.”

in fiscal year 2017 ($272.8 million), Shells noticed a dearth of premium streetwear and high-end sneaker retailers in San Diego area.

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Valley noted as Prospect plans to continue expanding its products, hinting at the possibility of a collaboration with a major sneaker or apparel company.

“I had nowhere to shop, but to take that three-hour drive to LA. So now we get a lot of guys that come in here like ’Finally I don’t gotta’ drive to L.A.’… It gives people who are into that culture options (and) those who don’t know an introduction to it.”

In the first weeks, the store’s environment seems to be as big a draw as the products.

– began interning for Prospect after shopping in the store a week ahead of its grand opening.

“We have employees clock out and 5 o’clock sometimes and don’t leave until 11,” said Shells. “We close at eight, but make sales at 9:30, 10:30 sometimes at night cause guys pop their head in and ask ‘hey, can we come in?’”

“Me and my girlfriend were just walking down the street,” Le recalls.

“I started talking to (Shells) and (Valley)...We talked for a long time and I asked if they needed interns and they told me to come back.”

Alex Le – a recent graduate of California State University San Marcos

Le is pursuing a career in product management and has aspirations of developing his own clothing line.

NBA all-star and San Diego State University grad Kawhi Leonard recently agreed to a long-term sneaker deal with New Balance, which sells lifestyle footwear through Prospect.

“We were just talking to the (New Balance) reps to see if we could do something with him,” Valley said.

“San Diego is a big supporter of him, ‘cause he’s a big state player.”

Prospect is located at 1041 Garnet Avenue between Cass and Dawes streets.

It is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m six days a week.

Black News Channel Announces Results of Re-Branding Efforts Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

Black News Channel (BNC), the nation’s only African American news network, has revealed its new brand identity and logo after months of consumer research. BNC’s executive team has been to the top of the mountain and back in order to pinpoint the network’s precise look and feel that will

be authentic to its target audience of African Americans.

Using African American focus groups in Los Angeles, New York City, and Atlanta - as well as a national sampling of more than 1,400 African American participants, Screen Engine/ASI test-

ed BNC’s audience assumptions, key messages, branding, and programming goals. From the data gathered over the past several months of study, Screen Engine/ASI produced a Topline Study report revealing its findings.

“The research has been clear; African Americans have a strong desire to see a wider range of representation, especially when it comes to news that depicts more inspirational and uplifting figures,” says Kev-

J.C. Watts, Jr., Chairman

in Goetz, founder and CEO of Screen Engine/ASI. With the information included in the Topline report, the BNC’s logo and taglines were redesigned to give the network audience what they want, incorporating the influence and shared experiences of both the African American culture and the national culture, at-large.

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Furthermore, the sun-like image illustrates that a new day is dawning in the world of mainstream media, one in which African Americans have an equal and authentic voice in the country’s national conversation.

BNC Chairman and visionary J.C. Watts, Jr., former congressman from Oklahoma, celebrated athlete, and broadcast and cable news veteran, will make a key announcement about the launch of the network’s programming at the 50th NAACP Image Awards Non-Televised Awards Dinner on March 29, 2019.

Twelve-time Grammy nominated singer Ledisi joined Watts at the awards dinner as a guest of the network. Following the awards dinner, Ledisi entertained the crowd with her soulful award-winning rhythm and blues performance. The dinner ceremony was streamed live on the NAACP’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/naacp.

“I am excited to reveal our network’s new look, as well as reinforce our continued mission to provide intelligent programming that is informative, educational, entertaining, inspiring and empowering to our African American audience,” says network Chairman J.C. Watts, Jr. “I am grateful to the NAACP leadership and members for allowing me the opportunity to make such a key announcement at their annual show.”

The National Black Contractors Association, mission is to build bridges of opportunities for emerging African American Contractors and others, within American's trillion dollar construction industry. This mission is supported by America's leading major construction firms that are committed to equality and fairness.

Come Chat n' Chew Wednesday April 10, 2019 12:00 p.m. @ 6125 Imperial Ave. S.D. Ca 92114

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Black News Channel is an independent network that is minority owned and operated, and it will be the nation’s only provider of 24/7 cable news programming dedicated to covering the unique perspective of African American communities. BNC is the endeavor of the network’s Chairman and visionary, J.C. Watts, Jr., former congressman from Oklahoma, celebrated athlete, and broadcast and cable news veteran. BNC will provide access to information and educational programming to meet the specific needs of this growing and dynamic community that is a major consumer of subscription television services.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006634 Fictitious business name: TRI -MAR WATER VEND Located at: 4310 Panorama Drive La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was 3/13/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Richard Martinez 4736 Aragon Dr. San Diego, CA 92115 Maurice Martinez 4310 Panorama Drive La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 13, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 13, 2024 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9005660 Fictitious business name: RED PANDA PHOTOBOOTH Located at: 1301 Roselawn Street National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/5/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Nathan A. Ponce 1301 Roselawn Street National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 5, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 5, 2024 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9007427 Fictitious business name: MARTHA'S KINGS AND QUEENS Located at: 7871 Skyline Drive San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego P.O. Box 741193 San Diego, CA 92174 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Unincorporated Association - Other than a Partnership The first day of business was 4/23/99 This business is hereby registered by the following: Minnie Faye McCastle 7871 Skyline Drive San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego

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Rosemary Cahill 4645 Home Ave Apt 33 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego Eula G. Stephens 5722 University Ave. #36 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 21, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 21, 2024 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006764 Fictitious business name: SHOP 96 Located at: 2314 Bonita Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/13/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Sarah Galvan Sanchez 2314 Bonita Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 14, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 14, 2024 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9007722 Fictitious business name: BEST ELMDALE RCF BEST RESIDENTIAL CARE 2 Located at: 6717 Madrone Ave San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 11/23/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jazmin Hilton 6717 Madrone Ave San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 25, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 25, 2024 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9007509 Fictitious business name: BEYOND BODIE Located at: 1985 National Ave. #1117-122 San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An LLC The first day of business was 3/22/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Florence Chishlom 6343 Rhoades Court San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 22, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 22, 2024

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3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9007393 Fictitious business name: ZELE BEAUTY STUDIO WELLNESS STUDIO SPA Located at: 3855 Avocado Blvd.

Suite 210C La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was 3/21/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jaymie Loraine Castro Brandon Michael Castro 4225 Avocado Blvd.

La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 21, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 21, 2024 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9007424 Fictitious business name: ONSIGHT SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY Located at: 10070 Mesa Rim Road San Diego, CA 92121 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/21/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Matt Destefano 2853 Cacatua St. Carlsbad, CA 92009 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 21, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 21, 2024 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006042 Fictitious business name: MATH INTERVENTION TUTORING SERVICES MITS Located at: 7284 Central Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/7/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Tahira Faruq 7284 Central Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 7, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 7, 2024 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006790 Fictitious business name: LIVING GREEN STEAMER Located at: 303 N. 47th St. SPC# D56 San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 5/27/14 This business is hereby registered by the following: Luis Miguel Magdaleno Albarran 303 N. 47th St. SPC# D56 San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 14, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 14, 2024 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006676 Fictitious business name: WE ARE OUR

ANCESTORS KEEPERS Located at: 4923 Bunnell St. Spring Valley, CA 92113 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 2/1/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Charles Edward Alexander 4923 Bunnell St. Spring Valley, CA 92113 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 13, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 13, 2024 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 ---------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9007180 Fictitious business name: AOB EASY Located at: 712 Pecos St. Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/19/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Vincent Stalcup 712 Pecos St. Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 19, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 19, 2024 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 ---------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006981 Fictitious business name: JOURNEYS BY GERI Located at: 1633 Pentecost Way #5 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/18/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Geri Nicole Wade 1633 Pentecost Way #5 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 18, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 18, 2024 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006130 Fictitious business name: POSHED BLOOMS AND JEWELS Located at: 3984 Florence Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/8/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Le'Toya Ann Jackson 3984 Florence Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 8, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 8, 2024 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006659 Fictitious business name: RONS HOUSE Located at: 3505 Sparling St. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/13/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: William Ronald Adams 3505 Sparling St. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of

San Diego County on March 13, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 13, 2024 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006048 Fictitious business name: BRADLEY'S COMPUTER WELLNESS SERVICES Located at: 4285 Altadena Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 9/18/98 This business is hereby registered by the following: Colleen Bradley 4285 Altadena Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 7, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 7, 2024 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9004134 Fictitious business name: ALDO BODY PARTS Located at: 7593 Woodbine Way San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 2/14/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Eduardo Acuna Ortiz 7593 Woodbine Way San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 14, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on February 14, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006116 Fictitious business name: TRINI-D AUTO SALES CENTER Located at: 2776 Sweetwater Springs Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/8/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Troy Alan Richardson 2017 Pointe Parkway Spring Valley, CA 91978 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 8, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 8, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9005618 Fictitious business name: ONPOINT ENTERTAINMENT BLACKWELL ENTERTAINMENT Located at: 12540 Oak Knoll Rd. #B13 Poway, CA 92064 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/4/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Shadeed Smith 12540 Oak Knoll Rd. #B13 Poway, CA 92064 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 4, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 4, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006307 Fictitious business name: NOAM CLEANING Located at:

6115 Montezuma Road San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/11/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kfir Hazan 6115 Montezuma Road San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 11, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 11, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006144 Fictitious business name: THE AUDIO SOFA AUDIO SOFA Located at: 6544 College Grove Dr #71 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/8/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kevin Bernard Lane 6544 College Grove Dr #71 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 8, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 8, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006036 Fictitious business name: BHH TRANSPORTATION Located at: 4631 62nd St San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/7/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Hassan Mohamed Bin Mohamed 4631 62nd St San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 7, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 7, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9003299 Fictitious business name: GODRADIO1 GOSPEL ON DEMAND RADIO 1 Located at: 8333 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 2/05/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records Inc. 8333 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 5, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on February 5, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ---------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9005689 Fictitious business name: BRIEZA Located at: 3960 West Point Loma Suite H 1007 San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 3/5/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Intertech Management Corporation

2477 Jefferson Street San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 5, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 5, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9005623 Fictitious business name: FORSEEABLEFUTURE PRODUCTIONS Located at: 5634 Dream Street San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/4/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Lloyd Frazier 5634 Dream Street San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 4, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 4, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9005798 Fictitious business name: ICONIC BLENDZ BARBERSHOP ICONIC BLENDZ ICONIC BLENDZ SD ICONIC BLENDS Located at: 8127 1/2 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was 3/6/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Brandon Lee Hall Christopher Neil Ramirez Dye 8127 1/2 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 6, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 6, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 -----------------------------------

San Diego, CA 92101 37-2018-00016344CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Charlie Sandoval Ekeroth TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows:

NAME CHANGE California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2018-00014826CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Linda Mary Ann Meyers TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Linda Mary Ann Meyers, aka Linda Mary Ann Nethaway, aka Mary Ann Nethaway, aka Mary Ann Meyers PROPOSED NAME: Maryann Sofie Dowell 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 granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: May 23, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 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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PRESENT NAME: Charlie Sandoval Ekeroth PROPOSED NAME: Charlie Lee Sandoval Ekeroth 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 granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: May 30, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 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.

4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 -------------------------------California County of San Diego 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00004730CU-PT-CT Petitioner or Attorney: Helga Margareta Schulz TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Helga Margareta Schulz PROPOSED NAME: Helga Margareta Wiesbrock 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 granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: May 23, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 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.

3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 ---------------------------------California County of San Diego Civil Division 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00012901CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Rebecca Camacho TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Brooklynn Isabella Montano PROPOSED NAME: Brooklynn Isabella Wilson 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 granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: May 2, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 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

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3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 -------------------------------California County of San Diego 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00003270CU-PT-CT Petitioner or Attorney: Karen Rae Tong-Bregman TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Karen Rae Tong-Bregman PROPOSED NAME: Karen Rae Bregman 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 granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: May 9, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept.

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.

3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 ---------------------------------California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2018-00011855CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Jazmin Abundia Nunez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Kimberly Jesseneya Arnold PROPOSED NAME: Kymberly Jesseneya Bryant 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 granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 25, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept.

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.

3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ---------------------------------California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2018-00055784CU-PT-CT Petitioner or Attorney: Jazmin Abundia Nunez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jazmin Abundia Nunez

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The City of San Diego (City) invites interested parties to participate in the preparation of the Fiscal Years 2020-Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan) and Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Action Plan (FY 2020 AAP).

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires local jurisdictions to prepare a Consolidated Plan in order to receive federal entitlement program funds. The Five-Year Consolidated Plan must address the City's goals and objectives for four federal entitlement programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs.

The FY 2020 AAP is the yearly update to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and identifies the projects and programs proposed to be funded through CDBG, ESG, HOME, HOPWA programs for a specific fiscal year.

The Consolidated Plan and FY 2020 AAP are subject to review and approval by HUD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Consolidated Plan and the FY 2020 AAP will be available for a 30-day public review beginning April 5, 2019, through May 4, 2019. The Consolidated Plan and FY 2020 AAP will be available for review in select City libraries (Central, Malcolm X, San Ysidro, Logan Heights, Linda Vista, and City Heights/ Weingart), the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, and the City of San Diego’s Economic Development Department located at 1200 Third Avenue, Floor 14, San Diego, CA 92101.

Documents may also be viewed via the City’s website (www. sandiego.gov/cdbg).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Consolidated Plan and the FY 2020 AAP will be considered during a public hearing of the San Diego City Council’s Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods (PSLN) Committee scheduled to take place on April 17, 2019, at City Hall (202 ‘C’ Street, 12th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101) at 9 a.m.

The Consolidated Plan and the FY 2020 AAP will also be discussed during a public meeting of the Consolidated Plan Advisory Board (CPAB) on April 10, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. The CPAB meeting will be held at the San Diego Civic Concourse, 1st floor Main Lobby, 202 ‘C’ Street, San Diego, 92101.

Please direct any inquiries or comments regarding the Consolidated Plan and the FY 2020 AAP in writing via email (at CDBG@sandiego.gov) or via U.S. mail (City of San Diego Economic Development Department, ATTN: FY 20-24 Consolidated Plan & FY 2020 Annual Action Plan, 1200 Third Avenue, Suite 1400, San Diego, CA 92101). The comment period will be closed on May 4, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. To request information in an alternative format or to request translation assistance, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (619) 533-4000 (voice) or (619) 236-7012 (TDD/TTY) at least five (5) working days prior to the meetings noticed above.

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PROPOSED NAME: Carson Abundia Nunez 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 granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 11, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept.

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

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL (RFQ/P) NO. PS19-0841-40 FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING SERVICES Pursuant to California Government Code sections 4525, et seq., the San Diego Unified School District (District) is soliciting written statements of qualifications from professional firms and individuals for various projects that will require California licensed civil engineering and land surveying services for bond and nonbond capital improvements at traditional and charter schools throughout the District. The District is planning to award several as-needed contracts for periods of three to five years. These contracts may comprise multiple projects and will be authorized by individual task order. Projects range in scope from minor repair and renovation to building replacement and new construction. Proposals from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and disabled veteran-owned businesses are encouraged. The District also seeks to promote employment and business opportunities for local residents and firms on all contracts as such opportunities may occur and to the extent legally possible. Design professional services offered pursuant to a design professional contract, or any amendment thereto, entered into on or after January 1, 2007, with a public agency, incorporate by reference the provisions of Civil Code section 2782.8. Submitting firms must have a minimum of three years’ project experience for a California K-12 school district and/or public facilities. (Firms submitting as a Joint Venture must meet this three (3) year experience requirement with the Joint Venture’s federal tax identification number as the Joint Venture and must include a true, correct copy of the executed joint venture agreement. If not already in existence, the District requires a statement in the joint venture agreement that each individual joint venturer shall be jointly and severally liable for the obligations and liabilities of the joint venture.)

As of January 1, 2012, the San Diego Unified School District no longer administers the in-house Labor Compliance Program for all new construction projects. However, prevailing wage requirements still apply to all public works projects and must be followed pursuant to law. Effective July 1, 2014, contractors and subcontractors performing public works subject to prevailing wage are required to pay a registration fee to the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Contractors and subcontractors who have not registered with the DIR on or after April 1, 2015 for any new projects awarded on or after this date will be precluded from the RFQ/P selection process. The DIR requires registration of contractors and subcontractors for all projects above $1,000. Public works projects awarded pursuant to this RFQ/P are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. For additional information, see, California Labor Code §§ 1725.5, 1771.1, et seq.; https://efiling.dir.ca.gov/PWCR/Search; and http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/ PublicWorks.html. This contract is subject to DIR requirements and vendors must provide DIR numbers with their proposals.

The RFQ/P package is available through DemandStar at www.demandstar.com. Responses to the RFQ/P must be submitted at or before 2:00 p.m. on April 29, 2019, and needs to include one (1) original and four (4) copies of requested materials as well as five (5) electronic copy on a USB thumb drive. Deliver to: San Diego Unified School District, 2351 Cardinal Lane, Building M, San Diego, CA 92123, Attn: Jenny Damiano, Contract Specialist. Responses submitted after the above stated date and time will not be accepted.

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NOTICE OF BIDS Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: WHOLE SITE MODERNIZATION, PHASE I AT CARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on APRIL 12, 2019 in front of the main office of Carson Elementary School, 6905 Kramer St, San Diego, CA 92111. PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS (No. CZ19-0891-08).

GENERAL CONTRACTORS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO INVITE SUBCONTRACTORS TO SITE VISITS.All bids must be received at or before 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 25, 2019, at the Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department, 2351 Cardinal Lane, Bldg. M, San Diego, CA 92123, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Under Public Contract Code 3400, the District has made a finding that the following particular materials, products, things, or services are designated by specific brand or trade name in order to match other products in use on the particular public improvement either completed or in the course of completion: • Specification Section 283111 Digital Addressable Fire Alarm System • Specification Section 237414 Packaged, Indoor, Heat Pump Units The project estimate is between $5.7 million and $6 million. This is a PSA project and requires prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: B. All late bids shall be deemed non-responsive and not opened. Each bid shall be in accordance with all terms, conditions, plans, specifications and any other documents that comprise the bid package. The Bid and Contract Documents are available in three formats, hard copy, CD, or online from PlanWell. Hard copy bid documents are available at Crisp Imaging, 8375 Camino Santa Fe, Unit B, San Diego, CA 92121, phone number 858-535-0607, for a refundable payment of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per set; CD’s are available for a non-refundable charge of $50. Payments shall be made by check payable to SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. If the payment for Bid and Contract Documents is refundable, refunds will be processed by the District only if the Bid and Contract Documents, including all addendums, are returned intact and in good order to Crisp Imaging within ten (10) days of the issuance of the Final Bid Tabulation. Online documents are available for download on PlanWell through Crisp Imaging. Go to www. crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD (Questions? 949-285-3171). All bids shall be submitted on bid forms furnished by the District in the bid package beginning March 19, 2019.

Bid packages will not be faxed. SENATE BILL (SB) 854 REQUIREMENTS: Effective July 1, 2014, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal, or awarded a contract for a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code §1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code §1771.1(a)]. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Prime contractors must add the DIR Registration Number for each of their listed subcontractors to the Subcontractors List AND submit a certificate of registration for their own firm and those of their listed subcontractors upon request by the District. Failure of the bidding prime contractor to list their subcontractors DIR Registration Number on the Subcontractors List at time of bid may result in rejection of their bid as non-responsive. Refer to the following DIR Website for further information: www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html PREVAILING WAGES: Prevailing wage requirements apply to all public works projects and must be followed per Article 17 of the General Conditions of this bid. PROJECT STABILIZATION AGREEMENT (PSA): This project is subject to the Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA) adopted by the Board of Education on July 28, 2009. The complete agreement is available for viewing and downloading at www.sandi.net - Proposition S & Z. DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM: Pursuant to Resolution In Support of Service Disabled Veterans Owned Businesses (SDVOB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) approved on May 10, 2011 by the Board of Education, the Bidder is required to satisfy a minimum DVBE participation percentage of at least three percent (3%) for this project. In compliance with this Program, the Bidder shall satisfy all requirements enumerated in the bid package. Each bid must be submitted on the Bid Form provided in the bid package and shall be accompanied by a satisfactory bid security in the form of either a bid bond executed by the bidder and Surety Company, or a certified or cashier's check in favor of the San Diego Unified School District, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of their bid value. Said bid security shall be given to guarantee that the Bidder will execute the contract as specified, within five (5) working days of notification by the District.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 120 days after the date set for the opening of bids. For information regarding bidding, please call 858-522-5825. PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: Pursuant to Public Contract Code (PCC) §20111.6, each contractor wishing to bid as a prime to the District for projects estimated at $1,000,000 or over, or any subcontractor performing the license classifications of A, B [if performing the work of] C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 and/or C-46 wishing to submit a bid to a bidding prime contractor must be prequalified in order to bid. Projects estimated at 10 million or greater require audited financials. Contact Glenda Burbery at gburbery@sandi.net to request a pre-qualification questionnaire. Completed questionnaires must be submitted to the District no later than 10 BUSINESS DAYS before the bid opening due date. Any questionnaires submitted later than this deadline will not be processed for this Invitation for Bids. The District encourages all general contractors bidding as a prime contractor, and all MEP subcontractors to request a questionnaire, complete it and submit it as soon as possible.

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Police claim Clark was intoxicated and vandalizing cars before they killed him.

Since the announcement, activists have been calling on DA Schubert and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to do a deeper investigation into the shooting, charge the policeman who shot Clark and let justice run its course.

Cannon was joined at the meeting by the Rev. Shane Harris, president and founder of the People’s Alliance for Justice, who has been close to the Clark family throughout their ordeal. Harris reaffirmed his support for Assembly Bill 392, which, if passed, would require police to only use deadly force to prevent injury or protect life.

Harris said that it was important the community offer both emotional and financial support to Clark’s children.

“We need to ensure they have a stable support system,” he said.

Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) was also present at the press conference. He commended Cannon for his actions and urged

other celebrities to get involved in politics.

Bradford, who has been a fierce critic of police shootings, also pointed out that Clark was not a threat since he running away from police when they gunned him down. The lawmaker later spoke about the racial disparities in cases involving police shootings. He questioned why in so many cases around the country police seem to readily shoot Black and Brown people but restrain to apprehend White people without resorting to lethal force.

Recently, it seems Sacramento is pulling celebrities to rally for causes they care about. Like Cannon, earlier this month, reality TV star and celebrated Hollywood fashionista Kim Kardashian came to town to rally support for Assembly Constitutional Ammendment 6, the Free Vote Act. The legislation would restore voting rights to parolees. California is joining several other states that are moving to restore voting rights to ex-convicts. In 2018, Florida also voted to restore voting rights to former felons.

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Garvey said.

Garvey was born on September 17, 1933 in Kingston, Jamaica.

He graduated from Wolmer’s Trust High School for Boys in Kingston in 1950; and then earned his B.S. degree from McGill University in Montréal, Canada in 1957, and his M.D., C.M. degree from McGill University Faculty of Medicine in 1961.

Garvey began his medical career by interning at The Royal Victoria Hospital in Montréal in 1961, according to his biography from The History Makers.

In 1962, he began his first residency in surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital of New York, completing his residency in 1965 and completed residencies in surgery at the Harlem Hospital Center in 1968 and in thoracic & cardiovascular surgery at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland in 1970.

He became an instructor in surgery at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1971 and later joined the Albert Einstein College of Medicine as an instructor in surgery where he became an assistant professor of surgery.

While teaching at Columbia University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Garvey served as an attending surgeon in cardiothoracic surgery at the Harlem Hospital Center and Montefiore Hospital, as well as associate attending and head of thoracic surgery at the Montefiore Morrisania Affiliate.

In 1974, Garvey was named attending-in-charge of thoracic surgery at Queens Hospital Center, in addition to serving as an attending surgeon in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

He became the Long Island Jewish Medical Center’s acting program director for the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery from 1980 to 1982, and assistant professor of surgery at State University of New York at Stony Brook from 1978 to 1988.

Garvey started his own private practice in 1983.

Garvey served as chief of thoracic and vascular surgery at Queens Hospital Center from 1993 to 2006, and chief of vascular and thoracic surgery at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center from 2000 to 2004.

In addition to his other medical appointments, Garvey served as an attending surgeon at North Shore University Hospital, Franklin General Hospital, Massapequa General Hospital, Catholic Medical Centers, and Little Neck Community Hospital.

In recent years, he has worked to secure a pardon for his famous father who, along with three others, was charged with conspiracy to use the mails to defraud.

“The charges against the other three were dropped, but my father was convicted by an all-white jury on charges that were widely considered politically-motivated and in a trial tainted by misconduct,” Dr. Garvey said.

After spending nearly three years in jail, President Calvin Coolidge, under public pressure in 1927, commuted Garvey’s sentence but still deported him.

The senior Garvey wasn’t allowed to return to America and his son has said that all of the momentum his father built up on issues of racial justice stalled.

Marcus Garvey died in London in 1940.

“I wish to clear my father’s name and to continue to help Africans wherever we are in the U.S., Caribbean and on the continent,” Dr. Garvey said.

He said reparations are necessary if there is ever to be a complete healing of the evil slave trade.

“WE are the original people and the original civilization. African praxis directs us to the truth that we are at home in the universe and should treat it as our home,” Dr. Garvey said.

It’s also up to those of African descent to assume some responsibility in carrying forward the legacies of his father and other civil rights leaders, Dr. Garvey said.

“That will move us further along the arc of redemption, renaissance and the redevelopment of our people as a civilization,” he said.

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Virtual Museum Honors Harriet Tubman, Emmett & Mamie Till Photos & Article by E. Jaye Jordan

2019 is a monumental year in American history. It marks the 400th anniversary of the first slaves arriving in the new world at Point Comfort, VA, which is now Hampton, VA. Kidnapped from present-day Angola, those first Africans arrived in the USA in late August 1619. John Rolfe, a prominent tobacco planter and former husband of Pocahontas, was an eyewitness to their arrival on the slave ship White Lion. He reported, “Twenty and odd Negroes were bought for victuals (food).” That was the beginning of the lucrative slave trade in America, selling Black people, and separating them from their families, language and culture—for goods, services and money.

About 200 years later in the early 1800s, Harriet Ross Tubman was born. She would become one of the most defiant slaves ever.

Known as the “Moses” of her people and leader of the Underground Railroad, she helped more than 300 slaves escape to the north, including her parents. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 required Northerners to cooperate by returning all runaway slaves to their masters in the south.

She cleverly disregarded the law and set up a sophisticated network of people that included White abolitionists who helped her free slaves by the dozens. Tubman’s story impressed Dr. Eric J. Chambers, a Southern California journalist, and Black History aficionado.

“When I was a teenager growing up in Slidell, Louisiana, I watched an autobiographical movie about Harriet Tubman’s life entitled, A Woman Called Moses starring Cicely Tyson.

It forever changed me as she became my all-

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time favorite hero,” says the New Orleans native.

To commemorate this 400-year milestone and honor Tubman, Chambers has created a virtual museum called The Tubman Till Museum & Media Center. Parked at TubmanTillMuseum.org, the website also honors a couple of modern-day heroes.

They are Emmett Louis Till, the 14-year-old Chicago boy who was brutally murdered in Money, Mississippi on August 28, 1955, for whistling at a White woman, and his mother, Mrs. Mamie Till Mobley, who became a surrogate grandmother to Chambers. The three are the central figures of the museum that he’s the founder and curator of.

In October 2000, Till Mobley was his guest in San Diego, California, where he executive produced a play called “The State of Mississippi vs. Emmett Till.” From telephone conversations leading up to her arrival, until the day she died in January 2003, the two became close.

“I learned about the Emmett Till case in my U. S. History from A Black Perspective class at San Diego Mesa College in 1987,” recalls Chambers. “It was then, she became my second favorite hero behind Sistah Harriet because of her own defiance—insisting the world saw the mutilation done to her only child, with an open casket funeral and raw, uncensored pictures that she allowed Jet Magazine to publish. That was a turning point in the modern Civil Rights movement.”