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MINORITY HEALTH Voice & Viewpoint Special Issue See pages 3-5

BLACK WOMEN’S HEALTH

Imperative Announces Strategic Partnership

African American

“Minority” Health Issues This article was compiled from information provided by the County of San Diego Health & Human Services, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Office of Minority Health, and other care providers.

By Dr. Jonh E. Warren Publisher

From L-R: Angela Marshall, Chair, Board of Directors, BWHI, Linda Goler Blount, President & CEO, BWHI, Virginia Harris, President, NCBW, Seretha Tinsley, 1st Vice President of Programs, NCBW, Stacey D. Stewart, President, March of Dimes, and Mia Keeys, Health Policy Advisor to Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL)/Courtesy of The Black Women’s Health Imperative

The San Diego County Department of Health and Human Services has successfully implemented a “live well” program with a focus on improving the lives of all residents. The idea is to make lifestyle changes a key part of preventing the five health issues that cause more than 50 percent of the deaths in

the county. Those issues are heart attack, stroke, cancer, diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure). But in addition to these five health issues which adversely affect African Americans more than any other group, there are other health issues that we must be equally aware of and monitor closely if we are to improve our quality of life. Although much of the information presented here is available in the public

domain, it still does not reach as many of the affected people as it should.

In San Diego County, African Americans are only 6 percent of the population, but disproportionate in the numbers affected by the health issues listed.

The following is a presentation of some of those issues in terms of how African Americans are affected: See HEALTH page 3

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent

Day of Action and Advocacy in Washington, DC.

The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) has announced a strategic partnership with the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) at the NCBW

The multi-year partnership was established to raise awareness of health disparities and solutions, and to provide access to vital healthcare and wellness information that

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HOMELESS PERSONS Cannot Be Punished for Sleeping IN ABSENCE OF ALTERNATIVES, 9TH CIRCUIT DECISION ESTABLISHES

This case is part of a nationwide movement against the criminalization of homelessness, spearheaded by the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty and more than 850 groups and individuals who have endorsed the Housing Not Handcuffs Campaign. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

NNPA Newswire National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty

People experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the west coast states of the Ninth Circuit can sleep more safely, without facing criminal

punishment for simply trying to survive on the streets.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an en banc petition by the city of Boise in Martin v. Boise (formerly Bell v. Boise), leaving in place its September 2018 ruling that homeless persons See HOMELESS page 11

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ORGAN AND TISSUE DONORS

GREATER THAN EVER Some people believe their religion doesn’t support donation, when, in fact, all major religions support organ and tissue donation and see it as a final act of love and generosity toward others by giving the ultimate gift of life. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

By Aisling Mäki Special to The New Tri-State Defender

Angela Gordon had no known health issues when she ended up in the emergency room with an unbearable headache. It was there that she discovered she had hereditary hypertension.

And although she was just 19 years old, her blood pressure

had reached stroke level.

What shocked her most was learning that her kidneys had already developed scars and she would eventually need a kidney transplant.

In 2006, she underwent a procedure at the Methodist Transplant Institute to receive the kidney of a donor who had died in a car wreck.

Gordon’s body later rejected See DONORS page 14

KU KLUX KLAN MEMBER

EXECUTED FOR 1998

MURDER OF BLACK MAN

By Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint

John William King, one of three Klan members who, in June of 1998, murdered James Byrd, Jr. in Jasper, Texas was scheduled for execution on April 24, 2019.

Twenty one years ago, King and two other klan members, Lawrence Brewer and Shawn Allen Berry, picked up James Byrd, 49, who was hitching a ride at the time to Jasper, Texas. It was later discovered that Byrd, an ex-convict, knew the men from prison and that was the reason for accepting the ride. The records showed that King was the leader of a white supremacist gang in prison and wore KKK tattoos.

James Byrd (Photo Credit: Frederick Lowe)

The brutal murder of Byrd was carried in graphic detail. The three men pulled over in their 1982 Ford pickup truck, beat Byrd, and then chained him by his ankles to the back of the truck. They dragged See MURDERER page 11

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MINORITY HEALTH MONTH SPECIAL Continuation from Cover: HEALTH

African American

“Minority” Health Issues Facts About African American Health African Americans are among a group of ethnics minorities in this country which have been deemed important enough to have an Office of Minority Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. That office says its key goal is “dedicated to improving the health of racial and thnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will help eliminate health disparities”.

Indians/Alaska Native are 2 percent of the total U.S. population. The health issues of each group are identified here with special emphasis on African American health:

“or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.” With more than 56 million Hispanics living in the United States, this group represents 17.5 percent of the total U.S. population.

HISPANIC / LATINO AMERICANS

On insurance coverage, this group has the highest uninsured rates of any racial or ethnic group with the United States. But among Hispanic subgroups insurance coverage varies with 44.3 percent of Mexicans having coverage while 52.9 percent of Puerto Ricans, 33 percent Central Americans.

Problem:

This section is included because healthcare demographers often speak of African Americans and Hispanic / Latino Americans inclusively when referring to people as “minorities” with shared health disparities. Some of the people in this mixed ethnic group are of African heritage.

The Office of Minority Health offers profiles of each ethnically identifiable group ranging from Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders to American Indian/Alaska Natives. With census data on percentage of the population, education level and their percentage of the total U.S. population. For instance, the American

Additional health conditions and risk factors include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, HIV/AIDS obesity, suicide and liver disease. It is reported that Mexican/Americans suffer disproportionately from diabetes. Hispanics are the second largest ethnic group in America behind African Americans.

North Carolina, Illinois Maryland, Virginia and Louisiana. Combined, these 10 states had 58 percent of the nation’s black population.

Healthcare Disparity can readily been seen in the level of insurance coverage for blacks and whites.

Blacks had 54 percent of insurance coverage as compared with whites having 75.8 percent of coverage.

AFRICAN AMERICAN NATIONAL PROFILE

The death rate for African Americans was generally higher than among whites for heart disease, strokel cancer, asthma, inf luenza and pneumonia diabetes, HIV/ AIDS and homicide.

There are 40 million African Americans in the United States representing 12.7 percent of the total population. In the year 2015, 58 percent of blacks lived in the South while 35 percent of whites lived in the South.

The ten states with the largest black populations were Texass, Florida, Georgia, New York, California,

Young African Americans are living with diseases more common at older ages.

This ethnic group is a mixture of persons of “Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central America

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention have cited some of the leading causes of illness and death among hispanics as heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries (accidents) strokes and diabetes.

High Blood Pressure

Diabetes

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MINORITY HEALTH MONTH SPECIAL Continuation from page: 3

African American

“Minority” Health Issues A Look At Areas Of Crisis In African American Health The following are some very specific areas of concern in healthcare for AfricanAmericans.

HIV/AIDS AND AFRICAN AMERICANS The numbers speak for themselves.

As a community, we appear not to be taking HIV/AIDS seriously, as the increase in numbers reflect. Of particular concern is the number of African American women over 40 who are being infected.

• Although African Americans represent 12.7 percent of the U.S. population, we account for 44% of HIV infections cases in 2016; • African American males have 8.6 times the AIDS rate as white males • African American females have 18.6 times the AIDS rate as white females

ASTHMA AND AFRICAN AMERICANS In 2015, almost 2.6 million non-Hispanic blacks reported that they currently have asthma.

While all the causes of asthma remain unclear, children exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke are at increased risk for acute lower respiratory tract infections. Such as bronchitis. Children living below or near the poverty level are more likely to have high levels of blood cotinine, a breakdown product of nicotine, then children living in higher income families.

CANCER AND AFRICAN AMERICANS

• In 2012, African American women just as likely to have been diagnosed with breast cancer, however, they were almost 40% more likely to die from breast cancer, as compared to non-Hispanic white women.

• African American women are 2.1 times as likely to have been diagnosed with stomach cancer, and they are 2.4 times as likely to die from stomach cancer, as compared to non-Hispanic white women.

African Americans have the highest mortality rate of any racial and ethnic group for all cancers combined and for most major cancers. Death rates for all major causes of death are higher for African Americans than for whites, contributing in part to a lower life expectancy for both African American men and African American women.

STROKE AND AFRICAN AMERICANS

• In 2012, African American men were 1.3 times and 1.7 times, respectively, more likely to have new cases of lung and prostate cancer, as compared to non-Hispanic white men.

OBESITY AND AFRICAN AMERICANS

• African American women were 20 percent more likely to have asthma than non-Hispanic whites, in 2015;

• African American men were 1.9 times as likely to have new cases of stomach cancer as non-Hispanic white men and 2.5 times more likely to die from stomach cancer.

• In 2014 African Americans were almost three times more likely to die from asthma related causes than the white population.

• African Americans men had lower 5-year cancer survival rates for all cancer sites as compared to non-Hispanic white men.

• Black children are 4 times more likely to be admitted to the hospital for asthma, as compared to non-Hispanic white children.

• African American men are 2.3 times as likely to die from prostate cancer, as compared to non-Hispanic white men.

African American men are twice as likely to have a stroke as their white adult counterparts. Further, black men are 60 percent more likely to die from a stroke than their white adult counterparts.

• African American women have the highest rates of being overweight or obese compared to other groups in the U.S. About four out of five African American women are overweight or obese.

• In 2015, African Americans were 1.4 times as likely to be obese as non- Hispanic whites.

• In 2015, African American women were 60 percent more likely to be obese than non-Hispanic white women.

• In 2011-2014, African American girls were 50% more likely to be overweight than non-Hispanic white girls.

DIABETES AND AFRICAN AMERICANS How to Keep Prediabetes from Turning into Diabetes Nearly half of San Diego County adults may have untreated prediabetes. Of that group, as many as 90 percent are unaware of their situation or risks. If left untreated, up to onethird of those individuals will progress to diabetes within five years.

This is of particular concern for the African-American community. Rates for emergency department visits and hospitalizations due to diabetes for the community are more than double the general population, while rates for death due to diabetes are more than 1.5 times higher.

The good news is the progression from prediabetes to diabetes is reversible and healthcare professionals today are in a unique position to reverse this alarming trend. Strategies include increasing awareness, improving screening and testing, and referring patients to diabetes prevention programs.

Once identified with prediabetes, an individual can benefit from an evidence-based lifestyle change program that includes healthy behaviors, such as eating more fruits and vegetables and being physically active at least 150 minutes (2½ hours) per week.

Substantial research has found that lifestyle change programs can be more effective than medications, and that participants who lose 5-7 percent of their body weight may be able to prevent or delay onset of type 2 diabetes.

The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) began offering the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) lifestyle change program in 2014. Today, more than 25 organizations in San Diego are committed to training staff as lifestyle coaches and offering the DPP lifestyle change program.

Also in San Diego, the Multicultural Health Foundation has begun the rollout of a five-year program to train a workforce of 350 local, diverse diabetes prevention lifestyle change coaches, representing 12 or more multicultural organizations who will bring prevention services to 8,500 residents.

And, for the first time, people who are eligible for the DPP lifestyle change program, and who use Medicare, Medi-Cal, and some commercial insurances, can enroll in the program for little or no cost.

Three Quick Steps to Prevent Diabetes • Assess your risk. Go online and search for “CDC Prediabetes Risk Test” and take the test to find out if you have prediabetes.

• Talk to your doctor. The most accurate way to find out if you have type 2 diabetes is through a blood test ordered by your doctor.

• Find a program. At the bottom of the same CDC page where you can take the prediabetes risk test, you can enter your ZIP Code to find a free lifestyle change program near you.

The leading causes of death for African Americans have decreased from 1999–2015.

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MINORITY HEALTH MONTH SPECIAL African American

“Minority” Health Issues likely to die before their first birthday as compared to whites – representing a persistent and unmistakable health disparity. Factors contributing to this gap include differences in access to medical care, low socioeconomic status, low educational status, substance abuse, racism stress, and environmental issues.

complications related to low birthweight as compared to non-Hispanic white infants.

MENTAL HEALTH AND AFRICAN AMERICANS

• African Americans had over twice the sudden infant death syndrome mortality rate as non-Hispanic whites, in 2014.

• Poverty level affects mental health status. African Americans living below the poverty level, as compared to those over twice the poverty level, are 3 times more likely to report psychological distress.

Patients will be encouraged to take their medications and enroll in lifestyle change programs, especially weight loss program to learn healthy habits for a healthier lifestyle.

While heart disease and stroke are among the top 10 leading causes of death in San Diego, at numbers 2 and 5 respectively, medical statistics reveal that it is the African American Community that experiences the highest rates of those diseases.

The leading causes of death for African Americans have decreased fromThe1999–2015.

Health and Human Resources • In 2014, African American mothers were 2.2 times more likely than non-Hispanic white mothers to receive late or no prenatal care.

In an effort to improve the health and well-being of mothers and reduce the risk of infant mortality among African-American infants, the San Diego County Black Infant Health (BIH) program offers resources and services at no-cost to pregnant African-American women in designated service areas. BIH is administered by the County with direct services through a contract with Neighborhood House Association. The program uses a groupbased approach with complementary client-centered case management to empower women, build resilience, reduce stress, and increase social support.

Deaths in African Americans ages 65 years and older A Community Approach to 2,000 1,903 Reduce Infant Mortality

• African Americans are 10% more likely to report having serious psychological distress than Non-Hispanic whites.

• The death rate from suicide for African American men was more than four1,800 times greater than for African American women, in 2014.

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• A report from the U.S. Surgeon General found that from 1980 1995, the 1,000 suicide rate among African Americans ages 10 to 14 increased 233%, 800 as compared to 120% of non-Hispanic whites. 1

The leading causes of infant mortality are birth defects, complications of pregnancy, disorders related to prematurity and low birth weight, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Deaths per 100,000 people

• However, the suicide rate for African Americans 1,400 is 70% lower than that of the non-Hispanic white population.

In San Diego and across the nation, African-American infant mortality rates have been drastically higher than many other race/ethnic groups. Infant mortality, defined as the death of an infant before his or her first birthday, is an important marker of the overall health of a community.

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• African Americans have 2.2 times the infant 200 mortality rate as non-Hispanic whites.

Significant declines in infant mortality have been achieved. In 200002 the average was 14.3 African-American infant deaths for every 1,000 live births, a number that declined in 2013-15 to 9.1 deaths for every 1,000 live births.

• African American infants are 0 3.2 times as likely to die from

Still, African-American newborns remain about two to three times as

INFANT MORTALITY AND AFRICAN AMERICANS

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In September 2018, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) received a five-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce health disparities through improving access to services and expanding treatment options.

The grant’s long name is “Innovative State and Local Public Health Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke.”

With this grant, HHSA is partnering with Be There San Diego to make changes in the healthcare environment to help medical providers identify patients with high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol and prevent or control related chronic disease.

HEART DISEASE AND AFRICAN AMERICANS San Diego County Steps Up Its Effort To Reduce Heart Disease And Stroke San Diego’s African American community, which comprises about 4.8 percent of county residents, is suffering from disproportionately high rates of hypertension (high blood pressure), which can lead to heart disease and stroke.

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Agency also is engaging Federally Qualified Health Centers to support their efforts to enhance systems and services that will improve access for the 33.8 percent of African Americans who use those centers as their usual source of care.

New approaches in cardiovascular disease prevention and management have the potential to achieve lasting change in health and health care costs through health systems interventions.

After completing assessments in the healthcare environment, the County will conduct pilot projects to help providers identify their patients early so that they can get their conditions under control and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

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While these efforts are taking place, the County also urges all San Diegans to take personal steps to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke.

CAUSE OF DEATH

For example, three behaviors (unhealthy eating, lack of physical activity, and tobacco use) cause four African diseases (Cancer, Heart Disease and American Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, and Lung Disease) that lead to 50 percent of deaths in the San Diego WhiteCounty.

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The lives of San Diego’s African American population is worthy of continued focus and support. Heart attack, stroke, cancer, diabetes, hyAfrican pertension, and infant mortality American are all important health concerns every member of our Whitecommunity needs to get educated about. The data presented in this Minority Health Month Special can be used to make proactive and meaningful African steps in that direction.

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Some social factors and health risks affect African Americans at younger ages.

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PUBLISHER’S STATEMENT CONCERNING HEALTHCARE:

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

African American Healthcare Is Personal

FAITH TESTED Everyone, and certainly every historical society, should be appalled by the destruction of Christian churches during the holy season between Lent and Easter. The loss of historical records, original architecture, precious artifacts and generational folklore would surely inspire “and Jesus wept.” The latter is from the Gospel of John 11:35, and was the subject of Jacques Tissot’s painting shown here.

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

When one completes this review of illnesses and health disparities among African Americans, it becomes clear that the battle must first start with each and everyone of us being willing to make changes in both how we eat and how we live. We can not allow the conditions of our environment or economics or the lack of public resources to become an excuse for not doing our part.

The concluding recommendations and identification of individuals and resources represent starting points of contact for information and assistance.

We can use the assistance of public health professionals for all the reasons stated below. We can also use community organizations without them using us; and we can use Healthcare providers without surrendering that part of our own care that each of us is responsible for.

As one of the largest “minority” groups documented in this country, we hope, above all, that this small look at African American health issues will be of

personal help to all that read.

As a community, in whole and in part, here’s what can be done: Public Health Professionals: • Use proven programs to reduce disparities and barriers to create opportunities for health.

• Work with other sections, such as faith and community organizations, education, business, transportation, and housing, to create social and economic conditions that promote health starting in childhood.

underserved communities to educate and link people to free or low-cost services.

• Conduct effective health promotion programs in community, work, school, and home settings.

• Work across sectors to connect people with services that impact health, such as transportation and housing.

• Help people go see their doctor, take all medications as prescribed, and get to follow-up appointments.

Healthcare Providers:

• Link more people to doctors, nurses, or community health centers to encourage regular and follow-up medical visits.

• Work with communities and healthcare professional organizations to eliminate cultural barriers to care.

• Develop and provide training for healthcare professionals to understand cultural differences in how patients interact with providers and the healthcare system.

• Learn about social and economic conditions that may ptu som patients at higher risk than others for having a health problem.

Community Organizations:

• Promote a trusting relationship by encouraging patients to ask questions.

• Train community health workers in

The U.S. Supreme Court and the Census Citizenship Question

By Dr. John E. Warren

From St. Landry Parish in Louisiana, to Paris, to Sri Lanka, church burnings have tested the fortitude of parishioners.

A disturbed 21-year-old son of a sheriff ’s deputy allegedly burned down three historic Black churches in St. Landry Parish in late March/early April while reportedly under the influence of “black metal music,” the same genre that drove youth to burn down churches in Norway in the 1990s.

The horrific Apr. 15 fire at Notre Dame, Paris, is still under investigation. On Easter Sunday, reported terrorist acts in Sri Lanka destroyed churches and more, and killed and injured hundreds.

The St. Landry burnings involved Civil War era and late 19th century churches built by parishioners with their own money.

All were part of the 192-year-old Missionary Baptist chain that has graced various parts of the U. S. We are indebted to San Diego Voice & Viewpoint (04/18/19 editorial “The Burning of Black Churches”) for again showing historical parallels and especially highlighting the staggering loss of 10 Black churches just since 2015 (many others were destroyed in decades past).

Some will recall the 1963 racially-motivated bombing of Birmingham’s 1911 16th Street Baptist Church wherein four little girls died in the flames. True, Birmingham, once synonymous with Jim Crow, has largely reformed even to installing a beautiful public memorial to the four girls, making the church a National Historic Landmark in 2006 and now promoting it for UNESCO These little ones live on in music, art and literature (do read Larry Brimner’s book, “Four Little Girls”)--but they could have lived into old age had not racism snuffed them out. We read Pam Munoz-Ryan’s lovely book, “When Marian Sang,” and feel that, somehow, civilization will endure.

How long, oh, Lord, until we find Dr. King’s “beloved community”?

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This week the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether the Census Questionnaire for the 2020 census should require that people taking the census identify their citizenship. The U. S. Department of Commerce, which administers the Census under the Trump Administration, wants to add such a question to “weed out” people illegally in the U.S. and part of households being

counted. The idea is that they should not be counted for the purpose of determining how federal dollars are to be allocated based on population.

Opponents of the addition of the question argue that such a question will instill fear and reduce the accuracy of the questionnaire by as much as 5 to 6 million people. Such a reduction in the number of

people counted would shift congressional seats in the states of California, New York, Texas, Florida and Illinois, just as an example. Of course these states are more liberal and have more immigrants, legal and illegally present. The conservative members of the Court appear to be in favor of the citizenship question being

Helen M. Ofield, President Lemon Grove Historical Society P.O. Box 624, 3185 Olive Street Lemon Grove, CA 91946 ---------------------------------------------------

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Who Gains When Democracy is Destroyed?

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux

Democracy is defined as the government “of the people, by the people, and for the people.”

Who are the people who support our contemporary status quo? And how, in marginalizing the will of the people, is democracy destroyed?

The long-anticipated Mueller report is a scathing exposé of at least ten ways the man who calls himself

the President of the United States bent or broke the rules and actively interfered in an investigation of his wrongdoings. The Attorney General who auditioned for his role by sending a memo that indicated that a sitting President could not be charged by the In-Justice Department edited, obfuscated, and then prevaricated about the many ways Mr. 45 simply did the wrong thing. His wrongdoings ranged from perjury (which he often couched as “I don’t remember”) to intimidation, to

near, if not outright collusion. After the release of the Mueller Report, many Democrats have called for investigation or impeachment, but few Republicans have raised their voices to censure the rogue they selected as their leader.

As of this writing, Utah Senator Mitt Romney (R) has been the most vocal detractor of Mr. 45, but he was that before the Mueller Report was issued. George Conway, the bold husband of the equally fearless Kelleyanne Conway, has called for 45’s impeachment even as his spouse maintains her position as the 45 handmaiden. I don’t even want

to wonder what their pillow talk sounds like, but George Conway gets mad props for speaking his truth even as he sleeps with the devil.

Why are so many so silent, though?

These are people who say they love democracy, but their truth is that they love it only when it works for them. So, while they cringe privately, they cower publicly, understanding full well that they work for a racist, crook, and tyrant who will suppress democracy at any cost. What do they gain?

Most importantly they gain the courts. While Senate Majority

Leader, the Tennessee Turtle Mitch McConnell built a wall between President Barack Obama’s constitutional right to appoint judges by blocking appointment whenever he could — most notably a Supreme Court appointment that should have gone to Merrick Garland. He has never met an inexperienced Republican ideologue that he would not rush to confirm.

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The BAPAC April meeting was held at the Educational Cultural Complex last Saturday with Fourth County District Supervisor Nate Fletcher as its guest speaker. Fletcher appears to be turning a new leaf compared to his predecessor Ron Roberts who rarely came out to meet with people. As a member of the County Board of Supervisors, Fletcher is one fifth of the five votes controlling a multibillion dollar budget for San Diego County. The Fourth Supervisorial District, in part, overlaps the Fourth District of the City Council represented by Council member Monica Montgomery.

About 35 people were on hand for his presentation, scattered throughout the auditorium. He spoke of his commitment to diversity in his staffing and gave the numbers to prove it. He also spoke of his concern for the placement of dollars in the Fourth District and the fact that Ron Roberts spent some of the money that should be available now, before he left office. Fletcher recently held a community meeting on the County Budget in City Heights, but a coffee gathering at the Malcolm X Library. Some members of the community expressed concern that he did not hold a budget meeting in the Southeastern community.

Fletcher also spoke about the new Health Center that the county is building across from the Malcolm X Library and the commitment to purchase the Tubman Chavez property from the City, as opposed to the former Fourth District City Council member giving it away.

It appears that Supervisor Fletcher will be both “User Friendly” to the community and committed to inclusion. Time will tell.

Beyond Prison Walls at SDSU Photography by Ron Logan

Portions of this article are excerpted from an original article by Emily Fleet.

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April 18 to 20, San Diego State University students from theatre and criminal justice departments, as well as community members and numerous prison facility volunteers gathered at SDSU’s Experimental Theatre to enjoy nine staged readings of new scripts written by playwrights the community rarely hears from: prisoners incarcerated throughout San Diego County.

Over 300 people attended the event, known as the Collage Program. It was the 7th consecutive collaboration SDSU has held with Playwrights Project, an esteemed local nonprofit organization devoted to arts education which reaches up to 10,000 people annually through its countywide and statewide programs.

This season’s featured scripts were written in Playwrights Project's Out of the Yard program by incarcerated playwrights at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, Centinela State Prison, The Lighthouse, and Male Community Reentry Program.

Collage was an opportunity for students and the community at large to gain understanding into the lives of underrepresented communities, and incarcerated in particular, as SDSU students performed the plays on stage. This year’s theme centered on the prison pipeline, responsibility, hope, love, and transformation.

“The scripts expressed in a subtle and nuanced manner the pain, strength, and resilience of the justice involved artists,” one audience member observed.

Others noted that the incarcerated playwrights did a fine job balancing humor with thought-provoking depth to often serious subjects.

A post-show discussion centered on the value of playwriting programs in supporting rehabilitation for current and ex-prisoners. To learn more about Playwrights Project visit them on Facebook or go to their website at http://www.playwrightsproject.org.

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Over 2000 kids and their parents were on hand last Saturday for the Annual Kroc Center Easter Egg Hunt. This year, according to staff, marked the 17th year of the well organized activity. Initially there was a one dollar fee to get into the grounds where the egg hunt was to take place. There were three areas roped off by color coordination according to the age groups intended for each group of children. Within the designated areas were colorful empty eggs spread around for the group. The participating children only needed to pick up one egg to carry to the egg exchange table and receive real candy eggs. There was no need to pick up multiple eggs, as each child received the same amount at the exchange. The system appeared to work very well and to be fair to all.

In addition to the egg hunt, there jumpers, booths and playground activities for the kids. Parents were busy taking pictures and a number of people crowned the egg exchange area. The weather was great and a good time was had by all.

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It was billed as “Spring Into Style” as the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) held an exciting exstravaganza at the Eagle’s Nest Christian Center location last Saturday.

It was all about food, fellowship and networking, according to the chapter President, Pamala Hendrickson. The cost was “free” and women were invited to wear their hats and win a prize for “most unusual,” “most colorful,” and “best in show” categories. NCNW and guests had a wonderful time. Over 50 women were on hand for the buffet style celebration.

The Best All-Round Hat winner wore a beautiful large, jeweled gold straw hat with a matching gold dress. She could be seen with many other hat winners from anywhere in the large room full of fashion-styled hats, chatting among many tables covered in soft colored tablecloths with an Easter theme.

Table by table, the women wearing showcase hats got up and served themselves a delicious luncheon, buffet style. The NCNW ladies brought large helpings of home-made fried and baked chicken, potato salad, chicken casseroles, lunch meats surrounded by healthy horderves, leafy salads full of shredded cheeses and healthy vegetables, coleslaw, huge platters of delicious cut-up fruit, and delectable cakes galore.

The NCNW San Diego Chapter event was led by President Pamela Hendrickson and Chairman Ann McPhearson. Dedicated members spoke on various topics and membership, ending with a unique game of bingo passed out to everyone. Instead of numbers, the bingo game had each square with different names such as “Achievement,” “Pride,” “Encouragement,” “Dedication” and “Perse verance.” Every woman took away an Eas ter-colored bag of goodies.

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COMMUNITY SPORTS The 26th Annual Flo-Jo Invitational Photography by Darrel Wheeler

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On the 20th and 21st of April, the Flo-Jo International Track & Field club held their 26th Annual Youth Track & Field Invitational at Orange Glen High School in Escondido. For two long days youngsters from all over San Diego competed in a variety of events including the always hilarious Lollipop Race where one and two year-olds race for glory.

On Saturday, the big kids ran their fastest and jumped their highest in order to advance to Sunday’s Finals. The USA Rockets, Mercury,

Time Machine, Change the Game, Wave’s and MLK Blasters were some of the teams that showed up and showed out at this year’s prestigious Flo-Jo Invitational.

Team Crazy Speed from Los Angeles also came to compete, showing why they are among the upper-echelon of Southern California’s Youth Track & Field experience.

They consistently crossed the finish line ahead of the pack, many times placing first, second and third.

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“They have some very talented kids and some talented coaches and I really appreciate them for coming to San Diego to support our event,” Elizabeth “Sissy” Tate (FLOJO) shared. “We also had a legally-blind girl participate in a race and a girl from Norway came here to run,” she said.

Since 1994 the Flo-Jo International Invitational has been a big part of the San Diego Youth Track and Field experience. On Saturday (the 28th), San Diego Mercury will host their annual invitational at Morse High School.

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promotes behavioral changes and healthier lifestyles in Black communities, according to a news release.

cannot be punished for sleeping outside on public property in the absence of adequate alternatives. In so holding, the court of appeals permitted the homeless individuals who have received criminal citations under Boise’s policy to proceed with their constitutional claims against the City. The National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, which filed the case in 2009 with co-counsel Idaho Legal Aid Services and Latham & Watkins LLP, hails this decision as being essential to encouraging cities to propose constructive alternatives to homelessness.

The Black Women’s Health Imperative is a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing health equity and social justice for Black women, across the lifespan, through policy, advocacy, education, research and leadership development.

The organization identifies the most pressing health issues that affect the nation’s 22 million Black women and girls and invests in the best of the best strategies and organizations that accomplish its goals.

The shared common priorities of BWHI and NCBW to reach the community and other key stakeholders about the health and wellness of Black women created an opportunity to partner nationally, officials said in the news release.

“Our strategic partnerships with progressive and powerful organizations like the National Coalition of 100 Black Women are vital to achieving our mission because they provide the amplification needed to reach more Black women with life-saving information and resources,” said Linda Goler Blount, President & CEO, The Black Women’s Health Imperative.

“Together, we will advance conversation and action around critical health issues, like maternal mortality and the impact of stress, with full confidence that our partnership will increase awareness and strengthen our efforts to improve Black women’s health and impact policy at the state and federal level,” Blount said.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) was launched in 1981 with the mission to advocate on behalf of women of color through national and local actions and strategic alliances that promote the its agenda on leadership development and gender equality in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment.

The national movement has garnered thousands of members who represent 60 chapters across 28 states.

Several of NCBW’s national health and wellness initiatives, including addressing heart disease, diabetes, strokes and obesity among Black women, created an opportunity for BWHI to provide solutions through evidenced-based programming and research-driven policy recommendations.

“I am very excited about NCBW’s and BWHI partnership” said NCBW President Virginia W. Harris.

“Together our goal will be to improve the African American health status and reduce health care costs and, this partnership will leverage and maximize resources by pooling talent, expertise, and resources,” Harris said.

She added that the partnership will “also improve outreach to stakeholders and enhance visibility, messaging and minimize duplication of efforts.”

Elements of the partnership will include hosting community health forums in cities across the country, collaborating on advocacy opportunities related to maternal mortality, diabetes, breast cancer and the Affordable Care Act, creating health tool kits for local NCBW chapters, and more.

“Criminally punishing homeless people for sleeping on the street when they have nowhere else to go is inhumane, and we applaud the Court for ruling that it is also unconstitutional,” said Maria Foscarinis, executive director at the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty.

“It’s time for Boise to stop trying to hide its homelessness problem with unconstitutional ordinances, and start proposing real solutions.”

The case challenges Boise’s enforcement of its Camping and Disorderly Conduct Ordinances against persons experiencing homelessness who need to sleep in public in the absence of adequate housing or shelter. Last September, a panel of the Ninth Circuit agreed with the central premise in the suit, holding that “as long as there is no option of sleeping indoors, the government cannot criminalize indigent, homeless people for sleeping outdoors, on public property, on the false premise they had a choice in the matter.” Following that ruling, the city of Boise petitioned the Ninth Circuit to rehear the case en banc. Today, the court rejected that request, thereby affirming that within the western states that make up the Ninth Circuit, “the Eighth

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Byrd three miles along a rural concrete road. His right arm, head and neck were severed. Mr. Byrd’s head was left in front of a black church to be seen by churchgoers on a Sunday morning, and police later found 75 of Byrd’s body parts a half mile or more

Amendment preclude[s] the enforcement of a statute prohibiting sleeping outside against homeless individuals with no access to alternative shelter.”

“Today, the court says that people experiencing homelessness cannot be punished for sleeping or sheltering on the streets in the absence of alternatives,” said Eric Tars, Legal Director at the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty. “But our hope is that tomorrow, cities will begin to create those alternatives—getting homeless people into housing is a win-win approach, benefitting both the individuals helped and the communities that no longer have to deal with the negative impacts of people living in public spaces, at lower cost than cycling people through the criminal justice system.”

The case gained national attention in 2015 when the United States Department of Justice filed a Statement of Interest brief in the case, arguing that making it a crime for people who are homeless to sleep in public places unconstitutionally punishes them for being homeless.

“The outcome of Court’s decision will support cities who are addressing real solutions to the complex issues faced by homeless individuals and families rather than just create more barriers and fill more jails with persons who only needed a place to sleep for the night,” said Howard Belodoff, of Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. “Boise can be one of those cities—it has the resources, it just needs to apply them correctly.”

Judge Berzon, in her opinion, notes that the decision, while important, is unlikely to impose dire consequences on cities. “The distressing homelessness problem…has grown into a crisis for many reasons, among them the cost of housing, the drying up of affordable care for people with mental illness, and the failure to

away from the church. His torso was dumped along the side of the road.

The State of Texas executed Brewer by lethal injection in 2011 and Berry is serving a life prison sentence without the possibility of parole. A jury convicted King of kidnapping and murder in 1999 and he was sentenced to death. His execution was carried out by the Texas Department of Correction in Huntsville.

provide adequate treatment for drug addiction. The crisis continued to burgeon while ordinances forbidding sleeping in public were on the books and sometimes enforced.”

“We are pleased that the Ninth Circuit held that the Constitution ‘prohibits the imposition of criminal penalties for sitting, sleeping, or lying outside on public property for homeless individuals who cannot obtain shelter,’” said Michael Bern, lead pro bono counsel from Latham & Watkins, who argued the case before the Ninth Circuit. “As the Department of Justice recognized earlier in this case, ‘[c]riminalizing public sleeping in cities with insufficient housing and support for homeless individuals does not improve public safety outcomes or reduce the factors that contribute to homelessness.’ With today’s decision, we hope that cities can redirect their efforts to identifying meaningful and constitutional solutions to the problem of homelessness.”

This case is part of a nationwide movement against the criminalization of homelessness, spearheaded by the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty and more than 850 groups and individuals who have endorsed the Housing Not Handcuffs Campaign.

The court’s decision can be read here.

The National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty is the only national organization dedicated solely to using the power of the law to prevent and end homelessness. With the support of a large network of pro bono lawyers, we address the immediate and long-term needs of people who are homeless or at risk through outreach and training, advocacy, impact litigation, and public education. The Housing Not Handcuffs campaign is a project supported by the AmeriCorps VISTA program.

Media shows that following Mr. Byrd’s funeral, former NBA star Dennis Rodman, gave Byrd’s family $25,000. And that Don King, the fight promoter, gave Byrd’s three children $100,000 for their future education. As of press time, there was no word as to whether Mr. Byrd’s family was present for the execution.

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ZAMBIAN VILLAGERS WIN LANDMARK RULING IN WATER POISONING CASE

KENYA LAUNCHES EARLY BID FOR PRIZED SEAT ON THE U.N.’s SECURITY COUNCIL

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Zambian villagers whose livelihoods were turned upside down by a toxic spill from a copper mine will finally have their day in court.

to show that Vedanta Resources - through its Zambia-based Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) - spilled sulphuric acid and other toxic chemicals into the water sources.

With a seat on the powerful Security Council at the United Nations, Kenya could help bring focus to climate change, sustainable development and the region’s security.

The villagers succeeded against the odds in a case pitting their claims against a worldwide mining company which denied responsibility for the spill caused by a local Zambian company it controlled. It wasn’t the first claim against the Vedanta company, based in the UK. In January, a factory in Tamil Nadu, India, was ordered closed by the local pollution board for having “irreversibly polluted the groundwater in and around the Thoothukudi district”.

Konkola denies they failed to maintain critical equipment adequately or that heavy spillages and massive leakages occurred due to degraded equipment and leaking pumps and pipes.

“This government has been trying to do things that are exemplary to the world. Taking this leadership in the world is a very rare thing in the developing world,” principal secretary in the ministry of foreign affairs Macharia Kamau said in a press interview.

Vedanta was also criticized by human rights and activist groups, including Survival International, Amnesty International and Niyamgiri Surakshya Samiti because of the company’s operations in Orissa, said to threaten the lives of the Dongria Kondh people who populate this region.

In January 2009, thousands of locals formed a human chain around the hill to protest plans to start bauxite mining in the area. the Zambian case, four communities charged that a local stream and the Kafue River had become rivers of acid.

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After the spill, soil in the copper belt, once rich and highly productive now produces virtually nothing, observed a visitor. “I used to grow cabbages, potatoes, tomatoes and bananas but now, there’s no future here - only poverty and suffering for everyone because this land is damaged and spoiled,” said Leo Mulenga.

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled that companies are liable for the commitments, including good corporate citizenship, they make publicly regarding their subsidiaries and their commitments to the communities they serve.

Meanwhile, early this year, the Konkola mines suspended operations at its Nchanga mine following the introduction of a 5 percent import duty on copper concentrates.

“The introduction of a 5 percent import duty has made the smelting of imported concentrates commercially unviable,” the company said.

Kenya has intensified lobbying among peers to gain a seat on the UN Security Council. The seat will provide an avenue “to our rightful place as a responsible member state of the united states”, it argues.

Ahead of the official launch for the bid in June, Kenya has been lobbying peers in the African Union to support Nairobi’s campaign to focus on issues affecting the developing world.

At state events, Kenyan officials have lobbied visiting dignitaries and made the same plea during President Uhuru Kenyatta’s visits abroad.

The UN Security Council has five permanent members (the US, the UK, France, China and Russia) and 10 non-permanent members who serve two years each in rotation.

Traditionally, the five permanent members call the shots on issues affecting world peace and security, and can veto a substantive decision of, say, authorizing the invasion of a country.

Two seats will be up for grabs for Africa when the General Assembly convenes in New York in September.

Non-permanent members use their election, done through secret ballot by member states, to increase prestige and gain a voice to speak on issues affecting their regions, even though

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Kenya has been a non-permanent member before, in 1973 and 1997. On both occasions, its focus was on peaceful resolution of conflicts and it campaigned for the self-determination of countries seeking independence.

“We have shown that we are a very capable country to help countries create peace and stability for themselves,” Kamau said.

This time, the focus for Kenya is climate change and sustainable development - two key areas where the global powers have failed to take leadership.

“Kenya must not sit back and hope for the best,” Kamau declared. “Kenya should lobby the international community to urgently put mechanisms in place to reduce carbon pollution and prepare for the consequences of global warming which we are already experiencing.”

To win the vote, Kenya will have to garner a two-thirds majority. But the harder part could be influencing the council’s decisions.

ON EARTH DAY, AFRICA BRACES FOR SEVERE DROUGHT Global Information Network

Water has no enemy.

That’s the theme of a popular song by famed Nigerian singer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti who reminds us just how vital water is.

If you’re going to wash, he sings, it’s water you’re going to use. If you want to cook soup, cool off in hot weather, give to your children - “na water you go use.”

But what happens when Water has too many friends? What happens to the water? What happens to the friends? What happens when Water makes them enemies of one another?

As citizens around the world marked Earth Day, Kole Omotoso, opinion writer for The Guardian, wondered about water.

In a recent dispute, he recalled, fast friends became bitter enemies when Ethiopia announced it was building a dam on the Blue Nile which supplies 85 percent of the waters of the Nile River, the “father of African rivers” and a critical water source for Egypt.

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Ethiopia’s proposed “Project X” – renamed the Grand Renaissance Dam - is a massive hydroelectric power station with one of the world’s largest dams. That angers Egypt, which relies heavily on the Nile. Its waters run to the fields and fill Egypt’s reservoirs.

They have demanded that Ethiopia cease construction. Some neighbors even discussed methods to sabotage it.

The dam is projected to be operational by December 2020.

As Egypt and Ethiopia settle their differences, red flags are going up in Uganda, Zimbabwe and other parts of the center and south where rains have been delayed and drought has stretched beyond March.

Ugandan Agriculture Minister Christopher Kibanzanga has warned of impending famine in most parts of the country, cautioning traders to start food rationing. In Zimbabwe, water levels in national dams have fallen to 69 percent.

Drought is also predicted for Kenya, Somalia and Somaliland.

Meanwhile, Mozambique may be getting some relief with a loan offer from the International Monetary Fund of $118.2 million for reconstruction needs after Cyclone Idai which caused significant loss of life and infrastructure damage.

In a tweet to mark Earth Day, UN chief António Guterres said it was vital “every day” to “commit to taking better care of our planet. Please do everything in your power to tackle climate change – the defining issue of our time”, he said.

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the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 5, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on April 5, 2024 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9009254 Fictitious business name: REVIVE AND REJUVENATE MASSAGE Located at: 7811 La Mesa Blvd Suite E San Diego, CA 91942 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 4/10/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Nadia Ann Flores 335 Nolan Way Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 10, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on April 10, 2024 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9008711 Fictitious business name: SDGOODFLOW Located at: 6509 Hyman PL San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 4/4/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Mark Anthony Saucier 6509 Hyman PL San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 4, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on April 4, 2024 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9008847 Fictitious business name: MR. GOODTURF Located at: 3707 Vista De La Bania San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 4/5/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jonathan Satoski 3707 Vista De La Bania San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 5, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on April 5, 2024 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9008783 Fictitious business name: BUTTA CUTZ Located at: 3120 Market St San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 4/7/10 This business is hereby registered by the following: Bobby Lee Smith 3120 Market St San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 5, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on April 5, 2024 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9007873 Fictitious business name: EXECUTIVE DEALER SERVICES Located at: 8456 Commerce Ave. Suite B San Diego, CA 92121

County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was 3/25/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Christa S. Yost-Jones Nathan R. Jones 9629 Carlton Hills Blvd #2 Santeo, CA 92071 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 26, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 26, 2024 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9008944 Fictitious business name: THE WORLD IS YOURS TRAVEL Located at: 5075 Chollas Pkwy San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 4/8/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Tonya R. Watson 5075 Chollas Pkwy San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 8, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on April 8, 2024 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9007779 Fictitious business name: GET YOU SOME LAY Located at: 1130 South 45th St. San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/15/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Malasia Tahuanna Yancey 1130 South 45th St. San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 26, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 26, 2024 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9008140 Fictitious business name: CARRY ON MOVERS Located at: 4175 41st St. #3 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/29/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Ricardo W. Sua Sanchez 4175 41st St. #3 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 29, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 29, 2024 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 ----------------------------------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 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 -----------------------------------

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.

4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 -------------------------------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:

Registration, PlanetBids, DocuSign/Contract Execution, Insurance & Bonding, Equal Opportunity Contracting, HUD Section 3 Regulations, Labor Compliance and SDHC Website.

NAME CHANGE California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00020765CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Breauna Renae Harris TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Breauna Renae Harris PROPOSED NAME: Breauna Renae Robinson 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: June 27, 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.

4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 -------------------------------California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00020327CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Jacquelyn C. Healy TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jacquelyn Christine Healy PROPOSED NAME: Jacquelyn Christine 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: June 27, 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.

4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 -------------------------------California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00018319CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Allison Hillary Beat TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Allison Hillary Beat

To register for this workshop, please contact Edgar Felix at edgarf@sdhc.org Location: San Diego Housing Commission, 1045 11th Avenue, Conference Room 119, San Diego, CA 92101.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Diego (City) is seeking to receive Electronic Bids for the below PRESENT NAME: named Public Works project.

Linda Mary Ann Meyers, The solicitation, including aka Linda Mary Ann Nethaway, aka Mary Ann Netha- plans and specifications, may be obtained from the City's way, aka Mary Ann Meyers website at: https://www. sandiego.gov/cip/bidopps PROPOSED NAME: Contractors intending Maryann Sofie Dowell to submit a Bid must be prequalified. Please refer THE COURT ORDERS that to the solicitation for all persons interested in this instructions. matter shall appear before this Project Name: Morena Pump court hearing to show cause, Station if any, why the petition for change of name should not be Project Number: K-19-1801DBB-3 Estimated Value: $ granted: 76,000,000.00 NOTICE OF HEARING Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Date: May 23, 2019 05/17/2019, at 10:00 A.M. Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. C-903, Bid Open Date: 06/06/2019, The address of the court is: at 2:00 P.M. 1100 Union Street License Requirement: A San Diego, CA 92101.

It is the policy of the City A copy of this of San Diego to encourage Order to Show Cause shall be equal opportunity in its published at least once each Construction and Consultant week for four contracts. Bids or proposals successive weeks prior to the from local firms, small, date set for hearing on the minority-owned, disabled, petition in the following veteran-owned, and womennewspaper of general owned businesses are strongly circulation, printed in this encouraged. Contractors are county,Voice & Viewpoint. encouraged to subcontract 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 with and/or participate in -------------------------------joint ventures with these California County of firms. The City is committed San Diego to equal opportunity and 330 W. Broadway will not discriminate with San Diego, CA 92101 regard to race, religion, 37-2018-00016344color, ancestry, age, gender, CU-PT-CTL disability, medical condition Petitioner or Attorney: or place of birth; and will not Charlie Sandoval Ekeroth do business with any firm that TO ALL INTERESTED discriminates on any basis.

PERSONS: filed a petition with this court Bids shall be received no later than the date and time noted for decree changing name as above at: follows: City of San Diego's Electronic Biding Site PlanetBids at: PRESENT NAME: https://www.planetbids.

Charlie Sandoval Ekeroth com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=17950 PROPOSED NAME: James Nagelvoort, Director Charlie Lee Sandoval Department of Public Works Ekeroth April 25, 2019 4/25/19 THE COURT ORDERS that CNS-3241276# all persons interested in this VOICE & VIEWPOINT matter shall appear before this NEWS court hearing to show cause, ---------------------------------if any, why the petition for change of name should not be INVITATION granted: NOTICE OF HEARING FOR BIDS Date: May 30, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. C-903, Invitation for Bid #5005699 The address of the court is: Purchase of Computer 1100 Union Street Hardware and Network San Diego, CA 92101.

Switches A copy of this The San Diego Association Order to Show Cause shall be of Governments (SANDAG) published at least once each is seeking bids for new and week for four replacement computers, successive weeks prior to the peripherals, accessories, date set for hearing on the and network switches. Bids petition in the following will be accepted only from newspaper of general authorized manufacturer circulation, printed in this resellers of the specified county,Voice & Viewpoint. computer hardware and 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 network switches.

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WORKSHOP FOR VENDORS

PROPOSED NAME: Allison Hillary Guzman

DOING BUSINESS WITH THE SAN DIEGO HOUSING COMMISSION Workshop for Vendors & Service Providers

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: June 13, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. C-903, The address of the court is:

SDHC is hosting a free workshop for Vendors, Service Providers and those seeking to do business with the agency on Wednesday May 1, 2019 10:00-11:00 AM. Workshop topics will include: Bidding Requirements/ Opportunities; Types of Solicitations; Vendor

Bid Opening: Bids must be submitted electronically online through PlanetBids and will be opened at 4 p.m. on May 9, 2019. The electronic bid system will close exactly at the stated date and time or as changed by addenda.

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

For additional information, this IFB package can be downloaded at no charge from the SANDAG website

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at sandag.org/contracts.

Register in the SANDAG online database and download the Invitation for Bid and specifications. SANDAG is the only source of accurate information about SANDAG projects.

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500 3rd Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910

May 15, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 502 located in Superior Court of California 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9052. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

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

SUMMONS Superior Court of California County of San Diego South County Regional Center 500 3rd Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 Case Number: 18FL010192S NOTICE TO RESPONDANT Camerina Villamil Lara YOU HAVE BEEN SUED

BY PETITIONER: Leoncio Mendiola Arcos You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and Petition are served on you to file a written re-sponse (form FL120 at this court and have a copy served on the Petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

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

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

NOTE: Restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgement is entered or the court makes further orers. Thay are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has recieved or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form.

The court may order you to pay back all or part of these fees and cost that the court waived for you or the other party.

The name and address of the court are: Superior Court of California County of San Diego

The Name, Address and Telphone Number of the Petitioner's Attorney or Petitioner without an Attorney are: Ray Estolano SBN 204919 545 H St Suite A Chula Vista, CA 91910 Phone: (619) 476-1291 Filed August 28, 2013 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 -----------------------------------

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Gladys Hollins Case Number: 37-2019-00016970-PR-LACTL To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GLADYS HOLLINS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by COSTANSIA CROSBY Petitioner, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that COSTANSIA CROSBY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court shouldnot grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held at the following court on

Attorney for petitioner: Marquetta Stewart Brown 283093 Law Office of Marquetta Stewart-Brown PO BOX 881363 San Diego CA 92168 (619)656-2128 4/18 , 4/25 , 5/2 -------------------------------

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS 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 to FURNISH & INSTALL NEW ROOFING ON THE 200 & 300 BUILDINGS AT CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on MAY 2, 2019 in front of the main office of Clark Middle School, 4388 Thorn St., San Diego, CA 92105. PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS (No. CP19-0899-42).

GENERAL CONTRACTORS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO INVITE SUBCONTRACTORS TO SITE VISITS. All bids must be received at or before 1:00 p.m. on MAY 16, 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.

The project estimate is between $400,000 and $500,000. This is not a PSA project and does not require 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 or C39. 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 Two Hundred Dollars ($200) 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 April 23, 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. 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 858-522-5830.

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Andrea O’Hara, M.A. Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department CP19-0899-42

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the organ and, three years ago this month, she underwent a second kidney transplant. Thanks to medical advancements in recent years, she is doing well.

She is alive today because two people made the decision to donate their organs.

Angela Gordon: “One person can save up to 50 lives with their tissue and organs.

Gordon has since become an ambassador for the MidSouth Transplant Foundation (MSTF), educating the public about her experience as a two-time organ recipient.

“MSTF is wonderful because they showed me I wasn’t the only one dealing with the emotions I had around the fact that someone had to lose their life in order to save mine,” she said. “They let me know that was the wish of the donor, to help somebody, and that there’s no need to feel guilty. It meant a lot just to have a group there who understood and to know there are a lot of other people like me.”

According to the United Network for Organ Sharing, there are 113,697 on the national waiting list, and 94,913 are waiting for a kidney. A disproportionate of those waiting are African Americans. This is due in part to the significant prevalence of high blood pressure and diabetes in the African American community.

However, despite the need, many people are still not registering to become organ and tissue donors.

“One person can save up to 50 lives with their tissue and organs, and many more lives because you touch the families of people’s loved ones who are waiting. We can do something about it,” Gordon said.

According to MSTP, it’s often a lack of knowledge, lack of trust of the medical profession, and a number of common myths that prevent people from registering as organ and tissue donors.

For example, some believe there are costs associated with donation, which is false. The donor’s family pays nothing for the cost of donation. All costs related to the donation of organs and tissues are paid by the recipient, usually through insurance, Medicare or Medicaid.

Some people believe their religion doesn’t support donation, when, in fact, all major religions support organ and tissue donation and see it as a final act of love and generosity toward others by giving the ultimate gift of life.

Another persistent myth people believe is that no one will want their organs and tissues because of their age or medical history. However, age and most medical conditions do not exclude you from being a suitable organ and tissue donor. There are very few rule-outs, and due to medical advancements, those few may even change over time.

Many people believe that emergency room doctors will not work as hard to save the life of an organ and tissue donor, which is also untrue. Doctors who work to save lives are not the same doctors involved with organ donation, and organ donation will be considered only after every attempt has been made to save your life.

Registering is easy. Simply check “yes” to be an organ and tissue donor every time you renew your driver’s license or state I.D.

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included in the Census. The Court is expected to rule by June of this year.

The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint believes that members of the U.S. House of Representatives that disagree with the leaning of the Court on this issue, and the aggressive determination of the Trump Administration, should take legislative action in the House even though they anticipate that the Trump leaning U.S. Senate will not act.

We can not engage in the philosophy of anticipatory defeat as a reason for no action at all. Now is the time to write and call members of congress and demand action on this question. There is too much at stake to allow a Trump stacked U.S. Supreme Court to undermine the constitutionally guaranteed right to a true and fair census.

Remember, those who have count on the failure to action by those who have not. Which are you?

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with harsh partisan positions, will have an impact on public policy for decades. If McConnell rules the Senate and 45 stays in office, so many of our rights will be eroded, including voting rights, the right to choose, labor rights and more.

Voting rights are on the chopping block in jurisdiction after jurisdiction. The judicial repeal of the Voting Rights Act with the reversal of Section 5 has been a setback, but aggressive state legislatures who have sought to restrict the right to vote have posed an equally challenging problem. In Florida, despite a successful initiative to restore the rights of convicted felons, the legislature has attempted to reverse the will of the people by imposing financial requirements to these returning citizens. There will undoubtedly be a court challenge, but will it be resolved in time to have 1.4 million people participate in the 2020 Florida election? In Tennessee, the state legislature proposes to impose fines on organizations that register voters who make minor mistakes on their registration forms, mistakes as insignificant as middle initial or hyphen.

Republican state legislatures are passing new rules to restrict the vote in anticipation of a 2020 surge of new voters. Florida and Tennessee aren’t the only states that would suppress the vote. But voter suppression is what Mr. 45’s sycophants gain when they fail to call him out on his perfidy.

Those who support 45 gain profit maximization opportunities – he is the triumph of predatory capitalism.

From a tax cut that disproportionately advantages the wealthy, to a massive corporate tax cut that places a tax burden on the rest of the economy, 45’s economic policies have been an unapologetic transfer of income from people at the bottom to people at the top. While he talked populist trash to white folks who had racial

issues, he offered public policy that contributed nothing to his core constituency. Meanwhile, through his appointments to, as an example, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CPFB), he eroded consumer rights. Instead of draining the swamp, he fed his personal alligators the raw meat of consumer protection; shredding the many ways CFPB protected the little people.

Supporting Mr. 45 also supports the triumph of white supremacy. After Heather Heyer was killed in Charlottesville by a now-convicted white supremacist, our nation’s leader opined that there are “good people on both sides.” His rhetoric is a signal to racists that it’s okay to attack those who have been historically marginalized in our nation. While we are in the middle of a cultural realignment, with pointed questions being raised about the corrosiveness of confederate culture, we have a national leader who disgustingly cleaves to the past and elevates white supremacy. Republicans who fail to censure an out of control president often do so because, while they abhor his behavior, they embrace his white supremacist enthusiasm.

Democracy dies when tyrants prevail, and when we have seen a prevaricator, a provocateur, a philistine, and a panderer occupy the Oval Office. Why? Because predatory capitalists gain from the elevation of a braggadocios tyrant who, while feeding their bottom line, is behaviorally uncontrollable. We have attempted to impose democracy all over the world. Why are we willing to support its demise in these United States?

Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest project MALVEAUX! On UDCTV is available on youtube.com. For booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www.juliannemalveaux.com

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CHURCH DIRECTORY Southeast Community Church (PCUSA)

The Church of Yeshua Ha Mashiach Hebrew for “Jesus the Messiah”

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church of San Diego

210 South Euclid Avenue San Diego, CA 92114

1819 Englewood Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945

3085 K Street San Diego, CA 92102

619.262.2722

619.724.6226 • www.coyhm.org

619.232.0510 • www.bethelamesd.com

Sunday Morning Service 10 : 00 a.m.

Refreshments following service ALL WELCOME HERE

Rev. Ray Sparling

Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matt. 11:28

Rev. Dr. Eugenio D. Raphael

Rev. Harvey L. Vaughn, III

Sunday School 8 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 9 : 30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 12 : 00 noon Thursday Bible Study 6 : 30 p.m.

2nd Saturday Men’s Bible Study 3rd Saturday Women’s Saturday Bible Study

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church

Bethel Baptist Church

3094 L Street San Diego, CA 92102

4995 A Street San Diego, CA 92102

1962 N. Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92105

619.232.5683

619.264.3369

Sunday School 9 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10 : 00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 10 : 00 a.m. & 6: 30 p.m.

Thursday Food Pantry 1: 30 pm to 3 : 30 pm.

Sunday School 9 : 00 a.m.

Morning Service 10 : 45 a.m.

New Membership Orientation BTU 6 : 00 p.m.

Wednesday Eve Prayer Service 6 : 00 p.m.

619.266.2411 • www.bethelbc.com bethel@bethelbc.com

“Come Worship With Us”

Rev. Dr. Joseph Foxworth Sr. First Lady Catherine Foxworth

Dr. John W. Ringgold, Sr. Pastor

“To Serve this present age” Matt: 28:19-20

Sunday Morning Prayer 6 : 00 & Worship 7: 30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m.

Morning Worship Youth & Children’s Church 11: 00 a.m.

Community Prayer (Hemera) Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat . 7: 30 a.m.

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 7: 30 p.m.

Mid Week Prayer Wednesday 12 : 00 noon and 7: 00 p.m.

Lively Stones Missionary Baptist Church

Phillips Temple CME Church

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

605 S. 45th Street San Diego, CA 92113-1905

5333 Geneva Ave. San Diego, CA 92114

1728 S. 39th Street San Diego, CA 92113

619.263.3097 • t.obie95@yahoo.com

619.262.2505

619.262.6004 • Fax 619.262.6014 www.embcsd.com

Sunday School 9 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10 : 30 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer 11: 00 a.m. - 12 : 00 noon Wednesday Bible Study 7: 00 p.m.

Rev. Dr. Obie Tentman, Jr.

Pastor Dennis Hodges First Lady Deborah Hodges

Sunday In the Know Bible Study 8 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 9 : 00 a.m.

Saturday Shabbat Service 1: 00-2 : 30 p.m.

Pastor Jerry Webb

Sunday School 8 : 30 a.m.

Morning Worship 9 : 45 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 10 : 00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6: 00 p.m.

Pastor Jared B. Moten

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11: 00 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 6: 00 p.m.

“A Life Changing Ministry” Romans 12:2

Mesa View Baptist Church

Total Deliverance Worship Center

Linda Vista Second Baptist Church

13230 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064

2774 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.

Spring Valley, CA 91977

2706 Korink Ave. San Diego, CA 92111

858.485.6110 • www.mesaview.org mvbcadmin@mesaview.org

619.670.6208 • www.totaldeliverance.org Fax: 619.660.7394 • Mail : P.O. 1698, Spring Valley, CA 91979

858.277.4008 • www.lvsbc.com second-baptist@sbcglobal.net

Sunday Worship 10 : 00 a.m.

Sunday School 8 : 45 a.m.

Bible Study Wed. 7: 00 p.m.

Pastor Dr. Darrow Perkins Jr., Th.D.

Suffragan Bishop Dr. William A. Benson, Pastor & Dr. Rachelle Y. Benson, First Lady

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

Sunday Christian Education (Sunday School) 9 : 30 a.m.

Wednesday Noon Day Bible Study 12 : 00 p.m.

Wednesday W.O.W. • Worship on Wednesday (Bible Study) 7: 00 p.m.

Dr. David C. Greene

“Welcome to Praise City”

“It Takes Team Work to Make the Dream Work”

Pastor Milton Chambers, Sr. & First Lady Alice Chambers

New Hope Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

Mount Olive Baptist Church

New Assurance Church Ministries

2205 Harrison Avenue San Diego, CA 92113

36 South 35th Street San Diego, Ca 92113

7024 Amherst Street San Diego, CA 92115

619-234-5506 • Fax 619 234-8732 Email: Newhopeadm@gmail.com

619.239.0689 • www.mountolivebcsandiego.org

619.469.4916

Sunday First Worship 9 : 30 a.m.

Second Worship 11: 00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study & Prayer 7: 00 p.m.

Cox Cable Channel 23 / 24

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 8 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11: 00 a.m.

Early Sunday Morning Worship 7: 45 am Sunday School 9 : 30 am Sunday Morning Worship 11: 00 am Children and Youth Bible Study Tuesdays 6 : 30 pm Bible Study Tuesdays 6 : 30 pm Mid-day Bible Study Wednesdays 12 : 00 pm

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD! ” Psalms 122:1

Pastor Brian D. Clater, m. Div.

“Loving God, Serving Others, Living by Faith”

Eagles Nest

Pastor Dr. John E. Warren

“A new Hope, A new Life, A new Way through Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17 A change is coming”

Christian Center

Church of Christ

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church

3619 College Ave. San Diego, CA 92115

580 69th Street, San Diego, CA 92114

625 Quail Street San Diego, CA 92102

619.266.2293 • jwarren@sdvoice.info www.facebook.com/EaglesNestCenter

619.264.1454 • warnerdt1@aol.com

619.263.4544

Sunday Bible Study 8 : 45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service 10 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Bible Class 5: 00 p.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6: 00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 7: 00 p.m.

Friday Video Bible Class 7: 00 p.m.

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service 11: 00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6: 00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6: 00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6: 30 p.m.

Wednesday Youth Bible Study 6: 30 p.m.

Sunday Bible Study 9 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday Corporate Prayer 6: 00–7: 00 p.m.

Minister Donald R. Warner Sr.

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Sunday School: 8 : 45 a.m. – 9 : 45 a.m.

Sunday Service: 10 : 00 a.m.

Pastor Rev. Julius R. Bennett

Pastor John E. Warren San Diego

We are a non-denominational full fellowship of believers dedicated to reach our community with the gospel and providing a place for believers to workship, learn, fellowship, serve and grow into the fullness of Christ Jesus.

This ministry is to build people of Purpose, Prayer, Power, Praise and Prosperity. This mandate is being fulfilled by reaching the reality of the gospel in a simplistic fashion, and a result, learning how to apply it in everyday life.

“We are waiting for You”

Calvary Baptist Church 719 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy San Diego, CA 92113 619.233.6487 • www.calvarybcsd.org calvarybaptist1889@gmail.com Dr. Emanuel Whipple, Sr. Th.D.

Sundays Bible Discovery Hour 9 : 30 a.m.

Mid Morning Worship 11: 00 a.m.

Wednesday Noon Day Bible Study 12 : 00 noon Wednesday Discipleship Training 7: 00 p.m.

“A Church Where Family, Faith & Fellowship Matters”

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