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in Reparations

By Isabell Rivera OW Contributor

for Ties to Slavery

Although crime in Los Angeles has somewhat decreased over the years, certain areas—such as South Los Angeles—have witnessed an increase.

And with high crime comes high police activity.

AKA EPSILON XI CHAPTER CELEBRATES 70 YEARS See page 9

THE ISSUE Since racial diversity between Whites and persons of color is practically non-existent in certain neighborhoods, the targets of police detainments/arrests are mostly people of color.

Being at the wrong place, at the wrong time, and wearing the wrong colored clothes, or just being in the car, waiting for the traffic light to switch, or having broken headlights, might all be reasons to be stopped by the police. However, the color of someone’s skin might just be enough of a reason to look like a suspect.

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By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent

The Princeton Theological Seminary, in Princeton, NJ, has set aside $27 million to pay reparations for its ties to slavery.

Among the institutions of higher education, the more than two-hundred-year-old Seminary joined Rutgers and Princeton Universities to publicly disclose their ties to the slave trade.

LINCOLN HORNETS DOMINATE! See page 10

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Black Press Joins Congressional Black Caucus in Denouncing New Cuba Travel Ban

However, neither Rutgers nor Princeton have pledged reparations.

The Seminary recently began a study of its history with the enslavement of African Americans after three Black seminarians launched a petition calling for reparations.

“These payments are an act of repentance,” M. Craig Barnes, president of the Seminary, said in a statement. “We are committed to telling the truth,” Barnes said.

Although he noted that the Seminary never owned slaves, it was complicit in the slave trade.

Barnes said Princeton Theological Seminary benefitted from the slave economy when it invested

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Deadly & dangerous — Healthcare in America

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has heavily criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to limit further the ability of American citizens to travel to Cuba.

CBC leaders said Trump’s actions would negatively affect the U.S. economy.

They also called the decision another personal attack by the president against the policies of former President Barack Obama.

The White House announced that the president has banned all flights to Cuba with the exception of Havana. The action, which See CUBA page 2

By Ray Curry

LOCAL GYM FOCUSES ON

Secretary-Treasurer, UAW

WORKING OUT,

Laughter is the Best Medicine, says the Reader’s Digest version of America.

Not “Hanging Out”

But, not when it’s the only medicine, responds the America that far too many have known and continue to know. Not when the United States alone is one of the world’s top 33 most developed countries that does not have a form of universal health care that covers all of its population.

By Brian Goodin Contributing Writer

I guess I am just not in on the joke when I see people either going without health care— something that ought to be a human right— or struggling to the breaking point to keep on top of huge medical bills when sickness or infirmary hit.

A tragedy when African Americans in disproportionate number lack insurance coverage. For too many folks in this country, you are free to laugh—just not till it hurts.

Funny how that just isn’t funny. Actually, it is a national tragedy.

The system is sick Here are some not-so-fun facts.

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Throughout the city and county of San Diego, there are many gyms for hire, however, very few inspire and transform lives the same as Body By Discipline Gym. Located in Lemon Grove on Broadway, this storefront gym is owned by two African American siblings, Jacques and Chris Lumkin.

Natives of Southeast San Diego, the brothers are graduates from San Diego State University and New Mexico State University

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION profiling:

Reparations:

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According to a new LA Times analysis, more than 20 percent of vehicle stops that involved African Americans were for equipment violation, such as a broken taillight or tinted windows were the reasons, compared to 11 percent of Whites who were stopped. Those types of violations can serve as a motive for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to look for more that isn’t as obvious at first glance. Those so-called “pretextual traffic stops” are legal but are taken with a grain of salt; since critics say that it gives law enforcement too much freedom to decide based on instinct versus evidence.

the situation.

METRO DIVISION UNDER SCRUTINY One division of the LAPD has been under scrutiny: the elite Metropolitan (Metro) division. They are trained to perform various tasks in regard to diverse crime-fighting duties, such as surveillance, counter terrorism, as well as crowd control. Recently, they’ve been assisting the South Bureau to help fight crimes associated with gangs and drugs.

“To communities of color across Los Angeles, the article’s data is unfortunately unsurprising and verifies what we know to be true about the racial profiling happening by the LAPD. These vehicle searches are just the tip of the iceberg as the LAPD also has a long track record of aggressively searching the homes and schools of people of color,”

“We’re trying to stop drive-by shootings,” Capt.

Jonathan Tippet of Metro told the LA Times. “If we’re not here, it’s going to have a negative impact and allow people to go back to committing crime.

If we’re not here to keep the peace, we’re going to have bloodshed.”

The problem is that the “stop-and-frisk” procedures mostly happen to people of color. In a city that is just 9 percent Black, 49 percent of the drivers stopped by the Metro division were Black.

“African-Americans were not the quote-unquote target. And that’s my concern with the data point and how it’s being interpreted—that we just went out looking for African Americans,” LAPD Chief Michel Moore said. “That’s not what crime suppression was involved in.”

Statistics of other races that were stopped by Metro: Latinx at 44 percent, account for 49 percent of the city’s population. Whites on the other hand, accounted for less than 4 percent of the drivers stopped but are 28-percent city population.

Whites are caught with illegal drugs more often.

However, according to the new analysis, Whites were more likely to be found with drugs, weapons and other illicit articles, at 20 percent of all searches, whereas Blacks were only at 17 percent and Latinx at 16 percent. The count included both pat-down and vehicle searches. The “Brothers, Sons, Selves” coalition’s manager, David Turner, remembered when his father told him to fear the cops, but didn’t understand why until an officer held a gun to him during a random traffic stop.

“We’re watching all these movies, all these things that glorify law enforcement, we’re thinking they’re cool, but my dad [told me] ‘We need to be afraid,’” Turner said in an interview. “This is because of the things he experienced here as a Black man in Los Angeles. That trauma he had, he passed to my sister and I.” According to the LA Times, the LAPD’s former constitutional policing advisor, Arif Alikhan, said that the conducted analysis doesn’t account for the difficulties a police officer has in gauging

healthcare: continued from page 1

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), which focuses on major health care issues facing the nation as well as the U.S. role in global health policies, as of year-end 2016, 27 million Americans in this country were without medical coverage.

That number was significantly down from the more than 44 million in 2013—just before the Affordable Care Act (ACA) kicked in. But in 2017, the current administration took office, and …

VOILA! After much purposeful meddling and dismantling, a year later we saw 700,000 people moving back into the uninsured column. These are the latest stats from the KFF, but the folks there know the score under the current administration.

Ongoing efforts to alter historic gains in health insurance coverage via the ACA or to make receipt of Medicare contingent on work (another Republican initiative) they say, “may further erode coverage gains seen under the ACA.”

“We don’t pull people over based on race. We’re not supposed to do that,” Alikhan said. “It’s illegal. It’s unconstitutional. And that’s not the basis [on which] we do it.”

Alberto Retana, president of Community Coalition, wasn’t surprised by the data, and gave a statement on behalf of the social justice coalition PUSH-LA, which stands for Promoting Unity Safety & Health Los Angeles, that advocates to reform policing.

Retana said. “This clear evidence of racial profiling has many harmful implications for Black and Brown families, including emotional and material impact when they get unjustly tangled in the mass incarceration system.

ACTIVISTS DEMAND ‘REAL REFORM’ “The LAPD’s response that they don’t pull over and search people based on race should be met with heavy skepticism, especially given that of the 385,000 stops analyzed by the Times report, three quarters of them involved Black and Latinx people,” Retana continued. “Our community members in South LA and other overpoliced communities are terrified of the police and don’t feel protected or served. We want real reform and the PUSH LA ‘Reimagine Protect and Serve’ coalition will be sending a letter to Mayor Garcetti and Chief Moore with three key demands.”

CHIEF MOORE RESPONDS “There is a conversation… that the current presentation of data we are talking about is having a terribly corrosive effect on people of color, particularly African-Americans, and that concerns me as a chief,” Moore said. “I hear and feel the trauma this has reignited, the injury, the concern that somehow [the] LAPD is slipping back into its old ways.”

In 2017, the number of cars stopped and searched by the LA’s Metro Division rose from a few thousand cars prior to 63,000, which are about 12 percent of all LAPD traffic stops. Opponents of the LAPD, and its divisions, criticized Metro saying it reminds of the crucial times of the past where the police targeted mostly minorities.

Moore said in a statement regarding the Times’ analysis that it didn’t cover all aspects, but that the report raised concerns he will take a closer look at.

“We’re aware that the disparate impact on communities of color, particularly in South Los Angeles, raises concerns about trust and confidence that this is a department that’s sensitive to what our interaction with them are,” he said. “I think…what traffic stops represent is a small area of what our work is. Our work is in many different fronts in regard to public safety, including prevention and intervention efforts.” the health and wellbeing of millions of Americans.

Scared … just plain scared.

So, what does it mean to be without healthcare in America? It is truly frightening on so many levels.

How about facing each day without knowing if medical care is even available for your family?

How about having to postpone necessary care and forego preventive care—such as childhood immunizations and routine check-ups? How about no regular doctor, limited or no access to prescriptions, and only seeking medical attention when it’s bordering on too late and winding up in the hospital or worse?

And, how about the shameful fact that in today’s America, when a loved one falls ill or is in need of medical care, too often it’s the devastating financial burden that is the focus, rather than being able to concentrate on healing. This is not the America I know and love, and it is certainly not the America I want to know.

That statement carries with it profound life and death implications, that have the potential to affect families from coast to coast, in neighborhoods and communities all over America.

On a macro level, the fact that we don’t insure all of our people adds up this way: The U.S. spends two to three times as much per capita on health care as most industrialized nations. Elsewhere, governments regulate and negotiate the price of drugs and medical services; elsewhere there is no need for a vast private health-insurance bureaucracy.

The KFF aren’t the only ones who know what that will mean for working Americans. I think we all know that assaults on the ACA are an assault on

And how do African Americans fair in all this?

While Obama and the ACA have opened up some new roads, too often we continue down a

in Southern banks. They also received funds from donors who directly profited from slavery, and the founding fathers of the academy used slave labor.

Faculty leaders also once advocated for sending free Black people to Liberia.

“The Seminary’s ties to slavery are a part of our story,” Barnes stated. “It is important to acknowledge that our founders were entangled with slavery and could not envision a fully integrated society. We did not want to shy away from the uncomfortable part of our history and the difficult conversations that revealing the truth would produce.”

The Princeton Theological Seminary was the first Seminary founded by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in 1812. The establishment of The Theological Seminary at Princeton marked a turning point in American theological education, according to historians at the school.

The College of New Jersey, later known as Princeton University, was supportive of this plan, historians stated.

With fewer than a dozen students, in 1812, Archibald Alexander was the first—and for one year the only—professor at the Seminary.

He was joined the following year by a second professor, Samuel Miller, who came to Princeton from the ministry of the Wall Street Church in New York.

John White, the dean of students and vice president of student relations, said in a statement that the reparations decision came after a lengthy historical audit and the formation of a task force to investigate the Seminary’s past.

With an immediate rollout of the plan and continuation through 2024, the Seminary intends to make a “meaningful and lasting change” with the more than 20 approved initiatives, including: •Offering 30 new scholarships, valued at the cost of tuition plus $15,000, for students who are descendants of slaves or from underrepresented groups •Hiring a full-time director of the Center for Black Church Studies •Hiring a new faculty member whose research and teaching will give critical attention to African American experience and ecclesial life •Changes in the Seminary curriculum, including a required cross-cultural component and integrating into the firstyear curriculum for every master’s student, sustained academic engagement with the implications of the historical audit •Designating five doctoral fellowships for students who are descendants of slaves or from underrepresented groups •Naming the library after Theodore Sedgwick Wright, the first African American to attend and graduate from Princeton Seminary •Naming the Center for Black Church Studies after Betsey Stockton, a prominent African American educator in Princeton during the antebellum North and a Presbyterian missionary in the Sandwich Islands (presentday Hawaii). Before gaining freedom, Stockton was a slave to the chair of Princeton Seminary’s Board of Trustees.

“This is the beginning of the process of repair that will be ongoing,” White stated.

•Enhancing community partnerships and supporting historically disenfranchised communities in and around Princeton

White served as chair of the task force, which included trustees, faculty, administrators, students, and alumni.

•Ensuring every member of the Princeton Seminary community understands its history

He noted that they took part in a deliberative process to provide opportunities for the campus community to discuss and respond to the audit report.

The task force hosted more than 25 events, meetings, and conversations on the campus in the previous academic year.

Feedback gathered from students, faculty, administrators, and alumni were incorporated in the recommendations presented to the Seminary’s board. The Board of Trustees also conducted a year-long process of study, the Seminary’s website reported.

“From the beginning, the Board of Trustees has encouraged a thorough process of understanding our history that would lead to a meaningful response,” White stated.

dangerous path. Here are some even-less-thanfun facts: •Non-elderly African Americans are younger, more likely to be poor, and less likely to have a fulltime worker in the family compared to nonelderly whites.

•Non-elderly African Americans face endemic health disparities compared to their white counterparts, such as poorer overall health, and conditions such as obesity, diabetes and asthma.

•Uninsured African Americans are more likely to fall into the coverage gap, earning too much for Medicaid but not enough for tax credits.

•And, African Americans are more concentrated in those southern states that somehow see no need to expand Medicaid.

So, what’s to be done?

I am a union man, so I am going to talk from my gut. The state of our health care here is not some Norman Rockwell painting nor is it some kid bravely waiting for the nurse to give him that booster shot during the monthly visit by the county health department’s mobile clinic.

We must do better. RIGHT NOW. I’m sorry to say it’s bad news for so many Americans and the ACA made it better, but things are starting to backslide. I belong to the UAW. We first proposed comprehensive health coverage for all Americans back in the 1940s and we haven’t stopped as our bargaining and our policies have

•A committee has been established to oversee the implementation of the plan and will regularly report progress to the board.

•The program costs for the responses represent a commitment of more than $1 million annually on an ongoing basis.

•To sustain this programming in perpetuity, $27.6 million will be reserved in the endowment.

“Seminary’s ties to slavery are a part of our story. It is important to acknowledge that our founders were entangled with slavery and could not envision a fully integrated society,” Barnes stated.

“We did not want to shy away from the uncomfortable part of our history and the difficult conversations that revealing the truth would produce.”

shown over the years. Not even slowed down.

Our goal is universal health care—coverage for everyone—and we have spoken loud and clear about the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs; against those who would deny coverage for those of us with pre-existing conditions; against those who would scuttle provisions like Section 1557 of the ACA which combats discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

All these reforms are under threat. So, we fight on.

We have recently signed on to a grassroots campaign to lower the cost of prescription drugs.

“Lower Drug Prices Now!” is a coalition comprised of 53 state and national organizations that are committed to forcing bold prescription drug reforms that will stop Big Pharma price-gouging and put people ahead of profits. No more should working Americans have to make decisions between putting food on the table and filling their insulin prescription.

I truly believe, as my union brothers and sisters do, that with universal health care, working people can turn to employers for higher wages, for job security and retirement security because health care would be off the table.

I will end this way.

How about this? Instead of some folksy panacea like laughter is the best medicine while we turn back the clock, we go with a healing prescription of democracy and access to affordable, quality health care for one and all.

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The Local Political Season Has Arrived

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

While most of the candidates for local office have been on the campaign trail for months, November 6th marked the date for pick up on local nominating papers, but this date and related dates for state and federal offices does not mean that their must be a rush to make an endorsement.

Once again, this newspaper is encouraging members of the African and African American communities, in particular, not to rush to get on any candidates band wagon, unless you really know that person and your reasons for supporting them. The reason is a simple one: People appreciate that which they have to work for.

No work or explanation of how a given candidate will support your interest is a vote that will be taken for granted.

What is really needed is a “political agenda” that represents the interests, issues and needs of those of us living in the areas to be represented by those running for office. What is also needed is an examination of the supporters of those running for office to see if the agenda’s of those persons or organizations are compatible with our own goals and desires.

The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint, Black Men & Women United and our new monthly breakfast of “Biscuits, Grits and Politics” will give special attention to helping to shape the needed discussions. We invite you to share your views and opinions on the subject areas mentioned here so we may remain representative of you in our deliberations.

For example, we believe that homelessness is a serious and

growing problem for the city, county and the state. But we also agree that every proposed solution is not a good one. Locking people up for sleeping in their cars because they don’t drive to a designated area is not a solution; allowing landlords to increase rents and tighter requirements for obtaining rental housing adds to the number of homeless individuals and families. This is not acceptable. There are also issues of transportation, employment and food challenges both for adults and children that must be addressed. Candidates must bring more than a recitation of the problems without solutions and our interest must be driven by local needs and not national stories about how great the employment rate appears.

Yes, now is indeed the season to look at options and raise questions.

We look forward to that dialogue with many.

A Diabetes Memoir

By Regina L. Martin

I am an African-American woman living with type 2 diabetes. I recently obtained a temporary customer service position with a national association dedicated to fighting diabetes. It was my dream job.

Here is my story: I know about diabetes, particularly the scourge that it is in the AfricanAmerican community and other communities of color. I live in what could be considered an urban area.

On a regular basis, I see my folks eking out a means of survival. In some ways it is a decorated food desert. Grocery stores without palatable fruits and vegetables.

Young and old folks surviving on four chicken wings, French fries and mumbo sauce for lunch and dinner. Young folks existing on Fun Yuns and root beer for breakfast.

I have seen folks with amputations and premature death from this dreaded disease.

Therefore, when I was given the opportunity to work with this association, I did a dash for the finish line. I have had diabetes for over 21 years. I know the ins and outs of the malady. My parents both died from complications from the disease, all too early. And so when this opportunity appeared, I jumped at the chance to honor my parents and to honor my sister, who was also my godmother, who died at age 59 from a massive heart attack; an age I am fast approaching. I believe in honoring people because I have been honored.

I know a thing or two about diabetes; I know about obesity and high glucose levels leading to blindness, heart attacks and stroke. I know about the devastation and loss of contributions by God-fearing folks

who just happen to have diabetes.

I was told I am stellar at customer service. I know things that can’t be taught—how to empathize with people. I know because I have walked in their shoes. Where did I go wrong with this job? I had difficulty navigating the computer.

I was learning but not fast enough.

My desire? To raise my voice for those who have no voice or haven’t found their voice yet. To raise my voice for the 350-pound Black women solely taking care of their children. Putting food on the table without adequate health insurance, all the while fighting “sugar.”

To raise my voice for the ones who have gone before me. For the ones coming after me.

For the young brother, named Fabrice, who told me yesterday that if he doesn’t exercise he will die. I raise my voice and smile because he gets it.

I am an advocate for change. I raised my voice in the customer service training class and spoke for those who never had a chance.

I raise my voice to fight. Diabetes does not have to be the scourge on our communities.

I raise my voice for my sister, Marilyn L. Martin, the rapping shrink, who treats our mental health. I salute all the nameless folks who gallantly make their way each and every day. For my brother, Joey, who works with Native American communities. And, of course, for my big brother, Jimmy, who has hosted telethons about health conditions. For my sister, Doretta, who is fighting the good fight, after a stroke. She has triumphed.

It didn’t work out for me with the association. But at least I had my say. On the day they called me into

the conference room to let me go, I asked ahead of time if I could resign. I had my say. I read an earlier version of this essay between my tears.

I will continue to raise my voice.

Perhaps I should have been practicing my computer navigation skills, instead of writing this essay.

But some things just need to be said.

For all those suffering with “sugar,” I salute you. It is not an easy journey.

I have been fortunate to know others who are fighting off amputations and life-altering complications.

Theirs is a life of struggle. I am struggling right along with you.

Ashe, a Yoruba word that means ‘and so it is’. And so I paraphrase the words of Frederick Douglass, nothing worth having happens without a struggle. Salude.

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Remembering Congressman

Elijah Cummings & the Journey Still Ahead

By Charlene Crowell

Communication Deputy Director at the Center for Responsible Lending

The nationally televised October 25 funeral services for the late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, paused partisan debates and revealed how a son of Baltimore worked tirelessly for his constituents and for this nation. In the days since his home-going, I have marveled at how his life’s work somehow brought together officials who held firm to their stark political divides but united to honor a man who believed that everyone deserved a fair chance at all America had to offer.

Even in death he broke yet another barrier by becoming the first Black Member of Congress to lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda. This singular and posthumous honor was true testament to his 12 years as a Member of Congress, and the preceding 14 years he served in Maryland’s House of Delegates, where he became the first Black in the state’s history to be named Speaker Pro Tempore.

To all who worshiped or wept at his passing, perhaps now is the time to remember how he lived, valiantly fighting for the promises of America and the belief that as a country, we could and should rise to right the wrongs for this and future generations.

From civil rights to housing, consumer protections, gun violence, and more, Elijah Cummings used his powerful voice and influence to forge progressive changes across life’s many dimensions, notably by his early and strong advocacy for consumer financial rights.

“For consumers, he was the voice who championed reforms to protect families from abusive payday lenders, predatory for-profit colleges, and housing discrimination,” noted Nikitra Bailey an EVP with the Center for Responsible Lending. “His legacy is a shining example of what public service ought to be—a fighter for truth, justice, and fairness.”

In 2011 during the nation’s foreclosure crisis, Congressman Cummings called for the House Oversight Committee to use its subpoena powers to secure answers from mortgage lenders on practices that affected civilians and servicemembers alike.

At the time as Ranking Member of this key committee, Cummings told POLITICO, “The thing that disturbs me is that not all of Congress understands how serious this problem is.”

In the aftermath of the 2015 Freddie Gray homicide, Rep. Cummings walked the streets of Baltimore using a bull horn to call for peace. Speaking to the spate of violence surrounding Gray’s death, Congressman Cummings said, “The American people have had enough, and so have I.” At Gray’s funeral services the Congressman spoke again adding, “I’ve often said, our children are the living messages we send to a future we will never see,” he said. “But now our children are sending us to a future they will never see.

The following year, 2016, he teamed

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with Senator Elizabeth Warren to call for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to increase its oversight of nonbank mortgage lenders whose market share of mortgage originations was growing but were not federally regulated as banks, credit unions and other lenders were. Among the concerns cited in a joint letter to then CFPB Director Richard Cordray were consumer risks in a still-volatile mortgage market, as well as the role of mortgage servicers.

In ensuing years and despite deteriorating health, Congressman Cummings remained diligent in his pursuit of justice in other policy areas as well.

This March he joined Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici to co-sponsor the SAFE Lending Act (Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic Lending), a measure designed to address many of the worst abuses of predatory online payday lenders.

“In recent years, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has turned its back on consumers being targeted by payday predators,” said Cummings this spring. “Our constituents, and consumers everywhere, deserve protection from payday lenders and rogue internet-based lenders who prey on hardworking Americans struggling to make ends meet.”

He also returned to voting rights this year. As Chair of the House Oversight Committee, his fierce opposition to voter suppression led to an investigation into allegations of voter suppression in states where voters reported difficulties in the 2018 midterm elections. Voting restrictions resulting from a June 2013 U.S. Supreme Court decision known as Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder, Attorney General, Et Al gave nine states—Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia— the freedom to change their election laws without federal approval. This decision also applied to cities and counties in even more states.

“He worked until his last breath because he believed our democracy was the highest and best expression of our collective humanity and that our nation’s diversity was our promise, not our problem,” noted his widow, Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings.

The challenges that confront all of America, but particularly people of color, must now be taken up by others—those who worked with him, and others whom the Congressman inspired. In one of his last comments in the House Oversight Committee, he left us a prophetic challenge.

“When we’re dancing with the angels, the question we’ll be asked: In 2019, what did we do to make sure we kept our democracy intact? Did we stand on the sidelines and say nothing?”

His beloved and departed soul is now resting. Here’s hoping people of purpose and goodwill will complete the journey towards justice for all.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

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St. Paul United Methodist Church

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

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Dr. John W. Ringgold, Sr. Pastor

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

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

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.

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

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m.

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Sunday School 8 : 45 a.m.

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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

Pastor Milton Chambers, Sr. & First Lady Alice Chambers

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2205 Harrison Avenue San Diego, CA 92113

2774 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.

Spring Valley, CA 91977

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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 Dr. John E. Warren

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.

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• Thursday, November 7, 2019

Roscoe Perry

John W. Johnson

Fisseha Demose

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

10/30/32

9/18/29

12/29/40

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SUNSET

SUNSET

10/22/19

10/13/19

10/31/19

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ROSCOE A. PERRY was born to John Raymond and Sue Mable Perry on October 30th, 1932, in Washington D.C. He was the fifth child out of ten children born to this union. He was raised in D.C. and received his formal education at Armstrong High school. Right after high school Roscoe enlisted in the United States Navy where he served our country over the next 30 years. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for Rohr and Nassco for 20 plus years.

Roscoe met his wife while walking down the street in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1956, it was love at first site and they were married 30 days later. To this union was born seven children.

While in the Navy he was stationed at various locations the last of which was San Diego. While stationed in San Diego he joined Calvary Baptist Church. His children were invited to a church picnic that’s when he fell in love with the church when he saw how good the saints treated his children. He soon after moved his membership to Greater Israelite COGIC. While at Israelite he stayed busy being on the Street Ministry, Usher Board, Choir, Youth Department and Men’s Council President. He soon became a minister and later in 1977 he was ordained an Elder. Roscoe Perry loved preaching the word of God, one of his favorite scriptures were “Let brotherly love continue.’’ Roscoe Perry lived that scripture to the fullest. Always opening his home to strangers, saints and friends.

As a father, Roscoe raised his children with old school love. The children had to be in the house when the streetlights turned on and if you weren’t in the house, you could hear your named shouted from the porch and you knew to run. He encouraged his sons to be their own man and his daughter to be strong. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Never missing a moment in their lives.

On October 22, 2019 at 1:30 pm, Roscoe went home to be with the Lord. It was said by the Priest “after I prayed with him, he looked at me and smiled and took his last breath”. He leaves to celebrate his life, his children Mark, Raymond, Leslie, Benjamin (Jody) Perry of San Diego and Anthony Perry of Bakersfield, California. His grandchildren, Rashanda Wear (James), Robert Burton, Anthony Perry, Jr, Nett’ea Boyd (Micheal), Bo Jr., Micah, Amaya and Joshua Perry. Great Grand Children, Aa’Zha, Ari’Ana, A’Zaria, A’Lexis Wear, Amari Perry, Micheal Jr. and Alexis Boyd. His brother Hardy Perry, sister Patrica Willams of Washington D.C. and a host of friends, cousins, nieces and nephews.

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JOHN WESLEY JOHNSON was born in Whatley, Alabama on September 18, 1929. He was the first of three children born to Wes and Bessie Robinson Johnson. The family later moved to Bessemer, Alabama where John completed his formal education. He entered Morehouse College at the age of 14 armed with a partial scholarship and a zest for learning, becoming one of Morehouse College’s youngest students.

His classmate, was Martin Luther King, Jr. He left Morehouse after two years, joining the Navy. He left the Navy, when he realized the key was education and would often say, “without education, you are bound for poverty”; so he returned to complete his work at Morehouse and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and then entered Atlanta University in 1955 and graduated two years later with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. His accomplishments are many and varied ranging from making local history as the first ever African American to hold the office of Deputy City Manager, to leading the transformation of the San Diego Urban League. John’s career with the Urban League began in 1964 when he was appointed as the second executive director in San Diego. From 1964 to 1972 he earned his stripes as one of the organization’s youngest leaders. John received many awards and recognitions, including the National Award from the Black Congressional Caucus for his service to veterans. Others include the San Diego NAACP Civil Rights Pioneer Award, the Bent Pollak’s Award of Excellence from the United Way and the Distinguished Leadership Recognition Award from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. These and many other awards reside in a spare bedroom in his home affectionately called, “The Awards Room”. John was a religious man and shared his faith by becoming an ordained Elder of the Southeast Presbyterian Church where he and his family were active members. Later, he and his family joined the Christian Fellowship Church of Christ where he chaired the Vision and Strategic Planning Task Force, charted with the planning and raising of funds to provide spiritual programs for the church and surrounding community. John passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Wes and Bessie Robinson Johnson, his brother, Otis Johnson and sister, Lizzie Ellen Johnson Lawson. John was profoundly loved and is deeply missed and dearly remembered by his beloved wife and children, his extended family and his many friends and colleagues. He is survived

by Sandra, his wife and life partner of forty-eight years; son, Garrett M. Johnson; daughter-in-law Charmain Jefferson Johnson Esq., son, Edward E. Cain, Jr.; daughters: Marjorie M. Johnson, Dr. Valeri Ann Johnson, Staci Lynn Cain and Debra Elaine Hoover; grandchildren, Kelsey Elan’ Johnson, Assad Richardson, Kamaria Kaaland and Mason Hoover; nieces, Sheryl McDougald, and Kathleen Black; nephew, Anthony Lawson and a host of other relatives and many, many friends.

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DR. FISSEHA DEMOSE, 78, entered into eternal peace on October 31, 2019 after a brief struggle with his illness at his home in San Diego, surrounded by his loving family, He was born in Ethiopia, Tigray province in a small village formerly known as Asehu (currently named Adi Guatom) on December 29, 1940 to his mother Letenchal Areaya and father Demoze Gebregzi. Determined to forge a bright future through education, he left behind the harsh life of the village and moved to Mekele with the help of his uncle Ato Ambaye. He worked vigorously at his studies in school and was able to finish high school in a short time.

After finishing his high school education Fisseha joined the then Haile Selassie University to pursue his Bachelor degree. While undertaking his studies, Fisseha supported himself by working at Peace Corps Volunteers. He got the opportunity to meet peace corps volunteer, Sister Geraldine Byron, who convinced him to pursue his graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin, Superior. Fisseha went to the United States on Christmas of 1971. He joined the University of Wisconsin and finished his Master of Science degree in psychology in May 1973. Fisseha received his PhD from Marquette University in educational psychology in 1976.

After graduating, Fisseha started work at Milwaukee Public School. In 1985, he moved to California and joined San Diego county school districts as psychologist, He worked both as a researcher and psychologist with dedication for over 25 years.

Fisseha was an active member of the community through St. Gabriel Church and have been involved in different charity work.

Fisseha is survived by his daughter Saba, from his first marriage, and his granddaughter. He also leaves behind his wife of over 30 years. He met his wife Yalemzewed Demoze, in 1986 and got married in 1988. They have lived together happily ever since.

Fisseha is a caring and responsible person to his family and friends.

He will be remembered as a considerate and loving person by his wife and many of his friends whom he touched their lives in some way. We would like to thank all family members and friends, who have been supporting and comforting him and the family during his sickness.

The funeral service was held on November 4, 2019. We pray that God rest his soul in eternal peace in heaven.

“I don’t think of all the misery, but of all the beauty that remains.”

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Esther Marie Phillip

Lorraine Springsteen

James Thomas

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

2/28/44

12/11/32

5/29/35

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10/23/19

10/27/19

10/15/19

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ESTHER PHILLIP was born February 28, 1944 to Freddie and Willie Williams. She was the third child six. Sadly, her oldest sister Georgia Lee was still born. Esther had four more brothers and sisters. From oldest to youngest was Lois, Esther, Freddie, David Williams, and Jeanette.

They had a meager childhood filled with love and joy of family, as they moved around a lot they came across aid from our grandfathers family from time to time.

Esther received a certificate of completion from San Diego High School and started working her first job as an auto detailer. Shortly after she met Cleveland Phillip and they would marry soon thereafter.

They had three children, Freddie, James, and Shontel Phillip.

Esther loved life and all that it had to offer. Some things she loved most were family and friends. She was always willing to help those in need. Esther had a long career at UCSD Medical Center where she started out on a work program as a HA1 and worked her way up to being one of the top medical clerks learning all that she could to better the lives of those around her.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents Freddie and Willie Williams; sister Lois Williams; and youngest brother David Williams.

Esther was called to rest on October 23 at 5:06 pm at Kaiser Hospital in San Diego, California.

Esther is survived by brother Freddie Williams; sister Jeanette Hallam; and her three children Freddie, James, and Shontel; and many grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

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LORRAINE INNISS SPRINGSTEEN was born December 11, 1932 in New York City. She was the second eldest daughter of Perceval B. Inniss and Ismay Lang Inniss. Lorraine was an adorable, sweet affectionate little girl with deep dimples who endeared herself to all who knew her. She was brought up by Godly parents who raised her in church where she began singing with her sister Leanore at an early age. Lorraine had a close bond with her father Percival, and like him learned to play the violin in her youth. Her mother Ismay was a known church soloist and recital singer.

Lorraine graduated from Julia Richmond High School and then went on to obtain a business degree from Brooklyn College - the City University of New York. Later on in life she also received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Columbia University. Early in her professional career, Lorraine worked on the Executive Staff of the United Mutual Insurance Company. Later she was on the Administrative Staff in Governor Nelson Rockefeller’s Harlem Office.

Lorraine was a devoted a loyal servant who devoted thirty-five years of dedicated service to her church, Canaan Baptist Church of Christ, where she served as Executive Assistant to the Pastor, the late Reverend Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker. She worked tirelessly at Canaan in many capacities as a Deaconess, choir member, and on the staff of the Canaan Senior Center where she was employed until the age of eighty.

JAMES WALTER THOMAS was born May 29, 1935 in Escambia County, Brewton, Alabama to Mary Biggs and Watson Thomas. He had three sisters and two brothers.

James attended Oak Grove Elementary, Junior, and High School and upon completing school he decided to serve our country by joining the United States Navy in 1955. There he got to experience combat in the Vietnam War, and one of his specialties was a gunner’s mate.

James and Sarah Watson were joined in marriage in October of 1959, and from this union came five children Anthony, Richard, Gene, Sandra, and Marcus.

During his early military years, James relocated to San Diego.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy for thirty years and was honorably discharged from active duty in 1985 as Chief Petty Officer. Because of his dedication and work ethics, he soon came out of retirement and served as a civil service worker at the Naval Base San Diego from April 1987 to June 2005.

At an early age James accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He loved the Lord and was a devoted servant to God and his churches throughout his life. His final church home was Greater Life Baptist Church.

Lorraine was a very diligent worker who persevered through much adversity, and was very intellectually gifted. She loved music, was a sharp dresser, and had a flair for interior decorating.

In the Early 80’s James met Valeria D. They later married in 1995, and were blessed to have had twenty-two years of marriage before the Lord Called Valeria home on June 17, 2017.

Lorraine was a devoted wife and mother, and was preceded in death by her husband David H. Springsteen. She leaves to mourn her loss; loving sons Lemuel Springsteen and Robert Alexander Springsteen; daughter-in-law Reiny; two granddaughters Lareis and Dream Marie; sister and brother-in-law Esther and Ulysses Downing, Jr. of San Diego; loving niece Elisia; sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. John Austin of Maryland; and a host of relatives and dear friends, Deaconess Geneva Lewis, and Deaconess Maude Adams.

James had a delightful sense of humor and a unique laugh that would brighten up any day. His favorite hobbies included fishing, bowling, gardening, and telling old military stories.

He also enjoyed watching classic western movies and his favorite sports teams LA Dodgers, Lakers, and Rams.

Lorraine fought a good fight, kept the faith, and finished her course.

She has now gone home to find eternal rest with the Lord and to

Ricky Francis

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On Tuesday October 15, 2019 James was called home to be with his heavenly Father. James was preceded in death by mother Mary Biggs; father and stepmother Watson and Annie Thomas; wife Valeria D. Hill-Thomas; son Anthony Thomas; brother Watson Thomas, Jr.; sisters Peggy Hicks and Rebecca Thomas; and nephew Michael Sutton.

James Walter Thomas leaves to cherish his memories, children Richard, Gene (Mary), Sandra, and Marcus; grandchildren Shannon (Fernando), Latoya, Tony, Andre, Marcus, Jr., and Michael. great-granddaughter Sasha; sister Margaret (Samuel); brother Bernard, nieces, and nephews William, Tonya, Jennifer, ten step-sons (The Hills); goddaughters, over fifty other grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins, extended family, church family, and close friends.

SUNRISE 12/14/60

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Ricky Renard Francis Sr. was born Dec 14,1960 in Sanford Florida to Marjorie and Charles Francis, he was the fourth born child of their union.

Rick graduated from Oviedo High School in 1978 and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy.

Rick met and married Kim Francis in Dec 1991 in Jacksonville Florida.

Later they were blessed with three children, Sierra, Ricky Jr., and Brandon. Rick remained in the Navy until the year 2000. During his twenty-three years in the military he was a tough but caring Chief.

Under his leadership, he mentored many junior enlisted sailors. He even helped many of them realize their goals and inspired them to transfer to other schools within the Navy, including Navy Corpsman.

Rick attended college his final years in the Navy and finished his degree at Cuyamaca College in San Diego. He attained an Associates Degree in the Environmental Technology Program for Hazardous Waste Management, as well as Health Effects of Hazardous Materials. He later obtained his certification as a Certified California Fire Code Inspector.

Rick worked for Occupational Services, Inc. He was a dedicated and focused worker, who enjoyed his fellow co-workers and looked forward to mentoring new employees and welcoming other military Retirees. Rick’s approach to life, and ministry of love and laughter will remain with all the lives of those he has touched.

Rick received Christ while attending Antioch Baptist church in Oviedo and was baptized in the faith. He was a wonderful man who loved God and spoke of his goodness to all and any who would listen, a man of faith, hope, and confidence in Christ Jesus.

Rick left this life to be with the Lord on October 22, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father Charles Francis, Sr., and his elder brother Charles Francis, Jr. Rick leaves to cherish his memories; his loving wife Kim; children Sierra, Ricky Jr., and Brandon Francis; mother Marjorie; sisters Gloria, Beverly, and Janice; and his brother Craig; as well as many in-laws, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends

If Tomorrow Never Comes If I knew it would be the last tine that I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in the more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more.

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

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

If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, well I’m sure you’ll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there’s always tomorrow to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything right.

There will always be another day to say “I love you’s”, And certainly there’s another chance to say our “Anything I can do’s?”

But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I’d like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget, Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes, you’ll surely regret the day, That you didn’t take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a liss and you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish.

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

Take time to say “I’m sorry,” “please forgive me,” “thank you” or “it’s okay”.

And if tomorrow never comes, you’ll have no regrets about today.

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• Thursday, November 7, 2019

COMMUNITY NEWS First Responders and Community Come Together

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Photos by Brian Goodin

Brian Goodin Contributing Writer

Saturday morning November 2, 2019, at New Creation Church, 3115 Altadena Ave, Pastor Reginald L. Gary, his youth director Terra Vernon, and director of the children’s department, Pastor Patty B., organized a successful gathering for community youth and San Diego’s first responders.

The event was staged in grand fashion.

First responders, including paramedics, fire department and the San Diego police department converged on the church’s huge parking lot. The event was an effort to bridge the gap between these first responders, youth and members of the community. These life saving agencies gave an up close and personal

view of how they all work, as well as how to build better community relations.

Community members were able to witness a K-9 demonstration with a bomb sniffing dog, see the tools in which the S.W.A.T. team uses, including their Armour vehicle, the arsenal the Fire Department uses to fight fires; as well as a spectacular hands-on opportunity to sit in a helicopter used to patrol the beautiful city of San Diego. Youth director, Terra Vernon commented that she was very appreciative of the attendance and participation from all of community members and San Diego city agencies..

Afrikan Student Union 45th Annual High School Conference Inspires

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On Friday, November 1, The Afrikan Student Union at San Diego State University hosted close to 900 students and over 30 San Diego County schools at its day-long 45th Annual Afrikan Student Union High School Conference, designed to introduce San Diego County students to the many benefits and opportunities of the college experience.

Montezuma Hall at the The Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union was abuzz with the energy, laughter, and rapt attention that only a crowd of young people eager to be uplifted can create. Open to students, counselors, teachers and parents, by all accounts the day was a big success, with student attendance up compared to previous years.

The conference theme was “The Light Within: Living In Truth” and featured speakers Rahiel Tesfamarian, Dr. Chandra Gill, and Kavaris Sims. It was a well organized and richly educational event for attendees, down to the last detail, including making sure all student attendees were well fed, safe, and engaged the entire day. “It was really good. I learned a lot about college and so many other things,” one high schooler commented with a broad smile.

The students in attendance were clearly having a meaningful, yet fun experience, complete with lively youth performances during the afternoon break.

Over twenty free workshops were on offer, ranging from financial aid, scholarships, EOP (Educational Opportunity), campus ministry options, time management, self-care, parent workshops, a campus tour and more. The teachers in attendance, by all accounts, were enthusiastic, too. “It’s great for them to see other high school students and to get real exposure to the college experience and all it has to offer,” one Verbum Dei High School teacher said.

“The keynote speaker hit the nail on the head. She was really really good,” said a teacher from Scripps Ranch High School.

He was referring to Tesfamarian, who is a Stanford and Yale University graduate and is considered to be a leading generational voice.

Dr. Chandra Gill, also featured, is a sought after educational consultant and founder of the motivational curriculum supplement company, Blackademically Speaking. Kavaris Sims is an Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at the HBCU, Langston University.

With the wealth of information and care given to the conference, students surely left that day with many tools in their toolbox to confidently prepare for college and career.

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“The Winter’s Tale” Is A Tale For All Seasons

Photos by Voice & Viewpoint and Rich Soublet II for The Old Globe Theatre

By Helen Ofield Newswire Carlos Angel-Barajas as King Leontes greets his queen Hermione played by Sonia Jean Gomez. (Rich Soublet II for The Old Globe Theatre)

On Nov. 1 for an hour and 45 minutes, the George Stevens Senior Center became the land of Sicilia (Sicily) when Globe For All (GFA), the dynamic touring arm of the Old Globe Theatre, performed Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale before an appreciative audience.

Though rarely performed, The Winter’s Tale is full of appealing elements—sheep and bears, kings and peasants, young lovers and troubled parents—all featuring 10 actors playing 15 roles in the round often inches from the audience. The estimable Daniel Jáquez directs and delivers the play’s magic.

The play also contains the most famous stage direction in the Shakespeare canon, “Exit pursued by a bear.” Some productions offer an actor in bear disguise; others, like this one, handle matters with sound effects.

GFA opted for bear paw fans given to the audience, which is cued to growl grizzly style in ever ascending roars. Folks loved this!

GFA’s trademarks were all on display: audience participation, youth and high spirits, ingenious set pieces moved in and out of the performance space by

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the actors, clever costumes and costume changes in full view of the audience, multicultural performers (African, European/ Anglo, Middle Eastern, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese and more), performances trucked in to a range of spaces (school auditoriums, senior centers, libraries) and, above all, absolute commitment to the story. Needless to say, audiences are rapt.

What’s the point? Bring free, live theatre to audiences who may never have witnessed (and been part of) a classical play, or any play. GFA specializes in Shakespeare, demonstrating that the Bard remains relevant, intriguing, and understandable to modern ears, so compelling are the stories and so well trained the actors.

But The Winter’s Tale asks much of audiences. The paranoid King Leontes (Carlos Angel-Barajas in a virtuoso turn) has been married for four years to the beautiful, feisty and very pregnant Hermione (Sonia Jean Gomez, a major talent). He urges Hermione to persuade his brother, Polixenes (Eric Hagen, excellent in three contrasting roles) to lengthen his visit. She does. Without warning, Leontes explodes and accuses her of adultery with Polixenes, treats her roughly and causes the premature birth of a girl.

Leontes orders a conflicted retainer, Camillo, to poison Polixenes, who is the king of Bohemia. Horrified, Camillo (the stalwart Jared Van Heel) warns Polixenes of his brother’s deranged plan and the two men flee Sicilia.

Leontes jails Hermione, then conducts a kangaroo court in which the Oracle of Delphi pronounces her “chaste,” i. e., innocent. This compelling scene pits a reigning, but powerless, queen against a vengeful king who holds sway over his courtiers in the manner of Henry VIII, who stopped at nothing to rid himself of successive wives. This traditional take on male-female hegemony—she’s a vixen; he’s beyond reproach—gives the play a modern resonance, with courtiers and audiences aghast at the unfairness of Leontes’ accusations.

Simultaneously, we learn that the couple’s son, a bizarre child (well played by Winona Truong) and apparent chip off the old block, has died of a “wasting disease” brought on by distress over the treatment of his mother. Hermione faints at the news and later dies.

Hermione has a loyal friend, Paulina (Yadira Correa in a fiery turn), who represents Shakespeare’s pantheon of outspoken,

intensely moral women (think Emilia in Othello). She brings the infant girl to Leontes, hoping the sight of her will soften him. But he explodes again and orders Paulina’s husband, Antigonus (Anthony Green, a seasoned actor who leavens the production in two key roles), to let the child die of exposure in a remote spot.

More events ensue as the play progresses into Act II and the fairytale essence of the play emerges, with the actors’ unflinching belief in the story making it all, somehow, truer than true.

“The Winter’s Tale” means an “old wives’ tale,” a romance that is neither comedy nor tragedy, but has elements of both, and is a story for the fireside on a cold winter’s night.

In other words, this play is perfect for GFA and its goal of bringing to audiences the things that make life worth living— art, music, beauty, literature, thought, inspiration. GFA is on the road through Nov. 17 in locations county-wide. For locations and tickets visit TheOldGlobe.org. You’ll be glad you did.

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Celebrates 70 Years

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Epsilon Xi Omega Chapter, celebrated 70 years of serving the San Diego community on October 27 at The Abbey.

Mrs. Carol R. Dixon, Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Far Western Regional Director and other dignitaries

were present to witness Epsilon Xi Omega honor several community members for outstanding worki in the sorority’s five current program targets: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action; Women’s Healthcare and Wellness; Building Your Economic Legacy; and The Arts! and Global Impact.

Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first historically Black sorority, was founded January 15, 1908 on the campus of Howard University.

Epsilon Xi Omega currently has 155 members under the leadership of chapter President Deborah Davis-Gillespie.

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Honor Luncheon

Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint

It was the 20th World Mission & Evangelism Honors Luncheon. It was held at the University Club atop Symphony Towers on a bright Saturday afternoon. The 34th floor view was an amazing backdrop for an event that gave recognition to some outstanding “legacy honorees” in our community.

The luncheon was a fundraiser for the World MIssion Ministries headed by Rev. John M. Ringgold, who is also Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church of San Diego.

Among the honorees were Dr. Jimme & Rev. Jerri Hubbard. Dr. Hubbard pastored in San Diego for 32 years. Rev. Jerri Hubbard has served with her husband as Executive Pastor for 32 years. The couple has been married for 43 years with both having had substantive careers before entering the ministry and have been great supporters of World Missions.

Other honorees were Deaconess Janet J. Booth, Mr. Charles West, Rev. Dr. John E. Warren, and Trustee Barbara Davis & The Junior Missions Service Team.

The team has supported a school in Liberia and the annual missions rally.

Dr. John & Rev. Donna Ringgold were outstanding hosts and supporters of both the honorees and those who participated in the Fundraising Luncheon.

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Lincoln’s Determined HORNETS SHOCK the Prep Football World

By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer

Cathedral Catholic’s powerhouse Dons came to Vic Player Stadium ready to continue their dominating war over the Hornets of Lincoln. However the busy Hornets on senior night orchestrated a clever ambush on the number 29th ranked team in the nation defeating C-Catholic 24-19.

The Hornets were able to overcome their many penalties, some real and some exaggerated.

In spite of their costly penalties and two crucial interceptions, Coach David Dunn’s attacking Hornets kept fighting the good fight and held off Cathedrals come back attempts.

“Everybody expected us to lose but we had faith in ourselves.

We had new changes to our defense and the whole team played inspired football,” said Lincoln’s Gator-Aid-soaked Head Coach David Dunn.

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“I have a lot of respect for my guys. They played with a lot of heart tonight.” Under the direction of D-Coordinator Bashieff Jones, Jr., the attacking Hornets held C-Catholic’s high powered offense to only 19 points.

Quarterback Tyler Jensen tossed a pair of TD’s to all world receiver Keyshawn Smith and the good hands man Curon Brown-Dunn. Darius Reyes also showed his arm talent with a TD toss to Keyshawn.

Ben Benjo O’Brien was kept out of the end zone but made big play after big play to put the playoff-bound Hornets into scoring position.

“This win started in practice. We knew we had to have team chemistry in practice to succeed tonight. We had that chemistry and we came out with the victory,” Ben O’Brien shared.

The Hornets will advance to the playoffs on 10-15-19.

Opponent, place and time will be determined later.

WILLIAM NYAMBO

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Named GSAC Offensive Player of the Week

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William Nyambo, attacking midfielder for the San Diego Christian College Men’s Soccer team, was named GSAC Offensive Player of the Week by GSAC. Nyambo earned the title with his one goal and two assist performances against William Jessup University last week, giving the Hawks their first conference win in over two years.

“We as a group are proud of Willy and this terrific accomplishment,” Cameron Riley, Head Coach for the San Diego Christian College Men’s Soccer Team, said. “We as a group know that it’s a team award as well.

It is great Willy is getting recognized for his abilities on the field, it shows the program is going in the right direction.”

Nyambo is a starter and leads the SDCC men’s soccer team in goals (9) and assists (4). He is a junior and a Communications major with an emphasis in Biblical Studies. He is one of eighteen team members that Riley recruited

from all over the world. Riley not only sought to recruit men with talent and skill, but men of character. Close to half of the team players are first-generation students who have formed a resilience, strength and humility in them that only life can teach.

Nyambo is from Malawi, Africa and was recruited from African Bible College. Riley heard of Nyambo through a friend and recruited him for the men’s soccer team.

Nyambo has proven not only to be a key player, but someone who greatly contributes to the success and character of the team both on and off the field.

“Willy is extremely reserved; he lets his play really do the talking for him. He is the engine and the creative factor in the team and if we need something in a special moment, he will come up with it,” Riley said. “He always positions himself to assist other players to be better and have success.”

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A MARKET GROWS IN AFRICA FOR WEAPONIZED SPYWARE AIMED AT ACTIVISTS

By Staff Writer Global Information Network

If you’re worried about robocalls offering a dubious sale of bitcoins, a new technology aimed at political dissidents will chill you to the bone.

Pegasus, an all-seeing spyware, worms its way into phones and starts transmitting the owner’s location, encrypted chats, travel plans – and even the voices of people you meet – to servers around the world.

Citizen Lab, a Toronto-based internet watchdog, is notifying journalists, human rights activists and other members of civil society whose phones have been targeted using the spyware.

On the list of targeted individuals, many are said to be from Rwanda and include a journalist living in exile in Uganda; a senior member of the Rwanda National Congress, an opposition group in exile; and an army officer who fled the country in 2008 and testified against members of the Rwandan government in a French court in 2017.

“It’s a grave violation,” says Placide Kayumba, a Belgium-based member of Rwanda’s FDUInkingi opposition party, who was informed by

Citizen Lab that his phone was targeted.

“It’s scary, not only due to the information I exchange as a human-rights activist and politician, but my conversations with family, friends, all the private details I have shared on the phone.”

“All of my colleagues at the center of the party are monitored and threatened on a daily basis with assassination, disappearance, imprisonment,” he says.

Last year, Citizen Lab, in a report titled ‘Hide and Seek’ identified 45 countries in which infected devices had been traced. Twelve African countries were on the list: Algeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Kenya, Libya, Morocco, Rwanda, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and South Africa.

The NY-based Committee to Protect Journalists issued a safety advisory: “This spyware gives the attacker the ability to monitor, record, and collect existing and future data from the phone…

The spyware can remotely activate the camera and microphone to surveil the target and their

surroundings ... Journalists will likely only know if their phone has been infected if the device is inspected by a tech expert.”

“The threat this poses to journalists can’t be overstated,” said Avi Ascher-Shapiro, a NY-based technology and foreign affairs journalist at the Columbia Journalism Review.

Developed by the Israeli cyberarms firm, NSO Group, Pegasus is not alone in the domestic spying field. In Uganda, the Chinese firm Huawei developed spyware to break into opposition leader Bobi Wine’s WhatsApp chat group, causing cancellation of street rallies and the arrests of Wine and dozens of his supporters.

ZEALOUS MILITARY ATTACKs striking students AT FAMED UGANDAN UNIVERSITY

By Staff Writer Global Information Network

As shocking images were viewed around the world of Ugandan police and soldiers beating and gassing students at the renowned Makerere University, President Yoweri Museveni was forced to acknowledge that his security forces were out of control.

“The military is not trained to quell demonstrations,” he began. “They are trained to kill. Those students are not enemies. They are young children, grandchildren who need to be guided to do the right thing.”

But his conciliatory words rang false for the student victims of tear gas and beatings. Their testimonies were heard widely on Watsup Africa and other social media.

The students at Makerere University were protesting a 15% hike in tuition. If enacted, many students already in debt would have been forced to drop out.

Others who felt the police lash were local journalists who were blocked from covering the strike. One journalist, Davidson Ndyabahika, was attacked and his camera smashed as he took

photos of a policeman striking a blind student, Ndyabahika and other witnesses said.

“Uganda’s armed forces are apparently using disproportionate violence against student protests and the journalists trying to cover them,” said Oryem Nyeko, Ugandan researcher at Human Rights Watch. “The government should immediately end abusive crackdowns and hold those responsible for any abuses in a fair and transparent manner.”

The police-led disturbances began on Oct. 22, when 12 female students staged a protest on campus over the higher fees. They were promptly arrested but released later that day.

Siperia Mollie Saasiraabo, a top performing student, winner of the MasterCard Foundation scholarship and one of the 12 student activists, said she had received threatening text messages telling her not to protest. The next day, Saasiraabo was reported missing and later found unconscious, without her phone. Police denied that she was abducted, and university authorities have since suspended Saasiraabo and eight other students for participating in the protest.

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Later that evening, students said, soldiers stormed Lumumba Hall, a student dormitory, and attacked the residents. Soldiers indiscriminately beat students, including those with disabilities, witnesses told NTV Uganda, and destroyed their property. Some were admitted to the Makerere University Hospital with injuries. Human Rights Watch visited Lumumba Hall on Oct. 26 and saw broken

doors, mirrors, and TV sets.

“The government should allow students to protest peacefully and should not use excessive force to infringe on their right to protest,” Nyeko said. “The authorities should allow the media to cover these events, conduct credible and transparent investigations of the alleged abuses by security forces, and publicize the findings.”

THE WORLD’S LARGEST RECEIVER OF STOLEN GOODS, SAYS BOOK AUTHOR

Global Information Network

An outspoken human rights lawyer in a new book is calling for European and US institutions to return treasures taken from subjugated peoples by “conquerors or colonial masters.”

In the new book by Geoffrey Robertson, the British Museum is accused of exhibiting “pilfered cultural property” and urged to ‘wash its hands of blood and return Elgin’s loot’.

Along with a distinguished career as a trial lawyer, human rights advocate and United Nations judge, Robertson has appeared in many celebrated trials, defending Salman Rushdie and Julian Assange, prosecuting Hastings Banda and representing Human Rights Watch in the proceedings against General Pinochet.

“The trustees of the British Museum have become the world’s largest receivers of stolen property, and the great majority of their loot is not even on public display,” Robertson charges.

In his just released book, he scores the British Museum for allowing an unofficial “stolen goods tour”, “which stops at the Elgin marbles, Hoa Hakananai’a, the Benin bronzes and other pilfered cultural property”.

The three items he mentioned are wanted by Greece, Easter Island and Nigeria respectively.

His views appear in the book, “Who Owns History? Elgin’s Loot and the Case for Returning Plundered Treasure.”

“That these rebel itineraries are allowed is a tribute to the tolerance of this great institution, which would be even greater if it washed

its hands of the blood and returned Elgin’s loot,” he wrote.

British Museum could mount an exhibition—‘The Spoils of Empire’.”

He accused the museum of telling “a string of carefully-constructed lies and half- truths” about how the marbles “were ‘saved’ or ‘salvaged’ or ‘rescued’ by Lord Elgin, who came into possession of them lawfully.”

Advocating the return of cultural property based on human rights law principles, Robertson observes that the French president, Emmanuel Macron has “galvanized the debate” by declaring that “African cultural heritage can no longer remain a prisoner of European museums”.

He criticized “encyclopedic museums” such as the British Museum, the Louvre in Paris and the Metropolitan in New York that “lock up the precious legacy of other lands, stolen from their people by wars of aggression, theft and duplicity”.

“This is a time for humility,” he observed, “something the British, still yearning for the era when they ruled the world do not do very well.

Before it releases any of its share of other people’s cultural heritage, the

“Politicians may make more or less sincere apologies for the crimes of their former empires, but the only way now available to redress them is to return the spoils of the rape of Egypt and China and the destruction of African and Asian and South American societies,” he writes.

“We cannot right historical wrongs—but we can no longer, without shame, profit from them.”

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HEALTHY LIVING/EDUCATION Private, Online Counseling Could Be Helpful

By Candace J. Semien Jozef Syndicate Reporter

From her virtual private practice in Baton Rouge, Shameka Mitchell Williams (SW) helps people who are overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted. Williams, a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Louisiana and Texas, sat down with Candace J. Semien, Jozef Syndicate Reporter, to discuss online video therapy, who can benefit from it, and why.

How should we be defining therapy and who can practice or treat people with therapeutic needs?

SW: Therapy is a specialized, systematic, formal interaction between a mental health professional and a client (an individual, couple, family, or group) during which a therapeutic relationship is established to help resolve symptoms of mental disorder, psychosocial stress, relationship problems, and/ or difficulties coping in the social environment. It is also to

help the client achieve specified goals for well-being. The term “therapy” is used interchangeably with counseling.

While many therapists provide both therapy and counseling, not every counselor is qualified to provide therapy. The term “counselor” is often applied to highly trained mental health, education, or legal professionals, but it is also used for volunteers with minimal training and for paid workers who provide guidance and structure in group settings (as in camp and dorm hall counselors).

SW: You don’t need to have a diagnosed mental disorder to benefit from therapy. If you are simply feeling overwhelmed with what life you may benefit from having a therapist to help you identify and remove obstacles that are blocking the progress you’d like to make. An obstacle could be as simple as a negative thinking pattern that you do not recognize on your own.

Is virtual or online therapy a growing service among practitioners? When did it begin?

SW: You could benefit from therapy if you find yourself: •Eating more or less than usual •Sleeping more or less than usual •Having unusual difficulty concentrating or focusing •Experiencing intrusive thoughts that are distressing •Worrying or feeling nervous more than usual •Withdrawing or isolating yourself from family and friends

SW: Online therapy is definitely a growing service. It may have first begun taking shape as early as the 1960s, and it began growing as most people know it today in the early 2000s.

Earlier names for it included teletherapy and telemental health care since clinicians started offering sessions by telephone before beginning to utilize email, chats, and video. Today, many clinicians offer a mix of in-person and online services, and some offer online services exclusively. There even exists an International Society for Mental Health Online, which formed in 1997.

How can we tell if we need or could benefit from therapy? (in general) SW: If you are experiencing distressing changes in your normal mood or functioning that are present more days than not for a period of at least two weeks, you may want to consider consulting with a professional. It can be good to start with talking to a medical professional to rule out any physiological reasons for the changes.

Should there be some type of diagnosis or referral to seek therapy?

What are signs that a person may need therapy?

What are the pros of online therapy?

SW: Convenience, Efficacy, and Privacy. Research has found online therapy to be just as effective as traditional in-person therapy for many issues including depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

What are the cons?

SW: Online therapy is not appropriate for clients who are a danger to themselves or others (i.e., suicidal or homicidal) or for those whose mental health is seriously impaired as with psychosis, delusions, or uncontrolled mania.. Some insurance companies do not cover online therapy.

Williams admonishes anyone considering online video therapy to do additional research to make sure their potential therapist is qualified and licensed to provide the service they are seeking.

Inspiring Men of Color— Annual HUBU Conference

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The conference, which consisted of both the fifth annual HUBU High School Conference and ninth annual HUBU Conference, kicked off with a welcome by Dr. Ricky Shabazz, president of San Diego City College; Denise Whisenhunt, vice president of Student Services; and Dr. Maria Nieto Senour and Sean Elo, San Diego

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“In the past, our high school and college conference were held on separate days,” said Rasheed Aden, HUBU Coordinator. “And this year was special because we were able to bring both the high school students and City College students to learn, grow, and connect together with our faculty and classified professionals.

As students returned from the breakout session for lunch, they were met with upbeat music and a sea of cheering San Diego City College faculty and classified professionals. Smiles and excitement appeared on the students’ faces as they were welcomed back with applause and high-fives.

Attendees participated in numerous breakout sessions, which include discussions on transitioning to college to opportunities of sharing stories and experiences by

“Today’s event was very inspirational,” said Dr. AbdiMalik Buul, director of the Transfer and Career Center. “We were able to engage and connect with the young men of color with powerful workshops and discussions that will help them in their pursuit of higher education.”

The conference wrapped up with keynote speakers Dr. Keith Curry, president and CEO of Compton College and Compton Community College District, and Dr. Edward C. Bush, president of Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, CA. Closing remarks were provided by Dr. Bush and Dr. Kiki Ochoa, More than 300 High school and San Diego City College students enjoying professor at Lincoln High the HUBU Conference in the A Building patio.

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respectfully, and have taken their passion for helping people literally. Once student athletes, they now impress their philosophy onto their students. Their philosophy is “It’s about working out, NOT hanging out.” Their ability to get things done in the gym has had an impact on noteworthy individual, such as NBA star Kawhi Leonard and San Diego’s own WNBA Charde Houston, just to name a few. who have trained with the brothers.

In addition, previous NBA star and Lincoln High School graduate Dominique McGuire has also been known to come through the facility to workout.

The brothers promote fitness for all ages in a family friendly environment. Jacques certainly has a solution for youth delinquency, he has worked 9 years in Juvenile Hall and runs another business called Prevention Before Detention. His educational background, along with his experience with at risk youth is making great contributions to our community. Changing lives and giving back to people what was once afforded him .I In addition, he works with the San Diego County Park and Recreation Department and teams up with multiple agencies like Fostercare and the court system to bring the community a healthy, loving solution for positive change.

Thank you Lumkin brothers!

Bank Launches Plan to Close

the Racial Wealth Gap

By Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

legacy of slavery, America’s original sin. The purposefully violent economic dispossession that followed still negatively impacts Black America today. According to the New York Times #1619 Project, on average white Americans have seven times the wealth of black Americans who hold just 3 percent of the nation’s total wealth, despite being 13% of the population. The median family wealth for white Americans is $171,000 compared to just $17,600 for Blacks.

OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in America announces BankBlack X, a nationwide plan to close the racial wealth gap. The goal of BankBlack X is to galvanize the community to share the truth about Black people and money and make financial literacy a core value of the Black community.

OneUnited recognizes the future success of Black America will be defined by new leaders, who are smart, socially conscious and use technology to share information. The Bank is identifying and activating these leaders to change the paradigm of Black people and money. The Bank calls these new leaders the X Factor.

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Today’s racial wealth gap is the most glaring

Teri Williams, President & COO of OneUnited stated, “We have many weapons to affect change, starting with the truth. The reality is that almost everything we have been taught about Black Americans and money has been wrong. We have been bamboozled and led astray…for 400 years. We need to share the truth to make financial literacy a core value of our community!”

BankBlack X is designed to instill a sense of pride and use technology to share America’s true history that despite facing discrimination for over 400 years, Black Americans have been able to advance equality, for themselves and other communities that face rampant discrimination. BankBlack X offers a free online Financial Education Center, a new BankBlack Card and BankBlack Early Pay, where customers can get paid 2 days early.

The Bank also partnered with Sirius Radio Urban View in a town hall meeting on the explosive New York Times #1619Project on November 5th.

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PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: Pursuant to Public Contract Code (PCC) §20111.6, each contractor wishing to bid as a prime to the District for projects estimated at $1,000,000 or over, or any subcontractor performing the license classifications of A, B [if performing the work of] C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 and/or C-46 wishing to submit a bid to a bidding prime contractor must be prequalified in order to bid. Go online to https://www.sandiegounified. org/contractor-prequalification to download the most current prequalification application for your company. Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, all completed applications must be submitted to the District no later than November 21, 2019. Any questionnaires submitted later than this deadline will not be processed for this Invitation for Bids. The District encourages all general contractors bidding as a prime contractor, and all MEP subcontractors to request a questionnaire, complete it and submit it as soon as possible. SENATE BILL (SB) 854 REQUIREMENTS: Effective July 1, 2014, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal, or awarded a contract for a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code §1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code §1771.1(a)]. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Prime contractors must add the DIR Registration Number for each of their listed subcontractors to the Subcontractors List AND submit a certificate of registration for their own firm and those of their listed subcontractors upon request by the District. Failure of the bidding prime contractor to list their subcontractors DIR Registration Number on the Subcontractors List at time of bid may result in rejection of their bid as non-responsive. Refer to the following DIR Website for further information: www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks. html. PREVAILING WAGES: Prevailing wage requirements apply to all public works projects and must be followed per Article 17 of the General Conditions of this bid. PROJECT STABILIZATION AGREEMENT (PSA): This project is subject to the Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA) adopted by the Board of Education on July 28, 2009. The complete agreement is available for viewing and downloading at www.sandi.net - Proposition S & Z. DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM: Pursuant to Resolution In Support of Service Disabled Veterans Owned Businesses (SDVOB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) approved on May 10, 2011 by the Board of Education, the Bidder is required to satisfy a minimum DVBE participation percentage of at least three percent (3%) for this project. In compliance with this Program, the Bidder shall satisfy all requirements enumerated in the bid package. Each bid must be submitted on the Bid Form provided in the bid package and shall be accompanied by a satisfactory bid security in the form of either a bid bond executed by the bidder and Surety Company, or a certified or cashier's check in favor of the San Diego Unified School District, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of their bid value. Said bid security shall be given to guarantee that the Bidder will execute the contract as specified, within five (5) working days of notification by the District. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 120 days after the date set for the opening of bids. For information regarding bidding, please call 858-522-5854.

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Andrea O’Hara, M.A. Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department CZ20-0611-24, CZ20-0612-24, CZ20-0613-24, CZ20-0614-24

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9024864 Fictitious business name(s): Right Choice Senior Realty --Assisted Living Tours --Senior Living Bus Tours Located at: 6354 Cascade St San Diego, CA 92122 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 03/07/08 This business is hereby registered by the following: Right Choice Senior Living LLC 6354 Cascade St San Diego, CA 92122 County of San DiegoThis statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on

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October 11, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 11, 2024 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9025766 Fictitious business name(s): Environmental Office Cleaning LLC Located at: 4742 Twain Ave San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Environmental Office Cleaning LLC 4742 Twain Ave San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on

October 23, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 23, 2024 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9025817 Fictitious business name(s): San Diego Inspectors of Election --San Diego County Inspectors of Election --H.O.A. Inspectors of Election --Community Association Inspectors of Election --Maintenance Corporation Inspectors of Election --Homeowners Association Inspectors of Election --Property Owners Association Inspectors of Election

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Located at: 744 N. 2nd Street El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Keystone-Inland, Inc. 744 N. 2nd Street El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 24, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 24, 2024 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9026120 Fictitious business name(s): Chic Hair Studio Located at: 2611 Lemon Grove Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 10/28/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Tamara Smith 1632 Presioca St. #16 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 28, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 28, 2024 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9025961 Fictitious business name(s): Imagine Simplicity Makeup, Esthetics, and Reiki Located at: 3405 Kenton St Unit 211-A San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego --4109 Ibis St San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Shelby Taylor Docker 4109 Ibis St San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 25, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 25, 2024 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9024142 Fictitious business name(s): Emeka's Wellness Center --Emeka's Therapeutic Wellness Located at: 7870 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/01/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Charles Chukwuemeka Molokwu 7870 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 02, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 02, 2024 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9025883 Fictitious business name(s): Garlic & Thyme --Garlic And Thyme Located at: 480 Alta Rd San Diego, CA 92179

County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Donovan Cafe LLC 480 Alta Rd San Diego, CA 92179 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 24, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 24, 2024 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9025729 Fictitious business name(s): Ramirez Towing Located at: 805 51st Street San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 10/23/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Pablo Ramirez 805 51st Street San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 23, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 23, 2024 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9025572 Fictitious business name(s): Arriven Quality Independent Living Homes Located at: 910 Euclid Ave #1 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 740578 San Diego, CA 92174 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 10/21/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Tiffani Aaris Bolden 910 Euclid Ave #1 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 21, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 21, 2024 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9025366 Fictitious business name(s): Alterations By Jasmine Located at: 10393 Friars Rd San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 10/18/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Vanessa Jasmine Dinh 3422 Streamview Pl San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 18, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 18, 2024 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9025278 Fictitious business name(s): Danson School Finance, LLC Located at: 8253 Loma View Ct Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Danson School Finance, LLC 8253 Loma View Ct

Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 17, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 17, 2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9024284 Fictitious business name(s): B&R New Leaf LLC Located at: 962 S. Mollison Ave #13 El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 1759 El Cajon, CA 92022 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: B&R New Leaf LLC 962 S. Mollison Ave #13 El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 03, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 03, 2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9025043 Fictitious business name(s): JAM's Smog Test Located at: 7319 Broadway Lemomn Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 10/15/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Yaneth Guadalupe Mendoza 763 Concepcion Avenue Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 15, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 15, 2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9024412 Fictitious business name(s): Ridge To Rake RoofinG Located at: 1568 Alcala Ct San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Robinson Building Consultants 1568 Alcala Ct San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 07, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 07, 2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9024487 Fictitious business name(s): Slaters 50/50 Located at: 2750 Dewey Rd #193 San Diego, CA 92106 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: R&D Business Holdings LLC 2750 Dewey Rd #193 San Diego, CA 92106 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 07, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 07, 2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14

-----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9025042 Fictitious business name(s): Arrive Youth & Family Services Located at: 5505 Stevens Way #741442 San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Arrive Youth & Family Services, LLC 5505 Stevens Way #741442 San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 15, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 15, 2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9023567 Fictitious business name(s): Beauty Gazer Imagery Located at: 1823 Historic Decatur Rd San Diego, CA 92106 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Karina Bryant 1823 Historic Decatur Rd San Diego, CA 92106 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 25, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on September 25, 2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9024843 Fictitious business name(s): Mr Spicy Located at: 6618 Mission Gorge Rd San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 09/11/14 This business is hereby registered by the following: MR. SPICY, INC. 6618 Mission Gorge Rd San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 11, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 11, 2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9024977 Fictitious business name(s): The BU Spot Bundles Unlimited Located at: 2766 47th St. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Kieshauna Nicole Myers 2766 47th St. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 14, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 14, 2024 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9024433 Fictitious business name(s): San Diego Junk Specialist Located at: 1857 Isla Del Campanero San Diego, CA 92173 County of San Diego The business is conducted by:

An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Jaime Antonio Llamas 1857 Isla Del Campanero San Diego, CA 92173 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 07, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 07, 2024 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9023664 Fictitious business name(s): Spoony's Unique Eats Located at: 6840 Quebec Ct #3 San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 09/26/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Riley Griffin III 6840 Quebec Ct #3 San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 26, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on September 12, 2024 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9023901 Fictitious business name(s): Nuñez Decks & More Located at: 3144 Central Ave San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Oscar Orlando Nuñez Espinoza 3144 Central Ave San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 30, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on September 30, 2024 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07

Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2019-9025021 Fictitious business name(s): Slay Lounge --Sew Exotic Hair Boutique --Sew Exotic Beauty Bar --The Beauty Bar --The Slay Hair Lounge Located at: 8129 Broadway San Diego, CA 91945 County of San Diego --7251 Peter Pan Ave San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The Following Partner Has Withdrawn: Branden Hall 7251 Peter Pan Ave San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The original statement of this fictitious business was filed in San Diego County on November 16, 2017 and assigned File No. 2017-9028361 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 15, 2019 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07 SUBSCRIBE ONLINE sdvoice.info/subscribe/

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INVITATION FOR BIDS The County of San Diego, Owner, invites bids for REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) 9900 AVIATION ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ORACLE PROJECT NO. 1018455 A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT A FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Work to be done consists in general of installing curb and gutter, sidewalk, retaining wall, chain link fence, and sidewalk underdrain. The project will include, but not limited to aggregate base, asphalt concrete and Best Management Practice’s (BMP’s) installation. Sealed bids will be received at the Department of Purchasing and Contracting, at 5560 Overland Avenue, Suite 270, San Diego, 92123, until 2:00 PM on December 5, 2019, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract documents including Plans, Specifications and Bid Forms are available for download free of charge, from the Department of Purchasing and Contracting BuyNet website: https://buynet.sdcounty.ca.gov. You must be registered at the site in order to download documents. The Contractor shall possess, at the time of submitting the bid, a California Contractor's License, Classification A, General Engineering Contractor. The cost of construction is estimated to be from $105,000 to $110,000. Bid security of no less than 10% required at time of bid. Successful bidder shall provide Payment and Performance Bonds for 100% of the contract amount. Prevailing Wage rates apply. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3). Bidder’s claiming Section 3 Certification may be eligible for Section 3 Preference in award of project. Preference in award will be in conformance to provisions of 24 CFR 135, Appendix, Section III (2) “Procurement by Sealed Bids (Invitation for Bids).” The Owner, as a matter of policy, encourages Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation of subcontractor, but is not required. For complete bid information, go to County of San Diego Purchasing and Contracting website at https://buynet.sdcounty.ca.gov. For questions, please contact Carlos Santiago, Procurement Contracting Officer, at Carlos.

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

you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Leticia A. Sellers and Evangelina M. Sevilla, Petitioner(s), in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Leticia A. Sellers and Evangelina M. Sevilla, be appointed as personal representative(s) 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(s) to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative(s) will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without SUPERIOR COURT OF obtaining court approval.

A Hearing CALIFORNIA Before taking certain very on the petition will be held at County of San Diego important actions, however, the the following court Central Division personal representative will be on November 12, 2019 Juvenile Court required to give notice to interat 11:00 a.m.

2851 Meadow Lark Dr. ested persons in Department 504 San Diego, CA 92123 unless they have waived located at the 517-920E-18FL014567Cnotice or consented to the proSuperior Court of CUSTODY posed action.)

California Petitioner or Attorney: The independent 1100 Union St. Raul A. Ramirez administration authority will be San Diego, CA 92101 on behalf of minor child granted unless an To All Interested Persons: interested person files an If You Object Raul A. Ramirez objection to the petition and to the granting of the petition, on behalf of shows good cause why the you should appear at the Raul Isaac Mendez, court should not grant the hearing and state your a minor authority. objections or file written filed a petition with the court objections with the court for a decree changing name A Hearing before the hearing. Your as follows: on the petition will be held in appearance may be in person PRESENT NAME: this court as follows: or by your attorney.

Raul Isaac Mendez on November 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.

If you are a creditor or a PROPOSED NAME: in Department 504 contingent creditor of Raul Isaac Ramirez Mendez located at the the decedent, Superior Court of you must file your claim with THE COURT ORDERS that California the court and mail a copy to all persons interested in this County of San Diego the personal representative matter shall appear before this New Central Courthouse appointed by the court within court at the hearing indicated 1100 Union St. the later of either (1)four below to show cause, if any, San Diego, CA 92101 months from the date of first why the petition for change of issuance of letters to a genname should not be granted.

If You Object eral personal representative, Any person objecting to the to the granting of the petition, as defined in section 58(b) of name changes described you should appear at the the California Probate Code, above must file a written hearing and state your or (2)60 days from the date of objection that includes the objections or file written mailing or personal delivery to reasons for the objection at objections with the court you of a notice under least two court days before before the hearing. Your section 9052 of the California the matter is scheduled to be appearance may be in person or Probate Code. heard and must appear at the by your attorney. hearing to show cause why the Other California statutes and petition should not be granted. If you are a creditor or a legal authority may If no written objection is contingent creditor of the affect your rights as a timely filed, the court may decedent, creditor. You may want to grant the petition without a you must file your claim with consult with an attorney hearing. the court and mail a copy to the knowledgeable in personal representative California law.

NOTICE OF HEARING appointed by the court within Date: December 12, 2019 the later of either (1)four You may examine the file Time: 1:30 P.M. months from the date of first kept by the court.

Dept. 1 issuance of letters to a genIf you are a person The address of the court is: eral personal representative, interested in the estate, you 2851 Meadow Lark Dr. as defined in section 58(b) of may file with the court a San Diego, CA 92123 the California Probate Code, Request for Special 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21 or (2)60 days from the date of Notice (form DE-154) of the mailing or personal delivery to filing of an inventory and you of a notice under appraisal of estate assets or of PROBATE section 9052 of the California any petition or account as Probate Code. provided in Probate Code section 1250.

NOTICE OF PETITION Other California statutes and A Request for Special TO ADMINISTER legal authority may Notice form is available from ESTATE OF affect your rights as a the court clerk.

Cornelio Cristobal, Jr. creditor.

You may want to Case Number: consult with an attorney Attorney for petitioner: 37-2019-00024163-PR-LA-CT knowledgeable in Armando P. Salazar California law.

CBN 129598 To all heirs, beneficiaries, P.O. Box 2104 creditors, contingent creditors, You may examine the file Spriing Valley, CA 91977 and persons who may kept by the court.

(619) 772-1730 otherwise be interested in If you are a person 10/24, 10/31, 11/07 the will or estate or both, of interested in the estate, you Cornelio Cristobal, Jr. may file with the court a SUMMONS A Petition for Probate Request for Special has been filed by Notice (form DE-154) of the Tisha White Walton SUPERIOR COURT OF filing of an inventory and CALIFORNIA in the Superior Court of appraisal of estate assets or of County of San Diego California, County of any petition or account as Central Division San Diego. provided in Probate Code Hall of Justice section 1250.

330 W. Broadway The Petition for Probate A Request for Special San Diego, CA 92101 requests that Notice form is available from Tisha White Walton the court clerk.

Case Number: be appointed as personal 37-2019-00012149 representative to administer Attorney for petitioner: the estate of the decedent.

Scott R. Burton, Esq. Notice to Defendant: CBN 96898 The Petition 574 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road Franklin Custom Finish, Inc., Michele Franklin, and Jarid B. requests the decedent's will San Marcos, CA 92078 Franklin and codicils, if any, be (760) 727-4746 admitted to probate. The will 11/07, 11/14, 11/21 You Are being sued by and any codicils are avail-----------------------------------Plantiff: able for examination in the file NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Gary Wayne Myers kept by the court.

Edwina Sevilla The Petition Case Number: NOTICE! requests authority to You have been sued. The administer the estate under the 37-2018-00055512-PR-LA-CTL court may decide against Independent Administration of

NAME CHANGE

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you.

If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

The name and address of the court is: Central 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Douglas E. Geyman 750 B Street, Suite 2870 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 232-3533 Summons Filed: March 06, 2019 Order For Publication Filed: August 13, 2019 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14 -----------------------------------

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multiple back and knee surgeries, never let up.

“Five days at the top of the board is a long time, man,” Woods told reporters after his stunning victory. “It was definitely stressful.”

In May, after an 11-year drought, Woods finally won his 15th major championship.

He came back from a 2-shot deficit to defeat frontrunners Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, and Xander Schauffele to win the Masters.

Tiger Woods’ fantastic year continued in Japan, In Japan, Woods made 27 birdies and finished where he set another record. among the leaders in fairways and greens hit The 43-year-old captured the Zozo and putts made per green in regulation.

Championship in Japan with a dominating wire-to-wire victory and tying Hall of Famer “This was big. Hideki made it tight,” Woods Sam Snead for the most career PGA Tour wins told a CBS Sports reporter. “It was a lot closer than what people probably thought. Hideki with 83. did what he needed to do to put heat on me. It Woods also became just the 5th player to win came down to the last hole.” a major championship plus an additional PGA Tour event in the same calendar year at age 43 Commentators for CBS Sports, which broadcast the tournament, stated that the or older. match wasn’t “Woods simply getting hot with Woods shot -19 under par to claim a three- the flat stick for a week, it was a legit win stroke victory over Japanese favorite, Hideki against a loaded field that will undoubtedly result in Woods picking himself for the Matsuyama on Monday, Oct. 28.

President’s Cup team at the beginning of next month.”

His record-tying victory was no easy feat.

Woods and the rest of the field had to endure Woods is serving as captain of the team this rain and wind throughout the week, forcing year. golfers to play 29 holes on Sunday.

“What is true about Tiger now has always The Zozo Championships didn’t conclude until been true about Tiger: If his body is healthy, early Monday, but Woods, who has endured he will win events,” CBS’ Kyle Porter stated.

National Museum of African American Music to Launch Grand Opening in Style NNPA Voice &Viewpoint Newswire

When the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) officially opens its doors in the summer of 2020, it will be a firstof-its-kind cultural institution that celebrates the tradition of the people behind Black music and the music’s significant impact on the soundtrack of American society. Located in the heart of Downtown Nashville, Tennessee, the museum will be the newest crown jewel to Nashville’s royal musical landscape. In support of its pending grand opening, NMAAM leadership has tapped into an all-star “band” of creative agencies to lead the marketing communications push and drive interest and excitement with future guests.

Now that the museum space at Fifth + Broadway has been secured, gallery and artifact layouts have been completed and construction is underway, NMAAM’s team of creative agencies, led by agency of record Authentique Agency, will deliver on the overall brand strategy, marketing execution, public relations, advertising, experiential marketing and special events. The NMAAM agency team is a collection of award-winning marketing professionals from around the country who reflect the diversity and content of the museum as well as the homegrown pride and musical spirit of Nashville.

intentional about creating brand campaigns that genuinely reflect multicultural life, voices and viewpoints. Additional supporting agencies include: Flowers Communications Group (FCG) is responsible for national and multicultural media relations in support of NMAAM. FCG is an award-winning, certified minorityand woman-owned integrated marketing communications firm based in Chicago, Illinois.

MP&F Strategic Communications headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee is an award-winning, full service public relations firm.

Go West Creative Group headquartered in Nashville is a marketing services company specializing in large scale events.

Dufour Collaborative from the Washington, D.C. metro area is one of the nation’s premier experience design firms and led the launch of opening events for The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. in 2016.

These five agencies along with internal NMAAM staff comprise the complete marketing team that will inform and connect with consumers and stakeholders to bring the vision of NMAAM’s leadership and the Board of Directors to life come opening day and beyond.

“As the first ever museum solely dedicated to the preservation and advancement of Black Music, we were very intentional about being relevant and inclusive when building the marketing team for our grand opening,” said H. Beecher Hicks, III, NMAAM President and As the NMAAM grand opening quickly CEO. approaches next year, each creative agency is actively engaged in the planning process “This museum tells the story of not only the and supporting a number of existing musical contributions of Black people in museum programs. This work includes America, but also the personal stories behind building partnerships with local and national those who paved the way in creating these businesses, music industry executives and genres and making them global phenomena. music talent. All of these stakeholders will We’re excited and encouraged that we have play important roles in celebrating the success a diverse team of marketing professionals of the museum and its place among cultural leading this project and that the team reflects institutions across the world. both the content in the museum and the local Nashville community.”

About the National Museum of African American Music Lead agency Authentique based in Atlanta, Georgia, has been working with NMAAM The National Museum of African American since 2017 and was officially named lead Music, set to open in the summer of 2020, Agency of Record in July 2019. will be the only museum dedicated solely to preserving African American music The Authentique Agency is a full-service traditions and celebrating the influence marketing consulting firm focused on African Americans have had on music. For leveraging the power of identity. A certified more information, please visit www.nmaam. minority-owned firm, Authentique is org.

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TODAY IN BLACK HISTORY -November 7th 1st Black Democratic Congressman Nov 7, 1934-Arthur L. Mitchell defeated Oscar DePriest in a Chicago election and became the first Black Democratic congressman.

Edward Bannister, artist Nov 7, 1876-Edward Bannister, the first Black artist to win wide critical acclaim, awarded prize at Philadelphia Centennial Exposition for his work, Under the Oak.

George W. ARTHUR L. MITCHELL Gibbs Jr. - Birthday & Death Nov 7, 1916 & 2000-George Washington Gibbs Jr., a sailor in the United States Navy, became the first African-American to set foot on the continent of Antarctica on the Antarctic Peninsula.

Supreme Court in Baltimore case banned segregation Nov 7, 1955-Supreme Court in Baltimore case banned segregation in public recreational facilities.

Barbara Jordan: Elected to Congress Nov 7, 1972-When Jordan was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1972 she became the first African-American woman to represent a previously Confederate state in Congress.

Sewell, Terri Nov 7, 2010- Becomes the first black woman elected to Congress from Alabama.

to receive a doctorate at an American University.

David Dinkins Nov 7, 1989-was elected first Black mayor of New York City, 1989

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Terri Sewell Edward A. Bouchet Nov 7, 1876-Edward A. Bouchet received the Ph.D. degree in physics at Yale University and became the first Black

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L Douglas Wilder Nov 7, 1989-L Douglas Wilder was elected governor of Virginia, becoming the first Black Governor in the US since Reconstruction, Guitarist Jimi Hendrix Nov 7, 1991-Rock legend Jimi Hendrix was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

White Abolitionist Jimi Hendrix & Newspaperman, Elijah Lovejoy Nov 7, 1837-He was shot and killed by a pro-slavery mob in Alton, Illinois, during their attack on the warehouse of Benjamin Godfrey and W. S. Gillman to destroy Lovejoy’s press and abolitionist materials.

Gwen Ifill Immortalized with Postal Service Forever Stamp The 43rd stamp in the United States Postal Service’s Black Heritage series honors Gwen Ifill, one of America’s most esteemed journalists.

The stamp features a photo of Ifill taken in 2008 by photographer Robert Severi and designed by Derry Noyes, according to the Postal Service. Among the first African Americans to hold prominent positions in both broadcast and print journalism, Ifill was a trailblazer in the profession.

Ifill was born on September 29, 1955, in New York. Her father, O. Urcille Ifill, Sr., served as an African Methodist Episcopal minister who hailed from Panama.Her mother, Eleanor Husbands, was from Barbados. According to Ifill’s 2012 biography and interview with The HistoryMakers, her father’s ministry required the family to live in several cities in different church parsonages throughout New England.

Those stops also included Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New York, where the family resided in federally subsidized housing. Ifill’s interest in journalism was rooted in her parents’ insistence that their children gather nightly in front of the television to watch the national news, according to The HistoryMakers.

In 1973, Ifill graduated from Classical High School in Springfield, Massachusetts. Four years later, she received her B.A. degree in communications from Simmons College in Boston.

“During her senior year, she interned at the Boston Herald American newspaper,” the biography reads. She later worked at the Baltimore Evening Sun, the Washington Post, and the New York Times before moving over to NBC News.

In 1999, Ifill became the first African American woman to host a prominent political talk show on national television

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when she became moderator and managing editor of PBS’s Washington Week and senior political correspondent for The PBS NewsHour.

Ifill died at the age of 61 on November 14, 2016. “She was the most American of success stories,” Sherrilynn Ifill, a law professor, director of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and Gwen Ifill’s cousin told NBC News. “Her life and her work made this country better.