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Make workplaces safe for our essential workers.

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STAGE 2:

Lower-risk workplaces Gradually reopen retail (curbside only), manufacturing & logistics. Later, relax retail restrictions, adapt & reopen schools, child care, offices & limited hospitality, personal services.

STAGE 3:

Higher-risk workplaces Adapt and reopen movie theaters, religious services, & more personal & hospitality services.

STAGE 4:

End of Stay Home Order Reopen areas of highest risk: e.g. Concerts, conventions, sports arenas.

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California and San Diego County are now in early Stage 2, where retail (curbside and delivery only), related logistics and manufacturing, office workplaces, limited personal services, outdoor museums, and essential businesses can open with modifications.

The state is issuing guidance to help these workplaces reopen safely (see page 13 for more details on county reopenings).

“Thank you to all of our San Diego residents who have cooperated with the Local Health Officer Order. Last Friday, the entire county transitioned to Stage 2, along with the rest of the state. Today the governor announced a few additional statewide modifications, which were reviewed by Supervisor Fletcher. The metrics are trending in the right direction and we will continue to monitor these data as we continue to reopen up businesses,” said said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer, in a county press conference this past Tuesday.

Telework remains strongly encouraged. Physical distancing is required to the maximum extent possible, and employees must also wear face coverings.

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Health Disparities

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

This issue contains our Second Annual look at healthcare issues confronting African Americans. We use the words “disparities” because of the less than equal healthcare available to African Americans and we speak of issues that have been identified and related to healthcare, in general, and African American healthcare, in particular. The information presented here comes in large part as a result of the partnership between the Voice & Viewpoint and the County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency. We have also drawn upon data from the Office of Minority Health (OMH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other healthcare resources.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exploded into a global crisis with particular impact on people of color. It has already been established that the virus, in addition to its health crisis for Blacks, also creates an economic emergency.

Studies have already verified that 30 percent of the U.S. population live in high risk counties, where 43 percent of the black population -17.6 million people - reside. The economic emergency can be found in the fact that black workers hold over seven million jobs that have been subject to reductions in hours or pay, temporary furloughs, or permanent layoffs.

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In January 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Dr. Nadine Burke Harris as California’s first-ever Surgeon General. An award-winning physician, researcher and advocate, Dr. Burke Harris’ has dedicated her career to serving vulnerable communities and combating the root causes of health disparities. She is also passionate about changing the way our society responds to one of the most serious, expensive and widespread public health crises of our time: childhood trauma.

Here in San Diego county, HHS implemented a “Live Well” program several years ago that focuses on improving the lives of all residents by encouraging lifestyle changes as a key part of preventing five health issues that cause more than 50 percent of deaths in the county. These five health issues are heart attack, stroke, cancer, diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure). These areas affect African Americans more than any other group and are also seen as some of the underlying reasons for the disproportionate death rates among African Americans from COVID-19. It is our hope that the information in this issue will provide greater understanding of the degree to which we are affected by these and other issues that contribute to our disproportionate health disparities.

If we are to improve our overall healthcare, we must become aware, and monitor closely those issues placing us at greater risk. While we don’t discuss health insurance in this issue, it is a known fact that far too many African Americans, who disproportionately can not afford health insurance, use the hospital emergency room as a primary care provider. This must change.

We are making the information in this issue available online as we now do with each issue every week. We invite particular attention to the included charts and grafts. The information is current even though the dates might suggest otherwise. Clearly our fight with COVID-19 must be on many fronts even as we struggle to improve our overall health through a focused Live Well effort.

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GEORGIA MAN AHMAUD ARBERY,

SHOT AND KILLED — JOGGING WHILE BLACK

Dr. Burke Harris recently shared information with Voice & Viewpoint to help readers understand the effects of stress and trauma in underserved communities during this critical time.

(This interview was conducted on April 17, 2020.)

Voice & Viewpoint (V&V): How can people manage the very real stress they are experiencing right now?

Dr. Burke Harris (BH): We’ve published a California Surgeon General’s Playbook: Stress Relief during COVID-19. There are two See BURKE page 11

People react during a rally to protest the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, Friday, May 8, 2020, in Brunswick Ga. Two men have been charged with murder in the February shooting death of Arbery, a black man in his mid-20s, whom they had pursued in a truck after spotting him running in their neighborhood. Legally armed Black citizens also came out to protest in the town’s Satilla Shores neighborhood where the McMichaels are accused of murdering Arbery. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Twenty-five-yearold Georgia resident Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while jogging after a former police officer and his son chased him down because they “thought he looked like the suspect in a recent string of break-ins.”

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COVID CRISIS: THE BLACK PRESS IS DOING WHAT IT DOES -

ON BUDGETS SPREAD THIN

By Chida Rebecca California Black Media

In 1827, before slavery ended, prominent freed African Americans in the North gathered in the New York City home of Boston Crummell, a social reformer and former slave. They assembled to seek solutions on how best to communicate and register their views on economic, social, and political issues and injustices that were challenging their respective communities.

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American diversity has gifted us with a rich and ongoing history of healthcare contributions. Life-saving and changing pioneers include Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performing the first successful open-heart surgery, Dr. Charles Richard Drew's research into blood transfusions and storage, Dr. Flossie Wong-Staal cloning HIV and determining the function of its genes, Dr. Antonia Novello being the first woman and the first person of Hispanic origin to become U.S. Surgeon General, and Dr. Charles DeWitt Watts with his 50-year advocacy of civil and human rights in the availability and delivery of medical care and Dr. Jerome Adams who is serving as the 20th Surgeon General of the United States.

San Diego County has no shortage of public health leaders, as recently exemplified by the recognition of Dr. Penelope J.E. (Jenny) Quintana, MotherToBaby California and eight other individuals and organizations during the 2019 Live Well San Diego 19th Annual Public Health Champion Awards Ceremony.

Countywide, the Health and Human Services Agency embraces Live Well San Diego, a vision dedicated to ensuring all of our residents, regardless of where they live in the community, enjoy the opportunity of Building Better Health, Living Safely, and Thriving. As Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer, regularly says: “Everything is public health and public health is everything.”

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“Minority” Health Issues

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

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

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HISPANIC / LATINO AMERICANS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• African American women were 20 percent more likely to have asthma than non-Hispanic whites, in 2015; • In 2014 African Americans were almost three times more likely to die from asthma related causes than the white population.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

STROKE AND AFRICAN AMERICANS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Substantial research has found that lifestyle change programs can be more effective than medications, and

that participants who lose 5-7 percent of their body weight may be able to prevent or delay onset of type 2 diabetes.

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

Also in San Diego, the Multicultural Health Foundation (MHF) Prevention Alliance has implemented a five-year program to train a workforce of 350 local, diverse diabetes prevention lifestyle change coaches, representing 12 or more multicultural organizations who will bring prevention services to 8,500 residents in multiple languages. Call 2-1-1 for information about the MHF program and other DPP providers.

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

In light of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance for CDC-recognized organizations on its National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP), providing alternative delivery options during the COVID-19 national emergency, including encouraging organizations to use virtual make-up sessions or pause offering classes, as necessary.

Three Quick Steps to Prevent Diabetes • First, assess your risk. Visit https:// www.diabetes.org/risk-test and take the test to find out if you may have prediabetes.

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

• Third, find a program. Visit the following CDC page (https://nccd. cdc.gov/DDT_DPRP/Programs. aspx) and enter your ZIP Code to find a free lifestyle change program near you.

MANAGING DIABETES WHILE TAKING PRECAUTIONS AGAINST COVID-19 With most San Diegans staying home or their place of residence during the COVID-19 pandemic, living well with diabetes might seem challenging. Here’s some simple suggestions that our region’s diabetic population, consisting of a significant percentage of African Americans, can follow to stay healthy: Eat a variety of healthy foods: Eating a well-balanced diet can help your immune system work well. If your usual foods aren’t available at the store, use this opportunity to try new healthy options.

Avoid snacking: Stick to a regular meal-time schedule. Try to avoid sitting in front of the television while you eat. Choose a refreshing glass of water instead of a snack.

Keep active: There are many ways to keep moving while at home. For instance, you can vacuum and clean the house, or tackle a project like that cluttered closet or garage that you’ve been putting off. Walking outdoors is still ok, so long as you maintain appropriate social distance from others (at least 6 feet).

Keep an eye on emotional well-being: Talking to others by phone or through online forums or social media can help buffer feelings of stress. Immersing yourself in things that are relaxing such as listening to music, gardening, reading, meditation, or engaging in a favorite hobby will go a long way towards bolstering your quality of life.

Stock up on medical supplies and insulin: Keep a few weeks supply of medications and/or insulin, and medical supplies on hand. If you are struggling to pay for insulin, the American Diabetes Association has resources that can help. To learn more, visit: www.InsulinHelp.org.

Take the LiveWell@Home 30-Day Challenge: This is the County’s newest resource to help you stay fit in both mind and body while staying home to help stop the spread of coronavirus. To learn more about the LiveWell@Home 30-Day Challenge, visit: https://www. livewellsd.org/content/livewell/home/ live-well-every-day/30day.html

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“Minority” Health Issues Maintaining and Strengthening Mental Health Resiliency in a Time of Crisis The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on many communities across San Diego, including African American communities. Social media is full of rumors and disturbing events, and news is reporting staggering numbers of new cases and deaths in communities across the country, although the numbers in the San Diego region have been more encouraging than those in many other parts of the nation. Job layoffs, business closings, financial strains, and overall worry about the health and safety of friends, family, and one’s self can be overwhelming.

Living in a state of prolonged anxiety marked by fear and uncertainty can deeply impact people’s health, both mentally and physically.

When a community is severely stressed, everyone is affected. Caring for our mental health and maintaining a sense of connectedness with others is extremely important during these challenging times. For many people, the current stay-athome directive may be causing feelings of confinement and claustrophobia. Mental health professionals are concerned about how this period of isolation will impact individuals’ mental health and their families. Now more than ever, it is important for individuals to maintain ties to one another. Although the virus may have forced us apart physically, it doesn’t have to make us be disconnected.

While we want to practice physical distancing, it is even more important to maintain social connections with others. Focusing on selfcare to build resiliency allows us to remain healthy and be there for others.

There are ways to build resilience and help protect one’s mental health.

Here are some helpful tips from the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency: • Connect with loved ones by reaching out virtually: call, text or video chat family and friends.

• Set a limit on media consumption and stay informed by referring to credible sources for updates about the local situation.

Additional resources for maintaining and strengthening your mental health include:

Significant declines in infant mortality have been achieved since 2000-02, when San Diego County was averaging 14.3 African-American infant deaths for every 1,000 live births. By 2014-16, that number had declined to nine deaths for every 1,000 live births.

• Visit www.up2sd.org for information about mental health wellness for yourself or a loved one.

• Call California Peer-Run Warm Line at 1-855-845-7415; this is a free non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking emotional support.

Still, African-American newborns remain about two to three times as likely to die before their first birthday as compared to whites – representing a persistent and unmistakable health disparity. Factors contributing to this gap include differences in access to medical care, low socioeconomic status, low educational status, substance abuse, racism stress and environmental issues.

• Visit the County of San Diego’s Live Well@ Home webpage at www.livewellsd.org; this is a free resource to help community residents find tips and strategies to stay healthy in mind and body while staying at home.

• If your company has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), reach out and request a list of therapists who are culturally competent in the African American experience.

In an effort to improve the health and well-being of mothers and reduce the risk of infant mortality among African-American infants, • To find a local African American the San Diego County Black Infant therapist, go to www.PsychologyHealth (BIH) program offers retoday.com and search for African sources and services at no-cost to American therapists. pregnant African-American women Deaths in African Americans in designated service areas.

• The County’s Access & Crisis ages 65 years and older Line can be reached at 1-888-724by the County 7240; it has trained professionals 2,000 hours a day, seven Administered through a contract with Neighboravailable 24 1,903 hood House Association, the prodays a week to provide resources 1,800 health and substance gram uses a group-based approach for mental with complementary client-cenuse crises and connect individuals 1,600 tered case management to empowwith services. er women, build resilience, reduce stress and increase social support.

This information was provided by 1,400 the County of San Diego Health and Recognizing the continued stateHuman Services Agency.

1,200 1,305 wide gap in African-American infant mortality, California Assem1,000 A COMMUNITY bly Bill 1810 became law in 2018, appropriating new funding to estabAPPROACH TO REDUCE 800 lish the California Perinatal Equity INFANT MORTALITY Initiative (PEI) to augment current 600 and BIH services.

In San Diego across the nation, 483 African-American infant mortality rates remain 400 stubbornly higher than In San Diego County, new perinatal equity activities include the estabmany other race/ethnic groups, delishment of a community advisory spite declines over the last 20 years.

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2007 reverse2005 negative mortality is an important the overall health of a community.

Steps being taken to build progress include a Fatherhood Initiative to support fathers during the critical periods of their African-American partner’s pregnancy and the first year of their baby’s life. Another critical step in the works is improved training for medical professionals who provide care for African-American moms-to-be, which will explore long-held implicit biases that impact the quality of care.

Most visible to the public will be a media campaign and website aimed to increase awareness of African-American pre-term births and maternal health, and what can be done to reverse the trends.

A true solution will require the private sector, health care providers, neighborhood organizations, local and state government, and residents all working together to address social, behavioral and health risk factors that affect birth outcomes.

For more information on Black Infant Health, visit www.sdbih.org or Maternal, Child, and Family Health Services at www.sdmcfhs.org. If you would like to participate on the Perinatal Equity Community Advisory Board, contact Adrienne Yancey at Adrienne.Yancey@sdcounty.ca.gov.8

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

• Take care of your body by getting proper sleep, eating healthy foods and exercising regularly at home.

• Look for ways to have fun using digital video technology, like hosting a virtual dance party with friends and family.

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The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is using a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce health disparities by improving access to services and expanding treatment options. With this grant, HHSA is partnering with Be There San Diego to make changes in the healthcare environment to help medical providers identify and treat patients with high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol to prevent or control related chronic disease.

The new effort will include assessing the healthcare environment and conducting pilot projects to help providers identify patients with risk factors early and recommend mitigating measures for patients to reduce their risk for heart disease and stroke. For example, patients will be encouraged to adhere to their medication regimen, to enroll in lifestyle change programs, and to learn healthy habits for a healthier lifestyle.

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• Make time to relax. Prayer, deep breathing exercises and meditation or yoga can greatly help.

• Listen to uplifting podcasts, audio books, or movies, including taking advantage of the free books, movies and audiobooks available

lasting change in health and healthcare costs through health systems interventions.

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

• Limit time on social media. Instead reach out directly to friends and family to maintain connection.

• Read that book that you’ve been meaning to read.

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

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EDITORIAL:

Covid-19, Local Budget Impacts & Priorities on schools being closed, changes in our work spaces and habits that will eliminate many, if not all, of the summer jobs we once looked to for our By now, we all know that the eco- youth, Parks and Recreation become nomic impact of the coronavirus on more important than ever.

San Diego has been tremendous. The It has been suggested that the loss of business in travel and tourism Beckwourth Branch Library in has taken away millions, if not bil- Mount View be closed because it is lions of dollars. With that, we can all within two miles of the Malcolm X. understand the Mayor announcing Library. This line of thought is uta $300plus million deficit in fund- terly ridiculous. The one is not in ing for the coming fiscal year. What walking distance of the other, due to we in our already underserved com- terrain and poor public transportamunities must be on guard against is tion which is even worse during this cuts in services not applied equally to time of reduced schedules. If we are other communities. talking about cuts that so seriously impact Districts 4, 8 and 9, what are For example, on first glance, Parks the equal impact cuts proposed for and Recreation would appear to be north of interstate 8? nonessential in a budget. But when you consider the impact of Covid-19 Finally, if the Mayor, the City Budget

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

staff and other City Council members are as concerned for their districts as the representatives for Districts 4, 8, and 9, then the City of San Diego should seriously consider reconstructing the proposed budget on a “Zero Base Budget Concept.” This idea says that every agency and department reconstructs its proposed budget from “Zero” with no carryover funds. This requires creating a budget that reflects what is actually needed and not what one might want to hide away for a “rainy day fund” when everyone is suffering cuts.

We must not become so Covid-19 conscious that we miss the proposed changes around us that can be just as deadly if allowed to unfairly impact those of us who are already suffering the most.

COVID-19 Makes This Recession Different for Public Schools officially over. It wasn’t until 2013 these social distancing solutions rethat California public school funding, quire teachers to be in the classroom, in particular, started looking up. not unemployment lines.

What’s different now? COVID-19 has abruptly shut down the economy,

By Dr. causing a new brand of uncertainty.

Margaret We don’t know how the economy will Fortune re-open, but it is clear public schools will play an essential role. Parents can’t get back to work if their chilBudget cuts loom on the horizon, dren don’t get back to school. What’s prompting public schools to prepare not as clear is exactly how schools for the worst. We can gain some inwill reopen when it’s time. sights on what schools can expect in this recession, by reflecting on what Some point to Denmark for how happened in the last one. Keep in schools can come back to some sort of mind, however, that COVID-19 pres- normalcy with social distancing. For ents big differences putting even the one, among other things, the Danes most experienced school officials reduced class sizes. But class-size rethrough the looking glass. duction in California would increase costs at a time when the state can ill The Great Recession (2007-2009) afford it. There is, however, a strong brought massive teacher layoffs. New argument to be made that because of teachers couldn’t find jobs. Some the pandemic, in this recession, lawabandoned education all together, makers should protect public school while others lined up behind laid- funding from cuts. off, veteran teachers to be day-to-day substitutes. A generation of college Teachers are strategic players in the students decided against majoring in state’s economic recovery and pubeducation, which dried up the supply lic health response to COVID-19. of teachers entering the profession Districts and charter schools may be when the economy recovered. The able to reduce the number of students lean years for public schools lingered in school buildings with staggered beyond the time when the record start times, year-round schedules and books said the Great Recession was hybrid-online programs. However,

The financial stability public schools need to reopen safely this fall in light of COVID-19, could be on a collision course with the cuts to school budgets lawmakers typically make during a recession. It’s imperative for Sacramento to do things differently this time to guard against the teacher lay-offs that usually accompany budget cuts.

Certainly, in this moment, the most important thing is for schools to come back in a way that avoids the spread of the coronavirus. In order to do that, schools need teachers along with very intentional planning with public health officials to be up to the task.

Dr. Margaret Fortune is the President/CEO of Fortune School, a network of K-12 public charter schools in Sacramento, California she founded to close Sacramento’s African American achievement gap.

She has been an education adviser to two California Governors and is secretary-treasurer of California State National Action Network, a national civil rights organization.

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The COVID-19 Pandemic facial coverings or the 6 ft social distancing recommendations, causing an increased exposure to COVID-19.

This COVID-19 global pandemic hit our nation like a tsunami and exposed the structural and institutional racBy Suzanne ism, social inequities, racial dispariAfflalo, MD ties, health care disparities, racial injustice and the broken socioeconomic On January 21, 2020, a novel coro- system that African Americans have navirus (aka COVID-19 or SARS- been dealing with for generations.

CoV-2), traveled from China and Let’s not forget that slavery started landed in the State of Washington. in 1619. Although race is not a risk Unfortunately, this virus spread rap- factor for COVID-19, racism is. It idly across our country unchecked for is now well known that African several weeks because our adminis- Americans are disproportionately aftration refused to listen to the warn- fected by COVID-19 with the highest ings regarding the pandemic. A com- death rates across the nation. African bination of complete denial regarding Americans are an extremely vulnerthe seriousness of this viral pandemic, able group because of their underlylack of preparedness and absence of ing, pre-existing medical conditions national leadership, caused COVID- (i.e. chronic diseases): Hypertension, 19 to spread uncontrollably across the Diabetes, Heart Disease, Asthma, nation. By March 19th, the nation had Lung Diseases, HIV/AIDs, Obesity, over 14,000 confirmed COVID-19 etc.). African Americans and other cases and 187 deaths and California ethnic groups represent a large perhad 675 confirmed cases and 24 centage of essential and frontline deaths, so a statewide “Stay at Home” workers, who don’t have the luxury order was issued by California’s of working from home, therefore they Governor, Gavin Newsom. have an increased risk of exposure Today begins the nineth week of the with a higher likelihood of illness and “Stay at Home” order in California death from COVID-19. and San Diegans, like so many other Certain living and working condicommunities across the nation, are eager to get out of their homes and re- tions increase the risk for COVID-19 infection: homelessness, overcrowded sume a normal life. facilities (jails, prisons, immigration Well, I’m sorry to say, there will be no detention centers, shelters, meat prosemblance of normalcy for the next cessing plants, factories, warehouses, 1-2 years. This is the “new norm”. etc.) and nursing homes. In order to We are living in a time of uncertain- contain the COVID-19 virus, widety and without clear and defined na- spread testing must be done on evtional leadership, we will continue eryone, especially all essential workto stumble through this COVID-19 ers, all frontline workers and all the pandemic with many cycles of viral vulnerable groups with unacceptable outbreaks and deaths until a vaccine living and working conditions menis developed or an effective treatment tioned above. is found.

Besides widespread testing, contact In four short months, the United tracing and isolation of anyone who States now has over 1.3 million pos- is COVID-19 positive must be done. itive cases of COVID-19 and over Implementing these steps is the only 80,000 deaths. That is both shocking way to slowly, safely and successfully and chilling. These numbers contin- re-open the economy. Having a naue to rise exponentially, with no end tional coordinated response and a roin sight. With this inconceivable data bust Public Health workforce is needin mind, many states started loosen- ed to get the job done. ing their “Stay at Home” or “Shelter in Place” restrictions this week without In the meanwhile, as we wait for implementing the proper guidelines California and San Diego to safely reto safely re-open their economies. open, my recommendation is that evThis behavior is not only careless but eryone, but especially people of color reckless, with a cruel disregard for the and other vulnerable groups, continhealth and safety of people, especial- ue to stay at home and only go out for ly the essential and frontline workers, the essentials or a walk in your neighborhood or the park, wear a face mask who are majority people of color. or covering whenever you leave your Lifting restrictions before adequate home, wash your hands often (for at and widespread testing and contact least 20 seconds), avoid touching you tracing is implemented will certainly face until your hands are washed and cause an increase in the COVID-19 maintain the 6 feet social distancing infection rate and death toll. People that is recommended to avoid any unhave already started gathering at necessary exposure to the COVID-19 restaurants, coffee shops, barber- virus. This pandemic is serious, so shops, salon/beauty shops, flower protect your life, the lives you love shops, parks and beaches without and the community you live in.

Without More Help, Black-Owned

Businesses Might Not Survive the Pandemic

tive and support services, health care and social assistance and retail – that Eugene are bearing the brunt of this pandemCornelius Jr. ic. These industries not only pose a Senior Director, health risk because of the interaction Milken Institute between workers and customers, but Center for they are also especially vulnerable to Regional lower consumer demand due to social Economics The economic effects of the pandem- distancing measures. ic on Black communities can be exBlack communities in the United plained by several factors. Almost Over 90 percent of small businesses States not only represent a dispropor- half of Black-owned businesses are in majority Black communities hold tionate share of casualties from coro- in industries – such as administra- cash reserves of fewer than 14 days, so navirus, but they have also been deeply affected by the economic impact of the disease. Longstanding racial discrimination in economic and housing policy has increased their risk for exposure to the virus, as well as the resulting financial crisis.

they are more likely to run out of operating funds when customers stay at home. And the most recently available Federal Reserve data shows that Black business owners are denied loans at twice the rate of white owners, so they are more likely to have trouble finding capital to survive the pandemic.

grams passed by Congress thus far have ignored the challenges of capital access facing Black-owned firms. By addressing fundamental inequities in our economic system, we can begin to pave a new avenue toward a more prosperous future.

In the face of large-scale shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 crisis, there is a clear need for policies to support See the full commentary at small business. But the spending pro- www.sdvoice.info

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Food Disparities: A Mindful Approach

for Our African American Community

By Diane Moss

Managing Director, Project New Village

Access to healthy, fresh, sustainably grown food is a basic human right. However, access to fresh produce and healthy food options is not universal and some communities are at a disadvantage. Supermarkets, farmers’ markets and community gardens tend not to be as readily available to people in low income, low access communities. When everyone who eats does not have culturally appropriate food in the quality and quantity needed to maintain optimum health, health disparities in food access and nutritional consumption are observed.

fast food) compared to healthy food options. Even in neighborhoods with grocery stores, the plethora of low nutrient options in a food swamp can crowd out healthier options, particularly for kids and busy families.

Barriers to food access include:

1) Physical barriers (proximity of food), 2) Economic barriers (affordability of food), 3)Educational barriers (knowledge of how to prepare food), and 4) Cultural barriers (historical exploitation and racialized The federal government practices). uses the term “Food Deserts” to designate geographic areas The impact of inequitable where access to affordable, food access include: healthy food options (aka fresh fruits and veggies) is limited or 1) Increased rates of food innonexistent because grocery security marked by greater stores are too far away. “Low demand for food subsidies in access” is defined in part by SNAP/Food stamps and the how many supermarkets or demand for food from emerlarge grocery stores are located gency food assistance prowithin 1 mile of a neighborhood. grams and; 2) An over-dependence on Another term used by scholars neighborhood convenience and policy makers to describe stores with limited offerings neighborhoods with food of fresh foods sold, frequentdisparities is “Food Swamps,” ly for a high price, leading defined as an area where there to myriad health, nutritional is an over abundance of high- and long-term sustainability energy, low nutrient foods (read: implications.

Healthy eating is essential for keeping well and a mindful approach to eating can help individuals to stay on track during a stressful, unpredictable time such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

So, here are some tips for mindful food shopping:

such as tuna fish, salmon, sardines, and chicken.

-Choose healthy, nonperishable sources of fat. Along with protein and carbs, fat is another essential macronutrient. Healthy, nonperishable sources include nuts such as almonds and hazelnuts; nut butters such as pea-If there is not enough fresh, nut, almond, and cashew; and healthy food at your local gro- olive, sesame, and avocado oils. cery store, you’ll likely need to expand your definition of what is considered healthy. Packaged, frozen, and canned produce can be a nutritious choice for you and your family. Just be sure to opt for frozen or canned vegetables without heavy creamDiane Moss, based sauces and ones labeled Managing “low” or “reduced sodium” or Director, Project New “no salt added.”

Village -Eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, plenty of plantbased proteins, such as nuts, seeds, and beans while limiting animal products.

-Enjoy comfort foods — Just choose them carefully. The majority of your diet should be comprised of whole foods that are low in sodium, added sugar, and saturated fat, But this is not a time for self-deprivation.

Our goal of improving fresh food access in Southeastern San Diego is part of a broadbased movement to build social equity giving way to healthy neighborhoods. For more information, contact us via phone, email or our website at 619 262-2022, Project New Village has begun to projectnew v illage@gmail. take steps towards dismantling com, or projectnewvillage. the historical impact of food org. insecurity and food deserts in minority communities and is moving forward with an equitable vision and plan for our community food system.

-Try to buy two weeks’ worth of groceries, to limit the number of times you must go grocery shopping.

-If freezer space is limited or frozen protein options aren’t available at your grocery store, stock up on canned sources

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“WE STILL HAVE YOUR BACK”

BRINGS COMMUNITIES TOGETHER

By Barbara Smith Contributing Writer

Many San Diego school children’s lives got a little brighter last week, thanks to a joint effort of One San Diego, a non-profit dedicated to creating a unified San Diego with strong communities; the San Diego Police Department, Southeastern Division; a host of parents, and, yes, a group of enthusiastic student volunteers, all of whom pooled Photos by Barbara Smith their energy and resources to make a positive difference The distribution was an during these troubling times. extension of One San Diego’s “We Have Your Back” Cesar Chavez Elementary and program, which earlier this Audubon Elementary Schools school year distributed 3700 were hubs of excitement on backpacks to San Diego Thursday, April 30, where City Schools students. As SDPD officers greeted some of an extension of this service, San Diego’s young and most says Dena DiSarro, One San needy students with colorful Diego’s Executive Director, backpacks filled with school 300 children who were supplies, and fun educational identified as ‘unsheltered,’ materials. Also to be included were invited to participate. are Walmart gift cards for “These children might be families to use for the purchase living in motels or they may of food and basic necessities. even be living in cars, and they would not otherwise be able to get these items.”

Katherine Faulconer, wife of Mayor Kevin Faulconer, and who serves as honorary chair of One San Diego, was among the many who helped with the backpack distribution.

The mission of One San Diego is to find ways for communities to connect, and to that end, school children from the Del Sur community, “built” the backpacks, filling them with pencils, pens, books, educational games, and also with kindness notes. “Honestly, a lot of moms reached out to me and said our kids are home, and, yes, we’re doing distance learning, but we would love for them to do something to help them understand how other kids might be struggling

and not have school supplies,” added DiSarro. “We’re hoping we can continue this because we know one time is not going to be sufficient.”

For the San Diego Police Department officers who met and mingled with the children and their families, the event was heartwarming and uplifting. “We want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our Juvenile Services Team, Community Relations Officers and our school administrators for making this distribution event possible,” said Lt. Al Ambito, San Diego Police Dept., Southeastern Division.

“The 300 backpacks from One San Diego will provide essential school needs during these challenging times. Even with distance learning, our children still need essential supplies to support their academic success. It also helps our hard-working parents and guardians, so they don’t have to worry about going to the stores to buy these school supplies. They can just focus on taking care of their families to ensure they stay safe and healthy at home. We are all in this together and with each other’s support, we will get through this together.”

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AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH SPECIAL Continuation from page: 4

Where we

live, learn, work, and play affects ou COVID-19 in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups The effects of COVID-19 on the health of racial and ethnic minority groups is still emerging; however, current data suggest a disproportionate burden of illness and death among racial and ethnic minority groups. A recent CDC MMWR report including race and ethnicity data from 580 patients hospitalized with lab-confirmed COVID-19 found that 45% of individuals for whom race or ethnicity data was available were white, compared to 55% of individuals in the surrounding community. However, 33% of hospitalized patients were black compared to 18% in the community and 8% were Hispanic, compared to 14% in the community.

Living conditions

For many people in racial and ethnic minor underlying health conditions and make it dif COVID-19 or to seek treatment if they do ge

Factors that influence racial and ethnic minority group health

• Members of racial and ethnic minorities ed areas because of institutional racism i

The conditions in which people live, learn, work, and play contribute to their health. These conditions, over time, lead to different levels of health risks, needs, and outcomes among some people in certain racial and ethnic minority groups.

Living conditions

Health differences between racial and ethnic groups are often due to economic and social conditions more common among some racial and ethnic minorities than whites. In public health emergencies, these conditions can also isolate people from the resources they need to prepare for and respond to outbreaks.

• Many members of racial and ethnic min from grocery stores and medical facilitie and stock up on supplies that would allo

• Multi-generational households, which m ethnic minority families, may find it diff members or isolate those who are sick, if

• Racial and ethnic minority groups are o centers, with specific risks due to congre

Factors that influence Work circumstances The types of work and policies in the work environments where people in some racial and ethnic groups are overrepresented can also contribute to their risk for getting sick with COVID-19. Examples include: • Critical workers: The risk of infection may be greater for workers in essential industries who continue to work outside the home despite outbreaks in their communities, including some people who may need to continue working in these jobs because of their economic circumstances.

Underlying conditions and access to care

Work circumstances

• A lack of paid sick leave: Workers without paid sick leave might be more likely to continue to work even when they are sick for any reason.

What can be done History shows that severe illness and death rates tend to be higher for racial and ethnic minority groups during public health emergencies. Addressing the needs of vulnerable populations in emergencies includes improving day-to-day life and harnessing the strengths of these groups. Shared faith, family, and cultural institutions are common sources of social support to care for those who become sick, and help community members cope with stress.

Public health professionals can do the following: • Ensure that communications about COVID-19 and its impact on different population groups is frequent, clear, transparent, and credible.

• Provide information for healthcare professionals and health systems to understand cultural differences among patients and how patients interact with providers and the healthcare system. The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care external icon (The National CLAS Standards) aim to improve health care quality and advance health equity by establishing a framework for organizations to serve the nation’s increasingly diverse communities.

• Use evidence-based strategies to reduce health disparities. Those most vulnerable before an emergency are also the most vulnerable during and after an emergency.

Community organizations can do the following: • Prepare community health workers • Prioritize resources • Work across sectors

What can be done

Healthcare systems and healthcare providers can do the following: • Implement standardized protocols in accordance with CDC guidance and quality improvement initiatives, especially in facilities that serve large minority populations.

• Identify and address implicit bias that could hinder patient-provider interactions and communication.

• Provide medical interpretation services for patients who need them.

• Learn about social and economic conditions external icon that may put some patients at higher risk for getting sick with COVID-19 than others — for example, conditions that make it harder for some people to take steps to prevent infection.

What individuals can do: • Follow CDC’s Guidance for seeking medical care if you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever, cough or difficulty breathing.

Follow steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick.

• Take precautions to protect yourself, your community, and others.

• Cope with stress to make yourself, the people you care about, and your community stronger.

• Find ways to connect with your friends and family members and engage with your community while limiting faceto-face contact with others.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH SPECIAL

ur health

rity groups, living conditions may contribute to fficult to follow steps to prevent getting sick with et sick.

s may be more likely to live in densely populatin the form of residential housing segregation.

norities live in neighborhoods that are further es, making it more difficult to receive care if sick ow them to stay home.

may be more common among some racial and ficult to take precautions to protect older family f space in the household is limited.

over-represented in jails, prisons, and detention egate living, shared food service, and more.

Creating equal opportunities for health African Americans are living longer. The death rate for African Americans has declined about 25% over 17 years, primarily for those aged 65 years and older. Even with these improvements, new analysis shows that younger African Americans are living with or dying of many conditions typically found in white Americans at older ages. The difference shows up in African Americans in their 20s, 30s, and 40s for diseases and causes of death. When diseases start early, they can lead to death earlier. Chronic diseases and some of their risk factors may be silent or not diagnosed during these early years. Health differences are often due to economic and social conditions that are more common among African Americans than whites. For example, African American adults are more likely to report they cannot see a doctor because of cost. All Americans should have equal opportunities to pursue a healthy lifestyle.

Public health professionals can: • Use proven programs to reduce disparities and barriers to create opportunities for health.

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

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

Underlying health conditions and lower access to care Existing health disparities, such as poorer underlying health and barriers to getting health care, might make members of many racial and ethnic minority groups especially vulnerable in public health emergencies like outbreaks of COVID-19.

• Not having health insurance: Compared to whites, Hispanics are almost 3 times as likely to be uninsured, and African Americans are almost twice as likely to be uninsured.

In all age groups, blacks were more likely than whites to report not being able to see a doctor in the past year because of cost.

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

25% The death rate for African Americans decreased 25% from 1999 to 2015.

50%

• Inadequate access is also driven by a long-standing distrust of the health care system, language barriers, and financial implications associated with missing work to receive care.

African Americans ages 35-64 years are 50% more likely to have high blood pressure than whites.

• Serious underlying medical conditions: Compared to whites, black Americans experience higher death rates, and higher prevalence rates of chronic conditions.

2X African Americans ages 18-49 are 2 times as likely to die from heart disease than whites.

Source: Centers for Dicease Control and Prevention

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LOCAL COVID-19 RESOURCES AND INFORMATION SDUSD Meal Pick-Up Locations For Children Added As Voice & Viewpoint reported in our March 19th and April 16th issues, SDUSD is distributing free, grab-and-go prepared meals for SDUSD students. The district has since added several more meal pick-up locations and times. Here’s what you need to know:

All sites are daily drive thru/ walk-up locations • Child student ID and/or photo required. Children do not need to be present • Pick up times are Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Evening meals are available 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays only • No weekend distribution. One extra breakfast and lunch served on Thursdays and Fridays.

Meal Pick-Up Locations as of 5/13/20: Clark Middle - 4388 Thorn St, San Diego, CA 92105 Cherokee Point Elementary - 3735 38th St, San Diego, CA 92105 Sherman Elementary School - 301 22nd St, San Diego, CA 92102 Zamorano Fine Arts Academy - 2655 Casey St, San Diego, CA 92139 Kearny High School - 1954 Komet Way, San Diego, CA 92111 Walker Elementary School - 9225 Hillery Dr, San Diego, CA 92126 Farb Middle - 4880 La Cuenta Dr, San Diego, CA 92124 O' Farrell Charter School - 6130 Skyline Dr, San Diego, CA 92114 Porter Elementary North - 445 S 47th St, San Diego, CA 92113 Chollas Mead Elementary - 4525 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102 Perkins K-8 - 1770 Main St, San Diego, CA 92113 Ibarra Elementary School - 4877 Orange Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 Horton Elementary School - 5050 Guymon St, San Diego CA 92102 Garfield Elementary School - 4487 Oregon St, San Diego, CA 92116 Oak Park Elementary School - 2606 54th St, San Diego, CA 92105 Cesar Chavez Elementary School - 1404 S 40th St, San Diego, CA 92113 Dewey Elementary School - 3251 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110 Madison High School - 4833 Doliva Dr, San Diego, CA 92117 Foster Elementary School - 6550 51st St, San Diego, CA 92120 Encanto Elementary School - 822 65th St, San Diego, CA 92114 Linda Vista STEAM Magnet School - 2772 Ulric St, San Diego, CA 92111 Memorial Preparatory for Scholars and Athletes - 2850 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113 Clay Elementary School - 6506 Solita Ave., San Diego, CA 92115 Audubon K-8 - 8111 San Vicente St., San Diego, CA 92114

Staff and volunteers distribute meals at Oak Park Elementary. Photo: Voice & Viewpoint

Opening Monday, May 18: Hoover High School - 4474 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115 San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) 2425 Dusk Dr, San Diego, CA 92139

Additional non-district serving locations: Albert Einstein Academy Middle School - 458 26th St, San Diego, CA 92102 (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., M-F) High Tech Middle School - 2359 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106 (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MONDAYS) NUA 1001 STEAM @ Afghan Community Islamic Center 3333 Sandrock Rd, San Diego, CA 92123 (11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MONDAYS) SOURCE: San Diego Unified School District

More Local Covid-19 Resources And Information Comprehensive Eviction Protection Website San Diego Housing Commission website: www.sdhc.org/evictionban.

Comprehensive California COVID-19 websites: CA.gov Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response: covid19.ca.gov San Diego Housing Federation: housing sandiego.org

Extra Food Benefits for Children Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT): Children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school will get extra Pandemic EBT or P-EBT food benefits. Families will get up to $365 per eligible child on their P-EBT card to use on food and groceries.

Families with children who get CalFresh, Medi-Cal or Foster Care benefits do not need to apply.

Most will get their P-EBT card in the mail during the month of May. P-EBT cards will begin arriving around May 12, 2020. The online application will be made available on May 22, 2020 in English, Spanish, & Chinese.

Visit https://ca.p-ebt.org/

Employment Development Department Update: You may not need to certify or recertify for UI payments if you’ve had problems accessing the UI OnlineSM system for the weeks ending March 14 through May 9, or succeeding weeks: • After you initiate your UI claim and are determined eligible, you do not need to provide a certification for your continuing biweekly payments for these weeks if you have not already done so.

• You will automatically receive your benefit payments, unless you have an existing disqualification or pending issue.

• You will be required to provide information to the EDD if you worked during any of these weeks.

For more information regarding EDD benefits, visit https://portal.edd.ca.gov/

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Burke: continued from page 1

Playbooks, one for adults and one caregivers can use with children. (PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Visit https://covid19.ca.gov/ and enter the search term “SURGEON GENERAL PLAYBOOK” to access this essential resource) Start by checking in with yourself. Pay attention to how stress shows up with you. Perhaps you are more moody, or your appetite changes, or your sleep is disrupted. You might experience headaches, tummy aches, neck tension, or you have greater challenges managing your blood pressure or blood sugar levels.

What’s important to know is that it’s not all in your head. Our bodies are making more stress hormones right now and that can show up emotionally or physically. It’s a natural part of the body’s stress response.

There is good science on how to help ourselves: 30 to 60 minutes of exercise a day, good sleep hygiene, and establishing regular routines, even if we may not be getting up and going to work right now or taking the kids to school. It’s important behaviorally and biologically, to really stay connected.

VV: What is ” toxic stress” vs. “trauma”? Aren’t

they the same?

BH: They are not the same. Toxic stress is a re-

sponse to the body’s biological response, like when you have an accident, or you are harmed or victimized in some way.

When we say, “trauma”, we are referring to a physiological trauma - especially for the Black community. When we talk about adverse childhood experiences, such as mental health, parental separation - the 10 traditional adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) identified by the CDC - many view ‘trauma’ as something happening to someone else, or just everyday ‘drama.’

In fact, the more a person has exposure to ACEs, their

body, over time, is exposed to an overactivity of the biological stress response, and that leads to serious illness. A person can still have an overactive stress response that affects their health, even when no outward symptoms of stress are evident.

So when we talk about black and brown people being more susceptible to Covid-19, we have to look at stress and the wear and tear on the black body. Both from a behavioral and mental health standpoint, but, equally important, from a physical standpoint. It is cumulative.

VV: Could underserved communities be expe-

riencing the COVID-19 crisis differently, with unique challenges?

BH: The entire state can learn from the black

community. [We have] a history of preserving through adversity that others can learn from at this moment.

[There must be] a recognition that African Americans experience higher doses of adversity. Higher doses of stress, particularly from past childhood experiences, put us at greater risk for subsequent stressors. The science is clear: stress can accumulate in our bodies. It gets under our skin and changes our biology. For African Americans, that means we’re at greater risk for asthma, heart disease, and diabetes. Risk factors have far worse outcomes for African Americans if we then contract the coronavirus.

There has been a lot of conversation as to why African Americans are more vulnerable and have worse Covid outcomes. It is well documented: African Americans are more likely to work in service jobs that require them to work [outside of the home] right now. In grocery stores, and transportation jobs, for example. We have less access to high quality health care - or even access to health care at all. This didn’t come out of nowhere. It comes from generations of government policies and decisions. It is incumbent that we acknowledge that.

When we look at the distrust of African Americans and the health establishment, it can impact the likelihood of us not following suggested guidelines. The only way to combat that is if we change our behavior As a government and in my role as surgeon general there has been very very thoughtful attention and concrete steps made to put protections in place for our vulnerable communities.

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Add jogging while Black to the ever-growing list of reasons African Americans continue to be shot down senselessly by armed White men, supposedly under the color of law.

Twenty-five-year-old Georgia resident Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while jogging after a former police officer and his son chased him down because they “thought he looked like the suspect in a recent string of break-ins.”

The incident took place two months ago but has come to light after Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt and Arbery’s mother, Wanda Cooper, appeared on CNN this week to call for justice.

Cooper said police originally told her that her son was involved in a burglary. They claimed that there was a confrontation between Arbery and the homeowner and a struggle over a gun.

Reportedly, two district attorneys have recused themselves over possible conflicts of interest, one of whom wrote that Travis McMichael acted out of self-defense, and their actions fell within Georgia’s citizen arrest laws.

“The decision to rely on the citizen’s arrest statute is really a recent invention, prior to that they just simply said it was self-defense,” Merritt told CNN, adding that the men are trying to use the law to say they were trying to stop a crime.

“According to that law, you actually have to be observing the crime or be in the immediate knowledge of the crime,” Merritt said.

“The only thing they have ever said is… that (Arbery) stopped by a house that was under construction and he looked through the window. We don’t know if that happened or not, but even if that did happen, that is not a felony that would invoke the citizen’s arrest statute that would make this allowable.”

After the shooting, Gregory McMichael told police he saw the same man “the other night” and that he stuck his hand down his pants on that occasion, leading McMichael to believe he was armed, according to the police report.

The incident took place in Brunswick, a southeast coastal town in Glynn County that’s less than five hours from Atlanta.

After seeing Arbery jogging, McMichael then alerted his 34-year-old son, Travis, according to a Glynn County Police report. “Travis, the guy is running down the street, let’s go,” McMichael said, according to the report.

So far, there have been no charges filed against the former officer, Gregory McMichael, and his son, Travis McMichael. CNN and other media have reached out to the McMichael’s for comment but were told they wouldn’t comment because of “an ongoing investigation.”

The two grabbed a shotgun and a pistol and followed Arbery in their truck, police said.

Travis McMichael, the driver, followed Arbery and then attempted to cut him off, the report continued. Arbery turned around and began running in the opposite direction, the

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Recognizing that Blacks lacked access to public print media, the Rev. Samuel Cornish and the Rev. John B. Russworm bonded and emerged from within that assembly with a plan: To produce the nation’s first Black newspaper titled The Freedom’s Journal. In the first issue they proclaimed, “Too long have others spoken for us. We wish to plead our own case.”

Now, 193 years later, approximately 200 Black newspapers have followed the path taken by Russwurm and Cornish. Today, those publications are still collectively pleading our cases and giving voice to our causes. Through all of history’s ills, the Black Press has proven resilient.

But in 2020, COVID-19 has been a menace like no other, threatening to silence the voice of the many African-American newspapers that were already fighting so hard to be heard.

Numerous Black Press publications are family owned and operated with proprietors serving as second and third generation publishers.

Throughout the nation, they produce weekly print news and compete tirelessly with larger conglomerate-owned dailies for advertising dollars to stay afloat. After pandemic worries increased and governors across the country enforced stay-at-home orders, print media, like most other businesses, became severely impacted. Advertisers pulled back on placements, brutally cutting the papers’ revenues.

California U.S. Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA-37) has been pushing for Black and other ethnic-owned media to receive federal stimulus funding to prop up their operations during the coronavirus crisis. Her district covers Culver City, Inglewood and parts of Los Angeles, including Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw, Ladera Heights, Leimert Park, Hyde Park and more.

“Many communities of color rely on their local newspapers or radio stations — oftentimes these outlets are in a language other than English — for information,” Bass, who is chair of the Congressional Black Caucus wrote in a letter to the United States congressional leadership in April, advocating for African American and ethnic media. She co-signed with chairs of the other ethnic caucuses: Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20) Hispanic Caucus chair ; Rep. Deb Haaland (D-NM-1), Native American Caucus co-chair; Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA27), Asian Pacific American Caucus chair.

“So many outlets across the U.S. are providing valuable information,” the letter continued.

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, president of the National Newspaper Publishers Association stated “Across the nation, the Black Press of America, represented by the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), has been financially negatively impacted across the board as a result of COVID-19 due to severe reductions in local, regional and national advertising dollars targeted toward Black America. Yet, the Black Press has a history of resilience and many of the NNPA member newspapers are striving to endure and to survive the disproportionately deadly impact of COVID-19 on Black America.”

The abrupt decline in targeted revenue has forced publishers to look beyond the traditional ways of print news and standard website posting; and get creative with ways in which they can continue reporting while ensuring that the health of both their journalists and businesses aren’t compromised.

Larry Lee, publisher of the Sacramento Observer, is one of 17 Black newspapers based in California. When orders went into effect, Lee did not hesitate to make the safety and well-being of staff his foremost priority. “[The newspaper is] a people driven business,” he shared. “One of the first things we did was to make sure my reporters and photographers were practicing appropriate steps, social distancing, and working from home.

Making sure they’re safe.” When this became standard, they began visiting ways to stay connected to their readers.

Many of the Sacramento Observer’s distribution sites throughout the city have closed, impacting how readers are able to purchase copies of the newspaper. Instead of counting the losses, Lee focused on encouraging readers to get short-term subscriptions. “We are [also] subscription-based, so we still mail out the paper through the postal service,” he said.

In addition to promoting subscriptions, Lee has found ways to increase engagement through things like the implementation of video discussions on the publication’s social media platforms.

As a weekly, competing with the continuous mainstream pandemic reporting has made delivering what would be breaking news challenging. “While content is heavily geared towards the pandemic, we try to make sure we have a good balance of stories that aren’t just about the doom and gloom, [but address] the health and concerns of our community,” Lee said.

In San Diego, Dr. John Warren, publisher of

police report said.

They chased Arbery to a nearby intersection where they caught up to him. The men claimed they told Arbery to stop because they wanted to talk to him.

Travis McMichael then exited the truck with the shotgun, and his father claimed at that point Arbery “violently attacked” his son, and they struggled over the gun. Travis McMichael fired two shots, according to the police report, killing Arbery.

“What made a jogger look like a suspect besides his Black skin,” an outraged citizen named Gary Hughes wrote on Twitter.

“Why are these murderers not in jail awaiting trial for murder? If he looked suspicious, call the cops, don’t grab a shotgun and a pistol,” stated Hughes, who joined more than 1,000 individuals to either comment on or view a Twitter posting of the incident by Kristen Clarke, the president and executive director of the National Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. “Arbery’s family deserves justice,” Clarke stated.

Merritt added that McMichael and his son only had the authority to follow Arbery and send law enforcement to the location. They had no authority to engage him.

The 911 calls show a dispatcher questioning McMichael as to what, if anything, Arbery was doing to break the law.

“They didn’t give any answer for that,” Merritt told CNN. “They said, ‘He’s a Black man running down our road.’”

the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper has seen no shrinkage in his 60-year-old business’s workload and revenue. When the stay-at-home orders were enforced, Warren immediately shifted newspaper deliveries to local food distribution sites, partnering with organization who are servicing the community. Warren, like many publishers who offer digital subscriptions, selected to drop his website paywall to make accessing the newspaper online free.

Other publications have not been as fortunate. Brenda Andrews, publisher of Norfolk Virginia’s New Journal and Guide, released a statement to her readers that she would be suspended until further notice.

“It is not business as usual. Advertisers have cancelled scheduled placements, and distribution locations, including small business and churches are closed. As Publisher, my greatest concerns at this time are for the health and safety of my staff and their families and for the economic viability of this business affected adversely by the global health crisis. We fully expect to rebound from this temporary setback and to resume serving our community that has supported us the last 120,” the statement concluded.

In the last two months, grants have been made available through funding sources like the Facebook Journalism Project COVID-19 Local News Relief Fund for US local news organizations. The money has enabled them to continue serving communities during the coronavirus outbreak.

Although some Black-owned publications have been able to attract funding through investments, loans and grants, the majority of them are struggling to keep the lights on, trying not to collapse under the mounting weight of the COVID-19 recession.

All of them are seeking innovative ways to keep providing vital information to their primary audiences who overwhelmingly live in census tracts of the country that are most underserved based on any metric.

The letter to leaders of both parties in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives argued that ethnic media in communities across the country play a critical role in providing vital information to the public about the global pandemic.

“Many of these already endangered outlets, are now in danger of disappearing altogether due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As African American, Latino, Asian Pacific American and Native American communities experience the disproportionate impact of COVID-19, we ask that you prioritize ethnic media and local media outlets that serve those communities,” the letter read.

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HEALTHY LIVING Patients Suffering Non-COVID-19 Emergencies Should Not Delay Care and Still Visit ER Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Ensuring safe access to emergency medical care continues to be important, even during a pandemic. The Emergency Department physicians and staff at Paradise Valley Hospital and Alvarado Hospital, members of Prime Healthcare, remain available to serve emergency needs for non-COVID related issues.

Patients should not delay care when needed, especially for conditions where early diagnosis and treatment can be lifesaving, such as heart attack and stroke.

Recent trends suggest that patients are not seeking care for emergencies and delays in diagnosis are leading to poor outcomes. Stay-at-home orders issued by public health agencies make exceptions for those in need of emergency medical treatments. Signs or symptoms of medical emer-

gencies should not be ignored.

Those experiencing signs of a heart attack or stroke, such as chest pain or sudden muscle weakness, should still call 911 or visit the emergency room immediately.

“Both hospital Emergency Departments remain open, safe and ready to serve patients and our community, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week,” said Robin Gomez, CEO of Alvarado Hospital. Gomez added that she is concerned that some people might ignore danger signs and postpone trips to the ER or urgent care for fear of being exposed to the coronavirus.

Paradise Valley Hospital CEO Neerav Jadeja says, “Paradise Valley Hospital and Alvarado Hospital are well prepared to handle non-COVID emergencies as well as able to deal with an inf lux of potential

COVID-19 cases, and are following all state, local and federal guidelines to safeguard our staff and other patients from exposure.”

for Me d ic a re a nd Med ica id Services Hospital Compare website.

Its new 32-bed emergency services wing is fulParadise Valley Hospital is an Advanced Primary Stroke ly-equipped with Center, as has been recog- the latest medical nized by Healthgrades as a instrumentation Five Star award recipient for and is staffed the treatment of heart attack by d e d ic at e d and heart failure, and for crit- and knowledgeical care. able healthcare professionals.

Alvarado Hospital is also an Advanced Primary Stroke During the curCenter, as well as a San rent COVID-19 Diego County designated pandemic, both Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Macapugay STEMI severe heart attack hospita ls have Receiving Center. The hos- taken extra precautions to general patient population for pital has been awarded the segregate visitors to the the duration of their stay.

Healthgrades Patient Safety emergency room who show Excellence Award five years symptoms of the disease. Those experiencing mild fluin a row (2015-2019), the Those who are symptomatic like symptoms should consult Leapfrog Grade A for Patient for COVID-19 are taken into with their primary care phySafety Excellence, and has a a separate triage area, and sician while taking precaufive-star rating on the Center remain separated from the tions to self-isolate and limit

Paradise Valley Hospital Builds Its Own Tools To Combat Covid-19 Voice & Viewpoint Newswire It started with a photo.

Paradise Valley Hospital CEO Neerav Jadeja brought a photo to Plant Services Director Alan Weber of a device used over patient beds to isolate patients and help protect healthcare staff from droplet-borne infections, such as COVID-19.

Jadeja found the photo online posted by another hospital.

“It’s a simple idea: a series of curved PVC tubes placed over a patient bed that act as a frame to hold clear plastic sheeting over the patient,” said Alan Weber. “ This way, a patient can be effectively isolated as they are being wheeled in their bed from one location to another. The disposable plastic sheeting prevents any contaminated f luids from escaping. It’s made of PVC tubing, PVC T-connectors, plastic sheeting that you would use when house painting, and a PVC heating blanket to heat and soften the tubing so they could be molded. A single

unit can be fabricated for under $200.”

EDUCATION ANTHONY DAVIS:

The Man Behind the Pulitzer Prize

Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint

The Transport Isolation Cover is an added layer of protection for the healthcare workers, staff, and other patients that may be around an infectious patient. It’s not meant to replace personal protective equipment (PPE), but as a complement to properly worn PPE. And it’s only meant to cover patients as they are being transported through a general area.

Paradise Valley Hospital (PVH) has already made two of these units and is starting to make more to fit smaller sized gurneys. “We’ve even offered to make units for other hospitals.” Jadeja said that he is very proud of the resourcefulness of PVH staff. “This is the essence of teamwork. The Transport Isolation Cover was developed in the same way that an earlier project came to be, the Intubation Box. The

contact with family members while at home. If symptoms worsen, however—including a consistent cough and fever— visit an emergency room as soon as possible.

Photo Courtesy of Benjamin Macapugay

Box is a plexiglass shield that is placed over the head and torso of a patient on a bed.

A physician can then reach in and intubate a patient as it effectively shields the physician and nearby staff from

f luid splatter. “Necessity is the best catalyst for creative solutions, and we have the most creative, resourceful employees here at Paradise Valley,” said Neerav.

He just won the Pulitzer Prize for his opera about “The Central Park Five.”

They were one latino and four black teens, tried and convicted and later exonerated and freed in the 1989 rape of a white female in Central Park. But the work that Davis did in setting that story to music was a continuation of his focusing on historical people and events which he has done since 1986 with the New York City Opera performing his first major work, “The Life and Times of Malcolm X.” Davis, who at 69 has taught at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) since 1998, says he has spent his career creating political works. He hopes that his success will encourage others to speak their minds in the expression of their works.

Davis has more than 15 non-opera solar albums to his credit. He established himself as a composer and band leader before focusing on opera in the 1980s. The third UC San Diego faculty member to be awarded a Pulitzer Prize, he is working on new operas about the 1921 Tulsa race massacre in Oklahoma and the 2015 shooting of nine churchgoers in Charleston, S.C. He resides in University City with his opera-singer wife, Cynthia, and their grown son, Jonah, a professional baseball player.

FINANCE

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Wise Things Retirees Can Do With Their Stimulus Checks

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

of isolation and not seeing family,” Orestis says, “and it would be productive to spend the stimulus on an activity that would boost wellness, Invest it in stable places. One both physically and menstable investment is in maintally. Fitness equipment, an taining a life insurance policy instead of allowing it to online fitness class, appointlapse. Life insurance policies ments with a social worker for But for retirees who aren’t are a stable asset that guar- counseling, or perhaps some counting on the check to Orestis suggests five ways for antee the face value and also added technology to help stay pay bills because they draw retirees to use their stimulus have secondary market value connected to loved ones and Social Security and can tap check: if the owner decides to sell it others.” off with a life settlement.” retirement savings, there are Help a family member. “With numerous options to put that Bulk up your emergency stimulus check to good use, savings. The rule of thumb Invest in your health. Seniors so many people hurting says Chris Orestis, the presi- regarding an emergency fund are among the most vulnera- financially from this crisis,” is having enough money in ble groups to suffer extreme Orestis says, “retirees in a dent of LifeCare Xchange.” quickly accessible cash to symptoms from the corona- good position currently have “The stimulus money pro- pay for at least three months’ virus. “Add that to feelings a wonderful opportunity with Stimulus checks being sent to millions of Americans are seen as a lifeline for many.

With the economic calamity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the $1200 check can provide a little breathing room while paying for some essentials.

vides an opportunity to help a family member, add savings, pay down debt, or take care of some things you’ve been putting off,” Orestis says.

“Retirees should look at their current situation and determine if the money is best used short-term or for future considerations.”

worth of living expenses,” Orestis says. “If your fund is short, add your stimulus check.”

these checks to provide added support for loved ones, especially those among the millions now out of work.”

Spend it on overdue repairs.

This is an investment in a way, because spending on a car or home issue that’s relatively inexpensive now could save you from much bigger costs later if those issues are left unattended. “A lot of people put off home projects, car repairs or maintenance because they want to conserve funds and limit retirement withdrawals,” Orestis says. “Your stimulus check could be money well spent to

prevent big expenditures.”

“Americans are suffering f inancia lly, and seniors aren’t necessarily the exception,” Orestis says. “It’s a welcome bonus for many, so they should be sure to use it, or save it, wisely. Those that have the wiggle room to spend it can make their lives easier through this difficult time.”

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BUSINESS BLACK-OWNED SPECIALTY COFFEE & TEA BRAND

Makes Deal with Whole Foods & Amazon Voice & Viewpoint Newswire BLK & Bold is now a big deal.

It is the first black-owned, nationally distributed coffee brand to announce a distribution deal with Whole Foods and Amazon. The Iowa-based company is owned by co-founders Rod Johnson and Pernell Cezar, who founded the brand just two short years ago, in 2018.

Both Jonson and Cezar left their academic careers to start a business built around their passion: coffee. They tested their product in 15 Whole Foods locations before making a deal with Whole Foods Market to expand the brand to more than 31 locations in the midwest region.

The two men were motivated by a desire to see more diversity on the business side of things.

“That really was the reason why we decided to embark on this entrepreneurial endeavor.

Foremost, really, because we wanted to have representation on the other side of the counter; wanted to make sure that, considering how much we drink coffee as a culture, that there’s again that representation as merchants as well,” Johnson told Yahoo Finance.

impact model includes a 5 percent reinvestment of sales into social initiatives, particularly issues that impact youth. “As our national and regional retailer partnerships grow, so do the opportunities for anyone to participate in supporting at-risk youth, the demographic in most need.

Creating a pathway for everyday consumers to become contributors to the most vulnerable communities is as personally fulfilling as it is motivating for [our company’s] growth,” said Johnson.

They also have a passion for giving back to the commu- BLK & Bold products are also nity. Their company’s social available via Amazon.

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COVID-19 UPDATES COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR Safe Reopening

HUBZone Certified Businesses If your business is located in a HUBZone and you qualify to be certified as a HUBZone small business, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering resources and guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist you. The following f lexibilities to HUBZone businesses are effective immediately: The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) was created to stimulate economic development and employment growth in economically distressed communities by providing Federal contracting preferences to small businesses. Administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), these preferences go to HUBZone certified small businesses that employ residents who live in a designated HUBZone as well as maintain its “principal office” in one of the specially

designated areas.

Recertification requirements

• Temporar y suspension of annual recertification requirements • No decertification for failure to recertify

Student residence hall closures

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HUBZone resident employees on mandatory telework can maintain compliance ees temporarily, if they meet with the principal office certain resident requirements. requirement, for certification and recertification • Employees are allowed to be placed in a temporary purposes, if the firm met the principal office requirenon-paid status during ment prior to the telework the COVID-19 pandemic, measures being put in place. under certain conditions. (requires signed documentation of requirements)

Expedited certification

• Temporary recognition of process HUBZone resident status • Expedited applications for of any student employee any firm that submits a required to move from stucomplete package for certident housing in a HUBZone fication and indicates that to a non-HUBZone locathey intend to respond to tion. (applies only to stua specified solicitation that dents who were already on relates to COVID-19. payroll and had residency established prior to the university closing.)

Sick leave and non-paid

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• Visit the HUBZone website: sba.gov/coronavirus • Check your location eligibility: maps.certify.sba.gov/ hubzone/map • Email for specific questions: hubzone@sba.gov

• Attend the SBA’s weekly conference ca ll—ever y status for “Legacy” Thursday at 2 p.m. ET: Compliance under HUBZone employees 202-765-1264; Access code: • “Legacy” employees can mandatory telework be counted as permanent • Firms who placed employ63068189# SOURCE: Small Business Administration

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

As California moves into Stage 2 of modifying the state’s Stay-at-Home order, the County of San Diego is now allowing certain businesses to reopen, with restrictions. As of May 8—and until further notice, as things are changing rapidly—phased-in, curbside retail and delivery includes:

• Bookstores • Jewelry stores • Toy stores • Clothing stores • Shoe stores • Home and furnishing stores • Sporting goods stores • Antique stores • Music stores • Florists What businesses need to do • Complete, print and post the County’s Safe Reopening Plan at your business entrance. Visit sandiegocounty.gov and search “SafeReopeningPlanTemplate.pdf.” Refer to the state checklist for your specific industry.

• Email questions to: COVID19BusinessQuestions@ sdcounty.ca.gov.

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George L. Bolton SUNSET 9/20/31

SUNSET 5/9/20

George L. Bolton born on September 20, 1931, made his transition from his earthly home on May 9, 2020. He leaves behind his wife Maria Bolton of Temecula, CA, sister Daisy Harris of Memphis, TN, brother Charlie Bolton of San Diego, CA, 6 children, 16 grandchildren, and two nieces and 8 nephews including that of Dr. Anthony Harris of Memphis, TN. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, May 14. Due to COVID 19, we are sad to say only 30 people may attend.

All services will be held at California Burial National City Chapel

Ernestine Franklin

Sam Smith SUNRISE

SUNRISE

7/1/47

8/4/42

SUNSET 4/29/20

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE

Private service was in San Diego, California. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

On July 1, 1947, in Rayville, Louisiana, Sam Smith began his life’s journey.

He had an infectious personality, and within minutes in his presence he would have you laughing or entertained. Sam inherited his common sense thinking from his father, Oscar Sr. and his memory for detail from his mother, Jesse Mae. Sam always spoke fondly of his childhood in El Centro, California. He found safety in this small town, that supported adventure, mischievousness and a strong foundation in family, church and friends. He often would share stories of his high school basketball days, pitching watermelons during the 100-degree summers in the Imperial Valley, and fishing at Sunbeam Lake. Bid whist and dominoes were the vehicle of lots of laughs and good times. His Kappa Alpha Psi brothers could tell you stories. Some of his greatest times happened through this fraternal connection. Attending frat conferences, performing “Lady Soul” as a member of the Temptations, golf tournaments, and lots of barbeques produced many brothers from other mothers. Sam’s children, Marie Antoinette and Dimetrius (from his marriage to Vivian) and Dorian (from his marriage to Arlene) have become amazing adults and have forged strong bonds as brothers and sister. Sam was proud of each of them and who they had become. Annual Thanksgiving visits to El Centro had two goals, to eat some of his mom’s wonderful food and spend time with his children and family. Sam enjoyed traveling and sports. One of his best family vacations was a visit to Jamaica. Sam had a varied career consisting of time with Douglas Aircraft, the County of San Diego and Neighborhood House Association (NHA). He was an administrator, probation officer and program specialist. He often spoke fondly of his work with Head Start at NHA; he had a heart for this program that served kids. He is preceded in death by his father, Oscar Smith, Sr. and his brother, Oscar Smith, Jr. He is survived by his mother, brother, sister and a host of grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

SUNSET

4/26/20 ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE

Private service was held in San Diego, California. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

Ernestine was born on August 4, 1942 in Dermott, Arkansas to Caesar and Ernestine Carlyle, Sr. She was called “Sister” by her siblings, and “Ernie” by friends. She was educated through Little Rock, Arkansas public-school system. When it came to sports, Ernestine was a competitive sports player. She played Basketball in high school which she loved. On May 19, 1963, Ernestine married the love of her life, John Louis Franklin. They later moved to San Diego, California. As their love grew so did their family. She supported her children. Ernestine was always seen on the sidelines rooting for her children. If she wasn’t at a game, she was taking them to swimming lessons and piano lessons.

When it came to her grandchildren, she continued to give that same support every chance she had. Sister, as she was affectionately called, was very soft spoken and used kindness, to win others. To know Sister was to love her. She was an evangelist in her own way, extending a helping hand to those who were in need and encouraging those who crossed her path. Sister was more than a Proverbs 31 woman-she was a Phenomenal woman of God. Sister retired with 22-years of faithful service with the Defense Finance and Accounting Department at the Naval Supply Center downtown. Sister continued to keep herself busy visiting the sick and shut in, doing before and after school day care and providing foster care to children who were removed from their homes. Sister joined Greater Trinity Baptist Church where she served faithfully on the Adult and Senior Usher Board for many years. Her passion was children and the less fortunate. Sister saw the potential in every child to become great. She felt everyone should have a hand up, no matter who you were.Ernestine was called to her eternal home in Glory, on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Ernestine was preceded in death by her parents, Caesar and Ernestine Carlyle Sr., her siblings: Dauphina, Caesar, Martha, Mildred, Thomas and Mary.Her husband, John Louis Franklin of 56 years of marriage; her children: Anita, David, Dorothy and Alrenita. Her grandchildren; Kai, SuKura, Elhij, Tatum, Evhan, Levi. Great grandson Kai Jr. Her siblings; Harold, Stanley, Nettie and Archie. Two Goddaughters; Melissa and Emoni. Her BFFs Erlinda and Cathy and a host of nephews, nieces, and other relatives, and friends.

ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY 5050 Federal Boulevard San Diego, California 92102 (619) 263-3141 www.andersonragsdalemortuary.com

“STILL FAMILY OWNED STILL THE SAME QUALITY SERVICE STILL WORTHY OF YOUR TRUST”

H.W. “Skipper” Ragsdale, III Owner (In Memoriam)

Valerie Ragsdale Owner

Continuing over 130 Years of Service

Kevin Weaver General Manager

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

Bishop / Pastor Adlai E. Mack, Pastor

Christians’ United in the Word of God

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

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church of San Diego

7965-B Broadway Street Lemon Grove, California 91945

1819 Englewood Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945

3085 K Street San Diego, CA 92102

619.724.6226 • www.coyhm.org

619.232.0510 • www.bethelamesd.com

Worship Service Sunday 10 : 30am Bible Themes Class Sunday 1: 30pm Bible Study (Thursdays) 6: 30pm

Pastor Dennis Hodge First Lady Deborah Hodges

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

Sunday Worship Service 9 : 00 a.m.

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

Rev. Harvey L. Vaughn, III

All are Welcome to Join Us.

Rev. Dr. Eugenio D. Raphael

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church

Bethel Baptist Church

3094 L Street San Diego, CA 92102

4995 A Street San Diego, CA 92102

1962 N. Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92105

619.232.5683

619.264.3369

Sunday School 9: 00 am • Sunday Worship 10: 00 am Wednesday Bible Study 10: 00 am & 6:30 pm Thursday Food Pantry 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Thursday Diaper Program 12: 00pm to 1:30pm

Sunday School 9 : 00 a.m.

Morning Service 10 : 45 a.m.

New Membership Orientation BTU 6 : 00 p.m.

Wednesday Eve Prayer Service 6 : 00 p.m.

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

“Come Worship With Us”

Rev. Dr. Obie Tentman, Jr.

Sunday School 8 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 9 : 30 a.m.

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

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

Pastor Donnell and First Lady Sheila Townsend

Dr. John W. Ringgold, Sr. Pastor

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

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

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Lively Stones Missionary Baptist Church

Phillips Temple CME Church

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

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

5333 Geneva Ave. San Diego, CA 92114

1728 S. 39th Street San Diego, CA 92113

619.263.3097 • t.obie95@yahoo.com

619.262.2505

619.262.6004 • Fax 619.262.6014 www.embcsd.com

Sunday School 9 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10 : 30 a.m.

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

Pastor Jerry Webb

Sunday School 8 : 30 a.m.

Morning Worship 9 : 45 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 10 : 00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6: 00 p.m.

Pastor Jared B. Moten

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11: 00 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 12 p.m. & 6 : 00 p.m.

“A Life Changing Ministry” Romans 12:2

Pastor Milton Chambers, Sr. & First Lady Alice Chambers

New Hope Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

Mesa View Baptist Church

Total Deliverance Worship Center

2205 Harrison Avenue San Diego, CA 92113

13230 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064

2701 East 8th Street National City, CA 91950

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

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

619.670.6208 • www.totaldeliverance.org Fax: 619.825.3930 • Mail : P.O. 1698, Spring Valley, CA 91979

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

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

Sunday Worship 10 : 00 a.m.

Sunday School 8 : 45 a.m.

Bible Study Wed. 7: 00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

“It Takes Team Work to Make the Dream Work”

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

Eagles Nest

Christian Center

Mount Olive Baptist Church

New Assurance Church Ministries

3619 College Ave. San Diego, CA 92115

36 South 35th Street San Diego, Ca 92113

7024 Amherst Street San Diego, CA 92115

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

619.239.0689 • www.mountolivebcsandiego.org

619.469.4916

Sunday First Worship 9 : 30 a.m.

Second Worship 11: 00 a.m.

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

Cox Cable Channel 23 / 24

Sunday School 8 : 30 - 9 : 30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10 : 00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer 6 : 30 - 7: 30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study (Youth & Adults) 6 : 30 - 7: 30 p.m.

Sunday Bible Study 9 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:15 a.m.

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

Pastor Antonio D. Johnson

“Loving God, Serving Others, Living by Faith”

NOW YOU CAN NOW EXPERIENCE EAGLE’S NEST TEACHINGS ON YOUTUBE!

Pastor Rodney and Christine Robinson

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

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

This ministry is to build people of Purpose, Prayer, Power, Praise and Prosperity.

This mandate is being fulfilled by reaching the reality of the gospel in a simplistic fashion, and a result, learning how to apply it in everyday life.

Minister Donald R. Warner Sr.

Church of Christ

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church

580 69th Street, San Diego, CA 92114

625 Quail Street San Diego, CA 92102

619.264.1454 • warnerdt1@aol.com

619.263.4544

Sunday Bible Study 8 : 45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service 10 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Bible Class 5: 00 p.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6: 00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Class 7: 00 p.m.

Friday Video Bible Class 7: 00 p.m.

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service 11: 00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6: 00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6: 00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6: 30 p.m.

Wednesday Youth Bible Study 6: 30 p.m.

Pastor Rev. Julius R. Bennett

“We are waiting for You”

Calvary Baptist Church Eagles Nest

719 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy San Diego, CA 92113

Christian Center

3619 College Ave. San Diego, CA 92115

619.233.6487 • www.calvarybcsd.org calvarybaptist1889@gmail.com Dr. Emanuel Whipple, Sr. Th.D.

Sundays Bible Discovery Hour 9 : 30 a.m.

Mid Morning Worship 11: 00 a.m.

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

“A Church Where Family, Faith & Fellowship Matters”

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