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This weekend protests swept the Golden State days after police in Minnesota killed George Floyd, an unarmed Black man. From Sacramento to San Diego, angry and grieving Californians organized peaceful demonstrations, marching, blocking traffic and calling for change outside of government buildings across the state.

The death of the 46-year-old is the latest symbol in a documented history of law enforcement officers brutalizing and murdering Black Americans. Police shoot and kill Black Americans 2.8 times more often than they kill White Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health. Unarmed Black people are also more likely to be killed by police than white people.

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I CAN’T BREATHE

Tulsa Race Riot 1921 Photo by: Tulsa Historical Society & Museum

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6-year old Stewart attends demonstration outside of La Mesa PD Sunday, May 31, 2020 Photo by: Ebone Monet

Two remarkable events are taking place in Tulsa, Oklahoma this year. An archeological dig to excavate a local cemetery for possible remains from mass See TRUTH page 2

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Through a new contract with SDSU’s School of Public Health and the San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) for nearly $3 million over six months, faculty will both train and recruit community health workers and students — about 110 people — to support the county’s disease control activities and to identify individuals believed to have come into contact with those diagnosed with COVID-19.

“Contact tracing will help us reach the community members most in need, to contain the spread of this disease in San Diego County by helping people become aware that they may be at risk for COVID-19 and informing them of actions they need to take,” said Hala Madanat, Distinguished Professor and SDSU’s School of Public Health director.

Madanat is the contract lead for Communities Fighting Covid, working in partnership with Corinne McDaniels-Davidson, SDSU director of the Institute for Public Health, who is the contract co-lead.

The application form will be available on the SDSU School of Public Health’s outreach website, listentosandiego.org, on Tuesday, June 9 at 9 a.m.

“As a university that owes its identity to San Diego, SDSU wants to be part of the solution,” Madanat said.

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graves, and Tulsa school children will be required to learn about the Tulsa Race Riot, one of the most heinous acts of racial violence ever recorded in our nation’s history.

Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer, noted that contact tracing is an essential strategy in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and that since May 18, the State’s Roadmap to enter Stage 2 has allowed counties flexibility and discretion to decide when to allow businesses and facilities to reopen.

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Monday, June 1st marked the 99th anniversary of the Tulsa, Oklahoma riots.

From May 31 to June 1, 1921, the Black residents of Greenwood, Oklahoma were massacred by neighboring white residents, leaving nearly 300 blacks dead, over 1,200 homes destroyed, and 10,000 black residents left homeless.

35 city blocks, including Greenwood’s prosperous commercial district, known as “Black Wall Street” because of its thriving black-owned institutions, was totally decimated.

No one was ever prosecuted. The incident was never publicly acknowledged or discussed. And yet, the local oral historians and griots never wavered: mass graves stacked with the victims’ slaughtered black bodies were most certainly scattered throughout the Tulsa region.

In 2018, Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum, a white Republican, revived the city’s stalled Mass Graves Investigation, established in 1998. It was a move to foster racial conciliation and to finally know for sure.

“When you have that kind of trauma occur,” Bynum told an MSNBC interviewer last Sunday, “and that kind of hurt and death, and then you have African Americans in Tulsa told we’re never going to bring the people who did this to your community to justice, and ‘you need to just get on with it and move on.’ That does not lead to healing for a community.”

In October 2019, a geophysical survey of Oaklawn Cemetery, east of downtown Tulsa, suggested the presence of at least one of three unmarked mass grave sites from the 1921 riots. After much delay, and frustration expressed by Tulsa’s African American community, archaeological excavations finally got underway this past spring.

The parallels between Tulsa and the nation’s current swirl of social unrest aren’t lost on him. The severe miscarriage of justice displayd in Minneapolis involving George Floyd, the unarmed black man killed while in police custody, is a systemic problem that is not new, he said.

“This didn’t just start this week. This has been building up for decades and the lack of willingness for leaders to

Tulsa Race Riot 1921 Photo by: Tulsa Historical Society & Museum

“It is crucial to the public’s health that we also approach COVID-19 with a diverse and ethnically sensitive contact tracing program that reaches into and gains trust in all of our communities,” said Dr. Wooten.

Over the course of the contract, public health faculty and staff will train community health workers to act as points of contact to underserved communities, tracing and monitoring those who may have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

“Without such measures, we will not be able to recover from COVID-19 on a timeline that will contribute to individual health and a meaningful economic rebound,” said SDSU President Adela de la Torre.

HELPING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES The partnership reinforces HHSA’s Live Well San Diego vision, which combines the efforts of partners inside and outside the agency to support the health and safety of all county residents.

Tulsa Race Riot 1921 Photo by: Tulsa Historical Society & Museum

openly talk about this and try and address those societal issues that spring from it. I think it has caused a lot of folks in our country to decide we’ve got to elevate this discussion and raise awareness around it,” he told MSNBC. As the city approaches its 100th anniversary next year, Bynum and city officials are committed to educating future generations. In April of this year, Tulsa schools were set to teach the history behind the Tulsa massacre for the very first time. Tulsa Public Schools invested two years in extensive teacher training. The curriculum is mandatory.

As Bynum explained to MSNBC: “I think what we’re doing in Tulsa on this front is very relevant to what you see happening all around the country right now. That’s because for 80 years after this event occurred, there was a systematic cover up of the event. it was not taught in schools. The newspapers that reported on it were removed from our libraries. You had generations grow up in our community who didn’t even hear about it until the late 90’s and early 2000’s.

“No one in our community did the right thing on this. And then we wonder why we have challenges with race, both here in Tulsa and in our country.

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In San Diego County Saturday afternoon, more than 1,000 people gathered outside of the La Mesa Police Department on University Avenue. The department is investigating its own accusation of excessive force filed against one of its officers following a recent arrest that was recorded and also widely shared on social media.

In the crowd, there were people carrying signs that read “Black Lives Matter”, “Justice for George” and “I Can’t Breathe,” one of the last phrases Floyd uttered as former Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin is seen pinning him to the ground with his knee to his neck in a viral video that has ignited nationwide unrest. Floyd also called out for his mama.

Collena Horne, an African American woman and San Diego area resident, said what she saw in the video took her to her breaking point.

After watching it, she felt compelled to join the La Mesa demonstration.

“I just started crying. That could have easily been my dad. That could have been my uncle,” Horne said. The protest was a first for the 28-year-old San Diego native.

“I wouldn’t feel comfortable being at home knowing that I had a chance to be out here and use my voice, while still social distancing and

It is incumbent on all of us to pursue the truth regardless of where it leads,” he said.

Let the healing begin.

IT’S NOT LOST ON HIM And I think what you see in cities around our country right now is that there’s tremendous pain that has built up over decades. This didn’t just start this week. It has caused a lot of folks to decide we’ve got to elevate this discussion and raise awareness around it. And they’re doing so very successfully. ...

Mayor G. T. Bynum Sure. And that’s, I think the arguments you just put there, or one of the reasons that for 98 years, “No one in our community did the right thing on this. And then we wonder why we have challenges with race, both here in Tulsa and in our country. The whole notion of “you just need to move on” is, I think, disrespect for the great hurt and death that African-Americans locally in Tulsa and in our country have faced. It is incumbent on all of us to pursue the truth regardless of where it leads.”

The community health worker model is one that has been used for years in various communities and its successes are well-documented. This new workforce will identify and connect with individuals who have not been reachable by other means. They will start by contacting members of the Spanish and Arabic speaking communities as well as the African American community, and will ramp up to include an additional non-English speaking community that is being most impacted, as defined by public health data.

“By hiring from our diverse communities to help serve our communities, with the community health worker model we will expand our health strategy in protecting public health in communities adversely impacted by COVID-19,” said Nick Macchione, director of the County’s Health and Human Services Agency and architect of the T3 Strategy overseeing the ongoing rollout and expansion of COVID-19 testing, tracing and treatment throughout the region.

When the County HHSA identifies a positive case and follows up to obtain a list of people the patient has been in contact with, the community health workers will be asked to assist with making initial contact with them and advise them to quarantine themselves. SDSU students will make follow-up phone calls to monitor people for COVID-19 symptoms. In addition, community health workers will provide San Diegans in diverse communities with health education and make referrals for testing treatment, and offer other referrals to community-based services as needed.

The team is developing training modules for the contact tracers. Madanat and McDaniels-Davidson are in the process of convening a community advisory board to promote and ensure equity throughout the planning and implementation of the program.

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still being peaceful,” she added.

from social media so street activism.

The protest went on for several hours. At onepoint, hundreds of participants walked from the police department to the nearby I-8, a major regional highway that stretches west from the beaches of San Diego to the Casa Grande north of Tucson in Arizona.

“If you’re not following with actions, then words don’t mean anything,” she said.

On the highway, they blocked westbound lanes. California Highway Patrol responded by stopping traffic in both directions as they worked to gain control. The interstate standoff finally ended with protestors retreating to the police department.

The protestors were ethnically diverse and most of them were young adults and teenagers.

Twenty-three-year-old Alexander Learner drove her 16-year-old sister Logan Mia from Los Angeles to La Mesa to take part in the protest.

“We chose San Diego because downtown LA looked more dangerous from what we’ve been seeing on the news. We came to show what we believe in a safe way,” said Learner.

Mia said as a white teen she understands the importance of the Black Lives Matters movement.

“We’re all people. Right now, Black people need us. Black Lives Matter especially right now. We need to stick up for them because they’re the ones being oppressed right now.”

The teenager said she was nervous to transition

Minutes after the sisters arrived, police released tear gas. They also shot rubber bullets into the crowd. Authorities said they were keeping the large group from gaining access to the building.

The police action came after demonstrators spray-painted an armored police vehicle. Some of the protestors there, though, maintained that they were demonstrating peacefully when police applied force without warning.

Several people have posted videos of the clash and its aftermath. There are images of people crying that their eyes and throats were burning from the pepper spray. One woman’s family says she was standing across the street, slightly away from the large gathering, when she was hit in the head with a rubber bullet.

Images of her lying on the ground bleeding heavily as other people try to lend aid are circulating on social media.

More pictures depict other people’s injuries.

Some demonstrators retreated to their nearby vehicles while others made their way to nearby shopping centers. Many of the surrounding businesses including Walmart inside the Grossmont Center Mall closed early. Aerial images from local media outlets showed people breaking into the store and leaving with goods. Several other stores were damaged at a La Mesa Springs Shopping Center, also on University Avenue.

By night’s end, a fire vehicle had been set ablaze along with Chase and Union Banks.

Up north, authorities in the Bay Area are searching for a white van in connection to the shootings of two federal security guards who gunmen opened fire on Saturday night outside of the federal building in downtown Oakland. 53-year-old David Patrick Underwood, who is African American, died from injuries.

The extensive damage caused by the unrest in the state’s most populated cities dominated much of the news coverage Sunday. At the request of Gov. Gavin Newsom, the California National Guard moved in to protect Los Angeles County from further infrastructure damage. In addition to the 1000 Guardsman, LA leaders put millions of people under a mandatory curfew.

Across the state, protests continued Sunday evening in some places without the reported volatility from the night before. San Diego PD reports officers arrested more than 100 people in connection to the unrest over the weekend LAPD says its number is around 900, and Sacramento and Oakland police report fewer than 100 arrests combined.

Demonstrators such as Horne and others in California and around the nation will have to wait to find out if their temporary disruption will have a lasting impact.

“I am just tired. It has to change,” she said.

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION EDITORIAL:

COMMENTARY:

Reflections on the Declaration of Independence and the Present Protest

THE GEORGE FLOYD MURDER UNCOVERS THE MYTH OF AMERICAN JUSTICE

alter or to abolish it and institute new Government.�

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

In rereading the words of the Declaration of Independence from July 4, 1776, it appears that we have not come as far as we thought. The words of that document said in part, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness; That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to

While we are not ready to abolish all government, we can change the people in government. If those people marching and protesting across America would harness that power by converting this protest into voter registration and voter turnout in November; the removal from office of people like Donald Trump as President and his cohorts like the Attorney General as an appointee; if the people marching and protesting in Kentucky would vote out Mitch McConnel who has held the U.S. Senate hostage against everything that this country has stood for by his blocking legislative action and the Impeachment of President Trump, then we will return to our consent being a part of the government There have been enough people of voting age demonstrating across this country in the past week to remove from office every right wing racist hiding behind Donald Trump’s MAGA (Make

America Great Again). No one has said this better than Terrance Floyd, the Brother of George Floyd, murdered last week by police in Minneapolis.

Mr. Floyd said, “We must educate ourselves. We must vote.�

It should be remembered that this President and those who support and vote with him, are counting on protesters getting angry, but not staying angry enough to register and vote. We must realize that former Vice President Joe Biden is no more perfect than all of us, but he is the alternative to four more years of madness and decay for America from within under the leadership of Donald Trump.

In his remarks in Philadelphia on Tuesday, he was more Presidential and committed to the heart and soul of America than Donald Trump in his whole three years in office. Let’s get rid of the provacators, continue to protest in peace and prepare to vote in November to truly change government.

COMMENTARY:

Obama’s Popularity Continues to Rise Amid Trump’s Rhetoric

By Stacy M. Brown

NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent

With unrestrained vitriol and the stunning lack of leadership emanating from the White House on an almost daily basis, the ever-rising popularity of former President Barack Obama is unmistakable.

The media and most of the American public hang on every word and watch every move Obama makes – many openly pining for the 44th president to “do something,� “do anything,� to provide some sense of normalcy and a renewed dignity to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. “Overall, most liberals I know loved President Obama because he was eloquent and thoughtful. I think he’s extremely popular right now because Trump has pretty much failed in every way possible – especially on the points where he said he could and would do things better than Obama did,� New York resident Alicia Butler told NNPA Newswire. “The inepter Trump becomes; the more people will forget what they didn’t like about Obama. And for those of us who loved Obama, seeing Trump mess up ten times a day really drives our appreciation for 44 home even further,� Butler stated.

Many others expressed similar sentiments.

In Obama’s first four years, he bailed out the auto industry saving several thousands of jobs, and the auto industry repaid the loan.

He tightened up credit requirements to curtail predatory lending practices, which was the main reason the country went into the Great Recession, stated Kevin DarnĂŠ, an author whose books have included “My Cat Won’t Bark! (A Relationship Epiphany).â€? “Obama got the Affordable Care Act passed which brought the number of 46.5 million un-insureds down to 27 million by 2016, and the stock market rebounded, and job growth increased monthly, and he also won the Nobel Peace Prize,â€? DarnĂŠ stated, adding that Obama repealed “Don’t ask don’t tellâ€? in the military, supported federal recognition of same-sex marriage, and protected Dreamers from deportation. “His quick response to Hurricane Sandy drew praise from Republican governors, Chris Christie of New Jersey and Bob McDonnell of Virginia, who killed Osama Bin Laden, the person responsible for the 9-11 attacks in 2001.â€?

DarnĂŠ also pointed out that Obama effectively managed the Ebola crisis. At the same time, Trump has only repeated his mantra of building a wall, gutting Obamacare, and handling the COVID-19 crisis less than stellar, he said. “He routinely lies and blames the Obama administration for every issue that arises. The main goal of Donald Trump appears to be to dismantle every signature achievement Barack Obama had,â€? DarnĂŠ said of the impeached Trump.

Obama’s popularity led to him being named history’s most popular American president.

Presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee and former Obama Vice

President Joe Biden have publicly stated that he would love to have former First Lady Michelle Obama as his running mate.

The “Committee to Draft Michelle Obama for VP� is working to build “substantial grassroots support for a potential Michelle Obama candidacy and help garner media attention for a vice-presidential nominee who has the power to beat Donald Trump,� according to the group’s press release. “Ms. Obama, the most admired woman in America, will be a vital asset this November when Vice President Biden will face an uphill battle to combat the lies and deceit emanating from the White House,� said the statement released Monday. “Her credibility as a trusted leader and a strong symbol of unity within the Democratic Party would certainly help Democrats defeat Republicans up and down the ballot.�

Tina Willis, a personal injury attorney at Tina Willis Law, said she cried when Obama left office. She said she didn’t agree with every decision Obama made while in office, but she never doubted that he held the best of intentions for all Americans. “I would say that Trump is so awful, on every level, increased my appreciation for Obama. But my feelings toward Trump didn’t increase my admiration of Obama. I always thought he was the best president that I’ve seen during my lifetime. I really wish Michelle Obama would become the vice president, although I definitely don’t blame her for not wanting to face all of the bad that comes with a high political office in this country.�

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What then is required as a starting point for the healing that must occur in the wake of the murder of George Floyd?

First, all of the officers involved in his original detention must be immediately terminated from the Minneapolis police force. At the time of the writing of this article, four of the officers involved have been terminated from their employment with the Minneapolis Police Department. Second, the chief of police in Minneapolis should be fired immediately for dereliction of his duty to effectively train and discipline his subordinates. This

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should happen despite the fact that the current chief of police is an “Afro-Latinx.â€? HavBy Mark ing a “Blackâ€? police chief in Minneapolis did not save Mr. T. Harris, Floyd’s life. The current chief Esq. must go! Third, the officers who were involved in the disBen gusting “choking outâ€? of Mr. Crump, Law PLLC Floyd should be prosecuted for murder‌period! Under the Minnesota Penal Code, the officers’ behavior seems to qualAmerica will not heal until it ify for arrest and conviction atones for its original sins. At under at minimum, “Second its very core, from the moment Degree Murderâ€? and possibly of its inception, America has “First Degree Murder.â€? Both been racist and sexist. the actual officer who applied his knee to the neck of Mr. For all of America’s pride over Floyd for over nine minutes, being a “shining city on the and those who aided and abethill,â€? America was illegitimateted in that behavior, should be ly born into the world of naarrested, held without bail and tions as a country stolen from prosecuted. indigenous people. Our nation from its inception, treated “Atonementâ€? is the process of women and Blacks unequally. “reparation for a wrong or inGeorge Washington, the “Fajury.â€? America will not have a ther of our Nation,â€? was an true racial healing until it acowner of more than two hunknowledges its discriminatodred slaves. Former President ry history which is at its very Thomas Jefferson, eloquently foundation. authored the words that ring as true today as they did when I do not encourage or condone he penned them that “[w]e the violent reaction to the murhold these truths to be self-evder of George Floyd at the hands ident: that all men are created of those entrusted to “protect equal.â€? Notice that those eland to serve.â€? However, in the oquently articulated foundawords of one of my brilliant tional words, evidencing the former students, “the formula American democracy, did not for true social change includes apply to women or the over six equal parts protest and viohundred slaves owned by Jeflence.â€? Even the celebrated efferson throughout his lifetime. forts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Southern Christian During the 1970’s, the late Leadership Conference were Richard Pryor had an iconic interwoven with violence. Aljoke on his Grammy award though Dr. King and the SCLC winning comedy album enti(and other civil rights organizatled “Is it Something I Said?â€? tions) espoused “non-violence,â€?

Pryor commenting on the they were constantly enmeshed astronomically high number in violent protests and racist’s of African-American men in conduct often masquerading as prison says that if you are in local law enforcement. Need I search of justice in prisons, remind you that Dr. King was that’s what you find: just stabbed; little girls were killed us!� Unfortunately, the hard during a church bombing in truth of this supposed “joke�

Alabama; and Eugene “Bull� is not lost on anyone in the Connor was a sworn law enBlack community. forcement official.

The over-incarceration of If you are more outraged by Black men and women, conthe violent protest in Mintributes to the perceived neapolis than you are by the deadly threat posed by ALL death of George Floyd, then African-Americans.

Some in the words of Dr. King, believe that just being Black you’re “more devoted to order has rendered Black people as than to justice.� “weaponized.�

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Peaceful protest alone will not be sufficient to prevent the next horrific treatment of an African-American at the hands of law enforcement. At minimum, one should arm themselves with a cell phone enabled with a recording feature.

The police misconduct uncovered in the case of George Floyd would never have come to light without video and audio evidence validating those protesting his mistreatment.

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Thousands March in London Speak Up on Floyd

By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press

LONDON (AP) _ Nations ried the sensational headline around the world have ``This killer-cop set America watched in horror at the civil ablaze’’ with an arrow pointunrest in the United States ing to a photo of now-fired following the death of George police officer Derek Chauvin, Floyd, a black man who died who has been charged with after a white police officer third-degree murder in pressed his knee on his neck Floyd’s death, with his knee until he stopped breathing. on Floyd’s neck. The newspaper’s story reported ``scenes Racism-tinged events no lon- like out of a civil war.`` ger startle even America’s closest allies, though many In Italy, the Corriere della have watched coverage of the Sera newspaper’s senior U.S. often-violent protests with correspondent Massimo growing unease. Burning Gaggi wrote that the reaction cars and riot police in the to Floyd’s killing was ``difU.S. featured on newspaper ferent’’ than previous cases front pages around the globe of black Americans killed Sunday _ bumping news of by police and the ensuring the COVID-19 pandemic to violence. second-tier status in some ``There are exasperated black places. movements that no longer Floyd’s death on May 25 in preach nonviolent resistance,’’ Minneapolis was the latest Gaggi wrote, noting the in a series of deaths of black Minnesota governor’s warnmen and women at the hands ing that ``anarchist and white of police in the U.S. supremacy groups are trying to fuel the chaos.’’

Thousands gathered in central London on Sunday to In countries with authoritaroffer support for American ian governments, state-condemonstrators. Chanting trolled media have been ``No justice! No peace!`` and highlighting the chaos and waving placards with the violence of the U.S. demonwords ``How many more?’’ strations, in part to underat Trafalgar Square, the pro- mine American officials’ testers ignored U.K. govern- criticism of their own nations. ment rules banning crowds because of the pandemic. In China, the protests are being viewed through the Police didn’t stop them. prism of U.S. government Demonstrators then marched criticism of China’s crackto the U.S. Embassy, where down on anti-government a long line of officers sur- protests in Hong Kong. rounded the building. Several hundred milled around in Hu Xijin, the editor of the the street and waved placards. state-owned Global Times newspaper, tweeted that Protesters in Denma rk U.S. officials can now see a lso converged on t he protests out their own winU.S. Embassy on Sunday. dows: ``I want to ask Speaker Participants carried placards Pelosi and Secretary Pompeo: with messages such as ``Stop Should Beijing support proKilling Black People.’’ tests in the U.S., like you glorified rioters in Hong Kong?’’

The U.S. Embassy in Berlin was the scene of protests on Hua Chunying, a Chinese Saturday under the motto: Foreign ministry spokes``Justice for George Floyd.’’ wom a n , p oi nt e d ou t Several hundred more people America’s racial unrest by took to the streets Sunday in tweeting ``I can’t breathe,’’ the capital’s Kreuzberg area, which Floyd said before his carrying signs with slogans death. like ``Silence is Violence,’’ ``Hold Cops Accountable,’’ In Iran, which has violently and ``Who Do You Call put down nationwide demonWhen Police Murder?’’ No strations by killing hundreds, incidents were reported. arresting thousands and disrupting internet access to Germany’s top-selling Bild the outside world, state telenewspaper on Sunday car- vision has repeatedly aired

By CARA ANNA Associated Press

images of the U.S. unrest. One TV anchor discussed ``a horrible scene from New York, where police attacked proteste r s .’ ’ A not he r state T V message accused U.S. police agencies in Washing ton of ``setting fire to cars and attacking protesters,’’ without offering any evidence.

Russia accused the United States of ``systemic problems in the human rights sphere.’’ It denounced Floyd’s death as the latest in a series of police violence cases against African Americans. ``This incident is far from the first in a series of lawless conduct and unjustified violence from U.S. law enforcement,’’ the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. ``American police commit such high-profile crimes all too often.’’

There also have been expressions of solidarity with the demonstrators.

In Brazil, hundreds of people gathered in front of the Rio de Janeiro state government palace to protest crimes committed by the police against black people in Rio’s working-class neighborhoods, known as favelas.

As Minneapolis burns over the police killing of George Floyd and shock and disappointment in Africa grow, some U.S. embassies on the continent have taken the unusual step of issuing critical statements, saying no one is above the law.

The statements came as the head of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemned the ``murder’’ of Floyd and said Friday the continental body rejects the ``continuing discriminatory practices against black citizens of the USA.’’

were thrown at officers who responded with pepper spray and tear gas. Some windows were smashed and some fires were set.

Over the weekend, Lebanese anti-government protesters f looded social media with tweets sympathetic to U.S. protesters, using the hashtag (hash)Americarevolts. That’s a play on the slogan for Lebanon’s protest movement _ Lebanon revolts _ which erupted on Oct. 17 last year.

Within 24 hours, the hashtag ( h a s h) A m e r i c a n r e v o l t s became the No. 1 trending tag in Lebanon.

In another expression of solidarity with American protesters, about 150 people marched through central Jerusalem on Saturday to protest the shooting death by The protest, called ``Black Israeli police of an unarmed, lives matter,’’ was inter- autistic Palestinian man earrupted when police used tear lier in the day. Israeli police gas to disperse people. ``I mistakenly suspected that can’t breathe’’, said some of the man, Iyad Halak, was the demonstrators, alluding carrying a weapon. When he to the George Floyd´s death. failed to obey orders to stop, Protesters called for an end officers opened fire. to police operations inside favelas.

Associated Press Writers In Canada, an anti-racism David Rising in Berlin, Jon protest degenerated into Gambrell in Dubai, United clashes between Montreal Arab Emirates, Frances police and some demon- D’Emilio in Rome, Zeina strators. About three hours Karam in Beir ut, Tia after a march that snaked Goldenberg in Jerusalem, Ken its way through downtown Moritsugu in Beijing, Jari Montreal had ended, police Tanner in Helsinki, Finland, declared the gathering ille- and Jim Heintz in Moscow, gal after they say projectiles contributed to this report.

demons of racism. How many black people must be killed by white police officers before authorities react seriously?’’

The ambassador’s response, in French: ``I am profoundly troubled by the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The Justice Department is conducting a full criminal investigation Africa has not seen the kind as a top priority. Security forces around the world of protests over Floyd’s killing that have erupted across should be held accountable. the United States, but many No one is above the law.’’

Africans have expressed disgust and dismay, openly Similar statements were wondering when the U.S. tweeted by the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Uganda, will ever get it right. while the embassies in ``WTF? `When the looting Tanzania and Kenya tweeted starts the shooting starts’?’’ a joint statement from tweeted political cartoonist the Department of Justice Patrick Gathara in Kenya, office in Minnesota on the which has its own troubles with police brutality. He, investigation.

Floyd, a handcuffed black man, died after a police officer pressed his knee into his neck for several minutes even after he stopped moving and pleading for air.

like many, was aghast at the African officials also were tweet by President Donald publicly outspoken last Trump, f lagged by Twitter month over racism in as violating rules against ``glorifying violence,’’ that China, when Africans complained of being evicted the president later said had and mistreated in the city been misconstrued. of Guangzhou amid the Mind f u l of A merica’s COVID-19 pandemic. image on a continent where China’s influence has grown At the time, the U.S. was and where many have felt a quick to join in, with the distinct lack of interest from embassy in Beijing issuthe Trump administration ing a critical security alert in Africa, some U.S. diplo- tit led ``Discrimination mats have tried to control against African-Americans the damage. in Guangzhou`` and notThe ambassador to Congo, ing actions against people Mike Hammer, highlighted thought to be African or a tweet from a local media have African contacts. entrepreneur who addressed him saying, ``Dear ambassa- Now the Africa-facing verdor, your country is shame- sion of the state-run China ful. Proud America, which Daily newspaper is tweeting went through everything footage from Minneapolis from segregation to the with the hashtags (hash) election of Barack Obama, GeorgeFloydWasMurdered still hasn’t conquered the and (hash)BlackLivesMatter.

Truckers at Kenya/Uganda Border

in 21-Mile Traffic Jam Denied Food, Water

By Kelvin Ogome | Edited by Ford Fischer Courtesy of Zenger News A 21-mile-long (35 km) column of trucks lined a major highway between Kenya and Uganda on Saturday, a sea of diesel engines and goods headed west but stopped at the border for time-consuming coronavirus tests.

who test negative, there’s no clear path to proceed. And the backup grows longer by the hour.

“We have been tested and we are corona negative, but we are still being harassed,” said David Ng’etich, a long-haul driver. He had already come 575 miles (976 km) from Mombasa, passing through Nairobi and hitting a backup before the border.

The drivers, stuck on portions of highway between Eldoret, Kenya and the border town of Malaba, told Zenger News that Kenyan authorities are denying them access to food, water and Now, he says, he’s stuck. lodging. Most of them sleep in their trucks. There are no toilet The government of Kenya agreed with Uganda last facilities. week to test travelers at comDrivers with positive tests are mon points in both countries. turned back. Even for those Drivers who test negative get

certificates allowing them to cross the border again without more tests, even though they could come into contact with a contagious person after crossing the border, and bring the virus back with their paperwork.

are being harassed and called “corona” by the people we provide with goods. It is so sad, they better close the border,” said Ng’etich.

Some truckers carry small appliances for cooking basic meals, but food is scarce.

Truckers heading toward Although fresh water is unUganda said they were forced available, police are arresting to wait as long as 48 hours entrepreneurs who attempt to while the results of multiple sell water along the miles of tests were processed. traffic.

Some say they would rather see the border closed completely— so they could go home instead of going nowhere.

“We are not the problem. We

border, citing security issues, The major-highway congestion according to truck driver John has choked off deliveries in Omondi.

Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.

“We are not allowed to enter hotels. We have no access to clean water,” Alhaji Abdulkarim Mwangwe, another trucker, said. Mwangwe spoke while “I don’t know what kind of logic sitting on the roadside. is that. We are human beings,” Uganda was the first African Korir said. country to close its borders to Authorities in Uganda are also curb the pandemic spread, folconfiscating cookers at the lowed by Kenya.

“Can you imagine that revenue that is not entering the Ugandan market?” driver Peter Karanja Kamau asked. “That is not good. But the way they are treating us, it’s not reasonable.”

“You can’t treat someone who’s carried you a million—a billion—shillings to Uganda, like a dog,” he said.

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Remnants of Unrest in L

Photos by Brian Goodin

By Brian Goodin Contributing Writer

Taking a walk through the aftermath of harm. Some would call it a protest gone bad in La Mesa, CA where burning and looting took place along Spring St.& Allison Ave. There were several businesses in the suburban neighborhood of San Diego that were hit with the hurt of untrust from a damaged society.

Saturday evening at about 6pm is when it all began to heat up. As people walked the 5 block area in the business community of downtown La Mesa, it is easy to see the actions of the “before” and “after.”

The obvious actions of the demonstrators left behind a burnt down Chase Bank, Union Bank, and fires that partially damaged other businesses like Vons and Play It Again Sports. The Randall Lamb building, which is across the parking lot from Union Bank, was also severely damaged.

The actions of others, on a Sunday after the smoke cleared, included those who came to pray from the Rock Church and others who volunteered to help clean up. All of these actions are in wake of the George Floyd police-involved killing in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday, May 25, 2020. Floyd was an African American man who was unarmed and lost his life in the custody of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who, at the time of this writing, was arrested four days later and charged with 3rd Degree murder.

Mrs. Gloria Grant

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the la mesa protest

Faces in the Crowd

Captions and photos by Tejae Dunnivant

“EVERY CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT, WOMAN SUFFRAGE, GAY RIGHTS, ALL THAT WAS SOLVED THROUGH PROTESTING AND WE ARE OUT HERE TRYING TO DO THE SAME THING.” Remeica wanted her son to see the protest and how “we” can come together for equal rights and to prevent the violence. Her daughter, who is majoring in Biology at Grossmont College to become a doctor, spoke passionately about the Black Rights movement. “They always say that protesting is wrong. But every civil rights movement, woman suffrage, gay rights, all that was solved through protesting and we are out here trying to do the same thing,” she said.

Remeica had her daughter when she was only 16. She went out to the La Mesa protest to support her.

Remeica, protester and mother of two, with daughter and 12 year old son.

“WE APPRECIATE THE JOB OF LAW ENFORCEMENT. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THEY GO TOO FAR.” Protester Rasheed Miller was standing yards away from a police blockade off Highway 8 after the government declared an unlawful assembly order giving local law enforcement the right to engage and break-up the crowds. After being out there for a couple hours, Rasheed said that his purpose for being out there was to bring recognition to the police brutality that is happening to people of all races, nationwide. “We appreciate the job of law enforcement, [but] there are times when they go too far.

This protest is an example of how tired people are!”

It was unclear if the non-protesters of color were really down for the #BlackLivesMatter movement, or if they were there to invoke violence as part of a white nationalist implant. The protester seen here with the American Flag on his back, was egging other protesters on to rush the blockade of law enforcement.

He shouted, “Come on everyone, these guys ain’t sh*t!”

Protester Rasheed Miller

t Skydives Through the Friendly Skies

Photos Courtesy of John E. Brown

By John E. Brown Contributing Writer

On February 24, 2020, Mrs. Gloria Grant, 93 years young, did what many of us would never be courageous enough to accomplish: she skydived out of an airplane at Perris Valley Airport in Perris, California, with the assistance of an American soldier, from a height of 12,500 feet.

It was one of many accomplishments for the San Diego resident. Mrs. Grant is a retired business person that owned and operated the first African American owned motel in San Diego, the Ebony Inn Motel. At present, Mrs. Grant’s long list of credits includes being a pageant consultant and coordinator, public and community relations person, advertiser, fund-raiser, organizer, researcher, real estate owner.

She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Technology from National University and worked from 1965 to 1985 as a Technical Engineer at the Navy Ocean Center.

If those successes weren’t enough, Mrs. Grant has done a great deal of professional modeling for Clairol, Saks Fifth Avenue, Walker Scott, JCPenney, Sears, and Jet Magazine, television, and for Navy brochures. She worked as a store detective for J.L. Hudson Department Store in Detroit, Michigan and as an undercover detective in San Diego, CA. And the impressive list of achievements continues: She has served as an active member of her community as a teacher and producer of various pageants, fashion shows and plays. She has also lectured in many of the public schools and with senior citizen classes. She has served as a member of the government’s Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Equal Opportunity Board, and board member of the Citizens Council at the Educational Cultural Complex, San Diego Community College District. From 1992-1995, she served as a Research Assistant at the University of San Diego, where she was responsible for recruiting caregivers for Alzheimer’s research, and since 1998 she has assisted the Somalian community in San Diego as Coordinator of the Somali Youth & Education Center and assistant manager at the Aswan African Cafe and Factory.

She has taken a very active position in her church, Bethel A.M.E. Church of San Diego, CA. There she was the treasurer for the Missionary Society, served on the Pastor’s Aid Board, Steward Board, and the Trustee Board. She also was the treasurer for the Southern California Conference of the A.M.E. Church, Fifth Episcopal District, representing thirteen Southern California A.M.E. churches. In addition, she was the past project leader for the Y.P.D. and a chairperson for many fundraising projects.

She received Bethel AME’s Women Of the Year award in 2001.

On July 16, 2001, by the resolution of the City Council City of San Diego presented by Deputy Mayor George Stevens, “Gloria Grant Day” was proclaimed in the City of San Diego.

Her new venture began in 2004 as sole-proprietorship of Aswan Hall Banquet Catering Service and Maryam Sambussa Factory.

Since 2016, she has volunteered her time to Hand In Hand Mission Outreach. Her February 24, 2020 skydive at Perris Valley Airport earned her a Certificate Of Achievement. That feat is likely not the last of her successes sure to come.

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Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Courtesy of County of San Diego Are you wearing a face cov- any time they enter a ering when out and around business, except when others? If not, you should. its use is prevented by a Research has shown that medical condition. when face coverings are used properly, they reduce Face coverings “distransmission of the novel rupt the trajectory of a coronavirus, which causes cough, sneeze or breath” 'SYRX] 4YFPMG ,IEPXL 3JJMGIV ;MPQE ;SSXIR prevent ing d roplets COVID-19. restaurant ca rr y ing t he v ir us Face coverings are import- from traveling between • Waiting for or riding on public transportation people, according to the ant because people can have COVID-19 and transmit Centers for Disease Control • Riding in a taxi or ride service vehicle and Prevention.

The CDC the virus, but not have any recently updated its guid- • Seeking health care symptoms. ance to note that the virus • Going into faci lities allowed to stay open “Since we can’t be sure who is spreads very easily between contagious, the best protec- people, even more so than • Working an essential job that interacts with the tion is to have everyone two influenza. public years and older cover their face,” said Wilma Wooten, The CDC indicates cloth face M.D., M.P.H., County public coverings should: • Fit snugly but comfortably Face coverings are not health officer. against the side of the face required: When you wear a face cov- • Be secured with ties or ear • At home • In the car alone or with loops ering, you protect those members of the same around you. When others • Include multiple layers of fabric household use a face covering, they pro• Allow for breathing with• When advised by a medical tect you. out restriction doctor • Be able to be laundered • For children under 2 years Face coverings will be and machine dried without old due to the risk of required in public until damage or change to shape suffocation further notice. Homemade • When swimming, walkmasks, bandanas, scarves ing, hiking, bicycling or and neck gaiters are accept- Where to Wear a running provided there is able, since these items can be Face Covering • Face coverings must be social distancing washed and reused. worn in public settings, People who choose not to The County’s local Health such as: Officer Order requires San • Waiting in line to go inside wear face coverings may be cited and denied access to Diegans to wear a face cova store businesses, transit or recreering when in public and less • Shopping in a store than six feet from others, or • Picking up food at a ational areas.

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EDUCATION Black College Expo to Celebrate

Black High School Graduates Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

Experiencing a “2020 Black High School Graduation: Rites Of Passage” nationwide, students will share their high school achievements during this historic virtual ceremony Black College Expo™, a trademark progra m of National College Resources Foundation (NCRF), a 501c3 non-prof it organization, and the Los Angeles Urban League are joining forces to present “2020 Black High School Graduation: Rites of Passage,” a positive and uplifting cultural celebration for high school graduates, on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 3 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST). Hundreds of thousands of high school students from around the country will have a commencement ceremony unlike any other in recent memory.

Visit laul.org/2020blackgrad to register for the live virtual graduation.

Most 2020 graduates will not get to enjoy the traditional ceremonial walk across the stage due to the COVID19 pandemic, but they will receive a once in a lifetime, grassroots-oriented celebration of their achievements.

The 90-minute historic ceremony will feature a live online virtual experience for hundreds of thousands of high school graduates and celebrate their accomplish-

ments, aspirations and academic excellence.

Stakeholders such as high school administrators, parents, teachers, guardians and mentors should tune in to learn the cultural history and legacy of the 2020 graduating class.

Highlights will include celebrit y per formances, spoken word presentations, scholarship presentations, student recognitions and keynote speeches by notable celebrities and academic leaders, including Thomas Parham, PhD, President of California State University, Dominguez Hills.

high schools, will share the experience with classmates, family and teachers in their “We have been receiving so own “private room.” The celmany calls from our black ebration hopes to be a guidecommunity looking for post for graduating students direction. I know that our to reimagine their lives after black students already feel high school and get ready for disconnected from the sys- the world. tem, so we wanted to do something to help them feel Hopefully, the virtual precelebrated and appreciated,” sentation will nudge the remarked Black College viewing participants to Expo Founder Dr. Theresa emerge from COVID-19 lockdown with enthusiPrice. asm and hope for what the The event, meant as a call to future holds and is designed action and a beacon of hope, to be enlightening, fun, and is the only national black unique. graduation for high school students and is interactive in Follow and visit BCE at www. nature. Students, grouped by ncrfoundation.org.

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Girls Inc. of San Diego County (GISD) announced it has received a 3-year $400,000 grant from Girls Inc. national. The grant will fund the expansion of the organization’s program and staff team while enabling 450 more underserved girls in San Diego County to participate in life-changing programs at no cost to them or their families.

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“Girls Inc. has been serving girls in San Diego County for more than 50 years,” said Sandra Ainslie, newly appointed CEO of Girls Inc. of San Diego County. “We have a vision for a future where girls in San Diego have the support, the resources, the skills and the confidence they need to be smart, strong and bold.”

In its mission to support the safety and well-being of girls, the organization is hosting weekly, research-based program classes focused on STEM, mental and physical wellness, college and job readiness. Girls also have access to homework and oneon-one support via phone, text, email and web-based

conferences.

“With the support of Girls Inc. programming, girls gain important skills, confidence to succeed, have the support they need to safely process their feelings and fears, as well as develop a vision for their success at school and in life,” said Sandra.

Girls Inc. of San Diego County provides no-cost programming to girls ages 8 to 18 from underserved communities. According to their website, the organization pro-girl, research-based programming helps to inspire girls to consider professional avenues, pursue college or vocational training, so

they can break the chain of poverty.

“San Diego can do so much for the girls in this community. Ultimately we want San Diego to be a community that is open to and receives women, and women of color, in leadership positions,” Sandra said.

Association of Black Cardiologists Creates

COVID-19 FAQ Community Watch Site This collection of FAQs launches a national outreach program to dispel myths and increase awareness among traditionally underserved populations May 18th, the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) announced it had created FAQ Community Watch, a patient-centered frequently asked questions site to provide concrete and trustworthy information about the danger and challenges of COVID-19. The Association, founded in 1974, is focused on underrepresented commu n it ie s , p a r t ic u l a rl y African Americans with heart disease.

ABC Community Programs Commit tee Co-cha irs

Paul Underwood MD, and Daphne Ferdinand PhD, RN, will update the FAQ C om mu n it y Watch a s needed.

those with heart disease, including high blood pressure, diabetes and heart failure, who are at the highest risk of severe infection. FAQ Community Watch addresses “The unfortunate higher critical questions, including death rates seen in African what factors put commuAmericans and other minorities and disadvantaged per- nities of color at increased sons is not new, but has been risk, and what can be done magnified by the COVID- to diminish the spread of 19 pandemic and requires COVID-19 and reduce their u rgent , comprehensive risk of deadly outcomes. action,” said Dr. Ferdinand. The site includes a set of three “Direct, cu ltura lly-sensi- separate documents, includtive messages are needed ing “COVID-19 Community to inform and motivate the African American commu- Guidelines,” and “Common Myths and Misconceptions nity and overcome myths Regarding COVID-19” for and misinformation.” the general public. In addiCOVID-19 has had a devas- tion to informing community tating effect on the African members about the medical American community and impact of the coronavirus

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Located at: 1414 Roosevelt Ave #5 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego INVITATION FOR BIDS The business is conducted by: EL PORTAL UNDERCROSSING PROJECT An Individual CIP 1146900 (IFB SOL567271) 7KH ÂżUVW GD\ RI EXVLQHVV ZDV 01/01/2020 The SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG), 401 B Street, Suite This business is hereby 800, San Diego, CA 92101-4231, is requesting bids to perform the work as follows.

UHJLVWHUHG E\ WKH IROORZLQJ Marcel Dior Gillespie The work consists in general of a new railroad bridge, a new pedestrian 1414 Roosevelt Ave #5 underpass, retaining wall construction, and landscaping at MP 237.1 on a portion National City, CA 91950 of the LOSSAN corridor located in the City of Encinitas, within San Diego County.

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The engineer's estimate for this work is $5,259,490.00. The prime contractor must have an A license at time of contract award. Bidders must comply with all Buy America requirements. The Prime contractor must perform with their own organization at least 35 percent of the work. The project is funded in whole or in part with Federal Active Transportation Program (ATP) funding. The DBE goal for this project is 16%.

A non-mandatory prebid meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am PST. All prospective bidders are highly encouraged to attend. It is an opportunity to learn about the Project and ask questions. There will be no site walk; at the prebid meeting we will share images of the work site.

Much of the area is visible from the public right of way. Do not trespass on railroad property. The link to the virtual prebid meeting will be shared via SANDAGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

This IFB package can be downloaded at no charge from the SANDAG website at www.sandag.org/contracts. Register in SANDAGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website to download the IFB and plans (SANDAG is still currently closed to the public so the IFB cannot be reviewed in person). SANDAG is the only source of accurate information about SANDAG projects.

Bids are to be submitted electronically through SANDAGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website by June 30, 2020 at 2:00pm PST. Bids submitted later than 2:00 p.m. PST, or at a location other than SANDAGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, will not be considered.

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

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Project Name: Island Avenue Mini Park Improvements Project Number: K-20-1897DBB-3-A Estimated Value: $1,380,000.00 Bid Open Date: 07/09/2020, at 2:00 P.M. License Requirement: A It is the policy of the City of San Diego to encourage equal opportunity in its Construction and Consultant contracts.

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1989 Black And Blue wins at the Tony Awards

Black and Blue is a musical revue celebrating black dance and music between World War I and World War II. It has songs by artists such as W. C. Handy, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Eubie Blake, and Big Maybelle. At the time, it set a record for African-American Tony recognitions, with eight nominations and four wins. The original cast recording also won a Grammy.

1972 Angela Davis acquitted

Angela Yvonne Davis, University of California philosophy professor and self-declared communist, was arrested in October 1970 after two months on the FBIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most Wantedâ&#x20AC;? list, for supposedly providing weapons to Jonathan Jackson. Jackson attempted to free inmates & take hostages in a California courtroom, but was killed in a shoot-out with police, along with Superior Court Judge Harold Haley and two inmates. Davisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; trial drew international attention because of the weakness of the prosecutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case and obvious political nature of the proceedings. Davis was acquitted of all charges on June 4, 1972 by an all-white jury in San Jose, California.

1965 Lyndon B. Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Howard Commencement Speech â&#x20AC;&#x153;To Fulfill These Rightsâ&#x20AC;?

U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson gave the Commencement Address at Howard University on June 4, 1965 in Washington, D.C. In it, he urged the American people to end racial discrimination. Read the full text on sdvoice.info. Here are a selection of quotes highly relevant today: â&#x20AC;&#x153;You do not wipe away the scars of centuries by saying: Now you are free to go where you want, and do as you desire, and choose the leaders you please.

You do not take a person who, for years, has been hobbled by chains and liberate him, bring him up to the starting line of a race and then say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;you are free to compete with all the others,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and still justly believe that you have been completely fair.

Thus it is not enough just to open the gates of opportunity.

All our citizens must have the ability to walk through those gates...To this end equal opportunity is essential, but not enough, not enough. Men and women of all races are born with the same range of abilities. But ability is not just the product of birth. Ability is stretched or stunted by the family that you live with, and the neighborhood you live inâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;by the school you go to and the poverty or the richness of your surroundings. It is the product of a hundred unseen forces playing upon the little infant, the child, and finally the man.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;These differences are not racial differences. They are solely and simply the consequence of ancient brutality, past injustice, and present prejudice. They are anguishing to observe.

For the Negro they are a constant reminder of oppression.

For the white they are a constant reminder of guilt. But they must be faced and they must be dealt with and they must be overcome, if we are ever to reach the time when the only difference between Negroes and whites is the color of their skin.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;...For what is justice? It is to fulfill the fair expectations of man...This is American justice. We have pursued it faithfully to the edge of our imperfections, and we have failed to find it for the American Negro.

So, it is the glorious opportunity of this generation to end the one huge wrong of the American Nation and, in so doing, to find America for ourselvesâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;?

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OBITUARIES Carl Robinson

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CARL ROBINSON was born the second oldest child of Zaphia and Fannie Mae Robinson on February 10, 1934, in Birmingham, Alabama. He grew up in River Falls, Alabama. Carl moved to Birmingham for work, where he met Sadie M. McPherson. They were married in 1952 with Sadie bringing a son into the marriage.

Carl and Sadie had four more children. Carl moved to San Diego, CA in 1959. He was fortunate to find work at Seaside Buick in La Jolla. Over the next six years Carl and Sadie had two more children.

Carl applied for work at Rohr Corporation in Chula Vista and spent thirty years there before retiring in 1996. Carl loved the game of golf and played whenever possible. He started a tournament to help support his church, Bethel Baptist. He ran his last Charity Golf Tournament in 2019. Carl had such a passion for people. He loved people and showed it in so many different ways. Among many other attributes over the span of his life Carl Robinson became a loving partner to Carol Raboteau. Carl and Carol spent over forty years together as life partners. He assisted her in raising her three children, Rosalyn, Cedric and Kevin Raboteau. They enjoyed taking trips throughout the country and the Caribbean, as well as going to visit friends and family. God called Carl to Heaven on May 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by parents Zaphia and Fannie Mae Robinson; wife Sadie Mae Robinson; son Glenn Hayward Robinson; and daughter Denise Carlene Robinson. Carl leaves five sons to cherish his memories, George D. McPherson, Dennis C. Robinson and Aubrey L. Robinson,Daryl L. Robinson and Dana Robinson. He also leaves a host of grandchildren Alex Robinson, Shona Jones, Jenell N. Robinson, Dennis C. Robinson, Jr., Myisha Robinson, Melissa Robinson, Aubrey L. Robinson, Jr., Naomi Savage, D J Robinson, and Christopher Patton. In addition, he leaves twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and eleven great-great grandchildren. There are a host of friends that will miss him dearly.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Memory M is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.â&#x20AC;?

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Private service was held at Mt. Hope Cemetery, San Diego, CA. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

REVEREND ARTHUR L. WILKESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; life journey began in Ethel, MS. He was the fifth of nine children born to Tommy Sr. and Mary Wilkes. He received his formal education with the Greenlee School District in McCool, MS; where he graduated with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Class of 1958â&#x20AC;?. In l959, the family moved to Milwaukee, WI. Reverend Wilkes accepted Christ at an early age and attended Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Ethel, MS and Providence Baptist Church in Milwaukee, WI. In 1963, Reverend Wilkes relocated to San Diego, CA, with his family, and united with Mt. Erie Baptist Church. He accepted the call to the ministry in 1970; organized the Providence Missionary Baptist Church in 1987. On November 22, 1980, he married Millie J. Brazwell-Turner. A daughter was born to their union, Terik Nichoise Wilkes. Reverend Wilkes served in the Progressive Baptist District Association and the Progressive Missionary Baptist District Association for over 30 years and continued even when his health failed. He was also faithful to the California Missionary Baptist State Convention, the National Missionary Baptist Convention of America and the National Congress. He served his Community Counsel as the Chaplin for several years and was a 33rd Degree Mason with King Solomon Lodge #570. He attended Linda Vista Seminary and received his AA Degree in Religion and Philosophy and BA degree in Philosophy of Religion from Aspen Christian College of Lakewood, CO. Reverend Wilkes was a respected man of God, honored singer, devoted husband, father, caring brother, a good friend and a humble servant. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: James, Willie and Tommy. He leaves to celebrate his legacy, a devoted wife, Millie, of 39 years; Daughters: Drunette Penton and Terik Wilkes; Step-daughter: Torri (Philip) Doyle; Stepson: Lt. Todd (Susan) Turner; Grandchildren: Danielle, Desireeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Darius; Step-grandchild: Draessen; Sisters: Hattie Hamdlin, Mamie (Berlee) Dotson, Bobbie Patterson, Ernestine (Dr. Robert) Wilson and Dorothy (Charles) Orr; Sisters-in-law: Montrula Brazwell and Vonzell (Stanley) Hood; Brothers-in-law: Mark Brazwell and Manuel (Teresa) Brazwell, Surrogate Brother: Lester Logan and family and Surrogate Niece: Shirley Norwood and a host of extended family and friends.

Private service was held in San Diego, California. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary A.C.PEOPLES, SR was born August 1944 in Gilmer, Texas. After graduating from Mt. Enterprise, He moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. While in Albuquerque, he used his tenacity and determination to get and work a variety of jobs. The "fruits â&#x20AC;&#x153;of his labor paid off. He met his bride to be Ruth and they married soon after.

On their journey of life, they decided to move to Sunny Southern California. They raised all four children in San Diego, he was passionate about his family. His wife, of 56 years, Ruth, was on this â&#x20AC;&#x153;journeyâ&#x20AC;? with him. They had four children: Bonita, Paulette, Demetria, and A.C. Jr. Mr. Peoples was the hardest working man in the construction business. He was a member of Laborersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; International Union 89 for thirty-nine years. He worked for many of the top construction companies in San Diego. Mr. Peoples continued to work hard and prosper. A.C. was able to retire after more than 49 years in the workforce. His hard work did not stop after retirement. He always found something to do. A.C. worked for his church, he worked in his yard, and he â&#x20AC;&#x153;workedâ&#x20AC;? at enjoying life.

A.C. Sr. set the example as a neighbor to all. He was always willing to extend a helping hand, kind words or even monetary gifts to those in need. Now, A.C. is able to be at rest and he was certainly blessed and loved. Mr. Peoples was predeceased by his parents, A.D. and Erna; his three siblings: Mary Helen, A.D. and Billy Ray. We will certainly miss and will continue to reminisce. We love you Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Cousin, Neighbor, and Friend

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MYRA TARRY was born to Blanche Llewellyn and Stith Tarry on September 30, 1929 in Clarksville, Virginia. She grew up on her grandmother's farm until attending high school in Boston, Massachusetts. It was there that she discovered her passion for playing baseball and working at Harvard University. Myra later relocated to Tacoma, Washington, where she became the first African-American to be hired by the Woolworth's department store there. In March of 1954, Myra joined the United States Marine Corps. While in the Marines, she met and married Joseph Young, a fellow Marine, on April 6, 1957. Their first child was born later that same year. After her discharge from the Marines, she worked for the Naval Supply Center, North Island in San Diego until her retirement in 1988. Myra served her country honorably and travelled the world. She raised a family, painted pictures, and was a competitive bowler. Myra is survived by her three children.

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DEBRON MOORE was born April 7, 1996 to his loving parents Deborah Davis and Mr. James Moore in Oxnard, California. Debron accepted Christ as his personal savior at a young age. He was baptized by Pastor Vernon Cooper at Mt.Olive Church. Debron attended Lee Elementary and Bell Middle School. He graduated in 2014 with honors from Mt.Carmel High School. After attending high school, he worked various jobs, and continued his education at Pima Medical School. Debron had aspirations of becoming a veterinarian. He was a loving and caring father. Being with his son's was the highlight of his life and he enjoyed being with them at all times. Debron loved his family, especially his siblings, which they all had their own special bonds with each other. Debron comes from a very close, loving, and supporting family, and was the family's heartbeat. He was and will always will remain our "TANK", a name he owned from a toddler. He was blessed to have a loving and supportive family, which really demonstrated the phrase "It takes a village." Debron enjoyed life and people. He continued to remain close to his friends throughout his life with several of his middle school classmates. They were there for each other through the ups and downs, and were an example of true friendship. Debron had an infectious spirit. He was funny, laid back, and outspoken at times. He loved to barbecue and hangout with his family and friends. He was willing to share whatever he had with others. On Sunday, April 12, 2020 Debron answered the call of his master to rest. He leaves to cherish his memory; girlfriend Moria; sons Trayvon, Trayshon, and Debron, Jr.; father Mr. James. Moore; mother Deborah; and sisters Ashley, Jordyn, and Jaydn. he also leaves his brothers Dominique, Elijah, James, Phillip, Eze, and Lord; grandmother and great-grandmother, uncles, aunties, god-sisters; and a host of cousins and friends.

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COVID NEWS & INFORMATION Gov. Newsom Extends Statewide Freeze on Evictions Until July California Black Media On Friday, May 29, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order ha lting evictions for renters across California until July 28.

The initial order Newsom issued in March a couple of weeks after declaring a State of Emergency in California early March, was scheduled to expire on May 31.

The order, according to the governor’s off ice, authorizes local governments in California to extend moratoriums on evictions to protect their residents who can’t afford to pay rents because of the coronavirus crisis.

“People shouldn’t lose or be forced out of their home because of the spread of COV I D -19,” sa id G ov.

Newsom on March 16 when he first issued the order.

“Over the next few weeks, everyone will have to make

sacrifices – but a place to live shouldn’t be one of them. I strongly encourage cities and counties take up this authority to protect Californians.”

Then on March 16, the governor strengthened the order by issuing a ban on enforcement of eviction orders by local authorities or courts for renters affected by the global pandemic.

Once the moratorium is

lifted, though, tenants could still be liable to pay back rent to their landlords.

On May 27, the Senate Housing Committee voted yes on SB 1410, a bill, introduced by Sen. Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach). If passed and signed into law, SB 1410 would provide temporary financial assistance to California renters. The state would make direct payments to landlords for as much as

Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Information Voice & Viewpoint Newswire tinued grab-and-go meal P-EBT cards in the mail by Quick Facts May 25th. Students who are services provided at many • For all families with chilenrolled in CalFresh, Medischool sites in San Diego dren that receive free and Cal, or foster care benefits County. reduced-price school meals will automatically receive a • Provides up to $365 of gro- • Provides up to $365 for P-EBT card in the mail. groceries per child while ceries per child over the schools are closed due to • Enroll online by June 30th summer at https://ca.p-ebt.org/en/.

COVID-19. Families with • Applications must be Students who received free students who were receivreceived by June 30, 2020 or reduced-price school ing free or reduced-price • Complete the application meals but do not receive meals at school may get up at: https://ca.p-ebt.org/en/ a P-EBT card in the mail to $365 per child for gro• The card arrives in the mail

by May 25th must apply ceries this summer.

What is P-EBT: online before June 30, 2020.

• A new, federal nutrition How families can apply for P-EBT cards should arrive benefit available for fam- P-EBT benefits: in the mail 5-10 days after applying. ilies in addition to con- • Direct certifications receive

How do families use P-EBT? • Use it like a debit card. at grocery stores, farmer’s markets, and for online grocery orders (Walmart. com or Amazon.com).

• Use it to replace school meals.

• Does not impact immigration status. The public charge rule does not apply to P-EBT benefits.

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TIPS AND INFORMATION FROM THE CDC

How to Wear Cloth Face Coverings

Wear your Face Covering Correctly

Follow Everyday Health Habits

• Wash your hands before putting on your face covering • Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin • Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face • Make sure you can breathe easily

• Stay at least 6 feet away from others • Avoid contact with people who are sick • Wash your hands often, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds each time • Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available

80% of unpaid rent for ten- renewals for driver’s licenses ants across the state, and identification cards. It also lifted restrictions that Tenants would only qualify prevented after-school and if their nonpayment is due to childcare programs from serving children of essenthe COVID-19 crisis. tial workers, and dropped Gov. Newsom’s executive the requirement to take order Friday included other an assessment test for provisions, too. Among Californians enrolled in the them were a directive to teacher preparation program the Department of Motor during the 2019-20 school Vehicles to extend mail-in year.

AVAILABLE COVID-19

TESTING SITES UPDATE Rural Communities New Drive-up County Testing Sites (Free)

Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. By Appointment, call 2-1-1.

June San Diego County Library 2 1275 Main St., Ramona, CA 92065 June San Diego County Library 3 31466 Hwy 94, Campo, CA 91906 June Pauma Valley School 4 33158 Cole Grade Rd., Pauma Valley, CA 92061 June San Diego County Library 5 3407 Hwy 78, Julian, CA 92036

Other County Testing Sites (Free)

Appointments required. Call 2-1-1 and ask for the Nurse Triage Line.

National City - Started Sunday, May 24 For the next two weeks on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.

St. Anthony of Padua to 2 p.m. 410 W 18th Street, National City, CA 91950 Hillcrest - Starts June 1 County Live Well on Wheels Mobile Office Mondays The San Diego LGBT Community Center 3909 Centre St, San Diego, CA 92103 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mission Valley - Re-opened Saturdays San Diego County Credit Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to Union Stadium 5 p.m.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Southeastern San Diego County’s Live Well on Wheels Mobile Office Saturdays Euclid Health Center 9 a.m. to 292 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92114 3 p.m.

Chula Vista (Call 211 to confirm) Live Well Center 690 Oxford St., Chula Vista, CA 91911 El Cajon (Call 211 to confirm) Grossmont College 8800 Grossmont College Dr., El Cajon, CA 92020

State Walk-Up Testing Sites (Free)

Visit www.lhi.care/covidtesting or call (888) 634-1123.

Southeastern San Diego Tubman-Chavez Center 415 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114 El Cajon The former San Diego County Assessor Office 200 S. Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 Escondido North Inland Live Well Center in Escondido 649 W Mission Ave., Escondido, CA 92025

Use the Face Covering to Protect Others • Wear a face covering to help protect others in case you’re infected but don’t have symptoms • Keep the covering on your face the entire time you’re in public • Don’t put the covering around your neck or up on your forehead • Don’t touch the face covering, and, if you do, wash your hands

Take Off Your Cloth Face Covering Carefully, When You’re Home • • • • •

Untie the strings behind your head or stretch the ear loops Handle only by the ear loops or ties Fold outside corners together Place covering in the washing machine Be careful not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth when removing and wash hands immediately after removing.

Chula Vista Former Sears in Chula Vista 565 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910 NEW TESTING SITE 7 a.m. to San Ysidro Civic Center 7 p.m.

212 W. Park Ave., San Diego, CA 92173 SOURCE: County of San Diego