Vol. 61 No. 36, Thursday, September 9, 2021

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Vol. 61 No. 36

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

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Serving San Diego County’s African & African American Communities 61 Years

TIMOTHY PARKER BRINGS

Just as We Feared ART OF CRAFT TO By K.H. Hamilton Contributing Writer

While most students and families across the nation experienced worry or anxiety centered around COVID-19 and the Delta Variant spread (with its greatest impact on children under age 12 years), Black students and families worried about much more.

This September 3, 2021 photo, courtesy of San Diego NAACP via Twitter, shows a GUHSD School Resource Officer at Valhalla High School visibly using his knee to pin a student to the ground during a September 2, 2021 student altercation.

Black Students Face Racial Trauma As They Return to School

The California Recall and You

CHULA VISTA BREWERY By Barbara Smith Contributing Writer

With the uncertainty of safe campus climates along with the rise of racial tensions centered around Ethnic Studies and Critical Race Theory, our concerns are becoming a reality as Black students all across America are returning back to school to racial harassment, discrimination and what some view as racial trauma.

“Never settle for someone telling you what you can’t do.” For Timothy Parker, entrepreneur and master craft brewer, this credo has been his recipe for success. As the only black-owned craft brewery in San Diego County, his Chula Vista Brewery has become a mecca for craft beer enthusiasts and those eager to socialize in a fun, festive atmosphere.

See FEARED page 16

See page 10

Jazz at the Creek Sizzles

MOBILE COMMUNITY

Chula Vista Brewery owner, Timothy Parker, pictured here with his showcased Navy gear. Photo: ESE

LATEST COUNTY

HEALTH FAIR

PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER &

Covid-19 Updates see pg. 12

Covid-19 cases in 8,478 92115 southeast 92105

6,971 8,725

5,381 8,460

92102 92113

see page 3

see page 11

Rights and Rules:

5 Things to Know If You’re

see page 4

4,210 92139 SOURCE: County of San Diego a/o 9/1/21

COMPASSION AND PREPARATION:

Addressing San Diego’s Opioid Epidemic Local roller skate clubs, pictured here near the County Administration Building on August 31, 2021, during a Roll Out For Recovery Fundraiser prior to International Overdose Awareness Day. Photo: Cori Zoragoza

Voting on Election Day

that promotes education and harm reduction hosted the day’s events, along with the La Mesa Chapter of GRASP, a ground focused on grief recovery for those who have lost someone due to substance use. Free Narcan and training on how to use it was provided to anyone who inquired, followed by a candlelight vigil where families and friends could share stories and warnings in remembrance of someone they had lost to a drug overdose.

Photo: courtesy of CBM

By Edward Henderson California Black Media The election to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom is about a week away.

already been counted. In person voting is now possible at voting centers and voting continues by mail, drop boxes and dropping off mail-in ballots at voting centers.

Some mail-in ballots have

See ELECTION page 16

92114

By Cori Zaragoza Contributing Writer San Diegans from all walks of life gathered at the County Administration Building to mourn and educate others

on International Overdose Awareness Day one sunny August day a few weeks ago. The event was part of a larger campaign that started in 2000 as a day for families and friends to mourn

loved ones without stigma or shame and is now recognized worldwide as a day to also advocate for change. A New PATH, Parents for Addiction Treatment and Healing, a local organization

The focus on overdose awareness is a crucial element in bringing light to an alarming rise in opiate addiction occurring across the country, and here in San Diego County. See OPIOID page 7

  RECALL ELECTION DAY IS TUES., SEPT. 14TH! REMEMBER TO VOTE!  

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