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As reported previously in this publication, California will provide the Golden Status Stimulus payment to families and people who qualify. The payment is part of a stimulus package Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in late February, that also includes billions in relief for small businesses. This is a one-time $600 or $1,200 payment to those who receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) or file with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), including families with children enrolled in CalWORKS, as well as elderly, blind and disabled recipients of Supplemental Security Income or the state’s Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants. For most Californians who qualify, you don’t need to do anything to receive the stimulus payment.

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STIMULUS

AFTER A CENTURY OF LAND THEFT AND EXCLUSION,

BLACK FARMERS GETTING NEEDED GOVERNMENT AID

The Golden State Stimulus aims to: • Support low-income Californians • Help those facing a hardship due to COVID-19

See STIMULUS page 2

By Tanu Henry Under the proposal, the government would pay off USDA loans and USDA-guaranteed loans held by socially disadvantaged farmers and give an additional 20 percent to the farmers to cover income taxes associated with the debt relief. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

With the objective of ending systemic racism, the House of Representatives passed two bills this week: The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and the For the People Act of 2021 that attacks voter suppression.

See FARMERS page 2

BLACK NEWS

CHANNEL RELOADS

WITH TALK FOCUS, MORNING SHOW

L to R: BNC hosts Mike Hill and Sharon Reed, and Princell Hair, President and Chief Executive Officer of BNC. Photo credit: BNC.TV

By David Bauder AP

Four hours of morning television is a lot of time to fill, but new Black News Channel hosts Mike Hill and Sharon Reed don’t expect to run out of things to say.

Their new program, which debuted Monday, March 1 at 6 a.m. Eastern, is the centerpiece of Black News Channel’s relaunch to emphasize commentary and a more analytical approach to the news. Nearly invisible See BNC page 15

California Black Media

Can COVID vaccines affect fertility? Were Black people used in the COVID vaccine research studies?

Do you still need to get vaccinated if you’ve already had COVID-19? What is emergency use authorization?

These are just four out of about 50 resurfacing questions a group of Black doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals answers in a video intended to penetrate clouds of misinformation about COVID-19 as it provides vital information that address lingering questions, still unanswered, that many people have about COVID-19.

The video titled “A Conversation: Between Us, About Us,” is moderated by Palo Alto native, comedian and San Francisco resident W. Kamau Bell. The video is produced with the support of a partnership between the Black Coalition Against COVID (BCAC), a national advocacy group, and the San Francisco-based Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), a philanthropic non-profit focused on generating data and resources to equip policymakers and the general public with important health information.

Berkeley-based Jacob Kornbluth Productions worked with KFF and BCAC to create the videos. California Health Care Foundation, the Commonwealth Fund and Sierra Health Foundation also contributed to funding the production and distribution of the video.

“I was a part of the expert African American panel, which is a group of providers like myself – with doctors, nurses, community people, et cetera. This is a group that was created through National Institutes of Health to review the various vaccine protocols for the different companies that were developing the vaccines,” said Orlando Harris, a public health researcher, during the introduction of the video featuring him.

See DOCTORS page 2

SAN DIEGO LOSES ANOTHER SON:

James Edward Hatcher, Jr. Voice & Viewpoint Newswire James Edward Hatcher, Jr. was born November 1936 in San Diego, California. He was the son of James Edward Hatcher, Sr. and Mardell Hatcher. The elder brother of Robert Hatcher. He attended school in San Diego from elementary through high school where he was a football star. Upon graduation, he joined the National Guard and attended the army’s Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) Academy. Later on active duty with the U.S. Army, he served in Fontenay, France as an instructor in Chemical Warfare. To this duty post he took his then wife, Lenora Howard and their two children Tairra and Byron.

When James left the military and returned to San Diego, he joined the San Diego Police Department where his career included such assignments as Community Service Officer and eventually Detective. James left the Police Department to take employment with San Diego County. He first worked in the ranks of Social Services and over the years worked his way up to Administrative Offices, serving at the pleasure of three County Administrative Officers, the last one being Clifford Graves, the first African American to hold that position. James worked for Graves as his Chief of Staff for the entire county.

During these years, James served the county on a number of Boards including the San Diego Chapter of the NAACP, the San Diego Urban League, the Neighborhood House Association Board of Directors, the Board of the Holiday Bowl and his beloved Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity as well as the Sigma Pi Phi Boule, and the Board of Directors in his Senior Community where he lived. His service

James Edward “Poochie” Hatcher, Jr.

extended beyond his positions on boards to being a citizen of the community one could call upon if needed. One of his great personal pleasures was his RV Road Club with which he traveled as they displayed their RV Homes in wagon train-like fashion on weekend road trips to various campsites.

James Edward Hatcher, Jr. passed away on February 28 following an illness. He leaves his wife of more than 40 years, La Dean Hatcher, daughter Tairra, Byron, Marvita, Denae, Neiman, D’Juan, Caleb, Alexander, Rory, and Niarah and a host of relatives and friends. Gravesite services will be conducted Friday March 12 in Riverside, California starting at 1:15. Services may be followed on Zoom ID 923 874 0363, Passcode Kapp1.

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Stimulus:

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Lawmakers have also signaled their desire to stamp out oppression affecting another group of Americans: Black farmers.

“More than a century of land theft and the exclusion of Black people from government agricultural programs have denied many descendants of enslaved people’s livelihoods as independent, landowning farmers,” Mark Bittman, an author, and former food columnist, wrote in an op-ed for the New York Times.

LOW-INCOME WORKERS

UNDOCUMENTED

An estimated 3.8 million workers who made up to $30,000 last year will qualify for a $600 tax rebate along with the 2020 California Earned Income Tax Credit. This includes undocumented workers who file taxes.

About 215,000 undocumented workers who made less than $30,000 will qualify for a second stimulus payment, bringing their total to $1,200.

WHEN? • Four to five weeks after filing 2020 tax returns, if you have direct deposit.

• Six to seven weeks after filing, if you need the check mailed.

WORKERS

Roughly 350,000 undocumented workers who made between $30,000 and $75,000 can qualify for a single $600 tax rebate.

CALWORKS RECIPIENTS An estimated 405,000 very low-income families with children who are enrolled in CalWORKS will receive grant payments of $600.

WHEN? • By mid-April

BLIND, ELDERLY AND DISABLED PEOPLE An estimated 1.2 million blind, elderly and disabled recipients of Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment or the state’s Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants will receive grant payments of $600.

WHEN?

WHEN?

• Four to five weeks after filing 2020 tax returns, if you have direct deposit.

• Unclear. Timing depends on coordination with the Social Security Administration, according to the state.

• Six to seven weeks after filing, if you need the check mailed.

Bittman noted that “African-American labor built much of this country’s agriculture, a prime source of the nation’s early wealth.”

“In the years since the end of slavery, Black Americans have been largely left out of federal land giveaways, loans, and farm improvement programs,” he continued.

“They have been driven off their farms through a combination of terror and mistreatment by the federal government, resulting in debt, foreclosures, and impoverishment.”

In February, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee approved a landmark $5 billion program of debt relief for socially disadvantaged farmers, despite Republican objections that the aid was an unconstitutional form of reverse discrimination.

According to Successful Farming, an agriculture-themed website, Chairman David Scott, a Georgia Democrat, said minority farmers deserved the help because they had been overlooked in the mammoth trade war and coronavirus relief programs that began in 2018.

Under the proposal, the government would pay off USDA loans and USDA-guaranteed loans held by socially disadvantaged farmers and give an additional 20 percent to the farmers to cover income taxes associated with the debt relief.

The measure is part of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan now before the U.S. Senate.

More than 600 leading food companies, racial equity

SOURCE: California Department of Finance

See FARMERS page 15

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The healthcare professionals’ push to educate African Americans with the intention to reduce “vaccine hesitancy” is just one of many other similar campaigns around the country organized by civil rights organizations, government agencies, professional organizations, community groups, foundations and others.

The information they are providing comes at a time when California is taking major steps to relax social isolation guidelines, reopen large businesses like theme parks and restart in-person learning for children attending K-12 public schools. Last week, Gov. Newsom announced that the state is investing $6.6 billion into recovery efforts that include facilitating the safe reopening of schools.

On Friday, Mark Ghaly, California Health and Human Services Secretary, said he believes as more Californians become vaccinated the safer it would be to change the state-issued guidance on restricted activities. Theme parks could reopen as soon as April 1, he said.

The foregoing warning is provided pursuant to Proposition 65. This law requires the Governor of California to publish a list of chemicals “known to the State to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.” This list is compiled in accordance with a procedure established by the Proposition, and can be obtained from the California Environmental Protection Agency. Proposition 65 requires that clear and reasonable warnings be given to persons exposed to the listed chemicals in certain situations.

“We feel like now is the appropriate time to begin to reintroduce these activities in some fashion and, again, in a guarded way, in a slow and steady way, with the other protective factors of the blueprint all sort of wrapped around it,” Ghaly said during the news briefing.

The medical professionals who participated in “Conversation” project say the information they share in the videos will facilitate discussions among family members and arm health workers with credible information they need to answer questions patients may have.

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“Taking off my hat as a clinician and a researcher, I have to go home and have conversations with my mom, with my dad, and my grandparents about the vaccine and why taking the vaccine is important,” explained Harris, who is also a family nurse practitioner and assistant professor at the University of California San Francisco School of Nursing.

“Being on that panel with the rest of my colleagues and reviewing the protocols, gave me great insights,” he continued. “So, now I can have the conversation with you. I can have it with my family, and I can say, actually, we were represented in the trials and these are the numbers, et cetera.

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to get the vaccines even though their COVID-19 mortality rates are among the highest in the U.S., according to KFF. The report states that 34 % of Blacks across the country say they will “wait and see” if the vaccines are working on others before they take it.

“As Black health academicians, researchers, and clinicians, we understand our empathy-based responsibility to provide our community with the resources and guidance on surviving this pandemic,” said Dr. Reed Tuckson, a member of BCAC. “As such, we appreciate this partnership with KFF to produce one of the largest of its kind campaigns to creatively provide trustworthy information that will save Black lives.”

In California so far, there have been 54,128 COVID-19 deaths as of March 7. Across the state, there have been about 3.8 million confirmed cases with about 1.2 million of them registered in Los Angeles County alone.

Dr. Pamela Simms-Mackey is chair of Pediatrics and Chief of Graduate Medical Education at Alameda Health System in Oakland.

She says much of her work has been centered around promoting equity and reducing health disparities for African Americans and other minorities who have been underserved.

“When people in their minds think of side effects, they think of something that happens that is not supposed to happen,” she said.

“Soreness at the injection site, headaches, fever, a swollen lymph node. Those are vaccine-anticipated reactions. That shows your body is reacting to the vaccines. Those are good signs. You want to see that. That shows that the vaccine is working in your body.”

Dr. Rhea Boyd, a physician at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Chief Medical Officer of San Diego 211, a community health organization, says she believes roadblocks that prevent African Americans from getting COVID-19 vaccines have little to do with hesitancy.

“The barriers are accessible facts about the COVID-19 vaccines and convenient access to receive a vaccine,” said Boyd. She co-developed the project with KFF and the Black Coalition Against COVID. “This is a comprehensive effort on behalf of Black health care workers across the country,” she said.

To watch the video, visit Greaterthancovid.org

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION COVID-19 School Closures Black Americans Are Costing Black Parents EDITORIAL

Must Now Fight on All Fronts Dr. JohnWarren Publisher While some of us are spending our time watching the news or wondering how we are going to survive the pandemic, now is the time to understand the battles we are in and determine what we must do individually and collectively.

Here are the issues: (1) We must be clear that we support a conviction in the George Floyd murder trial.

Nothing less is acceptable. We must voice our call for a conviction in all our media outlets. There can be no cover up or acquittal. (2) We must look closely at each state that has a Republican Governor or legislative majority seeking to pass voter suppression laws such as limiting days and times of voting, reducing ballot drop boxes and the number of precincts available in our communities. We can’t wait to litigate. We must follow the example of the state of Georgia and register every voter possible, secure voter identification cards or help voters obtain them in advance of the state laws that are going to pass with Republican majorities in the legislatures and organize voters against Republicans seeking office or re-election in 2022 so that they don’t get a majority in the U.S. Congress or the U.S. Senate.

Georgia set the example, now let’s follow it in every state. (3) We must urge the passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, H.R. 1.

The Bill has passed the U.S. House of Representatives, we must now find the five or 10 votes needed in the Senate to add to the Democratic votes necessary for passage. Every Senate and Congressional District has people seeking to replace the incumbent. We must find those people and support them if they support us. The late Julian Bond once said, “No permanent friends, no permanent enemies, just permanent interest.”

We must study the White Nationalists, and the Republicans who no longer care about the American people, only maintaining their “White Privilege” at the expense of the rest of America. In the midst of this, we must reassess our spending habits and our loyalties. We must know who financially supports those who are against voter participation, those who support police unfair treatment of Blacks, in particular, and people of color in general and those who oppose America helping the most needed and most vulnerable among us. It sounds like a big task, but we start where we live and build from there. Let’s get busy.

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Dr. Margaret Fortune President/CEO of Fortune School While politicians in Sacramento debate how to reopen schools, there is one thing they should keep in mind: our public policy ought to acknowledge the vital role parents are playing to educate their own children during this pandemic.

While we have rightly secured the jobs of public school employees, we need to be clear, parents are doing some real heavy lifting — and at a price.

In a soon-to-be-released poll of California’s Black registered voters, 71 percent of respondents who are parents said they or someone they know has spent out-of-pocket to cover educational expenses due to COVID19 school closures.

Parents have hired teachers and tutors, bought desks and paid for childcare or given up jobs to stay home with their children.

Some are paying tuition for their children to attend private school because their neighborhood public school is closed.

In California, the decision to reopen schools has been left to local school systems, putting the pressure on school boards, superintendents, and charter school leaders. What has resulted is a hodge-podge response – dictated in part by local public health mandates, in part by public pressure and increasingly by politics

as President Biden overlaid his goal to reopen schools within his first 100 days in office on the landscape.

There are public schools that have been opened for much of the school year in areas of the state where the coronavirus is less prevalent and others that have remained closed where the virus continues to be widespread.

After months of deadlock, Governor Gavin Newsom and leading Democrats in the Legislature just struck a deal offering $2 billion to public schools to reopen by April 1. The Governor’s original plan to push schools to reopen in February proved too quick a pivot. This new timeline appears likely to stick as vaccinations become more widely available to educators and public schools throughout the state that have been shuttered since last March, announce plans to reopen this spring.

Even as schools reopen, most will offer hybrid programs for less than 5 days a week. This is because of public health mandates requiring social distancing and that children learn in small groups of no more than 16 people (including the teacher) that can’t mix. As a result, some form of distance learning will continue for many families. That means parents across California will continue to foot the bill for the hidden costs of distance learning because of schools that can’t operate at full capacity.

I believe it would be reasonable for California to pay parents for the education expenses they are incurring because of COVID-19 school closures.

There are different vehicles to accomplish this at a state level, including tax credit scholarships which put less pressure on the state budget. A tax credit scholarship allows individuals or corporations to make a tax free contribution towards education scholarships for families in need.

A nonprofit organization chosen by the state would distribute the scholarships to eligible families for allowable education expenses.

Schools have never successfully done the job of educating children alone. We’ve always relied on parents as our partners. The pandemic throws into sharp relief the indispensable role parents play in their child’s education. California lawmakers should make provisions for parents to receive economic relief in light of the real costs they are shouldering during distance learning.

Dr. Margaret Fortune is the president/CEO of Fortune School, a network of K-12 public charter schools based in Sacramento, California she founded to close the African American Achievement gap in her hometown. Dr. Fortune has been an education advisor to two California governors. She is on the board of National Action Network Sacramento, an affiliate of Rev. Al Sharpton’s national civil rights organization.

Should You Worry About COVID-19 Mutations?

By Glenn Ellis The newest mutations of the COIVD19 showing up in the United States will bring with it, over the next three or four weeks, the most difficult days of the pandemic we have seen so far. Studies in laboratories show that a mutation makes a person’s antibodies less effective at killing the virus. Viral mutations help a virus to disguise parts of its recognizable traits, so the pathogen might have an easier time slipping past immune protection. These mutations can also tell us what we don’t know…what lies ahead, in terms of other mutations and/or future pandemics.

The job for all of us now is to, first and foremost, survive; stay alive; and be as healthy as possible. Our second “job” is to learn and educate ourselves as much as we can; empowering ourselves with better understandings on how to ask the “right” questions; where to go for credible; factual information that you can trust; and to “personalize” the pandemic, by learning

exactly what is necessary for you and your family to be safe and protected during this, and future pandemics…rest assured, there will be others. None of the experts can predict when; but they all agree that it’s not if, but when.

Among the many options this pandemic is providing for us to “learn”, we are being introduced to a range of new questions, as a result of the introductions of mutant variants.

Mutations in viruses -including COVID-19 - are not new nor were they unexpected. All RNA viruses mutate over time, some more than others. We are all familiar with the how flu viruses change often, which is why you get a new flu vaccine every year.

When viruses mutate, generally, they either kill the virus (a type of “virus-suicide”) or they can have no effect whatsoever on the normal behavior of the virus. To date, we are seeing variants (or mutant strains) from the United Kingdom; South Africa; and Brazil all hitting the United States at the same time, while we’re battling furiously against the rage of the initial version of COVID-19.

Now, that there technically four

different strains of a deadly virus circulating.

Scientists initially felt there was no cause for concern about the vaccines being distributed not being effective against emerging mutations, after hearing of a mutant strain being reported in United Kingdom. South African officials noticed that their mutant strain not only appeared to make the virus more able to spread (or transmit), and more capable of evading the immune system’s response; alarms bells sounded when the antibodies produced in people who had previously recovered from COVID did not completely neutralize a variant. This mutation phenomena became even more concerning when, contrary to all prior global clinical experience with the virus to date, this month researchers reported, for the first time that the mutant strain shows initial indications that it has the ability to evade the vaccine.

News of this has caused mixed reactions from different stakeholders.

See MUTATIONS page 16

Opinion articles do not necessarily reflect the views of The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint. We welcome reader essays, photos and story ideas. Submit to news@sdvoice.info

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OBITUARIES Kim Diane Alexander-Manson

Willie Washington

David Harold Nubia

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

12/19/1957

10/23/1938

5/4/1954

SUNSET

SUNSET

SUNSET

2/1/2021

1/25/2021

2/16/2021

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KIM DIANE ALEXANDER-MANSON was born beautiful. Barely five feet tall, hair flowing to her waist, she em-bodied star quality; unbound charisma; a genuineness, sassiness and flair; strong-willed but tolerant.

At eight years old, she was summoned from a crowd of children in Nickerson Gardens to shake the hand of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his visit to SouthCentral Los Angeles. Age ten, she’d be invited on stage to dance with Diana Ross at a Motown Revue concert; and later, the Hollywood movie star, Debbie Reynolds, would brush Kim’s hair at a movie location where select St. Jude’s students were cast to participate in a made-for-TV movie.

Kim’s calling was to sing, possessing the powerhouse vocals of any R&B songbird.

In her late teens and 20s, she used her skills alongside a few local bands, and was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church choir. At holiday functions, she’d belt out her favorite tunes, Aretha Franklin’s Doctor Feel Good, to satisfaction all.

Born December 19, 1957, to Adeline Collier and Lorraine Alexander, Kim would rule the roost while her mother was ever working. Kim served as confidante and protector to her younger brother, Berry Andrew Alexander who preceded her in death, and sisters, Leslie Ann Pounds and Sonja Monique Taylor-Banks. She played the big sister role to her brothers-in-law, David Pounds, who was called home in 2020, and Adrian Banks.

Kim was a talented soul; a Renaissance woman with varied professional experiences. She honed her secretarial skills at Kelsey Jenney Business College to later manage the administrative end at Eldorado Sandblasting Company and Stanley Kaplan Test Prep.

Kim found her greatest sense of accomplishment in motherhood. She adored Jasmyn Martinique Baker (her Jazzy Wazzy) and James Mitchell Manson (her Buddha).

Those two meant everything to her.

Being grandma, “Nana Kim,” affectionately called by her tribe, brought her joy.

Charles, Ley’la, Steven, Jastyn, James Carlos, and Dylan each possess a precious piece of their Nana Kim. She also was loved by a host of nieces and nephews who couldn’t get enough of their crazy, cool Auntie Kim. Kim believed firmly in the higher power of God.

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Graveside service was held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at La Vista Memorial Park, National City. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

WILLIE LOUIS WASHINGTON was born in Keithville, Louisiana on the Preston Plantation. to sharecropper and schoolteacher, Billy R. and Myrtice Washington.

Once Willie was of age to attend school, he would try everyday early to do his chores. but when he would get dressed and have his shoes out, he would be reminded to go work in the fields or pick cotton. This infuriated him, because his sisters could attend. He wanted to follow them, so he too could learn. Eventually, he and his brother ran away in search of a better life. By that time, he had knowledge of cultivating land and working on cars, until his sister sent for him and his brother to come to San Diego, where Willie met Ivy Jackson. They married in 1960 and birthed six children. He later married Helen Pugh.

Willie made his career at Rohr Industries. he retired in 2001 after 37 years. His attributes you can see or hear anytime a plane is flown or riding on the N. California Bart system, and the Aerotrain. He was acknowledged as a pioneer and innovator with his inventions in the Rohr Newspapers. He was his own repairman, mechanic, landscaper, and inventor for building his famous BBQ pits. His passions included playing dominoes, and the casinos. However, nothing surpassed his love for cars, whether driving or rebuilding them.

Willie accepted Christ early in life. He envisioned a better life for himself and family. He always knew what he could do and should do for himself and family. His siblings supported him through all of his inventions, Willie departed this world on Monday, January 25, 2021; in the comfort of God’s arms.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, three sisters, his second wife, stepdaughter and one granddaughter.

He is survived by his children: Vickie R. Mondane (Kevin), Willie L. Washington Jr. (Rose), Tanya L. Thomas, Michelle L. Walker (Edward), Debbie D. Washington, and Curtis W. Washington (Norma); three sisters, Doris Bloomer, Gladys Thomas, and Oletha Parker (Tom); one brother, Purvis Washington; and a host of grandchildren, one great-great, many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.

CENTENARIAN

Earsel Rolling

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DAVID HAROLD NUBIA was born May 4, 1954 in San Diego, California to Mary Alice Avery and Harold Lee Nubia. His mother later married Bob Marshall, who raised David as his very own. He graduated from Hoover High School.

David’s quest for employment began at a young age delivering newspaper and detailing cars at a local car wash. Moving into adulthood, he worked at North Island Navy Exchange, Local 89 in construction, Sheraton Hotel, as a security guard, Grossmont Hospital and at the Long Beach Commissary.

David married Phyliss Burris on May 4, 1995. She encouraged him to apply for a position with the City of San Diego, which led to employment at the stadium. He was later promoted to the San Diego Water Department. He retired in 2006, after 23 years.

David was blessed with a daughter, Davida, from a previous relationship. He and Phyllis were later blessed with daughters, Lashonda, and Devonna. The family attended the El Cajon Foursquare Church.

David loved being a part of AFSCME and attending the meetings and the Sheraton picnics. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching “Jack Hanna” and the “View” with Phyliss. He was a world traveler, who visited Japan, London, Thailand, Venice, Italy, Rome, Turkey, Sicily, Paris, Germany, Scotland, Amsterdam, Belgium, Greece, Philippines, Korea, Ireland, and Sidney.

David often reached out and checked on family and friends. He had a jovial sense of humor; especially with his city boys. He loved his dog, “Chloe”. David was happy that he had accomplished his bucket list; which included making time for Oregon vacations, enjoying retirement recreation with his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, stepfather, and grandmother, Annie B Williams.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Phyliss Nubia; daughters: Davida T. Nubia, Lashonda R Nubia and Devonna L Nubia Herrod (Eddie); father, Harold Lee Nubia; brothers, Doug Dukes (Tessie) and Ronnie Nesbitt; sister, Brenda Wansley (Eddie); Auntie Bettye L. Titus; grandsons, Kvon Mitchell and Davion Herrod; grand-daughter, Aaliyah Herrod; as well as stepbrothers and stepsisters and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

SUNRISE 4/9/1917

Memory is a way of

holding on to the things you love,

”

the things you are, the things you never want to lose.

SUNSET 2/22/2021

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Service was held on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church; interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

EARSEL ROLLING was born in Thomasville, Alabama on April 9, 1917. He was the son of a single parent until his mother, Lille Burroughs, met and married Thomas Rolling who adopted Earsel and his three brothers. The family moved to Greenwood, Mississippi, where Earsel received his formal education, graduating from Greenwood High School in 1938.

Shortly after high school, Earsel joined the United States Navy. He served on many ships including the U.S.S. Polaris, U.S.S. Midway, U.S.S. Bonhomme Richard, and the U.S.S. Picaway.

On September 26, 1944, Earsel united in holy matrimony to his high school sweetheart, Loubertha Johnson. He affectionately called her “Baby.” After 20 years of service to his country, Earsel received his Honorable Discharge in 1958. Afterwards, Earsel and Loubertha settled in San Diego, California, where he was employed by North Island Air Station; he retired after 20 years of service.

Bro. Earsel and Loubertha joined Calvary Baptist Church in 1948, under the pastorate of the late Reverend Noah E. Taylor. His wife preceded him in death in 2006.

During Bro. Earsel’s 73 years with Calvary Baptist Church, he was active in several ministries including; Director of Church Training, Adult Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School worker, the Brotherhood Union and as an ordained Deacon.

His service extended to the Progressive Baptist District Association for many years, where he served as instructor of the Adult Department in Christian Education.

Deacon Earsel was also a 50-year member of the Fidelity Lodge #10. He enjoyed fishing, football and golf; he especially enjoyed watching Tiger Woods, on television, “Let’s Make a Deal” and “The Price is Right”. He loved storytelling about his life experiences and telling jokes.

On Monday, February 22, 2021, Earsel Rolling answered his call from labor to rest and a wonderful life of 103 years came to a close.

Left to celebrate his homegoing are his three nieces, Ovetta Johnson; Adrena Betts and Floreather Rolling; two nephews, Strater Rolling, Jr., and Kenneth Rolling; and a host of grandnieces, grandnephews, and cousins including Gwen “Jean” Brown who was his caregiver in his last days, and his Calvary Baptist Church Family

Life is but a Stopping Place Life is but a stopping place, a pause in what’s to be, a resting place along the road, to sweet eternity.

We all have different journeys, different paths along the way, we all were meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay… our destination is a place, far greater than we know.

For some the journey’s quicker, for some the journey’s slow.

And when the journey finally ends, we’ll claim a great reward, and find an everlasting peace, together with the Lord.

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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH More Women’s SDCCD Celebrates History Month Women’s History Month Events to Enjoy Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

Photo Caption: In 2019, the Gracia Molina de Pick Feminist Lecture Series featured a panel discussion with (L to R) Rita Sanchez, Alessandra Moctezuma, Linda LeGerrette, and Dr. Maria Nieto Senour.

The San Diego Community College District will celebrate Women’s History Month in March with films, exhibits, and discussions, including the 10th Annual Gracia Molina de Pick Feminist Lecture Series and the inaugural Chancellor Constance M. Carroll Humanities Institute Lecture Series.

All events are free and open to the public. Among them:

March 1 – June 1 “Nurturing Humanity: The Divine Feminine in African Art” A virtual exhibition featuring works from the Mesa College Foundation World Cultures Collection with a focus on representations of the divine feminine, figures that are responsible for nurturing, protecting and ensuring balance for humanity. Visit www.sdmesaworldcultures.com.

Tuesday, March 16, from 11:10 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.

“Shattering Gender Bias against Women in the Workplace” A discussion about the reallife gender biases women encounter and effective strategies to handle them.

Visit www.sdmesa.edu.

Wednesday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Mentoring Women: Hiring Equity and Excellence for Women in Higher Education”

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M. Carroll discussing Aeschylus’ Oresteia and Athenian Politics. This lecture explores the complex role of tragedy as a unique art form in ancient Greece, especially in the great citystate and later empire of Athens. In addition to its great poetic and literary impact, tragedy also was associated with contemporary politics, sometimes mirroring the contexts and tensions of the military, judicial, and civic issues of the day. Nowhere was the nexus between tragedy and

A discussion with women and supporters of women who share a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for those climbing the career ladder. Presented by City College.

“Women Victim/Women Survivors” A sobering presentation featuring local organizations and survivors of sex trafficking, working to raise awareness of sex trafficking, human trafficking, and labor exploitation. Presented by Mesa College.

Thursday, March 18th and April 1st 5:00pm 6:00pm UC San Diego is partnering with the Women’s Centers of SDSU and USD to host a Women’s Herstory Month speaker series, Feminist Futures. The events promise to provide engaging conversations as the feminist transformation for the future is explored.

Remaining discussions include Kimberly Foster (a multi-platform digital community for Black women, and Black Girls Gather, a national live event series.) on March 18th & Yesika Salgado on April 1st.

Register via https://bit.ly/ FeministFuturesSpeaker.

Free, Virtual Family Arts & Literacy Night Thursday, March 25, 6:30 – 8:00 PM The Salvation Army Kroc Center is hosting a free storytelling and visual arts event for the whole family. The first 100 families to register will receive a free art supply packet and a hardback copy of the book “Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History”.

Event packet pickup instructions and Zoom information will be sent via email after registration.

Register by Monday, March 22. Visit sd.kroccenter.org for more information.

“Leading as a Black Woman: Pathway to the Presidency”

“Aeschylus’ Oresteia and Athenian Politics” Presented by Chancellor Constance M. Carroll

FREE

Tuesday, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 25, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 18, 3 p.m.

The inaugural Chancellor Constance M. Carroll Humanities Institute Lecture Series at Mesa College features Chancellor Constance

plays of the great tragedian, Aeschylus. His most complete work, The Oresteia, which is the subject of the lecture, demonstrates this close relationship in a compelling manner.

UCSD, USD & SDSU: Feminist Futures Virtual Speaker Series

The inaugural Chancellor Constance M. Carroll Humanities Institute Lecture Series will be among the events celebrated in March.

Pictured here is SDCCD Chancellor Constance politics clearer than in M. Carroll.

Photo courtesy of SDCCD.

This City College webinar will highlight the experiences of Black community college leaders from across the country. Register in advance through Eventbrite. the

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In addition, City Collegebased jazz station KSDS Jazz 88.3 will celebrate Women’s History Month by featuring a different artiste every day of March. The theme this year: great jazz pianists.

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To ensure that women and girls’ unique voices and experiences are not left out of the telling of the COVID19 story, the National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) has launched the Women Writing History: A Coronavirus Journaling Project. The NWHM is America’s national institution for the promotion, interpretation, and celebration of women’s history. The organization is asking women and girls to participate in the simple act of recording their daily thoughts and personal experiences during this pandemic in order to document the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on women’s lives. Individuals of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic circumstances are encouraged to be a part of living history by keeping a journal in 30, 60, 90, 120-day, or any longer OR shorter increments, and contributing their journalistic efforts to the National Women’s History Museum.

NWHM is especially inviting journaling submissions from essential and healthcare workers, as

much as they are able, as these frontline experiences are particularly important to understanding the full scope of this pandemic.

Here’s How To Participate

• Simply commit to what you can or what you already have. You do not have to journal daily.

• Journals can be written, orally recorded, video recorded, a series of photographs, or original artworks—the primary goal

of this project is to capture the female voice and how the pandemic has impacted daily lives and perspectives.

• Journal entries might provide a summary of one’s day, descriptions of the “new normal,” coping techniques, explorations of challenges or even moments of joy, or inside views of how learning and working routines have altered.

• The journals will be used as a living archive of women’s lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as for online and physical exhibits, articles and stories. This archive will also hold a special place in the future physical site of the National Wo m e n’s Histor y Museum.

For more information on this and other NWHM events, visit www.womenshistory.org and click the “Public Programs & Events” menu tab. UCSD is also hosting a local initiative of the NWHM project. Visit the Women's Center at www. ucsd.edu for any details on public participation.

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COVID-19 UPDATES California’s Vaccine Prioritization List

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Application Window Now Open For Rental & Utility Assistance $100M available in SD County. First round closes March 16.

Visit www.SDHCD.org to apply Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Individuals and families struggling financially because of coronavirus can now apply for their portion of the $100 million for rent and utilities assistance. The County of San Diego’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program application process opened on March 1 and closes the first round on March 16.

“The emergency rental assistance program will take some of the burden off the shoulders of families trying to make it during this pandemic,” said Chair Fletcher, lead policymaker on the County’s COVID-19 subcommittee. “I am encouraging those who need these funds to act fast and apply as soon as possible.

The County staff is ready to receive your application, and provide assistance to those who need it.”

The County of San Diego is one of three jurisdictions who have received federal and state money for people with help paying their rent or utility bills. Visit www.

ERAPSanDiego.org to find details about the programs from the County of San Diego, the City of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista.

Right now, the County is the only jurisdiction with their program operating.

People who live in the cities of San Diego and Chula Vista must apply directly to the program being offered by their jurisdiction, which are expected to come online later this month.

The eligibility requirements for the County’s COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program are as follows:

Primary Prioritizations:

• Household income at or below 50% Area Median Income (AMI) • One or more household members are unemployed as of the date of the application for assistance and have not been employed for the 90 day period before such date (household income must not be above 80% AMI)

Secondary Prioritizations:

• Single-parent households • Health Equity (using the lowest two quartiles of the Healthy Places Index or HPI to prioritize)-Residents who live in areas that have less access to healthy opportunities. Information about the Healthy Places Index can be found at healthyplaces.org. View County of San Diego map with HPI by City and Zip Code.

Jurisdictions:

Unincorporated areas of San Diego and the cities of: Carlsbad, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Oceanside, Poway, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, and Vista

Eligible Income:

• Household income must fall at or below 80% Area Median Income • Be behind on rent and/or utility payments between April 2020 and March 2021.

2021. In this situation, payment of rental arrears can be paid directly to the tenant.

Types of utilities covered: electricity, gas, water, sewage trash (when not covered with rent) • Applicants cannot receive any other forms of housing subsidy to be eligible, including Section 8, rapid rehousing assistance or rental assistance from nonprofit agencies.

To apply for the County’s program visit www.sdhcd.org or for those without Internet access and need help completing their applications, please call 858-694-4801.

Renter:

ERAP Background

Household must have an obligation to pay rent

Financial Hardship:

• Households must have qualified for unemployment benefits or experienced a financial hardship directly or indirectly related to COVID-19.

• Households that are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Landlord Participation:

• If the landlord accepts participation in the program, the County will compensate 80% of an eligible household’s rental arrears accumulated from April 2020 to March 2021. The landlord must agree to accept the 80% payment as payment in full of the rental debt owed by the tenant, which means the landlord forgives the remaining debt. The rental arrears will be paid directly to the landlord.

• The landlord does not have to participate in the program. If the landlord declines participation in the program, the County can compensate 25% of the eligible household’s monthly rental arrears accumulated from April 2020 to March

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors last month moved forward to operationalize $52.2 million in State of California funds for emergency rental assistance as part of the COVID-19 update.

This latest round of funds is in addition to the $48.8 million in federal funds the Board approved receipt of during their January 26 meeting.

In 2020 the Board of Supervisors approved $27 million in CARES Act Funding and General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance from the County of San Diego for emergency rental assistance because of the COVID19 pandemic. All of those funds have been allocated.

As vaccine supplies allow, the state has determined that currently, vaccines may be distributed to populations identified in Phase 1A and Phase 1B, Tier 1.

(excludes hypertension) • Severe obesity (Body Mass Index ≥ 40 kg/m2) • Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hemoglobin A1c level greater than 7.5%

Here’s what you need to know:

OR

Beginning March 15, healthcare providers may use their clinical judgement to vaccinate individuals age 16-64 who are deemed to be at the very highest risk for morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 as a direct result of one or more of the following severe health conditions: • Cancer, current with debilitated or immunocompromised state • Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 or above • Chronic pulmonary disease, oxygen dependent • Down syndrome • Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant • Pregnancy • Sickle cell disease • Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies

If as a result of a developmental or other severe high-risk disability one or more of the following applies: • The individual is likely to develop severe life-threatening illness or death from COVID19 infection • Acquiring COVID-19 will limit the individual's ability to receive ongoing care or services vital to their well-being and survival • Providing adequate and timely COVID care will be particularly challenging as a result of the individual's disability The state is careful to note that the above list of eligible conditions is subject to change as additional scientific evidence is published and as CDPH obtains and analyzes additional state-specific data.

SOURCE: CDPH

VACCINE DASHBOARD STATEWIDE

ADMINISTERED

10,628,724

DELIVERED

14,479,430

SHIPPED

14,689,305

SD COUNTY

CDC PHARMACY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS

ADMINISTERED

DELIVERED

1,100,819

1,848,910

SHIPPED

1,849,210

WE ARE ALL BETTER

TOGETHER

SOURCE: Calif. Dept. of Public Health as of 3/9/21

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

COVID-19 STATUS

Statewide

COVID-19 cases per 100k: 8.1 Positivity rate: 2.8%

TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

263,275

4,004,361 HOSPITALIZED

ICU

1,613 SOURCE: County of San Diego, HHSA as of 3/9/21

In California, Black residents are the 4th most affected group by COVID-19, making up 4% of all California cases.

Historically known as advocates and providers, Black churches across the state are stepping up to bridge the gap between the government and free access to community-based testing. As leaders in the community, the church testing sites are exemplifying the way to properly engage the Black community in providing resources and reducing the spread of COVID-19.

REPORTED TESTS

13,259

Across the nation, the Black community is disproportionately affected by COVID-19 cases.

San Diego County Status: WIDESPREAD COVID-19 cases per 100k: 8.9 Positivity rate: 3.3%

SOURCE: Calif. Dept. of Public Health as of 3/9/21

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Women’s Pioneering Engineer Leverages

Success To Boost Minority Contractors

Photos Courtesy of McKissack & McKissack

(PART 2 IN A TWO PART SERIES)

Despite leading a multibillion-dollar firm, Deryl McKissack said she still encounters racism in the construction industry.

By Cynthia Yeldell Anderson Voice & Viewpoint

Even with her record of success, McKissack said she still encounters racism in the construction industry. She continues to experience “microaggressions,” which she explained as covert expressions from clients who, despite her expansive portfolio, continue to openly question her company’s ability to do the job.

“To be so successful [on previous projects] but yet get questioned over and over again on the next project — that’s what we’ve had to deal with,” McKissack said. “I’ve had to deal with it for 30 years now. We’re achieving excellence, but at the same time you get slapped in the face every time you try to do something. There’s always resistance. There’s an undercurrent of, are you good enough? Or, can you do it? And extra questions. I’m still on calls that I’m in amazement on what I’m hearing.”

“I just hope that it gets better,” she said.

True to her character, McKissack is not one to just sit back and ignore these issues in the industry she loves; she’s addressing them head-on. She launched a 7-Step Plan to Confront Racism in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry.

Her plan calls for industry leaders to acknowledge that racism is a serious problem in the industry and commit to fixing it through actions such as hiring minority- and women-owned firms as prime contractors and procuring goods and services from minority- and women-owned suppliers.

Blacks are significantly underrepresented in architecture, engineering and construction.

African Americans make up 12.3 percent of the workforce but represent only 6.4 percent of construction workers and 6.1 percent of architecture and engineering professionals, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. By contrast, whites make up 78 percent of the total workforce but 84 percent of all architecture and engineering professionals.

“Starting your own business, there are a lot of unknowns,” Keith Foxx, who worked with McKissack on the D.C. Power Line Undergrounding program. has said. “She found a way to help me get my first contract. I will never forget that. She’s legendary — a powerhouse and an icon — because she’s blazed a trail that I’m going to walk in.”

Beyond helping minority businesses get their foot in the door, McKissack helps them sustain success in the industry.

Christine Merdon, chief operating officer of McKissack & McKissack, said McKissack often speaks with pride about a minority contractor who was hired to work on the Washington D.C. Convention Center project managed by the firm.

“The contractor began the project with one truck, but by the time the project was over, he owned five trucks,” Merdon said. “When we bring minority- and women-owned firms on projects, it’s not only that they show up, but they are sustainable and have increased capacity.”

McKissack celebrated her company’s 30-year anniversary in 2020. That year the company received Inc. magazine’s 2020 Best in Business Award for its workforce diversity plan. Also in 2020, McKissack was elected to the National Academy of Construction. In bestowing the honor, the academy described her as “a visionary leader and entrepreneur with significant contributions in architecture, engineering, construction, and program

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By the age of six, Deryl McKissack was drafting architectural drawings under her father’s tutelage. She later attended Howard University where she graduated with a B.S. in civil engineering. (Courtesy of McKissack & McKissack)

management and a mentor to the next generation of industry leaders.”

She shows no signs of slowing down in 2021.

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Month National Parks Named in

Honor of African American Women

Photos Courtesy of National Parks Service

There are more than 400 national parks across the country of different shapes, sizes, naming designations, and reasons for being created as parks. African American history is preserved and shared in many national parks with some being created as monuments to remember specific individuals in our nation’s history. Here are a few named after African American women to honor their lasting legacies to the nation.

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, Virginia

Harriet Tubman National Historic Site, New York

Maggie Lena Walker (1864-1934) grew up in post-Civil War Virginia during a time of “Jim Crow” laws. Despite adversity and obstacles, Walker became a became a prominent businesswoman and community leader by founding a bank, serving as a bank president, newspaper editor, and fraternal leader, and fostering entrepreneurialism in the African American community. Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site explores her life, which was dedicated to defeating racism, sexism, and economic oppression.

Harriet Tubman National Historic Site in New York preserves the last home of a woman who achieved legendary status during her lifetime. Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) secured her own freedom and for many others as one of the most famous “conductors” on the Underground Railroad. During the Civil War, she served as a spy, scout, nurse, and cook for the US Army, even leading a raid to rescue more than 700 enslaved people. While living in New York after the Civil War, Tubman gave much of her own resources to improving the lives of others, including establishing the Harriet Tubman Home for Aged & Indigent Negroes.

“I would make a home for them in the North, and the Lord helping me, I would bring them all here.” - Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Maryland “First we need a savings bank. Let us put our moneys together; let us use our moneys; let us put our money out at usury among ourselves, and reap the benefit ourselves. Let us have a bank that will take the nickels and turn them into dollars.” - Maggie Walker Maggie Lena Walke Credit: NPS.gov

Harriet Tubman in 1868 or 1869. Credit: Library of Congress

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, Mississippi

“I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger.” - Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park is where an American legend began.

Born Araminta Ross in Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Tubman resisted her enslavement from an early age and ultimately escaped alone and on her own in 1849.

She returned to the Eastern Shore at least 13 times and freed more than 70 people trying to keep family and friends from being separated due to enslavement.

Tubman went on to aid the US Army during the Civil War and continued to advocate for the rights African Americans, women, and Americans with disabilities after the war.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is one of the newest additions to the National Park System. Medgar Evers (1925-1963), Myrlie Evers (born 1933), and their three young children lived in the home when the couple were involved in the Civil Rights Movement, which included Medgar Evers being the public face of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Mississippi. The tragic assassination of Medgar Evers in 1963 for his efforts to promote racial equality and social justice was one of the key catalysts for passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as the nation reacted in horror to his death.

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SAN DIEGO (Nov. 12, 2011) Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of civil rights activist Medgar Evers, delivers remarks during the christening ceremony for the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar

You can kill a man, but you can’t kill an idea.” - Medgar Evers

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, District of Columbia Nestled in a row of townhouses within walking distance of the White House, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site honors the legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955). With a very extensive resume of work, Bethune used the power of education, political activism, and civil service to achieve racial and gender equality throughout the United States and the world. Located only a few blocks from the home of her friend and colleague Dr. Carter G. Woodson, her home also served as the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women and housed the National Archives for Black Women’s History.

Mary McLeod Bethune Credit: Scurlock Studio Records Archives Center NMAH, Smithsonian Institution

“I leave you love. I leave you hope. I leave you the challenge of developing confidence in one another. I leave you respect for the use of power. I leave you faith. I leave you racial dignity.” - Mary McLeod Bethune

SOURCE: National Park Service

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

WILMA J. WOOTEN, M.D. PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER

3851 ROSECRANS STREET, MAIL STOP P-578 SAN DIEGO, CA 92110-3134 (619) 531-5800 • FAX (619) 542-4186

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS (EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 6, 2021) Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 101040, 120175, and 120175.5 (b) the Health Officer of the County of San Diego (Health Officer) ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: Effective immediately, and continuing until further notice, the following will be in effect for San Diego County (county): 1. All persons are to remain in their homes or at their place of residence, except for employees or customers traveling to and from essential businesses or a State authorized sector as defined in sections 10 and 11, below, or to participate in individual or family outdoor activity as allowed by this Order.

2. All “gatherings,” as defined in the November 13, 2020 CDPH Guidance for the Prevention of COVID-19 Transmission for Gatherings found at https:// www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/ CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/ Guidance-for-the-Preventionof-COVID-19-Transmissionfor-Gatherings-November-2020. aspx shall comply with said guidance. Gatherings not in compliance are prohibited.

3. SCHOOLS a. All public, charter, and private schools may hold classes and other school activities only under circumstances permitted by the State and in compliance with the COVID-19 and Reopening In-Person Instruction Framework & Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools in California, 20202021 School Year guidance (available at: https://www.cdph. ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/ CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/Consolidated_Schools_Guidance.pdf), and as may be updated or superseded by further State guidance. Institutions of higher education may hold classes or other school activities only under circumstances permitted by the State and in compliance with the COVID – 19 Industry Guidance: Institutions of Higher Education and as may be updated or superseded by further State guidance. A written, worksite-specific COVID-19 prevention plan as stated in their applicable state guidance may be used by schools and institutions of higher education in lieu of a Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol or Safe Reopening Plan. b. All school districts, charter schools, and private schools serving grades TK – 12 inclusive, shall report the following to the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) on or before the second and fourth Monday of each month, in a format designated by SDCOE:

i. Number of students participating in full-time in-person learning, by school site and school district, if applicable. ii. Number of students participating in hybrid learning (a mix of in-person and distance learning) by school site and school district, if applicable. iii.

Number of students participating in distance learning by school site and school district, if applicable. iv. Number of school employees who work onsite at a school, by school site and school district, if applicable. v. The name, email, mailing address, and phone number of the person responsible for responding to complaints regarding COVID-19 prevention, by school site and school district, if applicable.

SDCOE shall report this information to the County of San Diego by the end of business on the following day (Tuesday) and shall post this information on its publicly facing website. c. All school districts, charter schools, and private schools serving grades TK – 12 inclusive, as required in the most recent COVID -19 Industry Guidance: Schools and School-Based Programs, shall notify local health officials immediately of any positive case of COVID-19, and exposed staff and families, as relevant, while maintaining confidentiality as required by state and federal laws.

4. Child daycare and child care providers shall operate in compliance with the measures set forth in State COVID-19 Updated Guidance: Child Care Programs and Providers and shall prepare and post a Safe Reopening Plan pursuant to section 11c, below.

5. “Non-essential personnel,” as defined in section 15a below, are prohibited from entry into any hospital or long-term care facility. All essential personnel who are COVID-19 positive or show any potential signs or symptoms of COVID-19 are strictly prohibited from entry into hospitals or long-term care facilities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, individuals requiring medical care for COVID-19 or related conditions may be admitted to hospitals or other medical facilities if the hospital or medical facility is appropriate for treating COVID-19 and has adequate precautions in place to protect its patients, medical personnel and staff..

prioritize resources; and, b. May authorize and perform non-emergent or elective surgeries or procedures based on their determination of clinical need and supply capacity, and where consistent with State guidance. c. Nothing in this Order shall prevent physicians and other healthcare providers from conducting routine preventive care provided it conforms to any applicable State guidance. d. Nothing in this Order shall prevent dentists or dental hygienists from conducting routine preventive care provided it conforms to any applicable State guidance.

7. Hospitals, healthcare providers, pharmacies, commercial testing laboratories, and any other setting conducting testing shall report all positive and non-positive (i.e., negative, indeterminate, and specimen unsatisfactory) test results from nucleic acid amplification tests, antibody tests, and antigen diagnostic tests for SARSCoV-2 to the Public Health Officer immediately after such results are received.

8. Face coverings shall be worn as described and required in California Department of Public Health Face Covering Guidance issued on November 16, 2020, (available at: https://www. cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/ DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/guidance-for-face-coverings.aspx ).

9. All businesses not meeting the definition of essential business or State authorized sector in section 10 and 11 below are referred to in this Order as “non-essential businesses” and shall be and remain closed for the duration of this Order. All essential businesses and businesses and entities in State authorized sectors must comply with the requirements of this Order. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any business may remain open if its employees and owners can provide its services from home, including by telecommuting, without direct contact with the public.

10. ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES

6. Hospitals and healthcare providers, including dentists shall:

a. “Essential business” is any business or activity (or a business/ activity that employs/utilizes workers) designated by the State Public Health Officer as “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” set forth in: https:// covid19.ca.gov/img/Essential CriticalInfrastructureWorkers. pdf) as that list may be updated from time-to-time, and referenced in Executive Order N-3320 issued by the Governor of the State of California.

a. Take measures to preserve and

b. All essential businesses that

allow members of the public to enter a facility must prepare and post a “Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol” on the form available at: https:// www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/ phs/Epidemiology/covid19/SOCIAL_DISTANCING_AND_ SANITATION_PROTOCOL_04022020_V1.pdf), or on a form required by another governmental entity requiring substantially similar information, for each of their facilities open to the public in the county. The Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must be posted at or near the entrance of the relevant facility, and shall be easily viewable by the public and employees. A copy of the Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must also be provided to each employee performing work at the facility. All essential businesses shall implement the Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol and provide evidence of its implementation to any authority enforcing this Order upon demand. The Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must describe all measures required in section c below. Any business that fails to prepare and successfully implement a Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol shall immediately close. c. When the State of California has issued an industry guidance, or any subsequent amendments thereto, with mandatory or suggested restrictions and/ or measures to be implemented by a particular sector of essential business, every essential business in that sector must comply with the guidance and shall include in its Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol (prepared pursuant to section b, above) all of the measures listed in the industry guidance. Any mandatory measures required by this Order must also be included in a Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol.

11. STATE AUTHORIZED SECTORS a. A “State authorized sector” is a type of business or activity that is not an essential business as defined in section 10a above, and is operating in conformance with the State of California’s Plan for Reducing COVID-19 and Adjusting Permitted Sector Activities to Keep Californians Healthy and Safe {available at: https://www.cdph. ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/ CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/8-28-20_ Order-Plan-Reducing-COVID19-Adjusting-Permitted-Sectors-Signed.pdf}, and the Blueprint for a Safer Economy framework {available at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/

COVID-19/COVID19CountyMonitoringOverview.aspx }. with the exception of places of worship which in addition to the listed sector activities are allowed to operate indoor at 25% capacity with singing and chanting being prohibited during indoor services. b. All State authorized sectors, with the exception of restaurants, bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries which do not limit services to take-out or delivery, must prepare and post a “Safe Reopening Plan” on the form available at: https://www. sandiegocounty.gov/content/ dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/ Epidemiology/covid19/Community_Sector_Support/BusinessesandEmployers/SafeReopeningPlanTemplate.pdf for each of their facilities in the county. Restaurants bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries which do not limit services to take-out or delivery, must prepare and post a “COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol” on the form found at https://www.sandiegocounty. gov/content/dam/sdc/deh/fhd/ food/pdf/covid19sdrestaurantoperatingprotocol_en.pdf for each restaurant in the county. c. The Safe Reopening Plan must be posted at or near the entrance of the relevant facility, and shall be easily viewable by the public and employees. A copy of the Safe Reopening Plan must also be provided to each employee performing work at the facility. All businesses or entities in a State authorized sector shall implement the Safe Reopening Plan and provide evidence of its implementation to any authority enforcing this Order upon demand. The Safe Reopening Plan must describe all measures required in section e, below.

Any business that fails to prepare and comply with its Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol shall immediately close. d. When the State of California has issued an industry guidance, or any subsequent amendments thereto, with mandatory or suggested restrictions and/or measures to be implemented by a particular State authorized sector, every business or entity in that sector must comply with the guidance and shall include in its Safe Reopening Plan or Restaurant Operating Protocol (prepared pursuant to section b, above) all of the measures listed in the industry guidance. Any mandatory measures required by this Order must also be included in a Safe Reopening Plan. e. All restaurants, bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries that are otherwise permitted to be open shall be closed from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. every day

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WILMA J. WOOTEN, M.D. PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER

3851 ROSECRANS STREET, MAIL STOP P-578 SAN DIEGO, CA 92110-3134 (619) 531-5800 • FAX (619) 542-4186

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS (EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 6, 2021) CONTINUATION except for delivery, take-out, and drive-thru. Guests already in the establishment at 10:00 p.m. may remain in the establishment until 11:00 p.m..b. Cooperate with the County Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 response team to identify and provide contact information for any persons exposed by the employee at the workplace.

12. Each essential business, and business or entity in a State authorized sector, shall take all of the following actions if an employer becomes aware that an employee is diagnosed with COVID-19: a. Promptly notify the County Department of Public Health that there is an employee that is laboratory-confirmed diagnosed with COVID-19, together with the name, date of birth, and contact information of the employee. b. Cooperate with the County Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 response team to identify and provide contact information for any persons exposed by the employee at the workplace. c. Provide notice of the exposure to any employees, and contractors (who regularly work at the workplace), who may have been exposed to COVID-19, as stated in the State’s COVID-19 Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening, available at {https:// files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/employer-playbook-for-safe-reopening--en.pdf}.

13. OUTDOOR RECREATION a. Each public park and recreation area or facility, shall operate in compliance with the measures set forth in the State COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Campgrounds, RV Parks and Outdoor Recreation. The operator of the park shall prepare a Safe Reopening Plan pursuant to section 11, above, indicating how the park or recreation facility will implement the required measures. Any park or recreation area/facility at which the Protocol requirements cannot be effectively implemented may be required to close. b. Outdoor recreation instruction and day camps that comply with the State COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Day Camps, may be conducted in park and recreation areas/facilities. c. Recreational boating may occur in compliance with applicable State guidance: https:// files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-campgrounds.pdf. d. Outdoor playgrounds may operate in compliance with the State guidance Outdoor Playgrounds and other Outdoor Recreational Facilities, available at: https://

www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/ CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/ Outdoor%20Playgrounds%20 and%20other%20Outdoor%20 Recreational%20Facilities.aspx.

14. Persons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or who are likely to have COVID-19, shall comply with the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID-19”, or as subsequently amended. Persons who have a close contact with a person who either has COVID-19, or is likely to have COVID-19, shall comply with the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19,” or as subsequently amended. Both orders are available at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/ hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/ health-order.html. If a more specific isolation or quarantine order is issued to a person, that order shall be followed.

15. For purposes of this Order: a. “Non-essential personnel” are employees, contractors, or members of the public who do not perform treatment, maintenance, support, or administrative tasks deemed essential to the healthcare mission of the long-term care facility or hospital. Non-essential personnel do not include first responders, nor State, federal, or local officials, investigators, or medical personnel carrying out lawful duties.

Non-essential personnel do not include visitors to hospitals and long-term care facilities who are granted entry by the facility’s director, or designee, because they are family or friends who are visiting a resident in an end of life or similar situation, are parents or guardians visiting a child who is a patient, or because of any other circumstances deemed appropriate by the facility director, or designee, and where appropriate precautions by the facility that follow federal, State, and local public health guidance regarding COVID-19 are followed. b. “Social distancing” is maintaining a six-foot separation from all persons except for household members, first responders and medical providers or employees conducting temperature screenings.

16. This Order is issued as a result of the World Health Organization’s declaration of a worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 disease, also known as “novel coronavirus.”

17. This Order is issued based on scientific evidence regarding the most effective approaches to slow the transmission of communicable diseases generally and COVID-19 specifically, as well as best practices as currently known and available to protect vulnerable members of

the public from avoidable risk of serious illness or death resulting from exposure to COVID-19. The age, condition, and health of a significant portion of the population of the county places it at risk for serious health complications, including death, from COVID-19.

Although most individuals who contract COVID-19 do not become seriously ill, persons with mild symptoms and asymptomatic persons with COVID-19 may place other vulnerable members of the public—such as older adults, and those with underlying health conditions—at significant risk.

18. The actions required by this Order are necessary to reduce the number of individuals who will be exposed to COVID-19, and will thereby slow the spread of COVID-19 in the county. By reducing the spread of COVID-19, this Order will help preserve critical and limited healthcare capacity in the county and will save lives.

19. This Order is issued in accordance with, and incorporates by reference: a) the Declaration of Local Health Emergency issued by the Health Officer on February 14, 2020; b) the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Director of Emergency Services on February 14, 2020; c) the action of the County Board of Supervisors to ratify and continue both the local health emergency and local emergency on February 19, 2020; d) the Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 4, 2020; e) Executive Order N-2520 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 12, 2020 which orders that “All residents are to heed any orders and guidance of state and local health officials, including but not limited to the imposition of social distancing measures, to control COVID-19”; f) Proclamation 9984 regarding COVID-19 issued by the President of the United States on March 11, 2020; g) Executive Order N-3320 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 19, 2020; h) the “Interim Additional Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 in Nursing Homes” issued by the CDC; i) COVID-19 guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health on including, but not limited to the Face Coverings Guidance issued on November 16, 2020; j) the State of California’s “Resilience Roadmap;” k) the State of California’s Plan for Reducing COVID-19 and Adjusting Permitted Sector Activities to Keep Californians Healthy and Safe; l) and the California Statewide Public Health Officer Order dated August 28, 2020.

20. This Order is issued to prevent circumstances often present in

gatherings that may exacerbate the spread of COVID-19, such as: 1) the increased likelihood that gatherings will attract people from a broad geographic area; 2) the prolonged time period in which large numbers of people are in close proximity; 3) the difficulty in tracing exposure when large numbers of people attend a single event or are at a single location; and 4) the inability to ensure that such persons follow adequate hygienic practices. Section 11e of this Order requires a closing time for restaurants, bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries commensurate with the traditional end of dine-in meal service. The State Health Officer found (as stated in the November 19, 2020 Limited Stay at Home Order) that “certain activities conducted during 10:00pm to 5:00am are often non-essential and more likely related to social activities and gatherings.” For restaurants, bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries, the time restriction is also imposed to reduce the occurrence of higher alcohol consumption and reduced food consumption after 10:00 p.m. CDPH Guidance on Closure of Sectors in Response to COVID-19, dated July 1, 2020, observed that “alcohol consumption slows brain activity, reduces inhibition, and impairs judgment, factors which contribute to reduced compliance with recommended core personal protective measures, such as the mandatory use of face coverings and maintaining six feet of distance from people outside of one’s own household.”

21. This Order is issued to provide additional opportunities for recreational activities while also requiring additional protections from the spread of COVID-19 to the public who are taking advantage of these opportunities for recreational activities. And providing additional protections for employees of essential businesses or businesses or entities in State authorized sectors and their customers/clients.

22. This Order is issued to protect the public health as businesses are allowed to reopen by requiring businesses to implement procedures necessary to ensure their employees and customers comply with social distancing, sanitation and screening practices.

23. This Order comes after the release of substantial guidance from the Health Officer, the California Department of Public Health, the CDC, and other public health officials throughout the United States and around the world.

24. The statement of facts and circumstances set forth as justification for each Guidance issued by the California Department of Health Services that is referenced in this Order are hereby accepted and incorporated by reference into this Order.

25. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 120175.5 (b) all governmental entities in the county shall take necessary measures within the governmental entity’s control to ensure compliance with this Order and to disseminate this Order to venues or locations within the entity’s jurisdiction where gatherings may occur.

26. Violation of this Order is subject to fine, imprisonment, or both.

(California Health and Safety Code section 120295.)

27. To the extent necessary, this Order may be enforced by the Sheriff or chiefs of police pursuant to Government Code sections 26602 and 41601 and Health and Safety Code section 101029.

28. Once this Order takes effect it shall supersede the Order of the Health Officer and Emergency Regulations dated December 9, 2020.

IT IS SO ORDERED: Date: February 6, 2021 Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H. Public Health Officer County of San Diego

EMERGENCY REGULATIONS As Director of Emergency Services for the County of San Diego, I am authorized to promulgate regulations for the protection of life and property pursuant to Government Code Section 8634 and San Diego County Code section 31.103. The following shall be in effect for the duration of the Health Officer Order issued above which is incorporated in its entirety by reference: The Health Officer Order shall be promulgated as a regulation for the protection of life and property.

Any person who violates or who refuses or willfully neglects to obey this regulation is subject to fine, imprisonment, or both.

(Government Code section 8665.)

Date: February 6, 2021 Helen Robbins-Meyer Chief Administrative Officer Director of Emergency Services County of San Diego THIS ORDER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS DO NOT SUPERSEDE MORE RESTRICTIVE STATE ORDERS OR GUIDANCE. ALL PERSONS MUST REFERENCE BOTH THIS DOCUMENT AND APPLICABLE STATE ORDERS AND GUIDANCE. TO THE EXTENT THERE IS ANY INCONSISTENCY THE MORE RESTRICTIVE MEASURE APPLIES.

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HEALTHY LIVING Study Suggests Drinking Caffeinated Coffee May Reduce Heart Failure

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent “While smoking, age and high blood pressure are among the most well-known heart disease risk factors, unidentified risk factors for heart disease remain,” says David P. Kao, M.D., senior author of the study, assistant professor of cardiology and medical director at the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, Colorado.

According to “Circulation: Heart Failure,” published on Feb. 9 in the American Heart Association Journal, dietary information from three large, wellknown heart disease studies suggests drinking one or more cups of caffeinated coffee may reduce the risk of heart failure.

Coronary artery disease, heart failure and stroke are among the top causes of death from heart disease in the U.S. “The risks and benefits of drinking coffee have been topics of ongoing scientific interest due to the popularity and frequency of consumption worldwide,” added Linda Van Horn, Ph.D., R.D., professor and Chief of the Department of Preventive Me d i c i n e’s Nu t r i t i o n Division at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, and member of the American Heart Association’s Nutrition Committee.

“Studies reporting associations with outcomes remain relatively limited due to inconsistencies in diet assessment and analytical methodologies, as well as inherent problems with self-reported dietary intake,” said Dr. Van Horn.

Dr. Kao and his colleagues used machine learning through the American Heart Association’s Precision Medicine Platform to examine data from the original cohort of the Framingham Heart Study and referenced it against data from both the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study and the Cardiovascular Health Study to help confirm their findings.

Each study included at least 10 years of follow-up, and, collectively, the studies provided information on more than 21,000 U.S. adult participants.

To analyze the outcomes of drinking caffeinated coffee, researchers categorized consumption as 0 cups per day, 1 cup per day, 2 cups per day and at least 3 cups per day.

Across the three studies, coffee consumption was self-reported, and no standard unit

of measure were available.

The analysis revealed: In all three studies, people who reported drinking one or more cups of caffeinated coffee had an associated decreased long-term heart failure risk.

In the Framingham Heart and the Cardiovascular Health studies, the risk of heart failure over the course of decades decreased by 5-to-12 percent per cup per day of coffee, compared with no coffee consumption.

to have an opposite effect on heart failure risk – significantly increasing the risk of heart failure in the Framingham Heart Study.

H o w e v e r, in the Cardiovascular Health Study, there was no increase or decrease in risk of heart failure associated with drinking decaffeinated coffee.

In the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study, the risk of heart failure did not change between 0 to 1 cup per day of coffee. However, it was about 30 percent lower in people who drank at least 2 cups a day.

According to findings released, when the researchers examined this further, they found caffeine consumption from any source appeared to be associated with decreased heart failure risk, and caffeine was at least part of the reason for the apparent benefit from drinking more coffee.

Importantly, drinking decaffeinated coffee appeared

“The association between caffeine and heart failure risk

reduction was surprising.

Coffee and caffeine are often considered by the general population to be ‘bad’ for the heart because people associate them with palpitations, high blood pressure, etc.,” Dr. Kao. “The consistent relationship between increasing caffeine consumption and decreasing heart failure risk turns that assumption on its head.

However, there is not yet enough clear evidence to recommend increasing coffee consumption to decrease risk of heart disease with the same strength and certainty as stopping smoking, losing weight or exercising.”

To view the full study, visit https://www.ahajournals.org/ journal/circheartfailure.

EDUCATION The ELC Offers $1 MIL Scholarships To Black College Students Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the pre-eminent membership nonprofit organization committed to increasing the number of global Black executives in C-suites, on corporate boards and in global enterprises, will offer $1 million in scholarships for Black undergraduate students in 2021, for which scholarship applications are now being accepted. Through the generous support of 15 corporate partners, The ELC expands its scholarship programs to support the academic success of more than 100 Black undergraduate students in 2021. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills and a commitment to community service.

“Change occurs when pre-

paredness meets opportunity,” said Crystal E. Ashby, interim president and CEO of The ELC. “In these ever-changing times, The ELC supports the next generations of leaders so

they are ready when it is their time.” she added. The ELC will support 100 Black undergraduate college students in 2021.

The mission of The ELC’s Scholarship Program is to build a pipeline of Black corporate talent by supporting the academic achievement and development of Black undergraduate students. The

program consists of 14 oneyear and multiyear awards of tuition support in amounts ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 per year. All scholarship recipients will gain access to internship and early career placement opportunities through our 2021 scholarship partners and 2021 Honors Symposium sponsors set for this fall.

Corporate sponsors include Bristol Myers Squibb, Brunswick Corporation, Chevron C o r p o r at i o n , ExxonMobil, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HSBC Bank USA, Johnson & Johnson, Linde plc, Lowe’s Companies, Inc., Moody’s, Nationwide, Phillips 66, Raytheon Technologies, The Coca-Cola Foundation, and USAA. For information on each of the 14 ELC scholarships or to apply before the deadline of March 31, 2021, visit elcscholars.com.

Library of Congress Makes

Civics Education Come to Life Campaign for Civic Strength explores civic media, political institutions and founding principles A series of new events exploring ideas and actions to strengthen America’s democracy will debut in March, April and May with the launch of Our Common Purpose: A Campaign for Civic Strength at the Library of Congress. The initiative is created and hosted

by Danielle Allen, who was awarded the 2020 John W. Kluge Prize for Achievement in the Study of Humanity.

This new campaign will feature public events hosted virtually on the Library's Facebook page and its YouTube site, along with workshops for K-12 educators to help educators across the country experiment and create new ways of making civic education come to life.

and tweet at each other – or we can emerge stronger and more resilient by taking real action now to save our constitutional democracy.”

Our Common Purpose will feature the following topics and speakers:

Kluge Prize Honoree Danielle Allen will moderate workshops on civic education for the public. Photo credit: Library of Congress

“We all know that this is a critical and urgent moment in our nation’s history,” Allen said. “We have faced crises as a nation before. We can continue to watch and worry

Using Civic Media to Build a Better Society - March 11, 2021: Panelists will explore the role of information in democratic society, addressing the challenges citizens face in consuming the deluge of materials available in the digital age and in identifying trustworthy sources of information. They will consider the potential of civic media to inform and See CIVICS page 16

INTERNATIONAL NEWS AFRICAN WOMEN SPEAK OUT ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Global Information Network March 8 marks the UN's International Women's Day — an occasion meant to be a global celebration. But with more and more women suffering each day, there is little to rejoice in Africa, say many women leaders from the continent.

“International Women's Day should celebrate the fruits of decades of activism. But on a continent where those who stand accused of sexual abuse often get rewarded rather than punished, what is there to be proud of? said Cameroonian journalist Mimi

Mefo Takambou.

“The theme for the 2021 International Women's Day celebrations is "Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID19 world" — yet I'm having a hard time fully embracing that idea, given the pain and destruction that COVID19 has caused, especially to women.”

And who can forget the story of Fezekile Ntsukela Kuzwayo, who accused South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma of rape, sparking a national debate about rape culture in a country, where according to the "Rape Crisis" advocacy

group, 40% of women experience rape at least once in their lifetime?

Despite the mounting evidence against it Zuma, was only his account that eventually held up in court, namely that the sex acts had been consensual.

First Lady of the Democratic Republic of Congo Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, reflected on the state of progress in preventing violence against women. In

the first 6 months of last year, 26,000 cases of sexual violence were registered according to the UN, an increase of 28 percent compared to 2019.

"Several actions have b e en c arried out since March 2019,” c ommente d the First Lady. “These i n c l u d e a w a r e ness-raising meetings that I organize with young people from different provinces of my country to discuss, by example, on positive masculinity."

Winnie Byanyima of UNAIDS, observed: “Women leaders have provided a guiding light for the world in responding to the COVID-19 crisis, from heads of government to coordinators of grassroots social movements. They have reminded the world how crucial it is to have critical numbers of women, in all their diversity, in positions of leadership.”

The pandemic has brought into sharp and painful focus that even before COVID-19 an estimated 34 million girls between the ages of 12 and 14 years were out of school, one in three women globally reported having experienced physical or sexual violence and women the world over worked longer hours for less or no pay.

“But the COVID-19 crisis has seen progress towards equality pushed back. It has widened the gap between women and men in wealth, in income, in access to services, in the burden of unpaid care, in status and in power.”

Gender inequality is not only wrong. It is dangerous. It weakens us all. A more equal world will be better able to respond to pandemics and other shocks; it will leave us healthier and safer and more prosperous.”

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BUSINESS NEWS Barbershop 2.0:

The App That’s Putting Black Health in the Palm of Our Hands Charlene Muhammad California Black Media Dr. Bill J. Releford, a Los Angeles County-based physician and founder of the Releford Foot and Ankle Institute in Inglewood, is putting Black health care in their own hands.

Last week, he launched a high-tech digital tool that he hopes will save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic — and beyond. He also hopes it will turn around the troubling disparities that exist when it comes to the health of Black Americans.

The “Barbershop 2.0,” Releford’s new app, allows users to access Black physicians from anywhere in the world. Dr. Releford says he is building on another project he launched in 2009, the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program. With that initiative, he worked to screen 500,000 Black men for diabetes and high blood pressure in over 100 barbershops.

Releford says during the development process, he has had to keep some of the features of his software program under wraps before it

officially launched last week.

In a one-on-one conversation with California Black Media contributor Charlene Muhammad, Releford talked about the benefits of the app — not just for Black men, but for their families and communities, too.

CBM: Congratulations on

your creation, Dr. Releford.

It appears uniquely positioned to have an immediate effect on Black men’s health. Barbershop 2.0. Tell us what’s it all about?

BR: With my first health

initiative for Black men, we were going to Blackowned barber shops across the country, screening men for diabetes and high blood pressure, with nurses and volunteers. Now, we have Covid-19. It has been bittersweet. We know the bitter part very well, but some of the things that have come out of it have been beneficial. The sweet part would be the fact that it’s forced people to leverage a lot of technology that has always been there but has never been optimized. Number two, we are launching the

Black Barbershop Physician Network, where you can see a Black physician, on your phone in the comfort of your home.

Health disparities have a number of driving factors.

One of the most prominent driving factors, other than the racism, of course, is that studies have shown that African Americans prefer to get care from Black doctors, and studies also have confirmed that outcomes are better when patients are treated by Black physicians, particularly Black men.

Study results that that were particularly granular in their data showed that White doctors tend to make less eye contact with Black patients as compared to their White patients. White doctors also touch their Black patients less than their White ones.

One thing that I have been hearing over the decades in practice, is a Black patient will come to me and say, ‘Wow! We’re so glad to see you, because they act like they didn’t want to touch me at such-and-such office.

I hear it all the time, not knowing that there was some

scientific confirmation of the things that people were just saying to me organically.

How does the app work?

You’ll be able to see a Black physician on your phone, in the comfort of your home, using telemedicine. We also have a remote vitals component, where I can check your respiration, your heart rate, and your oxygen saturation from your phone, just by downloading the app. We can check your vitals anywhere, around the world -whoever downloads this.

Is this just for Black men?

It’s not just for Black men, but the focus, our main brand has been, of course, dealing with health disparities, focusing on African American men. It’s available to anyone who wants to use the application, but a lot of our messaging is related to African American men.

When is your launch?

The app was fully operable on December 19, however, I needed to give my myself a little time to get the kinks out. It launched last week on all major digital app stores.

The urgency is now. It’s a health risk just being Black in America. We do live in the most technologically advanced country in the world. However, African Americans usually are not beneficiaries of that technology until maybe it’s antiquated or never at all. So, we know the bittersweet part, but the sweet part of this is I’m hoping we can start having some genuine conversations about our health.

How did you come up with this idea, and what was the draw for Black physicians?

Number one, they’re pas-

sionate about our people, and this is a program where money is not the driving force. Love has to be the driving force first. People first, then money, then things. I discourage people to join our network if their first question is, “well how do I get paid?” That’s not going to be for them.

Although there’s money to be made, I don’t want that to be your primary objective.

Before you ask for money, tell me how you can serve, first. How can you add value, first. Or add value, then ask.

So, there is a spiritual component so to speak?

It’s got to be! It’s got to be.

So, this is a program that’s not for everybody. An old man told me, “Men count numbers, but God makes numbers count.” I’m passionate about this. Not just me, but for me to serve.

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NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00004114CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Michael Tzion Rivera To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Michael Tzion Rivera filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Michael Tzion Rivera PROPOSED NAME: Michael Tzion Velasquez THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 15, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.)

The address of the court is: 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/01 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00007748CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Elena Sara Greene To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Elena Sara Greene filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Elena Sara Greene PROPOSED NAME: Elena Ava Kozak THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

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NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.)

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/04, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00007361CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Aleena Mia Ramsey To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Aleena Mia Ramsey filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Aleena Mia Ramsey PROPOSED NAME: Aleena Mia Figueroa THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition

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pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made:

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 06, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.)

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/04, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego North County Division 325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 37-2021-00006428CU-PT-NC Petitioner or Attorney: Davidean Suzanne Quijada To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Davidean Suzanne Quijada filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Davidean Suzanne Quijada PROPOSED NAME: Dena Suzanne Quijada THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 6, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 25 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the COVID-19

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

A RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.)

The address of the court is: 325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 2/25, 3/04, 3/11, 3/18

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when it debuted last year, BNC is methodically becoming more available to viewers.

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“This is when I need my voice to be heard and I want my voice to be heard,” said Hill, who has worked at Fox Sports and ESPN. “So much is happening in our country.”

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His co-host on “Start Your Day with Sharon and Mike” has anchored the news at CBS’ Atlanta affiliate for the past five years and been a reporter in New York, Miami, Philadelphia, St. Louis and Cleveland.

REQUEST FOR BIDS Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive “ELECTRONIC-ONLY” bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DRAINAGE REPAIR A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021, in front of the main office of Penn Elementary School, 2797 Utica Dr, San Diego, CA 92139. ALL CONTRACTORS MUST PREREGISTER WITH THE DISTRICT PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE SITE WALK. Please send only one representative per Company. Contact jimperial@ sandi.net for the link to preregister. (PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS No. CP21-0762-52).

COVID-19 SITE WALK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WILL BE ENFORCED Please refer to Planwell (www.crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD and project bid number CP21-0762-52) or The Daily Transcript Publication for the complete Advertisement for Bids which includes Site Walk Safety Precautions AND preregistration information.

All bids must be received electronically at or before 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 1, 2021. Firms interested in submitting a bid package must go to https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43764 then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CP21-0762-52 Penn Elementary School Drainage Repair. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration”.

The project estimate is $374,000 to $376,000. This is not a PSA project and does not require prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: A, or other appropriate license, subject to District approval.

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Andrea O’Hara, M.A. Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department CP21-0762-52 Advertisement for Bids: Requesting Bids for Request for Proposal (RFP) Responses - Lease-Leaseback (LLB)* Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will electronically receive proposals for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: PRECONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR O’FARRELL CHARTER SCHOOL – LLB *This is a LLB project. Only prime contractors listed below may submit proposals to the San Diego Unified School District. Please visit our website for each prime contractor’s contact information at www.sandiegounified.org/LLB-Outreach. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for LLB Prime Contractors at 11:00 a.m. on March 11, 2021 in front of the main office of O’Farrell Charter School, 6130 Skyline Drive, San Diego, CA 92114. A second non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for interested subcontractors at 1:00 p.m. on March 17, 2021 in front of the main office of O’Farrell Charter School. The meeting will begin with a general project overview, followed by a site walk of the school site. Failure to attend or extreme tardiness and to sign in will render a LLB Prime Contractor’s Proposal ineligible. All contractors and subcontractors must preregister with the District prior to attending the site walk. Please send only one representative per company. Email amains@sandi.net for the preregistration link. Group G LLB Prime Contractors are highly encouraged to invite subcontractors to the second site visit. Only proposals from the following Group G LLB Prime Contractors will be accepted.

Subcontractors should contact the following LLB Prime Contractors to submit their bids to be incorporated into their proposals: • Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC • Soltek Pacific Construction Company • C.W. Driver, LLC • Sundt Construction, Inc. • Clark Construction Group – California, LP • Swinerton Builders • Erickson-Hall Construction Company • Turner Construction Company • McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. COVID-19 SITE WALK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WILL BE ENFORCED. Please refer to Planwell (www.crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD and RFP number CY21-076542) or The Daily Transcript for the complete Advertisement for Bids which includes Site Walk Safety Precautions AND preregistration information. RFP Responses must be received electronically at or before 2:00 p.m. on MARCH 31, 2021. LLB Prime Contractors interested in submitting an RFP must go to www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43764 then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CY21-0765-42 Request for Proposals for O’Farrell Charter School – Preconstruction and Construction Services. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration”.

Subcontractors interested in submitting bids to the LLB Prime Contractors must do so per each prime contractor’s timelines. Verify bid due dates with the LLB Prime Contractors. The O’Farrell Charter School Interim Housing component is estimated to be $1,200,000 with an anticipated duration of two and one half (2.5) months of construction only. The construction for the Whole Site Modernization component is estimated to be $15,000,000 and the construction for the Student Union Building is estimated to be $18,000,000. This is a PSA project and requires prequalification. The District requires that subcontractors possess the appropriate classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of best value analysis and contract award. The LLB Prime Contractor is required to possess B or other appropriate license, subject to District approval. SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Andrea R. O’Hara, M.A., Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department CY21-0765-42

Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive “ELECTRONIC-ONLY” bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services to: EUCLID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GUARDRAIL SAFETY A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021, in front of the main office of Euclid Elementary School, 4166 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92105. ALL CONTRACTORS MUST PREREGISTER WITH THE DISTRICT PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE SITE WALK. Please send only one representative per Company. Contact mmoyers1@ sandi.net for the link to preregister. (PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS No. CY21-0690-39).

COVID-19 SITE WALK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WILL BE ENFORCED Please refer to Planwell (www.crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD and project bid number CY21-0690-39) or The Daily Transcript Publication for the complete Advertisement for Bids which includes Site Walk Safety Precautions AND preregistration information.

All bids must be received electronically at or before 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 8, 2021. Firms interested in submitting a bid package must go to https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43764 then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CY21-0690-39 Euclid ES Guardrail Safety. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration”.

The project estimate is between $140,000 and $190,000 This is not a PSA project and does not require prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: B or other appropriate license, subject to District approval.

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Andrea O’Hara, M.A. Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department CY21-0690-39

Founded by former GOP congressman J.C. Watts, BNC has been run on a day-by-day basis since last summer by veteran television executive Princell Hair, who has worked at CNN, Comcast and NBC Sports.

BNC was available in only 2.5 million homes via cable or satellite when it started, and is now up to 52 million, or a little more than half of those available, Hair said. It started with access to 50 million Internetconnected devices and is now up to 180 million.

For the most part, BNC has aired straight newscasts, but surveys revealed a desire for more depth.

“We’re going to be presenting the news of the day, but we’re going to present it with more context and more perspective,” he said.

BNC says it will soon be featuring programming with Charles Blow, columnist at The New York Times; Marc Lamont Hill,

a Temple University professor, book store owner, author and commentator; Adrienne Lawrence, a former legal analyst and anchor at ESPN; and Yodit Tewolde, a lawyer and Court TV host.

Emphasizing talk over newsgathering is often a way to save money. But Hair said BNC is adding correspondents, and will have two in New York and Washington and others stationed in Atlanta, Philadelphia, Chicago and Los Angeles with more on the way.

BNC is covering how COVID is affecting the Black community and closely following the start of President Joe Biden’s administration, Hair said.

The reporters frequently break stories missed by mainstream outlets, such as the current lack of pharmacies in Black neighborhoods in Chicago, he said.

“The attractive thing to me is telling the full story of our community, and being allowed to do that,” Reed said. There are plenty of painful stories about social justice that need to be told, but “at the end of the day news flash - Black people are about excellence, too,” she said.

Hill said he’s looking forward to bosses who don’t just want him to “stick to sports.”

How much is he looking forward to the opportunity?

He’ll be working from Los Angeles, at least at the start, going on the air at 3 a.m. local time. Reed is based in

Atlanta.

BNC’s moves come at a time many mainstream news organizations are examining their own commitments to cover minority communities and employ more non-white journalists. Hair said he’s seen an increased emphasis in coverage at competitors; the makeup of leadership teams is what matters more.

Three Black women have gotten important new television jobs in recent months: Rashida Jones is the new president of MSNBC, Shawna Thomas is the executive producer of “CBS This Morning” and Marie Nelson is on the team running ABC News following the network news president’s resignation.

“Time will tell if this is a moment or a movement,” Hair said. “Hopefully it will be the latter.”

Next month, BNC will have its audience measured for the first time by the Nielsen company.

Hair indicated, however, that there are no tricks to increasing the network’s influence.

“It’s about good content and it’s about good storytelling,” he said. “That’s how you build awareness. People start talking about what they saw on BNC last night. We have to build on that content to make the network something special.”

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leaders, and farm organizations have come also together to support the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act, led

by U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA).

Sen. Warnock said the legislation offers direct relief to Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic farmers and other agricultural producers of color to help them respond to the devastating consequences of the pandemic and resulting economic downturn and address long-standing inequity in agriculture.

“This once-in-a-century pandemic, and the economic downturn that followed, has revealed and exacerbated long-standing disparities in our government that have left certain communities behind, particularly Black farmers and farmers of color,” Sen. Warnock remarked in a statement emailed to NNPA Newswire.

“This legislation is a major

step toward righting some of these injustices and leveling the playing field for farmers and farming families of color to help them not only recover from the devastation of these crises but give them the tools and assistance to thrive that they’ve long been denied,” Sen. Warnock continued.

“Considering the urgent need for this funding and the overwhelming support this proposal has garnered from across the agricultural community, we can’t get this relief passed and out the door quickly enough,” he stated further.

Specifically, the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act would provide $5 billion to America’s Black, Indigenous, Hispanic and farmers of color who have long struggled to keep their farms and ownership of their land in rural communities because of long-standing discrimination by the USDA and other government agencies, Warnock added.

Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) are co-sponsors to the legislation.

“In addition to the economic pain caused by the pandemic, socially disadvantaged communities are also dealing with a disproportionate share of COVID infection rates, hospitalizations, and death,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack remarked.

“The American Rescue Plan expands testing and vaccinations and ensures that we get the economy on track for everyone, especially those who have been marginalized or shut out of federal assistance in the past,” Vilsack continued.

“I applaud the provisions in the bill that begin to address systemic discrimination and provide relief and assistance to Black, Indigenous, Hispanic and other farmers of color.”

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Homegoing Celebration Sunday, March 14, 2021 @ 1pm Blessed Trinity Christian Ministries West Bishop Ronald O. Cobbs, Sr. Officiating

You see, when this thing first made its’ appearance, public health experts and scientist knew it would bad, but they felt that at least it would be stable. As it turns out they were only half right; it is bad, but it is anything but stable.

Pfizer and Moderna, have been reluctant to support any changes to their respective vaccination schedules. The drug makers on grounds that the vaccines weren’t tested and so their efficacy is unknown. On the face of it, this position seems sensible; yet under current circumstances, it is dangerously overcautious.

Some researchers and scientists think more lives would be saved by providing just one dose of the vaccine as soon as possible, or as others think, maybe we should provide just one dose of the vaccine to all people

who face the highest risk of dying from Covid-19, whoever they are, for whatever the reason.

With all of the uncertainty surrounding mutations of COVID-19, the last thing we need to do is to minimize the potential of the vaccines to control this pandemic. We don’t have to worry that the mutation will make the existing vaccines available useless.

The vaccines available now have what’s known as a polyclonal response, causing armies of antibodies to attack different parts of the virus. When the virus starts to mutate, causing changes to any of those target sites this increases the potential for the vaccine to be less effective, or not work at all.

There is growing concern among scientists who think the coronavirus could eventually change so much that

the vaccines could reach a pint of providing no immunity. The more that people are protected from the virus - either through vaccination or infection – the more evolutionary pressure that puts on the virus to survive by mutating. Even though it would take years to reach that point of evolutionary mutation, could take years, the vaccine makers are confident that can modify their formulas to match a newer variant in only take weeks.

In the spirit of empowering the community with adequate information to make informed decisions, keep in mind that we are not helpless, we could wipe COIVD19 out, if everyone wore a mask for 4 weeks.

Remember, I’m not a doctor.

I just sound like one! Take good care of yourself and live the best life possible!

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educate within the context of the broader social media ecosystem, where the incentives are to spread information regardless of its truth or value. Panelists will consider what civic media looks like, and how it can compete with social media.

How Political Institutions Shape Outcomes and How We Might Reform Them - April 15, 2021: In the U.S., political institutions reflect choices and compromises about how we balance between majority and minority interests. Panelists will look at the way differ-

ent systems of electoral decision-making in a democracy can, by themselves, lead to very different outcomes, and what can be done to reform them in ways that result in more responsive and deliberative legislative bodies.

Finding a Shared Historical Narrative - May 13, 2021 at 1 p.m. ET: Speakers will discuss the changing interpretations of the nation’s founding documents and the principles they were founded upon. They will also explore the tension between celebrating what is good about the US and its history, while

addressing the exploitation and inequality that are also part of the American legacy.

Additional details on speakers will be announced on the Kluge Center’s blog at blogs. loc.gov/kluge.

The Library of Congress, together with Allen, will host workshops for K-12 educators from around the country on the topics covered in the three public events. The workshops will be recorded and made available this summer through the Teachers Page on the Library of Congress website at loc.gov/ teachers.

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Thompson suggests the following tips for soon-to-be graduates: • Build your brand. The job market is so competitive that companies are looking for far more than candidates with a high GPA. “Hiring managers often seek wellrounded young people who can communicate, collaborate and create,” Thompson says. “They’re looking for people who have been active outside the classroom as well – in clubs, the community, volunteer work, etc. All of these aspects are part of your brand. Also, the new litmus test in the job market will be, ‘What did you do to improve yourself and others during COVID? Or did you do nothing and feel sorry for yourself?’ Employers are

going to be looking for those intangibles.”

• Organize your marketing playbook. “Utilizing a complete marketing playbook means leveraging your abilities and interests on social media platforms,” Thompson says. “This is where you display your public brand.

Your profile, posts, photos, and videos reflect what you’re about. It’s key that your presentation and message are consistent on each platform that you use.”

• Expand your networking. “Today, about 75 percent of new hires happen through networking,” Thompson says. “Build a target list of people to contact at companies that are hiring. Join discussion groups on LinkedIn that can expand your contacts and your knowledge.

Connect with thought leaders and ask them questions to gain insight.”

• Upskill. “Companies want young p eople who are versatile and

able to learn new skills quickly,” Thompson says.

“Research skills required in fields that you’re pursuing and get credentialed through online training programs. If opportunities are far fewer in your chosen field, research where your best skills apply in other industries.”

• Prepare for virtual interviewing. “When you interview in person, your body language, enthusiasm, handshake and small talk help build a connection with the interviewer,” Thompson says. “Being interviewed on a screen demands that you be fully engaged, establish a rapport, have continual eye contact and express yourself clearly.”

“How you stand out from the crowd has always been the differentiator in hiring,” Thompson says. “It’s much a bigger crowd now for fewer jobs, so the importance of preparation in all facets has never been more important.”