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Delta Variant Largest Free Makes up School Lunch 83 Percent of Program in US CALIFORNIA LAUNCHES

California Comeback Plan is

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Rent Relief Program Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

Governor Newsom an­ nounced that over $1 billion in rental assistance has been requested through the state

It’s A Family Reunion!

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SOURCE: County of San Diego a/o 7/13/21

Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday, July 14, the largest statewide renter assistance program in the country, as part of his $100 billion California Comeback Plan.

The $5.2 billion rent relief program covers 100 percent of past-due and prospective rent payments for qualified low-income Californians, with an additional $2 billion provided to pay back overdue water and utility bills

Morse Alum Marcus Brady

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

administered program to date as it continues to build momentum, with rates of application and disbursement rising rapidly after the state significantly increased assistance to low-income renters and landlords.

The Plan now covers backrent and all prospective rent for several months into the future for income-qualified tenants. The Plan’s $2 billion past-due water and utility bills also provides more money than ever for tenant legal assistance.

U.S. COVID Cases

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA

The delta variant of the coronavirus now accounts for roughly 83 percent of all U.S. COVID-19 cases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced on Tuesday, July 20.

By Jocelyn Gecker AP

When classrooms in Cali­ f ornia reopen for the fall, all 6.2 million public school students will have the option to eat school meals for free, regardless of their family’s

income. The undertaking, made possible by a budget surplus, will be the largest free student lunch program in the country. School officials, lawmakers, anti-hunger organizations and parents are applauding it as a way to prevent the stigma of accepting free lunches and feeding more hungry children.

Several U.S. cities already offer free school meals for all. But until recently, statewide universal meal programs were considered too costly and unrealistic. California became the first state to adopt a universal program late last month.

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“The best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 variants is to prevent the spread of disease, and vaccination is the most powerful tool we have,” Dr. Walensky asserted during a U.S. Senate hearing.

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Los Angeles Unified School District food service workers pre-package hundreds of free school lunches in plastic bags on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Flush with cash from an unexpected budget surplus, California is launching the nation's largest statewide universal free lunch program. When classrooms open for the fall term, every one of California's 6.2 million public school students will have the option to eat school meals for free, regardless of their family's income. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

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IT’S A FACT:

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Black, Low-Income Communities

Have Less Trees Tree Equity Score (TES) identifies cities that can gain the most benefits by increasing tree canopy in places of high need Voice & Viewpoint Newswire American Forests, the nation’s oldest national conservation organization, last week released its first nationwide tally of Tree Equity Scores (TES), which document that Black and low-income neighborhoods have significantly fewer trees than wealthier, whiter communities, even in the same cities. The findings confirm a disturbing pattern of inequitable distribution of trees that has deprived

Ethiopia Trees bring health, climate and economic benefits to communities of color.(Credit: Courtesy of TriceEdney)

communities of the health and other benefits that sufficient tree cover delivers. In fact, neighborhoods where there are mostly people of color have 33% less tree canopy than majority-white communities.

Neighborhoods, where 90% or more of residents live in poverty have 41% less tree canopy than communities with only 10% or less of the population in pov-

erty. American Forests calls on America to take action to achieve Tree Equity.

TES combines socioeconomic status, existing tree cover, population density and other information for 150,000 neighborhoods and 486 metropolitan areas to determine whether locations have enough trees to provide optimal health, economic and climate benefits. Achieving Tree Equity nationwide requires plant-

ing 522 million trees, coast to coast, in metropolitan areas (places with 50,000+ people).

Doing so would sustain 3.8 million jobs and annually absorb 9.3 million tons of carbon — the equivalent of taking 92 million cars off the roads. As the trees mature, they would mitigate 56,613 tons of particle See TREES page 2

Is Open

for Unity,

Business, and Progress

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA With archaeological findings that date back to around 980 BCE, Ethiopia sits along the easternmost peninsula in

Africa. Not only does the culturally rich nation count as Africa’s oldest country, but some believe it’s the oldest in the world. With a population of 112 million — roughly 70 percent of whom are 30 and under — Ethiopia has never suffered under colonization.

Moreover, unlike most others on the continent, Ethiopia has beaten back all attempts by would-be colonizers. That and the many current reforms has Fitsum Arega, the Ethiopian Ambassador to the United States, beaming confidently with expectations about the future of his nation.

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‘Space Exploration is Part of Us’ Black astronauts celebrate the future of space travel Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Three Black astronauts, Dr. Mae Jemison, Leland Melvin, and General Charles Bolden, came together to be interviewed

by MSNBC on the recent space travel conducted by billionaires Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos. The space flights are designed to usher humans into a future of commercial space flight.

In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison broke the color barrier by being the first Black woman to travel to space. “I went up into space in 1992 to my chagrin, in the literal sense, and I was the first woman of color in the entire world to go up to space. The reason why I say ‘to my chagrin’ is because, when I was a little girl, assuming I would go into space, I assumed that there would be many

people, and different kinds of people,” she said of the experience.

She views space as a resource that is important to each person on Earth and applauds the expansion of space travel.

“So many little kids have looked up at the stars and wondered what they were... space exploration is part of us, not because of 1957 and Sputnik, but because our ancestors noted the movement of the stars and were part of space exploration. That’s what I want to bring in, this isn’t just about rocket scientists and billionaires, this is also about how we use space...

So I think it’s something that moves forward; this is another chapter.”

General Charles Bolden, a former NASA administrator, a retired United States Marine Corps Major General, and a former astronaut who flew on four Space Shuttle missions, said that space travel changed his view on life forever, and hopes that the same will happen for billionaires who choose to travel to space.

“Two things I always use to describe it, one is a sense of feel, the other is the sense of site. That one is mind boggling because you see the planet from a perspective that less than 600 people have had; it’s life changing.

Jeff Bezos said that before he flew ‘I wanna see what it does to my life when I have an opportunity to view the planet from this perspective.’ Unless he’s mighty

different, my guess is even though he understands the environment, I think his life will probably change a little bit from having that perspective,” he said.

Leland Melvin, an American engineer and a retired NASA astronaut, flew two missions aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis as a mission specialist in 2008. He views the recent space flights as “...inspiring the next generation by doing something that’s much bigger than your individual self...You want to instill that fervor and that excitement and to a scientist, or an engineer, or someone who is in mission control, to be helping these people get to that higher pinnacle. And we all benefit from that when we’re part of that journey together as one

Screencapture.Craig Melvin Reports. July 21, 2021.MSNBC

space family.”

Dr. Jemison agreed that space is ‘having a moment’ right now. “There is a space station up in space that has people on board that are doing remarkable scientific experiments, [such as] Earth observations. We had 3 probes from Earth enter the martian orbit in February from 3 different

countries. We have Voyager, which is outside of our solar system. We are looking towards the edge of space.

We’re finding out about exoplanets; that is, planets outside of our solar system.

Space is in a moment now; the reason why we’re focusing and paying attention is because of the way we’re talking about it.”

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These supports are in addition to Governor Newsom extending the state’s eviction moratorium, which ends September 30, 2021.

On July 3, the CDC noted that the delta variant accounted for about half of U.S. COVID cases.

That number has dramatically increased. The latest delta surge also has led to increases in hospitalizations and deaths, Dr. Walensky stated.

“As the state comes roaring back from the pandemic, we’re laser-focused on getting this assistance out the door as quickly as possible and providing supports across the board to help Californians get back on their feet,” said Governor Newsom. “I’m thankful for the Legislature’s partnership in advancing these historic supports.”

She remarked that deaths have risen by about 48 percent over the past week, and the U.S. now averages 239 COVID-related fatalities each day. Dr. Walensky insisted that the surge could have been prevented.

The California COVID-19 Rent Relief program has to date received 108,801 applications. Renters and landlords can apply for relief at the Housing Is Key website at www.housing. ca.gov/covid_rr, where a public dashboard has been launched to provide continued updates on the program outcomes.

“Each death is tragic and even more heartbreaking when we know that the majority of these deaths could be prevented with a simple, safe, available vaccine,” she demanded.

The state’s rental assistance program allows tenants to access rental funds directly if their landlord chooses not to participate and ensures landlords can receive compensation even if their otherwise income-qualified tenants have already vacated a unit. According to the governor’s official website, the plan ensures rental assistance dollars stay in California by prioritizing cities and counties with unmet needs and makes temporary reforms to the judicial process to ensure tenants and landlords have attempted to obtain rental assistance.

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pollution annually. Many of these benefits would impact communities of color that need more trees. Because of the lack of trees, communities of color face many disadvantages. Global average temperatures are rising, and longer and hotter heat waves

About two-thirds of U.S.

LUNCHES: “We’ve completely leveled the playing field when it comes to school food,” said Erin Primer, director of food services for the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. The extra funding will also allow her to offer tastier, better quality food such as fresh bread, produce and cheese from local producers, she said.

Under federal rules, a family of four must make less than $34,000 a year to qualify for free meals and $48,000 to qualify for reduced-price meals. The

lead to intensifying smog.

Trees help cool neighborhoods and reduce what’s called the “urban heat island effect,” the creation of “islands” of heat that result in a dangerous rise in temperature and disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, such as low-income communities and people of color. Moreover, the urban heat island effect

counties have vaccinated less than 40 percent of their residents. That has allowed for the emergence and rapid spread of the highly transmissible delta variant,” Dr. Walensky continued.

President Joe Biden previously set a vaccination goal of reaching 70 percent of eligible adults by July 4, but the U.S. fell short.

Fauci, the White House’s chief medical advisor, said during the Senate hearing.

Medical experts have warned that the delta variant is highly contagious and easily transmitted compared to other strains.

Dr. Ebony J. Hilton, the medical director for GoodStock Consulting, L LC , and Ass o c i ate Professor, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Vi r g i n i a , r e p e at e d l y warned that the combination of vaccine hesitancy, the refusal to wear masks, and the delta variant would create the perfect storm for a worsening pandemic.

“The reason it’s so formidable is the fact that it has the capability of transmitting efficiently from human to human in an extraordinary manner, well beyond any of the other variants that we’ve experienced, up to now,” Dr. Anthony

Expressly, Dr. Hilton has noted that Covid-19 deaths in predominately White communities have continued to rise at dramatic rates. She said the snapshot provides a glimpse into just how bad the pandemic remains in African

caps are based on federal poverty measures that don’t take into account the high cost of living and taxes in California.

Primer has countless tales of children who struggled to pay for school meals or were too ashamed to eat for free. There was the child whose mother called Primer, distraught because she made a few hundred dollars too much to qualify; the father who is in the country illegally and feared that filling out the free meal application could get him deported; and constant cases of high schoolers not wanting friends to know they need free food, so they skip eating.

About 60% of California students qualif y, but experts say the number of children who need food assistance is much higher in a state with vast income inequality. Communities of color are disproportionately affected and immigrant communities in particular are fearful of applying because of detailed forms that ask intrusive questions such as their family income, Social Security number and children’s immigration status.

is made worse by climate change and has a serious impact on people’s health, especially children and the elderly. On average, urban heat islands are five to seven degrees warmer during the day and can increase temperatures by as much as 22 degrees at night. If actions aren’t taken to slow climate change, heat-related deaths from 2031 to 2050 could be

When the pandemic hit, it changed everything — including how school meals were served — and pro-

57% higher than from 1971 to 2000.

Beattra Wilson, assistant director for Urban and Community Forestry at the U.S. Forest Service, said the TES would “help us plant and protect trees in the most vulnerable urban communities. This action will reduce environmental injustices, such as extreme heat and air pollution, and

American neighborhoods.

“We see the disparity starting to close, but not because Black people are dying less, it’s because white people are dying more,” Dr. Hilton remarked.

“Between February and March, 58,000 White Americans died of COVID, and it’s largely because of the ‘I don’t want to wear a mask,’ crowd.”

Dr. Hilton concluded that all should strongly consider getting vaccinated, and everyone should continue wearing masks.

“People are dying today, and they are likely leaving behind orphans,” Dr. Hilton determined.

“We know that one in 9 Black children were already vided an impetus for the universal program. After schools shut in March 2020, many transformed their parking lots into pickup sites, and federal funding allowed schools to offer meals to anyone, no questions asked. The massive turnout showed how much families rely on the meals.

“I thought it was a pipe dream for a long time,” said Sen. Nancy Skinner, a longtime advocate for universal free meals. Backed by over 200 organizations in a coalition called “School Meals for All,” Skinner and other lawmakers pushed for funding in the state budget, seizing the momentum at a time

mitigate prior systemic underinvestment.” The TES has highlighted tree inequities within cities by comparing tree canopy in one neighborhood versus another. The findings show the discrepancies of tree canopy in high-income neighborhoods compared to low-income neighborhoods.

“We need to make sure the

likely to see foster care in their lifetime. Because of COVID, imagine how many now if we are not taking it seriously and not getting vaccinated? It is not worth the risk. We have an agent, an intervention that has been proven safe, and it works.”

Dr. Hilton concluded: “Look at the studies. We have 77 percent of people saying that they are not fully back to being themselves after they have experienced COVID. “They have brain fog and other problems. It is not worth the risk, especially when we think about how the Delta variant has shown to be more contagious and more transmissible for our younger generation. We are setting ourselves up for a crisis.” when California is flush with cash. The $262 billion budget provides $54 million for the coming school year, supplementing funding from the Biden administration through June 2022. After that, California will spend $650 million annually.

For Tina Self, a mother of three, avoiding the cost of school lunches every day will be an enormous relief.

“It might seem like a little bit, but it helps a lot,” said Self, who lives in San Luis Obispo. “Lucky for us we both have a job and we have two running cars,” she said of herself and her husband. “But we’re barely making it as it is.”

trees go where the people are,” said Jad Daley, president and CEO of American Forest. “And more than 70% of the people live in cities or suburbs so, it's a placebased problem with a placebased solution. Tree Equity Score steers us in the right direction, and now it’s up to all of us to go beyond business as usual and take bold action.”

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION EDITORIAL

The President Needs to Pull Out All Stops

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Last week, Majority Whip C ly bu r n , D e mo c r at i c leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, made the observation that the “Filibuster” currently being used in the U.S. Senate to block the Voting Rights Bill as well as the George Floyd Bill, is a matter of tradition and not a part of the U.S. Constitution.

There was also a reference to how former President Lyndon Johnson used the full weight of his office as President to secure the needed votes to get the Voting Rights Act passed.

It is a known fact that the President of the United States has far more power and influence than the Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate in the person of Mitch McConnell. Every Republican member of the Senate at some point is going to need something from either the President or a Cabinet office within his Administration. The passage of the Voting Rights Act by the Senate will undo most of what the States are doing with voter suppression. As suggested by Congressman Clyburn, now is the time to put all power and influence behind getting the Senate to act, not only on Infrastructure as slated for this week, but, by all means, the Voting Rights Act. These items cannot wait and should not be held up.

President Biden needs to remember that without the Black Vote, he would not be in the White House.

Without the influence of Congressman Cyburn endorsing him when he did, Biden would not have gotten the nomination of the Democratic Party to run for President. The Black Vote has to be as important to the President, if not more so, than Donald Trump is to the Republican Party The Texas Democratic Delegation, fleeing that

state and coming to Washington, D.C. to lobby for the Voting Rights Act as a means of stopping voter suppression in that state, has given new meaning to the words, “All Gave Some, But Some Gave All”.

President Biden has spent enough years on Capitol Hill to know where the bodies are buried and who placed them. He and Chuck Schumer cannot continue to play “Gentleman Jack” with Mitch McConnell.

McConnell must be stopped by any means necessary.

That would appear to mean dealing with the Filibuster by any means necessary.

This must be done before the end of July when the Congress goes on recess.

One thing should be remembered about Capitol Hill and the Legislative Process: There is always a loophole and a back door to solve every problem.

Politics is never absolute about anything. The Vice President, while doing all she can, is not a substitute for the Office of the President applying full power. To our Civil Rights leaders, your only message can be: Out with the filibuster, and passage of the Voting Rights Act. No in-betweens.

If we did not let the pandemic stop the protest and emergence of our votes to take back the White House, we must not allow the pandemic’s resurgence, Republican gerrymandering of the Congressional Districts because of tampering with the Census, or radical Conservative acts of terrorism under the “Big Lie” to stop the salvation of democracy that we all are fighting for. Let’s call the Republican offices, their home districts and anyone who supports them and let’s make this happen before the end of July 2021.

CORRECTION

In our 7/8/21 issue, the announcement for “Wellness Wednesdays”, the middle photo credit is AP.

Say No To Facial Recognition Technology

By Gordon H. Weekes, Jr. Although technological advancements have enriched our lives in countless ways, some can cause unintended harm. We must carefully weigh the consequences of introducing new technologies into our community. Law enforcement agencies throughout the country have begun using facial recognition technology in their investigations. The aim of facial recognition software is to identify an unknown face in a photograph or video using a computer program. This new tool may seem appealing from a law enforcement standpoint and even exciting from a technology position but the dangers far outweigh the benefits.

Unfortunately, the technology being used is imperfect.

Historically its results are full of misidentifications that have caused multiple wrongful arrests. Further, it imperils our privacy and our civil liberties by virtue of its ability to track people’s movements. There are no laws

yet to protect against these dangers. Facial recognition software has a troubling track record of racially-biased misidentifications.

According to one Federal study, many facial recognition programs are likely to misidentify people of color more often than white peo-

ple; in some instances, as much as 100 times more likely. Because having a criminal conviction carries life-long consequences for individuals and families, the stakes are simply too great to risk using a technology that has a track record of inaccuracy and racially biased misidentifications.

Facial recognition technology also threatens civil liberties. Both private companies and government agencies have begun installing security cameras equipped for facial recognition in various public spaces. These networks of cameras can be—and have been—used to track a person’s movements and contacts with others as

they move throughout the community. At home and abroad law enforcement agencies have used facial recognition technology to track, identify, locate and arrest protestors. Facial recognition technology can be used to punish voices the government may not agree with. This practice has a chilling effect on freedom of expression and the right to peaceably assemble.

The benefits of facial recognition technology are far outweighed by the risks of racially-biased misidentifications and the deprivation of civil liberties.

This commentary originally appeared in The Westside Gazette.

Time for a New ‘Good Neighbor Policy’

By Jesse Jackson “America is back,” President Biden announced repeatedly in meetings with allies in Europe. The question, of course, is back for what?

Biden has sensibly insisted that we must “build back better” at home and abroad.

Our neighbors to the south in Latin America offer a clear opportunity to show that is true.

Now more than ever, it is time for a new Good Neighbor Policy toward Latin America. Donald Trump had little interest in Latin America, other than labeling its refugees as terrorists, drug dealers and rapists. He reversed the initial steps President Barack Obama took to move to better relations with Cuba.

He doubled down on crippling sanctions, illegal under international law, on Venezuela, and pushed to overturn the president of the country. Biden has both an opportunity and an imperative to offer better relations. Latin America has been battered by the economic collapse accompanying the pandemic.

Poverty has soared as has the death toll of the coronavirus, over 500,000 dead in Brazil alone. Now elections promise to bring a new generation of progressive

leaders to power across the hemisphere. Peru has led the way with the election of Pedro Castillo, running on a populist agenda accusing the mining barons of “looting” and promising to tax them to invest in health care and education. In Brazil, the left is poised to take over from an incompetent and corrupt right-wing government, now exposed for fraudulently conspiring to throw the leader of the opposition, Lula, in jail.

now must choose how to react to these developments.

He must resist the easy course of trying to revive a new Cold War with China in the region and using that as an excuse to undermine progressive governments and side with the plantation and industrial oligarchs that have so dominated these countries for too long. The opportunity is to launch a new chapter of what Franklin Roosevelt termed the Good Neighbor Policy.

In Chile and Colombia, the left looks to be rising in the wake of the rightwing regimes failure. At the same time, China’s influence has expanded, as it has become a leading trading partner and investor in the hemisphere. The recovery of Latin American economies will depend in no small measure on the sale of commodities to China, such as beef from Uruguay, copper from Chile, oil from Colombia and soya from Brazil. Today, Brazil sends 30 percent of all exports to China, including 80 percent of its soybean crop and 60 percent of its iron ore.

Let’s join China in a competition defined not by battleships and coups but by investments in infrastructure and by increased trade.

As the region’s neighbors, we have a big stake in their prosperity and their health. We should be leading the effort to provide and help distribute vaccines against the coronavirus. We should be helping governments choose their own development projects.

We should be mobilizing the region to address the deepening crisis caused by the extreme weather resulting from climate change - and aid the transition to sustainable energy.

Nineteen countries have already joined Xi Jinping’s signature Belt and Road Initiative, a $1 trillion transcontinental network. Biden

Saving the rainforests of Brazil surely is a global priority. As we’ve found in Central America, desperation will force people to

leave their homes and seek ways to save their families.

Walls will not stop them, but they have no desire to leave their homes if they can survive in them. Latin America and Canada are still leading trade partners.

Our own prosperity and surely our own security are interrelated with their prosperity and security. In this regard, one clear first step would be to normalize relations with Cuba and end the illegal sanctions on Venezuela which are now contributing to the immiseration of its population.

Our policy toward Cuba has failed for decades.

These policies are sustained, of course, by domestic political calculations, particularly the voting blocks of Cuban and Venezuelan expatriates — many of them affluent — congregated in the key state of Florida. But Biden and Democrats are more likely to gain support in the communities with a new generation by changing course, not by continuing what clearly has failed.

Biden has said repeatedly that he understands the world has changed. Surely a good place to demonstrate that is in reviving our relations with our neighbors in this hemisphere.

LESSER OF TWO EVILS

By Oscar H. Blayton Many Black voters knew we were settling for the lesser of two evils when we held our noses and voted for Joe Biden for president of the United States. With Donald Trump in the mix, we knew that Biden was not the worst that we could do, but a lesser evil is still an evil. More than eight months after we cast our votes, we clearly see what that evil looks like.

Democracy has slipped during the Trump years and is now hanging by its fingernails onto a cliff that plunges into the abyss of racial inequity and abuse, the likes of which we have not seen since President

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Rutherford B. Hayes withdrew federal troops from the South in 1877, ending the first Reconstruction. There can be no doubt that elements within this country, See EVILS page 16

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LOCAL/COMMUNITY NEWS Navy Christens the USNS John Lewis in San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the first ship in the U.S. Navy’s John Lewis-class fleet oiler program, was christened July 17 during a ceremony in San Diego. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), part of a Congressional delegation, served as the principal speaker at the ceremony, held last Saturday, July 17.

Following her remarks, Spencer christened the ship The official party pose for a photograph at the commissioning ceremony in San Diego for the future USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the Navy’s first John with the tradiLewis-class replenishment oiler. (Photo courtesy General Dynamics NASSCO) tional champagne bottle break alongside the hull.

Additional remarks were provided by sponsor Alfre Woodard Spencer U.S. Navy rep- Ship’s christens the future USNS John Lewis (T“As House Speaker, I am re s e nt at i v e s , AO 205) during a christening ceremony San Diego for the Navy’s first John deeply honored to lead this Mr. Marcus inLewis-class replenishment oiler. (Photo Congressional delegation of Tyner, nephew courtesy General Dynamics NASSCO) many friends of our beloved of the ship’s House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), served as the principal speaker late Congressman John at the ceremony. (Photo courtesy General Dynamics NASSCO) namesake, and fought Lewis to honor his beauDave Carver, president of nificant dry cargo capacity, for civil and human rights. tiful and saintly life,” said General Dynamics NASSCO. aviation capability and up to In 2016, General Dynamics Speaker Nancy Pelosi. a speed of 20 knots.

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NATIONAL NEWS ACTION FUND ANNOUNCES

Grants to Save African American Landmarks Fund counts as the largest preservation effort ever undertaken to support the longevity of African American historic sites.

NNPA Newswire Report The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, announced its support for projects totaling $3 million that will help preserve African American landmarks. With $50 million of funding, the Action

The announcement represents the largest single disbursement in the Action Fund’s four-year history.

“The recipients of this funding exemplify centuries of African American resilience, activism, and achievement.

Some of their stories are known, and some are yet untold. Together they help document the true, complex

Gloria Richardson,

Civil Rights Pioneer,

Dies at 99

By Brian Witte Associated Press Gloria Richardson, a civil rights pioneer whose determination not to back down while protesting racial inequality was captured in a photograph as she pushed away the bayonet of a National Guardsman, has died. She was 99. Tya Young, her granddaughter, said Richardson died in her sleep. Young said while her grandmother was at the forefront of the civil rights movement, she didn’t seek praise or recognition.

“She did it because it needed to be done, and she was born a leader,” Young said.

Richardson was the first

woman to lead a civil rights movement outside the Deep South. In 1962, she helped organize and led the Cambridge Movement on Maryland’s Eastern Shore with sit-ins to desegregate restaurants, bowling alleys and movie theaters in protests that marked an early part of the Black Power movement.

Richardson was born in Baltimore and later lived in Cambridge in Maryland’s Dorchester County — the same county where Harriet Tubman was born. She entered Howard University when she was 16. In 1962, Richardson attended the meeting of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating

history of our nation,” Brent Leggs, executive director of the Action Fund, remarked in a news release. “By preserving these places and telling their stories, preservationists can help craft a more accurate American identity and inspire a commitment to justice.”

W. Mellon Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and The JPB Foundation. This year the fund nearly doubled in size due to a significant gift by philanthropists MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett who announced a $20 million grant to the Action Fund.

According to the release, the Action Fund has grown at a blistering pace since its inception in 2017. In just 3 years it had raised nearly $30 million due to primary support from The Andrew

Officials said this gift acknowledges the power of preservation as a form of equity and asserts the importance of African American history as a vital force in the American cul-

Committee in Atlanta and later joined the board.

Civil Rights Act of 1964 that began to resolve issues at the local level.

In 1963, after peaceful sit-ins turned violent in Cambridge, Gov. J. Millard Tawes declared martial law.

When Cambridge Mayor Calvin Mowbray asked Richardson to halt the demonstrations in exchange for an end to the arrests of Black protesters, Richardson declined to do so. On June 11, rioting by white supremacists erupted and Tawes called in the National Guard.

While the city was still under National Guard presence, Richardson met with U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy to negotiate what became known as the “Treaty of Cambridge.”

It ordered equal access to public accommodations in Cambridge in return for a one-year moratorium on demonstrations. Richardson was a signatory to the treaty, but she had never agreed to end the demonstrations. It was only the passage of the

tural landscape. Since its inception in 2017 as a response to the conflict in Charlottesville, Virginia, surrounding a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, the Action Fund has supported 105 places through its national grant program for a total investment of $7.3 million.

By supporting the longevity of the homes of wellknown opera singer Marian Anderson in Philadelphia and the first Black girl millionairess Sarah Rector in

Richardson resigned f r o m Cambridge, Mar y l an d, Nonviolent A c t i o n Committee in the summer of 1964.

In this May 11, 1964, file photo, Divorced masked National Guardsman from her first with their bayonets held husb and, she at the ready surround the of Brig. Gen. George married pho- jeep Gelson, head of the guard tographer Frank unit, as Stanley Branche, of the Committee Dandridge and chairman for Freedom Now, left, and moved to New Gloria Richardson, second York where she from left, stands beside in Cambridge, Md. (AP worked a variety him Photo/William Smith, File) of jobs, including the National Council for Negro Women.

She is survived by her daughters, Donna Orange and Tamara Richardson, and granddaughters Young and Michelle Price.

Kansas City, the legacies of Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C., and the Georgia B. Williams birthing center for Black women in Georgia, the Action Fund saves the landmarks that tell timeless stories about the ways African Americans faced their fate with courage, ingenuity, creativity, and genius.

“These stories help shift the narrative around the value of Black life and correct the inaccuracy of omission in the American story,” officials wrote in the release.

In this July 21, 1963, photo, Gloria Richardson, head of the Cambridge Nonviolent Action Committee, pushes a National Guardsman's bayonet aside as she moves among a crowd of African Americans to convince them to disperse in Cambridge, Md. Richardson, an influential yet largely unsung civil rights pioneer whose determination not to back down while protesting racial inequality was captured in a photograph as she pushed away the bayonet of a National Guardsman, died Thursday, July 15, 2021, in New York, according to Joe Orange, her son in law. She was 99. (AP Photo/File)

SPORTS Olympic Sprinter To Give Athletes

$10,000 For Childcare

By Char Patterson The Jasmine BRAND

Felix called out Nike for allegedly reducing female athletes’ pay when they were pregnant. She alleged in a New York Times op-ed that when she asked the athleisure giant for a guarantee that her income wouldn’t be lowered if she didn’t deliver

first-time mom while training and competing — I was assigned a roommate at the competition. There was no way I could bring my daughter into a shared room with another athlete who is trying to get in her zone.”

Allyson Felix is the most decorated track and field star in Olympic history, but now she’s getting saluted for another reason. She has launched a She later f und t hat landed a deal will provide with Athleta fellow athand saluted the letes with company for $10,000 each understandfor childcare ing “that I am while they a whole percompete this son beyond year. Allyson the track.” She Felix, who added, “They has garnered jumped right six Olympic in to support gold medals my training and 11 world as well as my championAllyson Felix celebrates after her second place finish in the women's 400-meter run with her daughter ship titles, Camryn at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Eugene, Ore.(AP Photo/Ashley Landis) passions and advocacy platannounced forms. In fact, the fund, which totals of my contract with part her best performance after $200,000, in partnerAthleta includes provisions having a child, Nike went ship with Athleta and the for Cammy to join me whenradio silent on contract Women’s Sports Foundation, ever I am competing.”

Still, negotiations. which will distribute the she launched her new promoney.

She said in an interview gram for the athletes that with Fast Company, “One have difficulty finding similar Nine athletes have been of my first races back after support. She said of the fundselected so far including giving birth to my daughing, “These grants are about Olympic hammer thrower ter, Camryn, was the World showing the industry that all Gwen Berry and Olympic Championships. Not only mom athletes need this same s ab e r fe n c e r Mar i e l was I still breastfeeding comprehensive support to be Zagunis. The generous and physically and menable to participate in their move comes after Allyson tally exhausted from being a athletic endeavors.”

NO DOUBTING THOMAS:

Harvard Sprinter Emerges as 200 Favorite

By Pat Graham AP Sports Writer Gabby Thomas could be sprinting toward a title she never imagined: World's Fastest Epidemiologist.

World's Fastest Woman is a possibility, too. The newly crowned American 200meter champion, who majored in neurobiology at Harvard, is currently working on a master's degree in epidemiology/health care management at Texas. First, though, the Tokyo Olympics. At the track and field trials on June 26, Thomas finished the 200 meters in 21.61 seconds.

The former NCAA indoor champion had a health scare just before the trials and wondered if she would even run at all. She was dealing with an injury and had it checked out. Doctors ordered an MRI on her lower back, where they discovered a benign tumor in her liver. “They found out it was benign just a couple of days before I left. I remem-

mother suggested she put the Olympic trials on TV to watch Felix run. “She saw someone who reminded her Gabby Thomas celebrates of me,” Thomas after winning the final in the “ That's women's 200-meter run at said. the U.S. Olympic Track and t h e person Field Trials Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. who has been (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) in the back of my head for so ber telling God that if I am many years.” Felix gave her healthy, I am winning trials,” a shoutout. “I think it was Thomas recounted. amazing,” said Felix, who qualified for Tokyo in the Now, her road to a gold 400 meters. “She has been medal could also be comgetting better and better bined with a quest for a every single round.” Now, record that has long been they're Olympic teammates. out of reach. The late Florence Griffith Joyner’s At some point, Thomas plans world record is 21.34. She to finish her epidemiology also ran 21.56 on her way degree. Her goal is to one day to gold 33 years ago, at the work in health care. “Now 1988 Seoul Olympics. “I am I'm just going to have to map still in shock. I can't believe out a different trajectory for I put up that time,” Thomas my life,” she said. “My dream said. For fueling her track was to make the Olympic passion, she can thank Felix, team, not to even win the the five-time Olympian who Olympic trials—not even to was a lane over from her in break the meet record. Now the 200 final. that I've accomplished those as well, I'm just going to set Thomas is from Florence, higher goals and I'm excited Massachusetts. Once, her about that.”

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ENTERTAINMENT/ARTS & CULTURE Obama Adapts

Colin Kaepernick

‘Dreams from My Father’ for Young Readers Associated Press More than 25 years after its original publication, former President Barack Obama’s memoir “Dreams from My Father” will be released in a young adult edition. Obama had yet to hold any political office when “Dreams from My Father” was released in 1995. His account of his early years reached a vast audience after he ran for president in 2008 and is widely considered one of the best books ever written

by a politician. “Dreams from My Father” has sold more than 7 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 40 languages.

The young readers edition, announced Wednesday by Random House Children’s Books, comes out Oct. 5 and will feature a new introduction by the former president.

“The young man you meet in these pages is flawed and full of yearning, asking questions of himself and the world

Picture Book to Come Out in April Associated Press

Former U.S. President Barack Obama during a plenary session of the Gathering of Rising Leaders in the Asia Pacific, organized by the Obama Foundation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Dec. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)

around him, learning as he goes,” Obama writes. “I know now, of course, that this was just the beginning for him.

If you’re lucky, life provides you with a good long arc.”

Obama’s wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, released a young readers edition of her memoir “Becoming” earlier this year.

Colin Kaepernick will release a series of books through the children’s publisher Scholastic, starting with a picture story scheduled for next year. “I Color Myself Different” will come out in April, according to an announcement Thursday by Scholastic and Kaepernick Publishing, which the former NFL quarterback founded last year.

2016, after he knelt at games during “The Star Spangled Banner” to protest racial injustice and police treatment of Black people. Kaepernick, 33, was adopted by a white family and his picture book is based on a kindergarten memory when he used a yellow crayon to draw his family, then a brown one to draw himself.

Kaepernick, who was a member of the San Francisco 49ers, has not played in the NFL since

“This story is deeply personal to me, and inspired by real events in my life. I hope that it honors the courage

Former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick smiles on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University in 2018. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

and bravery of young people everywhere by encouraging them to live with authenticity and purpose,” Kaepernick said in a statement.

souls, heal hearts or undo the evil we’ve endured.”

The latest fashion from Pyer Moss, modeled Saturday July 10, 2021. (AP Photo-Bebeto Matthews)

Couture Show Honoring

Black Inventors

WOWS in New York

By Jocelyn Noveck Associated Press

This time, the weather gods were smiling on Kerby JeanRaymond and his label, Pyer Moss. So too were the fashion gods. After torren-

tial rains sent guests fleeing for cover and forced Jean-Raymond to postpone unveiling his first couture collection, on Saturday, July 10th, the sun came out and the crowds came back. They were rewarded

Cedric the Entertainer

To Host 2021 Emmy Awards For CBS Associated Press

have all lived through, television has helped us stay connected as a society like never before,” said the actor and

Cedric the Entertainer will host the Emmy Awards in September as the ceremony returns to a live telecast after last year’s pandemic-forced virtual event. There will be a limited audience at the Microsoft Theatre for the Sept. 19 show, CBS and the TV academy said Monday. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP, File) “Since I was a litcomedian, who stars in and tle boy huddled up next to produces CBS’ sitcom “The my grandmother, television Neighborhood.” Among has always been my relithe binge-worthy shows able friend, so it is an enorthat kept viewers company mous honor for me to host during the COVID-19 panthis year’s Emmy Awards,” demic and are considered Cedric the Entertainer said front-runners for nominain a statement. tions: “The Crown,” “Ted Lasso,” “The Mandalorian” “ Throughout the rolland “Bridgerton.” er-coaster of a year that we

with a hugely imaginative show that blurred the lines between fashion and art as it paid tribute to the ingenuity of Black inventors.

And so, there was the peanut butter dress — literally, a

huge, soft sculpted jar of the stuff. There was a stunning hot roller cape — which was what it sounds like, hot rollers from head to toe. There was a pastel pink lampshade dress, with beaded fringes.

There was also a refrigerator with colorful letter magnets spelling out the phrase: “But who invented Black trauma?” Jean-Raymond said in an interview after the show that his goal was “to highlight inventions by Black people and show them in a nontraditional way,” involving 3D construction and sculpture.

This show was highly anticipated because JeanRaymond was the first Black American designer

invited by France’s Chambre Syndicale to show a collection during Paris Couture Week. The setting was deeply significant: Villa Lewaro, an early 20th-century mansion in Irvington, N.Y., built

by Madam C.J. Walker, the daughter of enslaved parents who became a hair-care magnate and a self-made millionaire.

“Madam C.J. Walker’s wealth was more than money,” JeanRaymond wrote in the show notes. “Black prosperity begins in the mind, in the spirit and in each other. She knew that no dollar amount could ever satisfy the price tag of freedom — that green sheets of paper & copper coins could never mend

Biz Markie,

of Hip Hop, Dies at 57 The world is mourning the loss of rap legend Biz Markie who passed away July 16, 2021 at age 57 at a Baltimore hospital. Lisa Respers France, senior writer for CNN confirmed the Hip-Hop icon’s death. Nicknamed the “Clown Prince of Hip-Hop,” Biz Markie gained fame through his collaborations with Big Daddy Kane and Marley Marl. Born Marcel Theo Hall, the Harlem born rapper burst onto the scene with his classic 1988 album “Goin’ Off,” which featured the hit songs, “Nobody Beats the Biz,” “Vapors,” and “Make the Music With Your Mouth Biz.” Biz Markie formed the legendary Juice Crew with Marley Marl and released the album on the Cold

Chillin’ rap label under the guidance of legendary hip-hop DJ, DJ Mr. Magic.

In a 2008 interview with Hip-Hop A3C, the rap legend stated, “When we did pick the Juice Crew, it was about people being different and dope in their own way.” Always in on the joke, the beloved rapper created a persona of a happy go-lucky jokester and kooky rapper with funny and clever lyrics and videos like “The Vapors” amid a sea of rap personas wrapped in machismo and conflict.

Biz Markie’s collaborations gave Hip-Hop some of its most iconic hits. Biz followed up “Goin’ Off,” with 1989’s “The Biz Never Sleeps,” album which produced the iconic hit, “Just a Friend,” which went platinum. Biz Markie lamenting over a love interest openly

Jean-Raymond said he and his team had gone through an exacting and exhaustive process to meet the demands of a couture collection. The hair curler outfit alone, he said, took months because “it was just people sitting there and curling real weaves onto hair rollers...Every time we made something, we sat back, we thought, ‘How can we make it better?’ And every time the construction got more complicated.”

Biz Markie performing at SXSW 2016. (credit: Daniel Benavides / Wikimedia Commons)

Clown Prince

By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D NNPA Newswire Culture and Entertainment Editor

The show began with a speech by Brown, who gave a history lesson of sorts of the Black struggle for justice in America and asked the crowd, “Where do we go from here? Where does the freedom movement go from here?” Then came the dancers — men in white, who slowly shed their jackets and eventually their shirts as they accompanied rapper 22Gz performing several numbers, while the models walked the circular runway.

cheating on her boyfriend while singing loudly and off-key was pop culture gold, catapulting the beloved rapper into the pop culture stratosphere. There was even a popular dance named “The Biz” and “The Biz Markie.”

The good times wouldn’t last forever. Biz Markie was sued for his follow-up 1991 album, “I Need a Haircut,” by musician Gilbert O’Sullivan, for sampling his 1972 hit song, “Alone Again,” on Biz’s song with the same name. In what would become a landmark case, O’Sullivan won the lawsuit changing the way samples were licensed in rap music going forward.

Biz Markie learned from the experience, naming his next album, “All Samples Cleared,”

as a nod to the game changing Hip-Hop in the process.

Over the years, Biz Markie continued to work as a producer and traveled the world as a DJ, DJing sets or parties for celebrities, many of whom were close friends like Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. In recent years, Biz Markie suffered from diabetes and had been hospitalized for the past few months following a stroke. In early July, it was reported and confirmed the Hip-Hop legend had been moved to hospice care, after false reports of his death surfaced online.

Hall is survived by his wife Tara Hall, who reportedly held his hand as the rapper transitioned. The “Clown Prince” is now the “Crown Prince” of Hip-Hop. Biz Markie was 57.

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COVID-19 UPDATES

Do I Need to Take Precautions at Hotels if I’m Vaccinated?

By Dee-Ann Durbin Associated Press

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

LIMITED ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER (Effective June 15, 2021)

On June 15, 2021, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy will be rescinded.

Persons and entities may still be subject to Cal OSHA and California Department of Public Health guidelines and standards with limited public health restrictions, including face coverings, school based guidance, and guidance for mega events. The California Public Health Officer has issued an order to be effective June 15, 2021, and available here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID19/Order-of-the-State-Public- HealthOfficer-Beyond-Blueprint.aspx. The California Public Health Officer has also issued updated face covering guidance effective June 15, 2021, and available here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID19/guidance-for-face- coverings.aspx#June15guidance.

In San Diego County, persons who have been diagnosed with COVID19, or who are likely to have COVID19, will be subject to the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID19,” 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, will be subject to 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/pro-

grams/phs/community_epidemiology/ dc/2 019-nCoV/health-order.html.

Subsequent Health Officer Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be issued in San Diego County as conditions warrant.

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: 1. Effective June 15, 2021, the Order of the Health Officer and Emergency Regulations, dated May 6, 2021, and any other Health Officer orders related to COVID-19 shall expire, with the exception of the following: a. “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID-19,” dated December 24, 2020. b. “Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19,” dated April 5, 2021. c. Any quarantine or isolation order issued to an individual that is currently in effect.

2. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 120175.5 (b), all governmental entities in the county shall continue to take necessary measures within the governmental entity’s control to ensure compliance with State and local laws, regulations, and orders related to the control of COVID-19.

IT IS SO ORDERED: Date: June 14, 2021 Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H. Public Health Officer County of San Diego

EXPIRATION OF 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 Health Officer Order and Emergency Regulations, dated May 6, 2021, shall expire as a regulation for the protection of life and property, on June 15, 2021.

Date: June 14, 2021

Helen Robbins-Meyer Chief Administrative Officer Director of Emergency Services County of San Diego

Most people won’t need to, but it depends on your situation.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk of COVID-19 is low if you’re fully vaccinated, and that you can resume indoor and outdoor activities without wearing a mask or social distancing. But if you have health issues, the CDC says to talk to your doctor about the need to continue taking precautions.

Parents of young children may also want to be more careful until their kids are vaccinated. Guidance might vary by country as well, depending on local vaccination and infection rates.

“Hotels are safe, but I think there are individual personal factors that may sway you one way or another,” says Dr. Soniya Gandhi, associate chief medical officer at

Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital.

To help you decide your comfort level, Gandhi suggests looking at infection and vaccination rates in the (AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin) place you’re visiting. If cases are low, you should feel more confident about activities that could put you in close contact with others, like dining at a hotel restaurant or using the gym.

Most U.S. hotel chains took measures during the pandemic to reduce the risk of infections, and those changes remain in effect. Many hotels offer contactless check-in, prepackaged breakfast items instead of open buffets and more frequent cleaning of common areas. Some hotels and inns, including the

MGM Resort chain, have also upgraded their air filtration systems and even added individual air purifiers to some guest rooms.

If you’re concerned, call ahead to see what protocols the hotel has in place.

Marriott, Hyatt, IHG Hotels & Resorts and other hotel operators have removed mask mandates for fully vaccinated guests at their U.S. hotels. Hilton’s mask rules vary by location, but employees are still required to wear masks.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

COVID-19 STATUS

TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

285,268

SOURCE: Calif. Dept. of Public Health as of 7/14/21

REPORTED TESTS

5,366,421

HOSPITALIZED

15,623

ICU

1,710

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS More Plundered Artworks to be Returned to African Countries Global Information Network Belgium is the latest European country to promise to return artworks plundered from its former Congolese colony, as it seeks to confront its past.

Belgium’s Africa Museum has said up to 2,000 works were acquired illegally during the colonial rule of a swathe of central Africa, mostly the modern-day Democratic Republic of the Congo.

imate conditions must in principle be returned,” said Thomas Dermine, the secretary of state for science policy. “Objects that have been acquired in an illegitimate fashion by our ancestors, by our grandparents, great-grandparents, do not belong to us. They belong to the Congolese people. Full stop.”

colonial past, with statues to former King Léopold II defaced in the wake of the global protest. From the late 19th century to 1960, thousands of art works including wooden statues, elephant ivory masks, and musical instruments were likely taken by Belgian and other European collectors, scientists, explorers and soldiers.

“Everything that has been acquired through force and violence under illegit-

The Black Lives Matter movement has accelerated Belgium’s reckoning with its

Following a 66-million-euro ($78 million) overhaul of the Africa Museum to

take a more critical view of Belgium's colonial past, the government is ready to meet DRC calls for restitution.

Léopold II ran the Congo Free State as his personal fiefdom from 1885 to 1908, before ceding control to the Belgian government, which controlled the territory until its independence in 1960.

This week, the Belgian government unveiled longawaited plans for restoring plundered works to the DRC.

“The approach is very simple: everything that was acquired through illegitimate means, t h rou g h theft, through violence, through pillaging, must be given back,” Belgian junior minister Thomas Dermine told Reuters. “It doesn't belong to us.”

Belgium will transfer legal ownership of the artifacts to the DRC. But it will not immediately ship art works back to the country from the museum in Tervuren, just outside Brussels, unless they are specifically requested by DRC authorities. That is partly because the museum, which has proved popular since its renovation and attracted hundreds of thou-

sands visitors before the COVID-19 pandemic, wants to keep these artifacts on display. One option is to pay a loan fee to the DRC. Meanwhile, Placide Mum­ bembele Sanger, a professor of anthropology at the University of Kinshasa, said the process was a simple one.

“These are objects going back to their natural context so I don't see why we should ask so many questions,” he said.

Mural in Soccer Star’s Hometown Ethiopian Leader Wins Becomes Anti-Racism Symbol New 5-Year Term Global Information Network

By Danica Kirka

In a vote the U.S. called “significantly flawed,” Ethiopia’s “Prosperity Party”, headed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, carried the majority of votes cast.

Prime Minister Abiy hailed the election as Ethiopia’s first attempt at a fair vote. The vote was a test for the Prime Minister, who will begin a second five-year term. It was delayed by the coronavirus twice and could not be held in some regions due to unrest, leaving seats empty in parliament.

Associated Press Through the words of children, England is fighting back against racism. After Marcus Rashford and two other Black players missed penalty kicks in the finale of the soccer team’s European Championship loss to Italy, bigots defaced a mural of the soccer star and hurled racist abuse at the three on social media. Children in Manchester rose to Rashford’s defense, filling the wall with messages of support, encouragement and consolation.

Street artist Akse P19 repairs the mural of Manchester United striker and England player Marcus Rashford on the wall of the Coffee House Cafe on Copson Street, in Withington, Manchester, England, Tuesday July 13, 2021. The mural was defaced with graffiti in the wake of England losing the Euro 2020 soccer championship final match to Italy, but subsequently covered with messages of support by well wishers. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

“I hope you won’t be sad for to (sic) long because you are such a good person,” 9-year-old Dexter Rosier wrote. “I’m proud of you. You will always be a hero.” The mural, not far from where Rashford grew up, has become a symbol of England’s fight against the bigotry that has blighted the sport. The online abuse of the Black players underscores the problems created by one vision of what it means to be English, which is rooted in the past glories of empire and colonialism and often surfaces during international sporting events.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was quick to condemn racism and blamed social media companies for the spread of hate on their platforms. Critics said that Johnson and his government failed to tackle the issue at the start of the Euro 2020 tournament, when some fans booed the England team for kneeling symbolically at the start of games to highlight the problem of racism.

Rashford, who grew up a few miles from Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium, joined England’s national team at the age of 18. The son of a single mother who sometimes skipped meals to ensure her five children didn’t have to,

he became a national icon last year when he led a campaign that forced the government to feed children who were missing out on free school meals while the pandemic closed schools.

In response to the abuse he received Sunday night and the outpouring of support from fans, Rashford, now 23, spoke of his teammates and the “brotherhood” created by their successes and failures this summer. “I can take critique of my performance all day long, my penalty was not good enough, it should have gone in,” he wrote in a Twitter message.

“But I will never apologize for who I am and where I came from.”

Prosperity Party’s victory was hailed as a landslide for having captured 400 seats out of 436 in the vote held on June 21 and counted by the National Election Board of Ethiopia. The leader of the main opposition Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice party, Birhanu Nega, lost, while opposition parties won just 11 seats.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a press statement, offered praise to the Ethiopans who cast ballots: “Democracy flourishes when institutions of governance are inclusive, transparent, accountable, and responsive to its people. With that immutable fact in mind, the United States commends those Ethiopians who exercised their right to vote on June 21.”

“Elections, however, are not in and of themselves a sufficient marker of democracy or genuine political reform. The June 21 elections in Ethiopia took place against a backdrop of grave

instability, including increasing inter-ethnic and inter-communal conflicts, and an electoral process that was not free or fair for all Ethiopians.”

A likely famine declaration in Tigray demands urgent action, he added, as does a ceasefire, the

withdrawal of Eritrean forces from Ethiopian territory, the transparent investigation of atrocities, and unhindered humanitarian access to populations in need.”

Popular opposition parties in the Oromia region, the largest of Ethiopia's federal states, boycotted the election. The ruling party ran alone in several dozen constituencies.

Chairing the election was Birtukan Mideksa, a former political prisoner once sentenced to life in prison, after which she spent time in exile in the U.S. In a letter to the U.S. Senate in May, she sought to manage expectations over the elections. “Shortfalls are inevitable given factors such as... a nascent democratic culture and an increasingly charged political and security environment.”

However, she added, “I want to confirm that we have managed to conduct a credible election.”

End Days Foreseen For Africa’s Absolute Monarchy Global Information Network An eruption of pro-democracy protests, inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, is facing a violent crackdown by the regime of King Mswati III of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, whose ferocity may spell the end days for the kleptocratic monarchy. The unrest in Eswatini began in May when a law student was murdered “in circumstances that suggested police involvement.” Those protests grew into “daily pro-democracy marches” in late June, the United Nations said this week.

Liz Throssell of the U.N.’s office on human rights, said her office had received allegations of “disproportionate and unnecessary use of force”, harassment and intimidation by security forces. Last year, at Chatham House in London, Swazi activist Melusi Simelane explained the meaning of BLM for Africans living in Africa. “For me, when we say Black Lives Matter, we are not talking about the color of my skin, but we are talking about our status in society. In Eswatini, we are battling a legacy of colonialism and underdevelopment,

including newly established Black elites who are looting the resources and opportunities that are meant for all people in the country.

He continued: “The Black Lives Matter movement has put a spotlight on these issues. You will hear a lot of people saying that this discrimination and violence is not new. This is true…

However, what is new is being allowed into spaces and having my voice heard when I talk about this.

While we are not there yet by any means, the Black Lives Matter movement has

allowed for that conversation to move forward.”

The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Con­ ference — Botswana, South Africa and Swaziland — in a pastoral letter, urged Catholics in the region to “adequately and seriously address racism and racial divisions.” The bishops called for a national dialogue on racism and injustice in order to bring healing. “We need to address the issues of our social trauma as a country which result from the violence of centuries of colonialism and the violent

decades of apartheid,” said their statement.

King Mswati III with 15 wives and 23 children, each with her own palatial estate, has indulged in “a lavish lifestyle of luxury cars and

palaces,” receiving a yearly allowance of $61 million while more than half of the country’s citizens “are on the brink of hunger” and live in poverty, according to media reports.

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BLACK HISTORY 1939 JANE BOLIN BECOMES THE FIRST BLACK FEMALE JUDGE In 1931, Jane Matilda Bolin became the first AfricanAmerican woman to earn a law degree from Yale University. In 1939, New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia requested Bolin appear at the World’s Fair. There, he surprised her by swearing her in as a judge, making her the first Black female judge in the United States.

1946 BIRTH OF DANNY GLOVER Daniel Lebern Glover, popularly known as Danny Glover, is a California-born actor and producer well known for his humanitarian work. He is most famous for his roles in The Color Purple and the Lethal Weapon franchise.

1987 DEATH OF NATALIE HINDERAS Natalie Leota Hinderas (née Henderson in 1927) was a musical prodigy. The first Black classical pianist to sign a contract with NBC, she became a household name from the 1950s. Throughout her career, Hinderas spotlighted Black musicians and composers. She taught at both Howard and Temple Universities. She passed from cancer in 1987.

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By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer After three years as an assistant and quarterbacks coach for the Indianapolis Colts, Marcus Brady Jr., a San Diego native and graduate of Morse High School, feels he’s ready for his latest opportunity. The Colts head coach, Frank Reich, has recognized Marcus’s many outstanding qualities.

Coach Reich kept a keen-eye on his QB Coach with the high-football IQ. After OC Nick Sirianni departed for the Head C o a ch e s p o s it i on i n Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love. It was a no brainer for Coach Reich and the powers that be to put a Hugh part of the team’s offensive strategy into the capable hands of one of Skyline’s Mightiest Tigers.

“We’ve had conversations in the past about the position.

Coach Reich told me that if OC Nick Sirianni left I should interview for the job, so I did, and I got it and I definitely feel like I’m ready for the challenge. I’ve been preparing for

this opportunity for a long time,” Marcus shared.

“I’ve been around the game for so long at every level. I was an offensive coordinator in the CFL for six years after playing QB for seven years mostly as a back-up.

Playing back up gives you a really good perspective of the game, I’m very excited about the opportunity.

What about a head coach position in the future? “I’m not really thinking that far ahead right now. I’m thinking about the Seattle Seahawks, that’s our first game on the schedule. If I do a good job as an OC that’s how I will be judged for any head coaching jobs moving forward but first-things-first.”

Marcus Brady Sr. had this to say about his ambitious and talented son: “When he was at Morse I began to see he had a lot of potential to succeed in both baseball and football but he chose

football and I supported his decision 100 percent.”

He continued to show his potential to play football at the highest levels collegiately at Cal State Northridge and professionally, even after he was released by the Green Bay Packers.

Brady Sr. went on: “I still believed that if he kept his confidence up something special would happen for him; he always had that drive and quiet confidence about him. I always strongly believed the NFL door was going to open for him with the opportunity to coach there. The family and I are so proud of him and of the drive and dedication he put forth while maintaining his family life at the highest level. Finally, I believe this is just the beginning for better

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things to come. He currently has the right people around him in the NFL, his family, and community at large, and I believe sky's the limit.”

The pride of Alexander Bell Jr High School, Marcus Brady Jr., is ready to officially put his spin on the OC position and work some 619 Magic in Indianapolis for the fast approaching NFL season.

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By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer The GPC hosted their annual picnic on the second Saturday in July at Chula Vista’s Bayside Park. The big event was free to the public.

The Day was extra special for GPC’ Director, Mrs. Shearl Lambert, as she celebrated her birthday. The event celebrates the importance of being a supportive grandparent. Congratulations were in order for the big celebration, acknowledging all the grandparents that showed up to support the 17th annual picnic.

The event was a day full of fun, fellowship, food, live entertainment, and speeches of enlightenment and encouragement. The local clergy was represented with Pastors Tommy L. Miller and Pastor Patty B. in attendance. Certificates for community achievement were presented by councilwoman Monica Montgomery Steppe and Lemon Grove Mayor Raquel Vasquez.

The busy agenda included music by DJ Carlton, live music featuring Saxophonist extraordinaire Stephen Cross, and Line-Dance Steppers. The Remembrance brothers quartet with their

tight harmony rocked the stage with their tribute to the legendary Temptations.

Rapper Sasha B showed up and showed out.

The attendees were also treated to an electrifying performance by the Junkyard dancer’s ‘Hip-Hop Dance Crew’. There were tables full of soul food cuisine to choose from, complete with tasty BBQ chicken and ribs. Creative vendors were also on hand to sell their unique goods, jumpers and games for the kids and double-much more.

Picnic Supporters were able to meet new friends, and old acquaintances were able to

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reconnect at the 17th annual GPC Big Feast Throw Down.

“I came here to support the GPC when I realized it was time to join and support this very worthy group of dedicated grandparents,” Valry Carroll shared. “I have eight grandkids so I definitely know what it's like; my son asked me for some help with his kids so I had to step up just like most of the grandparents here and do what needed to be done.

Historically, grandparents, especially grandmothers, have been very important in the black experience”.

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Voice & Viewpoint Contributing Writer After being indoors for a year, this was one of many family reunions to come for The Johnson, Bohannon, and Hartman families.

Held July 7-8, 2021, it was the first time the families held their reunion in San Diego, CA. Seeing the family come together again, the love of family can melt even the coldest heart. Some family members were meeting each other for the first time, while many were seeing each other after so many years.

The Johnson, Bohannon, and Hartman families are blessed for life.

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Md. Native Launched What He Calls the First Black-Owned Rosé

Insurance Broker Marketplace

and customer service are world-class and allow us to provide the feel of a local business with the support of a national provider.”

Thomas’ ISIAH International is a holding company with interests in a diversified portfolio of companies.

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas announced today that his firm ISIAH International is expanding its portfolio by entering the global insurance broker and employee benefits marketplaces by partnering with HUB International and Forest Capital Management.

Together, this partnership with ISIAH Insurance results in creating an insurance broker and retirement plan advisor that is uniquely qualified and able to provide best-in-class insurance

and employee benefits to any business and ownership group.

Isiah Thomas will be the Chief Executive Officer of the new venture. This opportunity will leverage his sports business experience to establish new partnerships with premium properties and organizations across the business landscape. ISIAH Insurance will help all businesses provide world-class products and services in the areas of Insurance & Risk, Employee

Benefits, and Retirement & Private Wealth.

“I’ve firsthand experienced the challenges that businesses face in securing insurance and benefits for their companies and employees,” says Isiah Thomas, Chairman, and CEO, ISIAH International LLC. “We have formed ISIAH Insurance with the goal of addressing that need. I am excited to be in partnership with the HUB International and Forest Capital Management teams. Their products

Three Takeaways for Kimberly Smith of Brown Beauty Co-op, left, and Shelly Bell of Black Girl Ventures help deliver “Commerce in a Box” to help Black female owned businesses go digital, at an event hosted by Visa. (Joy Asico/AP Images for Visa)

By Zayna Syed Calmatters COVID-19 recover y efforts are under way — now, most anyone 12 or older who wants a vaccine can get one, businesses are slowly star ting to open up and schools plan a return to in-person classes. But many small businesses in California are still dealing with the devastating ef fects of the pandemic. CalMatters reporter Nigel Duara moderated a Milken Institute discussion on July 13 that addressed opportunities and remaining challenges for small businesses.

Panelists ranged f rom government administrators to small business owners. Isabella Guzman from the U.S. Small Business Administration

s p o k e a b o u t P r e s i d e nt B i d e n’s plans f o r small businesses and the importance of market access while Gene C ornelius f rom the Milken Institute discussed institutional bias and how it affects marginalized communities.

And Lenore Estrada, founder of non-prof it SF New Deal, spoke about the challenges she’s faced during the pandemic as a small business owner and what polic y practitioners might not understand.

Here are the three

key takeaways: 1. We’re not back to normal yet.

Several panelists spoke about how small businesses are still struggling, even though they’re starting to open up.

Lenore Estrada,

whose small baking business Three Babes Bakeshop suffered when companies discontinued their contracts with them, said she laid off a majority of her employees. After receiving two PPP loans, she was able to hire some back, but is still struggling with large amounts of debt. “People think we’re back, but we’re really not back,” Estrada said.

2. COVID-19 hasn’t affected small businesses equally Cornelius said that 41% of black-owned businesses could be permanently closed after the pandemic. Only 12% of Black and Latino-owned businesses received the full amount they requested from PPP loans and only 5% of women-owned businesses received PPP loans, according to Carolina Martinez from the California Association for Micro Enterprise Opportunity.

Nick Gialamas, Area President of HUB International and 27-year industry veteran, said the vision “that Isiah has to become the largest minorityowned insurance broker in the world is something we take a lot of pride in being a part of, and we look forward to partnering with Isiah and his team to make this happen.”

Added Brian Jessen, President and Managing Partner of Forest Capital Management: “Forest Capital Management is excited to partner with Isiah and his team in expanding our services across the US. We look forward to the complementary nature of the value that Isiah and his team can provide and feel this is the beginning of a long-standing partnership.”

3. Lack of relationships between banks and communities of color presents key barriers Small business owners from marginalized communities just don’t have relationships with banks, which is a key obstacle to acquiring loans, Cornelius said.

Many are so busy trying to keep up with day-to-day operations, they don’t always keep their tax and financial records. The way that traditional banks evaluate who to give loans to also has systemic bias.

For example, basing underwriting on net worth can present a barrier to women and people of color, who traditionally have lower net worths than white men.

Or, using one’s home as collateral for a loan means that marginalized people whose homes may have been redlined have diminished capital, or they may not even own a home to put up for collateral.

While banks have to rely on some traditional underwriting guidelines because of federal law, his organization was able to award grants to businesses with credit scores as low as 600.“Covid has pulled back the sheets on institutional, unconscious bias,” Cornelius said.

Image courtesy of La Fête du Rosé.

By John-John Williams IV The Baltimore Sun For Donae Burston, rosé is more than a wine to drink at summer parties. It’s a means to open doors and build wealth for other Black people. The 46-year-old Maryland native made a splash in 2019 in the wine business by launching La Fete du Rosé, which Burston called the first entirely Black-owned rosé, out of St. Tropez, France.

Yet in 2003, Burston entered the alcohol industry on the promotional side.

He wound up at the luxury group LVMH, and during his decade with the company worked with brands such as Dom Perignon and Hennessy cognac.

La Fete du Rosé was the first company to receive investment dollars as part of Constellation’s Focus on Minority Founders initiative, which will invest $100 million in minority-owned businesses by 2030. The brand can be found at wine and spirits stores and at big-box retailers such as Target, Trader Joe’s and Total Wine.

Working with these brands taught him the importance of brand identity and luxury.

But he had his eyes set on something bigger. He wanted his rosé to be desirable to a multicultural market.

Drinking rosé has become a nostalgic experience for Burston, who was introduced to the wine when visiting St. Tropez for his 30th birthday.

“I thought everyone was drinking white zinfandel,” he recalled as a friend poured him a glass. And then he was hooked. “People would always have it casually at the cafe. Whenever I wanted to transport myself to France, I would have a glass of rosé.”

“Prior to that, we were primarily only sold in restaurants and bars.

We immediately started a direct-to-consumer business.

We sold over a half-million dollars from online alone.”

Burston’s career did not start in wine. He earned a degree in mathematics from Clark Atlanta University in 1998 and another degree in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech.

Donte Johnson, manager at Hotel Revival Baltimore, has known Burston for the past year. The two met during a Black History Month wine event. “To hear somebody who had gotten to a certain level in their industry and who has moved correctly despite hitting a ceiling for the way they looked, struck me,” Johnson explained. “I feel great seeing regionally that Le Fete is getting traction.”

In May, Constellation Brands Inc., an alcohol beverage company, announced that it was acquiring a stake in Burston’s company.

Article was originally published in the Baltimore Sun.

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Located at: 2550 Brown Dr El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 07/09/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Albert Suleymanov 2550 Brown Dr El Cajon, CA 92020 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 9, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 9, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014750 Fictitious business name(s): Hello Barkada

Located at: 8612 Somerset Ave San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Hello Barkada LLC 8612 Somerset Ave San Diego, CA 92123 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 9, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 9, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013415 Fictitious business name(s): Tab Service/Rideshare Service

Located at: 146 Padre Tullio Dr San Ysidro, CA 92173 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 05/13/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Joseph L Rodriguez 146 Padre Tullio Dr San Ysidro, CA 92173 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 28, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 28, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014274 Fictitious business name(s): Over The Bay Pre-K

Located at: 501 West Broadway #800 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 05/13/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Over The Bay Pre-K LLC 501 West Broadway #800 San Diego, CA 92101 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 6, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 6, 2026

Briggs Party Rentals

Located at: 4231 Balboa Ave #1187 San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 06/14/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Bloodline Briggs LLC 2939 47th St San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 2, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 2, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013879 Fictitious business name(s): Always Clean Mobile Detail

Located at: 5540 Mira Flores Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Malik Tayari Kudumu 5540 Mira Flores Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 30, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014133 Fictitious business name(s): D.C. Stoy

Located at: 7367 Margerum Avenue San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/18/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Andrew Jack Calvin Cross, III 7367 Margerum Avenue San Diego, CA 92120 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 2, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 2, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014902 Fictitious business name(s): Atlas Cab

Located at: 2550 Brown Dr El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 07/12/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Albert Suleymanov 2550 Brown Dr El Cajon, CA 92020 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 12, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 12, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013565 Fictitious business name(s): Crystal’s Beauties

Located at: 2340 Balboa Vista Dr San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego --1730 Euclid Ave #815 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego

Bristol Cab

Located at: 4031 39th Street #102 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Said Hassan 4031 39th Street #102 San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 16, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 16, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012261 Fictitious business name(s): Brezza di Pacifica

Located at: 1443 South Pacific Street Unit A Oceanside, CA 92054 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was: 01/15/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: John Allen Houston 1443 South Pacific Street Unit B Oceanside, CA 92054 --Mark Geyer 1443 South Pacific Street Unit A Oceanside, CA 92054 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 16, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 16, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013852 Fictitious business name(s): Dynamo Entertainment --Dynamo Sound

Located at: 5073 Central Ave #1522 Bonita, CA 91902 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/11/1985 This business is hereby registered by the following: Francisco Elias Vega 5073 Central Ave #1522 Bonita, CA 91902 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 30, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014620 Fictitious business name(s): Harborside Yachts Cleaning Services

Located at: 631 Raven Street San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was: 12/17/2020

Umami Grill

Located at: 2560 Avenida Ocotillo Alpine, CA 91901 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: General Partnership The first day of business was: 06/14/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: April Werner Marshall 2560 Avenida Ocotillo Alpine, CA 91901 --Jennifer Lee 2560 Avenida Ocotillo Alpine, CA 91901 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 21, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013121 Fictitious business name(s): Upper Cuts

Located at: 5500 Grossmont Ctr Dr Suite D La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/02/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Naissa, Mikhail Daniels 6470 El Cajon Blvd Apt 305 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 24, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 24, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013718 Fictitious business name(s): CGL Designs

Located at: 138 Arran Avenue Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Claudette Gladney-Leday 138 Arran Avenue Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 30, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013241 Fictitious business name(s): Bell Enterprise Company --Bell Enterprise Co.

Located at: 3400 E 8th St Ste 208 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Christopher J Bell 3400 E 8th St Ste 208 National City, CA 91950

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This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 25, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 25, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012710 Fictitious business name(s):

conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/30/2017 This business is hereby registered by the following: Gwendolyn Althresa Young 7730 Belden St #A8 San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 22, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013378 Fictitious business name(s):

San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: June 5, 2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Pops and Plunkies Cheesecupcakery LLC 8418 Parkbrook Street San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 24, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 24, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014170 Fictitious business name(s):

Sheltering Sky Productions

This business is conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following:

435 S. 66th St San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego -PO BOX 740269 San Diego, CA 92174 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following:

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.

Hall of Justice 37-2021-00029889CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Pedro Clemente Uriarte

Herbal Concoctions Apothecary --Gigi Beauty Boutique

Located at: 3060 Bonita Rd Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jenita R. Bey 3060 Bonita Rd Chula Vista, CA 91910 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 21, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013692 Fictitious business name(s): Zanzibar Cab

Located at: 4364 50th Street #3 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Khadija H. Hakeem 4364 50th Street #3 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 29, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 29, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013534 Fictitious business name(s): Rock Solid Trucking

Located at: 7120 Eastman St Unit 8 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Dorian Franklin 7120 Eastman St Unit 8 San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 29, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 29, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012156 Fictitious business name(s): Combat Human Trafficking --Task Force Director of Combat human trafficking --Active Duty Military, Veteran, & Dependent Family Services

Located at: 1525 Jasper Ave Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 09/21/2016 This business is hereby registered by the following: Dr. Benjamin Clay Burnette 1525 Jasper Ave Chula Vista, CA 91911 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 15, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 15, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012779 Fictitious business name(s): Luxury Tours And Recreational Services

Located at: 7730 Belden St #A8 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego --4079 Governor Drive #122 San Diego, CA 92122 County of San Diego This business is

The High Priestess Sobekntchur Arentii Of The House Of Amun Ra --D.E.B.S. INKSPotS

Located at: 3918 Oregon Street #5 San Diego, CA 92104 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Debra Roberts Torres-Reyes 3918 Oregon Street Unit #5 San Diego, CA 92104 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 25, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 25, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014058 Fictitious business name(s): CJ West Builders

Located at: 305 West Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: CJ West Builders, INC 305 West Street San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 2, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 2, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012964 Fictitious business name(s): Nas Bas Visual

Located at: 3601 W Slauson Ave Los Angeles, CA 90043 County of Los Angeles --5866 S Broadway Apt #10 Los Angeles, CA 90003 County of Los Angeles This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/12/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Khary Henri Daise 5866 S Broadway Apt #10 Los Angeles, CA 90003 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 23, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 23, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014341 Fictitious business name(s): Ferrarius LLC

Located at: 312 S. 49th Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Ferrarius LLC 312 S. 49th Street This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 6, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 6, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013141 Fictitious business name(s): Pops and Plunkies Cheesecupcakery LLC --P&P Cheesecupcakery LLC

Located at: 8418 Parkbrook St

Signed By Steph

Located at: 2160 Fletcher Parkway Suite 205 El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Stephanie M. Brunson 2160 Fletcher Parkway Suite 205 El Cajon, CA 92020 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 2, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 2, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013824 Fictitious business name(s):

Located at: 4191 Archway Lane Oceanside, CA 92057 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Kevin White 4191 Archway Lane Oceanside, CA 92057 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 18, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 18, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013027 Fictitious business name(s): San Diego Jet ski Rentals

Harris Healing and Wellness

Located at: 632 Merlin Dr San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Arnell Williams 632 Merlin Dr San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 23, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 23, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012472 Fictitious business name(s):

In Home Chiro

Located at: 421 Broadway #45 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Martin Family Industries 421 Broadway #45 San Diego, CA 92101 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 18, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 18, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013159 Fictitious business name(s):

Located at: 618 Forester Ln Bonita, CA 91902 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Rhonna Harris 618 Forester Ln Bonita, CA 91902 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 30, 2026 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012831 Fictitious business name(s): Located at: 6747 Thomson Ct Linda Vista, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Samuel Goldeen 6747 Thomson Ct Linda Vista, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 22, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9011121 Fictitious business name(s): Imperial Beach Palms Apartments

Located at: 362 7th St Imperial Beach, CA 91932 County of San Diego --5173 Waring Rd #95 San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: John Oldham 6560 Linda Lane San Diego, CA 92120 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 05, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 05, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012460 Fictitious business name(s):

Martin Family Industries

Python Painting Services

Located at: 5251 Hewlett Drive San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 6/24/21 This business is hereby registered by the following: Mohammadmehdi Mohammadi Kashkooli 5251 Hewlett Drive San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 24, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 24, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012594 Fictitious business name(s): Pretty Little Passports

Johnnie S. Russell & Angelina M. Russell

9024 Birch St Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 21, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012306 Fictitious business name(s): K Cheesecakes --K Cheesecake --Kake --Cheesecake Vault

Located at: 424 15th St #903 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 10/01/2018 This business is hereby registered by the following: Viral Enterprises LLC

7000 Hawthorn Ave #130 Los Angeles, CA 90028 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 21, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013218 Fictitious business name(s): Take Us For Granite

Located at: 3357 Apache Ave San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 7/26/2010 This business is hereby registered by the following: Leonardo Lonardi 3357 Apache Ave San Diego, CA 92117 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 24, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 24, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012722 Fictitious business name(s): DK Deco Designs

Located at: 17161 Alva Road Unit 1812 San Diego, CA 92127 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Doreen Joy Kaarto 17161 Alva Road Unit 1812 San Diego, CA 92127 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 21, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013194 Fictitious business name(s): RAMCO Home Repair Services

Located at: 5252 Orange Ave #513 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 03/01/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: Dominique Hankins 5252 Orange Ave #513 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 19, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 19, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012742 Fictitious business name(s):

Located at: 681 Myra Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 07/26/2010 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jose Ramos 681 Myra Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 24, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 24, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012421 Fictitious business name(s):

Located at: 9024 Birch St Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego

Located at:

Sweet Racks

Pops Gourmet Kitchen of Creativity --Hollywood’s Buggy Cart

Pops Gourmet Kitchen of Creativity

435 S. 16th St San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 17, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 17, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013179 Fictitious business name(s): Led by GOA La Toya Curry

Located at: 2144 Kings View Circle Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: La Toya Curry

2144 Kings View Circle Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 24, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 24, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013581 Fictitious business name(s): Dana Cab

Located at: 4257 Juniper St #25 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Said A. Tiku 4257 Juniper St #25 San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 29, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 29, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012457 Fictitious business name(s): Blooming Land Design

Located at: 9707 McCardle Way Santee, CA 92071 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Rebecca Jane Gedeon 9707 McCardle Way Santee, CA 92071 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 18, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 18, 2026 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00030710CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Archie Mae Miller To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Archie Mae Miller filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Archie Mae Miller PROPOSED NAME: Archie Marshall 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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 07, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 RESPONDENT 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 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00029744CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Guillermo Alejandro Rodriguez Jr. To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Guillermo Alejandro Rodriguez Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Guillermo Alejandro Rodriguez Jr. PROPOSED NAME: Anthony Rosario Gomez 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: August 30, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Pedro Clemente Uriarte filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Pedro Clemente Uriarte PROPOSED NAME: Peter Clemente Uriarte 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: August 31, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 RESPONDENT 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 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00029764CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Layla Nathalia Santoscoy Placencia To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Layla Nathalia Santoscoy Placencia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Layla Nathalia Santoscoy Placencia PROPOSED NAME: Layla Sierra 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.

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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.

Aaron Darnell Turner AKA Turner AKA Aaron Darnell Murphy

the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made:

Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Aaron Darnell Turner AKA Turner AKA Aaron Darnell Murphy filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

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.

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.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 31, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

PRESENT NAME: Aaron Darnell Turner AKA Turner AKA Aaron Darnell Murphy

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

PROPOSED NAME: Aaron Darnell Murphy

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 Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice 37-2021-00026718CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Aiden Alexander Flowers

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 RESPONDENT 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 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00029587CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Jhoana Lizeth Acosta To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Jhoana Lizeth Acosta filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jhoana Lizeth Acosta PROPOSED NAME: Jhoana Lizeth Zazueta 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: August 24, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00010626CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney:

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: August 24, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 RESPONDENT 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 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00029179CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Maria Diane Guillaume To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Maria Diane Guillaume filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Maria Diane Guillaume PROPOSED NAME: Maria Diane Mack 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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 24, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 RESPONDENT 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 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00028029CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Esmeralda Covarrubias To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Esmeralda Covarrubias filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Esmeralda Covarrubias PROPOSED NAME: Esmeralda Lara 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: August 18, 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 RESPONDENT 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 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00028478CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Guadalupe R. Corona To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Guadalupe R. Corona filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Guadalupe R. Corona PROPOSED NAME: Guadalupe Rodriguez Corona 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: August 19, 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 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

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 RESPONDENT 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 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00028049CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Merlina R Lawless on behalf of Caine Andrew Bradford To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Merlina R Lawless on behalf of Caine Andrew Bradford filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Caine Andrew Bradford PROPOSED NAME: Caine Andrew Lawless 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: August 18, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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

A RESPONDENT 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 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00025733-CU-PTCTL Petitioner or Attorney: Perla Garcia To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Perla Garcia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Perla Garcia PROPOSED NAME: Perla Medina Garcia 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: August 9, 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 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).

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 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00027407CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Hilal Unakitan & Abdullah Unakitan on behalf of Aden Unakitan To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Hilal Unakitan & Abdullah Unakitan on behalf of Aden Unakitan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Aden Unakitan PROPOSED NAME: Ahsen Aden Unakitan 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: August 17 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 25 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 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 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.

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

A RESPONDENT 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.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Aiden Alexander Flowers filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Aiden Alexander Flowers PROPOSED NAME: Zaire Irin Flowers 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: August 5, 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 RESPONDENT 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.

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The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Bruce S. Buckner Case Number: 37-2021-00028219-PR-LACTL To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Bruce S. Buckner A Petition for Probate has been filed by Dana Gorghis in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego The Petition For Probate requests that Dana Gorghis be appointed as a personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

Administration of Estates Act. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on August 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM in Department 504 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 Central-Probate Division If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition of account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Antoinette Middleton, Esq. Law Offices of Antoinette Middleton 1761 Hotel Circle South, Suite 115 San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 235-9501 7/8, 7/15, 7/22

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“There is economic reform, vast investment opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, and energy,” Ambassador Arega told the Black Press during a meeting at the Ethiopian Embassy in Washington, D.C. Ethiopia is an ancient country that takes care of its tradition and culture,” the Ambassador remarked. “We have a youthful population, and that is the force for transformation.”

“The election was the first of its kind in terms of freedom and fairness,” the Ambassador stated. He said with the expansion of educational opportunities, Ethiopia is poised to launch a large skilled labor pool to meet the demands of a diversified economy.

Among Ethiopia’s priorities are agriculture, manufacturing, energy, ICT, mining and tourism among others, the Ambassador noted.

cuss the GERD issue, and one of the congressmen opened a New York Times article [quoting just one farmer in Egypt], who complained about what we are doing,” Ambassador Arega demurred. “We’ve been sending many Op-ed pieces, press releases and other statements to the mainstream press to ensure a balanced perspective, but so far most of the stories have been one-sided.”

Ambassador Arega continued:

“We have a home-grown economy reform program where we are enabling the private sector to play more of a role.

In the past, the public sector played a big role.” Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Ambassador Arega noted that Ethiopia had invested heavily in infrastructure and built the fastest electric railway. over rugged terrain.

NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. announced, “I am so very pleased to state on-the-record that the Black Press of America via the NNPA is now in the process of establishing a strategic media partnership between the NNPA and the Ethiopian Press. Our two trade associations will work together henceforth on economic sustainability interests, international media relations in print, digital and social media, and on sponsoring mutual trade delegations between the United States and Ethiopia with specific focus on Black-owned businesses in America and in Ethiopia.

This will be another answer to the centuries-long prayers of all people of African descent for global unity, progress and empowerment.”

“We want to engage more in manufacturing which requires labor and skill.

Ethiopia has vast opportunities for textile and apparel manufacturing along the value chain, and we have the capacity to expand cotton production; we have power that is all generated from green energy. Winemaking is good because of our soil and because in the daytime it is hot and at nighttime, it is very cold. So that is good for fermentation, so as you see, we are coming up with so many opportunities.”

Ambassador Arega said Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who just won another fiveyear term after a landslide election victory, has made reform their mission.

“We want to build on democracy,” Ambassador Arega declared, noting that everyone is proud that the African Union continues to headquarter in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The Ambassador said the Black Press of America must tell Ethiopia’s story of reform and prosperity. But there have been some disappointments.

“I went to Congress to dis-

In 2011, Ethiopia announced plans to build a hydroelectric dam on its Abbay River, known to outsiders as the Blue Nile or Nile River. The dam was named the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) because it was designed to bring about the economic renewal of Ethiopia, Ambassador Arega told NNPA Newswire. In an op-ed, he wrote that the GERD would be the largest hydropower dam in Africa.

When completed, it is expected to generate more than 5,000 MW installed power generation capacity and will have more than two times the capacity of Hoover Dam. The total capacity of the reservoir is 74 billion cubic meters to be filled over several years. It will cost nearly $5 billion to complete the dam, Ambassador Arega continued. The GERD has now reached 81 percent completion, including 98.5 percent of civil, 55 percent electromechanical, and 55.3 percent of the hydroelectric structure.

“Ethiopia generates 85 percent of the Nile River flow, but colonial-era and postcolonial agreements on the Nile, to which Ethiopia

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“These agreements gave zero water allocation to Ethiopia.

Egypt today wants to keep the old colonial arrangement in place in one form or another.”

According to a 2018 World Bank report, “About 70 percent of the population in Ethiopia live without electricity.” The GERD aims to provide access to electricity to more than 60 million Ethiopians and provide affordable electricity to the service, industrial and agricultural sectors.

“It also aligns with Ethiopia’s green development ambitions as it represents a sustainable socio-economic project replacing fossil fuels reducing CO2 emissions,” Ambassador Arega continued. “Therefore, for Ethiopia, building the GERD is not a matter of choice, but an economic and developmental necessity and the way out of poverty for a nation of 112 million people.”

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and particularly within the Republican Party, hope to strip Black and brown people of their constitutional and human rights. The recent maneuvers to limit voting rights are bullets aimed directly at the heads of nonwhite people.

These assaults upon the

most loyal segments of the Democratic Party are being facilitated by Democratic politicians who display an undeniable hostility towards voters of color by preferring a nonexistent comity among members of Congress to the rights of citizens, including their own constituents. And all the while,

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our lesser of two evils simply mouths platitudes about getting along without taking any leadership position that would protect voters of color, the Democratic Party or the democratic principles upon which this nation is supposed to be secured.

Given the current situa-

tion people of color find ourselves in, I offer up that U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema know that an overwhelming majority of Republicans in Congress have no desire to act in good faith and seek a reasonable compromise to protect voting rights. But Sens. Manchin and Sinema do not care. And given the recent behavior of Biden, we must ask ourselves if the president cares what will happen to people of color when a Trumppacked U.S. Supreme Court continues to uphold the new barrage of Jim Crow voting laws that are popping up like poisonous mushrooms across the country.

It is not enough to say that Joe Biden will be #OneAndDone and plan to rid our country of his feckless administration after four years. We must mobilize now to ensure that we will have the ability to vote after his four years in office. There are those who use the term “the second Reconstruction” to characterize the period after the passage of the Civil Rights Acts.

But just as the newly freed slaves were abandoned by the pragmatists of politics in the late 19th century, people of color are facing abandonment by scores of Democratic politicians today.

If we do not act to protect our own rights and liberties, we will suffer the same catastrophic fate that our ancestors suffered for nearly a century after our fainthearted allies decided our

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freedoms were not worth fighting for. This is more urgent than a call to action – it is a “scramble alert.”

People of color have a pressing and monumental task ahead of us – great, in both importance and size. We have many allies, both stouthearted and faint-hearted, and we face many detractors of varying degrees. We have our future to protect. Now is not the time to delay. Those who want to “wait and see” are merely in denial. The evil is upon us. We cannot be led into inaction by those who either care so little or know so little about what we face.

There are a multitude of civic and political organizations that take this threat to our democracy seriously and we can look to them to help us organize and prepare for the onslaught facing us in the coming years and not be hamstrung by an ineffective White House. It is beyond the scope of this writing to list all the organizations girding for the upcoming political battles, so we must seek them out in our local areas and offer our support in whatever way we can. We cannot delude ourselves. The struggle is upon us, and we must prepare for “good trouble,” as John Lewis put it, because peace is not so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery.

Oscar H. Blayton is a former Marine Corps combat pilot and human rights activist who practices law in Virginia.

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Bishop / Pastor Adlai E. Mack, Pastor

Christians’ United in the Word of God

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church of San Diego

7965-B Broadway Street Lemon Grove, California 91945

3094 L Street San Diego, CA 92102

3085 K Street San Diego, CA 92102

619.232.5683

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Conference Call Worship Service: SUNDAYS 10 : 30 AM Call: 1-701-802-5400 Access Code 1720379 #

10 A.M.Sunday Service Live Stream on Facebook www.facebook.com/stpaulsumcsd Rev. Dr. Eugenio Raphael

Food distribution Monday walk up noon-3 P.M., Wednesday drive up noon-3 P.M., Thursday walk up noon-3 P.M. Diaper Program Thursday Noon - 2 P.M.

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Pastor Milton Chambers, Sr. & First Lady Alice Chambers

Rev. Harvey L. Vaughn, III

“Come Worship With Us”

New Hope Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

New Assurance Church Ministries

Mesa View Baptist Church

2205 Harrison Avenue San Diego, CA 92113

7024 Amherst Street San Diego, CA 92115

13230 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064

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

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I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD! ” Psalms 122:1

Rev. Dr. Obie Tentman, Jr.

9 : 30 A .M. Sunday Service Live Stream on Facebook, Youtube and on bethelamesd.com

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10 A .M. Sunday Service Live Stream Facebook 6: 30 P.M. Wednesday Live Stream Bible Study

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

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Lively Stones Missionary Baptist Church

Phillips Temple CME Church

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

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

5333 Geneva Ave. San Diego, CA 92114

1728 S. 39th Street San Diego, CA 92113

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Sunday School 9 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10 : 30 a.m.

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

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Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m.

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

Pastor Jared B. Moten

“A Life Changing Ministry” Romans 12:2

Bethel Baptist Church

Total Deliverance Worship Center

1819 Englewood Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945

1962 N. Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92105

138 28th Street San Diego, CA 92102

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

Pastor Dennis Hodge First Lady Deborah Hodges

Pastor Dr. John E. Warren

Dr. John W. Ringgold, Sr. Pastor

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

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m.

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

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

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Sunday Early Morning Worship Service 9 : 00 a.m. and 11: 30 a.m.

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OBITUARIES Gloria Fuller Grant SUNRISE 02/03/1927

SUNSET 07/08/2021 Celebration of life services will be held on July 23, 2021, at 11: 00 AM at Bethel Memorial AME Church, San Diego, California 92103. Reverend Harvey Vaughn, Senior Pastor.

GLORIA FULLER GRANT was born February 3, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan to Sam and Cornelia Fuller. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1944. She moved to San Diego in the early1960’s. She met and married Willie Lee Grant. (deceased) They were married for more than 40 years. Gloria received a Bachelor of Arts degree from National University. She retired from the Naval Oceanic Center after 20 years as a Technical Engineer and became an entrepreneur and businessperson. She owned and operated the first African American motel in San Diego known as the Ebony Inn Motel. She modeled professionally for several Department stores, also worked as a security detective for J.L. Hudson Department store in Detroit, Michigan. She was very active in her community with pageants, fashion shows and fundraisers.

Deputy Mayor George Stevens proclaimed July 16, 2001, as “Gloria Grant Day.” She joined Bethel Memorial AME church on February 3, 1980, and served on many committees and in many ministries at Bethel. She was president of the Hospitality ministry and greeted members and visitors each Sunday morning with a gracious smile and good morning. Gloria was awarded the esteemed “Woman of the Year in 2001.” Lately, she volunteered much of her time with the Hand In Hand Outreach, utilizing her organizational and fundraising skills as well as physical energy to serve others with love and kindness. One of her most cherished accomplishments was skydiving out of an airplane on February 24, 2020, at the young age of 93.WOW!!! Gloria transitioned from life to reward on July 8, 2021, at 6:05 AM. at Kaiser Permanente Hospital, San Diego. She is survived by 3 stepsons, 1 granddaughter, 6 nieces and many Christian and community friends.

Brothers and sisters,

we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Billie Jean Gay SUNRISE 03/12/1934

SUNSET 06/24/2021

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY Funeral Services were held on July 15, 2021, at Memory Chapel of Anderson -Ragsdale Mortuary with the burial following at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

BILLIE JEAN GAY was born to Katie Mae Fowler and R.B. Coleman in Newton, Texas. She had one sister and three brothers. Which was Renita ColemanJones, Carl Coleman, Anthony Coleman and Earl Coleman. She attended school in Wier gate, Texas, and finished high school in Mc McClymond’s High School in 1951 in Oakland, Ca, Where she met and married Rueben Gay in San Francisco, CA, in 1953.

The family relocated to San Diego, Ca in 1969. She traveled all over the world with her husband in the Military: Places like Erlangen, Germany, New Mexico and Colorado Springs as well as other locations around the country. Rueben Gay served in the army during The Korean War, War World II and lost his life in the Vietnam War. Leaving Billie Jean with eight kids, the eldest being 16 years old. Still, she never complained or let her physical challenges stop her...always moving forward! Most importantly, she was a single-parent who went to night school, attained a degree in child development, minored in criminal law. Afterwards, she went on to work for Euclid School. She lived in San Diego, for over 50 years, Billie was known in the neighborhood as “Momma-Gay” and, that meant you can come anytime to eat, drink, sleep or watch sports, she loved the Lakers!

Her door was always open to everyone. Billie was extremely nonjudgmental in how she helped people in the Community.

She leaves to mourn her passing: Donies Gay,, William Howard Gay and wife Connie, Remo Michael Gay and wife Marilyn, Jacquelynn Gay, Lawrence Earl Gay, Velma Clarise Gay, and the youngest child, Kenny Ray Gay. Grand Children: Jaqueline Jelinek, Spencer and Damon Gay, Andre Elton Hardy, Jr., Radhiya and Raziya Bryant, Lauren and Rueben Gay, Remo Jr II and Jacinta Gay. Sister and Brothers: Carl Coleman and wife, (Dorothy), Arthur Coleman and wife,(Emma), Earl Coleman and wife, (Olivette), Anthony Coleman and wife, (Talaya), Renita Coleman-Jones and husband, C.R. And a very Special Cousin, R.J. Coleman Carl, Arthur, Earl, Anthony, Renita.

Memories Build a Special Bridge

Our memories build a special bridge when loved ones have to part to help us feel we’re with them still and sooth a grieving heart.

Our memories span the years we shared, preserving ties that bind, They build a special bridge of love and bring us peace of mind.

Emily Matthews

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

Valerie Ragsdale Owner

Continuing over 130 Years of Service

Kevin Weaver General Manager

T he Lord is close to

the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:18

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HEALTHY LIVING/EDUCATION Summer Home

Safety Tips for Seniors

By Dr. Ross Colt, Medical Director, Gary and Mary West PACE

(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

After Pandemic Hunkering, the Art of Reopening Your Home

By Katherine Roth Associated Press There is an art to opening your home again to guests who (like hosts) are out of practice. Because the p and e m i c is n’t ove r, home experts agree that communication, flexibility, and compassion are key to making sure things go smoothly. Their tips:

COMMUNICATION IS KEY “While some people have jumped right back to hugs and handshakes, others aren’t quite there yet so it’s very important to ask people about things first, and respect differing comfort levels,” says Lizzie Post, co-president of The Emily Post Institute.

Amy Panos, home editor for Better Homes and Gardens, adds: “Don’t hesitate to get specific, like ‘everyone who’s invited is vaccinated so no need for masks,’ or, ‘we have unvaccinated kids, so let’s mask up.’”

ALLOW FOR SPACE, OUTDOOR ACCESS “For overnight guests, think of making space for a chair or a little desk in the guest room. Make it into a kind of mini hotel room so they have a place to rest and recharge.” says Panos. And instead of piling onto the couch or squeezing around a dining table, as people did before the pandemic, these days people tend to be more comfortable if they’re able to spread out.

TIDY UP — EVEN WITH RECONFIGURED HOMES While it’s not necessary to dismantle pandemicconfigured home offices, you’ll want to tidy things up, especially in areas where you’ll be entertaining. “Any time you’ll be inviting people over, make sure you have a nice, clean, available space. If your living room is also an office, office things should be cleared away. Get the space ready for guests,” says Post.

REMEMBER THE KIDS “Remember that those under 12 still haven’t been able to get vaccinated,” Martha Stewart Living style director Tanya Graff says.

She suggests setting up a separate kids’ table, and being outdoors as much as possible.

EMBRACE INDIVIDUAL PORTIONS, SKIP THE DIP “Make sure everything has serving utensils and no one has to use their hands with things,” Graff says.

“Individual desserts like… individual fruit cobblers are great.” Margaret Mayfield, of Los Osos, California, recently gathered with family, for the first time in a long time. “Once the pandemic hit we agreed it was best to hold off until we were all fully vaccinated,” she says. “As soon as we were, it was time to celebrate!”

6 Budget-Friendly Tips to Create an Outdoor Oasis With life returning to normal and summer upon us, it’s a good time to focus on creating an outdoor space to enjoy on warm evenings. Whether it’s a place for unplugging and relaxing alone or gathering with guests and entertaining,

having a spot that you can enjoy well into the fall is key.

Below are six tips for turning an average patio, porch or deck into an outdoor oasis:

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.Incorporating plants into .this area can create a barrier

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for privacy. Plant bushes, place large planters in corners or put hanging baskets on hooks around the perimeter.

For small patios, you may even consider building a planter wall. Not only will it help with privacy,

The world is opening back up. There’s a sense of relief in the air, but also anxiety. If you’re caring for an aging spouse, family member, friend or neighbor while also transitioning back to the office or your normal activities, you may be nervous about leaving them at home alone. Here’s how you can help your loved one maintain their independence this summer, or help yourself successfully age in place:

Preventing Falls For elderly individuals, falls can cause severe injuries with huge medical bills and even precipitate physical declines, forcing a move into a care facility. But there are many simple, low-cost modifications you can make to prevent falls at home.

According to the AARP, these include: • Textured, no-slip strips in the bath or shower • Applying non-slip wax to floors • Placing a waterproof seat or chair in the shower • Non-skid treads on steps or stairs • Removing throw rugs; • Replacing round standard door knobs with lever handles • Using rubber-backed bath mats but it will also add color and dimension, making the space feel like a sanctuary for you and your guests.

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• Keeping pets (and their toys) in a separate area from high-traffic parts of your home More permanent additions can include adding grab bars to stairways and bathrooms; installing a raised or highprofile toilet; remodeling a shower with a step-in entry to make it walk-in; creating zero-threshold or zero-step doorways; moving light switches so that they’re easily reachable from a wheelchair or bed; and widening doors and hallways.

Beat the Heat According to the CDC, people aged 65 and older are more prone to heatrelated health problems. To keep yourself and your older loved one safe this summer, follow common-sense tips including: this equipment is properly installed for outdoor use in areas safe from wind and rain.

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.If you are sticking with .the rest and relaxation vibe in your outdoor oasis, think about adding a fountain or other small water feature for relaxing background noise. Keep that sense of zen going into the night with a fire pit, heaters or bamboo torches for warmth on cooler evenings.

those interested 4you.For .in entertaining guests, may want to mount

an outdoor TV for watching summer ball games or a sound system for listening to background music.

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venient additions you can

make to what already exists on your patio. Building a cart or station for storing paper towels, tin foil and other essentials for the grill master can be a fun DIY project, too.

• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of cool water • Read the labels on medications, and keep them stored at the proper temperature • Limit outdoor activities when the sun is strongest, 10am-4pm • Run the air conditioning: To stay comfortable and save on your energy bill, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends keeping your thermostat at 78 degrees If you or your loved one have a routine that involves outdoor activities like gardening or a daily walk, establish a way to check in with them or for others to check in with you. Have an emergency contact list of family members and doctors easily available. .Having an amazing space 6starting .doesn’t always mean from scratch – you

can simply add a fresh coat of paint in a bright color palette to update existing privacy walls or tables and chairs. As for color, you may be tempted to keep it neutral, but don’t shy away from crisp blues and soft yellows.

They will give a fresh and fun feel for all your summer entertaining.

With just a few simple tweaks, you can transform any outdoor area into a beautiful oasis ideal for rest, relaxation and fun.

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Acclaim, Fundraising Spread Unevenly

Among Black Colleges

By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Jeff Amy and Larry Fenn Associated Press

Dr. Paulette Dillard, President of Shaw University, a private Black university is shown on campus in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, July 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Recent high-profile faculty appointments could be a fundraising and enrollment b on an z a for How ard University, one of the nation’s most prestigious Black colleges. Other Black schools are not so fortunate.

Some, especially smaller private colleges, have been

fighting for their survival for years.

“While larger HBCUs often have the funding resources n e c e s s a r y t o at t r a c t accomplished talent like Nikole Hannah-Jones, many smaller institutions need donors to step forward,

contributing much-needed financial resources for us to compete,” said Dr. Paulette Dillard, president of Shaw University, a private Black university in R aleigh, North Carolina. HannahJones accepted a faculty position at Howard amid controversy over whether she would be granted tenure at the University of North Carolina after critics questioned her credentials, specifically her Pulitzer Prize-winning work “The 1619 Project.”

Billions in federal virus relief will help higher

education, but it may not be enough to change the longterm fortunes of some Black schools. An Associated Pre ss ana ly s is show s disparities among 102 historically Black colleges and universities, and a divide between private and public institutions. Overall enrollment in historically Black colleges has declined 11% in the most recent 10-year period for which data is available. As a rule, Black colleges also haven’t had the fundraising ability of other universities. The cumulative endowment for all historical Black

colleges through 2019 was a little more than $3.9 billion. That’s about equal to the endowment for the University of Minnesota alone.

Shaw, one of the oldest historically Black colleges in the South, has an endowment worth just $8,436 per student and did not benefit significantly from the wave of private giving after protests for racial injustice last year, said David Byrd, the college’s vice president of finance.

At Shaw, officials hope renewed national interest in historically Black colleges and the role they play

could spark enthusiasm for schools with much smaller endowments.

But Byrd, the school’s financial officer, said it’s “really tough to predict” how long it will take for the university to recover from the pandemic. Its finances are primarily driven by tuition and donations, yet enrollment has dropped by nearly 53% from 2010 to 2019. “People think we want a handout for nothing. We have a proven track record for producing a certain type of kid for 150 years,” Byrd said. “So, it’s not really a handout; it’s an investment.”

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A Floral Tribute & Messages from the Heart (Children's Art Projects) Date: Saturday, July 17 and July 24, 2021 Time: 1:00-4:00 pm Location: The New Children's Museum Park The New Children's Museum in collaboration with the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art (SDAAMFA) will provide two opportunities for our children to participate in the "Say Their Names" exhibit. Children will be encouraged to help produce "A Floral Tribute". This activity involves making flowers which will be displayed in the garden area of the park. Those old enough will have an opportunity to write a "Message from the Heart" where they will be asked to honor someone they know or someone represented in the exhibit. All activities will take place on the lawn and we will provide blankets and the art supplies.

We Hear You! Date: Sunday, July 18, 2021 Time: 2:00-3:30 PM Location: The New Children’s Museum Park

The "Say Their Names" Memorial Exhibit will be available for viewing from July 10-July 25, 2021

Experts have determined that racism is a mental health issue because it causes trauma. Trauma is often a direct path to mental illness, which needs to be taken seriously. We are inviting Black men (18 years and older) to take part in a dialogue focused on the range of racial encounters faced daily. It could be anything from simple uneasiness in a given situation, to encounters with police which may lead to brutality or even loss of life particularly the impact on Black male survivors. Our discussion will be facilitated by AMFT, C. Khalifa King.

The first 20 people to arrive will receive a free Dash camera for your car.

The Closing Ceremony Date: Sunday, July 25, 2021 Time: 2:00-4:00PM Location: The New Children’s Museum Park Join us as we close this exciting exhibit. Activities include Line Dancers, Spoken word, Poetry and other meaningful expressions.

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