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Total Deliverance Comes Home SEE PAGE 20 Photo: Courtesy of CBM

California’s Primary Election:

Black Candidates running for Statewide OfficeS

By Joe W. Bowers Jr. California Black Media On June 7, California will conduct a primary election — the first opportunity for voters to elect candidates in newly drawn districts based on the 2020 US census. Registered voters will automatically receive a vote-by-mail ballot no later than May 9, with the option to return it to a secure drop box, or vote in-person up to 10 days before the election for those living in Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) counties.

For those not registered to vote, same day registration is possible up until 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Doll Brown was one of hundreds of Black men who participated in the U.S. Public Health Service, Syphilis Study (commonly referred to as “The Tuskegee Experiment”), initiated in Tuskegee, Alabama in 1932.

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Kokobale Stick Dance SEE PAGE 18

The candidates running to fill eight statewide constitutional offices (Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State (SOS), Attorney General, Controller, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Insurance Commissioner and Treasurer) and one California US Senate seat will be listed on all primary ballots. The primaries for the four positions on the Board of Equalization, the 52 US Congressional, 80 State Assembly, and 20 State Senate seats are listed based on district.

There are 40 State Senators. They serve staggered four-year terms. Twenty of them representing even-numbered districts are See CANDIDATES page 2

Old Globe’s Dancin’ SEE PAGE 12

MALIA COHEN

TONY THURMOND

SHIRLEY WEBER

Current Chair of Board of Equalization and Candidate for State Controller

Current State Superintendent of Public Instruction Seeking Re-Election

Current Secretary of State Seeking Re-Election

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Sharing Family History and Dispelling Myths

The Tuskegee Experiment and The COVID-19 Connection

By Eric Patterson‌

The Tuskegee Experiment is often cited by some African Americans, as a reason to be hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine. But the record needs to be set straight.

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y grandfather’s name was Doll Brown — an unusual handle for sure, but that wasn’t his given birth name. Granddaddy was born in 1904 to a family with four girls. Everybody said he was so pretty “he looked like a doll the girls could play with.” So that’s what folks started calling him, Doll. The name and his good looks stuck with him well into

adulthood. That’s when he made “Doll Brown” his legal government name, the name on his driver’s license as well as his death certificate.

By the 1930s, when Granddaddy was in his prime, approximately one out of every 10 Americans was suffering from See TUSKEGEE page 2

Bill TO IncreasE BLACK STUDENt FUNDS ADVANCES

Raiders Owner Mark Davis Open to Colin Kaepernick Playing

By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ H ‌ arvey‌ California Black Media With a 7-0 vote, the Assembly Education Committee approved legislation that would require California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction to identify — and provide targeted funding for — the lowest-performing pupil subgroup in the state. That sub-group is Black students.

By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire In an interview on April 28, Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis became the first owner to speak on Colin Kaepernick possibly having an opportunity to play in the NFL again.

“I believe in Colin Kaepernick,” Davis said, head football coach Jim Harbaugh watches as per Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. Michigan former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick throws during “He deserves every chance in the world to halftime of an NCAA college football intrasquad spring game, See RAIDERS page 2

38th Annual Children’s Book Party!

Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Associated Press Photo by Carlos Osorio

Assemblywoman Dr. Akilah Weber speaks at an AB 2774 rally in front of the State Capitol in Sacramento before a hearing held on April 27. Weber is the author of the bill (Margaret Fortune, founder of Fortune charter school, stands to her right).

Photo by Antonio Ray Harvey

Assembly Members Akilah Weber (D-San Diego) and Chris Holden (D-Los Angeles), both members of the California Black Legislative Caucus (CLBC), co-authored the legislation: Assembly Bill (AB) 2774.

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up for election this year. Statewide, there are 145 elections being held to fill these state and federal offices. California Black Media (CBM) reports that 55 Black candidates are running in 37 of the elections. That’s 25.5% of the races. Blacks make up 5.8% of California’s population.

In nine of the contests more than one Black candidate is competing. Party affiliations represented are: 36 Democrat, 11 Republican, 4 No Party Preference, 2 Nonpartisan, 1 Green and 1 Peace and Freedom. In six statewide contests, 12 Black candidates are on the ballot. Two candidates are incumbents.

One is Dr. Shirley Weber, who was appointed California’s first Black SOS by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021, replacing California’s current junior U.S. Sen Alex Padilla.

This will be the first time Weber has run for office statewide. The other is Tony Thurmond, California’s second Black State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He was elected in 2018 in a close contest. There are no Black candidates on the ballot running for Attorney General or Treasurer.

Governor Running for re-election as the state’s chief executive officer, Newsom faces 25 other candidates on the ballot. Four of those candidates are Black. Shawn Collins is a Republican, an Attorney, and a Navy combat veteran. He says, “We can and will make California the best place to start a small business, give parents a real voice in their children’s educations, and bring compassion and law and order together to end the human tragedies on our streets.”

Serge Fiankan is an entrepreneur and has a No Party Preference designation. He says, “As your governor, I will change the status

quo and address the real problems we are facing with measurable actions.”

Woodrow “Woody” Sanders III is an Entrepreneur/Director/Engineer and has a No Party Preference designation. Sander’s passion is for restoring California’s “crown as the best state in the union.”

Maj or Wi l l i ams is a R e publ i c an Businessman. He ran as a write-in candidate during Gov. Newsom’s recall election and received 8,965 votes. His campaign slogan is, “It’s time to think major.”

Lt. Governor Incumbent Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis is running against a field of seven candidates.

Angela E. Underwood Jacobs is a Black Republican Businesswoman/Deputy Mayor running against her. Jacobs was the first African American woman elected to serve on the Lancaster City Council.

Secretary of State Shirley Weber has six opponents for SOS. Before her appointment, Weber served four terms as an Assembly Member representing California’s 79th Assembly District. She is committed to making California the national leader in running inclusive, trustworthy, and transparent elections – expanding the franchise to more of our citizens, ensuring election security and empowering voters to make informed decisions. She is the only Black candidate running for SOS.

State Controller State Controller Betty Yee is termed out this year. Among six candidates running to replace her is Malia Cohen, the first African American woman to serve on the board of Equalization. Cohen wants to make sure the

tax code is fair, that people understand tax incentives are out there to benefit the working class. “I am running because I am committed to equity, empowerment, hope and opportunity for all Californians,” Cohen told CBM.

Vinson Eugene Allen is a medical doctor and businessman running as a Democrat. Allen says, “I will personally address consumer issues and work with insurance carriers for a fair solution to disputes.”

US Senator

Superintendent of Public Instruction There are six candidates running to replace incumbent Tony Thurmond as State Superintendent of Public Instruction. As the chief of K-12 education in the state, Thurmond was instrumental in marshalling the efforts of the Department of Education to help school districts deal with systemic inequities that the pandemic put a spotlight light on.

He is running to achieve his vision that by 2026 all California students will be literate by third grade. For Thurmond, Black student achievement and student achievement in general have been major priorities.

Among his challengers is Black public and charter school teacher Ainye E. Long.

California Insurance Commissioner Incumbent Ricardo Lara has eight challengers vying to be the next Insurance Commissioner. Three of his opponents are Black. Veronika Fimbres is a transgender nurse running as the Green Party candidate. Fimbres, a Black Navy veteran, has pledged to use the bully pulpit that would come from being insurance commissioner to push for universal health care in the state.

Jasper “Jay” Jackson is a paralegal running as a Democrat. His goal is to deliver transparent and speedy services to the people of California.

The office of US Senate will have two separate contests on the June 7 ballot. One contest is the regular election for the full six-year term beginning January 3, 2023.

The other contest is a special vacancy election, to complete the unexpired Senate term of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Sen. Alex Padilla who was chosen by Gov. Newsom to replace Harris will be competing in both contests. In the full-term contest, he faces 22 opponents. Five are Black. And in the special vacancy contest he has seven opponents. Two are Black.

Black candidates in the full-term US Senate race are: Akinyemi Agbede a mathematician and Democrat; Myron L. Hall Podiatric Physician and Republican; Daphne Bradford, an education consultant and No Party Preference candidate; Deon D. Jenkins also has No Ballot Designation and No Party Preference; and John Thompson Parker, a Social Justice Advocate representing the Peace and Freedom Party. Candidates Hall and Bradford are also running in the partial/ unexpired term contest.

In the June 7 primary election, the two candidates receiving the most votes advance to the general election. If a candidate receives a majority of the vote (at least 50 % plus 1), a general election must still be held.

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syphilis, according to an article by John H. Stokes.

The illness was called “The 3rd Great Plague” due to its significant effect on the worldwide population. That ratio was even higher in the rural south, where Granddaddy was reared. Then, in 1932, the U.S. Public Health Service, Syphilis Study was initiated in Tuskegee, Alabama (misleadingly remembered as “The Tuskegee Experiment”). The government came to town to study (experiment on) Negroes who had contracted this fast-spreading disease.

Good looking, ladies’ man, Doll Brown, was one of them. The men were promised prime treatment and healthcare to further study and help eradicate this plague they called “Bad Blood.” The study included men with and without syphilis. None were treated. All were given placebos.

Elsewhere in the world, Stokes’ article states that “the effective use of penicillin was discovered and in 1943 the first patient was treated.” Within 12 months, over 10,000 early syphilis patients had been treated. The widespread use of penicillin was a major force behind historic decreases in reported syphilis cases. There was a 95 percent reduction in new UK syphilis cases between 1946 and 1955. Physicians ascribed this decrease to the direct effect of penicil-

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lin’s curative powers. Swift proactive implementation of this new medical treatment made all the difference. Meanwhile, Negroes involved in the government study in Tuskegee would go untreated for another thirty years. Additionally, their names were placed on a national “Do not treat” list, and they were denied military service and job opportunities. Families were devastated. Granddaddy ultimately died from gangrene.

I recognize the global importance of setting the record straight concerning the so-called, “Tuskegee Experiment.”

When African Americans today cite that study as justification for not receiving the potentially lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine, I’m baffled and perturbed. The quote “my people perish for lack of knowledge” still rings true today. My family, friends and their families have lived with the specter of that shocking study for over 90 years. We only wish that granddaddy and other victims would have, could have “taken the shot.” Unfortunately, they were denied that opportunity. Not making treatment available to those Negro men was the core of the government’s racist con-

spiracy. These men weren’t injected with anything.

And here we are today, the ill-fated “Tuskegee Experiment” still victimizing African Americans, ironically, for an entirely different reason. This time, we are our own worst enemies.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has disproportionately impacted Black lives, loud speaking, ill-informed individuals have emerged, claiming that the government is attempting to perpetrate another “Tuskegee Experiment” on our community. The scariest thing about that argument is that many of these people are highly intelligent, educated professionals who sound like they know what they’re talking about. It’s said that “everybody’s ignorant, just on different subjects.” Sadly, this group’s unhealthy, aggressive ignorance is killing our people due to the blinding influence they wield over the naive.

Historically, vaccinations and new medicines have been proven safe and effective. This explains why Negroes in Tuskegee’s Jim Crow South, weren’t offered the effective, healing benefits of penicillin, the newly discovered medical remedy at the time.

When the COVID-19 vaccine became available, it was initially administered

to medical first responders. Once it was made widely available in our community, non-Black outsiders aggressively filled up appointment slots and steadily raised their community’s vaccination rates, while Black vaccination rates lagged behind.

Something for naysayers to ponder.

D ur ing t his c ur rent COVID-19 pandemic, if we fail to respond to the urgent call to help ourselves by getting vaccinated, instead relying on harmful misinformation, then the legacy of the dreaded “Tuskegee Experiment” will claim countless more Black lives — all of which should matter.

Dedicated to the memory of Granddaddy, Doll Brown, 1904 -1976 Tuskegee, Alabama This article was written as part of California’s “Vaccinate All 58” initiative. Eric Patterson is a Free Mason who holds a BS Degree in Sociology and an MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

A former Captain in the 82nd Airborne Division, he served eight years in the army with separate tours of duty in both Iraq and Afghanistan

become a quarterback in the National Football League. I still stand by it. If our coaches and general manager want to bring him in or want him to be the quarterback on this team, I would welcome him with open arms.”

Kaepernick, 34, has been speaking out a lot lately about wanting to play in the NFL again. Though he has been quiet over the last four years he has recently become more vocal. Kaepernick hasn’t played NFL football since 2016. Back then he played with the San Francisco 49ers, but he was blackballed by the 32 owners who control policy in the NFL after silently protesting police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem at the start of each game. He was then joined by other players.

After the murder of George Floyd in 2020 the NFL was compelled to change its stance on how they dealt with players protesting in various ways.

In 2020, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell put out a statement that in part said, “we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest.”

The current makeup of players in the NFL is over 78 percent Black. In Michigan for an exhibition game on April 2, Kaepernick said he can “absolutely still play in the NFL,” “and I can help make you a better team. I can help you win games.”

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LOCAL NEWS San Diego City Council Updates Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

ision and Office of Race and Equity will host eight in-person listening sessions to receive direct input from San Diegans and community organizations disproportionately impacted by past state and federal drug enforcement policies.

Council Votes to Ban Sale of Flavored Tobacco products

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n Monday, April 25, the San Diego City Council voted to support the SAAFE Act, an ordinance to end the sale of flavored tobacco products, including flavored e-cigarettes, cigars and menthol cigarettes, a movement that has been pushed heavily by the local San Diegans vs. Big Tobacco coalition.

After the council’s 7-2 vote, San Diegans vs. Big Tobacco Deputy Coalition Manager Aida Castaneda said the local coalition “is grateful for the strong community turnout in support of the SAAFE Act,” which was crafted and championed by a broad group of parents, physicians, politicians, family advocates and people from neighborhoods across the city “that came out in force to work incredibly hard to push through this legislation.”

San Diego is the latest to join the growing list of more than 100 cities and counties across California, including San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento and Long Beach, that are cracking down on the sale of flavored tobacco products.

Council President Sean Elo-Rivera (D9) speaks on the passing of the SAAFE Act. Photo: From City of San Diego Webcast

million kids used e-cigarettes in 2021, according to the 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey, and 85% of them use flavored tobacco products. Locally, one in four San Diego high school students use ecigarettes.

For more information, visit the campaign’s website at sandiegansvsbigtobacco.org or follow on Twitter at @sdvsbigtobacco.

Listening Sessions for Input on Cannabis Equity To Be Hosted

San Diegans vs. Big Tobacco’s Castaneda said the local coalition will continue pushing in the months ahead to get ordinances adopted by Chula Vista and other cities across the San Diego region.

The City of San Diego is hosting a series of community meetings to ask residents to help identify barriers and constraints they have encountered in entering the legal cannabis market. The City is seeking recommendations to promote more equitable and inclusionary ownership patterns for cannabis businesses and ways to increase economic benefits for all San Diegans.

The latest data shows that over 2

The City’s Cannabis Business Div-

The in-person listening sessions will take place at public libraries, community centers and other publicly available meeting spaces to make it easier for residents to participate.

Spanish translation and interpretation services will be provided.

The listening sessions are part of a cannabis equity assessment funded by a $75,000 Cannabis Equity Grant from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) in partnership with the Bureau of Cannabis Control through the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions.

With the passage of Prop. 64 in 2016, the City adopted regulations for cannabis businesses, including retail outlets, and production and testing facilities. In 2020, the City also formed the Cannabis Business Division within the Development Services Department. The Division develops and manages the City’s cannabis program by issuing permits and regulating cannabis businesses conforming with San Diego Municipal Code requirements.

To view a calendar of upcoming listening sessions and to register for each event, visit sandiego.gov/ listening-sessions.

BODY CAMERAS TO BE REQUIRED IN COUNTY JAILS

In this Oct. 5, 2020 photo, a New York Police Department’s counterterrorism officer stands outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral wearing a body camera in New York. Photo: AP Photo/Mark Lennihan

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Chair Nathan Fletcher, and the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 26, approved the San Diego County Sheriff Department’s request to expand its body-worn camera program to all deputies in detention facilities. Chair Fletcher issued the following statement: “Every Deputy assigned to a County jail or detention facility will soon be wearing body-worn cameras, it will help to increase accountability and transparency

during investigations of action that occur within our jails,” said Chair Fletcher. “I want to thank Sheriff Anthony Ray for moving body-worn cameras from the pilot program in our jails, to being a standard practice.”

Prior to the Board of Supervisors vote, only about 80 deputies were using body-worn cameras inside County detention facilities as part of a pilot program. The action allows the Sheriff ’s Department to enter into a new contract for more body-worn cameras.

Universal Transitional Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment Opens at SDUSD Pre-enrollment runs through May 20 Students must be 4 years old by Sept.

1 to be eligible for UTK. Children who turn 5 years old on or by Sept.1 are age-eligible for kindergarten and will not be enrolled in UTK. Pre-enrollment to UTK is required and runs through May 20. Pre-enrollment will be offered to families who live within the San Diego Unified School District boundaries.

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Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) will be offered for the first time at all San Diego Unified School District Elementary and K-8 schools beginning this fall.

“This new program is a phenomenal opportunity for San Diego

Unified families,” said Superintendent Dr. Lamont Jackson.

“Providing free, universal preschool for 4-year-old children certainly helps our families but I’m really excited about what it does for our students – it will prepare them for kindergarten and lay the foundation for future growth and development.”

An online pre-enrollment link will go live May 2 and can be found on the district’s website at sandiegounified.org. Parents can also contact their neighborhood school for enrollment assistance.

Each school has space limitations; therefore, enrollment at a family’s neighborhood school is not guar-

anteed. If there is a lack of space available at the family’s school of residence, they will be offered enrollment at the next closest school with space available. UTK will not be offered at the Language Academy, Logan Memorial Education Campus, Mt Everest, or the Virtual Academy.

Public schools across the region and state will offer similar programs this fall. Championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and many state lawmakers, California’s new $2.7 billion universal transitional kindergarten program is being hailed by many experts as a game-changer for families in a state with almost 3 million children under the age of 5, according to EdSource.

At San Diego Unified, UTK will be held with a full day schedule aligned to the elementary school site, said Stephanie Ceminsky, Director of Early Learning and Development Programs.

“Providing all children access to a high-quality preschool program, regardless of their family’s income, is a game-changer,” Ceminsky said.

“We know early childhood education plays a key role in a children’s learning journey, which is among the reasons why all of us at San Diego Unified are thrilled to introduce this new program to our neighborhood schools. We will see the benefits of this investment in our children for decades to come.”

The New Children’s Museum Brings Art-Making to Seven Community Centers Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The New Children’s Museum is kicking off its 10th annual Mass Creativity program with in-person workshops at seven community centers throughout San Diego. Mass Creativity is the Museum’s signature outreach program that brings handson art-making opportunities to diverse communities in the county from San Ysidro and City Heights to Vista and Barrio Logan.

“The workshop projects are an exercise of imaginative storytelling...”

–Iyari Arteaga

“This year will be the first time in two years that we will host in-person workshops at the community centers,” explained the Museum’s Executive Director and CEO, Elizabeth Yang-Hellewell. “The Mass

Creativity program is essential to our efforts in making interactive and collaborative art experiences accessible to families in the wider community, and we’re excited to be doing this beyond the computer screen again.”

The first Mass Creativity workshop took place on April 28 in partnership with Casa Familiar at a Youth and Community Center in San Ysidro, and will be followed by six more workshops in May and June.

At each workshop, community participants will create individual Leporello (Italian) or Accordion Books, as well as paint, draw and collage on a giant canvas that represents their community’s story. The seven canvases will then be displayed as the collective pages of a life-size book at The New Children’s Museum on Mass Creativity Day on June 25, 2022.

“The workshop projects are an exercise of imaginative storytelling

and reflective of the Museum’s focus on early literacy learning and engagement,” said Iyari Arteaga, the Museum’s Community Programs Manager who spearheads the Mass Creativity program. “Through these workshops, we hope to give families a creative outlet to express and reflect the challenges they may have faced over the past couple years.”

Mass Creativity Day is the culminating celebration of art, creativity and community to be held on June 25, 9am-3pm in the Museum and the adjacent street and park.

The free event features art-making activities, music, performances, food and free Museum admission for all visitors. Island Avenue will be closed between Front and Island to allow participants to move freely from the park to the Museum, with some performances taking place on the street.

“Our families are looking forward to participating in the mass Crea-

Photo: Courtesy of The New Children’s Museum

tivity workshops and seeing their creations displayed at the Museum on Mass Creativity Day,” said Rachel R. Pineulas-Morineau, Community Engagement Director at SBCS (South Bay Community Services).

“We’ve been partnering with the

Museum for several years and it’s been very impactful in exposing our community members to art and engaging them with art-making experiences.

Learn more at thinkplaycreate.org/ mass-creativity-2022.

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The 38th Annual Children’s Book Party Voice & Viewpoint Staff The dream and vision of Mr. Roosevelt Brown to put new books in the hands of as many children as possible continues. Now giving away at least 3 books per child for what is the 38th year, the Reading Literacy Learning, Inc. project has given away more than a million books to local children of all school ages.

Mr. Roosevelt Brown (right)

Mr. Brown, who is joined by his family in this venture for all these years, estimated that this year over 10,000 books were given out to kids who came from far and near.

In pre-pandemic years, children arrived at the Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park by school buses with teachers and volunteers in addition to those who came with their parents, friends and neighbors.

While the program was cut back last year during the pandemic, it was not stopped. The Voice & Viewpoint newspaper parking lot was the sight of the drive and walk-thru pick-up for kids. This year, families appeared to be out in force as a host of volunteers were on hand for the book selections by age group. Mr. Jamarr Brown, the son of Mr. Roosevelt Brown was not only the M.C. for the entertainment and operation of the event, but he has assumed the leadership role for his parents for several years of this event.

Mr. Brown, with a desire to help every child build their own home library, started this event in his backyard 38 years ago.

He began by soliciting donations for the books.

The idea of his passion for the kids caught on and more and more people got involved. Eventually, the schools saw the value of what he was doing and moved to provide buses and teacher assistance to get the kids to the site. The children and families participating come from a crosssection of the San Diego community. The volunteers are a diverse group of young people who have caught the vision and enjoy being a part of this experience. Mr. Brown says the school buses should be able to return in two years when the program celebrates its 40th anniversary.

All children are always welcome!

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Buffalo Soldiers Return to Camp Lockett

By Voice & Viewpoint Staff It was billed as the Camp Lockett Roundup and it was just a part of a whole day of activities in Campo.

There was supposed to be a Buffalo Soldier Mounted Cavalry Unit from the llth Cavalry Regiment, and the 9th & 10 Horse Cavalry.

There were also a number of exhibits manned by those dressed as Buffalo Soldiers giving history excerpts of this location which was the last station of the Black Mounted Cavalry. The Camp Lockett Cavalry Museum contained a number of items from that period in history.

There were vendors with Buffalo Soldier related items, women dressed in customs of that bygone time, saddles, rifle and pistol displays; all rugged original items addingto the day’s excitement.

But there was more to Camp Lockett that day. Hundreds of people were on hand, along with horses, trailers, vendor booths, and food sales such as hamburgers, hot dogs, tri-tip dinner, and cold drinks. There was a 5D Barrel Race with a $1000.00 prize added and Buckles to Division Winners, a Team Branding Competition (4 man open & 3 man mixed), Trail Challenge, and an evening of dancing to the James Kelly Band.

There was also an authentic Stage Coach with rides for those who wanted the experience, games of pitching horseshoes, and just enjoying the outdoors. Not too far away, the Campo Railroad Museum was open to the public with free parking and admissions.

One of the highlight features of that museum is a restored segregated railroad passenger car which didn’t allow Blacks to have access to the rest of the train because of iron bars blocking the doors from that car to the rest of the train.

It was good to have the events at Camp Lockett but not as great as in years past when the present day units of the Buffalo Soldiers came out with their horses and actually brought a Chuck Wagon that prepared food that day according to the Old West.

Those persons participating with the Buffalo Soldier exhibits and activities, came from San Diego and as far away as Fresno, California. Of course Chuck Ambers, the original present day living historian of the period and re-enactor, was on hand to give his personal touch.

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NATIONAL / STATE NEWS Project Opens to Fund Almost $200B to CA Non-Profits

By Tom Henry California Black Media Non-profit organizations across California will be able to apply for funding from a pool of cash created with an initial investment of $15 million from two foundations. The money will help local Community Based Organizations (CBOs) gain access to almost $200 billion in federal and state funding coming down the pike for economic development projects.

The Center at the Sierra Health Foundation, a Sacramento-based organization that promotes health and racial equity, and the James Irvine Foundation, a private San Francisco-based philanthropic nonprofit that advocates for Californians who earn low wages, are the first two foundations investing in the fund called the Community Economic Mobilization Initiative (CEMI).

“CEMI will strengthen nonprofits working in marginalized communities and help them secure and influence the use of public funds designated to reduce economic and environmental inequities,” said Chet P. Hewitt, President and CEO of Sierra Health Foundation and The Center.

This year, California is expected to receive close to $200 billion in federal and state funding. The money

will be sourced from the American Rescue Plan ($43 billion) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ($56 billion), as well as the state’s Community Economic Resilience Fund ($565 million) and its budget surplus ($46 billion).

“This is a much-needed investment for community-driven organizations particularly those that support the most vulnerable Californians. Historically, they have not been invested in the same manner as larger organizations. Many of them were affected throughout the pandemic and need this fiscal and operational support. My hope is that there will be intentionality to be inclusive of the organizations that can have the greatest impact in our communities,” said Kellie Todd Griffin, Convenor of the California Black Women’s Collective, an organization of more than 1500 Black women leaders in various professions from different regions of the state.

CEMI is expected to begin funding the CBOs in the summer of 2022 with $14 million from the James Irvine Foundation and $1 million from the Center at Sierra Health.

“We have a golden opportunity to make sure these investments reach community-based organizations that best know the infrastructure

their communities need for economic growth that is inclusive and resilient,” said Don Howard, President and CEO of The James Irvine Foundation.

Howard says the funding from CEMI aligns with the James Irvine Foundation’s mission of supporting low-income workers because it helps grassroots organizations and community advocates participate in the planning and decision-making that goes into the distribution of public funds.

“We need an economy built on inclusion, equity, and dignity for all work and workers — and that starts by making room for diverse leaders to have a say in how these once-in-a-generation investments shape their communities’ futures,” Howard continued.

The CEMI funding will provide technical assistance and training to the CBOs that qualify to build their capacity and infrastructure and build models for what community-driven economic development looks like, according to the Center at Sierra Health Foundation.

The funders of CEMI say they believe the organizations they support will grow into a strong network that can drive more “equitable economic development policy, regulation and accountability at state and local levels.”

Photo: Courtesy of CBM

The California Endowment (TCE), a private foundation with headquarters in Los Angeles, has also committed to investing in CEMI. TCE is a 56-year-old foundation that supports programs that improve the health care of Californians living in underserved communities.

“The availability of state and federal funding provides California with an important opportunity to address critical health and economic challenges for the most vulnerable Californians,” said Dr. Bob Ross, President and CEO of TCE. “This potential can only be realized by investing in community-led change,” Ross added.

Gov. Gavin Newsom praised the foundations for taking a leadership role in making a difference in

the lives of Californians who need help the most.

“This initiative will help grow the capacity of committed organizations to continue their important work in communities across the state. This will be especially important as we focus on COVID19 recovery and creating a healthier, safer, more equitable future for all,” the governor said.

Hewitt says the project will result in “transformative change” in California.

“The past few years have laid bare the impact of long-term disinvestment in poor communities.

We must do all we can to position community institutions to grow power and create opportunity for the places and populations they serve,” he said.

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San Diego Opera’s Season Closes with the West Coast Premiere of Aging Magician Voice & Viewpoint Newswire San Diego Opera’s 2021-2022 will close with the West Coast Premiere of Aging Magician, a hybrid opera/theater piece that combines singing, choral work, puppetry, and performance art to create an incredibly unique theatrical experience. Originally scheduled for our 2019-2020 season, and postponed because of COVID-19, San Diego Opera is delighted to finally be able to reschedule this opera for this season.

Produced by Beth Morrison Projects, one of the most influential and innovative tastemakers on the forefront of the “indie opera” movement, Aging Magician opens on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 7:30 PM at the Balboa Theatre. Additional performances are Saturday May 14 at 2 PM and at 7:30 PM, 2022.

Aging Magician tells the story of Harold, an eccentric and aging clockmaker who is nearing the end of his life. He has been working on a children’s book, called “The Aging Magician,” and is at a critical point

in his story. Should Harold kill off the magician? Should he allow him to live? As Harold ponders these decisions, he finds himself transported to a magical place where fiction and reality collide.

Aging Magician stars Rinde Eckert in his Company debut as Harold. Aging Magician features the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, also in a Company debut. The Brooklyn Youth Chorus have appeared with the New York Philharmonic, The National, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, Wye Oak, Shara Nova, International Contemporary Ensemble, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Barbra Streisand, Arcade Fire, Sir Elton John, and Grizzly Bear, among others, in recent seasons.

The director is Julian Crouch and the conductor is Dianne Berkun Menaker, both in San Diego Opera debuts. Attacca Quartet is the orchestra for these performances and the composer is Paola Prestini. The Set Designer is Julian Crouch and Amy Rubin.

The Lighting Designer is Joshua Higgason.

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COVID-19 UPDATES HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEAL TH 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/COVID-19/Order-ofthe-State-Public-Health-Officer-BeyondBlueprint.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/ COVID-19/guidance-for-face-coverings. aspx#June15guidance.

In San Diego County, persons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or who are likely to have COVID-19, will be subject to the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID-19,” or as subsequently amended. Persons who have a close contact with a person who either has COVID19, 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/ programs/phs/community_epidemiology/ dc/2019-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

JUSTICE DEPT. TO APPEAL ORDER

By Michael Balsamo and Zeke Miller Associated Press The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge’s order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes and trains and in travel hubs, officials said.

The notice came minutes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked the Justice Department to appeal the decision handed down by a federal judge in Florida earlier this week.

A notice of appeal was filed Wednesday, April 20, in federal court in Tampa. The CDC said in a statement that it is its “continuing assessment that at this time an order requiring masking in the indoor transportation corridor remains necessary for the public health.”

It remained unclear whether the Biden administration would ask the appeals court to grant an emergency stay to immediately reimpose

Do Masks Still Help If Nobody Else Is Wearing One?

By Cori Zaragoza Staff Writer

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he recent repeal of mask mandates around the United States has left many confused: are masks still effective at preventing COVID-19? Do we still need to wear one if no one else is? We took the time to find some answers to make it clear on how to protect yourself and others from the threat of coronavirus.

Am I still protected if I’m the only one wearing a mask?

A study by the New York Times proved that high quality masks work at preventing the spread of COVID-19 and they work even better when everyone around you is wearing one.

But what if you’re the only one? Studies by the NYT show that there is a good amount of evidence that masks still highly protect wearers, even when around others that are maskless.

Health experts with the NYT say that the level of protection that one gets from masks depends on the quality of the mask, and they recommend using masks such as the N95, KN95, and KF94 style, especially to protect against new variants and strains that may arise.

A February 2021 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that with a proper mask, such as a N95 that fits tightly, one can reduce exposure to COVID-19 by almost 65%. That number jumps to 83% when double masking by covering a surgical mask with a cloth

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mask.

Should I still wear a mask on public transportation?

Health experts with the NYT say that how well a space is ventilated, as well as how much time you are exposed to an infected person, affects your risk of getting COVID-19.

Airplanes utilize high-efficiency particulate (HEPA) filters to circulate cabin air, and the NYT says that the filters are usually quite effective at reducing the transmission of viruses. However, a December 2021 study by ScienceDirect and the Journal of Air Transport Management showed that passengers sitting in the same row or one row over from a person who is infected with COVID-19 had a high risk of becoming infected.

Additionally, many planes may not have the air circulation at a high strength or may turn the HEPA filter off completely while boarding and deplaning, leaving pas-

sengers at risk for exposure.

The study concluded that wearing a mask while on an airplane reduced the risk of infection by 54%.

Buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation may be even riskier because of the lack of air filtration, according to Dr. Linsey Marr, an expert in airborne transmission of viruses from Virginia Tech.

In a New York Times article, Dr. Marr is quoted as saying “I would say buses are probably the riskiest…The virus is going to be in the air, no question in my mind, because there’s still large numbers of cases.”

When approaching high-risk situations, such as going on a plane ride, it is important to understand the risks associated with going mask-less.

Whether you use public transportation or not, using a high quality mask will always protect against potential exposures to COVID-19 and keep you and the ones around you safe and healthy.

Voiding Travel Mask Mandate

the mask mandate on public transit. An emergency stay of the lower court’s ruling would be a whiplash moment for travelers and transit workers. Most airlines and airports, many public transit systems and even ride-sharing company Uber lifted their mask-wearing requirements in the hours following Monday’s ruling.

April 20, that Biden still is encouraging Americans to wear masks when traveling and that he had been “answering the question quite literally” a day before.

“People are not legally bound to wear masks,” she said, after the court order. “So, it is a point in time where it is up to people — it is their choice, in that regard.”

A federal judge in Florida had struck down the national mask mandate for mass transit on Monday, April 18, leading airlines and airports to swiftly repeal their requirements that passengers wear face coverings. The Transportation Security Administration said Monday that it will no longer enforce the mask requirement.

Mass transit riders wear masks as they commute in the financial district of lower Manhattan, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in New York. Photo: AP Photo/John Minchillo

The CDC had recently extended the mask mandate, which was set to expire, until May 3 to allow more time to study the BA.2 omicron subvariant, which is now responsible for the vast majority of U.S. cases. But the court ruling Monday had put that decision on hold.

Justice Department spokesman Anthony Coley said Wednesday night that the department was filing the appeal “in light of today’s assessment by the CDC that an order requiring masking in the transportation corridor remains necessary to protect the public health.”

The CDC said it will continue to monitor public health conditions to determine if a mandate would remain necessary. It said it believes the

Biden’s administration has offered mixed messages in the wake of the Monday ruling. While officials said Americans should heed the CDC’s guidance even if it was no longer a requirement, Biden himself suggested they

mandate is “a lawful order, well within CDC’s legal authority to protect public health.”

had more flexibility on masking-up during transit.

“That’s up to them,” Biden declared during a visit to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The White House nonetheless continues to require face coverings for those traveling with him on Air Force One, citing guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday,

After a winter surge fueled by the omicron variant that prompted record hospitalizations, the U.S. has seen a significant drop in virus spread in recent months, leading most states and cities to drop mask mandates.

But several Northeast cities have seen a rise in hospitalizations in recent weeks, leading Philadelphia to bring back its mask mandate. The appeal drew criticism from the U.S. Travel Association, which along with other industry groups had been pressuring the Biden administration for months to end the mask mandate for travel.

“Masks were critically im-

portant during the height of the pandemic,” said Tori Emerson Barnes, the group’s executive vice president of public affairs and policy, “but with low hospitalization rates and multiple effective health tools now widely available, from boosters to therapies to high-quality air ventilation aboard aircraft, required masking on public transportation is simply out of step with the current public health landscape.”

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HEALTHY LIVING/EDUCATION KEEPING THE 65+ COMMUNITY

Healthy, Happy, and Safe During the Pandemic California care facilities provide medical care and much needed social activities for Seniors who may have isolated throughout pandemic

By Sierra Stallworth Contributing Writer

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n the height of the pandemic we asked the elderly to do something we never tell them to do: to isolate.”

That’s what President and Chief Executive Officer of Choice in Aging, Debra Toth, had to say about how the world of caregiving has changed during this age of coronavirus.

Comparatively, for years, caregivers and family members have been told to keep the elderly population present in their communities and allow them to participate in activities together.

But once it was discovered that Seniors were the most vulnerable age group during COVID-19, they were forced to isolate themselves.

Thankfully, through vaccines and gaining more information about the virus, care facilities, such as the Choice in Aging Facility, have been able to reopen and continue many of the beneficial programs they once held for the elders pre-pandemic.

On April 12, 2022, the Choice in Aging Facility in Pleasant

Hill, CA, with the help of Ethnic Media Services, conducted a news briefing about day health centers re-opening, isolation during the pandemic, and the different services that are now available for older adults in California.

Vital information on how to keep older adults healthy and happy during the pandemic was shared by a multitude of speakers. One of the guest speakers, Susan DeMarois, Director of the California Department of Aging, explained three ways that caregivers can help their patients and family members.

One way is using all the services and support available for older adults in California.

For example, every county has phone support lines, like the friendship line, to help those who might feel lonely and isolated during the pandemic.

DeMarois also emphasized that the Department of Aging is willing to meet older adults wherever they are.

Whether they need access to adult care facilities, senior centers, or just meeting up for shared meals in the community, DeMarois urges seniors to reach out if help is needed.

Vera Eskridge, 86, right, is escorted into the waiting area by registered nurse Angelo Bautista after getting her COVID-19 vaccine at a site set up in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. Photo: AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Lastly, DeMarois reminded all caregivers and older adults to take advantage of Medi-Cal, which is California’s Medicaid program that serves low-income individuals, families, seniors, and persons with disabilities, allowing them access to low or no-cost medical care and health insurance. Even undocumented California residents are also eligible for Medi-Cal.

who are aged 65+ are the most affected by COVID19. This caused many older adults to isolate in fear of catching the disease. Unfortunately, many older adults were not able to be isolated because they lived in households of multi-generational families who needed to work or go to school. These seniors became high-risk based on their living conditions.

One of the best ways to keep older adults healthy during this pandemic is keeping them current and up to date with their vaccines and boosters. And if they do catch COVID-19, there are antiviral treatments available at pharmacies to take before the infection gets worse.

Services like mobile clinics, booster clinics, and travel nurses that can come to your home to give vaccinations to elders who are home-bound due to medical reasons are also available for older adults.

While keeping older adults physically safe during the pandemic is imperative, their mental health is equally important. Older adults are not meant to be isolated or alone.

Seniors in need of help are urged to take full advantage of places like the Choice in Aging Facility, a place for isolated elders to be around friends and present in their community, while also providing the medical care and COVID-19 help they need.

FIND OUT IF YOUR STATE OFFERS

Extended Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

The importance of Medi-Cal and staying safe was an overarching theme throughout the briefing. Dr. Sara Levin, a guest speaker at the briefing, spoke about how COVID19 has affected older adults.

The 2021 American Rescue Plan allows states to offer maternal care up to one full year following birth — a time when Black mothers are at risk of dying from pregnancy-related causes

During the pandemic, Doctors discovered that people

By Alexa Spencer States rolled out their extended Medicaid coverage for pregnancy-related care on April 1. The change allows people who gave birth to access care up to one year after they deliver — a step up from the federal minimum of 60 days. Medicaid provides coverage for more than 40% of U.S. births. Black mothers, in particular, are overrepresented. 65% of their births are insured through the public healthcare program.

While Black mothers access Medicaid most, they’re also dying from pregnancy-related issues more than other groups. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) says the 10-month coverage extension is an opportunity to improve these outcomes, as many of the deaths are preventable.

“The newly extended postpartum coverage option offers states an opportunity to provide care that can reduce pregnancy-related deaths and severe maternal morbidity and improve continuity of care for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiac conditions, substance use disorder, and depression,” CMS wrote in a statement.

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Medicaid’s standard policy provides birthing people with 60 days of support following childbirth. During this time, depending on the state they live in, the new parents can access a sixweek postpartum visit, mental health screening, and lactation consultation. But once the 60 days are over, they’re dropped.

This creates a “coverage gap,” where low-income people don’t have access to medical and behavioral care because their states haven’t expanded Medicaid coverage. While coverage may end at 60 days, complications don’t stop

there. More than half of pregnancy-related deaths occur sometime during the first year after birth. And 12% happen after six weeks.

“That 60-day cutoff is based on a false belief that pregnancy-related complications end then,” Dr. Charlene Collier, an OB-GYN at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, and chair of the state’s Mortality Review Committee, told the Pew Charitable Trusts. “Now we know those complications extend through the end of the first year.”

Heart conditions, infection, and mental health conditions — including substance abuse and suicide — are the most common causes of maternal death in the postpartum period, according to the Commonwealth Fund. Based on a study conducted by examining death certificates, Black women are three and a half times more likely to die six weeks to one year after childbirth than white women.

Additionally, postpartum cardiomyopathy was the leading cause of late maternal death among all groups. Black women were six times more likely than white women to suffer from it.

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 made it possible for all states to extend postpartum healthcare access up to one year, but it’s optional.

States must apply for a State Plan Amendment (SPA) or a Section 1115 waiver to make it available. When states choose the SPA route, the coverage extension also applies to birthing people enrolled in the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). So far, Georgia, Missouri, Illinois, Virginia, and New Jersey are approved through 1115 waivers.

Several states and the District of Columbia have enacted legislation for federal approval through SPA or

SOS Shirley Weber Encourages Students To Pre-Register To Vote

SOS SHIRLEY WEBER ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO

Pre-Register To Vote Voice & Viewpoint Newswire California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber visited Crawford High School this past week to meet with students and encourage civic participation, as part of High School Voter Education Weeks.

The California Education Code designates the last two weeks in April as an opportunity for high school students to engage more deeply with civics and public service, while also educating teens about voter registration.

Speaking before a filled Crawford auditorium, Secretary Weber highlighted the importance of civic participation and encouraged students to take advantage of California’s voter registration policy, which allows eligible 16 and 17 year-olds to pre-register.

Crawford students Nestor Gonzalez and Noseiba Suleiman moderated the Q&A session, and also presented some of their school’s civic coursework, clubs, and other activities.

To learn more about how to pre-register for voting in California, visit www.sos.ca. gov/elections/back-schoolpre-registration-tool-kit.

1115 waiver; which include California, Washington, Colorado, Texas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Maine, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Oregon, Arizona, Alabama, Kentucky, Hawaii, and New Hampshire are pending legislation for federal approval through SPA or 1115 waiver.

New Mexico, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts plan to submit a SPA or 1115 waiver. Meanwhile, Florida has a pending 1115 waiver. The year-long postpartum coverage is available to states for only five years.

After that, it will expire — unless there’s a move on behalf of Congress to extend it or make it permanent.

“Our country is facing a maternal health crisis, and it is disproportionately harming people of color,” CMS Administrator Chiquita BrooksLaSure said in a statement following the extension in New Jersey. “Access to postpartum care is critical to keeping our nation’s families healthy.”

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS GERMANS FAIL TO PAY UP FOR

SACKING NAMIBIA’S INDIGENOUS LANDS

SIERRA LEONE POLICE ARREST

TEACHER ACTIVISTS OVER DEMANDS FOR ‘LIVING WAGES’ Global Information Network Schoolteachers in Sierra Leone say they’ve had enough after the arrest this week of Mohamed Salieu Khan, interim chair of the Teachers Solidarity Movement. He was grabbed by police outside the popular AYV TV stationafter speaking about the dismal plight of schoolteachers and their unequal conditions of service.

“Don’t we deserve a

better living like the lawyers we taught, the doctors we prepared ...”

–Open letter: Teachers Solidarity Movement

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eparations—a system of redress for egregious injustices—are not a foreign idea imposed from the outside on the United States.

On the contrary, the U.S. has given lands to Native Americans, paid $1.5 billion to Japanese Americans interned in the U.S. during World War II, and helped Jews receive reparations for the Holocaust, including making various investments over time.

But the U.S. has yet to compensate descendants of Black Americans enslaved for their labor nor has it atoned for the lost equity from segregated housing, transportation and business policy. And no one will forget that American slavery was particularly brutal.

Calls for justice are now resounding ever more loudly in the U.S. and around the world. European countries which benefited greatly from wealth stolen in the colonial era are struggling to respond. While several are taking initial steps to return some of what was seized, much more needs to be done.

One country that has managed to dodge financial restitution is Germany. Last year, Europe’s biggest economy offered just over $1 billion over 30 years for what Berlin said “from today’s perspective, would be called genocide” of indigenous communities.

Much of the stolen wealth is in art and artifacts. More than 90 percent of the most prominent sub-Saharan African pieces of art are currently outside of the continent, writes Rokhaya Diallo in the Washington Post. To keep such pieces of art on French soil, she noted, France made them untransferable. Pressure from African countries made France acknowledge the unfairness, passing a law to return cultural goods to Benin and Senegal.

Madagascar was given back the crown of Queen Rana-

valona III - one of the most precious symbols of Malagasy national pride.

Last but not least, more than a century after the horrendous genocide perpetrated in Namibia that killed 80 percent of the Herero and 50 percent of the Nama population, Germany started a discussion with the Namibian government in 2015 to “heal the wounds” caused by the historical cruelty.

A token amount was promised to the Namibian people, after years of activism from Namibian and Black German organizations. But the declaration failed to mention “reparations” or “compensation,” and Germany avoided any direct discussion with the Herero and the Nama. Parliamentarian Inna Hengari called this “insulting.”

While Namibian President Hage Geingob’s government accepted the offer, parliament did not, calling it insufficient. The deal is now on hold.

“That deal was never about us,” said Nandi Mazeingo, chair of the Ovaherero Genocide Foundation. “You kill 80 percent of a community and offer a billion dollars spread over 30 years?” Germany, he said, must talk to communities directly.

According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, white farmers own 70 percent of commercial farmland, while “previously disadvantaged” groups own 16 percent. “Land is what made (Germans) rich,” Mbakumua Hengari told the Financial Times. “For the Herero and Nama, it was the start of trans-generational impoverishment.”

Meanwhile, Uganda has been ordered to pay the Democratic Republic of Congo $325 million for the occupation and plundering of its Eastern province more than 20 years ago - the largest reparation award by an international court for gross violations of human rights and for violations of international humanitarian law.

Two other TSM leaders were subsequently arrested despite President Bio’s claim to have expunged a law that hinders free speech.

Members of the Teachers Solidarity Movement in Bo, southern Sierra Leone, said they were seeking “living wages”, harmonization of salaries in the civil/public service, and improved employment conditions for all public sector workers in Sierra Leone.

In an open letter dated April 21, the teachers group cited “the perennial hardship that political leaders from the Sierra Leone People’s Party and the All Peoples Congress, the country’s two major

Sierra Leone teacher. Photo: Courtesy of GIN

political groups, have inflicted on Sierra Leonean teachers.”

For sixty years since Independence, teachers were treated recklessly and left to starve with impunity, the group stated in their letter.

“Don’t we deserve a better living like the lawyers we taught, the doctors we prepared, the bankers we raised, the engineers we schooled, the police and the Army we instructed and the very politicians we inspired?” they asked rhetorically. “Enough is enough”!

Teachers were destitute, they

said, lacking transport, medical, rent or leave benefits, and the Education Minister had failed to relay this fact to the President.

They called on President Bio, the Teaching Service Commission and the international community, including the European Union representative, the Department for International Development (DFID), the US Embassy and the British High Commission to come to their aid.

National Security Coordinator, Abdulai Caulker, called their press release “unfortunate.”

The arrests were swiftly condemned by TV station AYV, which responded: “Mr Khan was a guest on the program and was arrested just outside AYV’s premises soon after he left the show… AYV would like to remind the Sierra Leone Police that our work is protected by statutes including the most supreme law the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone.”

The Sierra Leone Bar Association also took a stand, condemning the police for arresting the schoolteachers for speaking out against the poor working conditions of teachers in Sierra Leone.

ACCIDENTS AND EVICTIONS BY MINING COMPANIES PILE UP AS SEARCH HEATS UP FOR MINERALS Global Information Network Seydi Sow, a landowner in Djogo, Senegal, contemplated his eviction by a mining company with joint headquarters in Australia and France and which mines zircon in central Senegal.

The elderly landowner said he was wronged in the compensation process.

With two fields over two hectares in size, he complained he received a small payment, much less than others with smaller farms.

The mining company played down the situation, claiming that “human beings each time they acquire something, seek to acquire even more.

This is very normal.”

Elsewhere on the continent, eight workers remain unaccounted for in Burkina Faso following the evacuation of an underground area at the Perkoa mine, with headquarters in Vancouver. Search and rescue efforts continue. Intense rainfall in the early morning of April 16 resulted in

a flash flood that breached protective berms surrounding the open pit.

In South Africa, gold miner Harmony Gold reported that a mine-worker died in an accident at one of its mines in Johannesburg last month.

“Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd regrets to report that one of its employees tragically lost his life following a mine-related incident at its Doornkop mine near Soweto,” the company said in a statement.

Harmony, with its largest shareholder base in the U.S., said the affected part of the mine had been closed while investigations were underway.

According to the Bloomberg news service, deaths in South Africa mines, which include the world’s deepest gold and platinum operations, rose for a second consecutive year as worker safety deteriorated.

Recently, a death was reported by Sibanye-Stillwater at their Driefontein mine. This

follows last year’s death record when 18 employees died.

Trade union Solidarity urged inspectors from the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy to reconsider closing the entire mine until it is proven to be safe to work there.

The fact that the company ended the previous year with a poor mining safety record and already reported the first fatal accident for 2022 in the first month of the year, is reason enough for drastic intervention, the union said.

The union is also extremely concerned about a slime dam that shows weak spots and whose embankment can break if not urgently repaired.

“Part of the mining house’s problem is their arrogant and aggressive management style, which was the cause of the wage dispute, after almost six months of negotiating,” said Gideon du Plessis, General Secretary at Solidarity.

“At this stage, the company is only offering inflation related

Anti-eviction protest . Photo: Courtesy of GIN

increases, despite massive bonuses received by senior management, with one member of management even bragging that he brought a farm with his bonus.”

Lastly, in western Guinea, at least 18 people were killed as an informal gold mine collapsed, a government spokesman said.

Coincidentally perhaps, South African officials including President Cyril Ramaphosa were booed at this year’s May Day labor event. The President abandoned his Workers’ Day speech in the city of Rustenburg when striking mineworkers stormed the stage.

Ethiopian Peacekeepers From Tigray Seek Asylum In Sudan Associated Press

A man passes by a destroyed tank on the main street of Edaga Hamus, in the Tigray region, in Ethiopia, on June 5, 2021. Photo: Yan Boechat/VOA via WikiMedia Commons

Some Tigrayan troops have refused to return home after serving as peacekeepers in the disputed Abyei region on the border between Sudan and South Sudan because they fear for their safety, according to the Ethiopian military.

The Ethiopian military in a statement blamed the defection on what it said was misinformation spread by supporters of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, or TPLF, the party of Tigray’s fugitive leaders.

byists” on behalf of the TPLF. Ethiopian troops made up the majority of the 4,000strong peacekeeping force in oil-rich Abyei, although Sudan was opposed to the presence of Ethiopians as peacekeepers.

siege in the Tigray region,” Gebrie Kidane, a peacekeeper who is now seeking asylum in Sudan, told The Associated Press. “Besides, it is not safe for us to return home. They could arrest or even kill us if we return.”

That statement cited “false narratives spewed by the lob-

“We defected because we want to raise awareness about the

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MORE LOCAL NEWS The Old Globe’s Dancin’ is an Old Favorite with a New Tune

(from left) Nando Morland, Khori Michelle Petinaud, Ron Todorwoski, Ioana Alfonso, Kolton Krouse,

By A.L. Haynes Contributing Writer

Consisting of vignettes meant to capture human emotion while showcasing the dancers both individually and as a group, Bob Fosse’s Dancin’, is still considered one of the most difficult musical theater pieces ever conceived.

Working with Wayne Cilento, Kirsten Childs (both performers in the original run of Dancin’), and Fosse’s daughter, Nicole Fosse, San Diego’s The Old Globe is offering an updated version of Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ that resonates with modern audiences while keeping true to the spirit of its creator.

Bob Fosse remains best known for innovations such as choreographing each mem-

Dansberry, Manuel Herrera, and Ida Saki in Bob Fosse’s Dancin’.

Jōvan Dansberry in Bob Fosse’s Dancin’.

Photos by Julieta Cervantes, Courtesy The Old Globe

ber of an ensemble individually, playing with audience expectations, and tastefully blatant sensual themes. The Old Globe’s revival demonstrates all of these facets. What draws the audience into the show is the dancing, but what keeps them there are the snippets of human drama interspersed throughout.

The “Joint Endeavors” segment is a snapshot of this mastery, with intimate pas de deuxs, an oddly gritty-feeling version of Melissa Manchester’s “If It Feels Good (Let It Ride)”, and a background of individual reactions that add a

reality to the sense of peeking into another life.

Like many of Fosse’s works, the production is nothing without the ensemble as a whole. Dancin’ is particularly unique in that Fosse designed it to highlight the ensemble and the skills of the individual dancers that make it; there has never been a show quite like it before or since.

Jovan Dansberry and Tony D’Alelio both turned in a noholds-barred performance that encapsulated the joy of dance. Khori Michelle Petinaud enraptured the audience

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with her singing and acting, while Kolton Krouse did the same with acting and dancing. Yeman Brown, Manuel Herrera, and Yani Marin were stunning in their consistent precision and seeming effortlessness throughout.

Clinging to the spirit of Fosse’s genius, Director Cilento nonetheless acknowledged, “There were things in the original that wouldn’t work today…

But it still needed to stay edgy, it still needed to keep his wit and sense of humor”. Seeking this balance, a considerate update of the “Recollections of An Old Dancer” can actually be seen as highlighting stolen voice rather than stealing it, while changing almost nothing for the song “Ain’t We Got Fun” retains the ironic hilarity of the piece.

Those familiar with Bob Fosse’s body of work will definitely have moments of recognition. Flashy ensemble numbers and bits of dialogue balance out more artistic elements. Shaky-legged relevés and some obvious counting during a tap-number may not have reflected Fosse’s insistence on perfection, but did not detract from the charm or tone of the show.

Unlike many traditional musical theater or dance productions, The Old Globe has embraced multiracial casting.

In fact, the show is in direct opposition to (slowly changing) industry ideas that color disrupts aesthetics. Instead, a truer texture of life is seen as the short stories flow into each other.

Those not particularly interested in musical theater can still enjoy Dancin’, as it purposefully has little plot and almost no random bursts of romantic song. The colors, lights, and general spectacle that made movies such as Chicago and The Greatest Show enjoyable are all present. Consideration should be used for children under 13 years, as some guardians may find some moments too blatant, but the show has a broad appeal for adults of all interests. According to Playbill, the show may be progressing to a Broadway run later in the season.

Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ will be playing at The Old Globe through May 29, 2022. Tickets are available at https:// www.theoldglobe.org/.

Photos by A.L. Hayne

For those interested in theater, Bob Fosse (pronounced “Fossy”) is an unavoidable name. For those who are generally uninterested, it is still likely you have seen his work.

Classic films such as 1957’s The Pajama Game and 1979’s All That Jazz are prime examples. His name is also tied to the popular musical and film Chicago, as he was the original Broadway choreographer.

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Old Town Celebrates Earth Day & New Area

By A.L. Haynes Contributing Writer n celebration of Earth Day 2022, San Diego’s Historic Old Town State Park hosted a climate resilience fair in its new Land of The First People (Iipay-Tipai Kumeyaay Mut Niihepok) area. Filled with plant life indigenous to San Diego, the day began with teams of volunteers clearing invasive species such as grass and dandelions from the area.

Tribal representatives from both the Viejas and Sycuan groups sang songs and danced in celebration of Earth. A booth hosted by the San Diego River Park Foundation demonstrated the importance of local rivers even now, as well as giving kids a chance to create wildflower seed bombs.

Enthusiastic graduate students with Scripps Institution of Oceanography showed off an Argo probe, which measures salinity, temperature, and more in the ocean.

Thousands of the probes have been supplied for free and released globally to track international ocean health, vital not only for San Diego’s famous beaches, but also for seafood, certain crops, and potential drought solutions. A display and historical walkthrough of how indigenous people harvested local acorns and processed them into meal for cereal and flour for bread linked modern climate resilience to historic sustainable practices. The day was an informative part of a walk through the park.

Alyna, a volunteer, looking for invasive species

Tribal representatives presenting traditional songs

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Social justice advocate Brisa Johnson has been named as the new Director of the San Diego Black Worker Center, announced by the Southern California Black Worker Hub for Regional Organizing. The mission of the San Diego Black Worker Center is to build a more equitable economy for Black workers across the diaspora and advance the Black worker justice movement. The San Diego Black Worker Center is fiscally sponsored by the Center on Policy Initiatives, a nonprofit research and action institute dedicated to creating economic prosperity, sustainable communities and a healthy environment for all.

As its Director, Johnson will lead the San Diego Black Worker Center in community organizing and policy advocacy to advance job quality and employment equity for San Diego area Black workers. She also will guide the Black Worker Center in building regional influence to unify the voices of

Black workers based in San Diego and beyond.

Johnson is eager to serve in this new role, as she has been a longtime supporter of equitable rights for Black community members. “I’ve always had a huge passion for advancing the Black community,” said Johnson. “Leading the San Diego Black Worker Center is a great vehicle to amplify Black voices.”

Johnson spearheaded the creation of the San Diego Black Worker Center in partnership with United Domestic Workers, bringing together a steering committee of local Black professionals working in the public and private sectors for the purpose of creating the center. She previously served as the Community Engagement Manager for United Domestic Workers, Homecare Providers Union, and Alliance San Diego.

In addition to her managerial experience, Johnson currently serves as a board member for the San Diego

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Every year, National Small Business Week, celebrated during the first week of May, acknowledges the contributions that America’s

entrepreneurs make to the economy, culture and overall business community.

National Small Business Week also marks an important time for entrepreneurs to further economic growth, strengthen their business, and deliver on the products and services the nation depends on every day. To help your business thrive, Wells Fargo offers the following four tips:

1. BE FLEXIBLE.

If there was one glaring lesson business owners learned from COVID-19, it was to be flexible. Businesses had to revamp their online offerings and create a digital,

One Big Happy Family: How to Avoid an Estate Dispute

By Portia Wood

Picture this — Your long, rich life is coming to an end. Surrounded by loving family you hold hands, lock eyes, say your goodbyes, and peacefully leave this world. Then…your family members declare war on one another. It’s weeks later and someone is disgruntled about the distributions from your will.

Old wounds between siblings reopen, perhaps never to be healed. Worse yet is the scenario where you’ve left no will at all. Your assets are distributed according to your state’s laws of intestacy…meaning the family you would have provided for (like step-children) are inadvertently disinherited.

Where do these disagreements end? They end in litigation, where attorney fees, court costs, and the passage of time erode your estate, and everyone loses something. Sadly, this scenario is not as unlikely as it might seem.

The news is full of stories of celebrity will contests — like those involving the estates of Anna Nicole Smith, Gary Coleman, Heath Ledger, Michael Jackson, and Aretha

Franklin, not to mention the infamous Howard Hughes estate (Google these). Closer to home, you’ve probably heard of a family in your own community that has been torn apart over the distribution of a loved one’s estate.

How do these disagreements arise and, more importantly, what can you do now to save your family from the trauma of a dispute over your estate after you are gone?

Here are some factors that can increase the likelihood of family discord: • Having made no plans for the distribution of your assets upon your death • Incomplete or last-minute estate planning • DIY or other estate planning documents that are ambiguously worded • Second or later marriages, especially where there are multiple sets of children • Disinheriting a child without explanation • Family businesses with no written succession plan in place • Existing hostilities among family members • Failing to communicate your wishes to your family while you are alive

While there is no way to absolutely eliminate the chance of a dispute over your estate, there are steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of such a conflict: • NOW IS THE TIME to create an estate plan that addresses all of your wishes and concerns • Do not leave estate planning to the last minute, when you are at death’s door • Establish a pattern of updating your estate plan whenever your circumstances change • Keep the lines of communication open, so that your family knows what to expect • If you have a family business put a clear, workable succession plan in place, in writing • Work to maintain healthy family relationships during your lifetime • Perhaps the most important step you can take to avoid disputes like those described above is to establish a relationship with an experienced Estate Planning attorney. He or she can take all of your concerns and desires into account and draft documents that are clear and

ecommerce presence. Most had to change relationships with supply chains and vendors or reduce hiring.

When it comes to business planning for the next six, 12 or even 18 months, one thing is certain: flexibility will be key. Between staffing demands, supply chain delays and rising interest rates and inflation, write your plans in pencil. Most importantly, be nimble enough to pivot, using your experiences over the past two years as a guide.

2. Stay in the know.

Stay informed of the latest developments that could impact your business.

For example, what do rising rates and growing costs of supplies and services mean for you? A small business banker can help you understand your options based on your particular business and needs, and make any necessary adjustments. Keep in touch with your tax advisor, accountant, and local chambers of commerce to stay in the know.

3.

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unambiguous, discouraging intra-family disputes If you are concerned about potential family conflict, your attorney can suggest a number of strategies to help avoid this kind of turmoil.

For example, your attorney might suggest you include an in terrorem (or “no contest”) clause in your estate plan that disinherits anyone who contests the document.

An experienced attorney can help you put together a plan that addresses all of your needs while minimizing the risk of conflict after you are gone.

After completing their planning, our clients describe feeling: • Relieved • Informed • Confident • Cared for Portia Wood is the owner of, Wood Legal Group, LLP. This article was originally published on WordInBlack.com

pREPare for new competition.

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• Know your customers, and find and solve their pain points • Ensure you have competitive pricing • Change your business model and services to stay ahead • Provide exceptional customer service to existing and new customers • Target new markets

4.

InVEST IN GROWTH STRATEGICALLY.

To continue to grow and attract the best employees, demonstrate that you’re willing to invest in the future.

However, it’s never cheap, and you might not be able to afford needed investments with your current revenue.

Before borrowing money or taking out a loan, consider opportunities like changing your payments or receivable collection process, or reducing expenses. Then look into the right lending opportunities when you are ready to accomplish big milestones like expanding, relocating, or adding new technologies with more capabilities.

Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or new entrepreneur, consider using these tips to succeed and thrive in an ever-changing environment.

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Kevin Hart’s Media Company HARTBEAT Raises $100M

By Samantha Dorisca

K

evin Hart has raised substantial funding to merge his existing entertainment companies.

According to a press release shared with AfroTech, the comedian and Hollywood entertainer has merged Laugh Out Loud and HartBeat Productions to form HARTBEAT. In addition, it was also announced that the multi-platform media company raised $100 million from Abry Partners, in which the private equity firm took a minority investment.

The funding will support new content, hiring new teams, and the expansion of existing brands and franchises.

sent a new era in comedy. This all started out with a mission to keep the world laughing together and I’m so proud our teams have delivered on that, putting in the hard work to build the most innovative and inclusive comedic storytelling company. “ “In an industry that loves to say no and close doors, I’ve been bullish about forging our own path and using our success to open doors for others. With this merger and funding, we’re taking the new blueprint we’ve built in entertainment to the next level and creating opportunities for a new generation of comedic talent. I can’t wait to bring the world more comedians, experiences, and stories with humor and heart.”

A Statement From Kevin Hart, According To A Press Release:

Hart Will Become Chairman Of HARTBEAT

“The creation of HARTBEAT and our capital raise with Abry repre-

According to the arrangement, Abry Partners’ Nicolas Massard will join

the HARTBEAT board and NBCUniversal’s Peacock, which took an equity stake in LaughOut Loud in 2020 and signed a multi-year first-look deal, will still be a shareholder.

Furthermore, the daily operations of HARTBEAT will be managed by existing hires at Hartbeat Productions and Laugh Out Loud. Hart will wear the hat of Chairman and Thai Randolph, President & COO of Laugh Out Loud will become the CEO of the entertainment company. It was also said that Randolph led the capital raise.

HARTBEAT Has 60 Projects In Development HARTBEAT is home to an impressive arsenal of verticals including “Dave; Comedy in Color” “Meditate with Me” with Tiffany Haddish, and more. As the company looks ahead, it plans to launch over 60 projects including “Me Time” on Netflix

Kevin Hart poses for photographers at the premiere of "Jumanji: The Next Level," on Dec. 9, 2019, in Los Angeles.

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with Mark Wahlberg and Regina Hall, “Storytown” on HBO Max, and “So Dumb It’s Criminal” with Snoop Dogg on Peacock.

“We’ve scaled our business in an ever changing media landscape by delivering comedy to audiences wherever and whenever they want to laugh, and have demonstrated an unmatched ability to generate sales, subscriptions and eyeballs for some of the top entertainment and brand partners in the world, while driving cultural currency and conversation among some of the most coveted audiences,” said CEO

In case you missed it, April was both U.S. National Poetry Month and Jazz Appreciation Month (or JAM). The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) have put together a special online program that explores the critical role of music and poetry in the Civil Rights Movement and beyond, that can still be accessed even outside of their celebratory months.

• Watch a recitation of Lucille Clifton’s poem “Praise Song” • Sign up to receive a oneof-a-kind poem crafted at a NMAAHC Typewriter Poetry Pop-up • Register to join international slam poetry champion Anthony McPherson for a poetry writing workshop inspired by objects in our Make Good the Promises: Reconstruction and Its Legacies exhibition Follow @nmaahc on Twitter,

Billie Holiday at the Downbeat club, a jazz clubin New York City. Photo: William P. Gottlieb via WikiMedia Commons

Instagram, and Facebook to learn more about Black artists who have shaped America’s cultural landscape.

Visit nmaahc.si.edu to begin exploring the African Americans who inspired generations with their artistry.

Theegala Ready to Follow Model Set by Hovland, Morikawa Ascending PGA TOUR star in strong position to earn card for 2022-23 season

By Jim McCabe NNPA Newswire

would offer a great education, and it had a premier Division 1 golf program.

When invitations were sent out for the 86th annual Masters Tournament, there’s no debating that the world’s best players weren’t going to be in attendance.

But should you ask about the best storylines, the discussion could shift in another direction. For starters, a young man by the name of Sahith Theegala was not present at Augusta National and few golfers generate a smile quite like he does.

His is a career on the fast track, so you might want to sit back, soak in the smiles, and prepare to watch the fun take shape.

“I think I’ll have plenty of time to think about it,” Theegala said back in February, when a share of third place at the WM Phoenix Open pretty much guaranteed that he would secure a PGA TOUR card.

“I’m definitely excited for what the rest of the year holds.”

That it didn’t include a spot into the 2022 Masters is not a massive disappointment. The strong finish at the WMPO did get him spots into some of the biggest tournaments (the Genesis Invitational,

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THE PLAYERS Championship, the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the Valspar Championship) and with each start, Theegala continued to further his career in a most positive fashion.

Good stuff for this son of parents, Karuna and Muralidhar, who were born in India and immigrated to the Los Angeles area to give their children a better life. The Southern California locale was ideal for Theegala’s passion for sports and when golf entered the picture, his passion had a clearer focus.

Karuna and Muralidhar insisted that education would be a huge part of it, so Sahith chose Pepperdine University, because it ticked all the boxes. It was close to his home, it

The bumps that came along the road – he missed a season with a wrist injury; COVID cut short his senior year in 2019-20 – were out of his control, but Theegala maintained great focus. He could have gone back for a fifth collegiate season in 2020-21, but having garnered all three of the most prestigious honors (Jack Nicklaus Award, Ben Hogan Award, Haskins Award), the young man with marvelous skills and optimum physique (6-foot-3, 200 pounds) assessed that he was ready for pro golf.

Nothing that has taken place has been anything but validation that he was right.

As play commenced at the Masters, Theegala was fixed at No. 52 on the FedExCup points list and with $1,147,047 in prize money, there is a positive sense that he belongs.

Certainly, what ensued after the WMPO was a layer of comfort that reminded him that he was not alone in this PGA TOUR quest because Theegala was surrounded by family and friends. He had led through 54 holes and still had a share of the

This article was originally published on AfroTech.com.

and the Handshake That Broke MLB’s Color Barrier

It’s never too late to revel in truth-tellers, movementmakers, and creative catalysts at NMAAHC Learn about artists — both past to present — who use their platforms to inspire, mobilize, and amplify voices. Visit NMAAHC online at nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/ african-americans-jazz-and-poetry, where you can: • Read collection stories on the lives and work of Billie Holiday, Langston Hughes, and Maxine Sullivan • Participate in early childhood educational activities inspired

by Maya Angelou’s Life Doesn’t Frighten Me

“At HARTBEAT, we’re building an end-to-end entertainment enterprise that creates, markets and distributes the most culturally relevant IP and experiences in comedy and beyond. The merger and capital raise help us further scale and invest in the future of comedic entertainment, creating more high demand content and experiences at the intersection of comedy and culture.”

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ICYMI: April Was U.S. National Poetry Month and Jazz Appreciation Month

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Thai Randolph, according to a press release.

lead standing on the 71st hole when his drive found the water.

He made bogey and eventually fell one shot out of a playoff, won

by Scottie Scheffler over Brooks Koepka.

“I thought I hit a great shot on 17.

It was cutting,” Theegala said. “But I just didn’t hit the shots at the right time when it counted.”

At the right time, however, he got hugs, kisses, warm embraces, and words of encouragement. “I’m going to give my family a big hug and tell them thanks and all that,” said Theegala, who knew that the roars of support from thousands of vocal fans would stay with him for a long time.

“I loved it. It was awesome. I think from here on out it makes everything else feel a little bit easier to focus and concentrate.”

Should Theegala need further comfort, it likely comes from the way pro golf has unfolded for another 24-year-old, Collin Morikawa. Already a two-time major winner, Morikawa, who is just 10 months older, grew up in Southern California and crossed paths in many tournaments with Theegala.

Photo: AP Photo/John Lent

75 years ago, on April 18, 1946, Jackie Robinson joined the Montreal Royals in his very first regular-season game — and was also the first Black baseball player to join the formerly all-white minor leagues.

After hitting a home run in the third inning against the Jersey City Giants, teammate and Montreal outfielder George Shuba extended a congratulatory handshake, signaling to Robinson that he was accepted fully into the world of baseball as a Black player. Robinson would later recall how important this moment was with Shuba in his 1948 autobiography, Jackie Robinson: My Own Story, where he said, “When I crossed home plate, George Shuba was waiting for me. ‘That’s the way to hit that ball, Jackie,’ Shuba said.

‘That’s the old ballgame right there.’

He shook my hand.” A year later, Robinson would go on to be the first Black player to play in Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in April 1947.

“It is so cool to see the journey they are on,” said Theegala, referring to Morikawa and two others who are the same age and on a similar trajectory, Viktor Hovland and Matthew Wolff. “There is no one who knows those guys who would tell you they are surprised at what they’ve already done.”

In other words, should Theegala continue the progress, pile up the top 10s, and possibly win, don’t expect him to express surprise. He’s been prepared for this for the last five or six years. “(Morikawa and friends) have proven that the level between the top collegians and the pro game isn’t that big a gap.”

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OBITUARIES Brigham Zale Anthony

Harlan Jarard McLemore-Edison

Bobbye Jean Watkins

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

10/24/1960

6/14/1982

9/9/1939

SUNSET

SUNSET

SUNSET

4/5/2022

3/30/2022

3/11/2022

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Funeral services were held on 04/19/2022 at Memory Chapel of Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

Funeral services were held on 04/21/2022 at North Park Apostolic Church with the burial following at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

Brigham Zale Anthony was born October 24, 1960, in San Diego, California, to Bennie Anthony and Mary Lee Anthony. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Bayview Baptist Church. He was the youngest of three boys, his brothers, Tony and Craig.

He attended Boone Elementary School, Bell Junior High School, and Morse High School. It was at Morse where he alone built a go-cart from a lawnmower engine in his auto shop class that took 1st place at the San Diego County Fair.

He played the saxophone in his high school band and sang in the church choir.

He went to San Diego Mesa College to become a mechanical engineer.

Brigham married Jennifer Deadwiler and from that union was blessed with two children: Abrie Zale Anthony and Sylvia Jasmine Anthony. He later remarried Anita (Higuera) Anthony, and from this union, he was blessed with his son Isaac Zale Anthony and two bonus children: Richard Williams and Adrianna Williams.

Brigham loved two things: animals and mechanics. While he had many dogs, his favorite dog was named Bobo, and he was always fascinated by mechanical hobbies such as radio-controlled cars, planes, and glider boats.

Brigham was always known for his talent in the automotive field. When anyone had a problem with their cars, they would call Brigham and he wouldn’t hesitate to be there for them. He was kind, giving, and selfless, especially when it came to his time and talent, and would gladly give both if he could use them to help others.

On the morning of Tuesday, April 5, 2022, Brigham Anthony, 61, was called home to be with the Lord.

He was preceded in death by his parents Bennie Anthony, Mary Lee Anthony, and brother Craig Anthony.

Brigham Zale Anthony is survived by his wife, Anita Anthony; son and daughter-in-law, Abrie and Antoinette Anthony; daughters, Sylvia Anthony and Adrianna Williams; sons, Isaac Anthony and Richard Williams; grandchildren, Maliyah Anthony, Amiyah Anthony, Abrie Anthony Jr., Adriana Sloan, Aiyanna Sloan, and Kevin Willis-Sloan; his eldest brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Linda Anthony, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Harlan Jarard McLemore-Edison was born On June 14, 1982, in San Diego, CA, to Zandra Meshack-Edison and U.S. Navy Veteran Phillip Wyman McLemore (who preceded Harlan in death). Harlan was his mother’s first-born child. He was raised in San Diego by his mother and dad/stepfather, U.S. Navy Retired Tracy Jay Edison SR. Harlan was baptized at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Harlan began his long-successful athletic career at the age of five. He began playing flag football for the Murphy Canyon football league. He continued to play football, basketball, and baseball until his health failed him in 2003. He played tee-ball, basketball, and football until he reached his high school years.

Harlan was a triathlete at Monte Vista High School, excelling in football, track, and basketball. While playing football, he was voted Best Defensive Player and East County Defensive Player. He also received the CIF Finalist Grossmont South League Champions “Big Stick” Award. After leaving High School, Harlan played football for Grossmont Community College. He then went on to play for a local San Diego Semi-Pro football team.

Harlan continued his college studies through Grossmont College and Southwestern College, focusing on Real Estate and Culinary Arts. Harlan was a successful Cannabis Dispensary owner/operator, and he delved in many other entrepreneurial ventures. On January 15, 2015, Harlan received a kidney transplant, which added six and a half years to his life. Harlan was involved in the largest nationwide kidney donor swap (32 people) to date.

Harlan is survived by his beloved daughter Wynter Dior Edison, beloved bonus daughter Karma Lily Lockett, his mother Zandra Meshack-Edison, his Dad/Stepfather Tracy Jay Edison, Sr., his brother Tracy Jay Edison Jr., his sister Ti’Ana Jaynee’ Edison, two nephews Deante Mahome Johnson Edison and Jayvion Juaquin Edison Robinson, aunts Dawnetta Meshack, Amber Meshack, Sharron Meshack-Herring; Camille Hernandez; his daughters Wynter Dior’s and Karma’s mother Alexia Richardson and her family, an aunt Audrey McLemore, Annette McLemore, Gertrude McLemore, Stephanie WatsonGraham, Raymond Graham, Stacy Bergins, Tracy Bergins, Marshone Booker, Ti’Ana Booker, Jazmine Clark, Octabius Holly, Reontay Mulder, and a host of other family members

Love Lives On

Those we love are never really lost to us — we feel them in so many special ways —

through friends they always cared about and dreams they left behind, in beauty that they added to our days… in words of

wisdom we still carry with us and memories that never will be gone… Those we love are never really lost to us — For everywhere their special love lives on.

A. Bradley

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL MORTUARY Bobbye Jean Watkins was born September 9, 1939, in Camden, Arkansas. She was the firstborn of four children to John Henry and Lacie Mae Scott. Bobbye accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.

After moving to San Diego, California, she became a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she was an active member until her health began to fail her in her later years.

In 1958, Bobbye graduated from Lincoln High School as valedictorian and Student Body President. She attended business school and earned a certificate in business administrative skills.

Bobbye later married, and to this union her first daughter, Joy Banks, was born.

After her first marriage dissolved, Bobbye would meet the love of her life, Chief Petty Officer Hubert Watkins (at the time Petty Officer Watkins), and his daughter from his previous marriage, Alana Penn. Their 58 years of devoted marriage began in Georgia. To their loving union their daughter, Lace Watkins, was born.

Bobbye began her career as an instructional aide at Chollas Elementary School in San Diego. She continued her education at San Diego City College where she earned a Certificate Of Academic Achievement and placement on the Dean’s List in 1977. Bobbye loved children and enjoyed helping and encouraging them in their educational endeavors. She ended her career at Perry Elementary School and retired from the San Diego School District after twenty years in education, due to health issues.

Bobbye loved music, crime dramas, reading, shopping, fashion, and electronics. She had a beautiful singing voice, strong people skills, and she loved to teach and learn. Bobbye was a devoted wife and a loving mother. She fought through her illness to be present as much as possible for her husband and to be sure that everything would be in order.

On March 11, 2022, Bobbye made her transition into the arms of Jesus. She was preceded in death by her father, John Henry, and her mother Lacie Mae Scott, brother James Broadnax Pace, brother Al Broadnax, sister Gloria Bealum, and Gloria’s daughter Angela.

Bobbye leaves to cherish her memories: husband Chief Petty Officer Hubert Watkins; three daughters, Alana and Roderick Penn, Sr., Joy Banks, and Lace Watkins, all of San Diego; grandchildren Darian Watkins, Roderick Penn, Jr., Alan Penn, Jonathan Michael Robinson, and Joy Michelle Robinson; sister-inlaw Geralene Pace of Camden, Arkansas; nieces and nephews Yolanda and William Scharbrough of Little Rock, Arkansas, Allison Dunston of Texas, Alicia and Martin Anamali of Texas, Michael, and Phyllis Brown of Arkansas, Gregory and Michelle Williams of Arkansas; a host of other relatives, friends Madelyn and Clark Foster, Margarite Terrell, Mary Washington, Catherine DeBose, and many more.

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OBITUARIES Cru Hart

James Thomas Johnson

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

1/24/2022

5/17/1931

SUNSET

SUNSET

3/12/2022

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL MORTUARY Cru Hart, the youngest of six children and his parent’s “greatest surprise,” was born to Tommy Hart and Brittany Farwell Hart on January 24, 2022, in San Diego, CA. Cru, whose nickname was “Tiny Boo Boo,” was the only redheaded sibling in his family. He was named after a character from the 1986 movie Rad. Cru was a sweet baby who lit up the world with his ever-present smile. Each of Cru’s 47 days on earth were a special blessing to those around him.

God welcomed Cru into His embrace at 3:12 P.M. on March 12, 2022, at Rady’s Children’s Hospital in San Diego, CA. He will be his parent’s “hardest goodbye.” Cru leaves to celebrate his life his parents: Tommy and Brittany Hart; Sister: Landon Hart; Brothers: Tommy Hart III, Harper, Brantley, and Brittom Hart; Paternal Grandparents: Tom Hart, Sr. and Cathy Hart of Bakersfield, CA; Maternal Grandparents: Larry and Denice Farwell of Corona, CA; and a host of relatives who will miss Cru greatly.

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ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL MORTUARY James Thomas Johnson was born May 17, 1931, to Alberta and James A. Johnson in Sikeston, Missouri. He received his formal education in St. Louis, Missouri, and soon after, he enlisted in the Air Force with the 3083rd Security Squadron.

James relocated to California and was stationed at Hamilton Air Force Base.

There, he met the woman of his dreams, Theresa Franklin. They were joined in Holy Matrimony May 16, 1953, in Yuma, Arizona.

James received an honorable discharge and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Upon leaving the Air Force, James became employed with the civil service industry at North Island. While employed, he furthered his education attending San Diego College of Business studying Automation Systems Administration and graduated from National University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration.

Michael Wayne King

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On June 21, 1954, in San Diego, CA, Michael Wayne King was gifted into this world to his parents, Princetta King and Marvin King.

Ronald Lee McSwain (Ronnie) was born on July 3, 1955, in Newport, Tennessee.

Just like the holiday, Ronnie was a little firecracker, loving to play outdoors, he was very independent, active and curious at a young age. His parents, Lillian Nichols McSwain and Johnny McSwain, decided to bring the family together and relocate to California. So Ronnie, at age 2, his older sister Elizabeth (Libbi) at age 5, and their mother, Lillian, traveled by Amtrak to San Diego, California.

Michael Wayne King grew up in Emerald Hills. As a youth, Michael was a very active child. He built cages for his pigeons. He also built go-karts for kids in the neighborhood. Michael loved baseball and played for Southcrest Little League. He then decided to get his first job selling candy for Emanon Candy Co., where he saved up to purchase his first ‘61 Chevy Impala.

As an adult, Michael enjoyed life to the fullest. Because of this, he was given the nickname “Spice” (Spice of Life). Most of his friends to this day never knew his birth name. Of all his siblings, he had the biggest heart and if you asked for his last dollar, he would give it to you. Every year on his birthday, he would bring flowers to his mom.

Michael received his education at Johnson Elementary School and Gompers Jr High School. He started his senior year at Lincoln High School and finished his education, graduating from Hoover High School in June 1972.

After graduation, Michael was taken under the wing of his late Uncle Hamp, who taught him the trade of construction. He was a laborer and went on to be a member of the Laborer International Union of No. America Local Union #89. Michael was instrumental in building the Federal Courthouse in downtown San Diego.

Michael is preceded in death by his grandparents, Herbert King and Lucille Johnson, Ray Davis and Pinkie Davis; His father, Marvin King; brother, Richard King; and nephew, Shabaka Lazimba-Fort.

Michael leaves to cherish his memory; mother, Princetta Fort; children, Marvin King, Delona King, Shalona King, Michael King, Jr., Myron King, Marcus King, and Mylisha King; stepfather, John Fort, Sr. of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren Keashona King, Tamia King, Marvay King, Marvin (Poppa) King, Maniya King, Leah Rush, London Comeaux, Thomas Jones, Michael King III, Riley King, Miyani King, and Myliah King; one great-granddaughter, True King; four brothers, Ronald King (Melody), Harold Williams (Joann), John Fort, Jr, and Gregory Fort; three sisters, Glenda Sellers, Karen King, and Robin King; a special friend, Mary Daley; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Once in San Diego, Ronnie continued to love the outdoors. Although he attended school, The Boy’s Club, and church, his old soul drew him to the older crowd where he learned to embrace the fast life.

Ronnie became a hard worker. As a young boy, he worked with his dad selling watermelons in the neighborhood. In his early teens, he acquired a lawn mower and worked for the neighborhood residents. His friends nicknamed him “LawnMow.” As time progressed, Ronnie would do handy work, construction work, and eventually warehouse work in the furniture business.

Ultimately, Ronnie’s mother would give birth to four more girls: Gwendolyn, Johnette, Nancy and Ralonda. He loved being the only boy and would protect his family at no cost! He was quick to defend his siblings when anyone picked on them. One of his many favorite sayings was, “You can’t bust a grape!”

Ronnie was a lovable and caring individual. Like his mother, he had a love for cooking. During the holidays, you would see them cleaning and cooking chitterlings and other great tasting delights. Ronnie also loved playing dominoes.

He was affectionately known as “Uncle Ronnie” who always kept his nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends laughing during all family functions.

Eventually Ronnie met and married Shannon McSwain and from this union, they lovingly produced two children: Lillian and Lamar.

Ronnie developed health complications and transitioned peacefully on April 8, 2022. He will surely be missed by all who knew and loved him. Ronnie leaves to cherish his memory his sisters, Brother LaVon, Special Cousin Ann, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

James had a strong faith and belief in Our Lord and Savior. He attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Greater Gospel Center.

Before and after retirement James was a member of the Cruiser Motor Home Club for thirty years. He and his wife traveled the highways enjoying camping, fishing, and hunting down South, “aka” the woods. He was also an avid reader of many books and loved the history channel.

On Friday, March 25, 2022, James entered eternal rest. He was preceded in death by his parents, James A. Johnson and Alberta Johnson; his wife, Theresa Johnson; his brother, Walter Johnson; and two sisters, Ollie Kidd and Josephine Johnson. Left to cherish his legacy and memories are: his nieces, Janis Lee and Teresa Vorise; great-nephews, Andre’ Fuller, Steven Vorise II, Michael Vorise, and Jamarr Fuller; great-niece Kesha Fuller; three great-great-nieces and nephews, along with a host of relatives and friends.

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By Ife Babatunde Breland Newsome Contributing Writer On Saturday, the 2nd of April, 2022, an event, part of a south California tour called “The Ties That Bind,” held a workshop. Various organizations such as Taller Bula, Bomba Liberte, WorldBeat Center, Tekura Jegnas Inc, and Arteluta Capoeira, came together to explore the martial art form of Kokobale.

The Kokobale stick dance fight workshop was held in the San Diego World Beat Center. Master Carlos Padilla, Director of Kokobale, said “I have been involved in Puerto Rican Bomba for 20 something years and Bomba is the Afro tradition of Puerto Rico.”

He went on to explain, “In Bomba, I have participated as an artisan and a singer. Ever since I started in Bomba, I would hear about Kokobale but nobody was, you know, really working, developing, and sharing that system of Kokobale.”

to African diasporic stick dance fighting to the Americas. Mestre Preto Velho explained that “the culture defines the parameters of behaviors; culture is what the people followed and that’s why it was attacked.”

Why does Kokobale need exposure? Kokobale, like most African diasporic martial arts, were originally used as self-defense against colonization and as a result faced harsh suppression by colonizing forces, nations, and peoples.

This was this group’s first tour of Kokobale, but they hope to tour more in the future. Those interested in diving a bit deeper into your curiosity, can view a discussion on African diasporic martial arts at https://www. facebook.com/HecVortex/videos/352292970209029, with a host of speakers including Maestre Preto Velho, Master Carlos Padilla, and Translator Melody Gonzalez.

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By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer Former Morse, Lincoln High School, Fresno State alum and NFL player, Dwayne Wright, and his Roosevelt Hi g h S c h o o l R o u g h Rider football team from Fresno, California, came to America’s second finest city, San Diego, last Sunday on April 1.

The reason for this friendly invasion of Rough-Riders, according to Mr. Wright, was because “I wanted to bring our football team here to let our players see how Southeast San Diego gets down and get them out of their normal environment and experience something completely different.”

Dwayne and his staff are also very serious about education.

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“When I took over the program, my first priority was to improve the academic situation on our team. Our team’s GPA was 0.86, now we’re at 2.77. By the time we are finished, we will be at or above 3.0. We are going to change the culture here. We have outstanding support from our parents and the community. I have a great coaching staff full of Fresno State and Roosevelt High alums; just give us some time and we will be alright.”

On the field and in the weight-room, the two teams competed in weightlifting, 40-yard dashes, shuttledrills, lineman challenges, one-on-ones and the main event: the 7-on-7 throwdown.

Morse’s Mighty Tigers showed what they were made of with their high flying aerobatics, speed, and sometimes sticky-hands.

“Today was fun. I think it was good to meet and compete against players from Fresno. They got some pretty-good players and I think it would really be cool to add some more teams next time,” shared Tiger, Damarion Wright. Fresno vs. San Diego will continue fellowshipping through football as an annual event.

“It’s going to be bigger and better next year and we really appreciate Tracy McNair and his staff for their hospitality. They were awesome, thanks!” concluded Mr. Dwayne Wright.

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THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN STEP OUT IN STYLE

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On Saturday, April 30, the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) San Diego unit, held their first Mother/Daughter Brunch at the Anchors Catering & Conference Center. Their theme for the day was ‘Generations Stepping in Style’ and indeed, they did. Many mothers and daughters showed up and showed out in matching colorful outfits.

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Ms. Helen G. Adam was the oldest member at the event at 99-years-old

It was a fabulous event of 150 guests, held for a noble and worthy cause. Board of Education President, Dr. Sharon WhitehurstPayne, a member of NCNW, shared the purpose with guests as they enjoyed a meal: “The purpose is twofold: for recruitment of new members and to raise funds for our youth activities of scholarships and our STEM and other youth events.

Please join us as we live our mission and expand as God directs us individually and collectively.”

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Ms. Helen Edwards, the San Diego Section president, further elaborated in a brief interview: “We want to raise awareness of the San Diego Section and the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. We also want to receive funds for our scholarship committee. We have girls who are high school seniors, two girls in college, and we would like to continue supporting them through the finances. This breakfast also serves as a membership drive. We are trying to build our membership. We currently have 45 prominent women serving others.

We can always use Others.”

The program included solos by Ms. Carmelia “Toot” Bell; a recognition of youth officers; Jolina Diggs, president; Ilori Baham, Vice President; and Bella Omar, Recording Secretary. Door prizes were awarded and appreciation given to the oldest attendees.

Dr. Whitehurst-Payne also specially recognized Makayka Robinson and Dr. Dorothy Smith. “Dr. Dorothy Smith connected at an NCNW event online as Makayla shared her plans to go away to college. Dr. Smith is from Martin, Tennessee and has family there.

The connection was made and now Dorothy lives on in Makayla.”

The National Council of Women was established by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in 1935, in response to a need for women to be enlightened, inspired, and connected. According to its website, it is an “organization of organizations” comprised of 300 campus and community-based sections, such as the San Diego unit, and 32 women’s organizations. Dr. Dorothy Height, a well-known civil rights activist, served as the president for 40 years.

Black women of all ages are invited to join. There are several age groups for members: 12-18, youth; 19-35 Young Adult, and Adults with no age limit. The oldest member at the event was Ms. Helen G. Adams, a beautiful 99-year-old, born January 10, 1923. For more information,email sdsectionncnw@yahoo.com

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By Voice & Viewpoint Staff Saturday, April 30th, was the day that players and sponsors of the New Seasons Church Pitch and Putt Cup Golf Tournament took part in an event that took place at the Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan.

The players played the Pine Glen course with a tee time and starting hole at 8:00am Shotgun. Men teed off from the White Tees and women did the putting with an alternate shot approach. Men hit to green and women did the putting on the green with one score per hole, per couple.

Following the event, players and sponsors traveled the short distance to the Hilton Park for an all day cookout. Those who participated in the Tournament seemed ready to get to the cookout, and the photo we have here is one of just a few of those headed to the park since we missed the Tournament itself. Bishop A.B. Vines is the Pastor of New Seasons Church and his members are proud and quick to tell you they are a part of his flock.

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COMMUNITY THE CHURCH THAT CALDWELL BUILT:

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auded in the U.S. House of Representatives as a “religious landmark,” the historic church located at 138 28th Street, between L and Hensley streets, in San Diego, California has its roots in the early history of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. (“PAW”). Erected in 1933, by the late Bishop John A. Caldwell, an understudy to the late Honorable Bishop G.T. Haywood, the church that Caldwell built, played a critical role in the expansion of the PAW in the western United States.

The church saw the elevation of its founder from Pastor to several inaugural posts within the PAW, including District Elder of the thenCalifornia District Council; Chairman of the then-California State Council; and Bishop of the 16th Episcopal District (then-encompassing California and Arizona).

Caldwell’s elevation to Bishop made the church he built the first-ever West Coast headquarters of the PAW, solidifying its place in the organization’s illustrious lineage – and earning its revered title, the Home church.

Following the death of the church’s founder, then-Pastor Charles Taylor assumed the pastorate of the church that Caldwell built, having merged his congregation with Caldwell’s. A crowning accomplishment of Taylor’s legacy was the modernization and expansion of the church building, which concluded in 1982. As in the case of Caldwell, the Home church saw the elevations of Pastor Taylor to the posts of District Elder,

Suffragan Bishop, and ultimately Bishop and Diocesan of the Nevada District Council.

der A.J. Cross; the late Pastor Renix Graham; the late Pastor Jellett Grantoz, and countless others.

Today, thousands of souls over several generations trace their Apostolic-Pentecostal roots to the historic site where Bishop Caldwell first planted the PAW flag, nearly 100 years ago. Generations of families have seen their loved ones born, dedicated, saved, married, and eulogized within its walls. Moreover, the Home church launched hundreds of ministries that now span the globe.

In 2015, seventeen years following the late Bishop Taylor’s death, the PAW landmark in the West lost its affiliation with the organization.

In late 2020, a local developer purchased the Church that Caldwell built with plans to demolish it and erect an apartment building in its place. God had other plans, however. Suffragan Bishop, Dr. William A. Benson, Chairman of the Southern California District Council and Pastor of Total Deliverance Worship Center, connected with the new owner of the church, explained the historic significance of the church building and expressed his desire to bring the church that Caldwell built back home, into the PAW. Thereafter, Dr. Benson developed a good rapport with the owner, and ultimately the owner agreed to dispense with his plans to raze the historic building.

PAW standard-bearers of every generation have traveled to the church that Caldwell built to fellowship and preach in its pulpit, including, but not limited to, the late Honorable Bishop Paul A. Bowers; The late Honorable Bishop Norman L. Wagner; the late Honorable Bishop Frank R. Bowden; the late Bishop Arthur Braiser; the late Bishop Samuel J. Grimes; the late Bishop Joseph R. Hall; the late Bishop A 1 Johnson, the late Bishop Henry L. Johnson, Bishop Donnie N. McGriff (present Diocesan Bishop, Southern California District Council); the late Bishop Robert McMurry; the late Bishop Theophilius A.E. Price; the late Bishop William L. Smith; the late Bishop Carl W. Stewart; the late Bishop Samuel Wright; the late Suffragan Bishop Charles Robinson; the late District El-

On November 1, 2020, Total Deliverance Worship Center entered into a long-term lease agreement for the church that Caldwell built,

with an option to buy. Upon taking possession of the church that Caldwell built in February 2021, Dr. William Benson, Lady, Dr. Rachelle Benson, and the Total Deliverance Worship Center family have worked to fully restore the church building to its original glory, once again, a shining pillar in its community. Since taking possession of the church, Total Deliverance Worship Center has become a one-stop destination for community members seeking not only salvation and restoration, but also critical health and human services, including COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, food distribution and, new in 2022 - transportation services for the elderly.

Total Deliverance is humbled to have been given charge of such a priceless cornerstone of the PAW’s history, particularly in California.

Of personal significance to Drs. Benson, it was in that historic church that Caldwell built that Lady Benson’s parents, the late Bishop Joseph R. Hall and Pastor Emeritus Delores Hall met and married, and raised their three children; moreover, it was

from that church that the late Bishop Hall launched his decades-long ministry. In 2004, the late Bishop Henry L. Johnson officiated the wedding ceremony of Lady Rachelle and then-Pastor William A. Benson. Total Deliverance was the last of twenty-one churches the late Bishop Johnson formally presented to the 16th Episcopal District before his passing, and in the years since.

“Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.” Proverbs 22:28 Dr. William and Dr. Rachelle Benson are excited to see what God has in store as Total Deliverance Worship Center moves toward ownership of the church that Caldwell built; they solicit the prayers of the Saints and the august PAW body as they endeavor to ensure this historic landmark remains a part of the PAW family and lineage until the Lord returns for His Saints.

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https://www.planetbids.com/p ortal/portal.cfm?CompanyID= 17950 Claudia C Abarca, Director Purchasing & Contracting Department April 25, 2022 5/5/22 CNS-3578740# VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWS

5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9009306 Fictitious business name(s): Worldwide Trading Located at: 1641 Pacific Rim Ct. Suite E San Diego, CA 92154 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 04/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Warmoog Inc 1641 Pacific Rim Ct. Suite E San Diego, CA 92154 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 21, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 21, 2027 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9009361 Fictitious business name(s): Broomsticks Designs Located at: 7742 Golfcrest Drive San Diego, CA 92119 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 08/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Tamanava Eden-McLintock 7742 Golfcrest Drive San Diego, CA 92119 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 21, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 21, 2027 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9009616 Fictitious business name(s): Sana Styles Studio Located at: 3651 Midway Dr. #23 San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego --931 22nd St. #2 San Diego, CA 92102 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: Hossana Paida 931 22nd St. #2 San Diego, CA 92102 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 25, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 25, 2027 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9009083 Fictitious business name(s): Porches Meshaye LLC Located at: 8160 Mira Mesa Blvd #121 San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 02/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Porches Meshaye LLC 4763 Gainard Way San Diego, CA 92124 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 19, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 19, 2027 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9008599 Fictitious business name(s): Zedeh Designs Located at: 11937 Bajada Rd. San Diego, CA 92128 County of San Diego ---

16769 Bernardo Center Dr. Ste. 1 #713 San Diego, CA 92128 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/28/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Zoe Lamarche 11937 Bajada Rd. San Diego, CA 92128 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 12, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 12, 2027 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9008873 Fictitious business name(s): Day Dream Massage and Skincare Located at: 7188 Avenida Encinas 110-19 Carlsbad, CA 92011 County of San Diego --430 Rancho Vista Rd. Vista, CA 92083 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 07/06/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Ashley Herold 430 Rancho Vista Rd. Vista, CA 92083 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 15, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 15, 2027 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9009541 Fictitious business name(s): 1904 Street Dog's Located at: 7389 Waite Dr. La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 11/12/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jairo Garcia 7389 Waite Dr. La Mesa, CA 91941 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 22, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 22, 2027 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9008407 Fictitious business name(s): Sunshine TCG Located at: 1671 Chalcedony St. Apt. 1 San Diego, CA 92109 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 02/02/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Eric Martin Smith 1671 Chalcedony St. Apt. 1 San Diego, CA 92109 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 08, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 08, 2027 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9009025 Fictitious business name(s): Charleston Co. Rentals Located at: 8753 Plaza Park Lane San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 04/18/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following:

Teesha Turner 8753 Plaza Park Lane San Diego, CA 92123 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 18, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 18, 2027 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9009331 Fictitious business name(s): Marley Cab Located at: 6270 Hannon Ct. San Diego, CA 92117 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: Dawit Yemane 6270 Hannon Ct. San Diego, CA 92117 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 21, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 21, 2027 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9009328 Fictitious business name(s): Mini Cab Located at: 114 65th Street 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: Mosses Woldemariam 114 65th Street San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 21, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 21, 2027 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9008950 Fictitious business name(s): Mama King's Katering Located at: 10907 Via Brescia #807 San Diego, CA 92129 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 04/18/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Yolanda R. Williams-Lewis 10907 Via Brescia #807 San Diego, CA 92129 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 18, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 18, 2027 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9009205 Fictitious business name(s): Gravity Hair Academy Located at: 5565 Grossmont Center Dr. La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Naissa Daniels 4560 Mission Gorge Pl. #106 San Diego, CA 92120 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 20, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 20, 2027 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9008787 Fictitious business name(s): Love by Lianne Located at: 862 40th St. San Diego, CA 92102 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: Danielle Gulley 862 40th St. San Diego, CA 92102 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 14, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 14, 2027 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9009086 Fictitious business name(s): Kolorblynd Located at: 4231 Balboa Avenue, #1415 San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 03/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Havikhaze, LLC 4231 Balboa Avenue, #1415 San Diego, CA 92117 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 19, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 19, 2027 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9008672 Fictitious business name(s): Brows by Tosh Located at: 8127 La Mesa Blvd. Suite 111 La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego --8919 Arlingdale Way 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: Toshua L. Cornwell-Clark 8918 Arlingdale Way Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 13, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 13, 2027 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9008183 Fictitious business name(s): Tashas Beauty Studio Located at: 1616 West Lewis San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 04/09/1985 This business is hereby registered by the following: Barbara Belinda Powell 1005 Capistrano Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 06, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 06, 2027 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9009010 Fictitious business name(s): Sacred Womb Medicine --Sacred Womb Academy --Empowered Integrative Medicine Located at:

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY City of San Diego, California Deputy Executive Director of the Commission on Police Practices Salary: $120,000 to $145,000 DOQ Application deadline: Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Diego (City) is seeking to receive Electronic Bids for the below named Public Works project.

The solicitation, including plans and specifications, may be obtained from the City’s website at: https://www.sandiego.gov/cip/ bidopps Contractors intending to submit a Bid must be prequalified. Please refer to the solicitation for instructions.

Project Name: Job Order Contract (JOC) Pipeline Project Number: K-22-2076JOC-3 Estimated Value: $40,000,000.00 Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: 05/04/22 at 10:00 A.M. (Virtual) Bid Open Date: 05/11/2022, at 2:00 P.M. License Requirement: A It is the policy of the City of San Diego to encourage equal opportunity in its Construction and Consultant contracts. Bids or proposals from local firms, small, minority-owned, disabled, veteran-owned, and womenowned businesses are strongly encouraged.

Contractors are encouraged to subcontract with and/or participate in joint ventures with these firms. The City is committed to equal opportunity and will not discriminate with regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, age, gender, disability, medical condition or place of birth; and will not do business with any firm that discriminates on any basis.

Bids shall be received no later than the date and time noted above at: City of San Diego’s Electronic Biding Site PlanetBids at: https://www.planetbids.com/p ortal/portal.cfm?CompanyID= 17950 Claudia C Abarca, Director Purchasing & Contracting Department April 25, 2022 5/5/22 CNS-3578836# VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Diego (City) is seeking to receive Electronic Bids for the below named Public Works project.

The solicitation, including plans and specifications, may be obtained from the City’s website at: https://www.sandiego.gov/cip/ bidopps Contractors intending to submit a Bid must be prequalified. Please refer to the solicitation for instructions.

Project Name: Job Order Contract (JOC) Sitework Project Number: K-22-2105JOC-3 Estimated Value: $5,000,000.00 Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: 05/04/22 at 10:00 A.M. (Virtual) Bid Open Date: 05/10/2022, at 2:00 P.M. License Requirement: A It is the policy of the City of San Diego to encourage equal opportunity in its Construction and Consultant contracts. Bids or proposals from local firms, small, minority-owned, disabled, veteran-owned, and womenowned businesses are strongly encouraged.

Contractors are encouraged to subcontract with and/or participate in joint ventures with these firms. The City is committed to equal opportunity and will not discriminate with regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, age, gender, disability, medical condition or place of birth; and will not do business with any firm that discriminates on any basis.

Bids shall be received no later than the date and time noted above at: City of San Diego’s Electronic Biding Site PlanetBids at:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9009031 Fictitious business name(s): Khmer American Mutual Association of San Diego Located at: 5227 University Ave San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 11/01/2016 This business is hereby registered by the following: Khmer American Mutual Association of San Diego 5227 University Ave San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 18, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 18, 2027 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9010278 Fictitious business name(s): Milt's Custom Detailing & Polishing Located at: 6161 El Cajon Blvd 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: Milton A. Harris 8929 Gardena Way Lakeside, CA 92040 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 02, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on May 02, 2027 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9008740 Fictitious business name(s): Lovecraft & Company Located at: 10770 Anaheim Dr. La Mesa, CA 91941 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: Renee Patterson 10770 Anaheim Dr. La Mesa, CA 91941 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 14, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 14, 2027 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9008148 Fictitious business name(s): OverTimeBulliesSD LLC Located at: 5848 Streamview Dr. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 07/30/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: OverTimeBulliesSD LLC 4867 Manomet St. San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 06, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 06, 2027

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1257 San Elijo Rd. South San Marcos, CA 92078 County of San Diego --1286 University Ave. #374 San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/04/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Dánesha Anderson 1257 San Elijo Rd. South San Marcos, CA 92078 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 18, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 18, 2027 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9008856 Fictitious business name(s): Double Southern 619 --Double Southern Flair --D.S. 619 Gourmet BBQ Sauce Located at: 8107 Helm Street 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: Lamicka Shauntae Cottingham 8107 Helm Street San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 15, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 15, 2027 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9008817 Fictitious business name(s): Silver Bullet Business Located at: 4636 Wilson Ave. Unit B San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 04/14/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Silver Bullet Business 4636 Wilson Ave. Unit B San Diego, CA 92116 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 14, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 14, 2027 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9007751 Fictitious business name(s): NOS Hub Located at: 555 Saturn Blvd. Suite B 747 San Diego, CA 92154 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 04/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Denzel Welford 555 Saturn Blvd. Suite B 747 San Diego, CA 92154 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 01, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 01, 2027 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9007585 Fictitious business name(s): Parks International Enterprise --Parks International Enterprises --Global City --Global City Media --Global city Media Center --Global City Empowerment Center --Global City Community --World Tuned Radio --WTR --WTRtv Located at: 918 Mission Ave. Suite 130 Oceanside, CA 92054 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 246

San Luis Rey, CA 92068 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was: 04/15/2010 This business is hereby registered by the following: Christopher C. Parks 311 Poppy Cir Oceanside, CA 92057 --Christopher J. Parks 311 Poppy Cir Oceanside, CA 92057 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 30, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 30, 2027 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9007876 Fictitious business name(s): SunSkript Publishing --Watoto Publishing Located at: 5555 San Mateo Drive San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego 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: Kimberly E. Coleman 5555 San Mateo Drive San Diego, CA 92114 --Donald A. Coleman 5555 San Mateo Drive San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 04, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 04, 2027 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9008696 Fictitious business name(s): Professional Technical Evaluation Services Located at: 4611 Virginia Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 04/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Arnold Herbert Tripp 4611 Virginia Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 13, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 13, 2027 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9008624 Fictitious business name(s): Nimo Hadji Photography Located at: 3952 D. Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite #127 San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 04/12/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Nimo Hadji 3952 D. Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite #127 San Diego, CA 92117 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 12, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 12, 2027 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9007971 Fictitious business name(s): SMOOVE TEA Located at: 2315 Otay Lakes Road Chula Vista, CA 91914 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: SMOOVE TEA 2315 Otay Lakes Road Suite 303 Chula Vista, CA 91914 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 05, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 05, 2027 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT 2022-9008165 Fictitious business name(s): San Diego True Care Located at: 2124 I Ave. Apt D National City, CA 91950 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: Roman J. Jimenez Ispericuela 2124 I Ave. Apt D National City, CA 91950 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 06, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 06, 2027 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9008350 Fictitious business name(s): 24/7 EZ Mortgage Located at: 11409 Bootes St. San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Hung Dinh 11409 Bootes St. San Diego, CA 92126 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 08, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 08, 2027 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9008352 Fictitious business name(s): J.B.A.U. Located at: 40661/2 Newton Ave San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego --2306 Strauss St. Brooklyn, NY 11212 County of Kings This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 05/20/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: Dwight K. Cunningham 40661/2 Newton Ave San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 08, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 08, 2027 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9006805 Fictitious business name(s): United Karate Federation "UKF" Located at: 3030 El Cajon Boulevard San Diego, CA 92104 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 03/22/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Orned Gabriel 3030 El Cajon Boulevard San Diego, CA 92104 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 22, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 22, 2027 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9007399 Fictitious business name(s): Aqua Bear For Plumbing & Drain Located at: 45539 Bayberry Pl. Temecula, CA 92592 County of Riverside This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 03/29/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Delmon Corporation 45539 Bayberry Pl. Temecula, CA 92592 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 29, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 29, 2027 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9007435 Fictitious business name(s):

Premium Chiro Located at: 2667 Camino Del Rio South 106-5 San Diego, CA 92108 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 David Goldeen 6747 Thomson Ct San Diego, CA 92108 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 29, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 29, 2027 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9007433 Fictitious business name(s): Holistic San Diego Located at: 2667 Camino Del Rio South Suite 106 San Diego, CA 92108 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: Jacquelyn Campbell 6747 Thomson Ct San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 29, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on March 29, 2027 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9007925 Fictitious business name(s): I Do Picnic Located at: 9045 Judicial Dr. #1228 San Diego, CA 92122 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Joint Venture Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Thais Alves da Silva 9045 Judicial Dr. #1228 San Diego, CA 92122 --Sorana Popa 9045 Judicial Dr. #1228 San Diego, CA 92122 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 05, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on April 05, 2027 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5

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.

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.

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 hearing date.

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NOTICE OF HEARING Date: June 06, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

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.

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2022-00011507CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Darlene Walters AKA Danilynn Darlene Rich AKA Danilynn Darlene Garcia AKA Danilynn Darlene Rodriguez AKA Dani Rodriguez To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Darlene Walters AKA Danilynn Darlene Rich AKA Danilynn Darlene Garcia AKA Danilynn Darlene Rodriguez AKA Dani Rodriguez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Darlene Walters AKA Danilynn Darlene Rich AKA Danilynn Darlene Garcia AKA Danilynn Darlene Rodriguez AKA Dani Rodriguez PROPOSED NAME: Danilynn Darlene Walters 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

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 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2022-00011324CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Jeneá McKenzie To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Jeneá Nevokia McKenzie on behalf of Laila J. Cox filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Laila Jeneá Cox PROPOSED NAME: Laila Jeneá Burse 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: May 31, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-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

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a 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 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 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2022-00014028CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Sandra Eliana Zepeda Graham To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Sandra Eliana Zepeda Graham filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Sandra Eliana Zepeda Graham PROPOSED NAME: Eliana Graham 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: June 01, 2022 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 hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN

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 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 -------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2022-00013190CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Alan W. Cheung Esq.

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PERFORMANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM FOR ADULT CARE FACILITIES, a public benefit corporation To all Creditors and Claimants of PERFORMANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM FOR ADULT CARE FACILITIES: You are hereby notified that on December 31, 2021, the corporation has been inactive for more than two (2) years, and has no known creditors or outstanding obligations. Pursuant to California Corporations Code § 6618(c), the corporation must give notice to all potential creditors and claimants. If you or an entity with which you are affiliated, you may assert that claim by providing the following information to assert the claim to the address below, no later than June 30, 2022:

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Ruyue Zhang filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

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PRESENT NAME: Ruyue Zhang

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PROPOSED NAME: Mia Luna Kampka 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: May 24, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-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.

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Please send all of the above information to: PERFORMANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM FOR ADULT CARE FACILITIES c/o Andrea F. Ladmer 2604 Fifth Avenue #206 San Diego, CA 92103 NOTE: IF THE CORPORATION DOES NOT RECEIVE THE CLAIM BEFORE June 30, 2022, THE CLAIM WILL BE BARRED IN ITS ENTIRETY If you have any questions, please contact Andrea F. Ladmer at: PERFORMANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM FOR ADULT CARE FACILITIES c/o Andrea F. Ladmer 2604 Fifth Avenue #206 San Diego, CA 92103 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNT OF SAN DIEGO (North County) 325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 Case Number: 37-2021-00009883 -CU-OE-NC NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: HILLCREST CARE HOME, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, dba as COUNTRY GARDENS; ANGEL OF LOVE MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; EVERSAILING MANAGEMENT, LLC a California Limited Liability Company; GOLDEN VISTA MANOR, LLC a California Limited Liability Company; LAVITA NUOVA MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC., a California Corporation; CHENG ZHE GUO, an individual; JENNY CASTELLANOS, an individual; THIAN T. TAN, an individual; AILA JENNICA SARAPAT, an individual; MING WANG, an individual; LI KINSBERG, an individual; JUN LI, an individual YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: CLAUDIA GARCIA, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you

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Standing on Shoulders of Giants, April Ryan is Opening Doors for Others

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire After 25 years working as a White House correspondent, April Ryan has seen it all. Before he became president, Barack Obama invited Ryan as a guest of his for a Congressional Black Caucus dinner.

She covered Obama’s two terms as president and wrote about more history when Kamala Harris became the first Black vice president and Ketanji Brown Jackson earned confirmation as the first African American female on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Ryan also joined a host of other journalists and minority women to draw the ire of former President Donald Trump, who infamously railed at the decorated journalist in 2018, calling her a loser.

“After what I’ve seen, no,” Ryan remarked when asked whether anything surprises her anymore. “I hope I don’t have to be surprised anymore. I’ve seen 25 years of ebb and flow, and, at the end of the day, it’s about people and reporting for people.”

Ryan noted that she once worked for a “boutique” news organization, and now she’s achieved near unparalleled success at theGrio, where she opened up the news department and the White House Bureau.

On Saturday, April 30, Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group and theGrio honored Ryan for 25 years of distinguished and passionate service as a White House correspondent during a star-studded bash, “A Seat at the Table: A Celebration of Black Media.”

The bash took place at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and immediately follows the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) Dinner at the Washington Hilton.

Ryan, a Baltimore native, and Morgan State University graduate serves on the board of the WHCA, only the third African American in the organization’s more than 100-year history to hold such a position.

“It’s been 25 years, so what an honor,” Ryan said.

She added that the secret to her longevity is simply keep-

ing her head down and doing the work. “It’s not about me.

It’s about the story,” Ryan insisted.

“Along the way, people found out about me, but if you’re true to the story and telling all sides, that’s where my longevity has been.”

With fake news, misinformation, and social media wreaking havoc on traditional journalism, Ryan maintains that she’s praying for a middle ground.

“There’s always been opinion, but now the line is obscured more than ever, and there’s misinformation,” she asserted.

“People are in need of facts.

They don’t need lies and entertainment; they need facts.

We’re in perilous times where the gas prices are higher than they’ve ever been. We’re looking at stores, and they can’t keep stuff on the shelves.

“We’re dealing with a pandemic, and we’re watching one conflict on television when there are several around the world.

“The World Food Organization says it can’t meet the demand for food. We are in

a crisis. It’s a pandemic, and people are wearing masks, and then they’re not wearing masks. We need facts, and I don’t have the stomach for entertainment when the stakes are so high.”

An honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta, Ryan has earned numerous journalism awards, including the 2019 Freedom of the Press Award from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.

Last year, Ryan earned an NAACP Image Award nomination for Social Justice Impact. Backing up her often-professed love of her hometown, Ryan has served as a mentor to aspiring journalists, and she’s assisted the development of up-and-coming broadcasters.

She’s authored “The Presidency in Black and White,” “At Mama’s Knee: Mothers and Race in Black and White,” and “Under Fire: Reporting from the Front Lines of the Trump White House.” “I watched history, and now I’m scribing the first woman of color who identifies as Black as vice president,” Ryan stated.

Photo: Courtesy of NNPA

“Now, I see someone who identifies closely to Thurgood Marshall, this amazing Black woman who is authentic in herself with her braids, beautiful brown hue, and voice that comes out of the wisdom of our ancestors and our culture and history.”

Ryan said she’s also honored that the WHCA will honor Ethel Payne and Alice Dunagan, two Black Press alumni who blazed trails as White House reporters.

“I stand on their shoulders.

So many of us stand on their shoulders,” Ryan said.

“They are brave women, and I thank them because if it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be in the room.”

Ryan counts daughters Ryan and Grace as her life’s “greatest work.”

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AB 2774 also requires school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education (COE) to be held accountable to provide additional services and improve academic performance. Weber and Holden say they wrote the bill to remedy existing racial equity gaps and ensure that all Black students regardless of socio-economic status have the resources they need to succeed.

“This is one of our priority bills,” Weber said of the effort to enhance educational resources for Black students. “We think it is time for California to invest and focus on closing the academic achievement gap.

(This bill) will add a new sub-category for the sole purpose of achieving improved test scores.”

The bill is headed to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Holden. Before the vote, educators, students, and faith leaders held a rally at the State Capitol in support of AB 2774. If approved, the legislation would provide $400 million per year in additional funding for the lowest-performing subgroup.

In 2019, testing data showed that Black students are the lowest-performing subgroup on state standardized tests with 67% not passing English Language Arts (ELA) and 79% not meeting the Math standard.

The legislation, the authors say, is designed to address long standing equity issues with the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), which was created to provide additional funding for the highest need students in California. The LCFF was enacted in 2013. Supporters

of AB 2774 say that over one-quarter of Black students are not receiving supplemental funding through LCFF. “This is not the first time this bill has been introduced. It was previously introduced by my mother Dr. Shirley Weber who is now our Secretary of State,” Weber said. “Although we did not get everything that we wanted, our persistence will ensure this time we will get it passed. We fought hard to make sure we got this hearing.”

The language in AB 2774 states that the subgroup identified for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, based on the 2018-19 the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) scores “shall be included within the ‘unduplicated’ pupil count until its scores equal or exceeds the highest performing subgroup (Asians).”

Existing law provides school

districts, charter schools, and County Offices of Education (COEs) with a base level of funding based on the enrollment of pupils who are either English learners, low income, or in foster care. But students that fall into more than one category are counted only once for LCFF purposes, hence the term “unduplicated pupil,” AB 2774 language explains.

Along with Weber, other advocates for Black students attending the rally included Dr. Margaret Fortune, Founder and CEO of Fortune School of Education, a network of seven charter schools in Sacramento and San Bernardino; Dr. Ramona Bishop, co-founder of Elite Public Schools, a charter school focused on technology based in Vallejo and former Superintendent for Vallejo Unified School District; the Rev. Tecoy Porter, Executive Director of National Action Network Sacramento; and

the Rev. Jonathon Mosley, Director of National Action Network Western Region.

Other attendees were Joette Spencer Campbell, NAACP San Bernardino; Tak Allen, International Faith Coalition; Dondrell Swanson, Alpha C om mu n it y E du c at i on Initiative; and Bina Lefkovitz, Trustee Sacramento County Board of Education; and Tracie Stafford Chair of the Sacramento Democratic Party. Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), chairperson of the CLBC, and Assemblymember Ji m Cooper (D-Sacramento) also attended the rally.

“This is going to be a collective effort to show that we all care, and all are accountable for the achievement of Black students,” Fortune said. “This is the third time we’ve gone after this bill, and the third time with Dr. Akilah Weber it is going to be the charm.”

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The U.S. is at a critical juncture as people across the nation continue to experience economic uncertainty and deep concerns about everything from gas prices and inflation to what’s next with the pandemic.

Black communities are among the hardest hit by these and other challenges. Hearing our voices and understanding our experiences will unlock what’s really happening in the U.S. right now and point to the best solutions for everyone.

Listening to Black people will also be key to advancing an agenda that truly supports all communities to succeed and participate equally in our democracy. Black voters turned out in the 2020 elections, yet we haven’t seen meaningful movement on many of the issues impacting our communities, from the economy

to voting rights.

Across the country, Black people are expressing dissatisfaction with how the White House and Congress are showing up for us — and if we don’t start seeing concrete action on our priorities, there’s a real possibility we will skip voting in November and just stay home.

learn more about the perceptions, experiences, and political participation of Black people across the country. The goal is to clarify and lift up Black people’s concerns and solutions — because we have to be the messengers when it comes to what we want for our families and communities.

At Black to the Future Action Fund, we have seen firsthand that the only way to increase participation in communities with everything at stake is to increase engagement and outreach. Talking to Black communities early and often is a winning strategy, as long as candidates listen to what we’re saying and respond with real action to address our concerns.

This is a historic and important effort to help build the power and influence of Black communities across the country. We are the only people who are going to make sure we are heard. The success of the Black Census Project is ultimately about our success and making sure that, no matter what barriers are erected to stop our power, we will rise. Join us and participate so your voice can be heard.

That’s what the Black Census Project is about. We want to

This article appeared originally on WordInBlack.com.

The Ethiopian army didn’t cite the number of defecting troops, but Gebrie said they are more than 500. This is the second defection incident involving Ethiopian peacekeeping troops in recent months.

At least 100 Ethiopian peacekeepers deployed to Sudan’s Darfur region defected and asked for asylum in May 2021. All of them were ethnic Tigrayans.

Tens of thousands of people are feared to have died in Ethiopia’s civil war that erupted in November 2020 after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed sent his troops into Tigray, alleging an attack on an army base there carried out by Tigrayan forces.

Ethnic Tigrayans have since been targeted in mass arrests across the country. Even some Tigrayan members of the Ethiopian army have been detained.

Rights groups have implicated both sides in war atrocities, although federal troops and their allies face most of the accusations. Ethiopian authorities have outlawed the TPLF, making it difficult to hold peace talks.

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