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Newly Elected County Judges Introduce Bail Reform Changes

STUDY REVEALS

States with the Most Racial Progress

A New Day in Harris County

By Jeffrey L. Boney NNPA Newswire Political Analyst

There is an old saying that “elections have consequences” and in Harris County, Texas, that saying has new meaning.

By Stacy M. Brown

This past November, Democrats swept every single race in Harris County during the midterm elections, turning the county completely blue. Prior to the midterm elections, one of the most controversial and highly

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With 58 percent of Americans say increased diversity makes the United States a better place (while only 9 percent say it makes the U.S. worse), the personal-

finance website WalletHub recently released its report on 2019’s States with the Most Racial Progress.

New Mexico, West Virginia, Hawaii, Kentucky

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Donors Attempt to Save Bennett College by Friday’s Deadline The Papa John’s Foundation and the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation of Winston-Salem, each pledged a $500,000 donation to the school, and each said they will recruit additional donors...

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent

A drive to help raise $5 million and save the accreditation of Bennett College received a boost this week as donations began to pour in ahead of the Friday, Feb. 1 deadline. The Papa John’s Foundation and the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation of Winston-Salem, each pledged a $500,000 donation to the school, and each said they will recruit additional donors.

Phiotography by Bennett College/Courtesy Inside Higher Education

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Africans Urged to ‘Come Home’ “I hear time and time again from black Americans who traveled to Africa about how connected they felt and how different they found whatever country they traveled to from the images of Africa they grew up with,” said Roman Debotch, owner/contributor of the site Black Excellence.

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“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” —Marcus Garvey

San Diego Unified principal Burton Wragg and custodian Mike Suchar were killed in the shooting outside Cleveland Elementary School on January 29, 1979.

School district and community leaders met Monday beside the memorial to the two See VIOLENCE page 2

“For Africa to me… is more than a glamorous fact. It is a historical truth. No man can know where he is going unless he knows exactly where he has been and exactly how he arrived at his present place.”— Maya Angelou See TRADE page 10

Forty years after the first school shooting in city history, the San Diego Unified School District is remembering the victims and engaging the community in an effort to end gun violence.

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charged issues at the county level involved bail reform.

There was heavy pushback against bail reform in Harris County, mostly from the Republican judges who had served on the bench for years, which caused backlash amongst many activists and community leaders. That backlash resulted in Harris County voters showing up to the polls and sending those judges packing, allowing a new crop of Democratic judges to take up the issue of bail reform in a swift and more progressive manner after being sworn in on January 1.

This new slate of 15 Democratic county judges recently held a major press conference at the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs building located at Texas Southern University, along with Harris County Criminal Court at Law Judge Darrell Jordan, who has been on the bench since 2017 and who was the first judge to implement bail reform locally.

Jordan announced the passage of Local Rule 9.1, which is a new bail rule that was drafted by the judges. “We want to settle this within the first 30 days of the new judges taking office,” said Jordan. “I am pleased that we were able to collaborate to

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and Texas – in that order – were the states listed as being the most racially integrated, while Wyoming, Texas, New Mexico, Georgia and Mississippi—in that order – were listed as states with the most racial progress.

The District of Columbia has the lowest gap in homeownership rates between whites and blacks, at 13.41 percent while Connecticut has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970, with a change of 8.25 percent, according to the report released on Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Hawaii enjoys the lowest gap in median annual household incomes between whites and blacks, at 7.74 percent, and has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1979, with a change of 33.19 percent.

Meanwhile, South Dakota has the lowest gap in unemployment rates between whites and blacks, at 0.85 percent and North Dakota has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970, with a change of 12.94 percent.

Hawaii has the lowest gap in poverty rates between whites and blacks, at 0.87 percent and Mississippi has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970, with a change of 24.80 percent, according to the report. New Mexico has the lowest gap in the share of adults 25 years and over with at least a bachelor’s degree between whites and blacks, at 0.83 percent, and has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970, with a change of 5.71 percent.

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ensure we came up with a rule that was in line with national best practices and something feasible for all parties to carry out.

Under the new bail reform changes, 85 percent of individuals who are arrested on misdemeanor offenses will automatically qualify for release on no-cash bonds, according to county officials.

There are some offenses, for which there are absolutely no exceptions. Those who are not eligible to benefit from the new bail reform rules changes include individuals who have violated bond conditions in an open case, have been charged with domestic violence, have violated a protective order and are facing repeated drunk driving offenses.

Under the proposed new changes, defendants will appear before a magistrate or judge within 48 hours, at which time they may also qualify for a personal recognizance bond.

“This is a history making moment for civil rights not only in Harris County but for the U.S., because as the thirdlargest county in America, which is larger than 26 states, what we do here will be watched by all and can be emulated or replicated by all,” Jordan continued. “This is significant because what this also means is that no one will be in jail because they cannot afford to get out.”

Back in 2017, Chief U.S. District Judge Lee H. Rosenthal of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas handed down a historic 193-page decision, finding that the Harris County money bail system was unconstitutional and ordered Harris County to stop keeping people who had been arrested on misdemeanor charges in jail because they could not pay bail.

In her ruling, Judge Rosenthal highlighted statistics that revealed that 40 percent of the people who had been arrested on misdemeanor charges in Harris County had been arrested and jailed until their cases were resolved, and wrote in her ruling: “Harris County’s policy is to detain indigent misdemeanor defendants before trial, violating equal protection rights against wealth-based discrimination and violating due process protections against pretrial detention.”

She also directly cited an amicus brief in her ruling that was filed by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis, stating: “An amicus filing by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund notes that African Americans make up 18 percent of Harris County’s adult population but 48 percent of the Harris County Jail’s adult population.

This is huge news for many Black, Latino, poor and disadvantaged Harris County residents, who have fallen victim to this law.

Tarsha Jackson, who serves as the director of the Texas Organizing Project’s Right2Justice campaign, released a statement on the bail reform plan unveiled by Harris County, saying: “Elections have consequences, and this is why TOP devoted so many resources to elections to build the progressive infrastructure that made this bail plan possible. When we launched TOP’s Right2Justice campaign in 2015 after Sandra Bland died in a jail cell in Waller County, one of our priorities was to end the money bail system that kept Ms. Bland behind bars simply because she couldn’t afford the $5,000 bond.

The plan offered this week is a monumental start, but there’s still work to be done. Money should never be the deciding factor whether a person is released from jail or stays locked up.”

As a result of these new proposed bail reform changes, it appears that other Texas counties that have bail systems that mirror that of Harris County’s unconstitutional bail system could finally see changes coming their way real soon as well. Time will tell.

The results in Texas could bode well for other states across the country.

To measure America’s progress in harmonizing racial groups, WalletHub researchers measured the gaps between blacks and whites across 22 key indicators of equality and integration in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The data set ranges from median annual income to standardizedtest scores to voter turnout.

In light of the high-profile police-brutality incidents that sparked the Black Lives Matter movement and the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the report only examines the differences between blacks and whites. In overall rankings of the most racially integrated states, the District of Columbia finished last while Wisconsin, Maine, Iowa and Minnesota were among the worst five.

The survey also listed those with the highest voter turnout gap in the 2016 presidential election: D.C., Connecticut, Kansas, Wisconsin, and Washington state – and the states with the lowest voter turnout gap: Kentucky, Alabama, South Carolina, Nevada, Colorado and Texas.

Hawaii, Wyoming, New Mexico, Texas and Maryland had the lowest poverty rate, while North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Maine had the highest poverty rate. The report authors wrote that in 1963, King introduced the world to his dream of a colorblind society — one that focuses on character, not on complexion.

However, they said, segregation and discrimination continue to persist.

The authors also noted that views on

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systemic racism differ sharply across racial lines. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, 92 percent of blacks said that “whites benefit a great deal or a fair amount from advantages that blacks do not have.”

In contrast, only 46 percent of whites agreed with that statement.

“The racial wealth gap between blacks and whites in the U.S. is due to structural racism, which have advantaged average white families and historically restricted wealth building opportunities among blacks,” said Caryn Bell, a WalletHub expert and assistant professor in the department of African American Studies at the University of Maryland.

“Some of these policies were ‘colorblind’ but at times inadvertently — and many times specifically — restricted blacks from these opportunities,” Bell said. “Because wealth building is generational, the policies and programs of the past that advantaged whites and restricted blacks have effects today and are the root causes of the huge racial

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215 African American-owned newspapers and media companies around the country with more than 21 million weekly subscribers.

The pledges increased the overall total raised to date to $2.7 million– a little more than half of the $5 million needed. “Bennett College has an outstanding tradition of academic excellence for African American women,” said Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, the trade organization that represents

“The college is funded by the Presbyterian Church and my great-great-great grandfather, the Rev. John Chavis, was the first ordained African American Presbyterian minister in the United States, and so I appeal to all Presbyterians, to all Episcopalians, to all Methodists, to all Baptists, and to those of all faiths, to help save Bennett College,” Chavis said.

wealth gap we see today,” she said.

The key to addressing racial inequality is acknowledging the existence of race-based inequities, said Mamadi Corra, a professor in the sociology department at East Carolina University.

“But acknowledging the existence of racial inequality also requires following up with actions aimed at mitigating it,” Corra said.

“It follows that states that have been more successful are those that acknowledge the existence of racial inequality, and also follow this acknowledgement with actions to address inequality. And, I think it begins with education. Without directly naming any states, some have actively reduced support for public education, while others have increased or, at the least, maintained support,” he said.

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men at district headquarters to discuss the continuing issue of gun violence.

The discussion is the latest in the series of “Ed Talks,” forums designed to give journalists direct access to school district decision-makers.

“Principal Wragg and Mike Suchar lost their lives trying to save children from the first school shooter in San Diego history. Forty years later, we have to ask ourselves -- as a city -- whether we are doing everything we can possibly do to protect young people today,” said school board member Kevin Beiser. “The issue of gun violence is too big for schools to solve on our own, but schools are the right place for the conversation to start.”

Among the measures San Diego Unified has taken to increase campus security are: Increased fencing, cameras and other safeguards. They also include a push for students and parents to take steps to protect themselves by reporting suspicious activity, storing legal firearms safely, and taking legal action to get guns out of the hands of those who are a threat to themselves or others. San Diego students are also driving the conversation around school shootings, engaging with outside advocates and holding a special session of the student equity ambassadors.

“San Diego is setting a new model for the nation in confronting the issue of gun violence,” said Liz Harley, a Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence activist and member of San Diegans Against Gun Violence. She worked with Trustee Beiser to pass a resolution at the last school board meeting to proclaim the anniversary of the Parkland, Florida shooting as “Gun Safety Week” in San Diego Unified.

During the week of Feb.11, San Diego Unified schools will be able to choose from a variety of free materials shared by the Brady campaign to encourage gun safety. Trustee Beiser and students from San Diego Unified will also be participating in a countywide Town Hall meeting on gun violence on February 15 at the Canyon Crest Academy.

Firearm deaths are now the third leading cause of death among children, and more than 80 percent of teen suicides involve a firearm from the home.

To view the full report visit https://wallethub.com/edu/ states-with-the-most-andleast-racial-progress/18428/.

The privately-owned four-year historically black liberal arts college for women that’s located in Greensboro, was founded in 1873 as a school to educate recently freed slaves and train both men and women as teachers.

An integral part of its community since its founding in 1873, Bennett transitioned into a women’s school in 1926.

Reduced enrollment levels in recent years have sapped the college’s coffers, resulting in budget shortfalls and placing Bennett at

risk of permanently losing its accreditation.

Students, alumni and others associated with Bennett have developed a website where donations can be made and information about the college can be found.

Using the tagline and hashtag, “Stand with Bennett,” the group also presents evidence that Bennett has made significant gains in addressing its financial stability over the past two years.

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The San Diego Kamala Harris is Right County’s African Choice to ‘Save our Country’ American Democrats and the CDP

By Stacy M. Brown

NNPA Newswire Correspondent

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

The California Democratic Club has developed a credibility problem with San Diego’s African American Democratic community and the activities of the CDP at last Saturday’s election, and the 79th Assembly District seems to provide a good example.

Consider that Delegate candidate Dwayne Crenshaw filed and paid his fees, according to him, in time for his candidacy to be posted on the California Democratic Party website for the Saturday election. It appears that as of Friday evening, the day before the election, his name was removed from the website and from the ballot which was provided on Saturday. This was just the beginning of irregularities.

Mr. Crenshaw happens to be African American and he was running on a completely African American slate identified as Dems for the Community. Many of these candidates had been a part of a sweep of 79th Assembly Delegates

by African Americans for last year’s CDP. The second slate for Saturday’s election was the AD 79th Progressive Diversity Slate with two African Americans and one Latino out of its 14 candidates. Most of these were members of the San Diego County Democratic Club. Both slates galvanized their constituencies, which is commendable. But what is interesting is the announcement, during the actual voting, that there

would be no write in ballots; and then we find that some people not only voted write in, but that those write ins were actually counted during the vote tallying. At every question about the process, the Regional Director deferred to telephone calls with the national party but could not sight Rule One of the process and had no copies of the actual governing rules with him. This is not acceptable.

The California Democratic Club as well as the San Diego County Democratic Club should be put on notice that the day of the automatic African American vote is over.

Proof is in the loss of support in the last election and the fact that in the state of California, there are more Independent Voters than Republican, which makes the Independent Voters a third party of voters in and of themselves.

It appears that this misconduct on the part of the CDP cost Mr. Crenshaw a seat as a Delegate for the Convention. This newspaper calls such activity “Voter Suppression” which, so far, we have been just identifying with Blue States.

Perhaps it’s time to remind the CDP that Black folks have a choice and that we will use those choices in 2019, 2020 and beyond if we don’t see constructive, substantive and meaningful change.

That Democratic California Sen. Kamala Harris announced her candidate for president on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is no coincidence.

For her supporters and those who know her well, Harris has long been a fighter for freedom, justice and equality and she’s often invoked the spirit of Dr. King in talking about the America’s needs today.

“I think we all know when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. talked about the Dream, it wasn’t about being asleep,” Harris said during the recent Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference. “It was about being awake.”

On a day to honor King, and in a brief video from her campaign that was released on social media Monday morning at the same time that she appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Harris called on her supporters to join with her to “claim our future.”

“Justice.

Decency.

Equality.

Freedom. Democracy. These aren’t just words. They’re the values we as Americans cherish. And they’re all on the line now,” Harris said in the video, teasing her official kickoff in her birthplace of Oakland next Sunday.

“The future of our country depends on you and millions of others lifting our voices to fight for our American values,” said Harris, the first African-American woman, and the third woman overall, to announce her candidacy for the 2020 election.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have also announced that they will run.

Harris said she’s running to “lift those voices, to bring our voices together.”

“On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) salutes the outstanding courage and leadership of Sen. Kamala Harris as she upholds and embodies the spirit and courage of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by announcing her candidacy for President of the United States,” said NNPA president and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Chair, and the editor and publisher of the Crusader newspapers in Chicago and Gary, Indiana, Dorothy R. Leavell, also applauded Harris’ announcement.

“I am excited that Kamala Harris has entered the presidential race for 2020 and look forward to her mounting a vigorous campaign,” Leavell said.

“She is imminently qualified, having come through the ranks of politics in the Bay area and has served admirably in the United States Senate these last two years.

Just last March (2018), under the leadership of Amelia Ward, who serves as Chairman of the National Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation and is the publisher of the San Francisco Sun Reporter, Harris was honored as our ‘Newsmaker of the Year,’” Leavell said.

She continued:

“She has a close relationship with the Black Press and respects its commitment as an institution of the Black community. She is energetic, smart and works hard to be prepared for the duties she undertakes. We are certain that she will be a formidable candidate and wish her the best in the campaign.”

“It is quite appropriate that on the day that the nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a fresh and vibrant new face announces her run for the Presidency,” said Rosetta Miller Perry, Publisher of the Tennessee Tribune Newspaper.

“California Senator Kamala Harris is everything the current holder of the office isn’t,” Perry continued. “She is honest, a champion of equality and opportunity, and someone who will stand up and fight against the forces of hatred and bigotry. Her candidacy is a breath of fresh air in an environment spoiled by the toxic and incompetent individual whose administration is running the country.”

According to CNN, Harris’ campaign will be headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland – giving aides an East Coast hub in a racially diverse city that has struggled with wide income disparities – and Oakland, where Harris was born to immigrant parents who came to the US to advance their academic careers.

Harris chose to announce on Monday to honor the legacies of two of her heroes.

Forty-seven years ago this week, Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman to ever run for president, launched her campaign. And Dr. King has been a role model for See HARRIS page 15

A Dream Deferred:

Racial Wealth Divide Actually Grows Worse

By Jessicah Pierre Inequality media specialist at the Institute for Policy Studies

January 15th marked what would’ve been Dr. Martin Luther King’s 90th birthday.

Most known for his famous “I Have Dream Speech,” King envisioned a future in which deep racial inequalities — including deep economic inequality — was eradicated. He worked tirelessly towards that mission.

Over 50 years after his assassination, sensational media stories have focused heavily on the black unemployment rate, which has reached historic lows.

President Trump was quick to claim credit for this improvement last year, tweeting: “Somebody please inform Jay-Z that because of my policies, Black Unemployment has just been reported to be at the LOWEST RATE EVER RECORDED!” (The rapper had recently criticized the president for a racist statement about African countries.)

King foreshadowed that if we maintain our exploitive economic and political systems, then we’d get not only racial apartheid, but economic apartheid as well.

These headlines (and boasts) don’t tell the whole story, though. Most

importantly, they exclude data on overall wealth — a critical measure of financial security. Wealth buffers families from the ups and downs of income changes and economic cycles, and allows households to take advantage of opportunities.

A new report by the Institute for Policy Studies takes a more holistic look at where the country is in terms of racial economic parity. It reveals deep, pervasive, and ongoing racial economic division.

The study shows that wealth is concentrating into fewer and fewer hands over time. And though working white people also struggle, the hands at the very top are overwhelmingly white. Far from closing, America’s polarizing racial wealth divide is continuing to grow between white households and

households of color.

Over the past three decades, the report notes, “the median black family saw their wealth drop by a whopping 50 percent, compared to a 33 percent increase for the median white household.”

King foreshadowed that if we maintain our exploitive economic and political systems, then we’d get not only racial apartheid, but economic apartheid as well.

While one in five Americans of any race have zero or even negative wealth, in the last 30 years we’ve seen the number of households with $10 million or more skyrocket by 856 percent.

And unfortunately, that is exactly where we’re heading without

systemic change. While one in five Americans of any race have zero or even negative wealth, in the last 30 years we’ve seen the number of households with $10 million or more skyrocket by 856 percent.

The widening of the racial wealth divide has coincided with the extreme concentration of U.S. wealth. We’re currently living in an economy where the Forbes 400 own more wealth than all black households, plus a quarter of Latino households, combined.

As much as we cite the vision that MLK laid out for America, decades later we’ve not moved in the right direction.

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Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church

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

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church of San Diego

4995 A Street San Diego, CA 92102

1819 Englewood Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945

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Rev. Harvey L. Vaughn, III

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St. Paul United Methodist Church

Bethel Baptist Church

Second Chance Apostolic Ministries Inc.

3094 L Street San Diego, CA 92102

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Lively Stones Missionary Baptist Church

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Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

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

5333 Geneva Ave. San Diego, CA 92114

1728 S. 39th Street San Diego, CA 92113

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Sunday School 8 : 00 a.m.

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2nd Saturday Men’s Bible Study 3rd Saturday Women’s Saturday Bible Study

Pastor Jerry Webb

Sunday School 8 : 30 a.m.

Morning Worship 9 : 45 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 10 : 00 a.m.

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Pastor Jared B. Moten

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m.

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“A Life Changing Ministry” Romans 12:2

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Total Deliverance Worship Center

Linda Vista Second Baptist Church

13230 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064

2774 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.

Spring Valley, CA 91977

2706 Korink Ave. San Diego, CA 92111

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Leonist Franklin

Nadine Jackson

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

April 8, 1964

April 13, 1957

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SUNSET

January 17, 2019

MEMORIAL SERVICES WERE HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2019 AT ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY, MEMORY CHAPEL. LEONIST FRANKLIN JR. was born April 8, 1964 to Leonist Franklin Sr. and Ruth Smith Franklin in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was the second of two children and a true “Momma’s Boy.” Leonist was raised in a military family living and attending school in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for two years, and Yokosuka, Japan for six and a half years, before settling in San Diego, California in 1975. He attended Bell Junior High and Madison High School. He was a Cub Scout, and played on the baseball team, football team, and basketball team.

Leonist was a jack of all trades, working as a dispatcher for Cal Fire, the ship yard, and landscaping.

On December 23, 1984 Leonist was blessed with his greatest gift.

His daughter Jessica Franklin, who in turn made him a very happy and proud grandfather to SirMelvin FJohnson.

Leonist loved to have a good time with family and friends. People who were close to him referred to him as Junior. He enjoyed playing basketball, cards, dominoes, chess, and barbecuing.

He is survived by his parents, Leonist Franklin Sr. and Ruth Franklin, his daughter Jessica Franklin, his grandson SirMelvin FJohnson, and his sister Javonda Franklin.

Love is stronger than death even though it can’t stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can’t separate people from love. It can’t take away our memories either. In the end, life is stronger than death.—

January 7, 2019

SERVICES WERE HELD FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2019 AT NEW PARADISE BAPTIST CHURCH. FINAL ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY. NADINE MARIE JACKSON was born on April 13, 1957 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Solomon Neal Jackson II and Mary Louise Jackson. In 1961, she moved with her parents and two younger brothers, Solomon III, and James to Los Angeles, California. Shortly, after arriving in Los Angeles, a fourth child joined the family; her sister, Dejuana and honorary brother, (cousin) Kevin Pitre.

She received her formal education in Los Angeles, and graduated from George Washington High School. During the early 1970s’, Nadine met En-Rico Mellon. In 1973 she gave birth to the joy of her life, her daughter, Tracie; and in 1974, her beloved son, Tremaine.

Nadine’s employment includes several years with the United States Post Office, and Neslie‘s Corporation, where she retired during the mid-1990’s. Shortly after retiring, she moved to San Diego, California and became a care provider for California Home Care Agency.

She continued to pursue her education by attending San Diego City College where she mastered American Sign Language. Upon her arrival to San Diego, Nadine united with San Diego Holy Ghost Deliverance Interfaith United Ministries, Inc. There, she served as a joyful usher and a minister of song using her spiritual gift, the American Sign Language (ASL). After meeting her paternal siblings: Brandon, Ashley, Brian and Brennen, Nadine encouraged and inspired her maternal siblings to maintain a close relationship with each other. In 2013, Nadine visited New Paradise Baptist Church and after hearing Reverend James Moore Jr. preaching the Word, she accepted the invitation to become a member. Nadine continued to be an active and faithful member. She was loved by many and could easily be found by the sound of her playing the tambourine, attending church school, praying with the Prayer Team and even praise dancing using ASL. Every opportunity, Nadine would spread the Word of God and provided everyone with a mustard seed. In 2015, Nadine became ill and for a time she, continued to live independently with the love and support of her brother, James, her spiritual mother Sis. Lena Chapman and more recently, her daughter, Tracie who oversaw her care until she departed this life. She was preceded in death by her son, Tremaine Jay Mellon and her mother, Mary Louise Jackson. On Monday, January 7, 2019, Nadine Marie Jackson quietly slipped away peacefully to be with the Lord. She leaves to celebrate her memory: her daughter, Tracie Mellon Jackson ; her son, Brandon Mellon ; her father, Solomon Jackson II; her aunt Alice Pitre; her siblings: Solomon Jackson III, James Jackson , DeJuana Jackson-Bastine and Kevin Pitre ; Brandon Jackson ; Ashley Jackson; Brian Jackson, Brennen Jackson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

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Mattie Williams Banks SUNRISE

May 12, 1918

SUNSET

January 15, 2019

SERVICES WERE HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019 AT MT. ERIE BAPTIST CHURCH; ENTOMBMENT AT GREENWOOD MAUSOLEUM. FINAL ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY. A beautiful light that shined bright for 100 years is no longer shining. “Mama Mattie”, as she was affectionately known to all who loved her, traded her wings for a crown on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

MATTIE RABY WILLIAMS BANKS was born May 12, 1918 in St. Francisville, Louisiana. She was the seventh of nine children born to loving parents, Sebeal and Carrie Eames Raby. The family later made Baton Rouge, Louisiana their home. Mattie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in Baton Rouge, where she also received he formal education.

In 1937, Mattie was joined in matrimony to Ira Williams, to their union seven children were born. In 1951, the Williams family moved to San Diego, California; where Mattie worked various jobs, including University California San Diego “UCSD”, where she retired in 1978.

Mattie later met Arthur Banks and they united in marriage in 1980.

The union remained until his death in 2003.

Upon arriving in San Diego, Mattie united with the First Chapel Church of God. She later moved her membership to Mt. Erie Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Patrick and continued under the leadership of Reverend Walter G. Wells. She greatly enjoyed attending the annual Christmas banquets and she enjoyed the fellowship. Mattie was a very active and faithful member until her health began to deteriorate.

Mattie was also very active in the community. She was a member of the John F. Kennedy Democratic Club, she even attended the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco, California.

She was also a member of several other community civic services, including the Voguettes women’s social club, the Neighborhood House senior citizens program. She was an excellent seamstress and a member of Carolyn Burns’ sewing class. She often modeled her own beautiful, unique designs. Mattie loved to travel. She especially loved going on cruises, and visiting family and friends in Baton Rouge.

“Mama Mattie” was known for her big heart and generosity. Her door was always open to those who had no place to go and there was always a pot of food on the stove! Mattie loved to fish, she and her beloved husband “Banks” would often fish at Lake Morena and Salton Sea. Mattie was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, four sisters and one great-grandson. “Mama Mattie” will be forever cherished by her children, Leonard Williams (Joanne), Irving Williams (Ethel), Herman Williams (Camilla), Juanita Nash (Walter), Charles Williams, Betty Segovia (Mark) and Janice McElvaine (Rodney); 22 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 28 greatgreat grandchildren and host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

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Anthony Tyler SUNRISE

January 24, 1953

SUNSET

January 17, 2019

MEMORIAL SERVICES WERE HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019 AT ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY, MEMORY CHAPEL. On January 24, 1953, at St. Francis Hospital in Los Angeles, California, God blessed Wesley B. and Victoria (Kemp) Tyler with a baby boy; they named him Anthony. He was the fourth of five children born to this union. Anthony received his formal education in Carson, California at Carson Senior High School; graduating in 1970.

Anthony accepted Christ at a very young age and was baptized at Double Rock Baptist Church in Compton, California. Following his “Big Brother,” Lee, Anthony joined the army in 1973; they were both stationed in Ft. Lewis, Washington; their first duty station; they completed their army stint together in Korea.

While in Korea Anthony met his first wife, Young; to this union one son, Major, was born. After his stint in the army, Anthony moved back to Los Angeles, California; he worked in the dental field as a Dental Prosthetist. Later working as a Unit Clerk for VA Long Beach Healthcare Systems in Long Beach, California where he acquired a love for the medical field; even often thinking and speaking as if he were a doctor. Again following his “Big Brother”, Lee, he moved to San Diego, California where he furthered his education by enrolling at Maric College to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). In 1996, while working as a Mental Health Counselor at Charter API, Anthony met the love of his life, Bienvinida “Nida”, they were married in 1998. He always bragged that he acquired a “bonus love”, his “Baby Girl”; daughter, Toi; he fondly referred to Nida and Toi as “His Package”.

Anthony’s passions included his collection of trains, antique toy cars and books. He loved his family, especially his nieces, nephews and Labradors. He showered them with gifts; helping and loving them unconditionally. He loved to share his knowledge with everyone who would listen. Anthony will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Dardanus Gilbert

Nan Russell

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

January 30, 1965

June 13, 1931

SUNSET

SUNSET

January 8, 2019

FINAL ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO PREFERRED CREAMATION & BURIAL. DARDANUS KATEIN GILBERT, born January 30,1965 to Joan Ann Foster and Jimmy Ray Gilbert.

As a child Daniel was struck by and ice cream truck and suffered hearing lost totally in his right ear and 50% in his left ear, but that did not stop him from accomplishing the thing that he wanted to do.

Daniel was a proud man and a faithful man, he believed in the word of the Lord. He served his fellow man to the best of his ability.

During the 1980’s he worked for the Goodwill industries and various odd and in jobs.

Daniel was a very strong-willed person and always wanted to do things the way he wanted too. As he walked this earth and struggled through life, one thing he did believe in was faith and goodwill to all men.

Dardanus was preceded in death by; mother, brother Ramel Henderson, and sister Racquel Henderson. He is survived by; eldest brother Raphael Henderson, eldest sister Pilar Yvette Gailey, brother James Gilbert, sisters Joan “Joanie” Bradshaw, Desean Hinton, and youngest sister Alyssa Gilliam.

January 13, 2019

FINAL ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO PREFERRED CREAMATION & BURIAL. NAN MAE RUSSELL was born June 13th, 1931 in Madisonville, KY. She is survived by her sister Thelma Lee Johnson (Philip Johnson) and brother Thomas Franklin. Two daughter’s; Delaine Baker and Michelle Todd and one son-in-law; Christopher Todd, eight grandchildren; Stephanie Merritt, Rashid Scott, Ramon Scott, Brittney Jones (Austin Jones), Rashad Scott, Christopher Todd, Jr., Jailyn Todd, and Kendra Steward. Ten great-grandchildren Jasmine Russell, Michael Merritt, Jadon Scott, Rashaun Scott, Jordan Scott, Rashad Scott Jr., Saniya Scott, Brilynn Jones, Amarii Jones, and Alijah Jones. One great-great-grandchild Mykaylynn Merritt.

Nan was preceded in death by her two son’s Michael Merritt and Rashid Ali. The family would also like to recognize and give a special thanks to several individuals who played a vital role in Nan’s life and care, Kathy Toomer, Bill and Maiesha Brown, Tony Johnson, John Todd, Austin Jones, Shaquille Gilliam, Ellis Billiard, and Dominic Kinder.

Monique Williams

Daniel will always be remembered as a loving brother and a loyal man. May you rest in peace my brother. May you rest in peace …

We love you.

SUNRISE

March 28, 1973

SUNSET

January 1, 2019

FINAL ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO PREFERRED CREAMATION & BURIAL.

On Thursday, January 17, 2019 God called Anthony to his heavenly home. He was preceded in death by his father, Wesley B. Tyler.

Monique was born March 28, 1973 in Denver, Colorado to Erma Lee Harts and Arthur Eugene Pinkey.

Anthony leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife, “Nida,”; his loving mother, Victoria; son, Major; daughter, “Baby Girl”, Toi; “Big Brother”, Lee (Saundra) Tyler; three sisters, Ferries (Tom) Moore; Deborah (Bobby) Spigner and Penny Tyler; aunt, Johnnie Wooten; a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.

Monique attended Smith Elementary, Hamilton Junior High, and George Washington High. Although born and raised in Colorado, she took a leap of faith, relocated and planted roots in San Diego, California. Monique’s career profession for thirteen years was as a Customer Service Representative.

Those that knew her would often say her first calling should have been a comedian, because she was funny, fun loving, and kept you laughing. Sweet, kind-natured, and a good mother. Monique was the beloved mother of Dajae Brown, Makayla Willis, Danaya Slater, Daquan Slater, and Dmari Williams.

“Those we love never truly leave us, There are things that death cannot touch.”

Jack Thorne

Monique lived to shop and shop she did – brand named purses and shoes – a fly-girl fashionista with an appreciation for fine dining and a vogue-style… all the attributes of a strong and confident woman.

Rest In Peace -Monique Williams

“If you ever lose someone dear to you, never say the words they’re gone. They’ll come back.”

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Speaks at National Newspaper Conference Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), now celebrating 192 years of the Black Press in America, held its Mid Winter Conference last week in Orlando, Florida. San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Publisher, Dr. John E. Warren, was one of the presenters in their session on Crime and Public Policy. Dr. Warren is a former member of the Board of Directors of the NNPA, and a Public Policy Consultant to a number of the association members.

Dr. John E. Warren and Attorney Benjamin Crump

For the Crime and Public Policy session he joined Attorney Benjamin Crump, the noted lawyer for the Trayvon Martin family and a number of other high profile families who have lost loved ones to police shootings. Attorney Crump praised the Black Press for being the voice of those he has represented, noting that the Black Press is the one to carry the stories of the families of the victims of those police shootings.

But there was also another side to this session.

There was discussion of the move to ban menthol cigarettes which are smoked primarily by African Americans. This is happening at the same time that

the FDA is allowing the sale of flavored smokes. In San Francisco, a ban on menthol has already gone into effect.

Dr. Warren pointed out how decisions like these are made. For instance, cigarettes used to be regulated under the Tobacco, Alcohol, and Firearms Division of the U.S. Treasury Department. In more recent years that authority has been transferred to the Food and Drug Administration. However, with flavored cigarettes coming under fire, the addiction of Black smokers to menthol would create an imbalance in the marketplace for those not selling menthol to Blacks. These are the kinds of public discussions that lead to the creation of policies that become law without “Our” input, according to Dr. Warren.

This well attended conference gave a LifeTime Achievement Award to Ms. Rosetta Miller-Perry, Publisher of the Tennessee Tribune, which she founded in 1992.

Two Centuries of Black History and the Black Press enabling black journalists to “package their mission of ending racial discrimination and securing citizenship rights within a profitoriented, objective presentation of current events designed to cater to the many interests of the largest possible black readership.”

The Black Press remains as viable as ever.

“The Black Press is an aspect of the fabric of the Black existence in America that is not getting enough attention or support from the community,” Kisha A. Brown, the founder and CEO of Justis Connection, told NNPA Newswire.

Pecinovsky said.

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent

In the March 2018 PeoplesWord.Org story, “Race News: Chronicling the Black Press and fight for Justice,” journalist Tony Pecinovsky noted that the rocky relationship between journalism and the struggle for AfricanAmerican equality, like any other courtship, is full of ebbs and flows, fluctuations that often times mirror larger societal changes.

“Exploring this relationship, in all its nuance and complexity, is especially important today as we try to discern and understand contemporary reality, a reality the Trump Administration increasingly attempts to obscure and mystify with its reliance on “alternative facts…’ ‘…facts’ that oftentimes lack quantifiable, tangible evidence,”

In that context, he said Fred Carroll’s book, “Race News: Black Journalists and the Fight for Racial Justice in the Twentieth Century,” is a welcome addition to the understanding of both journalistic and African-American history. Some historians have rightly begun to see the struggle for African-American equality through the lens of the “long Civil Rights revolution.”

“Thankfully, Carroll also sees the role of ‘race news’ through the lens of a long struggle and notes that early twentieth century commercial publishers proudly traced their lineage back to black journalism’s beginnings… to its very first newspaper, Freedom’s Journal, which was founded in 1827,” Pecinovsky said.

He also noted that the “black news industry was owned, produced, and consumed primarily independent of white oversight,” thereby

“We rally to support athletes and artists who are ‘wronged’ by the system but what we fail to honor is the voice of the Black Press that has been capturing our stories for centuries,” Brown said.

“Long before Black Twitter and online blogs … and so the Black Press is not only an essential voice, but it is also a historical and cultural archaeological goldmine that we must preserve.” One of the oldest Blackowned business industries in America, The Black Press began more than 191 years ago.

On March 16, 1827, the first edition of “Freedom’s Journal” was published, thrusting African-Americans into the bustling publishing business. At the time, Blacks in America weren’t even considered citizens, most were slaves and forbidden to read or write.

However, John Russwurm and Reverend Samuel Cornish rose up bravely, declaring that, “We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.”

The Black Press became one of the only means of communication between Black people.

“Black men and women were vilified in the New York press in the 1800s,” Leavell said.

“Some White newspaper publishers sought to defend the dignity, honor and character of Black people, however, Russwurm and Cornish said they, ‘wish to plead our own cause.’”

Without the Black Press, genuine stories of African-Americans would go untold, Robert W. Bogle, the publisher of the “The Philadelphia Tribune,” said during a recent NNPA conference. Bogle said that only Black people can tell their stories accurately. “We are as relevant today as we were when the ‘Freedom’s Journal’ said they wanted to tell our story in our words,” said Bogle.

NNPA, the Black Press of America, represents more than 215 African-American owned newspapers and media companies around the country with a combined weekly subscribership of more than 22 million.

And, as African Americans and others observe Black History Month, Brown said she’d like to see the Black Press continue to capture current events that aren’t borne from reports done by other media outlets. “Tell the story of the Black entrepreneur. There are so many people who are reconnecting with the spirit of our ancestors to get our own bootstraps to pull ourselves up with,” Brown said.

“Black entrepreneurs are daring to defy the business norms in an effort to explore financial freedom and chart new territory that we can call our own.”

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CES 2019:

tech strides for a brighter future

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By Barbara Smith Contributing Writer

Harmony and trust might not be words that come to mind immediately when we think of technology, but these themes recurred often at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019, held in Las Vegas January 9th. CES, the largest technology trade show in the world, is a global gathering place for the most creative minds in the tech world, each year presenting a dizzying array of cutting-edge tech products that just might make your head spin. “It’s exhilarating and exhausting,” said New Jersey audio maven Douglas Williamson, who comes each year to check out the latest and greatest in tech gadgets. “I just bought a Tesla, so I’m not looking for the new car anymore,” he said. But some of this year’s head turners for the Gingko Audio executive were the Klipsch high-end speakers, pricey at a cool $6,000 and AirSelfie, a drone-powered cell phone case that will follow its owner around so that he can take selfies.

Other intriguing tech trends were a digitally-controlled window washing device; Samsung’s 8K 219-inch micro-LED “Video Wall” television; luggage that uses artificial intelligence to follow you around; a massive Google booth showcasing the tech giant’s voice As-

sistant that integrates with ever more devices, thus rivaling Amazon’s Alexa; and “telemedicine,” a highly touted alternative to traditional medicine that allows patients and doctors to communicate through audio- and video-based technologies, thus addressing needs of elderly, low-income and/or those living in remote areas who experience hardships in trying to make face-to-face visits with their health care provider. “Telemedicine has changed the way we look at health care,” said Ash Mehta, CEO of San Diego-based Patient Click, noting the involvement of doctors in Scripps and Sharp health services in San Diego, thus improving access to health care for those most in need.

Forpheus, Omron’s table tennis playing robot, drew crowds each day, with attendees testing their skills slamming the ping pong ball over the net, only to be returned by the world’s first artificial intelligence-equipped ping pong tutor. In its 5th generation, Forpheus, which is equipped with a 4-camera system, senses a player’s form, skill and behavior and then emulates human movement, using topspin and backspin on shots.

The company boasts that this social robot exemplifies how intelligent machines can learn from human interaction and enhance human potential and development.

A John Deere tractor, roughly the size of seven elephants (well, maybe not quite that big), dominated the floor with its demonstration of how technology applies to agriculture.

Finding qualified skilled labor in rural American has become more and more of a challenge, and farmers see autonomous driving and highly precise GPS data as a tool to help them hire less skilled operators to work in the cab and get vital farming work done.

Verizon explored the impact of 5G technology on improving education, aiding first responders and more with a keynote address by CEO Hans Vestberg that included a demonstration with Laker power forward Kyle Kuzma, who donned 5G-connected goggles from Verizon to see if there was any latency or lag time in shooting balls in a lightning round. Speed was optimal, up to 1 Gbps, and Kuzma’s performance earned applause from entertained fans. Beyond the NBA, in real life applications, 5G’s value can be seen in scenarios such as surgery, where, say experts, surgeons are often operating blindly or staring at a screen instead of the patient. 5G, however, will reduce latency enough, so that surgeons can use augmented reality to operate in real time.

The African American presence at CES 2019 seemed to increase from last year, but still is, at least from an observational standpoint, rel-

atively low. Black representation appeared more in the form of attendees and company spokespeople and less in the form of entrepreneurs and company heads. One prohibitive factor for black entrepreneurs might be the hefty price, in the thousands, it costs to exhibit at the global confab, which must be measured against the potential return in business.

A notable exception was the appearance of Daymond John, tech titan and ABC’s Shark Tank guru, who presided over an AARP-sponsored pitch competition for startup entrepreneurs in the 50-plus age bracket. Along with AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins, John refereed the tensely-fought competition that featured 8 novel tech products designed to serve Americans over age 50, with the aim to increase social connections and reduce isolation. The two winners: a virtual reality device that uses electroencephalogram (EEG) feedback to reduce stress and offer virtual reality travel to its users, created by StoryUP Healium; and a high-tech earbud that translates conversations into 15 languages and interprets conversations in nearly real time, created by Waverly Labs. The winners will compete once more in October at AARP’s national headquarters in Washington, DC.

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turmoil at democratic party

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By Dr. John E. Warren Voice & Viewpoint Publisher

Last Saturday, the California Democratic Party (CDP) held it’s Delegate Elections for the 2019 State Democratic Party Convention. For the 79th Assembly District, the elections were held at the Johnson Elementary School on Kelton Road. The doors opened at 12 noon and the voting was from 1pm until 3pm. There were two groups that presented themselves as slates. One was called the AD 79th Progressive Diversity Slate seen as the San Diego County Democratic Central Committee slate. And the second was the Dems For the Community (referring to the 79th Assembly District). This latter group appears to have made a sweep of the election with the following results: Women Candidates who won were Akilah Weber, MD. 301 votes, Alyce Pipkin-Allen 251 votes, Angela de Joseph 246 votes, Chevelle Tate 250 votes, Ellen Nash 254 votes, Temika M. Cook 218 votes, and Genevieve Jones-Wright 328 votes. This was an all-African American women slate, which did the community proud.

On the Men’s Candidate side of the ballot, there were a number of irregularities which should not have occured. Dwayne Crenshaw, one of the seven men on the Dems For the Community slate, was removed from the website the night before the election and from the printed ballot for the election. Mr.Crenshaw said he filed his papers and paid his fees on time, which is why he had initially been placed on the California Democratic Party website for the election as a candidate. Not only was his name removed, but according to the Regional Director for the CDP no “write in names”

were to be permitted either. The Regional Director made this announcement while people were voting and preparing to vote.

When questioned on this procedure by the Voice & Viewpoint, the Regional Director said he had received instructions from”headquarters” both on the name removal and the non allowance of “write in votes.” However, this newspaper has learned that there were “write in votes counted at no less than one of the vote counting stations.” It appears that since the announcement of no “write ins” during the actual voting was made to all present at the time, this might have cost Mr. Crenshaw a winning spot since all the other members of his slate were elected. It appears that an appeal will be made on this call.

On the Men’s Candidates slate the winners were: Michael Jackson 342 votes, Ken Malbrough 237 votes, Nathaniel Tate, 223 votes, Arthur Scott, 211 votes, Dave Myers, 200 votes, Gil Brown 189 votes, and Nate Fairman 149 votes. All but Dave Myers and Nate Fairman were on the Dems For the Community slate.

The Assembly District Delegate elections for the CDP are rotated each weekend so that not all the District votes are held on the same day.

The 77th Assembly District held their elections the following day (Sunday, January 27).

This year’s California Democratic Convention will be held in San Francisco the last weekend of May 2019.

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Lemon Grove Historical Society Interviews

Dolores Warren Photos and article by Staff Writer

On Saturday, January 19th in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday, the Lemon Grove Historical Society presented at the Lemon Grove Library an interview by the devoted Historic Society’s President, Helen OField, with biracial author Dolores Van RensalierWarren. This special interview went as deep as Warren’s book, Bridge Street to Freedom. Dolores expressed the riveting account of how it felt to discover her African American ancestry at the age of 17 during the Civil Rights movement of the late 1950s.

After leaving home at that time, she felt free to openly honor her black heritage and extensively research for her black roots. She discovered both her parents had a black parent, and that her maternal black great grandfather, William Van Rensalier was a black abolitionist. She

also talked with the crowd about her successful effort to honor and historically preserve her black great grandfather’s key stopover on the Underground Railroad in Paterson, New Jersey.

In the interview Dolores shared how she learned to live in the world as a black person, fully embracing who she really was and learning about the black culture. But, she said, it wasn’t until the night that Dr. King was killed that, then living as a Negro herself, she “felt first hand my black people’s soul wrenching tragedy as well as my determination to help others overcome racism.”

As she reminisced about the day King was killed, Dolores explained to the crowd gathered Saturday, “I felt the overwhelming rage and frustration towards those who were responsible.”

About that white half of her? Dolores said, “I also felt that night a deep shame of being a part of America’s white ancestry.” It was a double tragedy, she said, because she discovered that she

also grieved for having missed out on all the black culture she didn’t receive growing up because she was raised white, not knowing anything about her black heritage. Looking back to when she left home for good, she realized that the Civil Rights Movement of the late 50s had helped her make the decision to leave home and be free of her parents’ life of passing for white. For Dolores, the decision was a moral one.

Now, decades later and at peace with herself, she stated she has learned the power of unity and forgiven. She expressed an inner harmony in truly believing all people are born with good character in their souls. “America, white or black,” she said, “must journey through life guarding against corrupting their souls through racism. We have all come a long way. But until we can cross that “Bridge St. to Freedom” together, America cannot break free of its own self-inflicted bondage.

Low-income Families: Get Your Taxes Done for Free

By José A. Álvarez County of San Diego Communications Office

San Diego County low-income families and individuals will once again be able to have their taxes filed for free, thanks to the County and its many partners.

The free tax preparation will take place until April 15 at dozens of locations throughout the county. The only requirement for the free service is that filers meet income requirements.

The annual free tax preparation services are part of the annual Earned Income Tax Credit campaign, which began in 2003 and was spearheaded by Supervisor Greg Cox. The

campaign is conducted every tax season by local nonprofit organizations throughout the region and supported by the County Health and Human Services Agency’s Community Action Partnership, the IRS, AARP, United Way of San Diego County and 2-1-1 San Diego.

San Diego County residents can have their taxes prepared for them, do them themselves with assistance from a volunteer or do them on their own by visiting myfreetaxes.org. To receive free services, all you have to do is call 2-1-1 to make an appointment at a site near you.

The campaign helps residents claim their EITC, the federal government’s largest assistance program to support low- to moderate-income families. The IRS estimates that between 20 and 25 percent of eligible people do not claim their EITC each year.

The free tax preparation campaign aims to get people out of poverty and help them thrive, one of the goals of the County’s Live Well San Diego vision.

Individuals and families who worked in 2018 and earned less than $54,884 could qualify for

as much as $6,431 in federal EITC tax credit.

The California credit could be as little as $223 or as much as $2,775. Residents must file a tax return to be eligible for both credits.

Last year, EITC campaign volunteers in San Diego filed more than 31,000 federal and state tax returns, saving taxpayers about $7.7 million in tax preparation fees. The campaign helped to bring about $40 million in total refunds to local working families and individuals. About $14 million of the refund amount was EITC dollars.

TRADE:

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The Transatlantic Slave Trade started with slave ships, whips, chains and a most demonic kind of evil: Europeans and others hunting down Africans like animals.

transatlantic slave trade for another century and a half, operating from their bases in the Congo-Angola area along the west coast of Africa.

The result: an estimated 12 million enslaved Africans were shipped as cargo across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas between the 16thand 19th centuries – and, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, that figure represented just one stage of the slave trade.

The Dutch became the primary slave traders during the 1600s. In the century that followed, British and French merchants controlled about half of the transatlantic slave trade, taking a large percentage of their human cargo from the region of West Africa between the Senegal and Niger rivers, according to Britannica.

By the 1480s, Portuguese ships were already transporting Africans for use as slaves on sugar plantations in the Cape Verde and Madeira islands in the eastern Atlantic.

Spanish conquistadors took African slaves to the Caribbean after 1502, but Portuguese merchants continued to dominate the

Probably no more than a few hundred thousand Africans were taken to the Americas before 1600.

However, in the 17th century, demand for slave labor rose sharply with the growth

of sugar plantations in the Caribbean and tobacco plantations in the Chesapeake region of North America.

The largest numbers of slaves were taken to the Americas during the 18th century, when, according to historians’ estimates, nearly three-fifths of the total volume of the transatlantic slave trade took place.

Today, as the world takes note of the anniversary of the slave trade [500 years for some, 400 for others], a rousing call to Africans throughout the diaspora has gone out. “Everyone agrees that all that is needed for Africa to take her rightful place on the world stage is for her children to come back home,” said Her Excellence Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, the African Union Ambassador to the United States of America.

This month, celebrities, including Boris Kodjoe, Idris Elba and Naomi Campbell, traveled to Ghana to visit The Akwamuhene Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III at the Bogyawe Palace, Akwamufie, where he has conferred a citation for “leading our kinsmen home.”

“My special thanks go to Boris Kodjoe and his colleagues for coordinating this all-important trip which I believe is by divine design,” The Akwamuhene said.

See our next issue for the Part 10, Section 2 of The Transatlantic Slave Trade – Africans Urged to ‘Come Home’

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NIGERIAN LAWYERS BACK CHIEF JUSTICE WITH ‘SUSPICIOUS’ MILLIONS IN UNEXPLAINED FUNDS Global Information Network

Efforts to clean up government – difficult in the best of times – were hamstrung by none other than Nigeria’s top judge accused of failing to declare hundreds of thousands of dollars that ‘suspiciously’ appear in his accounts but were never declared as required by law.

President Muhammadu Buhari, who has often accused the judiciary of frustrating his anticorruption fight, defended his announced suspension of Chief Justice Walter Nkanu Samuel Onnoghen.

In a furious tweet storm last Friday, President Buhari said the judge should have stepped aside when the allegations reached the court.

“This is not a mere technicality like innocently placing a document in a wrong file or mistakenly placing yesterday’s date on a document.”

Mr Buhari suspended Mr Onnoghen on Jan. 18, two weeks after corruption allegations first surfaced against the judge. In a statement, Mr Buhari said investigators had since discovered “millions of dollars” in “other suspicious transactions” made to Mr Onnoghen’s personal accounts.

But the suspension has drawn noisy protests by opposition politicians including Atiku Abubakar, who called the removal “an act of dictatorship.” Abubakar is one of the main challengers to Mr. Buhari in presidential polls scheduled for Feb. 16.

Abubakar’s People’s Democratic Party has halted its campaign to protest the action against Onnoghen who would have ruled on any legal challenge to the voting result.

Even the Nigerian Bar Association has jumped

W. Onnoghen’s 94 lawyer defense panel

into the fray, directing its members to boycott courts across the country for two days (Jan 29 to 30) over the manner in which Mr. Onnoghen was ousted.

The U.S., UK and the European Union expressed unhappiness with the move but the President fired back demanding that foreign countries desist from meddling in Nigeria’s internal affairs.

“Their statements seem more driven by unfounded assumptions and to be honest, a certain condescension to this African democracy,” Buhari retorted. “This is unfortunate.”

“Over the years and with great frequency, they have advised and even chided Nigeria about official corruption. Now we are presented with the sad and unwanted situation where the Chief Justice is discovered to have a vast, unexplained amount of money in his pocket.

“Had the situation been reversed, you would swiftly move to suspend the official pending final determination of the causes against him.”

Mr. Buhari, 76, is seeking re-election against a backdrop of mounting concern about votebuying and violence.

A MUSIC LEGEND PASSES IN ZIMBABWE AND A COUNTRY MOURNS He was buried Jan. 27, with music, singing and dancing by thousands of his adoring fans.

O. ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi

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After 67 albums and a score of awards and honorary degrees, Zimbabwe’s musical legend Oliver Mtudkudzi lost his long battle with diabetes at the Avenues Clinic in Harare. He was 66.

On the Afropop music website, guitarist Banning Eyre recalled his friend: “Born in 1952, Tuku grew up during the final decades of Rhodesian rule. He was a contemporary of Thomas Mapfumo, and both came of age during the brutal independence struggle of the 1970s, as Zimbabweans fought hard for liberation from the oppressive, racist Rhodesian regime.

“The two singers briefly worked together, then spending the next four decades as champions of roots music, particularly drawing on the musical traditions of the Shona people.

“Mtukudzi’s distinctive blend of traditional rhythms—mbira, jerusarema, muchongoya and many others—with elements of South

INCOME INEQUALITY FUELING BACKLASH AND ELITES ARE WORRIED Global Information Network

The rich are getting richer, businesses are thriving, but it’s hard not to notice that discontent is growing among the expanding poor and middle class and could soon pose a threat to the well-to-do.

At the exclusive World Economic Forum, an annual event held in Davos, Switzerland, income inequality was the talk among many corporate leaders, and the good jobs being lost to trade and automation.

“We’re living in a Gilded Age,” said Scott Minerd, chief investment officer of Guggenheim Partners, which manages more than $265 billion in assets. “I think, in America, the aristocrats are out of touch.

They don’t understand the issues around the common man.”

In fact, a new Global Risks Report declares that humanity is “sleepwalking its way to catastrophe” referring to extreme weather, failure to act on climate change, among other threats.

For the jobless poor, a new buzzword “upskilling” - was bandied about. Training

could help people obtain better jobs in the digital economy, some assert.

Stephen A. Schwarzman, chief executive of Blackstone, doubled down on the need for digital education which would lessen the inequalities that people have in terms of job opportunities.

It’s “up to the grown-ups” to make digital upskilling happen in K-12 schools, said Schwarzman, whose net worth is estimated at $13 billion.

But what most of the elites are uniformly against is a solution to be found in taxing wealth.

Winnie Byanyima, executive director of Oxfam International, couldn’t disagree more.

“We’re in a world where governments do not tax wealth enough, do not tax the rich enough.”

Billionaire fortunes are spiraling by $2.5 billion daily, according to Oxfam in a new report. The share of wealth held by billionaires increases by $2.5 billion a day, while the share

African mbaqanga, American gospel, soul and more, became universally recognized as “tuku music.” His lyrics were full of sage advice on good living—honesty, compassion for others, avoiding the scourges of alcohol and drug abuse and the maladies that accompany them.

But he delivered these messages in a gentle, fatherly way. He exemplified the very qualities he celebrated.”

This week, President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared him a national hero, a status normally held by ruling party elites and independence veterans.

In later years, “Tuku” as was informally called, developed the talents of young musicians, some of whom were nurtured at his Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton, outside Harare.

group Ladysmith Black Mambazo as well as with his friend Hugh Masekela - the “father of South African jazz” - who died the same day in 2018.

Tuku’s last album was “Hany’Ga” – which Mtukudzi defined as “concern”.

A tireless advocate to end child marriage, he composed the song ‘Haasati Aziva’ (‘You can’t pledge your child for marriage’) and most recently, during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign, he authored an opinion editorial in Zimbabwe’s Herald newspaper, calling for an end to this harmful practice.

He produced songs with the South African

The U.N. named him Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF in Eastern and Southern Africa, promoting children’s rights and HIV awareness.

of wealth among the 3.8 billion of the world’s poorest decreases by $500 million a day.

are huge, with women and girls suffering the most.”

“Our economy is broken,” said Byanyima, originally from Uganda. “Hundreds of millions live in extreme poverty while huge rewards go to those at the very top.

Countries cited by Oxfam with the greatest income inequality gap were Nigeria, Brazil, Ghana and Kenya.

Governments are fueling this inequality crisis, she insists. “They are under-taxing corporations and wealthy individuals, while underfunding vital public services like healthcare and education… The human costs

The Forum runs from Jan. 22 to 25. To read the Oxfam briefing paper released this month, visit www.oxfam.org

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HEALTHY LIVING

Many African Americans May Have Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea Lisa Rappaport Reuters Health

Even though almost one in four black people in the U.S. may have moderate to severe sleep apnea, a common nighttime breathing disorder, a new study suggests the vast majority haven’t been diagnosed or treated by a doctor.

Sleep apnea that isn’t properly treated has been linked with excessive daytime sleepiness, heart attacks, heart failure and an increased risk of premature death. Often, patients are prescribed treatment with a mask connected to a machine that provides continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to keep the airway open at night.

For the study, researchers examined data from the larger, long-term Jackson Heart Study that includes more than 5,000 African American adults in Mississippi. The study team analyzed records for 852 people who had undergone homebased sleep studies. They were 63 years old, on average.

Overall, 24 percent were found to have apnea based on the

sleep study results.

But less than 5 percent of the people found to have sleep apnea reported being diagnosed or treated for the condition, the study found.

“This is very important because it shows how many people are affected by sleep apnea, but unaware,” lead study author Dayna Johnson of the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University in Atlanta said by email.

“This finding also supports the importance of screening highrisk individuals for sleep apnea,” Johnson, who led the study when she was at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston.

Most of the study participants were overweight or obese, and the risk of sleep apnea appeared to increase at higher weights,

Johnson noted. However, the study found only about one in five participants reported experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness, a common symptom of apnea that doctors often use to screen for the condition.

This suggests that high-risk patients, including African American people with obesity, may need screening for apnea even when they don’t complain of classic symptoms like sleepiness, Johnson said.

IN OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS

First Diversity Business Accelerator Accepting Applications for Spring 2019

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CONNECT ALL @ the Jacobs Center Seeks Local Startups for Inaugural Accelerator Program The region’s first diversity focused business accelerator program will launch its first cohort of local entrepreneurs this spring. They are accepting applications now through Feb. 1.

A partnership between the City of San Diego, the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation and CONNECT, CAJC is geared specifically for diverse and financially disadvantaged founders of San Diego-based, early-stage startups that are poised for growth and job creation.

CAJC’s main goal is to provide opportunity for diversity focused entrepreneurship and spur economic development in historically underserved communities. The program is funded by a $2.5-million Community Development Block Grant secured by the City of San Diego Economic Development Department through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and private funding from partners, such as MUFG Union Bank N.A. and bkm OfficeWorks.

“We are extremely excited to begin accepting applications for our first group and to kick off the business accelerator program that will provide the tools and resources that local entrepreneurs and business owners need to survive and thrive

in today’s hyper-competitive market,” said Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation President and CEO Reginald Jones.

“Together, we will be working to expand and strengthen our local economy by making it more diverse and inclusive.”

Companies accepted into the CAJC business accelerator will participate in a six-month program tailored to support their various needs, including expert mentors, opportunities to access capital, and free co-working space complete with office equipment, such as high-speed internet and printers. All components of the program will be free to participants; no equity stake required.

Located in a specially designed 4,300-square-foot business accelerator space in Joe and Vi Jacobs Center in Southeastern San Diego, CAJC also offers a no-cost Business Resource Center where entrepreneurs “not quite ready for the accelerator” and others can connect and learn about local services and support programs to help move their ideas and businesses forward.

“It’s a fact that diversity in startups is good for the bottom line. By establishing these practices from the beginning, these companies foster corporate cultures that are open, inclusive and innovative,” said CONNECT President and CEO Greg McKee. “Leveraging our longstanding Springboard Accelerator Program model and partnering with the Jacobs Center, we will be able to reach rich pools of talent that have previously been overlooked by traditional innovation institutions. This is what San Diego needs as a region to be successful now and in the

future.”

The first group of CAJC business accelerator participants will be announced early next year with the program set to start in spring 2019.

About CONNECT ALL @ the Jacobs Center CONNECT ALL @ the Jacobs Center (CAJC) is the region’s first diversity-focused business accelerator program, guiding startups that want to grow rapidly with all the support they need to be successful. A partnership between the City of San Diego, the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation and CONNECT, the program provides participants with mentors, free co-working space and access to capital.

CAJC will also include a Business Resource Center, so that all entrepreneurs and small businesses can learn about local services and support to move their ideas and businesses forward.

The program is funded by a Community Development Block Grant through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that the City of San Diego Economic Development Department secured, and private funding from partners, such as MUFG Union Bank N.A. and bkm OfficeWorks.

To learn more or apply for the business accelerator program, visit connectallsd.org.

County Library Offers Free Financial Wellness Classes Whatever the case, the San Diego County Library can help you meet your financial goals. For the fourth year in a row, the County Library is partnering with San Diego County Credit Union to offer Financial Wellness Wednesdays, a series of free classes designed to help you manage your money.

To get you started, SDCCU has five tips you can use right now to stretch your dollars.

Get Organized Set a Goal Create a Budget Pay Off Debt Stick to It Financial expert George Chamberlin gives a presentation on financial wellness.

By Tracy DeFore County of San Diego Communications Office

Those holiday bills are rolling in and money might be a bit tight right now. Or it’s the New Year and you’ve resolved to manage your finances in 2019, rather than letting them manage you.

Financial Wellness Wednesdays classes are available at County libraries from Fallbrook to Bonita to Borrego Springs and more than a dozen others.

SDCCU finance experts cover a wide range of topics such as Building a Better Budget, 10 Simple Ways to Financial Success, 30 Ways to Trim Your Budget, College Financing 101, Teens and Money, and Raising a Money Smart Kid. Other topics cover Internet safety like Preventing Identity Theft and Scams, and Safeguarding Kids’ Identity and Online Privacy.

“The County Library is a lot more than just books; our branches are more like community centers,” said County Library Director Migell Acosta. “We offer a wide variety of classes in health, education and fitness. Financial Wellness Wednesdays is just another way we help customers improve their daily lives.”

“As with anything else, such as eating healthier or losing weight, having a road map is the first step in achieving financial success,” said SDCCU Business Development and Community Relations Senior Vice President Sarah Bilyeu.

“Identify your goals, jot them down and make a road map on how to get there.”

Bilyeu says your income doesn’t determine your financial success, but your choices on how you spend your money do.

In other words, living within your means. Sometimes life circumstances like divorce, foreclosures and medical bills can lead to severe budget problems, but there is a class that addresses that too: Rebuilding after a Financial Crisis.

Financial Wellness Wednesdays classes run from now through March. Registration isn’t necessary, and visitors can take one class or the entire series. To find times and locations, visit sdcl. org.

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Indivisible WATU Holds 2nd Annual

Women of Color Roar Breakfast Feb. 2nd

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Building on the momentum from last year’s celebration of the voices and contributions of women of color in politics, Indivisible WATU is holding the 2nd annual Women of Color ROAR Breakfast, (WOC Roar). This important event will take place Saturday, Feb. 2, 8-11 a.m., at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, 404 Euclid Ave., in San Diego.

The purpose of the Black History Month event, presented by Indivisible WATU, is to celebrate the election victories and milestones of African American female office holders and to encourage young women of color to run for office and seek careers in public service.

Running and Winning is the theme of this year’s WOC ROAR event. A prestigious panel of elected officials including: Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber City Council President Georgette Gomez City Councilmember Monica L. Montgomery will address topics including the challenges and opportunities facing women of color running for office. The panel will also shed light on the recent 2018 elections and give their perspective on the coming 2020 campaign season.

Angela de Joseph, the founder of Indivisible Watu and Women of Color ROAR, will serve as the event’s producer and mistress of ceremony. de Joseph is a marketing consultant and Emmy-nominated filmmaker.

in business and political areas. Additionally, 80 high school and college-age women who received scholarships, were given complimentary tickets to attend the event.

This unique event provided the young women with the opportunity to be surrounded by women in leadership and exposed them to great role models. The Women of Color ROAR breakfast was a transformative experience for them.

The 2019 breakfast will, once again, not only instill a sense of mission and encourage young women to run for office, it will provide opportunities for mentorships and internships.

Indivisible WATU is a nonprofit Southeast San Diego grassroots volunteer advocacy group dedicated to voter education, engagement, and political activism.

For more information, please call (424) 888-0497, or email: info@womenofcolorroar.com

Applications for the scholarships to attend WOC Roar are open to all high school and college-age students. Email: info@ womenofcolorroar.com for details.

Event sponsors include; Kumeyaay Nation, Barbara Bry, President Pro Tem San Diego City Council, Congressman Scott Peters, Sara Jacobs, Together We Will (TWW), Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego, Planned Parenthood Action Fund of the Pacific Southwest, Dave Meyers, and Run Women Run. Tickets are $50 and available online: http://bit.ly/WOC_ Panel. A portion of each ticket sale is directly applied to cover the complimentary tickets to the breakfast that were donated to young women in high school and college.

Angela de Joseph, the founder of Indivisible Watu and Women of Color ROAR

“We are still celebrating the historic elections of women of color,” said de Joseph. “From London Breed becoming the mayor of San Francisco to a record number of women of color in the freshman class of Congress.”

Adamant about helping more African American women get elected in San Diego County and nationally, de Joseph said there was still a lot of work to be done.

“Although we have made gains, there is much work to do,” she said. “When will San Diego elect a Black woman to a county-wide office? How is it possible that there have only been two Black women in the Senate in 200 years? And how are we going to eliminate the barriers that have kept us from electing a Black woman governor?”

Last year’s Women of Color ROAR Breakfast brought 300 San Diegans of all racial and ethnic groups together and was the catalyst for new partnerships

City Council President Georgette Gomez

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Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber

City Councilmember Monica L. Montgomery

North Park Apostolic

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Celebration

Photo by Deacon Willie Anderson

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On Friday, January 25th, North Park Apostolic Church Head Deacon, Willie Anderson, invited 52 guests to attend an end of year (2018) celebration to show his appreciation to the deacons, deaconesses and members of the church. The event was held at NAS Coronado Island Club. The celebration included a full course meal, gifts, games and prizes. This celebration marks

over 20 years of food, fellowship and fun – all provided

by Mr. Willie Anderson to show his respect and thankfulness to those who serve the Body of Christ.

He plans to continue having these types of celebrations as long as God allows. We love the Lord and we love serving Him.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9001716 Fictitious business name: ALL N ONE BITE Located at: 3404 Helix St. #6 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 10/17/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Brandon Deshawn Moore 3404 Helix St. #6 Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 18, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 18, 2024 1/24, 1/31,2/7, 2/14 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9001192 Fictitious business name: DIAMOND BEAUTY SALON HAIR NAIL CORP Located at: 3831 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Diamond Beauty Salon Hair Nail Corp 3831 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 14, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 14, 2024 1/24, 1/31,2/7, 2/14 ---------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000358 Fictitious business name: LI MADEGA CONSULTING Located at: 4649 Ashby Street San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 11/01/17 This business is hereby registered by the following: Lisa Marie Chancey 4649 Ashby Street San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 4, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 4, 2024 1/24, 1/31,2/7, 2/14 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000430 Fictitious business name: HAND OVA FIST HANDS OVA FIST Located at: 474 Valencia Pkwy San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Jonathan T. Reynolds 474 Valencia Pkwy San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 7, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 7, 2024 1/24, 1/31,2/7, 2/14 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9001580 Fictitious business name: STAY FLY FASHIONCO Located at: 2512 Pennington Ln. San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 1/07/18 This business is hereby registered by the following:

Jeffery Elmore Jr. 2512 Pennington Ln. San Diego, CA 92139 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 17, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 17, 2024 1/24, 1/31,2/7, 2/14 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000703 Fictitious business name: EDMONDS GARDEN Located at: 1228 University Ave #200 San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 06/01/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Y.B.E LLC 1228 University Ave #200 San Diego, CA 92103 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 9, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 9, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 ------------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000715 Fictitious business name: IMAGE NAILS & SPA CORP. Located at: 9187 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #5, San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 1/01/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Image Nails & Spa Corp. #5, San Diego, CA 92123 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 9, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 9, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018-9031321 Fictitious business name: BLESSED ENTERPRIZES Located at: 5524 San Mateo Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Married Couple The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Mario Williams 5524 San Mateo Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 -----------------------------Michelle E. Williams 5524 San Mateo Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 21, 2018 This fictitious business name will expire on December 21, 2023 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000778 Fictitious business name: ELITE FLOORING Located at: 405 Hillcrest Dr. Encinitas, CA 92024 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 1/09/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: MMS Partners, Inc. 405 Hillcrest Dr. Encinitas, CA 92024 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 9, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 9, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000351 Fictitious business name:

SELECT PREMIER PROPERTIES Located at: 1419 Universitiy Ave., Ste. D. San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: SSP Investments Inc., 1419 University Ave., Ste. D San Diego, CA 92103 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 4, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 4, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018-9031009 Fictitious business name: DREAHDREAH Located at: 1245 Elkelton Blvd.

Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 12/19/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Rachel A. Russell 1245 Elkelton Blvd.

Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 19, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on December 19, 2023 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000655 Fictitious business name: STAR STATION SMOG CHECK CHULA VISTA Located at: 1088 Broadway #A San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Star Station Smog Check, Inc. 7407 N. Judson St. San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 8, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 8, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000781 Fictitious business name: POSITIVE CHOICE HOMECARE REFERRAL AGENCY, LLC Located at: 7614 Lemon Ave., Ste. B San Diego, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 3/21/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Positive Choice Homecare Referral Agency, LLC 7614 Lemon Ave., Ste. B San Diego, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 9, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 9, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018-9031138 Fictitious business name: SOWING SEEDS CHELLE'S CULINARY SERVICES Located at: 264 Elvado Way San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 11/20/18 This business is hereby registered by the following:

Michelle E. White 264 Elvado Way San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 20, 2018 This fictitious business name will expire on December 20, 2023 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000780 Fictitious business name: ALWAYS BRIGHT HOMECARE CALIFORNIA CARE CALIFORNIA SENIOR CARE CALIFORNIA SENIOR CARE & PLACEMENT Located at: 280 K St. Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Jeannine Arnetta Nash 280 K St. Chula Vista, CA 91911 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 9, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 9, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000834 Fictitious business name: VIRYA CONSULTANTS Located at: 11226 Vandemen Way San Diego, CA 92131 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Madu R. Penugonda 11226 Vandemen Way San Diego, CA 92131 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 10, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 10, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000833 Fictitious business name: ALANKRITA CREATIONS Located at: 11226 Vandemen Way San Diego, CA 92131 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Jayasree V. Penugonda 11226 Vandemen Way San Diego, CA 92131 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 10, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 10, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9001199 Fictitious business name: AMERICAN FINANCIAL AMERICANFI HOMES IN ANY CONDITION Located at: 7825 Fay Avenue, Ste. 200 San Diego, CA 92037 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 5/01/00 This business is hereby registered by the following: Teva Perrizo 22797 Bayview Avenue San Diego, CA 94541 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 14, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 14, 2024

1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 --------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018-9031671 Fictitious business name: NEMOVI LAW GROUP Located at: 722 Via Cafetal San Marcos, CA 92069 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 12/01/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Genail M. Anderson 722 Via Cafetal San Marcos, CA 92069 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 14, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 14, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000934 Fictitious business name: KINGS TOUCH Located at: 3241 Vista Matamo El Cajon, CA 92019 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Leoncio Moises Gonzalez Iniguez 3241 Vista Matamo El Cajon, CA 92019 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 10, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 10, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000619 Fictitious business name: MARIAH'S VISITATION Located at: 7676 Madison Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Linda Mariah Brown 7676 Madison Ave., Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 8, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 8, 2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31,2/7 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000162 Fictitious business name: CAZUMBI GLOBAL Located at: 5257 Barstow Street San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 1/02/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Almir Costa Campos 5257 Barstow Street San Diego, CA 92117 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 3, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 3, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000170 Fictitious business name: KUTZ UP BARBERSHOP KUTZ UP BARBERSHOP SD KUTZ UP Located at: 8127 1/2 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Branden Lee Hall 8127 1/2 Broadway San Diego, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 3, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 3, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000165 Fictitious business name: SCHOOL DESK BEATS Located at: 272 Rancho Court Unit C, Chula Vista CA 91911 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was 12/3/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jonte Jermond Shorter 508 N. 3rd Street, Apt. 5 El Cajon, CA 92019 William Anthony Downs 272 Rancho Court Unit C, Chula Vista CA 91911 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 3, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 3, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018-9031168 Fictitious business name: PLUG MART 619 Located at: 2930 Barnard St. #4303 San Diego , CA 92110 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 12/20/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Aashantaa Tessier Lowe 2930 Barnard St. #4303 San Diego , CA 92110 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 20, 2019.

This fictitious business name will expire on December 20, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000404 Fictitious business name: ASSOCIATE HOME CARE Located at: 3333 Chamoune Ave San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 2/01/2011 This business is hereby registered by the following: Alexander V. Lim 3333 Chamoune Ave San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 7, 2019.

This fictitious business name will expire on January 7, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018-9031631 Fictitious business name: DJ FINESSE Located at: 3669 Calavo Dr. Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 12/23/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Demark Williams 3669 Calavo Dr. Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 27, 2019.

This fictitious business name will expire on December 27, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000357 Fictitious business name:

www.sdvoice.info LEGAL NOTICES JOYOUS HAVEN Located at: 15260 Socorro Way San Diego, CA 92129 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Jaclyn M. Erwin 15260 Socorro Way San Diego, CA 92129 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 4, 2019.

This fictitious business name will expire on January 4, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000399 Fictitious business name: IMPERIAL BEACH NOTARY Located at: 317 Imperial Beach Blvd, Apt. D Imperial Beach, CA 91932 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Jose, Delio, Bacalski 317 Imperial Beach Blvd., Apt. D This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 7, 2019.

This fictitious business name will expire on January 7, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000397 Fictitious business name: ALLIED SUPPORT SERVICE GROUP Located at: 1029 Hawthorne Creek Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91914 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Troy Owens 1029 Hawthorne Creek Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91914 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 7, 2019.

This fictitious business name will expire on January 7, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018-9030966 Fictitious business name: SAN DIEGO ESQUIRE Located at: 8880 Rio San Diego Dr. San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 1/01/13 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kymeshia Morris 4064 Huerfano Ave. San Diego, CA 92117 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 19, 2018.

This fictitious business name will expire on December 19, 2023 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000530 Fictitious business name: MY3NYS Located at: 3412 Olga Ave. San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under this name above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Natashia Anne Lawrence 3412 Olga Ave. San Diego, CA 92123 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 8, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 8, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9000614 Fictitious business name: VALLEY LANDSCAPING SERVICE Located at: 1691 Colfax Dr., Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 10/12/18 This business is hereby registered by the following:

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Abram Torres Torres 1691 Colfax Dr., Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 8, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 8, 2024 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 ---------------------------------

circulation, printed in this county,Voice & Viewpoint.

1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 ----------------------------------California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00000799CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Raymond Scott Dibble TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Raymond Scott Dibble filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows:

interested in the will or estate, or both, of AARON TAYLOR

NAME CHANGE California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-000002329CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Mark Darulis TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Mark Darulis filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Mark Darulis PROPOSED NAME: Mark Davis THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: February 28, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county,Voice & Viewpoint.

1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 ----------------------------------California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2018-00065233CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Zachary Thomas Cano-Thompson TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Zachary Thomas Cano-Thompson filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Zachary Thomas Cano-Thompson PROPOSED NAME: Zachary Thomas Thompson THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: February 21, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county,Voice & Viewpoint.

1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 ----------------------------------California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00004994CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Tom Abe Johnson TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Tom Abe Johnson filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Tom Abe Johnson PROPOSED NAME: Tommie Abe Washington THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 21, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general

PRESENT NAME: Raymond Scott Dibble PROPOSED NAME: Raymond Scott Mullin THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 7, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county,Voice & Viewpoint.

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PUBLIC NOTICE DOING BUSINESS WITH THE SAN DIEGO HOUSING COMMISSION Workshop for Vendors & Service Providers SDHC is hosting a free workshop for Vendors Service Providers, Non-Profit Agencies and those seeking to do business with the agency on Tuesday February 5, 2019 10:00-11:00 AM. Workshop topics will include: Bidding Requirements/ Opportunities; Types of Solicitations; Vendor Registration, PlanetBids, DocuSign/Contract Execution, Insurance & Bonding, Equal Opportunity Contracting, HUD Section 3 Regulations, Labor Compliance and SDHC Website.

To register for this workshop, please contact Edgar Felix at edgarf@sdhc.org Location: San Diego Housing Commission, 1045 11th Avenue, Conference Room 119, San Diego, CA ----------------------------------

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Request for Qualifications SANDAG Strategic Plan and Organizational Assessment The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking qualified firms to lead a strategic planning and organizational assessment process.

The work is envisioned as two different but overlapping efforts: (1) a Strategic Planning Process and (2) an Organizational Assessment Process.

First, a comprehensive strategic plan will be developed to provide a roadmap to establish the agency’s goals. It will highlight the current state, articulate the future vision, and include a midpoint state along with quantifiable objectives for each phase and a supporting implementation plan. Following the strategic plan development, the organization will be aligned to the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals. Interested firms are invited to propose on one or both portions of the Project.

A copy of the Request for Qualifications 5005577 can be accessed at sandag.org/contracts or by contacting Jenny Russo at SANDAG, 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101; (619) 699-7314; or jenny.russo@sandag.org.

Statements of Qualification are due by 4 p.m. on February 13, 2019.

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PROBATES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Aaron Taylor Case Number: 37-2018-00060429-PR-PWCTL To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MADELINE GOODEN-TAYLOR Petitioner, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MADELINE GOODEN-TAYLOR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court shouldnot grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held at the following court on March 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Department 504 located in Superior Court of California 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9052. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the Court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: John A. Finley PO BOX 13324 San Diego CA 92170 (619)892-1138 1/31 , 2/7 , 2/14 -------------------------------

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Some of the significant strides made by Bennett to achieve sustainability include: Bennett generated a surplus of $461,038 and had no audit findings.

Bennett was approved for a capital loan deferment over a six-year period with a financial benefit of nearly $9 million.

Bennett has steadily increased its fundraising from $3.47 million to $4.25 million over a 3-year period.

Bennett’s enrollment has been trending upward for 2 years from 409 in 2017 to 471 in 2018.

The college’s retention rate is significantly up from 44 percent in the Fall of 2017 to 53 percent in the Fall of 2018.

The average GPA of new freshwomen increased from 2.8 in 2017 to 3.2 in 2018.

Bennett continues to support mission activities, and academic and student programs.

of good faith to an accrediting agency that the college is working, urgently, to address its fragile finances.

That agency – the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges – has threatened to revoke Bennett’s accreditation because of the college’s tenuous fiscal footing. Bennett plans to appeal that ruling in mid-February and began the quick-strike campaign to help make its case, according to the Greensboro News & Record.

Without accreditation, Bennett would lose eligibility for federal grants and student loans and could be forced to close. “We have made the case before for Bennett,” the editorial board wrote. “It is one of only two colleges for African-American women in the nation and it has been an integral part of this community since it was founded in 1873.”

To donate, visit http://www.bennett.edu/ standwithbennett/

The Editorial Board of the college’s local newspaper, the Greensboro News & Record, said Bennett is raising the money as a show

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Harris throughout her life as a result of what she views as his “aspirational fight for progress.”

Attorney in 2003, and also her campaigns for California Attorney General and U.S. Senator,” Ward said.

Harris chose yellow and red for her campaign logo in a nod to Chisholm’s bid for president with its red and yellow campaign buttons, CNN reported.

“As a junior Senator, Harris hit the ground running in Washington D.C. becoming an instant force and outspoken critic of President Trump and his regime. The NNPA – the Black Press of America – honored her last March when the organization’s Foundation awarded her our prestigious Newsmaker of the Year award,” she said.

Her signs will carry her campaign theme “Kamala Harris for the people,” the words that she spoke each time she rose in the courtroom as a prosecutor.

Meanwhile, Amelia Ward the NNPA Foundation Chair, who also counts as a personal friend of Harris, said her fellow Bay Area resident is a great choice to put the country back on solid footing.

“Senator Kamala Harris has long been a Champion for the people of the San Francisco Bay Area and the state of California. The Sun-Reporter has supported her since her successful run for San Francisco District

Ward continued: “Now is the time for a national leader like Senator Harris to come forward to help save our country. I believe that now as a candidate for President of the United States, she has the opportunity to connect with Americans across this country and emerge as the people’s choice to put our country back on track.”

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policies that favor the wealthy, not the “invisible hand” of the market. This has implications for the racial wealth divide, as well as the entire economy. As the U.S. diversifies, these inequalities are actually driving down America’s total median wealth — and giving the already rich that much more of a leg up over everyone else.

As the mid-20th century civil rights movement recognized, a major shift in economic policy is needed to end the racial

inequality of the past and create a new nation with opportunity for all. Inaction — or worse, repeating the same mistakes that led to this situation — will simply widen the divide and create greater economic instability for the country at large. And I’ll be writing this same piece again next year.

Jessicah Pierre is the inequality media specialist at the Institute for Policy Studies.

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