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During Black History Month Cephus “Uncle Bobby” Johnson speaks at the press conference about the murder of his nephew, Oscar Grant, who was shot dead at a San Francisco-area train station in 2009. He is surrounded by bill supporters including Assemblyman Jose Medina, Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber and Senators Holly Mitchell and Steven Bradford.

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NAACP Secures Agreement to Increase 2020 Census Transparency

By Manny Otiko California Black Media

Assemblywoman Dr. Shirley Weber (D-San Diego) has again sponsored a bill to hold police officers accountable for deadly shootings. Assembly Bill 392, "The California Act to Save Lives," will restrict officers from using deadly force only when faced with bodily harm. Officers could also use deadly force to save a life.

Police killings continue to be a significant problem in California. According to the Department of Justice figures, California police killed 162 people in 2017, and half of them were unarmed. Cities such as Bakersfield, Stockton, Santa Ana, Long Beach, and San Bernardino ranked in the top 15 when it came to nationwide police killings.

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Each February, Black History Month commemorates the unique American experience of Blacks in America.

This year marks the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown, Vir-

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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), along with the NAACP Connecticut State Conference and the NAACP Boston Branch have reached an agreement in partial settlement of federal litigation against the U.S. Department of Commerce, in which the government will disclose records shedding light on preparation for the 2020 Census.

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At 94, The Legendary

NAACP PRESIDENT DERRICK JOHNSON AND POLITICAL STRATEGIST DONNA BRAZILE

Issue ‘State of Black America’ Address

Cicely Tyson

“What the president has done has opened up the eyes of so many people,” said NAACP President, Derrick Johnson. “This nation has still not dealt with race and its appeal to the lowest common dominator of us as a community. We really need to take a step back and focus on what’s important, particularly in this era.”

Following the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s State of the Unionaddress, NAACP President Derrick Johnson and Political Strategist Donna Brazile took part in a special “State of Black America” forum in search of the answer to, “Where do we go from here?”

NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson joins political strategist Donna Brazile, for “Where Do We Go from Here,” a discussion on the state and future of race in America held at the Howard University Interdisciplinary Building.

Held at the Howard University Interdisciplinary Building, Johnson utilized the event as an opportunity to give his rebuttal to what some deemed a “contentious presidential address” and issued a See NAACP page 2

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Remains An ‘Optimist’

By Lauren Poteat NNPA Washington Correspondent

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At 94, the legendary actress and freedom fighter, Cicely Tyson, absolutely stuns on the cover of TIME. Clad in an elegant Michael Couture dress and stylish Taffin earrings by James de Givenchy with hair and makeup by Armond Hambrick, Tyson graces Time’s cover this month

“There isn’t a day – I’m grateful to say – that when I walk out of my doors, I don’t run into somebody who says, ‘I can’t tell you what you’ve done for me. ‘You changed my life,’” Tyson shared with TIME. “It just confirmed for me that I was on the right track and I stayed on the right track.”

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"AB 392 will include effective police best practices to reduce civilian deaths without compromising officer or community safety," said Weber. "We are aligning California law with the recommendations of policing experts and scholars, the Obama Administration Department of Justice and the California Attorney General's office."

Weber filed a similar bill last year, but it failed to move forward. However, Weber hasn't given up on her quest to hold officers accountable.

Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento), a co-sponsor of the bill, said the current law is outdated.

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"Police misconduct undermines justice and costs lives. Updating California's use of force standard will help law enforcement transition to policies that prevent unnecessary deaths, increase accountability, and build much needed public trust," he said.

He added that the proposed law is pertinent as the city of Sacramento is currently negotiating a settlement with the family of Stephon Clark, who filed a $20 million wrongful death lawsuit. Clark was shot dead in his grandparents' backyard within minutes of officers arriving on the scene.

Another person present during Weber's press conference was Cephus "Uncle Bobby" Johnson. His nephew, Oscar Grant, was shot dead at a San

ginia arrival of captured and shackled Africans.

Slavery’s iron shackles that bound women, children and men may be gone. But in today’s America, the iron has been replaced by a different kind of shackle, just as debilitating as iron: predatory debt.

In the ensuing years, as slavery grew, so did the wealth of those who claimed our forefathers as ‘property’. By April 12-13, 1861, the wealth built on slave labor was forcefully protected with the Battle of Fort Sumter, considered by historians to be the start of the Civil War that lasted until 1865 and the war’s end.

Abundant research has shown that payday and car-title lenders trap people in debilitating debt that can trigger a series of negative consequences: overdraft fees, the loss of a bank account, loss of personal vehicles and even bankruptcy. People struggling to repay these loans have been reported to forego daily living needs or needed

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call to action.

“It’s unfortunate that [Trump’s State of the Union speech] was a distraction from Stacey Abrahams’ ‘State of the Union,’ that served as a reality for African Americans who weren’t accepting the fact that the current president has been one of the best galvanizing forces to turn out the Black vote,” Johnson said Recalling the 2008 presidential elections and the nostalgia that it left behind, Johnson went on to reference the wakeup call that all Americans were handed — post President Barak Obama — during the Trump era.

“If you remember in 2008, we celebrated what we thought was impos-

sible,” Johnson continued. “Commentators then began to talk about a post-racial society, and here we are some 11 years later, recognizing that the occupant of the White House gives us a daily reminder of why we as a people must stick together and stay together.”

“What the president has done has opened up the eyes of so many people,” Johnson continued. “This nation has still not dealt with race and its appeal to the lowest common dominator of us as a community.

We really need to take a step back and focus on what’s important, particularly in this era.”

Moderating the discussion, Donna Brazile gave reference to Trump’s statement that we as a nation “could choose greatness” but in doing so, would also need to choose his ideals and values.

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Francisco-area train station in 2009.

He was restrained and complying with police when Bay Area Rapid Transport Officer Johannes Mehserle claimed he mistook his gun for his taser and shot Grant in the back at point-blank range. Mehserle served less than two years in jail after being found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. (Grant's story was memorialized in the film "Fruitvale Station," which was directed by Ryan Coogler, who also helmed "Black Panther.")

"If de-escalation tactics had been used, Oscar Grant would be alive today," said Johnson.

In addition, Sen. Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) has introduced legislation that would require police de-

medical treatments.

So, it is indeed troubling that in 2019, that under the Trump Administration, the federal agency with a designated mission to provide consumer financial protection took an about-face to protect predatory lenders instead of consumers on February 6. Kathy Kraninger, the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the agency’s plan to repeal a rule aimed at stopping the payday lending debt trap.

Promulgated by CFPB’s first direc-

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in celebrate of the magazine’s second annual “Optimists Issue.”

In the issue, Tyson talks openly about her more than six-decade acting career, from her film debut in “Carib Gold” in 1956, to her most recent role as Annalise Keating’s mother in ABC’s “How to Get Away with Murder.”

“When I made the decision to use my career as a platform, to try to make a dent in some of these injustices that I witnessed and experienced in life, I said if I just reach one person, one person, then I will be happy,” Tyson told TIME. Born in Harlem New York City on December 19, 1933, Tyson’s parents were immigrants from Saint Kitts

partments to follow use-of-force standards. The rules would require police departments to follow de-escalation tactics, alternatives to deadly force and provide first aid to suspects. Caballero's bill is backed by police associations.

"We have to find balance within our communities that build trust and respect in order for law enforcement to effectively do their jobs, while at the same time ensuring the best possible outcomes during serious use of force events," said David Swing, president of the California Police Chiefs Association. “This measure protects our communities through comprehensive policy focused on doing just that.”

tor during the Obama Administration, the rule requires payday and other small-dollar lenders to make loans only after determining borrowers’ ability-to-repay. That now-suspended rule followed years of public hearings, rulemaking sessions, and research that ultimately found that triple-digit interest rates on loans were virtual debt traps for borrowers. Further, the people targeted for these predatory loans are those who could least afford interest or fees that exceeded the principal borrowed: the poor, the elderly, communities of color, and military veterans.

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and Nevis in the West Indies, according to her biography at BlackPast.org, the website that records African American history.

After graduating from Charles Evans High School in Manhattan in 1951, Tyson landed a position as a secretary for the American Red Cross. Unsatisfied with the work, she enrolled in the Barbara Watson Modeling School to pursue a career in modeling, according to her biography: By the late 1950s, Tyson had become one of the top black models in the United States. Her face appeared on the cover of black-oriented magazines, such as Ebony and Jet. While waiting in the offices of Ebony Magazine, she was encouraged to audition for a role in the film, The Spectrum, which discussed See CICELY page 15

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The agreement submitted to Senior U.S. District Judge Warren Eginton, resolves the core issues in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit filed by the NAACP. This settlement will allow the plaintiffs -- and the public-- to access previously withheld documents related to planning and budgeting at the Census Bureau, a component of the Commerce Department.

“The civil rights community deserves to know about the Census Bureau’s plans, or lack of plans, to count people of color accurately,” said Bradford M. Berry, General Counsel of the NAACP. “The NAACP should not have had to go to federal court for these records, but we’re pleased to have reached a deal that will bring us closer to full transparency around the 2020 Census.”

The NAACP plans to make documents produced by the Commerce Department available to the public as soon as feasible. The settlement comes amid widespread concern about the federal government’s inadequate preparation to conduct the 2020 Census.

Despite the clear constitutional requirement to count everyone, the census has historically undercounted African Americans and other people of color, diluting their political power and depriving them of economic resources As the 2020 Census nears, many signs indicate that the undercount of African Americans will be given worse than in previous decades. The Census Bureau plans to cut back on measures that have helped to reduce the undercount in the past, such as the hiring of a large and diverse field staff. Meanwhile, the Bureau is diverting resources into untested methods that will likely worsen the disproportionate undercount of people of color. The Bureau has also struggled with chronic underfunding throughout the decade, causing it to cancel critical tests and fall behind on hiring.

The documents about to be released will offer badly needed insights into how the Census Bureau plans to respond to the serious problems facing the 2020 Census,” said Jeff Zalesin, a law student intern in the Yale Law School Rule of Law Clinic, which represents the plaintiffs.

In March 2018, the NAACP and several allies filed a lawsuit alleging that the federal government’s failure to prepare adequately for the 2020 Census violates the Constitution. In that lawsuit - which is separate from the FOIA litigation and not affected by the settlement - the plaintiffs recently won a major ruling last week allowing them to proceed to discovery and potential trial.

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Black History Yesterday The State of the Black Union and Black People Today

By Raynard Jackson

Founder and Chairman of Black Americans for a Better Future (BAFBF)

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

As we celebrate Black History month, one can not help but notice the difference in the commitment that Blacks have today compared to post slavery segregation, civil rights and the individualism that has come with integration. When we were all Black or “Negroes”, our color was a binding element that those of us who shared it could not escape, no matter what our education or would be status.

Yesterday, we understood that a gain for one was a gain for all. Those of us who had an opportunity to be first, like a Jackie Robinson, understood that he was playing for more than himself; Those who achieved in science like Dr. George Washington Carver, or in loyalty like Crispus Attuck who was the first man to die in the revolutionary war; or a Dorey Miller who when Japan attacked Pearl Harbour, even those he was a “steward”, rescued his ship captain and shot down more than one enemy plane from the deck of the USS Arizona before it was sunk; Those students known as the “Little Rock Nine” during the early days of school integration in Little Rock, Arkansas, who suffered abuse and humiliation as the first students of color to go to previously all “white” schools, did so for the good of the collective and not just themselves.

Today we seem to have forgotten that “we” made gains and achievements, not “because” of those who opposed us or sought to block

Our Planet is Melting.

Who Cares?

By Julianne Malveaux

NNPA Newswire Contributer

The Right Reverend William Barber has revived Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Poor People’s Campaign. He has reminded us that the triple evils of an age were racism, militarism, and poverty. But he has advanced the struggle for social and economic justice by including ecological devastation and the intersection between religion and morality.

Dr. King indicated that one of the evils could not exist without another. Racism, militarism,

our paths, but we made achievements “in spite” of such obstacles.

While a new generation appears to be gaining commitment and energy through “Black Lives Matter” and similar movements, technology and social media have taken a number of us away from reviewing history and therefore gaining an appreciation for how we worked “together” and not just for ourselves.

While we have grown as a people and as individuals, we must not forget that total equality is not yet a reality; that we live among people who, with the help of Pres.

Trump, would seek to turn the clock back.

We can not celebrate our History and ignore our obligation to be actively engaged in our present struggle. We can not enjoy the gains of the Civil Rights Act of 1965 and refuse to vote in 2019 while voter suppression is in full swing. We can not allow our education and sense of person success give us the illusion that we have arrived when so many others are shut out, even if they don’t look like us.

Because the past is so important to our present and our future, we shall make every effort to explore our collective Black History beyond the month of February and welcome your imput and contributions. We hope this week you will find helpful the list of Black Inventors and Inventions we have presented as a continuation of our effort to keep our history before us.

and poverty were intertwined. Moving it forward, capitalism, militarism, and racism have been responsible for much of the ecological devastation we have experienced.

Rev. William Barber has made it plain. His namesake son (William Barber III) has been involved in the environmental movement and took his dad to Alaska, where the melting of the glaciers was obvious. “We could see where they were five years ago, and where they are today. We are losing our glaciers”. The young Dr. Barber told his dad that we might see seismic changes in as few as twenty years.

Melting glaciers in Alaska. Melting glaciers in Antarctica. Government reports that were delayed because of the government shutdown, but a final report from the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (noaa.gov) says that 2018 was one of the four hottest years on record for the globe. The heat makes a difference. It accelerates storms and hurricanes. It places low-lying areas at risk.

And trivially (but some of us live this) the fluctuations between cold and heat affect the quality of roads.

Many Republicans are oblivious to the challenges of climate change. That man who occupies the People’s House at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue spent 82 minutes bloviating without mentioning climate change or global warming (or the 400th year since enslaved people crossed these wretched borders), but even as he ignored a pressing issue, there were official acknowledgments of the ways that global warming has shifted our climate realities. In the name of party loyalty,

During the month of February in America we celebrate Black History Month. As we celebrate the achievements of Blacks in the making of this great country, I can’t help but think about the state of the Black community in 2019.

The state of our Black union is depressing!

We, as a community, must stop asking others to do for us what we should be doing for ourselves. We have more education than our parents and grandparents; yet have a lower quality of life. We have more opportunities than our parents and grandparents yet have less to show for them.

We have more Blacks in elected political offices than ever before, yet our economic indices in cities run by Blacks are horrible, i.e.: Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Atlanta to name a few.

Hardly a week passes by without a Black person having some deadly encounter with law enforcement.

How did we, in the Black community, get to where it seems to be open season on our people by law enforcement? Yes, racism still exists, but racism is not the cause of the condition of our community.

According to the Centers for Disease control and Prevention, over 70% of Black babies are born to unwed mothers. It is estimated that since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in 1973, that over 16 million Black babies have been murdered — 55 million babies in total. some Republicans are willing to imperil our planet.

Democrats aren’t much better. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been focused on climate change and has assembled a congressional panel to deal with the matter. The New Green Deal says that the Speaker’s focus is insufficient, and first-year legislator Alexandria OcasiaCortez (D-NY) has promoted a “Green New Deal” that addresses comprehensive ways to deal with social, economic, and environmental justice.

Leader Pelosi and Congresswoman AOC both care about the ways our planet is melting, although they approach legislative fixes in different ways. Pelosi would take a deep dive in environmental issues. AOC would connect environmental devastation to wages, education, and quality of life. The two dynamos are on the same page, but their approach is different. Pelosi is the more skilled leader and negotiator and will find her position enhanced if she can use the AOC agenda to advance her own.

The bottom line, though, is that our planet is melting. We hear a “State of Disunion” address that bloviated on for 82 minutes and mentioned climate change not once. In the days after the pathetic campaign speech masquerading as a State of the Union address, we saw Democrats lift the challenges of climate change, and Republicans to ignore those challenges. And our world melts on.

Our world is melting. Glaciers are disappearing. Oceans are rising. Lowlands

Blacks are the only group in America that have more babies aborted than born! If Black lives matter, does that include their babies?

The solution to this culture of death in the Black community specifically, and America in general, is very simple. We need to reconstitute the family unit; meaning mother, father and children. These perverted variations of the traditional family unit will not restore our traditional values back to our community or our society.

The traditional family unit is the solution to all the ills facing the Black community and America.

Just imagine if we took the energy we put into hating President Donald Trump and Republicans [put it] into getting young girls to stop having babies before marriage; getting Black entertainers and athletes to hire Black C.P.A.s, publicists, lawyers, managers, etc.; getting Black churches to stop caving in to the radical homosexual agenda; and creating more Black entrepreneurs.

We don’t need a law to make any of the above reality; but what we do need is leaders who cannot be bought off by those who have no concern for the Black community.

The state of our union can be brighter, but you can’t have union without “u” “n” “i.”

(mostly populated by low income and Black people) are disappearing. And, before Democrats took power in this term, few other than Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the New Green Deal have been able to address matters of climate change and, in the words of the New Poor People’s Campaign, “ecological devastation.”

How does ecological devastation shape issues of social and economic justice? When folks choose to disrespect the environment, they mainly want to disrespect those who are most vulnerable – people who are at the periphery of the economy, those who have garbage dumps and toxic waste placed near their homes.

There was a focus on environmental justice with the Environmental Protection Agency before this administration decided that there was no need to protect the environment. And there has been a stunning silence among civil rights organizations who don’t’ think that the melting of our plant is essential.

Our planet is melting. A few legislators care.

What about the rest of us? Do we understand that, in the words of Rev. William Barber, that without a healthy planet, we have no platform to fight for social and economic justice, for our civil rights?

Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist.

Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available via www. amazon.com for booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visitwww.juliannemalveaux. com

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Lovie Gene Ervin

Danny Irene Green

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June 14, 1938

September 23, 1919

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January 29, 2019

SERVICES WERE HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 AT EBENEZER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH; INTERMENT AT MIRAMAR NATIONAL CEMETERY. FINAL ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO ANDERSONRAGSDALE MORTUARY. LOVIE GENE ERVIN was born June 14, 1938 in Whitehouse, TX. The only child born to the union of James and Joyce Ervin,. There, he was baptized at an early age. At the age of 14, he was relocated with a now divorced Joyce to San Diego, CA, where he met his soon to be stepfather, Raymond Lott. He attended San Diego High School where he met Hazel Ruth Johnson, a recent transplant from Gilmer, TX, located a mere 45 mile from his birthplace of Whitehouse, TX. They both graduated in 1956 and continued their education by attending San Diego City College. They were married April 10, 1960 and shortly thereafter, Gene was drafted to the U.S. Army where he was transferred to Oahu, HI. While there, they welcomed daughter Natalie. They returned to San Diego where Gene settled into a Civil Service position at Naval Air Station North Island. He worked in the Aeronautics division of several of the Navy’s aircraft carriers, most notably the U.S.S. Ranger. He and Hazel settled in San Diego, purchased a home and welcomed another daughter, Shauna Rene. Gene had an active sport based social life. He played on softball teams, bowled in leagues, played in pool tournaments and became a golf junkie, involving his girls in all. He also was a great photographer, becoming the Johnson Family Photographer for many years. There was hardly a family event where he didn’t have camera in tow. After working over thirty years with North Island, he retired and continued working as a bus driver with the San Diego Unified School District for an additional 5 years. It was about this time, Gene became very active in the lives of his grandchildren Kendall and Kiendra picking them up from school, taking them to their activities and most importantly, teaching them to golf! They went to many golf tournaments in Torrey Pines, went to the driving range often, and he even had them taking golf lessons during the summers. Gene also began attending church with Natalie, first at Linda Vista Second Baptist under Pastor Green and lastly at the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor Moten. He loved his family and took great pride in taking care of all of them. Quiet he may have appeared, but we all knew when he was truly tickled. He had such an infectious laugh that when he got started, all around him would join in. On Tuesday morning, January 29, 2019, God called His child, Lovie Gene Ervin home. He had reached the end of his glorious, winding, beautiful and loved filled journey. He’s done his best, left his footprint on this world and is now resting in the Glory of our Heavenly Father. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 57 years Hazel; daughters, Natalie and Shauna; grandchildren, Kendall, Kiendra (Ryon) and Antwone (Tiffany); great grandchildren, Maliah, Iyanna, Alexus and A.J.; Grand dog Kash, step-brother, Michael Lott; cherished cousin, Carol Pettigrew of Houston, TX; The Johnson Family of San Diego; The Taylor Family of Whitehouse, TX, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to celebrate in his homegoing.

February 1, 2019

SERVICES WERE HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2019 AT BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH; INTERMENT AT MT. HOPE CEMETERY. FINAL ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY. Bright streaks of light pierced the El Centro, California skyline on September 23, 1929 with the arrival of a baby girl named Danny Irene Quinn. She was the fifth child born to the late Reverend Alfred and Essie Quinn and excitedly welcomed by her three sisters and one brother. She was preceded in death by her parents all of her siblings.

Danny enjoyed her childhood as a minister’s daughter being taught caring, sharing and training which was to serve as a precursor to all her later years. Those qualities instilled to her forever a fond and lasting love for family and friends. She attended public schools in Santa Monica, California. In 1943, the family moved to San Diego, California when her father was sent to Bethel A.M.E. Church as pastor.

After graduating from San Diego High School, she continued her education at San Diego City College and San Diego State University.

Shortly after the completion of her education, she married Marvin C. Brown of the United States Army. A son and daughter were born to this union. Not one to sit still, Danny participated in many church and community activities. She was a charter member of the Ada B. Cleveland Chapter 71, OES, the Women of Wonder Red Hat Society; Membership Coordinator of several local social clubs, member of the Democratic and League of Women Organization, including several other civic groups.

With all of her activities, she was very active in her church throughout the years of serving as choir director, secretary, pianist, class leader, bible study and assisted other church functions for music.

Danny was employed at the Naval Aviation Depot for thirty years. She received many awards, was editor of the Command Newspaper, served as Public Affairs Specialist and named Federal Employee of the year for exemplary service.

Her participation in so many phases of fun-travels, especially cruises to various places will be remembered by the many friends and relatives.

Very early in Danny’s life, her Christian parents lit a spiritual flame which never diminished. She remained faithful until our Heavenly Father set her undaunted spirit free. She went forward to meet her maker unafraid.

Danny’s spiritual legacy of love, strength and courage is hereby bequeathed to her son, Marvin Brown (Doris) of Santa, Monica, CA; her daughter, Marla Howard of San Diego, CA; one sister, Sheila Thornton of Sacramento, CA; granddaughters, Charvette Brown, DaRaya Howard, Danny Howard and Kara Howard all of San Diego; grandsons, Marcus Brown, of Santa Monica, CA; Christopher Colbert of Oceanside, CA; nine great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, her church family and many friends.

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Sialo’i Fesili Sialo’i Jr. SUNRISE

July 21, 1962

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January 15, 2019

SERVICES WERE HELD FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 AT ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY, MEMORY CHAPEL; INTERMENT AT MOUNT HOPE CEMETERY. JUNIOR is survived by his SON & GRAND-CHILDREN: Matthew Tavali’i Papali’i - Patricia, MASON & MARCUS PAPAL’I, LUCIAN & ELENI (Gonzales) PAPAL‘I, ANTHONY (Quintero) PAPAL’I. He is also survived by his SISTERS & BROTHERS: SOLOFUA REGINA STAMPER- RUSSELL: Patrick Russell Tumanuvao - Kamille COOPER, PAXTON & RILEE MELE, Ryan Spencer Tumanuvao - Adaline CARTER & HARLEM, Imelda* Christine Tumanuvao - Kitiona BRIGHAM STONE, Amanda Cristen Turnanuvao CAYEZIAHLYNN, Arin Cristy TumanuvaoF IAPA’IPA’I PALEPA VILLAREAL- FREDDY Welner Alexander Villareal - Maria JOHNATHAN, CHRISTOPHER & WELNER JR. Edwin Antonio Villareal - Beatriz MARC ANTHONY, STEPHANIE, JASMINE & ELANI SOFIA PASA NIVE MALIETUFA- FETUAOINA Jasmyne Alyna Solosolo Suemai - Tini JENYAH * & TITUS, Jarah Amosa Malietufa - Senetenari Jonah Polo Malietufa - Joann REI NELLA, JAYNAH & HANNAH, Jenah Pasa Pafuti Malietufa J.R. Sialo’i Malietufa, Jemyrnah Mele Malietufa, Jeroen Edward Paul Malietufa FOLENI MYK SIALO’I - GAYLE PASI Garrison Makahilahilanui Sialo’i, Garrett Pohakupo’oameminoaka’ali’ikaua Sialo’i LAGOFA’ATASI JACOB SIALO’I - LIUA Teiano Jacob Sialo’i, ‘Liam Tauili’ili Sialo’i ,Teiana Jaclyn Sialo’i, Teilanie Jerrika Sialo’i, Teianerosa Lepopoi Sialo’i, Lagofa’atasi Fetui Sialo’i Jr., EDWARD PAUL SIALO’I - KELLI *Raised by Grandparents as their own Daughler. Preceded in death were his beloved: PARENTS-MELE ANA & SIAlO’I F. SIAlO’I SR. and WIFESEPTEMBER SEUGA SIALO’I. We wish to acknowledge everyone with sincere gratitude each act of kindness and every expression of sympathy offered during our time of sorrow for the loss of our elder brother affectionately known as, Junior. ~ his Sisters and Brothers ~

“If you ever lose someone dear to you, never say the words they’re gone.

They’ll come back.”

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Remembering Those We Love And Lost Published April & May of 2018

Virginia A. Lee

Carlton Mitchell

Lamont Taylor

Charles Neal

Rev. Dr. Clyde E. Gaines Sr.

December 2, 1935 January 13, 2018

October 5, 1947 April 16, 2018

April 9, 1982 April 8, 2018

July 7, 1937 April 20, 2018

Sunset May 7, 2017

Zenobia Waller

Emma L. Murdock

Bobby Ray Davis

September 22, 1936 May 3, 2018

June 13, 1931 May 4, 2018

July 20, 1947 April 30, 2018

Foy Mayfield Harris November 18, 1963 April 25, 2018

Mrs. Gwendolyn Maze June 5, 1933 April 29, 2018

Catherine Mapp Martin

Russell Edward Ivorys Sr.

Perry Glenn Lotts, Jr.

Alice Faye Meeks Charles

Darsie Charles Hays

February 11, 1939 April 14, 2018

September 6, 1918 April 26, 2018

August 13, 1994 April 21, 2018

March 06, 1945 May 05, 2018

July 30, 1940 May 4, 2018

Rosie Mae Payne

Catherine Lewis Montgomery

Mary Laquita Johnson Robbins

Jameela Karim

May 18, 1934 May 13, 2018

May 25, 1923 May 7, 2018

May 5, 1932 May 3, 2018

December 25, 1990 May 4, 2018

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Tony Jackson November 15, 1984 May 6, 2018

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North Park Church of Lemon Grove

Gospel Concert

By Earlene Barkley Voice & Viewpoint Contributing Writer

On Saturday, January 26, 2019, the North Park Church of Lemon Grove, CA, the Queen of Gospel Quartet, Evangelist Earlene Barkley, presented The Legendary Jackson Southernaires in concert along with other recording artists.

The order of worship service was called to order by Bishop Fred Collins with song. Pastor and Superintendent L. Lynch said the prayer and scripture. Master of Ceremony was introduced by Pastor Lonnie Lynch. MC of the hour was Reverend, Preacherman, Larry Thompson.

Moments in the word was presented to us by our own Pastor Ray L. Smith, Pastor of the United Missionary Baptist Church, with the Subject: "Four Points To Grace." The audience was up on their feet giving God the praise, clapping their hands and dancing for the Lord, as the night was Spirit-filled.

Special presentations were presented by Promoter Earlene Barkley to some special people in her life: Pastor Dr. H.L. Ferrell and Dr. Emily Ferrell, "The spiritual parents in the Ministry,” were given a Gift of Love and a Gift of Red Roses. Also recognized, Sister Elsie Cole, 90 years old of Chicago, and promoter Auntie were given a dozen red roses.

As the night went on, a lot of soulful praise filled the night. It was well spent by all who came out.

Our Teenage Gospel Church Boy's of Friendly C.O.G.I.C., from Oceanside Ca, performed under the direction and leadership of Pastor Elder Wood along with manager Elder Robert Mounger. They graced the floor singing praises from their hearts. The audience was on their feet again, praising along with them. They were excellent, dynamic, and we all truly enjoyed them.

Kesa and the Los Angeles Church Boyz graced the stage with singing, “Got a New Walk in Zion,” and they sang many more songs during the night. They were great.

Sister Carmelia Bell (Toot) from The Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church was singing some of Mahalia Jackson’s songs.

The audience was shouting and singing along and praising God with Toot. She was fantastic, beautiful, and Spirit-filled.

The main event of the evening was The Jackson Southernaires. They braced the floor singing Lady In the Wheelchair Anniversary, “Too Late,” and many more songs throughout the night. Evangelist Earlene Barkley wants to thank each one for the part they all played to make this concert a success. To God Be The Glory!

Photography by Mike Norris

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Fourth District Seniors Resource Center

Celebrates Black History Month

By Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint

The theme was “A Soulful Tribute To Aretha Franklin” and more than 100 members of the community were on hand for soul food and entertainment. Mrs Rosemary Pope, the Director of the George Stevens Center served as the Host and Mistress of Ceremonies. The event opened with ‘RESPECT,’ performed by Carmelia “Toot” Bell and Dale Fleming. Their rendition of the songs of Aretha Franklin added to the beauty of the evening.

There were special awards given: The Warren J. Simon Legacy Award went to Barbara A. Singleterry, followed by the musical selection, “Bridge Over Troubled Waters,” the George L. Stevens Legacy Award went to Willie J. Hardy and the Queen of Soul ‘RESPECT’ Award went to Ms. Laura D. Stevens. One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of a markup of a check for $15,000, which was presented to the Center by SDG&E. This was a fundraiser event for the Center and the gift was more than welcomed, considering that there are no city funds given to the center for operating expenses.

The Center was founded in 1989 by Dr. Charlie Johnson, M.D., and known at the time as Gateway United Senior Services. Dr. Johnson provided office space at Gateway Medical Center. In 1990, Gateway United Senior Services changed its name to the Fourth District Senior Resource Center and in 1995 relocated to the Jackie Robinson Y.M.C.A. Mrs. Rosemary Pope had discussions with then Councilman George Stevens and the effort was started to locate a program east of Euclid Avenue. What was then a nutrition program moved to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Recreation Center. Throughout all these changes, the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper was offering space to celebrate seniors and has continued to do so. The Center opened at its present location March 2, 2006.

In addition to a fantastic dinner with musical tributes, there was an African American Quilt drawing with tickets going for the price of 3 for 10 dollars. The songs and music were a true tribute to Aretha Franklin and the food was selected to reflect her favorites, since she loved to cook.

Congratulations to the Center for another successful event.

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High Schools Recognized for

Photography Courtesy of San Diego Unified School District

ATHLETICS SUCCESS Newswire Voice & Viewpoint

The auditorium was packed for the January 22nd Board of Education meeting as six San Diego Unified high schools were recognized for their athletic teams' accomplishments.

Student athletes, coaches, family members, and school staff were on hand to celebrate the spectacular Fall 2018 atheltics season, which produced six CIF Champion teams from San Diego Unified. Among these teams were the 2018 California State Champion San Diego Cavers football team and the Mira Mesa Marauders Cheer squad, who recently won the first ever CIF championship in cheerleading.

Coach David Dunn and the Lincoln HS football team

The football programs from Lincoln and Morse high schools were also recognized for their success as well.

Both teams won their division's CIF San Diego Section championship last year, with Lincoln also advancing to the State Championship round.

Rounding out the incredible group of San Diego student athletes were the Patrick Henry High girls' tennis team, and the Scripps Ranch High field hockey team, both of which also earned CIF titles last Fall.

CIF Commissioner Jerry Schniepp was on hand to commemorate the memorable sports season. "San Diego Unified had six CIF championship teams (this year). That's pretty amazing for one school district."

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Kuumba Fest 2019

Photos By Mike Norris

Families, couples, school kids, and individuals came out to celebrate The 27th Annual Kuumba Fest this past weekend where they were treated to San Diego’s longest running and premier celebration of African-American expression, culture, and heritage.

Founder and Master of Ceremonies, Dajahn Blevins, welcomed the enthusiastic crowd with a proud, “Jambo Asante!” Drum calls, libations, theatrical performances, African food, clothing, and dance, and a special tribute to Nina Simone entertained and informed all throughout the weekend.

Photos and article by Mike Norris

ANNIE MAE FORD was born in Shawnee Oklahoma City. The fourth youngest child of 10 siblings, Annie Mae came into the world on February 12, 1919. Annie Mae has five children, and 75 plus grandchildren, great, and great great grandchildren.

Her loving family members who celebrated her big day included Thelma (daughter) and Thelma’s children: Jerry, Ronnie, Valarie Ann, Lonnie, and Don and Ernest Jr. Hardy (son) and his child, Rhonda. Arthur( son) and his children Cam, and Shayna.

Ricky (son) and his children: Mercedes and Candace. Ethel (daughter) her children: Leaha and Loren. Mother Ford worked as an LVN nurse at UCSD, VA Hospital and Mission Bay Hospital for over 40 years. She continues to be a pillar in the community, imparting love and wisdom to everyone that is in her presence.

Her family and friends wish her a happy 100th birthday.

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AFRICAN LEADERS PUT RICH NATIONS ON NOTICE THAT DAYS OF CHEAP RESOURCES ARE ENDING BELOW: Ghana President Akufo-Addo, Leaving for Indaba

Global Information Network African leaders had a new message for foreign companies seeking the diamonds, gold, rubies and emeralds so plentiful in desperate dirt-poor countries and so pricey when polished and sold in New York, Paris and Switzerland.

We’re no longer a cheap date.

That message – in so many words – was heard again and again at this year’s posh African Mining Indaba – a glittering conference in Cape Town, South Africa, that unites investors, mining companies, governments and stakeholders from around the world with the single goal of advancing mining on the African continent.

To be honest, not every African leader was threatening to pull “unusual tax incentives” from contracts with western companies.

But at least one president drew a line in the sand, declaring it was simply unjust that Africa, rich in minerals sought after by the world, should remain inhabited by the poorest people in the world.

Mining deals must be more beneficial for Africa, declared Ghana’s President Nana AkufoAddo, as he pressed governments to

end fiscal incentives traditionally used to attract investments in countries rich in resources but considered high risk.

Africa’s best bets for international investors, also cracked down, hitting gold miner Acacia with a $190 billion tax bill.

“We want you here for the longterm,” he continued, addressing the mining executives from wealthy countries. “Respect the land that provides the riches and be part of the transformation. It’s time to make Africa prosperous and allow her people to attain a dignified standard of living.”

The company has disputed the claim and its parent company Barrick Gold Corp is in talks with the government.

“We should not have to give unusual tax and royalties incentives. And mining companies should not expect to make extraordinary profits on our continent.”

Over the past decade, a number of African governments have reviewed mining contracts, seeking to increase their share of mining profits.

Last year, the Democratic Republic of Congo – the world’s biggest producer of cobalt – rewrote its mining code, ignoring the objections of miners. It cancelled existing stability clauses in contracts and raised royalty rates across the board.

But other African nations, including Angola and Ethiopia, are still seeking to use tax breaks to entice investment to their nascent mining sectors.

Resource nationalism was high on the agenda at the just ended 25th African Mining Indaba.

Long a major gold producer, Ghana is now seeking to develop its iron ore and bauxite deposits.

“Africa has made the world rich with our minerals, our gemstones adorn crowns and homes around the world, it is time to make Africa prosperous, and enable her people to attain a dignified standard of living. Join us in this exciting project for sustainable economic growth,” President Akufo-Addo said.

Neighboring Tanzania, once one of

GRUESOME TORTURE OF AFRICAN VILLAGERS FOR ‘BLOOD RUBIES’ WORN BY STARS Global Information Network A British mining company will pay over $7 million to settle allegations of torture and murder at ruby mines in the northeast of Mozambique. The red stones, worth millions, have been worn by international actresses Mila Kunis, Bel Powley, and Sophie Cookson, among others.

subsequent ability to work was limited. Some 95 property claims were related to the repeated burning of Namucho- Ntoro village.

The settlement covers the murder of at least 18 people allegedly by mine security forces and Mozambican police by shooting, fatal beatings and burial while still alive.

The British miner, Gemfields, which describes itself as “a leading supplier of responsibly sourced colored gemstones”, owns a 75% stake in Montepuez Mining along with a group of Mozambicans allegedly with government ties.

“Instances of violence have occurred”, they say, but that they are “not liable for the alleged incidents”.

According to the case brought by the British human rights legal firm Leigh Day, there were nearly 200 claims of beatings, torture, and sexual abuse – many leading to such serious injuries that people’s

More claims are possible as local people say there are many other claims which were not included in the London High Court case.

Gemfields CEO Sean Gilbertson was quoted to say: “We regard this settlement, together with the new community support mechanisms, as a critical step in allowing us to continue to develop our worldclass operations at Montepuez in harmony with the local communities.”

Valoi, notably in a 2015 Al Jazeera film, and were confirmed by the Mozambican Lawyers Association which cited in a Aug. 1, 2017 memo “the macabre, degrading and inhuman acts of torture and exceptional violence (that were) perpetrated by members of the riot police”.

The torture and human rights violations were first exposed by prize-winning journalist Estacio

According to an article in France24, Gemfields has already earned closed to $132.7 million from the sale of precious stones.

In comparison, Mozambique was ranked 7th in a list of countries with the worst per capita income.

A film on Mozambique’s disastrous ruby history with journalist Valoi can be streamed on Al Jazeera.

EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT EL-SISI TAKES UP AFRICAN UNION CHAIRMANSHIP Global Information Network Rwandan President Paul Kagame has turned over the leadership of the 55-member African Union to Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, President of Egypt, at its 32nd ordinary session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

During his tenure, el-Sissi is expected to concentrate on security and financial reform, but with no great plans to strengthen the AU’s multilateral powers.

Instead, the focus is expected to be on combating illegal immigration while Egypt presents itself as a model for hosting refugees.

The selection of Egyptian president el-Sisi was met with sharp criticism

by Amnesty International’s North Africa campaign director, Najia Bounaim.

“Under his leadership the country has undergone a catastrophic decline in rights and freedoms,” she said. “He demonstrates a shocking contempt for human rights.”

The African Union has also disappointed civilians who hoped it would fulfill the objectives of promoting democratic principles and institutions.

Among the recent events that the African Union was unable to effectively address was the disputed poll in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The AU said there were serious doubts about the outcome of the vote and called on Kinshasa to suspend the final results. The call was f latly rejected.

Also, in 2015, Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza went against his country’s constitution to run

for a third term in office in a vote boycotted by the opposition.

Deadly violence followed. The AU said it will send in 5,000 peacekeepers but Nkurunziza said he will consider the move an invasion. The bloc backed down and said it will send observers instead.

AU’s outgoing chair is Rwanda’s Paul Kagame who has been in power since 2000.

Following a referendum in 2015, Kagame can rule landlocked Rwanda until 2034. Uganda and Congo have also removed term limits for their long-serving leaders.

One of the biggest challenges that continues to face the AU is the

lack of money to finance its big ambitions and pledges.

Currently, 72 percent of the AU’s budget is funded by external partners.

“Promoting peace and security is one of the core functions of our union. However, up to this point, we have lacked a credible mechanism to fund our priority operations in this domain. We depended too extensively on external resources,”

President Kagame said last year.

Finally, as the heads of state were entering the main meeting room, a scuff le broke out over the newlyerected statue of Ethiopia’s last emperor. Haile Selassie was given pride of place for establishing the predecessor of the AU – the Organization of African Unity. The OAU ceased to exist in its original form in 2002, and was replaced by the African Union.

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HEALTHY LIVING

COMMUNITY NEWS

5 Exercise Myths for People 55 and Older

Buffalo Soldiers vs Police Department at MLK Recreation Center

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

By Carly Gundlach

SAN DIEGO, CA – While it’s expected that most older people tend to slow down with age, the notion that seniors and soon-to-be seniors should trade in exercise and their active lifestyles for bingo and rocking chairs is definitely antiquated, says San DiegoCarlsbad physical therapist Brett Bloom.

And yet, when it comes to exercise for the 55-and-older population, plenty of myths continue to drive people’s actions – or rater, inactions – when it comes to putting in the right amount of sweat equity to stay healthy and active.

“From a purely physiological perspective, sure, you’re going to start to slow down a little here and there as you getolder, but that doesn’t mean you just roll over and accept these so-called consequences of age,” said Bloom, ownerof Longevity Physical Therapy in San Diego and Carlsbad. “As they say, age is just a number. You want to be smart about how you adapt activity to certain agerelated limitations, sure, but regular exercise remains just as critical now as when you were younger – perhaps even more so. At Longevity Physical Therapy, our core philosophy is ‘everyone is an athlete.’ This is just as true for our geriatric population as our high school population.”

To help encourage the 55-and-older crowd to continue making exercise a standard aspect of their everyday lives,Bloom provided a list of his top five exercise myths for older adults: Myth 1: “It’s Too Late to Start” – It doesn’t matter what you’ve done before now, Bloom says. Even if you’ve never had a regular exercise routine before, it’s never too late to start. “Better late than never” when it comes toexercise isn’t just an adage; it’s a statement backed by multiple studies. Exercising later in life can lower your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and some types of cancer.

Myth 2: “My Body’s Too Frail” (aka, “I Might Break a Hip”) – Unless you’ve been told this by a medical professional (i.e., physician or physical therapist) based on a specific condition or injury, this is likely fear talking. Not only does regular exercise help

A great game full of excitement was enjoyed by all on January 19, 2019 at the MLK Recreation Center. Go Buffalo Soldiers!

strengthen your body’s stability, balance and flexibility, reducing the chances of a fall, but Bloom points out it can also help strengthen your bones. (More on that later.)

“We have a great relationship with the San Diego Police Department and they were laughing when I proposed the game last year,” said Trooper Rachel Hilliard, who has been a member of the 9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association, San Diego Chapter Buffalo Soldiers for over five years. Yet, the two groups made it happen.

But, did the San Diego Chapter Buffalo Soldiers play? “Oh no!,” Hilliard said. “We know our limitations!” Five young men graciously took up the challenge and wore the Buffalo Soldiers shirts, representing the San Diego Chapter in the game. The Police Department team might be seasoned, but they knew how to keep up and their greatest strength was their 3 pointers. “Oh yeah, and they can run too!” said Hilliard.

Myth 3: “I Have Joint Pain, so I Should Stay Away from Exercise” – Again, the opposite is true. According toBloom, it’s crucial people with arthritis partake in regular exercise. Not only does it improve strength and flexibility, but exercise can also reduce joint stiffness and pain while helping sufferers ward off fatigue.

Myth 4: “I’m Too Old for Weight Training” – Weight training, also known as resistance and strength training, actually takes on a more critical role as you age. According to Bloom, not only does a stronger body help seniors stay upright and confident, but weight-bearing exercise can also ward off the onset of osteoporosis by helping maintain bone density.

According to their website, the San Diego Chapter of Buffalo Soldiers is “organized to operate as an affiliate of the National office of the Ninth and Tenth (Horse) Cavalry Association.” Their mission is to provide an historically accurate account of the Buffalo Soldiers contribution to American history.

Myth 5: “I’m Better Off Focusing on My Mind, Not My Body” – Fact is, focusing on the body is focusing on the mind, says Bloom. According to multiple studies, including one published last month in Nature Medicine,exercise improves brain health, helps ward off dementia, and may even slow the progression of dementia. In addition, exercise reduces stress and anxiety, and staying active often equates to a better social life.

According to 2018 physical guidelines by the U.S. Department of Health, older adults should shoot for 150 minutes of moderateintensity aerobic activity each week, plus weekly balance and muscle strengthening exercises.

What was the final score? Police 89, Buffalo Soldiers 79. But they’re all winners.

Congratulations!

Coffee with a Cop

And while fitness levels and certain limitations shouldn’t keep most older adults from exercise, some exercises may require modifications based on such conditions, Bloom says. Fortunately, a physical therapist can provide personalized guidance based on individual health conditions, movement limitations and physician recommendations.

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Police officers in the community enjoyed “Coffee with a Cop” the first week in February at the Project Reo Collective Coffee Shop in Paradise Hills. This fantastic local coffee shop is owned by 5 great families who live in the area. Southeaster police met with

lots of residents and customers from 8 AM to 10 AM. Project Reo Collective get a special thanks from officers and community alike for hosting a great community event.

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a briefing on top issues and legislation to watch. There was a visit from the Governor and participation by the Lt. Governor and the Constitutional Officers of the State. A great deal of attention was given to the California Consumer Privacy Act and recent State Supreme Court Decisions of importance to Publishers. While the Act purportedly was designed to offer California residents broader protections, it appears to place burdensome or nonsensical compliance on business and media organizations.

The meeting is held annually to provide

A later meeting with members of the

There was a lunch conversation with Lt Governor Eleni Koulanakis, and three members of the State Board of Equalization as the State Treasurer, Fiona Ma.

Governor’s staff in which Voice & Viewpoint publisher Dr. John Warren participated, dealt with the coming 2020 Census and how print media in particular will be used to assist the “Count.” There was great discussion about the undercount of African Americans in particular during the last Census and a real desire to make sure it does not happen again. Ms. Regina Brown-Wilson of California Black Media (CBM) was very instrumental in the inclusion of African American print and electronic media in both this particular meeting and the California News Publishers Conference. The Governor’s staff assured all present that there would be greater participation and oversight of the contractors administering the census campaign.

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Since Mrs. Wells appealed to her colleagues in their role as guardians of the public trust, her words still ring true today, Dr. Hinds went on to say that “Journalism is not only critical for a healthy democracy, it is essential for an informed society.”

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NAME CHANGE 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.

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CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Lauren Estelle TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Lauren Estelle filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows:

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.

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PRESENT NAME: Kimora Rose Collins PROPOSED NAME: Kimora Rose Estelle 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.

C-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.

2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 ----------------------------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 circulation, printed in this county,Voice & Viewpoint.

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

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS (RFQ/P) NO. PS19-0803-24 FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES Pursuant to California Government Code sections 4525, et seq., the San Diego Unified School District (“District”) is soliciting written statements of qualifications from qualified firms and persons to provide hazardous materials testing services in connection with construction and major repair and modernization projects at various active K-12 schools and child development center sites. Primarily, the services will support the Facilities Planning and Construction Division’s bond programs. District capital improvements are funded by two General Obligation bond measures--Propositions S and Z and the bond measure YY. The District currently has over 130,000 students attending classes at 226 sites comprised of K-12 District and Charter schools, making it the second largest school district in California and one of the largest urban school districts in the United States. The District is planning to award multiple as-needed contracts covering a period of three years with two one-year extension options. These contracts may comprise multiple projects and will be authorized by individual task order. Projects that these services will support range in scope from minor repair and renovation to building replacement and new construction. Proposals from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and disabled veteranowned businesses are encouraged. The District also seeks to promote employment and business opportunities for local residents and firms on all contracts as such opportunities may occur and to the extent legally possible. Services may include, but not be limited to; environmental and laboratory services for asbestos containing materials and lead based paint for school sites as-needed throughout San Diego Unified School District. Submitting firms must have a minimum of three years’ project experience for a California school district and/or public facilities. (Firms submitting as a Joint Venture must meet this three (3) year experience requirement with the Joint Venture’s federal tax identification number as the Joint Venture and must include a true, correct copy of the executed joint venture agreement. If not already in existence, the District requires a statement in the joint venture agreement that each individual joint venturer shall be jointly and severally liable for the obligations and liabilities of the joint venture.) As of January 1, 2012, the San Diego Unified School District no longer administers the in-house Labor Compliance Program for all new construction projects. However, prevailing wage requirements still apply to all public works projects and must be followed pursuant to law. Effective July 1, 2014, contractors and subcontractors performing public works subject to prevailing wage are required to pay a registration fee to the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). On or after April 1, 2015, contractors and subcontractors must be registered with DIR for any new projects awarded on or after this date. The DIR requires registration of contractors and subcontractors for all projects above $15,000. Public works projects awarded pursuant to this RFQ/P are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. For additional information, see, California Labor Code §§ 1725.5, 1771.1, et seq.; https://efiling.dir.ca.gov/PWCR/Search; and http://www.dir.ca.gov/PublicWorks/PublicWorks.html.

The RFQ/P package is available through DemandStar at www.demandstar.com. Responses to the RFQ/P must be submitted at or before 2:00 p.m. on March 12, 2019, and need to include one (1) original and three (3) copies of requested materials as well as four (4) electronic copy on a USB thumb drive. Deliver to: San Diego Unified School District, 2351 Cardinal Lane, Building M, San Diego, CA 92123, Attn: Michael Agrella, Contract Specialist. Responses submitted after the above stated date and time will not be accepted. The Board of Education for the San Diego Unified School District reserves the right to reject any and all submissions and to waive any irregularities.

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Andrea O’Hara, M.A, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department PS19-0803-24

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: HVAC 2000 CONTROLS INTEGRATION – 11 SITES A mandatory site visit is for 2 days and is scheduled to begin Day 1 at 8:00 a.m. on FEBRUARY 21, 2019 in front of the main office of Hage Elementary School, 9750 Galvin Avenue, San Diego, CA 92126 and upon completion will proceed to Foster Elementary School, 6550 51st Street, San Diego, CA 92120 and upon completion will proceed to Marvin Elementary School, 5720 Brunswick Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120 and upon completion will proceed to Hearst Elementary School, 6230 Del Cerro Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92120 and upon completion will proceed to Benchley Weinberger Elementary School, 629 Twin Lake Drive, San Diego, CA 92119 and upon completion will proceed to Gage Elementary, 6811 Bisby Lake, San Diego, CA 92119. Day 2 is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. on FEBRUARY 22, 2019 in front of the main office of Mann Middle School, 4345 54th Street, San Diego, CA 92115 and upon completion will proceed to Crawford High School, 4191 Colts Way, San Diego, CA 92115 and upon completion will proceed to Rolando Park Elementary School, 6620 Marlowe Drive, San Diego, CA 92115 and upon completion will proceed to Freese Elementary School, 8140 Green Lawn Drive, San Diego, CA 92114 and upon completion will proceed to Audubon Elementary School, 654 Bonsal Street, San Diego, CA 92114. Contractors must be present and sign-in at all eleven sites to be able to bid this project. PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS (No.CP19-0706-52). GENERAL CONTRACTORS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO INVITE SUBCONTRACTORS TO SITE VISITS. All bids must be received at or before 2:00 p.m., on MARCH 14, 2019, at the Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department, 2351 Cardinal Lane, Bldg. M, San Diego, CA 92123, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The project estimate is between $680,000 and $750,000. This is a not a PSA project and does not require prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: C-10. All late bids shall be deemed non-responsive and not opened. Each bid shall be in accordance with all terms, conditions, plans, specifications and any other documents that comprise the bid package. The Bid and Contract Documents are available in three formats, hard copy, CD, or online from PlanWell. Hard copy bid documents are available at Crisp Imaging, 8375 Camino Santa Fe, Unit B., San Diego, CA 92121, phone number 858-535-0607, for a refundable payment of Two Hundred Dollars ($200) per set; CD’s are available for a non-refundable charge of $50. Payments shall be made by check payable to SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. If the payment for Bid and Contract Documents is refundable, refunds will be processed by the District only if the Bid and Contract Documents, including all addendums, are returned intact and in good order to Crisp Imaging within ten (10) days of the issuance of the Final Bid Tabulation. Online documents are available for download on PlanWell through Crisp Imaging. Go to www.crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD (Questions? 949-285-3171). All bids shall be submitted on bid forms furnished by the District in the bid package beginning February 12, 2019. Bid packages will not be faxed. SENATE BILL (SB) 854 REQUIREMENTS: Effective July 1, 2014, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal, or awarded a contract for a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code §1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code §1771.1(a)]. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Prime contractors must add the DIR Registration Number for each of their listed subcontractors to the Subcontractors List AND submit a certificate of registration for their own firm and those of their listed subcontractors upon request by the District. Failure of the bidding prime contractor to list their subcontractors DIR Registration Number on the Subcontractors List at time of bid may result in rejection of their bid as non-responsive. Refer to the following DIR Website for further information: www.dir.ca.gov/PublicWorks/PublicWorks.html PREVAILING WAGES: Prevailing wage requirements apply to all public works projects and must be followed per Article 17 of the General Conditions of this bid. DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM: Pursuant to Resolution In Support of Service Disabled Veterans Owned Businesses (SDVOB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) approved on May 10, 2011 by the Board of Education, the Bidder is required to satisfy a minimum DVBE participation percentage of at least three percent (3%) for this project. In compliance with this Program, the Bidder shall satisfy all requirements enumerated in the bid package. Each bid must be submitted on the Bid Form provided in the bid package and shall be accompanied by a satisfactory bid security in the form of either a bid bond executed by the bidder and Surety Company, or a certified or cashier's check in favor of the San Diego Unified School District, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of their bid value. Said bid security shall be given to guarantee that the Bidder will execute the contract as specified, within five (5) working days of notification by the District. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 120 days after the date set for the opening of bids. For information regarding bidding, please call 858-522-5840.

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Andrea O’Hara, M.A. Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department CP19-0706-52

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NAACP: continued from cover

Following this statement, Brazile posed the question to Johnson, “How would you, choose greatness for America in the 21st Century?”

“Greatness in this county is when we ensure that we take care of our elderly people,” Johnson said. “That we prepare our young people so that they can have a brighter future. That we protect the rights of the disadvantaged, however we place the label. That is what makes a healthy society.

That is what makes us great.”

global economy, our children won’t get left behind. We need to examine the issue of healthcare and how many individuals are using a substantial amount of their income on healthcare, and we need to be a nation that is of one nation and not allow for individuals to divide us.”

Closing out the session, focused on the NAACP, Donna Brazile proudly posed the timely question: “What role do women still play within the NAACP organization?”

“We need to strengthen free public education, so that in the

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ony Magazine, she was encouraged to audition for a role in the film, The Spectrum, which discussed conflicts between dark- and lightskinned blacks.

Tyson won the role but The Spectrum was never completed due to financial problems. This experience however, persuaded Tyson that she should pursue a career in acting.

“There isn’t a day – I’m grateful to say – that when I walk out of my doors, I don’t run into somebody who says, ‘I can’t tell you what you’ve done for me. ‘You changed my life,’” Tyson shared with TIME. “It just confirmed for me that I was on the right track and I stayed on

the right track.”

A Kennedy Center Honors recipient who also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from former President Barack Obama, Tyson said she has no plans to retire.

In keeping with the article’s theme of optimism, she said, “Look at the world today, you better be an optimist.”

“You really do have to have faith and belief and understanding in order to survive. And know that you will not be defeated if you really think positive, about yourself and the life you’ve chosen to live.”

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The Bureau’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) announced by the CFPB offers a two-part plan. The first is to needlessly delay the effective date of a common-sense consumer protection rule. The second is to rewrite and likely gut the substance of the rule itself. The likely cumulative effect will allow payday and other predatory lenders to continue to ply their wares and continue financially exploiting consumers of color.

Reactions to CFPB’s announcement were as strong as they were plentiful.

“With little accountability for their actions, payday lenders have long preyed upon communities of color and drained them of their hard-earned savings,” noted Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP’s Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice President for Policy and Advocacy. “Stripping the key protections of this rule is a disservice to the public,” he added.

Similar comments came from other civil rights organizations.

“This decision will put already struggling families in a cycle of debt and leave them in an event worse financial position,” said Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.

“This administration has moved the CFPB away from protecting consumers to protecting the very

companies abusing them.”

When given the chance at the ballot box, Americans overwhelmingly vote to impose a 36 percent or less rate cap.

Today, 16 states and the District of Columbia have these rate caps in place, providing strong protection from payday loan sharks. In remaining states – those without a rate cap – interest rates run as high as 460 percent in California, over 400 percent in Illinois and 662 percent in Texas.

According to Rebecca Borne, a CRL Senior Policy Counsel, Kraninger’s announcement ignores five years’ worth of input from a broad group of stakeholders: faith leaders, veteran and military organizations, civil rights groups, consumer advocates and consumers across the country.

“But over the past year, payday lenders have spearheaded an in effort with Mick Mulvaney and now Kraninger’s help, to take consumer protections away from financially vulnerable Americans, “said Borne. “We urge Director Kraninger to reconsider, as her current plan will keep families trapped in predatory, unaffordable debt.”

Let us all hope and work for a different kind of emancipation: financial freedom.

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SPOTLIGHT ON BLACK HISTORY MONTH - BLACK INVENTORS Achievements by Black inventors can be seen as far back as ancient Africa but much of society has no idea that many of the products or devices that make their everyday lives more enjoyable are the result of the hard work and ingenuity of Blacks. This list is just a few.

Courtesy of BlackInventor.com

Banneker, Benjamin - Developed the first clock built in the United States, studied astronomy and developed an almanac. Helped to create the layout of the building streets and monuments for the Nation’s Capitol - Washington, D.C.

brushes to clean debris from city street, the precursor to the modern street-sweeper.

Bath, Patricia - A pioneer in the field of ophthalmology, she created a laser-based device to perform cataracts surgery.

George Washington - Created hundreds of products from the peanut and the sweet potato and developed methods of helping farmers revitalize their soil and battle common pests. Also authored numerous papers on prevented plant diseases and funguses.

Beard, Andrew - Created the “Jenny Coupler” which revolutionized the train industry.

Benjamin, Miriam - Invented a “Gong and Signal” chair for hotels.

Brown, Henry - Created a strongbox which allowed people to store important papers at home.

Carruthers, George - Invented methods of measuring and detecting Ultraviolet lights and electromagnetic radiation in space.

Blair, Henry - Invented a seed planter and a corn harvester.

Boone, Sarah - Created a device which was the predecessor to the modern ironing boards Boykin, Otis - Invented several small and inexpensive resistors and developed a control unit for the pacemaker.

Bradley, Benjamin - Created a steam engine powerful enough to drive steam-powered warships.

Brooks, Charles - Developed a truck with

Cherry, Matthew - Created a vehicle that is the precursor to the modern tricycle and then created a special fender for streetcars.

revolutionize the computer industry.

common household as well as in the workplace.

Dickinson, Joseph - Developed improved and innovative reed organs.

Grant, George - A Harvard-trained dentist, he invented several items, most famous of which was an improved golf tee.

Downing, Philip - Created a street letter box for postal customers and later patented an electrical switch for railroads.

Drew, Charles - A pioneer in the field of blood preservation, he developed a method for separating plasma from the whole blood so they could be combined later. Also determined that plasma could be administered to certain patients regardless of their blood type. Helped to establish the modern blood bank.

Elkins, Thomas - Created a refrigerated apparatus for keeping perishable foods as well as a chamber commode.

Emeagwali, Philip - Created a process for providing massively, scalable processing from networked microprocessors and helped to innovate internet applications.

Faulkner, Henry - Created a ventilated shoe to help to minimize excessive sweating as well as the prevention of blisters and sores on people’s feet.

Hall, Lloyd - Revolutionized the world of food preservation and developed numerous processes for eliminating germs and bacteria from foods, utensils and tools.

Jennings, Thomas - The first Black person to be granted a patent for his “drycleaning” process.

Johnson, Jack - The first Black Heavyweight boxing champion, he created a wrench for automotive maintenance.

Johnson, Lonnie A rocket scientist, he created one of the favorite toys of the 1990’s - the “Super Soaker.”

Johnson, Willis - Created the egg-beater, a device which revolutionized the world of cooking.

Joyner, Marjorie - Changed the course of haircare history with her “Permanent Waving Machine.”

Forten, James - Revolutionized the sail-making business while integrating the workforce.

Jones, Fred - A master inventor, he created numerous devices, from a portable x-ray machine to an automatic movie ticket dispenser to a refrigerated trucking system. His creativeness caused the largest corporations and the United States government to seek his help.

Crum, George - After accidentally slicing potatos too thinly, created the potato chip.

Goode, Sarah - The first Black woman to gain a patent for her Folding Cabinet Bed.

Julian, Percy - Created flame-retardent substance as well as a synthetic substitute for cortisone.

Dean, Mark - Created numerous devices for personal computer architecture and helped

Gourdine, Meredith - An Olympic silver medallist, he created allergen-filtration devices in the

Crosthwait, David - Designed heating installations, the most famous of which was for Radio City Music Hall.

Fisher, David - Made the life of furniture makers easier by creating the “joiner’s clamp” and a furniture caster.

Hawkins, Joseph - Improved upon gridiron designs to create metal oven racks.

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