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By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media

The clock was ticking as California Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers circled up to cut a deal to save the state from the wave of evictions they expect would happen when the state’s moratorium on evictions ends this week.

This past weekend, Gov. Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) reached

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SHOOTINGS, In Kenosha, TWO DAYS a Microcosm of US Strife

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A Black man, accosted by police on a domestic dispute call, is left with bullet wounds in his back that will likely keep him from ever walking again. A white 17-year-old, rifle in hand, strolls past authorities untouched amid cries that he just gunned down three people protesting the Black man’s shooting.

Two moments of bloodshed, two days and 2 miles apart in Kenosha, Wisconsin. And in those two moments, this mid-sized Midwestern city seemed a stark microcosm of a nation wracked by discord over racial inequity, policing and the meaning of public safety.

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IT PLANS TO ADDRESS COVID19-RELATED LEARNING LOSSES The plan, “Phase One Appointment-Based Onsite Learning for the 2020-21 School Year,” in collaboration with the San Diego Education Association (SDEA), is aligned with reopening guidelines established by the University of California at San Diego in a report released August 10. The UCSD report called for a phased approach to reopening schools.

As San Diego Unified opened the 2020-21 school year with online instruction for all students this week, district leaders announced plans to offer small, in-person learning sessions to students facing the most severe challenges. Elementary school students who have been uniquely identified by their teachers as experiencing learning loss may be offered appointments to receive in-person sessions. Participation will be voluntary.

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“This is Phase One, which provides a measured approach to address the very real problem with learning loss, faced by our most disadvantaged students, while maintaining the strict standards put in place to protect the health and safety of all students, staff and community,” Superintendent Cindy Marten said. Marten stressed that the district is committed to following all scientific recommendations received from health professionals and UCSD. “We are working hard to strike the right balance between keeping everyone safe and making sure our students don’t fall further behind,” Kisha Borden said of the plan. Borden represents some 6,000 teachers as president of SDEA. She said her members are eager to return to the classroom once safety conditions improve.

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Volunteers paint murals on boarded-up businesses in Kenosha, Wis., on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at an “Uptown Revival.” The event was meant to gather donations for Kenosha residents and help businesses hurt by violent protests that sparked fires across the city following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. (AP Photo/ Russell Contreras)

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IN MEMORIAM:

CHADWICK BOSEMAN

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

The world is reeling from the loss of iconic actor Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday, August 28, after losing a private battle to colon cancer.

Boseman died at home surrounded by his family.

A statement released by his family said Boseman was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2016 and the disease progressed to stage 4. Boseman endured countless surgeries and treatments as he continued to make films from Marshall (directed

by Reginald Hudlin), Da 5 Bloods (directed by Spike Lee) and August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (directed by George C. Wolfe and produced by Denzel Washington).

Washington and Boseman were first introduced when Washington paid for Boseman and several other Howard University students to continue their theater studies by taking a theater course in Oxford.

The Howard University­educated thespian was the star of Marvel’s Black Panther franchise, bringing to life one of the most important and revered superheroes in American film history.

Directed by Ryan Coogler, Black Panther was the first superhero movie to be nominated for a best picture Oscar and one of the highest-grossing films of all time, bringing in over $1billion.

Black Panther became more than a movie, morphing into a celebration of Black culture, art, history, achievement and intellect in addition to

In addition to acting and producing, Boseman was also an activist and philanthropist supporting social justice initiatives like Michelle Obama’s #WhenWeAllVote and celebrating fellow Bison Kamala Harris’ history making selection as the Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee for the 2020 U.S. Presidential election, which was his last Twitter post before his death. (Photo: Chadwick Boseman speaking at the 2016 San Diego Comic Con International, for “Black Panther”, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. / George Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons) See CHADWICK page 2

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Evictions: continued from page 1

agreement on Assembly Bill (AB) 3088.

AB 3088 bill would enact the COVID-19 “Small Landlord and Homeowner Relief Act of 2020 (called the “Homeowner Act” for short). It would prevent mass evictions of California tenants who have not been able to pay their rents since March due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

“The agreement protects California renters with COVID-related economic hardship by eliminating the possibility of eviction from March 2020 through Jan. 31, 2021, so long as the tenant makes certain declarations and partial payments going forward. Tenants are still responsible for repaying unpaid rent eventually, but it can never be the basis of an eviction,” Newsom said in a written statement.

AB 3088 is co-authored by Assemblymembers David Chiu (D-San Francisco) and Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) along with Senators Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) and Anna Caballero (D-Salinas).

The governor said the agreement also protects small property owners from foreclosures by expanding the Homeowner Bill of Rights to cover adjustments like some mortgage forbearances on all properties from single-family homes up to four units owned by small landlords.

Over 2.8 million Californians were unemployed in June and about 1 million renter households in the state have experienced a job loss as a result of the economic impacts of COVID-19, according to the Terner Center for Housing Innovation (TCHI).

According to TenantsTogether.org, more than 16 million people in California are renters, and 64% of California’s estimated 2.3 million African American population are people who pay to occupy housing they do not own, whether it’s an apartment or house.

Gov. Newsom first issued an executive order on March 27 banning the enforcement of evictions for renters affected by COVID-19, and then extended that moratorium in early July until this week’s deadline. It prohibited landlords from removing tenants for non-payment of rent and halted evictions by law enforcement or courts.

Proceedings to remove people who owe back rent are scheduled to resume Sept. 2.

Responding to thousands of comments from tenants who fear homelessness to small landlords who face losing their livelihoods or fear bankruptcy, the Judicial Council and California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye provided more time for the governor and the legislature to develop and enact policy that would give affected Californians a lifeline. Their intervention could prevent the state’s homelessness crisis from getting even worse and save the real estate investment business from crashing.

Toyin Dawodu, a property owner in Southern California, says his livelihood is being threatened by a renter who has “become a nuisance.”

The occupant in Dawodu’s four-bedroom home in Riverside County’s Cathedral City has not paid rent since November 2019, he told California Black Media (CBM). But Dawodu says he has been making mortgage payments and home association fees, totaling north of $2,500 each month, for nearly a year now.

The renter was already living in the home when he purchased the property, according to Dawodu. After becoming the owner, he says he gave the person a legal 60-day notice to vacate the home on Jan. 25 of this year. But then the COVID-19 pandemic worsened in the United States about a month later.

Since the governor signed the moratorium on evictions, Dawodu said he has still met his mortgage obligations, but he has not been able to evict the tenant.

Dawodu says any state legislation or federal order that protects renters has to include relief for landlords as well, arguing that people who rent houses

help to strengthen local economies and ease the shortage of affordable housing in the state.

He told CBM the governor’s current executive order lumps all delinquent tenants into the same category with people who cannot afford to pay their rents due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Dawodu says he understands the dilemmas the coronavirus has caused and the disadvantaged people it affects. But his life and the well-being of this family have been altered, too. He doesn’t get funds to cover his expenses, he said.

“From my point of view, if the government wants to help people who cannot afford rent or are affected by COVID-19, commission immediately the reimbursement of landlords for the exact amount, and then they can pay the note for the tenant,” Dawodu said. “But right now, they are trying to create a law where the landlord is being asked to pay the note for years until the tenant can pay the landlord back, which is grossly unfair.”

The new bill, AB 3088, is a renegotiation of an older bill, AB 1436, which was viewed as an option for tenants to bypass paying rent payments without valid proof of being affected by COVID-19. AB 1436 would have also allowed renters to withhold payments until 2022, the California Apartment Association (CAA) asserted.

The CAA is the nation’s largest statewide trade group representing owners, investors, developers, managers, and suppliers of rental homes and apartment communities. CAA worked with lawmakers to draw up AB 3088.

“We applaud the Legislature and governor for advancing legislation with protections for tenants truly harmed

by COVID while ensuring that owners can evict nuisance tenants and residents who can afford to pay rent but choose to game the system instead,” said Tom Bannon, Chief Executive Officer of the CAA. “We will continue to work on proposals to help housing providers recoup lost rent in the near term. More must be done to help our mom-and-pop landlords.”

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Students will be identified for participation in the learning-loss plan based on several education factors: • Below grade-level standard - an average academic mark of a 1 or 2 in Math or English Language Arts strands, on a student’s Spring 2020 report card • Incoming TK, K, or new students to the district who do not have a Spring 2020 report card and do not make progress toward grade-level standards once schools open • Special education students not meeting their IEP goals • Special education students with intense support needs • Students who have been recommended for an initial IEP assessment, who require a triennial assessment, or who require standardized assessment that cannot be completed online for eligibility.

Once identified for potential participation, educators will review students’ progress, using formative assessments, observations, and information gathered from families.

They will decide which students simply need changes to their online learning program, and which should move to appointment-based in-person learning. Decisions regarding transportation and student meals are to follow, district officials said.

Identification of participants will start with the new school year, with the first in-person

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The chain of events that began Aug. 23 with Jacob Blake’s shooting has become a disputed X-ray of a divided society -- a black-and-white picture where some see racial injustice that proves the urgency of the Black Lives Matter movement, while others see rioting that spurred a teenager to try to defend a community against chaos.

But to many in Kenosha -- taking stock of a convulsive week ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned visit Tuesday -it’s not as simple as that.

As people here navigate barricaded streets, boarded-up windows and their own place along some of the deepest fault lines cleaving the U.S., there are many more than two perspectives on what happened, what it means and the way forward.

“I WANTED HIM TO SEE THIS PLACE’’ Charles Stevenson pulled up to a quiet, green block 150 miles (245 km) from his Green Bay home. There was something he wanted to show his 9-year-old son.

“See that apartment over there? No. 4?

That’s where I grew up,’’ Stevenson said.

He turned around, putting a hand on the boy’s shoulder. “And this is where they shot him.’’

Both looked at the ground and fell silent.

“I wanted him to see this place to understand the problems we face in this world,’’ Stevenson said later.

It was the spot where Blake, 29, was shot in the back and paralyzed by Officer

Rusten Sheskey, who grabbed Blake’s shirt as he leaned into an SUV. Inside were Blake’s children, ages 8, 5 and 3.

Taking on a coach’s tone, Stevenson, 47, who works in construction, told his son: This is what they do to us. This is what can happen. You have to be prepared, like I’ve been telling you.

Around the corner, Tireece Anderson said the shooting hadn’t surprised him.

Police don’t get along with Black residents like him, said Anderson, a 32-yearold warehouse worker who’s had his own encounters with the criminal justice system and with police he says wrongly targeted and were unduly harsh with him.

At the same time, he said, Black residents need safety and police as much as anyone else -- especially after the shooting and the unrest and violence that followed, as rumors ricocheted around town that people were heading to Kenosha to cause more mayhem.

“We don’t know what to believe,’’ said Anderson’s girlfriend, Rose Cavin, 30, who is white.

“Or who to trust,’’ Anderson added.

“HE JUST SHOT THEM!’’ A couple of miles from the place where Blake was shot, gunfire erupted again two nights later.

This time, according to police, the shots came from the rifle of Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old from a nearby Illinois town.

Buildings had been torched and businesses vandalized in Kenosha as protests flared the previous night. A former member of a police cadet program, Rittenhouse told the conservative news outlet the Daily Caller that he was there to guard a business and to help if people got

hurt, bringing a first-aid kit along with his rifle.

He would end up killing two people, Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber, and wounding a third, Gaige Grosskreutz, in a series of encounters that snowballed after Rosenbaum threw a plastic bag at Rittenhouse, according to a court complaint.

After the gunfire, with his AR-15-style rifle over his shoulder and his hands in the air, Rittenhouse walked toward police vehicles that kept going past him, even as a witness shouted, “He just shot them!’’ Police Chief Daniel Miskinis has explained the response as officers dealing with a chaotic scene.

Rittenhouse, a sometime lifeguard, later turned himself in, his lawyers said, and is now jailed on homicide charges. While prosecutors call his conduct criminal, his lawyers say he defended himself against a mob trying to disarm and hurt him.

They and other supporters portray him as a hero who stood up to lawlessness.

“He is a brave, patriotic, compassionate, law-abiding American who loves his country and his community. He did nothing wrong,’’ said one of his lawyers, John Pierce.

Meanwhile, Huber’s girlfriend helped plan the 26-year-old’s funeral and ran over what-ifs in her mind. He had shepherded her into an alley, she said, before running after Rittenhouse when Rosenbaum was shot.

“He knew the potential consequences of his actions, and he was prepared to die so that other people wouldn’t,’’ said the woman, Hannah Gittings. “That’s a hero.’’

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highlighting the Black cultural presence and influence in comic book culture.

Boseman was no stranger to playing iconic characters, bursting onto the big screen in 2013’s 42 as baseball legend Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in major league baseball. Boseman went on to star as Soul legend James Brown in 2014’s Get On Up and Thurgood Marshall in Marshall in 2017. Boseman brought a quiet dignity and powerful presence to these characters, with performances reflective of the weight they hold in world culture.

Prior to breaking into film, Boseman lived in New York, teaching at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture while cutting his teeth on small roles on shows like Law & Order, Third Watch, ER and Lie to Me, eventually landing recurring roles on Lincoln Heights and Persons Unknown.

It was Boseman’s turn as Jackie Robinson that cemented his film star status and his performance as T’Challa in Marvel’s Black Panther, that catapulted him to superstardom.

Black Panther grew beyond the big screen and became a cultural phenomenon. Boseman, who hails from Anderson South Carolina, gave moviegoers a king who was stoic, powerful and captivating as he led warriors with love, intellect and strategy as they fought to maintain control of their powerful, technologically superior nation, ripe for poaching by outsiders.

sessions to be held by late September. Students who participate in the in-person learning sessions will continue to receive online learning. The number of students provided appointment-based onsite learning is contingent upon available site staff and resources. So there are some potential limitations to the plan, based on what’s been reported by the district.

Board Vice President Richard Barrera pledged, “We are a district with equity at our core, and this new plan advances that goal of creating a more equitable school system.”

Stringent health and safety standards are in place, district officials confirmed, based on health and safety guidelines, previously announced August 10, which also included plans to reopen school in phases. The in-person learning-loss sessions will be conducted only in spaces with adequate air exchange, including MERV-13 air filters and/or portable ventilation units.

“Our goal continues to be reopening all of our schools for all of our students. It is tremendously encouraging that the virus has receded enough to begin phase one of that effort,” said Board President John Lee Evans. “This new plan for disadvantaged students proves we can be thoughtful both in our approach to the virus and in our effort to confront learning loss.”

To review the San Diego Unified health and safety standards for reopening schools, visit sandiegounified.org/ about/newscenter/district/ new_standards_to_protect_ community.

Much like the Gullah culture of his home state, Boseman was able to effortlessly blend African and American culture to help create a fantastical world on screen that was inspirational and recognizable. Boseman led an all-star cast including Angela Bassett, Michael B. Jordan, Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Sterling Brown, Winston Duke and Academy award-winning actors Lupita Nyong’o and Forrest Whitaker, holding his own and fortifying his status as a Hollywood superstar.

Boseman, who also appeared as T’Challa/Black Panther in Avengers Infinity War and Avengers: End Game, starred in and produced the films 21 Bridges, Marshall and Message from the King, which he served as Executive Producer.

At the time of his death, Boseman was in pre-production as producer on Yasuke, a film about the world’s first Black Samurai in which Boseman was slated to star.

In addition to acting and producing, Boseman was also an activist and philanthropist supporting social justice initiatives like Michelle Obama’s #WhenWeAllVote and celebrating fellow Bison Kamala Harris’ history making selection as the Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee for the 2020 U.S. Presidential election, which was his last Twitter post before his death.

In 2018, the wonderkind performer delivered a powerful commencement speech at Howard University encouraging students to rise above traumatic experiences and applauding their campus activism. Boseman, who was mentored by See CHADWICK page 11

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION EDITORIAL:

Two Priorities for the Month of September 2020 right to register to vote; and placing the burden on the Register of Voters if there is a challenge. Where there are questions because of past criminal records, there is time to get those questions resolved since there is a month before ballots are to be mailed out and registration will be available up to, and including, election day.

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

Normally the country would be preparing to celebrate Labor Day and the close of summer. Well, the virus has cancelled most celebrations and this year we have two very important things to be concerned about above and beyond those things we have made our personal interest.

We refer to the completion of the Census Count scheduled for September 30 instead of October 31, as initially planned. We salute those many organizations and individuals who have joined this paper in both getting the word out about the importance of being counted and the efforts of individuals and groups to insure the count. The result is that San Diego County has a higher census count response than many other counties in California. But we still have a month to get to many of those who are homeless or think they no longer count. Everyone in this country counts. This is a constitutional right that applies, whether or not one is legally here or illegally here, without threats from government agencies.

Our second challenge is Voter Registration of those who are not registered; informing everyone of their

African Americans and Africans who are legal citizens have a right to vote.

A recent poll by the San Diego Union Tribune and 10 News of San Diegans’ views on the mayoral race and the measures on the ballot for the City of San Diego reported survey responses for conservative Whites, Asians and Latinos, but no sample or pulling of African American residents or African residents on any of the candidates or issues were included in the survey.

Perhaps this is an early indicator or declaring that our votes don’t count. Which is interesting, as our Vice Presidential candidate is from California, Blacks put Biden on the ticket for President, and our votes are expected to make the difference in the coming Presidential election.

Perhaps here in the City of San Diego Africans and African Americans had better take a closer look at the ballots, the candidates, and the issues and not let our votes be taken for granted by either pollsters or candidates. All omissions of us should be taken as personal insults and met with increased voter registration and serious consideration of who and what we give our votes to. Something to think about?

OPINION:

Ongoing Challenges with Testing for COIVD-19 but do not have symptoms: You do not necessarily need a test unless you are a vulnerable individual or your health care provider or State or local public health officials recommend you take one.”

REALLY????

By Glenn Ellis As of now, there is no clear proof that the antibodies that develop after being infected with COVID-19 offer any protection from future infections. Even if these antibodies will protect you, no one knows what antibody levels are needed to protect against reinfection.

As evidenced by the man in China who was the first confirmed case of being infected a second time, we need to accept that there is much we need to understand about COIVD-19, in order to protect ourselves as best as possible.

As pointed out in an earlier column, as summer comes to an end, the prospect of a flu season during the coronavirus pandemic is a frightening thought for many health experts.

6 months after the start of the pandemic, we are seeing tens of thousands of deaths; and thousands of people experiencing horrible effects from the virus even after surviving! And yet, we seem to be as far away from understanding this COVID-19 virus!

Now, in what can only be called a “mind-blowing” decision, the CDC has just issued guidance that says, “If you have been in close contact (within 6 feet) of a person with a COVID-19 infection for at least 15 minutes

It has been barely a month, since the CDC, themselves, confirmed that 40% of all COIVD-19 cases in the United States are in people who don’t know that they are infected. In other words, people who are asymptomatic. Up until now, the guidance stressed the importance of testing people who were in close contact with infected people. Now, without explanation, this is no longer recommended.

As recent as June, the CDC’s advice was, “Because COVID-19 is highly transmissible and can be spread by people who do not know they have the disease, risk of transmission within a community can be difficult to determine. Until broad-scale testing is widely implemented, or we have a more comprehensive and precise measure of disease burden, states and communities should assume some community transmission or spread is occurring.”

Go figure! The whole purpose of doing testing is to reduce the rate at which someone infected comes in contact with someone not infected or reduce the probability of infection if there is contact. The more a person interacts with different people, and the longer and closer the interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread. So, can someone help me to understand why, all of a sudden, the CDC is changing course in midstream, and now discouraging testing?

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By Julianne Malveaux When a seventeen-year-old white boy walks down the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, with a loaded automatic weapon, he is cheered and thanked by the police and offered a water bottle. No matter that he’d killed two people and wounded another. His attorney says it was self-defense, and Kenosha Sheriff Miskinis said the shootings would not have happened had those killed not broken curfew.

Later he “clarified” his remarks, but his callousness was frighteningly evident.

Speeches at the Republican National Convention painted a wildly inaccurate picture of the Democratic Biden/Harris ticket. It would not be “safe,” said VP Mike Pence. There will be lawlessness, violence, and destruction, said Rudy Guiliani. And count on the Republican presidential nominee to stir the pot during his dystopic 70-minute combination of lying bombast and dire predictions. Through it, all the words “looting” and “lawlessness” were repeatedly used.

Black folks are all too familiar with lawlessness. After the aching oppression of enslavement, much of which was lawful, we endured the post-Reconstruction era where laws were made re-reenslave the recently emancipated with Jim Crow “laws” voter suppression, random violence against Black people deemed “insolent” and others. Rabid racists took Black people’s property, raped Black women and girlchildren, and experienced no consequences.

Though much of this was against the law, white law enforcement did not enforce the law, so there were few arrests, even fewer trials, and hardly any convictions. A white man was more likely to be convicted of killing an enslaved person (and usually fined) because they “destroyed someone’s property’’ than to be tried or convicted because they killed a Black person.

Consider the lynching of Anthony P. Crawford, a Black man of considerable property who was lynched on October 21, 2016, in Abbeville, South Carolina. Crawford owned 427 acres of “prime cotton land” and was wealthy enough to lend money to both Black and white farmers.

He was a civic-minded AME church member but was described by some whites as “rich for a (N)egro and insolent along with it. Anthony Crawford, born enslaved, had land worth $20,000 in 1916 or $500,000 today.

One day Crawford went to the county seat to sell cottonseed and other goods at the county seat. The owner offered him 5 cents a pound less than he offered whites. Crawford, being “insolent” said he would rather dump his cottonseed in the river than

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be cheated, using colorful language.

He was arrested for cursing at a white man. He bailed himself out. He had it like that and attempted to head home when a white mob attacked, beat and lynched him. The cabal may have been as many as 300 strong. The sheriff asked the mob to let the law take its course, but they preferred to physically destroy a prominent man, undoubtedly the source of considerable economic envy. How’s that for lawlessness, Trump, Pence, Guiliani? With all the RNC talk of fear, there was no reference to how Black men and women feel when they get behind the wheel of a car and drive in a rural area. Because of our double standard, white fear matters more than Black fear.

We often are told that lynchings occur when Black men “violate” white women. That isn’t the case! Many Black men were killed or lynched because they had too much money, like Anthony Crawford. After the lynching, a newspaper editorialized, “the black must submit to the white, or the white will destroy him.” No one was arrested, tried, or convicted for this lynching. However, a “civic meeting” voted to tell the Crawford family that they had to leave Abbeville within a month, and their property was seized. Two of the mobsters who participated in the lynching were named executors of Crawford’s estate! The tight-knit family was scattered, their wealth appropriated by the lawless and disordered.

Thousands of Black people experienced the same loss of life and property as Anthony Crawford, of people expelled from “sundown towns” on a ruse of Black men and women lynched because they were “insolent.” The fact that Black people could accumulate, even in the face of The history of lynching, intimidation, and property appropriation, is a refutation of the white presumption of Black inferiority. That history is at the root of the contemporary racial wealth gap.

Our 45th President waxed eloquent on our nation’s history without mentioning our nation’s foundational flaws because “we build the future, we don’t tear down the past.” He suggests we should “embrace history.”

The history of racism, predatory capitalism, and exploitation cannot be embraced. When statues and monuments celebrate that sickness, there are those prepared to tear them down in the name of justice. His name was Anthony Crawford. Say his name. For too many Black people, law and order meant lawlessness and disorder.

Nobody at the RNC bothered to mention this history of lawlessness while disparaging peaceful protestors. The double standard of law and order is as clear today as 104 years ago when envious and evil white people lynched Anthony Crawford. And no one can speak of unity until our nation acknowledges its exploitative past.

Dr. Julianne Malveaux is an economist and DC-based author

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OBITUARIES Harold Joseph Mack Jr.

Herman Johnson

James Terrence Brock

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

8/5/1942

9/22/1919

8/13/1958

SUNSET

SUNSET

SUNSET

8/17/2020

8/14/2020

8/21/2020

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Homegoing Service was held Friday, August 28,2020 at Anderson-Ragsdale Homegoing Celebration was held on Friday, August 21, 22020 at Anderson-Ragsdale JAMES TERRENCE BROCK (affectionately known to all as Terry) was born Mortuary; interment at Miramar National Cemetery.

Mortuary; interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

August 13, 1958 to Avis Alberta (Richardson) Brock and John Isaiah Brock in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was the second to oldest of six boys. James MR. HAROLD JOSEPH MACK, JR., affectionately called “Bubba” by his A Great Patriarch and Merciful Centenarian family, was born August 5th, 1942 to Harold Joseph Mack Sr, and Grace HERMAN JOHNSON entered eternal rest on August 14, 2020, after living a fruitful completed his educational studies in the city Pittsburgh.

Balasco Mack in Mobile, AL. In 1954, the family moved to Detroit, MI, where life to 100 years. He leaves a legacy of integrity and the love of his family. He was Terry later joined the Navy and moved to San Diego, California where he he graduated from St. Theresa’s Catholic School in 1960. He joined the born in Westphalia, TX on September 22, 1919, to Hobson and Nellie Johnson. He mar- met and married Jerry (Jerldine) Jones, Colette Jones, and Ronald Jones on United States Navy that same year. ried Kathryn Lester on October 14, 1938, and seven children were born to this union: March 24, 1983. From this union sons Terrrance Allen Brock and Jerry Brock During his tenure in the Navy, Harold was stationed in San Diego, CA Wayman Johnson, Virginia Jenkins, Mildred Sykes, Ernestine McKinney, Lawrence were born. aboard the USS Hopewell. That duty station led him to meet the beau- Johnson, Herman Johnson, Jr. and Vernon Johnson.

Respecting his calling from the Lord and doing what he enjoyed most, Terry tiful Beulah Joyce Watkins. They married on September 21, 1963, and A farm boy from Lott, TX, drafted into the Navy, he arrived in San Diego in 1944. Before began pastoring the church by preaching, teaching, and encouraging moved back to Detroit in August 1964, where he gained employment entering the service, he worked construction, helping to build Army bases around the God’s people. with Michigan Bell as a Splicing Technician. In August 1971, he transferred state of Texas. Upon arriving in San Diego, he worked as a civilian at North Island, Terry had an enthusiasm for life that brought excitement to everyone he back to San Diego. Harold was employed with Pacific Bell for 32 years. when airplanes had pistons and propellers. He earned the title of “Silver Eagle” - the encountered. His positive energy and that beautiful smile was always known He excelled in his position and became the local union representative. civilian with the longest term of 54 years of continuous Federal Service, retiring at the to leave a lasting impression.

He retired as a private contractor. Harold and Joyce moved to Phoenix, age of 79.

AZ in 1999. There, he acquired a post-retirement position with Veolia Herman had a warm personality, greeting you with a ready smile. He was a positive Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Mother Avis and John, sons Jerry, Transportation Services as a Driver until his final retirement in 2014. person who gave everyone he met a kind word and blessing. He loved reading his Ronald, and James Brock, Jr., daughter Nazarene Drummond, and brothers John Darryl Brock and Michael Brock.

Harold had many hobbies. His favorites were slot machines and them Bible, listening to Jazz music, playing dominoes and spending time with his family. (sic) dice! He could be found in Vegas, Laughlin or at any local casino with Preceding him in death, his wife, Kathryn; children: Esther Mae, Wayman, Ernestine, To celebrate his life, Terry leaves behind his wife Jerry, daughter Colette, son his wife and daughter. His greatest joy was cooking. Whenever anyone Mildred Joyce, Herman, Jr; his parents; five brothers; three nephews; two grandsons. Terrance, grandsons O’Shea Moore and Ja’Ron Moore, and granddaughrequested one of his expertly baked goods or signature dishes, he made To cherish his memories: children; Virginia, Vernon, Larry and daughter-in-law ter Kalia Rose all of San Diego. His brothers, Minister Kevin L. Brock, Pastor it his personal mission to prepare them. What Harold was most proud of, Ameerah Johnson; grandchildren: Leslie (Nathan) Lee, Michelle (Aanarai) Collins, Gary L. Brock, Bishop David Alan Brock (Lisa), and Timothy Brock, His sisters and cherished, was his family. He was present for every gathering, special Lynne (David) Turner, Deborah Booker, Tonya (Robert) Seals, Robert McKinney Jr. and Yvonne Bishop, Veronica Brown, Alberta Johnson (all of Pittsburgh) and a event and holiday. His grandchildren were the twinkle in his eyes, and he Angelique Oates; great grandchildren: Andre Ford, Angelique Richardson, Curtis host of other relatives and friends.

Turner III, D’Ontae McKinney, Jalyen Myles Lee, Jazmin Joseph, Jeremiah Turner, Jordan was a significant presence in their lives.

David Lee, Joshlyn Turner, Kameren /Valeria Lee, Kirshawna Johnson, Lae’Shaun Monday, August 17th, 2020, Harold entered into eternal peace. He was pre- McKinney, Manuel Cass, Nathan Kenaytta Lee II, Norman Milner Jr, Quincy Joseph, ceded in death by his parents and his younger brother, Theodore Mack. Rashon McKinney, Rayhon Collins, Robert McKinney III, Roshan McKinney, Tamika He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Joyce; daughter, Angela Badger Turner, Tyesha Turner and Xierra Ortiz; great-great grandchildren: Aaliyah Roxanne (Antwine); son, Harold Joseph Mack III (Carmen); grandchildren Harold Lee, Jelani Jason Morgan, Ajahnae, Noman III, Issac Kameren Lee, Tatyanna, Noryon, Joseph IV, Caryssa and Grace Mack and Markel Santiago; brother, Andrew Azunte’, Noriah, Dearrion, Normiah, Kenneth, Nordayah, Alayisa Normayah, Kamihya, Mack (Mary Ann); sister, Cynthia Turner; nieces and nephews whom were Kaiyel, Kyro and Curtis IV. more like his own children, Erika Gentry (Hollis IV) and Andrew Mack, Jr. Erin White (Kofi); and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, to treasure his memory.

Nanci Jean Williams Newell SUNRISE 11/9/1958

SUNSET 8/17/2020

William Fentress SUNRISE 3/30/1925

SUNSET 8/23/2020

NANCI JEAN WILLIAMS NEWELL was born in Los Angeles California on November 9, 1958 to Dr. Mathew A. Williams and Vira Kennedy Williams. She attended schools locally. She graduated from Chapman College with a BSW degree in Social Work and from San Diego State University with an MSW. She studied for and received an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker).

She was the first Black Lifeguard at the San Diego Park and Recreation pools and she worked at the Colina Pook and MLK Pool. She also had a belt in Karate Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwan Do. When she lived in Houston, Texas where her two daughters (Edrianna and Eddeja) were born, she worked at the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, the Lationo Learning Center and the DePelchin Children’s Center. For 30 years, she worked for Kaiser Permanente in San Diego County as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Department Psychiatry. She worked with children and Adults.

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY Nanci was a warm and friendly person. She enjoyed meeting friends and helping others. She would drive over to Lake Murray to feed the ducks and to J street Park No services have been scheduled at this time. Final arrangements has been to feed the birds. She also enjoyed crafts, dancing her neighborhood children, trips entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. to the Zoo, her church , and visiting Shut-ins to take them food. She belonged to the Southeast Presbytgerian Church.

WILLIAM “MAILMAN” FENTRESS, 95, entered into eternal rest on August 23, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Slayton, She passed on August 17, 2020.

Montgomery County, Tennessee, on March 30, 1925, to Talton and Roxana Allen Fentress.

At the age of 16, William left home and joined the United States Navy. He enlisted into the U. S. Navy in June of 1941 and was honorably discharged in May 1947.

FromMay1-3,2015,hetooka“TourofHonor”toWashington,DC. Theveter- anshadaspecialguidedtouroftheWorldWarIIMemorial. Duringtheflight, “Mail Call” was held and surprise letters were read to the veterans from fam- ily and friends. A special letter was written by his granddaughter, Elizabeth Rogers, and read by the staff on the flight.

William dedicated many years of his life serving the Elkdom. In 1950, he joined Clementine McDuff Lodge #598 and has held every office in the Lodge includ- ing that of Exalted Ruler.

William was also a 33rd degree Mason with the United Supreme Council Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Prince Hall Affiliation Southern Jurisdiction. He helped organize and was a member of Starling Hopkins Masonic Lodge #88, and was the only living founding member, served all the stations including that of Past Worshipful Master, and was an active Shriner. Other fraternal organizations for which he belonged include the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War (where he was also the only living founding member).

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William is preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth Fentress.

William is survived by his children, Drs. Vonda (Timothy) Rogers, Apostle George (Anngel) Pearson, and Mary Elizabeth (Kenneth) Francis. A host of spe- cial nieces to name a few include Delores Rodgers, Jane Fentress, Dione Covin, Caroyln Adkinsson, Pam Adkinsson, Michelle Dotson Dixon, Renee Dotson, and Toni Dotson Overton.

Grandchildren include Teairra Graves, Janeeka Pearson, Stedman Graves, Zenetric Fields, Mel’quisha Pearson, Darren (Devinae) Broussard Jr. , Timothy (Qhawekazi) Rogers Jr., Elizabeth Christine Rogers, and Darrius Broussard. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren and many more special nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and community

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Local Organizations

Sponsor Census

Sign-Ups and BBQ! Photos by Voice & Viewpoint

BOOTS ON THE GROUND AS LOCA ORGANIZATIONS DISTRIBUTE fo

New Creation Chu

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By Brian Goodin Contributing Writer

Feeding people has a way of making them feel good and it seems to have the same effect on those doing the deed of serving. That’s what happened again and again in the front parking lot at New Creation Church of San Diego located 3115 Altadena Ave this past Friday, August 28. A very fruitful distribution of a much needed supply of groceries along with PPE masks to protect from the spread of COVID-19 was distributed to community members in need.

It was first come first served action taking place from noon until 2:00pm in an atmosphere of safe social distancing and etiquette as those interested in receiving food lined up in their cars. There was a small army of volunteers making sure items like fruit, vegetables, grains and so much more reached those in need.

Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer This past Saturday at Bel Air Market, next to the Willie Henderson Sports Complex, Stacy Butler, Ise B, Carl Overstreet Jr. and Laila Aziz put on a successful BBQ, T-shirt and mask giveaway and Census 2020 event. 55 people completed the all-important Census form, before they received a free catered BBQ plate. A vegan menu was also provided and this newspaper donated papers to participants as well. Local organizations that supported the event included Friends for Friends Foundation, Inc., Anela’s Kitchen, Census 2020, My Black Counts, and SD Hip Hop 5k.

“4 CORNERS OF LIFE” Give Breath To

2020 Census In The Parking Lot Of Greene Cat Liquors

Seeing events like this take place in Southeastern San Diego often catches the attention of the Voice & Viewpoint and we proudly illuminate the effective efforts of all involved humbly giving their time to support the community during these challenging times.

Organizer Carleton Overstreet Jr., along with sponsors from Van Den Boom & Associates, hosted by SD Hip Hop 5K, Friends For Friends Foundation and New Creation Church of San Diego, came together as part of a five month effort to fulfill the needs of those affected by COVID-19.

David Smith, CEO, with Friends For Friends Foundation had this to say, “We are always looking for ways to help and give back to our community.” Many are grateful for the support in their time of need.

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By Brian Goodin Contributing Writer

It’s a cause for celebration in times like these that we are living in to have close to 100 people in attendance on a Saturday morning on the corner of Euclid & Imperial at Greene Cat Liquors to be counted in the 2020 Census “My Black Counts.”

Saturday, August 29 men, women and children showed up from 10:00am until noon armed with all the rules and tools of social distancing and setting a fine example of how Southeastern citizens stay safe in this world of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a little bit warmer than perfect weather there was a parking lot full of participants to not only be counted but to be treated to some goodies like reusable shopping bags, writing pens and social service information pertaining to the area. There was also free BBQ courtesy of caterer, Anela’s Kitchen, which seemed to put everyone in the comfort zone.

It was noted that 61 registered for the census at the event, and 53 registered last week, a record for a two hour span this year.

The success of this event can be attributed to the Event Organizer, Carleton Overstreet Jr.; the hosts: Stacy Butler, Roosevelt Williams II, and IseB., caterer Anela’s Kitchen; and community partners: Friends for Friends Foundation, WrongKind Records, Greene Cat Liquors, YBnNB, Census 2020, Vans Shoes, SD Strike Force, Pillars of the Community, and Xtina Geri.

Mr. Overstreet, Jr. stated, “Week in and week out, team work is making the dream work. May the community carry on.” The parking lot of Greene Cat Liquors reflected exactly that…people coming together for the benefit of the Southeastern community.

Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer The Second Chance building located at 6145 Imperial Avenue was the location for this year’s back to school backpack giveaway sponsored by Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber last Saturday. Because of the Coronavirus, this year’s event was a drive thru with students required to be in cars with parents or families providing rides.

In addition to the backpack and school supplies, families were also given bags of fresh fruits and vegetables by a host of volunteers who came out to make the event

a success. The line of cars stretched back past the Black Contractors Association ( BCA) and up the hill to Bayview Baptist Church. It didn’t take the designated two hours to get the supplies to everyone.

Past annual events at locations like Lincoln and O’Farrell were almost full day activities with a host of agencies and organizations participating. Unfortunately, due to the virus, that approach was not available this year, but the event was still a success.

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Ms. Ruby Vryes Price

Happy 94th Birthday Ruby Vryes Price!

We love you!… From all of your Children, Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, GreatGreat-Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends!!

Vote Safer San Diego Presidential General Election November 3, 2020 The San Diego County Registrar of Voters is committed to ensuring you have a safe, secure, and accessible voting experience during the Presidential General Election.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the governor’s executive order, every active registered voter in California will receive a ballot in the mail for the upcoming election, giving you the option to vote safely from the comfort of your home. Those who need to vote in person will also have that option.

What you need to do now: Avoid delays in receiving your ballot in the mail – go to SDVOTE.COM to do one of the following: • CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION INFORMATION. Make sure your residence and, if different, mailing address are up to date. Your mail ballot will be sent to the address you provided when you registered to vote.

• MOVED OR CHANGED YOUR NAME? RE-REGISTER TO VOTE. Whether you are new to San Diego County or recently moved, you must re-register.

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TRACK YOUR MAIL BALLOT. Ballots start going out in the mail the week of October 5. You’ll have nearly a month before Election Day to mark and return your ballot. Keep track of your ballot every step of the way by signing up for “Where’s My Ballot?”. Learn more and sign up at SDVOTE.COM. The San Diego County Registrar of Voters For more information, visit sdvote.com or call (858) 565-5800 or (800) 696-0136.

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EDUCATION San Diego Unified Warns of

Cuts to School Meal Program Voice & Viewpoint Newswire San Diego Unified leaders warned that federal cuts to school meal programs may cause families to go hungry in the new school year. The state’s second-largest school system says it will expand its own coverage to help fill the gaps created by the US Department of Agriculture’s decision to end supplemental food support for families.

The USDA two weeks ago moved to end the flexible Summer Food Service and Seamless Summer Option programs over the appeals of members of Congress and school district leaders. The

agency decision will require school districts to severely limit the amount of food distributed to hungry families in our community.

“I am frankly shocked anyone would seek to cut food aid to families in the middle of a public health crisis,” said Board President John Lee Evans. “USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue needs to step up and use the power of his office to support SD families in need.”

Families, said Board Vice President Richard Barrera, will now be required to show proof of identification, proof

of school of attendance and proof of eligibility in order to receive free meals from the school district.

“For families who are already struggling with the challenges created by the COVID-19 crisis, the federal government has put more barriers in place,” Barrera said. “Despite these new obstacles, San Diego Unified staff is prepared to work with all our families and our community partners to make sure no one goes hungry in the new school year.”

Barrera said the district would be taking additional

steps in response to tougher standards from the USDA: • The district will register every qualified family to participate in the free meals program. Families that live within certain school boundaries qualify automatically. Visit www. sdvoice.info for the complete list. Others must complete a form for qualification. Visit http://www. mys cho olapps.com to access the form.

• Anyone who needs assistance completing the form, or who has questions about qualifications should contact Food & Nutrition

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Diego • S a n Un i f i e d is working with Feeding San Diego and the San Diego Food Bank to assist families with essential supplies at San Diego Unified feeding locations.

• San Diego Unified will more than triple the number of free food locations from 26 to 82 designated meal pick-up sites for the upcoming school year.

Students or their parents/

guardians who qualify for subsidized meals can drive through or walk up to receive breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. during the 2020-21 school year, which began Aug. 31. Visit www.sdvoice. info for the complete list.

Curbside Grab n’ Go Meal Pick-Up Locations • Drive-thru or walk-up to receive a nutritious breakfast and lunch • Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at your school’s designated meal pick-up site.

• Visit www.sdvoice.info for the complete list of locations.

Proof of school attendance will need to be shown when picking-up meals. This can be either a school ID, the Student ID/Password Information card you received with the pick-up of Chrome books, or simply a paper with your child’s name, school and student ID written in large and legible print. Please wear a mask or face covering.

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Adams Elementary

Normal Heights Elementary 3750 Ward Rd., SD 92116

Keiller Middle

Keiller Middle 7270 Lisbon St., SD 92114

ALBA

Hoover High 4474 El Cajon Blvd., SD 92115

Knox Middle

Knox Middle 1098 South 49th St., SD 92113

Angier Elementary

Angier Elementary 8450 Hurlbut St., SD 92123

Language Academy

Language Academy 4961 64th St., SD 92115

Audubon K-8

Audubon K-8 8111 San Vicente, SD 92114

Lincoln High

Knox Middle 1098 South 49th St., SD 92113

Baker Elementary

Baker Elementary 4041 T St, SD 92113

Linda Vista Elementary

Linda Vista Elementary 2772 Ulric St., SD 92111

Balboa Elementary

Balboa Elementary 1844 South 40th St., SD 92113

Logan Elementary

Logan-Memorial 2850 Logan Ave., SD 92113

Bandini Elementary

Golden Hill K-8 - 1240 33rd St., SD 92102 Chavez Elementary - 1404 South 40th St., SD 92113

Mann Middle

Mann Middle 4345 54th St. SD, 92115

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Bethune Elementary

Bethune Elementary 6835 Benjamin Holt Rd., SD 92114

Memorial Preparatory

Logan-Memorial 2850 Logan Ave., SD 92113

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Boone Elementary

Bethune Elementary 6835 Benjamin Holt Rd., SD 92114

Millennial Tech Middle

Gompers Preparatory 1005 47th St., SD 92102

Carver Elementary

Clay Elementary 6506 Solita Ave., SD 92115

Monarch School

Perkins K-8 1770 Main St., SD 92113

Central Elementary

Central Elementary 4063 Polk Ave., SD 92105

Morse High

Morse High 6905 Skyline Dr., SD 92114

Chavez Elementary

Chavez Elementary 1404 South 40th St., SD 92113

Mountain View Elementary

Golden Hill K-8 1240 33rd St., SD 92102

Chollas-Mead Elementary

Chollas Elementary 4525 Market St, SD 92102

Nye Elementary

Valencia Elementary 5880 Skyline Dr., SD 92114

Clark Middle

Clark Middle 4388 Thorn St., SD 92105

Oak Park Elementary

Oak Park Elementary 2606 54th St., SD 92105

Clay Elementary

Clay Elementary 6506 Solita Ave., SD 92115

Paradise Hills Elementary

Bell Middle 620 Briarwood Rd., SD 92139

Crawford High

Mann Middle 4345 54th St. SD, 92115

Penn Elementary

SCPA 2425 Dusk Dr., SD 92139

East Village High

Hoover High 4474 El Cajon Blvd., SD 92115

Perkins K-8

Perkins K-8 1770 Main St., SD 92113

Edison Elementary

Edison Elementary 4077 35th St., SD 92104

Perry Elementary

Bethune Elementary 6835 Benjamin Holt Rd., SD 92114

Emerson Elementary Golden Hill K-8 - 1240 33rd St., SD 92102 Chavez Elementary - 1404 South 40th St., SD 92113

Porter North Elementary

Porter North Elementary 445 S. 47th St., SD 92113

Encanto Elementary

Encanto Elementary 822 65th St., SD 92114

Porter South Elementary

Porter North Elementary 445 S. 47th St., SD 92113

Euclid Elementary

Euclid Elementary 4166 Euclid Ave., SD 92105

Rodriguez Elementary

Rodriguez Elementary 825 South 31st St., SD 92113

Fay Elementary

Mann Middle - 4345 54th St. SD, 92115 Ibarra Elementary - 4877 Orange Ave., SD 92115

Rolando Park Elementary

Clay Elementary 6506 Solita Ave., SD 92115

Franklin Elementary Hoover High 4474 El Cajon Blvd., SD 92115

Roosevelt Middle

Roosevelt Middle 3366 Park Blvd, SD 92103

Freese Elementary

Audubon K-8 8111 San Vicente, SD 92114

Rosa Parks Elementary

Rosa Parks Elementary 4510 Landis St., SD 92105

Fulton K-8

Morse High 6905 Skyline Dr., SD 92114

Rowan Elementary

Webster Elementary 4801 Elm St., SD 92102

Golden Hill K-8

Golden Hill K-8 1240 33rd St., SD 92102

San Diego High

Hoover High 4474 El Cajon Blvd., SD 92115

Grant K-8

Roosevelt Middle 3366 Park Blvd, SD 92103

SCPA

SCPA 2425 Dusk Dr., SD 92139

Hardy Elementary

Language Academy 4961 64th St., SD 92115

Serra High

Farb Middle 4880 La Cuenta Dr., SD 92124

Hoover High

Hoover High 4474 El Cajon Blvd., SD 92115

Sherman Elementary Sherman Elementary 301 22nd St., SD 92102

Horton Elementary

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Twain High (Morse)

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Ibarra Elementary

Ibarra Elementary 4877 Orange Ave., SD 92115

Valencia Elementary

Valencia Elementary 5880 Skyline Dr., SD 92114

Johnson Elementary

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Wilson Middle

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Makhfira Abdullahi at Morse High School was among 25 exceptional teens recognized last week by the San Diego Public Defender’s Office for positively contributing to the San Diego community this past year.

The Most Remarkable Teen program recognizes San Diego youth ages 13-19. 150 nominees were interviewed via videoconferencing by the Public Defender Youth Council, made up of civically minded high schoolers who work with the Public Defender’s Office on various community projects.

Nominees were considered in 25 categories, including the arts, public safety, technology, leadership, civic involvement, among others.

Those nominated received a Certificate of Recognition from the Public Defender for the honor of being nominated and personal commendations from San Diego public officials. The 25 selected teens received Remarkable Teen award packets, which included a special crystal glass trophy and a personalized yard sign, along with special commendations delivered to their homes.

Morse High’s Makhfira was recognized in the Social Justice category. Makhfira is an activist and served as the secretary of the One World Club in high school

for three years. The organization is an international, nonprofit educational program for youth of all ages which fosters civic commitment to school, local, national and global communities. She helped organize events, donations and fundraisers for various charitable organizations. Makhfira also serves as a Young Legislator for California’s 79th State Assembly district which focuses on policies in state and local government.

She is involved in several local advocacy groups that strive for educational and social justice in the community. Makhfira plans to study political science at UCSD, with an emphasis on international relations.

“It was difficult choosing only 25 from all the amazing kids we interviewed, but it was also inspiring to hear their stories,” Public Defender Randy Mize said, as reported by the County of San Diego Communications Office .

“Gen Z teens are involved, informed and globally connected. These kids are ready to fight fiercely for change in a world that is desperate for change. I can’t wait to see what they do.”

Visit the San Diego County News Center at www.countynewscenter.com to read up on all the exceptional teens honored this year.

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BUSINESS NEWS Dana White to Run Comms at a Major Automaker White carved out a pioneering career path that stretched from the Pentagon’s head office to Hyundai headquarters

By Troy Schulz Zenger News As Hyundai North America’s first chief communications officer, Dana W. White knows what it is like to have two feet in two worlds.

“Growing up I always knew about the power of communication, the power of words,” she said, talking about her childhood in Charlottesville, Virginia. “My grandfather, who was born in 1896, founded the oldest black newspaper in the state. I used to cut ad sheets every month and write copy and process black-and-white photos [at the paper]. The entrepreneurial spirit runs deep in me and my family.”

While the weekly black newspaper, the CharlottesvilleAlbemarle Tribune, is gone, the family’s entrepreneurial spirit lives on. “The environ-

ment I grew up in, my family, was that there was never just a pot of gold waiting for me at the end of the tunnel,” she said. “It’s in my DNA – to make it happen for yourself.”

and all of Hyundai’s North America Affiliates including Canada and Mexico, Hyundai Mo t o r Manufacturing Alabama, Glovis (Hyundai’s Logistics Operations), Mobis (Hyundai Parts Operations), Hyundai Capital and the Washington, DC Office.

White also has strategic oversight of Hyundai’s luxury automotive brand Genesis, the first SUV for the industry’s newest luxury brand.

Now, Dana White runs North American communications for Hyundai Motor Company, a South Korean car maker that builds more than half of its vehicles at its plant in Alabama and employs some 25,000 people in the United States. She joined the Zenger “When I joined Hyundai a News advisory board in 2019. year ago, I knew I needed someone who understood White sees herself as a decision making at the highcross-cultural bridge. At est levels, storytelling and Hyundai Motor Nor th how to work across cultures America, she is the Chief seamlessly to deliver results.

Communications Officer—a So, I called Dana,” said Jose first for Korean automaker in Munoz, Global COO of the U.S. She oversees commu- Hyundai Motor Company nications for Hyundai Motor and Pres. & CEO of Hyundai North America headquarters Motor North America.

Ultimately for White, she said her passions are education, excellence and empowerment. “I can still hear my grandfather’s gruff voice saying, ‘Mouse, I want you to be a smart little girl. Learn everything you can.’ I think about everything he survived, all the limits placed on his life and how if he could see me now—a man who proud to put pictures of my nursery school graduation in the paper—I know he’d say…’So, Mouse…what’s next?’”

Her father, Sherman R. White, graduated from Charlottesville’s segregated schools was also plaintiff in the desegregation of Charlottesville schools. He attended Howard University at 16 years-old and later pledged the Alpha Phi Alpha

INTERNATIONAL NEWS Kenya Copes With Decades of

Police Brutality

Kenyan police aren’t hired to protect the public but the government’s interests, advocates say.

By Anne Macharia Zenger News Urban Division In America, one incident of lowing day.” police brutality captured on video in May sparked global ‘The death of my son has protests and may have finally changed my life and how galvanized calls for police I view the government. I reform. In Kenya, things are mean, they are supposed to very different. protect us, not to kill innocent Kenyans. Even though I Young Kenyans lose their know the police officer who lives frequently, sometimes killed my son, I am sure there weekly, especially those from will be no justice because informal settlements, due to the police are believed to be excessive force by the police. above the law.”

Unlike many countries, violence has heightened over the years due to nepotism, tribalism and ethnic politics.

Moyo’s killing sparked a reaction from Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta, who apologized. While killings have not completely stopped, the Thirteen-year-old Yassin officer involved in Moyo’s Moyo was on his parents’ bal- death was expected to face cony March 30 when a “stray charges. bullet” hit him.

Michael Maina, a motorcy“It was about 7 p.m., and cle rider, said he was lucky I was in the house,” said to survive after his March 21 Hassan Motte, Yassin Moyo’s encounter with a police unit. still-grieving father. “My kids were on the balcony. The “I was on my way home when police were doing their nor- seven police officers dressed mal checkup (enforcing cur- in casual wear pounced on few due to the coronavirus me. I tried to explain that I pandemic). After a few min- was a motorcycle taxi rider, utes, I heard gunshots. I told but they didn’t listen. I had my kids to lie down, only for carried a client actually Yassin to tell me he was shot. whom we happened to live in He was bleeding. the same neighborhood. One of them hit me with a piece “We immediately took him to of wood that had nails on it. the hospital, only for Yassin I fell, and it is through this to die (in) a few hours,” incident that I lost my right his father said. “When we eye,” said Maina. arrived, no doctor was available to attend to him. It’s very Advocates say the use of force sad. We took his body and and police killings in Kenya buried Yassin Moyo the fol- results from corruption, poor

Kenyan police officers detailed to the U.N. peace mission in Somalia salute during a ceremony. (AMISOM/Omar Abdisalan)

accountability and a poor recruitment process.

Historically, governments have used the police to enforce their political agenda.

Under the British Colonial government, the major role of the police was to guard the interest of the administration, not to serve the general public. Post-independence, political leaders continued the practice. To qualify for the police force in Kenya, candidates need to be between 18 and 28, with a GPA of 1.3, though short stature may be used as an unofficial disqualifying criterion for many.

Kenya’s founding father, the late Jomo Kenyatta, used the police force to push his agenda, grabbing land and killing his political opponents.

Just like his successor, Daniel Arap Moi used police as a tool for repression and assas-

sination as well as detention and torture of his political opponents.

Current President Uhuru Kenyatta’s family has been accused of using police force to evict people from their land.

While calls for police and governmental reform may find receptive ears in many nations, Kenya is not likely to be one anytime soon.

As Gitu wa Kahengeri said: “Under the former presidents, Kenyans were not supposed to say anything about the regime. If you did, you will be dead by the time you finish your sentence. Despite gaining independence, nothing has changed. Kenyans are still massacred in their country, courtesy of power-driven politicians. Others are forced to flee to safer places, especially during the election period.”

Dana White poses for a photo inside Hyundai Motor America. (Carol Larsen/Zenger)

fraternity. At Howard, he met “The thing about me is that her and married her mother I’m propelled by history and Agnes Cross, who was from obsessed with the future. I’m Philadelphia. Her father was passionate about ideas and a an AME minister and her mission. I want to see people mother one the first blacks move forward—know their to secure a civil service job past and explore their future,” in the state of Pennsylvania. she said. “It’s in my family— this spirit of perseverance. I Her cousin Cher yl was feel like they handed me a the President of the local baton. They ran hard and ran Williamsburg chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha. In high fast. They carried the baton school, Dana was awarded as far as they could go. Now, a merit scholarship from it’s my turn to run faster and the University of Virginia farther and pass the baton Chapter of Delta Sigma to the next generation. I Theta. And her older brother say, ‘When you stand on the is a graduate of Hampton shoulders of slaves, there’s no University slouching.’”

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37-2020-00027306CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Charmaine Yolanda Lindsay-Engdahl

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

7th Day Auto

Located at: 1110 East 8th St Ste 313 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 08/04/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: James E Harris Jr 1110 East 8th St Ste 313 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 12, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on August 12, 2025 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9013831 Fictitious business name(s): Little Little Much Much

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Safe Place Counseling

Located at: 1913 Euclid Ave Unit 108 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego --704 Country Club Drive Durham, NC 27712 County of Durham The business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Erica Muhammad 704 Country Club Drive Durham, NC 27712 County of Durham This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 27, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on July 27, 2025 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9012607 Fictitious business name(s): Boss'd Up Beauty

Located at: 7910 Sterling Drive El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Delona King 7910 Sterling Drive El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 27, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on July 27, 2025 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9012868 Fictitious business name(s): The Wrongkind Depot

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NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2020-00028165CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Juana Carrillo-Gonzalez To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Juana Carrillo-Gonzalez and Ramon Carrillo Quezada on behalf of minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names

PRESENT NAME: David Carrillo PROPOSED NAME: David Carrillo Gonzalez THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 24, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is Made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

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

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

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

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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Charmaine Y. Lindsay-Engdahl filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Charmaine L. Engdahl aka Charmaine Lindsay Engdahl aka Charmaine Lindsayengdahl aka Charmaine Engdahl PROPOSED NAME: Charmaine Yolanda Lindsay-Engdahl THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 17, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is Made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

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

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

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

Any Petition for the name

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Hall of Justice Courthouse 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00028013CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Samuel Jermont Gibbs Jr. To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Samuel Jermont Gibbs Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Samuel Jermont Gibbs. Jr. PROPOSED NAME: Devin Jermont Dantzler Sr. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 23, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is Made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

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

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

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

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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway Any Petition for the name San Diego, CA 92101 change of a minor that is 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10 signed by only one parent -----------------------------------must have this Attachement SUPERIOR COURT OF served along with the CALIFORNIA Petition and Order to Show County of San Diego Cause, on the other non330 West Broadway signing parent, and proof San Diego, CA 92101 of service must be filed with 37-2020-00026268the court.)

CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: The address of the court is: Alysha Lindsey Whitehead 330 West Broadway To All Interested Persons: San Diego, CA 92101 Petitioner 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17 ------------------------------------ Alysha Lindsey Whitehead filed a petition with this court SUPERIOR COURT OF for a decree changing name CALIFORNIA as follow County of San Diego PRESENT NAME: Central Alysha Lindsey Whitehead 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 PROPOSED NAME: 37-2020-00027436Lindsey Alysha CU-PT-CTL Robles-Whitehead Petitioner or Attorney: Bruce M. Abrams, Esq. THE COURT ORDERS that To All Interested Persons: all persons interested in this Petitioner matter appear before this Mary M. Johnson court at the hearing indicated filed a petition with this court below to show cause, if any, for a decree changing name why the petition for change of as follows: name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the PRESENT NAME: name changes described Mary Montgomery above must file a written Johnson objection that includes the reasons for the objection at PROPOSED NAME: least two court days before Mary Ann Montgomery the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at THE COURT ORDERS that the hearing to show cause all persons interested in this why the petition should not matter appear before this be granted. If no written court at the hearing indicated objection is timely filed, the below to show cause, if any, court may grant the why the petition for change of petition without a hearing. name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the NOTICE OF HEARING name changes described Date: September 10, 2020 above must file a written Time: 8:30 A.M. objection that includes the Dept. 61 reasons for the objection at NO HEARING WILL least two court days before OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at (Due to the Covid-19 the hearing to show cause Pandemic, which poses why the petition should not a substantial risk to the be granted. If no written health and welfare of court objection is timely filed, the personnel and the public, court may grant the petition rendering presence in, without a hearing. or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and NOTICE OF HEARING pursuant to the emergency Date: September 17, 2020 orders of the Chief Justice Time: 8:30 A.M. of the State of California Dept. 61 and General Orders of the NO HEARING WILL Presiding Department of OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order (Due to the Covid-19 is Made: Pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the NO HEARING WILL health and welfare of court OCCUR ON THE DATE personnel and the public, SPECIFIED IN THE rendering presence in, ORDER TO SHOW or access to, the court's CAUSE. facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency The Court will review the orders of the Chief Justice documents filed as of the of the State of California date specified on the Order to and General Orders of the Show Cause for Change of Presiding Department of Name (JC Form #NC-120). the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order If all requirements for a is Made: name change have been met as of the date specified, and NO HEARING WILL no timely written objection OCCUR ON THE DATE has been received (required SPECIFIED IN THE at least two court days ORDER TO SHOW before the date specified), CAUSE. the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) The court will review the will be granted without a documents filed as of the hearing. One certified copy date specified on the Order to of the Order Granting the Show Cause for Change of Petition will be mailed to the Name (JC Form #NC-120). petitioner.

If all requirements for a If all the requirements have name change have been met not been met as of the date as of the date specified, and specified, the court will mail no timely written objection the petitioner a written order has been received (required with further directions. at least two court days before the date specified), If a timely objection is filed, the Petition for Change of the court will set a remote Name (JC Form #NC-100) hearing date and contact the will be granted without a parties by mail with further hearing. One certified copy directions. of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the A RESPONDANT petitioner.

OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST If all the requirements have FILE A WRITTEN not been met as of the date OBJECTION AT LEAST specified, the court will mail TWO COURT DAYS the petitioner a written order (excluding weekends and with further directions. holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do If a timely objection is filed, not come to court on the the court will set a remote specified date. The court hearing date and contact the will notify the parties by parties by mail with further mail of a future remote directions. hearing date.

A RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE Any Petition for the name NAME CHANGE MUST change of a minor, that is FILE A WRITTEN signed by only one parent, OBJECTION AT LEAST must have this Attachement TWO COURT DAYS served along with the (excluding weekends and Petition and Order to Show holidays) BEFORE THE Cause on the other, nonDATE SPECIFIED. Do signing parent, and proof not come to court on the of service must be filed with specified date. The court the court.) will notify the parties by mail of a future remote The address of the court is: hearing date.

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Abolitionist, journalist, author, and human rights advocate Frederick Douglass made his dramatic escape from slavery by posing as a free sailor wearing a red shirt, a tarpaulin hat, and a black scarf tied loosely around his neck.

He travelled north by train and boat from Baltimore, through Delaware, to Philadelphia. That same night he arrived in Philadelphia, he took a train to New York, where he arrived the following morning.

Meeting in the Atlanta City Hall-Fulton County Courthouse (which was serving as temporary state capitol), the White members of the Georgia House of Representatives voted to remove Black members of that body on the grounds that the state constitution did not recognize the right of Black citizens to hold public office and thus made them ineligible to sit in the General Assembly. Ten days later, the Georgia Senate removed its 3 black members.

Known as “The Man Who Killed Jim Crow”, Houston was a black lawyer who played an important role in dismantling Jim Crow laws. He also helped train future Supreme Court justice Thurgood Marshall. Before entering Harvard Law School in 1919, Houston spent two years in the U.S. Army during WWI. He later wrote of his time in the service, stating “The hate and scorn showered on us Negro officers by our fellow Americans convinced me that there was no sense in my dying for a world ruled by them. I made up my mind that if I got through this war I would study law and use my time fighting for men who could not strike back.”

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Get Ahead of the Game: Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson Tells Californians

“Be Ready for Emergencies” Tanu Henry California Black Media Through all the chaos of the COVID-19 crisis, Wendy Raquel Robinson says she has managed to hold it all together. The actress, known for her roles in several films and television shows, says she has several reasons to be grateful, too.

Among them is the return of “The Game.” On Aug. 15, Netflix began streaming the popular comedy-drama, which debuted in 2006 and aired on the CW until 2009.

In 2011, BET began developing and airing the show until its series finale in 2015. Robinson played Tasha Mack in the series, the confident, funny and straight-shooting mother of the show’s star Malik Wright, who actor Hosea Chancez played.

“I’m thankful for so much -- so much to appreciate even in the midst of this pandemic,” she told California Black Media. Robinson, who lives in Southern California, says she understands how unexpected events can upend your entire life. In 2007, she lost everything in a tragic fire that engulfed her Pasadena home and burned it to the ground.

“I get home. I’m met by the Red Cross, fire trucks. It was a power outage. After the power came back,

it sent an electric surge to my house and two other houses. That ignited the fire that burned our houses,” she remembers that painful experience.

Even more distressing than the destruction, Robinson says, was what she had to go through during the aftermath. A swarm of insensitive adjusters showed up at the scene of the disaster, scrambling to put in bids to help her with her insurance claim. She had to call the police.

The city of Pasadena also did not take responsibility for the fire and, although it took her three years to rebuild, she was only insured for one year. Also, Robinson says she only received an insurance payment that equaled one third of the value of the property she lost.

“It destroyed so many things I cherished. It uprooted my entire life. I lost my dog and I lost her car.

Photos. Archival items from my career. Some of those things you cannot replace,” she said.

Robinson says that’s why having a plan for when disaster strikes is always a good way to protect yourself and your family.

“We have to make sure all of us —

and everyone we love — are prepared for emergencies,” she said.

That’s why Robinson has lent her image, voice and likeness to a statewide emergency preparedness awareness campaign called Listos, which means ready in Spanish.

“Emergency preparedness is not government’s responsibility alone.

Solutions can’t be top-down – they have to come from the bottom up,” said Gov. Newsom Aug. 20 when he announced the state’s $50 million investment in the campaign.

“We need more focus on building resiliency within California’s most vulnerable communities for the destructive and deadly wildfires ahead,” the governor continued. “We’re empowering non-profit organizations and emergency responders to work together to prepare for emergencies because California is at its best when we look out for each other.”

An ad featuring Robinson has been published in African Americanowned newspapers across the state and she has recorded public service announcements for radio stations serving Black listeners in the Los Angeles area, where the largest number of African Americans in California live. Robinson’s voice

and likeness will also appear in an animated video that will be published on internet and social media platforms targeting African Americans around the state.

“It can be devastating,” said Robinson who has won NAACP Image Awards 11 times for her acting roles.

Robinson, who was born in Los Angeles and earned her bachelor’s degree at Howard University in Washington, D.C., has taken on several television and film roles.

One of her most well-known characters is Regina “Piggy” Brier, the principal of the fictional Booker T. Washington High School on the WB sitcom “The Steve Harvey Show.”

“Now, I realize that taking steps to prepare for a disaster, natural or otherwise, that might happen to you -- and, yes, it does traumatize you -- is not only smart. It is necessary.”

Listos provides 5 steps to help Californians prepare for emergencies. They are: make a plan; pack a go-bag with things you need; build a “stay box” for when you can’t leave; and help friends and neighbors get ready.”

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cent of people may be responsible for 80 percent of novel coronavirus cases! So, what is it that the CDC is saying to the rest of us?

fellow Howard University alum Phylicia Rashad and helped financially by Denzel Washington as a student, donated $100,000 to HBCUsupporter, #Change4Change, in November 2019.

He spent time visiting children suffering from cancer and donated $4.2 million worth of PPE equipment to hospitals serving Black communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The youngest of four, Boseman is survived by his parents Leroy and Carolyn Boseman, siblings Kevin, Dionne and Derrick and wife Taylor Simone Ledward. Boseman was 43.

suffering and dying from severe disease; nationwide, Black people are dying at 2.5 times the rate of whites. Black and Brown communities face higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions that worsen the COVID-19 prognosis. People of color are also more likely to live in crowded neighborhoods and have lowwage, essential jobs where social distancing is difficult or impossible.

There’s not a lot more “evidence” we need to see from the ever-changing guidelines; the neglected communities who have carried a disproportionate burden; and now the seemingly blatant ignoring of the need for testing in light of the obvious vulnerability, to realize that in many ways, as we have been historically, we are on our own.

The same families are, in essence, being forced to send their children back into schools, only magnifying the potential for children and young people to expose older relatives. 10 per-

Glenn Ellis, MPH is a Visiting Scholar at The National Bioethics Center at Tuskegee University and a Harvard Medical School Research Bioethics Fellow.

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COVID RESOURCES & INFORMATION New State Blueprint For Reducing COVID-19 Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer California has a new Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The new system is designed to address the ‘new reality’ that COVID19 will likely be with us for a long time. It’s aim is to help reduce COVID-19 in the state with revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities for the long haul.

The plan builds on lessons learned in the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic and is an update to the state’s

Resilience Roadmap.

High Risk to Low Risk Tiers

Yellow (Minimal)

Every county in California is assigned to a tier based on metrics: the rate of new cases, positivity, and community spread. Data is reviewed weekly and tiers are updated each Tuesday. To advance forward to a less restrictive tier, a county must meet the next tier’s criteria for two consecutive weeks. If a county’s metrics worsen for two consecutive weeks, it moves back to a more restrictive tier.

Purple (Widespread)

Most indoor business operations are open with modifications

Many non-essential indoor business operations are closed

Red (Substantial) Some non-essential indoor business operations are closed

Orange (Moderate) Some indoor business operations are open with modifications

Schools in the Purple (Widespread) tier aren’t permitted to reopen for in-person instruction, unless they receive a waiver for TK-6 grades.

San Diego County Status: Substantial COVID-19 cases per 100k: 5.8 Positivity rate: 3.7%

Schools can reopen for in-person instruction once they’ve been in the Substantial (red) tier for at least two weeks.

Source: County of San Diego Health & Human Services, CA Department of Public Health. As of September 1, 2020

What’s Open, What’s Not OPEN*

• Indoors, with modifications: • Restaurants, dine-in. 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is lower. They still need to close at 10 p.m.

• Places of worship. 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is lower.

• Movie theaters. 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is lower.

• Museums. 25% capacity.

• Gyms and fitness centers.

10% capacity.

• Dance studios. 10% capacity.

• Yoga studios. 10% capacity.

• Zoos and aquariums. 25% capacity.

• Hair salons and barbershops • Nail salons • Body waxing • Tattoo parlors and piercing venues • Skin care and cosmetology

CLOSED*

• Bars, breweries, and distilleries (where no meals served) • Concert venues and festivals • Convention centers • Live theaters • Nightclubs • Saunas and steam rooms *Information available at press time, as of September 2, 2020.

Visit covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy for detailed information on specific industries currently open in San Diego County and to track COVID-19 cases county and state-wide.

SOURCE: CA Department of Public Health

Fast Facts About The New COVID-19

Tenant and Landlord Law Friday, August 28, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony R e nd on ( D - L a ke wo o d ) reached an agreement on AB 3088, dubbed the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020, to protect tenants and small proper ty owners f rom the economic impacts of COVID-19.

COVID-19 related hardship accrued between March 4 – August 31, 2020.

No tenant can be evicted before February 1, 2021 as a result of rent owed due to a

Tenants are still responsible for paying unpaid amounts to landlords, but those unpaid

The law extends anti-foreclosure protections in the Homeowner Bill of Rights to small landlords.

The notice period for nonpayment of rent is extended from 3 to 15 days to allow tenants additional time to respond to landlord’s notice to pay rent or quit.

amounts cannot be the basis for an eviction.

To avoid eviction for COVID19 related hardships between September 1, 2020 – January 31, 2021, tenants must also pay at least 25 percent of the rent due.

Landlords who do not follow small claims court evictions processes will face increased penalties under the Act. Existing local ordinances can generally remain in place until they expire and future local action cannot under-

mine this Act’s framework.

For the full text of the bill signed into law, visit: http:// leginfo.legislature.ca.gov.

Editor’s Note: On June 30, 2020, the San Diego City Council voted 5-4 to extend the citywide temporar y ban on evictions through September 30, 2020. Visit the San Diego Housing Commission website at www. sdhc.org/evictionban for updated information pertaining to the new law or if you need assistance.

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