Tribute in Remembrance of Dr.
By Voice & Viewpoint Staff
Dr. Kitty Reed was one of the original phenomenal women. To paraphrase Rudyard Kipling, “She could talk with crowds and keep her virtue or walk with kings and queens and not lose her common touch.”
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By Stacy M. Brown
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A new study has shown a huge racial difference in infant deaths. Researchers have found that babies born to African Americans had the highest rate of sudden unexpected deaths in 2020. The authors concluded that Black infants die nearly three times the rate of white babies.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released research on March 13, 2023, that found a 15 percent increase in sudden infant deaths among babies of all races from 2019 to 2020. In the United States, SIDS is the third leading cause of infant death after congenital abnormalities and premature birth.
The authors attributed the rise in SIDS cases to diagnostic shifting, where causes of death are reclassified. They said the rise in deaths among Black infants happened at the same time the coronavirus pandemic started in late 2019.
The virus disproportionately affected Black communities. “Evidence does not support direct or indirect effects of the pandemic on in creased rates of sudden unexpected infant death, except for n on-Hispanic Black infants,” the study authors stated.
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By Maxim Elramsisy CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA
Civil rights icon Xernona Clayton became the first woman to be enshrined with a statue in downtown Atlanta on March 8. The eight-foot statue with its arms open, propped high on a pedestal, looks down on Xernona Clayton Plaza, making the petite icon a giant in the cradle city of the modern Civil Rights Movement.
World renowned sculptor Ed Dwight created the bronze statue despite challenges with his vision. With Dwight by her side, Clayton announced that it would be his final commissioned project. “As he was making this statue he lost vision in his good eye,” Clayton said at a private dinner before the unveiling. “But if he could do this without seeing, imagine what he could do if he had vision.”
More than 20 speakers, including representatives from the Bahamas and Ghana, praised Clayton at the unveiling ceremony, which was followed by “High Heels in High Places,” an event honoring distinguished women in business and journalism. Among the “sheroes: honored at the dinner were California Black Media (CBM) Executive Director Regina Brown Wilson and LA Focus Publisher Lisa Collins. Clayton also acknowledged the mothers of several local celebrities, including Silvia Dickens, mother of Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens, Trice Morgan, mother
Born in Jefferson, Texas, she moved to Oakland, California to live with an older sister and later moved to Southern California in 1970 and became very much a part of civic and community life. But her Christian life was always a clear part of her commitment to all that she did.
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PHOTO: Courtesy of Leonard ThompsonU.S. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke speaks during a press conference at Louisville Metro Hall in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
investigation prompted by the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor.
Attorney General Merrick Garland made the announcement Wednesday. A Justice Department report found the Louisville/Jefferson
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do race and ethnicity mean?the nation’s racial and ethnic categories for the first time since 1997. There’s a lot to consider.
Nyhiem Way is weary of people conflating African American and Black. Shalini Parekh wants a way for South Asian people to identify themselves differently than East Asians with roots in places like China or Japan. And Byron Haskins wants the U.S. to toss racial and ethnic labels altogether.
“When you set up categories that are used to place people in boxes, sometime you miss the truth of them,” said Haskins, who describes himself as African American.
Some Black Americans want their ancestors’ enslavement recognized in how they are identified. Some Jewish people believe their identity should be seen as its own ethnic category and not only a religion. The idea of revising categories for
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Xernona Clayton (center), Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens(right) and statue sculptor Ed Dwight as the statue of Xernona Clayton is unveiled in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Way, Parekh and Haskins’ voices are among more than 4,600 comments pending before the Biden administration as it contemplates updating
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They have called for more research, but also noted the many ways in which the pandemic wreaked havoc on African Americans. The study found that SIDS deaths increased by 15%, from 33.3 deaths per 100,000 babies born in 2019 to 38.2 per 100,000 babies born in 2020.
In data collection, both SIDS and incidents of accidental suffocation or strangulation fall under the umbrella term SUID, or sudden unexplained infant death. Unlike SIDS, the rates of SUIDs are categorized by race and ethnicity, and researchers found an increase in unexplained deaths in Black infants. They didn’t fnd an increase among any other group. The study’s author, Sharyn Parks Brown, said that the finding was absolutely a surprise. She is a senior epidemiologist for the
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Diego gave her awards of recognition; members of Congress and City Council members gave her the Gold Star Award for community involvement, as well as awards from the Business Development Center of San Diego County, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and the Finer Womanhood for Outstanding Christian Women organization, to name a few.
This phenomenal mother of three, grandmother of four, and great grandmother of one returned to her own education after becoming a mother. She earned an AA Degree in Child Development with honors, a B.A. and a Masters Degree in Business Administration and went on to earn a Phd Degree (Doctor of Business Administration.) If you saw her during the week, she was probably in old clothes working on some real estate project, as just everyday people. But if you saw her on Sunday, you saw the eloquent Dr. Kitty Reed in her Excalibur car, almost one of a kind here in San Diego.
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ethnic and racial identities, both in the census and in gathering demographic information between head counts, have fueled editorials and think-tank essays as well as thousands of written comments by individuals in what is almost a Rorschach test for how Americans identify themselves.
The White House’s Office of Management and Budget is set to decide on new classifications next year and is hosting three virtual town halls on the subject this week.
Some conservatives question the process itself, saying the overarching premise that Americans need more ethnic categories will only accelerate Balkanization.
“By creating and deepening sub-national identities, the government further contributes to the decline of one national American identity,” wrote Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow at The Heritage Foundation, in his personal comment posted on the OMB web page seeking public input.
That view contrasts sharply with those who say previous categories have overlooked nuances.
“This is certainly a singular moment and opportunity to greatly improve and enhance the accuracy and completeness of the data,’’ Mario Beovides, director of policy and legislative affairs for the NALEO Educational Fund, said during a recent forum.
The process also would combine the race and ethnic origin questions into a single query, because some
CDC’s Perinatal and Infant Health Team. “The racial and ethnic breakdowns of such deaths had been consistent for decades,” she said.
Reasons for the jump are reportedly unknown. The authors said that the increase could be a statistical anomaly. They said they would check the data for several more years to see if the increase was real or not. It could also reflect adjustments the National Association of Medical Examiners made in 2019 to how sudden infant deaths are classified on death certificates.
The guidance said finding babies on or near soft bedding was not enough to say the deaths were caused by suffocation, because there was no evidence the airways had been blocked. Those cases, according to the recommendations, should be classified as SIDS. “If the new guidance was followed, this could have led to increased reporting of SIDS,” the study authors wrote.
As a businesswoman, Dr. Reed held an active Real Estate license, was a licensed Tour Guide and Debt Consultant, and was honored by Women, Inc. She served as an Eastern Star Worthy Matron of Ruth Chapter #11 five times, for more than 60 years. But perhaps her greatest love was that of service to the Greater Life Baptist Church. She served on the church’s Board of Trustees for more than 10 years, and was Chairperson for distribution of food baskets for the needy for more than 15 years, purchasing most of the food with her own money as long as health allowed her to do so. The church has named its Greater Life center after her.
She served as a Sunday School teacher for more than 15 years. She was also a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5179 and a life member of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. Her life was one well lived and her time well spent. She will be missed by all those who knew her or whose lives were touched by her efforts of service. Dr. Kitty Reed was 98 years old.
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County Metro Government and Louisville Metro Police Department “engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives people of their rights under the Constitution and federal law.”
The report said the Louisville police department “discriminates against Black people in its enforcement activities,” uses excessive force and conducts searches based on invalid warrants. It also said the department violates the rights of people engaged in protected speech, like the street protests in the city in the summer of 2020 after Taylor’s death. Garland said some officers have assaulted people with disabilities and called Black people disparaging names.
“This conduct is unacceptable, it is heartbreaking,” Garland said. “It erodes the community trust necessary for effective policing and it is an affront to the vast majority of officers who put their lives on the line every day to serve Louisville with honor.”
The sweeping probe announced in April 2021 is known as a “pattern or practice” investigation – examining whether there is a pattern of unconstitutional or unlawful policing inside the department. The city will sign a negotiated agreement with the Justice Department and a federal officer will monitor the progress.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said the city “has wounds that are not yet healed.”
“We have to come to terms with where we’ve been, so we can get to where we want to be,” Greenberg said. Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman, was roused from her bed by police who came through the door using a battering ram after midnight on March 13, 2020. Three officers fired shots after Taylor’s boyfriend, fearing an intruder, shot an officer in the leg. Taylor was struck several times and died at the scene.
The warrant used to enter her home is now part of a separate federal criminal investigation, and one former Louisville officer has already pleaded guilty to helping falsify information on the warrant. No drugs were found in Taylor’s home.
Two more officers are charged in the warrant probe, and a third, Brett Hankison, is charged with endangering Taylor and her neighbors with his shots into her apartment.
One of the attorneys for Taylor’s family, Ben Crump, said the family was encouraged by the Justice Department’s results.
“These findings, and LMPD’s expected cooperation with the DOJ’s recommended remedial measures, will help protect the citizens of Louisville and shape its culture of policing,” Crump said in a news release.
The report said Black motorists were more likely to be searched during traffic stops, and officers used neck restraints, police dogs and Tasers against people who posed no imminent threat. Garland cited one incident where two officers threw drinks at pedestrians and recorded the encounters. Those incidents happened in 2018 and 2019. Both officers are facing federal charges.
Louisville police have undergone five leadership changes since the Taylor shooting, and new Mayor Craig Greenberg is interviewing candidates for the next chief. The city has settled a number of lawsuits related to the incident, including a $12 million payment to Taylor’s family that ended a wrongful death lawsuit.
Garland also mentioned some reforms the city has undergone since Taylor’s death, including a city law banning the use of “no-knock” warrants in 2020. The warrants are typically used in surprise drug raids. The city also started a pilot program that aims to send behavioral health professionals to some 911 calls, expanded community violence prevention efforts and sought to support health and wellness for officers, the report said.
grants, or even white individuals born in Africa, as well as reflecting their ancestors’ history in the U.S. Way, who is president of United Sons & Daughters of Freedmen, which describes itself as dedicated to restoring the broken promises from Reconstruction, also recommended substituting the word “population group” for “race.”
Conflating “African American” with “Black” has ‘’blurred what it means to be an African American in this country,” Way, who works for a pharmaceutical company in Athens, Georgia, said in a telephone interview.
Haskins, a retired government worker from Lansing, Michigan, suggested eliminating race categories like ‘’white’’ and “Black” since they perpetuate “deeply rooted unjust socio-political constructs.”
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Martin Luther King III reflected on his memories of Clayton growing up. “There is no greater honor than what is being done here today,” said King III.
At the unveiling, Clayton recalled arranging logistics for a meeting between Dr. King and supporters of the SCLC in the heart of Atlanta. “I pride myself in getting everything right before I start out, and I knew I had all my details in order for this special luncheon hosted by Dr. King, but everything went wrong,” Clayton said. The motel, which supposedly had an “open door policy,” expressly told Dr. King to leave. “I Xernona Clayton was thrown out of a hotel. Now, you are standing backed by a street named Xernona Clayton Way.”
“The idea for a monument to Xernona Clayton was born from a 4 a.m. meeting with her in 2020. Our kids didn’t know who she was, and we felt that such an inspiring figure deserved recognition,” s aid Project Co-Founder Mariela Romero, a Latina journalist, originally from Venezuela, who co-presented the idea for the statue and has been one of the forces helping to make the monument a reality. Romero said when she learned about Clayton’s contributions to the Civil Rights movement and all her personal accomplishments, she was surprised that more Americans of all races did not know about her life story and legacy.
Clayton became involved in the civil rights movement working for the National Urban League in Chicago. She went undercover to investigate employment discrimination against African Americans at Marshall Fields, a major Chicago
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together, one loses a lot of important granularity that can help differentiate issues that are specific to one group and not another,” Parekh said. The MENA community appears to be having a related problem, based on several comments to OMB. Without its own category, the group’s political power is diluted. People could benefit from cohesive representation, especially if identities were taken into account in drawing political districts, advocates said.
It comes down to something even more personal for Houda Meroueh, who described herself to the Biden administration as a 73-year-old Arab American woman.
advocates say the current method of asking about race and separately about ethnic origin often confuses Hispanic respondents. With the revisions, the government would try to get more detailed answers on race and ethnicity by asking about country of origin.
Another proposal recommends striking from federal government forms the words “Negro” and “Far East,” now widely regarded as pejorative. The terms “majority” and
“minority” would also be dropped because some officials say they fail to reflect the nation’s complex racial and ethnic diversity.
Several Black Americans, like Way, whose ancestors were enslaved, said in public comments to the OMB that they would like to be identified in a category such as American Freedmen, Foundational Black Americans or American Descendants of Slavery to distinguish themselves from Black immi-
Instead, he said people should be able to self-identify as they wish. When his sociologist daughter points out the difficulty of aggregating such data into something useful to address inequalities in housing or voting, or tailoring health or education programs to the needs of communities, he tells her, “Go crazy at it. That’s what you’re being paid for.”
“You need to search for the truth and not just stay with the old categories because someone decided, ‘That is what we decided,’” Haskins said.
Parekh is asking the government to distinguish South Asians from East Asians.
“When these groups are assessed
‘’When I go to the doctor’s office I do not feel they have the information necessary to understand my medical history or my culture,’’ she said. ‘’For all these reasons I want to be counted as who I am. Not as white.’’
Jordan Steiner said ethnic categories should be expanded to include not only MENA, but other groups like Jews who often regard themselves not only as members of a religious group but an ethnic one too.
Jessica Aksoy commended the proposals to expand the categories, saying she often felt limited about which boxes to check as someone of Turkish, European and Jewish heritage.
“Recognizing our differences is honoring and celebrating the rich melting pot of America,” Aksoy said. “The face of America is changing, and this initiative is for progress in recognizing that.”
The Black Press has existed for 196 years because it understands service to our communities, and the business of how we pay for it is a part of our survival.
A perfect example of how business and public policy come together can be found in the recent notices concerning the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and its impact on the public’s perception on the safety of small banks around the country.
The President’s statement on the commitment of the Federal Government to all depositors is newsworthy and should be published by all media as a service affecting national confidence. However, the statement by Trade Associations to their membership is done as a matter of business. Trade Associations benefit from the President’s reaffirmation of the government’s policy concerning the nation’s financial system. Because of the importance of Minority Deposit Insurance, which is not necessarily covered to the same extent as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), there exists a greater need to assure pub -
lic confidence beyond the President’s statement and actions.
Hence, a general letter from an association holding the membership not only of small banks, but also minority banking institutions and their clients, should be a “paid” statement, just as other organizations have done in such papers as USA Today and the New York Times. These are large dailies that have made the distinction between a policy statement by the President and/or an organization’s effort to get a business message to the public and its membership.
The statement from the National Banker Association, which can afford to pay for the distribution of such notices should be doing so as a matter of demonstrating its fiduciary responsibility to the Comptroller of the Currency as the watchdog over all banking.
The NNPA leadership must also come to understand this point so that even as we provide coverage of news items, we still remind people that we are businesses engaged in serving our population, in particular, and the broader public in general. We in the Black media industry must come to understand the difference between a guest commentary and a message that is an advertisement. We live and serve in changing times, we must also change even as we serve.
The afternoon of March 7th began like an ordinary afternoon for my daughter. She picked up her son and daughter, ages 6 and 8, from Alice Birney elementary school in University Heights. They then stopped at a local eatery for a snack.
My grandson was a micro-preemie, born at only 25 weeks gestation. He’s doing well, but has occasional behavioral issues likely due to his very early birth. On that day he unfortunately began “acting out” when he didn’t get to play a video game. When they arrived at
Today, National Bankers Association (NBA) President & CEO Nicole Elam Esq. and Chairman Robert James II released the following statement regarding Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank. “In light of recent industry events, the National Bankers Association wants to assure consumers that your money is safe with minority banks. Minority depository institutions are very different from both SVB and Signature Bank which had high concentrations in crypto deposits and volatile venture capital. Minority banks are not exposed to riskier asset classes and have the capital and strong liquidity to best serve consumers and small businesses. If you’re looking for a place to bring your deposits and have greater impact, bring your deposits to minority banks” said Nicole Elam, President and CEO of the National Bankers Association. “The Biden-Harris Administration, FDIC, and Federal Reserve worked hard this weekend to make sure that these bank failures are the exception, not the rule, and that all Americans can continue to have confidence in our banking system. I also applaud bipartisan leaders in Congress for keeping stakeholders informed about how hard earned deposits are being kept safe.” said Robert James, II, Chairman of the National Bankers Association, President & CEO, Carver Financial Corporation
The National Bankers Association is the nation’s leading trade association for the country’s minority depository institutions (MDIs). MDIs have always focused on safety and soundness as a part of our conservative, relationship based business model. We continue to monitor SVB’s impact on large corporate deposit concentrations, fintech, tech companies, and larger financial institutions that have partnerships with MDIs or who have made investments in MDIs.
MDIs are in the strongest position ever to support their customers and here’s why:
• Traditional Banking Model with Diverse & Secure Assets: MDIs are diversified in terms of their assets, predominantly focused on well-collateralized loans, and are not exposed to riskier asset classes. Unlike both SVB and Signature Bank, MDIs have very limited exposure to the venture capital industry and crypto.
• Well-Capitalized and Strong Liquidity: MDIs are in the strongest position ever. The sector is exceptionally well capitalized, enjoys substantial liquidity overall, and has grown by 33% over the last three years in total assets. Nearly $4 billion in new, permanent capital has flowed to MDIs and currently, the median MDI common equity ratio is 16.4% versus 14.8% for non-MDIs.
• Positioned for Impact: 77% of MDI branches are in areas with a higher average share of minorities compared to 31% for all FDICinsured depository institutions. According to a Dallas Fed Study in 2022, MDIs originate almost 40% of their mortgages to minority borrowers, versus only 10% by other banks. Additionally, MDIs originate 30% of small business loans to low- to moderate-income communities in comparison to 20% at community banks and 24% at large banks. Customer deposits are not only extremely safe in an MDI but are far more likely to have a positive impact in the community.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The NBA released this statement on Monday,
their car, his mother insisted he calm down before getting in. She and her daughter got in and waited while he stood on the sidewalk directly next to the car, continuing to protest.
Two local residents saw this scene and, without asking questions, decided to take matters into their own hands. They began pounding on the car windows; one tried to force the door open, terrifying the children and their mother. They never inquired what was going on; they assumed this was a case of a woman abusing a child. They took videos of my family and questioned who they were, though
they never identified themselves. They then called the police, who quickly determined that this was a not-uncommon parent-child interaction. (A bystander saw the incident from across the street and vouched for my daughter and said the two had been very aggressive). The “concerned” residents never apologized for the trauma they caused my family.
I will give these people the benefit of the doubt. Perhaps they thought a child was indeed being abused and wanted to help. I will try to imagine that this was not racially motivated (they were white; my daughter is black). But their behavior is inexcusable and cannot be justified in any way. A civilized and respectful conversation could have avoided this unfortunate incident. (My daughter happens to be an expert in com -
munication and mediation, but that’s besides the point). And, as we have seen all too often (with no disrespect to individual officers) , bringing the police prematurely into a situation can have tragic results. Please, please, concerned citizens, if you see a domestic situation that troubles you and feel you need to intervene, please respect the family and get more information. We in the community do need to look out for each other. But use common sense; would you want to be treated this way? I truly hope those three (who remain unidentified) will read this and learn something. Yes, if you see something, you may want to say something. But think before you speak and act.
The writer of this Letter to the Editor is not identified, due to safety concerns.
An article in our 3/9/23 issue, page 4, entitled “Local Youth “Herstorians” Capture Julian’s BIPOC History” misstated the information regarding Nathan Harrison’s enslavement. He was never enslaved on Mt. Palomar. He had been enslaved when he came to California during the Gold Rush but gained his freedom when he arrived in Southern California, and homesteaded on Palomar Mountain.
Funeral services were held 02/23/2023 at Memory Chapel of Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary, with a burial following at Cypress View Mausoleum. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.
Pearlie Mae Stevens was born April 1, 1931, as Pearlie Mae Underwood, Jr. in Brent, Alabama, to Solimon T. Underwood and Pearlie Mae Clark. She was the youngest born to her parent’s union, along with siblings Alma Lucille and Arthur Underwood.
She left her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, in 1952, relocating to San Diego, CA, to marry William Stevens. Their union was blessed with three daughters, Wanda, Patricia, and Deborah.
Pearlie was employed with the County of San Diego for twenty years, retiring at age fifty-five. After William transitioned to heaven, she took time out for travel, fishing, pampering her great-grandchildren, and volunteering with a nursing home and jail ministries.
She served at Church of the Living God, where she taught Sunday School and sang in the adult church choir for many years.
After the church name change (Church of the Loving God), she continued working in the monthly food distribution and being active with the senior church group. In later years, when her health declined, she sought solace in her daily devotionals. God was intimately involved in each detail of Pearlie’s life. It was a lovely Sunday evening, slightly before sunset, February 5, 2023, at 5:16 pm; Pearlie breathed her final breaths, released her daughter’s hold, then grasped God’s.
Pearlie’s passing leaves a family void, yet cherished with memories. Her husband, parents, brothers, and sisters preceded her death. She is lovingly remembered by her three daughters, Wanda, Patricia, and Deborah Stevens of San Diego, California.
Grandson Calvin Hicks, Jr. of Las Vegas, NV, granddaughters Anastasia Smith of Austin, TX, and Tyresha Hicks of San Diego, CA. Great-grandsons, O’Neal Hart and Cecil Green of Austin, TX. Zion Hicks-Nelson and Sarim Williams of San Diego, CA.
Sister Sarah Hill and brother James Holman of Brent, Alabama; Devoted nieces Gwen Worthy, Kathryn Bridges-Freeland, Linda Bartlett, and Margarita Eldridge. Her bonus children, Calvin Hicks, Sr., Ynez Hicks, Octavia Freeman, James Wiley, Michael Wimpie, and Chantelle Corrington. She leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to mourn her passing and celebrate her life.
Funeral services were held on 02/23/2023 at Memory Chapel of Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary, with a burial following at Miramar National Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.
Robert Lee Mason’s earthly journey began on November 4, 1925, in Brent, Alabama. Robert was the beloved son of Adam J. Mason Sr. and Gertrude Mason. He was the second child and first son of seven children.
Robert received his formal education within the Brent School System. He accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 12 and was baptized at Antioch Baptist Church in Brent, AL.
In 1944, at the age of 18, Robert enlisted in the United States Navy. His military journey took him to dangerous waters. In addition to serving in World War II, he also served in the Korean War.
After 29 years of military service, he retired with honors in 1964. Robert decided to relocate to the beautiful city of San Diego. The climate was ideal since Robert enjoyed walking, exercising, reading, and photography. However, something was missing, so he returned to Japan to marry the love of his life, Meiko. Robert and Mieko lived happily together until she passed on October 4, 2015.
Robert was an honorable, loving, and giving man. His memory will live on forever in the hearts of his family and friends.
Robert Lee Mason departed this life on January 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Meiko Mason; parents, Adam J. Mason Sr. and Gertrude Mason; two sisters, Velma Stewart and Mildred Crawford; and one brother, Adam J. Mason Jr.
He leaves to mourn his passing with cherished memories; two sisters, Annie McClain and Barbara Dandridge, both of Milwaukee, WI; one brother, Roy Mason of Milwaukee, WI; special cousin, Pearlie Mae; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services were held on 02/27/2023 at Memory Chapel of Anderson Ragsdale
Mortuary, with a burial following at Miramar National Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.
Dorothy Lynn Robinson-Stonewall was born August 18, 1958, to the late Ella Ruth Cartwright-Robinson and George Robinson, in San Diego, California.
Dorothy was born into a close, loving family and she was the youngest of her thirteen siblings.
She attended school in the San Diego Unified School District and graduated in 1976 from Herbert Hoover High School. Not to boast, but she also graduated “Best Dressed”.
Dorothy was a hard worker and she was gifted in many areas of employment. She was employed at UCSD Medical Center for many years; a school bus driver for the San Diego Unified Schools; San Diego County Records Department; a private caregiver and worked as an eighteen-wheeler truck driver for Secured Land Transport for six years.
Dorothy passed on February 4, 2023. She leaves to mourn her passing: husband, Dale K. Stonewall; daughter, Malia Michelle Portlock; son, Lascelles Anthony “Tony” Tai, all of San Diego, CA; two bonus daughters, Jennifer (Joseph) Kimani of Maryland and Ozella (Bradley) Lubinsky of California; grandchildren, D’Angelo Kennedy, Jaheim Crowley, Jamarcus Portlock, Simaya Tai, Christian and Jeniya Kimani, and Zoey Lubinsky; great-grandchildren, Kamia, Alaiyah, and D’Angelo, Jr. Kennedy.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Myesha Marie Kennedy; siblings, LaVern Cartwright-Swain, Henry Eugene Cartwright, Donald Ray Cartwright, Thomas “TC” Cartwright, Charles “Chuckie” Robinson, Lola Maurine RobinsonIngram, and Harvey Raymond Robinson.
Dorothy’s memory, humor, love of life and family will be missed by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. East San Diego 38th Street won’t be the same!
Funeral services were held on 03/01/2023 at New Life Baptist Church, with a burial following at Miramar National Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.
Luther Vernon Courtney, Jr. was the eldest child born in Dallas, Texas, on November 30th, 1942, to parents Luther Vernon Courtney, Sr. and Doris Lott.
Luther received his formal education from Catholic elementary/middle school, and he graduated from James Madison High School in Dallas, Texas. Luther enjoyed playing football as a youth. He also excelled in track and field. He was a phenomenal athlete and received a scholarship to University of Southern California in the sport of track and field. Luther joined the Marines and moved to San Diego when he was 19 years old.
A few years after arriving in San Diego, Luther met and became engaged to Betty Lewis in 1964. The two married in a private ceremony. Then they welcomed a beautiful baby girl in 1965. LaCherlye Courtney was the apple of Luther’s eyes.
After serving his country, Luther became the first African American to operate cranes as an Equipment Operation Specialist with the City of San Diego. Luther retired from working for the City of San Diego after 33 years of service.
Luther was known as “Papa Lou” or “Coach Lou” to family, friends, and neighbors. Luther began his journey as a Pop Warner football coach, molding the mind and souls of young athletes. Luther also coached Little League Baseball.
Luther enjoyed playing, watching, and teaching the craft of sports. Eventually, Luther began coaching football at Abraham Lincoln High School, San Diego High School, and Samuel Morse High School. Knowing Papa Lou meant knowing that he expected the best from everyone. Luther prepared his student-athletes for the field and for the world.
Luther Courtney is preceded in death by his parents, Luther Vernon Courtney Sr. and Doris Lott; wife, Betty Courtney; brother, Clarence Courtney; and his sister, Judy Mason.
Papa Lou leaves to cherish his memory: one daughter, LaCherlye Courtney; two grandsons, Nathaniel Dancy, III and Jordan Dancy; one granddaughter, Chanelle Dancy; one great-grandson, Nathaniel Dancy, IV; one great-granddaughter, Nasaia Dancy; two brothers, Sammie Mason and Raymond Mason; one sister, Dorthy Dane; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.
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Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. ”
Ruth E. Carter made history: The costume designer behind the “Black Panther” films became the first Black woman to win two Oscars.
Carter took home best costume design Sunday night at the 95th Academy Awards for the Marvel sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
Carter also won in 2018 for “Black Panther,” which made her the first African American to win in the category.
In her acceptance speech, Carter thanked the film’s director Ryan Coogler and asked if “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman could look after her mother, Mabel Carter, who she said died “this past week.” Boseman died in 2020 of cancer at 43.
“This is for my mother. She was 101,” Carter said. ‘’This film prepared me for this moment. Chadwick, please take care of mom.”
Carter then paid tribute to her mother backstage.
always had with her. I was her ride-or-die. I was her road dog. I was her sidekick,’’ she said. ‘’I know she’s proud of me. I know that she wanted this for me as much as I wanted it for myself.”
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” grappled with the grief of losing Boseman, its superhero.
some of Hollywood’s biggest films. She’s received Oscar nominations for her work in Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” and Steven Spielberg’s “Amistad” and received praise for her period ensembles in other projects such as Lee Daniels’ “The Butler,” Ava DuVernay’s “Selma” and the reboot of “ROOTS.” She’s created cos-
Seinfeld for the “Seinfeld” pilot Carter played an influential role as lead costume designer in mak ing “Black Panther” a c nomenon as s he infused the pride of African dias pora into the character’s stylish and col
orful garments to help bring Wakanda to life. She wanted to transform the presence of Queen Ramonda - played by Oscar nominee Angela Bassett - as a queen in the first film to being a ruler in the sequel.
‘’Angela always wanted to play a queen, so to amplify her, we added vibranium ... we gave her
She got her start in 1988 on Lee’s “School Daze,” the director’s second film. They’ve since collaborated on more than 10 films, including “Do the Right Thing” and “Jungle Fever.” She’s also worked with Robert Townsend on “The Five Heartbeats” and Keenen Ivory Wayans on “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka.”
“I pulled myself up from my bootstraps,’’ Carter said. ‘’I started in a single parent household. I wanted to be a costume designer. I studied. I scraped. I struggled with adversity in an industry that sometimes didn’t look like me. And I endured.”
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She was up against designers from “Elvis,” “Mrs. arris Goes to Paris,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” and “Babylon.”
Through the Oscarnominated “Malcolm X,’’ she reached new heights. That film, starring Denzel Washington, propelled her into the “Hollywood makeup,” offering her more opportunities to work with directors who had different points-of-views and scripts. Carter’s wish is that her historic win Sunday will offer more opportunities to women of color.
“I hope this opens the door for others ... that they can win an Oscar, too,” Carter said.
Cartoonists are pushing back against racist remarks made by “Dilbert” creator Scott Adams, with one artist even using his own strip this week to lampoon the disgraced cartoon now dropped by newspapers nationwide.
Darrin Bell is transforming his strip “Candorville” - which usually features young Black and Latino characters - into a way to address Adams’ racism by mimicking the look and style of “Dilbert,” complete
“The only reason anyone knows who Scott Adams is because of the comics page. So I thought somebody on the comics page should respond to him on the comics page,” Bell, the 2019 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for illustrated reporting and commentary, told “You could wash your hoodie,” says Dilbert.
Responds Lemont: “And you could wash your hood?”
Adams, who is white, was an outspoken - and controversial - presence on s ocial media long before describing Black people as a “hate group” on YouTube last month. Adams repeatedly referred to people who are Black as members of a “hate group” and said he
Holbrook, the creator of “On the Fastrack,” a strip that features an interracial family and - like “Dilbert” - focuses on a modern workplace.
would no longer “help Black Americans.” He later said he was being hyperbolic, yet continued to defend his stance.
“When somebody goes too far like Scott Adams did, everyone who knows better should stand up and use their First Amendment to draw a line - to say that this is unacceptable,” said Bell, whose new graphic novel “The Talk” explores growing up as a biracial man in white culture.
Other cartoonists have stepped forward to denounce Adams, like Bill
“One of the things I wanted to spotlight with my characters is that people do rise above their differences. It can work,” Holbrook said. “That’s the spotlight I wanted to focus on and still do. It’s all a matter of where you want to put your focus.”
Holbrook said the Adams case is not one of so-called cancel culture but of consequences.
“I am in full support with him saying anything he wants to, but then he has to own the consequences of saying them,” he said.
“He’s not being canceled. He’s experiencing the consequences of expressing his views.”
BUILD SKILLS HELP OTHERS EARN MONEY
Continuation from Cover: Diaspora
By Malachi Kudura
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
On Saturday, March 11, 2023 the African Diaspora Museum hosted a book signing for David R. Lewis, author of African American Pioneers Julian, California
The event took place at the museum’s Historic Old Town San Diego location. It was a lively afternoon event, and featured actors who recreated some of the characters from the book, giving added visuals to the historic details.
T he book’s author David Lewis said, “I was inspired to tell this long overdue story of African Americans’ contributions to Julian history because it needed to be written. It was a subject that hadn’t had anything written about it before. What has been written about it is not always correct. I spend most of my time trying to correct bad history.”
Professor Chuck Ambers has been running the African American Diaspora Museum for over 25 years and has been teaching for 59 years. He explained, “Helping with this book has been a labor of love. This book talks about all the pioneers that helped to find gold. Fred Coleman found gold in 1869 and flakes of gold in a river named after him.”
Lewis’ book has a treasure trove of historical facts. Here’s one: Almost all of the original pioneer residents of Julian took advantage of the Homestead Act of 1862. Homesteaders were able to acquire up to 160 acres of land for a small fee, provided they adhered to the government requirements set forth in the Act. For the Black pioneers of Julian, it provided equal access to land here.
–African American Pioneers Julian, California
Author, David Lewis
“It is important to not only support books that promote black history, but to also support Professor Ambers and this African Diaspora Museum. There are tons of historical artifacts and images from Africa and abroad. We need to see them, touch them, connect with them and embrace them. African and African American history belongs to us,” said event attendee Larricia Larrimore when asked why promoting African History is important.
Moussa Sarr, the alleged victim never filed a complaint against Sonko and the case was being pursued at the discretion of a government prosecutor.
Pape Ndiaye had alleged in the broadcast that all 19 deputy prosecutors in Dakar were in favor of dismissing the case. However it was the wish of President Macky Sall that the case be sent for criminal prosecution.
Angela Quintal, with the Committee to Protect Journalists, urged Senegalese authorities to immediately release Pape Ndiaye, cease jailing members of the press for their work, and reform the country’s laws to ensure they cannot be used to criminalize journalism.
“The jailing of journalists has thrown into serious doubt Senegal’s reputation as a stable democracy in West Africa,” said Quintal, Africa program coordinator with the New York-based CPJ. The six charges filed against Ndiaye include provoking a crowd,
Following the contentious election exercise in Nigeria now facing court challenges by at least two of the parties unsuccessful at the polls, U.S. President Joe Biden has named new U.S. ambassadors to four African nations where troubles also abound.
The four countries are on the radar of the new US Africa strategy. The new appointees were introduced by Idaho Sen. Jim Risch, one of the U.S. senators whose office was heavily damaged by rioters in the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S. capitol.
To the nomination of Pamela M. Tremont as U.S. ambassador to Zimbabwe, Risch added he was “appalled by the continued abuses of power, excessive corruption, and horrific human rights record under Zimbabwe’s leadership. These not only inhibit the U.S.-Zimbabwe relationship, but also deprive the region of benefitting from a prosperous Zimbabwe.”
“With elections expected this summer, we already see the Zimbabwean regime taking the country down a dark and familiar path of electoral violence, repression, and impunity.”
Tremont, from Virginia, has 30 years of experience in foreign services. She will arrive in Zimbabwe ahead of the general elections, which she said was an opportunity to “deliver on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s yet-to-be-realized commitment to hold a peaceful and democratic electoral process.”
On the nomination of Eric W. Kneedler as ambassador to Rwanda, Risch called it an important job where the U.S. has critical priorities - where Rwanda can either be a constructive partner or an unhelpful constraint.
He cited the regional conflict in Eastern Congo and the re-engagement of M23 and other rebel groups; the Rwandan government’s deten tion of U.S. permanent resident and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom Paul Rusesabagina; and Rwanda’s role in helping to stabilize northern Mozambique and the Central African Republic.
“I am keen to hear how Mr. Kneedler will confront these chal lenges while shaping a U.S. policy in Rwanda that requires greater clarity and direction.”
On the nomination of Kathleen A. FitzGibbon as ambassador to Niger, it was noted that Niger is cen tral in the US fight against terrorism. Having worked in Nigeria, Chad, Uganda, Sierra Leone and Gabon, FitzGibbon has a wealth of experience in counterter rorism.
“I look forward to hearing how Ms. Fitzgibbon will support the U.S.-Niger security relationship while being a visible proponent for developing resilient, democratic institutions in Niger,” Risch said. Finally, on the nomination of Richard Mills of Georgia as ambassador to Nigeria, Risch observed that recent elections in Nigeria still showed many of the technical and institutional challenges that plagued previous polls.
“The new government will be faced with many challenges,” Risch said, “such as how to beat back the threat from ISIS, Boko Haram, and other criminal elements in Nigeria; how to reduce intra-communal strife in the country that has claimed the lives of far too many Nigerian Muslims and Christians, and how to harness Nigeria’s vast oil wealth to improve the lives of its citizens.”
“It is critical that Nigeria find a path forward that serves the will of the Nigerian people,” he said.
While Risch called the elections “deeply flawed,” the U.S. was the first to congratulate President-elect Bola Tinubu on Wednesday.
“Lastly, the human rights record of Nigeria’s military gives us pause about how we provide the country ith much-needed security assistance.
Nigeria’s partnership with the U.S. must include lasting solutions to seemingly unending human rights abuses. I look forward to hearing how Mr. Mills plans to approach these issues.”
contempt of court, intimidation and reprisals against members of the judiciary, speech discrediting a judicial act, spreading fake news, and endangering the lives of others, the journalist’s lawyer told CPJ.
In November 2022, another journalist, Pape Ale Niang, head of the news website Dakar Matin, was arrested and charged with “divulging information likely to harm national defense” on the same case.
At the request of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), 78 African journalists and press freedom organizations signed a letter asking for the release of editor Pape Alé Niang and to respect the country‘s constitution, which enshrines press freedom.
In the letter, titled “Pape Ale Niang Has No Place Being in Prison,” they wrote: “We, journalists from the African continent, are alarmed by the plight of our colleague Pape Alé Niang and are very concerned about the consequences of his
imprisonment on his health, on press freedom and on the right of all citizens to news and information.
His imprisonment highlights other challenges for the media in Senegal, once a press freedom flagship in Africa. Further, Senegal lacks a law on access to information, which prevents journalists and citizens from accessing stateheld information. It is time to remedy this without delay and to amend the Press Code in order to decriminalize press offenses. CPJ’s calls to government spokesperson Abdou Kerim Fofana and Justice Minister Ismaila Madior Fall rang unanswered or did not connect.
By Lisa Vives Global Information Network
Acampaign targeting Black migrants in the north African nation of Tunisia has escalated with misleading videos on social media. The African Union has responded - canceling a major conference on illicit financial flows due to take place in Tunisia this month.
The misleading videos repeated remarks by President Kais Saied who called migration a “plot” to change the country’s profile from Black to Arab.
But according to Reality Check and BBC Monitoring, nearly all the videos that claim to show African migrants in Tunisia were actually filmed elsewhere.
One of the videos, with millions of views reads, in Arabic: “Tunisia
It’s about being Black in this country”. Black Tunisians, who make up around 10-15% of the country’s population, suffer discrimination because of the color of their skin, she said.
Hundreds of people have protested In Tunis to denounce Saied’s speech, accusing him of racist comments against refugees while Ivory Coast, Mali and Guinea have
under occupation.” Another says “Tunisia has become the kingdom of Africans.” While the video purports to be filmed in Tunisia, a Senegalese flag can be seen and the language heard in Wolof, a Senegalese language.
There are an estimated 20,000 sub-Saharan migrants in Tunisia, which has a population of 12 million.
Tunisian rights researcher Kenza ben Azouz told the BBC: “This is not a matter of legality or illegality.
begun repatriating their citizens from Tunisia.
Tunisia has rejected responsibility for the racial violence, saying it only sought to ensure “laws of the land are respected to avoid spreading chaos”.
According to Lawyers Without Borders, an advocacy group, approximately 800 sub-Saharan Africans have been arrested. O thers have been evicted from homes they had rented, or have lost their jobs.
Trae Bodge, a shopping expert who lives in the New York City area, sees higher prices for products and services marketed to women everywhere: Socks, razors, shampoo and apparel are a few of the product types aimed at women that tend to cost more.
“I don’t know why brands think this is acceptable,” Bodge says. “It’s another punch to the gut as we’re trying to manage our budgets right now,” she adds, referring to rising prices across consumer goods categories due to inflation.
The phenomenon known as the “pink tax,” when products and services aimed at women cost more than their counterparts aimed at men, is well-documented across many goods and services. For example, lotion for women cost an average of $2.97 per ounce compared to $1.86 for men.
While Equal Pay Day on March 14 focuses on the pay gap between men and women, it can also be a reminder to consider why being
a woman so often comes with a higher price tag - and what to do about it.
Here are ways to avoid paying the pink tax.
As Gonzalez Guittar points out, there is no reason why women need to use lavender scents while men stick with pine. Companies also often market multiple products to women - such as separate shampoo, body wash and conditioner - while marketing a three-in-one product to men.
“These are basic hygiene products that don’t need to be gendered,” she says. Shoppers can save by purchasing more generic or genderneutral products instead of the gendered versions, she says. “Ultimately, (these products) are pigeon-holing what femininity looks and smells like, and that comes at a price.”
STUDY THE FINE PRINT
Gonzalez Guittar urges consumers to take a close look at the ingredients and size information on the packaging to help make more informed decisions before they buy.
“Look at the price per ounce, because women’s products tend to be smaller,” she says, and you can often get a better deal by pur chasing unscented p roducts in larger quantities instead. At grocery and drugstores, you can often find the unit pricing on the shelf tag in front of the product.
COMPARISON SHOP IN ADVANCE
Ian Ayres, a professor at Yale Law School, first identified that car dealers often offered the best deals to customers who were white men with research in the 1990s. Follow-up studies since then have affirmed the persistence of discriminatory pricing along with some progress, especially at online and no-haggle
dealerships, Ayres adds.
Consumers can help protect themselves by researching car costs to be more informed negotiators and by checking out financing options in advance.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Rob DeSantis seem to be on a political and philosophical collision course. Each one takes a shot at the other when the opportunity presents itself -- which is often, as both men stand diametrically opposed, Left and Right respectively, on most issues.
Recently, some conservative media voices have joined the crossfire, taking aim at how Newsom responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
When the global health crisis began in 2020, California responded with strict policies and shutdowns while Florida’s less urgent approach was a clear contrast. A new study from the Paragon Health Institute, a conservative think tank founded by former Trump administration economic advisor Brian Blase and other health experts-- is critical of California’s handling of the pandemic.
Now, the Paragon study is adding fuel to the frequent back-and-forth between Newsom and DeSantis, who are both rumored to be Presidential hopefuls.
“Not a week goes by when Newsom is not boasting about how effective his policies were in addressing the COVID-19 crisis,” said Craig DeLuz to California Black Media. DeLuz is the Director of Communications for the California Republican Assembly, President of 2A News Corp and a director at the Frederick Douglass Foundation of California.
“He loves to compare California’s response to that of Republican-run states, claiming that he had greater success fighting the virus, while protecting his constituents,” DeLuz continued his critique of Newsom. “His favorite target appears to be the state of Florida, which is run by likely 2024 presidential opponent, Ron DeSantis. There is one small problem with his grandstanding, though. It is all based on lies.”
The study compares a quantitative measure of government interventions from the Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker -- a systematic collection of information on policy measures that governments have taken to combat COVID-19. It uses health, economic, and educational indicators to measure the impact of government actions in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The study uses a metric called the Government Response Index, which is the Oxford researchers’ most comprehensive index. Low index scores are favorable over high scores.
According to the study, Florida achieved a low index score even though the state relaxed general lockdowns after a short time. On the contrary, despite California’s strict and
prolonged lockdowns, the study gives the Golden State one of the highest Oxford index scores in the nation.
When asked for a response to the study, the California Center of Disease Control did not have a statement. However, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office draws a comparison to Florida, relying on statistics in a Feb. 28 press release that declared an end to California’s COVID-19-related state of emergency.
The release highlighted the fact that California’s COVID-19 death rate was among the lowest in the nation. Nationally, the COVID-19 death rate was 339 per 100,000, far above California’s rate.
“If California had Florida’s rate, 56,000 more people would have died here,” the press release stated.
Regarding vaccinations, California has ad-
ministered a total of 88,208,666. About 72.7% of the population has been vaccinated with a primary series and 9,308 people a day are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations (average daily dose count over 7 days).
Like two prize fighters taking turns exchanging quips at the press conference before their
main event, time will only tell if DeSantis and Newsom will have the opportunity to square off on politics’ largest stage. What we can assume with some certainty, however, is the way they handled the pandemic will be a point of contention raised again and again if that day ever comes.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2023-00009437CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Alan W. Cheung, Esq. 185615 Goodrich and Cheung LLP
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Warren Alfred Cranmer, Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME:
Warren Alfred Cranmer, Jr.
PROPOSED NAME: Warren Alfred Cranmer
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: April 20, 2023
Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61
The address of the court is 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order
Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is:
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/06
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
County of San Diego
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division 37-2023-00008813CU-PT-CTL
Petitioner or Attorney:
Siobhan Aileen Cameron
To All Interested Persons:
Petitioner Siobhan Aileen Cameron filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Siobhan Aileen Cameron
PROPOSED NAME:
Siobhan Roman-Nichols
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: April 18, 2023
Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61
The address of the court is 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing
agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs
Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: April 5, 2023 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61
The address of the court is 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
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: April 3, 2023
Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division Hall of Justice
37-2023-00006835CU-PT-CTL
Petitioner or Attorney: Joseph Wyatt Martinez
order with
a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/09, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Civil 37-2023-00008821CU-PT-CTL
Petitioner or Attorney: Sakineh Aziz Tajik Khalid Ahmady
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Sakineh Aziz Tajik Khalid Ahmady on behalf of minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Farzad Ahmady
PROPOSED NAME: Ryan Ahmady
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: April 18, 2023
Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61
The address of the court is 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
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
A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is:
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/09, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2023-00008140CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Victoria Miskel
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Victoria Miskel AKA Victoria Carter AKA
Victoria Rogers filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME:
Victoria Miskel, AKA
Victoria Carter, AKA
Victoria Rogers
PROPOSED NAME:
Victoria Carter-Miskel
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
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is:
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/02, 3/09, 3/16, 3/23
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice
37-2023-00005421CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Mythanh Thi Nguyen
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Mythanh Thi Nguyen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Mythanh Thi Nguyen
PROPOSED NAME: My Nguyen 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.
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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is:
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/02, 3/09, 3/16, 3/23
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division Hall of Justice
37-2023-00007195CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Zahra Madar Aden
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Zahra Madar Aden filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Zahra Madar Aden
PROPOSED NAME: Zahra Yosuf Abdi 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: April 5, 2023
Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order
Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/02, 3/09, 3/16, 3/23
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division Hall of Justice 37-2023-00006853CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Jacob Ray Martinez
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Jacob Ray Martinez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Jacob Ray Martinez PROPOSED NAME: Jacob Ray Wood
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any,
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Joseph Wyatt Martinez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order
Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order
Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
PRESENT NAME: Joseph Wyatt Martinez
PROPOSED NAME: Joseph Wyatt Wood
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: April 3, 2023
Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is:
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 2/23, 3/02, 3/09, 3/16
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF
Doris Jean Savage
Case Number:
37-2022-00009851-PR-LACTL
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Doris Jean Savage
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Christopher L. Savage in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
The Petition for Probate requests that Christopher L. Savage be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on April 4, 2023, at 1:30 PM in Dept. 504
Judge Daniel S. Belsky located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego
1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101
Probate Division
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
You may examine the file kept by the court.
If you are a person interested
in the estate, you may file with the court a REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.
A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE form is available from the court clerk.
Petitioner: Christopher L. Savage 2363-2 Adirondack Row San Diego, CA 92139 (619) 731-1608 3/09, 3/16, 3/23
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF William Joseph O'Brien, aka William J. O'Brien, William Joseph Obrien and William J. Obrien
Case Number: 37-2023-00007377-PRLA-CTL
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of William Joseph O'Brien, aka William J. O'Brien, William Joseph Obrien and William J. Obrien
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Susan Lynn Obrien in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
The Petition for Probate requests that Susan Lynn Obrien be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.
(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.
Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:
on June 27, 2023 at 10:30 AM in Department 504 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 Central - Probate Division
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or
Dr. Rebecca J. Cole, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 16, 1846, was the second Black woman in the United States to receive an M.D. degree.
Cole began her schooling at the Institute for Colored Youth and graduated in 1863. She later attended the New England Female Medical College and graduated in 1864.
Cole was an advocate for the poor for most of her medical career. She routinely made house calls to slum neighborhoods in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. In 1873, Cole opened a Woman’s Directory Center, providing both medical and legal services to women and children.
After practicing medicine for over 50 years, Dr. Rebecca J. Cole died on August 14, 1922 in her hometown of Philadelphia.
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department store. She moved to Atlanta at the behest of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, where she organized events for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and grew close with Dr. King and his wife, Coretta Scott King.
Clayton was instrumental in the desegregation of Atlanta’s hospitals by organizing the city’s Black doctors. In 1967, Clayton became the first Black female in the southern US to host a weekly prime time talk show. The show eventually came to be known as The Xernona Clayton Show.
In 1968 Clayton’s impact in the fight against bigotry became clear when Calvin Craig, a Grand Dragon of the Klu Klux Klan, denounced the Klan, crediting Clayton’s influence in the decision.
In 1988, Clayton was named Corporate Vice President for Urban Affairs with Turner Broadcasting System. In her role she served as liaison between TurnerBroadcasting and civil rights groups, both in Atlanta and across the country.
As a broadcast executive, Clayton founded the Trumpet Foundation and, with Turner Broadcasting, established the prestigious Trumpet Awards in 1993 to highlight the achievements and contributions of African Americans.
With the unveiling of the Xernona Clayton statue an influential Black woman is finally immortalized in Atlanta, a city that still holds several confederate monuments and countless stories and memories of its history in the segregated south.
This California Black Media article was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.”
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Individual newspapers have dropped “Dilbert” and Adams’ distributor, Andrews McMeel Universal, said it was severing ties with the cartoonist. While some outlets replaced “Dilbert” with another strip, The Sun Chronicle in Attleboro, Massachusetts, decided to keep the space blank through March “as a reminder of the racism that pervades our society.”
Many comic creators said they’d stopped reading “Dilbert” over the past several years, finding the strip’s tone darker and its creator’s descent into misogyny, anti-immigration and racism alarming. But Adams still had hundreds of newspaper perches before last week.
‘’We can’t move forward and progress as a culture and as a society if there are still people in these gatekeeping roles that are holding onto these archaic ideas,’’ said artist Bianca Xunise, who co-authors the strip “Six Chix” and is the second Black woman in comics history to be nationally syndicated.
Xunise noted the fallout was much quicker when she drew a strip that commented on both the Black Lives Matter movement and the coronavirus pandemic. More than 120 publications immediately dropped the strip.
She said being Black in the cartooning world seems to always trigger pushback from hateful readers and those fearful of “woke” messages, but is heartened that “Heart of the City” - now authored by the Black cartoonist Steenz - replaced “Dilbert” in The Washington Post.
“We don’t want to push so far that it becomes a different form of fascism over censoring everybody’s ideas just out of fear of being offensive,” Xunise said. “But some things do not need to be said, and especially if they are a directly punching down towards those who are marginalized.”
Free dom’s Journal, established the same year that slavery was abolished in New York, was the first African American-owned and operated newspaper in the United States. In its early years, it distributed more than 800 copies throughout 11 states and the District of Columbia. It reached as far as Canada, Haïti, and the United Kingdom for an annual subscription cost of $3.00. The newspaper was founded on March 16, 1827 by Jamaican-born John Brown Russwurm, Bowdoin College’s first African American graduate and only the third Black person to graduate from an American college, and co founded by Samuel Eli Cornish, born in Sussex County, Delaware, and a graduate of the Free African School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, also founded Shiloh Presbyterian Church, the first Black Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, in 1822.
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“You can get a competitive interest rate by shopping around and you don’t need to go through the dealerships,” Ayres says.
When it comes to services such as dry cleaning or haircuts, men’s prices tend to be lower, but Bodge says they don’t have to be.
“If I’m having a cotton oxford shirt cleaned, I just ask for the men’s option, especially if the pricing is posted,” she says. “With haircuts it’s trickier, but if you have a short pixie cut, ask for the men’s price.”
California and New York have passed laws against gender-based pricing, which provides a legal recourse for consumers who notice price discrimination based on gender. You can report violations to the New York State Division of Consumer Protection or the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Other states have proposed similar legislation.
“We have to look at how we push back with legislation. When we think about economic justice, we often only think of equal pay, but that’s not the only area where women are experiencing economic injustice,” says Christian F. Nunes, president of the National Organization for Women, an advocacy group dedicated to defending women’s rights.
“They charge you more, but also underpay you,” said Nunes.
Given the wage gap and women’s longer expected lifespans, it’s essential for women to amass savings to get through the post-retirement years, says Cindy Hounsell, president of the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement, a nonprofit that advocates for women’s retirement security. “People always say, ‘I wish I had saved more,’” she says.
That means leveraging all available work benefits, such as 401(k)s, as well as cutting back on extraneous spending.
“It makes a big difference how you spend your money,” she adds. She urges people to use online calculators to figure out how much you w ill need in retirement so you have a clear goal. “Everyone needs a different amount.”
Meanwhile, given the high rates of inflation across many consumer categories, the additional cost of the pink tax only makes it even harder for women to save.
Says Bodge: “It’s another hurdle that we need to leap over.”
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