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DRIVING WHILE BLACK:

POLICE CONTINUE TO PROFILE, STOP AND SEARCH AFRICAN AMERICAN DRIVERS

By Stacy M. Brown

Two new recently published reports show that racial profiling – particularly “Driving While Black” – remains a crisis in America.

NNPA Newswire Correspondent

Despite a centuries-old Supreme Court ruling that outlawed the practice, debtor’s prison remains very much alive in America, experts told NNPA Newswire. Being poor is challenging enough, but some states, like Missouri, have continued to punish those of lesser means.

By Stacy M. Brown

A federal class-action suit claims thousands of those living in Missouri were jailed because they couldn’t pay off fines – essentially, a debtor’s prison and conundrum for the poor.

Pro Publica reported that four years after the suit was filed, the plaintiffs are still waiting, and wondering if

Few tools are as coercive or as effective as the threat of incarceration, ACLU report authors said.

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The Louisville Courier Journal also found that black motorists in Kentucky were searched 12 percent of the time they were stopped, while white motorists were searched just 3.9 percent of the time.

A recent report issued by Missouri’s attorney general Eric Schmitt revealed that black drivers across that state are 91 percent more likely than white motorists to get pulled over by police. What’s more, the profiling usually takes place in the motorists’ own community, according to the attorney general’s report.

The Missouri report arrives on the heels of one out of Kentucky where

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STUDY FINDS

LOCAL PROBATION PROGRAM LOWERS RECIDIVISM

HUNTER DRAGGED OFF TO JAIL — LITERALLY

By Yvette Urrea Moe Newswire Photo Credit: Kaiser Health News

By Barbara Feder Ostrov and Anna B. Ibarra Kaiser Health News

Premiums on California’s health insurance exchange will rise by an average of 0.8 percent next year, the lowest increase in the agency’s history, state officials announced this month.

Covered California Executive Director Peter Lee credited two new statewide initiatives for keeping the proposed rate hikes low: Next year, California will be the first state in the country to offer state-funded tax credits to middle-class enrollees, which will be paid for in part by a new tax penalty on Californians who don’t have health insurance.

“It shows what happens when a state says, ‘Protect the Affordable Care Act and build on it to make the system work for all Californians,’” Lee said.

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County of San Diego San Diego County Probation youth completing Alternatives to Detention, a program designed to address their underlying needs, have fewer risks of reoffending, according to research recently released by the San Diego Association of Governments.

“This study reaffirms San Diego County Probation’s commitment to this approach. Evidence has shown, and the results are clear here, that youth are more successful in rehabilitation when they can stay integrated in their families and communities,” said San Diego County Probation Chief Adolfo Gonzales. “Ninety-one percent of youth participating in Alternatives to Detention successfully completed the program with no new bookings during program participation.”

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Additionally, Probation saved $10.3 million by significantly reducing the number of days in detention for an Alternatives to Detention youth group who received treatment as compared to a youth group who remained detained. The

Alternatives to Detention group spent 22 days in detention at a cost of $8.3 million as compared to 83 days for the comparison group at a cost of $18.7 million.

Former Hamilton County, Ohio Juvenile Judge Tracie Hunter.

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By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent

Former Hamilton County, Ohio Juvenile Judge Tracie Hunter appeared overcome with emotion as she was literally dragged from a Cincinnati courtroom by a sheriff ’s deputy on Monday, July 22, after she was sentenced to six months in jail for charges stemming from a controversial conviction in 2014.

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The Alternatives to Detention Initiative is a partnership between the San Diego County Probation Department and community-based organizations. Together they provide a continuum of prevention and intervention services for youth in the justice system and their families. Probation added an Alternatives to Detention staff member to help other Probation staff assess youth who are arrested and evaluate whether they are at risk of re-offending and could benefit from the program. Youth who are a potential danger to the community or a flight risk are ineligible.

Law enforcement, court, District Attorney and Public Defender staff can also refer youth to the program.

a study found that black motorists are searched at a rate of three-times more than whites in Louisville.

Rather than detaining youths involved in low-level criminal activity, Probation assigns them to community-based treatment and services. By doing this, the youths can continue with education and work, if employed, while receiving treatment. The treatment is tailored for the individual’s underlying needs which may include counseling for drug or alcohol addiction, gang intervention, anger management, life skills, shelter and housing, family counseling or assistance with education.

Their findings were highlighted in a tweet by The Thurgood Marshall Project, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that seeks to create and sustain a sense of national urgency about the U.S. criminal justice system.

Youth are enrolled in a three-month-long intensive case management program that provides “cool beds,” a temporary shelter in a licensed foster care home, if needed, to support youth and families and a safe return home.

The SANDAG study looks at the program in a three-year period from 2015-2017 during which Probation and its partners received a grant to expand the Alternatives to Detention pilot project from the southern and central regions of San Diego County to all regions of the county.

In the nearly three-year study period, 1,268 youth were enrolled in Alternatives to Detention. Nine of 10 completed the program successfully without arrest resulting in detention during the treatment.

To see the full study, visit www.sandag.org

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African Americans account for approximately 20 percent of Louisville’s driving age population, but they still accounted for 33 percent of police stops and 57 percent of the nearly 9,000 searches conducted on motorists, according to the Louisville Courier Journal, which conducted the study.

The Louisville Courier Journal said it reviewed “130,999 traffic stops in Louisville from 2016 to 2018 and found that an overwhelming number of African American drivers were profiled and pulled over by police.”

The newspaper also found that black motorists were searched 12 percent of the time they were stopped, while white motorists were searched just 3.9 percent of the time.

“Aside from the alarming and devastating findings, we have always known that racial profiling is all too prevalent throughout law enforcement and our society as a whole,” NAACP President Derrick Johnson told NNPA Newswire.

fees to the cities in Ferguson and Jennings, she remained jailed and her attorney likened it to “being held for ransom.”

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the deck is stacked against them.

The report details the plight of Tonya DeBerry, who, in January 2014, was driving through an unincorporated area of St. Louis County, Missouri, when a police officer pulled her over for having expired license plates.

“After discovering that DeBerry, 51, had several outstanding traffic tickets from three jurisdictions, the officer handcuffed her and took her to jail,” according to Pro Publica.

“To be released, she was told, she would have to pay hundreds of dollars in fines she owed the county, according to her account in a federal lawsuit. However, even after her family came up with the money, DeBerry wasn’t released from custody.

“The crisis that is going on in Missouri is taking place all around the country. It is a rising issue amongst people who cannot afford to pay court fees and, or fines,” said Attorney Dameka L. Davis of the Davis Legal Center in Hollywood, Fla. “I believe the more appropriate action is to implement programs and services that are free or offer a person to do community service in lieu of paying fines or fees,” Davis said.

“Our system is perpetuating a money-based system, which in turn systematically affects minorities and people of color,” she said.

Because DeBerry still owed fines and

Matt C. Pinsker, an adjunct professor of Homeland Security and Criminal Justice in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth

Insurance:

state’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

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Covered California estimates that the state-based tax credits, in conjunction with the new state tax penalty, will result in 229,000 newly insured Californians.

The average rate hike for 2020 is far lower than this year’s average increase of nearly 9 percent—and the five-year average increase of 8.4 percent. Covered California began offering health plans in 2014 to individuals and families who purchase their own insurance as part of the

Most Covered California enrollees receive financial assistance based on their incomes.

California’s announcement of 2020 Obamacare rates comes at a precarious moment for the federal health law: Oral arguments were set to start Tuesday in a landmark lawsuit filed by a group of Republican attorneys general who want the entire health law overturned. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans heard oral arguments in the case, known as Texas v. United States. California Attorney General

“What we need is to implement proper training for law enforcement officers on how to more efficiently carry out essential policing without threatening the lives of people of color,” Johnson said.

Racial profiling is an insidious practice and serious problem in America that can lead to deadly consequences, Johnson added.

“Our faith in our criminal justice system will continuously be challenged if we are constantly targeted by discriminatory practices just by doing simple tasks – walking down the street, driving down an interstate, or going through an airport without being stopped merely because of the color of our skin. Living as a person of color should never be crime,” he said.

American Civil Liberties Union Attorney Carl Takei told NNPA Newswire that racial disparities in the new data are similar to what courts have relied on around the country to find unconstitutional racial profiling in traffic stops.

“Disparities of this kind suggest that officers are using race not only in deciding who to pull over, but who to single out for searches,” Takei said.

“What’s particularly damning about this data is that police were more likely to search Black people than white people yet found contraband in only 41 percent of searches of Black people compared to 72 percent of the searches of white people,” he said.

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University, said the problem runs deeper than in Missouri.

“The American people would be horrified if they knew of just how many laws still exist which send poor people to prison over their inability to pay fines, court costs, and related expenses,” Pinsker said.

“It is a tragedy and absurdity that we will essentially have debtors’ prisons here in the United States of America,” he said.

In DeBerry’s case, Pro Publica reported that after the Michael Brown killing, “the city slowly stopped jailing people for not being able to pay fines as the news media showed the victims were primarily black and the Justice Department made clear that what Ferguson had been doing was wrong.”

Still, the lawsuit remains unresolved with the city seeking dismissal.

In 2018, the American Civil Liberties

Xavier Becerra is leading a group of Democratic attorneys general in defending the Affordable Care Act. The Trump administration, through the Department of Justice, has declined to defend the law. Depending on what happens at the appeals court, the health law could reach the U.S. Supreme Court before the 2020 presidential election.

The Trump administration has taken other steps to hobble Obamacare, including shortening the annual open-enrollment period for the federally run health insurance exchange, healthcare.gov, and drastically slashing funding for

“This unjustly interferes with Black people trying to live their everyday lives – subjecting them to humiliating, intrusive stops and searches in circumstances where white people would not be stopped or searched.

“Additionally, such racialized policing practices harm law enforcement by undermining the legitimacy of the police and damaging police relationships with the communities they are supposed to be serving.”

The Louisville Courier Journal reported that Police Chief Steve Conrad spoke before the Metro Council Public Safety Committee and acknowledged that the department has disproportionately stopped black drivers.

The newspaper reported that Conrad reasoned that African Americans are disproportionately represented in all aspects of the criminal justice system, including in arrests and incarceration.

“This is not all surprising based on my over 35 years of practice defending drug cases after traffic stops,” Randall Levine, a Kalamazoo, Michigan attorney told NNPA Newswire.

“I would say that DWB – Driving While Black – is still as prevalent today as it was in 1980,” Levine said, before opining what could occur to affect change.

“Diversity, sensitivity training and some type of real enforcement for violations might help,” he said.

Union detailed more than 1,000 cases in 26 states in which judges, acting on the request of a collection company, issued warrants for people they claimed owed money for “ordinary debts, such as student loans, medical expenses, unpaid rent and utility bills.”

The ACLU said it’s a system that breeds coercion and abuse.

The report concluded that, “with little government oversight, debt collectors, backed by arrest warrants and wielding bounced check demand letters, can frighten people into paying money that may not even be owed.”

Few tools are as coercive or as effective as the threat of incarceration, ACLU report authors said.

As an example, one 75-year-old woman subsisting on $800 monthly Social Security checks, went without her medications in order to pay the fees she believed were required to avoid jail time for bouncing a check.

enrollment outreach efforts. Administration officials have said that a replacement plan for Obamacare will be unveiled soon.

Matthew Fiedler, a fellow with the USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy, said California’s “relatively subdued” rate increase shows that insurers expect the state’s new health insurance requirement and tax credits to help bring healthier people into the market — and are responding with lower premiums for consumers.

“Everything California is doing depends on the Affordable Care Act remaining in place,” Fiedler said.

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“In other words, the police have a pattern of stopping and searching Black people in circumstances where they would simply let white people go.

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And as one lawyer in Texas, who has sought arrests of student loan borrowers who are in arrears, said, “It’s easier to settle when the debtor is under arrest,” the report’s authors found.

The people who are jailed or threatened with jail often are the most vulnerable Americans living paycheck to paycheck, one emergency away from financial catastrophe, the report said.

Many were struggling to recover after the loss of a job, mounting medical bills, the death of a family member, a divorce, or an illness.

“They included retirees or people with disabilities who are unable to work. Some were subsisting solely on Social Security, unemployment insurance, disability benefits, or veterans’ benefits – income that is legally protected from outstanding debt judgments,” the report’s authors wrote.

Lee said the 11 health insurers participating in Covered California would return next year, and Anthem Blue Cross, a national plan, will expand its offerings in the state.

Anthem’s expansion comes after it pulled out of some regions in 2018.

The insurer will expand into the Central Coast, parts of the Central Valley, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire, Lee said.

Nearly all Californians will have a choice of at least two insurers, Lee said.

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In Support of Mr. Wiley Michelle Obama

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

By now most if not all of us remember “Mr. Wiley,” the 60plus year old African American male who went for his morning walk in Encanto. He was carrying a stick, as many older walkers do. Some for support, others out of fear of loose dogs attacking them. In Mr. Wiley’s case it was not dogs, but San Diego Police officers who stopped, questioned him, accused him of having a shaved down key for breaking into cars and subsequently arrested him. We know that but for Rev. Shane Harris and

the National Action Network at the time, Mr. Wiley would have spent some time in jail. He was bailed out.

Charges were subsequently dropped and the same police officers did go back to passing Mr. Wiley doing his morning walks.

A few months ago, Rev. Harris held a press conference and questioned why San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliot has not settled this case. We would like to add our voice to this question. The City Attorney knows the officers were at fault; that the charges and arrest were wrong. So

who is she trying to satisfy? The Police Officers Association.

To the San Diego City Council, if the City Attorney doesn’t move on this case in the next 30 days, then you should take a vote to make it happen.

We would like to see the settlement with Mr. Wiley and not with his “Estate,” because the city is trying to have the settlement issue outlive Mr. Wiley.

NO MORE MARY TURNERS

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux

Mary Turner was lynched on May 19. 1918 because she dared raise her voice. Her husband, Hayes Turner, was among 13 people lynched in two weeks in and around Valdosta, Georgia. The lynchings took place because one brutal white man, who was known to abuse workers so severely that he was only able to attract workers by getting them through the convict labor system, beat the wrong Black man too many times. Sidney Johnson shot and killed the brutal Hampton Smith, and in response the white people of the area started apprehending, beating, and lynching Black men believed to be associated with Sidney Johnson (even though many of those lynched were not).

Mary Turner was nineteen years old and eight months pregnant, and her husband was lynched. She openly denounced the lynchings and threatened to have the men who killed her husband arrested.

After Mary Turner’s lynching, an investigative reporter stated that Turner was lynched because she made “unwise remarks.” The mob, it was reported, “took exception to her remarks as well as her attitude.”

Her “defiant voice” was the impetus for mob retaliation. The mob action was particularly brutal. Mary Turner was hung by her ankles,

lowered face down from a tree. Her clothing was set afire while she was alive. When she was dead, one of the mobsters slit her belly open, and her fetus came out, landing in a pool of blood. Then the sick and brutal white men crushed the infant’s skull.

Black women have been, too often, cautioned to be silent, to be demure, not to rock the boat. And Mary Turner’s lynching reminds us that mouthy Black women often suffer the consequence of their vocality. The 45th President of the United States stands in the shadow of the men who silenced Mary Turner with his vicious and vile attacks on Black women. From Congresswoman Maxine Waters to Congresswoman Fredricka Whitfield, to journalists April Ryan, Abby Phillips and Yamiche Alcindor, this man neither has the grace or the gravitas to interact with these brilliant and amazing Black women. Now, here he goes again, spewing his filth. He suggested that four fresh women members of Congress, the self-described “Squad” of Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Ilhan Omar (DMN), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, “go back to where they came from.” He amplified and attacked the women so vociferously (and inaccurately, but that’s another story) that one

of the mobs, I mean crowds, that attended one of his rallies began to chant “Send her home.”

Three of the four members of the Squad were born in the United States. Ilhan Omar is a naturalized citizen and member of Congress.

The President is out of line and out of order, but that’s nothing new.

What is new is that he’s stopped dog-whistling his racism and now just shouts it out. And sometimes retreats. Five days after his offensive tweets, he claims he did not incite his crowd and instead tried to shut the racist chants down. Films of the mob at his rally shows otherwise.

Ilhan Omar and the other members of the Squad have had their lives threatened, sometimes by identifiable Trump supporters.

We can’t expect 45 to repudiate the threats. After all, he thought there were “good people on both sides” in Charlottesville when Heather Heyer was killed. So we aren’t surprised that he let the vitriolic chants of “send her back” to go on for more than 13 seconds before they died down naturally (he did nothing to stop them, nor did he comment at the time).

at Essence Fest: Frank and Free

By Marc H. Morial

“And if we’re thinking about what the agenda is, which is getting to a place where we all live in a country where we’re proud to pass on to our kids, going high is the only way we get there. It’s our patience, our tolerance, it’s our belief in honesty and truth, it’s our belief in hard work. It’s not about getting somebody back, it’s not about the immediate clapback. The immediate clapback is just for your own selfish purpose right there in the moment and rarely does it solve anything.”— Michelle Obama, July 6, 2019, New Orleans

reflections on Inauguration Day, 2017: “That day was very emotional and then to sit at that inauguration and to look around at a crowd that was not reflective of the country, and I had to sit in that audience as one of the handfuls of people of color, all that I had to hold on to over those last eight years, and it was a lot emotionally.”

In the 25 years since, as mayor, I first brought the Essence Festival to New Orleans, I’ve been privileged to experience some of the festival’s most groundbreaking and innovative phenomenons. Michelle Obama’s interview with Gayle King, which took place on Saturday, July 7th, ranks as one of those memorable moments that could only happen at Essence.

The Obamas experienced more than their share of hostility during their time in the public eye—to the point where she considered dropping out of the campaign trail.

As First Lady, Michelle Obama earned a singular place in American History as the first Black woman to hold the title. But it was her dignity and grace, her compassion and her commitment to uplifting the American people that truly defined her era in the East Wing of the White House.

Since her husband left office, her popularity and influence have only soared. Her memoir, Becoming, sold more copies than any other book published in the United States in 2018, breaking the record in just 15 days. Her tour to promote the book sold out in cities across the United States, Canada and Europe.

If something happens to Ilhan Omar, our 45th President will be

Her interview with Gayle King showed her at perhaps her most honest, outspoken and decisive. She spoke candidly of her marriage and family life, the Obama legacy and the state of the nation in the Trump Era.

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I was particularly struck by her

Her words resonate all the more because that crowd, “not reflective of the country,” has served as kind of an omen for the exclusive and regressive policies, hostile to people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ persons, the administration introduced.

“For a minute there, I was an angry Black woman who was emasculating her husband,” she said. “As I got more popular, that’s when people of all sides—Democrats and Republicans—tried to take me out by the knees and the best way to do it was to focus on the one thing people were afraid of: the strength of a Black woman.”

She decided to use the opportunity to be a role model.

“I would have to earn my grace and I knew I would have to quickly define myself and I want all young girls out there to know—we all struggle with that, people of color, working class folks, women of color—people try to define us in a negative way before we get a chance to get out there and tell our own stories.”

It would be hard to overstate how influential and inspirational Michelle Obama has been over the last decade, particularly for Black women who are the heart of Essence Festival.

Michelle Obama was the ultimate headliner for a gathering devoted to the empowerment and celebration of Black women.

Color Blindness is Impossible in the United States

By Peter Bailey

Recently, while shopping in an Ethiopian-owned store in my D.C. neighborhood, I witnessed a verbal confrontation between and African American woman and the Ethiopian sales clerk. She was very upset that during a previous visit to the facility, he had told her that her credit was no good. What really set her off was the fact that he did that “in front of white people.” His response was,” I am color blind. I am Ethiopian.”

I had listened quietly to their exchange until he said that. In a calm voice I told the brother that it’s impossible to be color blind in the United States of America. One may try very hard to ignore color in this country, but one can’t be color blind. I told him that when a white person first sees him in this white supremacist society, they don’t see an African or African American — they see a Black man.

After hearing you, they may make a distinction, but their initial reaction is, “That’s a Black man.” With that, I left the store and assumed he and the woman continued the confrontation.

The mistake made by that young Ethiopian is one made by many African immigrants to this country and also by way too many Black people born and raised here. They mistakenly believe that the whites they see and deal with in urban areas are the real white Americans.

They spend time in New York City, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta and other such urban centers where the whites smile, say hello, address them as Mr. and Mrs., sir and madam — even if in a patronizing manner — and take them as prime examples of a

changed, color-blind America.

My response is that those who share such a belief should leave the urban centers and visit Nebraska, Iowa, Vermont, Kentucky, Kansas, Wyoming, Arkansas, etc. That’s when they’ll see the essence of White America.

Unfortunately, for us as people of African descent, a whole lot of us believe that we should keep our mouths shut, make as much money as Whites will allow us to make and be grateful like they want us to be.

Their position brings to mind a survey on what constitutes racial integration made by a University of Michigan professor in the 1990s.

Black folks said 50 percent Black, 50 percent white with a Black or white person in charge. Whites said one Black person for every 15 whites with a white person always in charge. That is why it is impossible to be color blind in the U.S. This article originally appeared in The Washington Informer

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Authur James Wilson SUNRISE

November 1, 1946

SUNSET

June 20, 2019

Services were held Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Mt. Erie Baptist Church. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

ARTHUR JAMES WILSON was born November 1, 1946 to Agnes and Hebert William Wilson. He was educated in the New York City Public School system and would later receive his Bachelor of Art Degree from National University in 1980.

Growing up in Harlem would help shape and influence Arthur’s love for jazz music, social activism, and helping those in need. Arthur was a true humanitarian who spent his life making a difference in the lives of others. He was a strong believer in civil and equal rights for all and was actively involved in the Black Panther movement. He would later relocate in California, where as an entrepreneur, he built a medical software company. However, it would be his love of boxing that would truly define his life’s work.

It was over 20 years ago when Arthur relocated to San Diego, California and started working with the Any Boy Can (ABC) Youth Foundation as Head Coach and Assistant Director. When not assisting Billy Moore, he could often be found sitting on the edge of the rink with a group of young people surrounding him as he shared his life experiences to encourage them. He had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. Despite being laid back, he was a man of action who possessed a quiet strength that could move mountains. He loved his family dearly and made sure to connect with them through weekly phone calls and annual trips to make sure everyone was well.

Although Arthur never had any biological children, he was a father / grandfather to many whom he loved and cherished.

Arthur was preceded in death by both of his parents, two sisters, Elease Kirkland and Bernice Sledge and one brother, Donald Wilson.

He is survived by his aunt, Bernice Dixon and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and loved ones and many, many friends, including his ABC family.

Roy Lee McFarlin Jr. SUNRISE

October 29, 1955

SUNSET

July 6, 2019

Ruth Ann Favors Patrick

Roy was born on October 29, 1955 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Roy Lee McFarlin Sr. and Lovie McFarlin. He graduated from McClain High School in 1973, and from Northeastern University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.

Roy was married to Sandra Terry on July 14 1978. They were married for 41 years and had three children.

Roy worked as a Director in supply chain management for many years and often served as a mentor to staff years after parting ways with them.

Roy was a man of faith, firmly believing that you must trust in God. He also served for many years as a Deacon at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in San Bernardino, California.

If he was not watching his beloved Raiders or Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, Roy would be found spending time with his family, gardening or listening to music, both were his happy places. Anyone who knew Roy knew that he had music accessible from every possible place: the family room, the bedroom, the backyard, the garage, the front yard. He was an optimists and jokester, a family man and a friend.

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Barry Donnell Washington Sr.

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

August 15, 1930

May 11, 1951

SUNSET

SUNSET

July 12, 2019

July 9, 2019

Services were held Monday July 22, 2019 at Bethel A.M.E. Church; interment at Rosecrans National Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

Services were held Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church; interment at Greenwood Memorial Park. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

RUTH ANN FAVORS PATRICK was born on August 15, 1930 in Huntsville,

BARRY DONNELL WASHINGTON, SR. was born on May 11, 1951 in Greenville, Mississippi. He was the third child of five children born to Roxceola and James Washington. In 1955, the Washingtons moved to San Diego, California, where he attended Emerson, Horton, Gompers, and Lincoln High School. The Washington family joined Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, At the age of twelve his father taught him the fundamentals of construction and carpentry. He worked with his father as a plasterer / cement finisher after school and on some weekends.

Alabama to John Devine and Hattie Lee Mays Favors. Shortly afterwards, the family moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Ruth was the fourth of six children.

Ruth attended grade school and high school in the Hamilton County School District. She received her B.A. degree in Home Economics at Tennessee State University graduated in 1952. Upon graduation, she returned to Chattanooga where she taught as a substitute teacher at the elementary school level.

Ruth met the love of her life, Theodore Patrick Jr. of the United States Air Force in 1954. They married the following year before moving to San Diego, California. Through their union they were blessed with six children.

Ruth accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Leonard St. Presbyterian Church, where she served as a youth leader. After moving to San Diego, she joined Golden Hill Presbyterian Church and then followed her husband to Bethel A.M.E. Church, where she served as a greeter and was part of the Women’s Ministry.

Ruth had a number of jobs throughout her years in San Diego. In addition to positions with the US Post Office and Sharp Hospital, she continued her work as an educator, first as a substitute and then a full time teacher at Lincoln High School and Montgomery Middle School. Her love of children and passion for teaching was unwavering throughout her 35 year career.

He would later become employed with Convair and the San Diego Metropolitan Bus Company.

Barry, who was nicknamed “Smokey” due to his resemblance to Smokey Robinson.

He grew to become a confident, good-looking man. He had a dazzling smile and smooth voice that would melt your heart. He had a love for cars, especially Cadillacs. He also enjoyed listening to music; “Oldies but Goodies”.

On August 30, 1975, Barry married his childhood friend and fellow Mt. Zion Baptist Church member, Linda “Lala” Buggs. To their union two beautiful children were born, Sherlonda and Barry, Jr. He loved his children dearly. They are the living legacy of the best aspects of his life and character.

In 1985, Barry relocated to Perris, California where he lived the remainder of his life.

To say that family was everything to Ruth was an understatement.

A devoted wife and mother, Ruth believed in nurturing and training her children’s God given talents to ensure they remained focused and dedicated.

He helped out with the family business as a loving caregiver to adults and children who were disabled. He was a member of the O.G. Sandbox and made it a priority to attend the annual celebration every year in San Diego.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; John & Hattie Favors; brothers, John Jr. and Edward Favors; sons, Michael, Dion and Timothy Patrick; great grandchildren, Alexys Gillard and Olivia Fulcher.

On Tuesday, July 9, 2017 at 8:27 P.M., Barry Donnell Washington received a call for a new assignment. It was an offer he couldn’t refuse.

This assignment comes with a huge signing bonus, a reunion with family and friends he hasn’t seen in a long time and job security with eternal life benefits. On the other end of the call, God said, “Come home with me you have fought a good fight; no more pain and suffering. Well done thy good and faithful servant.”

Cherishing her memory and embracing her legacy are her husband of 64 years; Theodore R. Patrick Jr.; sons, Theodore R. Patrick III (Kim), Terrence C. Patrick; daughter, Ann L. Fulcher (Joe) and daughter-inlaw, Nichelle Patrick; brother Arlander Favors (Ruby); sisters, Eleanor Jackson, Bettye Favors-Palmer; Goddaughter, Sherry Thompson; 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. May her legacy of unconditional love live on

Services were held Thursday, July 18, 2019 ~ 10:00 A.M. at The Rock Church, San Marcos, CA. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

ROY LEE MCFARLIN JR., 63, of Oceanside, California passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019.

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He was preceded in death by both of his parents and his oldest brother, James.

Barry Donnell Washington, Sr. leaves to cherish his memory his two loving children, Sherlonda and Barry Jr.; one brother, Malford; three sisters, Janet Portlock (Charles), Yvonne Holcombe and half-sister, Valerie Goodman; one aunt, Azalee Cannon; one great aunt, Ethel Wright; his former wife and special friend, Linda “LaLa” Washington; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends

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Earnest Joe Felder King

Tyshawn D’Maree Powell

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

May 6, 1956

October 15, 1998

SUNSET

SUNSET

July 10, 2019

Services were held Friday, July 19, 2019 at AndersonRagsdale Mortuary, Memory Chapel; interment to be held Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Miramar National Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-ragsdale Mortuary.

EARNEST JOE FELDER KING was born on May 6, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to Clennon W. King and Ann L. King. Earnest lived with his family in San Diego beginning in 1959. He united with Bethel African Methodist Church early 1960 under the leadership of the Rev. C. Wayne Love.

Earnest completed high school and later joined the U.S. Marine Corps in San Diego. He served the military honorably, then developed an interest in art, and therefore took art classes at Educational Cultural Complex. He devoted much of his adult life drawing and painting nature and people. In addition, he has lived in Santa Barbara for a few years, where he worked at the Terrietta House providing care for mentally ill men; and as a driver for the Santa Barbara Transportation System. In San Diego, he also worked as a chandelier designer using metal formed into the likeness of branches with floral blooms. Earnest was happiest while drawing and painting. Earnest left San Diego in the late 1990’s to live in Miami, Florida for several years.

There he participated in an artist-in-residency program in the community of Overtown. Some of his work was displayed in art galleries and public buildings in Miami and Overtown. After he returned to San Diego, he still pursued his interest in art until he was now longer able.

Earnest entered eternal rest Wednesday, July 10, 2019 about 8:00 p.m.

Survivors include his mother, Ann King and siblings. Three sisters, Muriel, Virginia and Gail, all of San Diego; and three brothers: Clyde of Tuskegee, William of Virginia Beach, and Lee of San Diego. There are a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

June 29, 2019

Winfred Arnold SUNRISE

April 4, 1963

SUNSET

July 4, 2019

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Tyshawn D’Maree Powell was born on October 15, 1998 to LaKeisha Powell and Theophlous Cochran, Jr. in San Diego, CA. He was the second born of three sons.

“ I was given the gift of life, and now I have to give it back...for this I am grateful.”

Tyshawn attended school at Johnson Elementary, La Mesa Middle School, and Helix High School. He enjoyed playing football for Helix High School and several youth football leagues such as the Valencia Park Hornets. He also enjoyed playing basketball.

Tyshawn attended Bostonia Baptist Church where he was baptized and participated in choir with the youth group.

Tyshawn began working with his family members on cars and in construction, where he discovered that he loved to build and work with his hands. He had recently started a career with Bill Howe as an EMS Technician. He was excited and optimistic about his future with the company. He was a hardworking, energetic, and eager young man.

Tyshawn loved fishing, camping, riding quads and dirt bikes, and exploring the world with his family and friends. He never missed the opportunity to spend time with his family. Tyshawn always saw himself as the protector of those he loved. When it came to those he loved and cared for, there was nothing you could do that would make him give up on you. He had a forgiving heart. All those he knew and loved, were sure to be greeted with his beautiful smile, and a hug.

On June 29, 2019 at 1:07 a.m., Tyshawn D’Maree Powell was called home. Tyshawn is survived by his father Theophlous Cochran, Jr.; mother LaKeisha Powell, his step-father Curtis Snyder, and his brothers Marquise and Tariq Powell. He also leaves his maternal grandparents Herbert Ray, and Julie Powell; and his paternal grandparents Theophlous Cochran Sr. and Theola Cochran. He is also survived by a large family of uncles, aunts, and cousins.

If Tommorrow Never Comes If I knew it would be the last time that I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in the more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time chat I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would videotape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day .

If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare and extra minute or two to stop and say, “I love you,” instead of assuming, you would know I do.

Winifred Lucette Arnold was born April 4, 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Fred Arnold, Sr. and Zella Mae Arnold.

She relocated to San Diego, CA where she received her education.

Attending Fulton Elementary and graduating from Morse High School in 1981. Sassy, classy, and voted best dressed! Known to her friends and family as, “Wendy” she started her career in retail. She later achieved her goal of becoming a home care provider.

Wendy was a strong, sophisticated, and caring woman with a heart of gold. She always fed people and took them into her home. Her passion was reaching out and helping her sick or elderly neighbors in any way she could even if just to lend an ear. Wendy loved cooking, relaxing with her family, and entertaining company. She was an amazing host.

Wendy’s work on earth was done and she was called home to rest on July 04, 2019.

Wendy leaves to cherish in her memory five daughters: Jasmyn Morrison, Jazell Morrison, Miracle Arnold, Cammer an Arnold, and Nashara Brown (Shellanae). Her life partner Gregory McCoy and her sister Cassandra Arnold. Six grandchildren: Vyshai Cartwright, Shyne Johnson, Zakylah Mason, Kamia and Alaiya Kennedy, and Jaslyn Ali. Also a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends who will miss her dearly.

Leonard Butler SUNRISE

December 23, 1983

SUNSET

July 7, 2019

Arrangements by Preferred creamation & Burial Lenard DeShawn Butler was born in San Diego, CA on December 23, 1983, to Keith Lenard and Sheila Denise Butler. He was the fourth of seven siblings, whom he would always protect.

Lenard accepted Christ on March 15, 1998, and was baptized at 61st and Division Streets Church of Christ. This was a very special day.

Lenard fondest memories were being part of the youth group at the church and attending bible class. He also enjoyed attending the annual California State Youth Conference.

For surely there’s always tomorrow to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything right.

From a toddler through elementary school, Lenard attended Montezuma Child Development Center. He completed his formal education in San Diego City Schools and attended O’Farrell Middle School before starting high school at Morse. Lenard later transferred to Horizon Jr/Sr High School. He played football and basketball for the Horizon High School Panthers. Lenard was passionate about football and enjoyed playing. He was a part of the 2000 State Championship Football team his sophomore year.

There will always be another day to say “I love you’s”, And certainly there’s another chance to say our “Anything I can do’s ?”

Lenard had a big heart filled with compassion. As a young adult Lenard relocated to North County and became a Caregiver. He loved his family and friends dearly.

If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, well I’m sure you’ll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away.

But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I’d like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget, Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight .

So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today?

For if tomorrow never comes, you’ll surely regret the clay, That you didn’t take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss, and you were too busy to grant someone·, what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today, whispher in their ear, Tell them how much you love them and that you’ll always hold them dear.

Take time to say “I’m sorry,” “please forgive me” “thank you” or “it’s okay” And if tomorrow never comes, you’ll have no regrets about today.

In September 2007 Lenard met the love of his live Jasmine and daughter Amya. It was love at first sight. He loved Jasmine dearly and treated her like a queen. He was a proud dad to Amya. As a family, they would take trips and try new things.

The Lord called Lenard DeShawn Butler home on July 7, 2019. with family and friends around him. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Clifford Robinson, Thomas Butler, and Brandon Robinson.

He leaves to celebrate his life, parents Keith and Sheila Butler; fiancé Jasmine Andazola and daughter Amya Harris; grandmothers, Bernice Butler and Lucille Robinson; siblings Keith Butler, Jr. (Pamela) of Dallas, NC, Lamont Butler (Janine) of Wheeling, IL, Kevin Butler of Santa Rosa, CA, Thomas Butler of San Diego, CA Kyshawna Calhoun of Houston, TX, Tranikca Butler, of Atlanta, GA; uncles, Melvin Goins, Jay Hankins, Stacey Butler, Keith Hankins; aunts, Pamela Harris, Toni Morgan, Lisa Cosby (Randy) special cousin, Andrea Blankenship; godson Darin Mitchell, Jr; goddaughter Jaymie Mitchell; best friend Darin (Cheeks) Mitchell, special friend, Gus; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, extended family, and friends to mourn his passing yet celebrate his life. Lenard (Big Narda) will truly be missed!

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NATIONAL NEWS

Philadelphia Fires 13 Officers

for Racist Facebook Posts

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire National Correspondent

Police officers in Philadelphia and St. Louis are paying a heavy price for their acts of racism.

Weeks after a scathing analysis by the nonprofit Plain View Project, the two departments have responded.

In Philadelphia, several officers have been terminated while in St. Louis, prosecutors have barred a number of police personnel from bringing cases against suspects.

“I continue to be very angered and disappointed by these posts,” Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross Jr., said on Thursday, July 18.

Ross said the department terminated 13 officers who made “posts that advocated violence.” He said 17 other officers still face “severe disciplinary action,” while another four will receive 30-day suspensions.

In St. Louis, Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner said she added 22 officers to her “exclusion list” of authorities banned from bringing cases to her office after the Facebook posts were made public.

In a letter sent to Public Safety Director Jimmie Edwards and St. Louis Police Chief John Hayden, Gardner said seven of those 22 were “permanently banned.”

Hayden and Gardner have said they are still investigating the Facebook posts.

In June, the Plain View Project determined

that at least 328 active-duty police officers in various cities, including Philadelphia and St. Louis, posted content that championed violence against Muslims, immigrants and African Americans.

In the posts, officers from rookies to the highest of rank, said the viewed African Americans as “dogs,” and some wrote that they would arrive at work believing that, “it’s a good day for a chokehold.”

Still, others posted their beliefs that women in hijabs were tantamount to “trash bags.”

Plain View project officials counted more than 3,000 offensive posts from departments across the country, including Dallas, Tex.; Denison, Tex.; Lake County, Fla.; Philadelphia, Penn.; Phoenix, Ariz.; St. Louis, Mo.; Twin Falls, Idaho; and York, Penn.

“We found a very high and concerning number of posts that appear to endorse, celebrate or glorify violence and vigilantism,” said Philadelphia-based attorney Emily BakerWhite, who heads the Plain View Project.

“We included posts that we thought could affect public trust and policing,” she said.

“We also included posts that seemed to emit some sort of bias against a group of people – whether if that’s a minority faith, a minority race, ethnicity, immigration status, whatever it is. We saw a number of posts that appeared to denigrate those groups of people,” BakerWhite said.

Pennsylvania State. Rep. Chris Rabb said the move by the Philadelphia Police Department to fire the officers is the right thing to do.

It would also ensure that the hiring departments are fully informed about whom they are hiring.

“We rely on police officers to protect us, all of us, and to serve as an example of appropriate behavior in our community,” said Rabb, a Democrat who represents the Philadelphia area.

“This legislation would empower police chiefs and municipalities to make fully informed decisions about the officers who serve their communities,” Rabb said.

“Unethical, racist, inappropriate behavior or comments by police officers, like that exhibited by these officers from the Philadelphia Police Department, undermines the public’s trust in an institution that is supposed to serve us all,” Rabb said.

Further, Rabb said he agreed with sending the message that such behavior will not be tolerated in any police department.

“But it’s not enough if those police officers are able to find employment in another community that’s unsuspecting of their past behavior,” said Rabb, who has introduced legislation that would ensure that officers like those being terminated cannot simply be moved to another department without leadership and the community being aware of their past behavior.

He said his bill would prevent a department from hiring a police officer who separated from their last job after a pattern of allegations, complaints or charges for inappropriate behavior.

“Accountability and transparency, which this legislation would promote, are assets in agencies and departments that strive for integrity.”

Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 President John McNesby said the organization was “disappointed” in the decision to fire the officers in part because they were deprived of due process.

“The overwhelming majority of our members serve this city with integrity and professionalism,” McNesby said.

None of the terminated officers were named, but Philadelphia authorities confirmed that the highest-ranking officer fired is a sergeant.

“We have a duty to represent ourselves and our city,” Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said.

“We will not allow this incident to break down the progress we have made and we pledge to do better,” Kenney said.

Hunter:

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A jury convicted Hunter of unlawful interest in a public contract after she was accused of helping her brother keep his county job by mishandling a confidential document.

Hunter was initially charged with committing nine felonies. After charges were dropped on all but one, she was convicted and entered into a lengthy appeals process. The state supreme court of Ohio refused to hear her appeal, sending the case back to the lower court and resulting in her ultimate sentencing.

With a courtroom packed with supporters — and many more who stood outside of the proceedings — Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Patrick Dinkelacker dispensed Hunter’s punishment.

Prior to sentencing, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters wrote a letter asking the court to consider having Hunter undergo psychiatric evaluation based on questions he has about what he calls Hunter’s “mental condition,” according to reporting from WLWT5.

Hunter’s attorney David Singleton disagreed with the request, adding that he “couldn’t believe” Deters would ask the court to have Hunter undergo evaluation and that they plan to file a motion to dismiss the case.

With all of the support Hunter has received based on both real and perceived biases during the initial trial and appeals process, Mayor John Cranley wrote a letter to Dinkelacker asking him not to place Hunter in prison, saying that she has suffered as a result of her conviction and doesn’t appear to pose any risks to others.

Postcards were sent to Dinkelacker’s house asking for leniency in his sentencing. He read

some of the postcards during the hearing.

“I violated no laws, I did not secure a public contract, I did not secure employment for my brother who worked for the court for about seven years before I was elected judge,” Hunter said.

At least one of Hunter’s supporters was arrested at the courthouse after trying to intervene when deputies attempted to take Hunter into custody.

Others shouted, “No Justice, No Peace,” and accused the court of racism.

In June, former Cincinnati State Sen. Eric Kearney had expressed to NNPA Newswire that Hunter’s incarceration was “going to be a problem” and the city would “explode.

I’m telling you, black people [in Cincinnati] are not going to take [Hunter going to jail] lightly,” Kearney said. “The city is on edge.”

Kearney, Hunter and her vast number of supporters have said the process used to convict her wreaked of politics, corruption, nepotism and racism.

The jury that rendered the guilty verdict in her trial was comprised of political foes and others associated with the prosecutors and a Republican establishment that didn’t take kindly to Hunter breaking the GOP and white-male dominated stronghold to win a seat on the bench in 2010, her supporters have pointed out.

Hamilton County Juvenile Judge Tracie Hunter Dragged Off to Jail — Literally

Seitz, the father of county jury coordinator Brad Seitz, who was responsible for compiling the panel of jurors that arrived at the guilty verdict, which required a unanimous decision from the jury.

Hunter said that the only three black jurors, none of whom had known ties to prosecutors and all of whom held out for acquittal, ultimately yielded to pressure from other jurors. The judge refused to allow defense lawyers to poll the jury after announcing the verdict.

For example, one of the jurors worked for WCPO Television, a local station that has filed numerous lawsuits against Hunter.

In every American criminal trial, particularly those that end in guilty verdicts, it’s the right of attorneys to request the judge to poll all 12 jurors to ensure each is in agreement with the verdict.

Court documents revealed that the jury foreman contributed $500 to state Sen. Bill

“The judge refused a motion for a retrial after he refused to poll the jury, in clear violation

of the law and at the request of my attorney,” Hunter told NNPA Newswire in June.

“If the judge polled the jury, it happened in a blink, but I don’t remember that happening,” Kearney said.

At the close of the trial, three jurors came forward and said that their true verdict was not guilty and “if Judge Norbert Nadel had polled the jury, they would have said so,” Hunter said.

Hunter also wanted her supporters to know that she is not suicidal.

“I want everyone to know that I don’t drink … I don’t do drugs … I have no intention of harming myself,” she said.

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bapac and assemblymember weber

Host Census Town Hall Meeting

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Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint

About 85 people were in attendance at the Educational Cultural Complex last Saturday as BAPAC (Black American Political Association of California) held its monthly meeting. This month 79th Assemblymember Shirley Weber invited the 2020 Census team in for a presentation to those in attendance.

The purpose of the meeting was billed as a discussion of the importance of full community participation in the 2020 Census and how AD 79 constituents can be a part of the count.

Like most Census discussions, this started with a discussion of the importance of the complete census count. This included a discussion of the benefits and the losses when a count is incomplete. There were staff members from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Division with a strong focus on how this count could affect redistricting.

There were questions about employment with the Census, how people will be trained, how much will they be paid and a host of other questions during the two hour session.

This meeting was just one of many to come as preparations get underway for next year’s count.

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A day of Fun

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The Encanto Baptist Church held its summer picnic last Saturday on the church grounds.

There was gospel music, games and a jumper for the kids, great food and snacks in the church Recreation Hall and a snow cone machine outside for those with a taste.

Some of the younger children were organized for some fun games and everyone appeared to be having a great time, including the seniors sitting under several tents and enjoying the food and conversations. The Pastor seemed extremely pleased, enjoying himself.

It was a great time for all those who attended.

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About 30 people were on hand last Saturday for the “Soft” launch of the Community Advocates for Just and Moral Governance (MoGo) Non Profit. Attorney Andrea St. Julian, President and Founder of the organization was excited about the turnout and the opportunity to introduce her new Board of Directors for MoGo. A great deal about the organization remains unclear. It’s not strictly a legal defense entity in the same mode as the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, yet it has significant legal resources among its members and partnerships.

St. Julian read off a list of issues and concerns that will be “looked at,” including education, housing, gang documentation and city entities that the group will seek to work with.

The question was raised as to whether MoGo would act as a lobbying entity in seeking to influence governance. The answer was no.

Future briefings will give more insight and direction not only for MoGo, but also its partnerships and some key individuals involved in this effort.

The event was held at the United Domestic Workers facilities with Mr. Doug Moore being thanked for so graciously offering it as a meeting place.

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‘Jay Z Is Rwandan’ Social Media Explodes After Beyonce’s Lyrics

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Stay in your struggle, crystal blue water Piña colada-in’, you stay Ramada Inn My baby father, bloodline Rwanda Why would you try me? Why would you bother?

I am Beyoncé Giselle KnowlesCarter” reads a verse from the song, in which she features her husband Jay Z and Childish Gambino.

Ever since the lyrics of the track, the 12th on her new album came out, social media has been awash with Rwandans imagining the possibility of Jay Z being Rwandan.

Some went as far as claiming that they could be lost relatives of the billionaire rapper, while hundreds of memes portraying Jay Z as Rwandans have been posted.

In one case, a photoshopped national ID with Jay Z’s picture with supposedly Rwandan name “Jacques Zirasunda” circulated on social media platforms, while in other cases videos featuring comedian Kanyombya interrogating Jay Z on whether he has forgotten Kinyarwanda circulated.

In other fun posts, Rwandans joked about how a typical Rwandan Jay Z would conduct himself if he was in Rwanda.

Y’all be so pressed while I’m raisin’ daughters

While Jay Z or Beyoncé are yet to provide more details on the bloodline story, many Rwandans on social media have taken it upon themselves to ‘Rwandanise’ the American rapper, considered the most successful self-made artistes with a net worth of over $1billion.

Sons of empires, y’all make me chuckle

“Jay Z should also be given a Salax Award as they did to Stromae,”

By James Peter Nkurunziza

Whether it was just a random rhyme, or it is actually true that American rapper Jay Z could have roots in the land of thousand hills, life will never be the same again on Rwandan social media after singer Beyoncé outed her latest album.

On the album dubbed, “The Lion King: The Gift”, the American superstar Beyoncé Giselle KnowlesCarter seems to insinuate that her “baby father” has a bloodline in Rwanda in the song titled “Mood 4 Eva”.

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joked a one Yves Kamanzi, while another commentator Jean Baptiste Micomyiza demanded that the rapper reveals his lineage in order to location his ancestral roots in Rwanda.

Another user requested the Head of State and government institutions to do ‘some digging up’ to ascertain if indeed the “Holy Grail” rapper has roots in Rwanda while another use thought the music power couple could be brought on board to boost the “Visit Rwanda” initiative.

The conversation on social media platforms did not only draw in Rwandans but also people from different parts of the continent.

“The first billionaire rapper in the world is from Rwanda... Jay Z”, tweeted Mercello Chuks Kelechi, while Robert Niyirora joked that in Jay Z, Rwanda now has a billionaire.

Beyoncé’s newly released album features several stars including Wizkid, her husband Jay Z, her daughter Blue Ivy, Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Tierra Whack, Pharrell Williams, Burna Boy, Tekno, Tiwa Savage, Mr Eazi and 070 Shake among others.

The song “Mood 4 Eva” is produced

by Just Blaze, Beyoncé & DJ Khaled.

The album accompanies the movie “The Lion King” in which Beyoncé stars in the epic ‘Spirit’ video, the film’s soundtrack.

The America superstar voices the adult lioness Nala in the remake of the Lion King. She released the album’s lead single “Spirit” ahead of the film’s release, causing pandemonium in her legion of fans commonly known as the “Beyhive”.

African Champions Algeria Return Home to Tumultuous Welcome Courtesy of ALL Africa

Africa Cup of Nations football champions Algeria arrived home on Saturday to a huge welcome from a mass of joyful supporters and a “water salute” for their plane at Algiers airport.

Tens of thousands of flag-waving fans lining the road from the airport chanting as the players went on a victory parade through the capital in an open-top bus.

An early strike earned a 1-0 victory

over Senegal in Friday’s final in Cairo, propelling Algeria, known as the Fennec foxes, to their first Cup of Nations title in 29 years.

The players, with winner’s medals around their necks and captain Ryad Mahrez hoisting the cup in the air, were given a red carpet welcome at the airport and greeted by Prime Minister Noureddine Bedoui.

Their bus was decorated with two stars, marking their second African

Cup triumph, and emblazoned with the words “We are proud of you” in Arabic and Amazigh, or Berber, the North African country’s two official languages.

The scenes on the packed streets were familiar for Algeria where massive crowds have been taking part for the past several months, especially on Fridays, in anti-regime demonstrations.

President Kenyatta Set to Open Lake Turkana Wind Power

By Kennedy Kimanthi

President Uhuru Kenyatta officially commissioned Africa’s biggest wind power plant, a mammoth project in Marsabit County that now provides nearly a fifth of the country’s energy needs.

The Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) plant will harness and utilise efficient, clean and affordable source of wind energy from Loiyangalani area.

VISION 2030 PROJECT The wind farm, which has a maximum capacity of 310.25 megawatts, was connected to the national grid on September 24 last year after a 15-month delay.

This was after construction of the 438 kilometre, 400 kilovolts transmission line from the plant site in Marsabit to Suswa sub-station faced a series of setbacks, including securing financing for the project and land compensation.

310.25 megawatts capacity, has a 20year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Kenya Power effective 2017 at a cost of $8.5 cents (Sh8.66) per unit.

The project will complement the government’s commitment to increase electricity generation to 5,000W and is part of Kenya’s Vision 2030 flagship project.

The cost will, however, be halved after purchases by Kenya Power cross 1.68 billion units (measured in kilowatt-hours) mark under the deal, a threshold Mr Fazal projected will be hit at the end of October.

The launch of the line will see increase in electricity supply, quality, reliability and reduction of power cost.

The project, which cost Sh28 billion was financed by the government (75 percent) and the Spanish government (25 percent).

LTWP, which is on average operating at 63-64 percent of its maximum

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LTWP executive director Rizwan Fazal said there will be more power available at a lower tariff to Kenya Power.

“So instead of power bills going up from November as they have traditionally due to drought, they could stay the same,” he said.

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HEALTHY LIVING Breast Cancer: The Most Imperative Health Issue Facing African American Women

By Ricki Fairley

Vice President, Sisters Network, Inc.

cancer three times as often as white women.

Though Black women get breast cancer at a slightly lower incidence rate than white women, Black women are 42% more like to DIE of breast cancer than white women. That is an astounding number and indicative of a variety of factors, many reflecting racial disparities.

So, what’s the problem? Why are Black women dying unnecessarily?

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among black women, and an estimated 33,840 new cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2019. An estimated 6,540 deaths from breast cancer are expected to occur among black women in 2019.

Women do not need to DIE from breast cancer. It can’t be prevented but early stage breast cancer (meaning it has been localized within the breast) has a 99% 5 year survival rate. Note the inequity here: the overall 5-year relative survival rate for breast cancer diagnosed is 81% for black women versus 91% for white women. And, 54% of breast cancers in black women are diagnosed at a local stage, compared to 64% in white women.

To add more fuel to the fire, Black women under age 35 get breast cancer at two times the rate of white women and DIE from breast

Higher death rates among Black women reflect the following: Black women are not taking action. While 92% of black women agree breast health is important, only 25% have recently discussed breast health with their family, friends, or colleagues. And, only 17% have taken steps to understand their risk for breast cancer.

Black women lack information about the severity of breast cancer, breast cancer symptoms and the need for screening.

Black women take care of others at the expense of their own health.

Black Women are often at a more advanced stage upon detection.

Black women may not have access to health care or health insurance so may have lower frequency of and longer intervals between mammograms.

Because they may not have health insurance,

Black women may not follow up on abnormal mammogram results because they can’t afford the diagnostic testing.

Black women often don’t have access to the same prompt high quality treatment that white women have. They express that they are often feel disrespected by physicians and staff Black women face logistical barriers to accessing care (such as transportation issues or not being able to miss work or arrange for child care).

Black women fear a cancer diagnosis.

Black women have the highest odds (2 times more likely) of getting Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a kind of breast cancer that often is aggressive and comes back after treatment. It has the highest mortality rate and is the only breast cancer sub-type that does not have a therapy to prevent recurrence. Note that younger women and women diagnosed at later stages are more likely to get Triple Negative Breast Cancer.

We MUST STOP THE SILENCE!

Ricki Fairley, Vice President Sisters Network, Inc.

We need to know what our “normal” feels like so if there is some abnormality, immediate action can be taken.

Black women need to understand the severity of this health crisis. We need to be talking about our health, our family histories, and educating all of the women in our lives.

The ongoing conversations in this country around access to affordable health insurance must include acknowledgement and action regarding the inequities for Black women.

Black women need to demand the attention and care of health care professionals.

Early detection saves lives. Black women of all ages need to check their breasts monthly.

EDUCATION Tips to Build Good Credit More SDCCD College During and After College Students Transferring to Four-Year Institutions Courtesy of StatePoint

There’s a lot of learning that takes place during and after college, including many lessons outside of the classroom. When it comes to personal finance, however, young people don’t need to learn their lessons the hard way.

Consider these tips to help you establish good credit that will lay the foundation for a healthy financial future --- well beyond college: Do Your Research

With so many reports of rampant consumer debt, you may be tempted to shy away from opening a credit card account, but opening a credit card is a crucial step in establishing a credit history. A healthy credit history is not just necessary for most home and car loans, in many cases, it’s also required for establishing accounts with utility services and signing apartment leases. What’s more, good credit can help you avoid security deposit fees, get better insurance rates, and even help you land that dream job, as many employers run credit checks on candidates.

The good news is that 83 percent of college graduates and 57 percent of current college students have at least one credit card, according to “Majoring in Money,” a recent national study by Sallie Mae and Ipsos. Also, nearly all young adults -- 97 percent -- make at least the minimum payment each month.

Moral of the story? Get a credit card and use it responsibly.

Be Selective There are many credit cards marketed specifically to young people. Make sure to select your credit accounts wisely and watch out for programs offering rewards and benefits that make maxing out, and then owing big, all too easy.

Instead, look for credit cards designed to promote and reward long-term financial responsibility, offered by financial institutions committed to customer success.

For example, Sallie Mae is introducing a new suite of credit cards with a range of benefits that do just that. The Sallie Mae Ignite card, for example, is designed to help college students responsibly establish and manage credit. For those looking to make progress towards important financial goals, the Sallie Mae Accelerate card offers a cash back bonus

program designed to help pay down any student loan. Finally, the Sallie Mae Evolve card, automatically rewards a cash bonus on your top two purchase categories each month.

All three cards feature universal benefits, including U.S.-based customer service, free monthly access to credit scores, immediate access to the card upon approval, a mobile app, and tools to deliver security and control. To learn more, visit salliemae.com/ credit-cards.

“Our established relationships with college students and graduates helped us understand what they’re looking for in a credit card,” says Donna Vieira, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Sallie Mae. “These new credit cards, co-created and developed with students, parents and recent graduates, provide benefits tailored to their needs.”

Don’t let credit be an undue source of stress as you navigate early adulthood. Find the right products designed with your needs in mind and establish healthy financial habits.

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A recent report by SDCCD’s Office of Institutional Research and Planning reveals that more San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) students are transferring to a four-year institution, including top universities like UC Berkeley and UCLA. The number of transferees has steadily increased each year since 2013. In all, 4,212 students at San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges transferred to a four-year institution in 2017-18. That’s up 319 from the previous year, and 854 more than in 2013-14.

African-American students who transferred was up more than 11 percent overall.

San Diego State University continues to be the number one transfer destination, with 30 percent of the district’s transfer students ending up there in 2017-18, the latest year for which data is available. UC San Diego was next with more than 9 percent of SDCCD

transfers, followed by National University at 4.5 percent, Cal State San Marcos at 3.7 percent, and Arizona State University and the University of San Diego at 2.5 percent each. Rounding out the top 10 were UC Berkeley, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Francisco State, and UCLA. Mesa College topped the list among SDCCD campuses that matriculated students to a four-year college or university. City College and Miramar were in second and third place.

Each campus saw an overall increase in the percentage of student transfers. SDCCD, one of the largest community college districts in the state, offers associate degrees and certificate programs that prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges as well as entry-level jobs.

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BUSINESS Dr. Patrice Harris Sworn-In as the American Medical Association’s First Black Female President

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire National Correspondent

In June, Dr. Patrice A. Harris, a psychiatrist from Atlanta, was sworn-in as the 174th president of the American Medical Association (AMA). She is the first AfricanAmerican woman to hold the position.

surrounding chronic diseases, and eliminate barriers to quality patient care.

During her inauguration ceremony in Chicago, Dr. Harris said she plans to implement effective strategies to improve healthcare education and training, combat the crisis

“We face big challenges in health care today, and the decisions we make now will move us forward in a future we help create,” Dr. Harris said in a statement.

She also promised to lead conversations on mental health and diversity in the medical field.

“We are no longer at a place where we can tolerate the disparities that plague communities of color, women, and the LGBTQ community.

But we are not yet at a place where health equity is achieved in those communities,” she said.

According to her biography on the AMA’s website, Dr. Harris has long been a mentor, role model and an See HARRIS on page 15

Apply Now to Help Draw California’s 2020 Electoral Map California’s 2020 Redistricting Commission Is Accepting Applications.

Only 253 African Americans Have Applied

By Tanu Henry California Black Media

Every 10 years, Californians have the opportunity to participate in a major political project as part of a special 14-member, state-appointed commission.

The citizens of California, through the California State Auditor (CSA) office, sets up the commission and tasks it with drawing the 120 legislative districts for the state’s U.S. Congress, Assembly and Senate elections. The appointees are also responsible for establishing the boundaries of four more maps for the California Board

of Equalization, an agency that represents taxpayer interests and standardizes county-by-county tax assessments across the state.

As of July 14th, a total of about 4,226 Californians had applied for a position on the California Redistricting Commission, which will convene next year and last through 2030.

Of that number, about 6 percent - or approximately 253 applicants - are African Americans.

On the website of the CSA, which guides the work of the commission, there are daily-updating charts and graphs that capture the ethnicity and

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other demographic information of the people who have applied so far.

The CSA says it wants Californians of all backgrounds who have a history of civic engagement to apply in an effort to make sure the group selected is a close reflection of the state’s general population in terms of region, county, income, age, race, ethnicity and other profile information.

“We are thrilled about the number of applications submitted since the application period opened on June 10,” said Elaine M. Howle, California State Auditor. “But the work is not done yet. We want to make sure that all Californians are represented in the initial application pool. That means we need even more of the State’s talented and diverse citizens to take up this once in a decade opportunity and apply by August 9.”

The office of the CSA is an independent agency that neither reports to the governor’s office nor the state legislature.

The 2020 Commission will include five Democrats, five Republicans, and four who are either registered without, or “independent” of, any political party,” said Fernandez.

To qualify, an applicant must be a registered voter who has been a member of the same political party or no political party since July, 1 2015. He or she must have also voted in three statewide general elections. The CSA also employs other criteria to narrow down the pool of applicants.

To apply or track demographics visit: shapecaliforniasfuture.auditor.ca.gov

Jacobs Center Business Accelerator Accepting Applications This Fall

SOUTHEASTERN SAN DIEGO-BASED PROGRAM BOOSTS LOCAL STARTUPS, LOW-TO-MODERATEINCOME, DIVERSE ENTREPRENEURS, APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH AUGUST 26TH Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

CONNECT ALL @ the Jacobs Center (CAJC), the region’s first low-to-moderate incomeand diversity-focused business accelerator program, has announced applications for the fall 2019 cohort of local entrepreneurs. Applications will be accepted through August 26.

Entrepreneurs accepted into CAJC will participate in a six-month program tailored to support their various needs, including expert mentors, opportunities to learn how to access capital and free coworking space. All components of the program are free to participants; no equity stake is required.

The 4,300-square-foot business accelerator space opened in May 2019 at the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center in Southeastern San Diego.

The space features 32 open coworking stations, five conference rooms/private spaces, a training room, a fully equipped kitchen and communal lounge seating, along with high-speed internet and printers.

The program is a strategic partnership between the City of San Diego, The Jacobs Center and CONNECT w/San Diego Venture

Group. It is geared specifically for low-to-moderate income and diverse founders of San Diegobased, early-stage startups that are poised for growth and job creation.

The first CAJC group of 13 local startups included businesses in retail, technology, food, and health and beauty. The founders come from various ethnic backgrounds, including African-American, Asian, Caucasian, Hispanic and Pacific Islander.

CAJC also offers a no-cost Business Resource Center where entrepreneurs, mentors and others can connect and learn about local services and support programs to help move their ideas and businesses forward.

“The second group of CONNECT ALL @ the Jacobs Center business accelerator participants will be announced in mid-October, with the program set to start at the end of October,” said Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation President and CEO Reginald Jones.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 26.

Applicants are highly encouraged to apply in advance of the deadline.

To learn more or apply for the business accelerator program and Business Resource Center, visit connectallsd.org. The website will also list webinars for potential participants soon.

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The first day of business was: 07/08/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: My3Nys Limited Liability Co. 3412 Olga Avenue San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 08, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on July 08, 2024 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9017305 Fictitious business name(s): DETAIL ON THE RUN Located at: 120 50th Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/04/93 This business is hereby registered by the following: Africa Negatu Zerfu 120 50th Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 12, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on July 12, 2024 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9017125 Fictitious business name(s): ONE WAY UP SAFE HOUSING LLC Located at: 8339 Aqua View Ct., Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 05/30/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: One Way Up Housing LLC 8339 Aqua View Ct., Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 10, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on July 10, 2024 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9017408 Fictitious business name(s): JUST WASH IT MOBILE DETAILING Located at: 1499 Broadway #8 El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 07/01/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Just Wash It Mobile Detailing 1499 Broadway #8 El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 15, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on July 15, 2024 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9016735 Fictitious business name(s): THE STEAM COLLABORATIVE JASMINE MAVEN PSALM 150 ORCHESTRA Located at: 8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 237 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/01/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jasmine L. Sadler 8885 Rio San Diego Dr., Ste. 237 San Diego, CA 92108

County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 5, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on July 5, 2024 7/18, 7/25, 8/1,8/8 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9015817 Fictitious business name(s): CUTIE-CLE NAILS & SPA Located at: 8790 Cuyamaca St. #J Santee, CA 92071 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Kevin Michael Ronan 17341 Eagle Canyon Way San Diego, CA 92127 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 24, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 24, 2024 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9016799 Fictitious business name(s): SUNSHINES CHILDCARE Located at: 4354 Home Ave. #902 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Connie Ann Serrano 4354 Home Ave. #902 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 8, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on July 8, 2024 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9015921 Fictitious business name(s): T-VO HAIR AND NAILS SALON Located at: 7454 University Ave. #B La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was: 06/01/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Tyler Ngo 3190 54th Street San Diego, CA 92105 -------------Kim-Anh Be 3190 54th Street San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 25, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 25, 2024 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9016737 Fictitious business name(s): CHEAP SIGNS Located at: 4854 67th Street San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Adolfo Teodoro Moreno 4854 67th Street San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 05, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on

July 05, 2024 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9015776 Fictitious business name(s): SD HAIR PLAY Located at: 4075 Park Blvd.

Ste. #102, #122 San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/24/14 This business is hereby registered by the following: Vera McPherson 3645 Park Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 26, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 26, 2024 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9016311 Fictitious business name(s): H & B PAGES & IMAGINATION THEHBPAGESANDIMAGINATION.COM Located at: 4333 College Ave. Apt. 20 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/25/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Samantha Silva 4333 College Ave. Apt. 20 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 01, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on July 01, 2024 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 -----------------------------------STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2019-90158515 Fictitious business name(s): CUTIE-CLE NAILS & SPA Located at: 8790 Cuyamaca St. #J Santee, CA 92071 County of San Diego The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on: 11/20/2018 and assigned File no. 2018-9028932 Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned by: Saigonese Holdings, Inc. 4930 Megan Way San Diego, CA 92105 The business is conducted by: A Corporation.

7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9016050 Fictitious business name(s): STRICTLY FAMILY Located at: 3430 Ace Street San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name Above.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Cameron Adajio Cannon 3430 Ace Street San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 26, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 26, 2024 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9014371 Fictitious business name(s): FREY'S Located at: 350 Euclid Avenue San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 01/1/14 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jeffrey Smith 1550 N. Casa Grande Ave. #264 Casa Grande, AZ 85122 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 05, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 05, 2024 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9015382 Fictitious business name(s): THE MATTHEWS COMPANY Located at: 4931 Dassco Court San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/1/14 This business is hereby registered by the following: Brian Matthews 4931 Dassco Court San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 18, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on June 18, 2024 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 -----------------------------------

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 any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: Rosemary Meagher-Leonard/ SBN 93436 Law Office of Rosemary Meagher-Leonard 4456 Florida Street, San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 295-8705 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 ------------------------------------

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Marjorie Ann Mitchell Case Number: 37-2019-00028738-PR-LACTL A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DANIELLE MITCHELL Petitioner, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DANIELLE MITCHELL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of 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 petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held at the following court on August 22, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 503 located in Superior Court of California 1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101.

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9052.

The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the Court. If

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NAME CHANGE California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00035316-CU-PTCTL Petitioner or Attorney: Tara Lynn Guyton TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Tara Lynn Guyton PROPOSED NAME: Trinity Lynn Scott THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 27, 2019 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 23, The address of the court is: 325 Melrose Drive Vista, CA 92081.

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

7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 -----------------------------------California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00035155-CU-PTCTL Petitioner or Attorney: Darrell Neal Walters TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Darrell Neal Walters PROPOSED NAME: Darrell Neal Calvin THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 12, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county,Voice & Viewpoint.

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DCCC Invests Early to Engage Youth, People of Color for 2020

Building on the Success of 2018, Cycle of Engagement is the House Democrats’ Strategy to Earn Every Vote and Take Nothing for Granted from these key constituencies Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

DCCC Chairwoman Cheri Bustos formally announced in early July the Cycle of Engagement – the largest early investment House Democrats have ever made to improve the way we’re connecting with the base of our Democratic Party – especially people of color and younger Americans. Following through on a promise to expand upon 2018’s Year of Engagement, and inspired by her own work recruiting and training diverse voices to run for office, the DCCC’s Cycle of Engagement program began with a major early investment in grassroots organizers across America and has continued with targeted digital ads holding Republicans accountable.

In a recognition of the importance of this work, Chairwoman Bustos also announced that DCCC veteran, Tayhlor Coleman, will lead this effort as the DCCC’s first ever Director of the Cycle of Engagement.

“Four years ago, I launched a candidate boot camp that focused primarily on electing women, people of color and younger

Americans because our strength as Democrats has always come from our diversity,” said DCCC Chairwoman Cheri Bustos. “We can’t take anything for granted in 2020; we need to work to earn every vote one conversation at a time. That’s why one of my first decisions as DCCC Chair was to put boots on the ground in dozens of communities across America.

“We know that having the support of people of color and young Americans is more important than ever. We are launching Cycle of Engagement to make sure their voices are both listened to and reflected in our strategy to fortify and expand the most diverse House Majority in our nation’s history.

“I want to thank Tayhlor Coleman for taking on this tremendous challenge at this critical moment in our nation’s history. I can think of no one more prepared to lead this effort than her.”

What is Cycle of Engagement?

Cycle of Engagement is the DCCC’s multiyear strategy to make sure we earn the support

Kidney Patients Rally For Their Lives Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

SACRAMENTO – Californians rallied to “Protect Kidney Patients” in early June on the steps of the State Capitol Building. California NAACP, organ donors, transplant recipients, leading advocates, medical professionals and dialysis patients alike joined to demand action from their State Senators to support patients living with kidney failure, and the individuals who offer lifesaving organ transplants by voting No on AB 290 (Wood) and Yes on AB 1223 (Arambula).

“Last year the American Kidney Fund helped more than 3,700 California patients living with

kidney failure to pay for their health insurance premiums,” said Holly Bode, vice president of government affairs for the American Kidney Fund (AKF). “AKF has been helping lowincome kidney patients for nearly 50 years as an independent nonprofit,” she said.

AB 290 threatens thousands of low-income and mostly minority dialysis and transplant patients in California who are at risk of losing their health insurance should the legislation pass. The bill will force AKF to stop helping California patients with health insurance premiums they cannot afford, effectively blocking patients’

turners:

Like the white men who lynched Mary Turner, our President “takes exception to her remarks as well as her attitude.” Without accusing Mr. Trump of lynching, one can accuse Mr. Trump of being a racist and hostile to Black women. Ilhan Omer isn’t the first he went after, and she won’t be the last.

Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Rashida Tlaib had better not shut up. They need to continue to raise their loud, discordant, disruptive voices to make our country a better, more inclusive nation. They must raise their voices because Ida B. Wells did, and she paid the price.

Because Shirley Chisholm did, and she paid the price. Because Barbara Lee did and got

Boots on the ground:In March, the DCCC launched its first Cycle of Engagement program, March Forward – our first major field initiative that has placed nearly 60 grassroots organizers in targeted communities across America. Our March Forward Field Managers are building on and expanding the conversation Democrats had with these vital communities in 2018 through early voter registration drives, Republican accountability projects, digital outreach and traditional grassroots organizing.

Research and Data: We will be making significant early Cycle of Engagementinvestments in polling, focus groups and other research projects to make sure the work of the Democratic Party is responsive to the hopes, dreams and concerns

access to the care they need.

On the other hand, AB 1223, the California Living Donor Protection Act, would help encourage living organ donation by protecting living donors from discrimination by life, disability and long-term care insurers. It would also extend job-protected leave by requiring employers to provide up to 60 business days of unpaid organ donation leave.

In California, 95% of organs transplanted from living donors in 2018 were kidneys.

“Because of the severity of my conditions, I have to live on disability paychecks that make it impossible to make ends meet without charitable premium assistance,” explained La Tisha Reed, a dialysis patient from Ladera Heights. “I believe legislators need to hear from patients like myself to truly understand the impact this legislation will have due to the fact that the people who stand to lose the most have no other alternatives for seeking out high-quality care.”

of communities of color and younger Americans.

Paid Media aimed at People of Color and Younger Americans:We will invest in extensive targeted paid media, including digital, radio, mail, texting and mobile outreach programs that are in development at the DCCC. The Cycle of Engagement’s digital program is already in full swing with the launch of multiple Spanish language ads holding vulnerable Republican Reps. Scott Tipton and Will Hurd accountable.

Utilizing the talent of Minority Staff and Vendors to lead the Cycle of Engagement: In a recognition of the importance of this work, Tayhlor Coleman, a veteran of the DCCC and Texas native, will serve as the DCCC’s first ever Director of the Cycle of Engagement.

To ensure that the messenger matches the message, our work will be created primarily by political consultants of color.

Other stakeholders include the CaliforniaHawaii chapter of the NAACP, whose goal is to ensure equality for minority residents throughout the state.

“This is an issue we care about because people of color suffer from kidney failure at significantly higher rates than the general population,” said Selena Pryor, legislative coordinator for the California NAACP. “African Americans constitute more than one-third of all patients receiving dialysis for kidney failure, but represent only 13% of the overall U.S. population. We need to do everything we can to make it easier for these patients to receive an organ transplant, not impose additional barriers and hardships for patients already inundated with medical bills and illnesses related to renal failure.”

AKF will continue its advocacy efforts across the state to ensure that equal access to quality health care is a reality for kidney patients and priority for legislators across the state.

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responsible. If something happens to any of the Squad, it will be the result of our putrid President and the silent Republicans who are reluctant to tell this man he is wrong. It took a full day after his offensive “go back” tweet for a handful of Republicans to speak up and say something.

of two of our key constituencies — people of color and younger Americans — early and turn them out to vote for Democrats for Congress.

With the stakes this high in 2020, we know we can’t take anything for granted, that’s why we’ve launched our Cycle of Engagement in the off-year.

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death threats as a result. Because Maxine Waters does, despite attacks and ridicule.

Mary Turner chafed at her husband’s lynching, and she paid the ultimate price. But the story of her lynching should strengthen us all. We must surround the Squad with support. We need more mouthy women to challenge patriarchal predatory white supremacy. There must not be another Mary Turner.

advocate.

She served on the AMA Board of Trustees since 2011, and as chair from 2016 to 2017.

Prior to that, Dr. Harris served in various leadership roles which included task forces on topics like health information technology, payment and delivery reform, and private contracting.

Dr. Harris also held leadership positions with the American Psychiatric Association, the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association, the Medical Association of Georgia, and The Big Cities Health Coalition, where she chaired this forum composed of leaders from America’s largest metropolitan health departments.

Growing up in Bluefield, West Virginia, Dr. Harris dreamt of entering medicine at a time when few women of color were encouraged to become physicians, according to her bio.

She spent her formative years at West Virginia University, earning a BA in psychology, an MA in counseling psychology and ultimately, a medical degree in 1992.

It was during this time that her passion for helping children emerged, and she completed her psychiatry residency and fellowships in child and adolescent psychiatry and forensic psychiatry at the Emory University School of Medicine, according to her bio.

“The saying ‘if you can see it, you can believe it’ is true,” Dr. Harris said during her swearing-in ceremony.

“And I hope to be tangible evidence for young girls and young boys and girls from communities of color that you can aspire to be a physician. Not only that, you can aspire to be a leader in organized medicine,” she said.

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Tennis Phenom Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff

Reflects on Historic 2019 Wimbledon Run Gauff’s historic Wimbeldon concluded on “Manic Monday,” and she’s just as surprised as everyone that she has become a star of the All England Club and an overnight sensation.

“This has all happened as a surprise,” Gauff said on “Good Morning America.” “I came into the tournament as a wild card into qualifying, and then to end up playing the No. 1 seed in qualifying, and then once I got through qualifying, playing my idol first round, this tournament has really been a roller coaster.”

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Cori Gauff, at 15, makes history as the youngest player to qualify for Wimbledon

Fifteen year old Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff stunned the tennis world with her Wimbledon run that began with her

viCtory over one of her tennis idols, Venus Williams. Since then she has received the praise of A-list celebs, including Beyonce’s mom Tina Lawson, JadenSmith and Michelle Obama.

She became the youngest player to ever qualify for Wimbledon and defeated 39-year-old Venus in the first round. After beating Williams, Coco beat Magdalena Rybarikova to reach the third round, where she faced Polona Hercog of Slovenia.

Because of her age, Gauff is only allowed to play a limited number of pro tournaments. In the meantime, her team is fielding calls from brands

anxious to partner with the tennis sensation.

I wouldn’t try to overdo it because I’m still 15.”

Currently backed by New Balance, Head, and pasta maker Barilla, phones have been “ringing off the hook” at her management company Team 8, per msn.com. But her agent Tony Godsick says they won’t be rushing into deals.

Gauff was ranked No. 313 in the world going into Wimbledon. Her ranking is now expected to move inside the top 150.

“A lot of the sponsor inquiries are from companies that want to be part of this quick success and we are only looking for long-term partners,” Godsick, who founded Team 8 with longtime client Roger Federer, told CNN.

“I think the most I’m going to remember is the crowd here,” Coris said of her Wimbledon run. “Ever since the first match they’ve been supporting me, even when I was down those match points they were supporting me, and even after I lost my match they were clapping for me.”

“There definitely will be an emphasis on quality as opposed to quantity.”

“Even if the restrictions weren’t there, I still think I wouldn’t play as much as the older players do, just because I’m still trying to develop my game and I’m still trying to train,” Gauff said.

“I feel like I would obviously play more than the rules state, but I think

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