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California Census 2020 Chief says,

“Don’t Be Invisible” Counting Everyone Comes Down to Money & Power GREATER MT. ZION BAPTIST SHARES THANKSGIVING

By Charlene Muhammad California Black Media

Even if you have people living with you who are not on your lease—or say your affordable housing application—you should still make sure they are counted during the 2020 Census, says Ditas Katague, director of the California Complete Count office.

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“No enforcement agency, federal, local, or anything, can get that data,” she assures Californians. “It’s safe.”

CBM: Why is the Census important for the Black community?

OPERATION TURKEY DROP See page 10

San Diego Mourns

“Sister Pee Wee”

DK: It’s important for all our communities, of course, but particularly for the Black community. I mean they have to know we exist for us to resist, right? And if they don’t know we’re here, then we’ll be ignored. I say that both for the Black community and also for the Native American community.

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Congressional Black Caucus visit to US-Mexico Border Reveals

“Mistreatment of Black Immigrants”

Photo: Courtesy of Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary

By Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

Her real name was Mrs. Barbara Harris. She was known throughout San Diego County for her “soul food” cooking and the cafe she maintained for 50 years on Imperial Avenue in the City of San Diego.

Her business came into its own as a result of the person and skills of this soulful cook who mixed love and service with every plate. She also came at a time when Imperial Avenue was a hub for black businesses. There were stores, a dry cleaner and, of course, Mr. Sidney Cooper who, with his produce and presence, became known as the “Mayor of Imperial Avenue.”

The two of them were a force that all knew and talked with. Sister Pee Wee’s was not just soul food, but conversation and a meeting place that all roads lead back to, regardless of how important some neighborhood blacks became.

Photo: Screen capture KPBS / YouTube Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) (center), Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) (fourth from left), and Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-NY) (far left), along with local Congressman, Rep. Juan Vargas (second from left), visited a shelter for African asylum-seekers in Tijuana November 22, 2019. Attorney Nana Gyamfi, the executive director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (far right), joined the group at the border.

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent

Chairwoman Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) led a delegation of Congressional Black Caucus members to the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday in San Ysidro, California, where they said they witnessed first-hand the deplorable treatment and plight of Black immigrants.

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Bass, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), and Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-NY), each said they wanted to examine the treatment—and call attention to the mistreatment—of African immigrants at the border, including the October 1 death of 37-year-old Cameroon immigrant Nebane Abienwi.

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EXCLUSIVE:

Bill Cosby Speaks from Prison

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent

Bill Cosby breaks his silence, granting his first exclusive interview since beginning his sentence at SCI-Phoenix, a maximum-security Pennsylvania penetentiary near Philadelphia.

In a special November 25th phone call with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), Cosby said he’s spending his time helping to teach and encourage a large population See COSBY page 2

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My Native American folks up in Northern California, the way they look at it is to save their water, and that’s what really resonates with them, because if they don’t know you’re there, they’ll take the water. That’s how they feel, so you have to think about that within your community. If people don’t understand how strong and how powerful our communities are, they don’t understand what kind of voice we could have and will have.

So, it’s really about being seen. It’s about standing up. It’s about no longer being invisible for all of our communities.

CBM: What has been your outreach efforts in the community so far?

DK: As we move into Spring—from January and February to March of 2020—that’s when we want everyone on the ground—from high school students all the way to our elder folks—to understand and be ready to respond. So, the efforts we’re doing right now are focusing on the importance, and it’s really about two things. It’s about power and it’s about it’s about money. We talked a little about power, about being heard when it comes down to it. And it might be a little bit nerdy, but it’s our Congressional representation, too.

So, we could lose a seat or two—very serious—if we’re not counted and they don’t know where we are.

And it’s about money. People say “Oh! It’s about $1,000 per person, per year!” But what does that actually mean? The way I think about it when I talk to my 16-year-old daughter is: What if she, for a semester, didn’t have a chair to sit in, or a desk to sit at during her math class at this public high school? If they don’t know we’re here, if we forget children— and children 0-5 have often, in the past three decades, been missed for a number of reasons. A child that is born in 2020 will be in 5th grade in 2030, and if they’re missed, will they have a seat or will they have to sit on the ground?

So, in terms of money, it’s about health clinics. Will that health clinic be located close enough? I always talk about how a friend’s dad had a stroke, and he had to travel 10 extra

minutes to get to a hospital because there wasn’t one close enough, and those 10 minutes can make a difference between life and death or being disabled or being able to heal.

So, in terms of health care, in terms of schools, our education, in terms of traffic, everyday traffic, the roads are getting worse and worse, but if we don’t know, we’re unable to plan for how many people are going to have cars. It has everyday impact on our lives.

CBM: Let’s talk more about the fear factor. For instance, in the Black community, you may have someone with Section 8 (housing assistance), or people who may have formerly incarcerated persons, still in the system, living in their homes. One big issue is the trust factor with the Black community. People are like, “We’re not telling the government anything!” How have you all been able to get your message to permeate that attitude?

DK: At the end of the day, people think everybody’s going to get stuff on their Facebook and WhatsApp. At the end of the day, for me, even if technology is really quick, it’s really that face-to-face, that person-toperson communication that is most important. That’s human nature and that doesn’t change. We want to go where people go already in the community and we want them to be trusted. A part of that is being able to tell people that there’s Title 13 that guarantees privacy.

People are like, “Well, why do they need to know my name? Why do they need to know all this stuff?”

And I think about it and it seems kind of invasive, but they do keep it private. No enforcement agency, federal, local, or anything, can get that data, so it’s safe.

I view the Census as a snapshot in time, like those coffee table books, and if you’re not counted, you’re missed. And then, to quote my favorite play “Hamilton,” “who will tell your story if you don’t?” So it’s to up to us to rise up, to be counted, and to be able to put a stake in the ground to say “I’m here, and there’s no reason why I shouldn’t be recognized and counted.”

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of African American inmates— men he calls residents—via Mann Up, a prison reform program. The 82-year-old educator and awardwinning TV producer/director/ comedian was sentenced to serve 3-to-10-years in Pennsylvania’s prison system following his September 2018 conviction on charges of aggravated indecent assault.

During the exclusive interview, Cosby was candid, vivid and outspoken. No topics were off-thetable for discussion. Cosby received no special treatment from the facility for the interview.

“I have eight years and nine months left,” Cosby stated. “When I come up for parole, they’re not going to hear me say that I have remorse. I was there. I don’t care what group of people come along and talk about this when they weren’t there. They don’t know.”

He said his trials were a sham, unjust and not fair.

“It’s all a set up. That whole jury thing. They were imposters,” Cosby stated.

“Look at the woman who blew the whistle,” he said, alluding to the potential juror who overheard a seated juror proclaim before the trial that, “He’s guilty, we can all go home now.”

“Then she went in and came out smiling, it’s something attorneys will tell you is called a payoff,” Cosby stated. “I know what they’ve done to my people. But my people are going to view me and say, ‘that boy looks good. That boy is strong.’

I have too many heroes that I’ve sat with. Too many heroes whom I listened to like John Henrik Clarke, Kenneth Clark, and Dorothy Height. Those people are very strong, and they saw the rejection of their people. This is political. I can see the whole thing.”

“I am a privileged man in prison,” he stated. During the call, Cosby referred to his small cell as “my penthouse.”

He revisited his famous 2004 “Pound Cake” speech and clarified that he probably should not have addressed that controversial

Photo: Erinn C. Cosby

dissertation to all African Americans—the residents at SCIPhoenix make for the perfect audience, Cosby stated. Cosby said he remains concerned, however, for all of Black America.

“They are under siege. This thing with the drugs and the different pockets of the neighborhoods where it’s going on. When you look at what drugs are doing… things that make these people drive around and shoot into crowds,” Cosby said.

“The insanity of what is the cause to the brain by all the drugs these people are dealing with. It’s exactly what I warned them about in 2004.

They’ve thrown education out the window. They’ve thrown respect for the family out the window, and they’re blaming each other for what’s going on. There is posttraumatic stress syndrome, and there are also bad manners.”

Tyree Wallace, an inmate who has served more than two decades in prison, said Cosby has also opened his eyes because of his authenticity.

“This powerful man, one of the best comics, a legend and here he is with us,” Tyree Wallace, who has served more than two decades in prison, said of Cosby.

“Mr. Cosby comes into the room with his fist in the air and all of these men rise up and applaud him.

He gives us so much wisdom and the Mann Up program is the perfect vehicle. He told us a story about his mother, and how she would have him clean the hallways after guys

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She was born Barbara Jean Harris in Bradley, Arkansas on March 5, 1935, one of ten children. She settled in San Diego in 1953. Here she changed jobs from the field hand she had been in Fresno to returning to school and finding an occupation in nursing. Her small statue and powerful singing voice reportedly earned her the name “Sister Pee Wee” at the Israelite COGIC Church to which she belonged.

Sister Pee Wee received a number of awards and recognition for her business longevity, service and great food. Among them were the “Unsung Hero Award” from the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint

Newspaper for her years of service to others; the Mayor and City Council of San Diego declared October 28, 2017 Sister Pee Wee Day, and she was given the “Good Neighbor Award” by the Larry Himmel Foundation.

She is survived by 8 children, 15 grandchildren, great grandchildren and a city that loved her.

Her viewing will be Friday, November 29th at the Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church from 10am until 11am, followed by services at 11am and interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery with services conducted by Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

would go and urinate. He said he’d ask her why he had to clean it, and she told him that you have to clean where you live,” Wallace said.

“I’m not a psychiatrist, and I’m not a psychologist. I’m an educator, and what I look forward to is talking to this group of 400 or so men. Some of them here are in their 70s, in their 50s, their 40s, 30s, and 20s,” Cosby said.

“I tell them what I know and what I feel. I feel that everything that I said in 2004, there is a light [behind it],” Cosby stated. The mistake I made [in 2004] is making it sound like all the people were making the infractions, and that’s not true.”

Cosby stated that he believes he’s in the right place at the right time because he’s spent his life and career trying to reach African American men.

Behind the steel walls at SCIPhoenix, Cosby said he’s at peace.

“The influx of drugs and what they’ve done with their own history.

If they would pay attention to these things and put education first and respect for others first…it’s almost insane to hear someone say they don’t know how to be a father.

“As I said earlier, the revolution is in the home, and we’ve got to put it there. Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On,’ is very prophetic in that too many of us are dying in these neighborhoods. Too many of us dying and, another quote from the song, is ‘we’ve got to find a way.’”

It’s easy to see the devaluation of the Black family by others, Cosby stated.

He said the shelving of his iconic “The Cosby Show” is proof that those in power have long conspired to remove anything positive from the Black community.

“Thank goodness for TV One and BET, but we’ve got to respect ourselves. We’ve got to have a very, very strong respect for our history.”

Photo: NBC / Universal “When ‘The Cosby Show’ came on with the Huxtables, just think about it. While it was running, other networks and even the media were doing jobs on trying to belittle whatever it represented,” Cosby stated. (Photo: NBC / Universal)

Cosby believes he’s reaching his fellow residents. “I’m reaching them because they want to be reached.”

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION Thanksgiving, What Do the 2019 Elections Black Friday and “Us” Mean for 2020?

By Dr. John E. Warren

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux

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By now we all know that Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year in the United States.

The “Black” stands for profits and not race. In the world of business, “Black” stands for profits and “Red” stands for losses. It has been estimated that last year American shoppers spent a record $5 billion in 24 hours on Black Friday. In the past, Americans have spent $850 billion dollars between November 1st and December24th. It has been estimated that Americans will drop roughly $87 billion this year on Black Friday and Cyber Monday with online sales up 23.6 percent from a year ago.

With all this money on the table, hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent on advertising, but virtually none of it is targeted to

African American publications.

Where is their solicitation for Black dollars? There is none. Why? Because it is a fact that our social and economic loyalties have not connected with how we spend and what we expect in return. They get so many dollars that they don’t have to be concerned about us, specifically. This is not a self serving complaint. The Black Press has survived for 192 years and we are still here and evolving. We continue to remind ourselves that there are only three things that America understands: Loss Profits, Bad Publicity and a Vote cast against “their” interest. As you enjoy Black Friday, remember that African Americans spend about 4 trillion dollars a year, buying what we want and begging for what we need. How will you spend Black Friday?

Being a Black Veteran Isn’t Always Appreciated Black with a load of ladies chasing behind him.

By Harry C. Alford & Kay DeBow NNPA Newswire Contributors

America is in love with its veterans.

That’s the way it should be. Veterans who served in our military to provide security and a safe future for our citizens. These are our heroes and we should respect and appreciate their sacrifices. However, the love and bravery they show is not always appreciated. A big determinant and indicator as to how that veteran is going to be treated is his race or the race of those who make the decision to honor or ignore his efforts.

Harry lost two good friends during the Vietnam War, Patrick G. Fitzsimmons, from Ventura, California. An athlete who had trouble with his grades, Pat’s Army tenure took off like a rocket. He became a Warrant Officer and a helicopter pilot. He started his Vietnam Tour on January 4, 1970.

While on reconnaissance, was shot down on August 24, 1970 and was killed instantly. He received instant hero status, formal hero ceremonies and was awarded the posthumous Purple Heart. His family received Death Benefits totalling $15,000.

He served proudly and was rightly honored for his sacrifice.

Harry had another good friend and distant cousin. Ivra Allen Tatum aka “Speedy,” who was born and raised in Stephens, Arkansas. There was the contrast between Pat and Speedy. Pat, white and an athlete with a load of charisma while Speedy, a handsome

Speedy’s biggest challenge would be his Arkansas roots. His selective service office back there would play into the Jim Crow discrimination that ran rampant throughout the South. Blacks were being drafted at exponentially higher rates than whites, especially in the southern states. Death rates were also unfair based on the race of the soldiers.

Speedy was drafted into the Army as a member of a helicopter crew (like Pat) on March 26, 1967. Just like Pat, he was destined to flying helicopters.

However, his tenure would quickly come to an end – less than 4 months of service. His “chopper” went down with no survivors.

This is when racism rears its ugly “head.” It took a few days to find the remains of Speedy’s helicopter.

As opposed to recording his death as “Killed in Action,” they classified it as “Non-Hostile Died While Missing, Air Loss Crash.” This is very significant. Our government wanted to suppress military deaths.

Body counts were very political.

Speedy is likewise honored on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington, DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 23e, Line 32. Why did they describe Speedy’s death in such a strange way? They avoided giving him the Purple Heart Medal.

This speaks volumes!!! Also, and therefore, they didn’t have to give his family the due Death Benefits ($15,000).

It has been 52 years. His family is still hurt and outraged by the omission.

This example of racial contrast is just one of many, many thousands of cases that happened during US military theatres.

ARTICLE CORRECTION: In our article on the SDHC’s 1st Annual State of Hunger Luncheon (page 7, November 21, 2019), the correct fourth paragraph should read: Executive Director Anahid Brakke took over the helm 5 years ago. She said, “This event is about unleashing a new set of research and sharing it with the sector, for a more tightly woven safety net so we can make sure that everyone in San Diego gets enough to eat.”

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If the 2019 elections are any indication, Republicans need to worry about their viability come 2020. In Virginia, Democrats have majorities in both its upper and lower houses. With a Democratic governor, Virginia has an unprecedented opportunity to shape public policy, especially around gun control, a key concern for many. In West Virginia, the candidate backed by 45 lost. Many will say it is because of the Republican governor, Matt Bevin, was extremely unpopular. If so why was 45 propping him up? He must have thought he had a prayer.

45 notwit hstanding, Bev in’s Democratic opponent, Attorney General Andy Beshear, scored a very narrow victory, getting 49.2 percent of the vote, compared to Bevin’s 48.8.

Just five thousand votes separate the two men, but a narrow win is still a victory, and 45 has egg on his face.

Usually, when 45 shows up and takes it over the line, the base is supposed to get fired up. Not this time.

While Democrats scored some gains, the Mississippi governor’s mansion is still in Republican hands. Mississippi has the largest concentration of Black people—39 percent—of any state, but African Americans remain underrepresented among elected officials in Mississippi. Is it voter turnout? An inability to forge a progressive coalition? Or, are race matters so hardwired in Mississippi that Republicans will always prevail?

Speaking of other race matters, the affirmative action ballot measure that

appeared on the Washington state ballot failed, which is disappointing news for those who think that we have not yet met diversity goals.

Washington state was one of the first to ban affirmative action in 1998 (California’s anti-affirmative action Proposition 209 also passed that year). After California and Washington, other states followed, including Florida, Michigan, Nebraska, Arizona, New Hampshire, and Oklahoma. Although the affirmative action measure— Referendum 88—lost very narrowly, it still failed. That means that state agencies can’t openly recruit diverse candidates, and contracting agencies can’t make special efforts to reach out to those who are underrepresented.

And since the anti-affirmative action measure passed in 1998, the numbers of minority and women-owned businesses have dropped in the state.

That’s a step backward!

One of the reasons Referendum 88 failed was because a group of Chinese immigrants was among those who campaigned to defeat the affirmative action measure. Former governor Gary Locke, an Asian American man who describes himself as a product of affirmative action, fought for the referendum. But the majority of voters rejected the measure. So much for the “people of color” coalition.

Still, it is interesting that a recent Gallup poll showed that a majority of white people in this country narrowly favor affirmative action, with 65 percent advocating affirmative action for women and 61 percent supporting

affirmative action for minorities.

These levels of support are the highest since Gallup began polling on this issue. Perhaps the recent focus on the wealth gap has sensitized some people to inequality. In any case, as positive as the poll was, it didn’t translate to the vote.

The affirmative action loss is bad news because it may signal other states to avoid pro-affirmative action referenda. Further, the loss confirms that many are satisfied with the lack of diversity that is commonplace in politics, the workplace, and elsewhere.

And, given the composition of this Supreme Court, challenges to affirmative action that come before them are likely to weaken efforts to encourage diversity in employment, contracting, and education. Several of the justices have already openly opined that race should matter less.

Their overturning of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act is evidence of their race myopia. It is as if these judges are oblivious to the persistence of racism. It is as if they ignore the headlines about the police shootings of Black men. It is as if the wealth gap means nothing to them.

So, what do we learn from the last elections? Democrats have a chance to defeat some Republicans and may yet prevail in the 2020 elections.

But race remains a divisive factor in our country. And unfortunately, we have a President who will use race divisiveness to his advantage.

Count on the 2020 election to be as contentious as the 2016 election was, but hopefully with different results.

Medical Debt & Surprise Medical Bills

By Alicia Riddle, Child Development & Rehabilitation Center Oregon Health & Science University

We all know that people of color are disproportionately impacted by health care disparities. This truth also applies to problems flowing from medical debt.

Studies have shown that nonelderly black Americans are more likely to have past-due medical debt than the national average. This stems from a wide variety of sources not limited to wealth inequality, structural and historic deficiencies based on race and the fact that black people are more likely to be underinsured or lack insurance.

Lingering medical debt can end up on your credit report and lower your credit score, which means you may not be able to borrow for a mortgage or small business—or you may pay more when you do borrow. Credit report information can also be used to determine whether you get a job or rent an apartment and how much you pay in insurance premiums.

In short, it is important that we address the problem of medical debt burdens as a burden to advancement by black Americans and one way to do that is to stop the originators of that debt. One solution I would

like to suggest to Congress: Stop the practice of surprise medical billing.

Surprise medical bills—those unexpected and often pricey bills patients face when they get care from a doctor or hospital that isn’t in their insurance network—are a huge problem for many Americans and can be a major driver in the creation of a medical debt burden.

As a mother of children with special needs, I am all too familiar with the problem of high deductibles and have been a victim myself to a surprise medical bill for a service that my insurance carrier decided was out-of-network leaving me with the full freight.

Medical insurance is supposed to make it easier and affordable for patients to see a doctor or get medical care. Congress must keep this in mind as they take up the issue of surprise medical bills and legislative proposals that cap rates on reimbursements which may create more problems than they solve.

Side effects of rate setting may include doctor shortages, especially in underserved and rural communities,

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as we have seen in California after that state capped out of network rates.

Further side effects may include a shrinking number of “in-network” options, as insurance companies lower their costs and maximize their profits thanks to the leverage this system gives them over doctors and hospitals.

While such proposals might have good intentions about taking the surprise out of medical billing, they would also make it more difficult for patients to see a doctor. We should look to proven solutions instead of trying to treat a sickness with a cure worse than the disease.

There are multiple issues that must be addressed as to how our country’s system is working for black Americans but tackling the surprise medical billing can take that issue off the table while also helping on the issue of medical debt. Congress should act and act in the right way.

This article originally appeared in The Portland Observer. Alicia Riddle is a currently a Trainee in the Leadership in Education of Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program at the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center at OHSU.

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This mandate is being fulfilled by reaching the reality of the gospel in a simplistic fashion, and a result, learning how to apply it in everyday life.

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Barbara Harris “Sister PeeWee”

Lincoln Taft Shoaf Jr.

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BARBARA JEAN HARRIS, 84, of San Diego, California, passed away peacefully in her Emerald Hills home on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Barbara (Bobbie) Jean, was born March 5, 1935, in Bradley, Arkansas, to the union of Ira Brown and Ruth Marie Stripland. There were 10 children that survived birth for this couple. Ivory, Suzie Mae, Gladys, Annie Mae, Ira, and Benny, all preceded Barbara in death. Siblings still with us are Willie Jay, who resides in Fresno, CA, and Benjamin and Florene, who reside in San Diego, CA. Barbara Jean settled in San Diego in February, 1953. As a young lady, she was affectionately named “Sister Pee Wee,” due to her small and mighty stature and powerful singing voice, used in church at Israelite COGIC, 3195 L Street, San Diego.

Sister Pee Wee attended high school in Arkansas prior to migrating to Fresno, CA. During her time in Fresno, she cut, chopped, and picked it all when it came to being a field hand and finding her way through life.

Moving to San Diego, she returned to school and changed occupations to nursing, working with Upjohn Health Care Services, as an in-home night nurse for 15 years. Sister Pee Wee also worked for Pullman Laundry on 16th Street for years prior to becoming the entrepreneur, legend and icon, known as the person behind “SISTER PEE WEE’s Soul Food.”

She joyfully served the best fried chicken, barbeque ribs and sweet potato pie in San Diego, while always giving free conversations, love, advice, and discipline when needed. She never met a stranger, making all feel right at home and comfortable. Sister Pee Wee has been named the Queen of San Diego’s Soul Food as she ran her café for over 50 years. Accolades and praise have been given from entertainers, political officials, and the many that came through the door not able to pay, but left having been fed over the years. For reasons such as this, Sister Pee Wee was given the Good Neighbor Award by a great friend, Larry Himmel and The Larry Himmel Foundation, which acknowledged her long-standing business and her commitment to the community. Sister Pee Wee was also honored again on 28 October, 2017, when the Mayor and City Council declared this date as “SISTER PEE WEE DAY.”

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LINCOLN TAFT SHOAF, JR., affectionately known as “Billy” by his family and friends, was born August 8, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas to Mamie Nowlin and Lincoln Taft Shoaf, Sr., He was the eldest of three children. Billy joined the United States Navy at a young age and was stationed at Naval Air Station Chase Field in Beeville, Texas. While there, he met the love of his life, Florene Roy. They had a world-wind romance and soon thereafter, they united in marriage and started a beautiful family of nine children. In 1974, he retired from the military.

In the Navy he realized the importance of an education and wanted to set a good example for his children. He used his GI Bill to complete his GED and immediately enrolled in Southwestern College and earned his Associates in Criminal Justice and Psychology. He wanted to use his education to help others, so he chose to work at Job Corps in Imperial Beach to mentor youth into having happy and productive lives. Shortly after retiring from his second career, Billy accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and joined Linda Vista Second Baptist Church under the spiritual leadership of Pastor David C. Greene.

Billy’s hobbies were bowling and watching sports on television, his favorite team was the Chargers. He was also a member of the Aloha Vegas Bowling League. He enjoyed snapping his fingers and singing the blues.

His favorite song was Down Home Blues by Z.Z. Hill. He greatly cherished his 50-year friendship with Jesse Beverly. Billy was a beautiful person and was loved by everyone he came in contact with. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his son, Donnie Shoaf; both of his parents; his sister, Thelma Henderson and his brother, James Terry. On Wednesday, November 6, 2019, Lincoln Taft Shoaf Jr. slipped away peacefully while surrounded by family and loved ones. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 62 years, Florene Shoaf; daughters: Marian Williams (Barry), Donna Shoaf; Cheryl Bond; Ingrid Shoaf, Nicole Shoaf and Roxanne Smith (Shawn); sons: Antonio Shoaf and David Shoaf; twelve grand-children and four great grand-children. A special thanks to Kaira Shoaf for her tireless, selfless devotion to her grandfather and a host of relatives and friends who will mourn his passing, yet celebrate his life.

Sister Pee Wee is survived by 8 children, including Esther Marie Waller, James C. Pierce, Solomon Allen Harris, Edmond Fitzgerald Harris, Jamila Harris, Ira Brown Harris, Oragene Harris, and Sydney Harris. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren.

Ola Mae Tolizer

She had a strong faith in God, and for many years, she was an active member of Israelite Church of God in Christ with Pastor A.L. Brown, North Park Apostolic Faith with Reverend Ray Trout, and Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church with Reverend Joseph Foxworth (consecutively).

Barbara Jean Harris aka Sister Pee Wee was a San Diego icon, and she will forever remain in our hearts. Not only did she provide Soul Food, but she also provided soul to the city of San Diego. She has left a legacy of kindness, hard work, commitment, dedication and loyalty to those she encountered. She will be sorely missed by family and friends. Viewing will be Friday, November 29 th , 2019 from 10am- 11am at Pilgrimi Progressive Baptist Church followed by Services at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Mt.Hope Cemetery under the direction of Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

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OLA MAE TOLIZER was born October 27, 1919 in Waxahachie, Texas. She was the second of four children born to Rudolph S. and Ola Elat Sims. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age in Texas, where she also received her formal education.

On December 25, 1941, Ola Mae married her beloved Ira L. Toliver in Clark County, Texas. The two moved to San Diego, California in 1952. Upon their arrival, they joined Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Dr. S. M. Lockridge and continued under Reverend Willie J. Smith. Ola Mae was active in the Church Choir and Usher Board for many years. After her husband passed in 2008, Ola Mae moved to her sister’s home where they enjoyed each other’s company, and Ola joined Community Baptist Church.

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Joseph Barnes

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JOSEPH BARNES, affectionately known as “Joe”was born June 20, 1931 in Taylorsville, Mississippi. He was one of six children born to the union of the late Arlee and Mattie Barnes. Later, his father married Lena Owens who had three children, and they would later have ten more beautiful children together. During his early childhood, Joe united with the New Hopewell Baptist Church in Taylorsville, where he accepted Christ as his personal Savior. He also received his formal education in Taylorsville.

During the early 1950s’, Joe moved to San Diego, California, where he began employment at the Naval Shipyard in the Shipping and Receiving Department. He retired after countless years of exemplary and dedicated service. He also worked for the Padres Organization as an usher for over forty years. Sometime after arriving in San Diego, he joined Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as a faithful and dedicated usher for many years.

On August 28, 1958, Joe married Lucille Montgomery, and developed a very close relationship with her son, Walter.

On December 2, 1990, after thirty-two years of marriage, Lucille was summoned home to be with the Lord.

Joe, who was a very quiet and private person, enjoyed watching football and baseball, especially the Dodgers and the Padres. He had many wonderful friends over the years: Emma Flax and her family and Mary Baker and her family. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, four brothers; two sisters and stepson, Walter Montgomery.

On Friday, November 8, 2019, Joseph Barnes was called from earthly labor to eternal rest. He leaves to cherish his memory six brothers: Amos, Leo, Cleo, Hinton. Timothy and Tony; five sisters: Ardel, Bernice, Helen, Izola, and Elnora; granddaughter, Bridgette Henderson, who had been his rock; three great- grandchildren and three greatgreat grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who will mourn his passing yet celebrate his life.

Ola always knew how to praise the Lord and showed her fellow worshippers what it meant to let the Holy Spirit move in her soul. She was not ashamed to get up and sway with the music as it touched her.

Ola Mae was a God-fearing woman and loved her family and church deeply. She enjoyed working at the polls for every election and was a substitute secondary teacher in the public-school system for several years. She loved watching TV game shows, especially Wheel of Fortune, The Price is Right and Family Feud.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Ira Toliver; both of her parents and her three siblings.

On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, after “100” years of laboring in the vineyard, the Lord called Ola Mae Toliver home to receive her eternal rest. She leaves to cherish her memory her nephews: Rodney, Rudolph, Greg, Michael, Kenny and David; nieces: Cheryl, Rochelle, Jovanore, Debbie and Denise; numerous second, third and fourth generations of nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends, including her Community Baptist Church Family.

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“Mistreatment of Black Immigrants”

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to block that and to make the United States not compliant with international law,” Bass noted.

In the case of Abienwi, the Cameroonian died in the custody of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement a f ter experiencing a hypertensive event at the Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego.

According to various published reports, the Department of Homeland Security records had revealed that Abienwi applied for admission into the country at the San Ysidro Port of Entry without proper paperwork on September 5.

thought they could be treated humanely,” Lee stated. “It’s been the opposite. They are dehumanized, treated in a racist fashion, and then stuck at a border town.

few things in their homeland that drove them to try and get to the land of the free and the home of the brave,” Clarke stated.

“We have to speak for them.

They don’t have a voice.

These are people who will be persecuted if they return to their homeland where there is genocide, other hardships, and violence,” she stated.

“This happens as our country grapples with [a president] who makes it clear that he welcomes immigrants from places like Norway, but not ‘shthole’ countries. He’s breaking the law. International law states that if you are from a country that’s experiencing distress, In a statement, officials at ICE you can request asylum. Trump said they’re still in the process The CBC Chair and her has done everything he can of reviewing Abienwi’s death.

“I hope the Black community understands that this is He was taken into custody by another example of Trump’s racist policies to make America ICE on September 19, 2019.

White again. We see that every Bass said his death remains step of the way in this process. a mystery and is cause for “Black America has to rise up. concern.

This has got to stop.”

CBC members also pointed to a recent Pew Research Center Lee added that she’s putting out study that revealed that there a call to Black professionals, be are more than 4.2 million it psychiatrists, social workers, Black immigrants in the and others that their help is United States, with Africa, the needed to help people of color Caribbean, and Latin America at the border. making positive contributions “They desperately need our to the United States. help. Certainly, some Black However, those immigrants professionals can provide are at a higher risk for arrest, services that are needed to help detention, and abuse because them,” Lee stated. of racial profiling and racial bias, according to the Pew “A lot of them will get very sick, a lot are traumatized and report. already unhealthy. They will “We need to shed some light need to be able to survive – on what is taking place here as they’re barely surviving now. it relates to Black immigrants I’m issuing the call. This is yet from the Caribbean and another stain on America.”

Africa,” stated Lee, the chair and majority leader of the Clarke, the chair of the House House Task Force on Poverty, Task Force on Immigration Income Inequality, and for the CBC, said it’s tough to fathom what Black immigrants Opportunity. face at the border.

“They came here fleeing from violence in their own countries, “These people are resilient, getting to a place where they they have gone through quite a

County Gets $1.7 Million to House People with Disabilities

City Accepting Pre-Approved Granny Flat Building Plans

Attorney Nana Gyamfi, the executive director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration, joined the group at the border.

“It was a very frustrating experience today,” Bass said from the border during an exclusive conference call with publishers, editors, and writers for the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the trade association that represents the newspaper and media companies that comprise the Black Press of America.

colleagues blasted the Trump administration and its policies toward immigrants, particularly those from countries that consist predominately of people of color.

Bass described the sobering plight of a Black migrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.“The first child separated from her mother was from a family from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The child was sent to Illinois while the mother, who spoke French, was detained at the border,” Bass stated.

“We crossed the border into Tijuana, Mexico, and we met with a group of Black immigrants from Cameroon, Sierra Leone, and other African countries. Some who have made unbelievable journeys,” Bass stated.

Reportedly, he was unresponsive and appeared paralyzed on his left side when he arrived at the hospital. After undergoing treatment for a brain hemorrhage, Bass said Abienwi was taken off life support against his family’s wishes and died.

Doctors listed his official cause of death as brain death due to a brain hemorrhage.

“Thousands of African and Caribbean immigrants who immigrate to the United States of America are treated as if they are invisible,” Bass stated.

“Many arrived in South America and then walked north, all to be dehumanized and mistreated at our southern border. We [went] to the border to hear what they have been through. They are an important piece of this story,” Bass said.

By José A. Álvarez County News Center

with disabilities, particularly those who are: -Transitioning out of institutional or other separated settings and are at serious risk of institutionalization -Currently experiencing homelessness -Previously experienced homelessness and currently live in permanent supportive housing or rapid rehousing project The Count y Hea lt h a nd Huma n Ser v ices Agenc y was awarded more than $1.7 million in federal funds to house people with disabilities.

T h e $1, 7 53 , 0 2 6 c o m e s from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which awarded more than $130 million to 325 housing authorities across the nation. The County was one of 25 California counties and cities, including Oceanside, to receive this type of federal housing grants.

“This is great news for our region,” said David Estrella, director of HHSA’s Housing

and Community Development Services. “These funds will strengthen the County’s ongoing efforts to help people experiencing homelessness secure a stable place to live.”

-At risk of becoming homeless

It is anticipated that the County will begin selecting applicants and issuing these new housing vouchers in early 2020, depending on award With these federal funds, the effective date.

County will issue 138 housing vouchers to non-elderly Non-elderly people with people — ages 18 to 62 — with disabilities will be selected disabilities. Other programs from the Section 8 Housing and vouchers are available for Choice Voucher Waiting people with disabilities over List according to program the age of 62. requirements. Information on how to apply for these The funds come from HUD’s vouchers can be found at www.

Mainstream Housing Choice sdhcd.org or by calling (877) Voucher Program, which 478-5478. provides money to housing agencies throughout the nation to assist non-elderly persons

“We have to be their voices.

The Trump policies are totally illegal.”

Gyamfi, of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration, said she was moved by what she witnessed.

“You can look in their eyes.

They had a sense that finally, they’re looking at people who look like us, and who actually care,” Gyamfi stated.

“They heard the voices of our leadership. But they see the anti-Blackness throughout the entire system. This is a humanitarian crisis where human rights violations are happening daily.”

Free, Permit-ready Companion and Junior Unit Floor Plans Expected to Help Reduce Construction Costs and Increase Affordable Housing Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

calculations may still be required. To be able to use the permit-ready design plans, applicants must ensure the plans for their proposed project meet the City’s submittal guidelines for a building permit and then make an appointment by calling 619446-5300 to review their plans Companion units – also referred and other requirements to to as accessory dwelling units, obtain a building permit. casitas, cottages or granny The pre-approval process flats – are detached or attached accessory structures located on is expected to reduce preresidential lots, while a junior construction costs and be more unit is contained entirely time-efficient. within an existing, habitable Part of the Mayor’s Housing single-dwelling unit.

SD reforms approved by the “We’re doing everything we City Council. This initiative can to make it easier and follows previous amendments cheaper to build housing here and streamlined development in San Diego,” said Mayor regulations to make it easier Kevin L. Faulconer. Now and cheaper to build these residents can build them for secondary dwelling units. less with pre-approved plans Amendments include: that will ensure the permitting process is quick and efficient.” -Expediting permit processing, plan review and Homeowners can apply for construction inspection times. a building permit with the pre-approved granny flat -Increasing zoning flexibility. plans, but additional sitespecific technical plans and -Waiving fees.

SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s Development Services Department (DSD) will now be accepting permitready, no-cost building plans for the construction of new companion and junior units in existing single-family or multifamily properties citywide.

-Increasing the maximum size of companion and junior unit projects from 700 to 1,200 square feet.

-Maintaining the existing setbacks for a permitted garage or a non-habitable accessory structure converted into a companion unit.

-Exempting qualified projects from requirements to create new parking space.

-Requiring that rental periods for companion or junior units be greater than 30 days.

In 2016, the City received 19 applications for construction of companion and junior units. With adoption of the new streamlined regulations, Since 2016, there has been a steady increase in applications received with more than 480 received through October 2019.

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Thanksgiving Dinner

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The Malcolm X Library auditorium was the location for a very special Thanksgiving Dinner. It was the fourth year that the non-profit “Praise & Glory” has held such an event. While it is the brainchild of Mrs. Alice Lloyd, she is the first to sing the praise of her many friends who volunteered both their time and money to help make this event possible.

The women working this event come from different areas and churches in the community. Some from New Creation, some from Mount Erie Baptist Church and others are lifetime friends. All the turkey, dressing, veggies mashed potatoes and gravy were cooked by one person, Mrs. Virginia Rhodes. When asked how she managed to do all this, she simply stated that her husband had wired her house to 220 and built her an extra space for cooking since she has her own cake design and catering service.

Mrs. Alice Lloyd speaks of this event with a passion. She gets no funding. Her group had to pay to use the Malcolm X Library from noon to 4:00pm, but they were determined to feed people as they have done for the last four years. All one had to do is show up and there was seating for about 60 people, individuals or families. The homeless were there and were welcomed with open arms.

Some people there made new friends and connections for other community efforts. There was much love and giving with the preparation of each plate and the desserts of pecan, pumpkin pie and cobbler were enough to go around. Well done Praise & Glory.

dr. weber’s

7th Annual Healthy Family Day

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Hundreds of people, families, and individuals were on hand Saturday at the Skyline Library for what was more than a Turkey Giveaway. As people lined up through the parking lot, there was gospel music playing for entertainment and stacks of chairs were being made available to those who needed to sit while waiting in line to enter the outer gate to the library grounds, where volunteers and staff admitted people to pass through the many services that had tables set up to provide assistance to attendees.

Many were there for the turkey give-away, with side bags of potatoes and fruit among other items. Dr. Weber’s staff was joined by an army of volunteers from churches, local unions like the Carpenters’ Union, and community minded individuals like the men who carried stacks of chairs from the library for many of the people waiting in line for permission to enter the event.

Tables from Black Infant Health Care Caregivers and Covered California provided Healthcare Enrollment information, and a host of other organizations filled more tables. Various churches and organizations including several labor union volunteers also helped with preparing the bags for distribution. Wells Fargo was one of the many businesses that contributed to the purchase of more than 300 turkeys, which were bagged and given away. Some people just got a turkey without all the side items, but seemed more than happy.

Dr. Shirley Weber, who represents the 79th Assembly District in The State Assembly, also had her daughter, Dr. Weber, M.D., working with her family alongside her mom to make this a great Thanksgiving for everyone.

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Treats Gateway Students to Thanksgiving Dinner

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The Educational Cultural Complex was the scene of a very special Thanksgiving celebration last week.

The San Diego Continuing Education program, which provides “lifelong learning” to College and Career students through its Gateway program, showed some very special love to its students and their families. The Gateway program, which targets Opportunity Youth ages 1824, is the only model in the nation that includes one-to-one case management and experiential learning with paid work experience for Opportunity Youth, according to Dr. Michelle Fischthal, Vice President

Staff Writer for Instructional Services at SDCE. “SDCE serves large populations of students who come from low-income families and the holidays can be an especially rough time for them. We are fortunate to have community partners such as the generosity of Congressman Peters,” said SDCE President, Carlos O. turner Cortez, PhD. “Food insecurity isn’t a one-time problem,” said President Turner Cortez, “Opportunities like this and San Diego Continuing Education institution-wide efforts to increase access to basic needs, specifically supports one of the SDCE’s seven Pilliars: food security,” he said.

Congressman Peters, when contacted by phone about the event, was very happy to be a part of the students holiday celebration and expressed regret that he could not personally be there for what was a fantastic event.

The Gateway to College and Career students complete their high school diploma, apply for an internship, and participate in an intensive 40-hour college and career readiness course to help determine and create viable pathways to a career and or college. This is a great opportunity for those who are not enrolled in school and are not currently working.

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A week before Thanksgiving, the spirit of gratitude and thanks was in high gear at Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church, a church which happens to be one of the three Oldest Black Churches in San Diego. The Pastor, Rev. J. Linsey Whitmile, who is confined to a wheelchair, now has the legs of Rev. Ray Smith who has joined his Missionary Baptist Church with Greater Mt. Zion and the two, now one, are seeing results.

The Turkey Giveaway for the Thanksgiving Holiday saw more than 350 birds given to

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needy families along with other food items to make for a great Thanksgiving meal. According to Rev. Smith, volunteers came from a number of other churches in the community to help make the whole day work. Many of the recipients signed up in advance, which helped with the planning of the number of items needed. The giveaway ran from 3pm until 8pm, allowing those working to have an opportunity to stop by.

Rev Whitmil and Rev. Smith appear to work very well together as their two churches have become one and they say attendance is growing each week.

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Operation Turkey Drop

By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer

The ABC foundation held their first annual Thanksgiving Holiday Turkey Giveaway last Friday at the ABC Building on 3131 Market Street. Under the direction of boxing instructor and life Coach Billy Moore, aspiring Floyd (Money) Mayweathers and Clarissa (T-Rex) Shields can learn how to perfect their jab, upper-cut and increase their stamina.

Thanks to the generosity of Nate Farries of SDG&E, Virgie McCain, William Henry Carter and the ABC Youth Foundation, turkeys and goodwill were dropped off at the ABC building.

“We are going to try and make this an annual event.

I think it’s a great thing for the community. William aka “Billy” Carter asked me if I would be interested in hosting the event. I said absolutely,” Billy Moore remarked.

The ABC Club has been serving the community of southeast San Diego for 60 years.

“I grew up boxing with the ABC club and Archie Moore. They did so much for me in helping me develop

as a person. I wanted to do something for them,” William Carter shared.

“The Idea started about a year and a half ago. I contacted Nate. After a few meetings and some phone calls, we decided to put the idea in motion and today it came to fruition. It’s a beautiful thing when you can see all of our work affect people in a positive way,” Carter continued.

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The building was full of people indulging in holiday festivities, however that did not prevent the many boxers from honing their craft in the ring and on the heavy punching bags. The loud thuds from the punching bags could be heard throughout the building, blending in with the sounds of kids laughing and playing at the busy multifunctional ABC house.

“A big thanks to our staff, the trouble-shooters, NateSDG&E for their financial contribution and my longtime friend, William Billy Carter,” Billy Moore shared. “And, everybody else that had a hand in making this a joyous day for the families in our community.”

HORNETS HEADED TO CIF

After 35-14 Victory Over Mission Hills

By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer

Big Lincoln got busy again last Friday night under the brightlights of Vic Player Stadium when they knocked off another North County football power house Mission Hills.

Alter falling behind and a failure to communicate on offense, the Hornets coaches called on their relief QB freshman Samuel Super Cooper. Coop answered the call running for one TD and throwing for another to Ben O’Brian. His super-cool demeanor under serious pressure helped to lead the Championship-minded Hornets to this must-win playoff game.

Lincoln’s impressive O-line was very protective of their youngest Hornet helping

him and runners Casanova Coleman (108 yds-1TD), Kenneth Stevenson (60 yds.), Xavier Hamlett (40 yds.) do what they do best.

The Hornet defense also showed up and showed out again, led by senior Marquese Allen-Patmon. When Cooper left the game due to an injury in the 4th quarter, senior Chris Davila took over and took care of playoff business at QB, sealing the big-deal and advancing the Hornets.

“This was definitely a total team effort. We got off to a slow start again on offence.

But we knew we had to step it up and we did like we are supposed to,” Hornet Keyshawn Smith (1-TD) said.

“We had a good practice preparing for this game and we will have to work hard again for next week’s game.” By virtue of their win over the Warhawks of Madison Oceanside will face Big Lincoln Saturday at Southwestern JC @ 7PM. “I’m so proud of this team this team is a family, we’ve faced a lot of adversity, a lot of people doubted us for whatever reason but we persevered,” Assistant HC/ OC Jason Carter said. “We did struggle in the beginning of the year trying to match all the moving pieces.

Eventually we got it right and know we are on our way back to another CIF, but we still got some work to do.”

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS ETHIOPIA’S FRAGILE UNION OF ETHNIC GROUPS INCHES TOWARDS BREAK-UP

By Staff Writer Global Information Network

Some of the 80 ethnic groups that form the nation of Ethiopia are demanding great autonomy and are voting with their feet for self-government.

This month, the Sidama people voted overwhelmingly to become self-governing, casting 98.5 percent of the votes backing the change.

The Sidama—who number about 3 million— represent close to four percent of Ethiopia’s 105 million population. By creating their own federal region, the Sidama hope to regain control of land resources, political representation as well as to reaffirm their cultural identity.

The vote was enabled by sweeping reforms enacted under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s political reform agenda. Since his election last year, he has pledged to forge a more open society.

The Sidama result may encourage the more than a dozen other ethnic groups that are considering similar votes.

Sidama’s new homeland will be carved out of

the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples (SNNPR) Region, home to over 40 ethnic groups, bordering Kenya and South Sudan. Hawassa, 170 miles south of Addis Ababa, will be the new regional capital.

The new state will split off from that region, and will take over tax-raising powers and control over schools, police, health and other services.

In an interview with Reuters, a senior police official in Hawassa said celebrations were initially banned but that festivities would be organized since the final result has been announced.

Shortly after the results were announced, a group of young people gathered in Hawassa’s central square to sing and dance. They were quickly dispersed by police with whistles, and heavy rain by nightfall kept many people indoors.

“I have friends who died, were imprisoned and exiled for this cause,” Unani Fikro, 24, a member of a Sidama activist group, told a journalist after the results were announced.

Sidama voters

“For me it’s the day of resurrection,” she said, tears rolling down her cheeks.

Prime Minister Ahmed called the move an “expression of the democratization path Ethiopia has set out on.”

Voting was observed by Ethiopia’s Human Rights Commissioner Daniel Bekele who visited more than 100 polling stations in five cities and 15 rural towns across the Sidama zone. He called the referendum peaceful with no major irregularities reported.

AFRICAN PLANT EXTINCTION BLAMED ON HUMAN ACTIVITY

By Staff Writer Global Information Network

Couvreur and his team assessed more than 22,000 plants across the region and ranked them as likely threatened with extinction, potentially threatened with extinction or potentially not threatened with extinction. They found that 32 per cent of the species are likely or potentially facing extinction.

being encroached upon and being degraded by excessive logging and exploitation.

“Biodiversity provides countless benefits to humans and losing diversity jeopardizes our future,” Couvreur said.

The 10 countries with the highest proportion of threatened species are Sierra Leone, Gambia, Ethiopia, Liberia, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Ghana, Benin and Uganda. This is primarily being driven by deforestation to clear land for farming, land-use changes, population growth, economic development, and climate change.

The findings of the study were published in the journal Science Advances.

Abraham Baffoe, Africa regional director at Proforest, commented on the crisis: Abraham Baffoe, Africa regional director at Proforest

A new study warns that a third of tropical African plants are on the path to extinction, with much of western Africa standing to lose more than 40 percent of plant diversity.

Ethiopia, and parts of Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are the hardest hit regions, the researchers found.

Species at risk include trees, shrubs, herbs and woody vines.

While the extinction risk of animals around the

world has been well studied, the threat facing many plants remains unclear: 86% of mammal species have been assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) compared with only 8% of plant species. Now experts say they have come up with a rapid approach to give a preliminary classification.

If species do become extinct it will be a huge strain on local populations, says Thomas Couvreur at the French National Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD), as biodiversity will plunge.

“Africa houses about the second largest forest block in the world but unfortunately this forest is going, and is going very fast. Currently in some African countries they are losing forest at a rate of about 2-3 percent per year, in some countries much faster. At this rate, if nothing is done, we may lose everything.

In the last 100 years, West Africa has lost about 90 percent of forest coverage. In many African countries the only forests left are reserved for permanent forestry, which means they are protected. Now in places like Ghana and the Ivory Coast we don’t have any forest left outside the reserves and now even the reserves are

In the Congo Basin, where there are still forests outside the reserves, these areas are going very fast because of agriculture, commodity development and farming activity by small-holder farmers.”

“It is also important that we don’t just think about conservation and protection,” he said. “We also have to make sure we develop livelihood options and economic opportunities for the local communities. We need to get their support, and we can’t do that if they don’t know how they will survive— how they will get up in the morning and provide food for their children and family.”

Baffoe holds a Masters in Forestry and Environmental Policy from Louisiana State University, and a Bachelors from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

He has over 20 years of experience working on natural resource management.

At 6th AFRIMA, Africans Unite to Celebrate Excellence

By Staff Writer Global Information Network

On Saturday, November 23, 2019 before a huge gathering of expectant guests at Eko Hotel And Suites, Lagos, Nigerians, who turned up in elegant dresses and wearing panache on their faces and carriage, the continent of Africa united in celebrating the very best of its illustrious creative children in the field of music.

In a single night of glamour and spectacle, the massive stage of the All Africa Music Award, AFRIMA at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, presented artists of varied cultural backgrounds.

It was indeed a moment of glory for the peoples of a continent, who aside being harangued by challenges in almost all the countries.

On parade at Eko hotel, were Sauti Sol (Kenya); Amiinux (Morocco);

Stonebwoy- (Ghana); and Kanvee Adams (Liberia). The natural resourcerich Democratic Republic of Congo had two artists, Awilo Logomnba and Ferre Gola, just as South Africa had three Nadia Nakai, Tellaman and Master KG. The Eastern Africa was not left out as talk of the biggest music night in Africa was Nikita karren, a 17 year old from Kenya whose performance blown many away with a standing ovation. from the full capacity of Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel,lagos.

Nigeria, being the host country and perhaps because of its sheer size and cultural credo on the continent, had five slots—Teni Apata; Skibi; Praiz; JoeBoy, and the legend of the hip hop generation, Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba.

In all, 29 artists performed at the biggest night of Music in Africa in a medley that showed collaboration and unity of the continent through music and culture.

The celebration last Saturday, witnessed by hundreds of guests from across the continent, also enthroned some of the creatives as the very best across musical genres and countries of the continent.

The regional category conferred status on artists from as many as 20 countries of the continent. These include: Best Male Artist in Central Africa— Salatiel (Cameroon) with his work, ‘Anita; Best Female Artist in Central Africa—Shan’L (Gabon)—‘C’est Pas Les Gbes’, Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa—Khaligraph Jones (Kenya)— ‘Leave Me Alone’; Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa—Nikita Kering (Kenya)—‘Happy With You’; Best Male Artist in Northern Africa—Amiinux (Morocco)—‘Bini W Biwaen’; Best Female Artist in Northern Africa— Nada Azhari (Morocco)—‘Jrit’; Best Male Artist in Southern Africa—Sjava (South Africa)—‘Umama’; Best Female

Artist in Southern Africa—Nadia Nakai (South Africa) - ‘Imma Boss’; Best Male Artist in Western Africa -Burna Boy (Nigeria) - ‘Ye’; Best Female Artist in Western Africa -- Tiwa Savage (Nigeria).

‘One’Winners in the Continental categories included: African Fans’ Favourite—Mohamed Ramadan (Egypt)—‘Mafia’; Album of the Year in Africa—Afrikan Sauce—Sauti Sol (Kenya); Artist of the Year in Africa —Burna Boy (Nigeria)—‘Gbona’; Best African Act in the Diaspora— Manno Beats (Chad)—‘Akouna’ ft.

Afrotronix & Vox Sambou; Best African Collaboration—Nasty C (South Africa)—‘SMA’ ft. Rowlene; Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary—2Baba (Nigeria) - ‘Oyi’; Best African Dance or Choreography—Aminux (Morocco)— ‘Bini W Binek’; Best African DJ—

DJ Spinall (Nigeria)—‘Dis Love’ ft.

Wizkid, Tiwa Savage; Best African Duo, Group or Band Crystal Asige & Kaskazini; Best African Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro—Manno Beats (Chad)—‘Akouna’ ft. Afrotronix & Vox Sambou; Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop—Nadia Nakai (South Africa)—‘Imma Boss’; Best Artist, Duo in Group in African Jazz —Owen & Tiana (Gabon)— ‘African Time’; Best African Rapper/ Lyricist —Nasty C (South Africa)— ‘SMA’ ft. Rowlene; Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Pop—Joeboy (Nigeria)—‘Baby’; Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga or Dancehall—Stonebwoy (Ghana)— ‘Tuff Seed’; Best Artist, Duo or Group in African R&B & Soul—Hillzy (Zimbabwe)—‘TV Room’ ft. Garry Mapanzure; Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Rock—Rash (Kenya)— ‘Grave Robbers.’

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HEALTHY LIVING

HOLIDAYS BRING ADDITIONAL STRESS TO CAREGIVERS Self-Care Increasingly Important During Busier Times

By Holly Couglin Alzheimer’s Association

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, dementia or any other long-standing health concern can be an overwhelming proposition any time of year. However, with the added stress of the holiday season, it is increasingly important for caregivers to manage personal physical and mental health.

As the year comes to a close, juggling additional activities and responsibilities can pose a challenge to those already consumed with supporting others. It is essential to find time for personal interests, hobbies or just time to quietly relax and recharge. Although it may seem self-evident, it is vital for caregivers to first manage their own health so that they are available to support loved ones. Other common suggestions include eating well, getting enough sleep and exercising. It can also be helpful to reach out to your doctor or counselor for help and learn what other support resources are available. There are adult day programs, in-home assistance and meal delivery options which can free up

time for caregivers and alleviate some of the day to day responsibilities, not just during November and December, but all year long.

The Alzheimer’s Association’s offers a free 24/7 support helpline at (800) 272-3900, online at alz.org/care and through the ALZConnected online social networking community. These resources offer education, guidance, and coping strategies, and also connect you to programs and events in your area.

The level of care needed for our loved ones will inevitably change over time as disease progresses. Adapting and preparing for those changes can help with the caregiving journey.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Free 24/7 Support Helpline (800) 272-3900

EDUCATION

Innovative Ways Young Legislative Charter School Leaders of Color Program Application Deadline Approaching Engage Families Application Deadline Is Friday, November 29, 2019

By Staff Writer

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A new report from a pair of national education advocacy organizations was released last week chronically how the experiences of three leaders of color influence how they interact with and invite families to participate in their children’s schools. The report adds to national and regional debate regarding the possible benefits public charter schools uniquely provide to African American children.

Entitled “Identity and Charter School Leadership: Profiles of Leaders of Color Engaging Families,” the report was released by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, a DCbased national nonprofit on a mission to advance the public charter school movement, and Public Impact, an education consultancy headquartered in North Carolina advocating for low-income students and students of color group.

The report is the second in a series of three reports profiling charter school leaders of color to show some of the ways their experiences and perspectives shape how they lead schools with excellence.

“Our goal for this research is to feature leaders of color in charter schools—which are all public schools—who are making a positive difference in their communities across the country,” said Amy Wilkins,National Alliance for Public Charter Schools’ senior vice president of advocacy. “Through these reports, we hope to shed light on some of the unique values leaders of color bring to their schools, and the thoughtful and effective practices that other leaders—regardless of their race or ethnicity—would be wise to adopt.”

The leaders profiled represent different sectors of the country, including Los Angeles, CA. Each engaged families as genuine partners in the following ways: Maquita Alexander is the executive director and head of school for Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. Alexander looked to parents to play a leading role when she wanted to create a more inviting campus for students of all backgrounds and income levels.

Freddy Delgado is superintendent/principal at Amigos Por Vida Charter School in Houston, TX. Delgado has built on the school’s family-centered culture and reset expectations for parental involvement to focus on what students need to succeed.

Kriste Dragon is CEO and co-founder of Citizens of the World Charter Schools, a national network of public charter schools in Los Angeles, CA, and Kansas City, MO. Dragon’s teams are constantly considering the systems and structures that make it more difficult for some families to engage at the

same levels as others and adjusting how they involve and what they ask of parents.

The report also spotlights some of the unique challenges— and opportunities—of engaging diverse families. Two of the profiled leaders who serve students from different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds found that all families are not equally positioned to learn about their schools or to participate in the schools once they arrive. This is in part because of their own experiences as people of color, however, the leaders at both schools have prioritized efforts to level the playing field.

Common themes that ran across all eight profiles in the report series included: Addressing holes and creating opportunities based on personal experience. Based on holes in their own academic experiences as a person of color or as a child from a low-income family, several school leaders reported taking nontraditional steps to address those same challenges in their own schools.

Emphasizing value over deficits. Many of the leaders in this series emphasized the value students and their families offer rather than seeing their primary roles as compensating for or working around perceived deficits.

Providing an equitable educational experience to produce equitable student outcomes. The leaders of color included in this series work hard to provide students an educational experience like that of their more advantaged peers—an experience full of art, sports, travel, and extracurriculars— as well as opportunities to learn from their mistakes. In some cases, they have even built their schools around themes and curricula seldom available in low-income districts.

For interested parents, advocates and policy experts the full report is available online at: www.publiccharters.org/our-work/ publications/profiles-leaders-color-engaging-families

By Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

California State Assemblymember, Dr. Shirley Weber’s Office (79th District) is making a last call for students interested in participating in the 79th Assembly District’s 2020 Young Legislators Program. The sixmonth program is designed to provide selected high school students from the 79th Assembly District with an opportunity to learn about the California State Legislature and other levels of government. It will also teach important skills, such as leadership, public speaking and decision-making. Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to learn how state government relates to their own lives and their communities.

Program sessions will be held 9 a.m.–12 p.m. one Saturday per month from January 2020 to June 2020. Locations will vary, depending on the topic of discussion.

If you are interested, get your application in right away.

To join the Assemblymember’s team or to inquire about future opportunities to be a future leader, visit https://a79.asmdc.org/young-legislators-program to complete an application or print the PDF from that page. The printed copy may be scanned and emailed or returned by fax to (619) 531-7924.

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According to published reports, New Orleans native Desirée Glapion Rogers and her business partner, Cheryl Mayberry McKissack will purchase the iconic Fashion Fair beauty line from Johnson Publishing Company; the former publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines for $1.85 million.

On Thursday, November 7, 2019, a bankruptcy judge approved the sale of Fashion Fair to Winnetka, Ill-based FFair Acquisition LLC, a holding company formed for the acquisition.

Founded in 1973 as the first makeup line created for women of color,

Desiree Glapion Rogers and Cheryl Mayberry McKissack

Fashion Fair was once considered the largest Black-owned cosmetics company in the world. At its peak in 2003, the brand sold $56 million in total sales.

operating officer and president of digital. Magnetar Capital LLC founder and Chief Executive Alec Litowitz is reportedly also backing the deal in his personal capacity.

“Fashion Fair is just too valuable for our community to lose,” Ms. Rogers said in an interview with Aisha Al-Muslim. “We plan to modernize the brand and products, but will remain true to the company’s roots, which was to create prestige products focused on women of color.”

This is Rogers and McKissack second foray as cosmetic business owners, earlier this year the two became co-owners of Black Opal LLC, a skin-care and color cosmetics line founded in 1994 for women of color. Black Opal offers everything from concealer to mascara. Ms. Rogers is Black Opal’s CEO and Ms. Mayberry McKissack serves as its president, while Mr. Litowitz is a key investor.

In addition to having served as the White House social secretary under former President Barack Obama, Rogers once served as CEO of Johnson Publishing Company, overseeing publication of Ebony and Jet magazines while McKissack served as chief

San Diego Resident Paul Vaden Receives

JDRF Erwin Lurie Award Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

since the time when our son was first diagnosed with T1D. He wanted to help and has taken our cause to heart in such a big way.

We are forever grateful for his support and love having him in our corner,” said Steve and Lisa Altman, longtime supporters of JDRF in San Diego.

Paul Vaden

JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, announced Paul Vaden as the recipient of its Erwin Lurie Award for his noteworthy contributions as a volunteer leader in the organization.

Paul is an active member of the Chapter’s Board of Directors and is currently serving as Chapter Board President. Under his leadership, the San Diego Chapter saw one of their best financial years in FY19, raising over $3M and exceeding the budgeted goal by 20%.

“Paul has been a part of our lives

As a retired professional boxer and World Boxing Champion, Paul “The Ultimate” Vaden uses his celebrity status to forge new partnerships, gain personal meetings with congress and raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for T1D research. Paul has devoted countless hours to the San Diego One Walk, serving in different roles, including committee member, kickoff speaker and celebrity chair. He plays an integral role in the San Diego Chapter Gala, helping to engage the honorees and is a role model for advocacy.

Paul builds authentic, long-lasting relationships which has enabled him to engage JDRF partners and community leaders in the fight against T1D. Named after the late Erwin Lurie, who helped found JDRF

in 1970 with his wife Carol and others, the Erwin Lurie Award is annually presented to chapter volunteers whose commitment to the volunteer/staff partnership has significantly advanced the mission and strategic priorities of JDRF over the past year. Vaden’s 15 years of service to the JDRF San Diego Chapter exemplifies his unwavering commitment to the T1D community.

“It is an honor to present this award to Paul Vaden. He selflessly dedicates his time and talents to JDRF and calls on others to ‘Answer the Bell’ to advance our shared mission,” said Aaron Kowalski, Ph. D., JDRF President and CEO. “We are grateful for his many years of leadership and for being the ultimate T1D Champion through his volunteerism.”

The NAACP Hollywood Bureau has launched a new Fall Fellowship Program. The Fellowship places current students and recent graduates into internship rotations with multiple media partners across film, television, and production as part of its “Pathways to Inclusion” programming initiative.

Black Opal products are available mainly at drug and grocery stores, including CVS and Walmart, while Fashion Fair products were sold mainly at high-end department

stores such as Macy’s and Dillard’s outlets.

To revive the Fashion Fair brand, Ms. Rogers and Ms. Mayberry McKissack are considering creating a new community-driven capsule collection paying homage to the original product line in 2020.

“We want to know which of our products favorites amongst members of our community are and what other products they would like to see from the brand,” said Ms. Mayberry McKissack.

“This conversation will be important as we breathe new life into this iconic brand.”

NAACP

Hollywood Bureau Launches Fall Fellowship Program Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

This fall’s program includes placement with two new companies: John Sloss’ Cinetic Media and Andrew Coles’ The Mission Entertainment.

“The facilitation of these new partnerships reflects the NAACP’s mission to create equitable access for people of color in entertainment,” said NAACP President Derrick Johnson. “This access is key as we drive and reimagine the representation of people of color across media.”

In addition to a three-month rotation with a media partner, NAACP Hollywood Bureau Fall Fellowship recipients are given a financial stipend to supplement the cost of living in Los Angeles as they build work experience.

“One thing I love about interning

at Cinetic Media is the supportive environment,” said Emir Horton, a 2019 Fall Fellow. “Since day one, the development and talent management executives have shared their resources to ensure that I reach my goals in entertainment. I am learning more about the business and will have a network of contacts at the end.”

The current Fall Fellowship cycle runs from September to December 2019.

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will expire on November 04, 2024 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9026180 Fictitious business name(s): Ariginal One --Raised In Pimp City Located at: 2307 Fenton Prkwy 107-8 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 10/10/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Armand King 22800 Downing St Moreno Valley, CA 92553 County of Riverside This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 29, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 29, 2024 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9027036 Fictitious business name(s): Superior Flooring Systems Hardwood Flooring Located at: 8814 Ellenwood Circle Spr. Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/07/09 This business is hereby registered by the following: Sebastian R Gil 8814 Ellenwood Circle Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 07, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on November 07, 2024 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9026949 Fictitious business name(s): R&B Welding And Hydraulic Located at: 6369 Streamview Dr San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Rafael Andrade Perez 6369 Streamview Dr San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 06, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on November 06, 2024 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9026971 Fictitious business name(s): Miramesa Junk Removal Located at: 8865 Miramesa Bl Apt #1 San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Jose Laguna 8865 Miramesa Bl Apt #1 San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 06, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on November 06, 2024 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9024864 Fictitious business name(s): Right Choice Senior Realty

--Assisted Living Tours --Senior Living Bus Tours Located at: 6354 Cascade St San Diego, CA 92122 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 03/07/08 This business is hereby registered by the following: Right Choice Senior Living LLC 6354 Cascade St San Diego, CA 92122 County of San DiegoThis statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 11, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 11, 2024 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9025766 Fictitious business name(s): Environmental Office Cleaning LLC Located at: 4742 Twain Ave San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Environmental Office Cleaning LLC 4742 Twain Ave San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 23, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on October 23, 2024 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28

creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Gwendolyn Phillips

creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Linda C. Bridges, Linda C.B. Green

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Robert Phillips in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego The Petition for Probate requests that Robert Phillips be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Lovie Williams

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00052107-CU-PTCTL Petitioner or Attorney: JOHN TATE, JR. To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner John Tate, Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: John Tate, Jr. PROPOSED NAME: John Tates, Jr. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: December 19, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. 903 The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Gwendolyn Phillips Case Number: 39-2019-00057319

To all heirs, beneficiaries,

The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A Hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on December 11, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 502 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 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 your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1)four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2)60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: Barbara L. Davis SBN 98950 152 West Park Avenue Suite 150 El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 316-2537 11/14, 11/21, 11/28 -----------------------------------NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Linda C. B. Green Case Number: 37-2019-00056764-PR-LS-CTL

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent

in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Lovie Williams be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A Hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on December 19, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 503 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego Central 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 If You Object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1)four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2)60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Lovie Williams 7026 Springford Ave. San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 341-4370 11/21, 12/05, 12/12

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TODAY IN Giving Thanks BLACK HISTORY Photography by Pamela Hendrickson

November 28th 1753 - James Robinson born

NCNW San Diego Section

The Ladies of The National Council of Negro Women San Diego Section gathered to put together “Gift Packages” for the homeless men and women in their community. Like Santa’s Elves, the ladies formed a perfect assembly line stuffing, the bags with personal hygiene items, socks and a tarp to keep their belongings dry and out of the rain. “We’ve been putting together these packages for many, many years said NCNW President, Pamela Hendrickson. “This is the Season of Giving and we want to show those who have fallen on hard times that we care about them.”

James Robinson was born into slavery in 1753 in Maryland.

Robinson served in a light infantry regiment after the Revolutionary War broke out in 1775.

During the battle of US Revolutionary soldiers Yorktown, Robinson charged up a British rampart, fought against and killed three men and helped take over the rampart. The battle ended with the British surrendering. Robinson also fought in the battle of Brandywine. Famous French General, the Marquis de Lafayette, awarded Robinson a Gold Medal of Valor. Robinson had been promised freedom in exchange for fighting, but was kept enslaved and sold.

He went on to fight in the Battle of New Orleans in The War of 1812. It’s unclear when Robinson was finally freed. By the 1820s, Robinson had a license to preach as a Methodist minister. U.S. Census records show him living as a free man in Ohio in the 1840s and 1850s. The 1860 census lists him living in Detroit. While black soldiers were honored at the time for their accomplishments in the Revolutionary War, they were largely forgotten in the decades that followed as slavery persisted. More than 5,000 blacks - slaves and freedmen - fought to liberate colonies that offered them secondclass citizenship or slavery. Robinson died at age 115 as the last known living African American veteran of the Revolutionary War. 1901 - William Hooper Councill’s Letter to the White People of Alabama

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William Hooper Councill (1848 – 1909) was born a slave in Fayetteville, North Carolina, During the American Civil War, william hooper he escaped from Alabama to Union lines in Tennessee. After the war, he returned to Alabama to attend the Freedmen’s Bureau school. During Reconstruction, he held minor political positions in Alabama.

In 1877, Councill founded the Herald, a weekly newspaper devoted to providing political and civic information; he served as editor and publisher until 1884. He is noted for being the founder, principal, and first president of Huntsville Normal School, known today as Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University (AAMU). It was the state’s first historically black landgrant college or university (HBCU). In a public letter written on November 28, 1901, Councill made known his views about the newly passed Alabama Constitution, which (effectively) denied the vote to AfricanAmericans. Couched in deference, Councill protested the denial of rights to blacks in the state and the language of racial hate that accompanied that denial. It begins “I have served you in slavery and in freedom for over half a century. I have stood with you for ‘good government’ for a quarter of a century. As all of past life has been devoted to your service and to the welfare of my race, I believe that you will grant me a hearing now…”

1929 - Berry Gordy born Berry Gordy III (known professionally as Berry Gordy Jr.) was born on November 28, 1929 in Detroit, MI. He is an American record berry gordy executive, songwriter, and multimedia producer. He is best known as the founder of the Motown record label and its subsidiaries. He composed/co-composed a number of hits which topped the US R&B charts, including “Do You Love Me” and The Jackson 5’s “ABC”. He launched the Miracles and signed acts like Gladys Knight & the Pips and Stevie Wonder. He was known for carefully controlling the public image, dress, manners, and choreography of his acts. The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s also affected Gordy’s work; he released Martin Luther King Jr.’s Great March to Freedom and Great March to Washington speeches on vinyl. In 1972, Gordy relocated to Los Angeles, where he produced Lady Sings the Blues, Mahogany, and The Last Dragon.

In 1988, Gordy was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Gordy received the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Pioneer Award in 2013, the first living individual to receive the honor. In 2016, Gordy received the National Medal of Arts from President Obama.

2012 - Death of Gloria Davy The daughter immigrant parents from St. Vincent, Gloria Davy was born March 29, 1931. The lirico-spinto soprano graduated from The gloria davy Juilliard School with a bachelor’s degree in 1953. In 1954, Ms. Davy replaced Leontyne Price as Bess in an international tour of Porgy and Bess.

During the tour, Italian conductor Victor de Sabata recommended Ms. Davy study the role of Aida. The role served for her professional opera debut in France in January 1957. On February 12, 1958, Davy made her Metropolitan Opera debut. When Ms. Davy first sang at the Met, she was the fourth African-American to appear there (after Marian Anderson and Robert McFerrin, both of whom made their debuts in 1955, and Mattiwilda Dobbs, who sang there in 1956).

Ms. Davy was the first African-American to sing the role of Aida (an Ethiopian princess); before Ms. Davy, Aida was sung by white performers in dark makeup.

Despite good reviews, Davy’s Met career was limited to just fifteen performances in four seasons. After Davy married in 1959, she chose to base her professional activities in Europe, though she continued to make U.S. appearances. After Davy stopped performing, she taught voice. She was faculty at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University from 1984 to 1997. Following her retirement, Davy made her home in Geneva, where she died after a long illness.

CORRECTION: Last week the picture of S.H. Love’s 1930 VENDING MACHINE PATENT 1936515 was mislabelled as the 1918 Military Weapon Patent 1301143