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Serving San Diego County’s African & African American Communities 60 Years
Blacks Make up Majority of Inmates
in Mississippi’s Debtors Prison LAMPLIGHTERS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER See page 12
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Mississippi — a state described as having been suffocated by its history of racial prejudice — appears to be the only state where people are jailed while they work to pay off court-ordered debts.
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A gathering of community members and leaders collected on the Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade January 11th for what would be an afternoon of San Diego’s Mayoral candidates Councilmember Scott Sherman, activist Tasha Williamson, Assemblymember Todd Gloria, and Councilmember Barbara Bry answering the community’s concerns and inquiries. The candidates were also challenged with questions relevant to not only the surrounding communities, but San Diego as a whole. See CANDIDATES page 3
EXCLUSIVE REV. DR. WILLIAM BARBER ADDRESSES
Systemic Racism and Voting Rights
HBCU EXPO See page 11
An investigation led by The Marshall Project and the nonprofit Mississippi Today discovered that hundreds of Mississippi residents — the majority being black — were sentenced to the state’s little-known restitution center. See INMATES page 5
Are You Unemployed? No Children? You Could Lose Your Food Stamps By California Black Media In early January, the state of California joined 13 other states — as well as New York City and the District of Columbia — in a lawsuit filed against a new Trump Administration food stamp policy scheduled to take effect April 1. The federal government rule will require all “able-bodied” recipients of food stamp ben-
efits between the ages of 18-49, who do not have children, to work at least 20 hours a week or enroll in a vocational training program to be eligible for low-income food assistance. The federally-funded food assistance program is known as CalFresh in California. See FOOD STAMPS page 5
TIME TO RING CENSUS ALARM BELL, ADVOCATES WARN CONGRESS Photo: Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA
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Rev. Dr. William Barber II believes that everyone has a right to live. Through his Poor People’s Campaign, Dr. Barber is continuing to build a movement to overcome systemic racism, systemic poverty, ecological devastation, militarism of the budget and the false moral narrative of white religious nationalism. See VOTING RIGHTS page 5
With the United States about to begin its monumental task of counting everybody in the country once every 10 years, the House Oversight Committee held a hearing on Thursday, Jan. 9, to see what the Census Bureau is doing to avoid overlooking so-called “hard to count” communities. See CENSUS page 5
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With Pastor Miller and Rev. Ulysses Downing both opening the forum and introducing the candidates, Brother Robert Robinson introduced himself to those ushering in to take their seats. Although the weather wasn’t as favorable for an outside forum for questions from community members, they braved the wind and gray skies for the day.
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“Data shows that when you put people in housing, put them into a community, and give them what they need, they’re able to lift themselves up and out of poverty,” Williamson stated. Although Bry, Gloria, and Sherman have experience in the political realm here in San Diego, activist Williamson brought passion into every reply from a human standpoint, something that was indescribably palpable. Solutions with policing included reforming policies as well as bringing police into the community they serve and “assisting officers with housing to stay in San Diego,” as suggested
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On Friday, January 24th, the local San Diego Chapter of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted their “A Mind Is….” Gala awards ceremony in the Grand Pavilion at the Four Points Sheraton at 8110 Aero Drive in San Diego. Hosted by Omari Fleming, reporter for Channel 7, the event was one of several events held by local UNCF chapters throughout the country to celebrate UNCF’s 75th year anniversary.
by Bry. As for education for our children, Williamson mentioned Black Minds Matter, a program that readies African-American students for college and assists them with college funds.
With closing statements, the candidates appealed to those in the forum’s human sense of being, feigning relatability. Primary voting “I’m proud to say that I had a hand in passing for San Diego mayor will be taking place this into law,” Gloria said. March 3, 2020. Williamson took it a step further, introducing the solution of permanent housing first. She used Texas and Kansas as examples, noting how those states managed to assist homeless citizens with housing that they can reside in, receive counseling in, and that allowed them to get back on their feet.
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Once the floor was readied with opening statements from the candidates—immediately touching on housing crisis, police reform, policies, and small businesses—the specific forum questions began. Williamson, during her opening statement, brought into the forefront the recent passing of Ernest Buchanan at an Alpha Project event, showing that she is willing to continue the hard work in the communities that are underserved in San Diego with her experience in community activism, but as a mayor with roots in the community. The topics that seemed to be the most pertinent to community members and leaders of this forum were indeed housing, homelessness, and a living wage. In regards to how to battle homelessness, all candidates discussed giving people a living wage. In California, a living wage would have to be substantial, especially due to the cost of living, which Gloria, Williamson, and Bry understood with Gloria mentioning his role with the Earned Sick Pay and Minimum Wage Ordinance passing.
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UNCF San Diego presented four $2,000 scholarships to local students intending to go to an Historically Black College or University (HBCUs). Trailblazer awards were given to San Diego District 4 Councilmember Monica Montgomery and La Mesa City Councilmember Akilah Weber, both of whom presence. Event Host Omar Fleming is an HBCU are HBCU graduates honored for “making a graduate of Hampton Mass, Councilmember difference in our community.” Montgomery is a graduate of Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, and Councilmenber Weber is a Local students awarded at last Friday’s event graduate of Xavier University in New Orleans, include: Kylen Dent (3.72 GPA), a first-year LA, to name a few. student at Morehouse College who plans to become a Biotech Engineer; Sydney Joyce UNCF-San Diego’’s mission, in keeping Kelley (3.02 GPA), a sophomore at Florida A&M with the national organization, is to raise University who plans to become a Physician’s funds to promote educational excellence and Assistant; Endiya Griffin (4.0 GPA), currently leadership among African Americans and to enrolled in both Mesa College and San Diego help UNCF’s 37-member HBCU network of Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical colleges and universities thrive. The UNCF High School who will attend Howard University San Diego Scholarship Endowment Campaign, for a degree in Ethnographic Journalist; and in partnership with the HBCU Alumni San Zyah Cephus (3.8 GPA), currently a senior at Diego Chapter, has raised nearly $40,000.00 in Patrick Henry High School, who will attend scholarship funds, The group has future plans South Carolina State University. to launch an annual Black College Weekend Celebration in San Diego, in partnership with Over three hundred attended Friday’s the HBCU Alumni San Diego Chapter who held celebration and there was a strong HBCU the HBCU Expo on Saturday, January 25th.
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“Basically, we discovered, Mississippi was running a modern-day debtors prison,” reporters Anna Wolfe and Michelle Liu,” wrote of their investigation. With Mississippi’s long and documented history of racism, the 14-month investigation found that African Americans are disproportionately punished — it’s infamous state penitentiary known as Parchman Farm was modeled after a slave plantation. Black people are overrepresented at restitution centers, accounting for 49 percent of inmates, compared with 38 percent of the state’s population, the investigation found. More than 60 percent of people in prison in Mississippi are black. “The American legal system captures the poor and black and twists them in conundrums that punish them beyond any criminal act,” Attorney Kisha A. Brown, founder of Justis Connection, told NNPA Newswire. “As a black person, we have less access to legal resources than our white counterparts, and this has dire consequences on our physical and financial security,” Brown stated. The Mississippi investigation began on what Wolfe and Liu called an unlike tip: a woman in state prison was also working at McDonald’s — and not voluntarily. The reporters then found Dixie D’Angelo, a woman with court-ordered debts of $5,000 because she damaged a friend’s
car. “She had been sentenced to something called a restitution center, where she worked four different restaurant jobs to try to earn enough to pay off her debts and get out of jail,” they stated.
When inmates can’t get jobs, sometimes for medical reasons, they sit in the centers, accruing $330 a month in room and board costs, according to the investigators.
Ultimately, Wolfe and Liu found that hundreds of people were in similar situations.
Further, just a quarter of all money earned by the inmates went to pay restitution, with the remainder going to the corrections department and the courts. In some cases, the courts added unrelated debts, such as child support. One man’s charge for meth possession turned into debt totaling $72,500, the investigation found.
They said they met with inmates and their employers across Mississippi, beginning at fast-food restaurants around Jackson, traveling to the Mississippi Delta and the Gulf Coast. Half the people living in the centers had debts of less than $3,515. Though in arrears on fines and court fees, many didn’t need to pay restitution at all — at least 20 percent of the more than 200 people discovered in the investigation was convicted of drug possession. However, inmates spent an average of nearly four months — and up to five years — at the centers, working at low-wage, and sometimes dangerous jobs, like slaughtering chickens or gutting catfish at processing plants. Private citizens also hire them to work as handymen and landscapers at their homes. Inmates found that their costs continued to balloon since they had to pay for room and board at the centers, transportation to their jobs, and medical care. “They didn’t get paid much,” the investigators wrote in their report. “Between 2016 and 2018, workers at the centers made an average of $6.76 an hour in take-home pay.”
Mississippi officials declined to comment. “Debtors prisons are an effective way of collecting money — as is kidnapping,” Cliff Johnson, director of the MacArthur Justice Center at the University of Mississippi, told investigators. “But there are constitutional, public policy and moral barriers to such regime,” he stated. The American people “would be horrified if they knew of just how many laws still exist which send poor people to prison over their inability to pay fines, court costs, and related expenses,” Matt C. Pinsker, an adjunct professor of the Homeland Security & Criminal Justice Department at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University, told NNPA Newswire. “It is a tragedy and absurdity that we still essentially have debtors prisons here in the United States of America,” Pinsker stated.
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In an exclusive telephone conference with the Black Press of America, Dr. Barber and his Poor People’s Campaign CoChair, Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharris, said America has a moral crisis. “Democrats run from poverty and Republicans racialize poverty,” Dr. Barber stated during the more than one-hour discussion. “We have invited both sides of the political fence. We’ve invited the White House to come and talk with us. They’ve refused,” stated Dr. Barber, the founder of Repairers of the Breach, a national leadership development organization, which expands upon his Moral Monday movement.
the ranks of the Poor People’s Campaign would increase as they broaden their efforts. They noted figures that show 140 million poor and lowwealth people live in the United States — from every race, creed, sexuality, and place. “We aim to make sure these individuals are no longer ignored, dismissed, or pushed to the margins of our political and social agenda,” Dr. Theoharris stated. With 2020 counting as a pivotal election year, Dr. Barber pointed out that voter suppression laws in many states have only contributed to poverty.
“This administration has been virtually silent on the issue of poverty. The president talked about unemployment being down, but underemployment is up. The number of people that have dropped out of the workforce is up,” said Dr. Barber, who, along with Dr. Theoharris, and others launched the Poor People’s Campaign, spearheaded initially by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Poor People’s Campaign has noted that, since 2010, 23 states have passed racist voter suppression laws, including racist gerrymandering and redistricting statutes that make it harder to register.
The Campaign conducted what it said was a 50-year audit of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and the war economy in the U.S.
Following the Shelby County v. Holder Supreme Court case, which gutted key provisions of the Voting Rights Act, 14 states had new voting restrictions in place before the 2016 Presidential election, and there were 868 fewer polling places across the country, according to the Campaign.
They said the findings have already helped to inform and build state and local, nonpartisan fusion movements that are committed to challenging laws and policies that are antithetical to the broad tenets of social justice. Dr. Barbara and Theoharris, who is a pastor from New York, told the Black Press that
Because of this, early voting days and hours have reduced, officials have purged voter rolls, and there have been more restrictive voter ID laws.
While these laws have disproportionately targeted Black people, at least 17 states saw voter suppression cases targeting American Indian and Alaskan Native voters in 2016,
Dr. Barber stated. “Thirteen states that passed voter suppression laws also opted not to accept expanded Medicaid benefits offered under the Affordable Care Act,” he added. “These attacks follow a broader pattern of restricting and curtailing democratic processes by drawing on legacies of racism to undermine local efforts to organize for better conditions,” Dr. Barber stated. As of July 2017, 25 states have passed laws that preempt cities from adopting their own local minimum wage laws. Most of these are in response to city councils passing or wanting to pass minimum wage increases. “We found that people can work a minimum wage job and can’t afford a two-bedroom apartment,” Dr. Barber said. “We found out that there are 2 million people who work every day for less than the living wage. Some of them live in their cars, and they go to work every day.” Dr. Theoharris spoke of Maria, a woman they met in El Paso, Texas, separated from her family because of immigration issues. “We waded into the Rio Grande River — the river that separates the U.S. from Mexico — with an action called “Hugs, not Walls.” Maria got to see her son for the first time in 16 years. And for those couple of minutes that Maria had with her husband and her son were the first and only two minutes that she got to see her family members because of unjust immigration policy,” Dr. Theohoarris stated. See VOTING RIGHTS page 17
Arturo Vargas of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials objected to the “hard-to-count” designation: “What makes people hard to count are the enumeration strategies.” For instance, he said, all outreach efforts to Latinx residents are in Spanish. And despite the Supreme Court barring the proposed addition of a question about everyone’s citizenship, the Census Bureau, he said, is squandering its “trusted brand” status by forbidding staff from discussing what has become a very alarming concern, particularly in ethnic communities. Vargas was joined at the committee hearing dais by Marc Morial of the Urban League, Vanita Gupta of the Leadership Conference, John Yang of Asian American Advancing Justice, Kevin Allis of the National Congress of American Indians and Darrell Moore of the Center for South Georgia Regional Impact. In her initial remarks, Gupta cited the Census Bureau’s slow pace of hiring for the enormous task: “The Census Bureau has acknowledged that it’s way behind. It needs more applicants in all 50 states.” This year, the Census Bureau is optimistic that computerizing the primary response mechanism for the first time will help minimize the expense of tabulating printed questionnaires and paying enumerators to knock on the doors of non-responders. But it also is doing all its hiring online, which has depressed interest, and is having to compete in a relatively strong job market as compared to the run-up to the 2010 Census. Other reasons cited for the hiring lag include that, as the first census to prioritize online responses, enumerators have to be comfortable with tech tools. And the hiring and onboarding process, including background checks, has been so drawn out that applicants have drifted off in pursuit of other opportunities. Vargas, like others, recalled the troubled rollout of the healthcare.gov website set up to enroll people in the Affordable Care Act and recommended that the Census Bureau be ready with plenty of paper questionnaires in case
the online response rate falls short of expectations. Even in its rosiest predictions, the Census Bureau still only expects about a 60% initial response rate via online questionnaires, Morial noted. For African American men, 40% is probably more realistic, he added. Yang criticized census hiring for being slow and “inconsistently inclusive” in its diversity. He cited the chilling effect of the failed citizenship question proposal, which makes it even more important that enumerators and partnership specialists be culturally competent. He also noted that the written questionnaire, available only in Spanish or English, excludes Asian Americans, the fastest-growing minority group in the country. Yang did, however, single out for praise the recent announcement of media campaigns in Hindi and Urdu. The Native American population, which the Census Bureau believes it undercounted by at least 4.9% in 2010, is plagued by mistrust, privacy concerns, a sense of futility as to the usefulness of responding at all and the feeling that going online to fill out the census form, not always even possible, is a significant risk, Allis said. Census-taking is about to begin in Alaska (Jan. 21), but no native partnership specialists are on board yet, he said. And as with hiring, the census’ work to establish partnerships with community organizations to help obtain a complete count is behind schedule. New Mexico Democratic Rep. Deb Haaland, one of only two Native women ever elected to the House, noted the absence of Navajo-language census materials. “Does the Census Bureau understand our needs?” Allis asked. “Hard to say.” The way things are going so far, he said, “is deeply concerning” and lacks “proper attention given to the purpose of the census, what it can do, what it can’t. The Census Bureau has identified this as an issue, but we have yet to see that this will be addressed properly.” “The census is a big deal,” Morial said, echoing Allis’ call for increased advertising and
media outreach and a hope that accurate census data will improve decision-making and equitable distribution of resources and political representation. That outreach, he emphasized, should extend all the way through the non-response follow-up process scheduled into August. Morial also noted, with chagrin, that in the waning days of the Obama administration, the census had been on the brink of reversing its policy of counting prisoners where they’re incarcerated and not in their home communities. Moore attracted attention for his reports on organizing efforts in rural Georgia. As committee members from both sides of the aisle pressed him for one-size-fits-all ideas on how to reach rural populations, he repeated that the answers lie with local organizers and activists. “You’ve got to have trusted voices in your community,” he counseled Arizona GOP Rep. Paul Gosar. “The communities know about their needs best — what works in one community will not work in others.” Responding to West Virginia GOP Rep. Carol Miller’s concerns about the mountain communities she represents, considered 60% hard to count, Moore advocated more creative outreach efforts, perhaps at sporting events and churches, in addition to the food pantries and mobile mammogram services she had suggested. Vargas listed educators, health care providers, local officials and minority-led organizations including newspapers and radio as trusted sources for census outreach. Many at the hearing advocated using librarians and, particularly as a way to meet the technology concerns, libraries themselves to help maximize participation. A benefit of the computerized effort is that easily sortable data will reveal where there’s more work to be done in getting people counted, and where the census is being embraced, Yang noted. “The Census Bureau better step up its game and respond to the concerns we’ve raised today, or the risk is grave. It’s time to ring the alarm bell,” Morial warned.
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“No one should have to choose between a hot meal and paying their rent,” said California Attorney General Xavier Becerra. “But this latest Trump Administration attack on low-income Americans will force them to do just that. It will cause hundreds of thousands of people to go hungry.” Up to 400,000 Californians, about 11 percent of all people receiving food stamps in the state, could be impacted, according to the California Department of Social Services. Trump administration officials are defending the policy, arguing that it will deter people who might need tem-
porary help to buy groceries from relying on ongoing food assistance long-term. “We need to encourage people by giving them a helping hand but not allowing it to become an indefinitely giving hand,” said Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue in a public statement. “Now, in the midst of the strongest economy in a generation, we need everyone who can work, to work.” Perdue says the U.S. economy “currently has more job openings than people to fill them.” But because of higher-than-average unemployment rates persisting in 18 of California’s
58 counties, mostly located in the northern and central regions of the state, those areas are expected to be exempt from the new rule. The other 40 counties with more stable economies will be impacted immediately. “Yet again, the Trump Administration has failed to offer any legitimate evidence to justify decisions that have real consequences for the health and well-being of our residents,” Becerra said. “Together with our partners all across the country, we’re fighting back and we’re confident the law is on our side.”
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Last week we began the new decade the same way that we finished the old decade. Last year in Dallas, more than 200 people were murdered, sadly most were African Americans. Though we march for justice and claim “Black Lives Matter,” they clearly don’t matter to us in Dallas, as most of the killings are committed by black members of our society.
Now before we blame the Dallas Police Department on increased crimes of murders and assaults, let’s be real! These are often not random killings, but crimes which reflect our social ills. This crime upsurge cannot be solved by merely policing more or throwing money at the problem. This can only be changed if we change. We alone must Silence the Violence.
Our nation is at war with itself. If you are young, gifted and black, chances are you will not get to be old enough to brag about it. Rory Norman, a one-year-old, was killed last week. His family apparently was targeted in an ambush at their home.
Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall has been given an ultimatum to reduce crime. If she is going to reduce crime, a tremendous task, Chief Hall needs help from the Black Community. The Community, our Black Community, must police itself.
How many children, how many babies, must die at our own hands before we realize we are our biggest enemy.
We must Silence the Violence The Black Lives Matter movement must immediately be an internal call for Dallas. We must stop the self-inflicted genocide that goes on yearly. If we do not, then 2020 will be just like 2019. If we do not, it will be another number, another death, and another hashtag.
The City of Dallas and its Dallas Police Department are under political fire. This criticism is warranted as its leadership has the moral responsibility to provide security to its citizens. Whatever it takes to restore safety, sanctity, and sanity, the City must act.
Ed Gray is a presidential scholar at Southern Methodist University. He is the host of The Commish Radio Show airing Saturdays 3-5 p.m. on FBRN.net, can be reached at eegray62@att.net. NDG was awarded NNPA’s 2018 Robert S. Abbott Best Editorial for Gray’s “Confederate Statues: The White Man’s Burden” column.
The City of Dallas acting means it must not police and occupy because of crime stats. This was done earlier in a ham-fisted manner resulting in a Dallas citizen, Schaston Hodge, being shot sixteen times by the Texas Rangers. The Mayor and the city manager are wringing their collective hands because this type of crime is bad for business. How can business interests bring corporate dollars to enrich Dallas further?
Unifying Working People of All Ages By Jessicah Pierre As we celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., it’s natural to remember his courageous advocacy for racial equity. But before he was assassinated, King had also begun to broaden his efforts to unify the around economic justice. That’s worth remembering today. In December 1967, King, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and other conveners laid out their vision for the first Poor People’s Campaign. Seeing how poverty cut across race and geography, these leaders built the campaign into a multiracial effort including African Americans, white Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans aimed at alleviating poverty for all. The goal was to lead a massive protest in Washington D.C. demanding that Congress prioritize a massive anti-poverty package that included, among other things, a commitment to full employment, a guaranteed annual income, and more low-income housing. And they wanted to pay for it by ending the Viet-
nam War. “We believe the highest patriotism demands the ending of the war,” King said, “and the opening of a bloodless war to final victory over racism and poverty.” Assassinated in Memphis on April 4, 1968 while organizing black sanitation workers, King never made it to the Poor People’s March, but thousands did protest in Washington to honor King’s memory and to pursue his vision. That vision remains to be realized. Today, 140 million Americans — over 40 percent of us — remain poor or low-income. As in King’s day, black and brown Americans are especially impacted, but so are millions of poor whites. Our country may be polarized by party. But the truth is, we have more in common to fight for than what divides us. A December survey by the Center for American Progress found that 52 percent of American voters across party lines reported experiencing a serious economic problem in the past year. This tracks with other research, includ-
ing the Federal Reserve Board’s finding that 40 percent of Americans don’t have the money to cover a $400 emergency. The same CAP survey shows that strong majorities — including 9 in 10 Democrats, 7 in 10 independents, and 6 in 10 Republicans — support government action to “reduce poverty by ensuring that all families have access to basic living standards like health care, food, and housing if their wages are too low or they can’t make ends meet.” Even at a time of stark partisan polarization, a majority of Americans support policies like raising the minimum wage — while opposing things like the Trump administration’s draconian cuts to federal nutrition assistance programs. King and the Poor People’s Campaign promoted a vision of unity. But it wasn’t a unity that avoided conflict — it was one where poor and low-income overcame their divisions to fight for economic justice together. To revive that vision, a new Poor People’s Cam-
paign has emerged to confront the interlocking evils of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and militarism — and what they’re calling “the distorted moral narrative of religious nationalism.” Over the past two years, this campaign has organized communities from all over the country to build lasting power for poor and impacted people. “Poor and low-wealth people are seeing the need to galvanize themselves around an agenda, not a party, not a person, but an agenda,” said Rev. William Barber, one of the new campaign’s leaders. “What happens if a movement is able to help people see how they’re being played against each other? You could reset the entire political calculus.” As we head deeper into a divisive election season — and as we remember Dr. King — it’s worth remembering that our real enemy is injustice, not each other. Jessicah Pierre is the inequality media specialist at the Institute for Policy Studies. Distributed by OtherWords.org.
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IN MALAWI, CREATION OF NEW CURRENCY POLICE SAID TO BE STALLING FACES SETBACK as INVESTIGATION INTO RAPES SIX COUNTRIES OBJECT BY FELLOW OFFICERS
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This month the taxpayer-funded Malawi Broadcasting Corporation ignited a wave of social media outrage after a guest analyst on a talk show commented that victims of rape enjoy the abuse. The comment, reported by journalist Idriss Ali Nassah, is symptomatic of the views that blame the victim and allow cases of sexual violence including by authorities to go unpunished, such as the recent case of some 17 girls and women allegedly raped by police during a protest march. The rapes are believed to be by police seeking revenge for the death of a fellow officer during post-election unrest marred by allegations of vote-rigging and most recently the discovery of bribes offered to judges overseeing a legal challenge to the re-election of President Peter Mutharika. The incidents were detailed in a 62 page report by Malawi’s Ombudsman Martha Chizuma and Law Commissioner Rosemary Kanyuka yet no action has been taken by authorities to detain suspects. “Some of the survivors were raped right in the presence of their children some of whom are able to recount the incident,” the report said.
Last week, lawyers with the Womens Lawyers Association of Malawi announced that suits would be filed against police for failure to investigate sexual crimes. Mphatso Iphani, a spokesperson for the lawyers’ group asked why three months since the alleged attacks, “no concrete action has been taken, despite the sheer amount of evidence that the girls and women were assaulted”. “We will deal with anybody raping,” declared former lecturer at the University of Malawi, Jessie Kabwila, adding that if the court makes an unfair judgement, “this country will smell smoke.” For those remarks, Kabwila was arrested on Jan. 13 for using words “calculated or likely to incite violence.” Other remarks over the airwaves that demean women include a rap song by singer Mwiza Chavura titled “Rape” that began and ended with disturbing screams of a woman and a chainsaw heard in the background. It brought an apology by the hip hop community saying (Chavura) does not represent what they were about. Meanwhile, National Police spokesperson James Kadadzera said completion and release of their report could be delayed lacking cooperation of the victims during the interrogation
French-speaking countries will have to put the cork back in the champagne bottle after six member countries of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) comprising Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, have rejected the adoption of ‘Eco’ as the name of the proposed single currency for West Africa. At a special meeting, five English speaking countries in West Africa in the Nigerian capital Abuja met on Jan. 15 and put the kibosh on adopting the Eco as African common currency as desired by mostly , French-speaking states. In their communique announcing the decision, Nigerian Minister Zainab Ahmed said that more time, more meetings and more consultations needed to be held, “as if 45 years was not a long enough time for talks,” said an obviously frustrated Simon Ateba, manager of Today News Africa. Only a month ago, Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo announced they were migrating from their currency, the CFA Franc, to become the Eco and discontinue use of the currency linked to former colonial ruler France. The communiqué issued by the mostly English-speaking countries “noted with concern, the declaration by His Excellency, Alassane
Ouattara to unilaterally rename the CFA Franc as “Eco” by 2020.” Initially, the Ghanaian government called the move to Eco “a welcome decision, which Ghana warmly applauds. It is a good testimony to the importance that is being attached not only to the establishment of a monetary union but also to the larger agenda of West African integration. “We, in Ghana, are determined to do whatever we can to enable us to join the Member States of UEMOA, soon, in the use of the ECO, as, we believe, it will help remove trade and monetary barriers, reduce transaction costs, boost economic activity, and raise the living standards of our people.” When the leaders met in June 2019 there was an agreement to adopt the common currency in principle. However, Pres. Ouattara’s sudden announcement that the former French colonies and Guinea-Bissau had already drafted details of the deal and set a timescale appears to have caught counterparts off guard. “The question now is whether the two groups will be able to repair the breach and work together to drive forward the single currency project,” Sanyade Okoli, CEO of Lagos-based Alpha African Advisory told CNBC.
AFRICAN ‘GAME OF THRONES’ DOOMS LESOTHO’S PRIME MINISTER By Staff Writer Global Information Network
Citizens of Lesotho looking forward to some good news about their country to go viral, are instead watching the tragic story of the prime minister, his first and second wife, unfold. It’s been called an African “Game of Thrones” and has Lesotho’s 80-year-old prime minister, Thomas Thabane, walking the plank since his latest wife became a key suspect in the murder of his prior wife in June 2017. Fortytwo-year-old Maesiah Thabane is the woman he married a little over two months after the slaying of his first wife, Lipolelo. Police have issued a warrant for Mrs. Thabane’s arrest, and she’s on the run. T. Thabane and the Obamas
Thomas Thabane was inaugurated prime minister two days after his second wife,
Lipolelo, was shot at the age of 58. There’s was a legal battle between Lipolelo and Maesiah over who should be recognized as Thabane’s rightful wife. The killing was initially blamed on unidentified gunmen. But this month details emerged that implicate both Thabane and Maesiah, his third wife, in court documents filed by Lesotho’s police commissioner as he successfully fought his sudden suspension by Thabane. One is a letter linking Thabane’s phone to the scene of the crime. Motlamelle Kapa, associate professor of Political Science at the National University of Lesotho, observed that “the country was in trouble” with Thabane at the helm. “There was no effective leadership, the ministers were delinquent and nobody
was putting anyone in order or holding them accountable for their actions.” The opposition this week said it would organize protests if Thabane doesn’t resign within seven days, while a faction within his All Basotho Convention also urged him to step down.While awaiting news of the appearance of Maesiah or the resignation of Thabane, visitors to this mountainous country of about 3 million can enjoy its natural beauty, diamond and mohair exports and conical straw hats. The government is now pushing for the establishment of plantations of cannabis — long used by as medicine by the native Basotho people — to supply the burgeoning global medical cannabis industry.
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California Voters Could Sanction Cities for Not Housing the Homeless Photo By Gary Knight
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Two weeks ago, a task force Gov. Newsom appointed made an aggressive new policy recommendation: Slap legal sanctions on local governments that fail to reduce homelessness by supporting the development of shelters and other housing options for people without permanent homes. The 13-member Council of Regional Homeless Advisors — led by Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas — wants legislators to amend the California Constitution to make the policy legal and enforceable. They want to present it to voters as a statewide ballot measure in November.
For the policy to be effective, it would Gov. Newsom says he supports the government coffers within the next week. need to have some teeth, Steinberg general concept but would like to see couple of months, too, to support local homelessness and affordable it tested in a pilot program first. says. housing initiatives. “We’ve tried moral persuasion. “It is a tectonic shift in the way we’ve We’ve tried economic incentives,”he done things. I’ve learned — and you’ve In California, there are more told the Los Angeles Times. “But all probably heard me say this — there is homeless people than any other of it’s optional. Why should this be an old wonderful African proverb that state in the nation. And from optional? It shouldn’t be. It mustn’t says ‘if you want to go fast, go alone, 2018 to 2019, the state’s homeless be. Thousands of people are dying on if you want to go far, go together,’” population jumped by more than the streets, and people are telling us Newsom said last week in Grass Valley 16 percent to about 151,000 people, as he toured housing facilities for the according to the U.S. Department of this is a priority.” Housing and Urban Development. homeless. Members of the governor’s task force have not outlined exactly what the The proposal comes just after Ridley-Thomas, who is African sanctions would look like, but they the governor proposed about $1.4 American, is expected to propose could include cities and counties billion in new funding in his 2020- a pilot program to reduce losing control over how they spend 21 budget to fight homelessness. An homelessness that meets the state’s estimated $640 billion from last year’s housing goals to the Los Angeles state funds locally. budget is expected to flow into local County Board of Supervisors this
Urban California Could Start Looking More Like Some East Coast Cities By California Black Media
California, known for cities and towns with sprawling neighborhoods of single family homes with yards, typically built with short driveways, could experience a significant architectural shift. That’s if a bill making its way through the legislature, SB 50, is passed this year. Imagine many more walkable neighborhoods, much like some East Coast cities. Think clusters of midrise apartment buildings, condos and multi-unit complexes constructed along public transportation lines and built up above local shops, restaurants and other businesses. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), proposes new height limits and lifts zoning restrictions on construction along train routes and high-frequency bus stops. It also makes provisions that would override local building restrictions, allowing developers to build higher density housing —
apartment buildings and duplexes — But last week, Senate Pro Tem organization. in high-income neighborhoods where Toni Adkins (D-San Diego) sent the legislation to the Senate Rules “Instead, SB 50 lavishly rewards they are now rare. Committee, giving it a chance to get developers who aggressively Supporters of the bill believe it could to the Senate floor for a vote as early construct housing affordable only trigger tens of billions of dollars in as the end of this month. new investments to some areas. They say it would also provide thousands “I believe there is a good faith effort of new jobs and help ease the housing is being made to enable California to affordability problem in the state with reach SB 50’s goals of building more a fresh stock of available housing, affordable homes that increase access they believe, would drive real estate to jobs, reduce the time people have to spend in their cars and help meet prices down. California’s climate change targets,” The cost of housing is one of the Atkins said. factors contributing to the high rate of homelessness in California, where But some critics of SB 50 say it does the number of individuals without nothing to help the affordability a permanent place to live accounts problem, especially in low-income for nearly 25 percent of all homeless areas already being crushed by rapid gentrification. people in the United States. For more than a year now, SB 50 has been sitting in the Senate Appropriations Committee, where some legislators say they expected it to be shelved until it “died” on its Jan. 31, 2020 deadline.
“It provides no help for cities to recover from developers’ disruption of low-income neighborhoods, communities of color and singlefamily neighborhoods,” reads a statement issued by Livable California, a community advocacy
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to the wealthy, and that includes just a small percentage of affordable units. SB 50 is fatally flawed,” the statement continued.
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AUGUST WILSON’S “JITNEY” IS PITCH PERFECT Photography by Joan Marcus & Courtesy of Old Globe Theatre
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When Ruben Santiago-Hudson first auditioned for August Wilson’s “Two Trains Running” as a young actor in 1992, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright wrote on a yellow pad, “Same music I had. Same song.” San Diego audiences now have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the richness of that music in a brilliantly orchestrated, pitch perfect theatrical experience that is “Jitney,” which opened at the Old Globe last week. The play, currently on national tour after garnering the 2017 Tony for Best Revival, is directed by, yes, that same Ruben Santiago-Hudson, whose career has flourished since his initial meeting with Wilson. In bringing this production to San Diego, he brings with him over 40 years of distinguished acting, writing and directing experience. Santiago-Hudson, whose credits include a Tony for his performance in Wilson’s “Seven Guitars,” and multiple awards for his HBO film memoir “Lackawanna Blues,” based on his Obie-winning play, shared some of his profound
insights into theatre in a recent phone conversation and was generous in his comments about the production and his relationship with Wilson, who became a treasured friend and collaborator. Santiago-Hudson speaks movingly of his bond with Wilson. “We were raised in very similar communities. We learned our lessons from blue collar, salt of the earth people, men who had sacrificed whatever life they had in the south, traveled north for a better life, and brought their lessons and their ways to navigate America. They told stories. August absorbed their stories as a young man and I did as well.” We meet these people in “Jitney,” the eighth play in Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle, a sweeping decade-by-decade chronicle of the African American experience. It is 1977 in Pittsburg’s Hill District in a cab station during the city’s era of urban renewal. Gentrification means shutting down the cab station, disrupting the lives of the African American cab drivers. Superb acting, elegantly choreographed interactions among the characters, and that magical
dialogue, so unique to Wilson, fuse seamlessly so that with humor, poignancy, and Wilson’s unparalleled gift for language, we are immersed into these men’s fight for love, survival and respect as those in power threaten to close down their garage. This production represents a warm reunion for Santiago-Hudson and Old Globe artistic director Barry Edelstein, whose friendship began when both worked at New York’s Public Theatre and discovered they shared artistic visions including opening fine theatre to diverse audiences. Of the creative titan Santiago-Hudson, Edelstein says, “He is beyond doubt the greatest living interpreter of August Wilson.” While set in 1977, “Jitney” has current resonance, offers Santiago-Hudson. “It depicts the struggle of the working class to survive on a harsh landscape built on capitalism. We are still fighting that daily.” The theme of renewal is integral to the story,” Santiago-Hudson adds, in that “we are also talking about relationships that get built and destroyed. And those that are destroyed, how do you rebuild, renew love that has been lost
and damaged?” This tension is portrayed in heartrending detail in the conflicted relationship between Becker (Steven Anthony Jones), who runs the cab station, and his son Booster (Francois Battiste), who reenters his father’s life after serving 20 years in prison. Jones and Battiste expertly capture the painful complexity of their relationship. Santiago-Hudson’s own spoken words f low like music, passionate and beautifully cadenced, much like the dialogue that flows through Wilson’s works. “August had a quiet mind but he was a deep, strategic thinker and persuader.” The two engaged often in fierce debates about character, music, and every aspect of theatre. “August opened the door for all of us,” he says, by creating opportunities for black actors, directors, and for stories of the African American experience to be told with authenticity. “August sat with me and told me ‘don’t be afraid to let your characters talk.’ In a world that tells us that we are not wholly complete, we have to prove them totally wrong by witnessing who we are as whole complete human
beings. We are the custodians of our images, of the memoirs of our ancestors. When we get onstage, we can’t almost be something. We have to totally be something.” Because of his own humble beginnings and the wisdom he learned from his elders, Santiago-Hudson is committed to paying his gifts forward. Among his most cherished achievements is having established the Ruben Santiago-Hudson Fine Arts Learning Center in Lackawanna, New York, where youth can experience the joy and freedom artistic expression offers. “The best thing that ever happened to me was being raised in that rooming house in Lackawanna, because I met people with nobility and integrity and it taught me about the world, how to respect other people and how to demand and earn respect from others. And I didn’t matter in this world until I did art.” Santiago-Hudson’s unique gift of art is in full display in this remarkable production of “Jitney.” For ticket information, visit www.theoldglobe.org.
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According to The U.S. Department of Education, there are 101 Historically black colleges and universities currently in the United States. That number encompasses both public and private institutions. Eighteen of those schools were represented Saturday in southeast San Diego for the 6th annual HBCU Expo San Diego from 1-6 pm held in Celebration Hall at Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation 404 Euclid Avenue. Two of these very prestigious universities carry the distinct honor for producing the highest number of African American doctors Xavier University and Howard University were present and accounted for. In fact, one local young man Carl Overstreet, Jr., a Graduate of Howard University class of 2002 was maning the table for his alumni. He spoke to me saying, “It’s very important that I show up for those youth who took time out to come to this event that I might be able to share the Howard University experience with them.” Another very capable person helping to make the black college experience a reality was Leah Goodwin, who is a San Diego regional consultant for the United Negro College Fund that has started a San Diego campaign to raise funds for San Diego youth who
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are going to historically black colleges and Universities. She said, “UNCF had its first event Friday night, which brought in well over 30 thousand dollars.” One Morehouse College man took a moment to share what made him come from Atlanta to San Diego to share his HBCU experience. He’s a 2014 graduate with a degree in Physics. He sees a pattern of success in a community of black people, in general, coming together with a common goal of helping one another. The smaller class size at his school allowed him to get more attention and remove certain barriers, because he had access to black professors. It all came together for his success and he wanted to share this with others at the HBCU conference who look like him. The HBCU Expo San Diego also provided a performance from Dr. J.A.M. Youth Program, Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy, an Alumni Panel Discussion on “My Experience at an HBCU,” and workshops dealing with financial literacy from speaker Derrick Luckett. They covered SAT/ ACT readiness along with information on the admissions process from Staci Dent. Chaunteal Webb-Candler was the host and MC for this beautiful and most needed event attended by over six hundred people.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Lamplighters Annual New Year’s Eve Scholarship Fundraiser “2020” was greeted with family and friends at the Lamplighters Annual New Year’s Eve Scholarship Dinner Dance Fundraiser held at the Hilton Marina. The Lamplighters’ objective is providing the youth in our communities with financial assistance in furthering their educational goals. All enjoyed a delicious buffet, music by D.J. Andrews, and photos by Stephanie Higgins. Winners of the T.V., Alexia, Black Art, Black Panther Quilt, made by Renee, and telescope with a book donated by Larry Price were boasting during the night.
The Soul Basket winner was amazed at the contents in the basket. Scholarships will be awarded at the Lamplighters’ Spring Awards Dinner, to be held April 24, 2020 at the MLK Community Center, 6134 Pastor Timothy J. Winters Street from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Tickets for Adults are $35.00. Student tickets are $25.00. Contact any member for tickets. There were individuals that benefited by using the Lamplighters’ room discount code and did not attend the Lamplighters event.
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Families Talk Mental Illness and Prison By Brian Goodin Contributing Writer
The Peace Resource Center located at 3850 Westgate Pl in the neighborhood of City Heights was where a small group of people came together for a huge discussion on “Treatment vs. Prison: Individual And Community Impact.” The discussion happens each third Saturday of the month in the comfortable confines of a room attended by family members of individuals in need of mental health care, but who were, instead, sentenced to prison. The discussion was facilitated by Cheryl Canson who has placed a rather poignant title on these talks: “Treat M.I. Don’t Mistreat M.I.(Mental Illness),” which the latter seems to be the case more than not. However, if we as a community and society at large are to address this issue we have found a resourceful pool of experience to pull from. Ms. Canson, a fair skinned African-American woman with rich and healthy flowing dreadlocked hair, wears a face and attitude of sincere concern while speaking and listening to others in a room motivated with people power. Her experience is personal as she herself has, not one, but two sons diagnosed with mental illness spending up to eleven years in a prison system that has not shown much
compassion for the mentally ill, and especially not those of color. The attendance at the meeting reflected that fact. Canson noted, “As mentioned earlier, the power of the people is in effect with regard to Assembly Bill 1810, approved in June to create opportunities for mentally ill defendants to get the help they need. We all know the wheels of justice turn very slow. However, there has been $100 million dollars allocated to funnel down through specialized courts across California. Four hundred of them, in fact, along with programs that divert defendants from jails into treatment, according to the state judicial branch’s website.” According to the state website, AB 1810 gives resources for those suffering from some diseases, but not others. Mental disorders such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder are covered. Personality disorders like antisocial or borderline personality disorders are not. No defendant who has committed a violent crime, such as murder or voluntary manslaughter, rape or lewd or lascivious acts on a child, is eligible. One of the major focal points in the conversation at the
Peace Resource Center was that of the (PERT) Psychiatric Emergency Response Team. PERT provides emergency assessments to those in need of mental health care. Law enforcement is paired with licensed mental health clinicians to provide proactive preventive solutions as needed. The group all agreed more resources are needed in this area. There is so much more to be discussed and done concerning these issues. It can’t be done without the power of people. To get involved with Cheryl Canson you can catch up with her on Facebook. Photos by Brian Goodin
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Millions Don’t Know Paid Family Leave Expansion Heart Attack Symptoms African American Voters Support Voice & Viewpoint Newswire A new public opinion poll conducted by Change Research demonstrates that California voters strongly support the expansion of Paid Family Leave which was recently proposed by the Newsom Administration. The online poll, funded by First 5 California, reveals that African Americans voters exhibit strong awareness of the 15-year old program (81 percent) and that being able to take time off to care for family members is important to them (78 percent). Yet, a staggering low number (6 percent) have actually ever applied for the program. As a critical and bold first move, Governor Newsom’s 2020-21 Budget Proposal includes measures to provide universal job protection for California workers who access Paid Family Leave. A large majority (84 percent) of African Americans polled were not aware that not all employees have job protection during Paid Family Leave. More than half of those polled (56 percent) found it an extremely important issue that 25 percent of California workers are not eligible for job protection bonding leave for various reasons outside of their control. California’s Paid Family Leave program supports workers who take time off to bond with a new child or care for a seriously ill family member. The insurance program, created in 2004 is funded by employee payroll deductions and was the first in the nation, to acknowledge that bonding time with a parent gives a newborn baby their best chance at good health and future success. Use of Paid
Family Leave is associated with higher rates of breastfeeding and improvements in overall child health, along with reduced rates of infant deaths. The Governor’s Task Force identified low payments and lack of job protection as the primary reasons California families are missing out on benefits that they pay for. With workers only being paid 60 or 70 percent of what they usually earn during Paid Family Leave, it can be hard for many families to cover basic monthly bills. On top of that, a lack of job protection means that a worker could lose their job or be retaliated against for taking leave. “We are thrilled that the Governor agrees that strong families need strong Paid Family Leave policy, and that voters are in turn ready to make expansion a reality,” said Erin Gabel, Chief Deputy Director at First 5 California and Paid Family Leave Task Force Appointee. Toward this end, the Legislature and the Governor worked together to add an additional two weeks of benefits to each Paid Family Leave claim, effective July 1, 2020. To better address barriers to access and improve upon California’s Paid Family Leave policy, the Task Force has developed a longer term, step-by-step plan with a phased approach. Highlights from the plan include job protection for all workers, expanding benefits from 6 to 12 weeks, and increasing wage replacement from 60 percent or 70 percent to 75 percent or 90 percent, depending on regular annual earnings.
EDUCATION Ninth Circuit Civics Contest
Focuses on Voting Rights Milestones
Students asked to consider relevance of 15th and 19th amendments Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The anniversaries of two constitutional amendments that greatly expanded suffrage in this country are the focus of this year’s Ninth Circuit Civics Contest: the 150th anniversary of the 15th amendment, which granted voting rights to persons of color, and the centennial of the 19th amendment, which accorded those same rights to women. The contest offers high school students in the western United States and Pacific islands an opportunity to win cash prizes while learning about the role of the judicial branch in preserving our constitutional rights. Students are asked to write an essay or produce a short video in response to the topic. The 2020 contest theme, “The Right to Vote: Milestone Anniversaries,” poses the following challenge to participants: In the wake of the 15th and 19th Amendments, barriers remained to prevent United States citizens from voting. Do formal or informal barriers remain today? What additional changes would you make, if any, to Americans’ voting rights? The contest is open to young people in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, the U.S. Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Students in grades 9-12 in public, private, parochial and charter schools, and home-schooled students of equivalent grade status are invited to participate.
Voice & Viewpoint Newswire New research shows that some 13.5 million adults in the U.S. could not identify a single symptom of a heart attack — not even that chest pains are an obvious sign of a cardiac event. The study was conducted for a recent scientific gathering sponsored by the American Heart Association [AHA]. It was based on findings of data gathered by the Centers for Disease Control in a massive 2017 National Health Interview Survey among more than 25,000 U.S. adults. According to the AHA, “About 805,000 Americans have a heart attack each year, and about 15% of them die from it. Because early intervention is so critical, health officials have spent decades trying to improve public knowledge of heart attack symptoms and the appropriate emergency response.” According to Harvard Medical School about 45% heart attacks are what is known as silent heart attacks. “They are described as “silent” because when they occur, their symptoms lack the intensity of a classic heart attack, such as extreme chest pain and pressure; stabbing pain in the arm, neck, or jaw; sudden shortness of breath; sweating, and dizziness.” These silent myocardial infarctions (SMI) are more common in men than in women. And, because the symptoms of SMIs can be so mild, its victims can readily ignore them, attributing them to the aches and pains of old age, for example. According to the report, “suspicious discomfort” includes:
• Discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts several minutes or goes away and comes back. It can feel like an uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, or pain. • Discomfort in other upper-body areas, such as one or both arms, the back, the neck, the jaw, or the stomach. • Shortness of breath before or during chest discomfort. • Breaking out in a cold sweat or feeling nauseated or lightheaded. “It’s a good reason to get regular checkups, especially as you get on in years,” suggests AMAC’s Weber. Meanwhile, the Harvard report on SMIs, recommends that if you experience suspicious discomfort, whatever the reason, you should see your doctor as soon as possible.
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The contest is organized by the Public Information and Community Outreach Committee of the Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit, and sponsored by Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the federal district and bankruptcy courts in the 15 judicial districts that make up the circuit. A total of $7,000 in cash prizes will be awarded in the circuit-wide contest. The top three finishers in both the essay and video competitions will receive $2,000 for 1st place, $1,000 for 2nd place and $500 for 3rd place. The 1st-place winners along with a parent or guardian also will be invited to the 2020 Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference in Portland, Oregon, in July. Many students also have a chance to win cash prizes in local competitions sponsored by the individual judicial districts to select finalists for the circuit-wide contest. Contest rules and other information are available now on the contest website: https://www. ca9.uscourts.gov/civicscontest/. Entries will be accepted beginning February 15, 2020. The deadline for entries is 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on March 25, 2020. Finalists will be announced in May and the winners in June. For more information about the Ninth Circuit Civics Contest, please contact the Ninth Circuit Office of the Circuit Executive, civicscontest@ ce9.uscourts.gov / or (415) 355-8873.
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CURTIS JEROME ROWE was born March 3, 1948 at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the second of two children born to Maggie and Edward Rowe, Sr.
DR. CARROL WALTER WAYMON, along with his twin, “Harold,” was born on May 15, 1925 in Inman, South Carolina to parents, Mary Kate and Johnnie Waymon. He would often brag that he sang for his sister, Nina Simone, the renowned pianist and Jazz performer/composer while she played the piano.
Curtis accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Little Zion Baptist Church in Maringouin, Louisiana.
Carrol attended elementary through high school at Tryon Colored School in North Carolina. Upon graduating from High school. Carrol enlisted in the U.S. Army in September of 1943 serving in France during World War II. He attended Johnson C. Smith University, Temple University and Howard University. Carrol grew up in a household of Methodist ministers; both of his parents and two of his sisters. In 1953, the Waymon family moved to predominantly black Northwest Philadelphia, PA. He and wife later moved to Los Angeles, CA, where he became involved in the Civil Rights movement. He was hired to work for the Los Angeles County Committee on Human Relations. In 1964, Dr. Carrol Waymon was asked to relocate to San Diego, CA as Executive Director of the Citizens Interracial Committee (CIC)—San Diego’s official Human Relations Agency.; he developed an action plan bringing people together from diverse racial groups, cultures, and economic classes and engaging them in discussions and actions to heal the rapidly rising racial divisions. Waymon still remained active with the Los Angeles Human Relations Committee even during and following the Watts Riot. Dr. Waymon succeeded in transforming a city of racial division into one which was more peaceful, accessible, and cooperative. Waymon, a teacher, led a series of historic City Hall meetings and grassroots forums across San Diego four decades ago, following race riots around the nation, forever changing race relations in our community. Waymon, author of 15 books, chronicled in “On Being Black in San Diego - Anytown USA”, published in 1994. Waymon had seen progress since then, though he believed America and San Diego - still have a long way to go. His library chronicling San Diego’s turbulent civil rights history has recently been acquired by San Diego State University to preserve it for future scholars and posterity. Waymon served as President of the Association of Black Psychologists; President of the African Connection, a diverse coalition of East African groups; Mentor to Somalian youth; Chair of the Board of Trustees of Operation Samahan, a community clinic; President of the San Diego Howard University Alumni Association; Founder of Project New Village; and Co-founder of the San Diego Organizing Committee. He was also a member of Sigma Pi Phi Boule and served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Faculty Association of California Colleges. He was a member of the Martin Luther King Democratic Club, and a charter member of The Black American Political Association of California. He was instrumental in establishing the African Studies Department at San Diego State University where he taught and directed a teacher training program for student teachers of “inner city” schools. He also taught at the California School of Professional Psychology for four years as the Black Core Faculty Member. In addition, Dr. Waymon founded and co- owned the University of American Studies from 1992 to 1997- a school which trained graduates in psychology and counseling; directed a local counseling center for seven years; and established the first African American and Chicano Studies programs in the California Corrections System. He retired as a Mesa College Professor, where he taught Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology for 26 years.
Curtis spent his formative years in Maringouin and attended Upper Maringouin Elementary School, progressing on to Thomas A Levy Middle and High School. Upon graduating from high school, Curtis enrolled at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Curtis was an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were the San Francisco Forty-niners football team and the Boston Celtics basketball team. When Curtis wasn’t watching sports, he enjoyed loading up the car and taking spur of the moment road trips. In 1968 Curtis enlisted in the U.S. Army and did one tour of duty in Vietnam. After receiving his honorable discharge in 1970, Curtis returned to his family in Louisiana for a brief period before relocating to San Diego, California. Upon his arrival to San Diego, Curtis was employed by Rohr Aircraft, where he worked for over thirty-five years before retiring. In 1998 Curtis married the love of his life, Barbara and became a loving father to her daughter Cheryl and grandfather to Cheryl’s daughters, Shayla, Sherrille and Sierra. He supported all activities the girls were involved in. In 2016 Curtis became the doting great-grandfather to Skylar. Curtis and Skylar had a special bond. To her he was simply her Pa-Pa. He recently bought her first swing set and made daily runs to McDonalds at her request. On Sunday afternoon December 29, 2019 with his loving wife Barbara by his side, Curtis was called from labor to eternal rest. Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Edward Jr. and his sister Joyce. Left to think of him often and remember him ALWAYS are: His soulmate of over twenty years Barbara, daughter; Cheryl, granddaughters; Shayla, Sherrille and Sierra, great-granddaughter; Skylar, brother; Larry Rowe (Sandra), sister-in-law; Marie Hornsby (Jimmy), Norma (Tarsha), Deborah and Rose, cousin; Blaine Monroe (Natalie) long time friend Robert Watkins (Mattie), godchildren; Lauren and RJ and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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STANLEY VERNON VARNER, was born on December 25th 1958 in San Diego, California. He was the third of four children born to Doisha Vernon Varner, Jr and Kathryn Gentry Varner. “Vernon”, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, attended Mead and Chollas Elementary, Gompers Junior High School and graduated from San Diego High School in 1977. After graduating from San Diego High, Vernon attended DeVry Institute of Technology in Phoenix, Arizona where he received an Associate of Arts Degree in Electronic Technology. Once he received his degree, Vernon moved to San Jose and got a job as an Electronic Technician. Vernon married his high school sweetheart, Wanda Jones. Their union was blessed with two children, Vashon and Tyrell. Vernon and his family relocated to Sacramento, California in 1999. Prior to his illness, Vernon worked for Champions Store Fixture Installers. On Tuesday, December 10, 2019, the Angel of Mercy came from Glory and bore the spirit of another weary soldier home to rest. Vernon leaves a legacy of life, love and hope which will immortalize and keep his spirit present for his loving family, Wanda, his two sons, Vashon of San Francisco, Tyrell of San Diego, one granddaughter, AiYonna Chadwick Varner of San Diego, sister, Carolyn Norfleet of San Diego, California, brothers Rodger Varner (Marcia) of Temecula, California, and Thomas Varner of San Diego, California, one aunt, Lelia Gentry Martin of Oakland, California, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
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COMMUNITY NEWS 560 County Employees Volunteer
for Point-In-Time Homeless Count By José A. Álvarez
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on the streets or in short-term shelters. The results of the count are used to apply for federal But today, it’s barely 3:30 a.m. and Rubi López, and state funding to help people experiencing Rosanna Robledo, Veletia Kennedy and Bridget homelessness and find solutions on how to best Nathan are already at the LGBTQ Center in serve this vulnerable population. Hillcrest ready for their first task of the day: This year, more than 1,600 people – 560 of counting people living on the streets. them County employees – volunteered for the The group, all office assistants for the County count. Health and Human Services Agency, is one of several who counted and talked with people While in previous years volunteers used paper experiencing homelessness in North Park, surveys for the count, this year they used the Hillcrest, University Heights and Mission Hills. Counting Us mobile app, which registers the data electronically and captures the exact The HHSA employees were assigned to the location of each interaction. North Park area and, for four hours, they counted people from University Ave. to Upas For the 2020 Point-In-Time Count, volunteers used the Counting Us app for the surveys. St. between Arizona Street and Grim Ave. They typically start working at 8 a.m.
The annual Point-in-Time Count is spearheaded The first person they encountered was an older by the Regional Task Force on the Homeless and man carrying two garbage bags with recyclable provides a one-day snapshot of people living cans and bottles. He declined to participate in
an interview. “I am busy working,” he said while he continued hurriedly walking along Upas St. The counters clicked on the app’s Observation Tally which marked the location he was at. Less than a block away, they came across Anwar, a 32-year-old from Ethiopia. He said he does not remember how long he’s been homeless but said he is addicted to meth. People who agreed to answer the questions received a $10 gift cart to Starbucks or McDonald’s and a pair of socks in a bag that also had pamphlet to 2-1-1 San Diego, which can connect people to services.
For the 2020 Point-In-Time Count, volunteers used the Counting Us app for the surveys.
County employees Rubi Lopez and Rosanna Robledo speak with an unidentified man. “Thank you for your smiles,” he said as he continued collecting cans and bottles.
County employees have participated in the Most people they encountered agreed to answer homeless count for the past seven years after all the questions. Some answered just a couple. Supervisor Greg Cox brought the issue to the Others did not wake up. County Board of Supervisors, which agreed to allow employees to participate in the count and get their regular pay. Lopez, who’s been working for the County for two years and volunteered for the count two years in a row, said she decided to participate after Robledo encouraged her to do it. “This is a worthwhile cause,” said López, adding that on two occasions – as a child and as an adult – she found herself without a stable place to live. “I know what it feels like.”
County employees Rubi Lopez and Rosanna Robledo speak with an unidentified man. “Thank you for your smiles,” he said as he continued collecting cans and bottles.
TODAY IN BLACK HISTORY January 30th 1844 - Birth of Richard Theodore Greener
National Committee from D.C. She was DNC Treasurer from 1985 to 1989. Pratt served as the third Richard Theodore Greener (1844-1922) mayor of the District of Columbia, was an attorney, educator, and diplomat. from 1991 to 1995, making her the During the Reconstruction Era, Greener first African-American woman was allowed to enroll in Harvard mayor of a major American city. University. He graduated in 1870 with an A.B. (now called a B.A.), becoming the school’s first African-American graduate.In 1873, Greener became the 2006 - Death of Coretta first African-American professor at Scott King the University of South Carolina. He also took classes, earning a law degree Coretta Scott King was an from USC in 1876. He was admitted to American civil rights activist. Scott the bars of both South Carolina and the King took part in the Montgomery District of Columbia. Between 1877–80 Bus Boycott of 1955, journeyed Greener taught at Howard University. to Ghana to mark that nation’s Greener was independence in 1957, traveled appointed U.S. consul to India on a pilgrimage in 1959 to Bombay (now and worked to pass the 1964 Mumbai) in 1898. Civil Rights Act, among other He was transferred endeavors. Following her husband’s to Vladivostok, assassination in 1968, Scott King Russia, where he founded the Martin Luther King remained until 1905, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Richard T. Greener when he retired. Change, and later successfully lobbied for his birthday to be recognized as a federal holiday. Coretta Scott King suffered a 1944 - Birth of Sharon Pratt heart attack and stroke in August Sharon Pratt is an American attorney 2005. She died less and politician. At Howard University, than six months she joined Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority later, on January and earned a B.A. 30, 2006, while in political science. seeking treatment She received a J.D. for ovarian cancer from the Howard at a clinic in Playas University School de Rosarito, Mexico. Corretta Scott King of Law in 1968. She was the first woman to be a member Sharon Pratt of the Democratic
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SJT Cameron, LLC (General Partner of Cameron Apartments, LP) 9657 Blossom Ridge Way El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 14, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 14, 2025 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001338 Fictitious business name(s): Duffel Bag Connection Located at: 854 Maria Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/15/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Alexander Salazar Ojeda 854 Maria Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 16, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 16, 2025 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001159 Fictitious business name(s): The New Burrito Station Located at: 3130 University Ave San Diego, CA 92104 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: Isavro Zavala 7348 Canton Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 14, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 14, 2025 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9000940 Fictitious business name(s): Spiritual Essence --Psych Squad Located at: 5025 Cervantes Ave San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was 01/13/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Taj'Anae Michelle Runnells 5025 Cervantes Ave San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego --Dante Troy Williams 3917 Conrad Dr Apt G9 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 13, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 13, 2025 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001473 Fictitious business name(s): Little Love Daycare and Preschool --Luxurious Tours Located at: 10334 Madrid Way Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/17/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Lynley R. Berry 10334 Madrid Way Spring Valley, CA 91977
County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 17, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 17, 2025 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001632 Fictitious business name(s): Alkaline Herbs and Recipes Located at: 8759 Dewsbury Ave San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/06/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Arthur Lee Harris J.R. 8759 Dewsbury Ave San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 21, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 21, 2025 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001228 Fictitious business name(s): The UPS Store 0090 Located at: 501 W Broadway, Ste A San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 12/18/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: Imprints SDDT, LLC 501 W Broadway, Ste A San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 15, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 15, 2025 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001180 Fictitious business name(s): Too Smoov Mobile Auto Detailing Located at: 1151 Fourth Ave Apt 1003 Chula Vista, CA 91911 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: Curtis Jerome Pierce 1151 Fourth Ave Apt 1003 Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 15, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 15, 2025 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001147 Fictitious business name(s): Restoration Ministry Located at: 5343 Caminito Cachorro San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Robert Walter Snowden II 5343 Caminito Cachorro San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego --Regina Denise Snowden 5343 Caminito Cachorro San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 14, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on
January 14, 2025 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9000874 Fictitious business name(s): Provision Pharmacy Located at: 4428 Glacier Ave San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego --11676 Treadwell Dr Poway, CA 92064 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 04/16/2018 This business is hereby registered by the following: Mactor Inc. 11676 Treadwell Dr Poway, CA 92064 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 10, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 10, 2025 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9030545 Fictitious business name(s): Silke Smiles - Dental Art & Technology Located at: 3969 4th Ave. #306 San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego --1348 Sutter St. San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 06/01/2008 This business is hereby registered by the following: Silke White (dba Silke Smiles - Dental Art & Technology) 1348 Sutter St. San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 30, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on December 30, 2024 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9030687 Fictitious business name(s): D2D Notary Services Located at: 2548 Crosshaven San Diego, CA 92139 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: Mellanie McDuffie 2548 Crosshaven San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 31, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on December 31, 2024 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9000931 Fictitious business name(s): Me 2 Desserts and Coffee Bar Located at: 1023 N. El Norte Parkway Escondido, CA 92026 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: Pongpugwadee Noie Keomanee 948 Eastmont Place Escondido, CA 92026 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 13, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 13, 2025
01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9000720 Fictitious business name(s): San Diego Design Collective Located at: 3660 Marlborough Ave San Diego, CA 92105 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: San Diego Design Collective 3660 Marlborough Ave San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 09, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 09, 2025 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9000558 Fictitious business name(s): Tere teran tax Service Located at: 1120 3rd Ave Ste 2 Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 01/02/2018 This business is hereby registered by the following: T.T. Tax Service, Inc. 1120 3rd Ave Ste 2 Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 08, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 08, 2025 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001295 Fictitious business name(s): Icy Tooth Gems Located at: 3401 Scenic Ter Spring Valley, CA 91978 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: Shanta R Williams 3401 Scenic Ter Spring Valley, CA 91978 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 15, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 15, 2025 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9030088 Fictitious business name(s): Boardwalk Business Solutions --Boardwalk Tax Service Located at: 8318 University Ave. Ste #B La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was 12/01/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: Marvin Caldwell 8318 University Ave. Ste #B La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego --Javier Bravo 8318 University Ave. #B La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 20, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on December 20, 2024 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9000577
Fictitious business name(s): Styles By Meekz Located at:
The first day of business was 01/01/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: M.C. & Associates, Ltd. Liability Company 4611 51st Street San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 10, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 10, 2025 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9000292 Fictitious business name(s): The Lash Palace Located at: 940 Eastlake Parkway Chula Vista, CA 91914 County of San Diego --2224 F Ave Apt. 206 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 11/25/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: Alejandra Tamora Tucker 2224 F Ave Apt. 206 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 06, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 06, 2025 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9030660 Fictitious business name(s): Onyx Property Management Located at: 3281 Vista Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was 04/03/2015 This business is hereby registered by the following: Rosolyn Jenee Harper 3281 Vista Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego --Aundray Lamar Eaton 3281 Vista Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 30, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on December 30, 2024 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9030403 Fictitious business name(s): Blush Salon Located at: 4801 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 12/26/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Mai Trinh Nguyen 5327 Krenning St San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 26, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on December 26, 2024 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9030754 Fictitious business name(s): SPICY CITY Located at: 4690 Convoy St Ste 107 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following:
S&L SPICY TASTE INC 4690 Convoy St Ste 107 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 31, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on December 31, 2024 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9030679 Fictitious business name(s): Clear Magnet --Clear Magnet Consulting Located at: 4187 69th Street La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/18/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kevin Shorter 4187 69th Street La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 31, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on December 31, 2024 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9029461 Fictitious business name(s): MediVeggie Located at: 2921 Chamoune Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 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: Detra Dine Galloway 2921 Chamoune Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 12, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on December 12, 2024 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9030537 Fictitious business name(s): DO More, Say Less Located at: 4734 Crooked Creek Ct. San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: Co-Partners Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Timothy Omario Douglas 4734 Crooked Creek Ct. San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego --Jermel Bryant 4727 Crooked Creek Ct. San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 30, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on December 30, 2024 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9029347 Fictitious business name(s): Threadman Embroidery Located at: 6070 Wanda Ct. San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 12/11/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Neil Lance Schindler 5136 Gary Street San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on
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La mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/08/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Tomiko Manning 5519 Lake Murray Blvd. #301
La mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 08, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 08, 2025 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9000678 Fictitious business name(s): TC Nails Located at: 3160 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 01/08/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: TC Nails Inc 3160 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 09, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 09, 2025 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9000746 Fictitious business name(s): Miramar Car Audio Located at: 6904 Miramar Road #108 San Diego, CA 92121 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 01/01/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: CV, LLC 6904 Miramar Road #108 San Diego, CA 92121 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 09, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 09, 2025 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9000382 Fictitious business name(s): Grant It First Consulting Services Located at: 7170 O'Meara Street San Diego, CA 92114 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: Sabrina Michelle Carnell-Williams 7170 O'Meara Street San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 07, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 07, 2025 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9000839 Fictitious business name(s): Axiom Tax Group Located at: 4025 Camino Del Rio South Ste. 329 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego --4611 51st Street San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company
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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.
NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Courthouse 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00004142CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: LaTasha Sharice Griffin To All Interested Persons:
Petitioner LaTasha Sharice Griffin filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: LaTasha Sharice Griffin PROPOSED NAME: LaTasha Red Grant THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 12, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00003159CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: In Pro Per Kahlaya Angel Ward To All Interested Persons:
Petitioner Kahlaya Angel Ward filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Kahlaya Angel Ward PROPOSED NAME: Angel Kahlaya Jackson THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 09, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 The address of the court is: 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00066516CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Odeat Hermez To All Interested Persons:
Petitioner Odeat Hermez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Odeat Hermez PROPOSED NAME: Odette Hermez
NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 09, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 The address of the court is: 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Civil Division 330 W. Broadway P.O. Box 120128 San Diego, CA 92112-0128 37-2019-00063264CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Jennifer Susan Higgins To All Interested Persons:
Petitioner Jennifer Susan Higgins filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jennifer Susan Higgins PROPOSED NAME: Jenny Pierce Tobin THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: February 24, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway P.O. Box 120128 San Diego, CA 92112-0128 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Civil Division 330 W. Broadway P.O. Box 120128 San Diego, CA 92112-0128 37-2019-00063264CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Ruth Ann Shannon To All Interested Persons:
Petitioner Ruth Ann Shannon filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Ruth Ann Shannon PROPOSED NAME: RuthAnn Shannon Tobin THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: February 24, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway P.O. Box 120128 San Diego, CA 92112-0128 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00000492CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Christopher Scott Hejtmanek and Camille Marie Passon
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Any person objecting to the Christopher Scott name changes described Hejtmanek above must file a written
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and portant actions, however, the Camille Marie Passon personal representative will be filed a petition with this court required to give notice to for a decree changing names interested persons unless they as follows: have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The PRESENT NAME: independent administration Christopher Scott authority will be granted Hejtmanek unless an interested person --files an objection to the Camille Marie Passon petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. PROPOSED NAME: Christopher Scott A Hearing D'Ambrosio on the petition will be held in --this court as follows: Camille Marie D'Ambrosio on February 19, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. THE COURT ORDERS that in Department 502 all persons interested in this located at the matter appear before this Superior Court of court at the hearing indicated California below to show cause, if any, County of San Diego why the petition for change of 1100 Union St. name should not be granted. San Diego, CA 92101 Any person objecting to the name changes described above If You Object must file a written objection to the granting of the petition, that includes the you should appear at the reasons for the objection at hearing and state your least two court days before objections or file written the matter is scheduled to be objections with the court heard and must appear at the before the hearing. Your hearing to show cause why appearance may be in person the petition should not be or by your attorney. granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may If you are a creditor or a grant the petition without a contingent creditor of hearing. the decedent, you must file NOTICE OF HEARING your claim withthe court and Date: February 24, 2020 mail a copy to the personal Time: 8:30 A.M. representative appointed by Dept. 61 the court within the later of The address of the court is: either (1)four months from Superior Court the date of first issuance of 330 West Broadway letters to a general personal San Diego, CA 92101 representative, as defined in 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30 section 58(b) of the Califor----------------------------------nia Probate Code, or (2)60 SUPERIOR COURT OF days from the date of mailing CALIFORNIA or personal delivery to you of County of San Diego a notice under section 9052 of Central Division the California Probate Code. Hall of Justice Other California statutes 330 W. Broadway and legal authority may San Diego, CA 92101 affect your rights as a 37-2019-00069055creditor. You may want to CU-PT-CTL consult with an attorney Petitioner or Attorney: knowledgeable in Michael Del Angelo California law. Shepherd You may examine the file To All Interested Persons: kept by the court. Petitioner If you are a person Michael Del Angelo interested in the estate, you Shepherd may file with the court a filed a petition with this court Request for Special for a decree changing names Notice (form DE-154) of the as follows: filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of PRESENT NAME: any petition or account as Michael Del Angelo provided in Probate Code Shepherd section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is PROPOSED NAME: available from the court clerk. M. Shepherd-EL Petitioner: THE COURT ORDERS that Carl Mason all persons interested in this 7561 Skyline Dr. matter appear before this court San Diego, CA 92114 at the hearing indicated below 619-346-0662 to show cause, if any, why the 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 petition for change of name should not be granted. Any Abandonment of person objecting to the name Fictitious Business Name changes described above must file a written objection that STATEMENT OF includes the ABANDONMENT OF reasons for the objection at USE OF FICTITIOUS least two court days before BUSINESS NAME the matter is scheduled to be 2020-9002151 heard and must appear at the Fictitious business name(s) to hearing to show cause why be abandoned: the petition should not be Code 3 Drone granted. If no written objection --is timely filed, the court may Code Three Drone grant the petition without a Located at: hearing. 1275 Ocean Breeze NOTICE OF HEARING San Marcos, CA 92078 Date: February 18, 2020 County of San Diego Time: 8:30 A.M. --Dept. 61 663 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd The address of the court is: #177 Superior Court San Marcos, CA 92078 330 West Broadway County of San Diego San Diego, CA 92101 The Fictitious Business Name 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30 referred to above was filed in San Diego County on: PROBATE 01/17/2017 and assigned File no. NOTICE OF PETITION TO 2017-001413 ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Fictitious Business Name is Juanita Chevalier being abandoned by: Case Number: Chris Marquart 37-2020-00000452-PR-PW-CTL 1275 Ocean Breeze San Marcos, CA 92078 To all heirs, beneficiaries, County of San Diego creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may This business is conducted by: otherwise be interested in the An Individual will or estate or both, of This statement was filed with Juanita Chevalier the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on A Petition for Probate January 27, 2020 has been filed by 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 Carl Mason ----------------------------------in the Superior Court of STATEMENT OF California, County of ABANDONMENT OF San Diego. USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The Petition for Probate 2020-9000349 requests that Fictitious business name(s) to Carl Mason be abandoned: be appointed as personal JD Travel representative to administer Located at: the estate of the decedent. 7710 Balboa Ave Suite 127 The Petition requests the San Diego, CA 92111 decedent's will and codicils, County of San Diego if any, be admitted to probate. The Fictitious Business Name The will and any codicils are referred to above was filed available for examination in in San Diego County on: the file kept by the court. 01/13/2015 and assigned File no. The Petition requests 2015-000974 authority to administer the Fictitious Business Name is estate under the Independent being abandoned by: Administration of Estates Act. Julie Hoang (This authority will allow the 7710 Balboa Ave Suite 127 personal representative to San Diego, CA 92111 take many actions without County of San Diego obtaining court approval. Be- This business is conducted by: An Individual fore taking certaiwn very im-
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LEGAL NOTICES This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 06, 2020 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06 ----------------------------------STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2019-9030755 Fictitious business name(s) to be abandoned: SPICY CITY Located at: 4690 Convoy St Ste 107 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on: 06/18/15 and assigned File no. 2015-016133 Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned by: Sichuan Garden Inc 4690 Convoy St, Ste 107 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by:
A Corporation This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 31, 2019 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30
SUMMONS SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Case Number: 37-2019-00029526CL-BC-CTL Notice to Defendant: Johnny Roy Edwards, II You Are Being Sued by Plaintiff: Rochelle A. Rand, APC NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your respnse. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: Superior Court of California 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Rochelle A. Rand, ESQ. 1901 First Avenue, Suite 146 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-6263 NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant. Summons Filed: June 11, 2019 Order for Publication of Summons/Citation Filed: January 16, 2020 01/30, 02/06,02/13,02/20
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Credit Application Denied? Here’s What to Do Next By StatePoint
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It’s no fun being denied anything, especially credit. Usually when someone is trying to get a line of credit, it’s for a big reason or major life milestone and having a credit application denied can feel like a real setback. But this rejection isn’t something to take personally. It’s more common than people realize and doesn’t spell doom for your financial future. In fact, credit denials can be a good opportunity to take proactive steps to improve your credit health long-term. How will I know I’ve been denied credit? If a lender denies your credit application, they will send you a letter called an “adverse action notice.” Don’t worry -- it sounds more menacing than it really is. This letter will explain why the lender denied your application and give you information about the credit reporting agency where they got your information. With the notice, you are entitled to get a free credit report from that agency within 60 days. While the credit reporting agency provides your information, the lender ultimately makes the decision on whether to grant credit or not. If you need more information specifically about your denial, it’s usually best to contact the lender directly. Why was I denied credit? There are many reasons a credit application could be denied and the reasons vary by lender, the types of credit requested and your personal credit history. The adverse action letter will list the reason or reasons why you were denied. Common causes include having a limited credit history, too many recent inquiries and a high balance on current credit accounts. But every situation is different. If you are still unsure
about the reason for the denial after reading the adverse action letter, you can call the lender to find out more. What should I do if I am denied credit? If you are denied credit, you don’t technically have to do anything. But that’s probably not your best option. It’s natural to feel bummed about being rejected, but you can use the denial as a motivator to make strides to improve your credit health. Your credit report acts like your financial resume, showing your history of what you’ve done with credit. Read it carefully to see if there are any areas where you could do better. Are your balances too high? Create a financial plan that includes paying them off as quickly as possible. Did you miss a payment recently? Set up automatic payment options on your monthly bills so you’re always on top of it. Don’t forget to check your report for inaccuracies, as they can occasionally play a role in a denial. If you’ve been denied credit, learn more and take that first, important step by getting your TransUnion credit report at transunion.com/ deniedcredit.t No financial plan is completed without setbacks, but don’t allow those setbacks to keep you from taking action. Whatever the cause of a credit application denial, there’s a solution. With perseverance and patience, you can achieve your financial goals.
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The Poor People’s Campaign is organizing the Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on Washington, June 20th, during which Dr. Barber said they would rise as “a powerful moral fusion movement to demand the implementation of our moral agenda.” “The fact that there are 140 million poor and low-wealth people in a country this rich is morally indefensible, constitutionally inconsistent and economically insane,” Dr. Barber added. During the march, Dr. Barber said some of those living in poverty would attend and speak for themselves. He stated that it was essential to know that poverty comes in “all colors” and that it’s more than just African Americans who are struggling. He noted that the City of Flint was under emergency management when it decided to switch its water source from the Detroit Water System to the Flint River. That move poisoned a community of almost 99,000, with a 42 percent poverty rate and in which 56 percent of residents are Black, and 37 percent are White. Also, Dr. Barber noted that 6.1 million people had been disenfranchised because of felony convictions, including one in 13 Black adults.
During the call, Dr. Barber continued to lash out at the current administration’s controversial immigration policies. The Poor People’s Campaign has found that undocumented immigrants contributed $5 trillion to the U.S. economy over the last ten years. They paid $13 billion in Social Security in 2010, but only received $1 billion in benefits. They also pay eight percent of their income in state and local taxes, while the wealthiest one percent pay just 5.4 percent. Yet undocumented immigrants and most lawfully residing immigrants are barred from receiving assistance under the major public welfare programs, causing hardship for many poor immigrant families. In fact, among the 43.7 million immigrants in the U.S., there are 19.7 million – undocumented and lawfully residing – who cannot vote, Dr. Barber noted. “So, we have to understand the history of systemic racism. And we have to see how systemic racism is impacting not just people of color, but also white people today,” Dr. Barber stated. “When Reverend Barber says that repressed voter suppression can create and further poverty amongst White people, amongst Black people, amongst Latinos, amongst young people and old people.”
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BUSINESS NEWS LENOVO Releases Diversity and Inclusion Report Harvard Law School’s First Deaf-blind Graduate Joins the Company as a D&I Consultant Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Lenovo, a leader in innovation and developing transformative products, services and solutions, recently released its 2018/2019 Diversity & Inclusion Report. One key highlight is Haben Girma, Harvard Law School’s first deaf-blind graduate joining the team as the first external D&I consultant helping to better integrate the needs of the disability community into its products and workplace. Girma, an advocate for equal opportunities for people with disabilities, is an African American and first-generation immigrant that has earned President Obama naming her a White House Champion of Change, the Helen Keller Achievement Award and a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. The report demonstrates the company’s continued investment in their employees to foster growth and development that leads to better decisions, better products and better business results. “We are proud of our progress in diversity and to be a part of recasting the model for multinational companies,” said Yolanda Lee Conyers, chief diversity officer and president, Lenovo Foundation. “We are committed to continuing our work of advancing greater diversity in all its forms across our workforce and to foster a sense of belonging with inclusive practices.” The report revealed in the last 12 months, 66 unique nationalities were hired across 61 markets, 100 different languages are spoken by Lenovo employees, five unique nationalities are represented among their top 14 executives in the Lenovo Executive Committee and 97 percent of their business managers are native residents to the markets they work in. Lenovo also succeeded in achieving their goal of impacting one million people through the benefit of philanthropy and volunteerism around the world. In October 2018, Lenovo launched
The Lenovo Foundation to invest in STEM education programs, increase access to diverse populations and empower employees to improve their communities. As a result of their commitment, The Foundation awarded 16 mini-grants to organizations around the world such as an organization in Kenya that was outfitted with a new computer lab to serve a disconnected community. In an effort to continue to progress and advance diversity and inclusion, Lenovo partnered with The Atlantic magazine to host their first ever Inclusion in the Workplace conference, bringing influencers and thought leaders in the community together to share insights and best practices for increasing inclusivity in business. In addition, the company launched two new employee resource groups in the US, with plans to further expansion that focuses on new professionals and early-career employees, and individuals with disabilities and caretakers and allies of the disability community. “We have many achievements and milestones to celebrate, and meeting our goals requires constant focus and is a continual journey,” said Conyers. “We are taking steps to make sure our workforce reflects the best insights, creativity and experiences reflective of our customers and society.” To review the Lenovo 2018/2019 Diversity and Inclusion Report, go to: https://static.lenovo.com/ww/docs/ww-report-lenovo-diversity-and-inclusion-2019.pdf. ABOUT LENOVO Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a US$45 billion Fortune Global 500 company and a global technology leader in driving Intelligent Transformation through smart devices and infra-
Yolanda Lee Conyers, Chief Diversity Officer and President, Lenovo Foundation
structure that create the best user experience. Lenovo manufactures one of the world’s widest portfolios of connected products, including smartphones (Motorola), tablets, PCs (ThinkPad, Yoga, Lenovo Legion) and workstations as well as AR/VR devices and smart home/office solutions. Lenovo’s data center solutions (ThinkSystem, ThinkAgile) are creating the capacity and computing power for the connections that are changing business and society. Lenovo works to inspire the difference in everyone and build a smarter future where everyone thrives. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Weibo, read about the latest news via our StoryHub at https://news.lenovo.com or visit our website at https://www. lenovo.com.
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Just Bri Free Yoga & Wellness Creates Space for Black Folks
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By Vayunamu Bawa Contributing Writer
It’s after 10 a.m. on Sunday and mellow RnB sounds are playing in a Liberty Station studio space. Bri, a Southern California-based Health Educator, is in the middle of her weekly Soul Flow Sunday Yoga class where people of all various experience levels can practice. As a Black yoga instructor, her classes are unique because they are intended to be a safe and welcoming space for Black folks and other people of color. Yoga, originally Indian, is a practice that engages both the spiritual and physical, encompassing mindfulness and exercise. Like a lot of cultural traditions in the US, it has been so whitewashed that the type of people who can benefit from this age-old discipline has become unclear. As more Black people revert to lifestyles and customs that are more reflective of their roots in and connections to the natural,
however, yoga is being seen as a of the body’s capabilities and the state of the mind is powerful. Regularly valuable practice to take up. connecting with one’s thoughts Bri initially took up yoga to help with as well as one’s surroundings sleep and stress management, which significantly improves mental wellare some common reasons among being, which is definitely necessary Black people for trying yoga. As for members of marginalized Black communities are increasingly communities. Being able to relieve plagued by trauma, stress, and a stress and relax the mind while living survival mindset that takes forms through the numerous effects of in different ways, dealing with oppressive systems is crucial; taking issues of the mind has become care of the self truly is revolutionary. more important than ever. Black While yoga is usually characteristic privileged demographics, people, though, are having to move of through microaggressions or lack of everyone ought to have access to a familiarity with their life experiences routine centered around improving in order to make use of yoga spaces, mental wellness in community. which ultimately hinders their ability With her business Just Bri Free Yoga to really enter a better headspace. & Wellness, Bri seeks to create spaces Movement, breathing, and where black folks can practice with meditation are key parts of the yoga those that look like them as a result practice. All of these encourage a of not always feeling welcomed in connection between the body and her past yoga experiences. A lack of the mind— the physical and the representation and understanding spiritual. Coming into an awareness in typical yoga spaces hinders the
ability of Black people in yoga to get comfortable and enjoy the practice. It is important to black yogis like Bri that they can provide spaces where people who look like them and have similar backgrounds are more likely to escape even the probability of microaggressions and just be as
people working towards personal development. The reality of yoga is that it is much more than an elite hobby for wealthy, white people; it is a valuable spiritual practice that more people can benefit from, especially in conducive spaces.
NAACP Symposium on ARTICLE CONTINUATION Housing and Health Volunteer: By Brian Goodin
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Logan Heights Library at 567 S. 28th Street was the site Saturday morning, January 25th at 10 a.m. with a crowd of about 20 people for an important discussion on a heavyweight theme: “Housing is a Health Issue.” The gathering was sponsored by USE Credit Union, NID Housing Counseling Agency, LISC San Diego and California YIMBY, all of whom have a very creditable stake in seeing those who were not born with a silver spoon in their mouth to live a bit better in our overpriced land of liberty we call San Diego. The facts and conversation surrounding this sobering reality was engaged by a rather intellectual team of individuals who came armed with information to help right the wrongs of injustice and oppression concerning homelessness in our city. Led by Dr. Jerome A. Robinson, MD, a Board Certified internist and an Interventional Cardiologist; Derrick Luckett, CEO of Destiny Six Financial Services; Donald E. Coleman, CMPS USE Credit Union; Attorney Parsia Ijadi-Maghsoodi; Associate Professor Tom K. Wong, UCSD; and Toni Sparrow, PATH. The subject of conversation on the agenda ranged from the Role of Stable Housing in a Community, Positive Changes in Family When They Get Stable Housing, Housing and the Law, Money Matters, and Tenant Education. There was also information on how Section 8 works and information on Section 8 discrimination. The only downfall of the Housing is a Health Issue conversation was that there were far too many people who needed to be there that weren’t.
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homeless. So, any opportunity I have, I’ll do it,” Robledo said. “It’s important for us to get an accurate count.” Last year, the Point-In-Time Count showed that 8,102 men, women and children were living on the street or in shelters, compared to the 8,576 counted in 2018. Of the 8,102 people experiencing homeless in the region, 3,626 were living in a shelter during the count last year compared to 3,586 in 2018. Addressing Homelessness The results of this year’s count won’t be available until this spring. However, the County has multiple programs in place to connect people experiencing homelessness to services they need and to help them find a home. Over the past few years, the County has made significant investments in outreach, treatment, and housing services. The County has greatly expanded critical services since the beginning of the Affordable Care Act. During fiscal year 201920, the County will be spending $712.9 million on mental health and substance use treatment programs and services. County employees speak with an unidentified man on University Ave. County efforts include: Project One for All—Aims to get persons experiencing homelessness that have a serious mental illness off the streets and into treatment. Since the program began, 1,243 people have been housed with treatment. Whole Person Wellness—People who are homeless and frequently use emergency rooms receive care coordination to help them find housing and engage in services to address their physical and behavioral health needs. Over 600 people have been enrolled with 203 permanently housed with supportive services. Community Care Coordination – County is working with frequently incarcerated persons with serious
mental illness to provide housing and care coordination to improve their outcomes and decrease recidivism. Supportive Housing—The County has invested Mental Health Services Act housing funds to provide highquality dedicated supportive housing for clients with serious mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders. Affordable Housing The County is also working to address the affordable housing crisis in the region. Some projects include: Innovative Housing Trust Fund— The County is investing $50 million to build more affordable housing for a variety of special needs populations including persons experiencing homelessness in the region. No Place Like Home Program— This state funded program will add hundreds of affordable permanent supportive housing units for persons experiencing homelessness that have a serious mental illness in the region. Identifying Excess Properties for Affordable Housing—The County has also identified six County-owned excess properties that are suitable for development that will include about 800 affordable, multifamily residential units. Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing—Offers rental assistance to homeless veterans and ongoing VA case management and supportive services. About 1,000 homeless veterans have been housed in San Diego County since the program began in 2009. Additionally, the County spends more than $130 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds every year to provide local residents with housing subsidies. Each month, over 10,000 households, which equates to about 20,000 people, receive housing subsidies through the County’s Public Housing Authority. Together with the Veterans Administration, the County also provides monthly rental assistance to more than 500 veterans and their families through the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing.
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