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It has been about a week since Benjamin Dixon, an African-American journalist, released a video of Bloomberg spewing what many commentators have deemed dangerous and misguided language during a 2015 appearance at the Aspen Institute in Colorado. of the National School Boards Association which, at the time, had over 90,000 members throughout the
“Ninety-five percent of your murders — murderers and murder victims — fit one M.O.,” Bloomberg told the audience. “You can just take the description,
Vote Xerox it and pass it out to all the cops. They are male, minorities, 16 to 25. That’s true in New York. That’s true in virtually every city.” Critics say Bloomberg has still not offered an acceptable apology to African Americans, other minorities or the country as a whole for his hurtful comments. “I inherited the police practice of stop-and-frisk, and as part of our effort to stop gun violence it
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“Never again will black women be disregarded. We will have our share and parity in American politics.” See TUCKER page 5
LORETTA A. WILLIAMS! – see page 12
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By Dr. John E. Warren
Rev. George Walker Smith, the first African American elected to office in the City of San Diego and to the San Diego Unified School District Board of Education, was also an active member
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THE REV. DR. GEORGE WALKER SMITH:
Last week San Diego lost one of its pioneers for justice and equality. The Rev. Dr. George Walker Smith died at the age of 91. But his was a life well lived because it touched the lives of so many others for decades past and those to come. I met him long before I ever knew that I would come to San Diego. As a matter of fact when I met him, I had never been to San Diego and had not heard of my late wife, Mrs. Gerri Adams-Warren. I did not know that he would be the “best man” at my thento-be wedding because he was the only man I knew in San Diego.
GENTRY’S BARBER SHOP: MORE THAN A HAIRCUT– see page 9
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Trump Administration Cuts
FOOD STAMPS FOR 700,000 AMERICANS Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Brandon Lipps, the deputy undersecretary for the USDA’s Food Nutrition and Consumer Services, spoke with reporters for under 20 minutes regarding the changes. The rule changes will take effect on April 1, 2020. The work requirement rule change will cause hundreds of thousands of people to lose access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP.
By Lauren Victoria Burke
Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP.
NNPA Newswire Contributor
There are over 40 million people in the U.S. living in poverty — 1 of every 7 Americans and 12 percent of the total population. In the U.S., 27 percent of African Americans live in poverty and 46 percent of African American children (under age 6) live in poverty, compared to 14.5 percent of white children.
The Trump Administration has finalized implementation of new work requirement rules that would cut food stamp benefits for 700,000 Americans. The average food stamp payout is $36 per month. Though the Trump Administration estimates that under 700,000 people will be impacted by their policy changes, the Urban Institute estimates that the new Trump Administration rule changes will cause 3.7 million poor people to lose food stamps. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Brandon Lipps, the deputy undersecretary for the USDA’s Food Nutrition and Consumer Services, spoke with reporters for under 20 minutes regarding the changes. The rule changes will take effect on April 1, 2020. The work requirement rule change will cause hundreds of thousands of people to lose access to the Supplemental
“We’re taking action to reform our SNAP program in order to restore the dignity of work to a sizable segment of our population and be respectful of the taxpayers who fund the program. Americans are generous people who believe it is their responsibility to help their fellow citizens when they encounter a difficult stretch. That’s the commitment behind SNAP, but, like other welfare programs, it was never intended to be a way of life,” Secretary Perdue told reporters. “Trump has called people liars and maniacs, caged children, and cut food stamps, and tried to take away health insurance and let people die. But Republicans are
outraged that a law professor used his son’s name in an analogy?,” wrote Rev. Dr. William Barber referring to an exchange at a Dec. 4th impeachment hearing and food stamp cuts. Barber has been focused on a new age “poor people’s campaign” mirrored on the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the 1960s. “This is cruel and disgraceful. Donald Trump will happily give millions of dollars in tax breaks to his billionaire buddies—but he’s making it harder for struggling families to be able to eat. I’ll reverse this shameful policy,” wrote 2020 presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). The rule change would limit states and force them to restrict food stamp use to areas that have a 6 percent unemployment rate or higher. The national unemployment rate in October was 3.6 percent. Income inequality and cuts to poverty programs are likely to be an issue in the 2020 campaign.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Some of San Diego’s First African American Builders Celebrated at BCA Breakfast Contributing Writer
Saturday, February 8th was an historic day in the City of San Diego where African American Cont rac tors, Builders Developers, Architects, General Engineering Contractors, and Master Trades Builders came together for a day of unity, and a reunion, at the Black Contractors Association of San Diego (BCA) Breakfast. It was a day of saluting pioneers, trailblazers and living legends, who were some of California’s f i rst A f r ic a n A mer ic a n builders. This long-overdue black contractor’s unity breakfast was a reunion of tears, where grandsons who are now master builders and contractors told their stories of how they remember their grandfathers and fathers building the foundation that they stand on today, and the many buildings, bridges, and roadways that they built in San Diego County, as the dominant contractors and workers with a mostly all-black labor force. “We built this city and many of us cut our teeth on building our own black churches and homes, where we would hire black labor and work with other black contractors in the city of San Diego,” stated Abdur-Rahim Hameed, who founded the Black Contractors
Association of San Diego, Inc. 38 years ago, and today is the National President of the National Black Contractors Association, which is in five states with 17 chapters across America. Mark Forte, an up and coming major plastering contractor, shared his story of how his grandfather, Walter L. Rainwater of Ocean Spray Plastering, came from out of Oakland, California in 1959 as one of California’s largest plastering contractors. His grandfather taught him the trade and business of contracting. Mark Forte is now the owner of New Creation Plastering. Henry Foster, the chief of sta f f of Cou nci l member Montgomery and the grandson of Henry L. Foster Sr. is one of San Diego’s first black general engineering contractors. His name can be seen throughout San Diego on sidewalks, as a major contractor building bridges and roads. Mr. Bruce Moors, who is a general engineering contractor and one of the awardees and African American trailblazers helped me become a general engineer and B-1 general contractor,” said Foster.
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Also honored at the BCA breakfast were Steve Grove and his brother Cliff Smith. Both are second-generation grading and excavating contractors and some of San Diego’s largest grading contractors. “Cliff Smith, Sr. told me to look after little Cliff and to keep the business going,” recalled Steve Grove, Cliff ’s big brother. Their partner, James Thompson, is the estimator helping to make the business what it is today.
Councilmember Montgomery attended the breakfast on behalf of her father, Clifford, and mother, Patricia Montgomery, both of whom, as general contractors, were being honored as the National Black Contractors Pioneers and Trailblazers in the San Diego construction industry. The Councilwoman shared how her parents worked hard to see that their children would have a better future. She stated that we, as a community, have to work together and stay
Paving Great Futures
Holds Discussion on Sex Trafficking & Communities of Color By Christopher LeFall Contributing Writer
Concerned residents and community leaders gathered to have a conversation on solutions to sex trafficking at Bayview Baptist Church on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. The conversation was led by Armand King, the CEO of Paving Great Futures, a nonprofit organization that works with at-risk youth and young adults in the San Diego area. Defense attorneys and educators were joined by city mayoral candidates and members of the San Diego chapter of the NAACP at the meeting.
women and young girls who a conversation that needs to have been sexually exploited. continue. Prevention starts with knowledge and understanding Said mayoral candidate Tasha to solve one of many problems Williamson, “We need to in our community. continue to have conversations like this, and bring government in. They invest in what they value.” Francine Maxwell, the president of the San Diego branch of the NAACP said she learned a lot from the conversation. “Having defense attorneys in the room made it extra special,” she said.
Sex Tra f ick i ng a nd it ’s The discussion focused on impact on people of color is the redirection of youth and solutions that can prevent minors from exploitation. Inner-city youth are easily lured into this toxic lifestyle, which could lead to death or lifetime incarceration. “It’s glorified in music and media. This narrative of human sex trafficking is painting a picture of African-American men to be monsters,” King said. “I don’t condone pimping or prostitution. We need to have these conversations. I would like to work on prevention,” he said. The conversation was the first of many and a step in the right direction, according to Jaimee Johnson, COO of Sisters of the Streets, a San Diego-based nonprofit organization who collaborated in the discussion. The organization advocates for
united. The day was filled with who’s, who’s in the African American constructor industry, today and yesterday. But no one stood taller than Ms. Carolyn Biggs-Harris, who is one of the only African American women general contractors in San Diego. She stated that, as a homeowner years ago, she met Dre, an HVAC contractor, and was inspired by his work and became a contractor herself. The Honorable Rev.
Shane Harris gave a keynote speech, calling on unity and collaboration between African American contractors and black churches to support and hire black contractors and workers to help put an end to generational poverty by training future youth and contractors. BCA is the only African American Contractors Association in the nation with a federal and state-approved apprenticeship program. For more information, visit www. bcasd.org.
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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Bloomberg: continued from page 1
was overused. By the time I left office, I cut it back by 95 percent, but I should’ve done it faster and sooner,” Bloomberg explained his approval of stop and frisk without addressing his comments. “I regret that and I have apologized — and I have taken responsibility for taking too long to understand the impact it had on Black and Latino communities,” he said. From the looks of it, Bloomberg and his campaign may have been anticipating that the video would surface as his campaign went on, and that his comments would cause some fallout – especially among Black voters. The campaign has spent $3.5 million on an ad buy with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a network of over 200 Black-owned newspapers. The ads will run in 129 newspapers in states like California that hold primaries on Super Tuesday or after. “What it shows is that the Bloomberg campaign is taking the Black vote seriously and it’s taking the Black Press seriously,” said Ben Chavis, President and CEO of NNPA. Before the video came to light, he had already assembled a group of high-profile African-American supporters, including Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, who is national chair of his campaign; San Francisco Mayor London Breed; U.S. Congresswoman Lucy McBath (D-Georgia); U.S. Congressman Bobby Rush (D-Illinois); Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser; among others. In addition to Breed, another prominent Californian, Stockton mayor Michael Tubbs, has thrown his support behind Bloomberg. Tubbs, who is African American and national co-chair of Bloomberg’s campaign, called criticisms of the former New York City mayor’s racist Aspen Institute speech “fake outrage.” Bloomberg’s comments were “terrible,” Tubbs admits. But he still went on to justify them, arguing that his candidate’s remarks were “reflective of the dominant ideology that drove our criminal justice policy in this country up until this moment.” On Jan. 24, Tubbs and the Bloomberg campaign hosted an invite-only breakfast discussion in Sacramento to share details of the presidential candidate’s plan to invest $70 billion in low-income neighborhoods across the country. Bloomberg’s campaign has been offering payments to prominent African Americans around the country, too. “Received a call from the Bloomberg campaign last week offering $6,500/mo with benefits for an advisory role on the campaign,” tweeted Elijah Manley, the youngest person to run for a seat in the Florida House of Representatives, last week. “That’s 100% more than I’m making now,” the 20-year-old African-American politician who supports Sen. Bernie Sanders for president continued. “My answer was of course — No.” Bloomberg is also starting up his biggest political operation in delegate-rich California, where he plans to make his real campaign debut. So far, he has launched a television ad campaign in the state costing tens of millions of dollars, has hired 300 full-time campaign staffers, and is deploying an army of young political organizers for his California ground game, some of them in those positions earning as much as $6,000 a month, according to the New York Times. If Bloomberg performs well in “Super Tuesday” primary in California, he could pick up a sizable share of the more than 400 delegates in the Golden State alone. That would be a big push for him after having avoided a potentially disastrous and campaign-derailing loss in the Democratic primary in South Carolina where the African American vote is a deciding factor — unlike in California.
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United States. When I was elected to the Washington, D.C. Board of Education and joined the National School Boards Association (NSBA), Rev. Smith was already a member of the Board of Directors of that prestigious organization and was soon to become its first African American President. In his time, he always was the best man for the challenges he took on. He was the best man to be a Black Republican in the State of California with its Republican Governors when they controlled the State; He was the best man to bring San Diego’s Black and White communities together, often behind the scenes when the need was there. He was friends with people in high places, but he was also a pastor who grew his flock, uniting Golden Hills Presybertian Church with Christ United Presbyterian and pastoring in the City of San Diego for more than forty years. He was the best man to create the “Catfish Club,” which became a place to mix food and politics for Black and White San Diego long before it became popular to do
so. He was the best man to often visit the White House and meet with presidents on behalf of the school districts of America and to have his voice heard long after he withdrew from national political life; and he was the best man an African-American newcomer to San Diego like myself could know when arriving here and not knowing anyone, but having his name as a point of contact to start a new life in a new place. He rose from being the son of a sharecropper, one of eleven people living in a one room building with no floor. He was picked by the owner of the farm to be sent off and educated and he made the best of the opportunity. It did not matter what office people, Black or White, held in the City of San Diego or what business they owned, they all knew, respected and communicated with Rev. Smith at some point in their career. For years, Rev. Smith was the local champion of the United Negro Colllege Fund (UNCF). He convinced Channel 10 (the ABC local Affiliate) to hold annual telethons with a talent show of local participants. He joined the telethon participants each year, playing the role of BB King. He was responsible
for the creation of the Strawberry Hill Preschool, which today is the McGill School of Success. He was the best man to encourage people with resources to share them in areas of need that he knew and cared about. We had a friendship that transcended our ages and the decades during which we knew each other and worked collectively to help the lives of others. His time has come and gone, and much will be said in the days ahead about his life and accomplishments. But the good he did will outlive any criticisms and, even today, continues to bless a whole generation that “knew not Rev. Smith” (to paraphrase the pharaoh that knew not Joseph in the Bible) As Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote: “Lives of great men all remind us we can make our lives sublime, and departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.” Rev. Dr. George Walker Smith left large footprints, not only on the sands of time, but also in the hearts of those whose lives he touched. Services will be held Friday, March 6, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ United Presbyterian Church, 3025 Fir St, San Diego, CA 92102.
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Cynthia Delores Tucker was the first black woman to serve as Pennsylvania’s Secretary of State, serving from 1971 to 1977. Alongside the Honorable Shirley Chisholm, in 1985, she helped to found the National Political Congress of Black Women, a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging the educational, political and economic development of Black women at all levels of government and society. She achieved perhaps her greatest fame and her greatest infamy in the 1990’s when she campaigned against misogynistic and violent lyrics in hip hop and rap music, boldly accusing music companies of promoting drug, race, and greed-driven messaging. Tucker’s first involvement in politics came when she registered black voters for a Philadelphia mayoral campaign in 1950. In the 1960’s, she campaigned for black candidates, served on the Pennsylvania Democratic Committee, and earned a reputation as an excellent fund-raiser. In 1965, C. DeLores Tucker participated in the White House Conference on Civil Rights and marched from Selma to Montgomery with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in support of the Voting Rights Bill, which was later signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson.
(1927–2005)
She attended both Temple University and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, also joining the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, though she never earned a degree. Later in life she received honorary Doctor of Law degrees from Morris College and Villa Maria College.
which she established in 1991 to promote the cultural development of African American youth through scholarships and educational programs. Tucker also launched, and served as publisher of the publication, Vital Issues: The Journal of African American Speeches.
In 1971, Gov. Milton J. Shapp appointed her Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As secretary, she was a leader in instituting voter registration by mail. During her tenure, she encouraged the appointment of more women judges and African-Americans to boards and commissions than ever in that state’s history. She also led the effort to make Pennsylvania one of the first states to reduce the voting age from 21 to 18. She further established statutes that would permit students to register and vote from their college districts. In 1975, she was the first African-American woman elected as vice president of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party and in 1976 she was the first African-American to be appointed president of the National Federation of Democratic Women. In 1984Tucker was elected chair of the Democratic Party’s National Black Caucus.
Throughout her career, Tucker received more than 400 awards and honors including the NAACP Thurgood Marshall Award, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Service Award and the Philadelphia Urban League Whitney Young Award. She was selected as one of “25 of the World’s Most Intriguing People” by People magazine and was featured in the inaugural issue of John F. Kennedy, Jr.’s George magazine. The National Women’s Political Caucus and Redbook also named her as the “woman best qualified to be Ambassador to the United Nations.” For five consecutive years, from 1972 through 1977, she was listed among Ebony magazine’s “100 Most Influential Black Americans.” During that period, she was also listed as the Ladies Home Journal nominee for “Woman of the Year” (in both 1975 and 1976). In 2001 and 2002, Tucker was recognized by Ebony as one of the “100 Most Influential Black Organization Leaders”.
In 1990, Tucker, along with 15 other African American women and men, formed the African-American Women for Reproductive Freedom. She was founder and president of the Bethune-DuBois Institute, Inc.,
C. Delores Tucker passed away October 12, 2005 at Suburban Woods Health Center in Norristown, Pennsylvania, at the age of 78.
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The March 3rd Primary advocates for change in the police department without fear of reprisals, greater solutions to the homeless crisis and the decriminalization of the poor.
By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher
One of the great things about our American democracy is that everyone truly has an opportunity to participate, either as a voter or as a candidate, with the exception of those in the criminal justice system. That right should not be forfeited because one or two individuals appear to have the means to finance their campaigns while others without equal resources become fearful of even running for office. Some people become fearful of even running for office because others seem to be more popular. Against that backdrop, the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper chooses to endorse TASHA WILLIAMSON FOR MAYOR in the March 3rd Primary. Not only does she have the right to run and to be taken seriously as having qualified to be on the ballot, she also has a track record of compassion for people. As a grassroots organizer, she has fought to reduce crime and violence, and worked to create policies and procedures to mediate conflict. We are impressed with her passion for such issues as rent control, with subsidies for owners and a fight against tenant evictions. She
While we realized that she received the California Wellness Foundation Peace Prize; and was named the San Diego Voice of the Year in 2018 as well as Person of the Year, none of that is as important as her sincere and demonstrated concern for others. She cares about transportation, police brutality, quality education for our kids that is more meaningful then lip service, jobs for those seeking to work, daycare, and the inclusion of all citizens in meaningful city government. The Voice & Viewpoint does not believe that the other candidates in this mayoral race share Tasha’s passion for the people of our communities. African Americans, in particular, should not be afraid to vote for their own when appropriate. But, this is not a matter of race but of pride in advocating for others like yourself. In another race, there is an African American running who we are not endorsing. Yes, they have the right to run, but have not demonstrated a real concern for the Black vote while seeking the support of others. The Voice & Viewpoint is endorsing RAFAEL CASTELLANOS for the District 1 seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. As a Commissioner for the Port of San Diego and as a resident, he has
demonstrated a concern for fairness and inclusion and he has a heart for service; For District 2 on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, the Voice & Viewpoint endorses Steve Vaus, Mayor of Poway, who has shown time after time in crisis that he is and can serve one of the largest areas in San Diego County. For the San Diego Unified School District Board of Education seat for District E, we make no recommendation since both candidates, Dr. Lawana Richmond and Dr. Sharon Whitehurst Payne, will have to face each other in the November General election since they are the only two candidates running for that position. For San Diego County Superior Court Judge, Office No. 30, we endorse Tim Nader, Deputy Attorney General for the State of California and former Mayor of Chula Vista. Has had a 37 year career of service and will not be a stranger to our citizens. For San Diego City Attorney, the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint endorses Pete Mesich, an attorney perhaps not as well known as the incumbent and the other well known attorney running. But Mesich seems sincere in his desire to serve and less of a politician than those running against him. Next week we will publish a Voters Guide and our endorsements for both candidates and ballot propositions not listed here.
OPINION:
Black Life Journeys Matter By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA President and CEO
The U.S. Census is now preparing to count all who live in the United States of America. For the more than 50 million Black Americans in the U.S., the 2020 U.S. Census is vital. Our numbers do matter and must be properly and accurately counted. Our birth rates count. Our socioeconomic rates count. Our death rates count. The overall quality of life in Black America will be impacted for the next ten years as a result of the 2020 U.S. Census. The full life journeys of all Black Americans are important. Today, we are observing and celebrating 2020 Black History Month. This is the time for understanding and learning from the past to change the present and to ensure a better future for Black America. While there has been a lot of appro-
priate national attention and focus on the beginning of life’s journey, there has not been enough attention on the inevitable transition and conclusions of one’s life journey, particularly from the African American perspective. This year is the 193rd year of the Black Press of America, represented today by the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) across the nation. I am proud of the expansion and progress of the Black Press even amidst trying and challenging economic times for Black owned businesses. The NNPA corporate partners and sponsors, such as Compassion & Choices, immeasurably help to sustain the Black Press. The NNPA member publishers and newspapers, complimented by their digital distribution of content, including a wide array of social media channels, cover the news that oftentimes gets left out of mainstream news media. One of the reasons why the Black Press continues to be the trusted voice of Black America is because we report on the entire journey of Black America from life to death from generation to generation.
The NNPA began a unique and important partnership with Compassion & Choices to acquire a more in-depth awareness and knowledge about how Black Americans and others are enabled to have a planned, dignified and well thought out, peaceful transition without the sudden unpreparedness that happens too often in many Black American families. Compassion & Choices is committed to empowering people to get the care they need during a serious illness or at the end of life. One way to do that is by helping people plan well and become good advocates for themselves and their loved ones. In other words, the entirety of one’s life journey is precious and should be prepared for the end of the journey with dignity and respect. It is really about taking responsibility to ensure that your transition will be handled in a manner that you have pre-determined with the interest of all those you love and who love you. This is a subject that is often avoided until the finality of death confronts the loved ones of the departed. Our newspapers cover and publish the obituaries of people in the
Is President Trump A Product of Divine Intervention? “It truly explains the Trump victory, I have no doubt. No man can take the credit. Only the strong right arm of a merciful God. But that was in harmony with the believers interceding on behalf of the American election last night in Jerusalem, praying in concert with those of us praying in America,” says reporter Garth Kant of WND.
By Roger Caldwell NNPA Newswire Contributor
As Americans, everyone is given the freedom to believe what they can conceive. To African Americans, President Barak Obama was a Golden Child, a spiritual entity, who brought truth to power and transformed America and the world. He will always be idolized by Black Americans as the first Black President of the United States, and that can never be taken away from his/our legacy. Many African Americans will state that they never expected in 2008, that a Black man would become president of the United States. The spiritual and religious side of the Black community would say that their prayers were answered, and Ex-President Obama’s election was divinely inspired. Similarly, many evangelicals believe that the only explanation for President Donald Trump’s 2016 victory was also “Divine Intervention.” “It truly explains the Trump victory, I have no doubt. No man can take the credit. Only the strong right arm of a merciful God. But that was in harmony with the believers interceding on behalf of the American election last night in Jerusalem, praying in concert with those of us praying in America,” says reporter Garth Kant of WND. It is obvious that this thinking was from White evangelicals, who made up 25% of all 2016 voters who supported Trump. The polls also showed that 52% of Catholics voted for the GOP, after most of them voted for Ex-President Obama in the previous presidential elections. In 2016, President Trump had never run for a political office before. He was caught spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on call women, cheating thousands of people via his fraudulent companies, and the GOP supported and voted for him. When evangelicals say they operate on biblical principles, but they vote for Trump, something is fundamentally wrong. When our founding fathers said they were people of faith, and the foundation of our civilization is the Bible, but a system of
millions in slavery was created, we must ask the question, why? Would slavery be part of biblical teaching? The media has determined that President Trump has lied over 15,000 times in the last 3 years he has been in office. The most ironic thing about these records is most Trump supporters don’t believe they are true. As a result of the impeachment, more American support Trump than ever before. “And, prayers are so specific,” says Ex-Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) “We prayed for elections by county and cities and districts. We literally watched results follow the faithful effectual prayers of righteous people who had humbled themselves and cried out to God for his mercy. This wasn’t credit for us; this was clearly the Lord’s gracious doing.” For the last thousands of years, White people have believed they have a divine right to rule the planet through economics, politics, educational right, and army’s might. With only 10% of the inhabitants of the planet identified as White, this group on the planet is preparing for war. Instead of preparing for climate change and ensuring that all Americans have excellent health care, the president is destroying the system and taking away our powerful standing in the world. At the State of the Union Address, the President gave one Black mother and her daughter a scholarship but refused to discuss how the administration plans to fix millions of Black students and schools that are decaying in inner cities. It is easy to talk about one brother who has benefited from an inner city program, but nothing is being done about mass incarceration of millions of Black men who are being destroyed by the system. If you are a conservative Black or White, and you believe that the economic system is working for you, just open your eyes. Companies are closing up all over the country, and technology is putting millions out of work. In the impeachment the Democrats proved that our president is a criminal, and he is destroying the quality of life in America. Don’t be fooled. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BlackPressUSA.com or the National Newspaper Publishers Association.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS RED CARD FOR PORTUGAL OVER RACIST ABUSE OF MALIAN SOCCER STAR By Staff Writer Global Information Network
Racism is rife in international soccer, with fans taking physical and verbal aim at players of the opposing team.
Photo: M. Marega
After the routine apologies of the coaches and local officials, what has really been done to end the frequent racist outbursts, often accompanied by flying chairs or banana peels? This week, star striker Moussa Marega of Mali brought the unpleasant behavior to world attention as he stalked off the field when his successful play scoring the winning goal sparked
an avalanche of ugly chants and racist taunts.
believes racism in the sport is “worse now than it was five years ago.”
Marega had just scored the second goal in a 2-1 win over team Guimaraes at the D Afonso Henriques Stadium when the insults rained down. A shoving match ensued as his own teammates and even opposition players tried to prevent him from leaving instead of supporting him.
Sanjay Bhandari, the new chair of Kick it Out, says complacency from fans and governing bodies could allow football to regress even further. “So our challenge is we’ve got to avoid thinking: ‘Don’t worry, we can never do that’ – because we could.”
It took Marega several minutes to leave the field when he was substituted. Incidents such as the latest one in Portugal are emblematic of the rise of racism in professional and grassroots soccer according to Kick It Out, a leading UK organization that works to tackle discrimination and
Portugal’s colonial history of racism is further downplayed or denied by the International Lusophone Movement which promotes cultural ties between Portuguese-speaking countries. “Anyone who knows anything about Europe has to agree that Portugal is probably... the least racist country in Europe”, said the head of the body of speakers of Portuguese.
This rosy picture has been clouded by studies suggesting discrimination in areas ranging from education to housing, employment to the justice system. There’s also a shortage of Black faces in politics, business and the media. “Racism is deep-rooted, is systemic and it’s structural,” said Beatriz Gomes Dias, president of Djass, an association of Afro-Portuguese citizens. “We have to admit that Portugal is as racist as other European countries.” Portuguese is the spoken language in several countries in Africa – namely Mozambique, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Sao Tome and Principe.
NIGERIA ROUNDING UP UGANDA’S QUEEN OF KATWE STAR DIES JOURNALISTS FOR EXPOSING CORRUPTION
AFTER DIAGNOSIS OF BRAIN CANCER Lupita Nyong’o as Phiona’s mother, and Madina Nmwanta as Phiona, was based on a true story about the young Mutesi. She learns to play chess and becomes a Woman Candidate Master after her victories at World Chess Olympiads. Waligwa played the role of Gloria, a close friend of Phiona, who taught her how to play chess.
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Nigeria is rounding up journalists who investigate corruption – jailing them for indefinite periods of time and accusing them of treason. Agba Jalingo, publisher of Cross River Watch, was arrested and jailed last August 2019 until this month when a Cross River court granted bail. He faces trial over a report written by the newspaper alleging that Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade diverted 500 million naira meant for the establishment of Cross River Microfinance Bank. Charges against Jalingo also include his fraternizing with Sowore Omoyele, publisher of Sahara Reporters and one-time presidential candidate. Charges against them include treasonable felony, terrorism, cultism, and disturbance of public peace. In a separate development, Fejiro Oliver, publisher of the privately owned Secret Reporters news site, faces five counts of violating the 2015 cybercrime act in connection to articles detailing alleged corruption in Nigeria’s Sterling Bank. A former Bank employee turned whistleblower was also charged, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists which reviewed the charge sheet. Also this month, Nigerian police charged Gidado Yushau, publisher of the privately owned News Digest website, and freelance journalist
Alfred Olufemi with criminal conspiracy and defamation. After the death of Alex Ogbu in January, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) called on the Nigerian authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into Ogbu’s death. He was a reporter for the RegentAfrica Times magazine and website, while he was covering a protest by the Islamic Movement in Nigerian capital, Abuja, on Jan. 21. Ogbu was found dead with an injury to the back of his head. The police had been firing teargas and live rounds to disperse the protesters, Nigerian media outlets quoted witnesses as saying. It was the second death of a journalist in a year’s time, the first being young Channels TV journalist, Precious Owolabi, who was killed in similar circumstances on July 22, 2019. No one has been arrested for his murder. Finally, the trial of publisher Omoyele Sowore and his co-defendant Olawale Bakare has been adjourned till March 11 on two amended charges of treasonable felony. The prosecution accuses them of organizing a protest tagged #RevolutionNow aimed at toppling the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari. Five other counts comprising money laundering and cyberstalking were removed following the amended charges filed on January 11, 2020. Nigeria is ranked 120th out of 180 countries in RSF’s 2019 World Press Freedom Index.
Nikita Pearl Waligwa, who starred as the friend of chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi in the Disney film “The Queen of Katwe”, passed away this week after a valiant struggle with cancer. She was 15 years of age. The film, which starred David Oyelowo as the chess teacher,
Noted filmmaker Mira Nair directed the film and also mobilized people to help fund the young girl’s treatment in India after she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Ugandan doctors were quoted as saying they did not have the necessary equipment. Africa’s shortage of surgical services for women with cancer was recently outlined in the online State of Oncology in Africa, published July 2019. “The contrast in diagnosis, treatment and its outcome between high-resource and low-resource countries is dramatic,” the authors wrote. “Africa presents an enormous challenge… yet there has been little investment in
‘Fragile’ By Staff Writer REUTERS
Africa’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says it has activated its emergency operation centre in the face of what global health officials say is a high risk the coronavirus disease epidemic that began in China will spread to its borders. On a poor continent where healthcare capacity is limited, early detection of any outbreak will be crucial. The fear is great that a spreading epidemic of coronavirus infections will be hard to contain in countries where health systems are already overburdened with cases of Ebola, measles, malaria and other deadly infectious diseases. “The key point is to limit transmission from affected countries and the second point is to ensure that we have the capacity to isolate
capacity of any sort to deal with the current cancer problem.” Austria, to take one example, possesses one radiotherapy machine for every 200,000 people or fewer, while many low-resource countries like Tanzania have only one radiotherapy machine for up to 10 million people. Some of the world’s poorest nations have no radiotherapy facilities whatsoever and those that have a facility frequently find that the machine is broken. “Radical solutions are urgently needed: the status quo is not an appropriate response to the current situation.” Waligwa’s co-stars, writing for CNN, commented: “Her battle with a brain tumor was humbling to witness. Her light will live on.” (D. Oyelowo), and “In her real life she had the enormous challenge of battling brain cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and community as they come to terms with having to say goodbye so soon.” (L. Nyong’o)
Africa Prepares for Coronavirus Spread
and also to provide appropriate treatment to people that may be infected,” said Michel Yao, emergency operations program manager at the World Health Organization’s regional office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo. The Democratic Republic of Congo is barring its citizens from flying to China. Burkina Faso has asked Chinese citizens to delay travelling to Burkina, and is warning that they face quarantine if they do. Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda have all suspended flights to China. “What we are emphasising to all countries is that they should at least have early detection,” Yao said. “We know how fragile the health system is on the African continent and these systems are already overwhelmed by many ongoing disease outbreaks, so for us it is critical to detect earlier to that we can prevent the spread.”
John Nkengasong, Africa’s CDC director, told a briefing in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa this week that the activation of the emergency operation centre would create a single incident system to manage the outbreak across the continent. The Africa CDC will also hold a training workshop in Senegal for 15 African countries on laboratory diagnosis, he said. The continent has more than doubled the number of laboratories now equipped to diagnose the viral infection, this week adding facilities in Ghana, Madagascar and Nigeria and to established testing labs in South Africa and Sierra Leone. “By the end of the week we expect that an additional 24 countries (in Africa) will receive the reagents needed to conduct the tests and will have the test running,” a spokeswoman for the WHO’s Africa Region told Reuters.
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By Christopher LeFall Contributing Writer
The nine candidates for the 53rd Congressional District seat came together for a public forum hosted by the Black Women’s Institute for Leadership Development on Wednesday, February 5th. The event was held at the Skyline Hills Branch Library and it was an opportunity for members of the community to meet candidates seeking to replace Congresswoman Susan Davis, who is retiring after 20 years of serving an area with the highest number of black residents in San Diego County.
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“[Davis’ retirement opens] the opportunity for new talent and new representation,” said Chevelle Newell-Tate, co-chair of BWILD. “As an organization of Black women, BWILD understands that representation matters, so a forum with the candidates was extremely important to educate our community of who is running to represent them,” Tate said. “The audience members were engaged and the candidates were thoughtful in their responses to issues directly impacting communities within the African diaspora,” Chandra Clady, BWILD’s political advocacy chair said. The forum serves both the local residents and candidates, especially those who have never been to the Skyline area.
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The February meeting of Biscuits, Grits and Politics brought the candidates for the San Diego City Attorney’s position to this month’s breakfast meeting. The candidates present were Cory Briggs, a taxpayer advocate, Mara Elliott, the current City Attorney and Pete Mesich, former Deputy City Attorney. Dr. John E. Warren moderated the discussion before an audience of early morning attendees.
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In addition to a discussion with the candidates and a brief exchange between them and the audience, there followed a discussion by Dr. Warren about the nature of politics both nationally and locally and the importance of the coming elections. The whole discussion can be found on the Voice & Viewpoint website at www.sdvoice.info.
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Gentry’s Barber Shop Offers Much More Than a Haircut By Brian Goodin Contributing Writer
There are more than a few experiences from one’s childhood that can be looked back on with vivid detail. Getting your first haircut is one of them. Quoting San Diego’s most famous barber, Dr. Willie L. Morrow, from his book, Four Hundred Years Without a Comb, “From behind the barber chair we have had an experience that has not been shared with the world.” Gentry’s Barber Shop is one of the longest existing African American barbershops in San Diego. Stanley Gentry is the current owner of Gentry’s Barber Shop, which is located on Imperial Avenue, just a few doors up from Lincoln High School. Gentry’s has been in business since 1962, when Stanley’s mother and father first opened the shop. His mother was a hairdresser and his father was a barber. Along the way they would have five children: four boys and one girl, all of whom would join the ranks of the barbering business. Two generations of Gentrys have sustained the institution of black barbering in San Diego. Stanley says a third generation is in the wings, but some of them are a little hesitant to come aboard at the moment. In the meantime, Mr.Gentry is intent on keeping the doors of this business open. He says doing so is much more than about cutting hair and providing
a living for his family., although that’s enough in itself. A black barbershop is a sanctuary of sorts. A place of refuge for many African American men to be who they are and find out who they can be. There is a lot of therapy to be had in the confines of these safe havens. Nurturing is plentiful and there is a wealth of information there most of the time. Stanley Gentry said his barbershop is a place where “the world walks through the doors.” He has seen everyone from an admiral to a janitor sit in his chair and just about everyone in between. Gentry says he feels the longevity of his family business certainly gives his shop an advantage over others.
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The black barbershop is the pulse of its community. Long before this age of modern technology, it was, and still is, an authentic source for what is “hip and now” among African American people. It is also one of the original economical vehicles that propelled people of color out of poverty. In a similar fashion, it still does today with its low start-up cost. It remains a valuable asset in more ways than one. Since the emancipation of slavery, black barbering has been a foundation to solidify African Americans’ cultural heritage. A salute to all black barbers during Black History month and every month of the year. 13.0 in.
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3RD ANNUAL KEEPERS OF THE CULTURE CELEBRATES
Black and African American Culture Photos by Vayumanu Bawa
By Vayumanu Bawa Contributing Writer
Performances and Cultural Experiences
CELEBRATIONS Saluting Theater - Film - Music
Tuesday, February 25, 6:30 p.m. African-American Women in Film
To commemorate African-American women in film, we’ll be screening excepts from Netflix’s “Never Heard” by local filmmaker Tamera Hill and the film short “Together,” starring Efé, winner of the 2019 D.C. Black Film Festival Actress of the Year award. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion and Q&A session with Efé and Tamera, moderated by Black & Magazine Editor-in-Chief Chida Rebecca. Don’t miss this FREE event on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m.
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What would you do if given the opportunity to be reflected in the timeline of African American history in San Diego? This special opportunity was presented to attendees of this year’s Keepers of the Culture event at the San Diego History Center. Participants were invited to bring personal photographs and documents to be scanned for consideration to be in an upcoming exhibition on the history of African Americans in San Diego. Their photographs also have the potential to be added to the Center’s archival collections, one of the largest regional photography collections in the United States with over 2.5 million images. The 3rd Annual Keepers of the Culture event was hosted by The San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art (SDAAMFA) in collaboration with the San Diego History Center on Saturday, February 8. This annual event celebrates individuals who have dedicated themselves to preserving Black and African American culture in San Diego. Common Ground Theatre, Ms. Starla Lewis, and Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Matthews were this year’s distinguished honorees. Oral art expression kicked off the event with local artists Real J. Wallace and Kelsey Olivia giving poetry performances. Gaidi Finnie, Executive Director of the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Arts, moderated a discussion with the honorees where they shared about themselves and their lives with the audience. Common Ground Theatre, represented by Board Chair Francine DeWitt-Haynes, was recognized for implementing the vision of the late Rufus Dewitt and Dr. Robert Matthews to start a theater in 1963. DeWitt-Haynes spoke about the challenges of funding for the theatre and how important donations are to the life of the organization. She also gave a tribute to Common Ground Theatre Artistic Director Charles W. Patmon Jr. who passed just last month. Common Ground has made it possible for San Diego to experience the stories and voices of the Black community for over 50 years and has made great efforts to produce works by and about Black people. Ms. Starla Lewis was honored for her work specifically in higher education which has been intentional in showing an appreciation
for Black culture. As a seven-time recipient of the Mesa College Teacher of the Year Award, she has touched multiple lives as a result of her dedication to teaching people love and life skills. Lewis also facilitates a unique multigenerational women’s empowerment event with her daughters focused on celebrating and uplifting all women. She spoke of her childhood which consisted of living both in Missouri with her grandmother and in California with her parents. Speaking on how she desegregated her school in California, she acknowledged her great aunt who prepared her for what would come but noted that children today are not being prepared. “They’re being told that things have changed, but nothing has really changed because things are just manifesting differently and our children need to have a knowledge of self so that they can deal with the reality of the world,” Lewis said. She charged the audience with being keepers of the culture by passing on the knowledge of Black history to future generations. In addition to the establishment of Common Ground Theatre with Rufus Dewitt, Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Matthews were honored for the establishment of the Martin L. King Parade and Pageant as well as leadership and financial support of organizations such as the Jackie Robinson YMCA Board, RADY Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, Jack and Jill, Tema Ghana Sister City, and the Elementary Institute of Science. Dr. Matthews spoke on the absence of truth in history books especially in relation to the narrative of Black people in the United States. Mrs. Matthews spoke on the early parts of her relationship with her husband and what they have been able to accomplish for the community since then. She spoke on her involvement in including young people in the MLK Parade through the King and Queen program and urged the audience to showcase their various talents with the rest of the world as much as possible. The reception provided attendees with an opportunity to get more familiar with and appreciate the three honorees. “My favorite part of this year’s event was just the honorees talking about themselves,” Finnie said. It is highly important that elders in the community who have done so much to keep African and African American culture alive in San Diego are recognized while they are still with us.
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Black History in Motion 2020: Past and Present
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By Vayunamu Bawa Contributing Writer
Every year in February, the Black community gets the shortest month of the year to celebrate the longest history in the world and community groups make the best of it in the various ways they can. The San Diego City Black Employees Association in collaboration with Jasmine Sadler of Jas:Maven put on the Black History in Motion 2020 program on Thursday, February 6 at the San Diego Concourse. As the largest San Diego City celebration of Black History Month, the event showcased current Black history in San Diego and honored the progress of the Black community throughout San Diego’s history. With an exhibit of artifacts, presentations by elected officials and community members, and a drum ceremony, Black History In Motion 2020 offered attendees an entertaining evening. Following the welcome, Author Ashley Nicole paid homage with a poetry performance from her poetry collection dedicated to providing encouragement during hard times.
Community member Alyce Smith Cooper followed with encouraging words for the audience and an announcement of the Coretta Scott King Inaugural Brunch coming in March to support the historic preservation of the Educational Cultural Complex. Dr. LaWana Richmond, an educator, researcher, and futurist, spoke on Afrofuturism and the necessity of looking forward while celebrating Black History. “Everything we want to see requires us as individuals to make it happen,” Richmond said. She also mentioned the Afrofuturism Lounge, a yearly summer event that provides a space for Black comic creators, artists, writers, designers, and innovators, as well as critical thinkers and community builders to experience “Black Comix”. During the historical reflection segment of the night, community leader Robert Tambuzi spoke on the significance of learning true Black history while dealing with oppression. The history of Black people all over the world is “a sacred narrative”, Tambuzi expressed. City Councilmember Monica Montgomery (District 4) spoke on moving into Black
History Month this February after the Martin Luther King celebration last month and how that caused her to reflect on her own family history. Being able to trace how her family members came to the United States and then to San Diego makes her work different, Montgomery said. “While the celebration is important, the state of the Black community in San Diego is in a crisis.” She spoke on the importance of being held accountable by her community for her actions in her role and presented a Proclamation from the City Council proclaiming February 2020 as Black History Month in San Diego. Professor Chuck Ambers of the Casa Del Rey Moro African Latin Museum in Old Town was this year’s honoree for his countless efforts to preserve the history of Black people in San Diego. His address highlighted his own personal history as well as the museum’s current work. Professor Ambers highlighted the upcoming African Diaspora Maritime exhibit commemorating the Africans who were sailing the Nile River around 5,200 years ago. Access to and knowledge of such history is important for Black people in a maritime town
like San Diego knowing their roots because it informs on realities that are often left out of general history. He also brought with him museum volunteers who participate in the African-American Pioneers in San Diego exhibit, which is a live personification of Black historical figures. Some of these figures include Margaret and Albert Robinson, founders of the famous Julian Hotel (oldest continuously operating hotel in all of Southern California) and Fred Coleman, who was first to discover gold in San Diego County in 1849. Concerned with the development and advancement of Black employees in City government, The San Diego City Black Employees Association partnered with Jasmine Sadler through the Friends of African American Employee Resource Groups (ERG) on this event because of how difficult it could be for African-American employees at one company to plan a Black History Month event on their own. Sadler was committed to creating the umbrella group because she was part of an African-American ERG and wanted to bring together different ERGs for the purpose of planning one powerful San Diego Black History Month event.
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Loretta A. Williams’ Birthday Celebration By San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Contributing Writer
It was an immensely surprising party for Loretta A. Williams, as her family and friends gathered for her 80th Birthday Celebration, held at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside Hotel on Saturday, February 15th. Loretta strolled into the ballroom, where she was greeted with a warm rumble of well wishes and birthday greetings. The evening was filled with a program brightened with fun and laughter, as her daughters, Sharon Lowe and Selina Shepherd, and her son, Darrell Moon, conducted various games centered around the “Roaring 1940’s.” Needless to say, Loretta, being as youthful and vibrant as she could be, looked astonishingly beautiful and, not to mention, her age does not reflect in her appearance. Loretta was born February 11, 1940 to Florene and Hiram Fletcher. She is the second eldest of six siblings. She has six children, of whom two are deceased. Lorretta is very proud of her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. Furthermore, she has a
host of nieces, nephews, and wonderful anyone who enters her home. Her home friends. is recognized as a warm place of love and a safe haven. This event was captured by a beautiful video presentation which highlighted There is so much to share about this Loretta’s youth and mid-age years, where phenomenal woman, who dates back she was seen always celebrating life with through history, and every individual loved ones and friends. Her laughter is life that she has touched has left a great contagious, and she exemplifies life to and positive impression on many. It is the fullest. In her soft spoken voice, she safe to say that this world is a better shared a brief and heartfelt overview place because of her. So the evening of her life. She noted that it has not afforded an opportunity for a time of always been a bed of roses, however, thanksgiving and love, a time to extend down through the years, she always back the love that she has given out, and gave thanks to the Lord for ordering her which allowed her to receive showers of steps in life. blessings. Her family and friends denote her as being the “Matriarch” of the large family. She has always served her community, church, and provided food and shelter for the needy. And, for the past thirtyplus years, she has also been known as “Mama-house,” the nickname given to her by her eldest granddaughter. The community has adopted that name for her as well, as it is symbolic of all the extended love, shelter, and pouring out of wisdom and knowledge shared to
Thank you, Loretta A. Williams, for allowing us to come and celebrate this pivotal day with you. We are grateful to be able to give you your flowers while you are able to see and smell them!
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Lunch, Team-Building and Field Trips to SDSU and UC San Diego. Priority Deadline: March 31. It is a competitive process and acceptance is not guaranteed. Families must attend an Orientation in May and students must take a pretest in June. For Information: http://www.calsoapsandiego. Online -Bayview Baptist Church: org/workshops The SWAG (Students With Application: https://beatriton. Academic Goals) SAT Prep ucsd.edu/register/2020swag Academy Program - An intensive, 2 ½ -week SAT Prep -USD (University of San Academy held weekdays from Diego): SAT Scholars - An June 11-26, 2020. Students intensive SAT Prep Academy must currently be in Grade held over the course of 6 9, 10 or 11 (in Grade 10, 11 Saturdays: June 27-August 8. or 12 in Fall 2020.) Includes (No class July 4.) Students must SAT Instruction, Tutoring, currently be in Grade 9, 10 or 11 Two intensive SAT Prep class offerings are available to help students boost their SAT test scores and improve their chances of college admittance to a four year university. Students currently in grades 9 through 12 can enroll, for free, in the following programs :
(Grade 10, 11 or 12 in Fall 2020) and must have taken Integrated Math III or higher by June 2020. Each session is 8:30am12:30pm. Unlike SWAG, this program doesn’t include field trips, food, tutoring, etc. It is strictly SAT Preparation instruction. SAT Scholars applications are due April 10; it is a competitive process and acceptance is not guaranteed. Online Application: https:// tinyurl.com/satscholars2020 Both programs are free but they are competitive and admission is not guaranteed, so prepare early and get your applications in!
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On Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at San Diego State University (SDSU), Dr. Bonnie Reddick, lecturer in the SDSU Africana Studies Department, invited author, historian and educator Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu to speak as the university’s first guest in honor of Black history month. Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu, the founder and president of African American Images, a Chicago-based publishing company, has authored 40 books including nationa l best sel lers. Dr. Jawa n z a Kunjufu dedicated his life to improving education and socialization for black youth in America. He continued his humanitarian stride by volu nteeri ng a nd g iv i ng educat iona l presentat ions throughout the countr y’s inner city schools. His work has earned him columns in Ebony Magazine and Essence Magazine, as well as media coverage on BET, MSNBC and Oprah.
Celebration in Blackness.” T he overa l l presentat ion wa s except iona l, of fer i ng each attendee the gift of understanding the value of African-American histor y, and even more reasons to be proud of our African-American history.
Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu.
Dr. Bonnie Reddick, Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu, Dr Anthony Merritt.
There was a large turnout of students for the event, and all actively participated in a constructive educational dialogue. The seminar topic was gleaned from his book, “Lessons From History A
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Native San Diegan, Lisa Williams, who is the daughter of retired San Diego educator, Ida Williams, was honored in a ceremony the second week in February by North C a rol i n a G ove r nor Roy Cooper. Ms. Wiliams was recognized as a teacher leader among a noteworthy list of superintendents, principals, college deans and ot her administrators from across the state who have made a positive impact on students. Williams taught music at Oak Park Music Conser vator y and special education at Valencia Park Elementary School and was a member of the local San Diego Epsilon Xi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incor porated a nd Bet hel
A.M.E. Church. She currently is a music teacher and school events coordinator, at DoDEA Bowley Elementary School and Dodea Shughart Elementary School in North Carolina and is currently working on her doctorate in Education Innovative Technology, with a focus in Teacher Leader Digital Transformations. The event was held at the North Carolina Governor’s Executive Mansion in Raleigh and was hosted by the N.C. African American Heritage Commission and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Ms. Williams attributes her mother Ida for all of her talent and success.
Williams remarked, “The highlight of the evening was my brief conversation with the Governor about the beauty of the Executive Mansion’s grand piano. The governor asked if I played, and my response was, ‘Why yes sir, all of my life. It is one of the many ways I reach and inspire my students every single day!’
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February is American Heart Month. As the nation puts a spotlight on keeping our communities heart disease free, it can be both frustrating and worrisome when a loved one slips into a more sedentary lifestyle that can be harmful to their long-term health. To help them recommit to exercise and fitness, your support can come in several ways: Set an Example: Your concern will carry more weight if you regularly exercise yourself. People are more likely to be active and try something new
when someone close to them mat, a fitness tracker, a piece of exercise equipment, or a gift is doing the same. certificate to try a new class or Do Act iv it ies Toget her: activity works. The buddy system works. Exercising and being active Just Be Supportive: Retogether will help you both be establishing new routines and habits is difficult, especially more motivated. if your partner’s been in a Make It a Routine: Creating a rut. Simply offering support, routine is one of the best ways encouragement, a kind word, a to establish accountability listening ear, or a compliment with one another - a little can go a long way. positive peer pressure helps! Helping your loved one get Give Healthful Gifts: This back on track to a healthy can be touchy. However, if lifestyle isn’t always easy, but you’re both truly on board the effort can help you both with helping one another be reach your long-term fitness more active, gifts like a yoga goals.
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Celebration of Life service was held Thursday, February 13, 2020 at AndersonRagsdale Mortuary, Memory Chapel, followed by an internment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary
Celebration of Life Service was held Thursday, February 6, 2020, 12:00 Noon at Mt Erie Baptist Church. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.
MASTER SERGEANT BIRDIE DEADWILER, 83, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2020 in San Diego, CA surrounded by his family.
RICHARD EUGENE WINS, II, affectionately known as “Buddy”, was born on July 8, 1929 in Hawthorne, Florida. He was the fifth child, and first boy of eighteen children born to proud parents, Richard and Carritha Wynn.
Birdie Deadwiler Jr., was born on February 28, 1936 in Blossburg, AL in Jefferson County to Birdie Deadwiler Sr. and Lucille (Bufford) Deadwiler. At the age of 16, he left home to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps. During this time, he met Myrtle Gray Davis. They wed in 1957. Throughout his respectable military career, he was stationed throughout the world and held many key positions. He ascended in rank, and honorably retired as a highly decorated Master Sergeant for his work as a USMC Recruiter, Drill Instructor, and his work in Supply Chain Operations. More notably, Master Sergeant Birdie Deadwiler was one of the first African American United States Marine Corps recruiters. In April 1977, he honorably retired from active duty, and continued to serve for seven additional years as a reservist in the United States Marine Corps. This model of excellence and determination was not only exemplified in his professional life, but his personal life as well. To the world, he embodied pride, integrity, independence, and the definition of a true gentleman. To his four children, he was a protector, a provider, and an affirmation of respect, honor, and perseverance. To his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he was a beacon of love, acceptance, strength, and joy. . Although, he took pride in many aspects of his life; his family, his legacy, and his time as a United States Marine were the most important. Though his family and friends mourn his passing, they will continue to celebrate his life and uphold his legacy as a pillar of honor, courage, and strength. Birdie Deadwiler Jr. is survived by his children: Jennifer Anthony, Deborah Deadwiler, Davina and her husband Darryl Sanders, Derrick and his wife Eileen Deadwiler; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, the mother of his children, Myrtle Gray (Davis) Deadwiler, his sister, Berniece Hibbett, and his grandson, Michael Williams, Jr. He is and was deeply loved by them all.
During the early 1940s, Richard served in the United States Army. Although his stint was very short, he was extremely proud to be of service to his country. On January 19, 1947, Richard united in marriage with his soulmate and best friend, Ella Mae. The two later relocated to California. Their union was beautifully blessed: with four children: Richard III; twins, Garry and Barry; and their only daughter and youngest child, Peaches. During the late 1950s, Richard began employment with the Transportation Division at 32nd Street Naval Base as a Civil Service employee, ultimately rising to the position of Foreman. He retired in 1984 after thirty-five years of service in excellence. During his tenure with Civil Service, Richard was like a quiet storm, soft spoken and he did not need a lot of words to get his point across. He kept it short, simple and clear; but when he did speak it was genuine and well-understood. He was kind, loving and generous. He loved his family unconditionally and they loved him too. During the early years, he was known for his strong work ethic.
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Homegoing Celebration service was held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary, Memory Chapel. LAFAYETTE PARKER was born November 23, 1963 in Dermott Arkansas to Leon Willie D. and Ozell Parker. He was the ninth of ten children, as we all waited to find out if the baby was going to be a boy or a girl, all the girls wanted another sister, and of course the boys was so happy when it was a bouncing baby boy and although he was not a girl he was so beautiful and loved unconditionally anyway. The family moved to San Diego in 1969, Lafayette attended Keiller Elementary School and graduated from Madison High. Lafayette continued his education with National Steel and Shipbuilding co., where he worked for a few years before he started working on cars and odd jobs until he became sick. Lafayette loved fixing things and was a soft spoken man and always had a big smile to greet you with. Lafayette was preceded in death by his mother and father, 2 sisters nad 2 brothers. Left to cherish his memories is his daughter Fawnshanette Parker, Four sisters:Gloria Hawkins , Catherine McLeod , Dorothy Johnson and Elmore Parker, one brother : Willie Parker and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife; his sons: Richard E. Wins III and Garry Wins. On Thursday, January 23, 2020, Richard Eugene Wins, II was called home from earthly labor to eternal rest. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Peaches Wins Howell (Tariq); his son, Barry Wins; granddaughters: Tiffani Evans, Renita Wins, Zina Wins and EllaShawntae Wins-Dorsey (Michael) all of San Diego, CA, Shatelle Wins of New York; grandson, Chief Warrant Officer 3, Dante Wins (Marcia); great grandson, David Wins and great granddaughter, Jordan Wins, all of Ft. Bliss, Texas; three brothers: Curbie Wynn (Rebecca) and John Wynn of Cocoa Florida, and Nathaniel Wynn (Ethel) of Rochester, New York; three sister: Mable Osborne of Rockledge, FL; Carrie Wynn of Las
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Services were held Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Bayview Baptist Church. Interment at Greenwood Memorial Park. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. On May 21, 1941, in Meridian, Mississippi, Flora Mae and Andrew Hosley were blessed with the birth of Roy and his twin brother, Ray, who were their first set of twins.. Roy enlisted in the military and served in the United States Navy for four years and spent some of his military career serving in the Vietnam War. In 1969, Roy received an honorable discharge from the military and was awarded a Vietnam Service Medal. The same year he decided to make San Diego, California, his home. In 1973, Roy was given a work assignment in Oakland, California, he decided to stop in Los Angeles, to visit a relative. While there he met the love of his life, Ola. On August 3, 1974, the couple united in holy matrimony. The couple was together for over 40 years. In San Diego, Roy continued his career with the government and became a Civil Service employee with the Defense Department in the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Division. Roy worked for NAVSEA for over 40 years as an electronic technician and because of his knowledge and expertise in the field he was given assignments around the world, traveling both nationally and internationally. Roy’s achievements with NAVSEA during his 40-year tenure were notable and significant because he was often the first and only African-American to hold certain positions. In 2004, Roy retired in order to spend more time with family and enjoy hobbies. On February 2, 2020, after a valiant fight, Roy was called home to be with the Lord and passed away peacefully at home with his family. Roy was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law and friend. Roy was preceded in death by his parents; Andrew and Flora Mae Hosley and brother; Otis Ray Hosley. He leaves to cherish his legacy, his wife; Ola Hosley, stepchildren; Jennifer Hodges, Michael Hodges Sr., and Natasha Hood; daughter; Ticey Hosley; siblings; Ray Hosley (twin), George Edward Hosley who is affectionately known as Tom, Tommie Jean Baylor, Carolyn Joyce Martin (Edward Lee Martin), Mac Arthur Hosley, Donna Kay Ruffin, and Clara Hosley Goins; grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
When great trees fall. When great trees fall, rocks on distant hills shudder, lions hunker down in tall grasses, and even elephants lumber after safety. When great trees fall in forests, small things recoil into silence, their senses eroded beyond fear. When great souls die, the air around us becomes light, rare, sterile. We breathe, briefly. Our eyes, briefly, see with a hurtful clarity. Our memory, suddenly sharpened, examines, gnaws on kind words unsaid, promised walks never taken. Great souls die and our reality, bound to them, takes leave of us. Our souls, dependent upon their nurture, now shrink, wizened. Our minds, formed and informed by their radiance, fall away. We are not so much maddened as reduced to the unutte able ignorance of dark, cold caves. And when great souls die, after a perio peace blooms, slowly and always irregularly. Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration. Our senses, restored, never to be the same, whisper to us. They existed. They existed. We can be. Be and be better. For they existed.
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JIMMIE FIELDS Jr. was born on August 10, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to Dorothy and Jimmie Fields. He was the fourth of five children, and the only son. Jimmie’s educational career began at Ethan Allen and Gladstone Elementary schools. He graduated from Crane High School and went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Northeastern University, located in his beloved hometown. Jimmie was very athletic in his youth. This love of sports continued into his adult years. He was an avid and life-long fan of the Chicago Bulls. He coached baseball and basketball youth groups of which he won many awards and trophies. His most treasured pursuit was mentoring young boys and tirelessly helping others. He devoted his time and worked at the Youth Center in Chicago for many years before relocating to San Diego, California. Shortly after relocating, he continued to pursue his passion for assisting others by working and devoting over twenty years to The Salvation Army Centre City Corps. While living and working in San Diego, Jimmie met the mother of his children, Toni Sullivan. From this union two sons were born: Anthony and Quinton. He was a very dedicated and loving father, son, brother, and uncle. Jimmie Fields, Jr. was preceded in death by his father Jimmie, mother Dorothy, and sister, Pearlina. Left to treasure his memory are his two sons: Anthony and Quinton; sisters: Sandra, Barbara, and Jimette, and a host of close friends, relatives, and coworkers.
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GRACE ANN PATTON was born on November 17, 1948 in San Diego, California. She was the fourth child of seven children born to Bertha and Otha Patton. Grace Ann was raised in Chula Vista, (Otay) California and moved to San Diego with her family at the age of eleven years old. She attended San Diego Unified School District. Grace Ann, who was later called Gracie, was a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She always had an open door policy and never said no to anyone in need. She loved her children unconditionally. As a single mother she did everything she could to provide and protect her children. She had a beautiful heart, smile, soul, spirit, and gave the best hugs and kisses, and then she would say “I love you baby.” Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren meant the world to her. Gracie lived a very private life, she would love on you and was very down to earth. If you crossed her, she would most definitely let you know and at the same time would feed you and give you a place to lay your head. Music made her heart happy; she loved her music and every month she would have someone take her to the record shop to buy at least 5-10 albums, she had crates stacked on top of crates full of albums and knew all the words to the songs. She was also known for being a very good cook; she made the best pea salad and macaroni salad, and too many other dishes to name. She also had some favorite sayings: “Sho ya’ll right” and “I heard it”. Gracie was preceded in death by both parents Otha Lee Patton, Bertha Patton, and her oldest sister Sherfaye Patton. Grace Ann Patton leaves to cherish her memory her four loving children, Cornell Jenkins (Ruth), Tyrone Giles (Cecilia), Irishalynn Ellis Brister, Tommy Lamont Ellis and Benji (Dog/baby); two brothers and three sisters, Terry Patton, Delores Buggs, Rachel Patton, Arnold Patton (Linda) and Gwen Murphy; twelve grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and many friends.
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If Tomorrow Never Comes If I knew it would be the last tine that I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in the more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more. If I knew it would be the last time I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would videotape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day. If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare and extra minute or two to stop and say, “I love you,” instead of assuming, you would know I do. If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, well I’m sure you’ll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away. For surely there’s always tomorrow to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything right. There will always be another day to say “I love you’s”, And certainly there’s another chance to say our “Anything I can do’s?” But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I’d like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget, Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight. So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes, you’ll surely regret the day, That you didn’t take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a liss and you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish. So hold your loved ones close today, whispher in their ear, Tell them how much you love them and that you’ll always hold them dear. Take time to say “I’m sorry,” “please forgive me,” “thank you” or “it’s okay”. And if tomorrow never comes, you’ll have no regrets about today.
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Located at: 7115 Westview Pl #D Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/21/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Luis Antulio Mendez Alvarado 7115 Westview Pl #D Lemon Grove, CA 91945 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 02/20, 02/27, 03/05, 03/12 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001905 Fictitious business name(s): In The Mean-Time Vending
Located at: 2955 Boston Ave Unit 1 San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A General Partnership Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Marquis Allen 3077 Imperial Ave San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego --Torrie Louise Allen 2955 Boston Ave Unit 1 San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 23, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 23, 2025 02/20, 02/27, 03/05, 03/12 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9003194 Fictitious business name(s): EZ-Recycle
Located at: 852 Grand Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A General Partnership Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Kendall L Kuykendall 7929 Silverton Ave #605 San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego --Sergio Jose Ayon 1151 4th Ave #416 Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego --Christopher Larkins 7929 Silverton Ave #605 San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 05, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on February 05, 2025 02/20, 02/27, 03/05, 03/12 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002782 Fictitious business name(s): A Queen's Secret
Located at: 346 Jamacha Rd #54 El Cajon, CA 92019 County of San Diego
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Located at: 275 S. Worthington St #97 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 16838 San Diego, CA 92176 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/27/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: S. Anthony Robinson 275 S. Worthington St Spc#97 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 27, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 27, 2025 02/20, 02/27, 03/05, 03/12 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9003635 Fictitious business name(s): Living Unapologetically Counseling & Coaching Services --Living Unapologetically --Living Unapologetically for Justice
Located at: 9541 Grossmont Summit Dr. La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 34052 San Diego, CA 92163 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 02/01/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Living Unapologetically Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Justice, Inc. 9541 Grossmont Summit Dr. La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 10, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on February 10, 2025 02/20, 02/27, 03/05, 03/12 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9003428 Fictitious business name(s): Moving Forward Health Services -Cali Classic Corporation
Located at: 454 Felicita Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 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: Stefon Sherman 454 Felicita Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 07, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on February 07, 2025 02/20, 02/27, 03/05, 03/12
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Located at: 3946 National Ave #2 San Diego, CA 92113 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: Ashlie Ann Marie Halton 3946 National Ave #2 San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 05, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on February 05, 2025 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/05 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001615 Fictitious business name(s): Beal Racing --Beal Racing Top Fuel Dragster
Located at: 6145 Avenorra Dr La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 01/21/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Catab Enterprises 6145 Avenorra Dr La Mesa, CA 91942 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 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/05 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9003326 Fictitious business name(s): The Medicine Men
Located at: 10115 Crestside Pl Spring Valley, CA 91977 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: Eric V. Porter 10115 Crestside Pl Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 06, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on February 06, 2025 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/05 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002340 Fictitious business name(s): Lanis Learning Center
Located at: 8675 Sandy Bev Ln Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was 01/28/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Dejahn Tabreeze Jarrett 8675 Sandy Bev Ln Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego --Tierra Lachelle Broadnax 8675 Sandy Bev Ln Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 28, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 28, 2025 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/05 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9003408 Fictitious business name(s): Galatians Five Publishers --The San Diego Young
Located at: 8697 La Mesa Blvd #C-167 La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 02/01/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Norman A Tate 1234 N 1st Street #7 El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 07, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on February 07, 2025 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/05 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002383 Fictitious business name(s): Wushiland Boba
Located at: 4309 La Jolla Village Dr. Ste 2300 San Diego, CA 92122 County of San Diego --11 S 3rd St Unit 229 Alhambra, CA 91801 County of Los Angeles 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: Flying Fish WUTC LLC 11 S 3rd St Unit 229 Alhambra, CA 91801 County of Los Angeles This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 28, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 28, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002502 Fictitious business name(s): Moon Nails Spa
Located at: 9150 Fletcher Pkwy La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/29/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Hoa Hoang Kim To 4308 Quince St San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 29, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 29, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9001704 Fictitious business name(s): Soul Fire
Located at: 127 E Lexington Ave El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego --8580 Chevy Chase Rd La Mesa, CA 91941 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: Soul Fire 127 E Lexington Ave El Cajon, CA 92021 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 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002354 Fictitious business name(s): Patriot Fumigation
Located at: 3818 Florence St San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual
Hydroblast Pressure Washing Service
Located at: 1951 47th St Spc #6 San Diego, CA 92102 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: Rodric Christopher Phillips 951 47th St Spc #6 San Diego, CA 92102 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 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002399 Fictitious business name(s): TJ Freight Services
Located at: 396 Oak Court Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 01/20/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: JC Eagle Enterprises II, LLC 396 Oak Court Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 28, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 28, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002398 Fictitious business name(s): Castaneda Floor Company
Located at: 396 Oak Court Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 01/20/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: JC Eagle Enterprises, LLC 396 Oak Court Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 28, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 28, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002717 Fictitious business name(s): Blue Moon Cleaning Services
Located at: 210 Quintard Street, A-10 San Diego, CA 91911 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/30/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Sara E. Castaneda 210 Quintard Street, A-10 San Diego, CA 91911 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 30, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on
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Located at: 11191 Kelowna Rd #68 San Diego, CA 92126 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: I Am We Solutions 11191 Kelowna Rd #68 San Diego, CA 92126 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 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002909 Fictitious business name(s): Tacos El Gabacho
Located at: 9612 Dale Ave. #3 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 07/01/2015 This business is hereby registered by the following: Devan H. Rowland 5858 Estelle St. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 03, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on February 03, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002468 Fictitious business name(s): Jeannine's Tacos
Located at: 9612 Dale Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/29/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jeannine Partida 4403 Parks Ave #B La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 29, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 29, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002944 Fictitious business name(s): CWJ-AV
Located at: 12080 Calle Naranja El Cajon, CA 92019 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 12/01/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: Carlton Wendell Jones 12080 Calle Naranja El Cajon, CA 92019 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 03, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on February 03, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002968 Fictitious business name(s): Paradise Regained
Located at: 7941 Tinaja Lane San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 02/03/2020 This business is hereby
Sweets Dessert & Coffee Bar
Located at: 1023 W. 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 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 February 03, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on February 03, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002936 Fictitious business name(s): CHAVALI hair boutique
Located at: 940 Eastlake Parkway, Suite 35 Chula Vista, CA 91914 County of San Diego --1741 Eastlake Pkwy, ste 102, pub 174 Chula Vista, CA 91915 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 11/15/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: Chavali McIntosh 940 Eastlake Pkwy, Suite 35 Chula Vista, CA 91914 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 03, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on February 03, 2025 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002152 Fictitious business name(s): EmpowerUAV --Code 3 Drone --Code Three Drone
Located at: 1953 Magdalene Way San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 01/02/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Empower UAV/UAS, Inc. 1953 Magdalene Way San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 27, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on January 27, 2025 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9002160 Fictitious business name(s): Enklav --Enklav Vintage
Located at: 6244 El Cajon Blvd Unit #1 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Joint Venture The first day of business was 01/27/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Ricky Hearron 7940 Mission Center Court
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Apt E NAME STATEMENT San Diego, CA 92108 2020-9000940 County of San Diego Fictitious business name(s): --Spiritual Essence Sammy Noe Ratliff --4295 Schoolridge Ln Apt B Psych Squad La Mesa, CA 91941 Located at: County of San Diego 5025 Cervantes Ave This statement was filed with San Diego, CA 92113 the Recorder/County Clerk of County of San Diego San Diego County on The business is conducted by: January 27, 2020 Co-Partners This fictitious business name The first day of business was will expire on 01/13/2020 January 27, 2025 This business is hereby 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 ------------------------------------ registered by the following: Taj'Anae Michelle Runnells FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 5025 Cervantes Ave NAME STATEMENT San Diego, CA 92113 2020-9001989 County of San Diego Fictitious business name(s): --Vineyard Bible Ministry Dante Troy Williams Located at: 3917 Conrad Dr Apt G9 1149 Oakhurst Drive Spring Valley, CA 91977 San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego County of San Diego The business is conducted by: This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of An Individual San Diego County on Registrant Has Not Yet Begun January 13, 2020 To Transact Business Under This fictitious business name The Name(s) Above will expire on This business is hereby January 13, 2025 registered by the following: 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 Diana Black-Tucker -----------------------------------1149 Oakhurst Drive FICTITIOUS BUSINESS San Diego, CA 92114 NAME STATEMENT County of San Diego 2020-9001473 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of Fictitious business name(s): Little Love Daycare and San Diego County on Preschool January 23, 2020 --This fictitious business name Luxurious Tours will expire on Located at: January 23, 2025 10334 Madrid Way 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 Spring Valley, CA 91977 -----------------------------------County of San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The business is conducted by: NAME STATEMENT An Individual 2020-9001125 Fictitious business name(s): The first day of business was 01/17/2020 Crandall Apartments This business is hereby Located at: registered by the following: 2154 Garston Street Lynley R. Berry San Diego, CA 92111 10334 Madrid Way County of San Diego Spring Valley, CA 91977 --County of San Diego 10580 Prospect Avenue, This statement was filed with Suite #200 the Recorder/County Clerk of Santee, CA 92071 San Diego County on County of San Diego January 17, 2020 The business is conducted by: This fictitious business name A Limited Partnership will expire on The first day of business was January 17, 2025 08/01/1971 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 This business is hereby registered by the following: NAME CHANGE William Cameron Family Management Co, Inc. SUPERIOR COURT OF (General Partner of Cameron CALIFORNIA Apartments, LP) County of San Diego 10580 Prospect Avenue, Central Courthouse Suite #200 330 W. Broadway Santee, CA 92071 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego 37-2020-00004142--CU-PT-CTL SJT Cameron, LLC Petitioner or Attorney: (General Partner of Cameron LaTasha Sharice Griffin Apartments, LP) To All Interested Persons: 9657 Blossom Ridge Way Petitioner El Cajon, CA 92021 LaTasha Sharice Griffin County of San Diego This statement was filed with filed a petition with this court the Recorder/County Clerk of for a decree changing names as follows: San Diego County on PRESENT NAME: January 14, 2020 LaTasha Sharice Griffin This fictitious business name will expire on PROPOSED NAME: January 14, 2025 LaTasha Red Grant 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this NAME STATEMENT matter appear before this court 2020-9001338 Fictitious business name(s): at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the Duffel Bag Connection petition for change of name Located at: should not be granted. Any 854 Maria Ave person objecting to the name Spring Valley, CA 91977 changes described above must County of San Diego The business is conducted by: file a written objection that includes the An Individual The first day of business was reasons for the objection at least two court days before 01/15/2020 the matter is scheduled to be This business is hereby registered by the following: heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the Alexander Salazar Ojeda petition should not be granted. 854 Maria Ave If no written objection is Spring Valley, CA 91977 timely filed, the court may County of San Diego This statement was filed with grant the petition without a hearing. the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on NOTICE OF HEARING January 16, 2020 Date: March 12, 2020 This fictitious business name Time: 8:30 A.M. will expire on Dept. 61 January 16, 2025 The address of the court is: 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 330 W. Broadway -----------------------------------San Diego, CA 92101 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 NAME STATEMENT ----------------------------------2020-9001159 SUPERIOR COURT OF Fictitious business name(s): CALIFORNIA The New Burrito Station County of San Diego Located at: Central 3130 University Ave 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92104 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego 37-2020-00003159The business is conducted by: CU-PT-CTL An Individual Petitioner or Attorney: Registrant Has Not Yet Begun In Pro Per To Transact Business Under Kahlaya Angel Ward The Name(s) Above To All Interested Persons: This business is hereby Petitioner registered by the following: Kahlaya Angel Ward Isavro Zavala filed a petition with this court 7348 Canton Dr. for a decree changing names Lemon Grove, CA 91945 as follows: County of San Diego PRESENT NAME: This statement was filed with Kahlaya Angel Ward the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on PROPOSED NAME: January 14, 2020 Angel Kahlaya Jackson This fictitious business name will expire on THE COURT ORDERS that January 14, 2025 all persons interested in this 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20 ------------------------------------ matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the Subscribe Online: petition for change of name should not be granted. 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The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint LEGAL NOTICES 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
Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2020-9002151 Fictitious business name(s) to be abandoned: Code 3 Drone --Code Three Drone
Located at: 1275 Ocean Breeze San Marcos, CA 92078 County of San Diego --663 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd #177 San Marcos, CA 92078 County of San Diego The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on: 01/17/2017 and assigned File no. 2017-001413 Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned by: Chris Marquart 1275 Ocean Breeze San Marcos, CA 92078 County of San Diego This business is conducted by:
An Individual This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 27, 2020 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20
SUMMONS SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Case Number: 37-2019-00029526-CL-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.
LEGAL NOTICES 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
PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Mark Donovan Demery Case Number: 37-2020-00006135-PR-PL-CTL
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Mark Donovan Demery A Petition for Probate has been filed by Matthew John Demery in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego - Central Division. The Petition for Probate requests that Matthew John Demery be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A Hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on April 8, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 502 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division
You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response If You Object at this court and have a copy to the granting of the petition, served on the plaintiff. A letter you should appear at the or phone call will not protect hearing and state your you. Your written response objections or file written must be in proper legal form objections with the court if you want the court to hear before the hearing. Your your case. There may be a appearance may be in person court form that you can use or by your attorney. for your respnse. You can find these court forms and more If you are a creditor or a information at the California contingent creditor Courts Online Self-Help of the decedent, you must Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ file your claim withthe court selfhelp), your county law and mail a copy to the library, or the courthouse personal representative nearest you. If you cannot pay appointed by the court within the filing fee, ask the court the later of either (1)four clerk for a fee waiver form. If months from the date of first you do not file your response issuance of letters to a on time, you may lose the case general personal by default, and your wages, representative, as defined in money, and property may be section 58(b) of the Califortaken without further warning nia Probate Code, or (2)60 from the court. days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of There are other legal a notice under section 9052 of requirements. You may want the California to call an attorney right Probate Code. away. If you do not know an Other California statutes and attorney, you may want to call legal authority may an attorney referral service. If affect your rights as a you cannot afford an attorney, creditor. You may want to you may be eligible for free consult with an attorney legal services from a nonprofit knowledgeable in legal services program. You California law. can locate these nonprofit You may examine the file groups at the California Legal kept by the court. Services Web site (www. If you are a person lawhelpcalifornia.org), the interested in the estate, you California Courts Online may file with the court a Self-Help Center (www. Request for Special courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or Notice (form DE-154) of theby contacting your local court filing of an inventory and or county bar association. appraisal of estate assets or of NOTE: The court has a any petition or account as statutory lien for waived fees provided in Probate Code and costs on any settlement or section 1250. A Request for arbitration award of $10,000 Special Notice form is or more in a civil case. The available from the court clerk. court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss Attorney for petitioner: Gregory J. Belnap, Esq. the case. 400 S. Melrose Drive, The name and address of the Suite 111 court is: Vista, CA 92081 Superior Court of 760-705-1334 California 02/20, 02/27, 03/05 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
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REQUEST FOR BIDS Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR NETWORK AND TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES AT EIGHTEEN SITES (GROUP 2). A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on FEBRUARY 27, 2020, in front of the main office of Hardy Elementary, 5420 Montezuma Rd., San Diego, CA 92115. Upon completion, contractors will proceed to Henry High School, 6702 Wandermere Dr., San Diego, CA 92120. Upon completion, contractors will then proceed to Marvin Elementary, 5720 Brunswick Ave., San Diego, CA 92120. Upon completion, contractors will then proceed to Dana Middle School, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107. Upon completion, contractors will then proceed to Sunset View Elementary, 4365 Hill St., San Diego, CA 92107. Contractors must be present and sign-in at all five sites to be able to bid this project. PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS (No. CZ20-0990-23). All bids must be received at or before 1:00 p.m. on MARCH 13, 2020, at the Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department, 2351 Cardinal Lane, Bldg. M, San Diego, CA 92123, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The project estimate is between $1 million and $1.2 million. This is a PSA project and requires prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: C-10 or other appropriate license, subject to District approval. All late bids shall be deemed non-responsive and not opened. Each bid shall be in accordance with all terms, conditions, plans, specifications and any other documents that comprise the bid package. The Bid and Contract Documents are available in three formats, hard copy, CD, or online from PlanWell. Hard copy bid documents are available at Crisp Imaging, 8375 Camino Santa Fe, Unit B, San Diego, CA 92121, phone number 858-535-0607, for a refundable payment of Four Hundred Dollars ($400) per set; CD’s are available for a nonrefundable charge of $50. Payments shall be made by check payable to SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. If the payment for Bid and Contract Documents is refundable, refunds will be processed by the District only if the Bid and Contract Documents, including all addendums, are returned intact and in good order to Crisp Imaging within ten (10) days of the issuance of the Final Bid Tabulation. Online documents are available for download on PlanWell through Crisp Imaging. Go to www.crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD (Questions? 949-285-3171). All bids shall be submitted on bid forms furnished by the District in the bid package beginning Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Bid packages will not be faxed. PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: Pursuant to Public Contract Code (PCC) §20111.6, each contractor wishing to bid as a prime to the District for projects estimated at $1,000,000 or over, or any subcontractor performing the license classifications of A, B [if performing the work of] C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 and/or C-46 wishing to submit a bid to a bidding prime contractor must be prequalified in order to bid. Projects estimated at 10 million or greater require audited financials. Go online to https://www.sandiegounified. org/contractor-prequalification to download the most current prequalification application for your company. Completed applications must be submitted to the District no later than (February 27, 2020), which is 10 business days before the bid opening due date. Any questionnaires submitted later than this deadline will not be processed for this Invitation for Bids. The District encourages all general contractors bidding as a prime contractor, and all MEP subcontractors to request a questionnaire, complete it and submit it as soon as possible. SENATE BILL (SB) 854 REQUIREMENTS: Effective July 1, 2014, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal, or awarded a contract for a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code §1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code §1771.1(a)]. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Prime contractors must add the DIR Registration Number for each of their listed subcontractors to the Subcontractors List AND submit a certificate of registration for their own firm and those of their listed subcontractors upon request by the District. Failure of the bidding prime contractor to list their subcontractors DIR Registration Number on the Subcontractors List at time of bid may result in rejection of their bid as non-responsive. Refer to the following DIR Website for further information: www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html. PREVAILING WAGES: Prevailing wage requirements apply to all public works projects and must be followed per Article 17 of the General Conditions of this bid. PROJECT STABILIZATION AGREEMENT (PSA): This project is subject to the Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA) adopted by the Board of Education on July 28, 2009. The complete agreement is available for viewing and downloading at www.sandi. net - Proposition S & Z. DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM: Pursuant to Resolution In Support of Service Disabled Veterans Owned Businesses (SDVOB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) approved on May 10, 2011 by the Board of Education, the Bidder is required to satisfy a minimum DVBE participation percentage of at least three percent (3%) for this project. In compliance with this Program, the Bidder shall satisfy all requirements enumerated in the bid package. Each bid must be submitted on the Bid Form provided in the bid package and shall be accompanied by a satisfactory bid security in the form of either a bid bond executed by the bidder and Surety Company, or a certified or cashier's check in favor of the San Diego Unified School District, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of their bid value. Said bid security shall be given to guarantee that the Bidder will execute the contract as specified, within five (5) working days of notification by the District. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 120 days after the date set for the opening of bids. For information regarding bidding, please call 858-522-5822. SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Andrea O’Hara, M.A. Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Officer, Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Dept. CZ20-0990-23
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE Highbaugh vs. Staff Pro, Inc., et al. Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, Case No. 37-2016-00013068-CU-OE-CTL
Notice of Class Action Settlement TO:
All individuals employed by Odyssey Unlimited Security, Inc. and/or Liric, Inc. who performed work for Staff Pro, Inc. as hourly paid (non-exempt security and/or crowd control employees at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and/or the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in 2014 and/or 2015 held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, (“Class Members” or the “Class”).
Please be advised there is a proposed cash Settlement in the above-referenced case of $385,000. The Court will hold a hearing on July 24, 2020 at 9:00 a.m., in Dept 73 of the San Diego County Superior Court located at 330 West Broadway, San Diego, California 92101. The hearing will determine whether the Settlement should be finally approved as fair, adequate and reasonable; the hearing will include Class Counsel’s application for fees of $128,333.33, and costs of $29,000, service payments of $5,000 each to Plaintiffs Highbaugh, Vernon and Harris, and a service payment of $4,000 to Plaintiff Usher for their efforts in prosecuting this action, risks undertaken, benefits provided to the Class, and general releases, administration costs of $19,100.00; and a payment of $7,500 to the State of California for civil penalties arising from the alleged Labor Code violations. If you are a Class Member, you are entitled to make a claim for your share of the Settlement. If you did not receive a Notice of Class Action Settlement and Claim Form, you may request by (1) calling the Administrator at 1-(888) 404-0226 or by (2) visiting www. HighbaughClassActionSettlement.com to get answers to frequently asked questions, and to print out the Notice of Class Action Settlement and Claim Form. To make a claim for your share of the Settlement funds, you must date and sign a completed Claim Form and return it to the Administrator at the address shown below postmarked on or before April 30, 2020. It is estimated that each Class Member that does so, a “Participating Class Member” will receive an estimated $390. If you wish to be excluded from the Class and this Settlement for whatever reason, you must return to the address shown below, a signed and dated request to be excluded from the Settlement postmarked by April 30, 2020. If you request exclusion, you will not be bound by the release or judgment once final approval of the Settlement is granted, and you will not be eligible to receive a Settlement Payment. If you wish to object to the Settlement, all written objections to the proposed Settlement or to the application for attorneys’ fees, costs, administration fees, and other expenses must be returned to the address shown below, signed, dated and postmarked by April 30, 2020. DO NOT CALL THE COURT OR THE COURT CLERK’S OFFICE ABOUT THIS SETTLEMENT OR CALL ANY STAFF PRO, ODYSSEY UNLIMITED, or LIRIC OWNER, SUPERVISOR, MANAGER OR ATTORNEY ABOUT THIS SETTLEMENT. If you have questions you may visit www.HighbaughClassActionSettlement.com, or you may call the Administrator toll free at the number shown below. Highbaugh v. Staff Pro, Inc. c/o CPT Group Inc. 50 Corporate Park Irvine, California 92606 Toll – Free: 1-(888) 404-0226
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the communities in which we serve as a matter of tradition and respect for the untold positive contributions of those who make their final transition at the end of their remarkable life journeys. We know that we have to show respect to each other in our families, c om mu n it ie s , a nd careers. Black love is about Black self-respect. Too often Black lives are ended in some type of hardship, tragedy, brutality, prolonged sick ness, or some unexpected unavoidable circumstance. But all of our final transitions should be observed with the utmost respect and dignity. Planning for one’s transition does not mean you are ready to die before your time is up or that you are attempting to hurry or rush your departure from this world. To the contrary, planning the final transition of your life is like having a su st a i nable l i fe insurance policy that removes the burden of your transition from your love ones. Ta l k ing about and planning your transition will not kill you, but it will save your love ones the awful sorrow and agony of u nprepa red ness. We are grateful to Compassion & Choices for helping us to transfer our reluctance and fear of discussing the ultimate transition of our life journeys into a responsible and respectful plan of love and dignity. Yes, Black life journeys matter at the beginning and at the end. We all have the opportunity and the responsibility to respond to this issue in a timely manner.
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Cafe X: Coffee for Community By Any Beans Necessary By Vayunamu Bawa Contributing Writer
On a sunny San Diego afternoon, a cafe is packed w it h women t r y i ng on headwraps and getting fitted for waist beads. The sense of togetherness here does not happen by chance but is instead cultivated in a space owned by a Black woman who understands the need for a business that is run with the community in mind. Café X: By Any Beans Necessary is a homegrown coffee shop rooted in southeast San Diego and dedicated to advancing communal wealth building. Khea Pollard, a San Diego native, is the brilliant brain behind it. With an MA in Nonprofit Leadership and Management, two Bachelor’s degrees, in English and Ethnic Studies, respectively, and two good parents, Pollard advises on Public Policy for the County of San Diego by day and works on other soulful activities by night.
speech to the Organization of African American Unity. The politics, history, and pure humanity in those words strongly resonated with Pollard because she understood that any and all change begins with the individual and the community. Café X is a legacy project that had to be created because Pollard realized there was a strong need for it. It was intended to establish a relational, mutually beneficial net work w it h par tnering organizations for collective impact such as freedom for member-ow ners, persona l and community wellness, and keeping money f lowing within the community. She recog nized t hat cu ltu ra l context and leverage are critical to structural change. While it is difficult enough to open a business and generate revenue, it is even more so when generational wealth-building is also one of the goals of the business and Café X takes on the challenge of embracing economic development with a value system that is built to benefit the community.
Cafe X was born during Pollard’s time as a 2016 Fellow with the experiential learning fellowship, RISE San Diego, where she learned leadership lessons. The RISE fellowship is designed to support leaders in finding solutions for complex problems in urban In addition to advancing the black, brown, and yellow community in a natural and communities. respectful way, she wants people to feel both proud and Pollard was also inspired by vulnerable when they visit Café the life and legacy of Malcolm X because that is important to X. As Pollard notes on her her. website, the phrase “By any means necessary” was used in “It’s the kind of authenticity a play by French philosopher and assuredness blended Jean-Paul Sartre called Les together that keeps me going. mains sales, or, Dirty Hands. If we can get a little bit of that Performed in 1948, the with our coffee, it’ll make a political drama portrayed a brighter day,” Pollard says. faction fighting for a classless society against a Fascist regime Intentional event planning during the World War II era as is part of what makes Café told through the memory of an X a conducive space for assassin. Les mains sales used authenticity. The Headwrap the phrase within the context Meet-Up was a partnership of eliminating class. Malcolm w it h Ru nw ay B out ique X later used the phrase in his L.A. and vendors Alaiyo
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Waistbeads and Tielle Greene who provided waist beads and tribal face painting. Upcoming events include a Game Night to build community as well as a partnership with O.U.R Afro Entertainment for a special night of performances Valentine’s Day weekend. Khea Pollard is motivated by the understanding that she has a long way to grow personally and professionally. “The paradox of ‘the more you learn, the less you know’ is real,” she says. “Keeping that and the vision for connectedness in mind, and what a development like this could mean for marginalized communities is
more promising than anything monetary that will come out of it.” She lives by the following mantras: For complete and total freedom, you must make a job, not just take a job; There are no mistakes or ‘wins’— only lessons; and, If you can run a nonprofit, you can do anything. Pollard wants the world to know that she doesn’t quit and neither do her people.
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MIKE BLOOMBERG Dear Reader, Thank you for taking the time to learn about The Greenwood Initiative. As someone who has been very lucky in life, I often say my story would only have been possible in America — and that’s true. But I also know that because of the artificial barriers of discrimination, my story likely would have turned out very differently if I had been Black, and that more Black Americans of my generation would have ended up with far more wealth, had they been white. Building Generational Wealth for Black Families is Critical. That’s why I launched The Greenwood Initiative in Tulsa last month. I visited the site of the Black Wall Street Massacre, where a white mob decimated the prosperous community of Greenwood. It is to the memory of the lost lives and promise of Greenwood that we’ve dedicated The Greenwood Initiative: a plan to address the systematic bias that has kept Black Americans from building wealth.
THE GREENWOOD PLAN WILL: • Create 1 million new Black homeowners • Double the number of new Black-owned businesses • Invest $70 billion in the country’s 100 most disadvantaged neighborhoods
Fixing the System for Black Families. When I was mayor of New York, I was proud to take on the systematic inequality that held back too many New Yorkers. We increased education funding, built 650 new schools and raised Black graduation rates to record highs. We led an ambitious effort to reduce poverty and managed the largest amount of affordable housing in the nation. And as President, I will work even more aggressively to combat inequality nationwide. I understand that undoing generations of systematic discrimination won’t happen overnight, but we can make progress with a clear vision and a comprehensive plan. I’ve included a pamphlet along with this letter that lays out my plan. When I’m President, implementing The Greenwood Initiative: will be a top priority. Join me in ending the systemic inequality that has held Black Americans back for too long! Sincerely, Mike Bloomberg
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