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LA MESA RESIDENTS SHARE THOUGHTS ON THE AMAURIE JOHNSON CASE

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By now, the nation knows that the Mayor Muriel E. Bowser of Washington, D.C., had blocks of the city’s streets leading to the White House painted “BLACK LIVES MATTER” in large yellow letters.

At the same time, Mayor Bowser renamed the street in front of the White House “Black Lives Matter Plaza.” She clearly demonstrated that she, not the President, controls the streets of D.C.

For many, the signing of an agreement between the National Black Contactor’s Association (NBCA) and the Association of General Contractors (AGC) was not only a long time coming, but never expected. For years the AGC, the predominantly white arm of the construction industry in the City of San Diego, has taken upwards of 95% of all construction contracts.

Much of this has been done with complete disregard See AGREEMENT page 2

On the same day, Bowser contacted the governors of the states that sent their National Guard Troops to Washington, D.C. and asked for them to be recalled. While these actions might have seemed unusual for a Mayor to take in the face of the President of the United States, one must be reminded of the nature of Washington, D.C., which is not a state and is not located in any of the fifty states. In its truest sense, Washington is a “City State.’’ Its

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“SLEEPER HOLD” INTRODUCED COVID-19’s IMPACTS

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Last week, reacting to the violent death of George Floyd, an unarmed African American man in Minnesota, California Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) introduced a new bill.

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The legislation, AB 1196, bans law enforcement officers in the state from using carotid artery restraints to subdue and detain suspects. The chokehold — commonly called the “sleeper hold” among wrestling fans — is supposed to render victims unconscious, but it has proven to be deadly.

Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson) speaking at a press conference June 8, at the State Captiol.

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80% want to hold off on ending the shutdown

66% believe race is a factor in police treatment of protesters

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By Voice & Viewpoint Staff We journeyed in and around La Mesa this week and asked La Mesa residents,”What are your thoughts about the Amaurie Johnson case?” A controversial video of Johnson, 23, being arrested May 27 at an apartment complex adjacent to the Grossmont Trolley Station went viral over social media. Johnson was arrested just two days after the tragic police-custody death of George Floyd was caught on video and images of Floyd’s death swept the country.

Though Johnson was arrested for assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest, the video showed no evidence of the charge. The video of Johnson’s arrest, in part, sparked the protests that erupted in front of the La Mesa Police Department just days later. La Mesa Police Chief Walt Vasquez announced Friday, June 5, that all charges against Johnson would be dropped.

Here’s what was on the minds of three La Mesa residents when asked about the Amaurie Johnson case: Security Guard Dave Johnson

“The world watched as the 200-pound weight of a police officer was leveraged on the neck of George Floyd for over 8 minutes. Two other officers held him down and another watched as his body succumbed to the attack and went limp before expiring,” said Gipson, who co-authored the bill with other legislators who are members of California’s

In mid May 2020, the African American Research Collaborative (AARC) in partnership with the NAACP and the Equity Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) at Yale School of Medicine presented new polling detailing the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic on African American communities. The poll is the first of its kind, with a deep dive into

Security Guard Dave Johnson has been temporarily standing post of the La Mesa Vons. Although he isn’t a resident of La Mesa, Johnson believes there was an unconscious bias used against Amauri Johnson. When asked if there was something more he thinks

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Mayor is both a “Mayor” and a “Governor.”

This observation is important as it relates to Trumps’ decision to place troops in D.C. If Trump had sought to deploy troops within any of the states, he would have had to have contact or permission from the governors of those states who are empowered to handle civil unrest in their own states, in accordance with their state constitutions. Not so with Washington, D.C. The U.S. Constitution under Article I Section 8 set aside 10 square miles of land to be designated as the Nation’s Capital. The idea was that no one state would be allowed to claim that position and, therefore, each state would be considered equal. But this has meant that the citizens of the District of Columbia have taxation without representation, the very thing that sparked the Boston Tea Party leading to the American Revolution.

“We saw in Washington, D.C. federal forces used in a political stunt to attack peaceful protests in Washington, D.C. We saw the American military

moved around our country like toy soldiers to intimidate Americans. In Washington, D.C. the finest military in the world should never be used in that way and Americans across the country should be scared about that,” Mayor Bowser said.

Since property represents the basis of a state’s tax revenue, much of its land is used for federal buildings, monuments, the Congress, Embassies and federal parks. While the Congress is supposed to make a federal payment to the District of Columbia to cover this property tax loss, historically the payments have been late and less than the full value of the land being used. This has often been at the hands of White Southerners in the Congress, who treat the city like a plantation. Historically, D.C. was a predominantly Black population. D.C., like Guam and Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, has been given a non voting delegate to the Congress and no representation in the U.S. Senate.

Washington, D. C. already has more federal law enforcement personnel than any place in America. Consider the following: The D.C. Police Department, The Capitol Police, The Federal Park Police, the Secret Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the FBI, The Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) administration, not to mention CIA personnel who are armed and present

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LMPD should do in this situation besides just dropping the charges…he believes that the de-escalation methods would work better than the anger management training.

Dave stated, “All officers of the law should be trained to recognize when they are having preconceived biases against the people they are approaching. And that training should be done on a national level, and not just the state and local.” Johnson believes that any person upholding the law should have training to eradicate racism within law enforcement practices.

Master Taylor Master Taylor owns the Taekwondo studio in the La Mesa shopping center. Taylor has been there for about 4 to 5 years and says that he is really careful in how he approaches situations that he finds himself in and says he has never run into any problems. When asked if something more could be done in the case of Amaurie, Taylor explained,

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Black, Latino, Asian & Pacific Islander, and LGBTQ caucuses.

At a ceremony held at the state Capitol to unveil the bill Monday, Gipson said, “My bill creates a unified policy across law enforcement departments so that these methods can no longer be used here in the state of California.

“I also want to point out,” he continued, “Congresswoman Karen Bass, on the federal level, along with Speaker Nancy Pelosi, introduced a similar piece of legislation.”

Carotid artery restraints are choking maneuvers that prevent blood from reaching the brain of the victim by compressing arteries in the neck. In 2014, New York City police officers used the tactic to kill Eric Garner, another unarmed African American man, on Staten Island in that city.

Last Friday, Gov. Newsom announced that he has ordered the state Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to stop using carotid artery restraints.

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Washington, D.C. has a semblance of home rule.

Since 1968, it has been able to elect a Mayor and City Council and an elected Board of Education, all of which carry city functions and State Representation. But the desire for full representation is still missing.

of the Black Construction industry. Mr. Abdur-Rahim Hameed, President of the San Diego Chapter of the BCA, is founder and President of the National Black Contractors Association (NBCA).

Of her decision to having a “Black Lives Matter” painted in huge block letters across three blocks leading up to the White House, Mayor Bowser said, “People also need to know that 700,000 taxpayers in America’s capital don’t have two senators or a vote in the Congress and that’s why we demand statehood. The Black Lives Matter mural is a representation of an expression of our saying “no,” but also identifying and claiming a part of our city that had been taken over by federal forces. To make it a place for healing, strategizing, and protest, which is the greatest statement we can make as Americans and black Americans who want to be recognized as human beings and have our lives matter.”

“Discipline needs to be taught at the higher level within the leadership of the officers on the ground.” Taylor said he would be available and open to talking to the leaders of La Mesa PD to give them training on being more disciplined and less violent in their actions.

Friends Nilah and Aniya, 19 and 17 17-year-old Aniya believes, had Amauri Johnson been any other race, he wouldn’t have been pushed around and man handled as he was by the La Mesa Police Officer. 19-year-old Aniya said she doesn’t even think it would have been a problem had Amauri been a different race. Aniya believes it’s really sad for it to be a problem for the La Mesa PD to have so much hate in their heart because of the color of somebody’s skin. “It would not have been a problem if they had another skin color,” friends Nilah and Aniya concluded. Aniya said further, “The world is diversifying and a lot of people are stuck in the same mindsets and I feel like it is within the system and that there may be Sergeants and trainers that teach racism. It’s a problem from within themselves that they need to work on from the inside out.”

“Across this country, we train techniques on strangleholds that put people’s lives at risk. Now, we can argue that these are used as exceptions, but at the end of the day, a carotid hold, that literally is designed to stop people’s blood from flowing into their brain, that has no place any longer in the 21st-century practices and policing,” Gov. Newsom said during a news conference held at the California Museum’s Unity Center in Sacramento.

There are nearly 600 law enforcement agencies in California, including police stations, and almost 80,000 police officers, according to the United States Bureau of Justice Statistics.

Since Minneapolis Police Department officers killed Floyd on Memorial Day, protests calling for racial and economic justice have erupted in cities and towns in California, across the country and around the world.

“The deadly use of force technique can be performed using any object and can easily go wrong.

This time it was a knee,” Gipson said, commenting on the legislation he authored.

Right after Floyd’s death, the San Diego, Davis, and Sacramento police departments officially announced that the agencies would immediately refrain from using the carotid artery restraint, also known as the “chokehold.”

that the majority of Black Americans suspect racial bias affects their access to equitable care for COVID-19.

These findings are a roadmap to guide urgent lifesaving interventions.”

how African Americans are responding to the novel Coronavirus pandemic.

Among the important findings:

AARC polled a large national sample of African Americans and developed the questions in consultation with a group of leading African American university-based scholars from the fields of public health, law, education, political science, and sociology.

shutdown to assure their safety ahead of boosting the economy;

Regarding the polling release, Marcella Nunez-Smith, Director of the Equity Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) at Yale School of Medicine, said,“These data shed light on some of the root causes driving disparate COVID-19 health outcomes for Black Americans.

This is perhaps the first national survey to highlight

throughout the city. Everyone is armed except the citizens who live there. We didn’t mention the D.C. National Guard, which was already called to active duty before the President brought more troops in.

80% of those polled preferred to hold off on ending the 64% of African Americans agree they are less likely than Whites to be offered Coronavirus/COVID-19 testing and 60% agree they are less likely than Whites to have everything done to save their lives in the hospital;

80% of African Americans think that President Trump

has done a poor job of responding to the Coronavirus pandemic, with 59% saying the same about the federal government;

Under California Senate Bill 1421, which went into effect in January 2019, the carotid artery restraint method is one of the practices law enforcement agencies are required to disclose in officers’ misconduct cases to increase accountability.

Sen. Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) authored SB 1421.

The city of San Francisco has also taken steps to prohibit the use of the deadly-force technique.

Dr. Lee T. Snook, one of the speakers at AB 1196 introduction in Sacramento, said various medical associations across the country have been asking, “What more can we do to end this systemic racism in the house of medicine and justice?”

Snook, is the president-elect of the California Medical Association (CMA), a professional organization founded in 1856 that currently has nearly 50,000 members. CMA supports Gipson’s bill.

“We believe this bill is small, but a significant step in that effort,” Snook said. “Carotid restraints have been routinely misused, abused, and have proven fatal. We see it in dozens of cases that go unnoticed by the press every single year.”

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The agreement between the two organizations acknowledges that they have both heavily invested in workforce development in the San Diego Community through state and federally approved apprenticeship programs.

They both agree that this Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is designed to expand and strengthen their training programs through cooperation and sharing of resources, including best practices.

Eddie Sprecco, CEO of the AGC of America San Diego Chapter, said in an interview with Voice & Viewpoint that he joined the AGC in 2016 and has been working on bringing the two organizations together for a long time.

He said it was hard for some of the old guard to open up to an MOA with NBCA, but today represents a big step toward working to diversify the construction industry.

Just a few highlights of the agreement: Twenty (20) AGC contractors will sign with NBCA and employ NBCA apprentices; Training will be enhanced by the Exchange of Trainers and Best Practices; NBCA and AGC will expand opportunities for local San Diego residents and contractors. The agreement is for a five year period and can be terminated by either party with 60 day written notice. It appears that this agreement was in conflict with an action Mr. Hameed says the Fourth City Council Representative recently voted to give apprentices from NBCA, which was a temporary placement in unions.

“The Memorandum of Agreement between the Black Contractors Association and the local chapter of the Associated General Contractors Association is an immense step in the right direction. Ensuring that African Americans within the construction industry have equal access to contracting and training opportunities is imperative to the economic sustainability that we seek within our community for contractors as well as Black businesses across every sector,” said Donna DeBerry, President of the Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce.

75% of African Americans think that Donald Trump is the single most dangerous threat to African American people;

66% believe that race is a factor in police treatment in regards to re-open protestors and that 58% do not trust

the police to fairly and equally enforce rules about social distancing.

Henry Fernandez, Co-founder and Principal of the African American Research Collaborative (AARC) said, “This poll is both sad and empowering. It demonstrates how devastating economically and personally the pandemic has been on African American families and how little trust they have in the federal government and President Trump. But it also shows that this has made black people more committed to vote to remove Trump and elect officials who will effectively address COVID-19.”

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EDITORIAL:

MLK goes right on marching

The City of San Diego and The Issue of Race

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

Once again the City of San Diego is waving the flag of equality and calling for fair and equitable treatment of all its citizens. Fourth District City Council Member Monica Montgomery is to be commended for her proposal to create a Department of Race and Equity within the City of San Diego. It is truly hoped that such an idea is approved and implemented for the good of all.

But in the interim, let’s take a look at the City’s current track record on some related issues.

The City of San Diego has several Commissions that should already be addressing issues of race and equity. The City has a Race Human Relations Commission. The Commission has members and an Executive Director; members but no

staff. At last check, it shared a secretary with the Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention, and both commissions shared space with the Executive Director of the Citizens Review Board. None of these have had staff support or budgets beyond their Executive Director. Then, there is the Citizens Equal Employment Opportunity Commission intended to monitor and evaluate the City’s employment practices and to promote and recruit competent men and women of diverse ethnicity and backgrounds for employment with the city. The City of San Diego also has a Civil Service Commission separate and apart from the County of San Diego’s Civil Service Commission.

All these organizations appointed by the Mayor, with confirmation from the City Council, have done very little to change the many problems within the City of San Diego, from discrimination and inequality in salaries and promotions within the city itself to the treatment of residents by such entities as the San Diego Police Department.

It has been said that an idea is only

More than 50 years later and still so much to be done

as good as its implementation. Perhaps the proposed Department of Race and Equity can work where others have failed. If it is to work, what happens to the roles and functions of those entities we have mentioned here who are supposedly already doing the job mentioned? Will the Mayor truly support such a department where he has failed such existing commissions like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which has been unable to produce a real report on equity and employment in the city’s current departments and programs? Will the Mayor appoint the necessary staff since this is a proposed department within the existing city government?

This is the same Mayor to whom it was suggested that we create a Department on Youth Employment and Education in the City of San Diego to provide internships for the City’s youth, separate and apart from the Workforce Partnership, as a means of making a line item commitment to youth employment. With just a few months left in office, let’s make sure that whatever the Mayor proposes or agrees to, will last longer than his remaining days in that position.

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Making a Black Chamber Effective

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member (chapter) should read and understand our description of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. We provide this important explanation below.

In essence, the NBCC is on the leading edge of educating and training Black communities on the need to participate vigorously in this great capitalistic society known as America.

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The time has come for us to gather up all the organizations that refer to themselves as “Black Chamber of Commerce” or something similar.

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By Ray Curry SecretaryTreasurer, UAW

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

— Martin Luther King Jr. The citizens of this country are in the midst of a battle that we have been fighting for a very long time.

A battle of racial inequality, systemic abuse, and injustice.

It is time to win this battle once and for all.

Across the nation over the past weeks, protesters are saying they have had enough. They are weary of the ongoing struggle for equality and equity, of the battle against systemic injustice, and the fear of being a person of color in America. The horrific, needless death of George Floyd on May 25 at the hands of four police officers in Minneapolis is tragically all too familiar. And we are seeing our nation cry out in pain. It is the pain of generations of inequality and the pain of a nation divided.

It is shocking that in 2020, mothers in African American and minority communities still have to worry about the safety of their sons and daughters when simply going off to the store, going out for a jog and or being stopped at a traffic light.

This must end.

GENERATIONS OF MISERY George Floyd is sadly one of many, many African Americans who have been the victim of racial profiling and brutality. The larger tragedy of our society is that this criminal activity did not start with Mr. Floyd. Or with Breona Taylor or Tony McDade, who also lost their lives in the past month for similar reasons. Nor did it start with Eric Garner, killed in 2014 due to a police strangle hold — or Rodney King’s brutal beating in 1991. The names and stories stretch back generations and are part of the ongoing racial disparity and injustice that permeates our system. A product of 400 years of oppression, prejudice and fear.

How many stories like George Floyd’s must we hear? How many lives cut tragically, brutally short?

At the UAW, we have been fighting for generations against systemic racism. Think back to August 28, 1968, when more than 200,000 demonstrators took part in the March on Washington for Jobs

and Freedom in the nation’s capital. Two men participating in that march — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and UAW President Walter Reuther — were dedicated to breaking the color lines and fighting for equality in wages, opportunities, housing, healthcare and fair societal treatment.

A WOUND THAT WILL NOT HEAL The 1968 March on Washington succeeded in getting those in power to sit up and take action. It was successful in pressuring the administration to initiate a strong federal civil rights bill in Congress.

It was a time that gave Americans — especially minorities — hope.

But how far have we come since then if we still are marching, if we are still protesting?

Not nearly far enough.

It is time for this country to transform from the ways of the past. To turn our backs on the prejudices, fear and hate of our past. To vote in local and federal elections for leaders that will represent men and women of this country and no longer their self-interest.

I truly worry if we cannot do this, this wound will continue to tear our nation apart.

In today’s marches across the country, we are seeing history repeating itself. Again, our community members are joining together, young people especially, and taking up the cause to demand change.

And the UAW, with its long history of supporting and fighting for civil and human rights, is right beside them.

It is not just police brutality that affects the African American community. Because of socioeconomic and environmental factors — many due to continued disparity in opportunities — when COVID-19 struck this country it hit people of color especially hard.

Currently, the UAW is working with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office serving on the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities. The task force will act in an advisory capacity to the Governor and study the causes of racial disparities in the impact of COVID-19 and recommend actions to immediately address such disparities and the historical and systemic inequities that underlie them.

WE NEED REAL CHANGE But we cannot just talk about it. We must DO something about it. Just like we saw civil rights legislation that came out of the demonstrations in the past, this tragedy and these demonstrations and clashes will need to result in legislation and reforms passed. PASSED and ENFORCED.

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OBITUARIES Lorraine Foucher

Samella Payne

John Hardaway

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LORRAINE G. FOUCHER was born on December 2, 1923 to Grace M. and Benedict Joseph Foucher Sr. in Chicago, Illinois. As a young child, Lorraine was baptized as a Roman Catholic and made her Holy Communion and First Confirmation. She remained Catholic and accepted Christ as her personal savior before departing on May 08, 2020. Lorraine was the oldest daughter of six children, one sister Grace (Nina) Foucher, and four brothers Benedict Joseph Jr., Antoine Raphael, George, and Michael. They all preceded her in death.

SAMELLA (HOLDER) PAYNE was born April 23, 1935 in Union City, Tennessee Virginia Dennis (Miller) and Sam Holder. She spent her childhood in Union City where she received her formal education through the tenth grade at Miles High School.

The book of life of JOHN DEE HARDAWAY began in Union town Alabama on April 28, 1936 to the late Edna Griffin Hardaway and Bural Allen Hardaway. To this union, John was the eighth of nine children.

In 1955 Lorraine married Roy Lane and he remained in her life until he family and friends for eighty-five wonderful years. preceded her in death.

In 1956 Samella met Johnny C. Payne, and they were married on July 6, 1957. To As a young girl, she attended Corpus Christi Catholic School and this union four children were born, Debra L. Payne, Michael S. Payne, Karen D. Englewood High. After graduating high school in 1939 at sixteen years Payne and Brian L. Payne Sr. old she accepted a job with Illinois Bell (currently AT&T). Lorraine’s dream was to pursue higher education. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in In 1957 Samella united with Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the direc1973 and a Master’s in Education in 1975 from DePaul University. After she tion of the late Dr. C. Johnson, and then Rev. J. L. Whitmill. There she sang in the retired from Illinois Bell in 1980 she began her second career as a special choir, attended Baptist Training Union, and served on the Mission Auxiliary. education teacher with Chicago Public Schools. She taught for fifteen She worked as a Certified Nurses Assistant for thirty years. years before retiring from her second career in 1995.

Samella was preceded in death by father Sam Holder, stepfather Nathaniel Lorraine loved to travel, so she traveled the world. She was a socialite and Jones, mother Virginia Jones, brothers Tommy L. Holder, Walter Holder, and was so beautiful inside and out and would attract people every place Bobby Holder. she went. She loved reading the daily paper and enjoyed word search Celebrating her homegoing are devoted husband of sixty-two years Johnny puzzles that were a must.

C. Payne; children Debra, Michael of San Diego, Karen D. (Earl) Totty of Lorraine was the #1 cheerleader for everyone. She was the youngest nine- Temecula, CA, Brian (Kisha) of Colonial Heights, VA; sisters Mary Katherine ty-six year-old. Her spirit was only sixty years old and was the example “Kat” Sanders of Winchester, CA, and Helen Storey of La Mesa, CA; fourteen everyone should be like in life. Lorraine would never turn her head and grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a multitude of nieces, nephews, extended family, and life long friends. Samella loved being called “Nana” by would always find a way to help someone in need. her grandchildren. She will be missed by all!

On May 08, 2020, our Heavenly Father decided that it was his time to spend with her as our Lord’s newest angel. Lorraine received her final sacrament and last rites, joining her parents and siblings in the house of the Lord Jesus Christ and leaves her loving memories for five nieces and one nephew, and a host of other extended family and friends throughout the US.

Immediately after the birth of the first child, John and his family moved to San Diego, California. John and his family relocated to Japan for two years, before returning to San Diego. John and Mary later joined Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church. John faithfully served on the Usher Board and was the president of that auxiliary for several years; even while sick.

John went to Lincoln Hight High School. He left school and began a Samella moved to San Diego, CA with her family in 1953. Where she gradu- twenty-year journey with the US Navy in 1955. John married Mary F. Fralin, ated from San Diego High school in 1954. his “sweetness,” as he called her, after she graduated high school in 1957.

Samella dedicated her life to Jesus Christ at an early age and continued that In June 1958, the two joined in holy matrimony and to this union, Mary dedication until God called her home on May 7, 2020. She shared her love with Evelyn was born.

John retired as a First-Class Mechanic Mate and pursued his High School Diploma at San Diego City College. He then received Certification in Refrigerator and Air Condition Repair.

John’s book of life was closed on May 19, 2020, with his loving wife and grandson by his side. John was eighty-four years old and married for sixty-one years. He was the last living sibling and was preceded in death by parents, siblings, and daughter Mary Evelyn.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Mary F. Fralin- Hardaway “Sweetness”; grandson TaJuan D. Hardaway; two granddaughters TaLanna R. Brooks (Brandon) and TaMika S. Johnson; son-in-law Willie Johnson; brother-in-laws JC Fralin (Viola), James E. Fralin, Sr.; and sister-inlaw Janice Steele; eleven great-grandchildren; his extended family: The Gladneys; and friend Ronnie Wilson, whom he called brother.

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MAXINE YOUNGBLOOD was the 10th child born to James and Lula Youngblood on May 12, 1927 in Lisbon, Louisiana. She attended Friendship Methodist Church.

IN 1947, Maxine moved to San Diego, California, where she met and married Tommy Joe Baxter. From this union 6 children were born.

Charles E. Goodman III SUNRISE 10/2/92

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Maxine was a devoted Christian and attended Second Baptist Church of Linda Vista with Pastor Rev. Graves, Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Norman J. Jackson and Good News Baptist Church with Rev. Floyd Brown, where she was president of the usher board for over 40 years.

Maxine insisted on feeding whomever came to her house, which is one of the many ways she showed her love for family and friends. Maxine was a good cook and was famous for her homemade peach cobbler, chili beans and meatloaf just to name a few. Christmas was her favorite holiday. Maxine was a giving person and very protective of her family and close friends.

Maxine was a wise woman. Many of her sayings will live with her family for generations. “Bring me my flowers while I’m alive”. “Your mouth will ruin you”, “Just keep LIving”.

May 15th, 2020 at 6:06 am, Gos called Maxine home to join his angels. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Lula Youngblood, 9 sisters and ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE 1 brother, husband Tommy Joe Baxter and 2 sons Antonio Youngblood and Services were held Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary, Bobby Joe Baxter.

Memory Chapel; Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were To cherish her everlasting memories, her 4 daughters,Doris Frazier (Pierre) , entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

Frances Story, Delores Mack (Ted), and Rochelle Baxter, 14 grandchildren, 22 CHARLES EDWARD GOODMAN III, was born October 2, 1992 in San great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and a host of family and Diego, CA. to proud parents, Lisa A. Hearn and Charles E. Goodman Jr. friends.

“Lil Charles”, as he was affectionately referred to by his family, graduated from La Jolla High School with the “Class of 2010”. Charles continued his education at DeVry University as well as Grossmont College, majoring in Business Management.

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Charles was employed at UCSD in Environmental Services, where he was hired in September 2009 while still in high school. He remained there faithfully for ten years until his passing. He enjoyed his tenure at UCSD, where he made many long-lasting friendships.

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His laughter was contagious. If he was laughing, you were laughing.

Charles began taking Taekwondo lessons at an early age, was an excellent swimmer, and most recently was learning how to play the Ukulele. He developed a love of cooking from his Aunt MaryKay and cousin, Leoina, He never married and had no children of his own, yet was the most loving god-father to his newly born cousin, Ziahar A. Singleton, whom he nicknamed “Cash”.

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Charles dearly loved his mother, and was ALWAYS there for her. Taking care of his mother is what he did with honor daily without thought. They shared a bond that could never be broken, best friends, always looking out for one another.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 8:11 P.M. Charles Edward Goodman III was called home to glory. There to greet him at the gates were his grandmother, Leonia Flowers; great-grandparents, Monroe and Dorothy Johnson, William & Elmira Hearn; uncles, J. A. Jackson and Gene Jackson; his Aunt Katie Shujan and first cousin, Jabar Jones.

Lil Charles leaves behind his loving and devoted parents:, Lisa Hearn; Charles Goodman Jr. and significant other, Lanita Phillips; grandmother, Yvonne Jones; uncles: aunts: a host of cousins: his best friends & ”Circle of Bros”; numerous friends as well as his UCSD work family whom will mourn his passing, yet celebrate his wonderful life.

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MORE STATE AND LOCAL NEWS

Black Activists Confront

Affirmative Action

State Archives Invites Opponents on Zoom Call Californians to Document Their COVID-19 Stories Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The California State Archives has released a call for submissions to all Californians to document how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected their lives in a project titled: “California COVID-19 Archive.”

“Documenting our experience during this pandemic will be an important and valuable resource for future Ca lifornians,” Secretar y of State Alex Padilla said.

“We encourage members of the public to share their stories with us through

the California COVID-19 Archive and to participate in similar projects taking place across the state.”

Ca lifornians can share their experience by answering a few questions about how their lives have been impacted by COVID-19.

For more information, visit CaliforniaCOVID19archive. sos.ca.gov.

Submissions to t he California State Archives will serve as a contribution to what the state is calling “a

community memory project” and will be a critical primary source for future generations to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic i mpac ted C a l i for n ia ns.

Public submissions could become a part of the State Archives’ historical collections and may be featured in the online California COVID-19 Archive collection webpage.

For questions, contact: c a c o v i d 19 a r c h i v e @ s o s . ca.gov.

NAACP San Diego:

“SDUSD Students Have Suffered Since the RHRA Abolishment” Voice & Viewpoint Staff The NAACP San Diego chapter, in a statement released June 9, noted specific instances where San Diego Un i f ied School District students have suffered racial injustice in the aftermath of the district’s 2017 abolishment of the Race and Human Relations Department (RHRA). The RHRA was one of the only departments abolished in Superintendent Marten’s 2017 budget cuts.

Despite a push by California State Superintendent Tony Thurma n a nd R ichard Barrera, the vice president of the San Diego Unified School District Board of Trustees, support for an Ethnic Studies curriculum, the district, Francine Maxwell, local NAACP president said Trustee Barrera, the SDUSD School Board and Superintendent Marten have done “ just about everything possible to undermine any and all efforts to effectively address racial and gender problems in the district… including dismantling a team of leaders who

specialized in this very specific work.”

Here’s a partial list of the NAACP’s concerns: “As a result of the abolishment of the RHRA, the students and communities of the San Diego Unified School District have suffered through some terrible instances of racial and sexual injustice: Consistent struggles at Lincoln High School, including: • Students failing community college courses • On-going bullying • Administrators removed • Racist slurs during football game

for Flawed English Learner Program • Students and community struggling at Porter Elementary with no clear plan to fix them • Deeply flawed graduation rates with disproportionate numbers of students of color leaving district schools for charter schools (See • More than two dozen outstanding educational leaders of color have departed from t he San Diego Unified School District during Superintendent Marten’s tenure. These leaders continued to advocate for students of color and provide excellent work to their new communities—truly unacceptable losses for the San Diego Unified School District.”

On-going racial and gender problems throughout the District • Valencia Park Elementary Principal Lori Moore calls police on an 8 year-old for play money Visit www.sdvoice.info for • L a Jol la E lement a r y Principal Donna Tripi the complete NAACP statewarns her community ment, or go to sandiegonaacp. about a “Black man in a org for more information about the NAACP San Diego hoodie at Starbucks” • State audit blasts District chapter

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Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media Last week, African American activists confronted affirmative action opponents on a Zoom town hall a conservative Republican candidate organized. At least one Republican elected official attended the event that the Silicon Valley Chinese Association Foundation (SVCAF) supported.

June Yang Cutter is an Asian American Republican running for State Assembly in District 77, which covers parts of northern San Diego and the nearby cities of Poway and Rancho Santa Fe, among others. She is running against incumbent Brian Maienschein (D-San Diego).

One major topic on the call was the proposed constitutional amendment ACA 5.

AC A 5 wou ld a l low California voters a chance to uphold or overturn Proposition 209, a ballot measure that passed in 1996 outlawing the consideration of race in contracting, college admissions, employment and state data reporting in California.

If voters approve ACA 5 in November, it would bring Affirmative Action back to the state of California. The state would then join 42 other states that provide equal opportunity programs that support women and minorities.

Affirmative Action is an issue that has polarized some staunch African American

started speaking up, but they made sure they communicated to the group that some of the comments made on the call were disrespectful and insulting to them.

They also pointed out that the selective reference to King without providing conLast Wednesday, June 3, text dishonored the memory during a virtual town hall of an African American icon meeting organized to drum who stood for equality for all. up opposition to ACA 5, participants made some “We let them know,” Lodgson comments Black activists said. “The second point I said were misguided and made was that George Floyd demeaning. was put in the ground in the middle of COVID-19, and Some of the Black partici- you all out here trying to pants, who attended the dig- take (stuff) away from Black ital town hall took offense folks. It’s disgusting and you when one of the speakers ref- should be ashamed of yourerenced a Dr. Martin Luther selves. We told them just like King, Jr., quote to make the that.” argument that Black people should get ahead by their Last month, the California own means rather than lean Assembly Committee on on affirmative action to Public Employment and access opportunities.

Retirement approved ACA 5, “He had this immigrant story which Assemblymember Dr. of how he had to pull himself Shirley (D-San Diego) Weber, up by the bootstraps,” said chair of the California Chris Lodgson, a member Legislative Black Caucus of American Descendants (CLBC), introduced earlier of Slavery (ADOS). “(And this year. It passed out of he) started talking about committee with a 6-1 vote. how Dr. Martin Luther King would not be in favor Under current law, Prop 209 of ACA 5 and Affirmative prohibits the state from disAction. That was sort of the criminating against or granttipping point. I told him that ing preferential treatment to it was disrespectful for him certain individuals or groups to invoke the name of Dr. on the basis of their race, sex Martin Luther King. Taking color, ethnicity, or national away Affirmative Action has origin. particularly hurt us.”

Many opponents of Prop Lodgson and other ADOS 209 say the legislation puts members, say the Zoom call an end to opportunities that moderators, dropped them were designed to level the from the meeting when they playing field for minorities. opponents of Prop 209 and some avid Asian American supporters of it in California, driving a deep wedge that remains smack-dab at the heart of the relationship between those two advocacy camps.

ARTICLE CONTINUATION Chamber: continued from page 3 CONCLUSION: Title VI is one of the key provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the most far-reaching and important civil rights legislation in our lifetime. It firmly establishes the public policy of the United States in opposition to racial discrimination and strictly forbids such discrimination in programs receiving

federal financial assistance, a mandate binding on all those who administer such programs.

While the focus of the statute is on voluntary compliance, it provides a range of sanctions, including, ultimately, the termination of federal financial assistance to offending programs. This office, and all of State Government, firmly sup-

port the goals of Title VI and of the entire Act. We are committed to eliminating invidious discrimination wherever it may appear.

nized member of the National Black Chamber of Commerce federation is not an arduous task. However, the first step is to fill out a membership form and pay your initial dues.

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Remembering

Mrs. Gerri Warren June 22, 1946 to June 8, 2009

It was a few minutes after 10pm, and my little eyes were getting heavy. I had been working diligently on a homework assignment, and found that I was growing tired. The assignment was to make a map of a state out of dough. My mother lent her expertise toward my fifth grade project, wanting to put that extra special touch on it to ensure my good grade. She was known to be the night owl of the family, but at ten years old, I hadn’t picked up that trait. “Mommy, I’m tired. I can’t do this anymore,” I whined. She ignored me. Again, I mentioned how tired I was and that I couldn’t complete the assignment. Again, she ignored me. On my third attempt to get her attention, and approval to give-up, she left the spot where she was standing, and came and sat next to me at the kitchen table. “Chida, you have MY blood running through your veins, and as long as you do, I don’t EVER want to hear you say you’re tired.” Some way, somehow, I knew that statement was meant for more than just me completing my homework for the night, and I never forgot it.

Gerri (which means ‘Warrior’) Warren, came from a hardworking family from the South. Tired wasn’t in her vocabulary, especially when there was something to be done. Those worker bee traits she picked up in her formative years helped her to create her pathway to success. She was a true foot soldier and woman, who I can now see, was well ahead of her time. My mother was always encouraging

someone to think outside of the box, and go beyond what they believed their boundaries were. As far as she was concerned, there were no boundaries to what you could achieve. She believed that the only limits that existed were the ones placed on ourselves, due to complacency or ignorance.

Shortly after my mother passed, I found the one thing of hers that I wanted with me always… her Bible. The tattered and worn leather bound book that she left behind is what she strived to live by. Upon opening it, I found a note that she had written to herself as a reminder of her abilities.

It said “I am responsible for my environment.” I reflect on that statement often, and I reflect on the impact she had on her environment, which we are all products of. Like a pebble thrown in a pond, her accomplishments have rippled throughout this city, state and nation. If you ever had the chance to experience her – her laughter, her tears, her jokes, her anger, her sadness, her happiness, her frustrations, her love, her preaching, her compassion, her teaching, her wisdom, or her God, then take that piece of her and know that you experienced someone inimitable. As we, the family and the community, celebrate her life and legacy, I would like to remind you, to not become weary in well doing.

If you are in Christ, your reward is with the Father.

Chida R. Warren-Darby

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Words don’t convey what my heart wants to say about you. Your essence and impact on my life and members of the community is beyond words. I LOVE YOU MOM. Rest in Peace.

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Love Charles Warren

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She believed that the only limits that existed were the ones placed on ourselves, due to complacency or ignorance.

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Chida R. Warren-Darby

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Voices Around the City:

San Diego Protesters

Speak Out

Black Lives Matter

San Diego Ch

Photos by Brian Goodin

From Downtown San Diego to Santee, protesters came out in full force to peacefully express their objections to the murder of George Floyd, and the need for changes in legislation that allow rogue police officers to slide through the cracks.

Danyale, 42, who protested near the murals on Broadway, said, “It’s awake up to the world. But it means nothing if we don’t stay consistent beyond the protest.”

Tim, 46, who also protested on Broadway, said, “I do my protesting at the ballot box, but it’s very surprising to see so many people who are not directly affected out in the streets protesting.”

April, 31, Danelle 21, both of whom are biracial, marched along 6th street near Balboa Park. The sisters said, “This has put our families at odds with each other, us protesting. And many of them are wondering why we are actively involved. But we don’t care who we make angry in our family.”

Around San Diego

The Presence

By Brian Goodin Contributing Writer

It was May 25th, Memorial Day 2020, when the heart of George Floyd stopped beating at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department. In this case, it was a knee to the neck of Mr. Floyd that led to his death. What followed was a worldwide demonstration of solidarity against police brutality.

Here in San Diego, the protests were no different from downtown to Santee and parts in between.

The visuals of protest are all around us. National Guardsmen were stationed at San Diego’s Hall Of Justice and the Superior Court Building downtown and they also stood watch at the La Mesa Police Department.

Mari, 31, Amber, 31, and Venisha, 30, all represented Nurses for Solidarity and protested near Balboa Park.

Venisha, speaking for all of them, said, “We need this to be long-lasting and not have things go back to the way it’s been for far too long.”

Amira, 22, who marched in Santee, said, “I’m very proud of San Diego, the city I’m born and raised in to see so many people come out in support of this protest.”

There were Latino activists marching for (BLM) Black Lives Matter in the Balboa Park area where they joined a couple of thousand multiracial people peacefully walking north toward University Ave. Artists also had their hands in the mix downtown as well, by lending their talent to Paint The Town With Love. It was a collaboration between artists and volunteers to paint happiness on the boarded-up businesses in the area. Not to be left out, demonstrators in Santee showed up more than a thousand strong to walk in unity to make a statement and a difference in police policy concerning black lives in our nation. Their efforts and presence were greatly felt, seen, and heard all around San Diego.

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hapter’s Moving Protest Photos by: Vayunamu Bawa

By Vayunamu Bawa Contributing Writer

The Black Lives Matter San Diego Chapter in collaboration with March For Black Womxn SD organized a Moving Protest through San Diego County (North, South, East, West) on Saturday, June 6th, 2020.

Stops on the route included detention facilities and police department offices where different actions (chants, honks etc.) were made based on the community member being honored.

With most of last week’s protests being conventional marches, the idea to have a caravan protest came from the need for the leadership to prioritize safety due to the still ongoing pandemic. Participants were reminded to stay in their cars and follow social distancing protocol.

There was a donation drop-off the day before for people to donate supplies like water bottles, gas cards, prepackaged snacks, masks, and gloves that were handed out at the moving protest.

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COMMUNITY

Lamplighters 8th Annual Scholarship Recipients

By Lamplighters Lamplighters 8th Annual Scholarship senior awards and plaques recipients are: Madison Brown, Eastlake High attending UCLA, Jamie Gu zma n, Kea rny Hig h attending San Diego State, Iverson R. Harding, SCPA, attending Cornish College of the Arts and Cameron Monroe, Heli x Char ter attending North Carolina A&T.

Marcus Brady Jr., Foundation (Morse High Alumni) continues to give back to the community by providing female and male Athletes of the Year Scholarships and plaques from local high schools.

Recipients from Crawford: Tina Tran, Byaombe Mioko; from Lincoln High: Terriana Tanner, Curon Brown; from Morse High: Myra Johnson, Michael Malauulu; from San

Diego High: Charlize James and James Amare Ary. Congratulations to all recipients. Education is the window to the world.

Thank you for supporting Lamplighters in furthering the education of local high school students. With your support local high school students have completed their goals of achieving higher education.

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FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SAN DIEGO’S

‘WHITE COATS FOR BLACK LIVES’

Photo By: Family Health Centers of San Diego

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Last Friday, June 5, health care workers at Family Health Centers of San Diego joined medical professionals from across the country in a moment of silent ref lection and commitment to improve the health and safety of black people. Family Health Centers of San Diego has been an integral part of San Diego County’s health care

safety net for five decades and is proud to be one of the largest, private, nonprofit networks of community clinics in the nation. FHCSD’s mission is to provide affordable, high- quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.

CHOLLAS VIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Feeding The Community Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint The Chollas View United hundred are receiving food at Methodist Church started the walk up distribution on its Food Pantry in April of the 3rd Friday and up to 300 2017. Since then, it has been on the drive-thru. a labor of love for the entire church and those who work They are lovingly called as volunteers in the Pantry “Rose and Marty,” but this want to be sure that the couple is the heart of the entire church gets credit for food drive along with about its effort. Chollas View has 10 faithful volunteers who partnered with the San Diego spend hours each month Food Bank and is now doing transforming the stacks of food distribution the first food pictured here into the Saturday and the 3rd Friday loving care packages given to of each month. Some two those who come by.

Myisha Gildon is one of the non church member volunteers who helps out each month. She says, “Because they needed the help and I have the time. It’s a real joy working with everyone.”

The church is located on the corner of 47th Street and Hilltop across from Gompers Preparatory Academy where the drive-thru is done on the first Saturday of each month. Let’s keep them in our prayers.

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Prominent Leaders Call to Build African Solidarity Post-COVID-19

By African Development Bank (Abidjan) How can Africa build on the solidarity shown during the coronavirus pandemic to achieve the continent’s development goals in the postCOVID world?

That was the question posed at a webinar hosted by the African Union’s Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC) and the African Development Bank’s Civil Society and Community Engagement Division to mark Africa Day 2020.

Senega lese si nger a nd activist Youssou N’Dour, Zambia’s Minister of Health Dr. Chitalu Chilufya and African Development Bank Vice President Dr. Jennifer Blanke headlined this special session, held on 26 May. Part of a COVID-19 awareness webinar series launched in April that aims to inform and empower African citizens on the appropriate responses to the coronavirus outbreak, the online forum drew hundreds

of participants from political, civil society and development spheres who logged in from across the continent as well as north America, Israel, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

During the session, Minister Chilufya spoke to the need for coherent coordination among all stakeholders to mitigate the impact of the virus on the health of Africans and to ensure a brighter economic future.

“We believe a healthier population is productive and will drive the financial agenda of a nation. Investing in human capital is imperative now. For this, Zambia has embraced a multi-faceted approach that includes all sectors; civil society organizations, government organizations, political organizations, academia, media organizations, religious leaders, members of public. They all play a role in the sustainability of

a country,” Chilufya told participants.

ness opportunities. They understand how to use technology to help Africa leapDr. Jennifer Blanke, the frog to better services. Just Photo By: Youssou Ndour credit:AFDB African D e v e l o p m e n t as mobile banking overcame Bank ’s Vice President for a lack of bank branches, the Youssou N’Dour said Africa Women and Civil Society Agriculture, Human and shortage of doctors in many Social Development, said the areas can be remedied with should focus on raising Department.

COVID-19 crisis could exac- telemedicine solutions and awareness of development “Let’s maintain this momenerbate inequalities in educa- other businesses,” Blanke goals, using the influence of tum and continue buildfamous artists. tion, health and employment added. ing a social and economic opportunities that exist on “We must rely on the cul- development model based the continent. She stressed Thomas Kwesi Quar tey, tural sector, on events such the importance of work- Deputy Chairperson of the as concerts, because they add on community participation ing together after the crisis, African Union Commission, value. Influential artists can and regional integration. A strong partnership between focusing on Africa’s youth struck a similar note: for example help the Bank governments and civil society and women.

“We also have to support reach its High 5s. Imagine is essential. Engaging with “We need to harness Africa’s women, young people to using well-known artists as civil society means being able talent. So many African combat COVID-19. At times ambassadors who work and to reach people at the bottom women have great ideas but like this, solidarity is more cooperate with those on the of the pyramid and improve cannot obtain finance. The important than ever before. ground, in the field. Imagine the impact of development African Development Bank [In the words of ] Kwame the number of people they has an initiative that supports Nkrumah, the forces that could reach with their mes- actions,” Moungar told participants at the webinar’s talented women entrepre- keep us together as Africans sages,” N’Dour said. close. neurs to make their business are increasingly greater than The continent should seize the forces that keep us apart,” ideas a reality,” she said. the opportunity presented The Bank and AU-ECOSOCC he said.

by COVID-19 to mobilize its plan two additional COVID“Also, young people in Africa are a true force for progress; Gra mmy award w inner resources for the future, said 19 awareness webinar series they see challenges every- and former United Nations Vanessa Moungar, Director sessions focusing on youth where which are in fact busi- G o o d w i l l A m b a s s a d or of t he Ba n k ’s Gender, and education in Africa.

Ethiopia and Sudan Urge Cooperation to Stop Border Violence

By Elias Meseret Associated Press Ethiopia says a recent violent incident that f lared up along the border with Sudan should be addressed by diplomatic discussions.

For its part, Sudan’s military says that the two countries should deploy a joint force to patrol the border to prevent any violence.

The statements from Ethiopia and Sudan came Sunday after Sudan summoned Ethiopia’s diplomat in Khartoum over the cross-border attack last week that was allegedly car-

tries should work together through existing military mechanisms to address and At least one Sudanese jointly investigate circumarmy officer and one child stances surrounding the inciwere killed in an attack on dent,’’ adding that the two Thursday by an Ethiopian militia group in Sudan’s countries should not descend eastern al-Qadarif province, in to hostility. according to Sudan’s military. “We are of the view that such Another Sudanese officer and incidents are best addressed three civilians were wounded through diplomatic discusin the incident, according to sion based on the cordial the Sudanese statement. and friendly relations and Ethiopia’s foreign ministry peaceful coexistence between issued a statement on Sunday the two countries,’’ said the saying that “the two coun- Ethiopian statement. ried out by a militia backed

by Ethiopia’s military.

had earlier urged Ethiopia’s Ethiopian farmers to withgovernment to “take neces- draw from Sudanese territory. sary measures to stop these Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, attacks.`` head of Sudan’s ruling sovEthiopian farmers have ereign council, toured the for years planted crops in border area last month after Sudan’s al-Fashqa border an attack. Since the visit, area and that was tolerated Khartoum has deployed by the government of former more troops to its eastern President Omar al-Bashir. border with Ethiopia to stop But Sudanese transitional incursions.

“This could solve the issue,’’ he was quoted as saying by authorities, who took over the Arabic language version after the military’s ouster of al-Bashir last year, have AP journalist Samy Magdy of Sky News. recently engaged in talks in Cairo contributed to this Sudan’s foreign ministry with Ethiopia to encourage report.

In Suda n, Brig. A mer Mohammed al-Hassan, a spokesman for Sudan’s military, on Sunday called for Ethiopian forces to stop their alleged support to the militias and to prevent them from entering Sudanese territory. He suggested deploying a joint force to the border area.

Court Orders Dismissal of Trump Muslim Travel Ban Challenges

By Denise Lavoie Associated Press A federal appeals court on miss three lawsuits after the Monday ordered a lower court Supreme Court upheld the ban to dismiss legal challenges to in 2018 in a separate case filed President Donald Trump’s in Hawaii.

3-year-old ban on travelers from predominantly Muslim “We conclude that the district countries, finding that a judge court misunderstood the immisinterpreted a Supreme port of the Supreme Court’s Court ruling that found the ban decision in Hawaii and the has a “legitimate grounding in legal principles it applied,’’ Judge Paul Niemeyer wrote in national security concerns.” the unanimous decision.

The ban, put in place just a week after Trump took of- During a hearing in January, fice in January 2017, sparked Mark Mosier, an attorney repan international outcry from resenting U.S. citizens and perMuslim advocates and others manent residents whose relawho said it was rooted in reli- tives have been unable to enter the U.S. because of the ban, gious bias. asked the court to allow the A three-judge panel of the legal challenges to proceed.

Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Mosier argued that the Monday that a federal judge Supreme Court—in the Hawaii in Maryland made a mis- case—rejected a preliminary take when he refused to dis- injunction to block the trav-

el ban, but did not decide the merits of the constitutional claims made in the lawsuits.

The plaintiffs argued that the travel ban violates the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause, which prohibits the government from favoring one religion over another.

Mosier said the lawsuits should be allowed to proceed so the plaintiffs can gather evidence on their claim that the travel ban is rooted in anti-Muslim bias and that the Trump administration’s claim of national security concerns is a pretext for the policy.

rationale to support the travel ban.

The ban applies to travelers from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen. It also affects two non-Muslim countries, keeping out travelers from North Korea and some Venezuelan government officials and their families. In January, the administration imposed new entry restrictions _ but not a total travel ban _ on travelers from six additional countries, including Myanmar, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania.

Department of Justice, argued that the Supreme Court ``rejected precisely the same arguments’’ being made by the challengers in the Maryland cases.

U.S. District Court Judge Theodore Chuang had ruled that the lawsuits should move Trump has said the ban is But the three 4th Circuit judges aimed at making the U.S. forward to the discovery phase, who heard the case—all nomi- safer from potentially hostile when the plaintiffs have said they would seek records from nated by Republican presidents foreigners. the Trump administration on —repeatedly questioned Mosier about the Supreme Court’s Joshua Waldman, an appel- the origins of the ban and how finding that there is a plausible late attorney with the U.S. it has been enforced over the

last three years.

Federal appeals courts _ including the 4th Circuit _ had upheld rulings from federal judges who blocked the travel ban from taking effect. But the Supreme Court came to a different conclusion.

In a 5-4 ruling, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the travel ban was well within U.S. presidents’ considerable authority over immigration and responsibility for keeping the nation safe.

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HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION National Museum of African American History Debuts What to Expect If a “Talking About Race” Website Contact Tracer Calls You Website Portal Helps People Explore Issues Of Race, Racism And Racial Identity

By José A. Álvarez County of San Diego Communications Office If you get a call from a number you don’t recognize, don’t automatically ignore it.

The person on the other end could be calling from County Public Health Services to tell you you’ve been exposed to COVID-19.

The County has been scaling up its contact tracing efforts as some stay-at-home restrictions are eased and people are out more and heading back to work.

Contact tracing is done by local and state health departments when certain infectious diseases are reported.

This is a classic method that public health has been using for decades.

The County has been doing contact tracing of positive COVID-19 cases in the region. To date, the entire COVID-19 disease control response team consists of about 400 disease fighters of which there are more than 200 contact tracers and more being trained. Since May 4, the team has investigated more than 3,100 close contacts in cases where tracing activities were initiated.

Nearly 85% of these close contacts were associated with the same household as a confirmed case.

Why is Contact Tracing Important?

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The Smithsonian’s National Mu s e u m of A f rica n A merica n Histor y a nd Culture recently launched Talking About Race, a new online portal designed to help individuals, families, and communities talk about racism, racial identity and the way these forces shape every aspect of society, from the economy and politics to the broader American culture.

staff, the investigator works with the case to identify all close contacts who may have been exposed. Contact tracers take it from there and attempt to get in touch with all these contacts so that they can be self-quarantined at home and monitored for symptoms of COVID-19, which typically are a fever, cough or shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.

If you test positive for COVID-19, your doctor or another health official will let you know. A positive case must be reported to County Public Health Services so that each confirmed case can be used to help in identifying others who may have been exposed. Contact tracing can start the process of reaching out to the close contacts.

“When a contact tracer calls you, it is important that you answer because immediate action is needed,” Wooten said.

If you don’t answer, the contact tracer should leave a voicemail message. Call the contact tracer back because they need to know that you have isolated yourself and who you have had close contact with.

The contact tracer will identify themselves as being part of the County and all information gathered during the contact tracing effort is kept confidential. The goal is developing trust and a partnership with the contact to fight the virus together and slow the spread.

who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes starting from 48 hours before symptoms developed in the case and until the time the patient is isolated.

If you are placed under self-quarantine, this is what you will be asked to do: • Stay home as much as possible for 14 days • Maintain physical distance from others who were not exposed • Monitor yourself for symptoms and take your temperature twice daily • Do not share utensils, cups or glasses • Use good hand hygiene and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water

When trying to contain “We now know that peoor mitigate the spread of ple without symptoms can COVID-19, time, and contact tracers, are of the spread COVID-19. That’s essence. why it’s important that people who were exposed to Tracers need to identify close contacts of a positive case someone with the virus stay immediately and make sure home and away from others,” they do not interact with Dr. Wooten said. others. This is critical to proA County Public Health tect communities from further spread of the virus. nurse or health care worker might also check on you To effectively do that, the occasionally to make sure County has determined that 450 contact tracers need to you’re staying away from be hired and trained. others to find out if you’ve “Without robust contact developed symptoms and tracing in place, the spread link you to support and serof COVID-19 is likely to vices you might need. increase to the point that the If you are identified as a region would need to step close contact and develop back and adopt strict mitigation strategies to contain the sy mptoms, you shou ld virus,” said Wilma Wooten, What to Do if You’ve Been immediately isolate yourself M.D., M.P.H., County public Exposed to COVID-19 and notify your case manhealth officer.

Tracers call those who were ager and your doctor to get a close contact with a person What a Contact Tracer with COVID-19. According care and testing if needed. If Needs to Know to the Centers for Disease you don’t have a place to isoWhen a confirmed case is Control and Prevention, a late, the county will provide investigated by Public Health close contact is someone a paid hotel for the duration.

The online portal is free and does not require a registration or sign-up to use. It provides digital tools, online exercises, video instructions, scholarly articles and more than 100 multimedia resources tailored for educators, parents and caregivers— and individuals committed to racial equality.

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tor of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Phase one of the portal features eight foundational subjects including: • Being Anti-Racist: a conscious decision to make frequent, consistent, equitable choices daily.

• Bias: the inclination or prejudice toward or against something or someone.

• Community Building: connecting and engaging with others doing anti-racism work and exploring issues of race.

• Historical Foundations of Race: how race, white privilege, and anti-blackness are woven into the very fabric of American society.

• Race and Racial Identity: how societies use race to establish and justify systems of power, privilege, disenfranchisement, and oppression.

• Self-Care: caring for one’s mental, emotional, and physical health to sustain the work of dismantling racism.

• Socia l Identities a nd Systems of Oppression: systems built around the ideology that some groups are superior to others.

• Whiteness: an ideology that reinforces power at the expense of others.

Research shows that many people feel they do not have the information needed to discuss race in a way that is candid, safe and respectA rash of racially charged ful of other viewpoints and incidents—from an altercaexperiences. tion in Central Park to acts of police brutality resulting “The portal offers a wealth in the deaths of Breonna of resources to inform and Taylor and George Floyd and guide discussions—videos, the protests they provoked role-playing exercises, tarin cities around the coun- geted questions and more, try—prompted the Museum said Crew.” “We hope that to move up the release date people will use this site to of Talking About Race. By become more comfortable releasing the new portal about engaging in honest May 31, the Museum aims to dialogue and self-reflection.” help individuals and communities foster constructive Talking About Race builds discussions on one of the upon decades of work by the nation’s most challenging museum’s educators. It is the topics: racism, and its cor- result of extensive research, studies, consultations, and rosive impact. educational resources from “Since opening the museum, these fields: history, educathe number one question tion, psychology and human we are asked is how to talk development. It includes about race, especially with published research from children. We recognize how leading experts, activists, difficult it is to start that historians, and thought conversation. But in a nation leaders on race, equity, and still struggling with the leg- inclusion, including Brené acies of slavery, Jim Crow Brown, Kimberlé Williams laws, and white supremacy, Crenshaw, Robin DiAngelo, we must have these tough Julie Olsen Edwards, Jerry conversations if we have any Kang, Ibram X Kendi, Enid hope of turning the page and Lee, Audre Lorde, Beverly healing. This new portal is a Da niel Tat u m, Bishop To a c c e s s t he p orstep in that direction,” said Desmond Tutu, and Tim tal visit nmaahc.si.edu/ Spencer Crew, interim direc- Wise. talkingaboutrace.

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Foods that Boost Immunity and Fight Infection Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint

Tammy Ward, RD, a specialist in oncology nutrition at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center believes that, now more than ever with the COVID-19 outbreak, we need to find ways to boost our immune system as much as possible. The more colorful your plate, the better.

“Having the tools you need gives you the framework to plan the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of eating to support a healthy immune system,” Ward says.

Include the following items

into your diet to boost your immunity and fight infection: Consume foods high in vitamin C such as grapefruits, oranges, tangerines, sweet red pepper, broccoli, strawberries, kale, and kiwifruit.

Include foods containing beta-carotene, which converts into vitamin A, such as carrots, spinach, kale, apricots, sweet potato, squash, and cantaloupe. A great immune-boosting combina-

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tion would be carrots with traditional hummus or a spinach salad with avocado or olive oil in the dressing.

Foods rich in vitamin E, including nuts, seeds, avocado, and spinach.

Green tea, packed with antioxidants and amino acids that fight germs and inflammation. Green tea can be consumed hot, cold or as matcha powder.

Vitamin D-rich foods found in salmon, canned

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tuna, egg yolks, and yogurt.

Your body can also synthesize vitamin D with just 13-15 minutes of sunshine three times a week.

Probiotic rich foods like yogurt.

Garlic.

6 7 Foods high in water conFoods rich in zinc, like Vitamin B-6 rich foods like 9 tent such as cucumbers, 10 oysters and other shell8chicken, turkey, cold-wa- watermelon, and celery. Try a fish (crab, clams, lobster, and ter fish (salmon and tuna), cup of green tea with lemon, mussels), poultry (chicken or chickpeas (traditional hummus), bananas and fortified breakfast cereals.

watermelon, cucumber or mint-infused water.

turkey), red meat and beans and fortified cereals and some breads.

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BUSINESS ‘She Did That’

NEW PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM

Black Women Entrepreneurs

Deadline to Apply is June 30th

Documentary Spotlights

Flexibility Act Helps Micro Businesses Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint Need a little entrepreneurial inspiration? If you haven’t already tuned in, check out “She Did That’ on Netf lix sometime soon. This binge worthy documentary highlights the entrepreneurial journey of four Black women business owners: New York Times best-selling author, digital strategist, and speaker, Luvvie Ajayi, My Fab Finance founder, Tonya Rapley, founder of Carol’s Daughter, Lisa Price, and founder of The Lip Bar, Melissa Butler. Plan to go

on an emotional and inspiring journey with these true divas as they defy the odds and succeed in the world of business.

Created and executive produced by Brooklyn, New York-based filmmaker and blogger Renae L. Bluitt, the documentary was birthed from Renae’s In Her Shoes blog. Its a rare, behind-thescenes glimpse into the lives of what it takes to be a Black woman entrepreneur and celebrates the beauty and resilience of Black women.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Many micro businesses are sole proprietorships, especially in the African American small business community. Such businesses were unlikely to receive PPP loans - Congress’ $350 billion stimulus package, known as the Paycheck Protection Program that was approved to help small business surv ive COVID-19. That’s because microbusinesses had no employees and thus no documented payroll. An example would be a barbershop where the owner simply rents out chairs to barbers who are independent entities.

Monday, June 8, the SBA and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced the passage of the new Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. Mnuchin said on Twitter that the new legislation “gives businesses more time and f lexibility to keep employees on the payroll and ensure their continued operations as we safely reopen our country.”

Rep. Ted Lieu, who represents California’s 33rd Congressional District said at a discussion organized by Ethnic Media Services May 29, that Democrats fought hard to make the second round of stimulus funding accessible to businesses with fewer than 20 employees. The

challenge, however, lies in letting business owners know these funds are available.

Re. Lieu used his own immigrant parents, who ran a small gift shop as an example of a typical very small business: “We had no idea what a chamber of commerce was.

We had no idea what really was happening in most of government. We were just trying to survive and try to sell gifts and make sure that we had money to make payroll,” he said.

The new rules include these important changes: • Extend the covered period for loan forgiveness from eight weeks after the date of loan disbursement to 24 weeks after the date of loan disbursement, providing substantially greater f lexibility for borrowers to qualify for loan forgiveness. Borrowers who have already received PPP loans retain the option to use an eight-week covered period.

• Lower the requirements that 75 percent of a borrower’s loan proceeds must be used for payroll costs and that 75 percent of the loan forgiveness amount must have been spent on payroll costs during the 24-week loan forgiveness covered period to 60 percent for

each of these requirements.

If a borrower uses less than 60 percent of the loan amount for payroll costs during the forgiveness covered period, the borrower will continue to be eligible for partial loan forgiveness, subject to at least 60 percent of the loan forgiveness amount having been used for payroll costs.

• Provide a safe harbor from reductions in loan forgiveness based on reductions in full-time equivalent employees for borrowers that are unable to return to the same level of business activity the business was operating at before February 15, 2020, due to compliance with requirements or guidance issued between March 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020 by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Director of the Centers for Di se a se C ont rol and Prevention, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, related to worker or customer safety requirements related to COVID–19.

• Provide a safe harbor from reductions in loan forgiveness based on reductions in full-time equivalent employees, to provide protections for borrowers that are both unable to

rehire individuals who were employees of the borrower on February 15, 2020, and unable to hire similarly qualified employees for unfilled positions by December 31, 2020.

• Increase to five years the maturity of PPP loans that are approved by SBA (based on the date SBA assigns a loan number) on or after June 5, 2020.

• Extend the deferral period for borrower payments of principal, interest, and fees on PPP loans to the date that SBA remits the borrower’s loan forgiveness amount to the lender (or, if the borrower does not apply for loan forgiveness, 10 months after the end of the borrower’s loan forgiveness covered period).

• In addition, the new rules will confirm that June 30, 2020, remains the last date on which a PPP loan application can be approved.

Congress’s updated PPP loan rules now make getting a loan through the program more small business friendly.

YAHAIRAH ARISTY NAMED

2020-21 President of Lawyers Club of San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Yahairah Aristy, an attorney in the Deputy Public Defender in the San Diego Public Defender’s Office, has been named as the incoming president of Lawyers Club of San Diego for 2020-2021.

Aristy will begin her term on July 1.

Founded in 1972, Lawyers Club of San Diego’s mission is to advance the status of women in the law and society. Lawyers Club is the largest specialty bar association in San Diego with more than 1,300 members. Members are of all genders, including attorneys at various public agencies, law firm managing and equity partners, retired and active federal and state judges, and current and former U.S. Attorneys, current and former San Diego District Attorneys, San Diego Public Defenders, Federal Defenders of San Diego, as well as law firm

associates, law students and others in the San Diego community who share its mission of advancing the status of women in the law and society.

The name “Lawyers Club of San Diego” denotes the club’s inclusive nature, as it is not a club exclusive to women but is open to all who are committed to fair treatment under the law, regardless of sex.

Since 2005, Yahairah has served in her role as Deputy Public Defender in the Public Defender’s Office and she handles a wide array of adult felony cases. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University. She is an alumna of The Campaign School at Yale University.

She has consistently demonstrated leadership and a com-

mitment to service, d iversit y, yout h empowerment, and increasing the presence of women i n elected a nd appointed positions.

In 2017, Yahairah was elected to serve on the Law yers Club of San Diego board of directors. Presently, she is Vice President of the Community Relations section. Previously, she served as the Affiliate Governor for the board of directors for the California Women Lawyer organization, and previously co-chaired the Diverse Women, Membership Development a nd Law Student Outreach committees.

the 2019 president, vice president, vice President, secretary, chair of the foundation’s 2018 Annual Gala, and co-chair of their 2017 Annual Gala. She currently serves as treasurer for transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project. She was a founding member of the revival of the National Women Political Caucus – San Diego Chapter and served as vice president and Political Action Committee chair. In her free Yahairah currently serves time Yahairah enjoys quilting, as the immediate past pres- hiking, spending time with ident and scholarship chair her nieces and nephew, and for the Earl B. Gilliam Bar her white f luffy angel dog, Foundation, and served as Toby.

Distinguished Lawyer Memorial to Include

Judge Leolla “Leo” Valentine, Jr. Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

Janet Johnson M.A. MFT, LPCC

Judge Leo Valentine, who passed away shortly after his retirement in February 2019, will be inducted into the Distinguished Lawyer Memorial for the year 2020.

Known for his distinguished courtroom demeanor and inf luence as a mentor and advocate for disadvantaged youth, Judge Valentine was a role model for many and

and high ethical standards throughout careers of significant length. Memorial plaques are located in the Hall of Justice. Due to The Distinguished Lawyer COVID-19 stay-at-home Memorial is a permanent orders, the Distinguished collection giving special rec- Lawyer Memorial Reception ognition to deceased lawyers scheduled for May 20th at the and judges of the San Diego San Diego County Library County Bar who demon- was postponed until further strated superior legal skills notice. helped bring change to many lives in San Diego during his long and distinguished judicial career.

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The County of San Diego, Owner, invites bids for Carrolls Learning Angels Located at: DON DUSSAULT PARK 7130 Waite Dr #41 IMPROVEMENTS PHASE La Mesa, CA 91941 2 & 3; PHASE II ORACLE County of San Diego PROJECT NO. 1022585; PHASE III ORACLE PROJECT The business is conducted by: A Married Couple NO. 1023436; BID No. 10353.

May 20, 2025 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9009118 Fictitious business name(s): Khmer Entertainment Of America Inc

Located at: 7863 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego --6651 Eldridge St San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 10/12/2011 This business is hereby registered by the following: Khmer Entertainment Of America, Inc.

6651 Eldridge St San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 02, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on June 02, 2025 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9009049 Fictitious business name(s): Stricktly Business 22

Located at: 223 Cedaridge Drive San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Sonfré Marie Roberson 223 Cedaridge Drive San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 01, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on

Alur Travel & Tours

Located at: 4808 Riding Ridge Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was 03/30/1997 This business is hereby registered by the following: Rula Krikorian 4808 Riding Ridge Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 County of San Diego --Zareh Krikorian 4808 Riding Ridge Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 18, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on May 18, 2025 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9008191 Fictitious business name(s): iBella

Located at: 2644 Adams Ave San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego --6304 Friars Rd #123 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 05/01/2013 This business is hereby registered by the following: Erika M Ruiz Pusateri 6304 Friars Rd #123 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 11, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on May 11, 2025 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9008530 Fictitious business name(s): MaxCare Ambulance

Located at: 7614 Lemon Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 04/01/2010 This business is hereby registered by the following: Max Laufer Inc. 7614 Lemon Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 15, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on May 15, 2025 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9008317 Fictitious business name(s): Circle K Mobil

Located at: 10496 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92124 County of San Diego --14316 Bourgeois Way San Diego, CA 92129 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: HJD Investments II, LLC 12146 La Casa Lane Los Angeles, CA 90049 County of Los Angeles This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 12, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on May 12, 2025 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11

FAAT DUDE Inc.

Located at: 2801 B Street #117 San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 10/01/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: William Thomas 2801 B Street #117 San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 12, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on May 12, 2025 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9008084 Fictitious business name(s): The Gillespie Production Group --BlessedUp Clothing

Located at: 1414 Roosevelt Ave #5 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/01/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Marcel Dior Gillespie 1414 Roosevelt Ave #5 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 06, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on May 06, 2025 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11

PRESENT NAME: Adrian Stratienco PROPOSED NAME: Adrian Strat THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: July 21, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Hall Of Justice 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00018473CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Varian Eubank Mckenzie To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Varian Eubank Mckenzie filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

NAME CHANGE

PRESENT NAME: Varian Eubank Mckenzie

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00018385CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Alan W. Cheung Esq.

PROPOSED NAME: Varian Eubank Muhammad

To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Adrian Stratienco

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the

Include the following information: • Full Name • Billing address • Date(s) you want the ad to appear • Contact phone number

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: July 20, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2020-00018375CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Alan W. Cheung Esq. To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Maurence Ronica Stratienco filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Maurence Ronica Stratienco PROPOSED NAME: Maurence Ronica Strat

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: July 21, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02

REQUEST FOR BIDS INVITATION FOR BIDS EL PORTAL UNDERCROSSING PROJECT CIP 1146900 (IFB SOL567271) The SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG), 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101-4231, is requesting bids to perform the work as follows.

The work consists in general of a new railroad bridge, a new pedestrian underpass, retaining wall construction, and landscaping at MP 237.1 on a portion of the LOSSAN corridor located in the City of Encinitas, within San Diego County.

Construction (under active railroad operations) includes installing a new railroad bridge supported on Cast-in-Drilled-Hole (CIDH) piles, a new pedestrian underpass crossing and walkway, trackwork, embankment and retaining walls construction, clearing and grubbing, sump pumps, storm drains, fencing, landscaping and irrigation installation, architectural treatments such as tile, colored concrete, decorative railings and signage, and cairn monuments, lighting, fiber communication system relocation, temporary site work to facilitate construction, and procuring all materials and performing all other work necessary to complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Plans and Special Provisions. The project connects into a portion of the 101 Streetscape Project that will be constructed by the City of Encinitas to be determined at a later date. A conceptual Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP) is provided. The Work includes preparation and execution by the Contractor of a SWPPP. The project is designated as Risk Level 2.

The engineer's estimate for this work is $5,259,490.00. The prime contractor must have an A license at time of contract award. Bidders must comply with all Buy America requirements. The Prime contractor must perform with their own organization at least 35 percent of the work. The project is funded in whole or in part with Federal Active Transportation Program (ATP) funding. The DBE goal for this project is 16%.

A non-mandatory prebid meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am PST. All prospective bidders are highly encouraged to attend. It is an opportunity to learn about the Project and ask questions. There will be no site walk; at the prebid meeting we will share images of the work site.

Much of the area is visible from the public right of way. Do not trespass on railroad property. The link to the virtual prebid meeting will be shared via SANDAG’s website.

This IFB package can be downloaded at no charge from the SANDAG website at www.sandag.org/contracts. Register in SANDAG’s website to download the IFB and plans (SANDAG is still currently closed to the public so the IFB cannot be reviewed in person). SANDAG is the only source of accurate information about SANDAG projects.

Bids are to be submitted electronically through SANDAG’s website by June 30, 2020 at 2:00pm PST. Bids submitted later than 2:00 p.m. PST, or at a location other than SANDAG’s website, will not be considered.

SANDAG is an equal opportunity employer and, as a matter of policy, encourages the participation of small businesses that are owned and controlled by minorities and women. Joint ventures are also encouraged where feasible.

RUBY DEE DIES American actress and civil rights ac t iv ist Ruby Dee had a career spanning over 50 years. She is best known for her role as Ruth Younger in the original Broadway and film versions of “A Raisin in the Sun”. She was the first black lead actress at the American Shakespeare Festival in 1965. Dee was a member of several civil rights organizations, including the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). She and her husband were friends with both Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. In 1991 she won an Emmy, and in 2007, she won the S.A.G. and received an Oscar nomination for her role in “American Gangster”. After an illustrious career, Ruby Dee died of natural causes at the age of 91.

MALONE AND HOOD ATTEMPT TO REGISTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA Accompanied

by U.S. Deputy A t t o r n e y General Nicholas Katzenbach and 3 - c a r motorc ade of federal marshals, Vivian Malone and James Hood try to register at the University of Alabama. Then-governor George Wallace bodily blocked them from entering. Later in the day, Malone and Hood returned, accompanied by the National Guard. They were then allowed to enter & register.

CHARLES B. RANGEL BORN Charles Bernard Rangel is a lawyer, politician, and civil rights activist.

For actions during the Korean War, he received a Pur ple Hea r t, Bronze Star, U.S. Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Korea (South Korean) Presidential Unit Citation, and three battle stars. After the war, he graduated from St. John’s University School of Law in 1960. He was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1967 and the U.S. House of Representatives in 1970. He served 23 terms in the House of Representatives.

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Colin Kaepernick: Timeline of a Gesture and Its Echoes

By BARRY WILNER Associated Press Colin Kaepernick was a second-round draft pick in 2011.

The next year he led the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl. By 2016, he had begun kneeling on the sideline at games during the national anthem to protest social injustice and police brutality.

Soon after, he was gone from the NFL, and he has not played since. Here’s a timeline of Kaepernick’s pro football and post-NFL days since he first kneeled during ``The Star-Spangled Banner.`` Aug. 26, 2016: During the anthem before a Packers49ers presea son ga me, Kaepernick sits on the San Francisco bench. Kaepernick says he sat because the country “oppresses black people and people of color.’’ His action does not attract immediate national attention. He mentions that he had earlier not stood for the anthem.

Aug. 27, 2016: Kaepernick’s sitdown begins drawing headlines. Some condemn him for dishonoring the flag and country. Others applaud his motives. The NFL says players are encouraged but not required to stand for the anthem.

Aug. 30, 2016: Former NFL player and ex-Green Beret Nate Boyer suggests to Kaepernick to kneel rather than sit during the anthem.

Sept. 1, 2016: Kaepernick kneels before a road game

against the Chargers and says he will donate $1 million to organizations supporting his aims.

plays his final NFL game, a 25-23 loss to Seattle.

March 3, 2017: His stint with the 49ers, who planned to cut him, ends as Kaepernick opts out of his contract.

Sept. 5, 2016: President Barack Oba ma defends Kaepernick’s protest, saying it is his constitutional right. Aug. 25, 2017: Although several teams have shown modS e pt . 7, 2 016 : N F L erate interest in Kaepernick, Commissioner Roger Goodell he gets no contract offers. says he “doesn’t necessarily Supporters say team owners agree with what (Kaepernick) are blackballing him, and is doing,’’ but supports play- a group rallies outside NFL ers who seek changes in headquarters in Manhattan. society.

Sept. 10, 2017: Without Sept. 11, 2016: On the first Kaepernick in the league, full day of the regular season, players still kneel during the several players kneel during anthem. the anthem.

Sept. 26, 2017: Da llas Sept. 12, 2016: Kaepernick Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and safety Eric Reid kneel locks arms and kneels with before the 49ers’ home game his players before the anthem against the Rams. Kaepernick but stand while it’s played. is rehabbing a knee injury Oct. 15, 2017: Kaepernick and doesn’t play. files a grievance against NFL Sept. 27, 2016: After criticism team owners, citing collusion from Republican presidential to keep him out of the league. candidate Donald Trump, Kaepernick responds: “He Dec. 31, 2017: NFL seaalways says make America son ends with Kaepernick great again. Well, America unemployed. has never been great for people of color. That’s something April 18, 2018: As part that needs to be addressed. of their collusion claim, Let’s make America great for Kaepernick and his representatives depose Goodell and a the first time.’’ variety of NFL owners and Oct. 16, 2016: Kaepernick executives, including Jones. returns as 49ers starter in a 45-16 loss at Buffalo and May 23, 2018: NFL ownremains the starter the rest ers approve a rule banning kneeling during the anthem. of the season.

Players have the option to Jan. 1, 2017: Kaepernick stay in the locker room.

President Trump applauds the rule. NFL owners soon retract the rule because of its divisiveness.

Sept. 3, 2018: As the regular season approaches without Kaepernick again, Nike makes the quarterback the focal point of its sports advertising campaign. “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything. (hash) JustDoIt.’’ There are calls for boycotting Nike as well as praise for the apparel company.

Sept. 9, 2018: A second straight season begins with Kaepernick not on a roster, but with some players still kneeling during the anthem.

Sept. 26, 2018: Reid, a free agent, finally finds a team, the Carolina Panthers, and is congratulated on social media by Kaepernick.

Dec. 30, 2018: The regular season ends. Kaepernick remains without an NFL offer.

Feb. 15, 2019: The NFL reaches settlements with Kaepernick and Reid on collusion grievances. Monetary figures are not disclosed.

Aug. 8, 2019: Eyeing an NFL job, Kaepernick sends social media message to teams that includes a video of him working out.

Sept. 8, 2019: The third consecutive full opening day

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of an NFL season without Kaepernick.

Nov. 18, 2019: Finally, a workout with NFL teams, but chaos ensues. Kaepernick moves the session in Atlanta, contending the league was not transparent in how it would be run, who would attend and who would be liable for potential injuries.

A limited number of teams make it to the workout. Says Kaepernick: “We all know why. I came out there and showed it today in front of everybody. Stop running from the truth. Stop running from the people.’’

and the ensuing protests ment ions K aeper n ick ’s demonstrations during the anthem.

June 4, 2020: Many of Kaepernick ’s suppor ters within the league release a video urging the NFL to denounce racism and further promote social justice.

June 5, 2020: In a video, Goodell apologizes to players for not listening to them earlier. He encourages them to protest peacefully and denounces racism. He says the league will be part of “how we can improve and go forward for a better and more Dec. 29, 2019: The sea- united NFL family.’’ son ends with Kaepernick June 5, 2020: Trump reitunsigned. erates his criticism of Feb. 13, 2020: Kaepernick Kaeper n ick a f ter New announces he will write Orleans Saints quarterback a memoir, though he still Drew Brees apologizes for wants to play football. comments about protesters’ May 29, 2020: Sparked by goals: The president says on the death of George Floyd, Twitter the player “should a black man who died after not have taken back his origa white police officer in inal stance on honoring our Minneapolis pressed a knee magnificent American Flag. into his neck for nearly nine OLD GLORY is to be revered, minutes, Kaepernick offers cherished, and f lown high... support to nationwide pro- We should be standing up testers. “We have the right straight and tall, ideally to fight back! Rest in power with a salute, or a hand on heart. There are other things George Floyd.’’ you can protest, but not our May 30, 2020: The NFL’s Great American Flag - NO statement on Floyd’s death KNEELING!’’

Kareem Abdul Jabbar:

‘It’s Important for Athletes to Speak Out’

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is no stranger to social activism and protests.

Jabbar, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history who earned six world titles, boycotted the 1968 Olympics in the wake of social unrest and the aftermath of the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In a live interview with the BlackPressUSA, Jabbar said

he believes the murder of Angeles Sentinel.

George Floyd by police and the subsequent protests “For so many Black Americans, around the globe, signal a sea it’s just a daily grind of possible bad situations that you change. come across just because of “Across America, people of all the color of your skin. And descriptions got an under- people are starting to realstanding of what it means ize that and understand that to be a Black American, it can’t be tolerated,” Jabbar to be singled out and dis- stated. criminated against,” Jabbar said during the interview, The Hall of Fame center has co-hosted by Brandon Brooks, worked almost his entire life Managing Editor of the Los to help bring change. He

said he even changed his name and became a Muslim because he sought ways to make a difference.

Jabbar commended his fellow athletes for their history of activism, including LeBron James, who has spoken out to speak out because the young people in those comabout Floyd’s murder. munities look up to athletes “It is really important for as the people that set the tone athletes, especially those in and have the knowledge and African-American communi- courage to do what is right,” ties and communities of color, Jabbar insisted.

“They look upon athletes in a way that is just a little bit less than how they look at their own parents. So, athletes are very important to the hopes and dreams of young people in those communities.”

Current, Former NHL Players Form Hockey Diversity Alliance

By The Associated Press Seven current or former black Philadelphia forward Chris NHL players formed the Stewart and recently retired Hockey Diversity Alliance forward Joel Ward. on Monday, creating another avenue to fight racism and “Our mission is to eradicate racism and intolerance in intolerance in the sport. hockey,’’ the group said in a Akim Aliu, whose story of letter. “We will strive to be racism in hockey in late 2019 a force for positive change brought the topic back to not only within our game the forefront, and San Jose of hockey but also within forward Evander Kane will society.’’ head up the group. The exec- After telling his story of longutive committee is made up time coach Bill Peters using of Minnesota defenseman racist language toward him Matt Dumba, Detroit defen- in the minors, Aliu earlier seman Trevor Daley, Buffalo this season consulted with forward Wayne Simmonds, the league office and own-

ers on means of change. The league announced the formation of several councils to address diversity and inclusion, which are expected to aftermath of the death of have their first meetings next George Floyd in Minnesota.

He called on white athletes month. in hockey and others sports T he Hockey Diversit y to also speak out, and more Alliance will be indepen- than 100 NHL players have dent of the NHL but hopes posted on social media about to work in tandem with the the subject. league to promote diversity Some of those players, plus and inclusion.

NHL Commissioner Gary Kane has been at the fore- Bettman and NHLPA execufront of current black players tive director Don Fehr, also speaking out about racism took part in a video with the and racial inequality in the message: “You don’t have to

look like George Floyd to a new generation of hockey understand that what hap- players and fans,’’ the group pened to him was wrong.’’ said. “We are hopeful that Earlier in May, Aliu shared anyone who puts on skates or even more of his experi- sits in the stands will do so ences of racism in hockey on without worrying about race, The Players’ Tribune. Kane gender or socioeconomic shared that post on social background and will be able media, and now he and Aliu to express their culture, idenhave combined to lead a new tity, values and personality effort. without fear of retribution.’

“In creating our alliance, we are confident we can inspire

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MORE COVID NEWS & INFORMATION What’s Open and What’s Not As press time, the County of San Diego reopened the following businesses, with restrictions. The County of San Diego requires all businesses to complete and post the County’s required Safe Reopening Plan

OPEN NOW

• Beach Parking Lots • In-store retail shopping centers, malls, swap meets • Places of worship • Hair salons and barbershops • Office-based businesses (telework still strongly encouraged) • Car dealers • Car washes • Pet grooming • Tanning salons

• Landscape gardening • Outdoor museums, open gallery spaces • Physical therapy, medical massage • Therapeutic and peer support groups (virtual meetings encouraged). Follow Limited Services guidance • Libraries, for pickup only. Check with individual library system for services it offers.

OPENING JUNE 12TH

• Swimming pools, including condominiums and community pools • Hotels and other rental properties for tourism and individual travel • Card rooms, racetracks and satellite wagering facilities • Family entertainment (bowling alleys, batting cages) • Movie theaters

• Zoos, galleries, museums and aquariums • Music/Film/TV production • Professional sports without spectators • Day camps • Campgrounds and RV parks • Outdoor recreation (sport fishing, private charter boats) • Gyms

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Black Running Club

Runs For Justice Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint

As the recent tragedies unfold around police brutality in America, black running clubs are doing their part to channel their passion for running into fuel for change.

Bertha Cross, a Los Angeles native who is also CEO and Running Coach at Fitness Heights International, set up her own virtual Running and Walking Challenges for anyone, anywhere, to participate.

The goal: to bring awareness to the injustices faced by black men and women in the arms of the law.

NOT OPEN

• Nail and facial salons • Tattoo parlors • Therapeutic massage businesses • Conventions • Concerts • Live Audience Sports

the word using hashtags such as #MilesforJustice, # S t a n d w i t h F l oyd , a nd #RunforMaud.

Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery. I dedicated miles for Ahmaud who should have gone for a run today.”

Serious runners all, Cross’ running group belongs to a network of black running clubs that support communit y: Black Runners Connection, Black Greek Running Network, Lean Strong Fast, Black Girls Run, Black Men Run and Cross’s own Fitness Heights Intl Running Group.

Most of the runners in Cross’ group take on the Abbott World Major Marat hon Series, a premier marathon series consisting of six of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world.

These are serious runners raising awareness in their own unique way.

“I run to increase awareness of the injustice that continues to take innocent lives. I find the number that identifies with the number of miles and the mission, so the purpose of my run will be in the heads of those who read my posts. 8.46 miles for the minutes that the officer kept his knee on George’s neck until he took the life out of him,” Jetola, from Houston, Texas is Cross said. a six-time Boston Marathon f i nisher. She sa id on Getting the word out via Facebook, “I ran because Mr. Facebook, Cross, who moved Floyd’s murder was wrong. to Washington, DC in 2001, Running connected with my challenged her network of pain and anger. He was my runners from across the coun- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority try. Run/walks were set up in Linesister ‘s classmate and memory of Ahmaud Arbery, friend. I cried and screamed the 25 year old chased and because that officer snuffed killed in February by armed out his life like he was a cigawhite residents of South rette butt on the ground.”

Georgia; and George Floyd, the 46 year old Minnesota Reyana Abrahams Ewing man killed in police custody who hails from Long Beach May 25. 2.3 Miles for Maud and is a 50K Finisher shared, and 8.46 Miles for Floyd. “I ran 31.07 Miles for Justice Her running group spread for Breonna Taylor, George

Steve Coles, an African American marathoner who served in the Military, posted, “I run in homage to Ahmaud and I kneel and pray for George Floyd and others who faced police brutality and injustice firsthand.”

Dr. Steve Johnson, a 50 yearold marathoner, posted, “I have so many emotions about this incident, ranging from fear of my own safety, confusion, sadness and admittedly, rage. I am Ahmaud Arbery.

This young man was doing what I love to do on a daily basis.”

Cross started Coaching Runners at the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington in 2005 on a mission to help people in the community elevate their fitness goals and train progressively. Visit Fitnessheights.com to join Bertha Cross’ 50 and 100 Mile Monthly Challenge for Justice.

Photos courtesy of Bertha Cross, Fitness Heights International